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Strathcona Boosts MEG Stake Amid Cenovus $7.9B Bid
8/30/2025
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- Strathcona Resources intends to acquire an additional 5% stake in MEG Energy, raising its total to 14.2%.
- This acquisition aims to counter Cenovus Energy's $7.9 billion bid for MEG, which will be voted on October 9, 2025.
- Cenovus's acquisition requires a two-thirds majority approval from MEG shareholders.
- Strathcona previously proposed a $6 billion offer for MEG that was rejected.
- Cenovus's deal could significantly boost its production capacity.
