Q: I have owned BTE for a few years now and it is no surprise I am underwater on it in all the accounts it is held. As the price of oil continues its slow march downward I am working out what to do with my O&G stocks. Most are solid companies and many have a decent dividend to tide one over. Baytex is one that does not; that is in addition to its dismal performance over the years.
I would like to know if the assets of Baytex, at some point, would be a useful "fit" for another firm when merger mania hits the oil patch? If so, who would be the likely bidders?
With oil price forecasts into 2025/26 looking dismal if one abandons the idea of a suitor buying BTE, would you still view it as a hold, or is it better sold and the money put to a more accomplished non-O&G growth story?
Thanks as always.
Dave
I would like to know if the assets of Baytex, at some point, would be a useful "fit" for another firm when merger mania hits the oil patch? If so, who would be the likely bidders?
With oil price forecasts into 2025/26 looking dismal if one abandons the idea of a suitor buying BTE, would you still view it as a hold, or is it better sold and the money put to a more accomplished non-O&G growth story?
Thanks as always.
Dave
5i Research Answer:
We have long viewed BTE as a target. Long-suffering shareholders we think would welcome a deal....