FAQ: Ovintiv's C$3.8 Billion Acquisition of NuVista Energy and Alberta Montney Expansion
TL;DR
Ovintiv's $2.7 billion acquisition of NuVista Energy provides immediate 10% cash flow accretion and $100 million annual synergies, strengthening its competitive position in the Montney formation.
Ovintiv will fund the cash portion through existing liquidity and a term loan, temporarily pausing share buybacks while maintaining its base dividend through the acquisition process.
This strategic acquisition enhances North American energy production capabilities, supporting regional economic development and contributing to stable energy supply for communities.
Ovintiv's acquisition adds 140,000 net acres with 930 well locations in Alberta's oil-rich Montney formation, creating one of the largest energy producers in the region.
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Ovintiv is acquiring NuVista Energy to expand its core Alberta Montney footprint by adding approximately 140,000 net acres (70% undeveloped) and 100 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day of production.
The transaction is valued at approximately $2.7 billion (C$3.8 billion), including C$300 million in net debt and Ovintiv's existing 9.6% NuVista ownership.
The deal is priced at an average of about C$17.80 per NuVista share.
Ovintiv expects the acquisition to contribute approximately 930 total net well locations, $100 million in annual synergies, and immediate Non-GAAP Free Cash Flow accretion of about 10%.
Ovintiv plans to fund the cash portion through existing liquidity and a term loan, while temporarily pausing share buybacks for two quarters but maintaining its base dividend.
The company announced plans to divest its Anadarko Basin assets in 2026 and use the proceeds to accelerate debt reduction toward a Non-GAAP Net Debt target of $4 billion by year-end 2026.
President and CEO Brendan McCracken said the acquisition delivers 'top decile rate of return assets in the heart of the Montney oil window at an attractive price,' citing NuVista's strong well performance, strategic infrastructure, and gas diversification as key benefits.
The full press release is available at https://ibn.fm/BdKGc and more information about Ovintiv is available on the company's website at https://www.ovintiv.com/
The acquisition adds roughly 140,000 net acres (70% undeveloped) in Alberta's oil-rich Montney formation and 100 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day (MBOE/d) of production capacity.
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