Hold for its 8.0% yield

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ZARGON OIL & GAS $9.03 (Toronto symbol ZAR; TSINetwork Rating: Speculative) (403- 264-9992; www.zargon.ca; Shares outstanding: 30.1 million; Market cap: $270.9 million; Dividend yield: 8.0%) produces natural gas and oil in Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and North Dakota. In the quarter ended March 31, 2014, the company produced 6,662 barrels of oil equivalent a day, down 12.9% from 7,648 a year earlier. That’s mainly because the company sold some less important properties. The lower output was more than offset by higher oil and gas prices in the latest quarter, increasing Zargon’s cash flow per share by 10.9%, to $0.51 from $0.46. The company’s long-term outlook is positive, and its dividend and high 8.0% yield appear safe. However, it’s unlikely to show significantly higher production until 2016. Zargon Oil & Gas is a hold. hold…