Ovintiv Secures Final Canadian Regulatory Approval for NuVista Acquisition, Sets Closing Date

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Ovintiv Inc. announced it has received approval from the Government of Canada for its acquisition of NuVista Energy Ltd., with the transaction now expected to close around February 3, 2026.

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• Canadian Government Approval Received

  Ovintiv and NuVista Energy announced that the Government of Canada has approved the acquisition in accordance with the Investment Canada Act.

• Transaction Expected to Close Early February

  The acquisition is now expected to close on or about February 3, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.

• Follows Prior Approvals

  This approval follows the clearance under the Competition Act (Canada), the Final Order from the Court of King's Bench of Alberta, and NuVista shareholder approval on January 23, 2026, as previously disclosed.

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This 8-K filing marks a critical milestone in Ovintiv's acquisition of NuVista Energy, confirming the final major regulatory approval from the Government of Canada under the Investment Canada Act. Following previous approvals from NuVista shareholders and the Alberta court, this clearance removes a significant hurdle, making the transaction's completion highly probable. The announcement of an expected closing date around February 3, 2026, provides investors with a clear timeline for the integration of the acquired assets, which is a material event for a company of Ovintiv's size.