Ovintiv Reports Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2025 Financial and Operating Results
Strategic Transformation Complete, Driving Increased Shareholder Returns
Highlights:
Full Year 2025
- Generated cash from operating activities of
$3.7 billion , Non-GAAP Cash Flow of$3.8 billion and Non-GAAP Free Cash Flow of$1.6 billion after capital expenditures of$2.1 billion - Produced average total volumes of 615 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day ("MBOE/d"), including 209 thousand barrels per day ("Mbbls/d") of oil and condensate, 95 Mbbls/d of other NGLs (C2 to C4) and 1,862 million cubic feet per day ("MMcf/d") of natural gas
- Returned more than
$600 million to shareholders through the combination of base dividend payments and share buybacks - Announced the acquisition of NuVista Energy Ltd., adding approximately 100 MBOE/d of production, 930 net 10,000-foot equivalent well locations, and approximately 140,000 net acres of land for approximately
$2.7 billion ; the acquisition closed onFebruary 3, 2026 - Announced the planned sale of its
Anadarko assets; subsequently announced inFebruary 2026 that an agreement was reached to sell the assets for total cash proceeds of$3.0 billion
Fourth Quarter 2025
- Generated fourth quarter cash from operating activities of
$954 million , Non-GAAP Cash Flow of$973 million and Non-GAAP Free Cash Flow of$508 million after capital expenditures of$465 million - Delivered average quarterly production volumes of 623 MBOE/d, including 209 Mbbls/d of oil and condensate, 97 Mbbls/d of other NGLs and 1,905 MMcf/d of natural gas
2026 Outlook
- Announced full year 2026 capital program of approximately
$2.25 to$2.35 billion , which is expected to deliver total production volumes of 620 to 645 MBOE/d, including oil and condensate volumes of 205 to 212 Mbbls/d - Announced new shareholder return framework, which will increase 2026 shareholder returns to at least 75% of full year Non-GAAP Free Cash Flow through the combination of the base dividend and share buybacks; share buybacks are expected to commence immediately
"We have transformed our company into an industry leader by executing at a high level, boosting our profitability, and completely transforming both our portfolio and balance sheet while deepening our inventory in the two most valuable basins by over 3,200 drilling locations at an unmatched cost per location," said
Full Year 2025 Financial and Operating Results
- The Company recorded full year net earnings of
$1.2 billion , or$4.78 per share diluted, including non-cash ceiling test impairments of$703 million , after tax, or$2.71 per share diluted. - Full year net gains on risk management in revenues totaled
$172 million , before tax. - Full year capital investment of
$2,147 million was in line with the full year 2025 guidance range of approximately$2,125 million to$2,175 million . - Full year upstream operating expense was
$3.80 per barrel of oil equivalent ("BOE"). Upstream transportation and processing costs were$7.51 per BOE. Production, mineral and other taxes were$1.27 per BOE, or 4.0% of upstream product revenue. These costs were at the low end of guidance on a combined basis. - Including the impact of hedges, full year average realized price for oil and condensate was
$64.48 per barrel (99% of WTI),$18.94 per barrel for other NGLs, and$2.54 per Mcf (74% of NYMEX) for natural gas, resulting in a total average realized price of$32.59 per BOE.
Fourth Quarter 2025 Financial and Operating Results
- Fourth quarter net earnings totaled
$946 million , or$3.70 per share diluted, including non-cash ceiling test impairments of$38 million , after tax, or$0.15 per share diluted. - Fourth quarter net gains on risk management in revenues totaled
$75 million , before tax. - Fourth quarter capital investment of
$465 million was in line with the guidance range of approximately$440 million to$490 million . - Fourth quarter upstream operating expense was
$3.80 per BOE. Upstream transportation and processing costs were$7.47 per BOE. Production, mineral and other taxes were$0.94 per BOE, or 3.2% of upstream product revenue. These costs were at the low end of guidance on a combined basis. - Including the impact of hedges, fourth quarter average realized price for oil and condensate was
$59.55 per barrel (101% of WTI),$17.44 per barrel for other NGLs, and$2.65 per Mcf (75% of NYMEX) for natural gas, resulting in a total average realized price of$30.74 per BOE.
2026 Guidance
The Company issued the following 2026 guidance:
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2026 Guidance (1) |
1Q 2026 (2) |
Post-Anadarko Sale |
Full Year 2026 |
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Total Production (MBOE/d) |
660 – 680 |
610 – 635 |
620 – 645 |
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Oil & Condensate (Mbbls/d) |
220 – 225 |
202 – 208 |
205 – 212 |
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NGLs (C2 to C4) (Mbbls/d) |
96 – 100 |
75 – 80 |
80 – 85 |
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Natural Gas (MMcf/d) |
2,075 – 2,125 |
2,000 – 2,100 |
2,000 – 2,100 |
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$600 – |
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1. |
Assumes the |
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2. |
Includes volumes associated with the NuVista transaction following closing of the acquisition on |
New Shareholder Return Framework
Full year 2025 shareholder returns totaled approximately
Continued Balance Sheet Focus
Non-GAAP Debt to EBITDA was 1.6 times and Non-GAAP Debt to Adjusted EBITDA was 1.2 times as of
Following the close of the
The Company remains committed to maintaining a strong balance sheet and is currently rated investment grade by four credit rating agencies.
Dividend Declared
On
Asset Highlights
Permian
Permian production averaged 219 MBOE/d (79% liquids) in the fourth quarter and 215 MBOE/d for the year. The Company had 30 net wells turned in line ("TIL") in the quarter and 136 TILs for the year. In 2026,
Year-End 2025 Reserves
For additional information, please refer to the Fourth Quarter and Year-end 2025 Results Presentation available on
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Refer to Note 1 Non-GAAP measures and the tables in this release for reconciliation to comparable GAAP financial measures.
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(for the period ended |
4Q 2025 |
4Q 2024 |
2025 |
2024 |
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Capital Expenditures (1) ($ millions) |
465 |
552 |
2,147 |
2,303 |
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Oil (Mbbls/d) |
140.9 |
167.1 |
142.7 |
168.3 |
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NGLs – Plant Condensate (Mbbls/d) |
67.8 |
42.6 |
66.7 |
42.9 |
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Oil & Plant Condensate (Mbbls/d) |
208.7 |
209.7 |
209.4 |
211.2 |
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NGLs – Other (Mbbls/d) |
97.2 |
90.1 |
94.8 |
90.8 |
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Total Liquids (Mbbls/d) |
305.9 |
299.8 |
304.2 |
302.0 |
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Natural Gas (MMcf/d) |
1,905 |
1,680 |
1,862 |
1,698 |
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Total Production (MBOE/d) |
623.4 |
579.9 |
614.5 |
585.0 |
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(1) Including capitalized directly attributable internal costs. |
Financial Summary
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(for the period ended ($ millions) |
4Q 2025 |
4Q 2024 |
2025 |
2024 |
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Cash From (Used In) Operating Activities Deduct (Add Back): Net change in other assets and liabilities Net change in non-cash working capital |
954 (11) (8) |
1,020 (39) 55 |
3,652 (40) (93) |
3,721 (74) (247) |
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Non-GAAP Cash Flow (1) |
973 |
1,004 |
3,785 |
4,042 |
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Non-GAAP Cash Flow (1) |
973 |
1,004 |
3,785 |
4,042 |
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Less: Capital Expenditures (2) |
465 |
552 |
2,147 |
2,303 |
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Non-GAAP Free Cash Flow (1) |
508 |
452 |
1,638 |
1,739 |
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Net Earnings (Loss) Before Income Tax Before-tax (Addition) Deduction: Unrealized gain (loss) on risk management Impairments Non-operating foreign exchange gain (loss) |
372 18 (49) (1) |
(101) (75) (450) (14) |
770 6 (920) 85 |
1,351 (136) (450) 6 |
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Adjusted Earnings (Loss) Before Income Tax Income tax expense (recovery) |
404 49 |
438 87 |
1,599 342 |
1,931 371 |
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Non-GAAP Adjusted Earnings (1) |
355 |
351 |
1,257 |
1,560 |
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(1) Non-GAAP Cash Flow, Non-GAAP Free Cash Flow and Non-GAAP Adjusted Earnings are non-GAAP measures as defined in Note 1. |
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(2) Including capitalized directly attributable internal costs. |
Realized Pricing Summary (Including the impact of realized gains (losses) on risk management)
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(for the period ended |
4Q 2025 |
4Q 2024 |
2025 |
2024 |
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Liquids ($/bbl) |
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WTI |
59.14 |
70.27 |
64.81 |
75.72 |
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Realized Liquids Prices |
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Oil |
61.89 |
67.93 |
66.42 |
73.35 |
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NGLs – Plant Condensate |
54.69 |
65.81 |
60.32 |
68.24 |
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Oil & Plant Condensate |
59.55 |
67.50 |
64.48 |
72.31 |
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NGLs – Other |
17.44 |
20.88 |
18.94 |
19.70 |
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Total NGLs |
32.76 |
35.34 |
36.03 |
35.28 |
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Natural Gas |
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NYMEX ($/MMBtu) |
3.55 |
2.79 |
3.43 |
2.27 |
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Realized Natural Gas Price ($/Mcf) |
2.65 |
2.42 |
2.54 |
2.17 |
Cost Summary
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(for the period ended ($/BOE) |
2025 |
2024 |
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Production, mineral and other taxes |
1.27 |
1.56 |
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Upstream transportation and processing |
7.51 |
7.25 |
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Upstream operating |
3.80 |
4.24 |
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Administrative, excluding long-term incentive, restructuring, transaction and legal costs |
1.26 |
1.32 |
Debt to EBITDA (1)
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($ millions, except as indicated) |
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Long-Term Debt, including Current Portion |
5,202 |
5,453 |
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Net Earnings (Loss) |
1,242 |
1,125 |
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Add back (Deduct): |
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Depreciation, depletion and amortization |
2,179 |
2,290 |
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Interest |
376 |
412 |
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Income tax expense (recovery) |
(472) |
226 |
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EBITDA |
3,325 |
4,053 |
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Debt to EBITDA (times) |
1.6 |
1.3 |
Debt to Adjusted EBITDA (1)
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($ millions, except as indicated) |
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Long-Term Debt, including Current Portion |
5,202 |
5,453 |
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Net Earnings (Loss) |
1,242 |
1,125 |
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Add back (Deduct): |
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Depreciation, depletion and amortization |
2,179 |
2,290 |
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Impairments |
920 |
450 |
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Accretion of asset retirement obligation |
28 |
19 |
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Interest |
376 |
412 |
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Unrealized (gains) losses on risk management |
(6) |
136 |
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Foreign exchange (gain) loss, net |
31 |
(19) |
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Other (gains) losses, net |
(46) |
(165) |
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Income tax expense (recovery) |
(472) |
226 |
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Adjusted EBITDA |
4,252 |
4,474 |
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Debt to Adjusted EBITDA (times) |
1.2 |
1.2 |
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(1) Debt to EBITDA and Debt to Adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP measures as defined in Note 1. |
Hedge Details(1) as of
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Oil and Condensate Hedges ($/bbl) |
1Q 2026 |
2Q 2026 |
3Q 2026 |
4Q 2026 |
1Q 2027 |
2Q 2027 |
3Q 2027 |
4Q 2027 |
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WTI Fixed Price Swaps |
3 Mbbls/d
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4 Mbbls/d
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4 Mbbls/d
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4 Mbbls/d
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0 - |
0 - |
0 - |
0 - |
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WTI 3-Way Options
Put Strike Sold Put Strike |
46 Mbbls/d
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51 Mbbls/d
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51 Mbbls/d
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41 Mbbls/d
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20 Mbbls/d
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0 - - - |
0 - - - |
0 - - - |
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WTI Costless Collar Ceiling Price Floor Price |
0.7 Mbbls/d
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1 Mbbls/d
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1 Mbbls/d
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1 Mbbls/d
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0 - - |
0 - - |
0 - - |
0 - - |
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Natural Gas Hedges ($/Mcf) |
1Q 2026 |
2Q 2026 |
3Q 2026 |
4Q 2026 |
1Q 2027 |
2Q 2027 |
3Q 2027 |
4Q 2027 |
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NYMEX Fixed Price Swaps |
13 MMcf/d
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20 MMcf/d
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20 MMcf/d
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20 MMcf/d
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0 - |
0 - |
0 - |
0 - |
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NYMEX 3-Way Options
Put Strike Sold Put Strike |
500 MMcf/d
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450 MMcf/d
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450 MMcf/d
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450 MMcf/d
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300 MMcf/d
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200 MMcf/d
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200 MMcf/d
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200 MMcf/d
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NYMEX Collars Call Strike Put Strike |
62 MMcf/d
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95 MMcf/d
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95 MMcf/d
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95 MMcf/d
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15 MMcf/d
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15 MMcf/d
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15 MMcf/d
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15 MMcf/d
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AECO Nominal Basis Swaps |
238 MMcf/d
( |
338 MMcf/d
( |
338 MMcf/d
( |
338 MMcf/d
( |
260 MMcf/d
( |
260 MMcf/d
( |
260 MMcf/d
( |
260 MMcf/d
( |
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AECO Fixed Price Swaps |
100 MMcf/d
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133 MMcf/d
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152 MMcf/d
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118 MMcf/d
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0 - |
19 MMcf/d
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19 MMcf/d
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6 MMcf/d
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AECO Collars Call Strike Put Strike |
0 - - |
10 MMcf/d
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10 MMcf/d
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3 MMcf/d
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0 - - |
0 - - |
13 MMcf/d
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20 MMcf/d
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NuVista Cash Flow Deduct ($MM) (2) |
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1) |
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2) |
NuVista's financial hedge position at close of the acquisition was valued at |
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NOTE 1: Non-GAAP Measures
Certain measures in this news release do not have any standardized meaning as prescribed by
- 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.
- Non-GAAP Free Cash Flow is a non-GAAP measure defined as Non-GAAP Cash Flow in excess of capital expenditures, excluding net acquisitions and divestitures.
- Non-GAAP Adjusted Earnings is a non-GAAP measure defined as net earnings (loss) excluding non-cash items that the Company's management believes reduces the comparability of the Company's financial performance between periods. These items may include, but are not limited to, unrealized gains/losses on risk management, impairments, non-operating foreign exchange gains/losses, and gains/losses on divestitures. Income taxes includes adjustments to normalize the effect of income taxes calculated using the estimated annual effective income tax rate. In addition, valuation allowances and the effect of non-recurring discrete transactions are excluded in the calculation of income taxes.
- Net Debt is defined as long-term debt, including the current portion, less cash and cash equivalents.
- Adjusted EBITDA, Debt to EBITDA and Debt to Adjusted EBITDA (Leverage Target/Ratio) 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. Debt to EBITDA is calculated as long-term debt, including the current portion, divided by EBITDA. Debt to Adjusted EBITDA is calculated as long-term debt, including the current portion, divided by Adjusted EBITDA. Adjusted EBITDA, Debt to EBITDA and Debt to Adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP measures monitored by management as indicators of the Company's overall financial strength.
ADVISORY REGARDING OIL AND GAS INFORMATION – The conversion of natural gas volumes to barrels of oil equivalent (BOE) is on the basis of six thousand cubic feet to one barrel. 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. Readers are cautioned that BOE may be misleading, particularly if used in isolation.
ADVISORY REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS – This news release contains 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, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements, except for statements of historical fact, that relate to the anticipated future activities, plans, strategies, objectives or expectations of the Company, including the first quarter and fiscal year 2026 guidance and expected free cash flow, the presence of recoverability of estimated reserves, the expectation of delivering sustainable durable returns to shareholders in future years, plans regarding share buybacks and debt reduction, plans to complete the
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 news release are made as of the date of this news release and, except as required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly, revise or keep current any forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained or incorporated by reference in this news release, 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 the "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" sections of the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and in other filings with the
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