Solaris Energy Infrastructure (SEI) M&A Announcement summary
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M&A Announcement summary
3 Feb, 2026Deal rationale and strategic fit
Acquisition of Mobile Energy Rentals (MER) expands into distributed power, diversifying exposure beyond oilfield markets and targeting high-growth sectors like data centers and commercial & industrial markets.
Pro forma business mix will be over 50% distributed power infrastructure, reducing reliance on oilfield services.
Addresses grid constraints and growing demand for reliable, mobile power in data centers, oil & gas, and industrial sectors.
Leverages complementary engineering, manufacturing, and service capabilities to scale operations and enhance innovation.
Combined company will be renamed Solaris Energy Infrastructure, Inc. (NYSE: SEI) to reflect its broader focus.
Financial terms and conditions
Purchase price is $200 million: $60 million cash and approximately 16.5 million Class B shares (valued at $140 million) issued to MER's founders and management.
Purchase multiple is approximately 4.0x contracted run-rate Adjusted EBITDA, with MER's current annualized Adjusted EBITDA at $50 million.
Additional $300 million in turbine orders to expand fleet to 478 MW by Q3 2025.
CapEx reimbursements and deposits total $168 million through 2025, with $137 million more to be funded by Q3 2025.
Financing secured via $300 million, including a 364-day senior secured bridge term loan and $250 million upfront with $50 million delayed draw.
Synergies and expected cost savings
Operational synergies from shared engineering, manufacturing, field service, and corporate infrastructure.
Cross-selling opportunities leveraging existing customer relationships in oil & gas.
MER team will own about 27% of Solaris pro forma, ensuring strong alignment.
Synergies expected from shared corporate infrastructure and operational alignment.
Latest events from Solaris Energy Infrastructure
- 2025 revenue and EBITDA nearly doubled, with a major 10-year, 500+ MW contract secured.SEI
Q4 202525 Feb 2026 - Mobile power generation growth accelerates, fueled by AI data center demand and multi-year contracts.SEI
2024 Southwest IDEAS Conference3 Feb 2026 - Q2 2024 delivered strong cash flow, steady dividends, and a major acquisition for future growth.SEI
Q2 20241 Feb 2026 - MER acquisition boosts revenue and contracts, but Q3 swings to net loss; Power Solutions outlook strong.SEI
Q3 202416 Jan 2026 - Q1 revenue up 31% sequentially, JV expands contracted power to 900 MW, strong logistics growth.SEI
Q1 202524 Dec 2025 - Q4 revenue up 28% to $96M, with fleet expansion and new contracts fueling growth.SEI
Q4 202421 Dec 2025 - Shelf registration allows $500M in equity offerings and secondary sales, supporting growth and liquidity.SEI
Registration Filing16 Dec 2025 - Acquisition of MER for $200M expands into distributed power, pending shareholder approval.SEI
Proxy Filing1 Dec 2025 - Acquisition of Mobile Energy Rentals LLC for $60M cash and 16.5M shares, plus governance changes.SEI
Proxy Filing1 Dec 2025