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Ovintiv Closes US$3 Billion Anadarko Asset Sale; Set to Redeem US$700 Million Notes

Ovintiv (OVV.TO) after trade on Thursday said it completed the all-cash sale of its Anadarko assets in Oklahoma for US$3 billion, with proceeds of about US$2.85 billion after adjustments.Chief Executive Brendan McCracken said the deal completes the transformation of the company's portfolio and balance sheet. "Proceeds from the sale will go to debt reduction, marking the achievement of our debt target and unlocking returns for our shareholders."The company added that it will redeem its entire US$700 million of 5.650% notes due 2028, with the redemption set for April 20.

-- Ovintiv (OVV.TO) after trade on Thursday said it completed the all-cash sale of its Anadarko assets in Oklahoma for US$3 billion, with proceeds of about US$2.85 billion after adjustments.

Chief Executive Brendan McCracken said the deal completes the transformation of the company's portfolio and balance sheet. "Proceeds from the sale will go to debt reduction, marking the achievement of our debt target and unlocking returns for our shareholders."

The company added that it will redeem its entire US$700 million of 5.650% notes due 2028, with the redemption set for April 20.