01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed January 31, 2025. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Ovintiv Inc. filed a Form 8-K on January 31, 2025 under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure) to announce that its Board has fixed March 4, 2025 as the record date for stockholders entitled to receive notice of and vote at its annual meeting.
The annual meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 1, 2025. The filing contains no financial results, operating metrics, or guidance. The accompanying Exhibit 99.1 is a Notice of Meeting and Record Date addressed to Canadian securities regulatory authorities, the Toronto Stock Exchange, and the New York Stock Exchange.
It confirms that the securities entitled to notice and vote are common stock (CUSIP 69047Q 102, ISIN US69047Q1022), that the beneficial ownership determination date is also March 4, 2025, and that notice-and-access requirements apply to both beneficial and registered holders. The company is not sending proxy materials directly to non-objecting beneficial owners but is paying for delivery to objecting beneficial owners. For investors, this filing is administrative.
It is relevant mainly to shareholders who want to confirm their voting eligibility as of the record date. The information is furnished rather than filed, so it is not subject to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Record date for stockholders entitled to notice of and to vote at the annual meeting is March 4, 2025.
- Annual meeting of stockholders is scheduled for Thursday, May 1, 2025.
- Only common stock is entitled to receive notice of and vote at the meeting (CUSIP 69047Q 102; ISIN US69047Q1022).
- Beneficial ownership determination date is also March 4, 2025.
- Notice-and-access rules apply to both beneficial and registered holders; the company pays for delivery to objecting beneficial owners (OBO) but does not send materials directly to non-objecting beneficial owners (NOBO).
- Notice was distributed to Canadian securities regulators, the Toronto Stock Exchange, and the New York Stock Exchange.
- The filing contains no financial results, operating data, or guidance.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the record date for the 2025 annual meeting?
The record date is March 4, 2025. Holders of common stock as of that date are entitled to receive notice of and vote at the meeting.
When and what is the annual meeting?
The annual meeting of Ovintiv Inc. stockholders is scheduled for Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Which securities are entitled to vote?
Only common stock is entitled to receive notice of and vote at the meeting. The filing lists CUSIP 69047Q 102 and ISIN US69047Q1022.
Does this filing contain financial results or guidance?
No. The filing is limited to Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure) and Exhibit 99.1, which provide notice of the meeting and record date only.
How will proxy materials be delivered?
The filing states that notice-and-access requirements apply to both beneficial and registered holders. The company is not sending proxy materials directly to non-objecting beneficial owners but is paying for delivery to objecting beneficial owners.
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