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Atlas Energy Solutions (NYSE: AESI) to sell $300M convertibles, repay debt

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Atlas Energy Solutions Inc. plans a private offering of $300 million in convertible senior notes due 2031, with an option for purchasers to buy an additional $45 million. Atlas expects to use proceeds to repay lease and ABL borrowings, enter capped call transactions, and fund power generation equipment purchases.

For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, Atlas preliminarily estimates a net loss between $40.0 million and $43.3 million, EBITDA between $19.0 million and $22.9 million, and Adjusted EBITDA between $26.0 million and $30.0 million. As of April 2, 2026, Atlas had approximately $61 million outstanding under its master equipment lease and $75 million under its 2023 ABL credit facility.

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Atlas plans $300M convertibles to refinance debt and fund growth.

Atlas Energy Solutions intends to issue $300 million of convertible senior notes due 2031, with an additional $45 million option. The notes are senior unsecured and convertible into cash, stock, or a mix, giving the company flexibility in future settlements.

Atlas plans to allocate approximately $66 million of proceeds to repay Stonebriar lease advances, including a $5 million termination fee, and about $75 million to repay its 2023 ABL facility. This shifts a portion of near-term secured borrowings into longer-dated unsecured convertible debt.

The company also expects to fund capped call transactions, which are designed to reduce potential dilution on conversion, and to invest in power generation equipment under its Caterpillar agreement. Preliminary Q1 2026 guidance shows an estimated net loss of $40–43.3 million but Adjusted EBITDA of $26–30 million, indicating positive cash earnings before non‑cash and non‑recurring items.

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 8.01 Other Events Other
Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Convertible notes principal $300 million Proposed aggregate principal amount of notes due 2031
Over-allotment option $45 million Additional aggregate principal amount of notes for initial purchasers
Preliminary net loss range $40.0–43.3 million Estimated net loss for three months ended March 31, 2026
Preliminary EBITDA range $19.0–22.9 million Estimated EBITDA for three months ended March 31, 2026
Adjusted EBITDA range $26.0–30.0 million Estimated Adjusted EBITDA for three months ended March 31, 2026
Stonebriar lease repayment $66 million Net proceeds earmarked to repay advances and $5M termination fee
ABL facility repayment $75 million Net proceeds planned to repay 2023 ABL Credit Facility borrowings
Lease advances outstanding $61 million Outstanding advances under master equipment lease as of April 2, 2026
convertible senior notes financial
"Announces Offering of $300 Million of Convertible Senior Notes Due 2031"
Convertible senior notes are a type of loan that a company issues to investors, which can be turned into company shares later on. They are called "senior" because they are paid back before other debts if the company runs into trouble. This allows investors to earn interest like a loan but also have the chance to own part of the company if its value rises.
capped call transactions financial
"use a portion of the net proceeds from the offering to fund the cost of entering into capped call transactions"
Capped call transactions are agreements where investors buy options that give them the chance to benefit if a stock's price goes up, but with a limit on how much they can gain. This helps protect them from paying too much if the stock's price rises a lot, similar to having a maximum limit on a reward. They matter because they help investors manage risk while still allowing some upside potential.
Adjusted EBITDA financial
"Adjusted EBITDA | | $ | 26,000 | | | $ | 30,000"
Adjusted EBITDA is a way companies measure how much money they make from their core operations, like running a business, by removing certain costs or income that aren’t part of regular business activities. It helps investors see how well a company is doing without distractions from unusual expenses or gains, making it easier to compare companies or track performance over time.
qualified institutional buyers regulatory
"offer for sale in a private placement to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers"
Qualified institutional buyers are large organizations, like big investment firms or banks, that are allowed to buy certain types of investment opportunities not available to everyday investors. Their size and experience matter because it ensures they understand and can handle complex financial deals, making markets more efficient and secure.
fundamental change financial
"If certain corporate events that constitute a “fundamental change” occur, then, subject to certain conditions"
A fundamental change is a major shift in how a company or economy operates, like a new technology or a big change in leadership. It matters because such changes can affect the value or stability of investments, making them more or less attractive. Think of it like a major upgrade or shift in the rules of a game that can change the outcome.
2023 ABL Credit Facility financial
"approximately $75 million of the net proceeds from the offering to repay outstanding borrowings under its 2023 ABL Credit Facility"

 
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549



FORM 8-K


 
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): April 6, 2026


 
ATLAS ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
 
Delaware
 
001-41828
 
93-2154509
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
 
(Commission
File Number)
 
5918 W. Courtyard Drive, Suite 500
Austin, Texas 78730
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
 
(512) 220-1200
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code) 
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)


 
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
 
 
Written communication pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
 
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
 
Pre-commencement communication pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
 
Pre-commencement communication pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
 
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
         
Title of each class
 
Trading
Symbol(s)
 
Name of each exchange
on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
 
AESI
 
NYSE
NYSE Texas, Inc.
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).
 
Emerging growth company
 
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.



Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

To the extent the information included or incorporated by reference into Item 8.01 below with respect to the results of operations or financial condition of Atlas Energy Solutions Inc. (the “Company”) and its subsidiaries relates to or is presented as of or for a completed fiscal period, such information is incorporated into this Item 2.02 by reference herein.
 
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
 
The information contained in Item 8.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, is incorporated into this Item 7.01 by reference.
 
Item 8.01 Other Events
 
On April 6, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing that, subject to market and other conditions, the Company intends to offer (the “Notes Offering”) for sale in a private placement to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act $300 million aggregate principal amount of Convertible Senior Notes due 2031. The Company intends to use a portion of the net proceeds from the offering to fund the cost of entering into capped call transactions and a portion of the net proceeds from the offering to pay down outstanding borrowings under its Master Lease Agreement and Interim Funding Agreement, each with Stonebriar Commercial Finance LLC, and its 2023 ABL Credit Facility. The Company expects to use the remainder of the net proceeds to purchase a portion of the power generation equipment under the Global Framework Agreement with Caterpillar Inc. and for general corporate purposes. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
 
In connection with the Notes Offering, the Company will provide certain financial and other information with respect to the Company and its subsidiaries to prospective investors in the Notes Offering. Excerpts of such information are included below.
 
Select Preliminary First Quarter Financial Results

Our unaudited consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2026 are not yet available. The following estimates are based on preliminary operating and financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and, as of the date of this offering memorandum, have not been finalized. These preliminary estimates are derived from our internal records and are based on the most current information available to management.  We have prepared these estimates on a basis materially consistent with our historical financial results. Ernst & Young LLP has not reviewed, audited, compiled or performed any procedures in respect of these preliminary results and accordingly does not express any opinion or other form of assurance with respect thereto. These preliminary financial estimates are not reviewed and are unaudited, and our normal reporting processes with respect to the following preliminary financial results have not been fully completed. During the course of our review process of financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2026, we could identify items that would require us to make adjustments and could affect our final results. Any such adjustments could be material.


This summary is not intended to be a comprehensive statement of our unaudited financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2026. The results of operations for an interim period, including the summary preliminary financial results provided below, may not give a true indication of the results to be expected for a full year or any future period. In addition, the preliminary financial results set forth below should not be viewed as a substitute for full financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP. You should read this information together with our audited consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto and the “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” section in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 incorporated herein by reference.

   
Lower Bound Estimate for the
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2026
   
Upper Bound Estimate for the
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2026
 
   
(in thousands)
 
Net Loss 
 
$
(43,308
)
 
$
(40,008
)
Depreciation, depletion and accretion expense 
   
46,836
     
46,936
 
Amortization expense of acquired intangible assets 
   
6,321
     
6,421
 
Interest expense 
   
15,864
     
15,964
 
Income tax benefit 
   
(6,670
)
   
(6,370
)
EBITDA 
   
19,043
     
22,943
 
Stock-based compensation 
   
8,391
     
8,491
 
Insurance recover (gain) (1) 
   
(3,326
)
   
(3,326
)
Other non-recurring costs (2) 
   
1,750
     
1,750
 
Other acquisition related costs (3) 
   
142
     
142
 
Adjusted EBITDA 
 
$
26,000
   
$
30,000
 
 

(1)
Represents insurance recovery (gain) related to the dredge mining assets at the Kermit facility.
 
(2)
Other non-recurring costs includes infrequent and unusual costs.
 
(3)
Represents transactions costs incurred in connection with acquisitions, including fees paid to finance, legal, accounting and other advisors, employee retention and benefit costs, and other operational and corporate costs.
 
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Fifth Amendment to 2023 ABL Credit Agreement
 
In connection with the offering, we expect to enter into the fifth amendment to the Loan, Security and Guaranty Agreement, dated as of February 22, 2023, among Atlas Sand Company, LLC, as borrower, certain of its subsidiaries, as guarantors, the lenders party thereto from time to time and Bank of America, N.A., as agent, sole lead arranger and sole bookrunner (the “2023 ABL Credit Agreement” and such amendment, the “Amendment”). The Amendment is being entered into, among other things, to permit the issuance of the notes and the related capped call transaction. The Amendment will be subject to certain conditions prior to becoming effective, including the completion of this offering.
 
**
 
As of April 2, 2026, we had approximately $61 million of outstanding advances under the master equipment lease agreement and related funding agreement with an affiliate of Stonebriar.  
 
**
 
As of April 2, 2026, we had approximately $75 million outstanding under the 2023 ABL Credit Facility.
 
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
 
(d)   Exhibits
     
Exhibit
 
Description
   
99.1
 
Press Release, dated April 6, 2026.
   
104
 
Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).
     


SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: April 6, 2026
     
 
ATLAS ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.
     
 
By:
/s/ John Turner
 
Name: 
John Turner
 
Title: 
President and Chief Executive Officer



Exhibit 99.1

Atlas Energy Solutions Inc. Announces Offering of $300 Million of Convertible Senior Notes Due 2031

Austin, Texas – April 6, 2026 – Atlas Energy Solutions Inc. (NYSE: AESI) (together with its subsidiaries, “Atlas” or the “Company”) today announced that, subject to market and other conditions, it intends to offer for sale in a private placement to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), $300 million aggregate principal amount of Convertible Senior Notes due 2031 (the “notes”). Atlas also expects to grant the initial purchasers of the notes an option to purchase, for settlement within a period of 13 calendar days from, and including, the date the notes are first issued, up to an additional $45 million aggregate principal amount of notes.

The Company intends to use a portion of the net proceeds from the offering to fund the cost of entering into the capped call transactions described below and approximately $66 million of the net proceeds from the offering to repay outstanding advances under its Master Lease Agreement and Interim Funding Agreement, each with Stonebriar Commercial Finance LLC, including a $5 million termination fee in connection therewith and approximately $75 million of the net proceeds from the offering to repay outstanding borrowings under its 2023 ABL Credit Facility. The Company expects to use the remainder of the net proceeds for general corporate purposes, including to purchase a portion of the power generation equipment under the Global Framework Agreement with Caterpillar Inc., along with balance of plant and supporting equipment. If the initial purchasers exercise their option to purchase additional notes, the Company intends to use a portion of the additional net proceeds to fund the cost of entering into additional capped call transactions as described below and for general corporate purposes, including to purchase a portion of the power generation equipment under the Global Framework Agreement with Caterpillar Inc., along with balance of plant and supporting equipment.

The notes will be senior, unsecured obligations of the Company and will accrue interest payable semi-annually in arrears and will mature on April 15, 2031, unless earlier converted, redeemed or repurchased. The notes will not be guaranteed by any subsidiary of the Company, and the Company’s subsidiaries will have no obligations under the notes. Noteholders will have the right to convert their notes in certain circumstances and during specified periods. The Company will settle conversions of notes by paying or delivering, as the case may be, cash, shares of the Company’s Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (“Common Stock”), or a combination of cash and the Company’s Common Stock, at its election.

The notes will be redeemable, in whole or in part (subject to certain limitations), for cash at the Company’s option at any time, and from time to time, on or after April 20, 2029 and before the 41st scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity date, but only if the last reported sale price per share of the Company’s Common Stock equals or exceeds 130% of the conversion price then in effect for a specified period of time and certain other conditions are satisfied. The redemption price will be equal to the principal amount of the notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the redemption date.

If certain corporate events that constitute a “fundamental change” occur, then, subject to certain conditions and exceptions, noteholders may require the Company to repurchase their notes for cash. The repurchase price will be equal to the principal amount of the notes to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the applicable repurchase date.

The interest rate, initial conversion rate and other terms of the notes will be determined at the pricing of the offering.

In connection with the pricing of the notes, the Company expects to enter into privately negotiated capped call transactions with one or more of the initial purchasers or their respective affiliates or other financial institutions (the “option counterparties”). The capped call transactions are expected to cover, subject to anti-dilution adjustments substantially similar to those applicable to the notes, the number of shares of the Company’s Common Stock that will initially underlie the notes. If the initial purchasers exercise their option to purchase additional notes, then the Company expects to enter into additional capped call transactions with the option counterparties, and will use a portion of the additional net proceeds to fund the cost of such additional capped call transactions (and the remainder for the same purposes as described above).


The capped call transactions are expected generally to reduce the potential dilution to the Company’s Common Stock upon any conversion of the notes and/or offset any potential cash payments the Company is required to make in excess of the principal amount of converted notes, as the case may be, in the event that the market price per share of the Company’s Common Stock, as measured under the terms of the capped call transactions, is greater than the strike price of the capped call transactions, which initially corresponds to the conversion price of the notes and is subject to anti-dilution adjustments substantially similar to those applicable to the conversion rate of the notes. If, however, the market price per share of the Company’s Common Stock, as measured under the terms of the capped call transactions, exceeds the cap price of the capped call transactions, there would nevertheless be dilution and/or there would not be an offset of such potential cash payments, in each case, to the extent that such market price exceeds such cap price.

In connection with establishing their initial hedges of the capped call transactions, the option counterparties or their respective affiliates expect to purchase shares of the Company’s Common Stock and/or enter into various derivative transactions with respect to the Company’s Common Stock concurrently with or shortly after the pricing of the notes. This activity could increase (or reduce the size of any decrease in) the market price of the Company’s Common Stock or the notes at that time.

In addition, the option counterparties and/or their respective affiliates may modify their hedge positions by entering into or unwinding various derivatives with respect to the Company’s Common Stock and/or purchasing or selling the Company’s Common Stock or other securities of the Company in secondary market transactions following the pricing of the notes and prior to the maturity of the notes (and are likely to do so during any observation period related to a conversion of notes or following certain repurchases or redemptions of the notes). This activity could cause or avoid an increase or a decrease in the market price of the Company’s Common Stock or the notes, which could affect the ability of noteholders to convert the notes and, to the extent the activity occurs following a conversion or during any observation period related to a conversion of notes, it could affect the number of shares of the Company’s Common Stock, if any, amount and value of the consideration that noteholders will receive upon conversion of the notes.

The offer and sale of the notes and any shares of the Company’s Common Stock issuable upon conversion of the notes have not been, and will not be, registered under the Securities Act or any other securities laws. As a result, the notes and any shares of the Company’s Common Stock issuable upon conversion of the notes may not be offered or sold except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act. Accordingly, the notes are being offered only to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers in compliance with Rule 144A under the Securities Act.

This communication shall not constitute an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, the securities described herein, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

About Atlas Energy Solutions Inc.

Atlas Energy Solutions Inc. (NYSE: AESI) is a leading solutions provider to the energy industry. Atlas’s portfolio of offerings includes oilfield logistics, distributed power systems, and the largest proppant supply network in the Permian Basin. With a focus on leveraging technology, automation, and remote operations to enhance efficiencies, Atlas is centered on a core mission of improving human access to the hydrocarbons that power our lives and, by doing so, maximizing value creation for our shareholders.
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Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Statements that are predictive or prospective in nature, that depend upon or refer to future events or conditions or that include the words “may,” “assume,” “forecast,” “position,” “strategy,” “potential,” “continue,” “could,” “will,” “plan,” “project,” “budget,” “predict,” “pursue,” “target,” “seek,” “objective,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “estimate” and other expressions that are predictions of or indicate future events and trends and that do not relate to historical matters identify forward-looking statements. Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to statements regarding: the anticipated terms of the notes being offered, the completion, timing and size of the proposed offering, the intended use of proceeds and the anticipated terms of, and the effects of entering into, the capped call transactions described above.

Although forward-looking statements reflect our good faith beliefs at the time they are made, we caution you that these forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, most of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond our control. These risks include but are not limited to: uncertainties as to whether our business strategy will achieve its anticipated benefits and projected results within the expected time period or at all; our ability to participate in and execute on opportunities in the private grid power market; the continued growth of demand in the private grid power market; changes in local, state and federal regulations that may impact the private grid power market; unforeseen or unknown liabilities, future capital expenditures and potential litigation; unexpected future capital expenditures; commodity price volatility, including volatility stemming from the ongoing armed conflicts between Russia and Ukraine, Israel and Hamas, and the United States and Israel and Iran; increasing hostilities and instability in the Middle East; higher than expected costs to operate our proppant production and processing facilities or the Dune Express; the volume of proppant we are able to sell and our ability to enter into supply contracts for our proppant on acceptable terms; the prices we are able to charge, and the margins we are able to realize, from our sales of proppant, logistics services, or mobile power generation; the demand for and price of proppant and power generation, particularly in the Permian Basin; the domestic and foreign supply of and demand for oil and natural gas; the effects of actions by, or disputes among or between, members of OPEC+ with respect to production levels or other matters related to the prices of oil and natural gas; customer concentration, the potential for future consolidation amongst current or potential customers and the possibility that customers may not continue to outsource their power system needs, which could affect demand for our products and services, especially in the power generation industry; inability of our customers to take delivery; any planned or future expansion projects or capital expenditures; inaccuracies in estimates of volumes and qualities of our frac sand reserves; changes in tariffs, trade barriers, price and exchange controls and other regulatory requirements, including such changes that may be implemented by U.S. and foreign governments; volatility in political, legal and regulatory environments; and other factors discussed or referenced in our filings made from time to time with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including those discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on February 24, 2026 and any subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law.

Investor Contact
Kyle Turlington
5918 W Courtyard Drive, Suite #500
Austin, Texas 78730
United States
T: 512-220-1200
IR@atlas.energy
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FAQ

What type of financing did Atlas Energy Solutions (AESI) announce?

Atlas Energy Solutions plans a private offering of $300 million of convertible senior notes due 2031. Purchasers may also buy up to an additional $45 million, providing Atlas with significant long-term capital for debt repayment and growth investments.

How will Atlas Energy Solutions use the proceeds from the convertible notes?

Atlas plans to repay about $66 million of Stonebriar lease advances, including a $5 million termination fee, and around $75 million under its 2023 ABL facility. Remaining proceeds will fund capped call transactions and power generation equipment and be used for general corporate purposes.

What are Atlas Energy Solutions’ preliminary Q1 2026 financial results?

For Q1 2026, Atlas preliminarily estimates a net loss between $40.0 million and $43.3 million. It projects EBITDA of $19.0–22.9 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $26.0–30.0 million, based on unaudited internal records that may change after full review.

What existing debt balances does Atlas Energy Solutions report in this filing?

As of April 2, 2026, Atlas had approximately $61 million of outstanding advances under its master equipment lease and related funding agreement with a Stonebriar affiliate. It also reported about $75 million outstanding under its 2023 ABL Credit Facility with Bank of America.

How do the capped call transactions affect Atlas Energy Solutions’ convertible notes?

Atlas expects to enter capped call transactions covering the shares underlying the notes. These are designed to reduce potential dilution and/or offset certain cash payments upon conversion if the stock trades above the conversion price, up to a cap price specified in the transactions.

Who can buy the new Atlas Energy Solutions convertible notes?

The notes will be offered only to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A. They and any conversion shares are not registered under the Securities Act and can be resold only under applicable exemptions from registration requirements.

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