Encana rewards investors

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ENCANA CORP. $6.03 (Toronto symbol ECA; Shares o/s: 1.4 billion; Market cap: $7.7 billion; TSINetwork Rating: Average; Divd. yield: 1.7%) plans to buy back up to $213 million U.S. of its common shares (about 3% of the total) through a Dutch auction process. Share repurchases raise earnings per share and other per-share calculations, which gives the remaining shareholders a larger stake in the company. Participating investors must offer their shares for between $4.70 U.S. and $5.40 U.S. (in increments of $0.05 U.S.) before August 14, 2019. The final price will be the lowest amount within that range at which Encana can buy the most shares for $213 million U.S. It will then pay that price for all shares tendered at or below it. If you tender at a higher price, Encana will return your shares. The transactions are commission-free. Encana’s high-quality reserves and low operating costs enhance its long-term prospects. However, if you want to lower your Resources exposure, tender your shares above the…