MEG Board Urges Shareholders to Reject Latest Strathcona Takeover Bid
MEG Energy's board finds Strathcona's offer less favorable due to asset quality and risks, urging shareholders to approve Cenovus's $7.9 billion acquisition proposal.
- MEG Energy Corp. is recommending its shareholders reject the latest takeover offer by Strathcona Resources Ltd.
- MEG's board unanimously recommends shareholders back its friendly deal to be acquired by Cenovus Energy Inc. instead.
- The Cenovus deal requires approval by a two-thirds majority vote by MEG shareholders expected on Oct. 9.
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'Fundamentally unattractive': MEG urges shareholders to reject latest Strathcona bid
Oilsands developer MEG Energy Corp.'s board of directors is urging shareholders to reject a sweetened hostile bid from Strathcona Resources Ltd., deeming it inferior to the lower — but more cash-heavy — friendly offer from industry heavyweight Cenovus Energy Inc.
‘Fundamentally unattractive’: MEG urges shareholders to reject latest Strathcona bid
Oilsands developer MEG Energy Corp.’s board of directors is urging shareholders to reject a sweetened hostile bid from Strathcona Resources Ltd., deeming it inferior to the lower — but more cash-heavy — friendly offer from industry heavyweight Cenovus Energy Inc.

MEG board urges shareholders to reject latest Strathcona takeover bid
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MEG Energy rejects Strathcona’s latest bid in favor of Cenovus cash deal – Oil & Gas 360
(World Oil) – MEG Energy Corp.’s board turned down Strathcona Resources Ltd.’s sweetened offer to buy the oil sands producer, recommending that shareholders stick with a rival offer from Cenovus Energy Inc. Source: MEG Energy Strathcona, controlled by former investment banker Adam Waterous, last week offered 0.8 of a share for each share of MEG, valuing the Calgary-based target at around C$7.6 billion ($5.5 billion), based on Friday’s closing pri
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