Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Gran Tierra Energy Inc.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Report Date: May 7, 2012
Reporting Period: Quarter ended March 31, 2012
Context: This filing serves as a notification that the company issued a press release announcing its financial results for the first quarter of 2012. The detailed financial data is contained in the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) and is incorporated by reference.
Key Financial Metrics
The provided text is a cover document (Form 8-K) and does not contain specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These metrics are referenced as being available in the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1), which is not included in the input text.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide specific details regarding material changes versus the prior comparable period. It only confirms the issuance of results for the quarter ended March 31, 2012.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The filing references a press release containing management commentary but does not reproduce the text.
Legal Disclaimer: The information in Item 2.02 and Exhibit 99.1 is furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for the 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 any other filings under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act.
Risks and Contingencies: No specific risks or contingencies are detailed in this cover document.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Locate and review Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release issued May 7, 2012) for actual financial figures.
- Verify the specific revenue, net income, and cash flow numbers for the quarter ended March 31, 2012, as they are not present in this summary text.
- Confirm the status of the "Acting Chief Financial Officer" signature (James Rozon) and any implications for corporate governance.
- Note the legal disclaimer regarding the non-filing status of the financial data for liability purposes under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.