UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
☒
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2024
or
☐
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Commission file number 001-39191
Ovintiv Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
84-4427672
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
Suite 1700, 370 17th Street, Denver, Colorado, 80202, U.S.A.
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (303) 623-2300
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Trading Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Shares
OVV
New York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer
Accelerated filer
Non-accelerated filer
Smaller reporting company
Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes ☐ No ☒
Number of registrant’s shares of common stock outstanding as of July 19, 2024
263,608,160
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OVINTIV INC.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I
Item 1.
Financial Statements
6
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Earnings
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
7
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity
8
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
10
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
11
Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
35
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
58
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
60
PART II
Legal Proceedings
61
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
62
Mine Safety Disclosures
Item 5.
Other Information
Item 6.
Exhibits
Signatures
63
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DEFINITIONS
Unless the context otherwise requires or otherwise expressly stated, all references in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to “Ovintiv,” the “Company,” “us,” “we,” “our,” and “ours” refer to Ovintiv Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries. In addition, the following are other abbreviations and definitions of certain terms used within this Quarterly Report on Form 10‑Q:
“AECO” means Alberta Energy Company and is the Canadian benchmark price for natural gas.
“ASU” means Accounting Standards Update.
“bbl” or “bbls” means barrel or barrels.
“BOE” means barrels of oil equivalent.
“Btu” means British thermal units, a measure of heating value.
“CORRA” means Canadian Overnight Repo Rate Average.
“DD&A” means depreciation, depletion and amortization expenses.
“FASB” means Financial Accounting Standards Board.
“GHG” means greenhouse gas.
“Mbbls/d” means thousand barrels per day.
“MBOE/d” means thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day.
“Mcf” means thousand cubic feet.
“MD&A” means Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
“MMBOE” means million barrels of oil equivalent.
“MMBtu” means million Btu.
“MMcf/d” means million cubic feet per day.
“NCIB” means normal course issuer bid.
“NGL” or “NGLs” means natural gas liquids.
“NYMEX” means New York Mercantile Exchange.
“NYSE” means New York Stock Exchange.
“OPEC” means Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries.
“SEC” means United States Securities and Exchange Commission.
“S&P 400” means Standard and Poor’s MidCap 400 index.
“TSX” means Toronto Stock Exchange.
“U.S.”, “United States” or “USA” means United States of America.
“U.S. GAAP” means U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
“WTI” means West Texas Intermediate.
CONVERSIONS
In this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, a conversion of natural gas volumes to BOE is on the basis of six Mcf to one bbl. BOE is based on a generic energy equivalency conversion method primarily applicable at the burner tip and does not represent economic value equivalency at the wellhead. Given that the value ratio based on the current price of oil as compared to natural gas is significantly different from the energy equivalency of 6:1, utilizing a conversion on a 6:1 basis may be misleading as an indication of value, particularly if used in isolation.
CONVENTIONS
Unless otherwise specified, all dollar amounts are expressed in U.S. dollars, all references to “dollars”, “$” or “US$” are to U.S. dollars and all references to “C$” are to Canadian dollars. All amounts are provided on a before tax basis, unless otherwise stated. In addition, all information provided herein is presented on an after royalties basis.
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The terms “include”, “includes”, “including” and “included” are to be construed as if they were immediately followed by the words “without limitation”, except where explicitly stated otherwise.
The term “liquids” is used to represent oil, NGLs and condensate. The term “liquids rich” is used to represent natural gas streams with associated liquids volumes. The term “play” is used to describe an area in which hydrocarbon accumulations or prospects of a given type occur. Ovintiv’s focus of development is on hydrocarbon accumulations known to exist over a large areal expanse and/or thick vertical section and are developed using hydraulic fracturing. This type of development typically has a lower geological and/or commercial development risk and lower average decline rate, when compared to conventional development.
References to information contained on the Company’s website at www.ovintiv.com are not incorporated by reference into, and does not constitute a part of, this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS AND RISK
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and the other documents incorporated herein by reference (if any), contain certain forward-looking statements or information (collectively, “forward-looking statements”) within the meaning of applicable securities legislation, including Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). All statements, except for statements of historical fact, that relate to the anticipated future activities, plans, strategies, objectives or expectations of the Company are forward-looking statements. When used in this Quarterly Report on Form 10‑Q, and the other documents incorporated herein by reference (if any), the use of words and phrases including “anticipates,” “believes,” “continue,” “could,” “estimates,” “expects,” “focused on,” “forecast,” “guidance,” “intends,” “maintain,” “may,” “opportunities,” “outlook,” “plans,” “potential,” “strategy,” “targets,” “will,” “would” and other similar terminology is intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain such identifying words or phrases. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10‑Q include: expectations of plans, strategies and objectives of the Company, including anticipated reserves development; the Company’s ability to consummate any future acquisition and divestiture transactions; the Company’s ability to successfully integrate any acquired assets (including the Permian Acquisition as defined in Note 9 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements under Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q) into its business; drilling plans and programs, including the amount and availability of capital to complete these plans and programs; the composition of the Company’s assets and the anticipated capital returns associated with its assets; anticipated oil, NGL and natural gas prices; the anticipated success of, and benefits from, technology and innovation, including the cube development model, Trimulfrac and Simulfrac techniques and other new or advanced drilling techniques or well completion designs; anticipated drilling and completions activity, including the number of drilling rigs and frac crews utilized; anticipated proceeds and future benefits from various joint venture, partnership and other agreements; anticipated oil, NGLs and natural gas production and commodity mix; the Company’s ability to access credit facilities, debt and equity capital markets and other sources of liquidity; the ability of the Company to timely achieve its stated environmental, social and governance goals, targets and initiatives; the impact of changes in federal, state, provincial, local and tribal laws, rules and regulations; anticipated compliance with current or proposed environmental legislation; the Company’s ability to manage debt and financial ratios and comply with financial covenants; the implementation and outcomes of risk management programs, including exposure to commodity prices, interest rate and foreign exchange fluctuations and the volume of oil, NGLs and natural gas production hedged; the declaration and payment of future dividends and the anticipated repurchase of the Company’s outstanding common shares; the Company’s ability to manage cost inflation and expected cost structures, including expected operating, transportation, processing and labor expenses; and the outlook of the oil and natural gas industry generally, including impacts from changes to the geopolitical environment.
The forward-looking statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from projected results. Accordingly, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. We have based these forward-looking statements on current expectations and assumptions about future events, taking into account all information currently known by us. While we consider these expectations and assumptions to be reasonable, they are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive, regulatory and other risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and beyond our control. The risks and uncertainties that may affect the operations, performance and results of our business and forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, those set forth in Item 1A. Risk Factors of the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10‑K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 (the “2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K”); and other risks and uncertainties impacting
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the Company’s business as described from time to time in the Company’s other periodic filings with the SEC or Canadian securities regulators.
Although the Company believes the expectations represented by its forward-looking statements are reasonable based on the information available to it as of the date such statements are made, forward-looking statements are only predictions and statements of our current beliefs and there can be no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. All forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10‑Q are made as of the date of this document (or in the case of a document incorporated herein by reference, the date of such document) and, except as required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained or incorporated by reference in this Quarterly Report on Form 10‑Q, and all subsequent forward-looking statements attributable to the Company, whether written or oral, are expressly qualified by these cautionary statements.
The reader should carefully read the risk factors described in Item 1A. Risk Factors of the 2023 Annual Report on Form 10‑K for a description of certain risks that could, among other things, cause actual results to differ from these forward-looking statements.
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Item 1. Financial Statements
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Earnings (unaudited)
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
June 30,
(US$ millions, except per share amounts)
2024
2023
Revenues
(Note 3)
Product and service revenues
(Note 4)
$
2,193
2,352
4,580
4,944
Gains (losses) on risk management, net
(Note 19)
77
147
23
89
Sublease revenues
(Note 11)
18
37
Total Revenues
2,288
2,517
4,640
5,068
Operating Expenses
Production, mineral and other taxes
76
172
160
Transportation and processing
413
452
832
907
Operating
237
175
480
381
Purchased product
333
692
773
1,393
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
580
419
1,146
783
Accretion of asset retirement obligation
9
Administrative
168
178
226
Total Operating Expenses
1,732
1,986
3,590
3,859
Operating Income (Loss)
556
531
1,050
1,209
Other (Income) Expenses
Interest
(Note 5)
105
80
203
151
Foreign exchange (gain) loss, net
(Note 6)
(10
)
25
(38
22
Other (gains) losses, net
(5
(11
(9
(14
Total Other (Income) Expenses
90
94
156
159
Net Earnings (Loss) Before Income Tax
466
437
894
Income tax expense (recovery)
(Note 7)
126
101
216
227
Net Earnings (Loss)
340
336
678
823
Net Earnings (Loss) per Share of Common Stock
(Note 14)
Basic
1.28
1.35
2.53
3.33
Diluted
1.27
1.34
2.51
3.28
Weighted Average Shares of Common Stock Outstanding (millions)
266.2
249.4
267.9
246.9
268.1
250.8
270.6
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (unaudited)
(US$ millions)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Foreign currency translation adjustment
(Note 15)
(31
53
(107
55
Pension and other post-employment benefit plans
(2
(1
(3
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
(33
52
(110
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
307
388
568
875
See accompanying Notes to the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet (unaudited)
As at
December 31,
Assets
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Accounts receivable and accrued revenues (net of allowances
of $5 million (2023: $5 million))
1,208
1,442
Risk management
(Notes 18, 19)
117
214
Income tax receivable
67
17
1,400
1,676
Property, Plant and Equipment, at cost:
(Note 10)
Oil and natural gas properties, based on full cost accounting
Proved properties
65,239
64,084
Unproved properties
1,152
1,486
Other
900
Property, plant and equipment
67,291
66,477
Less: Accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization
(52,447
(51,837
Property, plant and equipment, net
14,844
14,640
Other Assets
978
1,015
Risk Management
Deferred Income Taxes
-
Goodwill
2,577
2,599
19,809
19,987
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
1,872
2,209
Current portion of operating lease liabilities
85
87
Income tax payable
232
Current portion of long-term debt
(Note 12)
1,234
284
3,200
2,812
Long-Term Debt
4,853
5,453
Operating Lease Liabilities
804
Other Liabilities and Provisions
(Note 13)
141
132
Asset Retirement Obligation
261
276
110
9,481
9,617
Commitments and Contingencies
(Note 21)
Shareholders’ Equity
Share capital - authorized 775 million shares of stock
2024 issued and outstanding: 264.1 million shares (2023: 271.7 million shares)
Paid in surplus
8,170
8,620
Retained earnings
1,215
697
Accumulated other comprehensive income
940
Total Shareholders’ Equity
10,328
10,370
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity (unaudited)
Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 (US$ millions)
ShareCapital
Paid inSurplus
Retained Earnings
AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncome
TotalShareholders’Equity
Balance, March 31, 2024
8,331
955
973
10,262
Dividends on Shares of Common Stock ($0.30 per share)
(80
Shares of Common Stock Purchased
(184
Equity-Settled Compensation Costs
Balance, June 30, 2024
Three Months Ended June 30, 2023 (US$ millions)
Retained Earnings(AccumulatedDeficit)
Balance, March 31, 2023
7,555
(655
991
7,894
(82
(89
Shares of Common Stock Issued
(Notes 9,14,20)
1,169
36
Balance, June 30, 2023
8,671
(401
1,043
9,316
Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (US$ millions)
Balance, December 31, 2023
Dividends on Shares of Common Stock ($0.60 per share)
(160
(434
(16
Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 (US$ millions)
Balance, December 31, 2022
7,776
(1,081
7,689
Dividends on Shares of Common Stock ($0.55 per share)
(143
(328
54
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (unaudited)
Operating Activities
Net earnings (loss)
Deferred income taxes
103
47
161
111
Unrealized (gain) loss on risk management
(8
(142
92
Unrealized foreign exchange (gain) loss
(28
Foreign exchange (gain) loss on settlements
(7
16
21
(24
Net change in other assets and liabilities
(42
(12
(54
(17
Net change in non-cash working capital
(Note 20)
144
(327
366
Cash From (Used in) Operating Activities
1,020
831
1,679
1,899
Investing Activities
Capital expenditures
(622
(640
(1,213
(1,250
Acquisitions
(Note 8)
(15
(195
(214
Corporate acquisition, net of cash acquired
(Note 9)
(3,225
12
Proceeds from divestitures
717
729
Net change in investments and other
155
Cash From (Used in) Investing Activities
(641
(3,008
(1,402
(3,871
Financing Activities
Net issuance (repayment) of revolving debt
(111
100
350
287
Issuance of long-term debt
2,278
Purchase of shares of common stock
Dividends on shares of common stock
Finance lease payments and other
(30
(72
Cash From (Used in) Financing Activities
(376
2,206
(274
2,022
Foreign Exchange Gain (Loss) on Cash, Cash Equivalents
and Restricted Cash Held in Foreign Currency
Increase (Decrease) in Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash
26
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash, Beginning of Period
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash, End of Period
Cash, End of Period
Cash Equivalents, End of Period
43
Restricted Cash, End of Period
Supplementary Cash Flow Information
1.
Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation
Ovintiv is in the business of the exploration for, the development of, and the production and marketing of oil, NGLs and natural gas.
The interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Ovintiv and entities in which it holds a controlling interest. All intercompany balances and transactions are eliminated on consolidation. Undivided interests in oil and natural gas exploration and production joint ventures and partnerships are consolidated on a proportionate basis. Investments in non-controlled entities over which the Company has the ability to exercise significant influence are accounted for using the equity method.
The interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are prepared in conformity with U.S. GAAP and the rules and regulations of the SEC. Pursuant to these rules and regulations, certain information and disclosures normally required under U.S. GAAP have been condensed or have been disclosed on an annual basis only. Accordingly, the interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the annual audited Consolidated Financial Statements and the notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2023, which are included in Item 8 of Ovintiv’s 2023 Annual Report on Form 10‑K.
The interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared following the same accounting policies and methods of computation as the annual audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2023.
These unaudited interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements reflect, in the opinion of Management, all normal and recurring adjustments necessary to present fairly the financial position and results of the Company as at and for the periods presented. Interim condensed consolidated financial results are not necessarily indicative of consolidated financial results expected for the fiscal year.
2.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Changes in Accounting Policies and Practices
On January 1, 2024, Ovintiv adopted ASU 2023-07 “Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures”, issued by FASB. The amendments enhance annual disclosure requirements about significant segment expenses that are regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker and included within reported measures of segment profit or loss. The amendments do not change how an entity identifies its operating segments. In addition, all annual disclosures are to be presented in interim periods beginning in the first quarter of 2025. The amendments will be applied retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the annual disclosures and are not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.
New Standards Issued Not Yet Adopted
As of January 1, 2025, Ovintiv will be required to adopt ASU 2023-09 “Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures”. The standard requires disaggregated information about the Company’s effective tax rate reconciliation as well as information on income taxes paid. The amendment requires the tabular rate reconciliation to be presented using both percentages and amounts, with additional separate disclosure for any reconciling items within certain categories equal to or greater than five percent of net earnings or loss before income tax and the applicable statutory federal income tax rate. The amendment also requires the disaggregation of income taxes paid by federal, state, and foreign jurisdictions, as well as additional disaggregated information on income taxes paid to an individual jurisdiction equal to or greater than five percent of total income taxes paid. Amendments will be applied prospectively at the date of adoption and are not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.
3.
Segmented Information
Ovintiv’s reportable segments are determined based on the following operations and geographic locations:
Corporate and Other mainly includes unrealized gains or losses recorded on derivative financial instruments. Once the instruments are settled, the realized gains and losses are recorded in the reporting segment to which the derivative instruments relate. Corporate and Other also includes amounts related to sublease rentals.
Results of Operations (For the three months ended June 30)
Segment and Geographic Information
USA Operations
Canadian Operations
Market Optimization
1,421
1,181
422
468
703
31
38
1,452
1,186
460
73
148
260
268
27
205
167
498
78
914
724
351
734
538
462
Corporate & Other
Consolidated
142
86
177
(60
13
Results of Operations (For the six months ended June 30)
2,883
2,367
891
1,158
806
1,419
(78
2,938
2,374
951
1,080
165
153
253
295
511
535
68
416
337
51
987
630
143
1,821
1,415
716
854
1,483
1,117
959
234
364
(48
(64
(92
(55
195
198
245
(253
(50
14
Intersegment Information
Marketing Sales
Upstream Eliminations
Total
For the three months ended June 30,
2,393
2,874
(2,043
(2,171
180
(129
(144
2,247
2,719
(1,914
(2,027
For the six months ended June 30,
4,891
6,010
(4,085
(4,591
326
345
(258
(268
4,600
5,716
(3,827
(4,323
Capital Expenditures by Segment
504
502
961
969
137
250
279
622
640
1,213
1,250
Goodwill, Property, Plant and Equipment and Total Assets by Segment
Property, Plant and Equipment
Total Assets
1,938
13,286
13,129
16,098
16,033
639
661
1,416
1,357
2,348
2,404
200
154
1,163
1,318
15
4.
Revenues from Contracts with Customers
The following table summarizes Ovintiv’s revenues from contracts with customers.
Revenues (For the three months ended June 30)
Revenues from Customers
Product revenues (1)
Oil
1,192
947
318
644
NGLs
176
149
271
246
Natural gas
150
223
49
Service revenues
Gathering and processing
Product and Service Revenues
1,424
1,184
425
470
344
698
1,514
1,591
450
400
228
358
Revenues (For the six months ended June 30)
2,373
1,798
710
1,253
505
483
152
241
385
72
129
2,891
896
793
1,407
3,088
3,051
880
841
609
1,048
The Company’s revenues from contracts with customers consists of product sales including oil, NGLs and natural gas, as well as the provision of gathering and processing services to third parties. Ovintiv had no contract asset or liability balances during the periods presented. As at June 30, 2024, receivables and accrued revenues from contracts with customers were $917 million ($1,070 million as at December 31, 2023).
Ovintiv’s product sales are sold under short-term contracts with terms that are less than one year at either fixed or market index prices or under long-term contracts exceeding one year at market index prices.
The Company’s gathering and processing services are provided on an interruptible basis with transaction prices that are for fixed prices and/or variable consideration. Variable consideration received is related to recovery of plant operating costs or escalation of the fixed price based on a consumer price index. As the service contracts are interruptible, with service provided on an “as available” basis, there are no unsatisfied performance obligations remaining at June 30, 2024.
As at June 30, 2024, all remaining performance obligations are priced at market index prices or are variable volume delivery contracts. As such, the variable consideration is allocated entirely to the wholly unsatisfied performance obligation or promise to deliver units of production, and revenue is recognized at the amount for which the Company has the right to invoice the product delivered. As the period between when the product sales are transferred and Ovintiv receives payments is generally 30 to 60 days, there is no financing element associated with customer contracts. In addition, Ovintiv does not disclose unsatisfied performance obligations for customer contracts with terms less than 12 months or for variable consideration related to unsatisfied performance obligations.
5.
Interest Expense on:
Debt
197
Finance leases
6.
Foreign Exchange (Gain) Loss, Net
Unrealized Foreign Exchange (Gain) Loss on:
Translation of U.S. dollar risk management contracts issued from Canada
Translation of intercompany notes
(6
19
(35
20
Foreign Exchange (Gain) Loss on Settlements of:
U.S. dollar financing debt issued from Canada
U.S. dollar risk management contracts issued from Canada
Intercompany notes
Other Monetary Revaluations
(4
7.
Income Taxes
Current Tax
United States
24
Canada
46
108
Total Current Tax Expense (Recovery)
116
Deferred Tax
65
135
(18
(26
Total Deferred Tax Expense (Recovery)
Income Tax Expense (Recovery)
Effective Tax Rate
27.0
%
23.1
24.2
21.6
Ovintiv’s interim income tax expense is determined using the estimated annual effective income tax rate applied to year-to-date net earnings before income tax plus the effect of legislative changes and amounts in respect of prior periods. The estimated annual effective income tax rate is impacted by expected annual earnings, changes in valuation allowances, income tax related to foreign operations, state taxes, the effect of legislative changes, non-taxable items and tax differences on transactions, which can produce interim effective tax rate fluctuations.
8.
Acquisitions and Divestitures
208
Total Acquisitions
Divestitures
(718
(730
Total Divestitures
(717
(729
Net Acquisitions & (Divestitures)
(702
191
(515
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, acquisitions in the USA Operations were $5 million and $195 million, respectively, which primarily included property purchases in Permian with oil and liquids-rich potential.
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, acquisitions in the USA Operations were $15 million and $208 million, respectively, which primarily included property purchases in Permian and Uinta with oil and liquids-rich potential.
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, divestitures in the USA Operations were $2 million and $4 million respectively, which primarily included the sale of certain properties that did not complement Ovintiv’s existing portfolio of assets.
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, divestitures in the USA Operations were $718 million and $730 million, respectively, which primarily included the sale of Bakken located in North Dakota for proceeds of approximately $706 million, after closing and other adjustments.
Amounts received from the Company’s divestiture transactions have been deducted from the respective U.S. and Canadian full cost pools.
9.
Business Combination
Acquisition of Midland Basin Assets (“Permian Acquisition”)
On June 12, 2023, Ovintiv completed a business combination to purchase all of the outstanding equity interests in seven Delaware limited liability companies (“Permian LLCs”) pursuant to the purchase agreement with Black Swan Oil & Gas, LLC, PetroLegacy II Holdings, LLC, Piedra Energy III Holdings, LLC and Piedra Energy IV Holdings, LLC, which were portfolio companies of funds managed by EnCap Investments L.P. (“EnCap”). The Company paid aggregate cash consideration of approximately $3.2 billion and issued approximately 31.8 million shares of Ovintiv common stock, representing a value of approximately $1.2 billion. The cash portion of the consideration was funded through a combination of net proceeds from the Company’s May 2023 senior notes offering, net proceeds from the sale of Bakken during the second quarter of 2023, cash on hand and proceeds from short-term borrowings. During the period from June 12, 2023 to December 31, 2023, transaction costs of approximately $76 million were included in administrative expense.
The acquisition was strategically located in close proximity to Ovintiv’s current Permian operations and added approximately 1,050 net well locations to Ovintiv’s Permian inventory and approximately 65,000 net acres. The results of operations from the acquired Permian assets have been included in Ovintiv’s consolidated financial statements since June 12, 2023.
Purchase Price Allocation
The Permian LLCs were accounted for under the acquisition method and as a single transaction because the purchase agreement was entered into at the same time with EnCap and in contemplation of one another to achieve an overall economic effect. The purchase price allocations represent the consideration paid and the fair values of the assets acquired, and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date. The purchase price allocation was finalized during the first quarter of 2024.
Consideration:
Fair value of shares of Ovintiv common stock issued (1)
Consideration paid in cash (2)
3,229
Total Consideration
4,398
Assets Acquired:
Accounts receivable and accrued revenues (3)
202
Proved properties (3)
3,727
Unproved properties (3)
Other property, plant and equipment (3)
Liabilities Assumed:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (3)
(446
Asset retirement obligation
Other liabilities and provisions (3)
Total Purchase Price
The Company used the income approach valuation technique for the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The carrying amounts of cash, accounts receivable and accounts payable approximate their fair values due to their nature and/or short-term maturity of the instruments. The fair value of tubular inventory in other property, plant and equipment was based on the fair value approach, which utilized subsequent sales of inventory, asset listings and cost records with consideration for the relative age, condition, utilization and economic support of the inventory. The fair values of the proved properties, unproved properties and asset retirement obligation were categorized within Level 3 and were determined using relevant market assumptions, including discount rates, future commodity prices and costs, timing of development activities, projections of oil and gas reserves, and estimates to abandon and reclaim producing wells. Level 3 inputs require significant judgment and estimates to be made.
For income tax purposes, the Permian Acquisition was treated as an asset purchase, and as a result, the tax basis in the assets and liabilities reflect their allocated fair value.
10.
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
As at June 30, 2024
As at December 31, 2023
Accumulated
Cost
DD&A
Net
48,897
(36,786
12,111
47,440
(35,799
11,641
1,121
1,449
39
50,072
48,928
16,342
(14,963
1,379
16,644
(15,332
1,312
16,379
16,689
833
(691
853
(699
USA and Canadian Operations’ property, plant and equipment include internal costs directly related to exploration, development and construction activities of $99 million, which have been capitalized during the six months ended June 30, 2024 (2023 - $76 million).
11.
Leases
The following table outlines Ovintiv’s estimated future sublease income as at June 30, 2024. All subleases are classified as operating leases.
(undiscounted)
2025
2026
2027
2028
Thereafter
Sublease Income
41
578
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, operating lease income was $12 million and $26 million, respectively (2023 - $12 million and $24 million, respectively), and variable lease income was $6 million and $11 million, respectively (2023 - $6 million and $11 million, respectively).
12.
U.S. Dollar Denominated Debt
Revolving credit and term loan borrowings
634
U.S. Unsecured Notes:
5.65% due May 15, 2025
600
5.375% due January 1, 2026
459
5.65% due May 15, 2028
700
8.125% due September 15, 2030
300
7.20% due November 1, 2031
7.375% due November 1, 2031
500
6.25% due July 15, 2033
6.50% due August 15, 2034
599
6.625% due August 15, 2037
390
6.50% due February 1, 2038
430
5.15% due November 15, 2041
7.10% due July 15, 2053
Total Principal
6,110
5,760
Increase in Value of Debt Acquired
Unamortized Debt Discounts and Issuance Costs
(45
Total Long-Term Debt
6,087
5,737
Current Portion
Long-Term Portion
On May 31, 2023, Ovintiv completed a public offering of senior unsecured notes of $600 million with a coupon rate of 5.65 percent due May 15, 2025, $700 million with a coupon rate of 5.65 percent due May 15, 2028, $600 million with a coupon rate of 6.25 percent due July 15, 2033, and $400 million with a coupon rate of 7.10 percent due July 15, 2053. The net proceeds of the offering, totaling $2,278 million, were used to fund a portion of the Company’s Permian Acquisition. See Note 9 for further information on the business combination.
As at June 30, 2024, the Company had outstanding commercial paper of $384 million maturing at various dates with a weighted average interest rate of approximately 6.13 percent. As at June 30, 2024, the Company also had $250 million drawn on its revolving credit facilities. The credit facilities are unsecured and bear interest at the lenders’ U.S. base rate, Canadian prime, Bankers’ Acceptances, SOFR or CORRA, plus applicable margins.
As at June 30, 2024, total long-term debt had a carrying value of $6,087 million and a fair value of $6,293 million (as at December 31, 2023 - carrying value of $5,737 million and a fair value of $5,989 million). The estimated fair value of long-term borrowings is categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy and has been determined based on market information of long-term debt with similar terms and maturity, or by discounting future payments of interest and principal at interest rates expected to be available to the Company at period end.
13.
Finance Lease Obligations
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Pensions and Other Post-Employment Benefits
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14.
Share Capital
Authorized
Ovintiv is authorized to issue 750 million shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, and 25 million shares of preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share. No shares of preferred stock are outstanding.
Issued and Outstanding
June 30, 2024
December 31, 2023
Number
(millions)
Amount
Shares of Common Stock Outstanding, Beginning of Year
271.7
245.7
(9.0
(9.9
1.4
35.9
Shares of Common Stock Outstanding, End of Period
264.1
On June 12, 2023, in accordance with the terms of the Permian Acquisition agreement, Ovintiv issued approximately 31.8 million shares of common stock as a component of the consideration paid to EnCap as discussed in Note 9. In conjunction with the share issuance, the Company recognized share capital of $318 thousand and paid in surplus of $1,169 million.
Ovintiv’s Performance Share Units (“PSU”) and Restricted Share Units (“RSU”) stock-based compensation plans allow the Company to settle the awards either in cash or in the Company’s common stock. Accordingly, Ovintiv issued 1.4 million shares of common stock during the six months ended June 30, 2024 (4.1 million shares of common stock during the twelve months ended December 31, 2023), as certain PSU and RSU grants vested during the period.
Normal Course Issuer Bid and Other Share Buybacks
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, the Company purchased approximately 3.6 million shares and 9.0 million shares, respectively, for total consideration of approximately $184 million and $434 million, respectively. Of the amounts paid during the same three and six month periods, $36 thousand and $90 thousand, respectively, were charged to share capital and $184 million and $434 million, respectively, were charged to paid in surplus.
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company purchased approximately 2.5 million shares and 7.7 million shares, respectively, for total consideration of approximately $89 million and $328 million, respectively. Of the amounts paid during the same three and six month periods, $25 thousand and $77 thousand, respectively, were charged to share capital and $89 million and $328 million, respectively, were charged to paid in surplus.
For the twelve months ended December 31, 2023, the Company purchased approximately 9.9 million shares for total consideration of approximately $426 million, of which $99 thousand was charged to share capital and $426 million was charged to paid in surplus.
All NCIB purchases were made in accordance with their respective programs at prevailing market prices plus brokerage fees, with consideration allocated to share capital up to the par value of the shares, with any excess allocated to paid in surplus.
Dividends
During the three months ended June 30, 2024, the Company declared and paid dividends of $0.30 per share of common stock totaling $80 million (2023 - $0.30 per share of common stock totaling $82 million).
During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Company declared and paid dividends of $0.60 per share of common stock totaling $160 million (2023 - $0.55 per share of common stock totaling $143 million).
On July 30, 2024, the Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.30 per share of common stock payable on September 27, 2024, to shareholders of record as of September 13, 2024.
Earnings Per Share of Common Stock
The following table presents the calculation of net earnings (loss) per share of common stock:
Number of Shares of Common Stock:
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding - Basic
Effect of dilutive securities
1.9
2.7
3.9
Weighted Average Shares of Common Stock Outstanding - Diluted
Stock-Based Compensation Plans
Shares issued as a result of awards granted from stock-based compensation plans are funded out of the common stock authorized for issuance as approved by the Company’s shareholders. As at June 30, 2024, there were no changes to Ovintiv’s compensation plans and the Company has sufficient common stock held in reserve for issuance in accordance with its equity-settled stock-based compensation plans.
15.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment
Balance, Beginning of Period
924
939
1,000
937
Change in Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment
Balance, End of Period
893
992
Pension and Other Post-Employment Benefit Plans
50
Amounts Reclassified from Other Comprehensive Income:
Reclassification of net actuarial (gains) and losses to net earnings
Income taxes
Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
16.
Variable Interest Entities
Veresen Midstream Limited Partnership
Veresen Midstream Limited Partnership (“VMLP”) provides gathering, compression and processing services under various agreements related to the Company’s development of liquids and natural gas production in the Montney play. As at June 30, 2024, VMLP provides approximately 1,153 MMcf/d of natural gas gathering and compression and 913 MMcf/d of natural gas processing under long-term service agreements with remaining terms ranging from seven to 21 years and have various renewal terms providing up to a potential maximum of 10 years.
Ovintiv has determined that VMLP is a variable interest entity and that Ovintiv holds variable interests in VMLP. Ovintiv is not the primary beneficiary as the Company does not have the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact VMLP’s economic performance. These key activities relate to the construction, operation, maintenance and marketing of the assets owned by VMLP. The variable interests arise from certain terms under the various long-term service agreements and include: i) a take or pay for volumes in certain agreements; ii) an operating fee of which a portion can be converted into a fixed fee once VMLP assumes operatorship of certain assets; and iii) a potential payout of minimum costs in certain agreements. The potential payout of minimum costs will be assessed in the eighth year of the assets’ service period and is based on whether there is an overall shortfall of total system cash flows from natural gas gathered and compressed under certain agreements. The potential payout amount can be reduced in the event VMLP markets unutilized capacity to third-party users. Ovintiv is not required to provide any financial support or guarantees to VMLP.
As a result of Ovintiv’s involvement with VMLP, the maximum total exposure to loss related to the commitments under the agreements is estimated to be $1,111 million as at June 30, 2024. The estimate comprises the take or pay volume commitments and the potential payout of minimum costs. The take or pay volume commitments associated with certain gathering and processing assets are included in Note 21 under Transportation and Processing. The potential payout requirement is highly uncertain as the amount is contingent on future production estimates, pace of development and downstream transportation constraints. As at June 30, 2024, accounts payable and accrued liabilities included $0.6 million related to the take or pay commitment.
17.
Compensation Plans
As at June 30, 2024, there were no changes to Ovintiv’s compensation plans and the Company has sufficient common stock held in reserve for issuance in accordance with its equity-settled stock-based compensation plans.
The Company has recognized the following share-based compensation costs:
Total Compensation Costs of Transactions Classified as Cash-Settled
Total Compensation Costs of Transactions Classified as Equity-Settled
48
45
Less: Total Share-Based Compensation Costs Capitalized
(13
Total Share-Based Compensation Expense (Recovery)
Recognized in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Earnings in:
As at June 30, 2024, the liability for cash-settled share-based payment transactions totaled $14 million ($14 million as at December 31, 2023), which is recognized in accounts payable and accrued liabilities.
The following weighted average assumptions were used to determine the fair value of SAR and TSAR units outstanding:
As at June 30, 2023
US$ SAR
C$ TSAR
Share Units
Risk Free Interest Rate
4.04%
4.61%
Dividend Yield
2.56%
2.54%
3.15%
3.21%
Expected Volatility Rate (1)
48.63%
45.21%
59.69%
55.88%
Expected Term
1.0 yrs
1.4 yrs
1.2 yrs
Market Share Price
US$46.87
C$64.13
US$38.07
C$50.42
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
US$40.91
C$54.84
US$44.87
C$62.66
The following units were granted primarily in conjunction with the Company’s annual grant of long-term incentive awards. The PSUs and RSUs were granted at the volume-weighted average trading price of shares of Ovintiv common stock for the five days prior to the grant date.
Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (thousands of units)
RSUs
1,494
PSUs
582
DSUs
18.
Fair Value Measurements
The fair values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accrued revenues, and accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximate their carrying amounts due to the short-term maturity of those instruments. The fair values of restricted cash and marketable securities included in other assets approximate their carrying amounts due to the nature of the instruments held.
Recurring fair value measurements are performed for risk management assets and liabilities and other derivative contracts, as discussed further in Note 19. These items are carried at fair value in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet and are classified within the three levels of the fair value hierarchy in the following tables.
Fair value changes and settlements for amounts related to risk management assets and liabilities are recognized in revenues and foreign exchange gains and losses according to their purpose.
Level 1QuotedPrices inActiveMarkets
Level 2 OtherObservableInputs
Level 3SignificantUnobservableInputs
Total FairValue
Netting (1)
CarryingAmount
Risk Management Assets
Commodity Derivatives:
Current assets
Long-term assets
Foreign Currency Derivatives:
Risk Management Liabilities
Current liabilities
Long-term liabilities
188
204
Other Derivative Contracts (2)
Current in accounts payable and accrued liabilities
The Company’s Level 1 and Level 2 risk management assets and liabilities consist of commodity fixed price contracts, NYMEX three-way options, NYMEX costless collars, foreign currency swaps and basis swaps with terms to 2025. The fair values of these contracts are estimated using inputs which are either directly or indirectly observable from active markets, such as exchange and other published prices, broker quotes and observable trading activity throughout the term of the instruments.
Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
As at June 30, 2024, the Company’s Level 3 risk management assets and liabilities consist of WTI costless collars and WTI three-way options with terms to 2025. The WTI three-way options are a combination of a sold call, a bought put and a sold put. The WTI costless collars are a combination of a sold call and a bought put. These contracts allow the Company to participate in the upside of commodity prices to the ceiling of the call option and provide the Company with complete (collars) or partial (three-way) downside price protection through the put options. The fair values of these contracts are determined using an option pricing model using observable and unobservable inputs such as implied volatility. The unobservable inputs are obtained from third parties whenever possible and reviewed by the Company for reasonableness.
A summary of changes in Level 3 fair value measurements for risk management positions is presented below:
Balance, Beginning of Year
Total Gains (Losses)
Purchases, Sales, Issuances and Settlements:
Purchases, sales and issuances
Settlements
Transfers Out of Level 3
Change in Unrealized Gains (Losses) During the
Period Included in Net Earnings (Loss)
Quantitative information about unobservable inputs used in Level 3 fair value measurements is presented below as at June 30, 2024:
Valuation Technique
Unobservable Input
Range
Weighted Average (1)
Risk Management - WTI Options
Option Model
Implied Volatility
20% - 36%
23%
A 10 percent increase or decrease in implied volatility for the WTI options would cause an approximate corresponding $4 million ($1 million as at December 31, 2023) increase or decrease to net risk management assets and liabilities.
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19.
Financial Instruments and Risk Management
A) Financial Instruments
Ovintiv’s financial assets and liabilities are recognized in cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accrued revenues, other assets, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, risk management assets and liabilities, long-term debt, and other liabilities and provisions.
B) Risk Management Activities
Ovintiv uses derivative financial instruments to manage its exposure to fluctuating commodity prices and foreign currency exchange rates. The Company does not apply hedge accounting to any of its derivative financial instruments. As a result, gains and losses from changes in the fair value are recognized in net earnings (loss).
Commodity Price Risk
Commodity price risk arises from the effect that fluctuations in future commodity prices may have on revenues from production. To partially mitigate exposure to commodity price risk, the Company has entered into various derivative financial instruments. The use of these derivative instruments is governed under formal policies and is subject to limits established by the Board of Directors.
Oil and NGLs - To partially mitigate oil and NGL commodity price risk, the Company uses WTI- and NGL-based contracts such as fixed price contracts, options and costless collars. Ovintiv has also entered into basis swaps to manage against widening price differentials between various production areas, products and price points.
Natural Gas - To partially mitigate natural gas commodity price risk, the Company uses NYMEX-based contracts such as fixed price contracts, options and costless collars. Ovintiv has also entered into basis swaps to manage against widening price differentials between various production areas and benchmark price points.
Foreign Exchange Risk
Foreign exchange risk arises from changes in foreign currency exchange rates that may affect the fair value or future cash flows from the Company’s financial assets or liabilities. To partially mitigate the effect of foreign exchange fluctuations on future commodity revenues and expenses, the Company may enter into foreign currency derivative contracts. As at June 30, 2024, the Company has entered into $236 million notional U.S. dollar denominated currency swaps at an average exchange rate of C$1.3697 to US$1, which mature monthly through the remainder of 2024.
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Risk Management Positions as at June 30, 2024
Notional Volumes
Term
Average Price
Fair Value
Oil and NGL Contracts
US$/bbl
Fixed Price Contracts
Ethane Fixed Price
5.0 Mbbls/d
10.28
WTI Three-Way Options
Sold call / bought put / sold put
45.0 Mbbls/d
86.75 / 65.00 / 50.00
25.3 Mbbls/d
85.52 / 65.00 / 50.00
WTI Costless Collars
Sold call / bought put
92.06 / 60.00
Basis Contracts (1)
Oil and NGLs Fair Value Position
Natural Gas Contracts
US$/Mcf
NYMEX Fixed Price
200 MMcf/d
3.62
NYMEX Three-Way Options
4.51 / 3.00 / 2.25
500 MMcf/d
4.54 / 3.00 / 2.25
NYMEX Costless Collars
400 MMcf/d
4.49 / 3.00
Basis Contracts (2)
Natural Gas Fair Value Position
128
Foreign Currency Contracts
Fair Value Position (3)
Total Fair Value Position
114
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Earnings Impact of Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Risk Management Positions
Realized Gains (Losses) on Risk Management
Commodity and Other Derivatives:
Revenues (1)
69
115
(71
Foreign exchange
Interest Rate Derivatives:
Interest Rate (2)
(77
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Risk Management
Revenues (3)
(102
Total Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Risk Management, net
Revenues (1) (3)
98
Reconciliation of Unrealized Risk Management Positions from January 1 to June 30
TotalUnrealizedGain (Loss)
Fair Value of Contracts, Beginning of Year
212
Change in Fair Value of Contracts in Place at Beginning of Year
and Contracts Entered into During the Period
Settlement of Other Derivative Contracts
Fair Value of Contracts Realized During the Period
(114
Fair Value of Contracts, End of Period
Risk management assets and liabilities arise from the use of derivative financial instruments and are measured at fair value. See Note 18 for a discussion of fair value measurements.
Unrealized Risk Management Positions
Current
Long-term
127
218
Other Derivative Contract Liabilities
Net Risk Management Assets (Liabilities) and Other Derivative Contracts
C) Credit Risk
Credit risk arises from the potential that the Company may incur a loss if a counterparty to a financial instrument fails to meet its obligation in accordance with agreed terms. While exchange-traded contracts are subject to nominal credit risk due to the financial safeguards established by the exchanges and clearing agencies, over-the-counter traded contracts expose Ovintiv to counterparty credit risk. Counterparties to the Company’s derivative financial instruments consist primarily of major financial institutions and companies within the energy industry. This credit risk exposure is mitigated through the use of credit policies approved by the Board of Directors governing the Company’s credit portfolio including credit practices that limit transactions according to counterparties’ credit quality. Mitigation strategies may include master netting arrangements, requesting collateral, purchasing credit insurance and/or transacting credit derivatives. The Company executes commodity derivative financial instruments under master agreements that have netting provisions that provide for offsetting payables against receivables. Ovintiv actively evaluates the creditworthiness of its counterparties, assigns appropriate credit limits and monitors credit exposures against those assigned limits. As at June 30, 2024, Ovintiv’s maximum exposure of loss due to credit risk from derivative financial instrument assets on a gross and net fair value basis was $143 million and $127 million, respectively, as disclosed in Note 18. The Company had no significant credit derivatives in place and held no collateral at June 30, 2024.
Any cash equivalents include high-grade, short-term securities, placed primarily with financial institutions with investment grade ratings. Any foreign currency agreements entered into are with major financial institutions that have investment grade credit ratings.
A substantial portion of the Company’s accounts receivable are with customers and working interest owners in the oil and gas industry and are subject to normal industry credit risks. As at June 30, 2024, approximately 93 percent (91 percent as at December 31, 2023) of Ovintiv’s accounts receivable and financial derivative credit exposures were with investment grade counterparties.
During 2015 and 2017, the Company entered into agreements resulting from divestitures, which required Ovintiv to fulfill certain payment obligations on the take or pay volume commitments assumed by the purchasers. The circumstances that would require Ovintiv to perform under the agreements included events where a purchaser failed to make payment to the guaranteed party and/or a purchaser was subject to an insolvency event. The agreements had a fair value of $4 million as at December 31, 2023 and expired in June 2024.
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20.
Supplementary Information
Supplemental disclosures to the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows are presented below:
Accounts receivable and accrued revenues
235
519
(103
(301
(290
Income tax receivable and payable
(23
Non-Cash Operating Activities
ROU operating lease assets and liabilities
(25
(40
(69
Non-Cash Investing Activities
Property, plant and equipment accruals
93
Capitalized long-term incentives
Property additions/dispositions, including swaps
Non-Cash Financing Activities
Common shares issued in conjunction with the Permian
Acquisition (See Note 9)
(1,169
21.
Commitments
The following table outlines the Company’s commitments as at June 30, 2024:
Expected Future Payments
Transportation and Processing
669
594
445
2,145
4,687
Drilling and Field Services
Building Leases & Other Commitments
513
451
2,164
5,025
Operating leases with terms greater than one year are not included in the commitments table above. The table above includes short-term leases with contract terms less than 12 months, such as drilling rigs and field office leases, as well as non-lease operating cost components associated with building leases.
Included within transportation and processing in the table above are certain commitments associated with midstream service agreements with VMLP as described in Note 16. Divestiture transactions can reduce certain commitments disclosed above.
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Contingencies
Ovintiv is involved in various legal claims and actions arising in the normal course of the Company’s operations. Although the outcome of these claims cannot be predicted with certainty, the Company does not expect these matters to have a material adverse effect on Ovintiv’s financial position, cash flows or results of operations. Management’s assessment of these matters may change in the future as these matters are subject to a number of uncertainties. For any material matters that the Company believes an unfavorable outcome is reasonably possible, the Company discloses the nature and a range of potential exposures, if reasonably estimable. If an unfavorable outcome were to occur, there exists the possibility of a material impact on the Company’s consolidated net earnings or loss for the period in which the effect becomes reasonably estimable. The Company accrues for such items when a liability is both probable and the amount can be reasonably estimated. Such accruals are based on the Company’s information known about the matters, estimates of the outcomes of such matters and experience in handling similar matters.
During the second quarter of 2024, Ovintiv resolved a dispute related to the previous disposition of certain legacy assets. The Company expects to receive net proceeds of approximately $150 million later in the year, at which time the Company will recognize a contingent gain within Other (gains) losses, net in its Consolidated Statement of Earnings. Ovintiv recognizes contingent gains in its Consolidated Financial Statements when the gain is realized or considered realizable.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The MD&A is intended to provide a narrative description of the Company’s business from management’s perspective, which includes an overview of Ovintiv’s condensed consolidated results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, and period-over-period comparison. This MD&A should be read in conjunction with the unaudited interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying notes for the period ended June 30, 2024 (“Consolidated Financial Statements”), which are included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and the audited Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying notes and MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2023, which are included in Items 8 and 7, respectively, of the 2023 Annual Report on Form 10‑K.
Common industry terms and abbreviations are used throughout this MD&A and are defined in the Definitions, Conversions and Conventions sections of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. This MD&A includes the following sections:
Executive Overview
Strategy
Ovintiv aims to be a leading North American energy producer and is focused on developing its high-quality multi-basin portfolio of oil and natural gas producing plays. Ovintiv is committed to delivering quality returns from its capital investment, generating significant cash flows and providing durable cash returns to its shareholders through the commodity price cycle. The Company aims to achieve its strategic priorities through execution excellence, disciplined capital allocation, and commercial acumen and risk management. In addition, the Company is dedicated to driving progress in areas of environmental, social, and governance, aligning with its commitment to corporate responsibility.
In support of the Company’s commitment to enhancing shareholder value, Ovintiv utilizes its capital allocation framework to provide competitive returns to shareholders while strengthening its balance sheet.
Ovintiv continually monitors and evaluates changing market conditions to maximize cash flows, mitigate risks and renew its premium well inventory. The Company’s assets, located in some of the most prolific plays in North America, form a multi-basin, multi-product portfolio which enables flexible and efficient investment of capital that supports the Company’s strategy.
Ovintiv seeks to deliver results in a socially and environmentally responsible manner. Best practices are deployed across its assets, allowing the Company to capitalize on operational efficiencies and decrease emissions intensity. The Company’s sustainability reporting, which outlines its key metrics, targets and relative progress achieved, can be found in the Company Outlook section of this MD&A and on the Company’s sustainability website.
Underpinning Ovintiv’s strategy are core values of one, agile, innovative and driven, which guide the organization to be collaborative, responsive, flexible and determined. The Company is committed to excellence with a passion to drive corporate financial performance and shareholder value.
For additional information on Ovintiv’s strategy, its reporting segments and the plays in which the Company operates, refer to Items 1 and 2 of the 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
In evaluating its operations and assessing its leverage, Ovintiv reviews performance-based measures such as Non‑GAAP Cash Flow and debt-based metrics such as Debt to Adjusted Capitalization, Debt to EBITDA and Debt to Adjusted EBITDA, which are non-GAAP measures and do not have any standardized meaning under U.S. GAAP. These measures may not be similar to measures presented by other issuers and should not be viewed as a substitute for measures reported under U.S. GAAP. Additional information regarding these measures, including reconciliations to the closest GAAP measure, can be found in the Non-GAAP Measures section of this MD&A.
Highlights
During the first six months of 2024, the Company focused on executing its 2024 capital investment plan aimed at maximizing profitability through operational and capital efficiencies, and delivering cash from operating activities. Higher upstream product revenues in the first six months of 2024 compared to 2023, primarily resulted from higher production volumes and liquids prices, partially offset by lower average realized natural gas prices, excluding the impact of risk management activities. Production volumes increased eight percent compared to the first six months of 2023 primarily due to the addition of the Permian assets acquired in the second quarter of 2023. Decreases in average realized natural gas prices of 43 percent were primarily due to lower benchmark prices. Ovintiv continues to focus on optimizing realized prices from the diversification of the Company’s downstream markets.
Financial Results
Three months ended June 30, 2024
Six months ended June 30, 2024
Capital Investment
During the six months ended June 30, 2024
Production
The Company’s upstream operations refers to the summation of the USA and Canadian operating segments. Additional information on the items above and other expenses can be found in the Results of Operations section of this MD&A.
2024 Outlook
Industry Outlook
Oil Markets
The oil and gas industry is cyclical and commodity prices are inherently volatile. Oil prices reflect global supply and demand dynamics as well as the geopolitical and macroeconomic environment.
Oil prices for the remainder of 2024 are expected to be impacted by the interplay between the pace of global economic growth and demand for oil, continued OPEC+ production restraint and continued supply uncertainties resulting from geopolitical events. Recessionary concerns continue to have an impact on global demand outlooks as central banks evaluate and recalibrate their strategies in response to the prevailing economic environment. Supply and the accumulation of global oil inventories are expected to be impacted by changes in OPEC+ production levels, consumer demand behavior and geopolitical volatility.
Natural Gas Markets
Natural gas prices are primarily impacted by structural changes in supply and demand as well as deviations from seasonally normal weather.
Natural gas prices for the remainder of 2024 are expected to be impacted by the interplay between natural gas production and associated natural gas from oil production, changes in demand from the power generation sector, changes in export levels of U.S. liquefied natural gas, impacts from seasonal weather, as well as supply chain constraints or other disruptions resulting from geopolitical events.
Company Outlook
The Company will continue to exercise discretion and discipline, and intends to optimize capital allocation through the remainder of 2024 as the commodity price environment evolves. Ovintiv pursues innovative ways to maximize cash flows and to reduce upstream operating and administrative expenses.
Markets for oil and natural gas are exposed to different price risks and are inherently volatile. To mitigate price volatility and provide more certainty around cash flows, the Company enters into derivative financial instruments. As at June 30, 2024, the Company has hedged approximately 50.0 Mbbls/d of expected oil production and 800 MMcf/d of expected natural gas production for the remainder of the year. In addition, Ovintiv proactively utilizes transportation contracts to diversify the Company’s sales markets, thereby reducing significant exposure to any given market and regional pricing.
Additional information on Ovintiv’s hedging program can be found in Note 19 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
The Company continues to execute its 2024 capital investment program, focusing on maximizing returns from high-margin oil and condensate, and generating cash flows in excess of capital expenditures.
During the second quarter of 2024, the Company invested $622 million, which was in line with the second quarter guidance range of $610 million to $650 million. In July 2024, the Company narrowed its full year 2024 capital investment guidance range to $2,250 million to $2,350 million.
Ovintiv continually strives to improve well performance and lower costs through innovative techniques. Ovintiv’s large-scale cube development model utilizes multi-well pads and advanced completion designs to maximize returns and resource recovery from its reservoirs. The Company continues to enhance its multi-frac technology by shifting, where possible, from simultaneously fracing two wells (“Simulfrac”) to fracing three wells (“Trimulfrac”) at the same time. Ovintiv’s disciplined capital program and continuous innovation create flexibility to allocate capital in changing commodity markets to maximize cash flows while preserving the long-term value of the Company’s multi-basin portfolio.
During the second quarter of 2024, total average production volumes were 593.8 MBOE/d, which significantly exceeded the second quarter guidance range of 560.0 MBOE/d to 575.0 MBOE/d, primarily due to the impact of lower than expected royalty rates in the Canadian Operations resulting from lower natural gas benchmark prices, as well as infrastructure royalty credits and allowances in Montney. Average oil and plant condensate production volumes were 211.9 Mbbls/d and average natural gas production volumes were 1,740 MMcf/d, which exceeded second quarter guidance ranges of 205.0 Mbbls/d to 209.0 Mbbls/d and 1,600 MMcf/d to 1,650 MMcf/d, respectively. Average other NGL production volumes were 92.0 Mbbls/d, which were in line with the second quarter guidance range of 89.0 Mbbls/d to 92.0 Mbbls/d.
In July, the Company further updated its full year 2024 total production guidance range to 570.0 MBOE/d to 580.0 MBOE/d, including oil and plant condensate production volumes of approximately 207.0 Mbbls/d to 209.0 Mbbls/d, other NGLs production volumes of approximately 89.0 Mbbls/d to 91.0 Mbbls/d and natural gas production volumes of approximately 1,660 MMcf/d to 1,690 MMcf/d.
Ovintiv promotes a collaborative culture that values knowledge exchange, open communication, continuous improvement and learning. This culture stimulates innovation and fosters the creation of best practices resulting in efficiency improvements and enhanced operational performance for the Company.
The Company is on track to achieve its full year upstream transportation and processing cost guidance range of approximately $7.50 per BOE to $8.00 per BOE, based on commodity price assumptions of $75.00 per barrel for WTI oil and $2.50 per MMBtu for NYMEX natural gas. Upstream transportation and processing costs of $7.15 per BOE during the three months ended June 30, 2024, was significantly lower than guidance, primarily due to lower than expected natural gas commodity prices.
The Company is also on track to meet the full year guidance for operating expenses of approximately $4.25 per BOE to $4.75 per BOE, and total production, mineral and other taxes of approximately four to five percent of upstream product revenues. The Company’s upstream operations refers to the summation of the USA and Canadian operating segments.
Additional information on Ovintiv’s third quarter and updated full year 2024 Corporate Guidance can be accessed on the Company’s website at www.ovintiv.com.
Environmental, Social and Governance
Ovintiv recognizes climate change as a global concern and the importance of reducing its environmental footprint as part of the solution. The Company voluntarily participates in emission reduction programs and has adopted a range of strategies to help reduce emissions from its operations. These strategies include incorporating new and proven technologies, optimizing processes in its operations and working closely with third-party providers to develop best practices. The Company continues to look for innovative techniques and efficiencies in support of its commitment to emission reductions.
In May 2024, Ovintiv published its 2023 Sustainability Report. The report highlights the Company’s 2023 environmental, social and governance results, and its progress in emissions intensity reductions with the goal to meet its Scope 1&2 GHG emissions target by 2030. As at the end of 2023, the Company had achieved a greater than 40 percent reduction in the Scope 1&2 GHG emissions intensity from 2019 levels and is on track to meet its emissions intensity reduction target of 50 percent by 2030 measured against the 2019 baseline. The GHG emissions reduction target is tied to the annual compensation program for all employees.
During the second quarter of 2023, the Company acquired assets in Permian which increased both oil production volumes and net premium well inventory. Ovintiv is undergoing an integration period to align the emissions profile of the acquired inventory with the World Bank Zero Routine Flaring initiative. Ovintiv remains committed to its emissions reduction targets.
Ovintiv is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion (“DEI”). The Company’s social commitment framework, which is rooted in the Company’s foundational values of integrity, safety, sustainability, trust and respect, reflects Ovintiv’s positive contributions to the communities where it operates and highlights the Company’s approach to enabling an inclusive culture that embraces diversity of thought, background and experience.
Ovintiv remains committed to protecting the health and safety of its workforce. Safety is a foundational value at Ovintiv and plays a critical role in the Company’s belief that a safe workplace is a strong indicator of a well-managed business. This safety-oriented mindset enables the Company to quickly respond to emergencies and minimize any impacts to employees and business continuity. Safety performance goals are incorporated into the Company’s annual compensation program. Additional information on DEI and employee safety can be found in the Human Capital section of Items 1 and 2 of the 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Additional information on Ovintiv’s sustainable business practices are included in its most recent Sustainability Report on the Company’s sustainability website at https://sustainability.ovintiv.com.
Results of Operations
Selected Financial Information
Three months ended June 30,
Six months ended June 30,
($ millions)
Upstream product revenues
1,842
1,646
3,771
3,521
Market optimization
Service revenues (1)
Total Product and Service Revenues
Gains (Losses) on Risk Management, Net
Sublease Revenues
Total Operating Expenses (2)
Ovintiv’s revenues are substantially derived from sales of oil, NGLs and natural gas production. Increases or decreases in Ovintiv’s revenue, profitability and future production are highly dependent on the commodity prices the Company receives. Prices are market driven and fluctuate due to factors beyond the Company’s control, such as supply and demand, seasonality and geopolitical and economic factors. The Company’s realized prices generally reflect WTI, NYMEX, Edmonton Condensate and AECO benchmark prices, as well as other downstream benchmarks, including Houston and Dawn. The Company proactively mitigates price risk and optimizes margins by entering into firm transportation contracts to diversify market access to different sales points. Realized prices, excluding the impact of risk management activities, may differ from the benchmarks for many reasons, including quality, location, or production being sold at different market hubs.
Benchmark prices relevant to the Company are shown in the table below.
Benchmark Prices
(average for the period)
Oil & NGLs
WTI ($/bbl)
80.57
73.78
78.77
74.95
Houston ($/bbl)
82.21
74.94
80.53
76.26
Edmonton Condensate (C$/bbl)
105.72
97.39
102.32
102.82
Natural Gas
NYMEX ($/MMBtu)
1.89
2.10
2.07
2.76
AECO (C$/Mcf)
1.44
2.35
1.74
3.34
Dawn (C$/MMBtu)
2.29
2.77
2.84
3.22
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Production Volumes and Realized Prices
Production Volumes (1)
Realized Prices (2)
Oil (Mbbls/d, $/bbl)
166.8
142.4
78.20
72.83
168.5
134.8
77.18
73.41
0.5
74.86
0.3
0.1
74.07
71.44
167.3
78.19
168.8
134.9
77.17
NGLs - Plant Condensate (Mbbls/d, $/bbl)
10.9
10.5
59.43
55.09
10.7
10.6
58.71
58.46
33.7
33.0
75.61
70.99
31.8
30.6
73.77
73.84
44.6
43.5
71.66
67.14
42.5
41.2
69.96
69.89
NGLs - Other (Mbbls/d, $/bbl)
75.7
78.1
16.84
13.43
75.1
76.0
18.09
15.99
16.3
18.7
25.36
18.62
15.0
15.6
27.54
25.20
92.0
96.8
18.35
14.43
90.1
91.6
19.67
17.56
Total Oil & NGLs (Mbbls/d, $/bbl)
253.4
231.0
59.09
51.94
254.3
221.4
58.94
52.99
50.5
51.7
59.35
52.06
47.1
46.3
59.03
57.43
303.9
282.7
59.13
51.96
301.4
267.7
58.95
53.76
Natural Gas (MMcf/d, $/Mcf)
530
1.16
1.79
528
518
1.59
2.57
1.36
2.02
1,165
1,131
1.81
3.30
1,740
1,743
1.30
1.95
1,693
1,649
3.07
Total Production (MBOE/d, $/BOE)
341.9
319.2
45.61
40.56
342.5
307.7
46.23
42.45
251.9
253.8
18.40
20.26
241.3
234.7
20.27
27.21
593.8
573.0
34.08
31.56
583.8
542.4
35.49
35.86
Production Mix (%)
Oil & Plant Condensate
NGLs - Other
Total Oil & NGLs
Production Change
Period Over Period (%) (3)
Total Production
Upstream Product Revenues
NGLs - Plant Condensate
2023 Upstream Product Revenues
944
265
308
Increase (decrease) due to:
Sales prices
Production volumes
162
2024 Upstream Product Revenues
1,193
291
1,792
520
293
916
119
(411
508
2,371
542
323
Oil Revenues
Three months ended June 30, 2024 versus June 30, 2023
Oil revenues were higher by $249 million compared to the second quarter of 2023 primarily due to:
Six months ended June 30, 2024 versus June 30, 2023
Oil revenues were higher by $579 million compared to the first six months of 2023 primarily due to:
NGL Revenues
NGL revenues were higher by $51 million compared to the second quarter of 2023 primarily due to:
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NGL revenues were higher by $52 million compared to the first six months of 2023 primarily due to:
Natural Gas Revenues
Natural gas revenues were lower by $104 million compared to the second quarter of 2023 primarily due to:
Natural gas revenues were lower by $381 million compared to the first six months of 2023 primarily due to:
As a means of managing commodity price volatility, Ovintiv enters into commodity derivative financial instruments on a portion of its expected oil, NGLs and natural gas production volumes. Additional information on the Company’s commodity price positions as at June 30, 2024, can be found in Note 19 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
The following tables provide the effects of the Company’s risk management activities on revenues.
Commodity Price (1)
Other (2)
Total Gains (Losses) on Risk Management, Net
(Per-unit)
Oil ($/bbl)
(1.61
(1.06
NGLs - Other ($/bbl)
0.12
Natural Gas ($/Mcf)
0.56
0.03
0.46
(0.24
Total ($/BOE)
1.21
0.10
1.05
(0.72
Ovintiv recognizes fair value changes from its risk management activities each reporting period. The changes in fair value result from new positions and settlements that occur during each period, as well as the relationship between contract prices and the associated forward curves. Realized gains or losses on risk management activities related to commodity price mitigation are included in the USA Operations, Canadian Operations and Market Optimization revenues as the contracts are cash settled. Unrealized gains or losses on fair value changes of unsettled contracts are included in the Corporate and Other segment. Additional information on fair value changes can be found in Note 18 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Market Optimization Revenues
Market Optimization product revenues relate to activities that provide operational flexibility and cost mitigation for transportation commitments, product type, delivery points and customer diversification. Ovintiv also purchases and sells third-party volumes under marketing arrangements associated with the Company’s previous divestitures.
Market Optimization product revenues decreased $353 million compared to the second quarter of 2023 primarily due to:
partially offset by:
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Market Optimization product revenues decreased $613 million compared to the first six months of 2023 primarily due to:
Sublease revenues primarily include amounts related to the sublease of office space in The Bow office building recorded in the Corporate and Other segment. Additional information on office sublease income can be found in Note 11 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Production, Mineral and Other Taxes
Production, mineral and other taxes include production and property taxes. Production taxes are generally assessed as a percentage of oil, NGLs and natural gas production revenues. Property taxes are generally assessed based on the value of the underlying assets.
($/BOE)
2.74
2.49
2.65
0.17
0.14
1.65
1.43
1.62
1.63
Production, mineral and other taxes increased $13 million compared to the second quarter of 2023 primarily due to:
Production, mineral and other taxes increased $12 million compared to the first six months of 2023 primarily due to:
Transportation and processing expense includes transportation costs incurred to move product from production points to sales points including gathering, compression, pipeline tariffs, trucking and storage costs. Ovintiv also incurs costs related to processing provided by third parties or through ownership interests in processing facilities.
Upstream Transportation and Processing
386
764
830
4.05
5.10
4.06
5.29
11.37
11.57
11.65
12.59
7.15
7.97
7.20
8.45
Transportation and processing expense decreased $39 million compared to the second quarter of 2023 primarily due to:
Transportation and processing expense decreased $75 million compared to the first six months of 2023 primarily due to:
Operating expense includes costs paid by the Company, net of amounts capitalized, on oil and natural gas properties in which Ovintiv has a working interest. These costs primarily include labor, service contract fees, chemicals, fuel, water hauling, electricity and workovers.
Upstream Operating Expense
231
169
467
368
6.58
5.73
6.67
6.05
1.18
1.19
0.73
4.29
3.23
4.40
3.75
Operating expense increased $62 million compared to the second quarter of 2023 primarily due to:
Operating expense increased $99 million compared to the first six months of 2023 primarily due to:
Purchased Product
Purchased product expense includes purchases of oil, NGLs and natural gas from third parties that are used to provide operational flexibility and cost mitigation for transportation commitments, product type, delivery points and customer diversification. Ovintiv also purchases and sells third-party volumes under marketing arrangements associated with the Company’s previous divestitures.
Purchased product expense decreased $359 million compared to the second quarter of 2023 primarily due to:
Purchased product expense decreased $620 million compared to the first six months of 2023 primarily due to:
Depreciation, Depletion & Amortization
Proved properties within each country cost center are depleted using the unit-of-production method based on proved reserves as discussed in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of the 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Depletion rates are impacted by impairments, acquisitions, divestitures and foreign exchange rates, as well as fluctuations in 12-month average trailing prices which affect proved reserves volumes. Corporate assets are carried at cost and depreciated on a straight-line basis over the estimated service lives of the assets.
Additional information can be found under Upstream Assets and Reserve Estimates in the Critical Accounting Estimates section of the MD&A included in Item 7 of the 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Upstream DD&A
574
414
1,135
11.56
15.84
11.31
3.36
3.38
3.37
10.62
7.93
10.69
7.87
DD&A increased $161 million compared to the second quarter of 2023 primarily due to:
The depletion rate in the USA Operations increased $4.43 per BOE compared to the second quarter of 2023 primarily due to a higher depletable base associated with the Permian assets acquired in the second quarter of 2023.
DD&A increased $363 million compared to the first six months of 2023 primarily due to:
The depletion rate in the USA Operations increased $4.53 per BOE compared to the first six months of 2023 primarily due to a higher depletable base associated with the Permian assets acquired in the second quarter of 2023.
Administrative expense represents costs associated with corporate functions provided by Ovintiv staff. These expenses primarily include salaries and benefits, operating lease, office, information technology, legal and long-term incentive costs.
Administrative, excluding Long-Term Incentive,
and Transaction and Legal Costs (1)
66
Long-term incentive costs
Transaction and legal costs
Total Administrative
1.39
0.30
0.22
(0.03
(0.01
0.11
0.94
1.41
1.67
2.30
Administrative expense decreased $92 million compared to the second quarter of 2023 primarily due to:
Administrative expense decreased $48 million compared to the first six months of 2023 primarily due to:
Additional information on the Company’s long-term incentive costs can be found in Note 17 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Other (Gains) Losses, Net
Interest expense primarily includes interest on Ovintiv’s short-term and long-term debt. Additional information on changes in interest can be found in Note 5 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Interest expense increased $25 million compared to the second quarter of 2023 primarily due to:
Interest expense increased $52 million compared to the first six months of 2023 primarily due to:
Foreign exchange gains and losses primarily result from the impact of fluctuations in the Canadian to U.S. dollar exchange rate. Additional information on changes in foreign exchange gains or losses can be found in Note 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Additional information on foreign exchange rates and the effects of foreign exchange rate changes can be found in Part I, Item 3 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Net foreign exchange gain of $10 million compared to a loss of $25 million during the second quarter of 2023 primarily due to:
Net foreign exchange gain of $38 million compared to a loss of $22 million during the first six months of 2023 primarily due to:
Other (gains) losses, net, primarily includes other non-recurring revenues or expenses and may also include items such as interest income, interest received from tax authorities, reclamation charges relating to decommissioned assets, and adjustments related to other assets.
Income Tax
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, current income tax expense in the U.S. of $10 million and $24 million, respectively, is higher than the comparative periods in 2023 primarily due to the impact of the corporate alternative minimum tax. In Canada, the current income tax expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 of $13 million and $31 million, respectively, is lower than the comparative periods in 2023 due to lower expected full year taxable earnings.
The determination of income and other tax liabilities of the Company and its subsidiaries requires interpretation of complex domestic and foreign tax laws and regulations, that are subject to change. The Company’s interpretation of tax laws may differ from the interpretation of the tax authorities. As a result, there are tax matters under review for which the timing of resolution is uncertain. The Company believes that the provision for income taxes is adequate.
On June 20, 2024, Canada enacted its Global Minimum Tax Act (“GMTA”), which implements the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development Pillar II framework, providing a global minimum tax of 15 percent. The Company continues to evaluate the GMTA but does not anticipate any material impact in 2024.
Additional information on income taxes can be found in Note 7 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Sources of Liquidity
The Company has the flexibility to access cash equivalents and a range of funding alternatives at competitive rates through committed revolving credit facilities as well as debt and equity capital markets. Ovintiv closely monitors the accessibility of cost-effective credit and ensures that sufficient liquidity is in place to fund capital expenditures and dividend payments. In addition, the Company may use cash and cash equivalents, cash from operating activities, or proceeds from asset divestitures to fund its operations and capital allocation framework or to manage its capital structure as discussed below.
The Company’s capital structure consists of total shareholders’ equity plus long-term debt, including any current portion. The Company’s objectives when managing its capital structure are to maintain financial flexibility to preserve Ovintiv’s access to capital markets and its ability to meet financial obligations and finance internally generated growth, as well as potential acquisitions. Ovintiv has a practice of maintaining capital discipline and strategically managing its capital structure by adjusting capital spending, adjusting dividends paid to shareholders, issuing new shares of common stock, purchasing shares of common stock for cancellation or return to treasury, issuing new debt and repaying or repurchasing existing debt.
As at June 30,
($ millions, except as indicated)
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Available Credit Facilities
3,250
3,150
Available Uncommitted Demand Lines (1)
211
278
Issuance of U.S. Commercial Paper
(384
(330
Total Liquidity
3,085
Long-Term Debt, including current portion
6,134
Debt to Capitalization (%) (2)
Debt to Adjusted Capitalization (%) (2)
The Company has full access to two committed revolving U.S. dollar denominated credit facilities totaling $3.5 billion, which include a $2.2 billion revolving credit facility for Ovintiv Inc. and a $1.3 billion revolving credit facility for a Canadian subsidiary (collectively, the “Credit Facilities”). The Credit Facilities, which mature in July 2026, provide financial flexibility and allow the Company to fund its operations or capital investment program. At June 30, 2024, $250 million was outstanding under the revolving Credit Facilities.
Depending on the Company’s credit rating and market demand, the Company may issue from its two U.S. CP programs, which include a $1.5 billion program for Ovintiv Inc. and a $1.0 billion program for a Canadian subsidiary. As at June 30, 2024, the Company had $384 million of commercial paper outstanding under its U.S. CP program maturing at various dates with a weighted average interest rate of approximately 6.13 percent, which is supported by the Company’s Credit Facilities. All of Ovintiv’s credit ratings are investment grade as at June 30, 2024.
The available Credit Facilities, uncommitted demand lines, and cash and cash equivalents, net of outstanding commercial paper, provide Ovintiv with total liquidity of approximately $3.1 billion as at June 30, 2024. At June 30, 2024, Ovintiv also had approximately $72 million in undrawn letters of credit issued in the normal course of business primarily as collateral security related to sales arrangements.
Ovintiv has a U.S. shelf registration statement under which the Company may issue from time to time, debt securities, common stock, preferred stock, warrants, units, share purchase contracts and share purchase units in the U.S. The U.S. shelf registration statement expires in March 2026.
The obligations under the Company’s existing debt securities are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by Ovintiv Canada ULC, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. Additional information on the Company’s Canadian Operations segment and the Bow office lease can be found in the Results of Operations section in this MD&A and
the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and the MD&A and audited Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying notes for the year ended December 31, 2023, which are included in Items 7 and 8, respectively, of the 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Ovintiv is currently in compliance with all financial covenants under the Credit Facilities. Management monitors Debt to Adjusted Capitalization, which is a non-GAAP measure defined in the Non-GAAP Measures section of this MD&A, as a proxy for Ovintiv’s financial covenant under the Credit Facilities, which requires Debt to Adjusted Capitalization to be less than 60 percent. As at June 30, 2024, the Company’s Debt to Adjusted Capitalization was 25 percent. The definitions used in the covenant under the Credit Facilities adjust capitalization for cumulative historical ceiling test impairments recorded in conjunction with the Company’s January 1, 2012 adoption of U.S. GAAP. Additional information on financial covenants can be found in Note 15 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of the 2023 Annual Report on Form 10‑K.
Sources and Uses of Cash
In the first six months of 2024, Ovintiv primarily generated cash through operating activities. The following table summarizes the sources and uses of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents.
Activity Type
Sources of Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash from operating activities
Investing
Corporate acquisition
Net issuance of revolving debt
Financing
1,022
4,081
2,045
5,282
Uses of Cash and Cash Equivalents
Net repayment of revolving debt
3,225
184
434
328
82
Investing/Financing
1,019
4,052
2,042
5,232
Foreign Exchange Gain (Loss) on Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash Held in Foreign Currency
Net cash from operating activities in the second quarter and first six months of 2024 was $1,020 million and $1,679 million, respectively, and was primarily a reflection of the impacts from production volumes, average realized commodity prices, realized gains/losses on risk management and changes in non‑cash working capital.
Additional detail on changes in non-cash working capital can be found in Note 20 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Ovintiv expects it will continue to meet the payment terms of its suppliers.
Non-GAAP Cash Flow in the second quarter and first six months of 2024 was $1,025 million and $2,060 million, respectively, and was primarily impacted by the items affecting cash from operating activities which are discussed below and in the Results of Operations section of this MD&A.
Net cash from operating activities increased $189 million compared to the second quarter of 2023 primarily due to:
Net cash from operating activities decreased $220 million compared to the first six months of 2023 primarily due to:
Cash used in investing activities in the first six months of 2024 was $1,402 million primarily due to capital expenditures and acquisitions in the USA Operations. Capital expenditures, and acquisition and divestiture activities are summarized in Notes 3 and 8, respectively, to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10‑Q.
Capital expenditures decreased $37 million compared to the first six months of 2023, primarily due to decreased activity in Anadarko and Montney, and the sale of the Bakken assets in the second quarter of 2023, partially offset by increased activity in Permian and Uinta.
Acquisitions in the first six months of 2024 were $195 million, which primarily included property purchases with oil and liquids-rich potential in the USA Operations (2023 - $214 million).
Corporate acquisitions in the first six months of 2024 reflect the final cash settlements of $12 million completed in the first quarter of 2024 related to the Permian assets acquired in the second quarter of 2023. Additional information regarding the Permian Acquisition can be found in Note 9 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10‑Q.
Net cash from and/or used in financing activities has been impacted by Ovintiv’s strategic objective to return value to shareholders by repaying or repurchasing existing debt, purchasing shares of common stock and paying dividends.
Net cash used in financing activities in the first six months of 2024 was $274 million compared to net cash from financing activities in 2023 of $2,022 million. The change was primarily due to the net issuance of long-term debt in 2023 of $2,278 million and increased purchases of shares of common stock in 2024 compared to 2023 ($106 million), partially offset by an increase in the net issuance of revolving debt ($63 million).
From time to time, Ovintiv may seek to retire or purchase the Company’s outstanding debt through cash purchases and/or exchanges for other debt or equity securities, in open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions or otherwise. Such repurchases or exchanges, if any, will depend on prevailing market conditions, the Company’s liquidity requirements, contractual restrictions and other factors.
The Company’s long-term debt, including the current portion of $1,234 million, totaled $6,087 million at June 30, 2024. The Company’s long-term debt at December 31, 2023, including the current portion of $284 million, totaled $5,737 million. As at June 30, 2024, the Company has $600 million of fixed rate long-term debt due within the next year.
In support of the Company’s commitment to enhancing shareholder value, Ovintiv utilizes its capital allocation framework to provide competitive returns to shareholders while strengthening its balance sheet. Ovintiv expects to continue to deliver shareholder returns through share buybacks.
For additional information on long-term debt, refer to Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Further details on the Company’s debt-based metrics can be found in the Non-GAAP measures section of this MD&A.
The Company pays quarterly dividends to common shareholders at the discretion of the Board of Directors.
Dividend Payments
Dividend Payments ($/share)
0.60
0.55
On July 30, 2024, the Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.30 per share of common stock payable on September 27, 2024, to common shareholders of record as of September 13, 2024.
Dividends increased $17 million compared to the first six months of 2023 as a result of Ovintiv increasing its annualized dividend to $1.20 per share of common stock in the second quarter of 2023. The dividend increase reflects the Company’s commitment to returning capital to shareholders.
Normal Course Issuer Bid
In the second quarter and first six months of 2024, under the NCIB program, the Company purchased, for cancellation, approximately 3.6 million and 9.0 million shares of common stock, respectively, for total consideration of approximately $184 million and $434 million, respectively. The Company expects to continue to execute the NCIB program in conjunction with its capital allocation framework. For additional information on the NCIB, refer to Note 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Material Cash Requirements
For information on material cash requirements, refer to the Material Cash Requirements section of the MD&A included in Item 7 of the 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
For information on commitments and contingencies, refer to Note 21 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Critical Accounting Estimates
There have been no significant changes to the Company’s critical accounting policies and use of estimates from the disclosures reported in the “Critical Accounting Estimates” section of the MD&A included in Item 7 of the 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Non-GAAP Measures
Certain measures in this document do not have any standardized meaning as prescribed by U.S. GAAP and, therefore, are considered non-GAAP measures. These measures may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers and should not be viewed as a substitute for measures reported under U.S. GAAP. These measures are commonly used in the oil and gas industry and by Ovintiv to provide shareholders and potential investors with additional information regarding the Company’s liquidity and its ability to generate funds to finance its operations. Non-GAAP measures include: Non-GAAP Cash Flow, Debt to Adjusted Capitalization, Debt to EBITDA and Debt to Adjusted EBITDA. Management’s use of these measures is discussed further below.
Cash from Operating Activities and Non-GAAP Cash Flow
Non-GAAP Cash Flow is a non-GAAP measure defined as cash from (used in) operating activities excluding net change in other assets and liabilities, and net change in non-cash working capital.
Management believes this measure is useful to the Company and its investors as a measure of operating and financial performance across periods and against other companies in the industry, and is an indication of the Company’s ability to generate cash to finance capital investment programs, to service debt and to meet other financial obligations. This measure is used, along with other measures, in the calculation of certain performance targets for the Company’s management and employees.
(Add back) deduct:
Non-GAAP Cash Flow
1,025
699
2,060
1,550
Debt to Capitalization and Debt to Adjusted Capitalization
Debt to Adjusted Capitalization is a non-GAAP measure which adjusts capitalization for historical ceiling test impairments that were recorded as at December 31, 2011. Management monitors Debt to Adjusted Capitalization as a proxy for the Company’s financial covenant under the Credit Facilities which require Debt to Adjusted Capitalization to be less than 60 percent. Adjusted Capitalization includes debt, total shareholders’ equity and an equity adjustment for cumulative historical ceiling test impairments recorded as at December 31, 2011 in conjunction with the Company’s January 1, 2012 adoption of U.S. GAAP.
Debt (Long-Term Debt, including Current Portion)
Capitalization
16,415
16,107
Debt to Capitalization
37%
36%
Equity Adjustment for Impairments at December 31, 2011
7,746
Adjusted Capitalization
24,161
23,853
Debt to Adjusted Capitalization
25%
24%
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Debt to EBITDA and Debt to Adjusted EBITDA
Debt to EBITDA and Debt to Adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP measures. EBITDA is defined as trailing 12-month net earnings (loss) before income taxes, depreciation, depletion and amortization, and interest. Adjusted EBITDA is EBITDA adjusted for impairments, accretion of asset retirement obligation, unrealized gains/losses on risk management, foreign exchange gains/losses, gains/losses on divestitures and other gains/losses.
Management believes these measures are useful to the Company and its investors as a measure of financial leverage and the Company’s ability to service its debt and other financial obligations. These measures are used, along with other measures, in the calculation of certain financial performance targets for the Company’s management and employees.
1,940
2,085
Add back (deduct):
2,188
1,825
407
355
EBITDA
4,949
4,690
Debt to EBITDA (times)
1.2
Unrealized (gains) losses on risk management
(194
(41
(20
Adjusted EBITDA
4,970
4,514
Debt to Adjusted EBITDA (times)
1.3
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Item 3: Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
The primary objective of the following information is to provide forward-looking quantitative and qualitative information about Ovintiv’s potential exposure to market risks. The term “market risk” refers to the Company’s risk of loss arising from adverse changes in oil, NGL and natural gas prices, foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. The following disclosures are not meant to be precise indicators of expected future losses but rather indicators of reasonably possible losses. The forward-looking information provides indicators of how the Company views and manages ongoing market risk exposures.
COMMODITY PRICE RISK
Commodity price risk arises from the effect fluctuations in future commodity prices, including oil, NGLs and natural gas, may have on future revenues, expenses and cash flows. Realized pricing is primarily driven by the prevailing worldwide price for oil and spot market prices applicable to the Company’s natural gas production. Pricing for oil, NGLs and natural gas production is volatile and unpredictable as discussed in Part 1, Item 2 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10‑Q in the Executive Overview section in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and in Item 1A. “Risk Factors” of the 2023 Annual Report on Form 10‑K. To partially mitigate exposure to commodity price risk, the Company may enter into various derivative financial instruments including futures, forwards, swaps, options and costless collars. The use of these derivative instruments is governed under formal policies and is subject to limits established by the Board of Directors and may vary from time to time. Both exchange traded and over-the-counter traded derivative instruments may be subject to margin-deposit requirements, and the Company may be required from time to time to deposit cash or provide letters of credit with exchange brokers or counterparties to satisfy these margin requirements. For additional information relating to the Company’s derivative and financial instruments, see Note 19 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements under Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10‑Q.
The table below summarizes the sensitivity of the fair value of the Company’s risk management positions to fluctuations in commodity prices, with all other variables held constant. The Company has used a 10 percent variability to assess the potential impact of commodity price changes. Fluctuations in commodity prices could have resulted in unrealized gains (losses) impacting pre-tax net earnings as follows:
10% PriceIncrease
10% PriceDecrease
Oil price
NGL price
Natural gas price
(44
FOREIGN EXCHANGE RISK
Foreign exchange risk arises from changes in foreign exchange rates that may affect the fair value or future cash flows from the Company’s financial assets or liabilities. As Ovintiv operates primarily in the United States and Canada, fluctuations in the exchange rate between the U.S. and Canadian dollars can have a significant effect on the Company’s reported results.
The table below summarizes selected foreign exchange impacts on Ovintiv’s financial results when compared to the same periods in 2023.
Three Months EndedJune 30,
Six Months EndedJune 30,
$ millions
$/BOE
Increase (Decrease) in:
Transportation and Processing Expense (1)
(0.10
(0.04
Operating Expense (1)
Administrative Expense
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization (1)
Foreign exchange gains and losses also arise when monetary assets and monetary liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated and settled, and primarily include:
To partially mitigate the effect of foreign exchange fluctuations on future commodity revenues and expenses, the Company may enter into foreign currency derivative contracts. As at June 30, 2024, Ovintiv has entered into $236 million notional U.S. dollar denominated currency swaps at an average exchange rate of C$1.3697 to US$1, which mature monthly through the remainder of 2024.
As at June 30, 2024, Ovintiv did not have any U.S. dollar denominated financing debt issued from Canada that was subject to foreign exchange exposure.
The table below summarizes the sensitivity to foreign exchange rate fluctuations, with all other variables held constant. The Company has used a 10 percent variability to assess the potential impact from Canadian to U.S. foreign currency exchange rate changes. Fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates could have resulted in unrealized gains (losses) impacting pre-tax net earnings as follows:
10% RateIncrease
10% RateDecrease
Foreign currency exchange
122
(149
INTEREST RATE RISK
Interest rate risk arises from changes in market interest rates that may affect the fair value or future cash flows from the Company’s financial assets or liabilities. The Company may partially mitigate its exposure to interest rate changes by holding a mix of both fixed and floating rate debt and may also enter into interest rate derivatives to partially mitigate effects of fluctuations in market interest rates.
As at June 30, 2024, Ovintiv had floating rate revolving credit and term loan borrowings of $634 million. Accordingly, on a before-tax basis, the sensitivity for each one percent change in interest rates on floating rate revolving credit and term loan borrowings was $6 million.
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Item 4: Controls and Procedures
DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Ovintiv’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer performed an evaluation of the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act. The Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the SEC, and to ensure that the information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act, is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including the principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Based on this evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2024.
CHANGES IN INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING
There were no changes in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting during the second quarter of 2024 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to affect, the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting.
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
Please refer to Item 3 of the 2023 Annual Report on Form 10‑K and Note 21 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements under Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10‑Q.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
There have been no material changes to the risk factors previously disclosed in Item 1A., "Risk Factors" of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Issuer Purchase of Equity Securities
On September 26, 2023, the Company announced it had received regulatory approval to purchase, for cancellation or return to treasury, up to approximately 26.7 million shares of common stock pursuant to a NCIB over a 12-month period from October 3, 2023 to October 2, 2024. The number of shares of common stock authorized for purchase represented approximately 10 percent of Ovintiv’s issued and outstanding shares of common stock as of such time.
During the three months ended June 30, 2024, the Company purchased approximately 3.6 million shares of common stock for approximately $182 million, excluding excise tax, at a weighted average price of $49.96. The following table presents the common shares purchased during the three months ended June 30, 2024.
Period
Total Number ofShares Purchased (1)
AveragePrice Paidper Share (2)
Total Number of SharesPurchased as Part of PubliclyAnnounced Plans or Programs
Maximum Number of SharesThat May Yet be PurchasedUnder the Plans or Programs
April 1 to April 30, 2024
837,417
53.22
19,317,730
May 1 to May 31, 2024
1,249,583
49.96
18,068,147
June 1 to June 30, 2024
1,555,636
48.21
16,512,511
3,642,636
In the first quarter of 2022, Ovintiv obtained an exemption order (the “NCIB Exemption”) from the Alberta Securities Commission and the Ontario Securities Commission, which permits Ovintiv to make repurchases (the “Proposed Bids”), under its current and any future normal course issuer bids, through the facilities of the NYSE and other U.S.-based trading systems (collectively, “U.S. Markets”), in excess of the maximum allowable purchases under applicable Canadian securities laws. The NCIB Exemption applies to any Proposed Bid commenced within 36 months of the date of the exemption order and is subject to several other conditions, including that Ovintiv remain a U.S. and SEC foreign issuer under applicable Canadian securities laws. The purchases of common stock under a Proposed Bid must also be made in compliance with other applicable Canadian securities laws and applicable U.S. rules. Additionally, the NCIB Exemption imposes restrictions on the number of shares of common stock that may be acquired under the exemption, including that: (a) Ovintiv may not acquire common stock in reliance upon the exemption under subsection 4.8(3) of Canadian National Instrument 62-104 – Take-Over Bids and Issuer Bids (“NI 62-104”) from the requirements applicable to issuer bids (the “Other Published Markets Exemption”) if the aggregate number of shares of common stock purchased by Ovintiv, and any person or company acting jointly or in concert with Ovintiv, in reliance on the NCIB Exemption and the Other Published Markets Exemption within any period of 12 months exceeds 5 percent of the outstanding common stock on the first day of such 12-month period; and (b) the aggregate number of shares of common stock purchased pursuant to (i) a Proposed Bid in reliance on the NCIB Exemption; (ii) exempt issuer bid purchases made in the normal course through the facilities of the TSX; and (iii) the Other Published Markets Exemption does not exceed, over the 12-month period of its current NCIB, 10 percent of Ovintiv’s public float. As a result, the NCIB Exemption effectively allows Ovintiv to purchase up to 10 percent of its public float on U.S. Markets under its NCIB. Without the NCIB Exemption this amount would be limited to 5 percent of Ovintiv’s outstanding common stock within a 12-month period under applicable Canadian securities law.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.
Item 5. Other Information
Item 6. Exhibits
Exhibit No
Description
10.1
First Amending Agreement, dated as of June 26, 2024, to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of April 1, 2022, among Ovintiv Canada ULC, as Borrower, Ovintiv Inc., as Guarantor, the financial institutions party thereto, as lenders, and Royal Bank of Canada, as administrative agent.
31.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
31.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
32.1*
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.
32.2*
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.
101.INS
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101.SCH
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema With Embedded Linkbases Document.
104
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* The certifications on Exhibits 32.1 and 32.2 hereto are deemed not “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act or otherwise subject to the liability of that section. Such certifications will not be deemed incorporated by reference to any filings under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
By:
/s/ Corey D. Code
Name:
Corey D. Code
Title:
Executive Vice-President &
Chief Financial Officer
Dated: July 30, 2024