Ovintiv Inc

Results of Operations

Selected Financial Information

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Service revenues include amounts related to the USA and Canadian Operations.

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Total Operating Expenses include non-cash items such as DD&A, accretion of asset retirement obligations and long-term incentive costs.

Revenues

Ovintiv’s revenues are substantially derived from sales of oil, NGLs and natural gas production. Increases or decreases in Ovintiv’s revenue, profitability and future production are highly dependent on the commodity prices the Company receives. Prices are market driven and fluctuate due to factors beyond the Company’s control, such as supply and demand, seasonality and geopolitical and economic factors. The Company’s realized prices generally reflect WTI, NYMEX, Edmonton Condensate and AECO benchmark prices, as well as other downstream benchmarks, including Houston and Dawn. The Company proactively mitigates price risk and optimizes margins by entering into firm transportation contracts to diversify market access to different sales points. Realized prices, excluding the impact of risk management activities, may differ from the benchmarks for many reasons, including quality, location, or production being sold at different market hubs.

Benchmark prices relevant to the Company are shown in the table below.

Benchmark Prices

Production Volumes and Realized Prices

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Average daily.

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Average per-unit prices, excluding the impact of risk management activities.

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Includes production impacts of acquisitions and divestitures.

Upstream Product Revenues

Oil Revenues

Oil revenues were higher by $330 million compared to the first quarter of 2023 primarily due to:

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Higher average oil production volumes of 43.1 Mbbls/d increased revenues by $299 million. Higher volumes were primarily due to the Permian assets acquired in the second quarter of 2023 (47.6 Mbbls/d) and successful drilling in Permian and Uinta (28.5 Mbbls/d), partially offset by the sale of the Bakken assets in the second quarter of 2023 (21.5 Mbbls/d) and natural declines in Anadarko (8.8 Mbbls/d); and

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An increase of $2.11 per bbl, or three percent, in the average realized oil prices which increased revenues by $31 million. The increase reflected exposure to other downstream benchmark prices relating to the Company’s diversified markets, and higher Houston and WTI benchmark prices which were up two percent and one percent, respectively.

NGL Revenues

NGL revenues were higher by $1 million compared to the first quarter of 2023 primarily due to:

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Higher average plant condensate production volumes of 1.8 Mbbls/d increased revenues by $16 million. Higher volumes were primarily due to lower effective royalty rates resulting from lower commodity prices in Montney (2.8 Mbbls/d) and successful drilling in Montney and Permian (2.6 Mbbls/d), partially offset by natural declines in Montney (2.3 Mbbls/d) and the sale of the Bakken assets in the second quarter of 2023 (1.5 Mbbls/d); and

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A decrease of $4.91 per bbl, or seven percent, in the average realized plant condensate prices which decreased revenues by $20 million. The decrease reflected lower Edmonton Condensate benchmark prices which were down nine percent, partially offset by higher regional pricing relative to benchmark prices.

Natural Gas Revenues

Natural gas revenues were lower by $277 million compared to the first quarter of 2023 primarily due to:

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A decrease of $2.13 per Mcf, or 49 percent, in the average realized natural gas prices which decreased revenues by $322 million. The decrease reflected lower AECO, NYMEX and Dawn benchmark prices which were down 53 percent, 35 percent and seven percent, respectively; and

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Higher average natural gas production volumes of 93 MMcf/d increased revenues by $45 million. Higher volumes were primarily due to lower effective royalty rates resulting from lower commodity prices in Montney (119 MMcf/d), successful drilling in Permian and Uinta (56 MMcf/d), and the Permian assets acquired in the second quarter of 2023 (26 MMcf/d), partially offset by natural declines in Montney (61 MMcf/d) and the sale of the Bakken assets in the second quarter of 2023 (49 MMcf/d).

Gains (Losses) on Risk Management, Net

As a means of managing commodity price volatility, Ovintiv enters into commodity derivative financial instruments on a portion of its expected oil, NGLs and natural gas production volumes. Additional information on the Company’s commodity price positions as at March 31, 2024, can be found in Note 20 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

The following tables provide the effects of the Company’s risk management activities on revenues.

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Primarily includes realized gains and losses related to the USA and Canadian Operations.

Ovintiv recognizes fair value changes from its risk management activities each reporting period. The changes in fair value result from new positions and settlements that occur during each period, as well as the relationship between contract prices and the associated forward curves. Realized gains or losses on risk management activities related to commodity price mitigation are included in the USA Operations, Canadian Operations and Market Optimization revenues as the contracts are cash settled. Unrealized gains or losses on fair value changes of unsettled contracts are included in the Corporate and Other segment. Additional information on fair value changes can be found in Note 19 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Market Optimization Revenues

Market Optimization product revenues relate to activities that provide operational flexibility and cost mitigation for transportation commitments, product type, delivery points and customer diversification. Ovintiv also purchases and sells third-party volumes under marketing arrangements associated with the Company’s previous divestitures.

Market Optimization product revenues decreased $260 million compared to the first quarter of 2023 primarily due to:

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Lower sales of third-party purchased liquids volumes primarily relating to price optimization activities in the USA Operations ($231 million), lower natural gas benchmark prices ($21 million), and lower sales of third-party purchased natural gas volumes primarily relating to marketing arrangements for assets divested in prior years ($8 million).

Sublease Revenues

Sublease revenues primarily include amounts related to the sublease of office space in The Bow office building recorded in the Corporate and Other segment. Additional information on office sublease income can be found in Note 11 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Production, Mineral and Other Taxes

Production, mineral and other taxes include production and property taxes. Production taxes are generally assessed as a percentage of oil, NGLs and natural gas production revenues. Property taxes are generally assessed based on the value of the underlying assets.

Production, mineral and other taxes decreased $1 million compared to the first quarter of 2023 primarily due to:

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The sale of the Bakken assets in the second quarter of 2023 ($15 million), production tax recoveries and lower production volumes in Anadarko ($8 million) and lower natural gas commodity prices ($4 million);

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Higher production volumes in Permian primarily due to the assets acquired in the second quarter of 2023 ($25 million).

Transportation and Processing

Transportation and processing expense includes transportation costs incurred to move product from production points to sales points including gathering, compression, pipeline tariffs, trucking and storage costs. Ovintiv also incurs costs related to processing provided by third parties or through ownership interests in processing facilities.

Transportation and processing expense decreased $36 million compared to the first quarter of 2023 primarily due to:

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Lower variable contract rates in Permian ($24 million), the sale of the Bakken assets in the second quarter of 2023 ($24 million), the impact of a new downstream contract in Uinta ($20 million) and lower downstream transport costs in Montney ($15 million);

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Higher production volumes in Permian and Uinta ($46 million).

Operating

Operating expense includes costs paid by the Company, net of amounts capitalized, on oil and natural gas properties in which Ovintiv has a working interest. These costs primarily include labor, service contract fees, chemicals, fuel, water hauling, electricity and workovers.

Operating expense increased $37 million compared to the first quarter of 2023 primarily due to:

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Higher activity in Permian primarily related to the assets acquired in the second quarter of 2023 ($69 million);

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The sale of the Bakken assets in the second quarter of 2023 ($23 million) and decreased activity in Anadarko ($9 million).

Additional information on the Company’s long-term incentive costs can be found in Note 17 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Purchased Product

Purchased product expense includes purchases of oil, NGLs and natural gas from third parties that are used to provide operational flexibility and cost mitigation for transportation commitments, product type, delivery points and customer diversification. Ovintiv also purchases and sells third-party volumes under marketing arrangements associated with the Company’s previous divestitures.

Purchased product expense decreased $261 million compared to the first quarter of 2023 primarily due to:

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Lower third-party purchased liquids volumes primarily relating to price optimization activities in the USA Operations ($231 million), lower natural gas benchmark prices ($23 million), and lower third-party purchased natural gas volumes primarily relating to marketing arrangements for assets divested in prior years ($7 million).

Depreciation, Depletion & Amortization

Proved properties within each country cost center are depleted using the unit-of-production method based on proved reserves as discussed in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of the 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Depletion rates are impacted by impairments, acquisitions, divestitures and foreign exchange rates, as well as fluctuations in 12-month average trailing prices which affect proved reserves volumes. Corporate assets are carried at cost and depreciated on a straight-line basis over the estimated service lives of the assets.

Additional information can be found under Upstream Assets and Reserve Estimates in the Critical Accounting Estimates section of the MD&A included in Item 7 of the 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

DD&A increased $202 million compared to the first quarter of 2023 primarily due to:

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Higher depletion rates and production volumes in the USA Operations ($145 million and $50 million, respectively).

The depletion rate in the USA Operations increased $4.66 per BOE compared to the first quarter of 2023 primarily due to a higher depletable base associated with the Permian assets acquired in the second quarter of 2023.

Administrative

Administrative expense represents costs associated with corporate functions provided by Ovintiv staff. These expenses primarily include salaries and benefits, operating lease, office, information technology, legal and long-term incentive costs.

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The first quarter of 2024 includes costs related to The Bow office lease of $29 million (2023 - $28 million), half of which is recovered from sublease revenues.

Administrative expense increased $44 million compared to the first quarter of 2023 primarily due to:

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Long-term incentive costs resulting from changes in the Company’s share price in the first quarter of 2023 ($34 million) and higher legal costs ($6 million).

Additional information on the Company’s long-term incentive costs can be found in Note 17 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Other (Income) Expenses

Interest

Interest expense primarily includes interest on Ovintiv’s short-term and long-term debt. Additional information on changes in interest can be found in Note 5 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Interest expense increased $27 million compared to the first quarter of 2023 primarily due to:

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Interest expense related to the senior unsecured notes issued in May 2023 ($36 million);

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An assessment related to certain prior years’ tax items in the first quarter of 2023 ($8 million).

Foreign Exchange (Gain) Loss, Net

Foreign exchange gains and losses primarily result from the impact of fluctuations in the Canadian to U.S. dollar exchange rate. Additional information on changes in foreign exchange gains or losses can be found in Note 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Additional information on foreign exchange rates and the effects of foreign exchange rate changes can be found in Part I, Item 3 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Net foreign exchange gain increased $25 million compared to the first quarter of 2023 primarily due to:

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Unrealized foreign exchange gains on the translation of intercompany notes compared to losses in 2023 ($30 million) and no foreign exchange gains or losses on the settlement of U.S. dollar risk management contracts issued from Canada compared to losses in 2023 ($4 million);

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Unrealized foreign exchange losses on the translation of U.S. dollar risk management contracts issued from Canada compared to gains in 2023 ($12 million).

Other (Gains) Losses, Net

Other (gains) losses, net, primarily includes other non-recurring revenues or expenses and may also include items such as interest income, interest received from tax authorities, reclamation charges relating to decommissioned assets, government stimulus programs and adjustments related to other assets.

Income Tax

Income Tax Expense (Recovery)

In the first quarter of 2024, Ovintiv recorded a lower income tax expense compared to 2023 ($36 million), primarily due to lower net earnings before income tax.

Effective Tax Rate

Ovintiv’s interim income tax expense is determined using the estimated annual effective income tax rate applied to year‑to‑date net earnings before income tax plus the effect of legislative changes and amounts in respect of prior periods. The estimated annual effective income tax rate is impacted by expected annual earnings, changes in valuation allowances, income tax related to foreign operations, state taxes, the effect of legislative changes, non-taxable items and tax differences on transactions, which can produce interim effective tax rate fluctuations.

The determination of income and other tax liabilities of the Company and its subsidiaries requires interpretation of complex domestic and foreign tax laws and regulations, that are subject to change. The Company’s interpretation of tax laws may differ from the interpretation of the tax authorities. As a result, there are tax matters under review for which the timing of resolution is uncertain. The Company believes that the provision for income taxes is adequate.

In 2023, Canada released its draft Global Minimum Tax Act (“GMTA”), which implements the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development Pillar II framework, providing a global minimum tax of 15 percent. The legislation, once enacted, will be effective as of January 1, 2024. The Company continues to evaluate the GMTA but does not anticipate any material impact in 2024.

Additional information on income taxes can be found in Note 7 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.