Gulfport Energy Corporation Announces that 2020 Annual Meeting will be Held Virtually
Gulfport Energy Corporation (NASDAQ: GPOR) announced that its 2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders will take place virtually on July 16, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Only stockholders as of June 16, 2020, can participate, requiring pre-registration by July 15, 2020. The change to a virtual-only format was notified to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Gulfport is a leading natural gas and oil company, primarily in North America, with substantial holdings in the Utica Shale and Oklahoma's SCOOP plays.
- Gulfport is one of the largest producers of natural gas in the contiguous United States, positioning it strongly in the market.
- The virtual format of the Annual Meeting allows for broader participation from stockholders, ensuring safety amid the pandemic.
- The shift to a virtual meeting may limit direct interaction between stockholders and management, impacting stakeholder engagement.
OKLAHOMA CITY, July 06, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gulfport Energy Corporation (NASDAQ: GPOR) (“Gulfport” or the “Company”) today announced that, due to the public health impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, related governmental actions and the importance of safeguarding the health of its stockholders, employees and directors, the Company will hold its 2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”) solely by means of remote communication (i.e., a virtual-only meeting). Stockholders will not be able to attend the Annual Meeting in person.
As previously announced, the Annual Meeting will be held on Thursday, July 16, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. Central Time. As described in the proxy materials for the Annual Meeting that were previously distributed, only stockholders of the Company as of the close of business on June 16, 2020, the record date, are entitled to participate in the Annual Meeting. To participate, stockholders must register for the Annual Meeting no later than 9:00 a.m. Central Time on July 15, 2020. Stockholders who are eligible to participate in the Annual Meeting can register for the Annual Meeting by emailing appropriate proof of ownership to GPOR@Proxy-Agent.com. The required proof of ownership will vary depending on whether the stockholder was a stockholder of record or a beneficial owner.
A notice regarding the change to a virtual-only meeting (the “Notice”) has been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Additional information regarding the Annual Meeting and stockholder registration for, participation in and voting at the Annual Meeting is provided in the Notice.
About Gulfport
Gulfport is an independent natural gas and oil company focused on the exploration and development of natural gas and oil properties in North America and is one of the largest producers of natural gas in the contiguous United States. Headquartered in Oklahoma City, Gulfport holds significant acreage positions in the Utica Shale of Eastern Ohio and the SCOOP Woodford and SCOOP Springer plays in Oklahoma. In addition, Gulfport holds non-core assets that include an approximately
Investor Contact:
Jessica Antle – Director, Investor Relations
jantle@gulfportenergy.com
405-252-4550
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