Activist Shareholder Parex Resources Withdraws Board Nominations for GeoPark Ltd

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Parex Resources Inc., a 9.4% owner of GeoPark Ltd., has withdrawn its nomination of six independent candidates for the company's Board of Directors, ending a potential proxy contest.

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• Withdrawal of Board Nominations

  Parex Resources Inc. formally withdrew its prior nomination of six independent candidates for election to GeoPark Ltd.'s Board of Directors at the 2026 annual general meeting.

• Cessation of Proxy Solicitation

  As a result of the withdrawal, Parex Resources no longer intends to solicit proxies against current board members or pursue previously disclosed plans related to the nomination.

• Termination of Agreements

  The respective director nomination and indemnification agreements between Parex Resources and each director nominee have been terminated.

• Significant Shareholder Stake

  Parex Resources Inc. beneficially owns 6,085,086 common shares, representing 9.4% of GeoPark Ltd.'s outstanding common shares.

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Parex Resources Inc., a significant shareholder, has formally withdrawn its nomination of six independent candidates for GeoPark Ltd.'s Board of Directors. This action effectively ends a potential proxy contest and removes a source of governance uncertainty for the company. The withdrawal follows GeoPark's recent disclosure of significant financial declines in 2025 and a new $107 million equity investment, suggesting a potential shift in strategic focus or an agreement reached behind the scenes. Investors should monitor future communications for any further details on the relationship between Parex Resources and GeoPark's management.