Strong Ovintiv (NYSE: OVV) votes for directors, executive pay and auditors

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ovintiv Inc. reported the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. All director nominees listed in the Proxy Statement were elected, with each receiving more than 96% of votes cast in favor, excluding broker non-votes.

Shareholders also supported the non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation, with 212,529,856 shares, or 96.66% of votes cast, in favor. In addition, 229,536,390 shares, or 97.66% of votes cast, approved the ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s independent auditors.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 5.07, 9.01

2 items

Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders Governance

Results of a shareholder vote on proposals at an annual or special meeting.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Key Figures

Say-on-pay votes for: 212,529,856 shares Say-on-pay support: 96.66% Auditor ratification votes for: 229,536,390 shares +3 more

6 metrics

Say-on-pay votes for 212,529,856 shares Non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation at 2026 annual meeting

Say-on-pay support 96.66% Percentage of votes cast in favor of executive compensation

Auditor ratification votes for 229,536,390 shares Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent auditors

Auditor ratification support 97.66% Percentage of votes cast in favor of auditor ratification

Votes for director Sippy Chhina 219,141,816 shares Election of Sippy Chhina as director at 2026 annual meeting

Support for director Brendan M. McCracken 99.86% Percentage of votes cast in favor of Brendan M. McCracken

Key Terms

broker non-vote, non-binding advisory vote, independent auditors, Proxy Statement, +1 more

5 terms

broker non-vote financial

"The results of the vote by ballot were as follows ... Broker Non-vote"

non-binding advisory vote financial

"The results of the non-binding advisory vote for the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers were as follows"

A non-binding advisory vote is a shareholder vote that expresses investors’ opinion on a proposal (such as executive pay, corporate policy, or governance practices) but does not legally force the company to act. Think of it like a customer survey: it signals whether owners approve or disapprove and can pressure boards and managers to change course, so investors watch the result as an indicator of governance risk and potential future shifts in company strategy or leadership.

independent auditors financial

"ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Chartered Accountants, as the Company’s independent auditors were as follows"

Independent auditors are outside, licensed accountants who examine a company’s books, records and internal controls and issue an objective opinion on whether the financial statements accurately reflect the business’s financial position. Investors treat their report like a neutral inspector’s stamp — it increases trust, makes financial results easier to compare, and alerts readers if there are errors, omissions or other problems that could affect investment decisions.

Proxy Statement regulatory

"as further described in the Company’s Proxy Statement filed on March 25, 2026"

A proxy statement is a document companies send to shareholders ahead of a meeting that lays out the items up for a vote—like who will sit on the board, executive pay, and major corporate decisions—and provides background so shareholders can decide how to cast their votes or appoint someone to vote for them. Think of it as an agenda plus a ballot and briefing notes, important because the outcomes can change control, strategy, and value.

Annual Meeting of Shareholders regulatory

"were voted upon at its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on May 6, 2026"

A yearly gathering where a company’s owners (shareholders) vote on key items like electing the board, approving executive pay, and ratifying auditors, and receive updates on performance and strategy. Think of it as an annual town hall for owners: it matters to investors because outcomes and disclosures can affect leadership, corporate direction, dividend and governance policies, and therefore the company’s risk and potential return.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 08, 2026

Ovintiv Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware		001-39191		84-4427672
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

Suite 1700, 370 17th Street
Denver, Colorado		80202
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (303) 623-2300

N/A

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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 Stock, par value $0.01 per share		OVV		New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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. ☐

Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

At the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Ovintiv Inc. (the “Company”) held on May 6, 2026, the following matters, as further described in the Company’s definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 25, 2026 (the “Proxy Statement”), were submitted to a vote of holders of the Company’s common stock.

1. Election of Directors

Each nominee listed in the Proxy Statement was elected as a director of the Company. The results of the vote by ballot were as follows:

		Shares For		Shares Against		Abstain		Broker Non-vote
Sippy Chhina		219,141,816		1,147,078		302,766		14,710,703
Meg A. Gentle		217,733,017		2,555,580		303,063		14,710,703
Gregory P. Hill		219,958,195		318,726		314,739		14,710,703
Ralph Izzo		217,084,203		3,201,032		306,425		14,710,703
Terri G. King		219,869,206		421,482		300,972		14,710,703
Howard J. Mayson		218,559,824		1,727,532		304,304		14,710,703
Brendan M. McCracken		219,990,062		301,536		300,062		14,710,703
Steven W. Nance		216,320,763		3,965,224		305,673		14,710,703
George L. Pita		219,920,329		366,574		304,757		14,710,703
Thomas G. Ricks		211,920,523		8,363,019		308,118		14,710,703
Brian G. Shaw		217,438,225		2,849,399		304,036		14,710,703

2. Advisory Vote to Approve Compensation of Named Executive Officers

The results of the non-binding advisory vote for the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers were as follows:

Shares For		Shares Against		Abstain		Broker Non-vote
212,529,856		7,328,913		732,891		14,710,703

3. Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Independent Auditors

The results for the ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Chartered Accountants, as the Company’s independent auditors were as follows:

Shares For		Shares Against		Abstain		Broker Non-vote
229,536,390		5,488,534		277,439		0

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.		Exhibit Description
Exhibit 99.1		News Release dated May 8, 2026.
Exhibit 104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

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 hereunto duly authorized.

						Ovintiv Inc. (Registrant)
Date: May 8, 2026						/s/ Dawna I. Gibb
						Dawna I. Gibb
						Assistant Corporate Secretary

Exhibit 99.1

news release

Ovintiv Announces Results of Annual Meeting

DENVER, May 8, 2026 – Ovintiv Inc. (NYSE, TSX: OVV; the “Company”) today announced that the following matters, as further described in the Company’s Proxy Statement filed on March 25, 2026 (the “Proxy Statement”), were voted upon at its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on May 6, 2026.

Election of Directors

Each director listed in the Proxy Statement was elected as a director of the Company. The results of the vote by ballot were as follows:

		Shares For		Percent		Shares Against		Percent		Abstain		Broker Non-vote
Sippy Chhina		219,141,816		99.47%		1,147,078		0.52%		302,766		14,710,703
Meg A. Gentle		217,733,017		98.83%		2,555,580		1.16%		303,063		14,710,703
Gregory P. Hill		219,958,195		99.85%		318,726		0.14%		314,739		14,710,703
Ralph Izzo		217,084,203		99.54%		3,201,032		1.45%		306,425		14,710,703
Terri G. King		219,869,206		99.80%		421,482		0.19%		300,972		14,710,703
Howard J. Mayson		218,559,824		99.21%		1,727,532		0.78%		304,304		14,710,703
Brendan M. McCracken		219,990,062		99.86%		301,536		0.13%		300,062		14,710,703
Steven W. Nance		216,320,763		98.19%		3,965,224		1.80%		305,673		14,710,703
George L. Pita		219,920,329		99.83%		366,574		0.16%		304,757		14,710,703
Thomas G. Ricks		211,920,523		96.20%		8,363,019		3.79%		308,118		14,710,703
Brian G. Shaw		217,438,225		98.70%		2,849,399		1.29%		304,036		14,710,703

Advisory Vote to Approve Compensation of Named Executive Officers

The results of the non-binding advisory vote for the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers were as follows:

Shares For		Percent		Shares Against		Percent		Abstain		Broker Non-vote
212,529,856		96.66%		7,328,913		3.33%		732,891		14,710,703

Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Independent Auditors

The results for the ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Chartered Accountants, as the Company’s independent auditors were as follows:

Shares For		Percent		Shares Against		Percent		Abstain		Broker Non-vote
229,536,390		97.66%		5,488,534		2.33%		277,439		0

Further information on Ovintiv Inc. is available on the Company’s website, www.ovintiv.com, or by contacting:

Investor contact:   (888) 525-0304 Media contact:   (403) 645-2252

SOURCE: Ovintiv Inc.

FAQ

What did Ovintiv (OVV) shareholders decide at the 2026 annual meeting?

Ovintiv shareholders elected all director nominees and backed key proposals. Every director listed in the Proxy Statement was elected, executive pay received strong advisory support, and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP was ratified as independent auditors with over 97% of votes cast in favor.

How strongly did Ovintiv (OVV) shareholders support executive compensation?

Ovintiv’s say-on-pay proposal received high shareholder support. The advisory vote on named executive officer compensation drew 212,529,856 shares, or 96.66% of votes cast, in favor, with 7,328,913 shares against and 732,891 abstentions, plus 14,710,703 broker non-votes recorded.

Were all Ovintiv (OVV) director nominees elected in 2026?

Yes, all Ovintiv director nominees were elected. Each candidate listed in the Proxy Statement received a substantial majority of votes cast, generally above 96% support, with additional broker non-votes reported, confirming shareholder backing for the full board slate at the 2026 annual meeting.

How did Ovintiv (OVV) shareholders vote on the company’s independent auditors?

Shareholders strongly ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as auditors. The proposal received 229,536,390 shares, or 97.66% of votes cast, in favor, with 5,488,534 shares against and 277,439 abstentions, and no broker non-votes reported on this item.

Which Ovintiv (OVV) director received the lowest percentage of votes in favor?

Director Thomas G. Ricks received the lowest favorable percentage. He was supported by 211,920,523 shares, representing 96.20% of votes cast, with 8,363,019 shares against, 308,118 abstentions, and 14,710,703 broker non-votes recorded for that director election.

Where can investors find more information about Ovintiv (OVV) after the 2026 meeting?

Additional Ovintiv information is available on the company’s website. The news release notes that further details on Ovintiv Inc. can be found at www.ovintiv.com or by contacting the company directly, complementing disclosures in the Proxy Statement and annual meeting results.

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

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