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Gran Tierra holders approve $1.33B sale of Colombian and Ecuadorian assets to Maurel & Prom
GRAN TIERRA ENERGY INC.
- Sale Proposal approved 19,351,115 for vs 32,492 against and 7,328 abstaining; advisory compensation proposal failed 9,557,007 for to 9,658,068 against.
- Total consideration ~US$1.33B including assumed debt; Gran Tierra expects ~US$315M net cash — ~US$250M at closing and ~US$65M payable 364 days later.
- Closing targeted on or about December 31, 2026; remaining conditions are regulatory approvals in Colombia and Ecuador plus customary items; noteholder consents for 9.750% notes due 2031 obtained.
- CEO Gary Guidry said on closing Gran Tierra expects to be debt free, with flexibility to return capital to stockholders and fund Canadian and Azerbaijan portfolios.
- Special Meeting held October 9, 2026; 19,390,935 shares (54.81% of 35,380,429 outstanding) present or by proxy, constituting a quorum.