Dividend and distribution cuts (2014)
Dividend and distribution cuts (2014)
In the unlikely event 2014 sees dividend or distribution cuts, you may record them here.
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Re: Dividend and distribution cuts (2014)
The unlikely has been reality. Sherritt was first.
IIRC there has been speculation among FWF'ers about this one. Note they don't call it a dividend cut, rather a "revised" dividend, TransAlta Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2013 Results, 2014 Outlook, Asset Sale, and Revised Dividend
IIRC there has been speculation among FWF'ers about this one. Note they don't call it a dividend cut, rather a "revised" dividend, TransAlta Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2013 Results, 2014 Outlook, Asset Sale, and Revised Dividend
the resizing of our dividend to an annualized amount of $0.72 per common share to align with our growth and financial objectives.
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The Board of Directors of TransAlta today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.18 per share on common shares payable on April 1, 2014 to shareholders of record at the close of business March 4, 2014.
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Re: Dividend and distribution cuts (2014)
The Dividend God giveth, and the Dividend God taketh away:
Canexus Corporation Announces First Quarter Results
Wednesday, May 07, 2014
The Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per common share, representing a 27% reduction from the previous quarterly dividend of $0.1368. This change results in Canexus retaining significant capital as we complete the North American Terminal Operations ("NATO") unit train expansion project. The dividend is payable July 15, 2014 to shareholders of record on June 30, 2014.
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They should have cut it more. They won't have significant income from NATO for many months and they still haven't managed to fill much more than half the projected capacity. Meanwhile their chlor-alkalai revenue continues to erode and the other divisions are barely holding steady. I think you will see another cut in the short term.JaydoubleU wrote:The Dividend God giveth, and the Dividend God taketh away:
Canexus Corporation Announces First Quarter Results
Wednesday, May 07, 2014
The Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per common share, representing a 27% reduction from the previous quarterly dividend of $0.1368. This change results in Canexus retaining significant capital as we complete the North American Terminal Operations ("NATO") unit train expansion project. The dividend is payable July 15, 2014 to shareholders of record on June 30, 2014.
It is a shame that this once good company is crumbling due to poor management. More bungling includes: vapour incineration screw-up, pull-out of 4th NATO customer and not even knowing why they left the table, and having no tangible lead on a replacement CEO. I bailed back in March but listened in on the call today to see if there were any signs of encouragement. Instead, to my ear, management and analysts alike simply sounded disillusioned and distracted.
On the plus side - a brave soul could have collected quite a return today buying at the bottom of the retail investor panic when the cut was announced. ..Alas, I am not that brave.
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Re: Dividend and distribution cuts (2014)
Just Energy (je) annouced this am a cut from .21 per quarter to .125 dollars per quarter
good thing i sold 2 weeks ago
bad thing i bought at all
gotta stop reaching
nile
good thing i sold 2 weeks ago
bad thing i bought at all
gotta stop reaching
nile
Re: Dividend and distribution cuts (2014)
A year or two ago when I was in my value investing phase, I really, really thought about investing in this one. For some reason I backed off, and I'm glad I did.
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Second Cup halts dividend as it plots new growth strategy
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I follow the dividend, not promises of a rosy future from the company.
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Second Cup halts dividend as it plots new growth strategy
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I follow the dividend, not promises of a rosy future from the company.
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Re: Dividend and distribution cuts (2014)
Same. Glad I didn't bite!
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Spyglass sells assets, cuts dividend by a third
Spyglass Resources Corp. announced deals to sell $51 million in non-core assets, thus cutting debt and freeing up capital to invest but also forcing it to reduce its dividend by a third.
In a news release Wednesday, the Calgary producer said it will reduce its monthly dividend to 1.5 cents from 2.25 cents
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Sony deepens loss estimate to $2.1-billion, nixes dividend - The Globe and Mail
Sophie Knight (Reuters) wrote:Sony Corp on Wednesday sharply deepened its net loss estimate and said it would not pay a dividend this fiscal year for the first time since it listed in 1958 after it was hit by a massive impairment charge for its struggling smartphone division.
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Bloomberg
Canada’s Oil Dividends Threatened as $70 Crude Hurts Cash
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Of course congrats. to Norm for predicting much the same thing way back on October 16th.
Oil plunge puts dividends at risk
Canada’s Oil Dividends Threatened as $70 Crude Hurts Cash
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Of course congrats. to Norm for predicting much the same thing way back on October 16th.
Oil plunge puts dividends at risk
Re: Dividend and distribution cuts (2014)
Further to Taggart's post above, COS looks to be the first to cut.
http://www.cdnoilsands.com/Media-Centre ... fault.aspx
Sorry didn't notice COS mentioned in the Bloomberg article above.
http://www.cdnoilsands.com/Media-Centre ... fault.aspx
Sorry didn't notice COS mentioned in the Bloomberg article above.
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Re: Dividend and distribution cuts (2014)
This wasn't too hard to predict, what with a 17.5% yield!
After the cut, it is still yielding 7.3% at the current price of 16.46.Baytex Announces 2015 Budget and Change to Dividends
CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwired - Dec. 8, 2014) - Baytex Energy Corp. ("Baytex") (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) announces that its Board of Directors has approved a 2015 capital budget of $575 to $650 million, which is designed to generate average production of 88,000 to 92,000 boe/d for 2015 after planned non-core asset sales of approximately 1,000 boe/d. The Board of Directors has also approved a revised dividend level of $0.10 per share per month, down from $0.24 per share per month, currently.
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AGF signalling they will be cutting their dividend, AGF | AGF Management Limited Declares Dividend, Updates Capital Allocation Strategy in Support of Growth
That's a big cut from the current dividend,AGF wrote:GF also intends to adjust the quarterly dividend to $.08 per share on both the Class B Non-Voting shares and the Class A Voting common shares for Q1 2015.
Anyone surprised? IIRC AGF's dividend payout has been the source of speculation for a number of years.AGF wrote:AGF Management Limited ("AGF or the "Company") today announced that the Board of Directors of AGF declared a dividend of $0.27 per share on both the Class B Non-Voting shares and the Class A Voting common shares of the Company. This will be payable on January 16, 2015 to shareholders of record on January 7, 2015.
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Re: Dividend and distribution cuts (2014)
It's easier to get away with a dividend cut when everyone is doing it. This way it appears to be a systemic problem rather than company specific.
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......Trilogy Energy Corp. (TSX:TET) in announcing reduced capital budgets for next year, as a result of the major drop in oil prices.
"In addition, Trilogy said it will halt its dividend “given the current market environment.”
Trilogy said it plans to spend $250 million next year, down from the $430 million 2014 estimate it provided in November. Its 3.5 cent monthly dividend will be stopped after the Dec. 15 payment"
"In addition, Trilogy said it will halt its dividend “given the current market environment.”
Trilogy said it plans to spend $250 million next year, down from the $430 million 2014 estimate it provided in November. Its 3.5 cent monthly dividend will be stopped after the Dec. 15 payment"
Re: Dividend and distribution cuts (2014)
No surprise here: Penn West (TSX:PWT, NYSE:PWE) slashes dividend
...company said it would cut the quarterly payout to just 3 cents from 14 cents beginning next quarter.
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Bonavista Energy Corporation Confirms 7% Production Growth in 2015 with Revised Budget and Change to Dividend
Bonavista Energy Corporation (TSX:BNP) ("Bonavista") announces that its Board of Directors has approved a reduction in our 2015 capital budget and an adjustment of our monthly dividend to $0.035 per share from $0.07 per share, beginning with the payment due on February 16, 2015.
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Twin Butte announces revised 2015 capital plan and dividend reduction
Whitecap provides revised outlook for 2015, maintains sustainability and financial strengthThe Company's Board of Directors has approved a $40 million (22%) reduction in the 2015 capital budget and a 37.5% reduction to the monthly dividend. Beginning with the January 2015 dividend payable in February 2015, the modified dividend will be $0.01 per share ($0.12 per share annualized).
Our current monthly dividend of $0.0625/share remains intact and sustainable despite the recent collapse in oil prices and we anticipate maintaining our current dividend through these difficult times.
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Given our disciplined approach to the dividend policy, our Board of Directors and Management have chosen to defer our previously announced monthly dividend increase to $0.07/share in January 2015 until such time as commodity prices recover.