SEC Filing Summary: Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (Form 6-K)
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K was filed by Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (a foreign private issuer) on August 23, 2013, covering the month of August 2013. The filing serves to distribute a news release dated August 22, 2013. The registrant's principal executive offices are located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Financial Metrics
The filing text provided does not contain specific financial data. It acts as a cover document referencing an external news release (Exhibit 99.1). Consequently, values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, and liquidity are not present in this text.
Material Changes
No material changes regarding financial performance or operations are detailed within the body of this filing. The document solely indicates the submission of a news release.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide management commentary, guidance, outlook, or specific risk factors. These details are contained within the referenced news release (Exhibit 99.1), which is not included in the input text.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Document Type: This is a procedural filing (Form 6-K) referencing a news release, not a financial statement.
- Missing Data: No financial metrics (revenue, earnings, cash flow) are available in this text; investors must review Exhibit 99.1.
- Company Name Discrepancy: The request metadata lists "OBSIDIAN ENERGY LTD.", but the filing explicitly identifies the registrant as "Penn West Petroleum Ltd."
- Signatory: The report was signed by Todd H. Takeyasu, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.