Form 4: Solaris Energy Director Receives Restricted Stock Award

Sentiment:

Insider Transaction Report


James R. Burke, a Director at Solaris Energy Infrastructure, Inc., was granted 5,696 shares of Class A common stock as a restricted stock award.

Summary

  • James R. Burke, a Director of Solaris Energy Infrastructure, Inc. (SEI), acquired 5,696 shares of Class A Common Stock on August 23, 2025.
  • The acquisition was a Restricted Stock Award granted under the Solaris Energy Infrastructure, Inc. Long Term Incentive Plan, with a transaction price of $0 per share.
  • The awarded shares will vest in full on the first anniversary of the grant date, which is August 23, 2026.
  • Following this transaction, Burke directly beneficially owns 21,973 shares of Class A Common Stock, which includes the newly acquired shares and other previously granted restricted stock still subject to vesting.
  • Burke also indirectly owns 800 shares of Class A Common Stock through his spouse.
  • Additionally, Burke directly owns 42,734 shares of Class B Common Stock, which carry no economic rights but entitle the holder to one vote per share.
  • Burke holds 42,734 Solaris Energy Infrastructure, LLC Units, which are exchangeable for Class A Common Stock of the Issuer under specific terms.

Sentiment

Score: 7

Explanation: The grant of restricted stock aligns the director's interests with shareholders, a standard practice in executive compensation, indicating a stable and ongoing relationship.

Positives

  • The grant of restricted stock aligns the director's long-term interests with those of the shareholders.
  • The transaction is part of a structured Long Term Incentive Plan, indicating a standard approach to executive compensation.

Negatives

  • The Class B Common Stock held by the director has no economic rights, only voting rights.
  • The newly acquired Class A Common Stock is subject to a one-year vesting period, meaning it is not immediately available for sale or full beneficial ownership.

Risks

  • The value of the restricted stock award is subject to the future market price fluctuations of Solaris Energy Infrastructure, Inc.'s Class A Common Stock.
  • The award is subject to vesting conditions, and if these conditions are not met (e.g., director departure before vesting), the shares may be forfeited.

Future Outlook

N/A

Industry Context

N/A

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders: The grant of restricted stock to a director helps align management's interests with those of shareholders, potentially fostering long-term value creation.
  • Director (James R. Burke): Receives equity compensation, which incentivizes performance and retention, subject to vesting conditions.

Next Steps

  • The 5,696 shares of Class A Common Stock will vest on August 23, 2026, subject to the terms of the Restricted Stock Award.

Key Dates

DateDescription
05/11/2017Date of the Second Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of Solaris Energy Infrastructure, LLC.
05/17/2017Date of filing of the Issuer's Current Report on Form 8-K, which included the LLC Agreement as Exhibit 10.1.
08/23/2025Date of the Restricted Stock Award grant to James R. Burke.
08/26/2025Date the Form 4 was signed by Christopher M. Powell, Attorney-in-Fact.
08/23/2026Vesting date for the 5,696 shares of Class A Common Stock awarded on August 23, 2025.

Recommendation

hold

This Form 4 reports a routine restricted stock award to a director, which is a standard compensation practice designed to align management interests with shareholders. It does not provide sufficient information to warrant a change in investment recommendation based solely on this filing, as it reflects a normal course of business for executive compensation rather than a significant operational or financial event.

Keywords

Solaris Energy Infrastructure, SEI, Form 4, Restricted Stock Award, Director Compensation, Equity Grant, Insider Transaction, Class A Common Stock, Class B Common Stock, LLC Units

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