01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed January 23, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Ovintiv Inc. (NYSE, TSX: OVV) disclosed under Item 7.01 that its previously announced acquisition of NuVista Energy Ltd. (TSX: NVA) advanced on January 23, 2026.
NuVista shareholders approved the arrangement, with approximately 99%a of votes cast in favour at the special meeting, and the Court of King's Bench of Alberta granted the Final Order. The transaction is a stock-and-cash deal under Alberta's Business Corporations Act, and it is expected to close shortly after receipt of approval under the Investment Canada Act, subject to other customary closing conditions. The joint press release, furnished as Exhibit 99.1, also reports preliminary results of shareholder consideration elections, which had a deadline of 4:30 pm Calgary time on January 21, 2026.
Each NuVista share could be exchanged for C$18.00b in cash, 0.344 of an Ovintiv share, or a combination of both, subject to proration. Maximum aggregate cash consideration is approximately C$1.57 billion and maximum aggregate share consideration is approximately 30.1 million Ovintiv shares. Holders who made no valid election were deemed to receive 50% cash and 50% shares.
Preliminary results show that holders electing all cash receive 100%c cash, holders electing all shares receive approximately 58% shares and 42% cash, and non-electing or 50/50 holders receive approximately 71% cash and 29% shares. These results remain preliminary, and final allocations will follow the arrangement agreement dated November 4, 2025, as amended.
The filing is furnished rather than filed for Exchange Act Section 18 purposes. Completion remains subject to closing conditions and regulatory approvals, and the forward-looking statements cite risks including timing, market reaction, and the value of Ovintiv shares to be issued.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- NuVista shareholders voted in favour of the arrangement, with approximately 99% of votes cast approving the Transaction Resolution.
- The Court of King's Bench of Alberta granted the Final Order for the Plan of Arrangement.
- Closing is expected shortly after receipt of Investment Canada Act approval, subject to other customary closing conditions.
- Per NuVista share consideration options: C$18.00 cash, 0.344 of an Ovintiv share, or a combination, subject to proration.
- Maximum aggregate cash consideration is approximately C$1.57 billion; maximum aggregate share consideration is approximately 30.1 million Ovintiv shares.
- Preliminary election results: all-cash electors receive 100% cash; all-share electors receive approximately 58% shares and 42% cash; non-electors and 50/50 electors receive approximately 71% cash and 29% shares.
- Information in Item 7.01 and Exhibit 99.1 is furnished and not deemed filed under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What did NuVista shareholders approve, and what is the status of the transaction?
NuVista shareholders approved the plan of arrangement at a special meeting on January 23, 2026, with approximately 99% of votes cast in favour. The Court of King's Bench of Alberta then granted the Final Order. Closing is expected shortly after Investment Canada Act approval, subject to other customary closing conditions.
What consideration can NuVista shareholders receive?
Shareholders could elect C$18.00 in cash per NuVista share, 0.344 of an Ovintiv share per NuVista share, or a combination of both. Elections are subject to rounding and proration based on maximum aggregate cash of approximately C$1.57 billion and maximum aggregate share consideration of approximately 30.1 million Ovintiv shares.
What happens to shareholders who did not make an election?
Shareholders who did not make a valid election by the January 21, 2026 deadline were deemed to elect 50% cash and 50% share consideration. Based on preliminary results, these holders would receive approximately 71% of their total consideration in cash and approximately 29% in Ovintiv shares.
Are the election results final?
No. The press release states the election results are preliminary only. The final allocation of cash and share consideration will be calculated under the arrangement agreement dated November 4, 2025, as amended from time to time.
Is this information considered filed under the Exchange Act?
No. The filing states that Item 7.01 and Exhibit 99.1 are furnished and, together with related website content, are not deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, and are not incorporated by reference into Securities Act filings except where expressly stated.
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