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 March 17, 2011. The filing covers the month of March 2011 and serves to distribute a news release regarding a quarterly dividend announcement. The registrant files annual reports under Form 40-F.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. The document is a cover sheet referencing an external news release rather than a financial statement.
Material Changes
No material changes to financial performance or operations are detailed within the text of this filing. The primary disclosure is the declaration of a quarterly dividend by Penn West Exploration.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or discussion of contingencies. The sole substantive item is the announcement of a quarterly dividend.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the specific amount per share and payment date of the quarterly dividend announced in the referenced news release (Exhibit 99.1).
- Confirm the record date for the dividend eligibility.
- Review the full text of the March 17, 2011 news release for any additional operational context not included in this cover sheet.