Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing is submitted by Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (noted as OBSIDIAN ENERGY LTD. in request metadata) for the month of August 2016, with the report signed on August 4, 2016. The registrant is a foreign private issuer based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, filing under Rule 13a-16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The filing incorporates by reference the Management's Discussion and Analysis and Financial Statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016.
Key Financial Metrics
The provided text serves as a cover sheet and exhibit index. It does not contain specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These metrics are contained within the incorporated exhibits (Exhibits 99.2 and 99.3) which are referenced but not included in the input text.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide details on material changes versus prior periods. Such analysis is located in the incorporated Management's Discussion and Analysis (Exhibit 99.2).
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
No specific guidance, outlook, management commentary, risks, or contingencies are detailed in the cover document. The filing indicates that the registrant files annual reports under Form 40-F. The document includes quarterly certifications from the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer under Canadian law (Exhibits 99.4 and 99.5).
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the discrepancy between the request metadata ("OBSIDIAN ENERGY LTD.") and the filing registrant name ("Penn West Petroleum Ltd.").
- Review Exhibit 99.2 (MD&A) and Exhibit 99.3 (Financial Statements) for actual financial performance data for the period ended June 30, 2016.
- Confirm the incorporation of Exhibits 99.2 and 99.3 into the registration statement on Form F-3 (File No. 333-171675).
- Check the validity of the quarterly certifications signed by the CEO and CFO under Canadian law.