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SEC filingCenovus Energy Inc. (CVE), a major Canadian integrated energy company focused on oil sands, conventional oil, natural gas, and refining, filed a Form 40-F with the SEC on February 19, 2026, for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. As a foreign private issuer listed on the NYSE, the Form 40-F serves as an annual report, incorporating by reference Cenovus's Canadian annual information form, audited financial statements, management's discussion and analysis (MD&A), and other disclosures filed on SEDAR+. This filing ensures compliance with U.S. securities laws under the multijurisdictional disclosure system (MJDS). Key highlights include strong operational performance in 2025, with record production from flagship Foster Creek and Christina Lake oil sands projects, despite volatile commodity prices and geopolitical tensions affecting global energy markets. Financially, Cenovus reported robust upstream cash flows supporting shareholder returns through dividends and share buybacks. The filing discloses no major material weaknesses in internal controls, ongoing sustainability initiatives targeting net-zero emissions by 2050, and risks related to regulatory changes in carbon pricing and energy transition. Compared to prior years, 2025 showed resilience with upstream production averaging over 800,000 BOE/d, refined product sales up 5%, and a debt reduction to investment-grade levels. Market implications include positive investor sentiment due to disciplined capital allocation and exposure to WCS differentials narrowing. Overall, the filing portrays Cenovus as financially stable and operationally efficient, well-positioned for long-term value creation amid energy sector uncertainties.