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๐Ÿšจ Mandatory Merger Alert: Veren Inc. (VRN.TO) โ†’ Whitecap Resources (WCP.TO)

$WCP (+0.34%)


Received via IBKR

Effective Date: May 12, 2025


๐Ÿงพ Weโ€™ve been waiting for this because once Veren merges into Whitecap the potential for the resulting company looks very positive.


Fundamentals at a Glance:


๐Ÿ’ฅ Whitecap ($WCP (+0.34%) )


  • ๐Ÿ“‰ PE: 6.0 | ๐Ÿ“˜ PB: 0.85
  • ๐Ÿช™ Yield: 8.9% with growing payouts
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ PFCF Ratio: 0.88 โ†’ Strong cash flow support
  • ๐Ÿ“ˆ ROE: 14.5% | ๐Ÿงฎ PEG: 5.67
  • ๐Ÿฆ†Score: ๐ŸŸข82 (Strong) | WB Grade: B



Veren ($VRN ):


  • ๐Ÿ“‰ PE: 19.1 | PB: 0.77
  • ๐Ÿ’ธ Yield: 5.4%, but weaker growth
  • โš ๏ธ Payout Ratio: >100% | ๐Ÿ“‰ ROE: 4.1%
  • ๐Ÿฆ† Score: ๐ŸŸก60 (Moderate) | WB Grade: C



๐Ÿ” This merger potentially upgrades our capital from a moderate performer to a dividend powerhouse โ€” with better valuation, monthly cashflow, and a more solid balance sheet.

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