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Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas
AcquisitionsAug 5, 2026, 04:19 PM

Ecopetrol Acquires 25% of Brava Energia for R$23.00/Share

AI Summary

Ecopetrol S.A. announced that its Brazilian subsidiary, Ecopetrol Investimentos do Brasil Ltda., successfully completed an auction for a voluntary tender offer to acquire approximately 25% of Brava Energia S.A.'s share capital. The acquisition involved 116,110,717 common shares at a price of R$23.00 per share. This transaction is a significant milestone towards Ecopetrol Brasil acquiring a controlling interest of approximately 51% in Brava, with initial financing provided by a short-term credit facility.

Key Highlights

  • Ecopetrol Brasil acquired 116,110,717 shares of Brava Energia S.A.
  • The acquisition represents approximately 25% of Brava's share capital.
  • The purchase price was R$23.00 per share.
  • This is a step towards acquiring a controlling 51% interest in Brava.
  • The transaction will be initially financed by a short-term bridge facility.
  • Settlement and payment for the OPAV Shares are scheduled for August 17, 2026.