Report of Foreign Issuer (6-k)
November 13 2015 - 10:19AM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
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 November 13, 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): ¨
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T
Rule 101(b)(7): ¨
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: November 13, 2015
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ENCANA CORPORATION |
(Registrant) |
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Dawna I. Gibb |
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Name: |
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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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99.1 |
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News release dated November 12, 2015:
Encana completes sale of its Haynesville natural gas assets |
Exhibit 99.1
Encana completes sale of its Haynesville natural gas assets
Calgary, Alberta (November 12, 2015)
Encana
Corporation (Encana) (TSX: ECA) (NYSE: ECA) announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Encana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc., has completed the previously announced sale of 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, subject to normal closing adjustments. In addition, through the transfer of current and future obligations, Encana is reducing its gathering and midstream commitments by US$480 million
on an undiscounted basis. The transaction has an effective date of January 1, 2015.
The transaction includes 112,000 net acres of leasehold, plus
additional fee mineral lands. Collectively, they represent Encanas total position in northern Louisiana.
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.
ADVISORY REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This news release contains certain forward-looking statements or information (FLS) within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. FLS
include, but are not limited to: the value of normal closing adjustments and the timing of settlement thereof.
Readers are cautioned against unduly
relying on FLS which, by their nature, involve numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties that may cause such statements not to occur, or for results to differ materially from those expressed or implied. These assumptions, risks and uncertainties
that may affect these FLS include, but are not limited to: the nature of closing adjustments associated with the transaction; and the risks inherent to such adjustments that may reduce the expected cash consideration to Encana, including adjustments
associated with the effective date of the transaction, title and third party consents.
Although Encana believes the expectations represented by such FLS
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. FLS 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 FLS. The FLS contained in this document are expressly qualified by these cautionary statements.
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Further information on Encana Corporation is available on the companys website, www.encana.com, or
by contacting:
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Investor contact: |
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Media contact: |
Brendan McCracken |
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Simon Scott |
Vice-President, Investor Relations |
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Vice-President, Communications |
(403) 645-2978 |
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(403) 645-2526 |
brendan.mccracken@encana.com |
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simon.scott@encana.com |
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Brian Dutton |
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Jay Averill |
(403) 645-2285 |
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Director, Media Relations |
brian.dutton@encana.com |
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(403) 645-4747 |
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jay.averill@encana.com |
Patti Posadowski |
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(403) 645-2252 |
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Doug McIntyre |
patti.posadowski@encana.com |
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Media Relations |
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(403) 645-6553 |
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doug.mcintyre@encana.com |
SOURCE: Encana Corporation
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