Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (noted as OBSIDIAN ENERGY LTD. in metadata) covers the month of November 2011. The document serves as a vehicle to distribute a news release dated November 3, 2011, which announces financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2011, and outlines a 2012 growth plan.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text provided contains only the cover page and exhibit index. It does not include the actual news release or financial tables. Consequently, specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, and liquidity are not present in the source text.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide data to compare current period performance against prior comparable periods. No material changes can be summarized from the provided content.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The exhibit index indicates the inclusion of a news release detailing a "2012 Growth Plan." However, the specific details of this guidance, management commentary, risks, contingencies, or unusual items are not contained within the provided text.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the full text of the November 3, 2011 news release (Exhibit 99.1) to obtain actual Q3 2011 financial results.
- Review the specific targets and capital allocation details within the announced 2012 growth plan.
- Confirm the company's current legal name status, as the metadata lists "OBSIDIAN ENERGY LTD." while the filing header lists "Penn West Petroleum Ltd."