While Equiniti handles the initial crediting process, the firm notes that the subsequent reflection of these shares in individual investor accounts remains under the purview of specific brokerage firms. Because Next Bridge is not DTCC compatible, no formal corporate action is required to finalize the transfer. Company Chairman and CEO Greg McCabe emphasized his confidence in the transfer agent's professionalism, addressing recent investor anxiety over ledger accuracy. Although the company remains uncertain about the scale of any potential imbalances, McCabe stated that brokerage firms are expected to handle the allocations with integrity, noting that the distribution of illegitimate shares would constitute a severe breach of securities law and public trust. Next Bridge, which operates oil and gas assets across Texas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma, remains a non-exchange-traded entity and continues to manage its shareholder communications through direct reporting channels.