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GeoPark Limited (symbol: GPRK) is a leading independent Latin American oil and gas exploration and production company. The firm has established operations and growth platforms in multiple countries, including Colombia, Chile, Brazil, Argentina, Peru, and Ecuador. GeoPark's primary revenue sources are the sale of crude oil, condensate, and natural gas, net of value-added tax and sales discounts.
GeoPark is renowned for its experienced management and technical teams, which have enabled consistent year-to-year growth in production and reserves. The company boasts an attractive portfolio of high-potential oil and gas assets and maintains a strong balance sheet supported by consistent cash flow.
The company takes a conservative, risk-balanced approach to business and actively explores new project opportunities across Latin America. GeoPark has developed an extensive network of partners and capital to fuel its growth, alongside an in-house culture focused on commitment, care, and excellence.
Recently, GeoPark announced the preliminary and final results of its tender offer to purchase its common shares. The company accepted 4,369,181 shares at a final purchase price of U.S.$10.00 per share, an endeavor that highlights its robust financial health and strategic focus on maximizing shareholder value. The tendered shares represent approximately 7.87% of GeoPark's issued and outstanding common shares, resulting in a total cost of around U.S.$43.7 million.
The Dealer Manager for the offer was BTG Pactual US Capital, LLC, and Georgeson LLC acted as the Information Agent. Computershare Trust Company, N.A. served as the Depositary. This tender offer exemplifies GeoPark's ongoing dedication to optimizing its capital structure and delivering value to its shareholders.
GeoPark Limited (NYSE: GPRK) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.0205 per share, amounting to $1.25 million in total, payable on April 13, 2021. Shareholders of record by March 31, 2021 will be eligible for this dividend. The company aims to ensure strong operational and financial performance along with free cash flow generation while focusing on returning value to its shareholders.
GeoPark Limited (NYSE: GPRK) reported its Q4 2020 and FY2020 financial results, marking an annual average production of 40,192 boepd. Revenue for Q4 was $106.7 million, a 33% decline from the previous year, with a full-year total of $393.7 million. Despite reporting a net loss of $233.0 million for the year, the company achieved free cash flow generation of $77.1 million. GeoPark has a robust cash position of $201.9 million and plans to expand its 2021 work program to $130-150 million, targeting production growth and cost efficiencies.
GeoPark Limited (GPRK) announced its independent oil and gas reserves assessment as of December 31, 2020, certified by DeGolyer and MacNaughton. Key highlights include:
- Proven developed (PD) reserves in Colombia increased by 13% to 48.0 mmboe.
- Proven plus probable (2P) reserves rose by 9% to 141.0 mmboe.
- Net present value (NPV10) of 2P reserves grew 3% to $2.1 billion.
- Reserve replacement ratios achieved 146% for PD and 199% for 2P.
The company emphasizes its low-cost development opportunities and a significant exploration potential in Colombia.
GeoPark Limited (NYSE: GPRK) reported a strong operational update for 4Q2020. The company achieved an annual average production of 40,192 boepd, meeting its guidance of 40,000-42,000 boepd. Quarterly production totaled 39,304 boepd, down 6% from 41,786 boepd in 4Q2019, primarily due to drilling limitations. GeoPark resumed shareholder returns with an extraordinary cash dividend of $1.25 million. The company maintained a robust financial position with $201 million in cash and a flexible work program targeted at continued production growth in 2021.
GeoPark Limited (NYSE: GPRK) has confirmed the sale of its 10% non-operated working interest in the Manati gas field, Brazil, to Gas Bridge S.A. for R$144.4 million (approximately $27 million). This transaction includes a fixed payment of R$124.4 million and an earn-out of R$20 million contingent on regulatory approvals. The effective date is December 31, 2020, with closing expected in 4Q2021, pending conditions such as Gas Bridge acquiring the remaining interest in the field. The Manati field holds approximately 3 million barrels of oil equivalent in proven reserves.
GeoPark Limited (NYSE: GPRK) announced the successful testing of the Indico 2 appraisal well in Colombia's CPO-5 block, where it holds a 30% working interest. The well produced approximately 5,500 barrels of oil per day (bopd) with a water cut of just 0.1%. The expected payback period is under three months, assuming a Brent price of $40-45 per barrel. Following this, the drilling rig will move to explore the Aguila prospect. GeoPark plans to continue extensive drilling and seismic activities in the CPO-5 block throughout 2021.
GeoPark Limited (GPRK) has declared an extraordinary cash dividend of $0.0206 per share, totaling $1.25 million, payable on December 9, 2020. A quarterly dividend of the same amount will also be paid on the same date. Furthermore, the Board approved a share buyback program to repurchase up to 10% of shares outstanding, approximately 6,062,000 shares, starting from November 5, 2020 to November 15, 2021. This initiative reflects GeoPark's commitment to enhancing shareholder value.
GeoPark Limited (NYSE: GPRK) has announced its 2021 work program and investment guidelines aimed at generating shareholder value through a self-funded, risk-balanced strategy. The program includes a capital expenditure range of $100-120 million, focusing on development and exploration in multiple South American countries. Production guidance targets average output of 40,000-42,000 boepd. Additionally, the company plans to return value to shareholders via cash dividends and a share buyback program.
GeoPark Limited (NYSE: GPRK) reported its 3Q2020 financial results, posting consolidated revenue of $98.1 million, a 35% decline from $151.2 million in 3Q2019. Oil production averaged 38,845 boepd, marking a 5% increase from the previous quarter, while operating costs per boe decreased by 22% to $6.3. The net loss stood at $4.3 million. GeoPark aims for annual production of 40,000-42,000 boepd in 2021, supported by a reduction in capital expenditures by 56% to $9.8 million, alongside strategic cost-cutting measures.
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