Battalion Oil Corp Appoints Independent Director Brad Juneau

What Happened
Battalion Oil Corporation (BATL) filed an 8-K reporting that, effective September 30, 2026, it increased its board from four to five directors and appointed John “Brad” Juneau to fill the new seat. The Board determined Mr. Juneau qualifies as an independent director under SEC and NYSE American rules. The company furnished a press release dated October 1, 2026 (Exhibit 99.1) announcing the appointment.

Key Details

• Board change: size increased from 4 to 5 directors; Mr. Juneau appointed effective Sept. 30, 2026.
• Independence & committees: Board found him independent under SEC and NYSE American standards; he has not been assigned to any Board committee at this time.
• Compensation & disclosures: Mr. Juneau will receive the same compensation as other non-employee directors (per the company’s June 18, 2026 Form 8-K); there are no arrangements or related-party transactions requiring disclosure under Item 404(a).
• Background: Mr. Juneau has 40+ years in oil, gas and metals exploration. Key roles include director of Contango Silver & Gold Inc. (since 2013; Chairman until 2025), director of Talos Energy (since 2018), and manager of Juneau Exploration (founded 1998). He holds a B.S. in Petroleum Engineering from LSU and has led projects including the Highlander ultra-deep project (LA) and Alaska ventures tied to the Manh Choh discovery.

Why It Matters
This change adds an experienced, independent director with deep oil & gas exploration background to Battalion’s board, which may strengthen technical and exploration oversight. For investors, the filing signals a governance update (board expansion and an independent appointment) and provides the company’s official disclosure and press release for further detail. There are no compensation surprises or related-party transactions disclosed in the 8-K.