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Devon Energy and Coterra Energy have satisfied the HSR Act waiting period for their merger, with closing expected in Q2 2026 subject to remaining customary conditions; the transaction will result in Coterra becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of Devon.
Key Takeaways
1The Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act waiting period expired on April 1, 2026, satisfying a key regulatory condition for the merger.
2The merger is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026, contingent upon satisfaction or waiver of other customary closing conditions.
3Under the Merger Agreement, Merger Sub will merge with and into Coterra, with Coterra surviving as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Devon.
4Devon filed an S-4 registration statement (declared effective March 26, 2026), and both companies filed and commenced mailing a joint proxy statement/prospectus on March 30, 2026.
5The filing explicitly states this 8-K is not a substitute for the joint proxy statement/prospectus, which contains material information for investors and security holders.