Gran Tierra (GTE) EVP adds shares through Employee Stock Purchase Plan grant
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Filing Sentiment
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Gran Tierra Energy Inc. executive Abraham Phillip D, EVP, Legal and Land, acquired additional company stock through an employee program. On July 2, 2026, he received 373 shares of Common Stock at $6.30 per share under the Gran Tierra Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Following this award, his direct holdings increased to 43,521 Common Shares. The transaction was classified as a grant or other acquisition exempt from Section 16(b) under Rule 16b-3(d) and Rule 16b-3(c), with the purchase price originally paid in Canadian currency and converted to U.S. dollars.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
Abraham Phillip D
Role
EVP, Legal and Land
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 373 | $6.30 | $2K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 43,521 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: 373 shares
Price per share: $6.30 per share
Post-transaction holdings: 43,521 shares
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6 metrics
Shares acquired
373 shares
Common Stock grant on July 2, 2026
Price per share
$6.30 per share
Employee Stock Purchase Plan acquisition
Post-transaction holdings
43,521 shares
Direct ownership after July 2, 2026 acquisition
Rule 16b-3(d) exemption
Exempt transaction
ESPP acquisition treated under Rule 16b-3(d)
Rule 16b-3(c) exemption
Exempt transaction
Compensation-related acquisition under Rule 16b-3(c)
Currency detail
Price in CAD converted to USD
Disclosure in footnote on purchase price
Key Terms
Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Rule 16b-3(d), Rule 16b-3(c), Common Stock
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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.
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 Abraham Phillip D?
Gran Tierra Energy reported that EVP, Legal and Land, Abraham Phillip D acquired 373 shares of Common Stock. The shares were obtained through the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan, increasing his direct holdings to 43,521 shares after the transaction on July 2, 2026.