The Globe and Mail reports in its Friday, Aug. 1, edition that RBC Capital analyst Rob Mann has reaffirmed his "sector perform" recommendation for Gran Tierra Energy. The Globe's David Leeder writes in the Eye On Equities column that Mr. Mann gave his share target a 50-cent trim to $8.50. Analysts on average target the shares at $10.10. Mr. Mann says in a note: "Gran Tierra delivered solid second quarter results and has a number of strategic initiatives underway to enhance its liquidity to begin making progress towards deleveraging its balance sheet. While the company appears to be generating some positive operating momentum, we view debt reduction as the most critical component of the story in the quarters to come." The Globe reported on Sept. 18 that RBC Capital analyst Greg Pardy had reaffirmed his "sector perform" call for Gran Tierra Energy, while trimming his share target by a loonie to $10. The shares could then be had for $8.04.