Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Gran Tierra Energy, Inc.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: January 10, 2006
Reporting Period: Event date January 10, 2006
This filing reports a corporate governance change involving the Board of Directors. The registrant is incorporated in Nevada with principal executive offices in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity metrics for Gran Tierra Energy, Inc. This report focuses exclusively on a personnel appointment and does not contain financial statements or operational data for the registrant.
Material Changes
- Board Expansion: The Board of Directors was expanded from five to six members.
- New Director: Nadine C. Smith was elected to the Board of Directors on January 10, 2006.
Management Commentary and Context
Management highlighted Ms. Smith's extensive experience as a longstanding member of the Boards of Directors for Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. and American Retirement Corporation. The filing notes her service on audit, compensation, and nominating and governance committees for these entities. No guidance, outlook, risks, or contingencies specific to Gran Tierra's operations were disclosed in this document.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the official press release (Exhibit 99.1) for additional details on Ms. Smith's qualifications.
- Confirm the total number of directors on the Board post-election (stated as six).
- Review subsequent filings for any financial impact or strategic changes resulting from the new board composition.