History of ARC

Cash Generating Oil and Gas Assets

ARC Energy Trust was formed to provide investors with indirect ownership in cash generating energy assets plus the market liquidity of a publicly traded security. The Trust was launched with the acquisition of 21 oil and gas properties from Mobil Oil Canada and the units commenced trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange on July 11, 1996 under the symbol AET.UN.

The Trust was built on a foundation of strong core properties complemented by other diverse properties to balance the asset portfolio. Initial assets were characterized by: high-quality core areas, long-life reserves, extensive production histories, low decline rates resulting in stable near-term distributions, low operating costs resulting in attractive netbacks and a diversified property mix, which reduces technical risk.  As the trust has increased in size properties have become more diverse.