Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Gran Tierra Energy Inc.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: May 7, 2009
Reporting Period: First Quarter of 2009
This filing serves as a notification that the company issued a press release on May 7, 2009, announcing its financial results for the first quarter of 2009. The detailed results are contained in Exhibit 99.1, which is incorporated by reference but explicitly excluded from being deemed "filed" under 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 metrics are located in the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1), the content of which is not included in the source text provided.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide specific details on material changes versus the prior comparable period. It only confirms the announcement of Q1 2009 results.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The filing references a press release containing management commentary but does not reproduce the text.
Risks and Contingencies: No specific risks or contingencies are detailed in this cover document.
Unusual Items: None identified in the provided text.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release dated May 7, 2009) for actual Q1 2009 financial figures.
- Verify the specific revenue, net income, and cash flow numbers reported in the press release.
- Check for any forward-looking statements or guidance included in the press release.
- Confirm the company's liquidity position and debt levels as detailed in the full financial report.