other material
confidence high
sentiment negative
materiality 0.75
Barnwell informs shareholder Sherwood his director nomination is defective, forms Executive Committee to investigate
BARNWELL INDUSTRIES INC
- Sherwood submitted a control slate of five nominees; Barnwell says notice lacks required information and will likely be rejected.
- Board formed Executive Committee of independent directors to investigate relationship between Sherwood and nominee Ben Pierson.
- Executive Committee alleges Sherwood and his designees have a history of interfering with management, breaching standstill agreements.
- Barnwell says Sherwood has no plan for the company other than to take control without paying a premium.
- Company is shutting down water well drilling, focusing on Twining oil & gas property in Alberta with ~50 wells to drill.