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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549

FORM 10-Q

x               Quarterly Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the quarterly period ended October 31, 2008

o                            Transition Report pursuant to 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the transition period   to

Commission File Number: 000-53260

Best Energy Services, Inc.
(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)

Nevada
02-0789714
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

1010 Lamar St., Suite 1200, Houston Texas 77002
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)  (Zip Code)
(713) 933-2600
(Issuer’s Telephone Number, including Area Code)

Securities registered under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act: None

Securities registered under Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act:
Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share
(Title of Class)

Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the issuer was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days  x  Yes  o  No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer.  See definition of “accelerated filer,” “large accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act (check one):

Large Accelerated filer  o    Accelerated filer o  
Non-Accelerated filer o  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)    Smaller Reporting Company   x


State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: 20,216,366 common shares as of November 30, 2008.

Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format (check one): Yes o No x
 
 
 
 


 
 

 

BEST ENERGY SERVICES, INC.


Table of Contents


 
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
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PART I

Best Energy Services, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)

ASSETS
 
October 31, 2008
   
January 31, 2008
 
Current assets
           
Cash
  $ 230,216     $ 5  
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts
    3,394,370       -  
Prepaid and other current assets
    453,743       -  
Total current assets
    4,078,329       5  
                 
Property and equipment, net
    30,358,409       -  
Goodwill and other intangible assets
    8,751,380       -  
                 
TOTAL ASSETS
  $ 43,188,118     $ 5  
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER’S EQUITY (DEFICIT)
               
                 
Current liabilities
               
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
  $ 690,459     $ 10,141  
Accrued officer compensation
    880,000       22  
Preferred stock dividends payable
    595,592       -  
Current portion of loans payable
    21,572,849       -  
Total current liabilities
    23,738,900       10,163  
                 
Loans payable
    242,916       -  
Deferred income taxes
    9,305,996       -  
TOTAL LIABILITIES
    33,287,812       10,163  
                 
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)
               
Series A Preferred Stock, 2,250,000 shares authorized, 1,458,592 shares issued and outstanding, at redemption value of $10 per share.
    14,585,920       -  
Common stock, $0.001 par value per share; 90,000,000 shares authorized; 20,216,366 and 9,685,000 shares issued and outstanding, respectively
    20,216       9,685  
Additional paid-in capital
    1,675,369       98,109  
Retained deficit
    (6,381,199       (117,952 )
Total stockholders’ equity (deficit)
    9,900,306       (10,158 )
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)
  $ 43,188,118     $ 5  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


 
 

 


Best Energy Services, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
For the nine and three months ended October 31, 2008 and 2007
(Unaudited)

   
Nine months ended
October 31,
   
Three months ended
October 31,
 
     
2008
     
2007
     
2008
     
2007
 
                                 
Revenues
                               
Well service revenue
 
$
13,654,858
   
$
-
   
$
5,152,177
   
$
-
 
Drilling service revenue
   
3,204,615
     
-
     
1,361,115
     
-
 
Mud logging revenue
   
308,256
     
-
     
308,256
     
-
 
Portable rig housing revenue
   
580,065
     
-
     
206,188
     
-
 
Total revenue
   
17,747,794
     
-
     
7,027,736
     
-
 
                                 
Costs and expenses:
                               
Direct cost of revenue
   
8,172,858
     
-
     
3,440,057
     
-
 
Indirect cost of revenue
   
4,768,147
     
-
     
2,060,296
     
-
 
Depreciation and amortization
   
2,519,555
     
-
     
908,385
     
-
 
General and administrative expense
   
4,177,209
     
34,746
     
1,183,635
     
11,594
 
Loss on sale of property and equipment
   
6,793
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
Total operating costs and expenses
   
19,644,562
     
34,746
     
7,592,373
     
11,594
 
                                 
Loss from operations
   
(1,896,768
)
   
(34,746
)
   
(564,637
)
   
(11,594
)
                                 
Other income (expense):
                               
Interest income
   
19,790
     
-
     
93
     
-
 
Interest expense
   
(4,386,269
)
   
-
     
(1,183,635
)
   
-
 
                                 
Loss before provision for income taxes
   
(6,263,247
)
   
(34,746
)
   
(1,728,979
)
   
(11,594
)
Income tax
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
Net loss from continuing operations
   
(6,263,247
)
   
(34,746
)
   
(1,728,979
)
   
(11,594
)
Loss from discontinued operations
   
-
     
(10,967
)
   
-
     
(6,426
)
Net loss
   
(6,263,247
)
   
(45,713
)
   
(1,728,979
)
   
(18,020
)
                                 
Preferred stock dividend
   
(722,112
)
   
-
     
(255,254
)
   
-
 
Net loss attributable to common shareholders
 
$
(6,985,359
)
 
$
(45,713
)
 
$
(1,984,233
)
 
$
(18,020
)
                                 
Per common share data:
                               
Loss from continuing operations – basic and diluted
 
$
(0.36
)
 
$
(0.00
)
 
$
(0.10
)
 
$
(0.00
)
Discontinued operations – basic and diluted
   
-
     
(0.00
)
   
-
     
(0.00
)
Net loss – basic and diluted
 
$
(0.36
)
 
$
(0.00
)
 
$
(0.10
)
 
$
(0.00
)
                                 
Weighted average common shares outstanding – basic and diluted
   
19,145,674
     
9,685,000
     
20,216,366
     
9,685,000
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


 
 

 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow
For the nine months ended October 31, 2008 and 2007
(Unaudited)

   
2008
   
2007
 
Cash flow from operating activities:
               
Net loss
 
$
(6,263,247
)
 
$
(45,713
)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used by operating activities:
               
Depreciation
   
2,519,555
     
-
 
Stock-based compensation
   
224,723
     
-
 
Non-cash interest expense
   
3,421,066
     
-
 
Loss on sale of property and equipment
   
6,793
     
-
 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
               
Accounts receivable
   
(1,071,319
)
   
-
 
Prepaid expenses
   
(378,743
)
   
-
 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
   
720,536
     
(12,561
)
Accrued officer compensation
   
880,000
     
-
 
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities, before discontinued operations
   
59,364
     
(58,274
)
Net cash flow from discontinued operations
   
 -
     
 (5,488
)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
   
59,364
     
(63,762
)
                 
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired
   
(31,269,578
)
   
-
 
Capital expenditures, net
   
(894,814
)
   
-
 
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment
   
17,412
     
-
 
Net cash used in investing activities
   
(32,146,980
)
   
-
 
                 
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
Proceeds from issuance of Term Loan
   
5,850,000
     
-
 
Repayments of Term Loan
   
(780,000
)
   
-
 
Net borrowings under Revolving Advances
   
16,326,622
     
-
 
Net repayments of other notes payable
   
(5,809
)
   
-
 
Proceeds from issuance of Units in private placement
   
11,848,080
     
-
 
Payment of deferred financing costs
   
(921,066
)
   
-
 
Net cash provided by financing activities
   
32,317,827
     
-
 
                 
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
   
230,211
     
(63,762
)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
   
5
     
108,054
 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
 
$
230,216
   
$
44,292
 
                 
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
               
Cash paid for interest
 
$
965,203
   
$
-
 
Cash paid for income taxes
 
$
150,000
   
$
-
 
Noncash investing and financing activities:
               
Units issued in exchange for collateral agreements
 
$
2,500,000
     
-
 
Shares issued for the purchase of assets from ARH and DSS
   
2,321,500
     
-
 
Shares issued for the purchase of BWS
   
100,000
     
-
 
Retirement of common shares
   
6,080
     
 -
 
Preferred stock issued in payment of preferred stock dividends
   
126,520
     
 -
 
Accrued dividends on preferred stock
   
595,592
     
-
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

Best Energy Services, Inc.
Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity
For the nine months ended October 31, 2008
(Unaudited)


   
Series A Convertible Redeemable Preferred Stock
   
Common Stock
   
Paid-in
   
Accumulated
   
Total Stockholders’
 
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Capital
   
Deficit
   
Equity
 
                                           
Balance - January 31, 2008
   
-
   
$
-
     
9,685,000
   
$
9,685
   
$
98,109
   
$
(117,952
)
 
$
(10,158
)
                                                         
Shares retired
   
-
     
-
     
(6,080,000
)
   
(6,080
)
   
6,080
     
-
     
-
 
Units issued for cash, net
   
1,220,940
     
12,209,400
     
8,478,750
     
8,478
     
(369,798
)
   
-
     
11,848,080
 
Units issued for services, net
   
225,000
     
2,250,000
     
1,562,500
     
1,563
     
(51,563
)
   
-
     
2,200,000
 
Shares issued for BWS acquisition
   
-
     
-
     
46,744
     
47
     
99,953
     
-
     
100,000
 
Shares issued for ARH acquisition
   
-
     
-
     
6,200,000
     
6,200
     
2,265,300
     
-
     
2,271,500
 
Shares issued for DSS acquisition
   
-
     
-
     
23,372
     
23
     
49,977
     
-
     
50,000
 
Preferred stock dividends paid in-kind
   
12,652
     
126,520
     
-
     
-
     
(126,520
)
   
-
     
-
 
Accrued preferred dividends
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
(595,592
)
   
-
     
(595,592
)
Shares issued for services
   
-
     
-
     
300,000
     
300
     
74,700
     
-
     
75,000
 
Share based compensation
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
224,723
     
-
     
224,723
 
Net loss
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
(6,263,247
)
   
(6,263,247
)
                                                         
Balance -
October 31, 2008
   
1,458,592
   
$
14,585,920
     
20,216,366
   
$
20,216
   
$
1,675,369
   
$
(6,381,199
)
 
$
9,900,306
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.



 
 

 


Best Energy Services, Inc.
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
October 31, 2008

Note 1 - Organization and Basis of Presentation

Nature of Business

We are an energy services company engaged in well service, drilling services and related complimentary activities.   We own a total of 25 workover rigs and 12 drilling rigs, and we conduct our well service and drilling services in the Rocky Mountain and Mid-Continent regions of the United States.  We also provide housing accommodations to the oil and gas drilling industry principally in Texas.  In the third quarter of 2008, we added geological mud-logging services to our existing business segments.

We were incorporated on October 31, 2006 as Hybrook Resources Corp. in Nevada.   Since inception on October 31, 2006 through our year end January 31, 2008, we were a development stage company with an option to purchase an 85% interest in a mineral claim in British Columbia.  We did not exercise our option and no minerals have been discovered.  As a result of the acquisitions discussed below, all mineral activities have been discontinued.  The results of these activities have been included in discontinued operations in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

On February 14, 2008, we completed the acquisition of two companies, Best Well Service, Inc. (“BWS”), a Kansas corporation, and Bob Beeman Drilling Company (“BBD”), a Utah corporation.  On February 27, 2008, we acquired certain assets from American Rig Housing, Inc. (“ARH”), Robert L. Beeman d/b/a BB Drilling Co. (“BB Drilling”), and Drill Site Services & Investments, LLC (“DSS”).  Concurrent with these acquisitions, we abandoned our prior business plan and changed our name to Best Energy Services, Inc.
 
As a result of these acquisitions, we operate in one industry segment, oilfield services, which includes well service, drilling services and the housing accommodations sectors.  Beginning in the third quarter, we also began providing geological mud-logging services.

Reclassifications

Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.

Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation

Our unaudited consolidated financial statements included herein have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission as they pertain to Form 10-Q.  Accordingly, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations.  The unaudited financial statements reflect all adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position and results of operations for the interim periods on a basis consistent with the annual audited financial statements.  All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature.  We believe that the disclosures contained herein are adequate to make the information presented not misleading.  The consolidated balance sheet at January 31, 2008, as presented herein, is derived from the January 31, 2008 audited consolidated financial statements.  These interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2008.  The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.

These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Best Energy and its wholly-owned subsidiaries BWS and BBD.  All significant inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated.


 
 

 

Note 2-Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

We consider all highly liquid investments with maturities from date of purchase of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash on deposit with domestic banks and, at times, may exceed federally insured limits.  As of October 31, 2008, we had no cash balances in excess of federally insured limits.

Accounts Receivable

We provide for an allowance for doubtful accounts on trade receivables based on historical collection experience and a specific review of each customer’s trade receivable balance.  Based on these factors we have established an allowance for doubtful accounts of $87,747 at October 31, 2008.  Accounts receivable in the amount of $7,554 were written off during the nine months ended October 31, 2008.

Credit Risk

We are subject to credit risk relative to our trade receivables. However, credit risk with respect to trade receivables is minimized due to the nature of our customer base.

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation. Depreciation and amortization is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets, generally four to ten years. Leasehold improvements are amortized on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the assets’ useful lives or lease terms.

Classification
Estimated Useful Life
Rigs and related equipment
10 years
Vehicles
5 years
Heavy trucks and trailers
7 years
Leasehold improvements
5 years
Office equipment
3 years

The cost of asset additions and improvements that extend the useful lives of property and equipment are capitalized.  Routine maintenance and repair items are charged to current operations. The original cost and accumulated depreciation of asset dispositions are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is reflected in the statement of operations in the period of disposition.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

Long-lived assets, including property and equipment, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the long-lived asset may not be recoverable. The carrying amount of a long-lived asset is not recoverable if it exceeds the sum of the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of the asset. If it is determined that an impairment loss has occurred, the loss is measured as the amount by which the carrying amount of the long-lived asset exceeds its fair value.

 
 

 
Goodwill

Goodwill represents the excess of purchase price and related costs over the value assigned to the net tangible assets of businesses acquired. These business acquisitions include BWS, BBD, BB Drilling and DSS in February 2008.  We evaluate goodwill for impairment utilizing undiscounted projected cash flows in accordance with SFAS No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets.”  As of October 31, 2008, we believe that no such impairment has occurred. Goodwill has been adjusted for purchase price adjustments recognized during the current fiscal year.

Financial Instruments

The carrying value of our financial instruments, consisting of cash, recoverable advances, accounts payable and accrued liabilities and due to related party approximate their fair value due to the short maturity of such instruments.  Unless otherwise noted, it is management’s opinion that Best Energy is not exposed to significant interest, exchange or credit risks arising from these financial instruments.

Best Energy follows FASB Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 150 (FAS-150), Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of Both Liabilities and Equity.  FAS 150 establishes standards for issuers of financial instruments with characteristics of both liabilities and equity related to the classification and measurement of those instruments and Best Energy applies the provisions of this statement in the determination of whether its mandatorily redeemable preferred stock is properly classified as a liability or equity.

Income Taxes

We use the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes pursuant to FAS No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes.”  Under the asset and liability method of FAS 109, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to temporary differences between the financial statements carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and loss carryforwards and their respective tax bases.  Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled.

Revenue Recognition

We recognize service revenue based on rate agreements in effect with customers as the service is provided and realization is assured.  We recognize equipment sales revenue when risk of loss has transferred to the purchaser and collectability is reasonably assured.

Stock-based compensation

We account for stock-based compensation in accordance with SFAS No. 123 (R), Share—Based Payment, which establishes accounting for stock-based payment transactions for employee services and goods and services received from non-employees.  Under the provisions of SFAS No. 123(R), stock-based compensation cost is measured at the date of grant, based on the calculated fair value of the award, and is recognized as expense over the employee’s or non-employee’s service period, which is generally the vesting period of the equity grant.

Income (Loss) per Share

We report basic loss per share in accordance with FAS No. 128, “Earnings per Share.”  Basic loss per share is computed using the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period.  Fully diluted earnings (loss) per share is computed similar to basic income (loss) per share except that the denominator is increased to include the number of common stock equivalents (primarily outstanding options and warrants).  Common stock equivalents represent the dilutive effect of the assumed exercise of the outstanding stock options and warrants, using the treasury stock method, at either the beginning of the respective period presented or the date of issuance, whichever is later, and only if the common stock equivalents are considered dilutive based upon Best Energy’s net income (loss) position at the calculation date.  Diluted loss per share has not been provided as it is anti-dilutive.


Recent Accounting Pronouncements

We do not believe that the adoption of recent accounting pronouncements will have a material effect on our consolidated results of operations, financial position, or cash flows.


 
 

 

Note 3- Business Combinations and Acquisitions

Best Well Service, Inc.

On February 14, 2008, we acquired BWS by purchasing all of its issued and outstanding stock from its sole shareholder, Tony Bruce, for a total purchase price of $20.6 million, payable as follows: (i) a note for $20.0 million was issued to the seller at closing which was paid off shortly thereafter through funding provided by our Credit Facility more fully described in Note 5 below; (ii) funds in the amount of $0.5 million were delivered to an escrow agent to be held as security for seller’s indemnification obligations under the acquisition agreement for a period of six months; and (iii) common stock valued at $0.1 million based on a 10-day volume weighted average price, commencing with the first day of trading (46,744 shares). This acquisition was accounted for using the purchase method in accordance with SFAS No. 141,   Business Combinations, which has resulted in the recognition of goodwill and other intangibles in Best Energy’s consolidated financial statements.


We have included the operating results of BWS in our consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition.

As part of this transaction, we have entered into a three year lease with Mr. Bruce for an equipment yard located in Liberal, Kansas at $3,500 per month plus related expenses that we anticipate will additionally cost approximately $1,500 per month over the term of the lease.  BWS continues to operate as our wholly-owned subsidiary.  In addition, as part of the Acquisition Agreement, we also entered into a one year employment agreement with Mr. Bruce under which he will serve as a Vice President of our Central Division for an annual salary of $150,000.  
Since then, Mr. Bruce has joined our board of directors and on October 13, 2008 agreed to serve as our President and Chief Operating Officer.  Prior to the execution of the foregoing agreements with Mr. Bruce, there was no material relationship between us and Mr. Bruce.


Bob Beeman Drilling Company

On February 14, 2008, we acquired BBD by acquiring all of its issued and outstanding stock from its sole shareholder, Robert L. Beeman, for a total purchase price of approximately $4.8 million, payable as follows: (i) a note for approximately $4.0 million was issued to Mr. Beeman at closing which was paid off shortly thereafter through funding provided by our Credit Facility more fully described in Note 5 below; (ii) $.02 million in a previously paid deposit; and (iii) funds in the amount of $0.5 million were delivered to an escrow agent to be held as security for Mr. Beeman’s indemnification obligations under the acquisition agreement for a period of six months.  As of October 31, 2008, this escrow has not been released. This acquisition was accounted for using the purchase method in accordance with SFAS No. 141,   Business Combinations, which has resulted in the recognition of goodwill and other intangibles in Best Energy’s consolidated financial statements.

We have included the operating results of BBD in our consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition.

As part of this transaction, we have entered into a one year lease with Mr. Beeman for equipment yards located in Moab, Utah and Wellington, Utah at $6,000 per month plus related expenses that we anticipate will additionally cost approximately $1,500 per month over the term of the lease.  BBD continues to operate as our wholly-owned subsidiary.  Prior to the execution of the foregoing agreements with Mr. Beeman, there was no material relationship between us and Mr. Beeman.


 
 

 

The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed from BWS and BBD at the date of acquisition. We are in the process of obtaining third-party valuations of certain intangible assets; thus, the allocation of the purchase price is subject to refinement.

   
BWS
   
BBD
 
Accounts receivable
 
$
1,785,985
   
$
434,989
 
Property and equipment
   
20,710,670
     
8,098,499
 
Goodwill
   
6,692,728
     
-
 
Total assets acquired
   
29,189,383
     
8,533,488
 
Vehicle notes payable
   
(424,952
)
   
-
 
Deferred income tax
   
(6,251,175
)
   
(2,714,603
)
Total liabilities assumed
   
(6,676,127
)
   
(2,714,603
)
Net assets acquired
 
$
22,513,256
   
$
5,818,885
 

Deferred income tax liabilities were created in accordance with FASB Interpretation No. 4, Applicability of FASB Statement No. 2 to Business Combinations Accounted for by the Purchase Method.

Asset Purchases

On February 27, 2008, we acquired certain assets of ARH in exchange for 6,200,000 shares of our common stock.  These assets consist of oil field rig houses, motor vehicles, rolling stock and related tools and equipment.  We assumed no liabilities of ARH in connection with this transaction.  We valued this transaction at approximately $2.3 million based on a third-party appraisal of the assets.  ARH was owned and controlled by Mr. Larry Hargrave, our former chief executive officer and a director.  As part of this transaction, we entered into a three year lease with Mr. Hargrave for an equipment yard located in Cleveland, Texas at $6,000 per month plus related expenses that we anticipate will additionally cost approximately $1,500 per month over the term of the lease.  We intend to continue the operations as a division, using the name American Rig Housing.  In addition, ARH has agreed to not compete with us for a period of five years and to not solicit our customers, suppliers, or employees for a period of three years.


Also on February 27, 2008, we acquired certain assets of BB Drilling from its owner, Robert L. Beeman, for a cash purchase price of $2.0 million, and certain assets of Drill Site Services (“DSS”) from its owner, Todd Beeman, for a purchase price of $1.0 million paid in cash plus common stock valued at $50,000 based on a 10-day volume weighted average price, commencing with the first day of trading (23,372 shares).  These assets consist of drilling rigs, motor vehicles, rolling stock, pumps and related tools and equipment. We assumed no liabilities of BB Drilling or DSS in connection with this transaction.  We contributed the assets acquired from BB Drilling and DSS into BBD which will utilize them in its operations.  As part of the transaction, the former owners have agreed to restrict the disclosure of confidential information pertaining to our business, and will not compete with our business or solicit our customers, suppliers or employees for a period of five years.  We have entered into an employment agreement with Todd Beeman to act as our General Manager of Western Operations for an annual salary of $150,000.

Note 4 - Property and equipment, net

Property and equipment consists of the following at October 31, 2008:

 
Amount
 
Rigs, pumps, compressors, rig houses and related equipment
$
29,348,120
 
Heavy trucks, trailers, dirt equipment
 
1,805,837
 
Vehicles and other equipment
 
1,571,392
 
Office and computer equipment
 
54,080
 
Leasehold improvements
 
97,587
 
Total property and equipment
 
32,877,016
 
Less: accumulated depreciation
 
(2,518,607
)
Property and equipment, net
$
30,358,409
 

Depreciation expense was $2.5 million for the nine months ended October 31, 2008.  No depreciation expense was recognized during the nine months ended October 31, 2007.

 
 

 
Note 5 – Loans payable

The following table summarizes loans payable as of October 31, 2008:

 
Amount
 
Revolving advances
$
16,326,622
 
Term loan
 
5,070,000
 
Vehicle notes payable
 
419,143
 
Total loans payable
 
21,815,765
 
Current portion of loans payable
 
21,572,849
 
Loans payable, net of current portion
$
242,916
 

On February 14, 2008, we entered into a Revolving Credit, Term Loan and Security Agreement with PNC Bank, N.A. (“Credit Facility”) to borrow up to $25.0 million at 1% over the Alternate Base Rate or 3% over the Eurodollar Rate, as those terms are defined in the Credit Facility. The revolving credit portion of the debt, equal to $19,150,000, may be borrowed and re-borrowed until maturity on February 14, 2012. Monies borrowed against the term loan portion of the total debt agreement, equal to the lesser of (a) $5,850,000 and (b) 80% of the orderly liquidation value of certain equipment and machinery of BBD and Best, are amortized and must be repaid on a 60 month amortization schedule, with an annual recapture of an amount that is the greater of (a) 25% of excess cash flow and (b) all payments made to holders of shares of Series A Preferred Stock since January 1, 2008, applied to the principal balance.  Excess Cash Flow is defined as EBITDA less principal and interest payments made against the Credit Facility, cash tax payments, non-financed capital expenditures and payments to our holders of Series A Preferred Stock. Draws against the Credit Facility are secured by all of our assets and equipment and by all of the assets and equipment of BWS and BBD, and the assets we acquired from BB Drilling, DSS, and ARH.  The Credit Facility is due on February 14, 2012.

In order to fund our acquisition of BWS and BBD, we drew approximately $15.1 million on the revolving portion of the Credit Facility and approximately $2.9 million on the term loan portion of the Credit Facility.  We drew an additional $3.0 million to close the acquisition of BB Drilling and DSS.  We have drawn  on the revolving credit portion of the Credit Facility as necessary for working capital purposes and repaid principal on the Credit Facility with collections on accounts receivable.

Under our Credit Facility, we are required to maintain a fixed charge coverage ratio (as defined in the Credit Facility) of not less than 1.10 to 1.00 and a leverage ratio (as defined in the Credit Facility) of 3.50 to 1.00.  Due primarily to non-recurring costs incurred in the assumption of operations immediately after closing our acquisitions in February 2008 and the reoccurrence of very low seasonal utilization of rigs by BBD, we were not in compliance with the leverage ratio as of our last report to PNC Bank.  We report our ratios to PNC Bank based on a calendar quarter.  As of September 30, 2008, our fixed charge coverage ratio was 1.60 to 1.00 and our leverage ratio was 4.94 to 1.00.  Due to our technical default on these loan covenants, PNC Bank could choose to accelerate the due date of any or all payments owed under the Credit Facility; although they have not notified us of their intent to do so.  We have been in discussions with PNC Bank to amend the ratio tests in the loan documents.  This amendment is expected to be completed by year end 2008, although there is no assurance that this will occur.  As a result, we have reclassified all debt outstanding under the Credit Facility to current liabilities as of October 31, 2008.  We also wrote off unamortized deferred financing costs in the amount of $789,564 due to the reclassification of the Credit Facility to current liabilities.

We have entered into various note agreements for the purchase of vehicles used in our business.  The notes bear interest at rates between 1.90% and 9.10%, require monthly payments of principal and interest and are generally secured by the specific vehicle being financed.  The notes typically have original terms of three to four years.  The majority of these notes were assumed by us in the acquisition of BWS.


 
 

 

Future minimum payments under existing notes payable are as follows:

For the twelve months ending October 31,
Amount
 
2009
$
21,572,849
 
2010
 
175,539
 
2011
 
59,428
 
2012
 
7,949
 

Note 6 - Stock Options and Warrants

Stock Options

Incentive and non-qualified stock options issued to directors, officers, employees and consultants are issued at an exercise price equal to or greater than the fair market value of the stock at the date of grant.  The stock options vest over a period from zero to one year, and expire five years from the date of grant.  Compensation cost related to stock options is recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting or service period and is net of forfeitures.

The fair value of each stock option granted is estimated on the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option pricing model.  The following table presents the assumptions used in the option pricing model for options granted during the nine months ended October 31, 2008.  The expected life of the options represents the period of time the options are expected to be outstanding.  The expected term of options granted was derived based on a weighting between the average midpoint between vesting and the contractual term.  Our expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of comparable companies for a period approximating the expected life, due to the limited trading history of our common stock.  The risk-free interest rate is based on the observed U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time the options were granted.  The dividend yield is based on the fact that we do not anticipate paying any dividends on common stock in the near term.

Expected life (years)
2.5 - 3.0
 
Risk-free interest rate
2.23 - 2.81
%
Volatility
120
%
Dividend yield
0
%

A summary of our stock option activity and related information is presented below:

     
Weighted
     
Average
 
Number of
 
Exercise Price
 
Options
 
Per Option
Options outstanding at January 31, 2008
   
Granted
1,350,000
 
$
0.39
Exercised
   
Forfeited
   
Options outstanding at October 31, 2008
1,350,000
 
$
0.39
       
Options vested and exercisable at October 31, 2008
450,000
 
$
0.16

During the nine months ended October 31, 2008, 1,350,000 options were granted with a weighted average grant date fair value of $0.17.  During the nine months ended October 31, 2008 no options were exercised, forfeited or expired.  As of October 31, 2008, there was approximately $35,900 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock options which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately two months.  We recognized approximately $0.2 million  of stock-based compensation expense related to stock options during the nine months ended October 31, 2008.

The aggregate intrinsic value of stock options outstanding at October 31, 2008 was approximately $1.1 million, of which approximately $0.9 million relates to awards vested and exercisable.  The intrinsic value for stock options outstanding is calculated as the amount by which the quoted price of our common stock as of October 31, 2008 exceeds the exercise price of the option.

 
 

 
Warrants

On March 5, 2008, we issued warrants to purchase 200,000 shares of common stock to Elite Financial Communications Group, LLC, in partial payment for services to be provided under a one-year services agreement.  The warrants expire two years after registration of the underlying shares of common stock and are exercisable in four tranches of 50,000 shares each at prices of $0.20, $0.24, $0.28, and $0.32 per share, subject to certain adjustments.  We valued these warrants using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions: stock price on the grant date of $0.25, expected life of two years, expected volatility of 120%, risk-free interest rate of 2.59%, and expected dividend rate of 0.00.  The total value of the options of $30,436 is being recognized over the vesting period of nine months.

Note 7 - Stockholders’ Equity

Share retirement

Prior to the closing of the acquisition of BWS and BBD, certain stockholders returned a total of approximately 6,100,000 shares of common stock to Best Energy which were retired.

Private placement

During the nine months ended October 31, 2008, we completed a private placement of 13,566 Units at a price of $1,000 per unit.  Each Unit consists of 90 shares of Series A Convertible Redeemable Preferred Stock (“Series A Preferred Stock”) and 625 shares of common stock.  As a part of the private placement, we have agreed to use our best efforts to file a registration statement for the underlying shares of common stock with liquidated damages if we did not file within 90 days of the closing of the offering, or June 29, 2008.  We filed the required registration statement on June 11, 2008 and continue to use our best efforts to have the registration statement declared effective.

The Series A Preferred Stock has a stated face value of $10 per share, which shall be redeemed by us using not less than 25% of our net income after tax each year. The unredeemed portion of the face value of the Series A Preferred Stock will receive dividends at an annual rate of 7%, payable quarterly in kind at the then-current market price or in cash at our option. The unredeemed face value of the Series A Preferred Stock may be converted into common stock (i) by the holder at a conversion price of $4.00 per share or (ii) by us at a conversion price of $4.00 per share in the event that our common stock closes at a market price of $9.60 per share or higher for more than twenty consecutive trading days. Best Energy evaluated this financial instrument under SFAS 150:  Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of Both Liabilities and Equity to determine if it more closely resembles a liability or equity. Because the redemption of the Series A Preferred Stock is contingent upon our achieving positive net income, the redemption is conditional and not certain. Accordingly, it has been included in equity on the balance sheet at October 31, 2008. We evaluated the terms of the Series A Preferred Stock and determined that it is not a derivative in accordance with EITF 00-19.

In addition, we issued 2,500 Units in exchange for an investor posting cash collateral in the amount of $2.5 million with our lender to ensure that we had adequate available credit to complete the acquisitions of BWS, BBD and the acquisition of assets from ARH, BB Drilling and DSS.  The value of these Units was included in deferred financing costs and amortized over the period in which the additional collateral was available.  As of October 31, 2008, $1,800,000 of the collateral has been released.

In connection with the private placement, we paid cash commissions of 12% and issued warrants to purchase a total of 1,507 Units, each consisting of 90 shares of Series A Preferred Stock and 625 shares of common stock. The warrants expire on December 24, 2013 and are exercisable at a price of $1,000 per unit, subject to certain adjustments.

Our common stock was first quoted under the symbol “HYBK” on the OTC Bulletin Board sponsored by the NASD during 2007, but there had initially been no trades made in our common stock.  On February 27, 2008, our symbol became “BEYS.”  The first trade of our common stock on the OTC Bulletin Board occurred on March 18, 2008.

Dividends

On May 30, 2008 we declared a dividend of $0.0875 per share of Series A Preferred Stock to be paid in kind with shares of Series A Preferred Stock at a rate of $10 per share.  The total amount of the dividend of $126,520 was paid by the issuance of 12,652 shares of Series A Preferred Stock.  It represented accrued dividends through March 31, 2008.  As of October 31, 2008, there was $595,592 of accrued and unpaid dividends on the Series A Preferred Stock.

We have not paid or declared any dividends on our common stock and currently intend to retain earnings to redeem the Series A Preferred Stock and to fund our working capital needs and growth opportunities. Any future dividends on common stock will be at the discretion of our board of directors after taking into account various factors it deems relevant, including our financial condition and performance, cash needs, income tax consequences and the restrictions Nevada and other applicable laws and our credit facilities then impose. Our debt arrangements include provisions that generally prohibit us from paying dividends, other than dividends in kind, on our preferred stock.

Shares issued to employees

On February 22, 2008, we issued 150,000 shares of common stock to each of James Carroll and Charles Daniels in accordance with their employment agreements.  These shares were valued at a total of $75,000 based on the market value of the stock on the date of issuance.  This amount was recorded in prepaid expenses and is being amortized over the one year term of each of the agreements.

 
 

 
Note 8 - Income Tax

We have recorded a deferred tax liability in the amount of approximately $9.3 million which represents the difference in the tax basis and book basis of property and equipment acquired in the BWS and BBD acquisitions.

As of October 31, 2008, we have net operating losses in the amount of approximately $5.0 million which will begin to expire in the year 2028.  We have a deferred tax asset of approximately $1.8 million related to the net operating losses which has been reduced to zero by a valuation allowance due to our uncertainty of our ability to realize that asset.

Note 9 - Related Party Transactions

As a result of the successful completion of the acquisitions described in Note 1, Larry Hargrave, our former CEO and a current director of the Company, was awarded a bonus of $1.0 million to be paid $15,000 per month beginning in March 2008.  As of October 31, 2008, $880,000 remains unpaid.

On February 14, 2008, we commenced to lease certain real property from Mr. Tony Bruce, our director and President, for a period of three years for $3,500 per month in base rent.

On February 22, 2008, we commenced to lease real property necessary to run our rig housing operations from Mr. Larry Hargrave, our former CEO a current director of the Company, for a period of three years for $6,000 per month in base rent.

Our interim Chief Executive Officer and the Chairman of the Board, Mark Harrington, was formerly affiliated with Andrew Garrett, Inc. which acted as our placement agent in the private placement completed in March 2008.  Mr. Harrington acted as a consultant to Andrew Garrett in the transaction.  In addition, Joel Gold, one of our directors, is Director of Investment Banking at Andrew Garrett.  We paid Andrew Garrett as placement agent a total of approximately $2.3 million in commissions, management fees, and unaccountable expenses for all financings, both equity and debt, related to our acquisitions.  We also issued 112,500 common shares as placement agent shares and warrants to purchase 1,507 Units.

Note 10 – Segment information

Our operations are both product and services based, and the reportable operating segments presented below include our well services operations, drilling services operations, mud logging and construction of  portable rig housing for rig sites.

Our reportable segment information is as follows:

   
Well Services Division
   
Drilling Services
   
Mud logging
   
Portable Rig Housing
   
Reportable segments
 
Revenues from external customers:
                               
Nine months ended October 31, 2008
 
$
13,654,858
   
$
3,204,615
   
$
308,256
   
$
580,065
   
$
17,747,794
 
Three months ended October 31, 2008
   
5,152,177
     
1,361,115
     
308,256
     
206,188
     
7,027,736
 
                                         
Gross profit:
                                       
Nine months ended October 31, 2008
 
$
5,220,557
   
$
181,946
   
$
39,226
     
(641,733
)
 
$
4,799,996
 
Three months ended October 31, 2008
 
$
1,775,947
   
$
51,255
   
$
39,226
     
(339,045
)
 
$
1,527,383
 

*Segment Information is not shown for 2007.  Businesses were not owned before 2008.

The following table reconciles gross profit from reportable segments to our consolidated income from continuing operations before income taxes for the nine months ended October 31, 2008:

Gross profit from reportable segments
  $ 4,799,996  
         
Depreciation
    (2,519,555 )
General and administrative expenses
    (4,177,209 )
Loss from operations
    (1,896,768 )
Other expense, net
    (4,366,479 )
         
Net loss from continuing operations before income taxes
  $ (6,263,247 )

 
 

 
Note 11 – Subsequent Events

New Management

In connection with our acquisition of all the issued and outstanding stock of BWS from its sole shareholder, Tony Bruce, we entered into a one year employment agreement with Mr. Bruce under which he agreed to serve as a Vice President of our Central Division.  Since then, Mr. Bruce has joined our board of directors and on October 13, 2008 agreed to serve as our President and Chief Operating Officer.  

On October 13, 2008, our employment relationships with each of Larry W. Hargrave, President and Chief Executive Officer, and James W. Carroll, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, were terminated by mutual agreement.  We are currently negotiating severance agreements with both individuals.  Both Messrs. Hargrave and Carroll remain on the Board of Directors.  On October 13, 2008, Robert Sternenberg was elected as interim Chief Executive Officer.  Mr. Sternenberg was engaged to help the Company to make a quick, strategic  assessment of our opportunities and potential industry risks, particularly in the current economic environment.

 On October 20, 2008, Mark Harrington was named our interim Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Harrington will continue as our interim Chief Executive Officer.  We anticipate hiring Mr. Harrington as our permanent Chief Executive Officer, but we have not yet reached agreement with Mr. Harrington.

On November 10, 2008, Chuck Daniels resigned as our Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.   Tony Bruce, our interim President, assumed Mr. Daniels' duties.

In addition, on November 14, 2008, Roy Bowman resigned as our interim Chief Financial Officer.  Mr. Bowman will continue to work as a consultant under the Company’s engagement with Tatum, LLC., an independent consulting firm that provides services of interim chief financial officers and controllers. Mark Harrington, our Chairman of the Board and interim Chief Executive Officer,  will act as our Principal Accounting Officer until the Company is able to hire a replacement.  Ms. Christy Albeck will continue as Controller.

On December 20, 2008, we granted options to purchase 1,245,000 shares of common stock to seven employees and consultants.  The options have an exercise price of $0.25, a term of five years and vest immediately.


 
 

 

SELECTED UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

The following unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated statements of operations and related notes are presented to show the pro forma effects of the acquisition of BWS and BBD.  The pro forma condensed consolidated statement of operations for the nine months ended October 31, 2008 and 2007 is presented to show income from continuing operations as if the BWS and BBD acquisitions occurred as of the beginning of the period.

Pro forma data are based on assumptions and include adjustments as explained in the notes to the unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements. The pro forma data are not necessarily indicative of the financial results that would have been attained had the acquisition of BWS and BBD occurred on the dates referenced above and should not be viewed as indicative of operations in future periods. The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated statements of operations should be read in conjunction with notes thereto, the financial statements as of and for the nine months ended October 31, 2008 for Best Energy Services, Inc. included in this Form 10-Q, the financial statements as of and for the year ended January 31, 2008 for Best Energy Services, Inc. as filed on Form 10-K on May 2, 2008 and the financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2007 for BWS and BBD included in Form 8-K/A filed February 14, 2008.


UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
For the nine months ended October 31, 2008


   
Actual for the nine months ended
October 31, 2008
   
Actual for the period from February 1, 2008 through February 14, 2008
 
Pro Forma
   
Pro Forma
 
   
Best Energy
   
BWS
   
BBD
 
Adjustments
   
Consolidated
 
Revenues
 
$
17,747,794
   
$
775,498
   
$
10,000
 
$
-
   
$
18,533,292
 
Operating expenses:
                                     
Direct cost of revenue
   
8,172,858
     
142,156
     
37,068
   
-
     
8,352,082
 
Indirect cost of revenue
   
4,768,147
     
50,194
     
6,273
   
(18,218
(a)
   
4,806,396
 
Depreciation and amortization
   
2,519,555
     
45,610
     
9,433
   
88,861
(b)
   
2,663,459
 
General and administrative
   
4,177,209
     
-
     
-
           
4,177,209
 
Loss on sale of property and equipment
   
6,793
     
-
     
-
   
-
     
6,793
 
Total operating expenses
   
19,644,562
     
237,960
     
52,774
           
20,005,939
 
Operating income (loss)
   
(1,896,768
)
   
537,538
     
(42,774
)
         
(1,472,647
)
Other income (expense):
                                     
Investment income (loss)
   
-
     
-
     
444
   
(444
(c)
   
-
 
Interest income
   
19,790
     
1,389
     
-
   
-
     
21,179
 
Interest expense
   
(4,386,269
)
   
400
     
-
   
(58,702
(d)
   
(4,444,571
)
Total other income (expense)
   
(4,366,479
)
   
1,789
     
444
           
(4,423,392
)
Income (loss) before income taxes
   
(6,263,247
)
   
539,327
     
(42,330
)
         
(5,896,039
)
Income tax (expense) recovery
   
-
     
188,764
     
(14,816
)
         
173,949
 
Net income (loss)
   
(6,263,247
)
   
728,091
     
(57,146
)
         
(5,722,090
)
                                       
Net income per share:
                                     
Basic and diluted
 
$
(0.33
)
                       
$
(0.28
)
Weighted average shares outstanding:
                                     
Basic and diluted
   
19,145,674
                   
1,070,692
     
20,216,366
 

See notes to unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements.

 
 

 


 

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
For the nine months ended October 31, 2007


   
Actual for the nine months ended
October  31, 2007
   
Actual for the nine months ended September 30, 2007
Pro Forma
     
Pro Forma
 
   
Best Energy
   
BWS
   
BBD
Adjustments
     
Consolidated
 
Revenues
 
$
-
   
$
13,186,260
   
$
2,601,730
$
-
     
$
15,787,990
 
Operating expenses:
                                     
Direct cost of revenue
   
-
     
7,007,334
     
1,642,242
 
-
       
8,649,576
 
Indirect cost of revenue
   
-
     
1,318,325
     
676,865
 
(273,274
)
(a)
   
1,721,916
 
Depreciation and amortization
   
-
     
799,453
     
178,687
 
1,770,465
 
(b)
   
2,748,605
 
General and administrative
   
34,746
     
-
     
-
 
5,544,356
 
(c)
   
5,579,102
 
Total operating expenses
   
34,746
     
9,125,112
     
2,497,794
           
18,699,199
 
Operating income (loss)
   
(34,746
)
   
4,061,148
     
103,936
           
(2,911,209
)
                                       
Other income (expense):
                                     
Gain on sale of property and equipment
   
-
     
-
     
50,000
 
-
       
50,000
 
Investment income
   
-
     
83,906
     
2,386,754
 
(2,470,660
)
(d)
   
-
 
Interest income
   
-
     
84,793
     
31,568
 
(116,361
)
(d)
   
-
 
Interest expense
   
-
     
(7,242
)
   
(14,321
 
(3,661,694
)
(e)
   
(3,683,257
)
Total other income (expense)
   
-
     
161,457
     
2,454,001
           
(3,633,257
)
Income (loss) before income taxes
   
(34,746
)
   
4,022,605
     
2,557,937
           
(6,544,466
)
Income tax expense
   
-
     
(1,777,149
)
   
(866,466
 
2,643,615
 
(f)
   
-
 
Net income (loss) from continuing operations
 
$
(34,746
)
 
$
2,445,456
   
$
1,691,471
         
$
(6,544,466
)
                                       
Net income per share:
                                     
Basic and diluted
 
$
(0.00
)
                       
$
(0.32
)
Weighted average shares outstanding:
                                     
Basic and diluted
   
9,685,000
                 
10,531,366
       
20,216,366
 

See notes to unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements.



NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. Pro Forma Adjustments:

The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements reflect the following adjustments:
 
(a)
Eliminate related party expenses incurred by BWS and BBD which will not be incurred acquisitions.
(b)
Record incremental depreciation on property and equipment as a result of the acquisition of BWS and BBD.
(c)
Record additional general and administrative expense incurred as a result of the acquisition of BWS and BBD.
(d)
Reverse investment income (loss) as trading securities will not be included in acquisition of BWS and BBD.
(e)
Record interest expense on Credit Facility and amortization of deferred financing costs.
(f)
Adjust income tax expense for the changes in pro forma net income.



 
 

 

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Statements we make in the following discussion that express a belief, expectation or intention, as well as those that are not historical fact, are forward-looking statements that are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Our actual results, performance or achievements, or industry results, could differ materially from those we express in the following discussion as a result of a variety of factors, including general economic and business conditions and industry trends, the continued strength or weakness of the contract land drilling and well service industry in the geographic areas in which we operate, decisions about onshore exploration and development projects to be made by oil and gas companies, the highly competitive nature of our business, the availability, terms and deployment of capital, the availability of qualified personnel, and changes in, or our failure or inability to comply with, government regulations, including those relating to the environment. We have discussed many of these factors elsewhere in this report, including under the headings “Disclosure Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” below, in this Item 2. These factors are not necessarily all the important factors that could affect us. Unpredictable or unknown factors we have not discussed in this report could also have material adverse effects on actual results of matters that are the subject of our forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and we undertake no duty to update or revise any forward-looking statements. We advise our shareholders that they should (1) be aware that important factors not referred to above could affect the accuracy of our forward-looking statements and (2) use caution and common sense when considering our forward-looking statements.


Company Overview

We are an energy services company engaged in well service, drilling services and related complimentary activities.   We own a total of 25 workover rigs and 12 drilling rigs, and we conduct our well service and drilling services in the Rocky Mountain and Mid-Continent regions of the United States.  We also provide housing accommodations to the oil and gas drilling industry principally in Texas.  In the third quarter of 2008 we also began providing geological mud-logging services to our existing business segments.

We were incorporated on October 31, 2006 as Hybrook Resources Corp. under the laws of the state of Nevada.   Since inception on October 31, 2006 through our year end January 31, 2008, we were a development stage company with an option to purchase an 85% interest in a mineral claim in British Columbia.  We did not exercise our option and no minerals have been discovered.  As a result of the acquisitions discussed below, all mineral activities have been discontinued.  The results of these activities have been included in discontinued operations in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. In February 2008, we acquired two companies and certain assets from three other companies all of which are engaged in drilling, well service, and related, complementary services for the oil and gas, water, and minerals industries.  Concurrent with these acquisitions, we abandoned our prior business plan and changed our name to Best Energy Services, Inc.

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes as of October 31, 2008 and for the three and nine months ended October 31, 2008 and 2007, included elsewhere herein, and the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2008.

Business Plan

The implementation of our new business plan has begun with our three acquisitions that now offer us a footprint in:
 
-
The Well Service sector (Best Well Service);
 
-
The Drilling Services sector (Bob Beeman Drilling); and
 
-
The Housing Accommodations sector (American Rig Housing).


 
 

 

As a result of these acquisitions, we operate in one industry segment, oilfield services, which includes well service, drilling services and the housing accommodations sectors.  Beginning in the third quarter, we also provide geological mud-logging services.

In the Well Service Division, our acquisition of Best Well Service, Inc., or BWS, brings us a strong footprint in the hydrocarbon rich Hugoton basin. BWS operates 25 well service rigs in the Mid-Continent region of the United States.  BWS has distinguished itself over the years in its service to both major oil companies and large independents, as well as an employee retention history that we believe is among the best in the industry.

In the Drilling Services Division, our acquisition of BBD, and the assets of its affiliates established us in three separate markets, which currently are in the Rocky Mountain region:

 
·
Core hole drilling in minerals;

 
·
Water well drilling in five states; and

 
·
Oil and gas drilling capability.

We believe that the BBD acquisition helps establish our presence with these three customer bases, but we also have a large surplus of underutilized equipment which we believe can be selectively liquidated.

In the Housing Accommodations Division, our acquisition of the assets of American Rig Housing, Inc., or ARH, established our presence in the fabrication and/or rental of crew quarters for the drilling sector. Our operations in this division are located near our corporate headquarters in Houston, Texas.

In the Mud-logging Division, we have hired an experienced manager, Cody Hembree, to oversee this new division. Mr. Hembree brought several off-the-shelf technologies and merged them as one to create a versatile and robust mud-logging system with capabilities beyond the industry standard.  The Mud-logging division will also work closely with ARH to refurbish some of the existing well site trailers as mud-logging laboratories on site.


Significant Developments

New Management

In connection with our acquisition of all the issued and outstanding stock of BWS from its sole shareholder, Tony Bruce, we entered into a one year employment agreement with Mr. Bruce under which he agreed to serve as a Vice President of our Central Division.  Since then, Mr. Bruce has joined our board of directors and on October 13, 2008 agreed to serve as our President and Chief Operating Officer.

On October 13, 2008, our employment relationship with  each of Larry W. Hargrave, President and Chief Executive Officer, and James W. Carroll, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, were terminated by mutual agreement.  Both Messers. Hargrave and Carroll remain on the Board of Directors.  On October 13, 2008, Robert Sternenberg was elected as interim Chief Executive Officer of the Company and on October 24, 2008, our engagement of Robert Sternenberg as interim Chief Executive Officer was completed. Mr. Sternenberg was engaged to help the Company to make a quick, strategic assessment of our opportunities and potential industry risks, particularly in the current economic environment.

 On October 20, 2008, Mark Harrington was named our interim Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Harrington will continue as our interim Chief Executive Officer.  We anticipate hiring Mr. Harrington as our permanent Chief Executive Officer, but we have not yet reached an agreement with Mr. Harrington.

On November 10, 2008, Chuck Daniels resigned as our Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.   Tony Bruce, our interim President, assumed Mr. Daniels' duties.

In addition, on November 14, 2008, Roy Bowman resigned as the interim Chief Financial Officer of Best Energy Services, Inc. Mr. Bowman will continue to work as a consultant under the Company’s engagement with Tatum, LLC., an independent consulting firm that provides services of interim chief financial officers and controllers. Mark Harrington, our Chairman of the Board and interim Chief Executive Officer, will act as the Company’s Principal Accounting Officer until the Company is able to hire a replacement.  Ms. Christy Albeck will continue as Controller.


 
 

 
Credit Facility

Under our Revolving Credit, Term Loan and Security Agreement, dated as of February 14, 2008, with PNC Bank, N.A. (“Credit Facility”), we are required to comply with a certain fixed charge coverage ratio and a certain leverage ratio.  Due primarily to non-recurring costs incurred in the assumption of operations immediately after closing our acquisitions in February 2008 and the reoccurrence of very low seasonal utilization of rigs by BBD, we were not in compliance with these covenants at October 31, 2008. We have been in discussions with PNC Bank to amend the ratio tests in the loan documents.  This amendment is expected to be completed by year end 2008.

Registration Rights Agreement

On June 11, 2008, we filed a resale registration statement as is required pursuant to the registration rights agreement we entered into in connection with our private placement in February and March 2008 of shares of our common stock and Series A Preferred Stock (together, the “Units”).  We have also agreed to use our reasonable best efforts to have the resale registration statement declared effective by the SEC within 180 days of its initial filing or to use all commercially reasonable efforts to have the registration statement declared effective as soon as possible after the initial filing date.  We will be subject to payment of liquidated damages, up to a maximum of 6% of the stockholders' investment, if we fail to use our best efforts to have it declared effective.  We continue to use our best efforts to have the registration statement declared effective.  We do not anticipate that we will have to pay liquidated damages and have not accrued any estimated costs for this contingency.


Market Conditions in Our Industry

The United States oil field services industry is highly cyclical. Volatility in oil and natural gas prices can produce wide swings in the levels of overall drilling activity in the markets we now serve and affect the demand for our drilling services and the day rates we can charge for our rigs. This volatility also affects the demand for other oil field services we provide, such as portable rig housing and mud logging. The availability of financing sources, past trends in oil and natural gas prices and the outlook for future oil and natural gas prices strongly influence the number of wells oil and natural gas exploration and production companies decide to drill.


Critical Accounting Policies

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

We consider all highly liquid investments with maturities from date of purchase of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash on deposit with domestic banks and, at times, may exceed federally insured limits.  As of October 31, 2008, we had no cash balances in excess of federally insured limits.

Accounts Receivable

We provide for an allowance for doubtful accounts on trade receivables based on historical collection experience and a specific review of each customer’s trade receivable balance.  Based on these factors we have established an allowance for doubtful accounts of $87,747 at October 31, 2008.  Accounts receivable in the amount of $7,554 were written off during the nine months ended October 31, 2008.

Credit Risk

We are subject to credit risk relative to our trade receivables. However, credit risk with respect to trade receivables is minimized due to the nature of our customer base.

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation. Depreciation and amortization is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets, generally four to ten years. Leasehold improvements are amortized on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the assets’ useful lives or lease terms.

Classification
Estimated Useful Life
Rigs and related equipment
10 years
Vehicles
5 years
Heavy trucks and trailers
7 years
Leasehold improvements
5 years
Office equipment
3 years

The cost of asset additions and improvements that extend the useful lives of property and equipment are capitalized.  Routine maintenance and repair items are charged to current operations. The original cost and accumulated depreciation of asset dispositions are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is reflected in the statement of operations in the period of disposition.

 
 

 
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

Long-lived assets, including property and equipment, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the long-lived asset may not be recoverable. The carrying amount of a long-lived asset is not recoverable if it exceeds the sum of the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of the asset. If it is determined that an impairment loss has occurred, the loss is measured as the amount by which the carrying amount of the long-lived asset exceeds its fair value.

Goodwill

Goodwill represents the excess of purchase price and related costs over the value assigned to the net tangible assets of businesses acquired. These business acquisitions include BWS, BBD, BB Drilling and DSS in February 2008.  We evaluate goodwill for impairment utilizing undiscounted projected cash flows in accordance with SFAS No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets.”  As of October 31, 2008, we believe that no such impairment has occurred. Goodwill has been adjusted for purchase price adjustments recognized during the current fiscal year.

Financial Instruments

The carrying value of our financial instruments, consisting of cash, recoverable advances, accounts payable and accrued liabilities and due to related party approximate their fair value due to the short maturity of such instruments.  Unless otherwise noted, it is our management’s opinion that we are not exposed to significant interest, exchange or credit risks arising from these financial instruments.

We follow FASB Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 150 (FAS-150), Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of Both Liabilities and Equity.  FAS 150 establishes standards for issuers of financial instruments with characteristics of both liabilities and equity related to the classification and measurement of those instruments and we apply the provisions of this statement in the determination of whether its mandatorily redeemable preferred stock is properly classified as a liability or equity.

Income Taxes

We use the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes pursuant to FAS No. 109 “Accounting for Income Taxes.”  Under the asset and liability method of FAS 109, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to temporary differences between the financial statements carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and loss carryforwards and their respective tax bases.  Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled.

Revenue Recognition

We recognize service revenue based on rate agreements in effect with customers as the service is provided and realization is assured.  We recognize equipment sales revenue when risk of loss has transferred to the purchaser and collectability is reasonably assured.

Stock-based compensation

We account for stock-based compensation in accordance with SFAS No. 123 (R), Share—Based Payment, which establishes accounting for stock-based payment transactions for employee services and goods and services received from non-employees.  Under the provisions of SFAS No. 123(R), stock-based compensation cost is measured at the date of grant, based on the calculated fair value of the award, and is recognized as expense over the employee’s or non-employee’s service period, which is generally the vesting period of the equity grant.

Income (Loss) per Share

We report basic loss per share in accordance with FAS No. 128, “Earnings per Share.”  Basic loss per share is computed using the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period.  Fully diluted earnings (loss) per share is computed similar to basic income (loss) per share except that the denominator is increased to include the number of common stock equivalents (primarily outstanding options and warrants).  Common stock equivalents represent the dilutive effect of the assumed exercise of the outstanding stock options and warrants, using the treasury stock method, at either the beginning of the respective period presented or the date of issuance, whichever is later, and only if the common stock equivalents are considered dilutive based upon our net income (loss) position at the calculation date.  Diluted loss per share has not been provided as it is anti-dilutive.


 
 

 
Results of Operations

Nine months Ended October 31, 2008 compared with the Nine Months Ended October 31, 2007

Revenues were $17.7 million for the nine months ended October 31, 2008 compared with no revenue for the nine months ended October 31, 2007. The increase of $17.7 million was primarily the result of the acquisitions of BWS and BBD in February 2008.

Operating Expenses were $19.6 million for the nine months ended October 31, 2008 compared with $34,746 for the nine months ended October 31, 2007 resulting in an increase of $19.6 million.  This increase was primarily as result of the acquisitions of BWS and BBD in February 2008 and non-recurring or non-cash costs incurred in assuming control of their operations.

General and administrative expenses for the nine month period ended October 31, 2008 were $4.2 million compared with expenses of $34,746 for the nine month period ended October 31, 2007.  Because significant operations commenced in 2008 with the acquisitions of BWS and BBD in February 2008, no meaningful comparison can be made between the periods.   General and administrative expenses in the third quarter of 2008 included over $0.4 million in non-recurring costs and approximately $1.2 million in non-cash costs associated with assuming control of the BWS and BBD operations. During the first nine months of 2008, we expended overhead costs in attempting to reequip and redeploy BBD equipment into oil and gas drilling activities outside Moab, Utah. Following the change in management instituted on October 13, 2008 we determined that such efforts were not and would not be profitable and all such efforts were immediately terminated.


Net loss from operations was $1.9 million for the nine months ended October 31, 2008 compared with a net loss of $34,746 for the nine months ended October 31, 2007 resulting in an increased loss of $1.9 million.  Because significant operations commenced in 2008 with the acquisitions of BWS and BBD in February 2008, no meaningful comparison can be made between the periods.

Interest expense increased by $4.4 million for the nine month period ended October 31, 2008, compared with the nine month period ended October 31, 2007.  This increase is primarily due to the utilization of the PNC Bank credit facility and the amortization of deferred financing costs.  This includes a one-time non-cash charge of $2.5 million for the amortization of financing costs resulting from the stock issuance required by that certain cash collateral agreement entered into in February 2008 among Morris Gad, the Company and PNC Bank (the “Cash Collateral Agreement”) and the write-off of $0.8 million of deferred financing costs associated with the reclassification of the amounts owed under the Credit Facility to current liabilities.

Net Loss was $6.3 million or $0.36 per common share after accrued preferred stock dividends for the nine months ended October 31, 2008 compared with a net loss of $45,713 or $0.00 per share for the nine months ended October 31, 2007 resulting in an increased loss of $6.2 million.  This loss was primarily related to non-recurring and non-cash charges associated with assuming control of the operations of BWS and BBD.  Included in the loss is the amortization of $2.5 million in deferred financing costs related to certain capital stock issued in connection with our obligations under the Cash Collateral Agreement, $1.0 million in deferred compensation granted to Larry W. Hargrave, our former Chief Executive Officer upon the consummation of our acquisitions in February 2008 but to be paid over time (approximately $0.9 million remained unpaid as of October 31, 2008), write-off of deferred financing costs of $0.8 million as a result of the reclassification of amounts owed under the Credit Facility to current liabilities, and approximately $0.3 million in stock-based compensation costs.  Excluding these non-cash costs, the net loss would be approximately $1.6 million.  In addition, we incurred over $0.4 million of non-recurring cash costs; excluding these charges our net loss would be approximately $1.6 million which includes depreciation expense of $2.5 million.

While non-recurring and non-cash costs were the primary cause for our net loss, our income suffered from the initial low utilization rates at BBD and ARH.  However, operations at BWS continued to be robust. The table below illustrates utilization rates for BWS, BBD and ARH:

 
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
                   
Best Well Service
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
Beeman Drilling
3%
8%
11%
24%
30%
30%
37%
28%
23%
American Rig Housing
15%
15%
15%
23%
26%
28%
23%
25%
24%

Beeman Drilling’s municipal water well and mineral core hole drilling experienced seasonal lows in the first quarter of 2008.  Even with very low initial utilization rates, Beeman earned $3.2 million in revenue during the nine months ended October 31, 2008 compared with approximately $2.6 million during the nine months ended October 31, 2007  (prior to its acquisition by Best Energy).  We entered into the mud-logging market in the third quarter of 2008.  Revenue associated with our mud-logging services was $0.3 million for the third quarter of 2008.  
 
 
 

 
Three months Ended October 31, 2008 compared with the Three Months Ended October 31, 2007

Revenues were $7.0 million for the three months ended October 31, 2008 compared with no revenue for the three months ended October 31, 2007. The increase of $7.0 million was primarily the result of the acquisitions of BWS and BBD in February 2008.

Operating Expenses were $7.6 million for the three months ended October 31, 2008 compared with $11,594 for the three months ended October 31, 2007 resulting in an increase of $7.6 million.  This increase was primarily as result of the acquisitions of BWS and BBD in February 2008.

Net loss from operations was $0.6 million for the three months ended October 31, 2008 compared with a net loss of $11,594 for the three months ended October 31, 2007 resulting in increased loss of $0.6 million.  Because significant operations commenced in 2008 with the acquisitions of BWS and BBD in February 2008, no meaningful comparison can be made between the periods.

General and administrative expenses for the three month period ended October 31, 2008 were $1.2 million compared with expense of $11,594 for the three month period ended October 31, 2007.  Because significant operations commenced in 2008 with the acquisitions of BWS and BBD in February 2008, no meaningful comparison can be made between the periods. During the three month period ended October 31, 2008, we expended overhead costs in attempting to reequip and redeploy BBD equipment into oil and gas drilling activities outside Moab, Utah. Following the change in management instituted on October 13, 2008 we determined that such efforts were not and would not be profitable and all such efforts were immediately terminated.

Interest expense increased by $1.2 million for the three month period ended October 31, 2008, compared with the three month period ended October 31, 2007.  This increase is primarily due to the utilization of the PNC Bank credit facility and the amortization of deferred financing costs.

Net Loss was $1.7 million or $0.10 per common share after accrued preferred dividends for the three months ended October 31, 2008 compared with a net loss of $18,020 or $0.00 per share for the three months ended October 31, 2007 resulting in an increased loss of $1.7 million.   Included in the loss is the amortization of deferred financing costs of $0.8 million primarily related to the reclassification of amounts owed under the Credit Facility to current liabilities.  Excluding these non-cash costs the loss is approximately $0.9 million.  In addition, depreciation expense of $0.9 million is included in the net loss.


Liquidity and Capital Resources
 
Historical Cash Flows
 
 
        The following table summarizes our cash flows for the nine months ended October 31, 2008 and 2007:
 
             
 
Nine Months Ended October 31,
 
 
2008
 
2007
 
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
  $ 59,364     $ (63,762 )
Cash paid for capital expenditures
    (894,814 )     -  
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment
    17,412       -  
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired
    (31,269,578 )     -  
Proceeds from the issuance of Units in private placement
    11,848,080       -  
Repayments of indebtedness other than Credit Facility
    (5,809 )     -  
Net borrowings under Credit Facility
    21,396,622       -  
Cash paid for deferred financing cost
    (921,066 )     -  
                 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
  $ 230,211     $ (63,762 )
 
Sources of Liquidity
 
 
                   Our sources of liquidity include our current cash and cash equivalents, availability under our Credit Facility, sales of our capital stock and internally generated cash flows from operations.
 
 
 

 
 
On February 14, 2008, we entered into a Revolving Credit, Term Loan and Security Agreement with PNC Bank, N.A. (“Credit Facility”) to borrow up to $25.0 million at 1% over the Alternate Base Rate or 3% over the Eurodollar Rate, as those terms are defined in the Credit Facility. The revolving credit portion of the debt, equal to $19,150,000, may be borrowed and re-borrowed until maturity on February 14, 2012. Monies borrowed against the term loan portion of the total debt agreement, equal to the lesser of (a) $5,850,000 and (b) 80% of the orderly liquidation value of certain equipment and machinery of BBD and Best, are amortized and must be repaid on a 60 month amortization schedule, with an annual recapture of an amount that is the greater of (a) 25% of excess cash flow and (b) all payments made to holders of shares of Series A Preferred Stock since January 1, 2008, applied to the principal balance.  Excess Cash Flow is defined as EBITDA less principal and interest payments made against the Credit Facility, cash tax payments, non-financed capital expenditures and payments to our holders of Series A Preferred Stock. Draws against the Credit Facility are secured by all of our assets and equipment and by all of the assets and equipment of BWS and BBD, and the assets we acquired from BB Drilling, DSS, and ARH.  The Credit Facility is due on February 14, 2012.
 
In order to fund our acquisition of BWS and BBD, we drew approximately $15.1 million on the revolving portion of the Credit Facility and approximately $2.9 million on the term loan portion of the Credit Facility.  We drew an additional $3.0 million to close the acquisition of BB Drilling and DSS.  We have drawn on the revolving credit portion of the Credit Facility as necessary for working capital purposes and repaid principal on the Credit Facility with collections on accounts receivable. As of October 31, 2008 we have repaid $0.8 million of principal under the term loan portion of the Credit Facility.

            Under our Credit Facility, we are subject to customary covenants, including certain financial covenants and reporting requirements. We are required to maintain a fixed charge coverage ratio (defined as the ratio of EBITDA minus capital expenditures (except capital expenditures financed by lenders other than under the Credit Facility) made during such period minus cash taxes paid during such period minus all dividends and distributions paid during such period (including, without limitation, all payments to the holders of the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock) to all senior debt payments during such period, of not less than 1.10 to 1.00 and a leverage ratio of funded debt to EBITDA of not greater than the amount set forth in the table below for such period:

Fiscal Quarter
Leverage Ratio:
Ending:
 
March 31, 2008
3.5 to 1.0
June 30, 2008
3.5 to 1.0
September 30, 2008
3.5 to 1.0
December 31, 2008
3.5 to 1.0
March 31, 2009
3.0 to 1.0
June 30, 2009
3.0 to 1.0
September 30, 2009
3.0 to 1.0
December 31, 2009
3.0 to 1.0
March 30, 2010 and each fiscal quarter ending thereafter
2.50 to 1.0

Due primarily to non-recurring costs incurred in the assumption of operations immediately after closing our acquisitions in February 2008 and the reoccurrence of very low seasonal utilization of rigs by BBD, we were not in compliance with the leverage ratio as of our last report to PNC Bank.  We report our ratios to PNC Bank based on a calendar quarter.  As of September 30, 2008, our fixed charge coverage ratio was 1.60 to 1.00 and our leverage ratio was 4.94 to 1.00.  Due to our technical default on these loan covenants, PNC Bank could choose to accelerate the due date of any or all payments owed under the Credit Facility; although they have not notified us of their intent to do so.  We have been in discussions with PNC Bank to amend the ratio tests in the loan documents.  This amendment is expected to be completed by year end 2008, although there is no assurance that this will occur.  As a result, we have reclassified all debt outstanding under the Credit Facility to current liabilities as of October 31, 2008.  We also wrote off unamortized deferred financing costs in the amount of $789,564 due to the reclassification of the Credit Facility to current liabilities.

Under the terms of our Credit Facility, we may not pay cash dividends on our common stock or our preferred stock or redeem any shares of our common stock or preferred stock except  that we may make payments utilizing up to 25% of our net income to the holders of the Series A Preferred Stock in accordance with the provisions of the Certificate of Designation therefore, so long as after giving effect to such payment (x) we have at least $1.5 million of undrawn availability and (y) we demonstrate to PNC’s reasonable satisfaction pro forma compliance with financial covenants set forth above.

In addition to the foregoing and other customary covenants, our credit facility contains a number of covenants that, among other things, will restrict our ability to:

• incur or guarantee additional indebtedness;

• transfer or sell assets;

• create liens on assets;

• engage in transactions with affiliates other than on an "arm's-length" basis; and

• make any change in the principal nature of our business.

Our Credit Facility also contains customary events of default, including nonpayment of principal or interest, violations of covenants, cross default and cross acceleration to certain other indebtedness, bankruptcy, a change of control and material judgments and liabilities.

 
 

 
Our availability under the Credit Facility as of October 31, 2008 was approximately $0.8 million.

In addition, to fund our acquisitions and to provide us with working capital, on February 14, 2008, we completed the initial closing of a private placement resulting in gross proceeds to us of $8,640,000.  Units consisting of 625 shares of our common stock and 90 shares of our Series A Preferred Stock were purchased by accredited investors at a purchase price of $1,000 per Unit.  In total, we sold a total of 13,566 Units, consisting of 8,478,750 shares of our common stock and 1,220,940 shares of Series A Preferred Stock, for total gross proceeds of $13.566 million.  


Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

As of October 31, 2008, we had no transactions, agreements or other contractual arrangements with unconsolidated entities or financial partnerships, often referred to as special purpose entities, which generally are established for the purpose of facilitating off-balance sheet arrangements.

Contractual Obligations

Tabular Disclosure of Contractual Obligations

   
Over the Next
 
   
Five Years
   
12 Months
 
Notes Payable
 
$
21,815,765
   
$
21,815,765
 
Operating Leases
   
519,250
     
155,000
 
Employment/Consultant Contracts
   
160,000
     
160,000
 
Total
 
$
22,495,015
   
$
22,130,765
 

Our Series A Preferred Stock must be redeemed using not less than 25% of our net income after tax each year.  For the nine months ended October 31, 2008, we did not have positive net income after tax and did not redeem any outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock.

Disclosure Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

We caution that this document contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in or incorporated by reference into this Form 10-Q which address activities, events or developments which we expect, believe or anticipate will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements.  The words “believes,” “intends,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “projects,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “plans” and similar expressions, or the negative thereof, are also intended to identify forward-looking statements.  In particular, statements, expressed or implied, concerning future operating results, the ability to increase utilization or redeploy rigs, or the ability to generate income or cash flows are by nature, forward-looking statements.  These statements are based on certain assumptions and analyses made by management in light of its experience and its perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments as well as other factors it believes are appropriate in the circumstances.  However, forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance and no assurance can be given that these expectations will be achieved.

Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to any of the following:  the timing and extent of changes in commodity prices for crude oil, natural gas and related products, interest rates, inflation, the availability of goods and services, operational risks, availability of capital resources, legislative or regulatory changes, political developments, and acts of war and terrorism.  A more detailed discussion on risks relating to the oilfield services industry and to us is included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2008.

In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, we caution the reader that these forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control, which could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the statements.  All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements.  We undertake no obligations to update or revise its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

 
 

 
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

Not required for smaller reporting companies.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

(a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of October 31, 2008 (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)).  Based upon that evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that, as of the end of the period covered in this report, our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the required time periods and is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In particular, we found control weaknesses in segregation of duties in the field and home offices. As recently acquired operations are assimilated, we intend to address these weaknesses by centrally locating payables, check writing, and implementing controls regarding segregation of duties related to cash management.  We plan to have these controls in place by year end.  In the interim, management has been reviewing all disbursements and cash account activity.

Our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, does not expect that our disclosure controls and procedures or our internal controls will prevent all error or fraud.  A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met.  Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs.  Due to the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, have been detected.

To address the material weaknesses, we performed additional analysis and other post-closing procedures in an effort to ensure our consolidated financial statements included in this annual report have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Accordingly, management believes that the financial statements included in this report fairly present in all material respects our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented.

 (b) Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

During the quarter ended October 31, 2008, we continued the consolidation of control over the financial reporting originating in our operations that we acquired in February 2008.  None of these changes in internal control over financial reporting materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 
 

 
 
PART II
 

We are from time to time subject to litigation arising in the normal course of business. As of the date of this quarterly report on Form 10-Q, there are no pending or threatened proceedings which are currently anticipated to have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.
 

Not required for smaller reporting companies. 


None.
 

None.
 

None.
 

None.



31.1
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Principal Accounting Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes - Oxley Act of 2002. (Filed herewith)
     
32.1
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Principal Accounting Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. (Filed herewith)


 



Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

Date: December 22, 2008
   
     
 
BEST ENERGY SERVICES, INC.
 
     
     
 
/s/ Mark Harrington
 
 
Mark Harrington
 
 
Chief Executive Officer and Principal Accounting Officer