Battalion Oil (BATL) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• The annual meeting is scheduled for June 11, 2026, to elect four directors, ratify the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditor for 2026, and address other business.

• Proxy materials and the 2025 Annual Report are available electronically, with voting accessible by internet, phone, or mail.

• Only stockholders of record as of April 14, 2026, may vote or attend the meeting.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Four directors are nominated for election to serve until the next annual meeting.

• Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditor for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, is proposed.

• Stockholders may submit proposals for the next annual meeting if received at least 120 days before the anniversary of this proxy statement.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• The board consists of four directors, three of whom are independent under NYSE American rules.

• Board committees include Audit, Compensation, Nominating & Corporate Governance, and Reserves, each with defined charters and annual evaluations.

• The board separates the roles of Chairman and CEO and holds regular executive sessions without management.

• Board diversity, independence, and qualifications are reviewed annually, with a focus on a mix of skills and backgrounds.