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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-A
For Registration of Certain Classes of Securities
Pursuant to Section 12(b) or (g) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
BASIC ENERGY SERVICES, INC.*
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 75-2441819
(State of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
406 NORTH BIG SPRING
MIDLAND, TEXAS 79701
(address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
SECURITIES TO BE REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OF THE ACT:
TITLE OF EACH CLASS NAME OF EACH EXCHANGE ON WHICH
TO BE SO REGISTERED: EACH CLASS IS TO BE REGISTERED:
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* Formerly known as Sierra Well Service, Inc.
None.
If this Form relates to the registration of a class of securities pursuant to
Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act and is effective pursuant to General
Instruction A.(c), check the following box. [ ]
If this Form relates to the registration of a class of securities pursuant to
Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act and is effective pursuant to General
Instruction A.(d), check the following box. [X]
SECURITIES TO BE REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(g) OF THE ACT:
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
Preferred Share Purchase Right
(Title of Class)
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ITEM 1. DESCRIPTION OF REGISTRANT'S SECURITIES TO BE REGISTERED
Basic Energy Services, Inc. (the "Registrant") is registering shares of
common stock, par value $0.01 per share, together with preferred share purchase
rights, pursuant to a registration statement on Form S-1 (No. 333-33108) (the
"Registration Statement"). Reference is made to the section entitled
"Description of Capital Stock" in the prospectus forming a part of the
Registration Statement, and all amendments to the prospectus relating thereto
filed subsequently pursuant to Rule 424 of the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended. Such Registration Statement and all amendments to the Registration
Statement are hereby deemed to be incorporated by reference into this
registration statement in accordance with the Instruction to Item 1 of this
form.
ITEM 2. EXHIBITS
The following exhibits to this Registration Statement on Form 8-A are
incorporated by reference from the documents specified, which have been filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
1. Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (No.
333-33108), as amended, filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission on March 23, 2000 (the "Registration
Statement") (incorporated herein by reference).
2. Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the
Registrant (incorporated herein by reference from
Exhibit 3.1 to the Registration Statement).
3. Restated Bylaws of the Registrant (incorporated herein
by reference from Exhibit 3.2 to the Registration
Statement).
4. Certificate of Designations of Series A Cumulative
Preferred Stock (incorporated herein by reference from
Exhibit 3.3 to the Registration Statement).
5. Certificate of Designations of Series B Convertible
Preferred Stock (incorporated herein by reference from
Exhibit 3.4 to the Registration Statement).
6. Certificate of Designations of Series C Convertible
Preferred Stock (incorporated herein by reference from
Exhibit 3.5 to the Registration Statement).
7. Form of Certificate of Designations for Series One
Junior Participating Preferred Stock (incorporated
herein by reference from Exhibit 3.6 to the Registration
Statement).
8. Form of Stock Certificate representing shares of Common
Stock (incorporated herein by reference from Exhibit 4.1
to the Registration Statement).
9. Form of Stockholder Rights Agreement dated as of
_________, 2000 between the registrant and American
Stock Transfer & Trust Company, as Rights Agent
(incorporated herein by reference from Exhibit 4.2 to
the Registration Statement).
10. Form of Rights Certificate (incorporated herein by
reference from Exhibit B to Exhibit 4.2 to the
Registration Statement).
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 12 of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this registration statement to be
signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Dated: May 22, 2000
BASIC ENERGY SERVICES, INC.
By: /s/ KENNETH V. HUSEMAN
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Name: Kenneth V. Huseman
Title: President
