Capital World Investors reports beneficial ownership of 114,971,557 shares of Cenovus Energy Inc. common stock, representing 6.1% of the 1,890,332,001 shares believed outstanding as of the event date. The firm has sole voting power over 114,366,859 shares and no shared voting or dispositive power.
The shares were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business, and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of Cenovus. Capital World Investors is deemed the beneficial owner through related investment management entities operating under the same name.
Positive
None.
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None.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Amendment No. 4)
Cenovus Energy Inc.
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock
(Title of Class of Securities)
15135U109
(CUSIP Number)
12/31/2025
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.
15135U109
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Capital World Investors
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
114,366,859.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
114,971,557.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
114,971,557.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
333 SOUTH HOPE STREET, 55TH FLOOR, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90071
(c)
Citizenship:
N/A
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Common Stock
(e)
CUSIP No.:
15135U109
Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
114,971,557 **
**Capital World Investors ("CWI") is a division of Capital Research and Management Company ("CRMC"), as well as its investment management subsidiaries and affiliates Capital Bank and Trust Company, Capital International, Inc., Capital International Limited, Capital International Sarl, Capital International K.K., Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc., and Capital Group Investment Management Private Limited (together with CRMC, the "investment management entities"). CWI's divisions of each of the investment management entities collectively provide investment management services under the name "Capital World Investors." CWI is deemed to be the beneficial owner of 114,971,557 shares or 6.1% of the 1,890,332,001 shares believed to be outstanding.
(b)
Percent of class:
6.1 %
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
114,366,859
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
0
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
114,971,557
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
0
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Not Applicable
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
Not Applicable
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
Not Applicable
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
Not Applicable
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Not Applicable
Item 10.
Certifications:
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
Capital World Investors
Signature:
Timothy J. Moon
Name/Title:
Vice President and Senior Counsel, Capital Research and Management Company
What stake does Capital World Investors report in Cenovus Energy (CVE)?
Capital World Investors reports beneficial ownership of 114,971,557 Cenovus Energy common shares, equal to 6.1% of 1,890,332,001 shares believed outstanding. This filing reflects their position as of the stated event date under Schedule 13G/A reporting rules.
Does Capital World Investors claim control intent over Cenovus Energy (CVE)?
No. The filing certifies the shares were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business, not for the purpose or effect of changing or influencing control of Cenovus, and not in connection with any control-related transaction.
How much voting power does Capital World Investors have in Cenovus Energy?
Capital World Investors has sole voting power over 114,366,859 Cenovus common shares and no shared voting power. It also has sole dispositive power over 114,971,557 shares, with no shared dispositive power reported in the Schedule 13G/A.
Who is the reporting person on this Cenovus Energy Schedule 13G/A?
The reporting person is Capital World Investors, a division of Capital Research and Management Company and its investment management subsidiaries and affiliates. These investment management entities collectively provide services under the Capital World Investors name and are deemed beneficial owners.
When did the ownership level in Cenovus Energy trigger this Schedule 13G/A?
The Schedule 13G/A identifies 12/31/2025 as the date of the event requiring the filing. That date marks when the reported beneficial ownership level in Cenovus Energy common stock met the threshold for this disclosure.
What type of securities does Capital World Investors hold in Cenovus Energy?
Capital World Investors reports holding common stock of Cenovus Energy Inc., identified by CUSIP number 15135U109. The filing relates solely to this class of securities and details voting and dispositive powers over those shares.