About | Why Invest in Vermilion?
 
    Mission Statement
To consistently deliver superior rewards for all our stakeholders
    Vision Statement
To be recognized as the premier Canadian based international energy trust
    Core Values
Excellence, Trust, Respect and Responsibility
    > About the Name
    > Successful Strategy
    > Quality Assets
    > Proven Leadership
    > Stable Distributions
    > No External Management Fees
    > Registered Investment
    About the Name
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Vermilion Energy Trust continued the name of our predecessor oil and gas company, Vermilion Resources Ltd. The name originated from Alberta’s Vermilion Lakes, a reflection of their reddish ochre waters. The strong colour of vermilion, which is made up of red, orange and yellow, reflects the company – vibrant energy trust brightening unitholders portfolios through distinctive assets and strategic depth.
    Successful Strategy
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Expand asset base through strategic acquisitions, farm-ins, asset optimization and exploration activities.
  > Focus growth in three regions; Canada, Western Europe & Australia
  > More than 12 years of successful operating results
  > Control costs by operating its properties - be recognized as a premier operator on and offshore
  > Expose unitholders to significant upside opportunities while limiting capital risk
  > Maintain strong balance sheet
    Quality Assets
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New acquisitions target under-capitalized properties, rich with low risk opportunities
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Strong inventory of investment prospects within each country
  > Reserves life index at December 31, 2007 is 10.6 years (proved and probable)
  > Ability to increase production and reserves from the current asset base
    Proven Leadership
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The members of the management team average more than 20 years of operating experience and are led by Lorenzo Donadeo (President & CEO), 1 of 3 co-founders of the predecessor company, Vermilion Resources Ltd.
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Strong track record of high returns and low costs
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Since converting to a trust in 2003, Vermilion has generated a 5-year compound average rate of return of 30.4% (not including reinvestment of distributions) representing top quartile performance.
    Stable Distributions
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Beginning with the December 2007 distribution, Vermilion increased the monthly distribution by 12% to $0.19 per unit. This is the first change in Vermilion's distribution in five years.
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Vermilion's 5 year plan is geared to sustaining a stable distribution
    No External Management Fees
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A performance-based employee bonus plan is administered by the board of directors
    Registered Investment
  > Vermilion is registered under section 204.4 of the Income Tax Act.