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Item 1A. RISK FACTORS

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Item 1A. RISK FACTORS

Other than as described below, there have been no material changes to the risk factors disclosed under the heading "Risk Factors" in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed on February 23, 2023 and in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed on July 19, 2023.

Risks Related to the Senior Secured Notes

The holders of the Senior Secured Notes have rights that are senior to the rights of holders of our Class A common stock and the indentures governing such Senior Secured Notes include certain restrictive covenants.

In the event of our bankruptcy, dissolution or liquidation, the holders of our 2028, 2030, and 2031 Senior Secured Notes and our other indebtedness would be paid in full before any distributions can be made to the holders of our Class A common stock. As a result of these superior rights relative to our Class A common stock, the right of holders of our Class A common stock to receive distributions from us may be diluted and may be limited. Additionally, the indentures governing the Senior Secured Notes limit our ability to make certain restricted payments, including dividends, that could also affect the holders of our Class A common stock.

Risks Related to the At-the-Market Offering Program

Holders of our Class A common stock will experience dilution as a result of any shares sold under the "at-the-market offering" program. You may also experience future dilution as a result of future equity offerings.

We have issued, and expect to continue to issue, additional shares of Class A common stock through our at-the market offering program. We will have discretion, subject to market demand, to vary the timing, prices, and number of shares sold under the Distribution Agreement. Holders of our Class A common stock will experience dilution as a result of the issuance of any shares of Class A common stock under our at-the market offering program. In addition, in order to raise additional capital, we may in the future offer additional shares of our Class A common stock or other securities convertible into or exchangeable for our Class A common stock at various prices, such as the recent issuance of Class A Units to the Garcia Parties in connection with the Offers. Investors purchasing shares or other securities in the future could have rights superior to existing stockholders, and any future equity offerings will result in further dilution for our existing stockholders.

We have broad discretion in how we use the net proceeds from the at-the-market offering program, and we may not use the proceeds effectively or in ways with which our stockholders agree.

We have not designated any portion of the net proceeds from the at-the market offering program to be used for any particular purpose. Our management will have broad discretion as to the application of the net proceeds from the at-the market offering program and could use them for purposes other than those contemplated at the time of the execution of the Distribution Agreement. Our stockholders may not agree with the manner in which our management chooses to allocate and spend the net proceeds. Moreover, our management may use the net proceeds for corporate purposes that may not increase the market price of our Class A common stock.

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities

We had no sales of unregistered equity securities during the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that were not previously reported in a Current Report on Form 8-K.

During the three months ended September 30, 2023, pursuant to the terms of the Exchange Agreement entered into in connection with our IPO, certain LLC Unitholders exchanged less than 0.1 million LLC Units for less than 0.1 million newly issued shares of Class A common stock. These shares were issued in reliance on an exemption from registration pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None.

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable.

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