---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-409792"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "OVV"
cik: "0001792580"
company_name: "Ovintiv Inc."
filed_at: "2026-10-01T11:04:29+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-10-12T14:14:28.924591+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.3
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.3
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Ovintiv renews buyback for up to 26.97M shares, 10% of float, through Oct 4, 2027

## Summary
- TSX accepted NCIB renewal for up to 26,973,037 common shares, 10% of public float as of Sept 21, 2026; program runs Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 4, 2027.
- Under the prior NCIB, Ovintiv bought 13,925,579 shares as of Sept 30, 2026 at a weighted average US$58.49; Q3 2026 purchases were 6,332,551 shares at US$60.90.
- Daily TSX purchases capped at 54,135 shares; six-month average daily TSX volume through Aug 31, 2026 was 216,540 shares, with block purchase exceptions.
- Automatic share purchase plan renewed and pre-cleared by the TSX, permitting buys during blackout periods; acquired shares may be cancelled or returned to treasury.
- Capital allocation framework targets returning 50%-100% of annual Non-GAAP Free Cash Flow to shareholders; 2026 commitment is at least 60%.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-409792
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: OVV
- cik: 0001792580
- company_name: Ovintiv Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-10-01T11:04:29+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.3
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.3
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1792580/000119312526409792/0001193125-26-409792-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1792580/000119312526409792/ovv-20261001.htm

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