Why This Energy Producer Keeps Falling

Penn Virginia is down 22% over the past few days after the company announced a public offering of 12 million common shares and $50 million in depository shares to raise funds in order to reduce its credit revolver's outstanding balance as well as fund general corporate expenses. Reducing the amount owed on a credit revolver is usually a technique used to increase liquidity, especially if the interest rates are high or the revolver is reaching its ceiling.

Penn Virginia however, should be worried about the $300 million debt obligation with over 10% interest looming in 2016 in addition to the 2% revolver. In an attempt to increase liquidity and help shore up its debt-stricken balance sheet, management has temporarily suspended the company's long-standing dividend.

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The previous version of this article incorrectly stated the company's dividend policy. The Fool regrets the error.

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