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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) reported an operational update for the first quarter of 2023, revealing a 4% decline in average oil and gas production to 36,578 boepd, attributed primarily to temporary production shut-ins and localized blockades in Colombia. Current production levels are around 38,000 boepd. Notably, the Llanos 34 block is now producing 54,799 bopd, and GeoPark recently drilled its first horizontal well in the Tigana field, yielding over 3,000 bopd. The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.13 per share, totaling $7.5 million, and aims to return 40-50% of free cash flow to shareholders. As of March 31, 2023, GeoPark reports cash reserves of $145 million, up from $129 million at year-end 2022.