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Obsidian EnergyOBE.TOHOLDDec 07, 2012Stock price when the opinion was issued
As of Aug 28, 2026. Market Open.
They had over $3 Billion in debt but it is down to $408 Million due to them selling off a lot of assets. They had to hedge to survive and they all come off in the new year. The company loses money quarter after quarter, but that could change. There is huge insider buying. A major property of theirs came in on time and under budget.
There are definite rumours that there is M&A potential. This has been a favourite Short of US hedge funds this year because of the very high financial leverage and very poor capital efficiencies. Recent management shuffle indicates there are signs of them turning around. Thinks it has bottomed. There was massive Short covering at around $10.50. Wouldn’t be a buyer because the payout ratio is very high.