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Gran Tierra Energy Inc.: Q4 FY2025 earnings call

What management said about Q4 FY2025, from the documents filed with the SEC on 4 March 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 1 new, 1 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Full-year production rose 32%: Average working interest production for 2025 was 45,709 BOEPD, compared with 34,710 BOEPD in 2024. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA fell 23% on lower Brent: Adjusted EBITDA was $283.7 million, down from $366.8 million in 2024. The company attributed the decrease to the lower Brent oil price. Source
  • Ecuador lifting deferred about $15 million revenue: Fourth-quarter sales were affected by the timing of an Ecuador lifting that deferred about $15 million of revenue into early January 2026. Source
  • Free cash flow was negative: Free cash flow was negative $78.5 million in 2025, against negative $23.2 million in 2024. Fourth-quarter free cash flow was negative $26.2 million. Source
  • Before-tax NAV per share by category: Before-tax NAV per share, calculated as NPV10 less net debt, was $22.61 on 1P, $51.08 on 2P and $75.33 on 3P. After-tax NAV per share was $13.61, $31.17 and $46.05. Source
  • Raju-2 producing about 790 barrels daily: The Raju-2 well on the Suroriente Block is producing about 790 barrels of oil per day, 6 barrels of water per day and 0.6 thousand cubic feet of gas per day. Source

“We exited 2025 in a position of operational strength and enhanced financial flexibility.”

Gary Guidry, President and Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Suroriente capital carry SourceCompletion by the middle of 2026three wells remaining; completion by the middle of 2026Kept
Azerbaijan minimum exploration commitments SourceWithin 36 months250 square kilometres of 3D seismic; two exploration wells; geological and environmental impact studiesNew

What changed from last quarter

  • New: The bond exchange closed with about 88% participation. $629 million of 9.500% notes were exchanged for $504 million of 9.750% notes maturing in 2031, plus $125.0 million cash. Source
  • New: The oil offtake and prepayment agreement with Trafigura was amended and expanded to a facility of up to $350.0 million. Source
  • New: After year-end the company sold non-core assets and signed an agreement in Azerbaijan. The release gives no buyer, price or asset detail. Source
  • New: Gran Tierra entered an exploration, development and production sharing agreement with SOCAR for Azerbaijan. Source
  • New: Management describes a shift from building the asset portfolio to optimizing and developing those assets while reducing debt. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Full-year production rose 32%: Average working interest production for 2025 was 45,709 BOEPD, compared with 34,710 BOEPD in 2024. Source
  • Fourth-quarter production rose 13%: Fourth-quarter average working interest production was 46,344 BOEPD, up 13% on the fourth quarter of 2024 and 9% on the third quarter of 2025. Source
  • Net loss included impairment charge: The 2025 net loss was $193.1 million, or $5.45 per share, against net income of $3.2 million in 2024. The loss included $136.3 million of non-cash impairment. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA fell 23% on lower Brent: Adjusted EBITDA was $283.7 million, down from $366.8 million in 2024. The company attributed the decrease to the lower Brent oil price. Source
  • Operating cash flow rose, funds flow fell: Net cash provided by operating activities was $313.2 million, up 31%. Funds flow from operations was $177.8 million, against $224.9 million in 2024. Source
  • Fourth-quarter net loss and cash flow: The fourth-quarter net loss was $141.1 million, with Adjusted EBITDA of $52.5 million and funds flow from operations of $26.8 million. The third quarter comparatives were $20.0 million, $69.0 million and $41.7 million. Source

Segments and regions

  • Colombia output fell after Moqueta shut-in: Colombia averaged 24,169 BOEPD in 2025, against 29,389 in 2024. Colombia oil sales were $418.4 million. Source
  • Ecuador volumes nearly doubled: Ecuador averaged 4,854 BOEPD in 2025, against 2,477 in 2024. Fourth-quarter Ecuador output was 6,898 BOEPD, up from 3,872 in the third quarter. Source
  • Canada contributed a full year: Canadian production averaged 16,685 BOEPD in 2025, against 2,853 in 2024, and 16,187 BOEPD in the fourth quarter. Natural gas output was 48,840 mcf/d. Source

“The exchange extended our maturity profile and reduced total bond debt outstanding while strengthening our capital structure.”

Gary Guidry, President and Chief Executive Officer

Costs, margins and pricing

  • Ecuador lifting deferred about $15 million revenue: Fourth-quarter sales were affected by the timing of an Ecuador lifting that deferred about $15 million of revenue into early January 2026. Source
  • Sales fell 4% on lower Brent: Oil, natural gas and NGL sales were $596.7 million, down from $621.8 million. The company attributed the decline mainly to lower Brent and lower Colombian volumes, offset in part by Ecuador. Source
  • Operating netback fell 37% in 2025: The 2025 operating netback was $20.18 per boe, against $31.99 in 2024. Average realized price was $36.39 per boe, against $49.60. Source
  • Operating expenses per boe fell 6%: Total operating expenses rose 23% to $248.7 million, while expenses per boe fell to $15.17. The company linked the rise in total costs to Ecuador and a full year of Canadian operations. Source
  • Cash G&A rose 37%: Total cash G&A was $56.9 million, up 37%. The company cited a full year of Canadian G&A, higher business development costs and consulting on optimization projects. Source
  • Quality and transportation discount widened: The discount rose to $24.78 per boe from $17.93, which the company attributed to a change in production mix after full integration of Canadian operations. Source

Capital, cash and returns to shareholders

  • Capital spending rose 3%: Capital expenditures were $256.3 million, up $8.2 million, for more wells drilled in Colombia, Ecuador and Canada. Capital spending was predominantly funded from 2025 operating cash flow. Source
  • Free cash flow was negative: Free cash flow was negative $78.5 million in 2025, against negative $23.2 million in 2024. Fourth-quarter free cash flow was negative $26.2 million. Source
  • Year-end cash fell to $82.9 million: Cash and cash equivalents were $82.9 million at December 31, 2025, down from $103.4 million a year earlier. The credit facility balance was nil. Source
  • Bonds repurchased at about 20% discount: During 2025 the company bought back about $21.3 million face value of its 9.50% senior notes due 2029, at a discount of about 20% to face value. Source
  • Share repurchases reached about 21%: Since January 1, 2022, the NCIB programs repurchased about 7.5 million common shares, about 21% of shares outstanding at December 31, 2025. Source
  • Pro forma net debt after bond exchange: Pro forma for the exchange, net debt is about $533 million, based on $616 million of senior notes less $83 million of cash. Year-end net debt was $658 million. Source

“As we close out 2025, we look toward a 2026 program centered on disciplined development and capital allocation, leveraging our technical capabilities across the portfolio to deliver stable production growth and free cash flow.”

Gary Guidry, President and Chief Executive Officer

Reserves and asset values

  • South American replacement 101% of PDP: South American reserve replacement was 101% of PDP, 61% of 1P and 105% of 2P, with PDP additions of 11 MMBOE. Source
  • Canadian reserve replacement negative: Canadian reserve replacement was negative, as certain reserves moved to contingent resources on lower forecast gas prices. Canada is now 39% of 1P and 44% of 2P reserves. Source
  • Before-tax NAV per share by category: Before-tax NAV per share, calculated as NPV10 less net debt, was $22.61 on 1P, $51.08 on 2P and $75.33 on 3P. After-tax NAV per share was $13.61, $31.17 and $46.05. Source
  • Reserve life index by category: Reserve life index was 8 years on 1P, 15 years on 2P and 19 years on 3P, calculated on Q4 2025 production of 46,344 BOEPD. Source
  • Future development costs and drilling locations: Future development costs are $888 million for 1P and $1,682 million for 2P. Proved undeveloped locations fell to 168 from 227. Source

Development and operations

  • Raju-2 producing about 790 barrels daily: The Raju-2 well on the Suroriente Block is producing about 790 barrels of oil per day, 6 barrels of water per day and 0.6 thousand cubic feet of gas per day. Source
  • Raju-2 extends Cohembi delineation: Management said Raju-2 further delineates the productive limits of the Cohembi field and reinforces the development potential of the broader structure. Source
  • Capital commitments reduced in two countries: Capital commitments were significantly reduced in Ecuador and Colombia during the year. Management said this lowered letters of credit and obligations. Source

Strategy and investment

  • Azerbaijan stake split with SOCAR: Gran Tierra holds a 65% participating interest in the Azerbaijan agreement, and SOCAR holds 35%. Source
  • Azerbaijan exploration and development phases: The agreement has a five-year exploration phase and, on a commercial discovery, a 25-year development phase. Source
  • Portfolio built with leverage: Management described the past portfolio build-out as requiring disciplined investment and the strategic use of leverage to secure long-life assets. Source

Safety, environment and community

  • Safest year on record: Management said 2025 was the company’s safest year on record. Source
  • Recordable incident frequency 0.02: The company reported a Total Recordable Incident Frequency of 0.02 for 2025 and said this placed it in the top quartile across its operating regions. Source
  • Community forestry and farming programs: Support now reaches over 800 local families in deforestation-free cacao farming and over 420 trained beekeepers. Over 1.9 million trees have been planted. Source
  • Works for Taxes infrastructure projects: Four major infrastructure projects in Putumayo are under way, including an aqueduct for 1,300 residents and rural road upgrades benefiting 24,000 residents. Source
  • Voluntary Principles membership accepted: The company was accepted as an official member of the Voluntary Principles for Security and Human Rights initiative. Source

Coming up, as management said on 4 March 2026

  • Form 10-K net after royalty figures: Per boe amounts on a net after royalty basis are in the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed March 4, 2026. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Production volumes Source45,709 BOEPD 2025 average; 46,344 BOEPD fourth quarter
Realized prices Source$36.39 per boe 2025; $32.95 per boe fourth quarter
Reserves Source1P 142 MMBOE; 2P 258 MMBOE; 3P 329 MMBOE
Capital expenditure Source$256.3 million in 2025
Unit costs SourceOperating expenses $15.17 per boe; cash G&A $3.47 per boe (2025)
Shareholder returns SourceAbout 7.5 million shares repurchased since 2022; about 21% of shares outstanding

Risks management discussed

  • Operational: Two major export pipeline disruptions in Southern Colombia and Ecuador lowered production in 2025. Source
  • External: Lower oil prices and higher Canadian gas weighting lowered the fourth-quarter operating netback. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Met: The company completed all Phase 1 commitments in Ecuador and submitted the required Field Development Plans. Source
  • On track: Management said Raju-2 is on track to exceed its initial 30-day production expectations. Source

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.