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Garth Jestley Pengrowth Energy Trust (A) PGF.A-T DON'T BUY Aug 11, 2006

Acquiring Esprit Energy (EEE.UN-T), which will be positive for them. He tends to favour the more “new generation” trusts. They have taken some steps to strengthen their team and are moving in the right direction and he is watching them.
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