Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Gran Tierra Energy Inc.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: February 26, 2009
Reporting Period: Fiscal 2008 Fourth Quarter and Full Year
This filing serves as a notification that the company issued a press release on February 26, 2009, announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of fiscal 2008. The detailed results are contained in Exhibit 99.1, which is incorporated by reference but explicitly stated not to be "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Key Financial Metrics
The provided text is a cover document for the Form 8-K and does not contain specific numerical data regarding revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These figures are located in the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1), which is not included in the input text.
Note: The filing text does not provide a clear value for any specific financial metric.
Material Changes
No material changes or comparative financial data are detailed in this specific filing text. The document solely references the announcement of results without providing the underlying numbers or year-over-year comparisons.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The filing indicates that management has released results via a press release but does not include the text of that commentary.
Risks and Contingencies: No specific risks or contingencies are described in this cover document.
Unusual Items: None identified in the provided text.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (the attached press release) to obtain actual revenue, earnings, and cash flow figures for Q4 and Full Year 2008.
- Verify the specific operational highlights and guidance provided in the press release, as they are not present in the 8-K cover text.
- Confirm the status of the company's liquidity and debt levels by accessing the full financial statements referenced in the press release.
- Note that the information in this filing is not deemed "filed" under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, limiting its liability status compared to standard periodic reports.