Equinox Partners Investment Management LLC, along with its affiliates, has increased its holdings in Gran Tierra Energy Inc. (NYSE:GTE) through a series of recent transactions. The purchases, which took place on April 2 and April 3, 2025, involved the acquisition of 116,000 common shares at prices ranging from $4.80 to $5.16 per share. The total value of these transactions amounted to approximately $563,400. According to InvestingPro data, these purchases come as GTE’s stock has fallen significantly over the last three months, with the share price currently trading well below its 52-week high of $10.40.
The acquisitions were made by Equinox Partners, L.P., and managed accounts under the guidance of Equinox Partners Investment Management LLC. Notably, Equinox Partners, L.P. acquired 56,000 shares on April 3, while managed accounts purchased 3,125 shares on April 2 and another 56,000 shares on April 3. These transactions reflect an increase in the firm’s stake in Gran Tierra Energy, a company engaged in the exploration and production of crude petroleum and natural gas.
The Form 4 filing, submitted jointly by Equinox Partners Investment Management LLC, Sean M. Fieler, Equinox Partners, L.P., Kuroto Fund LP, and Mason Hill Partners, LP, outlines the details of these transactions. Sean M. Fieler, the manager of Equinox Partners Investment Management LLC, signed the filing on behalf of the reporting entities.
This move by Equinox Partners indicates a strategic investment in Gran Tierra Energy, as the firm continues to manage its portfolio in the energy sector.
In other recent news, Gran Tierra Energy Inc. reported a notable improvement in its financial performance for the fourth quarter of 2024, with a net income of $3 million, a turnaround from a net loss of $6.3 million in the same period the previous year. Despite this positive development, the company’s adjusted EBITDA decreased by 8% to $367 million, and revenue from net oil sales saw a 2% decline to $622 million. The company also announced its production guidance for 2025, targeting 47,000 to 53,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day. Gran Tierra plans to allocate 25% of its capital program to exploration activities.
In terms of company strategy, Gran Tierra is focused on reducing its gross debt to $600 million by the end of 2026 and $500 million by 2027. The company successfully repurchased 6.7% of its outstanding shares, indicating a commitment to long-term shareholder value. Additionally, Gran Tierra’s capital expenditures increased slightly by 3% to $234 million, reflecting a higher number of wells drilled during the year. The company maintains a cash position of $103 million, up from $62 million in 2023.
Analysts from firms like Bank of America and RBC Capital Markets have shown interest in the company’s operational costs and future production expectations. Gran Tierra’s management has expressed confidence in its ability to grow production by 5% to 10% with its current asset base. The company is also exploring opportunities for cost reduction and operational efficiencies, particularly in its Ecuadorian and Canadian operations.
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