# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001699673
**File Stem:** 0001104659-23-021619
**Filing Date:** 2023-2
**Character Count:** 27656
**Document Hash:** 4b3759ec4c43f11997f06a4ba510ad54
**Contains OCR:** False
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001104659-23-021619.hdr.sgml**: 20230214

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001104659-23-021619

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: SC 13G/A

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 1

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20230214

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20230214

**GROUP MEMBERS**: ARENA FINANCE MARKETS GP, LLC

**GROUP MEMBERS**: ARENA FINANCE MARKETS, LP

**GROUP MEMBERS**: ARENA INVESTORS GP, LLC

**GROUP MEMBERS**: ARENA SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES (OFFSHORE) MASTER, LP

**GROUP MEMBERS**: ARENA SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND (OFFSHORE) II GP, LLC

**GROUP MEMBERS**: ARENA SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND (ONSHORE) GP, LLC

**GROUP MEMBERS**: ARENA SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND LP

**GROUP MEMBERS**: ARENA SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES PARTNERS (CAYMAN MASTER) I, LP

**GROUP MEMBERS**: ARENA SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES PARTNERS (OFFSHORE) GP, LLC

**GROUP MEMBERS**: ARENA SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES PARTNERS (ONSHORE) GP, LLC

**GROUP MEMBERS**: ARENA SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES PARTNERS (ONSHORE) II GP, LLC

**GROUP MEMBERS**: ARENA SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES PARTNERS I, LP

**GROUP MEMBERS**: ARENA SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES PARTNERS II, LP

**SUBJECT COMPANY**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** DAWSON GEOPHYSICAL CO
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000799165
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** OIL AND GAS FIELD EXPLORATION SERVICES [1382]
- **IRS NUMBER:** 742095844
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** TX
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** SC 13G/A
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 005-37717
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23629246

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 508 WEST WALL
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 800
- **CITY:** MIDLAND
- **STATE:** TX
- **ZIP:** 79701
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 4326843000

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 508 WEST WALL
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 800
- **CITY:** MIDLAND
- **STATE:** TX
- **ZIP:** 79701

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** TGC INDUSTRIES INC
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19920703
**FILED BY**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Arena Investors LP
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001699673
- **IRS NUMBER:** 000000000

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** SC 13G/A

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 405 LEXINGTON AVENUE
- **STREET 2:** 59TH FLOOR
- **CITY:** NEW YORK
- **STATE:** NY
- **ZIP:** 10174
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 212-257-4178

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 405 LEXINGTON AVENUE
- **STREET 2:** 59TH FLOOR
- **CITY:** NEW YORK
- **STATE:** NY
- **ZIP:** 10174

**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**Washington, D.C. 20549**

**SCHEDULE 13G**

Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

(Amendment No. 1)\*

**<u>Dawson Geophysical Company</u>**

(Name of Issuer)

**<u>Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share</u>**

(Title of Class of Securities)

**<u>239360100</u>**

(CUSIP Number)

**<u>December 31, 2022</u>**

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

◻ Rule 13d-1(b)

⌧ Rule 13d-1(c)

◻ Rule 13d-1(d)

\* The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting person's initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter the disclosures provided in a prior cover page.

The information required in the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).

Page 1 of 20 Pages

CUSIP No. 239360100

1. Names of Reporting Persons

Arena Investors, LP

2. Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

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| |
|:---|
| (a) ◻ |
| (b) ⌧ |

---

3. SEC Use Only

4. Citizenship or Place of Organization

Delaware

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY <br> OWNED BY EACH <br> REPORTING <br> PERSON WITH: | 5. SOLE VOTING POWER | 0 |
| NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY <br> OWNED BY EACH <br> REPORTING <br> PERSON WITH: | 6. SHARED VOTING POWER | 0 |
| NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY <br> OWNED BY EACH <br> REPORTING <br> PERSON WITH: | 7. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER | 0 |
| NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY <br> OWNED BY EACH <br> REPORTING <br> PERSON WITH: | 8. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER | 0 |

---

9. Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

---

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|:---|:---|
| 10. | Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) |
|  | ◻ |

---

11. Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)

0.0%

12. Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

PN

Page 2 of 20 Pages

CUSIP No. 239360100

1. Names of Reporting Persons

Arena Investors GP, LLC

2. Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

---

| |
|:---|
| (a) ◻ |
| (b) ⌧ |

---

3. SEC Use Only

4. Citizenship or Place of Organization

Delaware

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY <br> OWNED BY EACH <br> REPORTING <br> PERSON WITH: | 5. SOLE VOTING POWER | 0 |
| NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY <br> OWNED BY EACH <br> REPORTING <br> PERSON WITH: | 6. SHARED VOTING POWER | 0 |
| NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY <br> OWNED BY EACH <br> REPORTING <br> PERSON WITH: | 7. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER | 0 |
| NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY <br> OWNED BY EACH <br> REPORTING <br> PERSON WITH: | 8. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER | 0 |

---

9. Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| 10. | Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) |
|  | ◻ |

---

11. Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)

0.0%

12. Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

OO

Page 3 of 20 Pages

CUSIP No. 239360100

1. Names of Reporting Persons

Arena Finance Markets, LP

2. Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

---

| |
|:---|
| (a) ◻ |
| (b) ⌧ |

---

3. SEC Use Only

4. Citizenship or Place of Organization

Delaware

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY <br> OWNED BY EACH <br> REPORTING <br> PERSON WITH: | 5. SOLE VOTING POWER | 0 |
| NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY <br> OWNED BY EACH <br> REPORTING <br> PERSON WITH: | 6. SHARED VOTING POWER | 0 |
| NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY <br> OWNED BY EACH <br> REPORTING <br> PERSON WITH: | 7. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER | 0 |
| NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY <br> OWNED BY EACH <br> REPORTING <br> PERSON WITH: | 8. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER | 0 |

---

9. Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| 10. | Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) |
|  | ◻ |

---

11. Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)

0.0%

12. Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

PN

Page 4 of 20 Pages

CUSIP No. 239360100

1. Names of Reporting Persons

Arena Finance Markets GP, LLC

2. Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

---

| |
|:---|
| (a) ◻ |
| (b) ⌧ |

---

3. SEC Use Only

4. Citizenship or Place of Organization

Delaware

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY <br> OWNED BY EACH <br> REPORTING <br> PERSON WITH: | 5. SOLE VOTING POWER | 0 |
| NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY <br> OWNED BY EACH <br> REPORTING <br> PERSON WITH: | 6. SHARED VOTING POWER | 0 |
| NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY <br> OWNED BY EACH <br> REPORTING <br> PERSON WITH: | 7. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER | 0 |
| NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY <br> OWNED BY EACH <br> REPORTING <br> PERSON WITH: | 8. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER | 0 |

---

9. Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| 10. | Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) |
|  | ◻ |

---

11. Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)

0.0%

12. Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

OO

Page 5 of 20 Pages

CUSIP No. 239360100

1. Names of Reporting Persons

Arena Special Opportunities Fund LP

2. Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

---

| |
|:---|
| (a) ◻ |
| (b) ⌧ |

---

3. SEC Use Only

4. Citizenship or Place of Organization

Delaware

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY <br> OWNED BY EACH <br> REPORTING <br> PERSON WITH: | 5. SOLE VOTING POWER | 0 |
| NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY <br> OWNED BY EACH <br> REPORTING <br> PERSON WITH: | 6. SHARED VOTING POWER | 0 |
| NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY <br> OWNED BY EACH <br> REPORTING <br> PERSON WITH: | 7. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER | 0 |
| NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY <br> OWNED BY EACH <br> REPORTING <br> PERSON WITH: | 8. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER | 0 |

---

9. Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| 10. | Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) |
|  | ◻ |

---

11. Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)

0.0%

12. Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

PN

Page 6 of 20 Pages

CUSIP No. 239360100

1. Names of Reporting Persons

Arena Special Opportunities Fund (Onshore) GP, LLC

2. Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

---

| |
|:---|
| (a) ◻ |
| (b) ⌧ |

---

3. SEC Use Only

4. Citizenship or Place of Organization

Delaware

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY <br> OWNED BY EACH <br> REPORTING <br> PERSON WITH: | 5. SOLE VOTING POWER | 0 |
| NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY <br> OWNED BY EACH <br> REPORTING <br> PERSON WITH: | 6. SHARED VOTING POWER | 0 |
| NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY <br> OWNED BY EACH <br> REPORTING <br> PERSON WITH: | 7. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER | 0 |
| NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY <br> OWNED BY EACH <br> REPORTING <br> PERSON WITH: | 8. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER | 0 |

---

9. Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| 10. | Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) |
|  | ◻ |

---

11. Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)

0.0%

12. Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

OO

Page 7 of 20 Pages

CUSIP No. 239360100

1. Names of Reporting Persons

Arena Special Opportunities (Offshore) Master, LP

2. Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

---

| |
|:---|
| (a) ◻ |
| (b) ⌧ |

---

3. SEC Use Only

4. Citizenship or Place of Organization

Cayman Islands

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY <br> OWNED BY EACH <br> REPORTING <br> PERSON WITH: | 5. SOLE VOTING POWER | 0 |
| NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY <br> OWNED BY EACH <br> REPORTING <br> PERSON WITH: | 6. SHARED VOTING POWER | 0 |
| NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY <br> OWNED BY EACH <br> REPORTING <br> PERSON WITH: | 7. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER | 0 |
| NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY <br> OWNED BY EACH <br> REPORTING <br> PERSON WITH: | 8. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER | 0 |

---

9. Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| 10. | Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) |
|  | ◻ |

---

11. Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)

0.0%

12. Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

PN

Page 8 of 20 Pages

CUSIP No. 239360100

1. Names of Reporting Persons

Arena Special Opportunities Fund (Offshore) II GP, LLC

2. Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

---

| |
|:---|
| (a) ◻ |
| (b) ⌧ |

---

3. SEC Use Only

4. Citizenship or Place of Organization

Delaware

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY <br> OWNED BY EACH <br> REPORTING <br> PERSON WITH: | 5. SOLE VOTING POWER | 0 |
| NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY <br> OWNED BY EACH <br> REPORTING <br> PERSON WITH: | 6. SHARED VOTING POWER | 0 |
| NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY <br> OWNED BY EACH <br> REPORTING <br> PERSON WITH: | 7. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER | 0 |
| NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY <br> OWNED BY EACH <br> REPORTING <br> PERSON WITH: | 8. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER | 0 |

---

9. Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| 10. | Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) |
|  | ◻ |

---

11. Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)

0.0%

12. Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

PN

Page 9 of 20 Pages

CUSIP No. 239360100

1. Names of Reporting Persons

Arena Special Opportunities Partners I, LP

2. Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

---

| |
|:---|
| (a) ◻ |
| (b) ⌧ |

---

3. SEC Use Only

4. Citizenship or Place of Organization

Delaware

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY <br> OWNED BY EACH <br> REPORTING <br> PERSON WITH: | 5. SOLE VOTING POWER | 0 |
| NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY <br> OWNED BY EACH <br> REPORTING <br> PERSON WITH: | 6. SHARED VOTING POWER | 0 |
| NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY <br> OWNED BY EACH <br> REPORTING <br> PERSON WITH: | 7. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER | 0 |
| NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY <br> OWNED BY EACH <br> REPORTING <br> PERSON WITH: | 8. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER | 0 |

---

9. Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| 10. | Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) |
|  | ◻ |

---

11. Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)

0.0%

12. Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

PN

Page 10 of 20 Pages

CUSIP No. 239360100

1. Names of Reporting Persons

Arena Special Opportunities Partners (Onshore) GP, LLC

2. Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

---

| |
|:---|
| (a) ◻ |
| (b) ⌧ |

---

3. SEC Use Only

4. Citizenship or Place of Organization

Delaware

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY <br> OWNED BY EACH <br> REPORTING <br> PERSON WITH: | 5. SOLE VOTING POWER | 0 |
| NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY <br> OWNED BY EACH <br> REPORTING <br> PERSON WITH: | 6. SHARED VOTING POWER | 0 |
| NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY <br> OWNED BY EACH <br> REPORTING <br> PERSON WITH: | 7. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER | 0 |
| NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY <br> OWNED BY EACH <br> REPORTING <br> PERSON WITH: | 8. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER | 0 |

---

9. Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| 10. | Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) |
|  | ◻ |

---

11. Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)

0.0%

12. Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

OO

Page 11 of 20 Pages

CUSIP No. 239360100

1. Names of Reporting Persons

Arena Special Opportunities Partners (Cayman Master) I, LP

2. Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

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| |
|:---|
| (a) ◻ |
| (b) ⌧ |

---

3. SEC Use Only

4. Citizenship or Place of Organization

Cayman Islands

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY <br> OWNED BY EACH <br> REPORTING <br> PERSON WITH: | 5. SOLE VOTING POWER | 0 |
| NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY <br> OWNED BY EACH <br> REPORTING <br> PERSON WITH: | 6. SHARED VOTING POWER | 0 |
| NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY <br> OWNED BY EACH <br> REPORTING <br> PERSON WITH: | 7. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER | 0 |
| NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY <br> OWNED BY EACH <br> REPORTING <br> PERSON WITH: | 8. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER | 0 |

---

9. Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| 10. | Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) |
|  | ◻ |

---

11. Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)

0.0%

12. Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

PN

Page 12 of 20 Pages

CUSIP No. 239360100

1. Names of Reporting Persons

Arena Special Opportunities Partners (Offshore) GP, LLC

2. Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

---

| |
|:---|
| (a) ◻ |
| (b) ⌧ |

---

3. SEC Use Only

4. Citizenship or Place of Organization

Delaware

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY <br> OWNED BY EACH <br> REPORTING <br> PERSON WITH: | 5. SOLE VOTING POWER | 0 |
| NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY <br> OWNED BY EACH <br> REPORTING <br> PERSON WITH: | 6. SHARED VOTING POWER | 0 |
| NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY <br> OWNED BY EACH <br> REPORTING <br> PERSON WITH: | 7. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER | 0 |
| NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY <br> OWNED BY EACH <br> REPORTING <br> PERSON WITH: | 8. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER | 0 |

---

9. Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| 10. | Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) |
|  | ◻ |

---

11. Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)

0.0%

12. Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

OO

Page 13 of 20 Pages

CUSIP No. 239360100

1. Names of Reporting Persons

Arena Special Opportunities Partners II, LP

2. Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

---

| |
|:---|
| (a) ◻ |
| (b) ⌧ |

---

3. SEC Use Only

4. Citizenship or Place of Organization

Delaware

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY <br> OWNED BY EACH <br> REPORTING <br> PERSON WITH: | 5. SOLE VOTING POWER | 0 |
| NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY <br> OWNED BY EACH <br> REPORTING <br> PERSON WITH: | 6. SHARED VOTING POWER | 0 |
| NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY <br> OWNED BY EACH <br> REPORTING <br> PERSON WITH: | 7. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER | 0 |
| NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY <br> OWNED BY EACH <br> REPORTING <br> PERSON WITH: | 8. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER | 0 |

---

9. Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| 10. | Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) |
|  | ◻ |

---

11. Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)

0.0%

12. Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

PN

Page 14 of 20 Pages

CUSIP No. 239360100

1. Names of Reporting Persons

Arena Special Opportunities Partners (Onshore) II GP, LLC

2. Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

---

| |
|:---|
| (a) ◻ |
| (b) ⌧ |

---

3. SEC Use Only

4. Citizenship or Place of Organization

Delaware

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY <br> OWNED BY EACH <br> REPORTING <br> PERSON WITH: | 5. SOLE VOTING POWER | 0 |
| NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY <br> OWNED BY EACH <br> REPORTING <br> PERSON WITH: | 6. SHARED VOTING POWER | 0 |
| NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY <br> OWNED BY EACH <br> REPORTING <br> PERSON WITH: | 7. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER | 0 |
| NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY <br> OWNED BY EACH <br> REPORTING <br> PERSON WITH: | 8. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER | 0 |

---

9. Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| 10. | Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) |
|  | ◻ |

---

11. Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)

0.0%

12. Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

OO

Page 15 of 20 Pages

**Item 1.**

(a) The name of the issuer is Dawson Geophysical Company (the "*Issuer* ").

(b) The principal executive offices of the Issuer are located at 508 West Wall, Suite 800, Midland, Texas 79701.

**Item 2.**

(a) This Schedule 13G is filed by the following (the "*Reporting Persons* "):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) Arena Investors, LP (the "*Investment Manager* "), who serves as investment manager to the Arena Funds (defined below);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) Arena Investors GP, LLC, who serves as the general partner of the Investment Manager (the "*IM General Partner* ");

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) Arena Finance Markets, LP ()"*AFM* ");

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) Arena Finance Markets GP, LLC, who serves as the general partner of AFM (the "*AFM General Partner* ");

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v) Arena Special Opportunities Fund, LP ()"*ASOF* ");

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vi) Arena Special Opportunities Fund (Onshore) GP, LLC, who serves as the general partner of ASOF (the "*ASOF General Partner* ");

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vii) Arena Special Opportunities (Offshore) Master, LP ()"*ASOFM* ");

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(viii) Arena Special Opportunities Fund (Offshore) II GP, LLC, who serves as the general partner of ASOFM (the "*ASOFM General Partner* ");

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ix) Arena Special Opportunities Partners I, LP ()"*ASOPI* ");

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(x) Arena Special Opportunities Partners (Onshore) GP, LLC, who serves as the general partner of ASOPI (the "*ASOPI General Partner* ");

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(xi) Arena Special Opportunities Partners (Cayman Master) I, LP ()"*ASOCM* ");

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(xii) Arena Special Opportunities Partners (Offshore) GP, LLC, who serves as the general partner of ASOCM (the "*ASOCM General Partner* ");

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(xiii) Arena Special Opportunities Partners II, LP ()"*ASOPII*" and together with AFM, ASOF, ASOFM, ASOPI and ASOCM, the
 "*Arena Funds* "); and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(xiv) Arena Special Opportunities Partners (Onshore) II GP, LLC, who serves as the general partner of ASOPII (the "*ASOPII General Partner* ").

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The Arena Funds are private investment vehicles. The Arena Funds directly owned the Common Stock (as defined below) reported in the original Schedule 13G filed on December 21, 2021.

The Investment Manager may be deemed to beneficially own the Common Stock owned by the Arena Funds.

The IM General Partner may be deemed to beneficially own the Common Stock beneficially owned by the Investment Manager.

The AFM General Partner may be deemed to beneficially own the Common Stock owned by AFM.

The ASOF General Partner may be deemed to beneficially own the Common Stock owned by ASOF.

The ASOFM General Partner may be deemed to beneficially own the Common Stock owned by ASOFM.

The ASOPI General Partner may be deemed to beneficially own the Common Stock owned by ASOPI.

The ASOCM General Partner may be deemed to beneficially own the Common Stock owned by ASOCM.

The ASOPII General Partner may be deemed to beneficially own the Common Stock owned by ASOPII.

Each Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership with respect to any Common Stock other than the Common Stock directly beneficially owned by such Reporting Person.

(b) The principal business office of the Reporting Persons is 405 Lexington Avenue, 59th Floor, New York, New York 10174.

(c) For citizenship information see Item 4 of the cover page of each Reporting Person.

(d) This Statement relates to the Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share, of the Issuer (the "*Common Stock* ").

(e) The CUSIP Number of the Common Stock is 239360100.

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**Item 3. If this statement is filed pursuant to 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:**

(a) ◻ Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o).

(b) ◻ Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c).

(c) ◻ Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c).

(d) ◻ Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8).

(e) ◻ An investment adviser in accordance with 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);

(f) ◻ An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);

(g) ◻ A parent holding company or control person in accordance with 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);

(h) ◻ A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);

(i) ◻ A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of
1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);

(j) ◻ A non-U.S. institution in accordance with §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J);

(k) ◻ Group, in accordance with §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).

If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:<u> </u>

**Item 4. Ownership.**

See Items 5-9 and 11 on the cover page for each Reporting Person, and Item 2, which information is given as of the close of business on the Event Date of December 31, 2022 and remains accurate as of the end of business on February 14, 2023, the date of filing of this Schedule 13G.

**Item 5. Ownership of Five Percent or Less of a Class.**

If this statement is being filed to report the fact that as of the date hereof the reporting person has ceased to be the beneficial owner of more than five percent of the class of securities, check the following: ⌧

**Item 6. Ownership of More than Five Percent on Behalf of Another Person.**

Not applicable.

**Item 7. Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on By the Parent Holding Company.**

Not applicable.

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**Item 8. Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.**

Not applicable.

**Item 9. Notice of Dissolution of Group.**

Not applicable.

**Item 10. Certification.**

(a) Not applicable.

(b) Not applicable.

(c) By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were not acquired and are
not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired
and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely
in connection with a nomination under §240.14a-11.

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**SIGNATURE**

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Dated: February 14, 2023

Arena Investors, LP

Arena Investors GP, LLC

Arena Finance Markets, LP

Arena Finance Markets GP, LLC

Arena Special Opportunities Fund LP

Arena Special Opportunities Fund (Onshore) GP, LLC

Arena Special Opportunities (Offshore) Master, LP

Arena Special Opportunities Fund (Offshore) II GP, LLC

Arena Special Opportunities Partners I, LP

Arena Special Opportunities Partners (Onshore) GP, LLC

Arena Special Opportunities Partners (Cayman Master) I, LP

Arena Special Opportunities Partners (Offshore) GP, LLC

Arena Special Opportunities Partners II, LP

Arena Special Opportunities Partners (Onshore) II GP, LLC

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| By: | /s/ Lawrence Cutler |

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Name: Lawrence Cutler

Title: Authorized Signatory

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