Ecopetrol initiates divestment process of equity share in Inversiones de Gases de Colombia S.A.

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Ecopetrol S.A. announced the divestment of its 51.8% equity stake in Inversiones de Gases de Colombia S.A. (Invercolsa) during a board meeting on April 29, 2022. This strategic decision aims to eliminate a non-core asset and reallocate capital towards opportunities that align with its 2040 Strategy, focusing on energy transition and growth. The divestment requires governmental approvals and compliance with Law 26 of 1995. Ecopetrol plays a significant role in Colombia's hydrocarbons sector and holds key positions in various energy markets across the Americas.

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• Divestment of non-strategic asset to reallocate capital towards growth opportunities.
• Strategic decision aligns with Ecopetrol's 2040 Strategy focusing on energy transition.

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BOGOTÁ, D.C., May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ecopetrol S.A. (BVC: ECOPETROL; NYSE: EC) reports that in the board meeting held on April 29 of 2022, the board of directors authorized the divestment of its entire ownership in Inversiones de Gases de Colombia S.A. ("Invercolsa"), which corresponds to an equity stake of 51.8%. Such divestment is subject to obtaining all corresponding governmental approvals and to the fulfillment of all necessary steps dictated by Law 26 of 1995.

The primary objective of the decision is to divest a non-strategic asset for our energy transition and growth objectives, and to reallocate capital to new opportunities aligned with our 2040 Strategy.

Ecopetrol is the largest company in Colombia and one of the main integrated energy companies in the American continent, with more than 17,000 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 press release contains business prospect statements, operating and financial result estimates, and statements related to Ecopetrol's growth prospects. These are all projections and, as such, they are based solely on the expectations of the managers regarding the future of the company and their continued access to capital to finance the company's business plan. The realization of said estimates in the future depends on the behavior of market conditions, regulations, competition, the performance of the Colombian economy and the industry, among other factors, and are consequently subject to change without prior notice.

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:

Head of Capital Markets
Tatiana Uribe Benninghoff
Email: investors@ecopetrol.com.co 

Head of Corporate Communications
Mauricio Téllez
Email: mauricio.tellez@ecopetrol.com.co

 

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SOURCE Ecopetrol S.A.

FAQ

What was announced by Ecopetrol on May 2, 2022?

Ecopetrol announced the divestment of its 51.8% equity stake in Inversiones de Gases de Colombia S.A. during a board meeting on April 29, 2022.

What is the purpose of the divestment by Ecopetrol?

The divestment aims to eliminate a non-strategic asset and reallocate capital towards opportunities aligned with Ecopetrol's 2040 Strategy.

Is the divestment of Invercolsa subject to any conditions?

Yes, the divestment is subject to governmental approvals and compliance with Law 26 of 1995.

What percentage of Invercolsa does Ecopetrol own?

Ecopetrol owns a 51.8% equity stake in Inversiones de Gases de Colombia S.A.