Equinox group reports 6.22M Gran Tierra shares and board presence
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Gran Tierra Energy Inc. (GTE) received an updated Schedule 13D/A from Equinox-related investors reporting a significant stake in its common stock. The reporting group, including Equinox Partners Investment Management LLC, Equinox Partners, L.P., Kuroto Fund LP, Mason Hill Partners, LP and Sean M. Fieler, now reports beneficial ownership of 6,219,896 shares, representing 17.6% of Gran Tierra’s 35,295,753 shares outstanding as referenced in a recent Form 10-Q. The filing notes that approximately $39,183,972.34, including commissions, was used to purchase these shares using client investment capital and margin accounts where applicable. The group disclaims beneficial ownership of certain client-held shares for legal purposes. The investors also note that EPIM partner and portfolio manager Brad Virbitsky, who joined Gran Tierra’s board as an independent director effective September 30, 2025, is expected to receive Gran Tierra securities as part of his director compensation.
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Equinox group discloses a 17.6% Gran Tierra stake and a board presence.
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FAQ
What ownership stake in Gran Tierra Energy (GTE) is reported in this Schedule 13D/A amendment?
The reporting group led by Equinox Partners Investment Management LLC discloses beneficial ownership of 6,219,896 Gran Tierra Energy common shares, representing approximately 17.6% of the outstanding common stock based on 35,295,753 shares outstanding.
Who are the main reporting persons in this Gran Tierra (GTE) Schedule 13D/A filing?
The reporting persons are Equinox Partners Investment Management LLC, Equinox Partners, L.P., Kuroto Fund LP, Mason Hill Partners, LP, and Sean M. Fieler, each reporting specific share amounts and shared voting and dispositive power over Gran Tierra common stock.
How much capital was used by the Equinox group to buy its Gran Tierra Energy shares?
The filing states that an aggregate of approximately $39,183,972.34, including commissions, was used to purchase the Gran Tierra Energy shares held by the reporting persons’ clients, with some purchases made through margin accounts.
What portion of Gran Tierra (GTE) shares does each Equinox-affiliated fund report owning?
Equinox Partners, L.P. reports 2,543,910 shares (about 7.2% of the class). Kuroto Fund LP reports 659,996 shares (about 1.9%), and Mason Hill Partners, LP reports 550,317 shares (about 1.6%), all with shared voting and dispositive power.
Does the Equinox group have board representation at Gran Tierra Energy?
Yes. The filing notes that Brad Virbitsky, a portfolio manager and partner at Equinox Partners Investment Management LLC, was appointed to Gran Tierra’s Board of Directors as an independent director effective September 30, 2025 and is expected to receive Gran Tierra securities as compensation.
How was the percentage ownership of 17.6% in Gran Tierra (GTE) calculated in this filing?
The reported 17.6% ownership is based on total beneficial ownership of 6,219,896 shares divided by 35,295,753 Gran Tierra shares outstanding, which the filing cites from the company’s Form 10-Q filed on October 31, 2025.
Have the reporting persons disclosed any recent trading activity in Gran Tierra shares?
The filing states that during the past 60 days, the reporting persons have not entered into any transactions in Gran Tierra shares except as listed on an attached Schedule 1 or as previously reported.