MEG reaffirms CVE divestiture immaterial to Cenovus

Executive Summary

• MEG Energy’s board approved a second amending agreement that raises the cash consideration for its acquisition by Cenovus Energy to $30 per share.
• The increase is contingent on Cenovus and Strathcona Resources completing a support agreement and a $150 million divestiture of assets (Vawn heavy‑oil asset and undeveloped lands).
• Financial advisers concluded the divested assets are immaterial to Cenovus and will not materially affect the consideration payable to MEG shareholders.

Key Details

• Consideration Increase: From prior amount to $30 per MEG share, based on Cenovus’s closing price on Oct 24, 2025 (an additional $0.50 per share).
• SCR Support Agreement: Strathcona holds 36.1 million MEG shares (14.2% of outstanding) and will vote all for the acquisition; concurrently, Strathcona will purchase certain Cenovus assets for $150 million.
• Divestiture Terms: $75 million cash at closing + up to $75 million contingent consideration tied to Western Canada Select (WCS) price above $70/bbl (‑ $1 million per $1/bbl over $70, payable quarterly over 14 quarters).
• Asset Details: Vawn thermal heavy‑oil asset and 46 sections of undeveloped land have 25.2 million barrels of proven reserves (year‑end 2024). Average production ~5,000 boe/d in 2025.
• Advisers’ Opinion: BMO Capital Markets & RBC Capital Markets advised the divested assets are immaterial to Cenovus and will not materially impact MEG shareholders’ consideration.
• Board Process: Special committee met Oct 26, 2025; after legal/financial advice, unanimously recommended and board approved the second amending agreement.
• Regulatory Compliance: MEG treats the transaction as a “business combination” under MI 61‑101, triggering a minority shareholder approval vote (simple majority of votes cast, excluding Strathcona’s 36.1 million shares).
• Information Circular Update: The release updates the circular filed Sep 12, 2025 and subsequent amendments (Oct 10, 27, 30, 2025) per Alberta court order.

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