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Battalion Oil (BATL) investors back directors and ratify Deloitte as auditor

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Battalion Oil Corporation reported the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on June 11, 2026. Stockholders elected four directors to serve until the next annual meeting, with each nominee receiving more than 6.8 million votes in favor and relatively few votes withheld.

Jonathan D. Barrett received 6,807,092 votes for and 115,360 withheld; Gregory S. Hinds received 6,809,797 for and 112,655 withheld; William D. Rogers received 6,802,871 for and 119,581 withheld; and Matthew B. Steele received 6,806,617 for and 115,835 withheld.

Stockholders also ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accountants for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 11,424,647 votes for, 96,903 against, and 30,821 abstentions, indicating strong support for the company’s chosen auditor.

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Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders Governance
Results of a shareholder vote on proposals at an annual or special meeting.
Votes for Jonathan D. Barrett 6,807,092 votes Election as director at 2026 Annual Meeting
Votes for Gregory S. Hinds 6,809,797 votes Election as director at 2026 Annual Meeting
Votes for William D. Rogers 6,802,871 votes Election as director at 2026 Annual Meeting
Votes for Matthew B. Steele 6,806,617 votes Election as director at 2026 Annual Meeting
Votes for Deloitte & Touche LLP ratification 11,424,647 votes Auditor ratification for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026
Votes against Deloitte & Touche LLP ratification 96,903 votes Auditor ratification for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026
Abstentions on Deloitte & Touche LLP ratification 30,821 votes Auditor ratification for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026
2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders financial
"On June 11, 2026, Battalion Oil Corporation convened its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders"
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as the Company’s independent registered public accountants"
An independent registered public accounting firm is an outside accounting company officially registered with the government regulator to examine and report on a public company's financial records and controls. Investors treat its reports like an impartial inspector’s certificate — they add credibility to financial statements, help spot errors or misleading claims, and reduce the risk that shareholders are relying on unchecked or biased numbers.
Election of Directors financial
"Proposal 1 — Election of Directors"
ratification of the appointment financial
"The second proposal was the ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP"
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 11, 2026 

 

Battalion Oil Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

  

Delaware

 

001-35467

 

20-0700684

(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)

 

(Commission File Number)

 

(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

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820 Gessner Road
Suite 1100
Houston, Texas

 

77024

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (832) 538-0300

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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

◻    Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

◻    Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

◻    Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

◻    Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class

 

Trading Symbol

 

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock par value $0.0001

 

BATL

 

NYSE American

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ◻

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ◻
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Item 5.07

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

On June 11, 2026, Battalion Oil Corporation (the “Company”) convened its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “2026 Annual Meeting”), at which the Company’s stockholders voted on two proposals.

The first proposal was to elect four nominees to serve as directors of the Company until the next annual meeting of stockholders, and until their successors are elected and qualified or until their earlier resignation, removal from office, death or incapacity.

Each of the four nominees for directors were elected as follows:

Proposal 1 — Election of Directors

 

 

 

 

 

Nominees for Directors

 

Votes For

 

Withheld

 

Jonathan D. Barrett

 

6,807,092

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115,360

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Gregory S. Hinds

 

6,809,797

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112,655

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William D. Rogers

 

6,802,871

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119,581

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Matthew B. Steele

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6,806,617

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115,835

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The second proposal was the ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as the Company’s independent registered public accountants for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. The ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP was approved as follows:

Proposal 2  — Ratification of Independent Auditor

 

Votes For

 

Votes Against

 

Abstentions

 

Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP

 

11,424,647

96,903

30,821

 

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

BATTALION OIL CORPORATION

 

 

 

 

 

June 16, 2026

By:

/s/ Matthew B. Steele

 

Name:

Matthew B. Steele

 

Title:

Chief Executive Officer

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FAQ

What did Battalion Oil (BATL) announce from its 2026 Annual Meeting?

Battalion Oil announced stockholder voting results from its 2026 Annual Meeting. Shareholders elected four directors and ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, confirming the company’s proposed board slate and audit firm.

Which directors were elected at Battalion Oil’s 2026 Annual Meeting?

Shareholders elected Jonathan D. Barrett, Gregory S. Hinds, William D. Rogers, and Matthew B. Steele as directors. Each nominee received over 6.8 million votes for and just over 100,000 votes withheld, indicating broad stockholder support for the full slate of board nominees.

How did Battalion Oil (BATL) shareholders vote on the Deloitte & Touche auditor ratification?

Shareholders strongly ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as Battalion Oil’s independent registered public accountants. The vote totaled 11,424,647 for, 96,903 against, and 30,821 abstentions, supporting Deloitte’s engagement for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, as the company’s external auditor.

How strong was support for Battalion Oil CEO Matthew B. Steele as a director?

Matthew B. Steele received 6,806,617 votes for election as director, with 115,835 votes withheld. This level of support, alongside similar results for the other director nominees, reflects shareholder approval of his continued service on the company’s board of directors.

What governance matters were on the ballot at Battalion Oil’s 2026 Annual Meeting?

Two governance matters were on the ballot: electing four directors to serve until the next annual meeting and ratifying Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accountants for the 2026 fiscal year. Both proposals received strong shareholder approval based on reported voting results.

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