Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K is filed by Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (noted as OBSIDIAN ENERGY LTD. in metadata) for the month of August 2014, with the report signed on August 4, 2014. The registrant is a foreign private issuer based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and files annual reports on Form 40-F.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This document serves as a cover sheet incorporating a Material Change Report by reference rather than presenting a full financial statement.
Material Changes
The filing incorporates by reference a Material Change Report dated August 1, 2014 (Exhibit 99.1). The specific details of the material change are not contained within the text of this Form 6-K cover sheet.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not contain management commentary, financial guidance, outlook, or specific risk factors. It references the Material Change Report for substantive updates.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Material Change Report dated August 1, 2014) to understand the specific event triggering this filing.
- Verify the current corporate name status, as the metadata lists "OBSIDIAN ENERGY LTD." while the filing header lists "Penn West Petroleum Ltd."
- Check the referenced registration statement on Form F-3 (File No. 333-171675) for broader context on the company's capital structure.