Frontera Energy
Breaking Down the Bids
The gap here is significant. $125 million significant.
- The Parex Play: $500M cash. Plus assumed debt. Plus a $25M “kicker” if certain milestones are hit.
- The GeoPark Deal: $375M cash. Similar debt and contingent terms.
- The Status: Frontera’s board says they’re “carefully reviewing” the new offer. But for now, they haven’t officially dumped GeoPark.
The Strategy: Scale or Disappear
Why the sudden heat? Both GeoPark and Parex want to be the biggest independent player in Colombia. If Parex wins this, they merge portfolios to create a regional giant.
What Frontera is keeping: I noticed a shift in their long-term identity. They aren’t trying to be just another driller. They’re pivoting to infrastructure. They’re holding onto the ODL pipeline—which moves about 30% of the country’s oil—and they’re keeping Puerto Bahía. Think storage and LNG. They’re moving toward a business model built on steady fees rather than the volatility of exploration.
The Proxy Twist
It gets messier. Parex didn’t just bid for the assets; they’re trying to take over GeoPark’s board. They just nominated six directors to their rival’s leadership team. GeoPark fired back today, essentially calling the move a “distraction” from Parex’s failed attempt to buy GeoPark itself for $9.00 a share last year.
Frontera is caught in the crossfire. They’re huddled with lawyers and bankers to see if the Parex bid is officially a “Superior Proposal.” If it is, the January agreement with GeoPark could be dead by the weekend.
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