A vote to approve Cenovus's acquisition of MEG Energy Corp. has been delayed due to a "regulatory inquiry".
The vote, scheduled for Thursday, will still go ahead, despite the last-minute delay. It is expected to bring to a close a months-long battle between Cenovus and rival Strathcona.
Shareholders were surprised by the postponement, which was announced at a special meeting in Calgary.
A regulatory inquiry has caused a delay in the vote.
The acquisition is valued at $8.6-billion.
Author's summary: Cenovus acquisition vote delayed.