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MEG Energy Rejects Strathcona Resources' $6 Billion Takeover Offer

Tuesday,July 01,2025

MEG Energy Rejects Strathcona Resources' $6 Billion Takeover Offer

Overview of the Offer:

  • Bidder: Strathcona Resources Ltd.

  • Offer: 0.62 Strathcona shares + $4.10 in cash per MEG share

  • Implied value: Below MEG Board’s expectations

  • Deadline: Offer open until September 15, 2025

 

MEG Board’s Position:

  • Unanimously rejects the offer as inadequate and opportunistic

  • Deems it not in the best interests of MEG or its shareholders

  • Advises shareholders to REJECT the offer by taking no action and not tendering shares

Key Concerns Raised:

  • The offer undervalues MEG based on financial and strategic metrics

  • A merger would expose MEG shareholders to lower-quality assets

  • Risks associated with capital markets overhang due to Waterous Energy Fund (WEF):

    • WEF owns 51% of Strathcona



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