Opinions John Stephenson
Canetic Resources TrustCNE.UN.TOSELLAug 08, 2007
Got the reputation of being an active acquirer and hasn't shaken that reputation yet. Probably better off in a more stable name with less risk of downside.
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COMMENT
Just acquired Titan Exploration. Being acquired by Penn West Energy (PWT.UN-T). Recommends that you roll your positions into this company, as it is a great long-term play.
Peter BriegerOwned
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HOLD
Being acquired by Penn West Energy (PWT.UN-T). He will take shares rather than cash. Looking out 3 to 4 years, he likes oil and gas. Merged company will have 2 advantages. 1) Tax pools will probably defer any taxes to be paid out on until 2013/2014 and 2) It may be converted back to a corporation and will be a major challenge to other large caps.
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COMMENT
Merging with Penn West Energy (PWT.UN-T). Penn West is one of the better companies and has a huge supply of undeveloped land. These mergers are very positive, as there is economy of scale.
David CockfieldOwned
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HOLD
Being acquired by Penn West (PWT.UN-T). Good acquisition as it gives critical mass of 2000 barrels a day production, capacity to absorb other income trusts and/or oil/gas exploration companies. Also gives them leverage to expand not only outside of Alberta, but into the US. Would wait for the merger to take position before buying Penn West.
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DON'T BUY
Some concerns about their longer term sustainability. In a bit of a “show me” mode. Made a number of acquisitions leading up to the point where the government changed the rules last year and are going through a bit of an integration mode. Questions if they have deep enough technical focus and drilling inventory. Have a strong US ownership base, so could consider changing to the US.
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HOLD
An excellent company going forward. Be prepared for cuts in distributions.
Peter BriegerOwned
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