Aris Water Solutions, Inc. – Earnings Presentation Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Cautionary Statements Forward-Looking Statements This presentation and the oral statements made in connection with this presentation contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements, information, opinions or bel ...

Core Viewpoint - California Water Service Group reported strong operational and financial performance for 2024, highlighting significant revenue growth and capital investments aimed at enhancing water supply sustainability [3][6]. Financial Results - Q4 2024 operating revenue reached $222.2 million, up from $214.5 million in Q4 2023, marking an increase of $7.7 million [7]. - Full year 2024 operating revenue was $1.037 billion, compared to $794.6 million in 2023, reflecting a $242.4 million increase [6][26]. - Diluted earnings per share for 2024 were $3.25, a significant rise from $0.91 in 2023 [6][26]. - Net income attributable to the Group for Q4 2024 was $19.7 million, down from $30.1 million in Q4 2023 [7]. - Full year net income attributable to the Group was $190.8 million, compared to $51.9 million in 2023 [6][26]. Capital Investment - The company achieved a record capital investment of $471.0 million in water system infrastructure for 2024, a 23% increase from the previous year [6][10]. - The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) authorized Cal Water to issue up to $1.3 billion in new debt and equity securities [9]. Regulatory Activity - The 2024 General Rate Case (GRC) was filed, proposing over $1.6 billion in investments from 2025-2027 to enhance water supply reliability and sustainability [11][13]. - Proposed rate adjustments include an increase of $140.6 million (17.1%) in 2026, $74.2 million (7.7%) in 2027, and $83.6 million (8.1%) in 2028 [11]. Emergency Response and Preparedness - The company maintained emergency response leadership throughout 2024, conducting training and drills to prepare for potential emergencies [17]. - Investments of nearly $55 million over the past five years have been made to mitigate wildfire risks through infrastructure upgrades and strategic management [19].