Continued Growth Expected for RE

TODD KEPLER, Cormark Securities Inc. (05/11/2010)
"Last night, Rock Energy released its financial and operating results for Q1/10. Reported production of 3,524 BOE/d was in line with our 3,515 BOE/d forecast, while Q1 cash flow of $7.0 MM ($0.21 per share f.d.d.) was just slightly below our estimate of $7.5 MM ($0.22 per share f.d.d.). Over the quarter, the company expended a total of $13.7MM resulting in year-end net debt of $32.0MM.

The company remains poised for growth for the rest of 2010 with plans to drill 19 additional heavy oil wells and five natural gas wells. This activity is expected to grow Rock's production to between 4,400 and 4,600 BOE/d by year-end with approximately 70% of production being weighted to crude oil. Rock Energy continues to exhibit a strong financial position with a steady cash flow stream and healthy balance sheet (1.1x 2010 debt-to-trailing cash flow).

We maintain our Buy rating and a target price of $6.00 (5.1x 2010 EV/DACF)."

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