Mr. Mike Lawford of NuVista reports

NUVISTA AND OVINTIV ANNOUNCE RECEIPT OF INVESTMENT CANADA ACT APPROVAL

The government of Canada has approved the previously announced proposed acquisition of NuVista Energy Ltd. by Ovintiv Inc. through its wholly owned subsidiary Ovintiv Canada ULC in accordance with the terms of the Investment Canada Act.

The transaction previously received clearance under the Competition Act (Canada), and the Court of King's Bench of Alberta has granted the final order in respect of the transaction. The transaction was approved by NuVista shareholders on Jan. 23, 2026, and is expected to close on or about Feb. 3, 2026, subject to the satisfaction or waiver of other customary closing conditions.

We seek Safe Harbor.