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David BaskinCompton PetroleumCMT.TODON'T BUYDec 19, 2005

This one is a puzzle. It has been trading amazing volumes and as a result, the price has absolutely spiked. This is as a result of a lot of speculation. They have a number of terrific prospects. Have very good real estate for a company their size. There is always speculation that it will be taken over or turned into a trust. Looking a little toppy at the moment.
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Compton Petroleum(CMT.TO)

May 09, 2011
One of the most levered natural gas companies in the universe. Very high risk. The value of the company is really in the debt.
Photo of Robert LauzonRobert Lauzon
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Compton Petroleum(CMT.TO)

Dec 17, 2010
Ran into production and management problems and very much on the gas side. Expect the company will have difficulty surviving. If you own consider for a tax loss.
Photo of David CockfieldDavid Cockfield
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Compton Petroleum(CMT.TO)

Dec 14, 2010
One of the two most levered ways to play natural gas. He thinks gas will go lower and says the survival of the company is questionable.
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SELL

Compton Petroleum(CMT.TO)

Sep 22, 2010
Prefers oil to gas as gas is in for a difficult period. You have to be very selective on the type of companies for gas exposure. Look for ones that are operating in the top quartile. This one doesn't fit those criteria. Carry a lot of debt so he questions the real equity value.
Photo of Don ShortDon Short
No
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Compton Petroleum(CMT.TO)

Sep 13, 2010
Had too much debt on the balance sheet going into the lower gas prices. Trying to work out with this by selling assets. It's just a Call option.
Photo of Robert LauzonRobert Lauzon
No
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Compton Petroleum(CMT.TO)

Aug 31, 2010
Would be one of his least favourite names in this space. High exposure to Natural Gas. Avoid.
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Compton Petroleum(CMT.TO)

Jun 10, 2010
Not a better stock if you believe in $10 gas. Leverage has been an awful situation. Sold some assets so debt to cash flow is still unbelievably levered. Only catalyst for growth is the price of Natural Gas.
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Compton Petroleum(CMT.TO)

Apr 05, 2010
Exceedingly leveraged to gas. High operating costs. Balance sheet is exceedingly heavy and haven't seen evidence of them turning this around.
Photo of Laura LauLaura Lau
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HOLD

Compton Petroleum(CMT.TO)

Mar 05, 2010
Doing a lot of the things right. Debt is still high. A little more gas weighted. It has gone from a sell to a hold. A year or more of patients and you will be rewarded.
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Compton Petroleum(CMT.TO)

Jan 19, 2010
Gas producers in a very expensive area. Have had a very rocky past. Put themselves up for sale but unable to complete it. Have a lot of debt.
Photo of Glenn MacNeill, P.Eng.Glenn MacNeill, P.Eng.
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Compton Petroleum(CMT.TO)

Dec 07, 2009
Gas producer in an expensive area. A lot of debt.
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Compton Petroleum(CMT.TO)

Oct 22, 2009
They have just done an equity issue to reduce debt. It’s not a company he would be looking at right now, even though he likes the sector as a play.
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Compton Petroleum(CMT.TO)

Sep 28, 2009
One of his least favourite names. Will probably be okay because they recently went to the market and raised some money. Would be cautious on this name. If there is a little bit of lift, he would be inclined to sell.
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Compton Petroleum(CMT.TO)

Sep 14, 2009
Had far too much debt. New management issued some equity last week, which will help but doesn't think it's enough to keep the debt levels in a range that she would be comfortable with. Thinks new management will be able to turn it around.
Photo of Joanne A. Hruska, CFAJoanne A. Hruska, CFA
No
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Compton Petroleum(CMT.TO)

Aug 21, 2009
A couple of problems. 1) In the gas business and 2) have a very high debt load. New management is focusing on cutting costs. Speculative. Consider selling for tax losses.
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