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Gran Tierra Energy (NYSE: GTE) COO adds 699 shares through employee stock purchase plan

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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.

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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)
  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.
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
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.
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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
Estimated average burden
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Morin Sebastien

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O GRAN TIERRA ENERGY INC.
500 CENTRE STREET SE

(Street)
CALGARYT2G 1A6

(City)(State)(Zip)

ALBERTA, CANADA

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
GRAN TIERRA ENERGY INC. [ GTE ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chief Operating Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/02/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock07/02/2026A(1)699A$6.3(2)36,380D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
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).
2. Purchase price of security was transacted in Canadian currency and converted to U.S. currency.
/s/ Phillip Abraham, Attorney-In Fact07/06/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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.

How many Gran Tierra Energy (GTE) shares does Sebastien Morin hold after this Form 4?

After the reported transaction, Sebastien Morin directly holds 36,380 shares of Gran Tierra Energy common stock. This reflects the addition of 699 shares acquired via the Employee Stock Purchase Plan at a price of $6.30 per share.

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.

At what price did Sebastien Morin acquire Gran Tierra Energy (GTE) shares?

Sebastien Morin acquired the 699 Gran Tierra Energy common shares at $6.30 per share. A footnote explains that the purchase price was originally transacted in Canadian currency and then converted into U.S. dollars for reporting purposes on this Form 4 filing.

How were the Gran Tierra Energy (GTE) shares acquired in this Form 4 transaction?

The 699 shares were acquired through the Gran Tierra Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan. A footnote notes the transaction was exempt under Rule 16b-3(d) and Rule 16b-3(c), which cover certain employee benefit and compensation-related acquisitions of issuer securities.