01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed January 27, 2025. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Ovintiv Inc. (NYSE: OVV; TSX: OVV) filed this Current Report on Form 8-K on January 27, 2025 to disclose the appointment of Terri G.
King to its Board of Directors, effective January 31, 2025. The Board has fixed the number of directors at twelve effective at the beginning of her term. The filing is a governance update and does not report financial results, earnings, or operating metrics.
King, 63, is described as an independent director. She retired from ConocoPhillips in 2023 as Chief Commercial Officer and Vice President, after a career that included roles as President, Lower 48; President, Europe & North Africa; President, United Kingdom; and General Manager of Global Production. She holds a Bachelor of Science in engineering science from Trinity University, an MBA from the University of Houston, and is a licensed Professional Engineer.
The filing states that King will enter into a customary indemnification agreement consistent with those of the other directors and will receive director compensation substantially in line with the company's non-employee director practices described in its March 21, 2024 proxy statement. The filing states there are no arrangements or understandings under which she was selected, and no related-person transactions requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. The company describes this as its third new independent director in as many years, under an ongoing board refreshment process.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Ovintiv names Terri G. King, 63, as an independent director effective January 31, 2025, with the Board fixing its size at twelve directors.
- King retired from ConocoPhillips in 2023 as Chief Commercial Officer and Vice President, after leading roles including President, Lower 48 and President, Europe & North Africa.
- King holds a B.S. in engineering science from Trinity University, an MBA from the University of Houston, and is a licensed Professional Engineer.
- Her compensation will follow the non-employee director practices described in the March 21, 2024 proxy statement, and she will sign a customary indemnification agreement.
- The filing states there are no arrangements or understandings with any person regarding her selection, and no related-person transactions requiring disclosure.
- The appointment is described as the company's third new independent director in as many years, reflecting its ongoing board refreshment process.
- The filing contains no financial results or operating metrics; the news release (Exhibit 99.1) covers only the board appointment.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was appointed to Ovintiv's Board of Directors?
Terri G. King, 63, was named an independent member of the Board, effective January 31, 2025. The filing states the Board fixed the number of directors at twelve effective at the beginning of her term.
What is Terri King's professional background?
The news release states King retired from ConocoPhillips in 2023 as Chief Commercial Officer and Vice President. Her roles there included President, Lower 48; President, Europe & North Africa; President, United Kingdom; and General Manager of Global Production.
What compensation will King receive as a director?
The filing states she will receive compensation for Board service substantially in accordance with the company's non-employee director compensation practices, as described in the proxy statement filed on March 21, 2024. It also states she will enter into a customary indemnification agreement.
Does the filing disclose any related-party transactions or selection arrangements?
The filing states there are no arrangements or understandings between King and any other person under which she was selected as a director, and no transactions involving her that require disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
Why is Ovintiv adding this director?
The news release states the appointment is part of the company's ongoing Board refreshment process and marks its third new independent director in as many years. Chairman Peter Dea said King brings energy industry and leadership experience spanning three-plus decades.
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