NOTE 10. VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITY

Through a contractual relationship, we have the power to appoint directors to the board of directors of Flotek Industries, Inc. ("Flotek"). Because we have this power through a contract and not through our direct equity interest in Flotek, Flotek meets the definition of a variable interest entity ("VIE"). Furthermore, we are the primary beneficiary of the VIE due to our ability to appoint four of seven directors to Flotek’s board of directors. Accordingly, we have consolidated the operating results, assets and liabilities of Flotek. As of September 30, 2024, we owned approximately 50.6% of Flotek's outstanding common stock.

As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, $55.9 million and $62.7 million, respectively, of Flotek's assets and $51.9 million and $55.5 million, respectively, of Flotek's liabilities are included in our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets. These amounts are exclusive of goodwill and are after intercompany eliminations. The assets of Flotek can only be used to settle its obligations and the creditors of Flotek have no recourse to our assets. Our exposure to Flotek is generally limited to the carrying value of our equity and variable interest.