Ovintiv (OVV) CEO granted 1,271 dividend equivalent RSUs for Q2 2026
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
McCracken Brendan Michael reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Ovintiv Inc.’s President & CEO Brendan Michael McCracken received a grant of 1,271 Restricted Share Units (RSUs) tied to common stock. These RSUs were issued as dividend equivalent units for the second quarter of 2026 rather than in cash.
Each RSU is economically equal to one Ovintiv common share and will vest and become exercisable under the company’s Omnibus Incentive Plan and the related grant agreement, subject to his continued employment. After this award, his reported directly held RSU-type units increased to 226,748.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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1 txn
Insider
McCracken Brendan Michael
Role
President & CEO
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Restricted Share Unit | 1,271 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Share Unit — 226,748 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Each Restricted Share Unit ("RSU'') is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock of Ovintiv Inc. ("Ovintiv") and yields dividend equivalent RSUs. Vesting and exercise will occur in accordance with the Omnibus Incentive Plan and the applicable grant agreement and on the same schedule as the underlying RSUs, subject to the grantee's continued employment with Ovintiv through the applicable exercise date. Dividend equivalent RSUs received in lieu of cash dividends for the second quarter of 2026.
Key Figures
RSUs granted: 1,271 units
Total RSU-type units after grant: 226,748 units
RSU grant price: $0.00 per unit
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4 metrics
RSUs granted
1,271 units
Restricted Share Units awarded on June 30, 2026
Total RSU-type units after grant
226,748 units
Holdings following the reported RSU award
RSU grant price
$0.00 per unit
Equity award, not an open-market purchase
Underlying common stock
1,271 shares
Common stock equivalent for the RSU grant
Key Terms
Restricted Share Unit, dividend equivalent RSUs, Omnibus Incentive Plan, grant, award, or other acquisition
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dividend equivalent RSUs financial
"Each Restricted Share Unit ("RSU'') ... and yields dividend equivalent RSUs."
Omnibus Incentive Plan financial
"Vesting and exercise will occur in accordance with the Omnibus Incentive Plan and the applicable grant agreement"
An omnibus incentive plan is a single, flexible program a company uses to give employees and executives different types of pay tied to performance — for example stock options, restricted shares, cash bonuses and other awards — all governed by one set of rules. It matters to investors because it determines how many new shares may be created, how leaders are motivated and how much the company will spend on compensation over time; think of it as a master toolbox that affects both costs and the total share supply.
grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description: Grant, award, or other acquisition"
FAQ
What insider transaction did Ovintiv (OVV) report for its CEO?
Ovintiv reported that President & CEO Brendan Michael McCracken received 1,271 Restricted Share Units. These RSUs are tied to Ovintiv common stock and represent compensation rather than an open-market purchase or sale, aligning his interests with shareholders through equity-based awards.
How many RSU-type units does Ovintiv’s CEO hold after this Form 4?
Following this grant, Brendan Michael McCracken’s reported holdings of RSU-type units increased to 226,748. This figure reflects his direct position in these equity-based awards as disclosed, further tying his compensation to Ovintiv’s share performance over time.
Why did Ovintiv’s CEO receive dividend equivalent RSUs for Q2 2026?
He received dividend equivalent RSUs in lieu of cash dividends for the second quarter of 2026. Instead of being paid cash, the value of dividends on underlying awards was credited as additional RSUs, reinforcing a long-term, share-based compensation structure for the CEO.
How do the Ovintiv CEO’s RSUs vest under the Omnibus Incentive Plan?
The RSUs vest and become exercisable according to Ovintiv’s Omnibus Incentive Plan and the related grant agreement. Vesting follows the same schedule as the underlying RSUs and is conditioned on the CEO’s continued employment through each applicable exercise date.