Gran Tierra Energy Inc. Announces Normal Course Issuer Bid and
Automatic Share Purchase Plan
Gran Tierra Energy Inc. (“Gran Tierra”) (NYSE
American: GTE)(TSX: GTE)(LSE: GTE), today announces that
the Toronto Stock Exchange (“
TSX”) has approved
its notice of intention to make a normal course issuer bid (the
“
Bid”) for its shares of common stock (the
“
Shares”). As of October 20, 2023, there were
33,288,305 Shares issued and outstanding and the public float was
32,349,140 Shares. Pursuant to the Bid, Gran Tierra will be able to
purchase for cancellation up to 3,234,914 Shares, representing 10%
of the public float, at prevailing market prices at the time of
purchase, through the facilities of the TSX, the NYSE American (the
“
NYSE”) or alternative trading platforms in Canada
or the United States, if eligible, or by such other means as may be
permitted by the TSX, the NYSE and applicable securities laws for a
one year period commencing on November 3, 2023 and ending on
November 2, 2024. Gran Tierra has also entered into an Automatic
Share Purchase Plan (the “
ASPP”) in connection
with the Bid. The brokerage firm conducting the Bid on behalf of
Gran Tierra and administering the ASPP is Eight Capital. The ASPP
is intended to allow for the purchase of Shares under the Bid when
Gran Tierra would ordinarily not be permitted to purchase Shares
due to regulatory restrictions and customary self-imposed blackout
periods.
Gran Tierra may purchase up to 14,306 Shares
during any trading day, which represents approximately 25% of
57,225, which represents the average daily trading volume on the
TSX for the most recently completed six calendar months prior to
the TSX’s acceptance of the notice of the Bid. Gran Tierra may
effect repurchases from time to time in the open market.
Management of Gran Tierra believes that the
Shares, at times, have been trading in a price range which does not
adequately reflect their value in relation to Gran Tierra’s current
operations, growth prospects and financial position. At such times,
the purchase of Shares for cancellation or to satisfy awards
granted under Gran Tierra’s Long Term Equity Incentive Plan may be
advantageous to stockholders by increasing the value of the
Shares.
Within the past twelve months, Gran Tierra
purchased 2,530,026 Shares at a volume weighted average price of
CDN$9.40 under a previously approved normal course issuer bid
through the facilities of the TSX and eligible alternative trading
platforms in Canada permitting the purchase of up to 3,603,397
Shares (calculated on a post-10-for-1 reverse stock split basis),
which expired on August 30, 2023.
Pursuant to the ASPP, outside of a trading
blackout period, Gran Tierra may, but is not required to, instruct
the designated broker to make purchases under the Bid in accordance
with the terms of the ASPP. Such purchases will be determined by
the designated broker at its sole discretion based on purchasing
parameters set by Gran Tierra in accordance with the rules of the
TSX, the NYSE, applicable securities laws, including Rule 10b-18
under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the
terms of the ASPP. The ASPP has been pre-cleared by the TSX and
will be implemented on November 3, 2023.
Outside of blackout periods, Shares may be
purchased under the Bid based on management’s discretion, in
compliance with the rules of the TSX, the NYSE and applicable
securities laws. Purchases made under the ASPP will be included in
computing the number of Shares purchased under the Bid.
About Gran Tierra Energy
Inc.
Gran Tierra Energy Inc. together with its
subsidiaries is an independent international energy company
currently focused on oil and natural gas exploration and production
in Colombia and Ecuador. Gran Tierra is currently developing its
existing portfolio of assets in Colombia and Ecuador and will
continue to pursue additional growth opportunities that would
further strengthen Gran Tierra’s portfolio. Gran Tierra’s common
stock trades on the NYSE American, the Toronto Stock Exchange and
the London Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol GTE. Additional
information concerning Gran Tierra is available at
www.grantierra.com. Information on Gran Tierra does not constitute
a part of this press release. Investor inquiries may be directed to
info@grantierra.com or (403) 265-3221.
Gran Tierra’s U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission (“SEC”) filings are available on the
SEC website at www.sec.gov. Gran Tierra’s Canadian securities
regulatory filings are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and UK
regulatory filings are available on the National Storage Mechanism
(the “NSM”) website at
https://data.fca.org.uk/#/nsm/nationalstoragemechanism. Gran
Tierra’s filings on the SEC, SEDAR and NSM websites are not
incorporated by reference into this press release.
Forward-Looking Statements and
Advisories
This press release contains statements about
future events that constitute forward-looking statements within the
meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform
Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended,
and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended,
and forward looking information within the meaning of applicable
Canadian securities laws (collectively, “forward-looking
statements”). Such forward-looking statements include, but
are not limited to, the belief of Gran Tierra’s management that the
Bid will be advantageous to stockholders, potential purchases of
the Shares for cancellation or redeployment under Gran Tierra’s
Long Term Equity Incentive Plan, the potential value of the Bid for
Gran Tierra’s stockholders and other benefits to be derived from
the Bid. There can be no assurance as to how many Shares, if any,
will ultimately be acquired by Gran Tierra.
The forward-looking statements contained in this
news release are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors
that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially
from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements,
including, among others, unexpected changes in general market and
economic conditions. Accordingly, readers should not place undue
reliance on the forward-looking statements contained herein.
Further information on potential factors that could affect Gran
Tierra are included in risks detailed from time to time in Gran
Tierra’s reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission,
including, without limitation, under the caption “Risk Factors” in
Gran Tierra’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed February 21, 2023
and its subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. These filings
are available on a Website maintained by the SEC at
http://www.sec.gov and on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
All forward-looking statements are made as of
the date of this press release and the fact that this press release
remains available does not constitute a representation by Gran
Tierra that Gran Tierra believes these forward-looking statements
continue to be true as of any subsequent date. Actual results may
vary materially from the expected results expressed in
forward-looking statements. Gran Tierra disclaims any intention or
obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements,
whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise,
except as expressly required by applicable securities laws. Gran
Tierra’s forward-looking statements are expressly qualified in
their entirety by this cautionary statement.
No Offer or Solicitation
The information in this press release is for
informational purposes only and is neither an offer to purchase,
nor a solicitation of an offer to sell, subscribe for or buy any
securities or otherwise, nor shall there be any purchase in any
jurisdiction in contravention of applicable law.
Contact Information:
For investor and media inquiries please contact:
Gary GuidryPresident & Chief Executive Officer
Ryan EllsonExecutive Vice President & Chief Financial
Officer
Rodger TrimbleVice President, Investor Relations
+1-403-265-3221
info@grantierra.com
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