Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Gran Tierra Energy Inc.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Report Date: August 7, 2012
Reporting Period: Quarter ended June 30, 2012
Context: This filing serves as a notification that the company issued a press release announcing its financial results for the second quarter of 2012. The detailed results are contained in Exhibit 99.1, which is incorporated by reference.
Key Financial Metrics
The provided text is a cover document (Form 8-K) and does not contain specific numerical data. The filing explicitly states that the financial results are detailed in the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1). Consequently, the following metrics are not available in this text:
- Revenue
- Profit (Net Income/Loss)
- Cash Flow
- Margins
- Debt and Liquidity
Note: The filing text does not provide a clear value for any specific financial metric.
Material Changes
The filing text does not disclose specific material changes in operations or financial condition compared to prior periods. It only references the existence of a press release containing the quarterly results.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The filing references a press release issued on August 7, 2012, but does not include the text of that commentary.
Legal Disclaimer: The information in Item 2.02 and Exhibit 99.1 is furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. It is not subject to the liabilities of that section and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into other filings under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act.
Risks and Contingencies: No specific risks or contingencies are detailed in this document.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (the August 7, 2012 Press Release) for actual revenue, earnings, and cash flow figures.
- Verify the specific operational highlights and production data mentioned in the attached press release.
- Confirm the status of the company's debt and liquidity position as detailed in the full quarterly report.
- Note that the financial data in the referenced press release is not legally "filed" under Section 18 of the Exchange Act per this 8-K's disclaimer.