Suncor Energy Files Annual Disclosure Documents and Renews NCIB

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Suncor Energy (TSX: SU) (NYSE: SU) has announced the renewal of its Normal Course Issuer Bid (NCIB) program, allowing the company to repurchase up to 123.8 million common shares (approximately 10% of public float) between March 3, 2025, and March 2, 2026.

Under the previous NCIB program, Suncor repurchased 61.07 million shares for approximately $3.26 billion at a weighted average price of $53.35 per share. Daily purchases on the TSX will be to 2.02 million shares, representing 25% of the average daily trading volume.

The company views share repurchases as an attractive investment opportunity based on trading prices and other factors, stating this capital allocation won't affect its long-term strategy. Suncor plans to implement an automatic share purchase plan starting March 3, 2025.

Positive

• Large share buyback program of up to 123.8M shares (10% of float)
• Substantial previous buyback execution: $3.26B worth of shares repurchased
• Strong average share price of $53.35 in previous buyback program

Negative

• Significant cash allocation to buybacks could limit funds for other investments

Insights

Financial Analyst

Suncor Energy's renewal of its Normal Course Issuer Bid (NCIB) authorizes the repurchase of up to 123.8 million shares (10% of public float) through March 2026, representing approximately $6.6 billion CAD at current share prices. This substantial capital return program signals management's confidence in both cash flow generation and valuation.

Looking at execution history, Suncor repurchased 61.1 million shares (47% of authorized amount) under its previous program at $3.26 billion CAD. This measured approach to buybacks during a period of strong oil prices demonstrates capital discipline rather than aggressive deployment.

The NCIB renewal carries significant financial implications:

• At full execution, this would reduce share count by approximately 10%, providing a meaningful boost to per-share metrics
• The buyback represents roughly 13.8% of Suncor's current market capitalization
• Combined with Suncor's dividend (yielding approximately 4.4%), the total shareholder return potential is substantial

Notably, Suncor's statement that buybacks won't affect its long-term strategy suggests sufficient financial flexibility to fund both shareholder returns and strategic initiatives, including its energy transition investments. This balanced approach differentiates Suncor from some peers who are more aggressively pivoting capital allocation.

The timing aligns with strong operational performance and favorable oil price environment, allowing Suncor to return cash while maintaining a solid balance sheet. For investors, this NCIB represents a significant positive catalyst that should provide share price support while enhancing long-term per-share value through accretion.

All financial figures are in Canadian dollars.

Calgary, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - February 26, 2025) - Suncor Energy (TSX: SU) (NYSE: SU) has filed its 2024 Annual Report, 2024 Annual Information Form and 2024 Management Proxy Circular.

To view the company's annual disclosure documents, visit Suncor's profile on sedarplus.com or sec.gov or visit Suncor's website at suncor.com/financialreports.

Normal Course Issuer Bid (NCIB)

Additionally, the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) has accepted a notice filed by Suncor to renew its NCIB to purchase the company's common shares through the facilities of the TSX, New York Stock Exchange and/or alternative trading systems in Canada and the U.S. The notice provides that, beginning March 3, 2025, and ending March 2, 2026, Suncor may purchase for cancellation up to 123,800,000 common shares, which is equal to approximately 10% of Suncor's public float of 1,238,099,685 common shares as of February 18, 2025. On February 18, 2025, Suncor had 1,238,456,851 common shares issued and outstanding.

The actual number of common shares that may be purchased under the NCIB and the timing of any such purchases will be determined by Suncor. Suncor believes that, depending on the trading price of its common shares and other relevant factors, purchasing its own shares represents an attractive investment opportunity and is in the best interests of the company and its shareholders. The company does not expect the decision to allocate cash to repurchase shares will affect its long-term strategy.

Pursuant to Suncor's previous NCIB, Suncor agreed that it would not purchase more than 128,700,000 common shares between February 26, 2024, and February 25, 2025. Between February 26, 2024, and February 25, 2025, and pursuant to Suncor's previous NCIB, Suncor repurchased 61,065,792 shares on the open market for approximately $3.258 billion, at a weighted average price of $53.35 per share.

Subject to the block purchase exemption that is available to Suncor for regular open market purchases under the NCIB, Suncor will limit daily purchases of Suncor common shares on the TSX in connection with the NCIB to no more than 25% (2,017,894 common shares) of the average daily trading volume of Suncor's common shares on the TSX during the previous six-month period (8,071,576 common shares). Purchases under the NCIB will be made through open market purchases at market price, as well as by other means as may be permitted by securities regulatory authorities. Suncor expects to enter into an automatic share purchase plan in relation to purchases made in connection with the NCIB on March 3, 2025.

Legal Advisory - Forward-Looking Information

This news release contains certain forward-looking information and forward-looking statements (collectively referred to herein as "forward-looking statements") and other information based on Suncor's current expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions that were made by the company in light of information available at the time the statement was made and consider Suncor's experience and its perception of historical trends.

Forward-looking statements in this news release include statements about the NCIB, including the amount, timing and manner of purchases under the NCIB, that depending on the trading price of its common shares and other relevant factors, repurchasing its common shares represents an attractive investment opportunity and is in the best interest of the company and its shareholders, the expectation that the decision to allocate cash to repurchase shares will not affect its long-term strategy and the expectation that Suncor will enter into an automatic share purchase plan related to purchases made in connection with the NCIB.

Forward-looking statements and information are not guarantees of future performance and involve a number of risks and uncertainties, some that are similar to other oil and gas companies and some that are unique to Suncor. Suncor's actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by its forward-looking statements, so readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on them.

Suncor's Annual Information Form, Annual Report to Shareholders and Form 40-F, each dated February 26, 2025, Suncor's Report to Shareholders for the Fourth Quarter of 2024 dated February 5, 2024, and other documents it files from time to time with securities regulatory authorities describe the risks, uncertainties, material assumptions and other factors that could influence actual results and such factors are incorporated herein by reference. Copies of these documents are available without charge from Suncor at 150 6th Avenue S.W., Calgary, Alberta T2P 3E3; by email request to invest@suncor.com; or by referring to suncor.com/FinancialReports or to the company's profile on SEDAR+ at sedarplus.ca or EDGAR at sec.gov. Except as required by applicable securities laws, Suncor disclaims any intention or obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Suncor Energy is Canada's leading integrated energy company. Suncor's operations include oil sands development, production and upgrading; offshore oil production; petroleum refining in Canada and the U.S.; and the company's Petro-Canada™ retail and wholesale distribution networks (including Canada's Electric Highway™, a coast-to-coast network of fast-charging EV stations). Suncor is developing petroleum resources while advancing the transition to a lower-emissions future through investments in lower emissions intensity power, renewable feedstock fuels and projects targeting emissions intensity. Suncor also conducts energy trading activities focused primarily on the marketing and trading of crude oil, natural gas, byproducts, refined products and power. Suncor's common shares (symbol: SU) are listed on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges.

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FAQ

How many shares can Suncor (SU) repurchase under the new NCIB program in 2025-2026?

Suncor can repurchase up to 123.8 million common shares, representing 10% of its public float, between March 3, 2025, and March 2, 2026.

How much did Suncor (SU) spend on share buybacks in their previous NCIB program?

Suncor spent approximately $3.26 billion to repurchase 61.07 million shares at an average price of $53.35 per share.

What is the daily purchase limit for Suncor (SU) shares on the TSX under the new NCIB?

Suncor's daily purchase limit on the TSX is 2.02 million shares, representing 25% of the average daily trading volume.

When will Suncor (SU) implement its automatic share purchase plan?

Suncor expects to implement its automatic share purchase plan on March 3, 2025.