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Ecopetrol completes acquisition of Brava Energia

Overview

In July 2026, Colombian state‑controlled oil company Ecopetrol, via its Brazilian subsidiary, filed an amended prospectus for its voluntary public takeover offer of Brava Energia after Brazil’s securities regulator lifted a suspension. The amendment kept the offer price at R$23 per share and set a new auction date for 5 August 2026. On 5 August 2026, the auction was completed, with Ecopetrol acquiring 116,110,717 common shares (approximately 25% of Brava Energia’s capital) at R$23 per share. Combined with a prior share‑purchase agreement for about 26% of the company at R$24 per share, Ecopetrol secured approximately 51% of Brava Energia’s voting capital, achieving a controlling stake. On 17 August 2026, Ecopetrol finalized the acquisition of the 51% controlling stake through its subsidiary, Ecopetrol Investimentos do Brasil Ltda, following the satisfaction of all regulatory approvals and conditions. The total consideration for the deal is approximately US$1.2 billion, funded via an intercompany loan from Ecopetrol Capital AG. Following the takeover, minority shareholders have faced financial challenges. While Ecopetrol paid R$23 per share during the tender offer, market prices for Brava Energia shares fell significantly below that level. Additionally, the removal of a “poison pill” provision from Brava’s bylaws—which previously would have required an investor reaching a 25% threshold to launch a full takeover bid at a premium—facilitated the acquisition but left minority investors with fewer protections. Through this acquisition, Ecopetrol expands its international presence and diversifies its energy portfolio. Brava Energia, formed in 2024 from the merger of 3R Petroleum Óleo e Gás and Enauta Participações, is one of Brazil’s largest independent oil and gas producers. The acquisition adds substantial assets to Ecopetrol, including estimated proved reserves of 459 million barrels of oil equivalent (mmboe) and total proved plus probable reserves of 605 mmboe.

Entities

Ecopetrol Investimentos do Brasil · Ecopetrol · Ecopetrol Capital AG · Brava Energia · Brazil

Claims

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[● 7 SOURCES] Ecopetrol completed the acquisition of a 51% controlling stake in Brava Energia S.A.
[● 6 SOURCES] The total value of the transaction was approximately US$ 1.2 billion.
[● 5 SOURCES] Brava Energia has estimated proved reserves (1P) of 459 million barrels of oil equivalent (mmboe).
[● 5 SOURCES] Brava Energia reported revenue of approximately US$ 2.34 billion and an EBITDA of US$ 1.05 billion for the 12 months ending June 30, 2026.
[● 4 SOURCES] The acquisition was funded via an intercompany loan from Ecopetrol Capital AG.
[● 3 SOURCES] Brava Energia reported an average production of approximately 78,800 barrels of oil equivalent per day for the first half of 2026.
[● 3 SOURCES] The 51% stake was acquired through a combination of a voluntary tender offer on the B3 exchange and a private share purchase agreement.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Ecopetrol scheduled a conference call for August 25, 2026, to discuss the transaction.

Timeline

24 days ago

[BUSINESS] 5 sources
Ecopetrol acquires 51% controlling stake in Brazil's Brava Energia
Ecopetrol has closed a US$1.2 billion deal to acquire a 51% controlling stake in Brazil's Brava Energia, marking a major geographic expansion for the Colombian state-owned company.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 8 sources
Ecopetrol acquires 51% controlling stake in Brava Energia for US$ 1.2 billion
Colombian state-owned Ecopetrol has completed a US$ 1.2 billion acquisition of a 51% controlling stake in Brazil's Brava Energia, significantly expanding its oil and gas reserves and production in the region.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Ecopetrol to Gain Controlling Stake in Brazil's Brava Energia
Ecopetrol will control Brazil's Brava Energia after acquiring 25% via auction and 26% via earlier purchase, reaching 51% voting interest; settlement set for 17 Aug 2026, financed by a short‑term bridge loan.
about 2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 4 sources
Ecopetrol reschedules Brava Energia takeover, auction set for Aug 5 2026
Ecopetrol revised its takeover offer for Brazil's Brava Energia, setting the auction for 5 August 2026 and aiming to acquire about 25 % of the company.

Sources

360radio.com.co · alemdofato.uai.com.br · elespectador.com · energiesmedia.com · fuelsandlubes.com · guiadoinvestidor.com.br · moneytimes.com.br · neofeed.com.br · oilandgas360.com · pulse2.com · stocknews.com · stocktitan.net · valor.globo.com · valoraanalitik.com

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