<p>Ecopetrol S.A. has addressed recent media reports regarding a potential acquisition in Brazil, clarifying that while the company is evaluating inorganic growth opportunities in the Brazilian market, these assessments are still at a preliminary stage. Ecopetrol emphasized that no binding commitments or obligations have been made to proceed with any transaction at this time. The company stated it will disclose any material developments in line with applicable regulations if a decision is taken. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Ecopetrol SA - Empresa Colombiana de Petroleos published the original content used to generate this news brief via EDGAR, the Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval system operated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (Ref. ID: 0001292814-25-004373), on December 22, 2025, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2025 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here</p>

<p>Ecopetrol S.A. has confirmed that its acquisition talks in Brazil are in preliminary stages, with no binding commitments made yet. The company is evaluating inorganic growth opportunities but has not decided on any transaction. Any material developments will be disclosed according to regulations.</p>

Ecopetrol Confirms Brazilian Acquisition Talks Are in Preliminary Stages