Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing is submitted by Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (noted as OBSIDIAN ENERGY LTD. in metadata) for the month of October 2011. The report was filed on October 7, 2011, pursuant to Rule 13a-16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The registrant is a foreign private issuer based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and files annual reports on Form 40-F.
Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This document serves as a procedural filing to distribute a news release and does not contain audited financial statements or management discussion and analysis for the period.
Material Changes
No material changes to financial position or operations are disclosed in this specific filing. The document contains no comparative data against prior periods.
Guidance, Outlook, and Events
The primary content of this filing is the inclusion of a news release dated October 6, 2011 (Exhibit 99.1). The release announces that Penn West Exploration will present at the Canaccord Genuity Global Energy Conference. No specific financial guidance, risk factors, or unusual items are detailed within the text of this Form 6-K.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the actual name of the registrant, as the filing header lists "Penn West Petroleum Ltd." while the request metadata lists "OBSIDIAN ENERGY LTD."
- Review the attached news release (Exhibit 99.1) for details regarding the presentation at the Canaccord Genuity Global Energy Conference.
- Consult the company's most recent Form 40-F or quarterly reports for actual financial performance data, as this filing contains none.