An anonymous director reports

CENOVUS ENERGY ACQUIRES ADDITIONAL MEG ENERGY COMMON SHARES

Cenovus Energy Inc. has acquired an additional 3,276,460 common shares of MEG Energy Corp. through the facilities of the Toronto Stock Exchange or other Canadian alternative exchanges or markets. Immediately following the acquisition of the common shares, Cenovus beneficially owned, directly or indirectly, and exercised control or direction over, an aggregate of 25 million MEG common shares representing 9.8 per cent of the 254,378,035 MEG common shares issued and outstanding, all of which have been acquired by Cenovus since Oct. 8, 2025.

The MEG common shares were acquired by Cenovus in furtherance of its previously announced transaction with MEG. To the extent Cenovus is able, the company intends to vote any acquired shares in favour of the transaction. Cenovus may, from time to time, dependent on market or other conditions, and subject to applicable securities laws, either increase or decrease its beneficial ownership in the MEG common shares.

About Cenovus Energy Inc.

Cenovus Energy is an integrated energy company with oil and natural gas production operations in Canada and the Asia Pacific region, and upgrading, refining and marketing operations in Canada and the United States. The company is committed to maximizing value by developing its assets in a safe, responsible and cost-efficient manner, integrating environmental, social and governance considerations into its business plans. Cenovus common shares and warrants are listed on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges, and the company's preferred shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

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