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Barnwell Industries, Inc. (NYSE American: BRN) generates a steady flow of corporate, financial, and governance news tied to its role in crude petroleum and natural gas extraction and land investment. Company communications highlight a strategic focus on expanding oil and gas operations in the Twining field near Calgary, Alberta, Canada, while managing land interests in Hawaii and repositioning the overall business.
News updates for Barnwell often cover operational developments in its Canadian energy assets, including workover and optimization initiatives at Twining that the company associates with long-term production stability and cash-flow potential. Releases also describe the sale of U.S. oil and natural gas working interests in Texas and Oklahoma, which has left Barnwell without oil and natural gas assets in the United States and redirected capital toward Canadian projects and balance sheet needs.
Investors following BRN news will see capital markets and financing announcements, such as private placements of common stock and warrants with accredited investors, including certain directors. These transactions are framed by the company as part of an ongoing transformation aimed at focusing on high-return opportunities, streamlining operations, and strengthening the balance sheet.
Barnwell’s news flow also includes governance and shareholder matters, including proxy contests, consent solicitations, adjournments of the 2025 Annual Meeting, and bylaw amendments to adjust quorum requirements. Updates on Board composition, executive appointments, and leadership transitions—such as the appointment of a new Executive Vice President – Finance, CFO succession plans, and the addition of new directors—are regular themes.
Financial results releases provide context on revenue, net loss from continuing operations, and management’s commentary on strategy and outlook. For a comprehensive view of BRN-related developments, readers can use this news page to monitor earnings announcements, asset sales, capital raises, and corporate governance updates over time.
Barnwell Industries (NYSE: BRN) is urging shareholders to follow the recommendations of proxy advisory firm ISS regarding the ongoing proxy battle with the Sherwood Group. ISS recommended supporting only one candidate, Heather Isidoro, from Ned Sherwood's proposed slate, while rejecting the other nominees. The advisory firm also recommended the removal of Alex Kinzler from Barnwell's Board.
While Barnwell expressed disappointment regarding Kinzler's recommended removal, they view the election of Isidoro and Kinzler's removal as a reasonable outcome. The company emphasized that both ISS and Glass Lewis rejected Sherwood Group's attempt to replace the entire Board, noting that the Sherwood Group lacks a credible plan for the company.
Barnwell Industries has responded to the ongoing proxy contest initiated by Ned Sherwood and his affiliated entities. The company received support from Glass Lewis & Co., a leading independent proxy advisory firm, which deemed the removal of three incumbent directors - Alexander C. Kinzler, Kenneth S. Grossman, and Joshua S. Horowitz - unwarranted.
Despite their strong position and growing support, Barnwell's Board remains open to constructive discussions with Sherwood to resolve the proxy contest amicably. The company emphasizes its commitment to avoiding unnecessary costs and prolonged conflicts through potential private settlement of differences.
The Board maintains its focus on executing a clear strategy to drive shareholder value while improving performance. They have expressed willingness to engage in good-faith discussions with Sherwood, though noting that his continued unwillingness to pursue reasonable dialogue would be telling.
Barnwell Industries (NYSE American: BRN) has issued a statement correcting misleading claims made by Ned Sherwood regarding a consent solicitation attempt. The company clarified that Alex Kinzler, Executive Chairman, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, does not support Sherwood's takeover attempt, contrary to Sherwood's earlier statements.
Kinzler, who owns 939,500 shares of Barnwell, submitted a consent for only one share to initiate the required 60-day solicitation period. The company emphasized that this action was procedural and does not indicate support for Sherwood's campaign to replace the entire Board of Directors.
Barnwell is urging shareholders to discard any blue consent cards sent by Sherwood and ignore his solicitation attempts, warning that this takeover attempt offers no premium to shareholders and puts their investment value at risk.
Barnwell Industries (NYSE American: BRN) has announced the sale of its wholly owned subsidiary, Water Resources International, for $1,050,000. The water drilling subsidiary, which generated revenues of approximately $3,162,000 for the trailing-twelve-months ended December 31, 2024, specialized in deep drilling and well pumping services in Hawaii.
The strategic divestment aligns with Barnwell's plan to streamline operations and focus on its oil and natural gas business. The proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, with emphasis on reinvesting in oil and gas operations. The company plans to reduce general and administrative expenses by transitioning personnel to Calgary and reducing its Hawaii presence.
The transaction aims to simplify Barnwell's corporate structure and equity story, allowing investors to focus on opportunities in the oil and natural gas sector. The company maintains a strong financial position with no bank debt.
Barnwell Industries (NYSE: BRN) has announced that its Executive Committee has disqualified Ned Sherwood's board nominees for the 2025 Annual Meeting due to defective and insufficient nomination notices. The company has set March 14, 2025, as the record date for shareholders to act by written consent regarding Sherwood's attempt to replace the entire Board of Directors.
The Executive Committee claims Sherwood is attempting to gain control without offering any premium or presenting an alternative strategy. The company recently offered a settlement where five of seven directors would be Sherwood-approved individuals, with Sherwood becoming Chairman, but this was rejected. Notably, Sherwood is now attempting to remove his own previous nominee, Doug Woodrum.
In a separate development, Barnwell has entered into a non-binding letter of intent to sell its water well subsidiary, as part of its strategy to focus on core oil and gas exploration business and reduce administrative expenses. The company expects to hold its 2025 Annual Meeting in the fiscal third quarter of 2025.
Barnwell Industries (NYSE American: BRN) has announced entering into a non-binding letter of intent to sell its water well drilling subsidiary, Water Resources International, Inc. The transaction is valued at $1,050,000 and is expected to close in late March 2025.
The payment structure includes an initial amount at closing, followed by installments concluding by September 15, 2025, within the company's current fiscal year. This strategic move aims to help Barnwell refocus on its core oil and gas exploration business. The company has owned Water Resources International since 1980.
Barnwell Industries (NYSE American: BRN) announced that it has informed shareholder Ned Sherwood that his nomination notice for a control slate of five directors is defective and insufficient. The Board has formed an Executive Committee to protect shareholder interests and investigate whether Sherwood's actions may have triggered the company's Shareholder Rights Plan.
The Executive Committee believes Sherwood's nominations of himself, his friends, and business associates represent an attempt to gain control of Barnwell without paying a premium to shareholders. They note that two nominees cannot be expected to act independently of Sherwood, and three have no public company board experience.
The company highlights Sherwood's history of disrupting governance processes, breaching settlement agreements, and interfering with operations. Despite holding only a 30% stake, Sherwood has allegedly failed to propose any substantive business plan beyond demanding to "shut down Hawaii."
Meanwhile, Barnwell continues its transition plan, including completing its final water well project, selling assets, and focusing on its Twining oil & gas property in Alberta as its growth engine.
Barnwell Industries (NYSE American: BRN) reported financial results for Q1 ended December 31, 2024, showing revenue of $4,477,000 and a net loss of $1,917,000 ($0.19 per share), compared to revenue of $6,155,000 and a net loss of $664,000 ($0.07 per share) in the same period last year.
The company remains debt-free with $642,000 in working capital, including $1,957,000 in cash. Oil, gas, and natural gas liquids prices decreased by 2%, 40%, and 8% respectively, while production declined by 17%, 21%, and 17%. A new Canadian well contributed approximately 107 net barrels per day.
The increased net loss was partially due to a $613,000 non-cash impairment of US oil properties and a $351,000 foreign currency loss. The company plans to sell a drilling rig for $585,000 and is considering strategic alternatives for its Water Resources division, including potential sale or wind-down.
Barnwell Industries (NYSE American: BRN) has announced the adoption of a -duration shareholder rights plan to protect against 'creeping' control by the Sherwood Group, which currently owns approximately 30% of Barnwell's outstanding common stock. The plan was implemented after the Sherwood Group refused to extend the Cooperation and Support Agreement.
Under the Rights Plan, which expires in one year, shareholders will receive one right per common share as of February 7, 2025. These rights become exercisable if any entity acquires 20% or more of BRN's outstanding common stock. Existing shareholders with over 20% ownership (including the Sherwood Group) are grandfathered but cannot acquire additional shares exceeding 0.25% without triggering the plan.
The Special Committee, formed on November 7, 2024, recommended this action after failed attempts to engage with the Sherwood Group, expressing concerns about potential changes to the company's core oil & gas business if the Sherwood Group gains control.
Barnwell Industries (NYSE American: BRN) reported financial results for Q4 and FY2024 ended September 30. Key highlights include:
Revenue was $4.27M in Q4 with a net loss of $1.88M ($0.19/share), while full-year revenue reached $21.72M with a net loss of $5.57M ($0.56/share). The company remains debt-free with $4.51M in cash and $1.07M in working capital.
Natural gas and natural gas liquids production increased by 6% and 23% respectively, though revenues decreased due to lower prices. Oil production remained flat. Operating costs declined by $585,000 (6%) to $9.85M. A new Twining development well began production in September 2024, averaging 107 barrels per day. The company recorded non-cash impairments of $2.89M for the year due to declining prices.