FRONTERA MOVES TO ACCEPT $525 MILLION SUPERIOR PAREX OFFER

Executive Summary

• Frontera Energy Corp. received a “no‑match” notice from GeoPark, confirming that GeoPark will not match Parex Resources’ $525 million binding offer.
• The company will terminate its pending agreement with GeoPark and move to enter definitive agreements with Parex under a plan of arrangement in British Columbia.
• Completion of the definitive agreements is expected on the same day as this release, signaling a material change in ownership structure.

Key Details

• Offer Amount: $525 million (binding offer from Parex Resources Inc.).
• Transaction Type: Acquisition – Frontera to be acquired by Parex via a plan of arrangement under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia).
• Previous Transaction: GeoPark had an existing right‑of‑first‑refusal; GeoPark elected not to exercise it.
• Next Steps: Frontera will terminate all agreements related to the GeoPark transaction and negotiate definitive agreements with Parex, anticipated to be signed today.
• Regulatory Process: The deal will require court approval and shareholder consent under the plan of arrangement framework.

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