BATTALION OIL CORP 8-K

What Happened
Battalion Oil Corporation held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on June 11, 2026 and reported the voting results in an 8-K filed June 16, 2026. Stockholders elected four director nominees and ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. The report was signed by CEO Matthew B. Steele.

Key Details

• Proposal 1 — Election of Directors (votes For / Withheld):
  • Jonathan D. Barrett: 6,807,092 For; 115,360 Withheld
  • Gregory S. Hinds: 6,809,797 For; 112,655 Withheld
  • William D. Rogers: 6,802,871 For; 119,581 Withheld
  • Matthew B. Steele: 6,806,617 For; 115,835 Withheld
• Proposal 2 — Ratification of Independent Auditor: Deloitte & Touche LLP
  • Votes For: 11,424,647; Votes Against: 96,903; Abstentions: 30,821
• Filing and signature: Form 8-K filed June 16, 2026; signed by CEO Matthew B. Steele.

Why It Matters
The election results confirm the company’s board composition through the next annual meeting, providing continuity in governance. Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP means Deloitte will serve as the company’s independent auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, which affects who audits Battalion Oil’s financial statements and issues future audit opinions. These are routine governance items that investors watch for board stability and audit continuity.