Ascent Energy Inc.

As of November 29, 2007, Ascent Energy, Inc. was acquired by RAM Energy Resources, Inc. Ascent Energy, Inc., an independent natural gas and oil company, engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of natural gas and oil properties in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and the Appalachian region. It has interests in Vicksburg and Wilcox trends, which are located in south Texas; Northeast Fitts field, Allen field, Byng field, Roper Beebee field, and other fields in Pontotoc County; and Lake Enfermer field, located in Lafourche Parish. The company also has interests in West Texas Woodford/Barnett Shale, North Texas Barnett Shale, Oklahoma Woodford Shale, and Caney Shale, as well as in Appalachian Devonian Shale. Ascent Energy sells natural gas and oil through various marketing companies to end users, marketers, and other purchasers that have access to nearby pipeline facilities. As of December 31, 2005, its proved reserves comprised approximately 106.1 Bcfe. The company had interests in approximately 110,836 net acres, including approximately 87,816 net undeveloped acres, as of the above date. Ascent Energy, Inc. was founded in 2001 and is based in McKinney, Texas.