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Glenn MacNeill, P.Eng. StarPoint Energy Trust SPN.UN-T BUY Sep 02, 2005

Very innovative company. Had a lot of transitions where they've created a lot of value and made a lot of astute acquisitions.
$21.490

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oil gas
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BUY
Have announced a merger with Acclaim (AE.UN-T) which is a good. It provides a lot of properties which are in the same area.
BUY
An oil based trust. Has been growing by acquisition. Recently made 3 acquisitions and is currently being merged with Acclaim (AE.UN-T). Likes the management. They have got a lot to prove in putting this together. There will be synergies that will be accretive to unit holders.
WEAK BUY
Merging with Acclaim (AE.UN-T) in January as well as applying for a listing on the NYSE. There will also be a seperate exploration company formed which will be run by Starpoint management. His concern would be on the slightly shorter reserve life.
HOLD
Will be merging with Acclaim (AE.UN-T) and will be one of the largest trusts. Likes the management of both firms. The only issue would be integration problems but, on balance it’s a good move.
BUY
Merging with Acclaim (AE.UN-T). This will make it one of the biggest oil/gas trusts. Has one of the lower payout ratios. Expects distribution increases in 2006. Owns Acclaim, but not Starpoint.
WEAK BUY
Likes but doesn’t own as it is not gassy enough for him. Thinks natural gas is the place to be.
BUY ON WEAKNESS
Has a great record of growing through acquisition. Their acquisition of Acclaim makes sense. Hasn't rebounded quite as well there's some of the other oil and gas companies. The patient in looking for an entry point.
BUY
There is a friendly merger with Acclaim Energy (AE.UN-T). Likes Royalty Trusts. The only risk factor is that there are two large energy trusts making one of the largest Royalty trusts. There will be a lot of integration risks. It will be listed on the New York stock exchange giving access to US investors.
BUY
Acclaim Energy (AE.UN-T) and Starpoint Energy (SPN.UN-T) are amalgamating. If you own either of these, continue to hold. Likes the prospects, especially with the current commodity prices.
BUY ON WEAKNESS
Merging with Acclaim Energy (AE.UN-T). Have a good track record on the integration side. Can see some decent upside in this one. In terms of valuation, it is looking a little bit rich here. The outlook for the next year is quite good.