Evolution Petroleum (EPM) has long had a pristine balance sheet and an excellent growth record. But the stock has rarely been valued in accordance with that record. The reason is that Denbury Resources (DNR) has had financial challenges for a very long time. Denbury is unfortunately, the operator of the most significant asset of Evolution Petroleum.
Partnerships are generally only as strong as the weakest link. In this case, Denbury, the weakest link by far, is now facing its greatest challenges. Denbury Resources has now announced that it is skipping the