Topic: How To Invest

Hi Pat: Can you give your opinion on CGX Energy? It seems like interest in the oil play in that part of the world is increasing. Thank you.

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CGX Energy, $1.04, symbol OYL on Toronto (Shares outstanding: 193.7 million; Market cap: $201.5 million; www.cgxenergy.ca), is a Canadian oil and gas exploration company that is mainly focused on exploring for oil in the Guyana/Suriname Basin. The company recently raised $92 million in a share issue. As part of the issue, Pacific Rubiales, symbol PRE on Toronto, bought shares to take a 19% interest in CGX. CGX is not yet producing oil and gas, but it does hold a number of promising drilling prospects. It now has the funds to undertake an extensive exploration program. The company could become a takeover target if it is successful in finding oil and gas, and Pacific Rubiales could be a potential buyer. CGX is okay for highly aggressive investors to hold. ..