Gran Tierra (NYSE: GTE) EVP cash-settles performance share units
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4/A
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Gran Tierra Energy EVP Corporate Services Jim Evans reported compensation-related transactions involving performance share units. On April 7, 2026, 76,162 performance share units vested and were cash settled at $4.07 per unit, recorded as an exercise of a derivative security and a corresponding disposition to the issuer. A footnote clarifies that no common shares were issued or sold in connection with this settlement.
After these entries, Evans directly holds 48,514 shares of Gran Tierra Energy common stock, with an additional 3,200 shares held indirectly by his spouse. The filing reflects compensation settlement rather than open-market buying or selling of stock.
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Insider Trade Summary
3 transactions reported
Mixed
3 txns
Insider
Evans Jim
Role
EVP, Corporate Services
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Common Stock | 76,162 | $0.00 | -- |
| Disposition | Common Stock | 76,162 | $4.07 | $310K |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 124,686 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 3,200 shares (Indirect, By Spouse)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Performance share units vested: 76,162 units
Cash settlement price: $4.07 per unit
Direct common shares after settlement: 48,514 shares
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5 metrics
Performance share units vested
76,162 units
Vested and cash settled on April 7, 2026
Cash settlement price
$4.07 per unit
Settlement value for performance share units disposed to issuer
Direct common shares after settlement
48,514 shares
Direct holdings of Jim Evans following reported transactions
Indirect common shares by spouse
3,200 shares
Shares reported as held indirectly through spouse
Pre-disposition direct balance reference
124,686 shares
Direct holdings figure tied to derivative exercise entry before cash settlement
Key Terms
performance share units, cash settlement, Disposition to issuer, indirect ownership
4 terms
cash settlement financial
"Represents the vesting and cash settlement of performance share units."
Cash settlement is a process where, instead of exchanging physical assets like stocks or commodities, the parties involved settle the difference in value with money after a contract ends. For investors, it simplifies transactions by avoiding the need to handle or deliver the actual asset, making it quicker and more convenient to complete trades. This method ensures a straightforward way to settle agreements based on their final value.
Disposition to issuer financial
"transaction_action":"issuer disposition","transaction_code_description":"Disposition to issuer"
indirect ownership financial
""direct_or_indirect":"I","nature_of_ownership":"By Spouse""
FAQ
What insider transaction did Gran Tierra Energy (GTE) report for Jim Evans?
Gran Tierra reported that EVP Corporate Services Jim Evans had 76,162 performance share units vest and be cash settled at $4.07 per unit on April 7, 2026. The event was recorded as a derivative exercise and a disposition to the issuer, not an open-market stock trade.
What does 'By Spouse' indirect ownership mean in the Gran Tierra (GTE) Form 4/A?
'By Spouse' indicates 3,200 Gran Tierra shares are held indirectly through Jim Evans’ spouse rather than in his own name. These shares are still reported in the Form 4/A to reflect his overall economic interest, separate from the 48,514 shares he owns directly.