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Market Cap:$2.7B
Last Fiscal Year Sales:$1.7B
  • Public
  • CA
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Since its formation in 1988, Pengrowth Energy Trust has become one of the largest and highest quality energy trusts in North America. This efficient investment structure allows the distribution of net cash flow from a portfolio of producing oil and natural gas properties to unitholders on a monthly basis, after operating costs, trust expenses and other withholdings. Pengrowth has an average 62 percent working interest in 200 project area properties with daily production expected to average between 84,000 and 87,500 boe per day in 2007. Pengrowth raises additional equity funds through the sale of trust units and invests the proceeds to expand its oil and gas holdings and increase its reserve base. Pengrowth's properties span the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin in Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan and offshore Nova Scotia.

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
James S. Kinnear
Number of Employees 591
Contact Information

222 Third Avenue SW Suite 2100

Calgary, Alberta T2P 0B4

pengrowth.com

(403) 233-0224

NAICS Code Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction: 211111

Recent Events

  • Pengrowth Appoints John Zaozirny As New Chairman - Quick Facts

    11/11/09 - Mgmt. Change Entering - Other - View Story

  • Pengrowth Energy appoints Zaozirny as chairman

    11/11/09 - Board Member - Entering - View Story

  • Stock markets look to open lower as investors step back following big gains (Dollar-Markets)

    11/10/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story

  • Pengrowth Energy Trust Announces Closing of CDN $300 Million of

    10/23/09 - New Investment - View Story

  • Pengrowth Energy Trust to raise $300 million ...

    10/16/09 - New Investment - View Story

  • BRIEF-Pengrowth to acquire additional properties in Horn River Basin

    10/06/09 - Buildings Purchased - View Story

  • Unusual 11 Mid-Day Movers 10/02: CIT, LUNA, SSY, ONCY Higher; ETRM, CPRX, DSCO, PGH Lower

    10/02/09 - Bond / Stock Rating - View Story

  • Pengrowth Energy Trust cuts distributions to help fund capital program

    10/01/09 - Board Member - Leaving - View Story

  • Pengrowth CEO James Kinnear retires, replaced by Derek Evans

    9/14/09 - Board Member - Leaving - View Story

  • Saddledome sponsorship deal could ride off into sunset

    9/20/09 - Mgmt. Change Leaving - CEO - View Story

  • Pengrowth Energy Trust Chairman And CEO James Kinnear To Step Down - Quick Facts

    9/13/09 - Mgmt. Change Entering - CEO - View Story

  • Pengrowth Energy Trust Announces Second Quarter 2009 Results

    8/07/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story

News & Analysis

pengrowth energy trust - All News and Analysis

Decision Makers

Name (plus bio) Position
Chris Webster Chief Financial Officer
Gordon M. Anderson Chief Accountant
Jim Donihee Vice President & Chief of Staff
Robert Waters Chief Financial Officer
Dan Piegon Vice President, Investor Relations
Dan Pigeon Vice President, Investor Relations
Douglas C. Bowles Controller & Vice President
Henry D. McKinnon Vice President, Operations
James E.A. Causgrove Vice President, Production and Operations
Larry B. Strong Vice President, Geosciences
Lynn Kis Vice President, Engineering
Peter Cheung Treasurer & Vice President
Robert M Nicolay Vice President of New Development
William G. Christensen Vice President, Strategic Planning and Reservoir Exploitation
James MacDonald Director of East Coast Operations
John B. Zaozirny Lead Director
Shawn Howard Director, Public & Government Affairs
Wendy Noonan Director of Human Resources and Administration
Lisa Ciulka Manager, Investor Relations
Lianne Bigham Controller
Kirsten Kulyk Investor Relations Representative
Michael Stewart Principal of the Ballinacurra Group
Sally M Elliott Investor Relations Representative
Vania Burton Investor Relations Representative
Wassem Khalil Investor Relations Analyst

Board of Directors

Name (plus bio) Position
James S. Kinnear Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
A. Terence Poole Board of Directors
Christina Wallace Board of Directors
D Michael G Stewart Board of Directors
Kirby L. Hedrick Board of Directors
Michael Grandin Board of Directors
Michael S. Parrett Board of Directors
Nicholas C.H. Villiers Board of Directors
Pinedale Wyoming Board of Directors
Terry Poole Board of Directors
Thomas A. Cumming Board of Directors
Wayne K Foo Board of Directors
William R. Stedman Board of Directors

Organization Position Status
Pengrowth Management Ltd. President & CEO Current
Pengrowth Energy Trust Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Current
The Banff Centre Current
Calgary Chamber of Commerce Director Current
Pengrowth Energy Trust Founder Former
Pengrowth Energy Trust Board of Directors Former
University of Toronto B.Sc. Degree Former

Mr. Webster joined Pengrowth in 2000, was appointed Treasurer in 2001 and in March 2005 he was appointed to the position of Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining Pengrowth, Mr. Webster held a variety of progressively senior accounting and finance positions within the petroleum industry. Mr. Webster graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from Concordia University, and holds both the Certified General Accountant and the Chartered Financial Analyst designations. He currently is on the Board of Directors and Chair of the Audit Committee of Monterey Exploration Ltd., and is the Chairman of ATB Investment Management Inc.’s Independent Review Committee.

Organization Position Status
Pengrowth Energy Trust Chief Financial Officer Current
Pengrowth Energy Trust Board of Directors Current
Pengrowth Energy Trust Treasurer Former

Mr. Anderson joined Pengrowth in 1990 as Chief Accountant and since then has held various finance positions with Pengrowth Corporation including Controller, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer. His experience prior to Pengrowth included nine years of public accounting and six years of finance positions with several junior oil & gas companies. He presently holds the position of Vice President specializing in corporate administration and human resources and is also a Vice President of the management company, Pengrowth Management Limited. Mr. Anderson graduated from the University of Calgary with a Bachelor of Commerce degree and also holds the Certified General Accountant designation.

Organization Position Status
Pengrowth Energy Trust Chief Accountant Current
Pengrowth Energy Trust Vice President, Finance Current
Pengrowth Energy Trust Board of Directors Current
University of Calgary Bachelor of Commerce Degree Former

Mr. Donihee has over 30 years of leadership experience and is a proven executive leader. Prior to joining Pengrowth, he served as the Chief Operating Officer for Canada’s National Energy Board and prior to that as Vice President of Organizational Development for EnCana Corporation where he gained direct experience in the oil and gas industry. Mr. Donihee acquired extensive operational leadership and international experience in Canada’s Air Force where he served as an operational fighter pilot and commanded organizations ranging in size up to 3000 personnel in dynamic, high-risk environments. For his proven leadership in the Canadian Military, Mr. Donihee was invested in the Order of Military Merit by her Excellency the Governor General of Canada. Mr. Donihee has an extensive background in operations, administrative and logistics planning, organizational development and project management in high performance organizations. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and Computer Science from the College Militaire Royal and is also a graduate of the Australian Army’s Strategic Studies program from Queenscliff Australia, the Strategic Planning Program from the Queens Executive Development Centre and is a graduate of the Institute of Corporate Directors.

Organization Position Status
Pengrowth Energy Trust Vice President & Chief of Staff Current
Pengrowth Energy Trust Board of Directors Current
Institute, Inc Former

Robert Waters is our founder and has been our Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, President and Director since the company's inception. Robert Waters has spent his working career in the public stock market industry. In 1978, Mr. Waters graduated from the University of British Columbia in Vancouver with a degree in Political Science. In 1982, Mr. Waters graduated from York University in Toronto, Canada with a Masters in Business Administration. He also achieved a two-year course in Finance and Investment at Vancouver City College. From July 1982 to December 1982, Mr. Waters was a personal financial planner for Executive Financial Services, a financial planning firm. From January 1983 to September 1983, he was a manager at Nyco Group of Companies. From January 1984 to March 1984, he was a consultant with George S. May International, a management consulting firm. From April 1984 to September 1984, Mr. Waters was a Vice President at Globe Business Consultants, a management consulting firm. From November 1984 to March 1988, Mr. Waters was a stock broker for Levesque Securities National Bank Financial, a brokerage firm. From March 1985 to October 1988, he was an instructor at The Canadian Securities Institute, a firm which provided licensing for stock brokers. From May 1985 to February 1987, Mr. Waters was an instructor on taxation and personal financial planning at Langara College. From March 1988 to November 1988, he was a stockbroker for Davidson Partners, a brokerage firm. From December 1988 to November 1989, he was a stockbroker for Pacific International Securities, a brokerage firm. From December 1989, to September 1998, Mr. Waters was a stock broker for Georgia Pacific Securities, a brokerage firm. From September 1998 to July 1999, he provided consulting services to Business Development, a business consulting firm. From September 1999 to September 2000, he provided Las Vegas from home.com services related to public and broker relations and financial analysis. From September 2000 to September 2003, Mr. Waters was the President of ASDAR Group, an oil and gas exploration firm. On March 4, 2002 Robert resigned as president and remained a director of ASDAR which changed its name to Precise Life Sciences Ltd. and attempted to purchase a 31.6% interest in a biotechnology company, ACGT Corporation. The transaction was not consummated and Mr. Waters was reappointed president of ASDAR in July 23, 2002. On February 18, 2003 the company changed its name to Iceberg Brands Corporation in a failed attempt to acquire Iceberg Drive-Inn, a quick service restaurant chain. On September 8, 2003 the company changed its name to Avalon Gold Corporation and pursued the development of Nevada mining claims. On November 30, 2004 Robert Waters resigned as President, Director and Chief Executive Officer.

Organization Position Status
Confederate Motor Company President, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chairman Current
Enerplus, Inc. Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Current
Enerplus Resources Fund CFO & Senior Vice President Current
Pengrowth Energy Trust Chief Financial Officer Current
Stockpointnews Secretary & Director Current
Pengrowth Energy Trust Vice President Former
Davidson Partners, LLC Stockbroker Former
Pacific International Securities Stockbroker Former
George S. May International Company Consultant Former
Executive Financial Services Financial Planner Former
York University Masters In Business Administration Former
York University Business Administration Former
University of British Columbia Degree In Political Science Former

Organization Position Status
Pengrowth Energy Trust Vice President, Investor Relations Current
Pengrowth Energy Trust Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
Pengrowth Energy Trust Vice President, Investor Relations Current
Pengrowth Energy Trust Board of Directors Current

Mr. Bowles brings over 20 years of accounting experience, including 11 years with ExxonMobil Canada where he recently held the position of Financial Reporting Manager. Prior to ExxonMobil, Mr. Bowles spent seven years with KPMG Peat Marwick Thorne as a senior manager. Mr. Bowles is a graduate of McMaster University and has a Bachelor of Commerce, Honours, Accounting and Finance Major. He received his Chartered Accountant designation in 1989.

Organization Position Status
Pengrowth Energy Trust Controller & Vice President Current
Pengrowth Energy Trust Board of Directors Current
McMaster University Former

Organization Position Status
Pengrowth Energy Trust Vice President, Operations Current

Mr. Causgrove has over 25 years of experience with Chevron, where he most recently held the position of Manager, New Growth Opportunities Group and Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Central Alberta Midstream. Mr. Causgrove has a broad operational background in drilling, production engineering and midstream areas across the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin as well as significant experience in the property divestiture market and the analysis of potential corporate and acquisitions and divestitures, including the recent sale of Central Alberta Midstream. Mr. Causgrove holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Alberta and is a registered professional engineer.

Organization Position Status
Pengrowth Energy Trust Vice President, Production and Operations Current
Pengrowth Energy Trust Board of Directors Current
University of Alberta Bachelor of Science In Chemical Engineering Former

Mr. Strong is a highly qualified geologist with both solid management and business experience. Mr. Strong brings over 20 years experience in Earth Sciences beginning his career as a Petroleum Geologist/Geophysicist with Chevron Canada Resources. Prior to joining Pengrowth Mr. Strong served in senior geosciences roles at NCE Resources Group and Waterous & Co. and most recently served as an Officer and Vice President of Geosciences at Petrofund Corporation. Mr. Strong holds a Bachelor of Science (Specialist) in Geology and a Minor in Computer Science from Brandon University.

Organization Position Status
Pengrowth Energy Trust Vice President, Geosciences Current
Pengrowth Energy Trust Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
Pengrowth Energy Trust Vice President, Engineering Current

Organization Position Status
Pengrowth Energy Trust Treasurer & Vice President Current
Pengrowth Energy Trust Board of Directors Current
Collins Barrow Senior Auditor Former
Pengrowth Energy Trust Treasurer Former
University of Calgary Bachelor of Commerce Former

Robert M. Nicolay, vice president of New Development for Pengrowth Energy Trust, is a highly respected energy industry executive with a proven track record of success, leadership and community involvement over the past 27 years. Mr. Nicolay has been a Wescorp Energy director since May 2006.

Organization Position Status
Pengrowth Energy Trust Vice President of New Development Current
Pengrowth Management Ltd. Vice President, Business Development Current
Calgary Petroleum Club Current
Canadian Sport Centre Vice-Chair Current
Canadian Sport Centre Director Current
Wescorp Energy, Inc. Director Current
ENMAX Corporation CEO Former
Olympic LLC CEO Former
ENMAX Corporation President Former
Olympic LLC President Former
City, Ltd. Chief Administrative Officer Former
Budget Corp Manager Former

Mr. Christensen has over 25 years in the energy sector including broad international experience, both in operations and the completion of transactions. Prior to a recent relocation to Houston, Mr. Christensen served as Vice President, Planning with Northrock Resources. Before joining Northrock, Mr. Christensen served in several capacities during a long and varied career with Unocal Corporation. Mr. Christensen holds a Masters in Business Administration from UCLA, a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Oregon State University and is a professional engineer registered in the state of California.

Organization Position Status
Pengrowth Energy Trust Vice President, Strategic Planning and Reservoir Exploitation Current
California Inc Professional Engineer Current
Pengrowth Energy Trust Board of Directors Current
Taqa North Ltd. Vice President, Planning Former
University of California, Los Angeles Masters In Business Administration Former
Oregon State University Bachelor of Science In Mechanical Engineering Former

Jim MacDonald joined Pengrowth in September 2002 to manage Pengrowth's interest in the Sable Offshore Energy Project with over 26 years experience working in all aspects of oil and gas exploration and development. Jim joined Nova Scotia Resources Limited (NSRL) as Engineering Manager in 1990 and became the General Manager in 1995 and was responsible for engineering, production, marketing and financial activities including the sale of NSRL. Jim holds a B.SC and B. Eng from Dalhousie University.

Organization Position Status
Pengrowth Energy Trust Director of East Coast Operations Current
Pengrowth Energy Trust Board of Directors Current
Pengrowth Energy Trust General Manager, E Coast Former

John Zaozirny joined the Corporation's board of directors in 1988. Mr. Zaozirny is Counsel to McCarthy Tetrault and Vice Chairman of Canaccord Capital Corporation. He was Minister of Energy and Natural Resources for the Province of Alberta from 1982 to 1986. Mr. Zaozirny currently serves on the boards of numerous Canadian and international corporations. He is also a Governor of the Business Council of British Columbia. Mr. Zaozirny acts as Pengrowth's Lead Director.

Organization Position Status
Pengrowth Energy Trust Lead Director Current
McCarthy Tetrault Counsel Current
Business Council of British Columbia Strategic Advisor Current
Canaccord Capital Inc. Counsel Current
McCarthy Tetrault LLP Counsel Current
Pengrowth Energy Trust Vice Chairman Current
Bayou Bend Petroleum Corporation Director Current
Pengrowth Energy Trust Board of Directors Former
Coastal Energy Company Inc. Director Current
Bankers Petroleum Ltd Board of Directors Current
Fording Canadian Coal Trust Director Current
Computer Modelling Group Ltd. Director Current
Business Council of British Columbia Director Current
Canaccord Capital Inc. Vice Chairman Current
Candax Energy Inc. Director Current
Canadian Oil Sands Trust Board of Directors Current
IPSCO, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Cambridge Energy Research Associates, Inc. Senior Associate Former
Provident Energy Trust Chair of Board Former
Provident Energy Trust Board of Directors Former
University of British Columbia Bachelor of Laws degree Former
University of Calgary Bachelor of Commerce degree Former

Organization Position Status
Pengrowth Energy Trust Director, Public & Government Affairs Current
Pengrowth Energy Trust Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
Pengrowth Energy Trust Director of Human Resources and Administration Current
University of Calgary Bachelor of Arts Degree Former

Organization Position Status
Pengrowth Energy Trust Manager, Investor Relations Current
Pengrowth Energy Trust Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
Pengrowth Energy Trust Controller Current

Organization Position Status
Pengrowth Energy Trust Investor Relations Representative Current
Pengrowth Energy Trust Board of Directors Current

Michael Stewart, appointed to the Corporation's board of directors in October 2006, is a corporate director serving on the boards of directors of TransCanada Corporation, Canadian Energy Services Inc., the general partner of Canadian Energy Services LP, Orleans Energy Ltd. and Northpoint Energy Ltd. Mr. Stewart is a native Albertan and graduated from Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario in 1973 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Geological Sciences. He is a member of the Institute of Corporate Directors and the Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta.

Organization Position Status
Canadian Energy Services L.P. General Partner Current
Pengrowth Energy Trust Principal of the Ballinacurra Group Current
Canadian Energy Services L.P. Board of Directors Current
Pengrowth Energy Trust Board of Directors Current
Queen's University Bachelor of Science Degree In Geological Sciences Former

Organization Position Status
Pengrowth Energy Trust Investor Relations Representative Current
Pengrowth Energy Trust Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
Pengrowth Energy Trust Investor Relations Representative Current
Pengrowth Energy Trust Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
Pengrowth Energy Trust Investor Relations Analyst Current
Pengrowth Energy Trust Board of Directors Current

Terry Poole joined the Corporation’s board of directors in April 2005. Mr. Poole received a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Dalhousie University and holds a Chartered Accountant designation. Mr. Poole brings extensive senior financial management, accounting, capital and debt market experience to Pengrowth. Mr. Poole retired from Nova Chemicals Corporation in 2006 where he had held various senior management positions including Executive Vice-President, Corporate Strategy and Development. Mr. Poole currently serves on the board of directors for Methanex Corporation.

Organization Position Status
Pengrowth Energy Trust Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
Pengrowth Energy Trust Board of Directors Current

Michael Stewart, appointed to the Corporation’s board of directors in October 2006, is a corporate director serving on the boards of directors of TransCanada Corporation, Canadian Energy Services Inc., the general partner of Canadian Energy Services LP, Orleans Energy Ltd. and Northpoint Energy Ltd. Mr. Stewart is a native Albertan and graduated from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario in 1973 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Geological Sciences. He is a member of the Institute of Corporate Directors and the Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta.

Organization Position Status
Pengrowth Corporation Board of Directors Current
Canadian Energy Services L.P. Director Current
Pengrowth Energy Trust Board of Directors Current
Westcoast Energy Inc. Executive Vice President, Business Development Former
Queen's University Bachelor of Science (Honours) Degree In Geological Sciences Former

Organization Position Status
Samedan Oil Corporation Current
Pengrowth Energy Trust Board of Directors Current
Noble Energy, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Noble Energy, Inc. Executive Vice President over upstream operations Former
University of Evansville Bachelor of Science and Mechanical Engineering Degree Former

Organization Position Status
Pengrowth Energy Trust Board of Directors Current

Michael Parrett, appointed to the Corporation's board of directors in April 2004, is currently an independent consultant providing advisory service to various companies in Canada and the United States. Mr. Parrett is Chairman of Gabriel Resources Limited, a member of the board of Fording Inc. and is serving as a Trustee for Fording Canadian Coal Trust. He was formerly President of Rio Algom Limited and prior to that Chief Financial Officer of Rio Algom and Falconbridge Limited. He has participated as an instructor, panel member and guest speaker at various mining conferences, as well as the Law Society of Upper Canada, the Insurance Institute of Ontario and the Canadian School of Management.

Organization Position Status
Gabriel Resources Ltd Chairman Current
Pengrowth Energy Trust Board of Directors Current
Rio Algom Inc. President Former

Nicholas Villiers joined the Corporation’s board of directors in November 2007. Mr. Villiers retired from the Royal Bank of Canada in May 2002 where he was Vice Chairman of Royal Bank of Canada Europe Ltd. and Managing Director of RBC Capital Markets (previously RBC Dominion Securities) with responsibility for international mergers and acquisitions and for senior client relationships within the International Investment Banking group. During his 19-year career with the RBC Group, Mr. Villiers developed an extensive knowledge of a range of industry sectors and established relationships with senior management, major shareholders and international investors worldwide.

Organization Position Status
Pengrowth Energy Trust Board of Directors Current
Aluminum Limited Former

Organization Position Status
Pengrowth Energy Trust Board of Directors Current

Terry Poole joined the Corporation's board of directors in April 2005. Mr. Poole received a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Dalhousie University and holds a Chartered Accountant designation. Mr. Poole brings extensive senior financial management, accounting, capital and debt market experience to Pengrowth. Mr. Poole retired from Nova Chemicals Corporation in 2006 where he had held various senior management positions including Executive Vice-President, Corporate Strategy and Development. Mr. Poole currently serves on the board of directors for Methanex Corporation.

Organization Position Status
Pengrowth Energy Trust Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
Gowlings Inc Partner Current
Gowlings Inc Chairman Current
Alberta Capital Market Foundation Director Current
Pengrowth Energy Trust Board of Directors Current
Calgary Chamber of Commerce President Former
Commonwealth of Independent States Former
Osgoode Co Llm Former
Osgoode Hall Law School Llm Former
University of Toronto Bachelor of Applied Science In Engineering and Business Former

Organization Position Status
Petro Andina Resources Ltd President and CEO, Member of Corporate Governance & Hr Committee Current
Pengrowth Corporation Director Current
Pengrowth Energy Trust Board of Directors Current
Petro Andina Resources Ltd Board of Directors Current
Dominion Resources, Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer Former
Queen's University Masters of Science In Geology Former
University of Calgary Bachelor of Science In Geology Former
University of Calgary Degree Former

Organization Position Status
Pengrowth Energy Trust Board of Directors Current

Executive News

  • Pengrowth Energy Trust Announces Cash Distribution for August 17, 2009

    Reuters - 7/22/09 - View Story

  • Pengrowth Energy Trust Announces Cash Distribution for August 17,

    Market Wire via MSN Money - 7/22/09 - View Story

  • Pengrowth Energy Trust Announces Reinstatement of At-The-Market Equity Financing Program

    Reuters - 7/13/09 - View Story

  • UPDATE 1-Petro Andina recommends rejection of Pluspetrol bid

    Reuters - 7/03/09 - View Story

  • Petro Andina Board of Directors Rejects Pluspetrol's Inadequate Offer

    Market Wire - 7/03/09 - View Story

  • Pengrowth Energy Trust Announces Change to U.S. Federal Income Tax Entity Classification

    Reuters - 6/26/09 - View Story

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PGH $9.52 -0.16 (-1.65% )
Volume 931,475
Shares Outstanding 288.9M
Market Cap 2.7B
Year High 10.61
Year Low 4.51
Earnings Per Share 1.96
P/E Ratio 4.8571
Dividend 0.7896
Yield 8.2941
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