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Q: Hi 5i
It was Just announced that possibly cenovus and an indigenous group might team up for meg....What would the expected offer be to make this happen...and where does meg share price go from current level if deal were to happen....what happens to SCR
..
thx
Read Answer Asked by jim on August 13, 2025
Q: I was surprised to receive the corporate action from MEG dated July 29th (see below) 1) Is this a done deal? I thought the offer was considered too low and speculation was that other offers would likely be forthcoming. 2) If it were you, what would you do with your shares of MEG?

Option 1: Tender (Canadian Shareholders and Shareholders who reside in a "Non-Restricted State") -
To receive $4.10 CAD and 0.62 of a common share of Strathcona Resources Limited (SCR (TSX) /
(STHRF) (OTC)) (862952108) for each common share of MEG Energy Corporation tendered.
Deadline for Client Instructions: September 12, 2025 11:59 AM Toronto time
Issue Expiry Date: September 15, 2025 05:00 PM Mountain time

Read Answer Asked by Scott on August 05, 2025
Q: I am considering triming the following stocks ALA, BDT, CVE, EFN, GSY, GWO, IAG, MEG, PEY, TVE, TVK, WCP and X. If I do trim, there will be significant Capital Gains. How would you rank them for total return over the next 2 years? How would you rank them for trimming and if different than above ranking, please advise the reason for the difference ? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by David on July 28, 2025
Q: Hi 5i
How was the Strathcona conference call?
Strathcona announced they would be paying out a special $10 dividend if the meg deal does not go through.
How would 5i play this?
Currently a holder of meg...Wondering if this is an opportunity to hedge a little?
Where do you think meg ends up if the deal fails?
Also would you continue to hold meg...the clock keeps ticking on this one.
thx
Read Answer Asked by jim on July 24, 2025
Q: What kind of oil company it is. It is true that Scrathcona is the 5th largest oil producer in Canada. The CEO was on the podcast In the Money saying that it is still a discount compare other oil companies, it is true. Also, what is the changes that it can purchase MEG energy. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Norwood on July 14, 2025
Q: Hi Team,
What to do with Meg shares? Was a headline on BNN yesterday touting there will likely be no other suitors for Meg for a higher offer. Do you agree with this ? I am currently up 8% on the shares. Do I continue to hold out for a higher offer or cash out? This was an arbitrage play for me.

Thanks ,
Shane
Read Answer Asked by Shane on June 19, 2025
Q: Hi Team,
What's your current thoughts on the current Meg takeover offer? Do you still feel a higher offer will come to play? What's the usual timeline on takeover offers such as this as to when another company might swoop in for a higher bid? The offer from Strathcona is open until Sept I believe, but I would have to think if a competing offer is coming it would probably be much sooner than that would it not?

Thanks,
Shane.
Read Answer Asked by Shane on June 04, 2025
Q: Good morning,

Q1. What are your thoughts on Strathacona Resources recent offer to purchase MEG?

Q2. Do you consider Strathacona's initial offer reasonable and what is the likelihood of MEG accepting Strathacona's initial offer?

Q3. What is the likelihood of another company joining the bid for MEG?

Q4. For holders of MEG, do you recommend selling on the news now and taking profits or waiting for a potentially better offer as MEG considers the current offer that may not be accepted and cause the MEG's stock price to drop back?

Thank you and I'll await your response.

Francesco

Read Answer Asked by Francesco on May 20, 2025
Q: You indicated in your answer to Warren's question that you feel the suggested buyout price for MEG Energy by Strathcona is too low. What do you think would be a reasonable offer, and what do you think MEG management would hold out for? Which companies might make an offer? Do you think the company will in fact be sold?
Read Answer Asked by Dan on May 20, 2025
Q: Dear Peter et al:

A "Drill down" from the top type of a question!

In Energy sector, these three things seem to be important.
a. Pay down debt.
b. Keep paying healthy dividend or even increase it.
c. Buy back shares.

Recently Cole Smead came on a podcast and clearly laid out his case for his preference to invest in companies that buy back shares. (In the Money by Amber Kanwar, erstwhile BNN Bloomberg Marketcall host).

What is your take on this? What are the 3 companies in the Energy sector that you like using Share buy backs as the metric?

Thanks in advacnce.

P.S. Hope we see you Peter on Amber Kanwar's In the Money podcast. It seems to be getting some traction now.
Read Answer Asked by Savalai on March 21, 2025
Q: On MarketCall, regarding oil sands companies, Eric Nuttall top picked MEG and Athabasca, while having some negative comments about Cenovus, particularly the negative EBITDA they are generating from their refining business. Would you sell a position in CVE and buy ATH or MEG instead?
Read Answer Asked by Dan on March 13, 2025
Q: How does 5i feel about the Canadian energy sector, specifically SU, MEG, CNQ, ENB? Is the recent pullback an opportunity to add to an existing position or hold for time being?

How's the outlook for the sector in the next 5 years?
Read Answer Asked by David on March 04, 2025
Q: While I am very overweight oil & gas producers I am not concerned as I bought several of these at under $1 which explains the overweight position. However, I do have capital losses on BTE and that got me thinking that maybe I should consolidate into the 3 best if I can manage the large capital gains tax. Would MEG, TVE and WCP be your choice? My only concern would be VRN which is currently a 7 bagger and I'd have to do that over time. Any comments or concerns with this or should I just continue to hold all. I do have a very large, diversified portfolio.
Read Answer Asked by Earl on February 25, 2025
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