ALICE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Forbes Energy Services Ltd. (NASDAQ: FES) (TSX: FRB), today announced that it joined the Russell 2000 and Global Indexes when Russell Investments reconstituted its comprehensive set of U.S. and Global equity indexes on June 25, 2012.

Membership in the Russell 2000 and Russell Global Indexes means automatic inclusion in the appropriate growth and value style indexes. Russell indexes are widely used by investment managers and institutional investors for index funds and as benchmarks for both passive and active investment strategies.

"We are excited about our inclusion in the Russell family of indexes, which will significantly increase our visibility in the investment community," said John Crisp, President and Chief Executive Officer of Forbes Energy Services. “This news represents an important milestone for Forbes Energy Services, and reflects the success of our strategies to drive disciplined growth and enhance returns for our shareholders.”

About Forbes

Forbes Energy Services Ltd. is an independent oilfield services contractor that provides a broad range of drilling-related and production-related services to oil and natural gas companies, primarily onshore in Texas, Mississippi and Pennsylvania. More information on the Company can be found by visiting www.ForbesEnergyServices.com.

About Russell

Russell Investments (Russell) is a global asset manager and one of only a few firms that offers actively managed, multi-asset portfolios and services that include advice, investments and implementation. Working with institutional investors, financial advisors and individuals, Russell’s core capabilities extend across capital markets insights, manager research, Indexes, portfolio implementation and portfolio construction.

Russell has approximately $155 billion in assets under management (as of 3/31/2012) and works with 2,400 institutional clients, more than 580 independent distribution partners and advisors, and individual investors globally. Founded in 1936, Russell is a subsidiary of The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company.

Forward-Looking Statements

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Forbes Energy Services Ltd.
L. Melvin Cooper, 361-664-5029
or
Preston Graham, Investor Relations, 214-987-4121

Source: Forbes Energy Services Ltd.