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Strathcona Resources Ltd. Announces Intention to Purchase Additional Common Shares of MEG Energy Corp.
Strathcona Resources Ltd. ("Strathcona") announced today that it intends, subject to market conditions, to purchase an additional 5% of the outstanding common shares (the "MEG Shares") of MEG Energy Corp. ("MEG") in accordance with applicable securities laws and the Offer (as defined below).
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