Cenovus Energy Signs Deal to Buy Athabasca Oil in Deal Valued at $5.7 Billion
The cash-and-share deal gives Athabasca shareholders a 14% premium and is expected to add about 45,000 barrels of oil equivalent a day.
- On Monday, October 5, 2026, Cenovus Energy Inc. announced it will acquire Athabasca Oil Corporation in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at $5.7 billion enterprise value.
- Cenovus President and Chief Executive Officer Jon McKenzie stated the deal "strengthens our position in one of the world's premier oil-producing regions," while consolidating ownership of Duvernay Energy Corporation.
- Athabasca shareholders may elect to receive $12 per share in cash, 0.264 Cenovus shares, or a combination, representing a 14% premium to the 20-day volume-weighted average trading price.
- The Athabasca Board of Directors unanimously recommends shareholders vote in favor; the acquisition is expected to close in December 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and shareholder consent.
- Cenovus expects to realize approximately $85 million annually in corporate synergies, with accelerated development of Leismer and Corner thermal assets targeting production of 115 thousand barrels per day by 2032.
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Cenovus Energy has reached an agreement to acquire Athabasca Oil in a cash and stock transaction valued at 5.7 billion Canadian dollars (US$ 4 billion), substantially expanding its positions in the thermal extraction of bituminous sands in western Canada. Exclusive material for subscribers. To have full access, access the link of the material and register.
Cenovus announces agreement to acquire Athabasca Oil Corporation
CALGARY, Alberta, Oct. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX: CVE) (NYSE: CVE) today announced that it has entered into a definitive arrangement agreement to acquire Athabasca Oil Corporation (TSX: ATH) ('Athabasca”) in a cash and stock transaction with an implied enterprise value of $5.7 billion.
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Athabasca Oil Announces Agreement to be Acquired by Cenovus Energy
$12.00 per share Purchase Price, represents a 14% premium to Athabasca’s 20-day volume-weighted average trading price Transaction consideration mix of 35% Cenovus shares and 65% cash; Athabasca shareholders may elect to receive all cash, all Cenovus shares or any combination…
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diarioestrategia.clCenovus Energy, a Canadian energy company focused on the extraction of oil and gas, has agreed to the acquisition of Athabasca Oil, also signed from Canada and the energy sector, for a total amount of 5,700 million Canadian dollars (about 3,550 million euros), thus consolidating in the Canadian oil market.Cenovus has [...] La entrada Canadian oil company Cenovus acquires for 3,550 million Athabasca aparece primero en Forbes España.
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