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- Material Weakness (new) — The company restated its audited 2025 financial statements and identified material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting.
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WhiteHawk Minerals files S-1 for $2.6M Series F Preferred offering at $26.00/share
Filed October 1, 2026 · ~1 min read
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WhiteHawk Minerals is offering 100,000 shares of Series F Preferred Stock at $1,000 stated value, redeemable for up to 5,331,135 Class A shares.
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The company's primary gross raise is $2.6M (100,000 shares at $26.00/share), with net proceeds of $198.8M on a with-over-allotment basis.
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Net proceeds will fund general corporate purposes, including acquisitions of mineral and royalty interests and working capital.
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The company restated its 2025 financials and disclosed material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting.
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Top three third-party operators accounted for 54% of 2025 revenue, and assets are concentrated in the Appalachian and Haynesville Basins.
Summary
WhiteHawk Minerals Corp., a natural gas mineral and royalty company, has filed an S-1 to offer 100,000 shares of Series F Preferred Stock at a preliminary price of $26.00 per share. The primary gross raise is $2.6 million, with net proceeds of $198.8 million on a with-over-allotment basis.
The company intends to use the net proceeds for general corporate purposes, including future acquisitions of mineral and royalty interests and working capital. The offering comes with significant red flags. The company recently restated its audited 2025 financial statements and disclosed material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting, raising concerns about the reliability of its financial reporting.
Additionally, the company's revenue is highly concentrated: the top three third-party operators accounted for approximately 54% of consolidated revenue in 2025, and its assets are heavily concentrated in the Appalachian and Haynesville Basins. These factors expose the company to operator-specific and regional risks that could materially affect its financial performance. Investors should carefully review the full prospectus, including the audited financial statements and the detailed risk factors, before making an investment decision.
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The Offering · The Offering
WhiteHawk Minerals is offering 100,000 shares of Series F Preferred Stock at $1,000 stated value, redeemable for up to 5,331,135 Class A shares.
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100,000 shares of Series F Preferred Stock
The company is offering 100,000 shares of Series F Preferred Stock. This is a new issuance of preferred equity.
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5,331,135 shares of Class A common stock
If all Series F Preferred Stock is redeemed for Class A common stock, up to 5,331,135 Class A shares would be issued. This represents potential dilution to existing Class A holders.
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26,669,013 shares of Class A common stock
There are 26,669,013 Class A shares outstanding before the offering. After maximum redemption, the total would be 32,000,148 shares, an increase of about 20%.
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a cumulative dividend at a fixed annual rate of 7.5% per annum of the Stated Value
The Series F Preferred Stock pays a cumulative dividend of 7.5% per year on its $1,000 stated value, or $75 per share annually. Dividends are payable monthly if declared by the board.
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8% of the Stated Value disclosed herein, which equals $80.00 per share of Series F Preferred Stock
Holders redeeming within three years of issuance pay an early redemption fee of 8% of stated value, or $80 per share. The fee drops to 0% after three years.
Prospectus Summary · Prospectus Summary
WhiteHawk Minerals is a natural gas mineral and royalty company with assets in the Appalachian, Haynesville, and Mid-Con basins, planning an IPO.
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In connection with this Offering, we will enter into a Dealer Manager Agreement with the Dealer Manager pursuant to which it has agreed to serve as our agent and dealer manager of this Offering, to be offered and sold pursuant to the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part.
The company is offering Series F Preferred Stock through a dealer manager. The prospectus does not specify the number of shares or offering price in this section.
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The aggregate purchase price was $105.0 million, subject to customary adjustments (the "SJM II Acquisition"). On September 25, 2026, the Company completed the SJM II Acquisition for aggregate consideration at closing of approximately $96.8 million, after customary adjustments.
The company completed the SJM II Acquisition for approximately $96.8 million, funded by Series E Preferred Stock proceeds, private placement of Class A common stock, and cash on hand.
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On September 23, 2026, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with certain investors, including Daniel Herz, the Company's Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. Under that agreement, the Company issued and sold 50,000 shares of its newly designated Series E Preferred Stock, par value $0.0001 per share, for aggregate gross proceeds of $50.0 million.
The company issued Series E Preferred Stock to certain investors, including the CEO, raising $50.0 million. The Series E Preferred Stock ranks senior to common stock and has escalating dividend rates.
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Pursuant to the PHX Merger Agreement, by and among the Company Parties and PHX, the Company Parties agreed to acquire in an all-cash transaction all issued and outstanding shares of PHX’s common stock for a purchase price of $4.35 per share, a total value of $194.8 million, including PHX’s net debt.
The company acquired PHX in an all-cash transaction valued at $194.8 million including net debt, expanding its mineral and royalty interests.
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WhiteHawk is focused on being the premier natural gas mineral and royalty business in the United States.
The company describes itself as a natural gas mineral and royalty business, emphasizing its focus on cash flow and total returns through acquisitions and management of mineral and royalty interests.
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As of June 30, 2026, our portfolio spans approximately 3.6 million gross DSU acres, including 1.7 million gross DSU acres across the Appalachian and Haynesville Basins.
The company discloses its total gross DSU acres and the portion in its core basins, providing a sense of scale.
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As of December 31, 2025, the most recent date for which this data is available, our portfolio represented an economic interest in approximately 13%3 of all natural gas produced in the United States and included more than 10,900 producing wells and more than 8,000 remaining identified undeveloped locations.
The company states its economic interest in U.S. natural gas production and the number of producing wells and undeveloped locations, indicating its footprint.
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In 2025, approximately 18%7 of all wells drilled in the Appalachian and Haynesville Basins were located on acreage in which we hold royalty interests.
The company highlights its exposure to drilling activity by major operators, which could support future royalty revenue.
Use of Proceeds · Use of Proceeds
Net proceeds from Series F Preferred Stock will fund general corporate purposes, including acquisitions of mineral and royalty interests and working capital.
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we intend to use the net proceeds from the sale of our shares of Series F Preferred Stock for general corporate purposes, including but not limited to funding future acquisitions of mineral and royalty interests and working capital.
The company states that net proceeds from the offering will be used for general corporate purposes, with specific mention of funding future acquisitions of mineral and royalty interests and working capital. This is a broad statement without specific allocation amounts.
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Up to 5.5% of the Stated Value of each share of Series F Preferred Stock sold in the Offering will be paid by the Company to the Dealer Manager and reallowed to participating broker-dealers.
The company will pay selling commissions of up to 5.5% of the stated value per share to the dealer manager, which may be reallowed to participating broker-dealers. These commissions may be reduced or waived in certain circumstances.
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Up to 2.5% of the Stated Value of each share of Series F Preferred Stock sold in the Offering will be paid by the Company to the Dealer Manager.
The company will pay a dealer manager fee of up to 2.5% of the stated value per share. A portion of this fee may be reallowed to participating broker-dealers as a marketing fee.
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in no event will all forms of underwriting compensation in this offering exceed 8% of gross Offering proceeds.
Total underwriting compensation, including selling commissions, dealer manager fee, and other expenses, is capped at 8% of gross offering proceeds. This provides a ceiling on the costs associated with the offering.
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The Company will pay Offering Expenses which are not considered underwriting compensation under FINRA Rule 5110 (“Offering Expenses”), directly or by reimbursing the Dealer Manager and/or a participating financial intermediary for Offering Expenses, in an amount which, in the aggregate, will not exceed 3% of the gross proceeds of the Offering (the “Maximum Offering Expenses”).
Offering expenses not considered underwriting compensation are capped at 3% of gross proceeds. The company will not pay or reimburse offering expenses exceeding this cap without board approval.
Risk Factors · Risk Factors
WhiteHawk Minerals faces risks from commodity price volatility, reliance on third-party operators, geographic concentration, and customer concentration.
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In the year ended December 31, 2025, we received revenue from 365 third-party operators, with approximately 54% of our consolidated revenue coming from the top three third-party operators. For the six months ended June 30, 2026, we received revenue from 337 third-party operators, with approximately 51% of our consolidated revenue coming from the top three third-party operators.
The company discloses that a significant portion of its revenue comes from a small number of third-party operators. In 2025, the top three operators accounted for about 54% of consolidated revenue, and in the first half of 2026, about 51%. This concentration means the loss or underperformance of any of these operators could materially reduce revenue.
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The substantial majority of our business is concentrated in the Appalachian and Haynesville Basins, making us vulnerable to risks associated with concentration of our assets in limited geographic areas.
The company's assets are heavily concentrated in two specific basins. This geographic concentration exposes the company to regional supply and demand factors, transportation constraints, weather events, and local regulatory changes that could disproportionately affect its operations compared to more diversified peers.
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We depend exclusively on various unaffiliated third-party operators for all of the exploration, development and production of our mineral and royalty interests and a substantial amount of our revenue is derived from royalty payments made by these third-party operators.
The company has no operational control over its mineral and royalty interests; it relies entirely on third-party operators to drill, produce, and pay royalties. If these operators reduce activity, fail financially, or make decisions not in the company's interest, the company's revenue and growth could be severely impacted.
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Natural gas and oil prices continued to fluctuate in fiscal year 2025, with the benchmark Henry Hub natural gas spot price increasing approximately 58% in 2025 compared to 2024, while the WTI crude oil benchmark declined approximately 15% over the same period.
The company's revenue is directly tied to natural gas, NGL, and oil prices, which have been highly volatile. The quoted figures show a 58% increase in Henry Hub natural gas prices and a 15% decline in WTI crude oil prices in 2025, illustrating the unpredictable swings that can materially affect the company's financial results.
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We recently restated our audited consolidated financial statements as of and for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 to correct material accounting errors and have identified material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting.
The company restated its audited 2025 financial statements due to material accounting errors and identified material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting. This is a significant red flag for investors as it indicates past financial reporting inaccuracies and ongoing control deficiencies.
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Covenants under our Senior Notes. Following the completion of the IPO and the effectiveness of the A&R Note Purchase Agreement governing our Senior Notes, we may not declare or make any restricted payment (including dividends, distributions in respect of, or redemptions of, our equity interests) except as specifically permitted.
The company's ability to pay dividends is heavily restricted by covenants in its Senior Notes and Revolving Credit Facility. Permitted payments are subject to financial tests and caps, which could limit shareholder returns.
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the Revolving Credit Facility requires us to maintain, as of the last day of each fiscal quarter, a consolidated net leverage ratio of no greater than 3.50 to 1.00 and a current ratio of no less than 1.00 to 1.00.
The company must maintain specific financial ratios under its Revolving Credit Facility. Failure to comply could trigger default and acceleration of debt. This is a company-specific covenant, not generic boilerplate.
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The Note Purchase Agreement also requires us to maintain, as of the last day of each fiscal quarter (commencing with the fiscal quarter ending June 30, 2026), a Consolidated Total Net Leverage Ratio of not greater than 3.50 to 1.00, an Asset Coverage Ratio of not less than 1.00 to 1.00, and a Liquidity Percentage of at least 10%.
Additional financial covenants under the Note Purchase Agreement are disclosed. These ratios are specific to the company's debt structure and could restrict operations.
MD&A · Management's Discussion and Analysis
WhiteHawk Minerals is a natural gas mineral and royalty company focused on the Marcellus and Haynesville shales, with an IPO completed at $26.00 per share.
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We issued 8,479,532 shares of our Class A common stock in the IPO at an initial public offering price of $26.00 per share, generating net proceeds of approximately $198.8 million.
The company completed its IPO, selling 8,479,532 Class A shares at $26.00 each for net proceeds of about $198.8 million. This is a primary offering, so the proceeds go to the company.
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create Class B common stock in connection with our Up-C structure, to be issued to holders of OpCo Interests, with each share entitled to one vote and no economic rights.
The company adopted an Up-C structure, issuing Class B common stock with voting rights but no economic rights to holders of OpCo Interests. This structure can concentrate voting control with pre-IPO owners.
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pursuant to which WhiteHawk OpCo acquired all outstanding equity interests in ManagementCo from the Management Contributor in exchange for OpCo Interests and shares of Class B common stock; as a result, ManagementCo became a wholly owned subsidiary of WhiteHawk OpCo and we became internally managed.
The company internalized its management by acquiring ManagementCo, eliminating external management fees. This is expected to reduce operating expenses but also changes the historical cost structure.
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Our financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025 do not include the results of operations for the Three Rivers Acquisition or the PHX Acquisition prior to the respective dates of acquisition.
The company completed two acquisitions (Three Rivers and PHX) but their results are not included in the 2025 financials before the acquisition dates. This makes historical results less comparable to future performance.
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As a result of the IPO, we are incurring incremental G&A expenses as a publicly traded company, such as expenses associated with SEC reporting requirements, including annual and quarterly reports, Sarbanes-Oxley Act compliance expenses, expenses associated with listing our Class A common stock on the NYSE, increased independent auditor fees, increased independent reserve engineer fees, increased legal fees, investor relations expenses, registrar and transfer agent fees, director and officer insurance expenses and director and officer compensation expenses.
The company will incur significant new costs as a public company, including compliance, listing, and professional fees. These costs were not present in historical periods and will reduce future profitability.
Business · Business
WhiteHawk is a natural gas mineral and royalty company with ~3.6M gross DSU acres in the Appalachian, Haynesville, and Mid-Con basins, focused on acquisitions and dividends.
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As of June 30, 2026, our portfolio spans approximately 3.6 million gross DSU acres, including 1.7 million gross DSU acres across the Appalachian and Haynesville Basins.
The company discloses its total gross DSU acreage and the portion in its two core basins. This establishes the scale of its mineral and royalty portfolio.
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For the year ended December 31, 2025, the average net daily production associated with our portfolio was 50,351 Mcfe/d, consisting of 45,442 Mcf/d of natural gas, 577 Bbls/d of NGLs and 241 Bbls/d of oil and on a pro forma basis, average net daily production of 67,255 Mcfe/d, consisting of 59,621 Mcf/d of natural gas, 790 Bbls/d of NGLs and 483 Bbls/d of oil.
The company provides actual and pro forma average net daily production figures for 2025, showing the impact of acquisitions. The pro forma figure is higher, reflecting the full-year contribution of acquired assets.
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Since our inception in 2022 and through the completion of the IPO, we paid 49 consecutive monthly common equity dividends, totaling approximately $37 million and representing a cash-on-cash return of approximately 38% to our initial investors through the IPO.
The company discloses its dividend history prior to the IPO and the cash-on-cash return to initial investors. This is a key metric for income-oriented investors.
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Estimated proved reserves: | Natural gas (MMcf) | 177,380 | 59,024 | NGLs (MBbls) | 3,457 | 2,395 | Oil (MBbls) | 1,392 | 57 | Total (MMcfe) (3) | 206,473 | 73,736 | Standardized Measure($) | $ 266,326 | $ 106,469 | PV-10 ($) (4) | $ 293,690 | $ 106,469
As of December 31, 2025, WhiteHawk's proved reserves total 206,473 MMcfe with a PV-10 of $293.7 million, while the SJM II Sellers' reserves total 73,736 MMcfe with a PV-10 of $106.5 million. These figures are based on independent reserve engineer reports and reflect SEC pricing. The company's reserves increased significantly from 87,213 MMcfe at year-end 2024, primarily due to higher commodity prices and acquisitions.
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On March 2, 2026, the Company and its affiliate entered into a definitive purchase and sale agreement to acquire the Haynesville Assets. The Haynesville Assets cover approximately 150,000 gross DSU acres and will further increase the Company’s exposure to high-quality development across the Haynesville and Mid-Bossier formations. The assets are concentrated in core areas of the basin and are operated by established, well-capitalized operators. The Haynesville Assets acquisition closed on April 3, 2026. We funded the purchase price of the Haynesville Assets acquisition primarily through the issuance of approximately $37.8 million of shares of Series D preferred stock. The previously outstanding Series D preferred stock was fully redeemed as part of the IPO.
The company acquired approximately 150,000 gross DSU acres in the Haynesville for $37.8 million in Series D preferred stock, which was later redeemed in the IPO. This acquisition expands exposure to the Haynesville and Mid-Bossier formations and was funded with preferred equity rather than cash, which may have dilution implications for common shareholders.
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Six Months Ended June 30, ... 2026 | 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | 2024 | WhiteHawk | SJM II Sellers | TRR Seller | PHX | Production: | Natural gas (Mcf) | 10,497,282 | 6,078,707 | 16,586,178 | 7,310,198 | 4,573,614 | 5,826,061 | 7,969,948 | NGLs (Bbls) | 180,915 | 73,976 | 210,677 | 74,350 | 82,193 | 67,883 | 133,609 | Oil (Bbls) | 95,158 | 5,812 | 87,970 | 3,750 | 2,962 | 2,513 | 178,357 | Equivalents (Mcfe) | 12,153,720 | 6,557,435 | 18,378,060 | 7,838,798 | 5,084,546 | 6,248,432 | 9,841,746 | Equivalents per day (Mcfe) | 67,148 | 36,229 | 50,351 | 21,417 | 13,930 | 18,209 | 26,964 | Realized Prices | Natural gas (Mcf) | $ 3.55 | $ 3.09 | $ 2.94 | $ 1.85 | $ 3.01 | $ 1.78 | $ 2.19 | NGLs (Bbls) | $ 26.78 | $ 25.15 | $ 21.94 | $ 25.50 | $ 23.13 | $ 25.08 | $ 21.95 | Oil (Bbls) | $ 80.56 | $ 67.06 | $ 60.93 | $ 54.67 | $ 55.23 | $ 63.82 | $ 74.59 | Equivalents (Mcfe) (1) | $ 4.10 | $ 3.21 | $ 3.19 | $ 2.01 | $ 3.12 | $ 1.96 | $ 3.42
WhiteHawk's production for the six months ended June 30, 2026 was 12,153,720 Mcfe, with realized prices of $3.55/Mcf for natural gas, $26.78/Bbl for NGLs, and $80.56/Bbl for oil. The table also includes production and pricing for SJM II Sellers, TRR Seller, and PHX for comparative periods. This data shows the company's scale and revenue drivers, though it is historical and not necessarily indicative of future performance.
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In 2025, approximately ... 49% of EQT’s Appalachian production and 57% of Expand Energy’s Haynesville production were sourced from acreage in which we hold royalty interests.
The company highlights the significant portion of production from two major operators that comes from its acreage. This indicates reliance on a small number of operators for royalty revenue.
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Since December 2025, we have completed 14 such transactions totaling approximately $39.7 million.
The company discloses the number and aggregate value of smaller 'ground game' acquisitions completed since December 2025. This shows continued acquisition activity.
Experts · Experts
Lists auditors and reserve engineers for WhiteHawk and acquired entities, and discloses a change in independent auditor from Whitley Penn to Baker Tilly.
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On June 30, 2025, we notified Whitley Penn LLP (“WP”), which had served as our prior independent registered public accounting firm, of our intention to obtain proposals from other accounting firms to perform the audit of our consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ending December 31, 2025 (our “2025 Audit”). On July 1, 2025, we engaged Baker Tilly US, LLP (“BT”) as our independent registered public accounting firm for our 2025 Audit, effective immediately.
The company dismissed its prior auditor, Whitley Penn LLP, and engaged Baker Tilly US, LLP for the 2025 audit. The dismissal was initially approved by management and later ratified by the board. No disagreements or reportable events with the prior auditor are disclosed.
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The consolidated financial statements of WhiteHawk Income Corporation as of December 31, 2024 and for the year then ended included in this prospectus have been audited by Whitley Penn LLP, independent registered public accounting firm, as set forth in their report thereon appearing elsewhere herein, and are included in reliance upon such report given on the authority of such firm as experts in accounting and auditing.
The prospectus includes financial statements audited by different firms for different entities and periods: Baker Tilly for WhiteHawk 2025, Whitley Penn for WhiteHawk 2024, Ernst & Young for PHX Minerals, and Plante & Moran for Three Rivers Royalty and SJM II Sellers. This reflects the complexity of the business combination and may require investors to reconcile multiple audit reports.
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Estimates of our reserves and related future net cash flows related to our properties as of December 31, 2025 included herein and elsewhere in the registration statement were based upon the reserve report prepared by our independent reserve engineer, Cawley, Gillespie and Associates, Inc.
The company relies on third-party reserve engineers for reserve estimates, which are critical to valuation. Different engineers are used for different entities and dates, and the reports may have different assumptions. Investors should review the underlying reserve reports for consistency.
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