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NOTE 11. OTHER OPERATING EXPENSE, NET Other operating expense, net is comprised of the following:
(Gain) loss on disposal of assets, net consists of gains and losses on the sale of excess property, early equipment failures and other asset dispositions. Litigation expenses and accruals for legal contingencies generally represent legal and professional fees incurred in litigation as well as estimates for loss contingencies with regards to certain vendor disputes and litigation matters. In the six months ended June 30, 2023, these costs represent litigation costs incurred in connection with a patent infringement lawsuit against Halliburton. See Note 7 for a discussion of significant litigation matters. The acquisition earnout adjustment represents a decrease in the fair value of the contingent consideration related to our acquisition of REV in December 2022. |