Form 8-K
8-K — BATTALION OIL CORP
Accession: 0001104659-26-112126
Filed: 2026-09-30
Period: 2026-09-30
CIK: 0001282648
SIC: 1311 (CRUDE PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS)
Item: Regulation FD Disclosure
Item: Financial Statements and Exhibits
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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): September 30, 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.)
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
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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))
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. ◻
Item 7.01
Regulation FD Disclosure
On September 30, 2026, Battalion Oil Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release (the “Press Release”) announcing the publication of an updated investor presentation (the “Presentation”) in the Investor Events and Presentations section of the Company’s website at www.battalionoil.com. A copy of the Press Release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
The Press Release and the Presentation contain summary information intended to be considered in the context of the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and other public announcements that the Company may make, by press release or otherwise, from time to time. The Company undertakes no duty or obligation to publicly update or revise the information contained in the Press Release or the Presentation, although it may do so from time to time as its management believes is warranted.
The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1 furnished hereto, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth in such filing.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d)Exhibits. The following exhibits are furnished as part of this Current Report on Form 8-K:
Exhibit No.
Description
99.1
Press Release, dated September 30, 2026.
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Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).
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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
September 30, 2026
By:
/s/ Matthew B. Steele
Name:
Matthew B. Steele
Title:
Chief Executive Officer
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Exhibit 99.1
Battalion Oil Announces Publication of Updated Investor Presentation
Houston, Texas, Sept. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Battalion Oil Corporation (NYSE American: BATL) (“Battalion” or the “Company”) today announced the release of its updated September 2026 investor presentation, outlining the Company’s strategic priorities, operational progress, financial position and outlook. The presentation is available in the Investor Events and Presentations section of the Company’s website at www.battalionoil.com.
The presentation covers the following topics:
● Strategic priorities and the Company’s transformation
● Delaware Basin asset portfolio, operational enhancements and development activity
● Balance-sheet transformation, capital structure, liquidity and funding strategy
● 2026 and 2027 guidance, capital-efficient growth and strategic value-creation opportunities
The Company remains committed to providing investors with regular, transparent updates on its operating performance, financial position and strategic priorities.
Management Comments
“Over the past year, Battalion has taken significant steps to strengthen its balance sheet, high-grade its Delaware Basin acreage position and establish a capital-efficient operating platform for growth,” said Matthew B. Steele, Chief Executive Officer. “This presentation gives investors a comprehensive update on our progress, current operating and financial position, and strategic priorities to create long-term shareholder value.”
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Statements that are not strictly historical statements constitute forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this release and in the investor presentation include, among others, statements about the Company’s strategy, anticipated production, liquidity, capital structure, capital spending, drilling and completion plans, guidance, the Company’s Joint Exploration and Development Agreement, potential acquisitions, preferred stock retirement, potential data center and power generation development, use of the Company’s at-the-market equity program, and outlook. Forward-looking statements may often, but not always, be identified by the use of words such as “expects,” “believes,” “intends,” “anticipates,” “plans,” “estimates,” “projects,” “potential,” “possible” or “probable,” or statements that certain actions, events or results “may,” “will,” “should” or “could” be taken, occur or be achieved. Forward-looking statements are based on current beliefs and expectations, involve certain assumptions or estimates, and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in the statements. These risks include, but are not limited to, those set forth in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, its
subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, its Current Reports on Form 8-K, and other filings made by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), copies of which may be obtained from the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or through the Company’s website at www.battalionoil.com. Readers should not place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, which are made only as of the date hereof. Except as required by applicable law, the Company has no duty, and assumes no obligation, to update forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or changes in the Company’s expectations.
About Battalion
Battalion Oil Corporation is an independent energy company engaged in the acquisition, production, exploration and development of onshore oil and natural gas properties in the United States.
Contact Data
Matthew B. Steele
Chief Executive Officer
832-538-0300
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