Ovintiv (OVV) director acquires 48 DSUs as Q4 2025 dividend equivalents
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Ovintiv Inc. director reports dividend-equivalent deferred share units. A board member of Ovintiv Inc. filed a Form 4 showing an acquisition of 48 Deferred Share Units (DSUs) on 12/31/2025. Each DSU is the economic equivalent of one share of Ovintiv common stock and accrues dividend-equivalent DSUs, which are held until the director retires from the Board.
The 48 DSUs were received in lieu of cash dividends for the fourth quarter of 2025. Following this transaction, the director beneficially owns 6,377 derivative securities in the form of DSUs, held in direct ownership.
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FAQ
What insider transaction did Ovintiv (OVV) report in this Form 4?
The filing reports that an Ovintiv Inc. director acquired 48 Deferred Share Units (DSUs) on 12/31/2025, recorded as a Form 4 insider transaction.
How many deferred share units does the Ovintiv (OVV) director now hold?
After the reported transaction, the director beneficially owns 6,377 derivative securities in the form of Deferred Share Units, held directly.
What is a Deferred Share Unit (DSU) in the Ovintiv (OVV) Form 4?
Each Deferred Share Unit (DSU) is described as the economic equivalent of one share of Ovintiv common stock and yields dividend-equivalent DSUs, which are held until the director retires from the Board.
Why did the Ovintiv director receive 48 DSUs instead of cash?
The 48 DSUs are identified as dividend equivalent DSUs received in lieu of cash dividends for the fourth quarter of 2025.
Is the Ovintiv (OVV) insider transaction reported as directly owned?
Yes. The Form 4 shows the ownership form as Direct (D) for the 6,377 DSUs beneficially owned following the reported transaction.
What was the reported price for the Ovintiv (OVV) DSU acquisition?
The table lists a price of $0 for the 48 DSUs, reflecting that they were received as dividend equivalents rather than purchased for cash.