Ecopetrol Announces Successful Auction Result for the Acquisition of Approximately 25% of the Share Capital of Brava Energia S.A.

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Rhea-AI Summary

Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) announced that its Brazilian subsidiary, Ecopetrol Investimentos do Brasil, successfully completed on August 5, 2026 the auction for a voluntary tender offer on the B3 exchange to acquire 116,110,717 Brava Energia (BRAV3) common shares, about 25% of Brava’s capital, at R$23.00 per share.

According to Ecopetrol, all regulatory requirements and conditions precedent for the offer were satisfied, and strong demand aligned with the initial terms. The company expects on August 17, 2026 to settle and pay for these shares and to consummate a separate April 23, 2026 share purchase agreement covering around 26% of Brava. Following these steps, Ecopetrol Brasil is expected to hold a controlling interest of approximately 51% of Brava’s voting share capital. The transaction will initially be financed via a short-term New York law-governed bridge facility, arranged by Ecopetrol Capital AG, with plans to later refinance through long-term debt and equity contributions.

Positive

Acquisition of 25% Brava stake via auction at R$23.00 per share, totaling 116,110,717 shares
Path to 51% controlling interest in Brava through combination of OPAV and separate 26% share purchase agreement
Regulatory and conditional approvals for the voluntary tender offer satisfied as of August 5, 2026
Defined financing plan using a short-term bridge facility with intended refinancing via long-term debt and equity

Negative

Use of short-term bridge financing creates refinancing needs to transition to long-term debt and equity
Future equity contributions planned to refinance the bridge facility could affect the capital structure and existing shareholders

News Market Reaction – EC

+6.16%

26 alerts

+6.16% Session close to close

+5.8% Peak in 24 hr 21 min

$35.52B Market Cap

0.7x Rel. Volume

In the Aug 6 session, EC gained 6.16%, reflecting a notable positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +5.8% during that session. Our momentum scanner triggered 26 alerts that day, indicating elevated trading interest and price volatility.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Market Context

The stock moved +6.2% in the session following this news. Historical acquisition news produced a 7.2...

Analysis

The stock moved +6.2% in the session following this news. Historical acquisition news produced a 7.29% 24-hour reaction for EC. The completed auction adds execution evidence, while settlement and refinancing remain transaction dependencies; the historical record also included a negative acquisition response.

Key Figures

Auction shares: 116,110,717 common shares Acquired share capital: approximately 25% Offer price: R$23.00 per share +5 more

8 metrics

Auction shares 116,110,717 common shares Brava Energia OPAV

Acquired share capital approximately 25% Brava issued and outstanding share capital

Offer price R$23.00 per share OPAV Shares

Auction date August 5, 2026 Voluntary tender offer auction

Settlement date August 17, 2026 Settlement and payment of OPAV Shares

Share purchase agreement stake approximately 26% Brava share capital held by selling shareholders

Expected voting interest approximately 51% Expected controlling interest in Brava

Company employees more than 19,000 employees Ecopetrol company description

Previous Acquisition Reports

5 past events · Latest: Jul 20 (Positive)

Same Type Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Jul 20	Tender offer resumption	Positive	+3.1%	Revised OPAV document resumed the tender offer ahead of the planned auction.
May 26	Tender offer launch	Positive	+7.3%	OPAV launched to acquire approximately 25% of Brava's share capital.
May 20	Wind project acquisition	Positive	-2.1%	Ecopetrol purchased a 49% interest in two wind projects.
Apr 23	Brava stake agreement	Positive	+0.8%	Share purchase agreement targeted approximately 26% of Brava's share capital.
Nov 28	Solar portfolio acquisition	Positive	+1.3%	Negotiations concluded for seven Colombian solar project companies.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Acquisition-tagged announcements were generally followed by positive reactions, although one acquisition event diverged with a negative response.

Key Terms

voluntary tender offer, bridge facility, intercompany loan, share purchase agreement

4 terms

voluntary tender offer financial

"auction process for the voluntary tender offer"

A voluntary tender offer is a public proposal by an investor, group, or company to buy shares from existing shareholders at a set price for a limited time, where selling is optional. It matters to investors because the offer can provide a quick chance to sell at a premium or signal a change in control or strategy; think of it like a temporary buyout sale where owners decide whether to accept the cash on the table.

bridge facility financial

"initially finance the Transaction through a short-term credit facility"

A bridge facility is a short-term loan or credit line companies use to cover immediate cash needs while they arrange longer-term financing, sell assets, or complete a larger funding deal. Investors care because it temporarily props up a company’s finances and can signal urgent funding gaps; like a bridge that lets traffic keep moving until a permanent road is built, it reduces short-term default risk but may carry higher cost or dilution if extended.

intercompany loan financial

"which, in turn, will extend an intercompany loan"

A loan made by one legal entity within a corporate group to another entity in the same group—like one sibling in a family lending money to another. It matters to investors because these internal loans move cash and risk around without outside lenders, affecting reported liquidity, debt levels, and the true financial health of each unit; they can also signal how a parent company supports struggling parts or funds growth without external borrowing.

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08/05/2026 - 07:03 PM

BOGOTÁ, Colombia, Aug. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ecopetrol S.A. ("Ecopetrol" or the "Company") (BVC: ECOPETROL; NYSE: EC) announces that, on August 5, 2026, its Brazilian subsidiary, Ecopetrol Investimentos do Brasil Ltda. ("Ecopetrol Brasil"), successfully completed the auction process for the voluntary tender offer (Oferta Pública de Aquisição Voluntária, or "OPAV") conducted through the B3 S.A. – Brasil, Bolsa, Balcão securities exchange in Brazil for the acquisition of 116,110,717 common shares of Brava Energia S.A. (B3: BRAV3) ("Brava"), representing approximately 25% of Brava's issued and outstanding share capital, at a price of R$23.00 per share (the "OPAV Shares"). The completion of the auction followed the satisfaction of all applicable regulatory requirements and conditions precedent to the OPAV.

The transaction attracted strong market demand, resulting in a favorable outcome consistent with the terms initially offered.

The Company continues to take the actions required to (i) settle and pay for the OPAV Shares on August 17, 2026 (the "Settlement Date") and (ii) consummate, on the Settlement Date, the share purchase agreement entered into on April 23, 2026 with a group of shareholders of Brava holding, in the aggregate, approximately 26% of Brava's share capital, in each case subject to the completion of all procedures required under the transaction agreements and applicable regulations.

The successful completion of the auction process represents a significant milestone in the transaction announced by the Company on April 23, 2026, pursuant to which Ecopetrol Brasil is expected to acquire a controlling interest representing approximately 51% of Brava's voting share capital (the "Transaction").

The Company expects to initially finance the Transaction through a short-term credit facility governed by the laws of the State of New York (the "Bridge Facility"), entered into on the date hereof by Ecopetrol Capital AG, a subsidiary of the Company organized under the laws of Switzerland which, in turn, will extend an intercompany loan to Ecopetrol Investimentos do Brasil LTDA. The Company anticipates refinancing the Bridge Facility through a combination of long-term debt and equity contributions, with the objective of maintaining a sustainable capital structure consistent with the Company's leverage targets and credit ratings.

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Ecopetrol is the largest company in Colombia and one of the main integrated energy companies in the American continent, with more than 19,000 employees. In Colombia, it is responsible for more than 60% of the hydrocarbon production of most transportation, logistics, and hydrocarbon refining systems, and it holds leading positions in the petrochemicals and gas distribution segments. With the acquisition of 51.4% of ISA's shares, the company participates in energy transmission, the management of real-time systems (XM), and the Barranquilla–Cartagena coastal highway concession. At the international level, Ecopetrol has a stake in strategic basins in the American continent, with drilling and exploration operations in the United States (Permian basin and the Gulf of Mexico), Brazil, and Mexico, and, through ISA and its subsidiaries, Ecopetrol holds leading positions in the power transmission business in Brazil, Chile, Peru, and Bolivia, road concessions in Chile, and the telecommunications sector.

This release contains statements that may be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All forward-looking statements, whether made in this release or in future filings or press releases, or orally, address matters that involve risks and uncertainties, including in respect of the Company's prospects for growth and its ongoing access to capital to fund the Company's business plan, among others. Consequently, changes in the following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those included in the forward-looking statements: market prices of oil & gas, our exploration, and production activities, market conditions, applicable regulations, the exchange rate, the Company's competitiveness and the performance of Colombia's economy and industry, to mention a few. We do not intend and do not assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

For more information, please contact:

Investor Relations Office
Email: investors@ecopetrol.com.co

Head of Corporate Communications (Colombia)
Marcela Ulloa
Email: marcela.ulloa@ecopetrol.com.co

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SOURCE Ecopetrol S.A.

FAQ

What did Ecopetrol (EC) announce about its Brava Energia stake on August 5, 2026?

Ecopetrol announced that its Brazilian subsidiary completed an auction to acquire about 25% of Brava Energia at R$23.00 per share. According to Ecopetrol, this auction is a key step toward obtaining a controlling interest in Brava’s voting share capital.

How many Brava Energia (BRAV3) shares is Ecopetrol acquiring and at what price?

Ecopetrol’s Brazilian subsidiary is acquiring 116,110,717 Brava Energia common shares at R$23.00 per share. According to Ecopetrol, these OPAV Shares represent approximately 25% of Brava’s issued and outstanding share capital on the B3 exchange in Brazil.

When will Ecopetrol (EC) settle and pay for the Brava Energia OPAV shares?

Ecopetrol expects to settle and pay for the OPAV Shares on August 17, 2026, subject to required procedures. According to Ecopetrol, this Settlement Date also targets closing a separate share purchase agreement for about 26% of Brava’s capital.

Will Ecopetrol gain control of Brava Energia after this transaction?

Ecopetrol expects its Brazilian subsidiary to acquire approximately 51% of Brava’s voting share capital after completing both share acquisitions. According to Ecopetrol, this combined stake would give Ecopetrol Brasil a controlling interest in Brava Energia.

How is Ecopetrol (EC) financing the acquisition of Brava Energia shares?

Ecopetrol expects to initially finance the transaction through a short-term bridge facility governed by New York law. According to Ecopetrol, Ecopetrol Capital AG will use this facility to fund an intercompany loan to Ecopetrol Investimentos do Brasil.

What are Ecopetrol’s plans to refinance the Brava Energia acquisition bridge facility?

Ecopetrol anticipates refinancing the bridge facility with a mix of long-term debt and equity contributions. According to Ecopetrol, the objective is to keep a sustainable capital structure aligned with its leverage targets and existing credit ratings over time.

Were regulatory conditions satisfied for Ecopetrol’s voluntary tender offer for Brava Energia?

Yes, the completion of the auction followed satisfaction of all applicable regulatory requirements and conditions precedent. According to Ecopetrol, this allowed its Brazilian subsidiary to successfully conclude the voluntary tender offer process on the B3 securities exchange.