Ovintiv amends bylaws to update proxy procedures and designate exclusive forum

Ovintiv Inc.

Board approved amended and restated bylaws effective December 13, 2022.
Updates procedural mechanics for stockholder nominations and business proposals.
Requires stockholders directly soliciting proxies to use a proxy card color other than white.
Designates Delaware Court of Chancery as exclusive forum for certain actions; federal district courts for Securities Act claims.
Clarifies virtual meeting adjournment procedures per DGCL and allows disregarding non-compliant proposals.

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Governance Changes SEC 8-K Item 5.03/5.05/5.06 confidence 0.9

Ovintiv Inc.: The Board of Directors approved amendments to the Company's Bylaws, effective immediately, covering procedural mechanics, virtual meetings, proxy rules, forum selection, and administrative updates (effective 2022-12-13).

Change: bylaw amendment
Effective: 2022-12-13

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On December 13, 2022, the Board of Directors of Ovintiv Inc. (the “Company”) approved amendments to the Company’s Bylaws (the “Amended and Restated Bylaws”), which became effective immediately.

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