David CockfieldCanetic Resources TrustCNE.UN.TOCOMMENTDec 07, 2007
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.
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.
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.
Merging with Penn West. He owns Canetic, but not Penn West (PWT.UN-T) and recognizes that this will be a different story, but he is staying with this. Penn West will not be paying taxes anytime soon because of their tax pools. Likes management.
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.
Merging with Penn West (PWT.UN-T). If you own the, you will be in a better position as they had been under a lot of pressure. You will also get more visibility, particularly in the US.
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.
A bit of a “show me” story. 2nd quarter numbers have come in quite strongly. Their capital program is quite significant this year with acquisitions and getting their production on track. Prefers others.
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.
Have fairly decent assets. Feels the market is discounting too much of an effect on cash flows post 2011. Market is forecasting a 31.5% tax rate and he feels it will be closer to 9%.
About 55% oil/45% natural gas. Have had some production mishaps. Has grown rapidly, primarily through acquisitions. Debt levels are a bit high. Good management.
He had it but sold, because he felt the company would have difficult time maintaining their distribution, and maintaining their production.
Looks a bit better lately, but still something he wouldn't own.