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 August 2013, with the report signed on August 8, 2013. The filing serves to incorporate by reference the Management's Discussion and Analysis and Financial Statements for the six months ended June 30, 2013, into the company's registration statement on Form F-3.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text provided does not contain specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These metrics are contained within the incorporated exhibits (99.4 and 99.5) rather than the cover document itself.
Material Changes
The filing text does not explicitly detail material changes versus prior periods. It references the inclusion of MD&A and financial statements for the six months ended June 30, 2013, which would contain such comparative analysis.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing incorporates three news releases dated August 7 and August 8, 2013 (Exhibits 99.1, 99.2, and 99.3), which likely contain management commentary, outlook, or risk updates. However, the specific content of these releases is not summarized in the provided text. The filing also includes quarterly certifications from the CEO and CFO under Canadian law.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the specific financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2013, by reviewing Exhibit 99.5 (Financial Statements).
- Review Exhibit 99.4 (MD&A) for detailed analysis of material changes and operational performance.
- Examine Exhibits 99.1, 99.2, and 99.3 for recent news releases regarding guidance or unusual items.
- Confirm the company's current legal name and status, noting the discrepancy between the metadata (Obsidian Energy) and the filing header (Penn West Petroleum).