I expect the cash outlays per quarter for Exco will increase substantially as production subsides from White Dam. Any White Dam extensions will likely come at a significantly higher cost of production. Exco's exploration and administration costs still seem to reflect an enterprise with over $230m on deposit. IVA was smart in insisting that Exco handed over extra cash to shareholders. I feel that it was determined to keep Exco as its poor relation toiling hard in the field and did not want Exco to place too large a footprint on "its" patch. In my opinion, this was the reason why MA bid the company farewell.
EXS Price at posting:
18.0¢ Sentiment: None Disclosure: Not Held