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Since the first bank facility was put in place between Advance E&P, Inc. and Sterling Bank's Energy Lending Group in February of 2006, the two companies enjoy a strong business relationship that continues to grow.  Sterling Bank was founded in 1974 and has become one of the largest, locally-managed banks in Texas with financial assets of $4.5 billion.  Sterling (NASDAQ: SBIB) has a $700 million market capitalization and is well-positioned to continue its growth.

Sterling Bank's Energy Lending Group has committed more than $700 million to the upstream and midstream sectors of the energy industry.  Whether working directly with smaller independents or as part of a large multi-bank credit, Sterling has the resources and expertise to add value to oil and gas transactions.  In addition to energy lending, Sterling offers a variety of financial services, including treasury management, corporate and personal trust, investments and letters of credit.

Focus: Independent Exploration & Production and Midstream Operators in the domestic United States with an emphasis on Texas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Colorado, and Oklahoma.

Capacity: Loans from $5 million to $35 million.

Expertise: Reserve-based lending for asset acquisition and development and debt capital for midstream companies.

Resources: Seasoned lenders with more than 100 years of combined energy industry experience.

Strength: Backed by Sterling Bank's strong balance sheet and banking network.