Barnwell Industries 10K 2023 Annual report

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K

(Mark One)

☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023

☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Commission File Number 1-5103

BARNWELL INDUSTRIES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware						72-0496921
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)						(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)


1100 Alakea Street, Suite 500, Honolulu, Hawaii						96813-2840
(Address of principal executive offices)						(Zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (808) 531-8400

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


Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.50 par value	BRN	NYSE American

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None

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The aggregate market value of the voting common stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant, computed by reference to the closing price of a share of common stock on March 31, 2023 (the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter) was $10,251,000.

As of December 12, 2023 there were 10,000,106 shares of common stock outstanding.

Documents Incorporated by Reference

1. Proxy statement, to be forwarded to stockholders on or about January 12, 2024, is incorporated by reference in Part III hereof.

TABLE OF CONTENTS


			Page
		Glossary of Terms	3
		Discussion of Forward-Looking Statements	4
PART I
	Item 1.	Business	5
	Item 1A.	Risk Factors	19
	Item 1B.	Unresolved Staff Comments	31
	Item 2.	Properties	31
	Item 3.	Legal Proceedings	31
	Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	31

PART II
	Item 5.	Market For Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities	32
	Item 6.	[Reserved]	33
	Item 7.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	34
	Item 7A.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	53
	Item 8.	Financial Statements and Supplementary Data	54
	Item 9.	Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure	111
	Item 9A.	Controls and Procedures	111
	Item 9B.	Other Information	111
	Item 9C.	Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions That Prevent Inspections	112

PART III
	Item 10.	Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance	113
	Item 11.	Executive Compensation	113
	Item 12.	Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters	113
	Item 13.	Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence	114
	Item 14.	Principal Accounting Fees and Services	114

PART IV
	Item 15.	Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules	115
		Signatures	118
		Index to Exhibits	120

GLOSSARY OF TERMS

Unless otherwise indicated, all references to “dollars” in this Form 10-K are to U.S. dollars.

Defined below are certain terms used in this Form 10-K:


Terms		Definitions
AER	-	Alberta Energy Regulator
ARO	-	Asset retirement obligation
ASC	-	Accounting Standards Codification
ASU	-	Accounting Standards Update
Barnwell of Canada	-	Barnwell of Canada, Limited
Bbl(s)	-	stock tank barrel(s) of oil equivalent to 42 U.S. gallons
Boe	-	barrel of oil equivalent at the rate of 6 Mcf per Bbl of oil or NGL
Consolidated Balance Sheets	-	The consolidated balance sheets of Barnwell Industries, Inc. and its subsidiaries.
FASB	-	Financial Accounting Standards Board
GAAP	-	U.S. generally accepted accounting principles
Gross	-	Total number of acres or wells in which Barnwell owns an interest; includes interests owned of record by Barnwell and, in addition, the portion(s) owned by others; for example, a 50% interest in a 320 acre lease represents 320 gross acres and a 50% interest in a well represents 1 gross well. In the context of production volumes, gross represents amounts before deduction of the royalty share due others.
InSite	-	InSite Petroleum Consultants Ltd.
KD I	-	KD Acquisition, LLLP, formerly known as WB KD Acquisition, LLC
KD II	-	KD Acquisition II, LP, formerly known as WB KD Acquisition, II, LLC
KD Development		KD Development, LLC
KD Kona	-	KD Kona 2013 LLLP
KKM Makai	-	KKM Makai, LLLP
Kukio Resort Land Development Partnerships	-	The following partnerships in which Barnwell owns non-controlling interest: KD Kukio Resorts, LLLP (“KD Kukio Resorts”) KD Maniniowali, LLLP (“KD Maniniowali”) KD Kaupulehu, LLLP, which consists of KD I and KD II (“KDK”)
LCA	-	Licensee Capability Assessment
LGX	-	LGX Oil & Gas Ltd.
MBbls	-	thousands of barrels of oil
Mcf	-	one thousand cubic feet of natural gas at 14.65 pounds per square inch absolute and 60 degrees Fahrenheit
Mcfe	-	Mcf equivalent at the rate of 1 Bbl = 6 Mcf
MMcf	-	one million cubic feet of natural gas
Net	-	Barnwell’s aggregate interest in the total acres or wells; for example, a 50% interest in a 320 acre lease represents 160 net acres and a 50% interest in a well represents 0.5 net well. In the context of production volumes, net represents amounts after deduction of the royalty share due others.
NGL(s)	-	natural gas liquid(s)
Octavian Oil	-	Octavian Oil, Ltd.
OWA		Orphan Well Association
Ryder Scott	-	Ryder Scott Company, L.P.
SEC	-	United States Securities and Exchange Commission
U.S.	-	United States
VIE	-	Variable interest entity
Water Resources	-	Water Resources International, Inc.
WIP		Working Interest Partners

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT RELEVANT TO FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

FOR THE PURPOSE OF “SAFE HARBOR” PROVISIONS OF THE

PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995

This Form 10-K, and the documents incorporated herein by reference, contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 ("PSLRA"). A forward-looking statement is one which is based on current expectations of future events or conditions and does not relate to historical or current facts. These statements include various estimates, forecasts, projections of Barnwell Industries, Inc.’s (referred to herein together with its majority-owned subsidiaries as “Barnwell,” “we,” “our,” “us” or the “Company”) future performance, statements of Barnwell’s plans and objectives and other similar statements. All such statements we make are forward-looking statements made under the safe harbor of the PSLRA, except to the extent such statements relate to the operations of a partnership or limited liability company. Forward-looking statements include phrases such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “predicts,” “estimates,” “assumes,” “projects,” “may,” “will,” “will be,” “should,” or similar expressions. Although Barnwell believes that its current expectations are based on reasonable assumptions, it cannot assure that the expectations contained in such forward-looking statements will be achieved. Forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions which could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in such statements. Investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, as they speak only as of the date of filing of this Form 10-K, and Barnwell expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to publicly release any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein.

Among the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements are domestic and international general economic conditions, such as recessionary trends and inflation; domestic and international political, legislative, economic, regulatory and legal actions, including changes in the policies of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries or other developments involving or affecting oil and natural gas producing countries; military conflict, embargoes, internal instability or actions or reactions of the governments of the U.S. and/or Canada in anticipation of or in response to such developments; interest costs, restrictions on production, restrictions on imports and exports in both the U.S. and Canada, the maintenance of specified reserves, tax increases and retroactive tax claims, royalty increases, expropriation of property, cancellation of contract rights, environmental protection controls, environmental compliance requirements and laws pertaining to workers’ health and safety; the condition of Hawaii’s real estate market, including the level of real estate activity and prices, the demand for new housing and second homes on the island of Hawaii, the rate of increase in the cost of building materials and labor, the introduction of building code modifications, changes to zoning laws, the condition of Hawaii’s tourism industry and the level of confidence in Hawaii’s economy; levels of land development activity in Hawaii; levels of demand for water well drilling and pump installation in Hawaii; the potential liability resulting from pending or future litigation; the Company’s acquisition or disposition of assets; the effects of changed accounting rules under GAAP promulgated by rule-setting bodies; and the factors set forth under the heading “Risk Factors” in this Form 10-K, in other portions of this Form 10-K, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, and in other documents filed by Barnwell with the SEC. In addition, unpredictable or unknown factors not discussed in this report could also cause actual results to materially and adversely differ from those discussed in the forward-looking statements.

PART I

ITEM 1. BUSINESS

Overview

Barnwell was incorporated in Delaware in 1956 and fiscal 2023 represented Barnwell’s 67th year of operations. Barnwell operates in the following three principal business segments:

•Oil and Natural Gas Segment - Barnwell engages in oil and natural gas development, production, acquisitions and sales in Canada and in the U.S. states of Oklahoma and Texas.

•Land Investment Segment - Barnwell invests in land interests in Hawaii.

•Contract Drilling Segment - Barnwell provides well drilling services and water pumping system installation and repairs in Hawaii.

Oil and Natural Gas Segment

Overview

Barnwell acquires and develops crude oil and natural gas assets in the province of Alberta, Canada via two corporate entities, Barnwell of Canada and Octavian Oil. Barnwell of Canada is a U.S. incorporated company that has been active in Canada for over 50 years, primarily as a non-operator participating in exploration projects operated by others. Octavian Oil is a Canadian company incorporated in 2016 to achieve growth through the acquisition and development of crude oil reserves. Additionally, through its wholly-owned subsidiaries BOK Drilling, LLC (“BOK”), established in February 2021, and Barnwell Texas, LLC (“Barnwell Texas”), established in November 2022, Barnwell is involved in oil and natural gas investments in Oklahoma and Texas, respectively.

Strategy

Barnwell’s Canadian oil and natural gas assets are currently managed as two categories based on their differing attributes and strategies: Twining and Legacy.

Twining represents 73% of Barnwell’s fiscal 2023 Boe production and consists of assets in the Twining field, in Alberta, Canada. These assets were purchased in August 2018 and were augmented with subsequent smaller acquisitions of partners. These assets are partially operated by the Company and partially operated by Pine Cliff Energy Ltd. The oil wells operated by the Company have largely less than 15% per year decline rates, and due to these lower decline rates, require less capital investment to replace decline. This lower capital requirement along with the fact that the land is largely held indefinitely, enables development drilling to be done when commodity prices support it. Since Barnwell’s entry into the Twining property, we have participated in drilling 11 gross horizontal development wells that were completed with multi-stage sand fracs, all of which have been or are forecast to be profitable. Of these 11 wells, two are 100%-owned operated wells in locations selected by Barnwell and nine gross (2.6 net) are non-operated wells. Barnwell plans to continue to develop the pool with more horizontal wells if commodity prices continue to support their profitability.

The Legacy assets represent 8% of Barnwell’s fiscal 2023 Boe production and consist of the largely non-operated Canadian oil and natural gas assets not in the Twining area. The Legacy assets are located throughout Alberta, Canada, and produce shallow gas and conventional oil from a variety of pools. These assets have been accumulated over decades of Barnwell activity. Barnwell continues to evaluate opportunities to either divest the legacy Canadian assets or add to them through acquiring working interests depending on technical and economic evaluations. Minimal capital is expected to be invested in these properties.

In Oklahoma, which produced 9% of Barnwell’s fiscal 2023 Boe production, the Company has non-operated working interests in seven wells varying from 1.2% to 4.2% and a minor overriding royalty interest, 0.07%, in one well.

In December 2022, the Company entered into a purchase and sale agreement with an independent third party to acquire a 22.3% non-operated working interest in oil and natural gas leasehold acreage in the Permian Basin in Texas. In connection with the purchase of such leasehold interests, Barnwell acquired a 15.4% non-operated working interest in two oil wells in the Wolfcamp Formation in Loving and Ward Counties, Texas. Two gross (0.3 net) wells were drilled and began producing in late April 2023. Additional drilling opportunities in the U.S. are being investigated. These wells produced 10% of Barnwell’s fiscal 2023 Boe production, but were only producing for five months.

Operations

All acquisitions, operational and developmental activities in the Twining area are the responsibility of the President and Chief Operating Officer of Barnwell of Canada and Octavian Oil with approvals for major expenditures secured from Barnwell’s executive management and, when applicable, the Board of Directors.

Our oil and natural gas segment revenues, profitability, and future rate of growth are dependent upon oil and natural gas prices and the Company’s ability to use its current cash, obtain external financing or generate sufficient cash flows to fund the development of our reserves. In the recent past, the industry experienced a period of low oil and natural gas prices that negatively impacted our past operating results, cash flows and liquidity. Credit and capital markets for oil and natural gas markets are volatile. We may seek to raise additional capital if such proceeds are considered attractive and would support potential growth.

Natural gas prices are typically higher in the winter than at other times due to increased heating demand. Oil prices also are subject to seasonal fluctuations, but to a lesser degree. Oil and natural gas unit sales are based on the quantity produced from the properties by the respective property operators. Prices received in Canada also have been negatively impacted by the lack of export pipeline capacity.

Preparation of Reserve Estimates

Barnwell’s reserves are estimated by our independent petroleum reserve engineers, InSite Petroleum Consultants Ltd. (“InSite”) in Canada and Ryder Scott Company, L.P. (“Ryder Scott”) in the U.S., in accordance with generally accepted petroleum engineering and evaluation principles and techniques and rules and regulations of the SEC. All information with respect to the Company’s Canadian reserves in this Form 10-K is derived from the report of InSite, which is filed with this Form 10-K as Exhibit 99.1. All information with respect to the Company’s U.S. reserves in this Form 10-K is derived from the reports of Ryder Scott, which are filed with this Form 10-K as Exhibits 99.2 and 99.3.

The preparation of data used by the independent petroleum reserve engineers to compile our oil and natural gas reserve estimates was completed in accordance with various internal control procedures which include verification of data input into reserves evaluation software, reconciliations and reviews of data provided to the independent petroleum reserve engineers to ensure completeness, and management review controls, including an independent internal review of the final reserve report for completeness and accuracy.

Barnwell has a Reserves Committee consisting of two independent directors and Barnwell's CEO. The Reserves Committee was established to ensure the independence of the Company’s petroleum reserve engineers. The Reserves Committee is responsible for reviewing the annual reserve evaluation reports prepared by the independent petroleum reserve engineering firms and ensuring that the reserves are reported fairly in a manner consistent with applicable standards. The Reserves Committee meets annually to discuss reserve issues and policies and to meet with Company personnel and the independent petroleum reserve engineers.

The President and Chief Operating Officer of Barnwell of Canada and Octavian Oil is a professional engineer with over 25 years of relevant experience in the oil and natural gas industry in Canada and is a member of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta.

Reserves

At September 30, 2023, Barnwell’s reserves were approximately 43% operated and consisted of 52% conventional oil and natural gas liquids and 48% natural gas. At September 30, 2022, Barnwell’s reserves were approximately 54% operated and consisted of 56% conventional oil and natural gas liquids and 44% natural gas. This change in reserves was largely due to our Texas investment in two non-operated wells.

The amounts set forth in the following table, based on our independent reserve engineers’ evaluation of our reserves, summarize our estimated proved reserves of oil (including natural gas liquids) and natural gas as of September 30, 2023 for all properties located in Canada and the U.S. in which Barnwell has an interest. All of our oil and natural gas reserves are based on constant dollar price and cost assumptions. The Company emphasizes that reserve estimates are inherently imprecise and that estimates of new discoveries and undeveloped locations are more imprecise than estimates of established proved producing oil and natural gas properties. Accordingly, these estimates are expected to change as future information becomes available. Proved oil and natural gas reserves are the estimated quantities of oil and natural gas that geological and engineering data demonstrate, with reasonable certainty, to be recoverable in future years from known reservoirs under economic and operating conditions (i.e., prices and costs) existing at the time the estimate is made. Proved developed oil and natural gas reserves are proved reserves that can be expected to be recovered through existing wells and equipment in place and under operating methods being utilized at the time the estimates were made. No estimates of total proved net oil or natural gas reserves have been filed with, or included in reports to, any federal authority or agency, other than the SEC, since October 1, 2022.


	As of September 30, 2023
	Estimated Net Proved Developed Reserves	Estimated Net Proved Undeveloped Reserves	Estimated Net Proved Reserves
Oil, including natural gas liquids (Bbls)	1,116,000	110,000	1,226,000
Natural gas (Mcf)	6,093,000	608,000	6,701,000
Total (Boe)	2,132,000	211,000	2,343,000

During fiscal 2023, Barnwell’s total net proved developed reserves of oil and natural gas liquids increased by 70,000 Bbls (7%) and total net proved developed reserves of natural gas increased by 1,236,000 Mcf (25%), for a combined increase of 249,000 Boe (13%). The increase in natural gas reserves were primarily the result of the wells drilled in Texas and Canada in the current year.

The following table sets forth Barnwell’s oil and natural gas net reserves at September 30, 2023, by location and property name, based on information prepared by our independent reserve engineers, as well as net production and net revenues by location and property name for the year ended September 30, 2023. The reserve data in this table is based on constant dollars where reserve estimates are based on sales prices, costs and statutory tax rates using a historical average price of the first day pricing of the last 12-months ending with September 2023.


	As of September 30, 2023				For the year ended September 30, 2023
	Net Proved Producing Reserves		Net Proved Reserves		Net Production		Net Revenues
Property Name	Oil & NGL (MBbls)	Gas (MMcf)	Oil & NGL (MBbls)	Gas (MMcf)	Oil & NGL (MBbls)	Gas (MMcf)	Oil & NGL		Gas
Canada:
Twining	656	3,024	813	3,882	192	902	$	12,605,000	$	2,581,000
Bonanza/Balsam	27	24	27	24	4	15	265,000		30,000
Kaybob	22	101	22	101	3	14	211,000		42,000
Medicine River	58	623	58	623	5	20	216,000		50,000
Thornbury	—	287	—	344	—	52	—		136,000
Wood River	17	33	17	33	6	9	436,000		32,000
Other properties	—	4	—	3	—	11	2,000		24,000
United States:
Oklahoma	116	734	116	734	22	119	1,037,000		355,000
Texas	173	957	173	957	24	121	1,163,000		191,000
Total	1,069	5,787	1,226	6,701	256	1,263	$	15,935,000	$	3,441,000

Net proved reserves that are attributable to existing producing wells are primarily determined using decline curve analysis and rate transient analysis, which incorporates the principles of hydrocarbon flow. Net proved reserves attributable to producing wells with limited production history and for undeveloped locations are estimated using performance from analogous wells in the surrounding area and geologic data to assess the reservoir continuity. Technologies relied on to establish reasonable certainty of economic producibility include electrical logs, radioactivity logs, core analyses, geologic maps and available production data, seismic data and well test data.

Standardized Measure of Discounted Future Net Cash Flows

The following table sets forth Barnwell’s “Estimated Future Net Revenues” from total proved oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids reserves located in Canada and the U.S. and the present value of Barnwell’s “Estimated Future Net Revenues” (discounted at 10%) as of September 30, 2023. Estimated future net revenues for total proved reserves are net of estimated future expenditures of developing and producing the proved reserves, and assume the continuation of existing economic conditions. Net revenues have been calculated using the average first-day-of-the-month price during the 12-month period ending as of the balance sheet date and current costs, after deducting all royalties, operating costs, future estimated capital expenditures (including abandonment costs), and income taxes. The amounts below include future cash flows from reserves that are currently proved undeveloped reserves and do not deduct general and administrative or interest expenses.


Year ending September 30,
2024	$	7,993,000
2025	5,654,000
2026	3,900,000
Thereafter	2,413,000
Undiscounted future net cash flows, after income taxes	$	19,960,000

Standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows	$	19,913,000	*

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* This amount does not purport to represent, nor should it be interpreted as, the fair value of Barnwell’s oil and natural gas reserves. An estimate of fair value would also consider, among other items, the value of Barnwell’s undeveloped land position, the recovery of reserves not presently classified as proved, anticipated future changes in oil and natural gas prices (these amounts were based on a natural gas price of $2.54 per Mcf and an oil price of $69.66 per Bbl) and costs, and a discount factor more representative of the time value of money and the risks inherent in reserve estimates.

Barnwell has included all abandonment, decommissioning and reclamation costs and inactive well costs into the Company’s reserve reports in accordance with best practice recommendations.

Oil and Natural Gas Production

The following table summarizes (a) Barnwell’s net production for the last three fiscal years, based on sales of natural gas, oil and natural gas liquids, from all wells in which Barnwell has or had an interest, and (b) the average sales prices and average production costs for such production during the same periods. Production amounts reported are net of royalties. All of Barnwell’s net production in fiscal 2023 was derived in Alberta, Canada and in the U.S. states of Oklahoma and Texas. Barnwell’s net production in fiscal 2022 and 2021 was derived in Alberta, Canada and in Oklahoma. For a discussion regarding our total annual production volumes, average sales prices, and related production costs, see Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.”


	Year ended September 30,
	2023	2022	2021
Annual net production:
Natural gas (Mcf)	1,263,000	964,000	694,000
Oil (Bbls)	204,000	182,000	147,000
Natural gas liquids (Bbls)	52,000	48,000	24,000
Total (Boe)	467,000	396,000	291,000
Total (Mcfe)	2,799,000	2,296,000	1,685,000
Annual average sales price per unit of production:
Mcf of natural gas*	$2.64	$4.63	$2.62
Bbl of oil**	$69.77	$86.73	$51.74
Bbl of natural gas liquids**	$32.24	$48.06	$31.92
Annual average production cost per Boe produced***	$22.10	$23.66	$22.40
Annual average production cost per Mcfe produced***	$3.68	$4.08	$3.86

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* Calculated on revenues net of pipeline charges before royalty expense divided by gross production.

** Calculated on revenues before royalty expense divided by gross production.

*** Calculated on production costs, excluding natural gas pipeline charges, divided by the combined total production of natural gas liquids, oil and natural gas.

Capital Expenditures and Acquisitions

Barnwell invested $10,729,000 in oil and natural gas properties during fiscal 2023, including accrued capital expenditures and acquisitions of oil and natural gas properties and excluding additions and revisions to estimated asset retirement obligations. Barnwell’s capital expenditures were primarily for the drilling of new wells in Texas and the Twining area.

Barnwell invested $11,052,000 in oil and natural gas properties during fiscal 2022, including accrued capital expenditures and acquisitions of oil and natural gas properties and excluding additions and revisions to estimated asset retirement obligations. Barnwell’s capital expenditures were primarily for the drilling of wells in the Twining area, for facilities expansion and upgrade costs in the Twining area and the acquisition of additional working interests in several wells in the Twining area.

Well Drilling Activities

The Company participated in the drilling of three gross (0.9 net) non-operated development wells in the Twining area of Alberta, Canada during the year ended September 30, 2023. Total capital expenditures for the year ended September 30, 2023 totaled approximately $4,770,000 and included the drilling, completion and equipping of the three gross (0.9 net) wells along with various upgrades to the Twining facilities. Additionally, the Company participated in the drilling of two gross (0.3 net) non-operated development oil wells in Texas which began producing in late April 2023. Capital expenditures incurred for the drilling of these two wells totaled approximately $4,293,00 during the year ended September 30, 2023. The Company did not drill or participate in the drilling of wells in Oklahoma during the year ended September 30, 2023.

In fiscal 2022, the Company participated in the drilling of six gross (1.7 net) non-operated development wells in the Twining area. Capital expenditures incurred by the Company for these non-operated development wells totaled $4,366,000 for the year ended September 30, 2022. Five gross (1.4

net) wells were producing at September 30, 2022 and the remaining one gross (0.3 net) well was awaiting tie-in and started producing in fiscal 2023. The Company drilled one gross (1.0 net) operated development well in the Twining area which was producing at September 30, 2022. Capital expenditures incurred by the Company for this operated well was $2,852,000. The Company did not drill or participate in the drilling of wells in Oklahoma during the year ended September 30, 2022.

In fiscal 2021, the Company participated in the drilling of seven gross (0.2 net) non-operated development wells in Oklahoma. Capital expenditures incurred by the Company for these Oklahoma wells totaled $1,178,000 for the year ended September 30, 2021. The Company did not drill or participate in the drilling of wells in Canada during the year ended September 30, 2021.

Producing Wells

As of September 30, 2023, Barnwell has interests in 145 gross (65.7 net) producing wells in Alberta, Canada, of which 95 gross (59.3 net) were oil wells and 50 gross (6.4 net) were natural gas wells. Additionally, Barnwell has interests in seven gross (0.2 net) and two gross (0.3 net) producing oil wells in Oklahoma and Texas, respectively, as of September 30, 2023.

Developed Acreage and Undeveloped Acreage

The following table sets forth the gross and net acres of both developed and undeveloped oil and natural gas leases in Canada which Barnwell held as of September 30, 2023. The acreage of developed and undeveloped oil and natural gas leases in the U.S. are not significant and are therefore not included in the table below.

Developed Acreage*

Undeveloped Acreage*

Total

Location

Gross

Net

Gross

Net

Gross

Net

Canada

136,220

33,980

27,110

8,710

163,330

42,690

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* “Developed Acreage” includes the acres covered by leases upon which there are one or more producing wells. “Undeveloped Acreage” includes acres covered by leases upon which there are no producing wells and which are maintained by the payment of delay rentals or the commencement of drilling thereon.

Eighty-three percent of Barnwell’s undeveloped acreage is not subject to expiration at September 30, 2023. Seventeen percent of Barnwell’s leasehold interests in undeveloped acreage is subject to expiration and may expire over the next five fiscal years, if not developed, as follows: 6% expire during fiscal 2024; no expirations during fiscal 2025; 2% expire during fiscal 2026; 5% expire during fiscal 2027; and 4% expire during fiscal 2028. There can be no assurance that Barnwell will be successful in renewing its leasehold interests in the event of expiration.

Barnwell’s undeveloped acreage includes a significant concentration in the Twining area (4,040 net acres). The remaining undeveloped acreage is at non-operated properties over which we do not have control, and the value of such acreage is not estimated to be significant at current commodity prices.

Marketing of Oil and Natural Gas

Barnwell sells its Canadian oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids production, including under short-term contracts between itself and two main oil purchasers, one natural gas purchaser, and one natural gas liquids purchaser. The prices received are freely negotiated between buyers and sellers and are

determined from transparent posted prices adjusted for quality and transportation differentials. In fiscal 2023, 95% of Barnwell’s Canadian oil and natural gas revenues were from products sold at spot prices.

In November 2023, to provide partial protection against the risk of declining natural gas prices during the second half of our fiscal 2024, the Company amended certain of its Canadian purchase and sales contracts to change the sales price on a portion of the natural gas it sells to a fixed price during the period from April 1, 2024 to October 31, 2024. With these changes, the Company anticipates that during that period approximately 25% of its Canadian natural gas production will be sold at fixed prices while the remaining 75% of such production will continue to be sold at spot prices.

Additionally, in December 2023, the Company amended certain of its Canadian purchase and sales contract to change the sales price on a portion of the oil it sells to a fixed price during the period from January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. With these changes, the Company anticipates that during that period approximately 40% of its Canadian oil production will be sold at fixed prices while the remaining 60% of such production will continue to be sold at spot prices.

In fiscal 2023 and 2022, Barnwell took most of its Canadian oil, natural gas liquids and natural gas “in kind” where Barnwell markets the products instead of having the operator of a producing property market the products on Barnwell’s behalf. We sell oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids to a variety of energy marketing companies. Because our products are commodities for which there are numerous marketers, we are not dependent upon one purchaser or a small group of purchasers. Accordingly, the loss of any single purchaser would not materially affect our revenues.

Governmental Regulation

The jurisdictions in which the oil and natural gas properties of Barnwell are located have regulatory provisions relating to permits for the drilling of wells, the spacing of wells, the prevention of oil and natural gas waste, allowable rates of production, environmental protection, and other matters. The amount of oil and natural gas produced is subject to control by regulatory agencies in each province. The province of Alberta and the Government of Canada also monitor the volume of natural gas that may be removed from the province and the conditions of removal; currently all our Canadian natural gas is sold within Alberta.

All of Barnwell’s Canadian gross revenues were derived from properties located within Alberta, which charges oil and natural gas producers a royalty for production within the province. Provincial royalties are calculated as a percentage of revenue and vary depending on production volumes, selling prices and the date of discovery. Barnwell also pays gross overriding royalties and leasehold royalties on a portion of its oil and natural gas sales to parties other than the province of Alberta.

Under the current royalty framework for newly drilled wells, the same royalty calculation applies to both oil and natural gas wells and royalties are determined on a revenue minus cost basis where producers pay a flat royalty rate of 5% of gross revenues until a well reaches payout after which an increased post-payout royalty applies. Post payout royalties vary with commodity prices and well production rates.

In fiscal 2023, 76% of Canadian royalties were related to Alberta government charges and 24% of royalties were related to freehold, overriding royalties and other charges.

In fiscal 2023, the weighted-average royalty rate paid on all of Barnwell’s Canadian natural gas was 10%, and the weighted-average royalty rate paid on oil was 17%. In fiscal 2023, the weighted-average royalty rate paid on all of Oklahoma’s and Texas’s production was 23% and 26%, respectively.

In June 2021, the AER announced that the previous Licensee Liability Program (“LLP”) would be replaced by a Licensee Life-Cycle Management Program via a Licensee Capability Assessment (“LCA”). The LCA is intended to be a more comprehensive assessment of corporate health and considers a wider variety of factors than those considered under the LLP and establishes clear expectations for industry with regards to the management of liabilities throughout the entire lifecycle of oil and gas projects. Factors considered are grouped into six factor groups, these being current financial distress, liability magnitude, resources lifespan, operations compliance, closure efficiency, and administrative compliance. These factors are compared to peer operators and ranked into three “Tiers.” Barnwell’s assessment under the LCA Program is currently favorable with Tier 1 or 2 overall rankings in the six factor groups. Barnwell believes it can continue to manage its operations to maintain a favorable ranking. Importantly, an inventory reduction program also has been implemented which requires mandatory annual minimum expenditures towards outstanding decommissioning and reclamation obligations in accordance with AER targets which are adjusted by the AER on an annual basis. The target for 2024 is 6.6% of an individual company’s inactive liability. These targets became effective January 1, 2022. Barnwell believes the targets assessed by the AER are within estimated forecasts for Barnwell’s future ARO spending and therefore the Company will be in compliance with spend targets under the Inventory Reduction Program.

In September 2019, the AER issued an abandonment/closure order for all wells and facilities in the Manyberries area which had been largely operated by LGX, an operating company that went into receivership in 2016. The estimated asset retirement obligation for the Company's interest in the wells and facilities in the Manyberries area is included in “Asset retirement obligation” in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

After the abandonment/closure order was issued for Manyberries, the OWA created a Working Interest Partners (“WIP”) program for specific areas where there are a significant number of orphaned wells to abandon. The OWA has the ability and expertise to abandon wells using its internal resources and network of service providers resulting in efficiencies that companies such as Barnwell would not be able to obtain on its own. Under the WIP program, the Company would be required to provide payment for only Barnwell’s working interest share, however, all WIP’s would have to participate in the program for the OWA to begin its work. In March 2021, the Company was notified by the OWA that Barnwell’s Manyberries wells were confirmed to be in the WIP program.

Under the agreement with the OWA, the Company is required to pay the abandonment and reclamation costs in advance through a cash deposit. The total cash deposit amount was calculated to be approximately $1,525,000 and the Company paid $888,000 of the total deposit in July and August 2021 and may need to pay the remaining balance of $637,000 by August 2024. The Company revised its Manyberries ARO liability based on the OWA’s revised abandonment and reclamation estimates. Based on a review of the details of the cash deposit calculation provided by the OWA, which includes amounts added for possible contingencies, the Company believes the required cash deposit amount by the OWA is higher than the actual costs of the asset retirement obligation for the Manyberries wells and that any excess of the deposit over actual asset retirement costs for the first phase of the work would be credited toward the second phase of the work. A remaining excess deposit, if any, would ultimately be refunded to the Company upon completion of all of the work. As at September 30, 2023, the Company recognized a cumulative reduction in the deposit balance of $300,000 for work performed under this program.

Over the past seven years, the Company has worked to reduce its abandonment and reclamation obligations associated with its oil and natural gas segment, both by divesting low-productivity assets and actively closing wells and sites. Twenty-three Barnwell-operated sites have been certified as fully reclaimed or exempt since 2016. To aid in this regard, and as a stimulus response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Canadian Federal Government created and funded the Alberta-administered Site Rehabilitation Program (“SRP”) in spring 2020. The SRP has been designed to reduce oil and gas industry liabilities by funding vendors who perform closure work. In partnership with its vendors, Barnwell-operated sites have received $388,000 in net funding to date, to be directed to ARO reduction activities. Barnwell has further benefited from grants allocated to its non-operated property partners amounting to $120,000.

Competition

Barnwell competes in the sale of oil and natural gas on the basis of price and on the ability to deliver products. The oil and natural gas industry is intensely competitive in all phases, including the acquisition and development of new production and reserves and the acquisition of equipment and labor necessary to conduct drilling activities. The competition comes from numerous major oil companies as well as numerous other independent operators. There also is competition between the oil and natural gas industry and other industries in supplying the energy and fuel requirements of industrial, commercial and individual consumers. Barnwell is a minor participant in the industry and competes in its oil and natural gas activities with many other companies having far greater financial, technical and other resources.

Land Investment Segment

Overview

Barnwell owns a 77.6% interest in Kaupulehu Developments, a Hawaii general partnership (“Kaupulehu Developments”) that has the right to receive payments from KD I and KD II resulting from the sale of lots and/or residential units by KD I and KD II within the approximately 870 acres of the Kaupulehu Lot 4A area in two increments (“Increment I” and “Increment II”), located approximately six miles north of the Kona International Airport in the North Kona District of the island of Hawaii. Kaupulehu Developments also holds an interest in approximately 1,000 acres of vacant leasehold land zoned conservation located adjacent to Lot 4A under a lease that terminates in December 2025, which currently has no development potential without both a development agreement with the lessor and zoning reclassification.

Barnwell, through two limited liability limited partnerships, KD Kona and KKM Makai (“KKM”), holds a non-controlling ownership interest in the Kukio Resort Land Development Partnerships comprised of KD Kukio Resorts, KD Maniniowali, and KDK. The Kukio Resort Land Development Partnerships own certain real estate and development rights interests in the Kukio, Maniniowali and Kaupulehu portions of Kukio Resort, a private residential community on the Kona coast of the island of Hawaii, as well as Kukio Resort’s real estate sales office operations. KDK holds interests in KD I and KD II. KD I is the developer of Increment I, and KD II is the developer of Increment II. Barnwell's ownership interests in the Kukio Resort Land Development Partnerships are accounted for using the equity method of accounting.

Operations

In the 1980s, Kaupulehu Developments obtained the state and county zoning changes necessary to permit development of the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Ka`upulehu and Hualalai Golf Club, which opened in 1996, a second golf course, and single-family and multi-family residential units. These projects were developed by an unaffiliated entity on leasehold land acquired from Kaupulehu Developments.

In the 1990s and 2000s, Kaupulehu Developments obtained the state and county zoning changes necessary to permit development of single-family and multi-family residential units, a golf course and a limited commercial area on approximately 870 leasehold acres, known as Lot 4A, zoned for resort/residential development, located adjacent to and north of the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Ka`upulehu. In 2004 and 2006, Kaupulehu Developments sold its leasehold interest in Kaupulehu Lot 4A to KD I's and KD II's predecessors in interest, which was prior to Barnwell’s affiliation with KD I and KD II which commenced on November 27, 2013, the acquisition date of our ownership interest in the Kukio Resort Land Development Partnerships.

Increment I is an area of 80 single-family lots, 78 of which were sold from 2006 to 2023, and a beach club on the portion of the property bordering the Pacific Ocean. The purchasers of the 80 single-family lots also have the right to apply for membership in the Kuki`o Golf and Beach Club, which is located adjacent to and south of the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Ka`upulehu. Increment II is the remaining portion of the approximately 870-acre property and is zoned for single-family and multi-family residential units and a golf course and clubhouse. Two residential lots of approximately two to three acres in size fronting the ocean were developed within Increment II and sold by KD II, and the remaining acreage within Increment II is not yet under development. It is uncertain when or if KD II will develop the other areas of Increment II, and there is no assurance with regards to the amounts of future sales from Increments I and II. The remaining 420 developable acres at Increment II are entitled for up to 350 homesites. No definitive development plans have been made by KDII, the developer of Increment II, as of the date of this report.

Kaupulehu Developments is entitled to receive payments from KD I based on 10% of the gross receipts from KD I's sales of single-family residential lots in Increment I. In fiscal 2023, one single-family lot was sold and two single-family lots, of the 80 lots developed within Increment I, remained to be sold as of September 30, 2023. The developer had consolidated these two remaining lots into one large lot but has since split them back into the original two lots.

In March 2019, KD II admitted a new development partner, Replay Kaupulehu Development, LLC (“Replay”), a party unrelated to Barnwell, in an effort to move forward with development of the remainder of Increment II at Kaupulehu. KDK and Replay hold ownership interests of 55% and 45%, respectively, of KD II and Barnwell has a 10.8% indirect non-controlling ownership interest in KD II through KDK, which is accounted for using the equity method of accounting. Barnwell continues to have an indirect 19.6% non-controlling ownership interest in KD Kukio Resorts, KD Maniniowali, and KD I.

also gives Barnwell rights to three single-family residential lots in Phase 2A of Increment II, and four single-family residential lots in phases subsequent to Phase 2A when such lots are developed by KD II, all at no cost to Barnwell. Barnwell is committed to commence construction of improvements within 90 days of the transfer of the four lots in the phases subsequent to Phase 2A as a condition of the transfer of such lots. Also, in addition to Barnwell’s existing obligations to pay professional fees to certain parties based on percentages of its gross receipts, Kaupulehu Developments also is obligated to pay an amount equal to 0.72% and 0.2% of the cumulative net profits of KD II to KD Development and a pool of various individuals, respectively, all of whom are partners of KKM and are unrelated to Barnwell, in compensation for the agreement of these parties to admit the new development partner, Replay, for Increment II. Such compensation will be reflected as the obligation becomes probable and the amount of the obligation can be reasonably estimated.

In fiscal 2023, the Kukio Resort Land Development Partnerships sold one lot in Increment I and as a result of the lot sale, made cash distributions to its partners of which Barnwell received $758,000 resulting in a net amount of $674,000, after distributing $84,000 to non-controlling interests.

Competition

Barnwell’s land investment segment is subject to intense competition in all phases of its operations including the acquisition of new properties, the securing of approvals necessary for land rezoning, and the search for potential buyers of property interests presently owned. The competition comes from numerous independent land development companies and other industries involved in land investment activities. The principal factors affecting competition are the location of the project and pricing. Barnwell is a minor participant in the land development industry and competes in its land investment activities with many other entities having far greater financial and other resources.

Contract Drilling Segment

Overview

Barnwell’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Water Resources, drills water and water monitoring wells of varying depths in Hawaii, installs and repairs water pumping systems, and is the distributor for Trillium Flow Technologies, previously known as Floway, pumps and equipment in the state of Hawaii.

Operations

Water Resources owns and operates three water well drilling rigs, two pump rigs and other ancillary drilling and pump equipment. Additionally, Water Resources leases month-to-month a storage facility in Honolulu, Hawaii, and a one-acre maintenance and storage facility with 2,800 square feet of interior space in Kawaihae, Hawaii. Water Resources also maintains an inventory of uninstalled materials for jobs in progress and an inventory of drilling materials and pump supplies.

Water Resources currently operates in Hawaii and is not subject to seasonal fluctuations. The demand for Water Resources’ services is primarily dependent upon land development activities in Hawaii. Water Resources markets its services to land developers and government agencies, and identifies potential contracts through public notices, and referrals. Contracts are usually fixed price per lineal foot drilled and are negotiated with private entities or obtained through competitive bidding with private entities or local, state and federal agencies. Contract revenues are not dependent upon the discovery of water or other

similar targets, and contracts are not subject to renegotiation of profits or termination at the election of the governmental entities involved. Contracts provide for arbitration in the event of disputes.

In fiscal 2023, Water Resources sold a drilling rig to an independent third party for proceeds of $551,000, net of related costs, and recognized a $551,000 gain on the sale of the drilling rig during the year ended September 30, 2023, as the rig was fully depreciated. In fiscal 2022, Water Resources sold a drilling rig and related ancillary equipment to an independent third party for proceeds of $687,000, net of related costs, which was equivalent to its net carrying value.

In fiscal 2023, Water Resources started two well drilling and three pump installation and repair contracts and completed three well drilling and nine pump installation and repair contracts. Of the three completed well drilling contracts, two were started in fiscal 2021 and one was started in fiscal 2022. Of the nine completed pump installation and repair contracts, one was started in fiscal 2015, one was started in fiscal 2017, two were started in fiscal 2021, two were started in fiscal 2022, and three were started in the current year. Fifty-two percent of well drilling and pump installation and repair jobs, representing 8% of total contract drilling revenues in fiscal 2023, have been pursuant to government contracts.

The approximate dollar amount of Water Resources’ backlog of firm well drilling and pump installation and repair contracts at December 1, 2023 and 2022 was as follows:


	December 1,
	2023		2022
Well drilling	$	5,900,000	$	10,000,000
Pump installation and repair	900,000		1,200,000
	$	6,800,000	$	11,200,000

Of the contracts in backlog at December 1, 2023, $6,300,000 is expected to be recognized in fiscal 2024 with the remainder to be recognized in the following fiscal year.

Sale of Water Resources

In December 2023, the Company entered into an agreement with a construction company for the sale of Water Resources for gross proceeds of $2,000,000, subject to customary post-closing price adjustments and the purchaser’s completion of due diligence. The sale is expected to close in the first half of our fiscal 2024.

Competition

Water Resources competes with other drilling contractors in Hawaii, some of which use drill rigs similar to Water Resources’. These competitors also are capable of installing and repairing vertical turbine and submersible water pumping systems in Hawaii. These contractors compete actively with Water Resources for government and private contracts. Pricing is Water Resources’ major method of competition; reliability of service also is a significant factor.

Competitive pressures are expected to remain high, thus there is no assurance that the quantity or values of available or awarded jobs which occurred in fiscal 2023 will continue.

Financial Information About Industry Segments and Geographic Areas

Note 11 in the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” in Item 8 contains information on our segments and geographic areas.

Employees

At December 1, 2023, Barnwell employed 37 individuals; 36 on a full time basis and 1 on a part-time basis.

Environmental Costs

Barnwell is subject to extensive environmental laws and regulations. U.S. Federal and state and Canadian Federal and provincial governmental agencies issue rules and regulations and enforce laws to protect the environment which are often difficult and costly to comply with and which carry substantial penalties for failure to comply, particularly in regard to the discharge of materials into the environment. These laws, which are constantly changing, regulate the discharge of materials into the environment and maintenance of surface conditions and may require Barnwell to remove or mitigate the environmental effects of the disposal or release of petroleum or chemical substances at various sites where it has a working interest.

For further information on environmental remediation, see the Contingencies section included in Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and the notes to our consolidated financial statements included in Item 8, “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.”

Available Information

We maintain a website at www.brninc.com. We make available on our website free of charge our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and any amendments to those reports as soon as practicable after we electronically file such reports with, or furnish them to, the SEC. The contents of our website are not part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K and are not incorporated by reference into this document. Our filings with the SEC are available to the public through the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. The Company’s references to URLs for these websites are intended to be textual references only.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

The business of Barnwell and its subsidiaries face numerous risks, including those set forth below or those described elsewhere in this Form 10-K or in Barnwell’s other filings with the SEC. The risks described below are not the only risks that Barnwell faces. If any of the following risk factors should occur, our profitability, financial condition or liquidity could be materially negatively impacted.

Entity-Wide Risks

Stockholders may be diluted significantly through our efforts to obtain financing, satisfy obligations through the issuance of securities or use our stock as consideration in certain transactions.

Our Board of Directors has authority, without action or vote of the stockholders, subject to the requirements of the NYSE American and applicable law, to issue all shares of our common stock or warrants or other instruments to purchase such shares of our common stock. In addition, we may raise capital by selling shares of our common stock, possibly at a discount to market in the future. These actions would result in dilution of the ownership interests of existing stockholders and may further dilute common stock book value, and that dilution may be material. A related effect of such issuances may enhance existing large stockholders’ influence on the Company, including that of Alexander Kinzler, our Chief Executive Officer.

A small number of stockholders, including our CEO, own a significant amount of our common stock and may have influence over the Company.

As of September 30, 2023, the CEO, who is a member of the Board of Directors, and two other stockholders hold approximately 44% of our outstanding common stock. The interests of one or more of these stockholders may not always coincide with the interests of other stockholders. These stockholders have significant influence over all matters submitted to our stockholders, including the election of our directors, and could accelerate, delay, deter or prevent a change of control of the Company.

Our operations are subject to currency rate fluctuations.

Our operations are subject to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates between the U.S. dollar and the Canadian dollar. Our financial statements, presented in U.S. dollars, may be affected by foreign currency fluctuations through both translation risk and transaction risk. Volatility in exchange rates may adversely affect our results of operations, particularly through the weakening of the U.S. dollar relative to the Canadian dollar which may affect the relative prices at which we sell our oil and natural gas and may affect the cost of certain items required in our operations. To date, we have not entered into foreign currency hedging transactions to control or minimize these risks.

Adverse changes in actuarial assumptions used to calculate retirement plan costs due to economic or other factors, or lower returns on plan assets could adversely affect Barnwell’s results and financial condition.

Retirement plan cash funding obligations and plan expenses and obligations are subject to a high degree of uncertainty and could increase in future years depending on numerous factors, including the performance of the financial markets, specifically the equity markets, levels of interest rates, and the cost of health care insurance premiums.

The price of our common stock has been volatile and could continue to fluctuate substantially.

The market price of our common stock has been volatile and could fluctuate based on a variety of factors, including:

•fluctuations in commodity prices;

•variations in results of operations;

•announcements by us and our competitors;

•legislative or regulatory changes;

•general trends in the industry;

•general market conditions;

•litigation; and

•other events applicable to our industries.

Failure to retain key personnel could hurt our operations.

We require highly skilled and experienced personnel to operate our business. In addition to competing in highly competitive industries, we compete in a highly competitive labor market. Our business could be adversely affected by an inability to retain personnel or upward pressure on wages as a result of the highly competitive labor market. Further, there are significant personal liability risks to Barnwell of Canada's individual officers and directors related to well clean-up costs that may affect our ability to attract or retain the necessary people.

We are a smaller reporting company and benefit from certain reduced governance and disclosure requirements, including that our independent registered public accounting firm is not required to attest to the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting. We cannot be certain if the omission of reduced disclosure requirements applicable to smaller reporting companies will make our common stock less attractive to investors.

Currently, we are a “smaller reporting company,” meaning that our outstanding common stock held by nonaffiliates had a value of less than $250 million at the end of our most recently completed second fiscal quarter. As a smaller reporting company, we are not required to comply with the auditor attestation requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, meaning our auditors are not required to attest to the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. As a result, investors and others may be less comfortable with the effectiveness of the Company’s internal controls and the risk that material weaknesses or other deficiencies in internal controls go undetected may increase. In addition, as a smaller reporting company, we take advantage of our ability to provide certain other less comprehensive disclosures in our SEC filings, including, among other things, providing only two years of audited financial statements in annual reports and simplified executive compensation disclosures. Consequently, it may be more challenging for investors to analyze our results of operations and financial prospects, as the information we provide to stockholders may be different from what one might receive from other public companies in which one hold shares. As a smaller reporting company, we are not required to provide this information.

We face various risks and uncertainties related to public health crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic and its consequences may have a material adverse effect on us.

We face various risks and uncertainties related to public health crises, including the global COVID-19 pandemic, which has disrupted financial markets and significantly impacted worldwide economic activity. The future impact of the COVID-19 pandemic as well as mandatory and voluntary actions taken to mitigate the public health impact of the pandemic may have a material adverse effect on our financial condition. The COVID-19 pandemic and social and governmental responses to the pandemic have caused, and may continue to cause, severe economic, market and other disruptions worldwide. Although the COVID-19 pandemic and related societal and government responses have not, to date, had a material impact on our business or financial results, the extent to which COVID-19 and related actions may, in the future, impact our operations cannot be predicted with any degree of confidence. As a result, we cannot at this time predict the direct or indirect impact on us of the COVID-19 pandemic, but it could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, liquidity, results of operations and prospects.

Risks Related to Oil and Natural Gas Segment

Acquisitions or discoveries of additional reserves are needed to increase our oil and natural gas segment operating results and cash flow.

In August 2018, Barnwell made a significant reinvestment into its oil and natural gas segment with the acquisition of the Twining property in Alberta, Canada. The Company believes there are potential undeveloped reserves for which significant future capital expenditures will be needed to convert those potential undeveloped reserves into developed reserves. If future circumstances are such that we are not able to make the capital expenditures necessary to convert potential undeveloped reserves to developed reserves, we will not replace the amount of reserves produced and sold and our reserves and oil and natural gas segment operating results and cash flows will decline accordingly, and we may be forced to sell some of our oil and natural gas segment assets under untimely or unfavorable terms. Any such curtailment or sale could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Future oil and natural gas operating results and cash flow are highly dependent upon our level of success in acquiring or finding additional reserves on an economic basis. We cannot guarantee that we will be successful in developing or acquiring additional reserves and our current financial resources may be insufficient to make such investments. Furthermore, if oil or natural gas prices increase, our cost for additional reserves also could increase.

We may not realize an adequate return on oil and natural gas investments.

Drilling for oil and natural gas involves numerous risks, including the risk that we will not encounter commercially productive oil or natural gas reservoirs. The wells we drill or participate in may not be productive, and we may not recover all or any portion of our investment in those wells. If future oil and natural gas segment acquisition and development activities are not successful it could have an adverse effect on our future results of operations and financial condition.

Oil and natural gas prices are highly volatile and further declines, or extended low prices will significantly affect our financial condition and results of operations.

Much of our revenues and cash flow are greatly dependent upon prevailing prices for oil and natural gas. Lower oil and natural gas prices not only decrease our revenues on a per unit basis, but also reduce the amount of oil and natural gas we can produce economically, if any. Prices that do not produce sufficient operating margins will have a material adverse effect on our operations, financial condition, operating cash flows, borrowing ability, reserves, and the amount of capital that we are able to allocate for the acquisition and development of oil and natural gas reserves.

Various factors beyond our control affect prices of oil and natural gas including, but not limited to, changes in supply and demand, market uncertainty, weather, worldwide political instability, foreign supply of oil and natural gas, the level of consumer product demand, government regulations and taxes, the price and availability of alternative fuels and the overall economic environment. Energy prices also are subject to other political and regulatory actions outside our control, which may include changes in the policies of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries or other developments involving or affecting oil-producing countries, or actions or reactions of the government of the U.S. in anticipation of or in response to such developments.

The inability of one or more of our working interest partners to meet their obligations may adversely affect our financial results.

For our operated properties, we pay expenses and bill our non-operating partners for their respective shares of costs. Some of our non-operating partners may experience liquidity problems and may not be able to meet their financial obligations. Nonperformance by a non-operating partner could result in significant financial losses.

Liquidity problems encountered by our working interest partners or the third party operators of our non-operated properties also may result in significant financial losses as the other working interest partners or third party operators may be unwilling or unable to pay their share of the costs of projects as they become due. In the event a third party operator of a non-operated property becomes insolvent, it may result in increased operating expenses and cash required for abandonment liabilities if the Company is required to take over operatorship.

We may incur material costs to comply with or as a result of health, safety, and environmental laws and regulations.

The oil and natural gas industry is subject to extensive environmental regulation pursuant to local, provincial and federal legislation. A violation of that legislation may result in the imposition of fines or the issuance of “clean up” orders. Legislation regulating the oil and natural gas industry may be changed to impose higher standards and potentially more costly obligations. Although we have recorded a provision in our financial statements relating to our estimated future environmental and reclamation obligations that we believe is reasonable, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to satisfy our actual future environmental and reclamation obligations.

Barnwell's oil and natural gas segment is subject to the provisions of the AER’s Licensee Life-Cycle Management Program via a Licensee Capability Assessment (“LCA”). Under this program the AER assesses the corporate health of the Company and considers a wider variety of factors than those considered under the previous program. The LCA establishes clear expectations for industry with regards

to the management of liabilities throughout the entire lifecycle of oil and gas projects. Factors considered are grouped into six factor groups, these being current financial distress, liability magnitude, resources lifespan, operations compliance, closure efficiency and administrative compliance. These factors are compared to peer operators and ranked into three “Tiers”. Under the LCA Program, an inventory reduction program has also been implemented which requires mandatory annual minimum expenditures towards outstanding decommissioning and reclamation obligations in accordance with AER targets which are adjusted by the AER on an annual basis. The target for 2024 is 6.6% of an individual company’s inactive liability. These targets became effective January 1, 2022.

The AER may require purchasers of AER licensed oil and natural gas assets to be within Tiers 1 or 2 overall rankings in the six factors group. This requirement for well transfers hinders our ability to generate capital by selling oil and natural gas assets as there are less qualified buyers.

The AER may require the Company to provide a security deposit if assessed at Tier 3. Diverting funds to the AER in the future would result in the diversion of cash on hand and operating cash flows that could otherwise be used to fund oil and natural gas reserve replacement efforts, which could in turn have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. If Barnwell fails to comply with the requirements of the LCA program, Barnwell's oil and natural gas subsidiary would be subject to the AER's enforcement provisions which could include suspension of operations and non-compliance fees and could ultimately result in the AER serving the Company with a closure order to shut-in all operated wells. Additionally, if Barnwell is non-compliant, the Company would be prohibited from transferring well licenses which would prohibit us from selling any oil and natural gas assets until the required cash deposit is made with the AER.

We are not fully insured against certain environmental risks, either because such insurance is not available or because of high premium costs. In particular, insurance against risks from environmental pollution occurring over time, as opposed to sudden and catastrophic damages, is not available on economically reasonable terms. Accordingly, any site reclamation or abandonment costs actually incurred in the ordinary course of business in a specific period could negatively impact our cash flow. Should we be unable to fully fund the cost of remedying an environmental problem, we might be required to suspend operations or enter into interim compliance measures pending completion of the required remedy.

We may fail to fully identify potential problems related to acquired reserves or to properly estimate those reserves.

We periodically evaluate acquisitions of reserves, properties, prospects and leaseholds and other strategic transactions that appear to fit within our overall business strategy. Our evaluation includes an assessment of reserves, future oil and natural gas prices, operating costs, potential for future drilling and production, validity of the seller’s title to the properties and potential environmental issues, litigation and other liabilities.

In connection with these assessments, we perform a review of the subject properties that we believe to be generally consistent with industry practices. Our review will not reveal all existing or potential problems nor will it permit us to become sufficiently familiar with the properties to fully assess their deficiencies and potential recoverable reserves. Inspections may not always be performed on every well, and environmental problems are not necessarily observable even when an inspection is undertaken. Even when problems are identified, the seller of the properties may be unwilling or unable to provide effective contractual protection against all or part of the problems. We often are not entitled to contractual

indemnification for environmental liabilities or title defects in excess of the amounts claimed by us before closing and acquire properties on an “as is” basis.

There are numerous uncertainties inherent in estimating quantities of proved oil and gas reserves and future production rates and costs with respect to acquired properties, and actual results may vary substantially from those assumed in the estimates.

If oil and natural gas prices decline and remain low, we may be required to take write-downs of the carrying values of our oil and natural gas properties.

Oil and natural gas prices affect the value of our oil and natural gas properties as determined in our full cost ceiling calculation. Any future ceiling test write-downs will result in reductions of the carrying value of our oil and natural gas properties and an equivalent charge to earnings.

The oil and natural gas industry is highly competitive.

We compete for capital, acquisitions of reserves, undeveloped lands, skilled personnel, access to drilling rigs, service rigs and other equipment, access to processing facilities, pipeline capacity and in many other respects with a substantial number of other organizations, most of which have greater technical and financial resources than we do. Some of these organizations explore for, develop and produce oil and natural gas, carry on refining operations and market oil and other products on a worldwide basis. As a result of these complementary activities, some of our competitors may have competitive resources that are greater and more diverse than ours. Furthermore, many of our competitors may have a competitive advantage when responding to factors that affect demand for oil and natural gas production, such as changing prices and production levels, the cost and availability of alternative fuels and the application of government regulations. If our competitors are able to capitalize on these competitive resources, it could adversely affect our revenues and profitability.

An increase in operating costs greater than anticipated could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.

Higher operating costs for our properties will directly decrease the amount of cash flow received by us. Electricity, supplies, and labor costs are a few of the operating costs that are susceptible to material fluctuation. The need for significant repairs and maintenance of infrastructure may increase as our properties age. A significant increase in operating costs could negatively impact operating results and cash flow.

Our operating results are affected by our ability to market the oil and natural gas that we produce.

Our business depends in part upon the availability, proximity and capacity of oil and natural gas gathering systems, pipelines and processing facilities. Canadian federal and provincial, as well as U.S. federal and state, regulation of oil and natural gas production, processing and transportation, tax and energy policies, general economic conditions, and changes in supply and demand could adversely affect our ability to produce and market oil and natural gas. If market factors change and inhibit the marketing of our production, overall production or realized prices may decline.

We are not the operator and have limited influence over the operations of certain of our oil and natural gas properties.

We hold minority interests in certain of our oil and natural gas properties. As a result, we cannot control the pace of exploration or development, major decisions affecting the drilling of wells, the plan for development and production at non-operated properties, or the timing and amount of costs related to abandonment and reclamation activities although contract provisions give Barnwell certain consent rights in some matters. The operator’s influence over these matters can affect the pace at which we incur capital expenditures. Additionally, as certain underlying joint venture data is not accessible to us, we depend on the operators at non-operated properties to provide us with reliable accounting information. We also depend on operators and joint operators to maintain the financial resources to fund their share of all abandonment and reclamation costs.

Actual reserves will vary from reserve estimates.

Estimating reserves is inherently uncertain and the reserves estimation process involves significant decisions and assumptions in the evaluation of available geological, geophysical, engineering and economic data. The reserve data and standardized measures set forth herein are only estimates. Ultimately, actual reserves attributable to our properties will vary from estimates, and those variations may be material. The estimation of reserves involves a number of factors and assumptions, including, among others:

•oil and natural gas prices as prescribed by SEC regulations;

•historical production from our wells compared with production rates from similar producing wells in the area;

•future commodity prices, production and development costs, royalties and capital expenditures;

•initial production rates;

•production decline rates;

•ultimate recovery of reserves;

•success of future development activities;

•marketability of production;

•effects of government regulation; and

•other government levies that may be imposed over the producing life of reserves.

If these factors, assumptions and prices prove to be inaccurate, actual results may vary materially from reserve estimates.

Part of our strategy involves using some of the latest available horizontal drilling and completion techniques. The results of our drilling are subject to drilling and completion technique risks, and results may not meet our expectations for reserves or production.

Many of our operations involve, and are planned to utilize, the latest drilling and completion techniques as developed by our service providers in order to maximize production and ultimate recoveries and therefore generate the highest possible returns. Risks we face while completing our wells include, but are not limited to, the inability to fracture the planned number of stages, the inability to run tools and other equipment the entire length of the well bore during completion operations, the inability to recover such tools and other equipment, and the inability to successfully clean out the well bore after completion of the final fracture stimulation. Ultimately, the success of these drilling and completion techniques can only be evaluated over time as more wells are drilled and production profiles are established over a sufficiently

long time period. If our drilling results are less than anticipated or we are unable to execute our drilling program because of capital constraints, lease expirations, limited access to gathering systems and takeaway capacity, and/or prices for crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids decline, then the return on our investment for a particular project may not be as attractive as we anticipated and we could incur material write-downs of oil and gas properties and the value of our undeveloped acreage could decline in the future.

Production and reserves, if any, attributable to the use of enhanced recovery methods are inherently difficult to predict. If our enhanced recovery methods do not allow for the extraction of crude oil, natural gas, and associated liquids in a manner or to the extent that we anticipate, we may not realize an acceptable return on our investments in such projects.

Delays in business operations could adversely affect the amount and timing of our cash inflows.

In addition to the usual delays in payment by purchasers of oil and natural gas to the operators of our properties, and the delays of those operators in remitting payment to us, payments between any of these parties may also be delayed by:

•restrictions imposed by lenders;

•accounting delays;

•delays in the sale or delivery of products;

•delays in the connection of wells to a gathering system;

•blowouts or other accidents;

•adjustments for prior periods;

•recovery by the operator of expenses incurred in the operation of the properties; and

•the establishment by the operator of reserves for these expenses.

Any of these delays could expose us to additional third party credit risks.

The oil and natural gas market in which we operate exposes us to potential liabilities that may not be covered by insurance.

Our operations are subject to all of the risks associated with the operation and development of oil and natural gas properties, including the drilling of oil and natural gas wells, and the production and transportation of oil and natural gas. These risks include encountering unexpected formations or pressures, premature declines of reservoirs, blow-outs, equipment failures and other accidents, cratering, sour gas releases, uncontrollable flows of oil, natural gas or well fluids, adverse weather conditions, pollution, other environmental risks, fires and spills. A number of these risks could result in personal injury, loss of life, or environmental and other damage to our property or the property of others.

While we carry various levels of insurance, we could be affected by civil, criminal, regulatory or administrative actions, claims or proceedings. We cannot fully protect against all of the risks listed above, nor are all of these risks insurable. There is no assurance that any applicable insurance or indemnification agreements will adequately protect us against liability for the risks listed above. We could face substantial losses if an event occurs for which we are not fully insured or are not indemnified against or a customer or insurer fails to meet its indemnification or insurance obligations. In addition, there can be no assurance that insurance will continue to be available to cover any or all of these risks, or, even if available, that insurance premiums or other costs will not rise significantly in the future, so as to make the cost of such insurance prohibitive.

Deficiencies in operating practices and record keeping, if any, may increase our risks and liabilities relating to incidents such as spills and releases and may increase the level of regulatory enforcement actions.

Our operations are subject to domestic and foreign government regulation and other risks, particularly in Canada and the U.S.

Barnwell’s oil and natural gas operations are affected by political developments and laws and regulations, particularly in Canada and the U.S., such as restrictions on production, restrictions on imports and exports, the maintenance of specified reserves, tax increases and retroactive tax claims, expropriation of property, cancellation of contract rights, environmental protection controls, environmental compliance requirements and laws pertaining to workers’ health and safety. Further, the right to explore for and develop oil and natural gas on lands in Alberta is controlled by the government of that province. Changes in royalties and other terms of provincial leases, permits and reservations may have a substantial effect on Barnwell’s operations. We derive a significant portion of our revenues from our operations in Canada; 67% in fiscal 2023.

Additionally, our ability to compete in the Canadian oil and natural gas industry may be adversely affected by governmental regulations or other policies that favor the awarding of contracts to contractors in which Canadian nationals have substantial ownership interests. Furthermore, we may face governmentally imposed restrictions or fees from time to time on the transfer of funds to the U.S.

Government regulations control and often limit access to potential markets and impose extensive requirements concerning employee safety, environmental protection, pollution control and remediation of environmental contamination. Environmental regulations, in particular, prohibit access to some markets and make others less economical, increase equipment and personnel costs and often impose liability without regard to negligence or fault. In addition, governmental regulations may discourage our customers’ activities, reducing demand for our products and services.

Legislation, regulation, and other government actions and shifting customer preferences and other private efforts related to greenhouse gas (“GHG”) emissions and climate change could increase our operational costs and reduce demand for our oil and natural gas, resulting in a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations and financial condition.

Barnwell may experience challenges from the impacts of international and domestic legislation, regulation, or other government actions relating to GHG emissions (e.g., carbon dioxide and methane) and climate change. International agreements and national, regional, and state legislation and regulatory measures that aim to directly or indirectly limit or reduce GHG emissions are in various stages of implementation. Many of these actions, as well as customers’ preferences and use of oil and natural gas or substitute products, are beyond the Company’s control. Similar to any significant changes in the regulatory environment, GHG emissions and climate change-related legislation, regulation, or other government actions may curtail profitability in the oil and gas sector, or render the extraction of the Company’s hydrocarbon resources economically infeasible. In particular, GHG emissions-related legislation, regulations, and other government actions and shifting consumer preferences and other private efforts aimed at reducing GHG emissions may result in increased and substantial capital, compliance, operating, and maintenance costs and could, among other things, reduce demand for the Company’s oil and natural gas; adversely affect the economic feasibility of the Company’s resources; impact or limit our

business plans; and adversely affect the Company’s sales volumes, revenues, margins and reputation.

The ultimate impact of GHG emissions and climate change-related agreements, legislation, regulation, and government actions on the Company’s financial performance is highly uncertain because the Company is unable to predict with certainty, the outcome of political decision-making processes, including the actual laws and regulations enacted, the variables and tradeoffs that inevitably occur in connection with such processes, and market conditions.

Compliance with foreign tax and other laws may adversely affect our operations.

Tax and other laws and regulations are not always interpreted consistently among local, regional and national authorities. Income tax laws, other legislation or government incentive programs relating to the oil and natural gas industry may in the future be changed or interpreted in a manner that adversely affects us and our stockholders. It also is possible that in the future we will be subject to disputes concerning taxation and other matters in Canada, including the manner in which we calculate our income for tax purposes, and these disputes could have a material adverse effect on our financial performance.

Unforeseen title defects may result in a loss of entitlement to production and reserves.

Although we conduct title reviews in accordance with industry practice prior to any purchase of resource assets or property, such reviews do not guarantee that an unforeseen defect in the chain of title will not arise and defeat our title to the purchased assets. If such a defect were to occur, our entitlement to the production from such purchased assets could be jeopardized.

Risks Related to Land Investment Segment

Receipt of future payments from KD I and KD II and cash distributions from the Kukio Resort Land Development Partnerships is dependent upon the developer’s continued efforts and ability to develop and market the property.

We are entitled to receive future payments based on a percentage of the sales prices of residential lots sold within the Kaupulehu area by KD I and KD II as well as a percentage of future distributions KD II makes to its members. However, in order to collect such payments we are reliant upon the developer, KD I and KD II, in which we own a non-controlling ownership interest, to continue to market the remaining lots within Increment I and to proceed with the development or sale of the remaining portion of Increment II. Additionally, future cash distributions from the Kukio Resort Land Development Partnerships, which includes KD I and KD II, are also dependent on future lot sales in Increment I by KD I and the development or sale of Increment II by KD II. It is uncertain when or if KD II will develop or sell the remaining portion of Increment II, and there is no assurance with regards to the amounts of future sales from Increments I and II. We do not have a controlling interest in the partnerships, and therefore are dependent on the general partner for development decisions. The receipt of future payments and cash distributions could be jeopardized if the developer fails to proceed with development and marketing of the property.

We hold investment interests in unconsolidated land development partnerships, which are accounted for using the equity method of accounting, in which we do not have a controlling interest. These investments involve risks and are highly illiquid.

These investments involve risks which include:

•the lack of a controlling interest in these partnerships and, therefore, the inability to require that the entities sell assets, return invested capital or take any other action without obtaining the majority vote of partners;

•potential for future additional capital contributions to fund operations and development activities;

•the adverse impact on overall profitability if the entities do not achieve the financial results projected;

•the reallocation of amounts of capital from other operating initiatives and/or an increase in indebtedness to pay potential future additional capital contributions, which could in turn restrict our ability to access additional capital when needed or to pursue other important elements of our business strategy;

•undisclosed, contingent or other liabilities or problems, unanticipated costs, and an inability to recover or manage such liabilities and costs and which could delay or prevent development of the real estate held by the land development partnerships; and

•certain underlying partnership data is not accessible to us, therefore we depend on the general partner to provide us with reliable accounting information.

Our land investment business is concentrated in the state of Hawaii. As a result, our financial results are dependent on the economic growth and health of Hawaii, particularly the island of Hawaii.

Barnwell’s land investment segment is impacted by the condition of Hawaii’s real estate market, which is affected by Hawaii’s economy and Hawaii’s tourism industry, as well as the U.S. and world economies in general. Any future cash flows from Barnwell’s land development activities are subject to, among other factors, the level of real estate activity and prices, the demand for new housing and second homes on the island of Hawaii, the rate of increase in the cost of building materials and labor, the introduction of building code modifications, changes to zoning laws, and the level of confidence in Hawaii’s economy.

The occurrence of natural disasters in Hawaii could adversely affect our business.

The occurrence of a natural disaster in Hawaii such as, but not limited to, earthquakes, landslides, hurricanes, tornadoes, tsunamis, volcanic activity, droughts and floods, could have a material adverse effect on our land investments. The occurrence of a natural disaster could also cause property and flood insurance rates and deductibles to increase, which could reduce demand for real estate in Hawaii.

Risks Related to Contract Drilling Segment

Demand for water well drilling and/or pump installation is volatile. A decrease in demand for our services could adversely affect our revenues and results of operations.

Demand for services is highly dependent upon land development activities in the state of Hawaii. The real estate development industry is cyclical in nature and is particularly vulnerable to shifts in local, regional, and national economic conditions outside of our control such as interest rates, housing demand,

population growth, employment levels and job growth and property taxes. A decrease in water well drilling and/or pump installation contracts will result in decreased revenues and operating results.

If we are unable to accurately estimate the overall risks, requirements or costs when bidding on or negotiating a contract that is ultimately awarded, we may achieve a lower than anticipated profit or incur a loss on the contract.

Contracts are usually fixed price per lineal foot drilled and require the provision of line-item materials at a fixed unit price based on approved quantities irrespective of actual per unit costs. Under such contracts, prices are established in part on cost and scheduling estimates, which are based on a number of assumptions, many of which are beyond our control. Expected profits on contracts are realized only if costs are accurately estimated and successfully controlled. We may not be able to obtain compensation for additional work performed or expenses incurred as a result of changes or inaccuracies in these estimates and underlying assumptions, such as unanticipated sub-surface site conditions, unanticipated technical problems, equipment failures, inefficiencies, cost of raw materials, schedule delays due to constraints on drilling hours, weather delays, or accidents. If cost estimates for a contract are inaccurate, or if the contract is not performed within cost estimates, then cost overruns may result in losses or cause the contract not to be as profitable as expected.

A significant portion of our contract drilling business is dependent on municipalities and a decline in municipal spending could adversely impact our business.

A significant portion of our contract drilling division revenues is derived from water and infrastructure contracts with governmental entities or agencies; 8% in fiscal 2023. Reduced tax revenues and governmental budgets may limit spending by local governments which in turn will affect the demand for our services. Material reductions in spending by a significant number of local governmental agencies could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, liquidity and financial position.

Our contract drilling operations face significant competition.

We face competition for our services from a variety of competitors. Many of our competitors utilize drilling rigs that drill as quickly as our equipment but require less labor. Our strategy is to compete based on pricing and to a lesser degree, quality of service. If we are unable to compete effectively with our competitors, our financial results could be adversely affected.

Supply chain and manufacturing issues of well drilling and pump installation equipment could adversely affect our operating results.

We are dependent on various well drilling and pump installation equipment to conduct our contract drilling segment operations. The shortage of and/or delay in delivery of such equipment, such as pumps, interruptions in supply, and price increases of such equipment and materials due to supply chain issues and manufacturing disruptions could adversely impact our gross margin and results of operations.

Awarding of contracts is dependent upon our ability to obtain contract bid and performance bonds from insurers.

There can be no assurance that our ability to obtain such bonds will continue on the same basis as the past. Additionally, bonding insurance rates may increase and have an impact on our ability to win competitive bids, which could have a corresponding material impact on contract drilling operating results.

The contracts in our backlog are subject to change orders and cancellation.

Our backlog consists of the uncompleted portion of services to be performed under contracts that have been started and new contracts not yet started. Our contracts are subject to change orders and cancellations, and such changes could adversely affect our operations.

The occurrence of natural disasters in Hawaii could adversely affect our business.

ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

None.

ITEM 2. PROPERTIES

Oil and Natural Gas and Land Investment Properties

The location and character of Barnwell’s oil and natural gas properties and its land investment properties, are described above under Item 1, “Business.”

Corporate Offices

Barnwell's corporate headquarters is located in Honolulu, Hawaii, in a commercial office building under a lease that expires in February 2024.

ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

Barnwell is routinely involved in disputes with third parties that occasionally require litigation. In addition, Barnwell is required to maintain compliance with all current governmental controls and regulations in the ordinary course of business. Barnwell’s management is not aware of any claims or litigation involving Barnwell that are likely to have a material adverse effect on its results of operations, financial position or liquidity.

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Disclosure is not applicable to Barnwell.

PART II

ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

Market Information

The principal market on which Barnwell’s common stock is being traded is the NYSE American under the ticker symbol “BRN.” The following tables present the quarterly high and low sales prices, on the NYSE American, for Barnwell’s common stock during the periods indicated:


Quarter Ended	High	Low	Quarter Ended	High	Low
December 31, 2021	$3.50	$2.30	December 31, 2022	$3.33	$2.70
March 31, 2022	$6.38	$2.38	March 31, 2023	$2.97	$1.89
June 30, 2022	$3.40	$2.29	June 30, 2023	$3.10	$2.47
September 30, 2022	$3.32	$2.12	September 30, 2023	$2.79	$2.18

Holders

As of December 12, 2023, there were 10,000,106 shares of common stock, par value $0.50, outstanding. As of December 12, 2023, there were approximately 81 shareholders of record and approximately 1,000 beneficial owners.

Dividends

The following table sets forth the cash dividends paid per share of common stock during fiscal 2023 and 2022.

Record Date

Date of Payment

Dividend Paid

August 24, 2023

September 11, 2023

$0.015

May 25, 2023

June 12, 2023

$0.015

February 23, 2023

March 13, 2023

$0.015

December 27, 2022

January 11, 2023

$0.015

August 23, 2022

September 6, 2022

$0.015

The payment of future cash dividends will depend on, among other things, our financial condition, operating cash flows, the amount of cash inflows from land investment activities, and the level of our oil and natural gas capital expenditures and any other investments.

Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans

See information included in Part III, Item 12, under the caption “Equity Compensation Plan Information.”

Stock Performance Graph and Cumulative Total Return

Disclosure is not required as Barnwell qualifies as a smaller reporting company.

ITEM 6. [RESERVED]

ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion is intended to assist in the understanding of the Consolidated Balance Sheets of Barnwell Industries, Inc. and subsidiaries (collectively referred to herein as “Barnwell,” “we,” “our,” “us” or the “Company”) as of September 30, 2023 and 2022, and the related Consolidated Statements of Operations, Comprehensive (Loss) Income, Equity, and Cash Flows for the years ended September 30, 2023 and 2022. This discussion should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this report.

Current Outlook

Impact of COVID-19

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

The Company considers an accounting estimate to be critical if the accounting estimate requires the Company to make assumptions that are difficult or subjective about matters that were highly uncertain at the time that the accounting estimate was made, and changes in the estimate that are reasonably likely to occur in periods subsequent to the period in which the estimate was made, or use of different estimates that the Company could have used in the current period, would have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations. The most critical accounting policies inherent in the preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements are described below. We continue to monitor our accounting policies to ensure proper application of current rules and regulations.

Oil and Natural Gas Properties - full cost ceiling calculation and depletion

Policy Description

We use the full cost method of accounting for our oil and natural gas properties under which we are required to conduct quarterly calculations of a “ceiling,” or limitation, on the carrying value of oil and natural gas properties . The ceiling limitation is the sum of 1) the discounted present value (at 10%), using average first-day-of-the-month prices during the 12-month period ending as of the balance sheet date held constant over the life of the reserves, of Barnwell’s estimated future net cash flows from estimated production of proved oil and natural gas reserves, less estimated future expenditures to be incurred in developing and producing the proved reserves but excluding future cash outflows associated with settling

asset retirement obligations with the exception of those associated with proved undeveloped reserves from wells that are to be drilled in the future; plus 2) the cost of major development projects and unproven properties not subject to depletion, if any; plus 3) the lower of cost or estimated fair value of unproven properties included in costs subject to depletion; less 4) related income tax effects. If net capitalized costs exceed this limit, the excess is expensed.

All items classified as unevaluated and unproved properties are assessed on a quarterly basis for possible impairment or reduction in value. Properties are assessed on an individual basis or as a group if properties are individually insignificant. The assessment includes consideration of various factors, including, but not limited to, the following: intent to drill; remaining lease term; geological and geophysical evaluations; drilling results and activity; assignment of proved reserves; and economic viability of development if proved reserves are assigned. During any period in which these factors indicate an impairment, the cumulative drilling costs incurred to date for such property and all or a portion of the associated leasehold costs are transferred to the full cost pool and become subject to amortization.

Judgments and Assumptions

The estimate of our oil and natural gas reserves is a major component of the ceiling calculation and represents the component that requires the most subjective judgments. Estimates of reserves are forecasts based on engineering data, historical data, projected future rates of production and the timing of future expenditures. The process of estimating oil and natural gas reserves requires substantial judgment, resulting in imprecise determinations, particularly for new discoveries. Our reserve estimates are prepared at least annually by independent petroleum reserve engineers. The passage of time provides more quantitative and qualitative information regarding estimates of reserves, and revisions are made to prior estimates to reflect updated information. A portion of the revisions are attributable to changes in the rolling 12-month average first-day-of-the-month prices, which impact the economics of producible reserves. In the last three fiscal years, annual revisions to our reserve volume estimates have averaged 31% of the previous year’s estimate, due in large part to the impacts of volatile oil and natural gas prices which change the economic viability of producing such reserves and changes in estimated proved undeveloped reserves which can fluctuate from year to year depending upon the Company's plans and ability to fund the capital expenditures necessary to develop such reserves. There can be no assurance that more significant revisions will not be necessary in the future. If future significant revisions are necessary that reduce previously estimated reserve quantities, such revisions could result in a write-down of oil and natural gas properties.

If reported reserve volumes were revised downward by 5% at the end of fiscal 2023, the ceiling limitation would have decreased approximately $1,329,000 before income taxes, which would not have resulted in a ceiling impairment before income taxes due to sufficient room between the ceiling and the carrying value of oil and natural gas properties at the end of fiscal 2023 of approximately $5,428,000.

In addition to the impact of the estimates of proved reserves on the calculation of the ceiling, estimated proved reserves are also a significant component of the quarterly calculation of depletion expense. The lower the estimated reserves, the higher the depletion rate per unit of production. Conversely, the higher the estimated reserves, the lower the depletion rate per unit of production. If reported reserve volumes were revised downward by 5% as of the beginning of fiscal 2023, depletion for fiscal 2023 would have increased by approximately $211,000.

While the quantities of proved reserves require substantial judgment, the associated prices of oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids reserves are the average first-day-of-the-month prices during the 12-

month period ending in the reporting period on a constant basis as prescribed by SEC regulations. Additionally, the applicable discount rate that is used to calculate the discounted present value of the reserves is mandated at 10%. Costs included in future net revenues are determined in a similar manner. As such, the future net revenues associated with the estimated proved reserves are not based on an assessment of future prices or costs.

Contract Drilling Revenues and Operating Expenses

Policy Description

Through contracts which are normally less than twelve months in duration, Barnwell drills water and water monitoring wells and installs and repairs water pumping systems in Hawaii. Barnwell recognizes revenue from well drilling or the installation of pumps over time based on total costs incurred on the projects relative to the total expected costs to satisfy the performance obligation as management believes this is an accurate representation of the percentage of completion as control is continuously transferred to the customer. Uninstalled materials, which typically consists of well casing or pumps, are excluded in the costs-to-costs calculation for the duration of the contract as including these costs would result in a distortion of progress towards satisfaction of the performance obligation due to the resulting cumulative catch-up in margin in a single period. An equal amount of cost and revenue is recorded when uninstalled materials are controlled by the customer, which is typically when Barnwell has the right to payment for the materials and when the materials are delivered to the customer’s site or location and such materials have been accepted by the customer. Uninstalled materials are held in inventory and included in “Other current assets” on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets until control is transferred to the customer. When the estimate on a contract indicates a loss, Barnwell records the entire estimated loss in the period the loss becomes known.

Unexpected significant inefficiencies that were not considered a risk at the time of entering into the contract, such as design or construction execution errors that result in significant wasted resources, are excluded from the measure of progress toward completion and the costs are expensed as incurred.

To the extent a contract is deemed to have multiple performance obligations, the Company allocates the transaction price of the contract to each performance obligation using its best estimate of the standalone selling price of each distinct good or service in the contract. The contract price may include variable consideration, which includes such items as increases to the transaction price for unapproved change orders and claims for which price has not yet been agreed by the customer. The Company estimates variable consideration using either the most likely amount or expected value method, whichever is a more appropriate reflection of the amount to which it expects to be entitled based on the characteristics and circumstances of the contract. Variable consideration is included in the estimated transaction price to the extent it is probable that a significant reversal of cumulative recognized revenue will not occur.

Contracts are sometimes modified for a change in scope or other requirements. The Company considers contract modifications to exist when the modification either creates new or changes the existing enforceable rights and obligations. Most of the Company’s contract modifications are for goods and services that are not distinct from the existing performance obligations. The effect of a contract modification on the transaction price, and the measure of progress for the performance obligation to which it relates, is recognized as an adjustment to revenue (either as an increase or decrease) on a cumulative catchup basis.

Judgments and Assumptions

Management evaluates the performance of contracts on an individual basis. In the ordinary course of business, but at least quarterly, we prepare updated estimates that may impact the cost and profit or loss for each contract based on actual results to date plus management’s best estimate of costs to be incurred to complete each performance obligation. Increases or decreases in the estimated costs to complete a performance obligation without a change to the contract price has the impact to decrease or increase, respectively, the contract completion percentage applied to the contract price to calculate the cumulative contract revenue to be recognized to date. Changes in the cost estimates can have a material impact on our contract revenue and are reflected in the results of operations when they become known. The nature of accounting for these contracts is such that refinements of the estimated costs to complete may occur and are characteristic of the estimation process due to changing conditions and new developments. Many factors and assumptions can and do change during a contract performance obligation period which can result in a change to contract profitability including unforeseen underground geological conditions (to the extent that contract remedies are unavailable), the availability and costs of skilled contract labor, the performance of major material suppliers, the performance of major subcontractors, unusual weather conditions and unexpected changes in material costs, changes in the scope and nature of work to be performed, and unexpected construction execution errors, among others. Any revisions to estimated costs to complete the performance obligation from period to period as a result of changes in these factors can materially affect revenue and operating results in the period such revisions are necessary. In addition, many contracts give the customer a unilateral right to cancel for convenience or other than for cause. In accordance with FASB ASC 606-10-32-4, our estimates are based on the assumption that the existing contract will not be cancelled. Any unforeseen cancellation of a contract may result in a material revision to our estimates.

We have a long history of working with multiple types of projects and preparing cost estimates, and we rely on the expertise of key personnel to prepare what we believe are reasonable best estimates given available facts and circumstances. Due to the nature of the work involved, however, judgment is involved to estimate the costs to complete and the amounts estimated could have a material impact on the revenue we recognize in each accounting period. We can not estimate unforeseen events and circumstances which may result in actual results being materially different from previous estimates.

Income Taxes

Policy Description

Income taxes are determined using the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the estimated future tax impacts of differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.

Deferred income tax assets are routinely assessed for realizability. A valuation allowance is provided when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax asset will not be realized.

Barnwell recognizes the financial statement effects of tax positions when it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained by a taxing authority.

Judgments and Assumptions

We make estimates and judgments in determining our income tax expense for each reporting period. Significant changes to these estimates could result in an increase or decrease in our tax provision in future periods. We are also required to make judgments about the recoverability of deferred tax assets and when it is more likely than not that all or a portion of deferred tax assets will not be realized, a valuation allowance is provided. We consider available positive and negative evidence and available tax planning strategies when assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets. Accordingly, changes in our business performance and unforeseen events could require a further increase in the valuation allowance or a reversal in the valuation allowance in future periods. This could result in a charge to, or an increase in, income in the period such determination is made, and the impact of these changes could be material.

In addition, Barnwell operates within the U.S. and Canada and is subject to audit by taxing authorities in these jurisdictions. Barnwell records accruals for the estimated outcomes of these audits, and the accruals may change in the future due to new developments in each matter. Tax benefits are recognized when we determine that it is more likely than not that such benefits will be realized. Management evaluates its potential exposures from tax positions taken that have or could be challenged by taxing authorities. These potential exposures result because taxing authorities may take positions that differ from those taken by management in the interpretation and application of statutes, regulations and rules. Management considers the possibility of alternative outcomes based upon past experience, previous actions by taxing authorities (e.g., actions taken in other jurisdictions) and advice from tax experts. Where uncertainty exists due to the complexity of income tax statutes and where the potential tax amounts are significant, we generally seek independent tax opinions to support our positions. If our evaluation of the likelihood of the realization of benefits is inaccurate, we could incur additional income tax and interest expense that would adversely impact earnings, or we could receive tax benefits greater than anticipated which would positively impact earnings, either of which could be material.

Overview

Barnwell is engaged in the following lines of business: 1) acquiring, developing, producing and selling oil and natural gas in Canada and the U.S. (oil and natural gas segment), 2) investing in land interests in Hawaii (land investment segment), and 3) drilling wells and installing and repairing water pumping systems in Hawaii (contract drilling segment).

Oil and Natural Gas Segment

Barnwell is involved in the acquisition and development of oil and natural gas properties primarily in the Twining area of Alberta, Canada, where we initiate and participate in acquisition and developmental operations for oil and natural gas on properties in which we have an interest, and evaluate proposals by third parties with regard to participation in such exploratory and developmental operations elsewhere. Additionally, through its wholly-owned subsidiaries BOK and Barnwell Texas, Barnwell is involved in non-operated oil and natural gas investments in Oklahoma and Texas, respectively.

Barnwell sells all of its Canadian and U.S. oil and natural gas under short-term contracts with marketers based on prices indexed to market prices. The price of natural gas, oil and natural gas liquids is freely negotiated between the buyers and sellers. Oil and natural gas prices are determined by many factors that are outside of our control. Market prices for oil and natural gas products are dependent upon factors such as, but not limited to, changes in market supply and demand, which are impacted by overall

economic activity, changes in weather, pipeline capacity constraints, inventory storage levels, and output. Oil and natural gas prices are very difficult to predict and fluctuate significantly. Natural gas prices tend to be higher in the winter than in the summer due to increased demand, although this trend has become less pronounced due to the increased use of natural gas to generate electricity for air conditioning in the summer and increased natural gas storage capacity in North America.

Oil and natural gas exploration, development and operating costs generally follow trends in product market prices, thus in times of higher product prices the cost of exploring, developing and operating the oil and natural gas properties will tend to escalate as well. Capital expenditures are required to fund the exploration, development, and production of oil and natural gas. Cash outlays for capital expenditures are largely discretionary, however, a minimum level of capital expenditures is required to replace depleting reserves. Due to the nature of oil and natural gas exploration and development, significant uncertainty exists as to the ultimate success of any drilling effort.

Land Investment Segment

Through Barnwell’s 77.6% interest in Kaupulehu Developments, 75% interest in KD Kona, and 34.45% non-controlling interest in KKM Makai, the Company’s land investment interests include the following:

•The right to receive percentage of sales payments from KD I resulting from the sale of single-family residential lots by KD I, within Increment I of the Kaupulehu Lot 4A area located in the North Kona District of the island of Hawaii. Kaupulehu Developments is entitled to receive payments from KD I based on 10% of the gross receipts from KD I’s sales at Increment I. Increment I is an area zoned for approximately 80 single-family lots, of which two remained to be sold at September 30, 2023. The developer had consolidated these two remaining lots into one large lot but has since split them back into the original two lots.

•The right to receive 15% of the distributions of KD II, the cost of which is to be solely borne by KDK out of its 55% ownership interest in KD II, plus a priority payout of 10% of KDK's cumulative net profits derived from Increment II sales subsequent to Phase 2A, up to a maximum of $3,000,000. Such interests are limited to distributions or net profits interests and Barnwell does not have any partnership interest in KD II or KDK through its interest in Kaupulehu Developments. Barnwell also has rights to three single-family residential lots in Phase 2A of Increment II, and four single-family residential lots in phases subsequent to Phase 2A when such lots are developed by KD II, all at no cost to Barnwell. Barnwell is

committed to commence construction of improvements within 90 days of the transfer of the four lots in the phases subsequent to Phase 2A as a condition of the transfer of such lots. Also, in addition to Barnwell's existing obligations to pay professional fees to certain parties based on percentages of its gross receipts, Kaupulehu Developments is also obligated to pay an amount equal to 0.72% and 0.20% of the cumulative net profits of KD II to KD Development, LLC and a pool of various individuals, respectively, all of whom are partners of KKM and are unrelated to Barnwell. The remaining acreage within Increment II is not yet under development, and there is no assurance that development of such acreage will in fact occur. No definitive development plans have been made by KDII, the developer of Increment II, as of the date of this report.

•An indirect 19.6% non-controlling ownership interest in KD Kukio Resorts, LLLP, KD Maniniowali, LLLP and KD I and an indirect 10.8% non-controlling ownership interest in KD II through KDK. These entities own certain real estate and development rights interests in the Kukio, Maniniowali and Kaupulehu portions of Kukio Resort, a private residential community on the Kona coast of the island of Hawaii, as well as Kukio Resort’s real estate sales office operations. KDK was the developer of Kaupulehu Lot 4A Increments I and II. The partnerships derive income from the sale of residential parcels, of which two remained to be sold at September 30, 2023, as well as from commissions on real estate sales by the real estate sales office and revenues resulting from the sale of private club memberships.

•Approximately 1,000 acres of vacant leasehold land zoned conservation in the Kaupulehu Lot 4C area, which currently has no development potential without both a development agreement with the lessor and zoning reclassification. The lease terminates in December 2025.

Contract Drilling Segment

Barnwell drills water and water monitoring wells and installs and repairs water pumping systems in Hawaii. Contract drilling results are highly dependent upon the quantity, dollar value and timing of contracts awarded by governmental and private entities and can fluctuate significantly.

Business Environment

Our operations are located in Canada and in the states of Hawaii, Oklahoma, and Texas. Accordingly, our business performance is directly affected by macroeconomic conditions in those areas, as well as general economic conditions of the U.S. domestic and world economies.

Oil and Natural Gas Segment

Barnwell realized an average price for oil of $69.77 per barrel during the year ended September 30, 2023, a decrease of 20% from $86.73 per barrel realized during the prior year and realized an average price for natural gas of $2.64 per Mcf during the year ended September 30, 2023, a decrease of 43% from $4.63 per Mcf realized during the prior year. Oil and natural gas prices continue to be volatile over time

and thus, the Company is unable to reasonably predict future prices and the impacts future prices will have on the Company.

Land Investment Segment

Future revenues from the sale of interest in leasehold land and any future cash distributions from our investment in the Kukio Resort Land Development Partnerships are dependent upon the sale of the remaining two residential lots within Increment I by KD I and potential future development or sale of the remaining portion of Increment II by KD II of Kaupulehu Lot 4A. The amount and timing of future land investment segment proceeds from percentage of sales payments and cash distributions from the Kukio Resort Land Development Partnerships are highly uncertain and out of our control, and there is no assurance with regards to the amounts of future sales of residential lots within Increments I and II. No definitive development plans have been made by KD II, the developer of Increment II, as of the date of this report.

Contract Drilling Segment

Demand for water well drilling and/or pump installation and repair services is volatile and dependent upon land development activities within the state of Hawaii.

Results of Operations

Summary

Net loss attributable to Barnwell for fiscal 2023 totaled $961,000, a $6,474,000 decrease from net earnings of $5,513,000 in fiscal 2022. The following factors affected the results of operations for the current fiscal year as compared to the prior fiscal year:

•A $5,863,000 decrease in oil and natural gas segment operating results, before income taxes, due to significant decreases in natural gas, oil, and natural gas liquid prices. Additionally, a decrease in the net production from wells in Oklahoma in the current year period as compared to the same period in the prior year also caused the decrease;

•Equity in income from affiliates decreased $2,642,000 and land investment segment operating results, before non-controlling interests’ share of such profits, decreased $941,000 due to the Kukio Resort Development Partnerships' sale of one lot in the current year period, whereas there were six lot sales in the prior year period;

•General and administrative expenses decreased $1,088,000 primarily due to decreases in share-based compensation, accrued bonus expense, professional fees, and bad debt expense, partially offset by an increase in stockholder costs in the current year period as compared to the same period in the prior year;

•A $551,000 gain recognized in the current year period from the sale of a contract drilling segment drilling rig; and

•A $76,000 foreign currency gain recorded in the current year period as compared to a $484,000 foreign currency loss in the prior year period, primarily due to the effects of foreign exchange

rate changes on intercompany loans and advances as a result of the weakening of the U.S. dollar against the Canadian dollar.

General

Barnwell conducts operations in the U.S. and Canada. Consequently, Barnwell is subject to foreign currency translation and transaction gains and losses due to fluctuations of the exchange rates between the Canadian dollar and the U.S. dollar. Barnwell cannot accurately predict future fluctuations of the exchange rates and the impact of such fluctuations may be material from period to period. To date, we have not entered into foreign currency hedging transactions. Foreign currency gains or losses on intercompany loans and advances that are not considered long-term investments in nature because management intends to settle these intercompany balances in the future are included in our statements of operations.

The average exchange rate of the Canadian dollar to the U.S. dollar decreased 5% in fiscal 2023, as compared to fiscal 2022, and the exchange rate of the Canadian dollar to the U.S. dollar increased 1% at September 30, 2023, as compared to September 30, 2022. Accordingly, the assets, liabilities, stockholders’ equity and revenues and expenses of Barnwell’s subsidiaries operating in Canada have been adjusted to reflect the change in the exchange rates. Other comprehensive income and losses are not included in net earnings and net loss.

Other comprehensive loss due to foreign currency translation adjustments, net of taxes, for fiscal 2023 was $2,000, a $38,000 change from other comprehensive loss due to foreign currency translation adjustments, net of taxes, of $40,000 in fiscal 2022. There were no taxes on other comprehensive loss due to foreign currency translation adjustments in fiscal 2023 and 2022 due to a full valuation allowance on the related deferred tax assets.

Oil and natural gas

Selected Operating Statistics

The following tables set forth Barnwell’s annual average prices per unit of production and annual net production volumes for fiscal 2023 as compared to fiscal 2022. Production amounts reported are net of royalties.


	Annual Average Price Per Unit
					Increase (Decrease)
	2023		2022		$		%
Natural gas (Mcf)*	$	2.64	$	4.63	$	(1.99)	(43)%
Oil (Bbls)	$	69.77	$	86.73	$	(16.96)	(20)%
Natural gas liquids (Bbls)	$	32.24	$	48.06	$	(15.82)	(33)%


	Annual Net Production
			Increase (Decrease)
	2023	2022	Units	%
Natural gas (Mcf)	1,263,000	964,000	299,000	31%
Oil (Bbls)	204,000	182,000	22,000	12%
Natural gas liquids (Bbls)	52,000	48,000	4,000	8%

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* Natural gas price per unit is net of pipeline charges.

The oil and natural gas segment generated a $4,673,000 operating profit in fiscal 2023 before general and administrative expenses, a decrease in operating results of $5,863,000 as compared to $10,536,000 of operating profit in fiscal 2022.

The following table sets forth Barnwell’s oil and natural gas segment operating profit before general and administrative expenses by geographic location:


	Year ended September 30,
	2023		2022
Operating profit (before general and administrative expenses)
Canada	$	3,171,000	$	7,869,000
Oklahoma	1,006,000		2,667,000
Texas	496,000		—
Total operating profit	$	4,673,000	$	10,536,000

Oil and natural gas revenues decreased $3,205,000 (14%) from $22,581,000 in fiscal 2022 to $19,376,000 in fiscal 2023, primarily due to significant decreases in natural gas, oil, and natural gas liquid prices, which decreased 43%, 20%, and 33%, respectively, as compared to the same period in the prior year. The decrease was partially offset by 12% and 31% increases in oil and natural gas production, respectively, as compared to the same period in the prior year. The increase in oil and natural gas production in the current year was due to new wells drilled in the Twining area and from new wells drilled in Texas, partially offset by a decrease in production from the Oklahoma wells.

The two gross (0.3 net) non-operated wells drilled in Texas began producing in late April 2023 and the Company’s share of net production from these wells totaled 12,000 barrels of oil, 12,000 barrels of natural gas liquids, and 121,000 Mcf of natural gas for total revenues of $1,354,000 during the year ended September 30, 2023.

Oil and natural gas operating expenses increased $995,000 (11%) from $9,439,000 in fiscal 2022 to $10,434,000 in fiscal 2023, primarily due to costs associated with new production from wells drilled in the Twining area and from new wells drilled in Texas and an increase in workover costs in the current year period as compared to the same period in the prior year. The increase was partially offset by a decrease in production from wells in Oklahoma in the current year period as compared to the prior year period.

Oil and natural gas segment depletion increased $1,663,000 (64%) from $2,606,000 in fiscal 2022 to $4,269,000 in fiscal 2023, primarily due to depletion attributable to production in Texas, whereas there was no such depletion in the prior year period, and an increase in the depletion rate for Canadian properties and also new production from those properties, both of which were the result of the drilling of new wells and facilities expansion and upgrade costs, all in the Twining area. The increase in oil and natural gas depletion was partially offset by a decrease in depletion for Oklahoma properties due to the decrease in production from wells in Oklahoma in the current year period as compared to the prior year period.

Oil prices continue to be volatile over time and thus, the Company is unable to reasonably predict future oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids prices and the impacts future prices will have on the Company.

Sale of interest in leasehold land

Kaupulehu Developments is entitled to receive a percentage of the gross receipts from the sales of lots and/or residential units in Increment I by KD I.

The following table summarizes the revenues received from KD I and the amount of fees directly related to such revenues:


	Year ended September 30,
	2023		2022
Sale of interest in leasehold land:
Revenues - sale of interest in leasehold land	$	265,000	$	1,295,000
Fees - included in general and administrative expenses	(32,000)		(158,000)
Sale of interest in leasehold land, net of fees paid	$	233,000	$	1,137,000

During the year ended September 30, 2023, Barnwell received $265,000 in percentage of sales payments from KD I from the sale of one single-family lot within Increment I. During the year ended September 30, 2022, Barnwell received $1,295,000 in percentage of sales payments from KD I from the sale of six single-family lots within Increment I.

As of September 30, 2023, two single-family lots of the 80 lots developed within Increment I remained to be sold. The Company does not have a controlling interest in Increments I and II, and there is no assurance with regards to the amounts of future sales from Increments I and II, or that the remaining

acreage within Increment II will be developed. No definitive development plans have been made by KD II, the developer of Increment II, as of the date of this report.

Contract drilling

Contract drilling revenues and costs are associated with well drilling and water pump installation, replacement and repair in Hawaii.

The contract drilling segment generated a $428,000 operating loss before general and administrative expenses during fiscal 2023, a decrease in operating results of $206,000 as compared to an operating loss before general and administrative expenses of $222,000 in fiscal 2022. Contract drilling revenues increased $887,000 (20%) to $5,427,000 in fiscal 2023, as compared to $4,540,000 in fiscal 2022, primarily due to a higher level of activity in the current year period, partially offset by a decrease in revenues recognized from previously uninstalled materials during the current year period as compared the same period in the prior year. Contract drilling costs increased $1,078,000 (23%) to $5,669,000 in fiscal 2023, as compared to $4,591,000 in fiscal 2022, primarily due to a higher level of activity and an increase in costs for certain water well drilling contracts in the current year period due to unforeseen difficulties on two contracts. The first job had a piece of the drill bit break off and fall into the hole causing an increase in costs due to efforts to retrieve the piece which was successfully done in November 2023. The other job encountered an unusually hard geological formation, and the drilling has taken longer than previously anticipated which required an increase in estimated costs and resulted in the job becoming a loss job for which the Company recorded a $180,000 liability as of September 30, 2023. The increase in total contract drilling costs was partially offset by a decrease in expenses recognized from previously uninstalled materials during the current year period as compared the same period in the prior year.

At September 30, 2023, there was a backlog of four well drilling and seven pump installation and repair contracts, of which three well drilling and four pump installation and repair contracts were in progress as of September 30, 2023. The backlog of contract drilling revenues as of December 1, 2023 was approximately $6,800,000, of which $6,300,000 is expected to be realized in fiscal 2024 with the remainder to be recognized in the following fiscal year. Based on these contracts in backlog, contract drilling segment operating results for fiscal 2024 is estimated to be relatively similar to fiscal 2023.

In the quarter ended December 31, 2021, it was determined that a contract drilling segment well completed in the period did not meet the contract specifications for plumbness under a gyroscopic plumbness test which the contract required. While the well did pass the cage plumbness test, the contract uses the gyroscopic test as the measure of plumbness. Barnwell and the customer currently have an arrangement where Barnwell will provide for centralizers, armored cabling and a pump installation and removal test to confirm that plumbness is satisfactory. The pump installation and removal test was successfully completed. Barnwell’s management believes the plumbness deviation is not impactful to the performance of the submersible pumps that will be installed in the well. Accordingly, while costs for the centralizers, armored cabling and the pump installation and removal test have been accrued, no accrual has been recorded as of September 30, 2023 for any further costs related to this contract as there is no related probable or estimable contingent liability.

There has been a significant decrease in demand for water well drilling contracts in recent years that has generally led to increased competition for available contracts and lower margins on awarded contracts. The Company is unable to predict the near-term and long-term availability of water well drilling and pump installation and repair contracts as a result of this volatility in demand. The continuing potential impact of COVID-19 on the health of our contract drilling segment's crew is uncertain, and any work

stoppage or discontinuation of contracts currently in backlog due to COVID-19 impacts could result in a material adverse impact to the Company’s financial condition and outlook.

General and administrative expenses

General and administrative expenses decreased $1,088,000 (14%) to $6,956,000 in fiscal 2023, as compared to $8,044,000 in fiscal 2022. The decrease was primarily due to decreases of $492,000 in share-based compensation expense, $248,000 in bonus expense, $86,000 in bad debt expense, $126,000 in professional fees related to land investment segment proceeds, and $450,000 in fees related to consulting services in the current year period as compared to the same period in the prior year. The decrease in general and administrative expenses was partially offset by an increase of $495,000 in stockholders costs primarily attributed to the cooperation and support agreement and associated fees to certain directors, as discussed below, in the current year period as compared to the same period in the prior year.

In January 2023, the Company entered into a cooperation and support agreement (the “Cooperation Agreement”) with Alexander C. Kinzler, the Company’s CEO and President in his capacity as a stockholder, MRMP-Managers LLC, the Ned L. Sherwood Revocable Trust, NLS Advisory Group, Inc. and Ned L. Sherwood (collectively, the “MRMP Stockholders”), with respect to a potential proxy contest pertaining to the election of directors to our Board of Directors (the “Board”). Pursuant to the terms of the Cooperation Agreement, among other things, the Company agreed to promptly appoint Joshua S. Horowitz and Laurance Narbut, effective February 9, 2023, to serve on the Board. In addition, the Company agreed to nominate a five-person board comprised of Mr. Kinzler, Kenneth Grossman, Douglas Woodrum, and Messrs. Horowitz and Narbut as candidates for election to the Board at the 2023 Annual Meeting, which was held on April 17, 2023, and the 2024 annual meeting of stockholders (the “2024 Annual Meeting”) and Mr. Kinzler and the MRMP Stockholders agreed to vote their respective shares of common stock of the Company in favor of the election of the Company’s slate at the 2023 Annual Meeting and the 2024 Annual Meeting. Additionally, pursuant to the terms of the Cooperation Agreement, the Company terminated the previously adopted Tax Benefits Preservation Plan. In exchange for this arrangement, the Company agreed to reimburse the MRMP Stockholders and Mr. Kinzler for their reasonable, documented out-of-pocket fees and expenses (including legal expenses) in connection with the negotiation and execution of the Cooperation Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby and the proposed nomination of directors at the 2023 Annual Meeting. The Company incurred approximately $351,000 in expenses under the Cooperation Agreement in the year ended September 30, 2023 with respect to such reimbursements to the MRMP Stockholders and Mr. Kinzler.

In May 2023, the Company’s Board of Directors approved and ratified the payment of one-time special director fees to directors Messrs. Grossman and Woodrum for their services on behalf of the Company and the Board pertaining to the negotiations of the Cooperation Agreement and the settlement of the potential proxy contest. Mr. Grossman received a one-time special director fee of $100,000, which was paid in $40,000 cash and a stock grant of 22,728 shares of Barnwell common stock (valued at $60,000 using the closing price of Barnwell's common stock on May 11, 2023, the date of grant). Mr. Woodrum received a one-time special director fee of $50,000, which was paid in $20,000 cash and a stock grant of 11,363 shares of Barnwell common stock (valued at $30,000 using the closing price of Barnwell's common stock on May 11, 2023, the date of grant).

Depletion, depreciation, and amortization

Depletion, depreciation, and amortization increased $1,679,000 (60%) from $2,778,000 in fiscal 2022 to $4,457,000 in fiscal 2023, due to an increase in the depletion rate for Canadian properties and also

new production from those properties and the depletion attributable to production in Texas, partially offset by a decrease in depletion for Oklahoma properties as discussed in the “Oil and natural gas” section above.

Impairment of assets

There was no impairment of assets during the year ended September 30, 2023. In fiscal 2022, the Company determined that the right-of-use asset related to the operating lease for the Lot 4C leasehold land zoned conservation held by Kaupulehu Developments was fully impaired as of September 30, 2022. As a result, the Company recognized an $89,000 right-of-use asset impairment expense in the year ended September 30, 2022. The operating lease terminates in December 2025.

Foreign currency (gain) loss

Foreign currency gain was $76,000 during the year ended September 30, 2023, as compared to a foreign currency loss of $484,000 during the year ended September 30, 2022 due to the effects of foreign exchange rate changes on intercompany loans and advances as a result of the weakening of the U.S. dollar against the Canadian dollar. The foreign currency gains and losses from intercompany balances are included in our consolidated statement of operations as the intercompany balances were not considered long-term in nature because management estimates that these intercompany balances will be settled in the future.

Gain on sale of assets

In October 2022, the Company completed the sale of a contract drilling segment drilling rig to an independent third party for proceeds of $551,000, net of related costs. The drilling rig was fully depreciated and had a net book value of zero and as a result of the sale, the Company recognized a $551,000 gain during the year ended September 30, 2023.

Equity in income of affiliates

Barnwell’s investment in the Kukio Resort Land Development Partnerships is accounted for using the equity method of accounting. Barnwell recognized equity in income of affiliates of $758,000 for the year ended September 30, 2023, as compared to equity in income of affiliates of $3,400,000 for the year ended September 30, 2022. The decrease in partnership income is primarily due to the Kukio Resort Land Development Partnerships' sale of one lot during the current year period, as compared to six lot sales in the prior year period.

During the year ended September 30, 2023, Barnwell received cash distributions of $758,000 from the Kukio Resort Land Development Partnership resulting in a net amount of $674,000, after distributing $84,000 to non-controlling interests. During the year ended September 30, 2022, Barnwell received cash distributions of $3,400,000 from the Kukio Resort Land Development Partnership resulting in a net amount of $3,028,000, after distributing $372,000 to non-controlling interests.

because the distributions are not refundable by agreement or by law and the Company is not liable for the obligations of or otherwise committed to provide financial support to the Kukio Resort Land Development Partnerships. The Company will record future equity method earnings only after our share of the Kukio Resort Land Development Partnerships’ cumulative earnings in excess of distributions during the suspended period exceeds our share of the Kukio Resort Land Development Partnerships’ income recognized for the excess distributions, and during this suspended period any distributions received will be recorded as equity in income of affiliates. Accordingly, the amount of equity in income of affiliates recognized in the year ended September 30, 2023 was equivalent to the $758,000 of distributions received in that period.

Cumulative distributions received from the Kukio Resort Land Development Partnerships in excess of our investment balance was $708,000 at September 30, 2023 and $958,000 at September 30, 2022.

Income taxes

The components of (loss) earnings before income taxes, after adjusting the (loss) earnings for non-controlling interests, are as follows:


	Year ended September 30,
	2023		2022
United States	$	(2,414,000)	$	739,000
Canada	1,400,000		5,121,000
	$	(1,014,000)	$	5,860,000

Barnwell’s effective consolidated income tax benefit rate for fiscal 2023, after adjusting loss before income taxes for non-controlling interests, was 5%, as compared to an effective consolidated income tax rate of 6% for fiscal 2022.

Consolidated taxes do not bear a customary relationship to pretax results due primarily to the fact that the Company is taxed separately in Canada based on Canadian source operations and in the U.S. based on consolidated operations, and essentially all deferred tax assets, net of relevant offsetting deferred tax liabilities, are not estimated to have a future benefit as tax credits or deductions. The Company operates two subsidiaries in Canada, one of which is a U.S. corporation operating as a branch in Canada that is treated as a non-resident for Canadian tax purposes and thus has operating results that cannot be offset against or combined with the other Canadian subsidiary that files as a resident for Canadian tax purposes. Income from our non-controlling interest in the Kukio Resort Land Development Partnerships is treated as non-unitary for state of Hawaii unitary filing purposes, thus unitary Hawaii losses provide limited sheltering of such non-unitary income. Income from our investment in the Oklahoma oil venture is 100% allocable to Oklahoma. As such, Barnwell receives no benefit from consolidated or unitary losses and, therefore, is subject to Oklahoma state taxes. Consolidated taxes also include the impacts of favorable state jurisdiction provision to tax return true-ups. Our operations in Texas are subject to a franchise tax assessed by the state of Texas, however no significant amounts have been incurred to date.

In addition, Canadian jurisdiction net operating loss carryforwards, the benefit of which had not previously been recognized due to the Company's continuing full valuation allowance, were partially utilized in that jurisdiction in the current year. The net operating loss carryforwards beyond the current year’s utilization continue to have a full valuation allowance as realization of their benefit is not more likely than not.

Included in the current income tax provision for the year ended September 30, 2022 is a $62,000 expense for income tax penalties and interest thereon for the non-filing of IRS Form 8858 in each of our U.S. federal income tax returns for fiscal years 2019, 2020 and 2021. The Company prepared amended U.S. federal tax returns for each of these years to include Form 8858 and a statement of reasonable cause. The amended returns were filed in September and October 2023 and the Company requested abatement of any potential penalties and interest which could subsequently be assessed. The Company is awaiting a response from the IRS and the probability of success of the abatement request remains uncertain. No additional expenses related to the potential penalties and interest were included in the current income tax provision for the year ended September 30, 2023.

Net earnings attributable to non-controlling interests

Earnings and losses attributable to non-controlling interests represent the non-controlling interests’ share of revenues and expenses related to the various partnerships and joint ventures in which Barnwell has controlling interests and consolidates.

Net earnings attributable to non-controlling interests totaled $150,000 in fiscal 2023, as compared to net earnings attributable to non-controlling interests of $659,000 in fiscal 2022. The $509,000 (77%) decrease is primarily due to decreases in the amount of equity in income of affiliates and percentage of sales revenue received in the current year period as compared to the same period in the prior year.

Inflation

The effect of inflation on Barnwell has generally been to increase its cost of operations, general and administrative costs and direct costs associated with oil and natural gas production and contract drilling operations. Oil and natural gas prices realized by Barnwell are essentially determined by world prices for oil and western Canadian/Midwestern U.S. prices for natural gas.

Impact of Recently Issued Accounting Standards on Future Filings

In June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU No. 2016-13, “Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments,” which replaces the incurred loss model with an expected loss model referred to as the current expected credit loss (“CECL”) model. The CECL model is applicable to the measurement of credit losses on financial assets measured at amortized cost, including but not limited to trade receivables. This ASU is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2022, and interim periods within those annual periods. The FASB has subsequently issued other related ASUs which amend ASU 2016-13 to provide clarification and additional guidance. The adoption of this update is not expected to have a material impact on Barnwell’s consolidated financial statements.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Barnwell’s primary sources of liquidity are cash on hand, cash flow generated by operations, and land investment segment proceeds. At September 30, 2023, Barnwell had $2,487,000 in working capital.

Cash Flows

Cash flows provided by operating activities totaled $1,943,000 for fiscal 2023, as compared to cash flows provided by operating activities of $7,291,000 for the same period in fiscal 2022. This $5,348,000 change in operating cash flows was due to significantly lower operating results for the oil and

natural gas segment in the current year period as compared to the prior year period. Additionally, the change was also due to a decrease in distributions of income from the Kukio Resort Land Development Partnerships in the current year period as compared to the prior year period and fluctuations in working capital.

Cash flows used in investing activities totaled $11,180,000 for fiscal 2023, as compared to cash flows used in investing activities of $7,112,000 for fiscal 2022. This $4,068,000 change in investing cash flows was due to an increase of $2,697,000 in cash paid for oil and natural gas capital expenditures, a decrease of $904,000 in proceeds from the sale of interest in leasehold land, net of costs paid, and a decrease of $1,741,000 in proceeds related to the sale of assets in the current year period as compared to same period in the prior year, partially offset by a $1,563,000 decrease in payments to acquire oil and natural gas properties in the current year period as compared to the same period in the prior year.

Cash flows used in financing activities totaled $786,000 for fiscal 2023, as compared to cash flows provided by financing activities of $1,560,000 for fiscal 2022. The $2,346,000 change in financing cash flows was due to a $450,000 increase in payment of dividends and a $2,356,000 decrease in proceeds from issuance of common stock, net of costs, related to the Company's at-the-market offering in the prior year period, partially offset by a $490,000 decrease in distributions to non-controlling interests in the current year period as compared to the same period in the prior year.

Cash Dividends

The following table sets forth the cash dividends paid per share of common stock during fiscal 2023 and 2022.

Record Date

Date of Payment

Dividend Paid

August 24, 2023

September 11, 2023

$0.015

May 25, 2023

June 12, 2023

$0.015

February 23, 2023

March 13, 2023

$0.015

December 27, 2022

January 11, 2023

$0.015

August 23, 2022

September 6, 2022

$0.015

Canada Emergency Business Account Loan

In the quarter ended December 31, 2020, the Company’s Canadian subsidiary, Barnwell of Canada, received an interest-free loan of CAD$40,000 (in Canadian dollars) under the Canada Emergency Business Account (“CEBA”) loan program for small businesses. In the quarter ended March 31, 2021, the Company applied for an increase to our CEBA loan and received an additional CAD$20,000 for a total loan amount received of CAD$60,000 ($45,000) under the program. The CEBA loan was interest-free with no principal payments required until December 31, 2023 and if the Company repaid 66.7% of the principal amount prior to December 31, 2023, 33.3% of the loan would be forgiven.

In September 2023, the Company repaid the loan balance of CAD$40,000 and the remaining loan balance of CAD$20,000 was forgiven per the terms of the CEBA loan agreement. Accordingly, as a result of the loan forgiveness, the Company recognized a gain on debt extinguishment of $15,000 during the year ended September 30, 2023, which was included in the “Gas processing and other” line item in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations.

At The Market Offering

On March 16, 2021, the Company entered into a Sales Agreement (the “Sales Agreement”) with A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners (“A.G.P,”), with respect to an at-the-market offering program (“ATM”) pursuant to which the Company may offer and sell, from time to time, shares of its common stock, par value $0.50 per share, having an aggregate sales price of up to $25 million (subject to certain limitations set forth in the Sales Agreement and applicable securities laws, rules and regulations), through or to A.G.P as the Company’s sales agent or as principal. Sales of our common stock under the ATM, if any, will be made by any methods deemed to be “at the market offerings” as defined in Rule 415(a)(4) under the Securities Act, including sales made directly on the NYSE American, on any other existing trading market for our Common Stock, or to or through a market maker. Shares of common stock sold under the ATM are offered pursuant to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-254365), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 16, 2021, and declared effective on March 26, 2021 (the "Registration Statement”), and the prospectus dated March 26, 2021, included in the Registration Statement.

During the year ended September 30, 2022, the Company sold 509,467 shares of common stock resulting in net proceeds of $2,356,000 after commissions and fees of $75,000 and ATM-related professional services of $22,000. In August 2022, the Company’s Board of Directors suspended the sales of our common stock under the ATM until further notice.

Oil and Natural Gas Capital Expenditures

Barnwell’s oil and natural gas capital expenditures, including accrued capital expenditures and acquisitions of oil and natural gas properties and excluding additions and revisions to estimated asset retirement obligations, decreased $323,000 from $11,052,000 in fiscal 2022 to $10,729,000 in fiscal 2023.

In December 2022, Barnwell Texas, LLC (“Barnwell Texas”), a new wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into a purchase and sale agreement with an independent third party whereby Barnwell Texas acquired a 22.3% non-operated working interest in oil and natural gas leasehold acreage in the Permian Basin in Texas for cash consideration of $806,000. In connection with the purchase of such leasehold interests, Barnwell Texas acquired a 15.4% non-operated working interest in two oil wells in the Wolfcamp Formation in Loving and Ward Counties, Texas and has paid $4,293,000 for its share of the costs to drill, complete and equip the wells during the year ended September 30, 2023. The two gross (0.3 net) non-operated wells began producing in late April 2023 and the Company’s share of net production from these wells totaled 12,000 barrels of oil, 12,000 barrels of natural gas liquids, and 121,000 Mcf of natural gas during the year ended September 30, 2023.

In the quarter ended March 31, 2023, the Company participated in the drilling of three gross (0.9 net) non-operated wells in the Twining area of Alberta, Canada. All three wells were completed and began producing during the latter part of the three months ended June 30, 2023. Capital expenditures incurred for the drilling of these wells and Twining facilities during the year ended September 30, 2023 totaled approximately $4,770,000.

In fiscal 2022, the Company participated in the drilling of six gross (1.7 net) non-operated wells in the Twining area. Capital expenditures incurred by the Company for these non-operated wells totaled $4,366,000 for the year ended September 30, 2022. Additionally, the Company drilled one gross (1.0 net)

operated well in the Twining area and capital expenditures incurred by the Company for this well was $2,852,000 for the year ended September 30, 2022.

Oil and Natural Gas Property Acquisitions and Dispositions

Fiscal 2022

In the quarter ended December 31, 2021, Barnwell acquired working interests in oil and natural gas properties located in the Twining area of Alberta, Canada, for cash consideration of $317,000.

In the quarter ended March 31, 2022, Barnwell acquired additional working interests in oil and natural gas properties located in the Twining area of Alberta, Canada for consideration of $1,246,000. The purchase price per the agreement was adjusted for customary purchase price adjustments to reflect the economic activity from the effective date to the closing date. Barnwell also assumed $1,500,000 in asset retirement obligations associated with the acquisition.

There were no significant oil and natural gas property dispositions during the year ended September 30, 2022. The $503,000 of proceeds from sale of oil and natural gas properties included in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended September 30, 2022 primarily represents the refund of income taxes previously withheld from what otherwise would have been proceeds on fiscal 2021’s oil and natural gas property sales.

Asset Retirement Obligation

After the abandonment/closure order was issued for Manyberries, the OWA created a WIP program for specific areas where there are a significant number of orphaned wells to abandon. The OWA has the ability and expertise to abandon wells using its internal resources and network of service providers resulting in efficiencies that companies such as Barnwell would not be able to obtain on its own. Under the WIP program, the Company would be required to provide payment for only Barnwell’s working interest share, however, all WIP’s would have to participate in the program for the OWA to begin its work. In March 2021, the Company was notified by the OWA that Barnwell’s Manyberries wells were confirmed to be in the WIP program.

the Company upon completion of all of the work. As at September 30, 2023, the Company recognized a cumulative reduction in the deposit balance of $300,000 for work performed under this program.

Contractual Obligations

Disclosure is not required as Barnwell qualifies as a smaller reporting company.

Contingencies

For a detailed discussion of contingencies, see Note 17 in the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” in Item 8 of this report.

ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Disclosure is not required as Barnwell qualifies as a smaller reporting company.

ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Stockholders and Board of Directors of

Barnwell Industries, Inc.

Opinion on the Consolidated Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Barnwell Industries, Inc. and subsidiaries (the Company) as of September 30, 2023 and 2022, and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive (loss) income, equity, and cash flows for the years then ended, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of September 30, 2023 and 2022, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the entity’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) ("PCAOB") and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

Critical Audit Matters

The critical audit matters communicated below are matters arising from the current period audit of the financial statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by

communicating the critical audit matters below, providing separate opinions on the critical audit matters or on the accounts or disclosures to which they relate.

Estimation of proved reserves impacting the recognition and valuation of depletion expense and impairment of oil and gas properties

Critical Accounting Matter Description

As described in Note 1 to the financial statements, the Company accounts for its oil and gas properties using the full cost method of accounting which requires management to make estimates of proved reserve volumes and future revenues and expenses to calculate depletion expense and measure its oil and gas properties for potential impairment. To estimate the volume of proved reserves and future revenues, management makes significant estimates and assumptions, including forecasting the production decline rate of producing properties and forecasting the timing and volume of production associated with the Company’s development plan for proved undeveloped properties. In addition, the estimation of proved reserves is also impacted by management’s judgments and estimates regarding the financial performance of wells associated with proved reserves to determine if wells are expected, with reasonable certainty, to be economical under the appropriate pricing assumptions required in the estimation of depletion expense and potential impairment measurements. We identified the estimation of proved reserves of oil and gas properties, due to its impact on depletion expense and impairment evaluation, as a critical audit matter.

The principal consideration for our determination that the estimation of proved reserves is a critical audit matter is that changes in certain inputs and assumptions, which require a high degree of subjectivity necessary to estimate the volume and future revenues of the Company’s proved reserves could have a significant impact on the measurement of depletion expense or the impairment assessment. In turn, auditing those inputs and assumptions required subjective and complex auditor judgement.

How the Critical Audit Matter was Addressed in the Audit

We obtained an understanding of the design and implementation of management’s controls and our audit procedures related to the estimation of proved reserves included the following, among others.

•We evaluated the level of knowledge, skill, and ability of the Company’s reservoir engineering specialists and their relationship to the Company, made inquiries of those reservoir engineers regarding the process followed and judgments made to estimate the Company’s proved reserve volumes, and read the reserve report prepared by the Company’s specialists.

•To the extent key, sensitive inputs and assumptions used to determine proved reserve volumes and other cash flow inputs and assumptions are derived from Company’s accounting records, such as commodity pricing, historical pricing differentials, operating costs, and working and net revenue interests, we tested management’s process for determining the assumptions, including examining the underlying support, on a sample basis. Specifically, our audit procedures involved testing management’s assumptions, to the extent key, as follows:

◦Compared the estimated pricing differentials used in the reserve report to realized prices related to revenue transactions recorded in the current year and examined contractual support for the pricing differentials;

◦Evaluated the forecasted operating costs at year-end compared to historical operating costs;

◦Evaluated the working and net revenue interests used in the reserve report by inspecting a sample of ownership interests;

◦Evaluated the Company’s evidence supporting the amount of proved undeveloped properties reflected in the reserve report by examining support for the Company’s or the operator’s ability and intent to develop the proved undeveloped properties;

◦Applied analytical procedures to the reserve report by comparing to historical actual results and to the prior year reserve report.

Revenue recognition based on the percentage of completion method

Critical Accounting Matter Description

As described further in Note 1 to the financial statements, revenues derived from contract drilling contracts are recognized over time, as performance obligations are satisfied, due to the continuous transfer of control to the customer, using the percentage-of-completion method of accounting, based primarily on contract cost incurred to date compared to total estimated contract cost. Revenue recognition under this method is judgmental, particularly on lump-sum contracts, as it requires the Company to prepare estimates of total contract revenue and total contract costs, including costs to complete in-process contracts.

Auditing the Company’s estimates or total contract revenue and costs used to recognize revenue on contract drilling contracts involved significant auditor judgment, as it required the evaluation of subjective factors such as assumptions related to project schedule and completion, forecasted labor, and material and subcontract costs. These assumptions involved significant management judgment, which affects the measurement of revenue recognized by the Company.

How the Critical Audit Matter was Addressed in the Audit

We obtained an understanding of the design and implementation of management’s controls and our audit procedures related to the estimation of proved reserves included the following, among others.

•We obtained an understanding of the Company’s estimation process that affected revenue recognized on engineering and construction contracts. This included controls over management’s monitoring and review of project costs, including the Company’s procedures to validate the completeness and accuracy of data used to determine the estimates;

•We selected a sample of projects and, among other procedures, obtained and inspected the contract agreements, amendments and change orders to test the existence of customer arrangements and understand the scope of pricing of the related contracts;

•Evaluated the Company’s estimated revenue and costs to complete by obtaining and analyzing supporting documentation of management’s estimates of variable consideration and contract costs;

•Compared contract profitability estimates in the current year to historical estimates and actual performance.

/s/ WEAVER AND TIDWELL, L.L.P.

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2020.

Dallas, Texas

December 18, 2023

BARNWELL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS


	September 30,
	2023		2022
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	2,830,000	$	12,804,000


Accounts and other receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of: $284,000 at September 30, 2023; $231,000 at September 30, 2022	3,246,000		4,361,000
Income taxes receivable	16,000		—


Other current assets	2,993,000		2,932,000
Total current assets	9,085,000		20,097,000


Asset for retirement benefits	4,471,000		3,385,000

Operating lease right-of-use assets	54,000		132,000
Property and equipment:
Proved oil and natural gas properties, net (full cost method)	21,302,000		13,232,000

Drilling rigs and other property and equipment, net	509,000		369,000
Total property and equipment, net	21,811,000		13,601,000
Total assets	$	35,421,000	$	37,215,000
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	881,000	$	1,462,000
Accrued capital expenditures	1,099,000		1,655,000
Accrued compensation	726,000		999,000
Accrued operating and other expenses	1,747,000		1,576,000

Current portion of asset retirement obligation	1,536,000		1,327,000
Other current liabilities	609,000		1,908,000
Total current liabilities	6,598,000		8,927,000

Long-term debt	—		44,000
Operating lease liabilities	47,000		117,000
Liability for retirement benefits	1,664,000		1,649,000
Asset retirement obligation	8,297,000		7,129,000
Deferred income tax liabilities	58,000		188,000
Total liabilities	16,664,000		18,054,000
Commitments and contingencies (Note 17)
Equity:
Common stock, par value $0.50 per share; authorized, 40,000,000 shares:
10,158,678 issued at September 30, 2023; 10,124,587 issued at September 30, 2022	5,079,000		5,062,000
Additional paid-in capital	7,687,000		7,351,000
Retained earnings	6,160,000		7,720,000
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net	2,104,000		1,294,000
Treasury stock, at cost:
167,900 shares at September 30, 2023 and 2022	(2,286,000)		(2,286,000)
Total stockholders’ equity	18,744,000		19,141,000
Non-controlling interests	13,000		20,000
Total equity	18,757,000		19,161,000
Total liabilities and equity	$	35,421,000	$	37,215,000

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

BARNWELL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS


	Year ended September 30,
	2023		2022
Revenues:
Oil and natural gas	$	19,376,000	$	22,581,000
Contract drilling	5,427,000		4,540,000
Sale of interest in leasehold land	265,000		1,295,000

Gas processing and other	201,000		129,000
	25,269,000		28,545,000
Costs and expenses:
Oil and natural gas operating	10,434,000		9,439,000
Contract drilling operating	5,669,000		4,591,000

General and administrative	6,956,000		8,044,000
Depletion, depreciation, and amortization	4,457,000		2,778,000
Impairment of assets	—		89,000
Foreign currency (gain) loss	(76,000)		484,000
Interest expense	2,000		1,000


Gain on sale of assets	(551,000)		—
	26,891,000		25,426,000
(Loss) earnings before equity in income of affiliates and income taxes	(1,622,000)		3,119,000

Equity in income of affiliates	758,000		3,400,000
(Loss) earnings before income taxes	(864,000)		6,519,000
Income tax (benefit) provision	(53,000)		347,000
Net (loss) earnings	(811,000)		6,172,000
Less: Net earnings attributable to non-controlling interests	150,000		659,000
Net (loss) earnings attributable to Barnwell Industries, Inc. stockholders	$	(961,000)	$	5,513,000
Basic net (loss) earnings per common share
attributable to Barnwell Industries, Inc. stockholders	$	(0.10)	$	0.57
Diluted net (loss) earnings per common share
attributable to Barnwell Industries, Inc. stockholders	$	(0.10)	$	0.57
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic	9,969,856		9,732,936
Diluted	9,969,856		9,732,936

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

BARNWELL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME


	Year ended September 30,
	2023		2022
Net (loss) earnings	$	(811,000)	$	6,172,000
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of taxes of $0	(2,000)		(40,000)
Retirement plans:
Amortization of accumulated other comprehensive gain into net periodic benefit cost, net of taxes of $0	(79,000)		—
Net actuarial gain arising during the period, net of taxes of $0	891,000		1,302,000


Total other comprehensive income	810,000		1,262,000
Total comprehensive (loss) income	(1,000)		7,434,000
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	(150,000)		(659,000)
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Barnwell Industries, Inc.	$	(151,000)	$	6,775,000

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

BARNWELL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY

Years ended September 30, 2023 and 2022


	Shares Outstanding	Common Stock		Additional Paid-In Capital		Retained Earnings		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income		Treasury Stock		Non-controlling Interests		Total Equity
Balance at September 30, 2021	9,445,625	$	4,807,000	$	4,590,000	$	2,356,000	$	32,000	$	(2,286,000)	$	8,000	$	9,507,000

Net earnings	—	—		—		5,513,000		—		—		659,000		6,172,000
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of taxes of $0	—	—		—		—		(40,000)		—		—		(40,000)
Distributions to non-controlling interests	—	—		—		—		—		—		(647,000)		(647,000)
Share-based compensation	—	—		657,000		—		—		—		—		657,000
Issuance of common stock, net of costs	509,467	255,000		2,101,000		—		—		—		—		2,356,000
Issuance of common stock for services	1,595	—		3,000		—		—		—		—		3,000
Dividends declared, $0.015 per share	—	—		—		(149,000)		—		—		—		(149,000)
Retirement plans:

Net actuarial gain arising during the period, net of taxes of $0	—	—		—		—		1,302,000		—		—		1,302,000

Balance at September 30, 2022	9,956,687	5,062,000		7,351,000		7,720,000		1,294,000		(2,286,000)		20,000		19,161,000

Net (loss) earnings	—	—		—		(961,000)		—		—		150,000		(811,000)
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of taxes of $0	—	—		—		—		(2,000)		—		—		(2,000)
Distributions to non-controlling interests	—	—		—		—		—		—		(157,000)		(157,000)
Share-based compensation	—	—		263,000		—		—		—		—		263,000

Issuance of common stock for services	34,091	17,000		73,000		—		—		—		—		90,000
Dividends declared, $0.060 per share	—	—		—		(599,000)		—		—		—		(599,000)
Retirement plans:
Amortization of accumulated other comprehensive gain into net periodic benefit cost, net of taxes of $0	—	—		—		—		(79,000)		—		—		(79,000)
Net actuarial gain arising during the period, net of taxes of $0	—	—		—		—		891,000		—		—		891,000

Balance at September 30, 2023	9,990,778	$	5,079,000	$	7,687,000	$	6,160,000	$	2,104,000	$	(2,286,000)	$	13,000	$	18,757,000

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

BARNWELL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS


	Year ended September 30,
	2023		2022
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net (loss) earnings	$	(811,000)	$	6,172,000
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Equity in income of affiliates	(758,000)		(3,400,000)
Depletion, depreciation, and amortization	4,457,000		2,778,000
Impairment of assets	—		89,000

Gain on sale of assets	(551,000)		—
Sale of interest in leasehold land, net of fees paid	(233,000)		(1,137,000)
Distributions of income from equity investees	539,000		3,170,000
Retirement benefits income	(252,000)		(272,000)

Accretion of asset retirement obligation	808,000		767,000
Deferred income tax benefit	(130,000)		(171,000)
Asset retirement obligation payments	(1,005,000)		(942,000)
Share-based compensation expense	263,000		657,000
Common stock issued for services	90,000		3,000
Non-cash rent income	(25,000)		(1,000)
Retirement plan contributions and payments	(3,000)		(3,000)

Bad debt expense	38,000		124,000
Foreign currency (gain) loss	(76,000)		484,000
Gain on debt extinguishment	(15,000)		—

Decrease from changes in current assets and liabilities	(393,000)		(1,027,000)
Net cash provided by operating activities	1,943,000		7,291,000
Cash flows from investing activities:



Distributions from equity investees in excess of earnings	219,000		230,000
Proceeds from sale of interest in leasehold land, net of fees paid	233,000		1,137,000
Proceeds from sale of oil and natural gas assets	—		503,000


Proceeds from sale of contract drilling assets	—		687,000
Deposit for sale of contract drilling asset	—		551,000
Payments to acquire oil and natural gas properties	—		(1,563,000)
Capital expenditures - oil and natural gas	(11,304,000)		(8,607,000)
Capital expenditures - all other	(328,000)		(50,000)


Net cash used in investing activities	(11,180,000)		(7,112,000)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayment of long-term debt	(30,000)		—



Distributions to non-controlling interests	(157,000)		(647,000)
Proceeds from issuance of stock, net of costs	—		2,356,000
Payment of dividends	(599,000)		(149,000)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(786,000)		1,560,000
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	49,000		(214,000)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(9,974,000)		1,525,000
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	12,804,000		11,279,000
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	$	2,830,000	$	12,804,000

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

BARNWELL INDUSTRIES, INC.

AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 AND 2022

1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Description of Business

Barnwell is engaged in the following lines of business: 1) acquiring, developing, producing and selling oil and natural gas in Canada and the U.S., 2) investing in land interests in Hawaii, and 3) drilling wells and installing and repairing water pumping systems in Hawaii.

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Barnwell Industries, Inc. and all majority-owned subsidiaries (collectively referred to herein as “Barnwell,” “we,” “our,” “us,” or the “Company”), including a 77.6%-owned land investment general partnership (Kaupulehu Developments), a 75%-owned land investment partnership (KD Kona), and a variable interest entity (Teton Barnwell Fund I, LLC) for which the Company is deemed to be the primary beneficiary. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.

Undivided interests in oil and natural gas exploration and production joint ventures are consolidated on a proportionate basis. Barnwell’s investments in both unconsolidated entities in which a significant, but less than controlling, interest is held and in VIEs in which the Company is not deemed to be the primary beneficiary are accounted for by the equity method.

Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Consolidated Financial Statements

The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management of Barnwell to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates. Significant assumptions are required in the valuation of deferred tax assets, asset retirement obligations, contract drilling estimated costs to complete, and proved oil and natural gas reserves, and such assumptions may impact the amount at which such items are recorded.

Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications of prior period amounts have been made in Note 9 to conform to the current period presentations. These reclassifications had no effect on previously reported net earnings, cash flows, total assets, or stockholders' equity.

Revenue Recognition

Barnwell operates in and derives revenue from the following three principal business segments:

•Oil and Natural Gas Segment - Barnwell engages in oil and natural gas development, production, acquisitions and sales in Canada and the U.S.

•Land Investment Segment - Barnwell invests in land interests in Hawaii.

•Contract Drilling Segment - Barnwell provides well drilling services and water pumping system installation and repairs in Hawaii.

Oil and Natural Gas - Barnwell’s investments in oil and natural gas properties are located in Alberta, Canada, Oklahoma, and Texas. These property interests are principally held under governmental leases or licenses. Barnwell sells the large majority of its oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids production under short-term contracts between itself and marketers based on prices indexed to market prices and recognizes revenue at a point in time when the oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids are delivered, as this is where Barnwell’s performance obligation is satisfied and title has passed to the customer.

Land Investment - Barnwell is entitled to receive contingent residual payments from the entities that previously purchased Barnwell’s land investment interests under contracts entered into in prior years. The residual payments under those contracts become due when the entities sell lots and/or residential units in the areas that were previously sold under the aforementioned contracts or when a preferred payment threshold is achieved. The residual payments received by Barnwell are recognized as revenue when it is probable that a significant reversal in the amount of cumulative revenue recognized will not occur.

Contract Drilling - Through contracts which are normally less than twelve months in duration, Barnwell drills water and water monitoring wells and installs and repairs water pumping systems in Hawaii. Barnwell recognizes revenue from well drilling or the installation of pumps over time based on total costs incurred on the projects relative to the total expected costs to satisfy the performance obligation as management believes this is an accurate representation of the percentage of completion as control is continuously transferred to the customer. Uninstalled materials, which typically consists of well casing or pumps, are excluded in the costs-to-costs calculation for the duration of the contract as including these costs would result in a distortion of progress towards satisfaction of the performance obligation due to the resulting cumulative catch-up in margin in a single period. An equal amount of cost and revenue is recorded when uninstalled materials are controlled by the customer, which is typically when Barnwell has the right to payment for the materials and when the materials are delivered to the customer’s site or location and such materials have been accepted by the customer. Uninstalled materials are held in inventory and included in “Other current assets” on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets until control is transferred to the customer. When the estimate on a contract indicates a loss, Barnwell records the entire estimated loss in the period the loss becomes known.

The contract price may include variable consideration, which includes such items as increases to the transaction price for unapproved change orders and claims for which price has not yet been agreed by the customer. The Company estimates variable consideration using either the most likely amount or expected value method, whichever is a more appropriate reflection of the amount to which it expects to be entitled based on the characteristics and circumstances of the contract. Variable consideration is included

in the estimated transaction price to the extent it is probable that a significant reversal of cumulative recognized revenue will not occur.

Contract price and cost estimates are reviewed periodically as work progresses and adjustments proportionate to the costs incurred to date to total estimated costs at completion are reflected in contract revenues in the reporting period when such estimates are revised. The nature of accounting for these contracts is such that refinements of the estimated costs to complete may occur and are characteristic of the estimation process due to changing conditions and new developments. Many factors and assumptions can and do change during a contract performance obligation period which can result in a change to contract profitability including unforeseen underground geological conditions (to the extent that contract remedies are unavailable), the availability and costs of skilled contract labor, the performance of major material suppliers, the performance of major subcontractors, unusual weather conditions and unexpected changes in material costs, changes in the scope and nature of the work to be performed, and unexpected construction execution errors, among others. These factors may result in revisions to costs and income and are recognized in the period in which the revisions become known. Revenue and profit in future periods of contract performance are recognized using the adjusted estimate.

When the Company receives consideration, or such consideration is unconditionally due, from a customer prior to transferring goods or services to the customer under the terms of a sales contract, the Company records deferred revenue, which represents a contract liability. Such deferred revenue typically results from billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts. Contract liabilities are included in “Other current liabilities” on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings represent certain amounts under customer contracts that were earned and billable, but yet not invoiced, and are included in contract assets and reported in “Other current assets” on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand and short-term investments with original maturities of three months or less.

Concentration of Credit Risk

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents. We maintain bank account balances with high quality financial institutions which often exceed insured limits. We have not experienced any losses with these accounts and believe that we are not exposed to any significant credit risk on cash.

Accounts and Other Receivables

Accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount and do not bear interest. The allowance for doubtful accounts is Barnwell’s best estimate of the amount of probable credit losses in Barnwell’s existing accounts receivable and is based on historical write-off experience and the application of the specific identification method. Account balances are charged off against the allowance after all means of collection have been exhausted and the potential for recovery is considered remote. Barnwell does not have any off-balance sheet credit exposure related to its customers.

Investments in Real Estate

Barnwell accounts for sales of Increment I and Increment II leasehold land interests under the full accrual method. Gains from such sales were recognized when the buyer’s investments were adequate to demonstrate a commitment to pay for the property, risks and rewards of ownership transferred to the buyer, and Barnwell did not have a substantial continuing involvement with the property sold. With regard to payments Kaupulehu Developments is entitled to receive from KD I and KD II, the percentage of sales payments from KD I and KD II and percentage of distributions from KD II are contingent future profits which will be recognized when they are realized. All costs of the sales of Increment I and Increment II leasehold land interests were recognized at the time of sale and were not deferred to future periods when any contingent profits will be recognized.

Variable Interest Entities

The consolidation of VIEs is required when an enterprise has a controlling financial interest and is therefore the VIE’s primary beneficiary. A controlling financial interest will have both of the following characteristics: (a) the power to direct the activities of a VIE that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance and (b) the obligation to absorb losses of the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE or the right to receive benefits from the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE. The determination of whether an entity is a VIE and, if so, whether the Company is the primary beneficiary, may require significant judgment.

Barnwell analyzes its entities in which it has a variable interest to determine whether the entities are VIEs and, if so, whether the Company is the primary beneficiary. This analysis includes a qualitative review based on an evaluation of the design of the entity, its organizational structure, including decision making ability and financial agreements, as well as a quantitative review. Entities that have been determined to be VIEs and for which we have a controlling financial interest and are therefore the VIE’s primary beneficiary are consolidated (see Note 4). Entities that have been determined to be VIEs and for which we do not have a controlling financial interest and are therefore not the VIE’s primary beneficiary are not consolidated. These unconsolidated entities are accounted for under the equity method (see Note 3).

Equity Method Investments

Affiliated companies, which are limited partnerships or similar entities, in which Barnwell holds more than a 3% to 5% ownership interest and does not control, are accounted for as equity method investments. Equity method investment adjustments include Barnwell’s proportionate share of investee income or loss, adjustments to recognize certain differences between Barnwell’s carrying value and Barnwell’s equity in net assets of the investee at the date of investment, impairments and other adjustments required by the equity method. Gains or losses are realized when such investments are sold. Barnwell classifies distributions received from equity method investments using the cumulative earnings approach in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. Under the cumulative earnings approach, distributions received up to the amount of cumulative equity in earnings recognized are treated as returns on investment and are classified within operating cash flows and those in excess of that amount are treated as returns of investment and are classified within investing cash flows.

Investments in equity method investees are evaluated for impairment as events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. If the carrying amounts of the assets exceed their respective fair values, additional impairment tests are performed to measure the amounts of the impairment losses, if any. When an impairment test demonstrates that the fair value of an investment is less than its carrying value, management will determine whether the impairment is either temporary or other-than-temporary. Examples of factors which may be indicative of an other-than-temporary impairment include (a) the length of time and extent to which fair value has been less than carrying value, (b) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the investee, and (c) the intent and ability to retain the investment in the investee for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value. If the decline in fair value is determined by management to be other-than-temporary, the carrying value of the investment is written down to its estimated fair value as of the balance sheet date of the reporting period in which the assessment is made.

Oil and Natural Gas Properties

Barnwell uses the full cost method of accounting under which all costs incurred in the acquisition, exploration and development of oil and natural gas reserves, including costs related to unsuccessful wells and estimated future site restoration and abandonment, are capitalized. We capitalize internal costs that can be directly identified with our acquisition, exploration and development activities and do not include any costs related to production, general corporate overhead or similar activities.

The capitalized costs of oil and gas properties, excluding unevaluated and unproved properties, are amortized as depreciation, depletion and amortization expense using the units-of-production method based on estimated proved recoverable oil and gas reserves.

Costs associated with unevaluated and unproved properties, initially excluded from the amortization base, relate to unproved leasehold acreage, wells and production facilities in progress and wells pending determination of the existence of proved reserves. Unproved leasehold costs are transferred to the amortization base with the costs of drilling the related well once a determination of the existence of proved reserves has been made or upon impairment of a lease. Costs associated with wells in progress and completed wells that have yet to be evaluated are transferred to the amortization base once a determination is made whether or not proved reserves can be assigned to the property. Costs of dry wells are transferred to the amortization base immediately upon determination that the well is unsuccessful.

Under the full cost method of accounting, we review the carrying value of our oil and natural gas properties, on a country-by-country basis, each quarter in what is commonly referred to as the ceiling test. Under the ceiling test, capitalized costs, net of accumulated depletion and oil and natural gas related deferred income taxes, may not exceed an amount equal to the sum of 1) the discounted present value (at 10%), using average first-day-of-the-month prices during the 12-month period ending as of the balance sheet date held constant over the life of the reserves, of Barnwell’s estimated future net cash flows from estimated production of proved oil and natural gas reserves as determined by independent petroleum reserve engineers, less estimated future expenditures to be incurred in developing and producing the proved reserves but excluding future cash outflows associated with settling asset retirement obligations with the exception of those associated with proved undeveloped reserves from wells that are to be drilled in the future; plus 2) the cost of major development projects and unproven properties not subject to depletion, if any; plus 3) the lower of cost or estimated fair value of unproven properties included in costs subject to depletion; less 4) related income tax effects. If net capitalized costs exceed this limit, the excess is expensed. Depletion is computed using the units-of-production method whereby capitalized costs, net of estimated salvage values, plus estimated future costs to develop proved reserves and satisfy asset retirement obligations, are amortized over the total estimated proved reserves on a country-by-country basis. Investments in major development projects are not depleted until either proved reserves are associated with the projects or impairment has been determined. Proceeds from the disposition of oil and natural gas properties are credited to the full cost pool, with no gain or loss recognized, unless such a sale would significantly alter the relationship between capitalized costs and the proved reserves in a particular country.

Given the volatility of oil and gas prices, it is reasonably possible that the estimate of discounted future net cash flows from proved oil and gas reserves could change in the near term. If oil and gas prices decline in the future, even if only for a short period of time, it is possible that impairments of oil and gas properties could occur. In addition, it is reasonably possible that impairments could occur if costs are incurred in excess of any increases in the present value of future net cash flows from proved oil and gas reserves, or if properties are sold for proceeds less than the discounted present value of the related proved oil and gas reserves.

Barnwell’s sales reflect its working interest share after royalties. Barnwell’s production is generally delivered and sold at the plant gate. Barnwell does not have transportation volume commitments with pipelines and does not have natural gas imbalances related to natural gas balancing arrangements with its partners.

Acquisitions

In accordance with the guidance for business combinations, Barnwell determines whether an acquisition is a business combination, which requires that the assets acquired and liabilities assumed constitute a business. Each business combination is then accounted for by applying the acquisition method

of accounting. If the assets acquired are not a business, the Company accounts for the transaction as an asset acquisition. Under both methods purchase prices are allocated to acquired assets and assumed liabilities based on their estimated fair value at the time of the acquisition. For transactions that are business combinations, the Company evaluates the existence of goodwill or a gain from a bargain purchase. The Company capitalizes acquisition-related costs and fees associated with asset acquisitions and immediately expenses acquisition-related costs and fees associated with business combinations.

Long-lived Assets

Long-lived assets to be held and used, other than oil and natural gas properties, are evaluated for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be fully recoverable. Recoverability is measured by comparing the carrying amount of the asset to the future net cash flows expected to result from use of the asset (undiscounted and without interest charges). If it is determined that the asset may not be recoverable, impairment loss is measured as the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the fair value of the asset. Long-lived assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the asset carrying value or fair value, less cost to sell.

Water well drilling rigs, office and other property and equipment are depreciated using the straight-line method based on estimated useful lives.

Share-based Compensation

Share-based compensation cost for Barnwell’s equity-classified stock options, restricted stock units, and common stock issued for services is measured at fair value and is recognized as an expense over the requisite service period. For stock options, Barnwell utilizes a closed-form valuation model to determine the fair value of each option award. Expected volatilities are based on the historical volatility of Barnwell’s stock over a period consistent with that of the expected terms of the options. The expected terms of the options represent expectations of future employee exercise and are estimated based on factors such as vesting periods, contractual expiration dates, historical trends in Barnwell’s stock price, and historical exercise behavior. If the Company does not have sufficient historical data regarding employee exercise behavior, the “simplified method” as permitted by the SEC’s Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 110, Share-Based Payment is utilized to estimate the expected terms of the options. The risk-free rates for periods within the contractual life of the options are based on the yields of U.S. Treasury instruments with terms comparable to the estimated option terms. Expected dividends are based on historical dividend payments. For restricted stock units, Barnwell utilizes the closing market price of the Company’s common stock on the grant date reduced by the present value of the dividends expected to be paid on the underlying shares of common stock during the requisite service period (as these awards are not entitled to receive dividends until vested) to determine the fair value of each restricted stock unit award. For common stock issued for services, Barnwell utilizes the closing market price of the Company’s common stock on the grant date to determine the fair value of the common stock issued for services. The Company's policy is to recognize forfeitures as they occur.

Retirement Plans

Barnwell accounts for its defined benefit pension plan and Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan by recognizing the over-funded or under-funded status as an asset or liability in its Consolidated Balance Sheets and recognizes changes in that funded status in the year in which the changes occur through comprehensive income. See further discussion at Note 8.

The estimation of Barnwell’s retirement plan obligations, costs and liabilities requires management to estimate the amount and timing of cash outflows for projected future payments and cash inflows for maturities and expected returns on plan assets. These assumptions may have an effect on the amount and timing of future contributions.

At the end of each year, Barnwell determines the discount rate to be used to calculate the present value of plan liabilities and the net periodic benefit cost. The discount rate is an estimate of the current interest rate at which the retirement plan liabilities could be effectively settled at the end of the year. In estimating this rate, Barnwell performs a cash-flow matching discount rate analysis developed using high-quality corporate bonds yield. The discount rate used to value the future benefit obligation as of each year-end is the rate used to determine the periodic benefit cost in the following year.

The expected long-term return on assets assumption for the pension plans represents the average rate of return to be earned on plan assets over the period the benefits included in the benefit obligation are to be paid. The actual fair value of plan assets and estimated rate of return is used to determine the expected investment return during the year. The estimated rate of return on plan assets is based on an estimate of future experience for plan asset returns, the mix of plan assets, current market conditions, and expectations for future market conditions. A decrease (increase) of 50 basis points in the expected return on assets assumption would increase (decrease) pension expense by approximately $59,000 based on the assets of the plan at September 30, 2023.

The effects of changing assumptions are included in unamortized net gains and losses, which directly affect accumulated other comprehensive income. These unamortized gains and losses in excess of certain thresholds are amortized and reclassified to (loss) income over the average remaining service life of active employees.

Asset Retirement Obligation

Barnwell accounts for asset retirement obligations by recognizing the fair value of a liability for an asset retirement obligation in the period in which it is incurred if a reasonable estimate of fair value can be made. Barnwell estimates the fair value of asset retirement obligations based on the projected discounted future cash outflows required to settle abandonment and restoration liabilities. Such an estimate requires assumptions and judgments regarding the existence of liabilities, the amount and timing of cash outflows required to settle the liability, what constitutes adequate restoration, inflation factors, credit adjusted discount rates, and consideration of changes in legal, regulatory, environmental and political environments. Abandonment and restoration cost estimates are determined in conjunction with Barnwell’s reserve engineers based on historical information regarding costs incurred to abandon and restore similar well sites, information regarding current market conditions and costs, and knowledge of subject well sites and properties. These assumptions represent Level 3 inputs.

Barnwell’s estimated site restoration and abandonment costs of its oil and natural gas properties are capitalized as part of the carrying amount of oil and natural gas properties and depleted over the life of the related reserves. When the assumptions used to estimate a recorded asset retirement obligation change, a revision is recorded to both the asset retirement obligation and the capitalized cost of asset retirements. The liability is accreted at the end of each period through charges to oil and natural gas operating expense.

Income Taxes

Management evaluates its potential exposures from tax positions taken that have been or could be challenged by taxing authorities. These potential exposures result because taxing authorities may take positions that differ from those taken by management in the interpretation and application of statutes, regulations and rules. Management considers the possibility of alternative outcomes based upon past experience, previous actions by taxing authorities (e.g., actions taken in other jurisdictions) and advice from tax experts. Recognized tax positions are initially and subsequently measured as the largest amount of tax benefit that is more likely than not of being realized upon ultimate settlement with a taxing authority on a jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction basis. Liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits related to such tax positions are included in long-term liabilities unless the tax position is expected to be settled within the upcoming year, in which case the liabilities are included in current liabilities. Interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions are included in income tax expense.

Our operations in Texas are subject to a franchise tax assessed by the state of Texas which is presented as income tax expense.

Environmental

Barnwell is subject to extensive environmental laws and regulations. These laws, which are constantly changing, regulate the discharge of materials into the environment and maintenance of surface conditions and may require Barnwell to remove or mitigate the environmental effects of the disposal or release of petroleum or chemical substances at various sites. Environmental expenditures are expensed or capitalized depending on their future economic benefit. Expenditures that relate to an existing condition caused by past operations and that have no future economic benefit are expensed. Liabilities for expenditures of a noncapital nature are recorded when environmental assessment and/or remediation is probable, and the costs can be reasonably estimated.

Barnwell recognizes an insurance receivable related to environmental expenditures when collection of the receivable is deemed probable. Any recognition of an insurance receivable is recorded by crediting and offsetting the original charge. Any differential arising between insurance recoveries and insurance receivables is expensed or capitalized, consistent with the original treatment.

Foreign Currency Translations and Transactions

Assets and liabilities of foreign subsidiaries are translated at the year-end exchange rate. Operating results of foreign subsidiaries are translated at average exchange rates during the period. Translation adjustments have no effect on net income and are included in “Accumulated other comprehensive income, net” in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Foreign currency gains or losses on intercompany loans and advances that are not considered long-term investments in nature because management intends to settle these intercompany balances in the future are included in our statements of operations.

Fair Value Measurements

Fair value is defined as the amount that would be received from the sale of an asset or paid for the transfer of a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Fair value measurements are classified and disclosed in one of the following categories:

•Level 1: Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities in active markets and have the highest priority.

•Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.

•Level 3: Unobservable inputs for the financial asset or liability and have the lowest priority.

2. (LOSS) EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE

Basic (loss) earnings per share is computed using the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted (loss) earnings per share is calculated using the treasury stock method to reflect the assumed issuance of common shares for all potentially dilutive securities, which consist of outstanding stock options and nonvested restricted stock units. Potentially dilutive shares are excluded from the computation of diluted (loss) earnings per share if their effect is anti-dilutive.

Options to purchase 546,781 shares of common stock and 18,605 restricted stock units were excluded from the computation of diluted shares for the year ended September 30, 2023, as their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive. Options to purchase 615,000 shares were excluded from the computation of diluted shares for the year ended September 30, 2022, as their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive.

Reconciliations between net (loss) earnings attributable to Barnwell stockholders and common shares outstanding of the basic and diluted net (loss) earnings per share computations are detailed in the following tables:


	Year ended September 30, 2023
	Net Loss		Shares	Per-Share
	(Numerator)		(Denominator)	Amount
Basic net loss	$	(961,000)	9,969,856	$	(0.10)
Effect of dilutive securities - common stock options and restricted stock units	—		—
Diluted net loss	$	(961,000)	9,969,856	$	(0.10)

	Year ended September 30, 2022
	Net Earnings		Shares	Per-Share
	(Numerator)		(Denominator)	Amount
Basic net earnings	$	5,513,000	9,732,936	$	0.57
Effect of dilutive securities - common stock options	—		—
Diluted net earnings	$	5,513,000	9,732,936	$	0.57

3. INVESTMENTS

Investment in Kukio Resort Land Development Partnerships

On November 27, 2013, Barnwell, through a wholly-owned subsidiary, entered into two limited liability limited partnerships, KD Kona and KKM, and indirectly acquired a 19.6% non-controlling ownership interest in each of KD Kukio Resorts, KD Maniniowali, and KDK for $5,140,000. The Kukio Resort Land Development Partnerships own certain real estate and development rights interests in the Kukio, Maniniowali and Kaupulehu portions of Kukio Resort, a private residential community on the Kona coast of the island of Hawaii, as well as Kukio Resort’s real estate sales office operations. KDK holds interests in KD I and KD II. KD I is the developer of Increment I and KD II is the developer of Increment II. Barnwell's ownership interests in the Kukio Resort Land Development Partnerships is accounted for using the equity method of accounting.

In March 2019, KD II admitted a new development partner, Replay, a party unrelated to Barnwell, in an effort to move forward with development of the remainder of Increment II at Kaupulehu. KDK and Replay hold ownership interests of 55% and 45%, respectively, of KD II and Barnwell has a 10.8% indirect non-controlling ownership interest in KD II through KDK, which is accounted for using the equity method of accounting. Barnwell continues to have an indirect 19.6% non-controlling ownership interest in KD Kukio Resorts, KD Maniniowali, and KD I.

The partnerships derive income from the sale of residential parcels in Increment I, of which only two lots remain to be sold as of September 30, 2023, as well as from commissions on real estate sales by the real estate sales office and revenues resulting from the sale of private club memberships.

Increment II is not yet under development, and there is no assurance that development of such acreage will in fact occur. No definitive development plans have been made by the developer of Increment II as of the date of this report.

Barnwell has the right to receive distributions from the Kukio Resort Land Development Partnerships via its non-controlling interests in KD Kona and KKM, based on its respective partnership sharing ratios of 75% and 34.45%, respectively. During the year ended September 30, 2023, Barnwell received cash distributions of $758,000 from the Kukio Resort Land Development Partnership resulting in a net amount of $674,000, after distributing $84,000 to non-controlling interests. During the year ended September 30, 2022, Barnwell received cash distributions of $3,400,000 from the Kukio Resort Land Development Partnerships resulting in a net amount of $3,028,000, after distributing $372,000 to non-controlling interests.

Equity in income of affiliates was $758,000 for the year ended September 30, 2023, as compared to equity in income of affiliates of $3,400,000 for the year ended September 30, 2022.

Summarized financial information for the Kukio Resort Land Development Partnerships is as follows:


	Year ended September 30,
	2023		2022
Revenue	$	13,055,000	$	24,577,000
Gross profit	$	7,733,000	$	16,934,000
Net earnings	$	4,436,000	$	13,763,000

In the quarter ended June 30, 2021, the Company received cumulative distributions from the Kukio Resort Land Development Partnerships in excess of our investment balance and in accordance with applicable accounting guidance, the Company suspended its equity method earnings recognition and the Kukio Resort Land Development Partnership investment balance was reduced to zero with the distributions received in excess of our investment balance recorded as equity in income of affiliates because the distributions are not refundable by agreement or by law and the Company is not liable for the obligations of or otherwise committed to provide financial support to the Kukio Resort Land Development Partnerships. The Company will record future equity method earnings only after our share of the Kukio Resort Land Development Partnership’s cumulative earnings in excess of distributions during the suspended period exceeds our share of the Kukio Resort Land Development Partnership’s income recognized for the excess distributions, and during this suspended period any distributions received will be recorded as equity in income of affiliates. Accordingly, the amount of equity in income of affiliates recognized in the year ended September 30, 2023 was equivalent to the $758,000 of distributions received in that period.

Cumulative distributions received from the Kukio Resort Land Development Partnerships in excess of our investment balance was $708,000 at September 30, 2023 and $958,000 at September 30, 2022.

Sale of Interest in Leasehold Land

Kaupulehu Developments has the right to receive payments from KD I and KD II resulting from the sale of lots and/or residential units within Increment I and Increment II by KD I and KD II (see Note 19).

With respect to Increment I, Kaupulehu Developments is entitled to receive payments from KD I based on 10% of the gross receipts from KD I’s sales of single-family residential lots in Increment I. One single-family lot was sold during the year ended September 30, 2023 and two single-family lots, of the 80

lots developed within Increment I, remained to be sold as of September 30, 2023. The developer had consolidated these two remaining lots into one large lot but has since split them back into the original two lots.

Under the terms of the Increment II agreement with KD II, Kaupulehu Developments is entitled to 15% of the distributions of KD II, the cost of which is to be solely borne by KDK out of its 55% ownership interest in KD II, plus a priority payout of 10% of KDK’s cumulative net profits derived from Increment II sales subsequent to Phase 2A, up to a maximum of $3,000,000 as to the priority payout. Such interests are limited to distributions or net profits interests and Barnwell does not have any partnership interests in KD II or KDK through its interest in Kaupulehu Developments. The arrangement also gives Barnwell rights to three single-family residential lots in Phase 2A of Increment II, and four single-family residential lots in phases subsequent to Phase 2A when such lots are developed by KD II, all at no cost to Barnwell. Barnwell is committed to commence construction of improvements within 90 days of the transfer of the four lots in the phases subsequent to Phase 2A as a condition of the transfer of such lots. Also, in addition to Barnwell’s existing obligations to pay professional fees to certain parties based on percentages of its gross receipts, Kaupulehu Developments is also obligated to pay an amount equal to 0.72% and 0.20% of the cumulative net profits of KD II to KD Development and a pool of various individuals, respectively, all of whom are partners of KKM and are unrelated to Barnwell, in compensation for the agreement of these parties to admit the new development partner for Increment II. Such compensation will be reflected as the obligation becomes probable and the amount of the obligation can be reasonably estimated.

The following table summarizes the Increment I revenues from KD I and the amount of fees directly related to such revenues (see Note 17 “Commitments and Contingencies - Other Matters”):


	Year ended September 30,
	2023		2022
Sale of interest in leasehold land:
Revenues - sale of interest in leasehold land	$	265,000	$	1,295,000
Fees - included in general and administrative expenses	(32,000)		(158,000)
Sale of interest in leasehold land, net of fees paid	$	233,000	$	1,137,000

There is no assurance with regards to the amounts of future payments from Increment I or Increment II to be received, or that the remaining acreage within Increment II will be developed. No definitive development plans have been made by KD II, the developer of Increment II, as of the date of this report.

Investment in Leasehold Land Interest – Lot 4C

Kaupulehu Developments holds an interest in an area of approximately 1,000 acres of vacant leasehold land zoned conservation located adjacent to Lot 4A, which currently has no development potential without both a development agreement with the lessor and zoning reclassification. The lease terminates in December 2025.

4. CONSOLIDATED VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITY

In February 2021, Barnwell Industries, Inc. established a new wholly-owned subsidiary named BOK Drilling, LLC (“BOK”) for the purpose of indirectly investing in oil and natural gas exploration and development in Oklahoma. BOK and Gros Ventre Partners, LLC (“Gros Ventre”) entered into the Limited Liability Agreement (the “Teton Operating Agreement”) of Teton Barnwell Fund I, LLC (“Teton Barnwell”), an entity formed for the purpose of directly entering into such oil and natural gas investments. Under the terms of the Teton Operating Agreement, the profits of Teton Barnwell are split between BOK and Gros Ventre at 98% and 2%, respectively, and as the manager of Teton Barnwell, Gros Ventre is paid an annual asset management fee equal to 1% of the cumulative capital contributions made to Teton Barnwell as compensation for its management services. BOK is responsible for 100% of the capital contributions made to Teton Barnwell.

The Company has determined that Teton Barnwell is a variable interest entity (“VIE”) as the entity is structured with non-substantive voting rights and that the Company is the primary beneficiary. This is due to the fact that even though Teton Barnwell has a unanimous consent voting structure, BOK is responsible for 100% of the capital contributions required to fund Teton Barnwell’s future oil exploration and development investments pursuant to the Teton Operating Agreement and thus, BOK has the power to steer the decisions that most significantly impact Teton Barnwell’s economic performance and has the obligation to absorb any potential losses that could be significant to Teton Barnwell. As BOK is the primary beneficiary of the VIE, Teton Barnwell’s operating results, assets and liabilities are consolidated by the Company.

The following table summarizes the carrying value of the assets and liabilities of Teton Barnwell that are consolidated by the Company. Intercompany balances are eliminated in consolidation and thus, are not reflected in the table below.


	September 30, 2023		September 30, 2022
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$	83,000	$	623,000
Accounts and other receivables	175,000		606,000
Oil and natural gas properties, full cost method of accounting:
Proved properties, net	544,000		655,000

Total assets	$	802,000	$	1,884,000

LIABILITIES
Accounts payable	$	10,000	$	15,000

Accrued operating and other expenses	15,000		26,000
Total liabilities	$	25,000	$	41,000

5. ASSET HELD FOR SALE

In September 2022, the Company entered into a purchase and sale agreement with an independent third party for the sale of a contract drilling segment drilling rig and received a payment of $551,000, net of related costs. At September 30, 2022, the legal title for the drilling rig had not yet transferred to the buyer and therefore, the Company did not record a sale during the year ended September 30, 2022. The proceeds received from the buyer was recognized as a deposit and recorded in “Other Current Liabilities” on the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheet at September 30, 2022. No amount was recorded as assets held for sale at September 30, 2022 as the drilling rig was fully depreciated and therefore had a net book

value of zero. In October 2022, the legal title for the drilling rig was transferred to the buyer and as a result, the Company recognized a $551,000 gain on the sale of the drilling rig during the year ended September 30, 2023.

6. OIL AND NATURAL GAS PROPERTIES

Fiscal 2023 Investments and Acquisitions

In December 2022, Barnwell Texas, LLC (“Barnwell Texas”), a new wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into a purchase and sale agreement with an independent third party whereby Barnwell Texas acquired a 22.3% non-operated working interest in oil and natural gas leasehold acreage in the Permian Basin in Texas for cash consideration of $806,000. In connection with the purchase of such leasehold interests, Barnwell Texas acquired a 15.4% non-operated working interest in two oil wells in the Wolfcamp Formation in Loving and Ward Counties, Texas and has paid $4,293,000 for its share of the costs to drill, complete and equip the wells during the year ended September 30, 2023. The two Texas wells began producing in late April 2023. Additionally, in connection with the entry into this agreement, the Company was obligated to pay a broker’s fee of 5.0% of the capital invested under this arrangement, which expired in November 2023, to Four Pines Exploration LLC - Exploration - Series 1 (“Four Pines”). Four Pines is controlled by Mr. Colin O’Farrell who is an affiliate of Teton Barnwell (see Note 19 for additional details). As of September 30, 2023, the Company has paid $255,000 in broker fees to Four Pines related to this arrangement.

Fiscal 2022 Acquisitions and Dispositions

In the quarter ended December 31, 2021, Barnwell acquired working interests in oil and natural gas properties located in the Twining area of Alberta, Canada, for cash consideration of $317,000.

7. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT AND ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATION

Barnwell’s property and equipment is detailed as follows:


	Estimated Useful Lives	Gross Property and Equipment		Accumulated Depletion, Depreciation, Amortization, and Impairment		Net Property and Equipment
At September 30, 2023:

Proved oil and natural gas properties (full cost method)		$	80,851,000	$	(59,549,000)	$	21,302,000


Drilling rigs and equipment	3 – 10 years	6,618,000		(6,127,000)		491,000

Other property and equipment	3 – 10 years	605,000		(587,000)		18,000
Total		$	88,074,000	$	(66,263,000)	$	21,811,000


	Estimated Useful Lives	Gross Property and Equipment		Accumulated Depletion, Depreciation, Amortization, and Impairment		Net Property and Equipment
At September 30, 2022:

Proved oil and natural gas properties (full cost method)		$	67,883,000	$	(54,651,000)	$	13,232,000


Drilling rigs and equipment	3 – 10 years	6,304,000		(5,943,000)		361,000

Other property and equipment	3 – 10 years	619,000		(611,000)		8,000
Total		$	74,806,000	$	(61,205,000)	$	13,601,000

See Note 6 for discussion of acquisitions and divestitures of oil and natural gas properties in fiscal 2023 and 2022.

Asset Retirement Obligation

Barnwell recognizes the fair value of a liability for an asset retirement obligation in the period in which it is incurred if a reasonable estimate of fair value can be made. The following is a reconciliation of the asset retirement obligation:


	Year ended September 30,
	2023		2022
Asset retirement obligation as of beginning of year	$	8,456,000	$	7,053,000
Obligations incurred on new wells drilled or acquired	21,000		1,682,000
Liabilities associated with properties sold	—		(483,000)
Revision of estimated obligation	1,462,000		1,021,000
Accretion expense	808,000		767,000
Payments	(1,005,000)		(942,000)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	91,000		(642,000)
Asset retirement obligation as of end of year	9,833,000		8,456,000
Less current portion	(1,536,000)		(1,327,000)
Asset retirement obligation, long-term	$	8,297,000	$	7,129,000

Asset retirement obligations were reduced by nil and $483,000 in fiscal 2023 and 2022, respectively, for those obligations that were assumed by purchasers of Barnwell's oil and natural gas properties. Asset retirement obligations increased by $1,462,000 and $1,021,000 in fiscal 2023 and 2022, respectively, primarily due to upward revisions from acceleration in the estimated timing of future abandonments as a result of changes in the estimated economic lives and costs of certain wells due to updated information received and changes in management's discretionary timing of abandonment projects due to an increase in estimated funds available. Asset retirement obligations also increased by $21,000 and $1,682,000 in fiscal 2023 and 2022, respectively, due primarily to our wells drilled and acquisitions (see Note 6 for additional details on acquisitions). The asset retirement obligation reflects the estimated present value of the amount of dismantlement, removal, site reclamation, and similar activities associated with Barnwell's oil and natural gas properties. Barnwell estimates the ultimate productive life of the properties, a credit-adjusted risk-free rate, and an inflation factor in order to determine the current present value of this obligation. The credit-adjusted risk-free rate for the entire asset retirement obligation is a blended rate which ranges from 6% to 13.5%.

Under the agreement with the OWA, the Company is required to pay the abandonment and reclamation costs in advance through a cash deposit. The total cash deposit amount was calculated to be approximately $1,525,000 and the Company paid $888,000 of the total deposit in July and August 2021 and may need to pay the remaining balance of $637,000 by August 2024. The Company revised its Manyberries ARO liability based on the OWA’s revised abandonment and reclamation estimates. Based on a review of the details of the cash deposit calculation provided by the OWA, which includes amounts added for possible contingencies, the Company believes the required cash deposit amount by the OWA is higher than the actual costs of the asset retirement obligation for the Manyberries wells and that any excess of the deposit over actual asset retirement costs for the first phase of the work would be credited toward the second phase of the work. A remaining excess deposit, if any, would ultimately be refunded to the Company upon completion of all of the work. As of September 30, 2023, the Company recognized a cumulative reduction in the deposit balance of $300,000 for work performed under this program.

8. RETIREMENT PLANS

Barnwell sponsors a noncontributory defined benefit pension plan (“Pension Plan”) covering substantially all of its U.S. employees, with benefits based on years of service and the employee’s highest consecutive 5 years average earnings. Barnwell’s funding policy is intended to provide for both benefits attributed to service to date and for those expected to be earned in the future. In addition, Barnwell sponsors a Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (“SERP”), a noncontributory supplemental retirement benefit plan which covers certain current and former employees of Barnwell for amounts exceeding the limits allowed under the Pension Plan. Effective December 31, 2019, the accrual of benefits for all participants in the Pension Plan and SERP was frozen and the plans were closed to new participants from that point forward.

The following tables detail the changes in benefit obligations, fair values of plan assets and reconciliations of the funded status of the retirement plans:


	Pension Plan				SERP
	September 30,
	2023		2022		2023		2022
Change in Projected Benefit Obligation:
Benefit obligation at beginning of year	$	7,931,000	$	10,365,000	$	1,715,000	$	2,136,000

Interest cost	406,000		290,000		88,000		60,000
Actuarial gain	(394,000)		(2,418,000)		(66,000)		(478,000)
Benefits paid	(432,000)		(306,000)		(3,000)		(3,000)



Benefit obligation at end of year	7,511,000		7,931,000		1,734,000		1,715,000
Change in Plan Assets:
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	11,316,000		12,594,000		—		—
Actual return on plan assets	1,098,000		(972,000)		—		—

Benefits paid	(432,000)		(306,000)		—		—

Fair value of plan assets at end of year	11,982,000		11,316,000		—		—
Funded status	$	4,471,000	$	3,385,000	$	(1,734,000)	$	(1,715,000)


	Pension Plan				SERP
	September 30,
	2023		2022		2023		2022
Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets:
Noncurrent assets	$	4,471,000	$	3,385,000	$	—	$	—
Current liabilities	—		—		(70,000)		(66,000)
Noncurrent liabilities	—		—		(1,664,000)		(1,649,000)
Net amount	$	4,471,000	$	3,385,000	$	(1,734,000)	$	(1,715,000)
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income before income taxes:
Net actuarial gain	$	(1,178,000)	$	(353,000)	$	(330,000)	$	(343,000)

Accumulated other comprehensive income	$	(1,178,000)	$	(353,000)	$	(330,000)	$	(343,000)

The accumulated benefit obligation for the Pension Plan was $7,511,000 and $7,931,000 at September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The accumulated benefit obligation for the SERP was $1,734,000 and $1,715,000 at September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The accumulated benefit obligations are the same as the projected benefit obligations due to the Pension Plan and SERP being frozen as of December 31, 2019.

Currently, no contributions are planned to be made to the Pension Plan during fiscal 2024. The SERP plan is unfunded and Barnwell funds benefits when payments are made. Expected payments under the SERP for fiscal 2024 is not material. Fluctuations in actual market returns as well as changes in general interest rates will result in changes in the market value of plan assets and may result in increased or decreased retirement benefits costs and contributions in future periods.

The Pension Plan actuarial gains in fiscal 2023 were primarily due to an increase in the discount rate and actual investment returns that were greater than the assumed rate of return. The SERP actuarial gains in fiscal 2023 were primarily due to an increase in the discount rate.

The Pension Plan actuarial gains in fiscal 2022 were primarily due to an increase in the discount rate, partially offset by an actuarial loss resulting from actual investment returns that were less than the assumed rate of return. The SERP actuarial gains in fiscal 2022 were primarily due to an increase in the discount rate.

The following table presents the weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations and net benefit (income) costs:


	Pension Plan		SERP
	Year ended September 30,
	2023	2022	2023	2022
Assumptions used to determine fiscal year-end benefit obligations:
Discount rate	5.62%	5.25%	5.62%	5.25%
Rate of compensation increase	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Assumptions used to determine net benefit costs (years ended):
Discount rate	5.25%	2.84%	5.25%	2.84%
Expected return on plan assets	6.00%	5.00%	N/A	N/A
Rate of compensation increase	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

We select a discount rate by reference to yields available on the ICE Bank of America Merrill Lynch AA-AAA 15+ Index at our consolidated balance sheet date. The expected return on plan assets is based on an actuarial model which takes into consideration our investment mix and market conditions.

The components of net periodic benefit (income) cost are as follows:


	Pension Plan				SERP
	Year ended September 30,
	2023		2022		2023		2022
Net periodic benefit (income) cost for the year:

Interest cost	$	406,000	$	290,000	$	88,000	$	60,000
Expected return on plan assets	(667,000)		(622,000)		—		—

Amortization of net actuarial gain	—		—		(79,000)		—

Net periodic benefit (income) cost	$	(261,000)	$	(332,000)	$	9,000	$	60,000

The benefits expected to be paid under the retirement plans as of September 30, 2023 are as follows:


	Pension Plan		SERP
Expected Benefit Payments:
Fiscal year ending September 30, 2024	$	402,000	$	70,000
Fiscal year ending September 30, 2025	$	552,000	$	140,000
Fiscal year ending September 30, 2026	$	545,000	$	138,000
Fiscal year ending September 30, 2027	$	537,000	$	137,000
Fiscal year ending September 30, 2028	$	574,000	$	142,000
Fiscal years ending September 30, 2029 through 2033	$	2,990,000	$	712,000

Plan Assets

Management communicates periodically with its professional investment advisors to establish investment policies, direct investments and select investment options. The overall investment objective of the Pension Plan is to attain a diversified combination of investments that provides long-term growth in the assets of the plan to fund future benefit obligations while managing risk in order to meet current

benefit obligations. Generally, interest and dividends received provide cash flows to fund current benefit obligations. Longer-term obligations are generally estimated to be provided for by growth in equity securities. The Company’s investment policy permits investments in a diversified mix of U.S. and international equities, fixed income securities and cash equivalents.

Barnwell’s investments in fixed income securities include corporate bonds, U.S. treasury and government securities, preferred securities, and fixed income exchange-traded funds. The Company’s investments in equity securities primarily include domestic and international large-cap companies, as well as, domestic and international equity securities exchange-traded funds.

The Company’s year-end target allocation, by asset category, and the actual asset allocations were as follows:


	Target	September 30,
Asset Category	Allocation	2023	2022
Cash and other	0% - 25%	2%	14%
Fixed income securities	15% - 40%	32%	34%
Equity securities	45% - 75%	66%	52%

Actual investment allocations may vary from our target allocations from time to time due to prevailing market conditions. We periodically review our actual investment allocations and rebalance our investments to our target allocations as dictated by current and anticipated market conditions and required cash flows.

We categorize plan assets into three levels based upon the assumptions used to price the assets. Level 1 provides the most reliable measure of fair value, whereas Level 3 requires significant management judgment in determining the fair value. Equity securities and exchange-traded funds are valued by obtaining quoted prices on recognized and highly liquid exchanges. Fixed income securities are valued based upon the closing price reported in the active market in which the security is traded. All of our plan assets are categorized as Level 1 assets, and as such, the actual market value is used to determine the fair value of assets.

The following tables set forth by level, within the fair value hierarchy, pension plan assets at their fair value:


			Fair Value Measurements Using:
September 30, 2023	Carrying Amount		Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Financial Assets:
Cash	$	263,000	$	263,000	$	—	$	—


U.S. treasury and government securities	709,000		709,000		—		—
Fixed income exchange-traded funds	3,102,000		3,102,000		—		—
Preferred securities	47,000		47,000		—		—

Equities	7,861,000		7,861,000		—		—
Total	$	11,982,000	$	11,982,000	$	—	$	—

			Fair Value Measurements Using:
September 30, 2022	Carrying Amount		Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Financial Assets:
Cash	$	1,539,000	$	1,539,000	$	—	$	—

Corporate bonds	1,000		1,000		—		—
U.S. treasury and government securities	561,000		561,000		—		—
Fixed income exchange-traded funds	3,223,000		3,223,000		—		—
Preferred securities	67,000		67,000		—		—
Equity securities exchange-traded funds	408,000		408,000		—		—
Equities	5,517,000		5,517,000		—		—
Total	$	11,316,000	$	11,316,000	$	—	$	—

9. INCOME TAXES

The components of (loss) earnings before income taxes, after adjusting the (loss) earnings for non-controlling interests, are as follows:


	Year ended September 30,
	2023		2022
United States	$	(2,414,000)	$	739,000
Canada	1,400,000		5,121,000
	$	(1,014,000)	$	5,860,000

The components of the income tax (benefit) provision related to the above (loss) earnings are as follows:


	Year ended September 30,
	2023		2022
Current provision:
United States – Federal
Before operating loss carryforwards	$	—	$	727,000
Benefit of operating loss carryforwards	—		(665,000)
After operating loss carryforwards	—		62,000
United States – State
Before operating loss carryforwards	47,000		518,000
Benefit of operating loss carryforwards	—		(62,000)
After operating loss carryforwards	47,000		456,000
Canadian
Before operating loss carryforwards	274,000		510,000
Benefit of operating loss carryforwards	(244,000)		(510,000)
After operating loss carryforwards	30,000		—
Total current	77,000		518,000
Deferred benefit:

United States – State	(130,000)		(171,000)

Total deferred	(130,000)		(171,000)
	$	(53,000)	$	347,000

any potential penalties and interest which could subsequently be assessed. The Company is awaiting a response from the IRS and the probability of success of the abatement request remains uncertain. No additional expenses related to the potential penalties and interest were included in the current income tax provision for the year ended September 30, 2023.

A reconciliation between the reported income tax (benefit) expense and the amount computed by multiplying the (loss) earnings attributable to Barnwell before income taxes by the U.S. federal tax rate of 21% is as follows:


	Year ended September 30,
	2023		2022
Tax (benefit) provision computed by applying statutory rate	$	(213,000)	$	1,231,000

Increase (decrease) in the valuation allowance	182,000		(1,450,000)

Additional effect of the foreign tax provision on the total tax provision	(4,000)		130,000
U.S. state income tax (benefit) provision, net of federal effect	(9,000)		330,000
U.S. state provision to tax return adjustments	(106,000)		(45,000)
Uncertain tax positions	—		62,000
Other	97,000		89,000
	$	(53,000)	$	347,000

The U.S. state provision to tax return adjustments in the table above was treated as a separate item in fiscal 2023 due to the significance of its impact on the fiscal 2023 reconciliation, and the corresponding fiscal 2022 amount was reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. The reclassification had no impact on previously reported net earnings, cash flows, total assets, or stockholders' equity. Additionally, the changes in the valuation allowance shown in the table above exclude the impact of changes in the valuation allowance of items that are incorporated within the respective reconciliation line items elsewhere in the table.

The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are as follows:


	September 30,
	2023		2022
Deferred income tax assets:
Foreign tax credit carryover under U.S. tax law	$	928,000	$	953,000

U.S. federal net operating loss carryover	9,406,000		8,258,000
U.S. state unitary net operating loss carryovers	1,177,000		1,117,000
Canadian net operating loss carryovers	1,025,000		877,000
Tax basis of investment in land in excess of book basis under U.S. tax law	25,000		26,000

Property and equipment accumulated book depreciation and depletion in excess of tax under U.S. tax law	275,000		568,000
Asset retirement obligation accrued for books but not for tax under U.S. tax law	1,084,000		959,000
Asset retirement obligation accrued for books but not for tax under Canadian tax law	2,461,000		2,120,000
Other liabilities accrued for books but not for tax under U.S. tax law	612,000		634,000
Foreign currency loss under U.S. tax law	68,000		102,000
Foreign currency loss under Canadian tax law	81,000		124,000
Other	116,000		278,000
Total gross deferred income tax assets	17,258,000		16,016,000
Less valuation allowance	(12,439,000)		(12,608,000)
Net deferred income tax assets	4,819,000		3,408,000
Deferred income tax liabilities:
Property and equipment accumulated tax depreciation and depletion in excess of book under Canadian tax law	(926,000)		(280,000)
Book basis of investment in land development partnerships in excess of tax basis under U.S. tax law	(133,000)		(545,000)
Book basis of investment in land development partnerships in excess of tax basis under U.S. state non-unitary tax law	(40,000)		(166,000)
U.S. oil and gas property and equipment accumulated tax depreciation and depletion in excess of book under U.S. tax law	(906,000)		(121,000)
U.S. oil and gas property and equipment accumulated tax depreciation and depletion in excess of book under U.S. state tax law	(19,000)		(23,000)
U.S. tax law impact of foreign branch deferred tax asset under Canadian tax law	(1,655,000)		(1,465,000)
Retirement plan asset accrued for books but not for tax under U.S. tax law	(939,000)		(711,000)
Other	(259,000)		(285,000)
Total deferred income tax liabilities	(4,877,000)		(3,596,000)
Net deferred income tax liability	$	(58,000)	$	(188,000)

Reported as:
Deferred income tax assets	—		—
Deferred income tax liabilities	(58,000)		(188,000)
Net deferred income tax liability	$	(58,000)	$	(188,000)

The asset retirement obligation accrued for books but not for tax under U.S. tax law and the retirement plan asset accrued for books but not for tax under U.S. tax law amounts in the table above were treated as separate items in fiscal 2023 to provide additional specificity as to the nature of the items, and the corresponding fiscal 2022 amounts were reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. The reclassifications had no impact on the previously reported valuation allowance or previously reported net earnings, cash flows, total assets, or stockholders' equity.

The total valuation allowance decreased $169,000 for the year ended September 30, 2023. The decrease was due to current fiscal year operational activity that resulted in changes in deferred tax asset and liability balances, and there were no changes in judgment about the realizability of related deferred tax assets in future years. Of the total net decrease in the valuation allowance for fiscal 2023, $4,000 was recognized as an income tax benefit and $165,000 was credited to accumulated other comprehensive income.

Net deferred tax assets at September 30, 2023 of $4,819,000 consists of the portion of deferred tax assets that are estimated to be partially realized through corresponding concurrent reversals of deferred tax liabilities related to the Kukio Resort Land Development Partnerships' excess of book income over taxable income, the book basis of property and equipment in excess of tax basis, foreign branch deferred taxes, retirement plan assets accrued for books but not for tax under U.S. tax law, and certain other minor deferred tax liabilities.

At September 30, 2023, Barnwell had U.S. federal foreign tax credit carryovers, U.S. federal net operating loss carryovers, U.S. state net operating loss carryovers and Canadian net operating loss carryovers totaling $928,000, $44,790,000, $18,387,000 and $3,816,000, respectively. All four items were fully offset by valuation allowances at September 30, 2023. The U.S. federal net operating loss carryovers generated through September 30, 2018 expire in fiscal years 2032-2038, the U.S. state unitary net operating loss carryovers generated through September 30, 2017 expire in fiscal years 2033-2037, the Canadian net operating loss carryovers expire in fiscal years 2039-2043, and the foreign tax credit carryovers expire in fiscal years 2024-2025. The U.S. federal net operating loss carryovers generated in fiscal years 2019-2023 and the U.S. state net operating loss carryovers generated in fiscal years 2018-2023 have no expiry, however utilization of the U.S. state and U.S. federal net operating loss carryovers generated in these and future years are limited to 80% of taxable income.

FASB ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes, prescribes a threshold for recognizing the financial statement effects of a tax position when it is more likely than not, based on the technical merits, that the position will be sustained upon examination by a taxing authority.

Barnwell files U.S. federal income tax returns, income tax returns in various U.S. states, and Canadian federal and provincial tax returns. A number of years may elapse before an uncertain tax position, for which we have unrecognized tax benefits, is audited and finally resolved. We believe that our unrecognized tax benefits are reflected on a more likely than not basis. We evaluate uncertain tax positions based on ongoing facts and circumstances. Any change in judgment related to the expected resolution of uncertain tax positions is recognized in earnings in the period in which such change occurs. Interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits are recorded as a component of income tax expense. Settlement of any particular position could require the use of cash. Favorable resolution for an amount less than the amount estimated by Barnwell would be recognized as a decrease in the effective income tax rate in the period of resolution, and unfavorable resolution in excess of the amount estimated

by Barnwell would be recognized as an increase in the effective income tax rate in the period of resolution.

Below are the changes in unrecognized tax benefits.


	Year ended September 30,
	2023		2022
Balance at beginning of year	$	62,000	$	—
Effect of tax positions taken in prior years	—		60,000
Accrued interest related to tax positions taken	—		2,000
Balance at end of year	$	62,000	$	62,000

Uncertain tax positions at September 30, 2023 are related to the potential assessment of penalties and interest for the failure to file a certain foreign information form with each of our U.S. federal income tax returns for fiscal years 2019, 2020 and 2021. The Company filed amended U.S. federal income tax returns which included the missing form and statement of reasonable cause for these years in September and October 2023 and requested abatement of any potential penalties and interest which could subsequently be assessed. The Company is awaiting a response from the IRS and the probability of success of the abatement request remains uncertain.

Included below is a summary of the tax years, by jurisdiction, that remain subject to examination by taxing authorities at September 30, 2023:


Jurisdiction			Fiscal Years Open
U.S. federal			2020 – 2022
Various U.S. states			2020 – 2022
Canada federal			2016 – 2022
Various Canadian provinces			2016 – 2022

10. REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS

Disaggregation of Revenue

The following tables provide information about disaggregated revenue by revenue streams, reportable segments, geographical region, and timing of revenue recognition for the years ended September 30, 2023 and 2022.


		Year ended September 30, 2023
		Oil and natural gas		Contract drilling		Land investment		Other		Total
Revenue streams:
	Oil	$	14,259,000	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	14,259,000
	Natural gas	3,441,000		—		—		—		3,441,000
	Natural gas liquids	1,676,000		—		—		—		1,676,000
	Drilling and pump	—		5,427,000		—		—		5,427,000
	Contingent residual payments	—		—		265,000		—		265,000
	Other	—		—		—		114,000		114,000
	Total revenues before interest income	$	19,376,000	$	5,427,000	$	265,000	$	114,000	$	25,182,000
Geographical regions:
	United States	$	2,746,000	$	5,427,000	$	265,000	$	10,000	$	8,448,000
	Canada	16,630,000		—		—		104,000		16,734,000
	Total revenues before interest income	$	19,376,000	$	5,427,000	$	265,000	$	114,000	$	25,182,000
Timing of revenue recognition:
	Goods transferred at a point in time	$	19,376,000	$	—	$	265,000	$	114,000	$	19,755,000
	Services transferred over time	—		5,427,000		—		—		5,427,000
	Total revenues before interest income	$	19,376,000	$	5,427,000	$	265,000	$	114,000	$	25,182,000


		Year ended September 30, 2022
		Oil and natural gas		Contract drilling		Land investment		Other		Total
Revenue streams:
	Oil	$	15,747,000	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	15,747,000
	Natural gas	4,527,000		—		—		—		4,527,000
	Natural gas liquids	2,307,000		—		—		—		2,307,000
	Drilling and pump	—		4,540,000		—		—		4,540,000
	Contingent residual payments	—		—		1,295,000		—		1,295,000
	Other	—		—		—		111,000		111,000
	Total revenues before interest income	$	22,581,000	$	4,540,000	$	1,295,000	$	111,000	$	28,527,000
Geographical regions:
	United States	$	3,496,000	$	4,540,000	$	1,295,000	$	9,000	$	9,340,000
	Canada	19,085,000		—		—		102,000		19,187,000
	Total revenues before interest income	$	22,581,000	$	4,540,000	$	1,295,000	$	111,000	$	28,527,000
Timing of revenue recognition:
	Goods transferred at a point in time	$	22,581,000	$	—	$	1,295,000	$	111,000	$	23,987,000
	Services transferred over time	—		4,540,000		—		—		4,540,000
	Total revenues before interest income	$	22,581,000	$	4,540,000	$	1,295,000	$	111,000	$	28,527,000

Contract Balances

The following table provides information about accounts receivables, contract assets and contract liabilities from contracts with customers:


	September 30,
	2023		2022		2021
Accounts receivables from contracts with customers	$	2,931,000	$	4,038,000	$	2,797,000
Contract assets	958,000		580,000		581,000
Contract liabilities	377,000		1,087,000		455,000

Accounts receivables from contracts with customers are included in “Accounts and other receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts,” in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets and contract assets, which includes costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings and retainage, are included in “Other current assets” in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. Contract liabilities, which includes billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings are included in “Other current liabilities” in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Retainage, included in contract assets, represents amounts due from customers, but where payments are withheld contractually until certain construction milestones are met. Amounts retained typically range from 5% to 10% of the total invoice, up to contractually-specified maximums. The Company classifies as a current asset those retainages that are expected to be collected in the next twelve months.

Contract assets represent the Company’s rights to consideration in exchange for services transferred to a customer that have not been billed as of the reporting date. The Company’s rights are generally unconditional at the time its performance obligations are satisfied.

When the Company receives consideration, or such consideration is unconditionally due, from a customer prior to transferring goods or services to the customer under the terms of a sales contract, the Company records deferred revenue, which represents a contract liability. Such deferred revenue typically results from billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts. As of September 30, 2023 and 2022, the Company had $377,000 and $1,087,000, respectively, included in “Other current liabilities” on the Consolidated Balance Sheets for those performance obligations expected to be completed in the next twelve months.

During the years ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, the amount of revenue recognized that was previously included in contract liabilities as of the beginning of the respective period was $1,015,000 and $394,000, respectively.

Performance Obligations

The Company’s remaining performance obligations for drilling and pump installation contracts (hereafter referred to as “backlog”) represent the unrecognized revenue value of the Company’s contract commitments. The Company’s backlog may vary significantly each reporting period based on the timing of major new contract commitments. In addition, our customers have the right, under some infrequent circumstances, to terminate contracts or defer the timing of the Company’s services and their payments to us. Nearly all of the Company's contract drilling segment contracts have original expected durations of one year or less. At September 30, 2023, the Company had five contract drilling jobs with original expected durations of greater than one year. For these contracts, 100% of the remaining performance obligation of $3,587,000 is expected to be recognized in the next twelve months.

Contract Fulfillment Costs

Preconstruction costs, which include costs such as set-up and mobilization, are capitalized and allocated across all performance obligations and deferred and amortized over the contract term on a progress towards completion basis. As of September 30, 2023 and 2022, the Company had $504,000 and $689,000, respectively, in unamortized preconstruction costs related to contracts that were not completed. During the years ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, the amortization of preconstruction costs related to contracts was $326,000 and $296,000, respectively. These amounts have been included in “Contract drilling operating” costs and expenses in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations. Additionally, no impairment charges in connection with the Company’s preconstruction costs were recorded during the years ended September 30, 2023 and 2022.

Uninstalled Materials

Uninstalled materials, which typically consists of well casing or pumps, are excluded in the costs-to-costs calculation for the duration of the contract as including these costs would result in a distortion of progress towards satisfaction of the performance obligation due to the resulting cumulative catch-up in margin in a single period. An equal amount of cost and revenue is recorded when uninstalled materials are controlled by the customer, which is typically when Barnwell has the right to payment for the materials and when the materials are delivered to the customer’s site or location and such materials have been accepted by the customer. As of of September 30, 2023 and 2022, uninstalled materials was $348,000 and $351,000, respectively. Uninstalled materials are held in inventory and included in “Other current assets” on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.

11. SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

Barnwell operates the following segments: 1) acquiring, developing, producing and selling oil and natural gas in Canada and the U.S. (oil and natural gas); 2) investing in land interests in Hawaii (land investment); and 3) drilling wells and installing and repairing water pumping systems in Hawaii (contract drilling).

The following table presents certain financial information related to Barnwell’s reporting segments. All revenues reported are from external customers with no intersegment sales or transfers.


	Year ended September 30,
	2023		2022
Revenues:
Oil and natural gas	$	19,376,000	$	22,581,000
Contract drilling	5,427,000		4,540,000
Land investment	265,000		1,295,000

Other	114,000		111,000
Total before interest income	25,182,000		28,527,000
Interest income	87,000		18,000
Total revenues	$	25,269,000	$	28,545,000
Depletion, depreciation, and amortization:
Oil and natural gas	$	4,269,000	$	2,606,000
Contract drilling	186,000		171,000
Other	2,000		1,000
Total depletion, depreciation, and amortization	$	4,457,000	$	2,778,000
Impairment:


Land investment	$	—	$	89,000

Total impairment	$	—	$	89,000
Operating profit (loss) (before general and administrative expenses):
Oil and natural gas	$	4,673,000	$	10,536,000
Contract drilling	(428,000)		(222,000)
Land investment	265,000		1,206,000

Other	112,000		110,000
Gain on sale of assets	551,000		—
Total operating profit	5,173,000		11,630,000
Equity in income of affiliates:
Land investment	758,000		3,400,000
General and administrative expenses	(6,956,000)		(8,044,000)
Foreign currency gain (loss)	76,000		(484,000)
Interest expense	(2,000)		(1,000)

Interest income	87,000		18,000


(Loss) earnings before income taxes	$	(864,000)	$	6,519,000

Capital Expenditures:


	Year ended September 30,
	2023		2022
Oil and natural gas	$	12,212,000	$	13,755,000
Contract drilling	314,000		45,000
Other	14,000		5,000
Total	$	12,540,000	$	13,805,000

Oil and natural gas capital expenditures include acquisitions as well as changes to capitalized asset retirement obligations, including revisions of asset retirement obligations (see Note 7 for additional details).

Assets By Segment:


	September 30,
	2023		2022
Oil and natural gas:
Canada	$	18,855,000	$	16,216,000
United States	5,917,000		1,261,000
Contract drilling (1)	3,100,000		3,260,000

Other:
Cash and cash equivalents	2,830,000		12,804,000


Asset for retirement benefits	4,471,000		3,385,000
Corporate and other	248,000		289,000
Total	$	35,421,000	$	37,215,000

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(1) Located in Hawaii.

Long-Lived Assets By Geographic Area:


	September 30,
	2023		2022
United States	$	10,373,000	$	4,540,000
Canada	15,963,000		12,578,000
Total	$	26,336,000	$	17,118,000

Revenue By Geographic Area:


	Year ended September 30,
	2023		2022
United States	$	8,448,000	$	9,340,000
Canada	16,734,000		19,187,000
Total (excluding interest income)	$	25,182,000	$	28,527,000

12. ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Components of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes, are as follows:


	Year ended September 30,
	2023		2022
Foreign currency translation:
Beginning accumulated foreign currency translation	$	222,000	$	262,000
Change in cumulative translation adjustment before reclassifications	(2,000)		(40,000)

Income taxes	—		—
Net current period other comprehensive loss	(2,000)		(40,000)
Ending accumulated foreign currency translation	220,000		222,000
Retirement plans:
Beginning accumulated retirement plans benefit cost	1,072,000		(230,000)
Amortization of net actuarial gain	(79,000)		—
Net actuarial gain arising during the period	891,000		1,302,000

Income taxes	—		—
Net current period other comprehensive income	812,000		1,302,000
Ending accumulated retirement plans benefit income	1,884,000		1,072,000
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes	$	2,104,000	$	1,294,000

The amortization of net actuarial gain for the retirement plans are included in the computation of net periodic benefit (income) cost which is a component of “General and administrative” expenses on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations (see Note 8 for additional details).

13. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts and other receivables, accounts payable and accrued current liabilities approximate their fair values due to the short-term nature of the instruments.

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis

The estimated fair values of oil and natural gas properties and the asset retirement obligation incurred in the drilling of oil and natural gas wells or assumed in the acquisitions of additional oil and natural gas working interests are based on an estimated discounted cash flow model and market assumptions. The significant Level 3 assumptions used in the calculation of estimated discounted cash flows included future commodity prices, projections of estimated quantities of oil and natural gas reserves, expectations for timing and amount of future development, operating and asset retirement costs, projections of future rates of production, expected recovery rates and risk adjusted discount rates. See Note 6 for additional information regarding oil and natural gas property acquisitions.

Barnwell estimates the fair value of asset retirement obligations based on the projected discounted future cash outflows required to settle abandonment and restoration liabilities. Such an estimate requires assumptions and judgments regarding the existence of liabilities, the amount and timing of cash outflows required to settle the liability, what constitutes adequate restoration, inflation factors, credit adjusted discount rates, and consideration of changes in legal, regulatory, environmental and political

environments. Abandonment and restoration cost estimates are determined in conjunction with Barnwell’s reserve engineers based on historical information regarding costs incurred to abandon and restore similar well sites, information regarding current market conditions and costs, and knowledge of subject well sites and properties. Asset retirement obligation fair value measurements in the current period were Level 3 fair value measurements. As further described in Note 7, the Company recognizes the fair value of a liability for an asset retirement obligation in the period in which it is incurred if a reasonable estimate of fair value can be made. Asset retirement obligations are not measured at fair value subsequent to initial recognition.

14. DEBT

Canada Emergency Business Account Loan

15. LEASES

The Company’s right-of-use (“ROU”) assets and lease liabilities at September 30, 2023, primarily relate to non-cancelable operating leases for our Hawaii corporate and Canadian office spaces and our leasehold land interest for Lot 4C held by Kaupulehu Developments. Management determines if a contract is or contains a lease at inception of the contract or modification of the contract. A contract is or contains a lease if the contract conveys the right to control the use of the asset for a period in exchange for consideration.

Operating lease ROU assets and liabilities are recognized based on the present value of future minimum lease payments over the expected lease term at commencement date. The Company’s leases do not provide a readily determinable implicit rate; therefore, management uses the Company’s incremental borrowing rate to discount lease payments based on information available at lease commencement. Our lease terms may include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain we will exercise that option. Lease expense for minimum lease payments is recognized on a straight-line basis over the expected lease terms. The Company has lease agreements with lease and non-lease components and the non-lease components are excluded in the calculation of the ROU asset and lease liability and expensed as incurred. None of the Company’s lease agreements contain material residual value guarantees or material restrictions or covenants.

A ROU asset and corresponding lease liability is not recorded for leases with an initial term of 12 months or less (short-term leases) as the Company recognizes lease expense for these leases as incurred over the lease term.

In fiscal 2022, the Company determined that the right-of-use asset related to the operating lease for the Lot 4C leasehold land zoned conservation held by Kaupulehu Developments was fully impaired as of September 30, 2022. As a result, the Company recognized an $89,000 right-of-use asset impairment expense in the year ended September 30, 2022.

Leases recorded on the balance sheet consist of the following:


		September 30,
		2023		2022
Assets:
	Operating lease right-of-use assets	$	54,000	$	132,000
	Total right-of-use assets	$	54,000	$	132,000
Liabilities:
	Current portion of operating lease liabilities (1)	$	71,000	$	105,000
	Operating lease liabilities	47,000		117,000
	Total lease liabilities	$	118,000	$	222,000

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(1) Amount included in “Other Current Liabilities” in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

The components of lease expense are as follows:


	Year ended September 30,
	2023		2022
Operating lease cost	$	88,000	$	108,000
Short-term lease cost	347,000		327,000
Variable lease cost	136,000		154,000
Total lease cost	$	571,000	$	589,000

Supplemental information related to leases is as follows:


		September 30,
		2023		2022
Cash paid related to operating lease liabilities		$	114,000	$	108,000
Operating leases:
	Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years)	1.7		2.4
	Weighted-average discount rate	5.53%		5.30%

The remaining lease payments for our operating leases as of September 30, 2023, are as follows:


Fiscal year ending:
2024	$	75,000
2025	41,000
2026	8,000
2027	—
2028	—
Thereafter	—
Total lease payments	124,000
Less: amounts representing interest	(6,000)
Present value of lease liabilities	$	118,000

The lease payments for the Lot 4C leasehold land zoned conservation were subject to renegotiation as of January 1, 2006. Per the lease agreement, the lease payments will remain unchanged pending an appraisal, whereupon the lease rent could be adjusted to fair market value. Barnwell does not know the amount of the new lease payments which could be effective upon performance of the appraisal; they may remain unchanged or increase, and Barnwell currently expects the adjustment, if any, to not be material. The future lease payment disclosures above assume the minimum lease payments for leasehold land in effect at December 31, 2005 remain unchanged through December 2025, the end of the lease term.

16. STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Share-based Payment Arrangements

2018 Equity Incentive Plan

The stockholder-approved 2018 Equity Incentive Plan is administered by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors and provides for the issuance of incentive stock options, nonstatutory stock options, stock options with stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units and performance units, qualified performance-based awards, and stock grants to employees, consultants and non-employee members of the Board of Directors. 1,600,000 shares of Barnwell common stock have been reserved for issuance and as of September 30, 2023, a total of 1,095,000 share options remain available for grant.

Barnwell currently has a policy of issuing new shares to satisfy share option exercises when the optionee requests shares.

Stock Options

In February 2021, the Board of Directors of the Company granted options to purchase 665,000 shares of common stock, 310,000 shares to independent directors and 355,000 shares to employees. 605,000 shares of the stock options granted have an exercise price equal to the closing market price of Barnwell’s stock on the date of grant of $3.33, vest annually over three years, and expire in ten years from the date of grant. 60,000 shares of the stock options granted have an exercise price of $3.66 (110% of the closing market price on the date of grant for options granted to affiliates), vest annually over three years, and expire in five years from the date of grant.

The following assumptions were used in estimating the fair value for equity-classified stock options granted in the year ended September 30, 2021:


	> 10% Owner-Employee	Others
Number of shares	60,000	605,000
Expected volatility	127.4%	105.8%
Expected dividends	None	None
Expected term (in years)	3.5	6.0
Risk-free interest rate	0.19%	0.82%
Expected forfeitures	None	None
Fair value per share	$2.51	$2.70

The application of alternative assumptions could produce significantly different estimates of the fair value of share-based compensation, and consequently, the related costs reported in the “General and administrative” expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

The following table summarizes Barnwell’s equity-classified stock options activity from October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023:


Options	Shares	Weighted- Average Exercise Price		Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Term	Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Outstanding at October 1, 2022	615,000	$	3.36
Granted	—	—
Exercised	—	—
Expired/Forfeited	(150,000)	3.33
Outstanding at September 30, 2023	465,000	$	3.37	6.7	$	—
Exercisable at September 30, 2023	310,000	$	3.37	6.7	$	—

Compensation cost for stock option awards is measured at the grant date based on the fair value of the award and is recognized as an expense over the requisite service period. During the years ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, the Company recognized share-based compensation expense related to stock options of $164,000 and $657,000, respectively. There was no impact on income taxes for the years ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 due to a full valuation allowance on the related deferred tax asset. As of September 30, 2023, the total remaining unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested stock options was $50,000, which is expected to be recognized over the weighted-average remaining requisite service period of 0.4 years.

Restricted Stock Units

On June 9, 2023, the Board of Directors of the Company granted a total of 37,312 restricted stock units to the independent directors of the Board as partial payment of fiscal 2023 director fees for their service as members of the Board from the period of April 1, 2023 to September 30, 2023. The restricted stock units vested and became nonforfeitable on September 30, 2023.

The following table summarizes Barnwell’s restricted stock units activity from October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023:


Restricted Stock Units	Shares	Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Nonvested at October 1, 2022	—	$	—
Granted	37,312	2.65
Vested (1)	(37,312)	2.65
Forfeited	—	—
Nonvested at September 30, 2023	—	$	—

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(1) The underlying common stock for these vested restricted stock units were not yet issued as of September 30, 2023; in November 2023, the Company issued 9,328 shares of common stock for a portion of these vested restricted stock units.

Compensation cost for restricted stock unit awards is measured at fair value and is recognized as an expense over the requisite service period. During the year ended September 30, 2023, the Company recognized share-based compensation expense related to vested restricted stock units of $99,000. There was no share-based compensation expense related to restricted stock units recognized during the year ended September 30, 2022. There was no impact on income taxes for the year ended September 30, 2023 due to a net operating loss and net operating loss carryforwards with a full valuation allowance in the relevant taxing jurisdiction.

Common Stock Issued for Services

In May 2023, the Company issued a total of 34,091 shares of Barnwell common stock to certain independent directors for their services on behalf of the Company and the Board of Directors pertaining to the negotiations of the Cooperation Agreement and the settlement of the potential proxy contest (see Note 19 for additional details). The total value of the shares issued was $90,000 which was valued using the closing price of Barnwell's common stock on May 11, 2023, the date of grant. There was no impact on income taxes for the year ended September 30, 2023 related to the common stock issued for services due to a net operating loss and net operating loss carryforwards with a full valuation allowance in the relevant taxing jurisdiction.

Cash Dividends

The following table sets forth the cash dividends paid per share of common stock during fiscal 2023 and 2022.

Record Date

Date of Payment

Dividend Paid

August 24, 2023

September 11, 2023

$0.015

May 25, 2023

June 12, 2023

$0.015

February 23, 2023

March 13, 2023

$0.015

December 27, 2022

January 11, 2023

$0.015

August 23, 2022

September 6, 2022

$0.015

The Tax Benefits Preservation Plan

On October 17, 2022, the Board of Directors of the Company adopted a Tax Benefits Preservation Plan (the “Tax Plan”) designed to protect the availability of the Company’s existing net operating loss carryforwards and certain other tax attributes. To implement the Tax Plan, the Board of Directors declared a dividend of one right (a “Right”) for each outstanding share of the Company's common stock. On January 25, 2023, the Tax Plan was terminated by the Board of Directors and as a result, all Rights distributed to holders of the Company's common stock expired at the time of termination.

At The Market Offering

17. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Incentive compensation plan

Barnwell established incentive compensation plans to compensate the four oil and natural gas segment Canadian executive officers. The value of the plans are directly related to our oil and natural gas segment's free cash flows from Canadian properties and the divestiture of Canadian oil and natural gas assets. As of September 30, 2023, Barnwell has accrued approximately $286,000 in bonus compensation under these plans and the amount is reported in “Accrued compensation” on the Consolidated Balance Sheet at September 30, 2023.

Environmental Matters

Because of the inherent uncertainties associated with environmental assessment and remediation activities, future expenses to remediate sites identified in the future, if any, could be incurred. Barnwell's management is not currently aware of any significant environmental contingent liabilities requiring disclosure or accrual.

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Legal and Regulatory Matters

In fiscal 2020, the Staff of the State of Hawaii’s Commission on Water Resource Management (“Commission”) circulated a draft of a proposed recommendation to the Commission under which the Company, the water utility, the water utility's independent hydrologist firm and the owner of the land on which two water wells were drilled would be assessed penalty fines because each of the wells were calculated to have been drilled beyond the depth permitted by the permit. The wells were drilled to a depth to penetrate certain layers of impermeable rock necessary to access the aquifer at the instructions and on the advice of the hydrologist hired by the owner of the well. Subsequently, the Staff of the Commission acknowledged that one well had not been drilled to a depth beyond its permitted depth and the fines on that well were eliminated. Additionally, the fines applicable to the depth of the second well were dropped in lieu of the parties entering into an agreement to perform a water quality study and repurpose a current well into a monitoring well. Accordingly, the Company recorded a liability of $300,000 to accrue for the costs to drill the monitoring well in the year ended September 30, 2020, and no subsequent revision to the accrual has been recorded as of September 30, 2023.

During the year ended September 30, 2023, one of our water well drilling jobs encountered an unusually hard geological formation, and the drilling has taken longer than previously anticipated which required an increase in estimated costs and resulted in the job becoming a loss job for which the Company recorded a $180,000 liability as of September 30, 2023.

Other Matters

Barnwell is obligated to pay Nearco Enterprises Ltd. 10.4%, net of non-controlling interests' share, of Kaupulehu Developments’ gross receipts from real estate transactions. The fees represent compensation for promotion and marketing of Kaupulehu Developments’ property and were determined based on the estimated fair value of such services. These fees are included in general and administrative expenses.

Barnwell is obligated to pay its external real estate legal counsel 1.2%, net of non-controlling interests' share, of all Increment II payments received by Kaupulehu Developments for services provided

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by its external real estate legal counsel in the negotiation and closing of the Increment II transaction. These fees are included in general and administrative expenses.

Kaupulehu Developments is also obligated to pay an amount equal to 0.72% and 0.20% of the cumulative net profits of KD II to KD Development and a pool of various individuals, respectively, all of whom are partners of KKM and are unrelated to Barnwell, in compensation for the agreement of these parties to admit the new development partner for Increment II. Such compensation will be reflected as the obligation becomes probable and the amount of the obligation can be reasonably estimated.

18. INFORMATION RELATING TO THE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

The following table details the effect of changes in current assets and liabilities on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and presents supplemental cash flow information:


	Year ended September 30,
	2023		2022
Increase (decrease) from changes in:
Receivables	$	1,103,000	$	(1,763,000)
Income tax receivable	(16,000)		15,000
Other current assets	(51,000)		(531,000)
Accounts payable	(595,000)		110,000
Accrued compensation	(278,000)		(48,000)
Other current liabilities	(556,000)		1,190,000
Decrease from changes in current assets and liabilities	$	(393,000)	$	(1,027,000)
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid (received) during the year for:

Income taxes paid (refunded), net	$	100,000	$	(98,000)

Capital expenditure accruals related to oil and natural gas acquisition and development decreased $575,000 during the year ended September 30, 2023 and increased $882,000 during the year ended September 30, 2022. Additionally, capital expenditure accruals related to oil and natural gas asset retirement obligations increased $1,483,000 and $2,703,000 during the years ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

19. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Kaupulehu Developments is entitled to receive payments from the sales of lots and/or residential units by KD I and KD II. KD I and KD II are part of the Kukio Resort Land Development Partnerships in which Barnwell holds indirect 19.6% and 10.8% non-controlling ownership interests, respectively, accounted for under the equity method of investment. The percentage of sales payments are part of transactions which took place in 2004 and 2006 where Kaupulehu Developments sold its leasehold interests in Increment I and Increment II to KD I's and KD II's predecessors in interest, respectively, which was prior to Barnwell’s affiliation with KD I and KD II which commenced on November 27, 2013, the acquisition date of our ownership interest in the Kukio Resort Land Development Partnerships. Changes to the arrangement above, effective March 7, 2019, are discussed in Note 3.

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During the year ended September 30, 2023, Barnwell received $265,000 in percentage of sales payments from KD I from the sale of one lot within Increment I. During the year ended September 30, 2022, Barnwell received $1,295,000 in percentage of sales payments from KD I from the sale of six lots within Increment I.

Mr. Colin R. O'Farrell, formerly a member of the Board of Directors of the Company from July 7, 2021 to March 7, 2022, is the sole member of Four Pines Operating LLC which owns a 25% interest in Gros Ventre. In February 2021, Gros Ventre and BOK, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Barnwell, entered into the Teton Operating Agreement of Teton Barnwell, an entity formed for the purpose of directly investing in oil and natural gas exploration and development in Oklahoma. Under the terms of the Teton Operating Agreement, Gros Ventre makes no capital contributions and receives 2% of the profits of Teton Barnwell. Additionally, as the manager of Teton Barnwell, Gros Venture is paid an annual asset management fee equal to 1% of the cumulative capital contributions made to Teton Barnwell as compensation for its management services. Furthermore, as discussed above, Mr. O'Farrell controls Four Pines, which, as of September 30, 2023, was paid $255,000 in broker fees in connection with the oil and natural gas investment discussed in Note 6.

Cooperation and Support Agreement

Pursuant to the terms of the Cooperation Agreement, among other things, the Company agreed to promptly appoint Joshua S. Horowitz and Laurance Narbut, effective February 9, 2023, to serve on the Board. In addition, the Company agreed to nominate a five-person board comprised of Mr. Kinzler, Kenneth Grossman, Douglas Woodrum, and Messrs. Horowitz and Narbut as candidates for election to the Board at the 2023 Annual Meeting and the 2024 annual meeting of stockholders (the “2024 Annual Meeting”) and Mr. Kinzler and the MRMP Stockholders agreed to vote their respective shares of common stock of the Company in favor of the election of the Company’s slate at the 2023 Annual Meeting and the 2024 Annual Meeting. Additionally, pursuant to the terms of the Cooperation Agreement, the Company terminated the previously adopted Tax Benefits Preservation Plan, although the MRMP Stockholders have agreed to limit their beneficial and economic ownership of the Company to 28% of the outstanding common stock of the Company for the next 12 months and 30% for the subsequent 12-month period. In exchange for this arrangement, the Company agreed to reimburse the MRMP Stockholders and Mr. Kinzler for their reasonable, documented out-of-pocket fees and expenses (including legal expenses) in connection with the negotiation and execution of the Cooperation Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby and the proposed nomination of directors at the 2023 Annual Meeting. During the year ended September 30, 2023, $202,000 and $149,000 in expenses were recorded for reimbursements to MRMP Stockholders and Mr. Kinzler, respectively, under the Cooperation Agreement.

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the potential proxy contest. Mr. Grossman received a one-time special director fee of $100,000, which was paid in $40,000 cash and a stock grant of 22,728 shares of Barnwell common stock (valued at $60,000 using the closing price of Barnwell's common stock on May 11, 2023, the date of grant). Mr. Woodrum received a one-time special director fee of $50,000, which was paid in $20,000 cash and a stock grant of 11,363 shares of Barnwell common stock (valued at $30,000 using the closing price of Barnwell's common stock on May 11, 2023, the date of grant).

20. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Restricted Stock Units

In November 2023, the Board of Directors of the Company granted a total of 76,366 restricted stock units to the independent directors of the Board as partial payment of director fees for their service as members of the Board. The restricted stock units vest ratably over a three-year period, subject to the director’s continued service through the applicable vesting date.

Natural Gas and Oil Contracts

In November 2023, the Company amended certain of its Canadian purchase and sales contracts to change the sales price on a portion of the natural gas it sells to a fixed price during the period from April 1, 2024 to October 31, 2024. With these changes, the Company anticipates that during that period approximately 25% of its Canadian natural gas production will be sold at fixed prices while the remaining 75% of such production will continue to be sold at spot prices.

In December 2023, the Company amended certain of its Canadian purchase and sales contract to change the sales price on a portion of the oil it sells to a fixed price during the period from January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. With these changes, the Company anticipates that during that period approximately 40% of its Canadian oil production will be sold at fixed prices while the remaining 60% of such production will continue to be sold at spot prices.

Sale of Water Resources

21. SUMMARY OF SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)

Disclosure is not required as Barnwell qualifies as a smaller reporting company.

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22. SUPPLEMENTARY OIL AND NATURAL GAS INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)

The following tables summarize information relative to Barnwell’s oil and natural gas operations, which are conducted in Canada and in the U.S. states of Oklahoma and Texas. Proved reserves are the estimated quantities of oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids which geological and engineering data demonstrate with reasonable certainty to be recoverable in future years from known reservoirs under existing economic and operating conditions. Proved producing oil and natural gas reserves are reserves that can be expected to be recovered through existing wells with existing equipment and operating methods. The estimated net interests in total proved and proved producing reserves are based upon subjective engineering judgments and may be affected by the limitations inherent in such estimations. The process of estimating reserves is subject to continual revision as additional information becomes available as a result of drilling, testing, reservoir studies and production history. There can be no assurance that such estimates will not be materially revised in subsequent periods.

(A) Oil and Natural Gas Reserves

The following tables summarizes changes in the estimates of Barnwell’s net interests in total proved reserves of oil and natural gas liquids and natural gas, which are located in Canada and the U.S. states of Oklahoma and Texas. All of the information regarding Canadian reserves in this Form 10-K is derived from the report of our independent petroleum reserve engineers, InSite, and is included as an Exhibit to this Form 10-K. All of the information regarding U.S. reserves in this Form 10-K is derived from the reports of our independent petroleum reserve engineers, Ryder Scott, and are included as Exhibits to this Form 10-K. The Company emphasizes that reserve estimates are inherently imprecise and that estimates of new discoveries and undeveloped locations are more imprecise than estimates of established proved producing oil and natural gas properties. Accordingly, these estimates are expected to change as future information becomes available.

Proved oil and natural gas reserves are the estimated quantities of oil and natural gas that geological and engineering data demonstrate, with reasonable certainty, to be recoverable in future years from known reservoirs under economic and operating conditions (i.e., prices and costs) existing at the time the estimate is made. Proved developed oil and natural gas reserves are proved reserves that can be expected to be recovered through existing wells and equipment in place and under operating methods being utilized at the time the estimates were made.

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	Oil & NGL (Bbls)
	Canada	United States	Total
Proved reserves:
Balance at September 30, 2021	640,000	—	640,000
Revisions of previous estimates	154,000	—	154,000
Extensions, discoveries and other additions	285,000	132,000	417,000
Acquisitions of reserves	99,000	—	99,000

Less production	(188,000)	(42,000)	(230,000)
Balance at September 30, 2022	990,000	90,000	1,080,000
Revisions of previous estimates	(42,000)	48,000	6,000
Extensions, discoveries and other additions	199,000	197,000	396,000


Less production	(210,000)	(46,000)	(256,000)
Proved Reserves, September 30, 2023	937,000	289,000	1,226,000
Proved Developed Reserves, September 30, 2023	827,000	289,000	1,116,000
Proved Undeveloped Reserves, September 30, 2023	110,000	—	110,000


	Natural Gas (Mcf)
	Canada	United States	Total
Proved reserves:
Balance at September 30, 2021	2,913,000	—	2,913,000
Revisions of previous estimates	968,000	—	968,000
Extensions, discoveries and other additions	1,200,000	658,000	1,858,000
Acquisitions of reserves	223,000	—	223,000
Less sales of reserves	(13,000)	—	(13,000)
Less production	(772,000)	(192,000)	(964,000)
Balance at September 30, 2022	4,519,000	466,000	4,985,000
Revisions of previous estimates	435,000	387,000	822,000
Extensions, discoveries and other additions	1,079,000	1,078,000	2,157,000


Less production	(1,023,000)	(240,000)	(1,263,000)
Proved Reserves, September 30, 2023	5,010,000	1,691,000	6,701,000
Proved Developed Reserves, September 30, 2023	4,402,000	1,691,000	6,093,000
Proved Undeveloped Reserves, September 30, 2023	608,000	—	608,000

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	Total Equivalent Reserves (Boe)
	Canada	United States	Total
Proved reserves:
Balance at September 30, 2021	1,142,000	—	1,142,000
Revisions of previous estimates	321,000	—	321,000
Extensions, discoveries and other additions	492,000	245,000	737,000
Acquisitions of reserves	137,000	—	137,000
Less sales of reserves	(2,000)	—	(2,000)
Less production	(321,000)	(75,000)	(396,000)
Balance at September 30, 2022	1,769,000	170,000	1,939,000
Revisions of previous estimates	5,000	110,000	115,000
Extensions, discoveries and other additions	379,000	377,000	756,000


Less production	(381,000)	(86,000)	(467,000)
Proved Reserves, September 30, 2023	1,772,000	571,000	2,343,000
Proved Developed Reserves, September 30, 2023	1,561,000	571,000	2,132,000
Proved Undeveloped Reserves, September 30, 2023	211,000	—	211,000

(B) Capitalized Costs Relating to Oil and Natural Gas Producing Activities

All capitalized costs relating to oil and natural gas producing activities in Canada and the U.S. are summarized as follows:


	September 30, 2023
	Canada		United States		Total
Proved properties	$	74,440,000	$	6,411,000	$	80,851,000
Unproved properties	—		—		—
Total capitalized costs	74,440,000		6,411,000		80,851,000
Accumulated depletion, depreciation, and impairment	58,477,000		1,072,000		59,549,000
Net capitalized costs	$	15,963,000	$	5,339,000	$	21,302,000


	September 30, 2022
	Canada		United States		Total
Proved properties	$	66,825,000	$	1,058,000	$	67,883,000
Unproved properties	—		—		—
Total capitalized costs	66,825,000		1,058,000		67,883,000
Accumulated depletion, depreciation, and impairment	54,248,000		403,000		54,651,000
Net capitalized costs	$	12,577,000	$	655,000	$	13,232,000

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	Year ended September 30, 2023
	Canada		United States		Total
Acquisition of properties:
Proved	$	66,000	$	—	$	66,000
Unproved	—		—		—
Exploration costs	461,000		255,000		716,000
Development costs	6,331,000		5,099,000		11,430,000
Total	$	6,858,000	$	5,354,000	$	12,212,000


	Year ended September 30, 2022
	Canada		United States		Total
Acquisition of properties:
Proved	$	3,247,000	$	—	$	3,247,000
Unproved	—		—		—
Exploration costs	55,000		—		55,000
Development costs	10,574,000		(121,000)		10,453,000
Total	$	13,876,000	$	(121,000)	$	13,755,000

Costs incurred in the tables above include additions and revisions to Barnwell’s asset retirement obligation of $1,483,000 and $2,703,000 for the years ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

(D) Results of Operations for Oil and Natural Gas Producing Activities


	Year ended September 30, 2023
	Canada		United States		Total
Net revenues	$	16,630,000	$	2,746,000	$	19,376,000
Production costs	(9,859,000)		(575,000)		(10,434,000)
Depletion	(3,600,000)		(669,000)		(4,269,000)

Pre-tax results of operations (1)	3,171,000		1,502,000		4,673,000
Estimated income tax expense (2)	107,000		44,000		151,000
Results of operations (1)	$	3,064,000	$	1,458,000	$	4,522,000


	Year ended September 30, 2022
	Canada		United States		Total
Net revenues	$	19,085,000	$	3,496,000	$	22,581,000
Production costs	(8,999,000)		(440,000)		(9,439,000)
Depletion	(2,217,000)		(389,000)		(2,606,000)

Pre-tax results of operations (1)	7,869,000		2,667,000		10,536,000
Estimated income tax expense (2)	—		107,000		107,000
Results of operations (1)	$	7,869,000	$	2,560,000	$	10,429,000

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(1) Before general and administrative expenses, interest expense, and foreign exchange gains and losses.

(2) Estimated income tax expense includes changes to the deferred income tax valuation allowance necessary for the portion of Canadian and U.S. federal tax law deferred tax assets that may not be realizable.

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(E) Standardized Measure, Including Year-to-Year Changes Therein, of Estimated Discounted Future Net Cash Flows

The following tables utilize reserve and production data estimated by independent petroleum reserve engineers. The information may be useful for certain comparison purposes but should not be solely relied upon in evaluating Barnwell or its performance. Moreover, the projections should not be construed as realistic estimates of future cash flows, nor should the standardized measure be viewed as representing current value.

The estimated future cash flows at September 30, 2023 and 2022 were based on average sales prices in effect on the first day of the month for the preceding twelve month period in accordance with SEC Release No. 33-8995. The future production and development costs represent the estimated future expenditures that we will incur to develop and produce the proved reserves, assuming continuation of existing economic conditions. The future income tax expenses were computed by applying statutory income tax rates in existence at September 30, 2023 and 2022 to the future pre-tax net cash flows relating to proved reserves, net of the tax basis of the properties involved.

Material revisions to reserve estimates may occur in the future, development and production of the oil and natural gas reserves may not occur in the periods assumed and actual prices realized and actual costs incurred are expected to vary significantly from those used. Management does not rely upon this information in making investment and operating decisions; rather, those decisions are based upon a wide range of factors, including estimates of probable reserves as well as proved reserves and price and cost assumptions different than those reflected herein.

Barnwell has included all abandonment, decommissioning and reclamation costs and inactive well costs in accordance with best practice recommendations into the Company’s reserve reports.

Standardized Measure of Discounted Future Net Cash Flows


	Year ended September 30, 2023
	Canada		United States		Total
Future cash inflows	$	73,429,000	$	15,995,000	$	89,424,000
Future production costs	(41,935,000)		(4,168,000)		(46,103,000)
Future development costs	(2,958,000)		—		(2,958,000)
Future income tax expenses	(1,512,000)		(264,000)		(1,776,000)
Future net cash flows excluding abandonment, decommissioning and reclamation	27,024,000		11,563,000		38,587,000
Future abandonment, decommissioning and reclamation	(18,585,000)		(42,000)		(18,627,000)
Future net cash flows	8,439,000		11,521,000		19,960,000
10% annual discount for timing of cash flows	4,790,000		(4,837,000)		(47,000)
Standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows	$	13,229,000	$	6,684,000	$	19,913,000

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	Year ended September 30, 2022
	Canada		United States		Total
Future cash inflows	$	93,658,000	$	6,676,000	$	100,334,000
Future production costs	(44,523,000)		(832,000)		(45,355,000)
Future development costs	(274,000)		—		(274,000)
Future income tax expenses	(6,908,000)		(233,000)		(7,141,000)
Future net cash flows excluding abandonment, decommissioning and reclamation	41,953,000		5,611,000		47,564,000
Future abandonment, decommissioning and reclamation	(16,719,000)		(11,000)		(16,730,000)
Future net cash flows	25,234,000		5,600,000		30,834,000
10% annual discount for timing of cash flows	(1,144,000)		(1,812,000)		(2,956,000)
Standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows	$	24,090,000	$	3,788,000	$	27,878,000

Changes in the Standardized Measure of Discounted Future Net Cash Flows


	Year ended September 30,
	2023		2022
Beginning of year	$	27,878,000	$	2,645,000
Sales of oil and natural gas produced, net of production costs	(8,942,000)		(13,142,000)
Net changes in prices and production costs, net of royalties and wellhead taxes	(11,913,000)		27,828,000
Extensions and discoveries	10,767,000		8,889,000
Net change due to purchases and sales of minerals in place	—		2,451,000

Changes in future development costs	(2,959,000)		—
Revisions of previous quantity estimates	2,227,000		4,270,000
Net change in income taxes	2,868,000		(4,774,000)
Accretion of discount	905,000		(1,566,000)
Other - changes in the timing of future production and other	(1,202,000)		801,000
Other - net change in Canadian dollar translation rate	284,000		476,000
Net change	(7,965,000)		25,233,000
End of year	$	19,913,000	$	27,878,000

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ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

None.

ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We have established disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that material information relating to Barnwell, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to the officers who certify Barnwell’s financial reports and to other members of executive management and the Board of Directors.

As of September 30, 2023, an evaluation was carried out by Barnwell’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the effectiveness of Barnwell’s disclosure controls and procedures. Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that Barnwell’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”)) were effective as of September 30, 2023 to ensure that information required to be disclosed by Barnwell in reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Exchange Act and the rules thereunder.

Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

Barnwell’s management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting for Barnwell, as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act. Under the supervision and with the participation of Barnwell’s management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, Barnwell conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting using criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) in the report entitled Internal Control — Integrated Framework (2013) (the “COSO Framework”). Based on this evaluation under the COSO Framework, management concluded that its internal control over financial reporting was effective as of September 30, 2023.

This Annual Report on Form 10-K does not include an attestation report of our independent registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting. Pursuant to Item 308(b) of Regulation S-K, management’s report is not subject to attestation by our independent registered public accounting firm because the Company is neither an “accelerated filer” nor a “large accelerated filer” as those terms are defined by the SEC.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There was no change in Barnwell’s internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended September 30, 2023 that materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, Barnwell’s internal control over financial reporting.

ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION

None.

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ITEM 9C. DISCLOSURES REGARDING FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS THAT PREVENT INSPECTIONS

Not applicable.

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PART III

ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

The information required is omitted pursuant to General Instruction G(3) of Form 10-K, since the Registrant will file its definitive proxy statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders no later than 120 days after the close of its fiscal year ended September 30, 2023, which proxy statement is incorporated herein by reference.

Barnwell adopted a Code of Ethics that applies to its Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer. This Code of Ethics has been posted on Barnwell’s website at www.brninc.com.

ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

Equity Compensation Plan Information

The following table provides information about Barnwell's common stock that may be issued upon exercise of options and rights under Barnwell's existing equity compensation plan as of September 30, 2023:


	(a)	(b)	(c)
Plan Category	Number of securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options, warrants and rights	Weighted- average price of outstanding options, warrants and rights	Number of securities remaining available for future issuance under equity compensation plans (excluding securities reflected in column (a))
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders	465,000	$3.37	1,095,000
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders	—	—	—
Total	465,000	$3.37	1,095,000

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ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES

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PART IV

ITEM 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

(a) Financial Statements

The following consolidated financial statements of Barnwell Industries, Inc. and its subsidiaries are included in Part II, Item 8:

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm - WEAVER AND TIDWELL, L.L.P. (PCAOB ID: 410)

Consolidated Balance Sheets – September 30, 2023 and 2022

Consolidated Statements of Operations – for the years ended September 30, 2023 and 2022

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income – for the years ended September 30, 2023 and 2022

Consolidated Statements of Equity – for the years ended September 30, 2023 and 2022

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows – for the years ended September 30, 2023 and 2022

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Schedules have been omitted because they were not applicable, not required, or the information is included in the consolidated financial statements or notes thereto.

(b) Exhibits


Exhibit Number						Description

3.1						Certificate of Incorporation, as amended (1)

3.2						Amended and Restated By-Laws (2)

4.1						Form of the Registrant’s certificate of common stock, par value $.50 per share (3)

4.2						Tax Benefits Preservation Plan, dated as of October 17, 2022, by and between Barnwell Industries, Inc. and Broadridge Corporate Issuer Solutions, Inc., as Rights Agent (13)

4.3						Description of Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12 of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

10.1						The Barnwell Industries, Inc. Employees’ Pension Plan (restated as of October 1, 1989) (4)

10.2						Form of Purchase and Sale Agreement dated February 13, 2004 by and between Kaupulehu Developments and WB KD Acquisition, LLC (5)

10.3						Agreement dated May 27, 2009 which became effective June 23, 2009 by and between Kaupulehu Developments and WB KD Acquisition, LLC and WB KD Acquisition II, LLC (6)

10.4						Limited Liability Limited Partnership Agreement of KD Kona 2013 LLLP dated November 27, 2013 (7)

10.5						Limited Liability Limited Partnership Agreement of KKM Makai, LLLP dated November 27, 2013 (8)

10.6						Agreement with KD Kaupulehu, LLLP to Release Retained Rights, dated as of March 7, 2019, between Kaupulehu Developments and KD Kaupulehu, LLLP (9)

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10.7						Agreement with Respect to Retained Rights, dated as of March 7, 2019 between Kaupulehu Developments and KD Acquisition II, LP (10)

10.8						Form of Option Agreement (11)

10.9						Asset Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated July 8, 2021, between Barnwell of Canada, Limited and Tourmaline Oil Corp. (12)

10.10						Cooperation and Support Agreement, dated January 27, 2021 (14)

10.11						Amended and Restated 2018 Equity Incentive Plan (15)

10.12						Sales Agent Agreement, dated March 16, 2021 (16)

10.13						Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated as of December 12, 2022, between Barnwell Texas, LLC and Alchemist Energy LeaseCo, LP (17)

10.14						Form of Stock Grant Award Agreement under Barnwell Industries, Inc. 2018 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended (18)

10.15						Form of Director Restricted Stock Unit Award (19)

10.16						Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of December 12, 2023, between Barnwell of Canada, Limited, Barnwell Industries, Inc. and West Maui Constructions, Inc. (20)

21						List of Subsidiaries

23.1						Consent of InSite Petroleum Consultants Ltd.

23.2						Consent of Ryder Scott Company, L.P.

23.3						Consent of Weaver and Tidwell, L.L.P.

31.1						Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant To Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

31.2						Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant To Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32						Certification Pursuant To Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

97						Barnwell Industries, Inc. Clawback Policy

99.1						Reserve Report Summary prepared by InSite Petroleum Consultants Ltd.

99.2						Reserve Report Summary prepared by Ryder Scott Company, L.P.

99.3						Reserve Report Summary prepared by Ryder Scott Company, L.P.

101.INS						XBRL Instance Document

101.SCH						XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document

101.CAL						XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document

101.DEF						XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document

101.LAB						XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document

101.PRE						XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

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(1) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Registrant’s Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2022.

(2) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Registrant’s Form 8-K filed on January 14, 2020.

(3) Incorporated by reference to the registration statement on Form S-1 originally filed by the Registrant January 29, 1957 and as amended February 15, 1957 and February 19, 1957.

(4) Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 1989.

(5) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to Registrant’s Form 8-K filed on February 13, 2004.

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(6) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2009.

(7) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to Registrant’s Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended December 31, 2013.

(8) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to Registrant’s Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended December 31, 2013

(9) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2019.

(10) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Registrant’s Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2019. Certain confidential information has been omitted from a portion of this exhibit.

(11) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2021.

(12) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to Registrant’s Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2021.

(13) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Registrant’s Form 8-K filed on October 17, 2022.

(14) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Form 8-K filed on February 1, 2021.

(15) Incorporated by reference from Definitive Proxy 2022 Appendix A filed by the Registrant on March 24, 2022.

(16) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1.1 to Registrant’s Form 8-K filed on March 16, 2021.

(17) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Form 10-Q filed on February 13, 2023.

(18) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Form 10-Q filed on May 15, 2023.

(19) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Form 8-K filed on June 15, 2023.

(20) Certain confidential information has been omitted from a portion of this exhibit.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

BARNWELL INDUSTRIES, INC.

(Registrant)


			/s/ Russell M. Gifford
By:			Russell M. Gifford Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary
Date:			December 18, 2023

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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.


/s/ Alexander C. Kinzler						/s/ Russell M. Gifford
Alexander C. Kinzler President, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, General Counsel and Director Date: December 18, 2023						Russell M. Gifford Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary Date: December 18, 2023



/s/ Kenneth S. Grossman
Kenneth S. Grossman, Chairman of the Board Date: December 18, 2023



/s/ Joshua S. Horowitz						/s/ Laurance E. Narbut
Joshua S. Horowitz, Director Date: December 18, 2023						Laurance E. Narbut, Director Date: December 18, 2023



/s/ Douglas N. Woodrum
Douglas N. Woodrum, Director Date: December 18, 2023

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS


Exhibit Number						Description

3.1						Certificate of Incorporation, as amended (1)

3.2						Amended and Restated By-Laws (2)

4.1						Form of the Registrant’s certificate of common stock, par value $.50 per share (3)

4.2						Tax Benefits Preservation Plan, dated as of October 17, 2022, by and between Barnwell Industries, Inc. and Broadridge Corporate Issuer Solutions, Inc., as Rights Agent (13)

4.3						Description of Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12 of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

10.1						The Barnwell Industries, Inc. Employees’ Pension Plan (restated as of October 1, 1989) (4)

10.2						Form of Purchase and Sale Agreement dated February 13, 2004 by and between Kaupulehu Developments and WB KD Acquisition, LLC (5)

10.3						Agreement dated May 27, 2009 which became effective June 23, 2009 by and between Kaupulehu Developments and WB KD Acquisition, LLC and WB KD Acquisition II, LLC (6)

10.4						Limited Liability Limited Partnership Agreement of KD Kona 2013 LLLP dated November 27, 2013 (7)

10.5						Limited Liability Limited Partnership Agreement of KKM Makai, LLLP dated November 27, 2013 (8)

10.6						Agreement with KD Kaupulehu, LLLP to Release Retained Rights, dated as of March 7, 2019, between Kaupulehu Developments and KD Kaupulehu, LLLP (9)

10.7						Agreement with Respect to Retained Rights, dated as of March 7, 2019 between Kaupulehu Developments and KD Acquisition II, LP (10)

10.8						Form of Option Agreement (11)

10.9						Asset Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated July 8, 2021, between Barnwell of Canada, Limited and Tourmaline Oil Corp. (12)

10.10						Cooperation and Support Agreement, dated January 27, 2021 (14)

10.11						Amended and Restated 2018 Equity Incentive Plan (15)

10.12						Sales Agent Agreement, dated March 16, 2021 (16)

10.13						Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated as of December 12, 2022, between Barnwell Texas, LLC and Alchemist Energy LeaseCo, LP (17)

10.14						Form of Stock Grant Award Agreement under Barnwell Industries, Inc. 2018 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended (18)

10.15						Form of Director Restricted Stock Unit Award (19)

10.16						Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of December 12, 2023, between Barnwell of Canada, Limited, Barnwell Industries, Inc. and West Maui Constructions, Inc. (20)

21						List of Subsidiaries

23.1						Consent of InSite Petroleum Consultants Ltd.

23.2						Consent of Ryder Scott Company, L.P.

23.3						Consent of Weaver and Tidwell, L.L.P.

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31.1						Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant To Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

31.2						Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant To Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32						Certification Pursuant To Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

97						Barnwell Industries, Inc. Clawback Policy

99.1						Reserve Report Summary prepared by InSite Petroleum Consultants Ltd.

99.2						Reserve Report Summary prepared by Ryder Scott Company, L.P.

99.3						Reserve Report Summary prepared by Ryder Scott Company, L.P.

101.INS						XBRL Instance Document


101.SCH						XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document

101.CAL						XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF						XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document

101.LAB						XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document

101.PRE						XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

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(1) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Registrant’s Form 10-Q for quarterly period ended June 30, 2022.