Report of Foreign Issuer (6-k)
August 29 2016 - 6:04AM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of
August, 2016
Commission File Number 001-34175
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ECOPETROL S.A.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in
its charter)
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N.A.
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(Translation of registrant’s name
into English)
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COLOMBIA
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(Jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
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Carrera 13 No. 36 – 24
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BOGOTA D.C. – COLOMBIA
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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Indicate by check mark
whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F
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Form
40-F
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Indicate by check mark
if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1)
Yes
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No
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Indicate by check mark
if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7)
Yes
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No
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Indicate by check mark
whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission
pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Yes
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No
x
If “Yes”
is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-
N/A
Ecopetrol´s Extraordinary Shareholders'
Meeting
Due to the vacancies in the
Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer of Ecopetrol S.A. (BVC: ECOPETROL; NYSE: EC) hereby calls on Shareholders to attend
the extraordinary shareholders’ meeting to be held on Wednesday, September 14th, 2016, starting at 7:30 a.m. at Ecopetrol´s
auditorium located in Cra. 13 No. 36 – 24, Bogotá, Colombia.
The agenda of the meeting will
be:
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Opening by the Chief Executive Officer of Ecopetrol S.A.
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Approval of the agenda
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Appointment of the President for the meeting
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Appointment of the Commission in charge of scrutinizing elections and polling
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Appointment of the Commission in charge of reviewing and approving the minutes of the meeting
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Election of the Board of Directors
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The résumés of
the current directors and new candidates nominated to fill the vacant positions are available on Ecopetrol´s Web site.
Shareholders that are not able
to attend the Shareholders´ Meeting may be represented through a proxy, granted in writing, pursuant to the requirements
provided for under Colombian Corporate Law. In order to facilitate the fulfillment of these requirements, shareholders are allowed
to download from the website, various proxy models that have been designed for each relevant case.
Except for the cases of legal
representation, officers and employees of Ecopetrol S.A. shall not be entitled to represent shares other than their own, while
in exercise of their posts, nor shall they be allowed to substitute the powers of attorney conferred upon them.
In all events, shareholders´
representation shall be subject to the rules set forth under Colombian Corporate Law and Securities Regulations, concerning illegal,
unauthorized and unsafe practices by the issuers of securities.
JUAN CARLOS ECHEVERRY GARZON
Chief Executive Officer
RECOMMENDATIONS:
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Have your identity document at hand, and if you are representing other shares, the respective proxy.
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To avoid congestions and ensure proper participation of shareholders, the doors of the auditorium
and the registration spots will be opened from 6:30 a.m. onwards.
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Entry of accompanying persons will be allowed only for physically handicapped Shareholders, eldery
adults and under aged individuals.
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No kits (presents) or food will be provided to the attendees.
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Bogota, August 26, 2016
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Ecopetrol is the largest company in
Colombia and is an integrated oil & gas company; it is among the top 50 oil companies in the world and among the four top ones
in Latin America. Besides Colombia - where it generates over 60% of the national production - it has exploration and production
activities in Brazil, Peru & the US (Gulf of Mexico). Ecopetrol owns the largest refinery in Colombia and most of the pipeline
and multi-product pipeline network in the country, and is significantly increasing its participation in bio-fuels.
This release contains statements that
may be considered forward looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E
of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All forward-looking statements, whether made in this release or in future filings
or press releases or orally, address matters that involve risks and uncertainties, including in respect of the Company’s
prospects for growth and its ongoing access to capital to fund the Company’s business plan, among others. Consequently, changes
in the following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those included in the forward-looking
statements: market prices of oil & gas, our exploration and production activities, market conditions, applicable regulations,
the exchange rate, the Company’s competitiveness and the performance of Colombia’s economy and industry, to mention
a few. We do not intend, and do not assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
For further information, please contact:
Head of Corporate Finance and Investor Relations (E)
Lina María Contreras
Phone: (+571) 234 5190
E-mail:
investors@ecopetrol.com.co
Media Relations (Colombia)
Jorge Mauricio Tellez
Phone: + 571-234-4329
E-mail:
mauricio.tellez@ecopetrol.com.co
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned,
thereunto duly authorized.
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Ecopetrol S.A.
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By:
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/s/
María Fernanda Suárez
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Name:
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María Fernanda Suárez
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Title:
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Chief Financial Officer
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Date: August 26, 2016
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