Cequence Energy Ltd. (TSX:CQE)

Cequence Energy Ltd. (TSX:CQE), a Calgary, Alberta-based company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of petroleum and natural gas reserves in Western Canada — along with its subsidiaries — obtained protection under the CCAA on June 11, listing approximately $112.7 million in liabilities. The companies, which reported operating losses for the last five years, have a working capital deficiency of $10.3 million and a secured term loan outstanding of $50.0 million. They are currently in the midst of a liquidity crisis, primarily due to low commodity prices, declining production volumes, onerous contractual obligations, and significant debt. As a result of these factors and based on current cash balances, the companies will be unable to fund their financial commitments in 2020 absent a restructuring of their affairs. During the CCAA proceedings, the companies will be seeking up to $7.0 million in DIP financing from its second lien lenders. EY was appointed monitor. Counsel is Norton Rose Fulbright for the companies, BDP Law for CIBC, BLG for the second lien lenders, and McCarthy Tétrault for EY.