Our business could be adversely affected by a failure or breach of our information technology systems. Our business operations depend on our information technology (“IT”) systems. Despite our security and back-up measures, our IT systems are vulnerable to computer viruses, natural disasters and other disruptions or failures. The failure of our IT systems to perform as anticipated for any reason or any significant breach of security could disrupt our business and result in numerous adverse consequences, including reduced effectiveness and efficiency of our operations and those of our customers, inappropriate disclosure of confidential information, increased overhead costs, loss of intellectual property and damage to our reputation, which could have a material adverse effect on our business and results of operations. In addition, we may be required to incur significant costs to prevent or respond to damage caused by these disruptions or security breaches in the future. The trading price of our common stock and the price at which we may sell common stock in the future are subject to large fluctuations in response to any of the following: We have not paid any dividends in the past and do not intend to pay cash dividends on our common stock in the foreseeable future. Our Board of Directors review this policy on a regular basis in light of our earnings, financial position and market opportunities. We currently intend to retain any earnings for the future operation and development of our business. The existence of some provisions in our corporate documents and Delaware law could delay or prevent a change in control of our company, even if that change would be beneficial to our stockholders. Our certificate of incorporation and bylaws contain provisions that may make acquiring control of our company difficult, including: The market price of our common stock may be volatile. We do not anticipate paying dividends on our common stock in the near future. Provisions in our corporate documents and Delaware law could delay or prevent a change in control of the Company, even if that change would be beneficial to our stockholders. • limited trading volume in our common stock; • quarterly variations in operating results; • general financial market conditions; • the prices of natural gas and oil; • announcements by us and our competitors; • our liquidity; • changes in government regulations; • our ability to raise additional funds; • our involvement in litigation; and • other events. • provisions relating to the classification, nomination and removal of our directors; • provisions regulating the ability of our stockholders to bring matters for action at annual meetings of our stockholders; • provisions requiring the approval of the holders of at least 80% of our voting stock for a broad range of business combination transactions with related persons; and • the authorization given to our Board of Directors to issue and set the terms of preferred stock. 24