U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE
COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For August 25, 2015
Commission File Number: 1-15226
ENCANA
CORPORATION
(Translation of registrants name into English)
Suite 4400, 500 Centre Street SE
PO Box 2850
Calgary,
Alberta, Canada T2P 2S5
(Address of principal executive office)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:
Form
20-F ¨ Form 40-F þ
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ¨
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DOCUMENTS FILED AS PART OF THIS FORM 6-K
See the Exhibit Index to this Form 6-K.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Date: August 25, 2015
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ENCANA CORPORATION |
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(Registrant) |
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/s/ Dawna I. Gibb |
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Dawna I. Gibb |
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Assistant Corporate Secretary |
Form 6-K Exhibit Index
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Exhibit No. |
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News release dated August 25, 2015:
Encana reaches agreement to sell its Haynesville natural gas assets |
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news release |
For Immediate Release
Encana reaches agreement to sell its Haynesville natural gas assets
Calgary, Alberta (August 25, 2015) TSX, NYSE: ECA
Encana Corporation (Encana) (TSX, NYSE: ECA) announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Encana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc., has reached an agreement
to sell its Haynesville natural gas assets, located in northern Louisiana, to GEP Haynesville, LLC (GeoSouthern), a joint venture formed by GeoSouthern Haynesville, LP and funds managed by GSO Capital Partners LP.
Total cash consideration to Encana under the transaction is US$850 million. In addition, through the transfer of current and future obligations, Encana will
reduce its gathering and midstream commitments, which will be substantially complete through 2020, by approximately US$480 million on an undiscounted basis. Further, Encana will transport and market GeoSoutherns Haynesville production on a fee
for service basis for the next five years.
Encana will use the total cash consideration to reduce its net debt, further strengthening its balance sheet.
Consistent with its strategy, Encana remains focused on growing high margin production. Over 80 percent of 2015 capital will be invested in the
companys four most strategic assets in the Permian, Eagle Ford, Duvernay and Montney. During the first half of 2015, Encanas Haynesville assets produced an average 217 mmcf/d, contributed approximately 9 percent to companywide production
and less than 2.5 percent to Encanas first half operating cash flow, excluding hedges.
This is another step in advancing our strategy. By
further focusing our portfolio, we are making Encana more efficient as we proceed through the second half of 2015 and into 2016, said Doug Suttles, Encana President & CEO. This transaction delivers significant proceeds that
well use to strengthen our balance sheet. In addition, it eliminates our midstream commitments in the Haynesville and captures ongoing revenue upside through a gas marketing arrangement. Id like to congratulate GeoSouthern on securing a
high-quality natural gas asset along with a talented, safety-conscious field staff.
Encanas Haynesville natural gas assets include
approximately 112,000 net acres of leasehold, plus additional fee mineral lands. Collectively, they represent Encanas total position in northern Louisiana. Encana operates approximately 300 wells in the area. Estimated year-end 2014 proved
reserves were 720 billion cubic feet equivalent (Bcfe) of natural gas.
The sale of Encanas Haynesville assets is subject to satisfaction of normal
closing conditions, as well as regulatory approvals and post-closing adjustments, and is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2015 with an effective date of January 1, 2015.
Jefferies LLC, Credit Suisse and Gordon Arata McCollam Duplantis & Eagan, LLC advised Encana on the transaction. GeoSouthern was advised by
Kirkland & Ellis and Thompson & Knight.
Encana Corporation
Encana is a leading North American energy producer that is focused on developing its strong portfolio of resource plays, held directly and indirectly through
its subsidiaries, producing natural gas, oil and natural gas liquids (NGLs). By partnering with employees, community organizations and other businesses, Encana contributes to the strength and sustainability of the communities where it operates.
Encana common shares trade on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges under the symbol ECA.
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ADVISORY REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This news release contains certain forward-looking statements or information (collectively, forward-looking statements) within the meaning of
applicable securities legislation. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: the expected proceeds and value to Encana and the use of proceeds therefrom; the anticipated benefits to Encana of entering into ancillary marketing
arrangements; anticipated capital investment in 2015; the expectation that closing conditions will be satisfied; and the timing of closing.
Readers are
cautioned against unduly relying on forward-looking statements. By their nature, these statements involve numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties which may cause these statements to not occur or results to differ materially from those
expressed or implied by these statements. These assumptions include, but are not limited to: the ability to satisfy closing conditions; successful closing of the transaction; customary post-closing adjustments; and the expectation that GeoSouthern
will successfully fulfill its obligations under the ancillary gathering, midstream and marketing agreements.
Risks and uncertainties that may affect
these business outcomes include, but are not limited to: risks inherent to closing the transaction; post-closing adjustments that may reduce the expected proceeds and value to Encana; counterparty and credit risk; imprecision of reserves estimates;
and other risks and uncertainties impacting Encanas business as described from time to time in Encanas most recent MD&A, financial statements, Annual Information Form and Form 40-F, as filed on SEDAR and EDGAR.
Although Encana believes that the expectations represented by such forward-looking statements are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such expectations
will prove to be correct. Readers are cautioned that the assumptions, risks and uncertainties referenced above are not exhaustive. The forward-looking statements contained in this document are made as of the date of this document and, except as
required by law, Encana undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this document are expressly qualified by these cautionary statements.
Further information on Encana Corporation is available on the companys website, www.encana.com, or by contacting:
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Investor contact:
Brendan McCracken
Vice-President, Investor Relations
(403) 645-2978
Brian Dutton
Director, Investor Relations
(403) 645-2285
Patti Posadowski
Sr. Advisor, Investor Relations
(403) 645-2252 |
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Media contact:
Jay Averill
Director, External Communications
(403) 645-4747
Doug Hock
Manager, Media Relations
(720) 876-5096 |
SOURCE: Encana Corporation
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