Gran Tierra Energy shareholders approve $1.33 billion Colombia‑Ecuador asset sale

Gran Tierra Energy Inc. held a special meeting on Oct. 9, 2026 where stockholders voted to sell its Colombian and Ecuadorian operations to Maurel & Prom. The transaction is valued at about US$1.33 billion and is expected to close around Dec. 31, 2026, subject to regulatory approvals. The company anticipates receiving roughly US$315 million in net cash, with US$250 million paid at closing and US$65 million a year later.

The company says the proceeds will eliminate its debt and give it flexibility to repurchase shares, which could improve its balance sheet and return capital to investors. The sale also shifts Gran Tierra’s focus to its Canadian and Azerbaijan assets.

  • 1Total consideration of the transaction is approximately US$1.33 billion.
  • 2Net cash expected from the sale is about US$315 million.
  • 3Approximately US$250 million of cash is payable at closing.
  • 4An additional US$65 million will be payable 364 days after closing.
  • 5Target closing date is on or about December 31, 2026.
  • 6Shareholder vote result: 19,351,115 votes for, 32,492 against.

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