TRUE ENERGY TRUST $3.31 Toronto Symbol TUI.UN

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TRUE ENERGY TRUST $3.31 (Toronto symbol TUI.UN; SI Rating: Speculative) (403-264-8875; www.tketrust.com; Units outstanding: 79.2 million; Market cap: $262.2 million) produces oil and gas mostly in Alberta and Saskatchewan. About 72% of its production is gas. In the three months ended September 30, 2007, Trilogy’s production rose 6.4%, to 14,096 barrels of oil equivalent per day, from 13,248 barrels. However, cash flow per unit fell 57.7%, to $0.22 from $0.52 due to lower gas prices. The shares now trade at 3.8 times expected 2008 cash flow. True’s monthly distribution of $0.04 gives it a yield of 14.5%. It flows approximately 90% of its cash flow through to its shareholders. Debt is high at $238.2 million, or over three times annual cash flow. Trilogy is now taking measures to cut debt and increase capital spending. It aims to sell its oil and gas assets in Saskatchewan and re-focus its operations in Alberta. The Saskatchewan assets comprise about 40% of the company’s total daily production…