Press Release

SOURCE: The Dillard Anderson Group

Basic Energy Services, Inc. Acquires Hydro Static Tubing Testers, Inc.

Monday, August 7th, 2006

Press Release 

The Dillard Anderson Group announced the sale of  Hydrostatic Tubing Testers, Inc. (HSTT) of Williston, North Dakota, to Basic Energy Services, Inc. (NYSE:BAS).  HSTT has been the leading provider of high pressure testing of tubing and casing in the Williston Basin for over 25 years.   

The owner of the Company, Mr. Steve Schubert, stated that he was pleased to provide for the ongoing growth of HSTT through Basic, which plans to add additional equipment and personnel to this active region.  Substantially all the employees of HSTT have accepted positions with Basic.

The value of the transaction was not disclosed.  The Dillard Anderson Group served as the exclusive advisor to HSTT on the sale.

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The Dillard Anderson Group is an investment banking firm which specializes in mergers and acquisitions for mid-market companies in the oil service industry.  The managing directors are Max M. Dillard and Sam R. Anderson.

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