Ovintiv (OVV) CFO granted RSU and DSU dividend equivalents as equity compensation
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Ovintiv Inc. EVP & CFO Corey Douglas received equity-based compensation awards. He acquired 386 Restricted Share Units and 16 Deferred Share Units, both economically equivalent to common shares and granted in lieu of second-quarter 2026 cash dividends. Following these awards, he holds 69,800 RSUs and 2,879 DSUs directly.
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- None.
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- None.
Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
Mixed
2 txns
Insider
Code Corey Douglas
Role
EVP & CFO
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Restricted Share Unit | 386 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Deferred Share Unit | 16 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Share Unit — 69,800 shares (Direct, null);
Deferred Share Unit — 2,879 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. Each Deferred Share Unit ("DSU") is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock of Ovintiv and yields dividend equivalent DSUs. DSUs are held until retirement from the company. Dividend equivalent DSUs received in lieu of cash dividends for the second quarter of 2026.
Key Figures
Restricted Share Units granted: 386 RSUs
RSU holdings after grant: 69,800 RSUs
Deferred Share Units granted: 16 DSUs
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5 metrics
Restricted Share Units granted
386 RSUs
Grant on June 30, 2026 as dividend equivalent for Q2 2026
RSU holdings after grant
69,800 RSUs
Total Restricted Share Units directly owned after June 30, 2026 award
Deferred Share Units granted
16 DSUs
Grant on June 30, 2026 as dividend equivalent for Q2 2026
DSU holdings after grant
2,879 DSUs
Total Deferred Share Units directly owned after the transaction
Transaction code
A (grant, award, or other acquisition)
Applies to both RSU and DSU awards reported on Form 4
Key Terms
Restricted Share Unit, Deferred Share Unit, dividend equivalent RSUs, dividend equivalent DSUs, +1 more
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dividend equivalent RSUs financial
"Each Restricted Share Unit ("RSU'') is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock of Ovintiv Inc. and yields dividend equivalent RSUs."
dividend equivalent DSUs financial
"Each Deferred Share Unit ("DSU") is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock of Ovintiv and yields dividend equivalent DSUs."
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.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Ovintiv (OVV) disclose for EVP & CFO Corey Douglas?
Ovintiv disclosed that EVP & CFO Corey Douglas received equity awards, including 386 Restricted Share Units and 16 Deferred Share Units. These derivative awards are part of his compensation and are economically equivalent to common shares of Ovintiv Inc.
Were the Ovintiv (OVV) Form 4 transactions open-market buys or sells?
No, the transactions were not open-market buys or sells. They are coded as “A” grants, representing awards of RSUs and DSUs, including dividend equivalents received instead of cash dividends for the second quarter of 2026 as part of compensation.
How do Ovintiv (OVV) RSUs for Corey Douglas vest and settle?
The RSUs vest and settle according to Ovintiv’s Omnibus Incentive Plan and the applicable grant agreement. Vesting and exercise follow the same schedule as the underlying RSUs, contingent on Corey Douglas’s continued employment through the relevant exercise dates.
Why did Ovintiv (OVV) grant dividend equivalent RSUs and DSUs to Corey Douglas?
The company granted dividend equivalent RSUs and DSUs in lieu of paying cash dividends for the second quarter of 2026. These equivalents mirror the value of cash dividends by increasing RSU and DSU balances, maintaining the economic exposure to Ovintiv’s common stock.