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EQUIPMENT PURCHASE AGREEMENT (Details) - GTC - Single point node channels $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended |
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Aug. 31, 2025 USD ($) item | Sep. 30, 2025 USD ($) item
EQUIPMENT PURCHASE AGREEMENT |  |
Purchase price paid in cash | $ 4.8 |
Purchase price payable in cash upon acceptance of the third and final delivery | 1.2 |
Note payable issued | $ 18.2 |
Term of promissory notes (in months) | 36 months |
Fixed interest rate (as a percent) | 8.75% |
Amount of equipment |  | $ 10.4
Number of promissory notes | item |  | 2
Aggregate principal |  | $ 7.5
Dawson Operating |  |
EQUIPMENT PURCHASE AGREEMENT |  |
Number of equipment deliveries | item | 3 |
Aggregate purchase price | $ 24.2 |

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