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Ovintiv to Acquire NuVista Energy in a Cash and Stock Deal Valued at $3.8B

The $3.8 billion deal offers NuVista shareholders a 21% premium and access to Ovintiv’s operational synergies in North America’s top unconventional oil regions.

  • On Nov. 4, 2025, Ovintiv Inc. agreed to acquire Calgary-based NuVista Energy Ltd. in a cash-and-stock deal valued at $3.8 billion, buying all outstanding shares at about $17.80 each.
  • The NuVista Board, after reviewing options earlier this year, unanimously recommended the Transaction following advice from Peters & Co. and CIBC Capital Markets.
  • Ovintiv said the deal will add about 100,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day from Alberta's Montney region and create operational synergy with NuVista's Montney holdings, including Pipestone and Wapiti areas, Alberta Deep Basin.
  • The Transaction requires approval by at least 66 2/3% of NuVista shareholders at a special meeting expected in early Q1 2026, with closing anticipated by the end of the first quarter next year.
  • The Transaction positions NuVista shareholders within a pro forma enterprise value of $25 billion, with 50% cash / 50% Ovintiv Shares, including 0.344 Ovintiv Shares and 10.6% ownership, Ovintiv said.
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Ovintiv to acquire NuVista Energy in a cash and stock deal valued at $3.8B

U.S.-based Ovintiv Inc. has agreed to acquire NuVista Energy Ltd. in a cash and stock deal valued at $3.8 billion.

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NuVista Energy Enters Into Agreement to be Acquired by Ovintiv

$18.00 per NuVista Share Purchase Price, payable 50% in cash and 50% in Ovintiv Shares, represents a 21% premium to NuVista’s unaffected 20 day...

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ovintiv.com broke the news in on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.
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