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. on May 4, 2012. The filing serves to incorporate by reference the company's First Quarter Interim Report and Financial Statements for the period ended March 31, 2012. The registrant is a foreign private issuer based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and files annual reports under Form 40-F.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text provided is a cover sheet and exhibit index; it does not contain specific numerical data regarding revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These metrics are contained within Exhibit 99.1 (First Quarter Interim Report), which is incorporated by reference but not included in the source text.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide specific details on material changes versus the prior comparable period. Such information would be located in the incorporated First Quarter Interim Report (Exhibit 99.1).
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
No management commentary, guidance, outlook, risks, contingencies, or unusual items are described in the provided text. The document solely confirms the submission of the interim report and executive certifications (Exhibits 99.2 and 99.3).
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the specific financial results (revenue, net income, cash flow) in the incorporated Exhibit 99.1 (First Quarter Interim Report).
- Confirm the accuracy of the certifications signed by the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer (Exhibits 99.2 and 99.3).
- Review the registration statement on Form F-3 (File No. 333-171675) to understand how this interim report is being utilized.
- Note that the company name in the metadata (Obsidian Energy Ltd.) differs from the registrant name in the filing (Penn West Petroleum Ltd.); verify if this reflects a historical name change or a data discrepancy.