---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001104659-26-039666"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "BATL"
cik: "0001282648"
company_name: "BATTALION OIL CORP"
filed_at: "2026-04-03T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T07:30:00.867571+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Two directors resign from Battalion Oil board; board size cut to four

## Summary
- David Chang resigned as director and Compensation Committee chair, effective March 31, 2026.
- Ajay Jegadeesan resigned as director and committee member, effective March 31, 2026.
- Both resignations stated no disagreement with the company on operations, policies, or practices.
- Board reduced to four members; evaluating independent director candidates for appointment.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001104659-26-039666
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: BATL
- cik: 0001282648
- company_name: BATTALION OIL CORP
- filed_at: 2026-04-03T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1282648/000110465926039666/0001104659-26-039666-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1282648/000110465926039666/batl-20260330x8k.htm

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