Forbes Energy Services To Celebrate Its U.S. Exchange Listing By Ringing The NASDAQ Opening Bell, Hosting An Analyst Day Nov. 30

Forbes Energy Services Ltd. (NASDAQ: FES) (TSX: FRB) announced today it will celebrate its recent U.S. exchange listing by ringing The NASDAQ Opening Bell at 9:30 a.m. EST on Nov. 30, 2011, at the NASDAQ Market Site in New York’s Times Square. Following the bell ceremony, company executives will host an Analyst Day starting at 10:30 a.m. EST at the Market Site’s conference center.

On Aug. 16, 2011, Forbes Energy commenced trading on NASDAQ Global Market under the ticker symbol “FES.” The move followed a reincorporation into Texas from Bermuda and a four-to-one consolidation of its common stock. Additionally, Forbes retained its listing on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), where it is listed under the ticker symbol “FRB.”

Forbes Energy President and CEO John Crisp said, “This moment marks a significant milestone in our company’s evolution into one of the top five U.S. leaders in well servicing and fluid logistics management. Our South Texas legacy, now heavily fueled by capital commitments to the Eagle Ford, and our presence in other newly active shale plays in West Texas and East Texas, undoubtedly gives us many opportunities. We believe the strong regional position we’ve built and now our increased accessibility and visibility in the U.S. market from the NASDAQ listing gives us a springboard from which to propel our company into new growth.”

About Forbes

Forbes Energy Services Ltd. is an independent oilfield services contractor that provides a broad range of drilling-related and production-related services to oil and natural gas companies, primarily onshore in Texas, Mississippi, Pennsylvania and Mexico.

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