Gran Tierra Energy (NYSE: GTE) COO adds 699 shares through employee stock purchase plan
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Gran Tierra Energy Inc. Chief Operating Officer Sebastien Morin increased his direct stake through the company’s employee stock purchase plan. On this Form 4, he acquired 699 shares of common stock at a price of $6.30 per share, bringing his direct holdings to 36,380 shares.
Positive
- None.
Negative
- None.
Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
Morin Sebastien
Role
Chief Operating Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 699 | $6.30 | $4K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 36,380 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- These shares were acquired on July 2, 2026 through the Gran Tierra Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan in a transaction that was exempt under both Rule 16b-3(d) and Rule 16b-3(c). Purchase price of security was transacted in Canadian currency and converted to U.S. currency.
Key Figures
Shares acquired: 699 shares
Acquisition price: $6.30 per share
Holdings after transaction: 36,380 shares
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Shares acquired
699 shares
Common stock acquired on July 2, 2026
Acquisition price
$6.30 per share
Price for ESPP acquisition
Holdings after transaction
36,380 shares
Direct common stock ownership after acquisition
Transaction code
A
Grant, award, or other acquisition of non-derivative security
Transaction direction
Acquire
Non-derivative common stock acquired, not sold
Key Terms
Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Rule 16b-3(d), Rule 16b-3(c), grant/award acquisition, +1 more
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Employee Stock Purchase Plan financial
"These shares were acquired on July 2, 2026 through the Gran Tierra Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan"
An employee stock purchase plan is a company program that lets workers buy shares through small payroll deductions, often at a discount to the market price and after a set offering period. Think of it like a workplace savings plan that turns into ownership: it encourages employees to share in the company’s success and can create predictable buying or selling of stock that investors watch because it affects supply, demand and employee incentives.
Rule 16b-3(d) regulatory
"in a transaction that was exempt under both Rule 16b-3(d) and Rule 16b-3(c)"
Rule 16b-3(d) is a narrow SEC safe-harbor that shields company insiders (officers, directors and large shareholders) from liability for short‑swing profits when their buys or sells of company stock are made under a pre-established, written plan or contract that removes the insider’s ability to time trades. For investors, this matters because it permits predictable, automated insider transactions — like scheduled sales for diversification or payroll withholding — without triggering forced disgorgement, so such planned trades are treated differently from opportunistic insider trading.
Rule 16b-3(c) regulatory
"in a transaction that was exempt under both Rule 16b-3(d) and Rule 16b-3(c)"
An SEC rule that lets corporate insiders avoid automatic "short‑swing" profit recovery when they buy or sell their company’s stock under a pre‑approved, written plan that meets specific conditions. For investors, it matters because it clarifies when insider trades are treated as routine, reducing legal uncertainty and helping distinguish trades made for ordinary compensation or pre‑planned reasons from those that might signal opportunistic or timely insider advantage.
grant/award acquisition financial
"transaction_action": "grant/award acquisition""
Common Stock financial
"security_title": "Common Stock""
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Gran Tierra Energy (GTE) report for Sebastien Morin?
Gran Tierra Energy reported that COO Sebastien Morin acquired 699 shares of common stock. The shares were obtained through the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan at $6.30 per share, increasing his direct holdings to 36,380 shares after the transaction.
Was the Gran Tierra Energy (GTE) insider transaction an open-market buy or a grant?
The transaction was a grant/award acquisition under transaction code A, not an open-market purchase. The 699 shares were acquired through Gran Tierra’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan, a program allowing employees to acquire stock under specified plan terms.