CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - March 16, 2009) - As previously announced on March 2, 2009 with its year-end results, Bonavista Energy Trust (TSX:BNP.UN) ("Bonavista") confirms that its monthly cash distribution generated from March production will be $0.16 per trust unit and payable on April 15, 2009. Bonavista continues to closely monitor the impact of all issues affecting its business and the necessity to adjust monthly distributions and capital programs as economic conditions evolve. Our objective is to set a distribution policy at prudent levels while withholding sufficient funds to finance capital expenditures required to maintain or modestly grow our current production base. This in turn, should provide a stronger base of cash flow leading to consistent and sustainable distributions into the future. Our distribution policy is reviewed monthly and is based on a number of factors including current and future commodity prices, foreign exchange rates, our commodity hedging program, our current operations and available investment opportunities.
Bonavista has declared this distribution to be paid on April 15, 2009 for unitholders of record on March 31, 2009 with an ex-distribution date of March 27, 2009.
Forward Looking Statements
Corporate information provided herein contains forward-looking information. The reader is cautioned that assumptions used in the preparation of such information, particularly those pertaining to cash distributions, production volumes, commodity prices, operating costs and drilling results, which are considered reasonable by Bonavista at the time of preparation, may be proven to be incorrect. Actual results achieved during the forecast period will vary from the information provided herein and the variations may be material. There is no representation by Bonavista that actual results achieved during the forecast period will be the same in whole or in part as those forecast.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Bonavista Energy Trust
Glenn A. Hamilton
Senior Vice President & CFO
(403) 213-4300
700, 311 - 6th Avenue SW
Calgary, AB T2P 3H2
Website: www.bonavistaenergy.com
