Report of Foreign Issuer (6-k)
07 May 2015 - 12:03AM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of May 2015
Commission File Number 1-32895
Penn West
Petroleum Ltd.
(Translation of registrants name into English)
Suite 200, 207 9th Avenue SW
Calgary, Alberta T2P 1K3
Canada
(Address of
principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.)
Form 20-F ¨
Form 40-F þ
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in
paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1) ¨
Indicate by check mark if the registrant
is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7) ¨
DOCUMENTS INCLUDED AS PART OF THIS FORM 6-K
See the Exhibit Index hereto.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, on May 6, 2015.
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PENN WEST PETROLEUM LTD. |
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/s/ Mark Hawkins |
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Mark Hawkins |
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Corporate Secretary and Senior
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit |
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Description |
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99.1 |
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News release, dated May 6, 2015 |
Exhibit 99.1
PENN WEST ANNOUNCES THE CLOSING OF THE
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED SALE OF ROYALTIES
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, May 6, 2015
PENN WEST
PETROLEUM LTD. (TSX PWT; NYSE PWE) (Penn West, or the Company) is pleased to announce that it has successfully closed its previously announced sale of royalty production and mineral title lands for
an aggregate cash consideration of approximately $318 million, after minor post-closing adjustments. Proceeds from this transaction will be used to reduce the Companys senior debt.
About Penn West
Penn West is one of the largest
conventional oil and natural gas producers in Canada. Our goal is to be the company that redefines oil and gas excellence in western Canada. Based in Calgary, Alberta, Penn West operates a significant portfolio of opportunities with a dominant
position in light oil in Canada on a land base encompassing approximately 4.5 million acres.
Penn West shares are listed on the Toronto Stock
Exchange under the symbol PWT and on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol PWE. All dollar amounts herein are in Canadian Dollars.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements contained
in this document constitute forward-looking statements or information (collectively forward-looking statements) within the meaning of the safe harbour provisions of applicable securities legislation. Forward-looking
statements are typically identified by words suggesting future events or future performance. In particular, this document contains forward-looking statements pertaining to the use of proceeds from the sale of the royalties. Although we believe that
the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements contained in this document, and the assumptions on which such forward-looking statements are made, are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such expectations will prove to be
correct. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements included in this document, as there can be no assurance that the plans, intentions or expectations upon which the forward-looking statements are based will
occur. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve numerous assumptions, known and unknown risks and uncertainties that contribute to the possibility that the predictions, forecasts, projections and other forward-looking statements will not
occur, which may cause our actual performance and financial results in future periods to differ materially from any estimates or projections of future performance or results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks and
uncertainties include, among other things: the possibility that we are unable to execute some or all of our ongoing non-core asset disposition program on favourable terms or at all, including the dispositions discussed herein, whether due to the
failure to receive requisite regulatory or other third party approvals or satisfy applicable closing conditions or for other reasons that we cannot anticipate; the possibility that we will not be able to successfully execute our long-term plan in
part or in full, and the possibility that some or all of the benefits that we anticipate will accrue to our Company and our securityholders as a result of the successful execution of such plan do not materialize; the impact of weather conditions on
seasonal demand and ability to execute capital programs; risks inherent in oil and natural gas operations; uncertainties associated with estimating reserves and resources; competition for, among other things, capital, acquisitions of reserves,
resources, undeveloped lands and skilled personnel; geological, technical, drilling and processing problems; general economic and political conditions in Canada, the U.S. and globally; industry conditions, including fluctuations in the price of oil
and natural gas, price differentials for crude oil produced in Canada as compared to other markets, and transportation restrictions; royalties payable in respect of our oil and natural gas production and changes to government royalty frameworks;
changes in government regulation of the oil and natural gas industry, including environmental regulation; fluctuations in foreign exchange or interest rates; unanticipated operating events or environmental events that can reduce production or cause
production to be shut-in or delayed, including wild fires and flooding; failure to obtain regulatory, industry partner and other third-party consents and approvals when required, including for dispositions; failure to realize the anticipated
benefits of dispositions; changes in tax and other laws that affect us and our securityholders; the potential failure of counterparties to honour their contractual obligations; and the other factors described in our public filings (including our
Annual Information Form) available in Canada at www.sedar.com and in the United States at www.sec.gov. Readers are cautioned that this list of risk factors should not be construed as exhaustive. The forward-looking statements contained in this
document speak only as of the date of this document. Except as expressly required by applicable securities laws, we do not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information,
future events or otherwise. The forward-looking statements contained in this document are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.
For further information, please contact:
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PENN WEST Penn West Plaza
Suite 200, 207 9th Avenue SW
Calgary, Alberta T2P 1K3 Phone: 403-777-2500
Fax: 403-777-2699 Toll Free: 1-866-693-2707
Website: www.pennwest.com |
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Investor Relations: Toll Free:
1-888-770-2633 E-mail: investor_relations@pennwest.com
Clayton Paradis, Manager, Investor Relations Phone:
403-539-6343 E-mail: clayton.paradis@pennwest.com |
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