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Our business and financial performance could suffer if new processes are developed to replace hydraulic fracturing. We may be adversely affected by decreased demand for ceramic proppant or the development by our competitors of effective alternative proppants. We rely upon, and receive a significant percentage of our revenues from, a limited number of key customers. We rely on certain patents. Third parties may claim that we are infringing their intellectual property rights. We operate in an increasingly competitive market. Major oilfield service companies offer or are developing competing fracture mapping and reservoir monitoring services. Significant increases in fuel prices for any extended periods of time will increase our operating expenses. Environmental compliance costs and liabilities could reduce our earnings and cash available for operations. Our international operations subject us to risks inherent in doing business on an international level that could adversely impact our results of operations. Undetected defects in Pinnacle s fracture simulation software could adversely affect its business. A significant failure of our computer systems or networks in connection with the implementation of new enterprise software could adversely affect our business.

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