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2	FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
3	Dawson Geophysical Company Introduction, History and Strategy
4	Leaders in the Lower 48 The leading provider of U.S. onshore seismic data acquisition services. Provide and maintain high quality seismic acquisition crews across the lower 48. Acquire 2D, 3D and Multi-Component seismic data. Clients range from major oil and gas companies to independent oil and gas operators as well as providers of multi-client data libraries.
5	"Founded in 1952 on the..." Founded in 1952 on the principles of integrity, reliability and stability that we continue to uphold 57 years later. Maintain conservative financial management in all business decisions. Headquartered in Midland, Texas with offices in Houston, Oklahoma City, Denver and Michigan.
6	"Attract and retain skilled and..." Attract and retain skilled and experienced personnel. Provide integrated in-house services from planning/design to processing of acquired data. Conduct business without the burden of long term financial debt. Identify, develop and incorporate advances in geophysical technologies.
7	"Facilitate E&P companies" Facilitate E&P companies’ efforts in finding oil and natural gas. Operate with the smallest footprint possible on the environment. Minimize dry hole risk and reduce F&D costs. Deploy services in a manner which allows E&P companies to utilize Dawson as an extension of their own company.
8	"DEMAND CYCLE" DEMAND CYCLE Seismic data acquisition and processing is needed at all stages of the business cycle. Exploration – Evaluation – Exploitation
9	HSSE Management System Health, Safety, Security & Environment
10	Minimizing Opportunities For Mistakes Safety program is designed to eliminate, reduce or isolate hazards. Program provides the procedures, training, and personal equipment to minimize the opportunity for mistakes. Pro-active risk management system that identifies and controls hazards that arise throughout the various aspects of the company’s operations.
11	Designed For Safety HSSEMS program is modeled around the Seven Elements of the OGP, blended with the IAGC, OSHA, Department of Transportation, BATF as well as specific client requirements. Seven Elements of the HSSEMS: Leadership & Commitment Policy & Objectives Organization, Responsibilities & Resources Hazards & Effects Management Planning Implementation & Monitoring Audit & Review
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13	Surveying Department
14	"Department consists of six in-house..." Department consists of six in-house crews. Crews consist of a Head Surveyor, Assistant Surveyor, and five to six operators. Each crew runs Leica 1200 system GPS units, OPUS and Gpseismic. Stakeless surveying utilized with Tigernav equipment.
15	"From our Midland Field Office" From our Midland Field Office, the Survey Department handles: Building of all topo maps. Processing of control data. Processing of vibrator GPS data and stakeless vibe data. Quality control of field data before being shipped to the client. Head surveyors have more than 20 years of seismic survey experience.
16	Permitting Department
17	Keeping The Dialogue Open Develop open dialogue between the operating company and the landowner. In-house agents establish lines of communication with key people to reduce project wait times. Versed in all types of permitting, surface and mineral title research, GIS mapping, state agencies and BLM’s. Represent client’s best interest while respecting the rights and interests of landowners.
18	Field Operations
19	As Good As Our Word Reputation built on efficient, safe, and reliable field crews that are at home anywhere in the Lower 48. State-of-the-industry vehicle and electronic maintenance capability. HSSE operations on location.
20	"Operate 10 experienced and fully..." Operate 10 experienced and fully equipped crews. 117,000 available channels. Equipment owned/operated by Dawson Field Crews: 3 MRX I/O System II Cable 26,000 channels 6 RSR I/O System II Radio Telemetry 36,000 channels 8 ARAM ARIES Cable 54,528 channels 1 ARAM ARIES II 146 Vibroseis Units
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23	Project Management
24	"Provide experienced Project Managers who..." Provide experienced Project Managers who oversee projects from conception to completion. Areas of focus include: Evaluation of the project area. Understanding project’s objectives. Assisting clients in project design that will meet their objectives efficiently and effectively. Keeping clients informed of the progress being made with their project. Our Project Managers strive to maintain the companies philosophy of ‘Do It Right’ throughout all phases.
25	Processing
26	Reliable Imaging, Delivered on Schedule Processing since 1976 with centers in Midland, Houston and Oklahoma City. Field processing utilizing Promax. Processing Geophysicists, each averaging 23 years of data processing experience. Reputation on handling complex geology and tough statics areas to deliver clear images to the client.
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30	Dawson Geophysical Leading the Way For U.S. Onshore Acquisition
31	Built To Stay The Course and Deliver On Our Promises Dawson brings together the people, the tools and the technology that enable innovative solutions for today’s seismic challenges with the ability to scale up or down to meet client demand. When working with Dawson, clients benefit from industry leaders with the most active crews, highest channel count and the highest trained personnel in the industry.
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