10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

[X]              Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2017

or

[   ]              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 2900, Honolulu, Hawaii	96813
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip code)

(808) 531-8400

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.                                         x Yes   o No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).                     x Yes   o No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer	o		Accelerated filer	o
Non-accelerated filer	o	(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)	Smaller reporting company	x
			Emerging growth company	o

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).                                                                                           o Yes   x No

As of May 8, 2017 there were 8,277,160 shares of common stock, par value $0.50, outstanding.

BARNWELL INDUSTRIES, INC.

AND SUBSIDIARIES

INDEX

PART I.	FINANCIAL INFORMATION:
Item 1.	Financial Statements (Unaudited)
	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - March 31, 2017 and September 30, 2016	3
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations - three and six months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016	4
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - three and six months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016	5
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Equity - six months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016	6
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - six months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016	7
	Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	8
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	20
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	33
PART II.	OTHER INFORMATION:
Item 6.	Exhibits	34
	Signature	35
	Index to Exhibits	36

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.    FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

BARNWELL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)

	March 31, 2017			September 30, 2016
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	16,655,000		$	15,550,000
Restricted cash	375,000			381,000
Accounts and other receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of: $56,000 at March 31, 2017; $40,000 at September 30, 2016	1,362,000			1,228,000
Asset held for sale	1,829,000			1,829,000
Investment held for sale	1,192,000			1,192,000
Other current assets	1,629,000			934,000
Total current assets	23,042,000			21,114,000
Investments	2,892,000			3,552,000
Property and equipment	76,104,000			76,868,000
Accumulated depletion, depreciation, and amortization	(69,663,000		)	(69,966,000		)
Property and equipment, net	6,441,000			6,902,000
Total assets	$	32,375,000		$	31,568,000
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	1,789,000		$	1,423,000
Accrued capital expenditures	250,000			439,000
Accrued operating and other expenses	982,000			1,031,000
Accrued compensation	592,000			449,000
Current portion of asset retirement obligation	1,007,000			1,017,000
Other current liabilities	348,000			377,000
Total current liabilities	4,968,000			4,736,000
Liability for retirement benefits	6,504,000			6,707,000
Asset retirement obligation	5,749,000			6,177,000
Deferred income taxes	318,000			204,000
Total liabilities	17,539,000			17,824,000
Commitments and contingencies (Note 12)
Equity:
Common stock, par value $0.50 per share; authorized, 20,000,000 shares: 8,445,060 issued at March 31, 2017 and September 30, 2016	4,223,000			4,223,000
Additional paid-in capital	1,348,000			1,345,000
Retained earnings	14,878,000			13,852,000
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net	(3,775,000		)	(3,920,000		)
Treasury stock, at cost: 167,900 shares at March 31, 2017 and September 30, 2016	(2,286,000		)	(2,286,000		)
Total stockholders' equity	14,388,000			13,214,000
Non-controlling interests	448,000			530,000
Total equity	14,836,000			13,744,000
Total liabilities and equity	$	32,375,000		$	31,568,000

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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BARNWELL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

	Three months ended   March 31,						Six months ended   March 31,
	2017			2016			2017			2016
Revenues:
Oil and natural gas	$	1,409,000		$	621,000		$	2,550,000		$	1,469,000
Contract drilling	1,580,000			550,000			2,986,000			1,382,000
Sale of interest in leasehold land	—			330,000			1,678,000			480,000
Gas processing and other	40,000			67,000			105,000			111,000
	3,029,000			1,568,000			7,319,000			3,442,000
Costs and expenses:
Oil and natural gas operating	800,000			1,014,000			1,646,000			1,753,000
Contract drilling operating	850,000			618,000			2,014,000			1,168,000
General and administrative	1,752,000			1,574,000			3,775,000			3,436,000
Depletion, depreciation, and amortization	384,000			391,000			708,000			753,000
Interest expense	2,000			33,000			6,000			66,000
	3,788,000			3,630,000			8,149,000			7,176,000
Loss before equity in (loss) income of affiliates and income taxes	(759,000		)	(2,062,000		)	(830,000		)	(3,734,000		)
Equity in (loss) income of affiliates	(170,000		)	253,000			2,156,000			416,000
(Loss) earnings before income taxes	(929,000		)	(1,809,000		)	1,326,000			(3,318,000		)
Income tax benefit	(287,000		)	(264,000		)	(234,000		)	(457,000		)
Net (loss) earnings	(642,000		)	(1,545,000		)	1,560,000			(2,861,000		)
Less: Net (loss) earnings attributable to non-controlling interests	(27,000		)	63,000			534,000			156,000
Net (loss) earnings attributable to Barnwell Industries, Inc.	$	(615,000	)	$	(1,608,000	)	$	1,026,000		$	(3,017,000	)
Basic and diluted net (loss) earnings per common share attributable to Barnwell Industries, Inc. stockholders	$	(0.07	)	$	(0.19	)	$	0.12		$	(0.36	)
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic and diluted	8,277,160			8,277,160			8,277,160			8,277,160

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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BARNWELL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

(Unaudited)

	Three months ended   March 31,						Six months ended   March 31,
	2017			2016			2017			2016
Net (loss) earnings	$	(642,000	)	$	(1,545,000	)	$	1,560,000		$	(2,861,000	)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of taxes of $0	22,000			272,000			(48,000		)	116,000
Retirement plans - amortization of accumulated other comprehensive loss into net periodic benefit cost, net of taxes of $0	96,000			38,000			193,000			77,000
Total other comprehensive income	118,000			310,000			145,000			193,000
Total comprehensive (loss) income	(524,000		)	(1,235,000		)	1,705,000			(2,668,000		)
Less: Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests	(27,000		)	63,000			534,000			156,000
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Barnwell Industries, Inc.	$	(497,000	)	$	(1,298,000	)	$	1,171,000		$	(2,824,000	)

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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BARNWELL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY

Six months endedMarch 31, 2017 and 2016

(Unaudited)

	Shares Outstanding	Common Stock		Additional Paid-In Capital		Retained Earnings			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)			Treasury Stock			Non-controlling Interests			Total Equity
Balance at September 30, 2015	8,277,160	$	4,223,000	$	1,335,000	$	17,467,000		$	(2,122,000	)	$	(2,286,000	)	$	645,000		$	19,262,000
Distributions to non-controlling interests	—	—		—		—			—			—			(86,000		)	(86,000		)
Net earnings (loss)	—	—		—		(3,017,000		)	—			—			156,000			(2,861,000		)
Share-based compensation	—	—		5,000		—			—			—			—			5,000
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of taxes of $0	—	—		—		—			116,000			—			—			116,000
Retirement plans - amortization of accumulated other comprehensive loss into net periodic benefit cost, net of taxes of $0	—	—		—		—			77,000			—			—			77,000
Balance at March 31, 2016	8,277,160	$	4,223,000	$	1,340,000	$	14,450,000		$	(1,929,000	)	$	(2,286,000	)	$	715,000		$	16,513,000
Balance at September 30, 2016	8,277,160	$	4,223,000	$	1,345,000	$	13,852,000		$	(3,920,000	)	$	(2,286,000	)	$	530,000		$	13,744,000
Distributions to non-controlling interests	—	—		—		—			—			—			(616,000		)	(616,000		)
Net earnings	—	—		—		1,026,000			—			—			534,000			1,560,000
Share-based compensation	—	—		3,000		—			—			—			—			3,000
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of taxes of $0	—	—		—		—			(48,000		)	—			—			(48,000		)
Retirement plans - amortization of accumulated other comprehensive loss into net periodic benefit cost, net of taxes of $0	—	—		—		—			193,000			—			—			193,000
Balance at March 31, 2017	8,277,160	$	4,223,000	$	1,348,000	$	14,878,000		$	(3,775,000	)	$	(2,286,000	)	$	448,000		$	14,836,000

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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BARNWELL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

	Six months ended   March 31,
	2017			2016
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings (loss)	$	1,560,000		$	(2,861,000	)
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net cash
provided by (used in) operating activities:
Equity in income of affiliates	(2,156,000		)	(416,000		)
Depletion, depreciation, and amortization	708,000			753,000
Distribution of income from equity investees	2,164,000			—
Retirement benefits expense	345,000			265,000
Accretion of asset retirement obligation	213,000			226,000
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)	114,000			(89,000		)
Asset retirement obligation payments	(480,000		)	(125,000		)
Share-based compensation expense (benefit)	45,000			(23,000		)
Retirement plan contributions	(355,000		)	(353,000		)
Sale of interest in leasehold land, net of fees paid	(1,418,000		)	(413,000		)
Decrease from changes in current assets and liabilities	(424,000		)	(1,571,000		)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	316,000			(4,607,000		)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Distribution from equity investees in excess of earnings	652,000			—
Proceeds from sale of interest in leasehold land, net of fees paid	1,418,000			413,000
Decrease in restricted cash	—			4,957,000
Capital expenditures - oil and natural gas	(447,000		)	(598,000		)
Capital expenditures - all other	(120,000		)	(39,000		)
Net cash provided by investing activities	1,503,000			4,733,000
Cash flows from financing activities:
Distributions to non-controlling interests	(616,000		)	(86,000		)
Decrease in restricted cash	—			166,000
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(616,000		)	80,000
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(98,000		)	272,000
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	1,105,000			478,000
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	15,550,000			8,471,000
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	16,655,000		$	8,949,000

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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BARNWELL INDUSTRIES, INC.

AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

1.    SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Principles of Consolidation

The condensed 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 2013 LLLP) and two 80%-owned joint ventures (Kaupulehu 2007, LLLP and Kaupulehu Investors, LLC). All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.

Barnwell’s investments in both unconsolidated entities in which a significant, but less than controlling, interest is held and in variable interest entities (“VIE”) in which the Company is not deemed to be the primary beneficiary are accounted for by the equity method.

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

Unaudited Interim Financial Information

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes have been prepared by Barnwell in accordance with the rules and regulations of the United States (“U.S.”) Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the annual financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to those rules and regulations, although the Company believes that the disclosures made are adequate to make the information not misleading. These condensed consolidated financial statements and notes should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in Barnwell’s September 30, 2016 Annual Report on Form 10-K. The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of September 30, 2016 has been derived from audited consolidated financial statements.

In the opinion of management, all adjustments (which include only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position at March 31, 2017, results of operations and comprehensive income (loss) for the three and six months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, and equity and cash flows for the six months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, have been made. The results of operations for the period ended March 31, 2017 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full year.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of the 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.

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Reclassifications

Fees related to percentage of sales payments have been reclassified to general and administrative expenses rather than being presented net with sale of interest in leasehold land revenues for the prior year periods to conform to the current year periods presentation.

Significant Accounting Policies

There have been no changes to Barnwell’s significant accounting policies as described in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of the Company’s most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In January 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2015-01, “Simplifying Income Statement Presentation by Eliminating the Concept of Extraordinary Items,” which eliminates the concept of an extraordinary item from GAAP. As a result, an entity will no longer be required to separately classify, present and disclose extraordinary events and transactions. The Company adopted the provisions of this ASU effective October 1, 2016. The adoption of this update did not have a material impact on Barnwell’s consolidated financial statements.

In February 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-02, "Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis," which simplifies the current consolidation guidance and will require companies to reevaluate limited partnerships and similar entities for consolidation. The Company adopted the provisions of this ASU effective October 1, 2016. The adoption of this update did not have a material impact on Barnwell’s consolidated financial statements.

In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-03, "Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs." This amendment was issued to simplify the presentation of debt issuance costs by requiring debt issuance costs to be presented as a deduction from the corresponding debt liability. This will make the presentation of debt issuance costs consistent with the presentation of debt discounts or premiums. The Company adopted the provisions of this ASU effective October 1, 2016. The adoption of this update did not have a material impact on Barnwell’s consolidated financial statements.

In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-12, "Plan Accounting: (Part I) Fully Benefit-Responsive Investment Contracts, (Part II) Plan Investment Disclosures, (Part III) Measurement Date Practical Expedient." This ASU aims to simplify the accounting and presentation of plan accounting. Part I of this ASU requires fully benefit-responsive investment contracts to be measured at contract value instead of the current fair value measurement. Part II simplifies the investment disclosure requirements for employee benefit plans. Part III provides an alternative measurement date for fiscal periods that do not coincide with a month-end date. The Company adopted the provisions of this ASU effective October 1, 2016. The adoption of this update did not have a material impact on Barnwell’s consolidated financial statements.

In September 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-16, "Simplifying the Accounting for Measurement-Period Adjustments." This ASU eliminates the requirement to account for business combination measurement period adjustments retrospectively. Measurement period adjustments will now be recognized prospectively in the reporting period in which the adjustment amount is determined. The nature and amount of any measurement period adjustments recognized during the reporting period must be disclosed, including the value of the adjustment to each current period income statement line item relating to the income

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effects that would have been recognized in previous periods if the adjustment to provisional amounts were recognized as of the acquisition date. The Company adopted the provisions of this ASU effective October 1, 2016. The adoption of this update did not have a material impact on Barnwell’s consolidated financial statements.

2.    EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE

Basic earnings (loss) per share is computed using the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings (loss) 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. Potentially dilutive shares are excluded from the computation of diluted earnings (loss) per share if their effect is anti-dilutive.

Options to purchase 621,250 shares of common stock were excluded from the computation of diluted shares for the three and six months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, as their inclusion would have been antidilutive.

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

	Three months ended March 31, 2017
	Net Loss (Numerator)			Shares (Denominator)	Per-Share Amount
Basic net loss per share	$	(615,000	)	8,277,160	$	(0.07	)
Effect of dilutive securities -
common stock options	—			—
Diluted net loss per share	$	(615,000	)	8,277,160	$	(0.07	)

	Six months ended March 31, 2017
	Net Earnings (Numerator)		Shares (Denominator)	Per-Share Amount
Basic net earnings per share	$	1,026,000	8,277,160	$	0.12
Effect of dilutive securities -
common stock options	—		—
Diluted net earnings per share	$	1,026,000	8,277,160	$	0.12

	Three months ended March 31, 2016
	Net Loss (Numerator)			Shares (Denominator)	Per-Share Amount
Basic net loss per share	$	(1,608,000	)	8,277,160	$	(0.19	)
Effect of dilutive securities -
common stock options	—			—
Diluted net loss per share	$	(1,608,000	)	8,277,160	$	(0.19	)

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	Six months ended March 31, 2016
	Net Loss (Numerator)			Shares (Denominator)	Per-Share Amount
Basic net loss per share	$	(3,017,000	)	8,277,160	$	(0.36	)
Effect of dilutive securities -
common stock options	—			—
Diluted net loss per share	$	(3,017,000	)	8,277,160	$	(0.36	)

3.    ASSET HELD FOR SALE

At March 31, 2017, the Company's New York office was listed for sale. Accordingly, the Company designated this property as an asset held for sale and the carrying value in the aggregate amount of $1,829,000 is included in "Asset held for sale" on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at March 31, 2017 and September 30, 2016. On May 2, 2017, the office was sold for approximately $2,370,000, net of related costs, resulting in an estimated gain of $540,000, which will be recognized in the quarter ending June 30, 2017.

4.    INVESTMENT HELD FOR SALE

At March 31, 2017, Kaupulehu 2007, LLLP owned one residential lot available for sale in the Lot 4A Increment I area located in the North Kona District of the island of Hawaii, north of Hualalai Resort at Historic Ka`upulehu, between the Queen Kaahumanu Highway and the Pacific Ocean.

5.    INVESTMENTS

A summary of Barnwell’s investments is as follows:

	March 31, 2017		September 30, 2016
Investment in Kukio Resort land development partnerships	$	2,842,000	$	3,502,000
Investment in leasehold land interest – Lot 4C	50,000		50,000
Total investments	$	2,892,000	$	3,552,000

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 2013 LLLP and KKM Makai, LLLP, and indirectly acquired a 19.6% non-controlling ownership interest in each of KD Kukio Resorts, LLLP, KD Maniniowali, LLLP and KD Kaupulehu, LLLP for $5,140,000. 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. KD Kaupulehu, LLLP, which is comprised of KD Acquisition, LLLP (“KD I”) and KD Acquisition II, LLLP (“KD II”), is the developer of Kaupulehu Lot 4A Increments I and II, the area in which Barnwell has interests in percentage of sales payments. Barnwell’s investment in these entities is accounted for using the equity method of accounting. The partnerships derive income from the sale of residential parcels as well as from commission on real estate sales by the real estate sales office. As of March 31, 2017, 25 lots remained to be sold at Kaupulehu Increment I.

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During the six months ended March 31, 2017, Barnwell received net cash distributions in the amount of $2,509,000 from the Kukio Resort land development partnerships after distributing $307,000 to minority interests.

Barnwell's share of the loss of its equity affiliates was $170,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2017. Equity in income of affiliates was $2,156,000 for the six months ended March 31, 2017 and $253,000 and $416,000 for the three and six months ended March 31, 2016, respectively. The equity in the underlying net assets of the Kukio Resort land development partnerships exceeds the carrying value of the investment in affiliates by approximately $331,000 as of March 31, 2017, which is attributable to differences in the value of capitalized development costs and a note receivable. The basis difference will be recognized as the partnerships sell lots and recognize the associated costs and sell memberships for the Kuki`o Golf and Beach Club for which the receivable relates. The basis difference adjustments of $1,000 and $20,000 for the three and six months ended March 31, 2017, respectively, and $4,000 and $17,000 for the three and six months ended March 31, 2016, respectively, increased equity in income of affiliates.

Barnwell, as well as KD I, KD II and certain other owners of the partnerships, have jointly and severally executed a surety indemnification agreement. Bonds issued by the surety at March 31, 2017 totaled approximately $325,000 and relate to certain construction contracts of KD I. If any such performance bonds are called, we may be obligated to reimburse the issuer of the performance bond as Barnwell, KD I and certain other partners are jointly and severally liable, however we believe that it is remote that a material amount of any currently outstanding performance bonds will be called. Performance bonds do not have stated expiration dates. Rather, the performance bonds are released as the underlying performance is completed.

As of March 31, 2017, Barnwell’s maximum loss exposure as a result of its investment in the Kukio Resort land development partnerships was approximately $3,167,000, consisting of the carrying value of the investment of $2,842,000 and $325,000 from the surety indemnification agreement of which we are jointly and severally liable.

Summarized financial information for the Kukio Resort land development partnerships is as follows:

	Three months ended March 31,
	2017			2016
Revenue	$	1,322,000		$	4,416,000
Gross profit	$	454,000		$	2,097,000
Net (loss) earnings	$	(598,000	)	$	1,168,000

	Six months ended March 31,
	2017		2016
Revenue	$	26,196,000	$	8,119,000
Gross profit	$	11,950,000	$	3,454,000
Net earnings	$	10,062,000	$	1,991,000

Percentage of sales payments

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 approximately 870 acres of the Kaupulehu Lot 4A area by KD I and KD II in two increments (“Increment I” and “Increment II”) (see Note 14).

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The following table summarizes the percentage of sales payment proceeds received from KD I and KD II.

	Three months ended   March 31,					Six months ended   March 31,
	2017		2016			2017			2016
Sale of interest in leasehold land:
Revenues - sale of interest in leasehold land	$	—	$	330,000		$	1,678,000		$	480,000
Fees - included in general and administrative expenses	—		(46,000		)	(260,000		)	(67,000		)
Proceeds from sale of interest in leasehold land, net of fees paid	$	—	$	284,000		$	1,418,000		$	413,000

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. The lease terminates in December 2025. 

6.    LONG-TERM DEBT

Canadian revolving demand facility

In June 2016, Barnwell entered into an agreement with Royal Bank of Canada for a revolving demand facility in the amount of $500,000 Canadian dollars, or U.S. $375,000 at the March 31, 2017 exchange rate. Borrowings under this facility were $0 at March 31, 2017 and September 30, 2016, and issued letters of credit were $33,000 at March 31, 2017. The obligations under the credit facility were secured by a $500,000 Canadian dollar guaranteed investment certificate pledged to Royal Bank of Canada, which is classified as "Restricted cash" on the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at U.S. $375,000 and U.S. $381,000 at the March 31, 2017 and September 30, 2016 exchange rates, respectively.

In April 2017, the revolving demand facility was canceled and the guaranteed investment certificate matured and the funds were reclassified to cash.

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7.    RETIREMENT PLANS

Barnwell sponsors a noncontributory defined benefit pension plan (“Pension Plan”) covering substantially all of its U.S. employees. Additionally, Barnwell sponsors a Supplemental Employee 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, and a postretirement medical insurance benefits plan (“Postretirement Medical”) covering eligible U.S. employees.

The following tables detail the components of net periodic benefit cost for Barnwell’s retirement plans:

	Pension Plan						SERP						Postretirement Medical
	Three months ended March 31,
	2017			2016			2017			2016			2017		2016
Service cost	$	72,000		$	65,000		$	15,000		$	16,000		$	—	$	—
Interest cost	87,000			91,000			20,000			20,000			22,000		14,000
Expected return on plan assets	(141,000		)	(112,000		)	—			—			—		—
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)	1,000			1,000			(1,000		)	(1,000		)	—		—
Amortization of net actuarial loss	41,000			34,000			8,000			4,000			47,000		—
Net periodic benefit cost	$	60,000		$	79,000		$	42,000		$	39,000		$	69,000	$	14,000

	Pension Plan						SERP						Postretirement Medical
	Six months ended March 31,
	2017			2016			2017			2016			2017		2016
Service cost	$	144,000		$	130,000		$	31,000		$	32,000		$	—	$	—
Interest cost	174,000			182,000			41,000			40,000			44,000		28,000
Expected return on plan assets	(282,000		)	(224,000		)	—			—			—		—
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)	2,000			2,000			(2,000		)	(2,000		)	—		—
Amortization of net actuarial loss	82,000			68,000			17,000			9,000			94,000		—
Net periodic benefit cost	$	120,000		$	158,000		$	87,000		$	79,000		$	138,000	$	28,000

Barnwell contributed $350,000 to the Pension Plan during the six months ended March 31, 2017 and estimates that it will make further contributions of approximately $650,000 during the remainder of fiscal 2017. In January 2017, the Postretirement Medical plan commenced payments for retiree medical insurance benefits. The SERP and Postretirement Medical plans are unfunded, and Barnwell funds benefits when payments are made. Expected payments under the Postretirement Medical plan and the SERP for fiscal 2017 are not material. Fluctuations in actual equity 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.

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8.    INCOME TAXES

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

	Three months ended   March 31,						Six months ended   March 31,
	2017			2016			2017			2016
United States	$	(651,000	)	$	(682,000	)	$	1,411,000		$	(1,408,000	)
Canada	(251,000		)	(1,190,000		)	(619,000		)	(2,066,000		)
	$	(902,000	)	$	(1,872,000	)	$	792,000		$	(3,474,000	)

The components of the income tax benefit are as follows:

	Three months ended   March 31,						Six months ended   March 31,
	2017			2016			2017			2016
Current	$	(276,000	)	$	(159,000	)	$	(348,000	)	$	(368,000	)
Deferred	(11,000		)	(105,000		)	114,000			(89,000		)
	$	(287,000	)	$	(264,000	)	$	(234,000	)	$	(457,000	)

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. In addition, 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.

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9.    SEGMENT INFORMATION

Barnwell operates the following segments: 1) acquiring, developing, producing and selling oil and natural gas in Canada (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.

	Three months ended   March 31,						Six months ended   March 31,
	2017			2016			2017			2016
Revenues:
Oil and natural gas	$	1,409,000		$	621,000		$	2,550,000		$	1,469,000
Land investment	—			330,000			1,678,000			480,000
Contract drilling	1,580,000			550,000			2,986,000			1,382,000
Other	14,000			47,000			69,000			89,000
Total before interest income	3,003,000			1,548,000			7,283,000			3,420,000
Interest income	26,000			20,000			36,000			22,000
Total revenues	$	3,029,000		$	1,568,000		$	7,319,000		$	3,442,000
Depletion, depreciation, and amortization:
Oil and natural gas	$	292,000		$	305,000		$	527,000		$	579,000
Contract drilling	70,000			62,000			136,000			123,000
Other	22,000			24,000			45,000			51,000
Total depletion, depreciation, and amortization	$	384,000		$	391,000		$	708,000		$	753,000
Operating profit (loss) (before general and administrative expenses):
Oil and natural gas	$	317,000		$	(698,000	)	$	377,000		$	(863,000	)
Land investment	—			330,000			1,678,000			480,000
Contract drilling	660,000			(130,000		)	836,000			91,000
Other	(8,000		)	23,000			24,000			38,000
Total operating profit (loss)	969,000			(475,000		)	2,915,000			(254,000		)
Equity in (loss) income of affiliates:
Land investment	(170,000		)	253,000			2,156,000			416,000
General and administrative expenses	(1,752,000		)	(1,574,000		)	(3,775,000		)	(3,436,000		)
Interest expense	(2,000		)	(33,000		)	(6,000		)	(66,000		)
Interest income	26,000			20,000			36,000			22,000
(Loss) earnings before income taxes	$	(929,000	)	$	(1,809,000	)	$	1,326,000		$	(3,318,000	)

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10.    ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

The changes in each component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) were as follows:

	Three months ended   March 31,						Six months ended   March 31,
	2017			2016			2017			2016
Foreign currency translation:
Beginning accumulated foreign currency translation	$	836,000		$	663,000		$	906,000		$	819,000
Change in cumulative translation adjustment before reclassifications	22,000			272,000			(48,000		)	116,000
Income taxes	—			—			—			—
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)	22,000			272,000			(48,000		)	116,000
Ending accumulated foreign currency translation	858,000			935,000			858,000			935,000
Retirement plans:
Beginning accumulated retirement plans benefit cost	(4,729,000		)	(2,902,000		)	(4,826,000		)	(2,941,000		)
Amortization of net actuarial loss and prior service cost	96,000			38,000			193,000			77,000
Income taxes	—			—			—			—
Net current period other comprehensive income	96,000			38,000			193,000			77,000
Ending accumulated retirement plans benefit cost	(4,633,000		)	(2,864,000		)	(4,633,000		)	(2,864,000		)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of taxes	$	(3,775,000	)	$	(1,929,000	)	$	(3,775,000	)	$	(1,929,000	)

The amortization of accumulated other comprehensive loss components for the retirement plans are included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost which is a component of "General and administrative" expenses on the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (see Note 7 for additional details).

11.    FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

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

12.    COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Environmental Matters

In February 2016, a gas migration was detected at one of our previously abandoned non-operated wells in Alberta, Canada. Barnwell’s working interest in the well is 50% and as non-operator we have no control over the actual cost or timing of the remediation. In February 2016 we accrued approximately $200,000 for estimated probable environmental remediation costs, which was the balance of the accrual at September 30, 2016. However, based on recent information from the operator of the well, the cost to remediate will be less than originally estimated and Barnwell reduced the liability to approximately $19,000 at March 31, 2017, which has not been discounted and was accrued in "Accrued operating and other expenses" on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

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Because of the inherent uncertainties associated with environmental assessment and remediation activities, future expenses to remediate the currently identified site, and sites identified in the future, if any, could be incurred.

Guarantee

See Note 5 for a discussion of Barnwell’s guarantee of the Kukio Resort land development partnership’s performance bonds.

13.    INFORMATION RELATING TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

	Six months ended   March 31,
	2017			2016
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the year for:
Interest	$	5,000		$	64,000
Income taxes refunded, net	$	(180,000	)	$	—
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities:
Release of restricted cash held in escrow for tax installment	$	—		$	2,000,000

Capital expenditure accruals related to oil and natural gas exploration and development decreased $183,000 and $69,000 during the six months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Additionally, capital expenditure accruals related to oil and natural gas asset retirement obligations decreased $62,000 and increased $123,000 during the six months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

14.    RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Kaupulehu Developments is entitled to receive a percentage of the gross receipts from the sales of lots in Increment I from KD I and the sales of lots and/or residential units in Increment II from KD II; KD I and KD II are part of the Kukio Resort land development partnerships in which Barnwell holds an indirect 19.6% non-controlling ownership interest accounted for under the equity method of investment. The percentage 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.

During the six months ended March 31, 2017, Barnwell received $1,678,000 in percentage of sales payments from KD II from the sale of one lot within Increment II. During the six months ended March 31, 2016, Barnwell received $480,000 in percentage of sales payments from KD I from the sale of two lots within Phase II of Increment I.

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15.    SUBSEQUENT EVENT

On May 2, 2017, the Company's New York office was sold for approximately $2,370,000, net of related costs, resulting in an estimated gain of $540,000, which will be recognized in the quarter ending June 30, 2017.

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ITEM 2.    MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

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-Q, 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’s 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. The risks, uncertainties and other factors that might cause actual results to differ materially from Barnwell’s expectations are set forth in the “Forward-Looking Statements” and “Risk Factors” sections of Barnwell’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2016. 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-Q, and Barnwell expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to publicly release any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Management has determined that our most critical accounting policies and estimates are those related to the evaluation of recoverability of assets, depletion of our oil and natural gas properties, income taxes and asset retirement obligation which are discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016. There have been no significant changes to these critical accounting policies and estimates during the three and six months ended March 31, 2017. We continue to monitor our accounting policies to ensure proper application of current rules and regulations.

Impact of Recently Issued Accounting Standards on Future Filings

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers,” which requires an entity to recognize the amount of revenue to which it expects to be entitled for the transfer of promised goods or services to customers. This ASU will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance in U.S. GAAP when it becomes effective. Subsequent to the issuance of ASU No. 2014-09, the FASB issued additional ASUs related to this revenue guidance. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-08, “Principal versus Agent Considerations,” which is intended to improve the operability and understandability of the implementation guidance on principal versus agent considerations. In April 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-10, “Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing,” which clarifies the implementation guidance on identifying performance obligations and licenses in customer contracts. In May 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-12, "Narrow-Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients," which addresses completed contracts

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and contract modifications at transition, noncash consideration, the presentation of sales taxes and other taxes collected from customers, and assessment of collectibility when determining whether a transaction represents a valid contract. In December 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-20, "Technical Corrections and Improvements to Topic 606," which includes thirteen technical corrections or improvements that affect only narrow aspects of the guidance in ASU No. 2014-09. ASU No. 2014-09 and all of the related ASUs have the same effective date. On July 9, 2015, the FASB deferred the effective date of ASU No. 2014-09 for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within that reporting period. Early adoption is permitted as of the original effective date, which is annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016 and interim periods within those annual periods. The new standard is to be applied retrospectively and permits the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. Barnwell is currently evaluating the effect that the adoption of this update will have on the consolidated financial statements.

In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-15, “Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern,” which requires an entity to evaluate at each reporting period whether there are conditions or events, in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year from the date the financial statements are issued and to provide related footnote disclosures in certain circumstances. The amendment is effective for annual reporting periods ending after December 15, 2016 and interim periods within annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016. Early application is permitted. Barnwell is currently evaluating the effect that the adoption of this update will have on the consolidated financial statements.

In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-01, "Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities," which provides guidance for the recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure of financial assets and liabilities. The amendment is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018 and interim periods within those annual periods. The adoption of this update is not expected to have a material impact on Barnwell’s consolidated financial statements.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, “Leases,” which seeks to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by recognizing lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet and by disclosing key information about leasing arrangements. In general, a right-of-use asset and lease obligation will be recorded for leases exceeding a twelve-month term whether operating or financing, while the income statement will reflect lease expense for operating leases and amortization/interest expense for financing leases. The balance sheet amount recorded for existing leases at the date of adoption must be calculated using the applicable incremental borrowing rate at the date of adoption. This ASU is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those annual periods, and requires the use of the modified retrospective method, which will require adjustment to all comparative periods presented in the consolidated financial statements. Barnwell is currently evaluating the effect that the adoption of this update will have on the consolidated financial statements.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-07, “Simplifying the Transition to the Equity Method of Accounting,” which eliminates the requirement that when an investment subsequently qualifies for use of the equity method as a result of an increase in level of ownership interest or degree of influence, an investor must adjust the investment, results of operations, and retained earnings retroactively on a step-by-step basis as if the equity method had been in effect during all previous periods that the investment had been held. This ASU requires that the equity method investor add the cost of acquiring the additional interest in the investee to the current basis of the investor’s previously held interest and to adopt the equity method of accounting as of the date the investment becomes qualified for equity method accounting. In addition, the ASU requires that an entity that has an available-for-sale equity security that becomes qualified for the equity method of

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accounting recognize through earnings the unrealized gain or loss in accumulated other comprehensive income at the date the investment becomes qualified for use of the equity method. This ASU is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016 and interim periods within those annual periods, with early adoption permitted. The adoption of this update is not expected to have a material impact on Barnwell’s consolidated financial statements.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09, “Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting,” which includes provisions intended to simplify various aspects related to how share-based payments are accounted for and presented in the financial statements. This ASU is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016 and interim periods within those annual periods. The adoption of this update is not expected to have a material impact on Barnwell’s consolidated financial statements.

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, “Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments,” which addresses the classification of certain specific cash flow issues including debt prepayment or extinguishment costs, settlement of certain debt instruments, contingent consideration payments made after a business combination, proceeds from the settlement of certain insurance claims and distributions received from equity method investees. The guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017 and interim periods within those annual periods. Early adoption is permitted, provided that all of the amendments are adopted in the same period. The adoption of this update is not expected to have a material impact on Barnwell’s consolidated financial statements.

In October 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-16, “Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory,” which provides guidance on recognition of current income tax consequences for intra-entity asset transfers (other than inventory) at the time of transfer. This represents a change from current GAAP, where the consolidated tax consequences of intra-entity asset transfers are deferred until the transferred asset is sold to a third party or otherwise recovered through use. The guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017 and interim periods within those annual periods. Early adoption at the beginning of an annual period is permitted. The adoption of this update is not expected to have a material impact on Barnwell’s consolidated financial statements.

In October 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-17, “Interests Held through Related Parties That Are under Common Control,” which modifies existing guidance with respect to how a decision maker that holds an indirect interest in a VIE through a common control party determines whether it is the primary beneficiary of the VIE as part of the analysis of whether the VIE would need to be consolidated. Under this ASU, a decision maker would need to consider only its proportionate indirect interest in the VIE held through a common control party. This ASU is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016 and interim periods within those annual periods. The adoption of this update is not expected to have a material impact on Barnwell’s consolidated financial statements.

In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-18, "Statement of Cash Flows - Restricted Cash," which requires that a statement of cash flows explain the change during the period in the total of cash, cash equivalents and amounts generally described as restricted cash or restricted cash equivalents. Thus, amounts generally described as restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents should be included with cash and cash equivalents when reconciling the beginning-of-period and the end-of-period total amounts set forth on the statement of cash flows. This ASU is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017 and interim periods within those annual periods. The amendments should be applied using a retrospective transition method to each period presented. The adoption of this update will impact the presentation of the cash flow statements if Barnwell has restricted cash at the time of adoption.

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In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-01, "Clarifying the Definition of a Business," which clarifies the definition of a business with the objective of adding guidance to assist entities with evaluating whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions (or disposals) of assets or businesses. The amendments in ASU No. 2017-01 provide a screen to determine when a set is not a business. The screen requires that when substantially all of the fair value of the gross assets acquired (or disposed of) is concentrated in a single identifiable asset or a group of similar identifiable assets, the set is not a business. This screen reduces the number of transactions that need to be further evaluated. If, however, the screen is not met, then the amendments in this ASU (1) require that to be considered a business, a set must include, at a minimum, an input and a substantive process that together significantly contribute to the ability to create output and (2) remove the evaluation of whether a market participant could replace missing elements. Finally, the amendments in this ASU narrow the definition of the term "output" so that it is consistent with the manner in which outputs are described in Topic 606. This ASU is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017 and interim periods within those annual periods. Early adoption is permitted for transactions that have not been reported in financial statements that have been issued. Barnwell is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this guidance.

In February 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-05, “Clarifying the Scope of Asset Derecognition Guidance and Accounting for Partial Sales of Nonfinancial Assets,” which clarifies the scope of Subtopic 610-20 and adds guidance for partial sales of nonfinancial assets. ASU No. 2017-05 is effective at the same time as the revenue standard in ASU No. 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” goes into effect, which is annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017 and interim periods within those annual periods. Barnwell is currently evaluating the effect that the adoption of this update will have on the consolidated financial statements.

In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-07, “Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost,” which requires employers to report the service cost component separate from the other components of net pension benefit costs. The changes to the standard require employers to report the service cost component in the same line item as other compensation costs arising from services rendered by employees during the reporting period. The other components of net benefit cost are required to be presented in the income statement separately from the service cost component and outside the subtotal of income from operations, if one is presented. If a separate line item is not used, the line item used in the income statement must be disclosed. This ASU is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. The adoption of this update will impact the presentation and disclosure of net pension benefit costs.

Overview

Barnwell is engaged in the following lines of business: 1) acquiring, developing, producing and selling oil and natural gas in Canada (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 in 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.

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Land Investment Segment

The land investment segment is comprised of the following components:

1)   Through Barnwell’s 77.6% interest in Kaupulehu Developments, a Hawaii general partnership, 75% interest in KD Kona 2013 LLLP, a Hawaii limited liability limited partnership, and 34.45% non-controlling interest in KKM Makai, LLLP, a Hawaii limited liability limited partnership, the Company’s land investment interests include the following:

• The right to receive percentage of sales payments from KD Acquisition, LLLP ("KD I") resulting from the sale of single-family residential lots by KD I, within Increment I of the approximately 870 acres 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 the following percentages of the gross receipts from KD I’s sales: 10% of such aggregate gross proceeds greater than $100,000,000 up to $300,000,000; and 14% of such aggregate gross proceeds in excess of $300,000,000. Increment I is an area zoned for approximately 80 single-family lots, of which 25 remained to be sold at March 31, 2017, and a beach club on the portion of the property bordering the Pacific Ocean, and is partially developed.

• The right to receive percentage of sales payments from KD Acquisition II, LLLP ("KD II") resulting from the sale of lots and/or residential units by KD II, within Increment II of Kaupulehu Lot 4A. 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. Kaupulehu Developments is entitled to receive payments from KD II based on a percentage of the gross proceeds from KD II’s sales ranging from 8% to 10% of the price of improved or unimproved lots or 2.60% to 3.25% of the price of units constructed on a lot, to be determined in the future depending upon a number of variables, including whether the lots are sold prior to improvement. Kaupulehu Developments is also entitled to receive up to $8,000,000 in additional payments after the members of KD II have received distributions equal to the original basis of capital invested in the project. The managing partner of KD II has represented that KD II’s partners are nearing recovery of the original basis of the capital invested in the project, and once that threshold is reached, Kaupulehu Developments would be entitled to receive 50% of any such post-threshold distributions from KD II up to a maximum of $8,000,000. The amount and timing of any such receipts by Kaupulehu Developments cannot be determined at this time as distributions by KD II are solely at the discretion of KD II’s managing partner, who holds the controlling interest in KD II, and as future distributions are also dependent upon the future performance of KD II’s operations. Two ocean front parcels approximately two to three acres in size were developed within Increment II by KD II. At March 31, 2017, both of the parcels have been sold and the remaining acreage within Increment II is not yet under development.

• An indirect 19.6% non-controlling ownership interest in the Kukio Resort land development partnerships which is comprised of KD Kukio Resorts, LLLP, KD Maniniowali, LLLP and KD Kaupulehu, LLLP. 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. KD Kaupulehu, LLLP, which wholly owns KD I and KD II, is the developer of Kaupulehu Lot 4A Increments I and II, the area in which Barnwell has interests in percentage of sales payments. The partnerships derive income from the sale of residential parcels as well as from commission on real estate sales by the real estate sales office. As of March 31, 2017, 25 lots remained to be sold at Kaupulehu Increment I.

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• Approximately 1,000 acres of vacant leasehold land zoned conservation in the Kaupulehu Lot 4C area located adjacent to the 870-acre Lot 4A described above.

2)   Barnwell owns an 80% interest in Kaupulehu 2007, LLLP (“Kaupulehu 2007”), a Hawaii limited liability limited partnership. Kaupulehu 2007 owns one residential parcel in the Kaupulehu area that is available for sale.

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.

Changes in Business Environment

Oil and Natural Gas Segment

Our revenues, profitability, and future rate of growth are dependent on oil and natural gas prices. Since late 2014 the industry has experienced significant instability in oil and natural gas prices with the lowest level of prices realized in early 2016. Barnwell realized an average price for oil of $41.63 per barrel during the six months ended March 31, 2017, an increase of 57% from $26.46 per barrel realized during the same period in the prior year. The increase in the average price for oil in recent months is primarily a result of agreements made by both OPEC and non-OPEC producers in late 2016 to reduce production. Barnwell realized an average price for natural gas of $2.27 per Mcf during the six months ended March 31, 2017, an increase of 71% from $1.33 per Mcf realized during the same period in the prior year. Natural gas prices were depressed to historic low levels in 2016 as a result of weak growth in demand and a mild winter which led to storage levels exceeding the five-year average. While storage remains high in 2017, it has declined from the record levels of 2016.

Credit and capital markets for oil and natural gas companies have been negatively affected as well, resulting in a decline in sources of financing as compared to previous years. Low prices for oil and natural gas could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, the carrying value of our oil and natural gas properties, our proved reserves, and our ability to finance operations.

Results of Operations

Summary

Net loss attributable to Barnwell for the three months ended March 31, 2017 totaled $615,000, a $993,000increase in operating results from a net loss of $1,608,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2016. The following factors affected the results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2017 as compared to the prior year period:

• A $1,015,000increase in oil and natural gas segment operating results, before income taxes, due primarily to increases in prices for all products;

• A $790,000increase in contract drilling operating results, before income taxes, primarily resulting from increased activity;

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• A $330,000decrease in land investment segment operating profit, before income taxes and non-controlling interests’ share of such profits, due to decreased percentage of sales receipts as a result of no lot sales by the Kukio Resort land development partnerships in the current quarter;

• A $178,000increase in general and administrative expenses; and

• A $423,000decrease in equity in income from affiliates as a result of decreased Kukio Resort land development partnerships’ operating results.

Barnwell earned net income of $1,026,000 for the six months ended March 31, 2017, a $4,043,000increase in operating results from a net loss of $3,017,000 for the six months ended March 31, 2016. The following factors affected the results of operations for the six months ended March 31, 2017 as compared to the prior year period:

• A $1,240,000increase in oil and natural gas segment operating results, before income taxes, due primarily to increases in prices for all products;

• A $1,198,000increase in land investment segment operating profit, before income taxes and non-controlling interests’ share of such profits, due to increased percentage of sales receipts as a result of the Kukio Resort land development partnerships’ sale of a two-acre ocean front parcel in Kaupulehu Increment II for $20,975,000 from which we received an 8% percentage of sale payment;

• A $745,000increase in contract drilling operating results, before income taxes, primarily resulting from increased activity;

• A $339,000increase in general and administrative expenses; and

• A $1,740,000increase in equity in income from affiliates as a result of increased Kukio Resort land development partnerships’ operating results.

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.

The average exchange rate of the Canadian dollar to the U.S. dollar increased 4% and 2% in the three and six months ended March 31, 2017, respectively, as compared to the same periods in the prior year, and the exchange rate of the Canadian dollar to the U.S. dollar decreased 2% at March 31, 2017, as compared to September 30, 2016. 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. Barnwell’s Canadian dollar assets are greater than its Canadian dollar liabilities; therefore, increases or decreases in the value of the Canadian dollar to the U.S. dollar generate other comprehensive income or loss, respectively. Other comprehensive income and losses are not included in net earnings (loss). Other comprehensive income due to foreign currency translation adjustments, net of taxes, for the three months

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ended March 31, 2017 was $22,000, a $250,000 change from other comprehensive income due to foreign currency translation adjustments, net of taxes, of $272,000 for the same period in the prior year. Other comprehensive loss due to foreign currency translation adjustments, net of taxes, for the six months ended March 31, 2017 was $48,000, a $164,000 change from other comprehensive income due to foreign currency translation adjustments, net of taxes, of $116,000 for the same period in the prior year. There were no taxes on other comprehensive income due to foreign currency translation adjustments in the three and six months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 due to a full valuation allowance on the related deferred tax asset.

Oil and natural gas

The following tables set forth Barnwell’s average prices per unit of production and net production volumes. Production amounts reported are net of royalties.

	Average Price Per Unit
	Three months ended				Increase
	March 31,				(Decrease)
	2017		2016		$		%
Natural Gas (Mcf)*	$	2.24	$	0.93	$	1.31	141	%
Oil (Bbls)**	$	43.00	$	21.95	$	21.05	96	%
Liquids (Bbls)**	$	30.00	$	22.00	$	8.00	36	%

	Average Price Per Unit
	Six months ended				Increase
	March 31,				(Decrease)
	2017		2016		$		%
Natural Gas (Mcf)*	$	2.27	$	1.33	$	0.94	71	%
Oil (Bbls)**	$	41.63	$	26.46	$	15.17	57	%
Liquids (Bbls)**	$	29.65	$	22.22	$	7.43	33	%

	Net Production
	Three months ended		Increase
	March 31,		(Decrease)
	2017	2016	Units		%
Natural Gas (Mcf)*	99,000	120,000	(21,000	)	(18	%)
Oil (Bbls)**	24,000	21,000	3,000		14	%
Liquids (Bbls)**	1,000	1,000	—		—	%

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	Net Production
	Six months ended		Increase
	March 31,		(Decrease)
	2017	2016	Units		%
Natural Gas (Mcf)*	203,000	252,000	(49,000	)	(19	%)
Oil (Bbls)**	45,000	39,000	6,000		15	%
Liquids (Bbls)**	2,000	3,000	(1,000	)	(33	%)

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*            Mcf = 1,000 cubic feet.  Natural gas price per unit is net of pipeline charges.

**          Bbl = stock tank barrel equivalent to 42 U.S. gallons

The oil and natural gas segment generated $317,000 of operating income before general and administrative expenses in the three months ended March 31, 2017, an increase in operating results of $1,015,000 as compared to the $698,000 operating loss generated during the same period of the prior year. The oil and natural gas segment generated $377,000 of operating income before general and administrative expenses in the six months ended March 31, 2017, an increase in operating results of $1,240,000 as compared to the $863,000 operating loss generated during the same period of the prior year.

Oil and natural gas revenues increased $788,000 (127%) and $1,081,000 (74%) for the three and six months ended March 31, 2017, respectively, as compared to the same periods in the prior year primarily due to increases in prices for all products. Oil and natural gas operating expenses decreased $214,000(21)% and $107,000(6)% for the three and six months ended March 31, 2017, respectively, as compared to the same periods in the prior year primarily as a result of a reduction in the estimated probable remediation costs for a gas migration at one of our non-operated wells for which approximately $200,000 was originally accrued in the prior year quarter and was adjusted down to approximately $23,000 in the current year quarter based on recent information from the operator. This decrease in operating expenses was partially offset by an increase in workover costs in the current year periods as compared the the same periods in the prior year.

Sale of interest in leasehold land

Kaupulehu Developments is entitled to receive a percentage of the gross receipts from the sales of lots in Increment I from KD I and the sales of lots and/or residential units in Increment II from KD II; KD I and KD II are land development partnerships in which Barnwell holds an indirect 19.6% non-controlling ownership interest accounted for under the equity method of investment. The percentage 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.

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The following table summarizes the percentage of sales payment proceeds received from KD I and KD II:

	Three months ended   March 31,					Six months ended   March 31,
	2017		2016			2017			2016
Sale of interest in leasehold land:
Revenues - sale of interest in leasehold land	$	—	$	330,000		$	1,678,000		$	480,000
Fees - included in general and administrative expenses	—		(46,000		)	(260,000		)	(67,000		)
Proceeds from the sale of interest in leasehold land, net of fees paid	$	—	$	284,000		$	1,418,000		$	413,000

The Kukio Resort land development partnerships had no lot sales during the three months ended March 31, 2017. During the six months ended March 31, 2017, KD II sold the second of two large ocean front lots within Increment II for $20,975,000 and Kaupulehu Developments received a percentage of sales payment in the amount of $1,678,000 from KD II representing 8% of the gross sales price of the parcel. KD I sold one single-family lot within Phase II of Increment I during the three months ended March 31, 2016 and there was a sale of one single-family lot in Phase II of Increment I during the first quarter of fiscal 2016.

As of March 31, 2017, 25 single-family lots of the 80 lots developed within Increment I remained to be sold. Two ocean front parcels approximately two to three acres in size were developed within Increment II by KD II, both of which have been sold, 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.

Contract drilling

Contract drilling revenues and contract drilling costs increased$1,030,000 (187%) and $232,000 (38%), respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 2017, as compared to the same period in the prior year. The contract drilling segment generated a $660,000 operating profit before general and administrative expenses in the three months ended March 31, 2017, an increase in operating results of $790,000 as compared to the $130,000 operating loss generated during the same period of the prior year.

Contract drilling revenues and contract drilling costs increased$1,604,000 (116%) and $846,000 (72%), respectively, for the six months ended March 31, 2017, as compared to the same period in the prior year. The contract drilling segment generated an $836,000 operating profit before general and administrative expenses in the six months ended March 31, 2017, an increase in operating results of $745,000 as compared to the $91,000 operating profit generated during the same period of the prior year.

The increase in operating results for both periods as compared to the prior year periods was primarily due to increased activity on a contract for the plugging and abandonment of two geothermal wells. The job was completed as of March 31, 2017.

Contract drilling revenues and costs are not seasonal in nature, but can fluctuate significantly based on the awarding and timing of contracts, which are determined by contract drilling customer demand. There has been 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

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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.

General and administrative expenses

General and administrative expenses increased$178,000 (11%) for the three months ended March 31, 2017, as compared to the same period in the prior year. The increase was primarily due to a $134,000 increase in director's fees and a $121,000 increase in compensation costs slightly offset by a $46,000 decrease in professional fees related to percentage of sales payments. The Chairman of the Board resigned as Chief Executive Officer effective December 31, 2016 and as such began collecting a director's fee on January 1, 2017. Compensation costs increased in the current quarter primarily due to increased stock appreciation rights expense as a result of the increase in Barnwell's stock price and an increase in postretirement medical plan expense.

General and administrative expenses increased$339,000 (10%) for the six months ended March 31, 2017, as compared to the same period in the prior year. The increase was primarily due to a $193,000 increase in professional fees related to higher percentage of sales payments received in the current year period, a $124,000 increase in director's fees, as discussed above, and a $119,000 increase in compensation costs primarily due to increased stock appreciation rights expense as a result of the increase in Barnwell's stock price and an increase in postretirement medical plan expense. These increases were slightly offset by a $65,000 decrease in holding costs related to the home that was sold in April 2016.

Equity in income (loss) of affiliates

Barnwell’s investment in the Kukio Resort land development partnerships is accounted for using the equity method of accounting. Barnwell was allocated partnership losses of $170,000 during the three months ended March 31, 2017 as compared to allocated income of $253,000 during the three months ended March 31, 2016. The decrease in the allocated partnership income in the current year period is primarily due to no lots being sold by the investee partnerships in the current year period, as compared to one lot sold in the prior year period.

Barnwell was allocated partnership income of $2,156,000 during the six months ended March 31, 2017, as compared to allocated income of $416,000 during the six months ended March 31, 2016. The increase in the allocated partnership income in the current year period is due to the investee partnerships' sale of the second of two large ocean front parcels in Kaupulehu Increment II for $20,975,000 in December 2016.

Income taxes

Barnwell’s effective consolidated income tax rate for the three and six months ended March 31, 2017, after adjusting earnings (loss) before income taxes for non-controlling interests, was 32% and (30%), respectively, as compared to 14% and 13% for the three and six months ended March 31, 2016, respectively. 

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. In addition, 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.

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Net earnings (loss) 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 interests.

Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests for the three months ended March 31, 2017 totaled $27,000, as compared to net earnings attributable to non-controlling interests of $63,000 for the same period in the prior year. The $90,000 (143%) decrease is due primarily to less percentage of sales proceeds received and a decrease in the amount of Kukio land development partnership income allocated to non-controlling interests in the current year period as compared to the same period in the prior year.

Net earnings attributable to non-controlling interests for the six months ended March 31, 2017 totaled $534,000, as compared to net earnings attributable to non-controlling interests of $156,000 for the same period in the prior year. The $378,000 (242%) increase is due to an increase in percentage of sales proceeds received and an increase in the amount of Kukio land development partnership income allocated to non-controlling interests in the current year period as compared to the same period in the prior year.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Barnwell’s primary sources of liquidity are cash on hand and land investment segment proceeds. At March 31, 2017, Barnwell had $18,074,000 in working capital.

Cash Flows

Cash flows provided by operations totaled $316,000 for the six months ended March 31, 2017, as compared to cash flows used in operations of $4,607,000 for the same period in the prior year. This $4,923,000 increase in operating cash flows was primarily due to a $2,164,000 distribution of income received from the Kukio Resort land development partnerships in the current year period, an increase in both oil and natural gas and contract drilling operating results, and changes in working capital.

Cash flows provided by investing activities totaled $1,503,000 during the six months ended March 31, 2017, as compared to $4,733,000 during the same period of the prior year. The $3,230,000decrease in investing cash flows was primarily due to a $4,957,000 release of restricted cash in the prior year period partially offset by a $1,005,000 increase in percentage of sales proceeds received in the current year period as compared to the prior year period and a $652,000 distribution of capital received from the Kukio Resort land development partnerships in the current year period.

Net cash used in financing activities totaled $616,000 for the six months ended March 31, 2017, as compared to $80,000 of net cash provided by financing activities during the same period of the prior year. The $696,000 change in cash flows was primarily due to a $530,000 increase in distributions to non-controlling interests in the current year period as compared to the prior year period and a $166,000 release of restricted cash in the prior year period.

On May 2, 2017, the Company's New York office was sold for approximately $2,370,000, net of related costs, resulting in an estimated gain of $540,000, which will be recognized in the quarter ending June 30, 2017.

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Credit Arrangements

In June 2016, Barnwell entered into an agreement with Royal Bank of Canada for a revolving demand facility in the amount of $500,000 Canadian dollars, or U.S. $375,000 at the March 31, 2017 exchange rate. Borrowings under this facility were $0 at March 31, 2017 and September 30, 2016, and issued letters of credit were $33,000 at March 31, 2017. The obligations under the credit facility were secured by a $500,000 Canadian dollar, or U.S. $375,000 at the March 31, 2017 exchange rate, guaranteed investment certificate pledged to Royal Bank of Canada.

In April 2017, the revolving demand facility was canceled and the guaranteed investment certificate matured and the funds were reclassified to cash.

Oil and Natural Gas and Other Capital Expenditures

Barnwell’s oil and natural gas capital expenditures, including accrued capital expenditures and excluding additions and revisions to estimated asset retirement obligations, totaled $7,000 and $264,000 for the three and six months ended March 31, 2017, respectively, as compared to $55,000 and $529,000 for the same periods in the prior year. Barnwell estimates that investments in oil and natural gas properties for fiscal 2017 will range from $2,000,000 to $4,500,000. This estimated amount may increase or decrease as dictated by cash flows and management’s assessment of the oil and natural gas environment and prospects.

Asset Retirement Obligation

In July 2014, the Alberta Energy Regulator introduced an Inactive Well Compliance Program which resulted in the acceleration of expenditures to reactivate, suspend and/or abandon long-term inactive wells. Under the program all inactive wells that were noncompliant as of April 1, 2015 need to be brought into compliance by the operator within five years, in increments of not less than 20 percent per year. The impact of this program was incorporated into Barnwell's estimate of its asset retirement obligations beginning in fiscal 2014. At March 31, 2017, the current portion of the asset retirement obligation was $1,007,000.

Other Considerations

Due to the negative impacts of 1) declines in oil and natural gas prices; 2) declines in oil and natural gas production due to both oil and natural gas property sales and the natural decline oil and natural gas wells experience as they age; 3) increasing costs due to both inflation and the age of Barnwell's properties and other factors, Barnwell's existing oil and natural gas assets are projected to have minimal cash flow from operations. As a result, the Company's current cash on hand will likely not be sufficient to fund both the significant reinvestments that are necessary to sustain our oil and natural gas business in the future and our asset retirement obligations, retirement plan funding, and ongoing operating and general and administrative expenses. Therefore, it is likely that Barnwell will be increasingly reliant upon future land investment segment proceeds from percentage of sales payments, if any, and future cash distributions, if any, from the Kukio Resort land development partnerships, the timing of which are both highly uncertain and not within Barnwell’s control, to fund operations and provide capital for reinvestment. If the Company is unable to make sufficient and successful reinvestments, or if unforeseen circumstances arise that impair our ability to sustain or grow the Company, we may be forced to wind down our operations, either through liquidation, bankruptcy or further sales of our assets, and/or we may not be able to continue as a going concern in the longer term beyond one year.

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Contingencies

Environmental Matters

In February 2016, a gas migration was detected at one of our previously abandoned non-operated wells in Alberta, Canada. Barnwell’s working interest in the well is 50% and as non-operator we have no control over the actual cost or timing of the remediation. In February 2016 we accrued approximately $200,000 for estimated probable environmental remediation costs, which was the balance of the accrual at September 30, 2016. However, based on recent information from the operator of the well, the cost to remediate will be less than originally estimated and Barnwell reduced the liability to approximately $19,000 at March 31, 2017.

Because of the inherent uncertainties associated with environmental assessment and remediation activities, future expenses to remediate the currently identified site, and sites identified in the future, if any, could be incurred.

Guarantee

See Note 5 for a discussion of Barnwell’s guarantee of the Kukio Resort land development partnership’s performance bonds.

ITEM 4.    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 March 31, 2017, 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) were effective as of March 31, 2017 to ensure that information required to be disclosed by Barnwell in the reports that it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the rules thereunder.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There was no change in Barnwell’s internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended March 31, 2017 that materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, Barnwell’s internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 6.    EXHIBITS

Exhibit Number	Description
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
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

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements 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)
Date:	May 11, 2017	/s/ Russell M. Gifford
		Russell M. Gifford
		Chief Financial Officer,
		Executive Vice President,
		Treasurer and Secretary

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Exhibit Number	Description
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
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

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EX-31.1

Exhibit No. 31.1

Certifications

I, Alexander C. Kinzler, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Barnwell Industries, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;    

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date:	May 11, 2017	/s/ Alexander C. Kinzler
		Alexander C. Kinzler
		President, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, General Counsel

EX-31.2

Exhibit No. 31.2

Certifications

I, Russell M. Gifford, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Barnwell Industries, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;    

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date:	May 11, 2017	/s/ Russell M. Gifford
		Russell M. Gifford
		Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

EX-32

Exhibit No. 32

Barnwell Industries, Inc.

Certification Pursuant to

Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Barnwell Industries, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2017 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Report”), each of the undersigned officers of the Company does hereby certify, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to his knowledge:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Dated:	May 11, 2017	/s/ Alexander C. Kinzler
		Alexander C. Kinzler
		Title: President, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, General Counsel
Dated:	May 11, 2017	/s/ Russell M. Gifford
		Name: Russell M. Gifford
		Title: Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

The foregoing certification is being furnished solely pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (subsections (a) and (b) of Section 1350, Chapter 63 of Title 18, United States Code) and is not being filed as part of the Form 10-Q or as a separate disclosure document.

A signed original of the written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

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Document and Entity Information - shares	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	May 08, 2017
Document and Entity Information
Entity Registrant Name	BARNWELL INDUSTRIES INC
Entity Central Index Key	0000010048
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Mar. 31, 2017
Amendment Flag	false
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--09-30
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Smaller Reporting Company
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		8,277,160
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2017
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited) - USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 16,655,000	$ 15,550,000
Restricted cash	375,000	381,000
Accounts and other receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of: $56,000 at March 31, 2017; $40,000 at September 30, 2016	1,362,000	1,228,000
Asset held for sale	1,829,000	1,829,000
Investment held for sale	1,192,000	1,192,000
Other current assets	1,629,000	934,000
Total current assets	23,042,000	21,114,000
Investments	2,892,000	3,552,000
Property and equipment	76,104,000	76,868,000
Accumulated depletion, depreciation, and amortization	(69,663,000)	(69,966,000)
Property and equipment, net	6,441,000	6,902,000
Total assets	32,375,000	31,568,000
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	1,789,000	1,423,000
Accrued capital expenditures	250,000	439,000
Accrued operating and other expenses	982,000	1,031,000
Accrued compensation	592,000	449,000
Current portion of asset retirement obligation	1,007,000	1,017,000
Other current liabilities	348,000	377,000
Total current liabilities	4,968,000	4,736,000
Liability for retirement benefits	6,504,000	6,707,000
Asset retirement obligation	5,749,000	6,177,000
Deferred income taxes	318,000	204,000
Total liabilities	17,539,000	17,824,000
Commitments and contingencies (Note 12)
Equity:
Common stock, par value $0.50 per share; authorized, 20,000,000 shares: 8,445,060 issued at March 31, 2017 and September 30, 2016	4,223,000	4,223,000
Additional paid-in capital	1,348,000	1,345,000
Retained earnings	14,878,000	13,852,000
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net	(3,775,000)	(3,920,000)
Treasury stock, at cost: 167,900 shares at March 31, 2017 and September 30, 2016	(2,286,000)	(2,286,000)
Total stockholders' equity	14,388,000	13,214,000
Non-controlling interests	448,000	530,000
Total equity	14,836,000	13,744,000
Total liabilities and equity	$ 32,375,000	$ 31,568,000

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 56	$ 40
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.50	$ 0.50
Common stock, authorized shares	20,000,000	20,000,000
Common stock, issued shares	8,445,060	8,445,060
Treasury stock, shares	167,900	167,900

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Revenues:
Oil and natural gas	$ 1,409	$ 621	$ 2,550	$ 1,469
Contract drilling	1,580	550	2,986	1,382
Sale of interest in leasehold land	0	330	1,678	480
Gas processing and other	40	67	105	111
Total revenues	3,029	1,568	7,319	3,442
Costs and expenses:
Oil and natural gas operating	800	1,014	1,646	1,753
Contract drilling operating	850	618	2,014	1,168
General and administrative	1,752	1,574	3,775	3,436
Depletion, depreciation, and amortization	384	391	708	753
Interest expense	2	33	6	66
Total costs and expenses	3,788	3,630	8,149	7,176
Loss before equity in (loss) income of affiliates and income taxes	(759)	(2,062)	(830)	(3,734)
Equity in (loss) income of affiliates	(170)	253	2,156	416
(Loss) earnings before income taxes	(929)	(1,809)	1,326	(3,318)
Income tax benefit	(287)	(264)	(234)	(457)
Net (loss) earnings	(642)	(1,545)	1,560	(2,861)
Less: Net (loss) earnings attributable to non-controlling interests	(27)	63	534	156
Net (loss) earnings attributable to Barnwell Industries, Inc.	$ (615)	$ (1,608)	$ 1,026	$ (3,017)
Basic and diluted net (loss) earnings per common share attributable to Barnwell Industries, Inc. stockholders (in dollars per share)	$ (0.07)	$ (0.19)	$ 0.12	$ (0.36)
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic and diluted (in shares)	8,277,160	8,277,160	8,277,160	8,277,160

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net (loss) earnings	$ (642)	$ (1,545)	$ 1,560	$ (2,861)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of taxes of $0	22	272	(48)	116
Retirement plans - amortization of accumulated other comprehensive loss into net periodic benefit cost, net of taxes of $0	96	38	193	77
Total other comprehensive income	118	310	145	193
Total comprehensive (loss) income	(524)	(1,235)	1,705	(2,668)
Less: Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests	(27)	63	534	156
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Barnwell Industries, Inc.	$ (497)	$ (1,298)	$ 1,171	$ (2,824)

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Parenthetical) (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustments, taxes	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Amortization of accumulated other comprehensive loss into net periodic benefit cost, taxes	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-In Capital	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Treasury Stock	Non-controlling Interests
Balance, beginning of period (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2015		8,277,160
Balance, beginning of period at Sep. 30, 2015	$ 19,262	$ 4,223	$ 1,335	$ 17,467	$ (2,122)	$ (2,286)	$ 645
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Distributions to non-controlling interests	(86)						(86)
Net earnings (loss)	(2,861)			(3,017)			156
Share-based compensation	5		5
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of taxes of $0	116				116
Retirement plans - amortization of accumulated other comprehensive loss into net periodic benefit cost, net of taxes of $0	77				77
Balance, end of period (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2016		8,277,160
Balance, end of period at Mar. 31, 2016	16,513	$ 4,223	1,340	14,450	(1,929)	(2,286)	715
Balance, beginning of period (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2016		8,277,160
Balance, beginning of period at Sep. 30, 2016	13,744	$ 4,223	1,345	13,852	(3,920)	(2,286)	530
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Distributions to non-controlling interests	(616)						(616)
Net earnings (loss)	1,560			1,026			534
Share-based compensation	3		3
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of taxes of $0	(48)				(48)
Retirement plans - amortization of accumulated other comprehensive loss into net periodic benefit cost, net of taxes of $0	193				193
Balance, end of period (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2017		8,277,160
Balance, end of period at Mar. 31, 2017	$ 14,836	$ 4,223	$ 1,348	$ 14,878	$ (3,775)	$ (2,286)	$ 448

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY (Parenthetical) (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustments, taxes	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Amortization of accumulated other comprehensive loss into net periodic benefit cost, taxes	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings (loss)	$ 1,560	$ (2,861)
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Equity in income of affiliates	(2,156)	(416)
Depletion, depreciation, and amortization	708	753
Distribution of income from equity investees	2,164	0
Retirement benefits expense	345	265
Accretion of asset retirement obligation	213	226
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)	114	(89)
Asset retirement obligation payments	(480)	(125)
Share-based compensation expense (benefit)	45	(23)
Retirement plan contributions	(355)	(353)
Sale of interest in leasehold land, net of fees paid	(1,418)	(413)
Decrease from changes in current assets and liabilities	(424)	(1,571)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	316	(4,607)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Distribution from equity investees in excess of earnings	652	0
Proceeds from sale of interest in leasehold land, net of fees paid	1,418	413
Decrease in restricted cash	0	4,957
Capital expenditures - oil and natural gas	(447)	(598)
Capital expenditures - all other	(120)	(39)
Net cash provided by investing activities	1,503	4,733
Cash flows from financing activities:
Distributions to non-controlling interests	(616)	(86)
Decrease in restricted cash	0	166
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(616)	80
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(98)	272
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	1,105	478
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	15,550	8,471
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 16,655	$ 8,949

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Principles of Consolidation

The condensed 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 2013 LLLP) and two 80%-owned joint ventures (Kaupulehu 2007, LLLP and Kaupulehu Investors, LLC). All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.

Barnwell’s investments in both unconsolidated entities in which a significant, but less than controlling, interest is held and in variable interest entities (“VIE”) in which the Company is not deemed to be the primary beneficiary are accounted for by the equity method.

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

Unaudited Interim Financial Information

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes have been prepared by Barnwell in accordance with the rules and regulations of the United States (“U.S.”) Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the annual financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to those rules and regulations, although the Company believes that the disclosures made are adequate to make the information not misleading. These condensed consolidated financial statements and notes should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in Barnwell’s September 30, 2016 Annual Report on Form 10-K. The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of September 30, 2016 has been derived from audited consolidated financial statements.

In the opinion of management, all adjustments (which include only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position at March 31, 2017, results of operations and comprehensive income (loss) for the three and six months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, and equity and cash flows for the six months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, have been made. The results of operations for the period ended March 31, 2017 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full year.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of the 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.

Reclassifications

Fees related to percentage of sales payments have been reclassified to general and administrative expenses rather than being presented net with sale of interest in leasehold land revenues for the prior year periods to conform to the current year periods presentation.

Significant Accounting Policies

There have been no changes to Barnwell’s significant accounting policies as described in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of the Company’s most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In January 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2015-01, “Simplifying Income Statement Presentation by Eliminating the Concept of Extraordinary Items,” which eliminates the concept of an extraordinary item from GAAP. As a result, an entity will no longer be required to separately classify, present and disclose extraordinary events and transactions. The Company adopted the provisions of this ASU effective October 1, 2016. The adoption of this update did not have a material impact on Barnwell’s consolidated financial statements.

In February 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-02, "Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis," which simplifies the current consolidation guidance and will require companies to reevaluate limited partnerships and similar entities for consolidation. The Company adopted the provisions of this ASU effective October 1, 2016. The adoption of this update did not have a material impact on Barnwell’s consolidated financial statements.

In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-03, "Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs." This amendment was issued to simplify the presentation of debt issuance costs by requiring debt issuance costs to be presented as a deduction from the corresponding debt liability. This will make the presentation of debt issuance costs consistent with the presentation of debt discounts or premiums. The Company adopted the provisions of this ASU effective October 1, 2016. The adoption of this update did not have a material impact on Barnwell’s consolidated financial statements.

In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-12, "Plan Accounting: (Part I) Fully Benefit-Responsive Investment Contracts, (Part II) Plan Investment Disclosures, (Part III) Measurement Date Practical Expedient." This ASU aims to simplify the accounting and presentation of plan accounting. Part I of this ASU requires fully benefit-responsive investment contracts to be measured at contract value instead of the current fair value measurement. Part II simplifies the investment disclosure requirements for employee benefit plans. Part III provides an alternative measurement date for fiscal periods that do not coincide with a month-end date. The Company adopted the provisions of this ASU effective October 1, 2016. The adoption of this update did not have a material impact on Barnwell’s consolidated financial statements.

In September 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-16, "Simplifying the Accounting for Measurement-Period Adjustments." This ASU eliminates the requirement to account for business combination measurement period adjustments retrospectively. Measurement period adjustments will now be recognized prospectively in the reporting period in which the adjustment amount is determined. The nature and amount of any measurement period adjustments recognized during the reporting period must be disclosed, including the value of the adjustment to each current period income statement line item relating to the income effects that would have been recognized in previous periods if the adjustment to provisional amounts were recognized as of the acquisition date. The Company adopted the provisions of this ASU effective October 1, 2016. The adoption of this update did not have a material impact on Barnwell’s consolidated financial statements.

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EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE

EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE

Basic earnings (loss) per share is computed using the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings (loss) 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. Potentially dilutive shares are excluded from the computation of diluted earnings (loss) per share if their effect is anti-dilutive.

Options to purchase 621,250 shares of common stock were excluded from the computation of diluted shares for the three and six months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, as their inclusion would have been antidilutive.

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

	Three months ended March 31, 2017
	Net Loss (Numerator)			Shares (Denominator)	Per-Share Amount
Basic net loss per share	$	(615,000	)	8,277,160	$	(0.07	)
Effect of dilutive securities -
common stock options	—			—
Diluted net loss per share	$	(615,000	)	8,277,160	$	(0.07	)

	Six months ended March 31, 2017
	Net Earnings (Numerator)		Shares (Denominator)	Per-Share Amount
Basic net earnings per share	$	1,026,000	8,277,160	$	0.12
Effect of dilutive securities -
common stock options	—		—
Diluted net earnings per share	$	1,026,000	8,277,160	$	0.12

	Three months ended March 31, 2016
	Net Loss (Numerator)			Shares (Denominator)	Per-Share Amount
Basic net loss per share	$	(1,608,000	)	8,277,160	$	(0.19	)
Effect of dilutive securities -
common stock options	—			—
Diluted net loss per share	$	(1,608,000	)	8,277,160	$	(0.19	)

	Six months ended March 31, 2016
	Net Loss (Numerator)			Shares (Denominator)	Per-Share Amount
Basic net loss per share	$	(3,017,000	)	8,277,160	$	(0.36	)
Effect of dilutive securities -
common stock options	—			—
Diluted net loss per share	$	(3,017,000	)	8,277,160	$	(0.36	)

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ASSET HELD FOR SALE

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

Asset held for sale [Abstract]

ASSET HELD FOR SALE

ASSET HELD FOR SALE

At March 31, 2017, the Company's New York office was listed for sale. Accordingly, the Company designated this property as an asset held for sale and the carrying value in the aggregate amount of $1,829,000 is included in "Asset held for sale" on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at March 31, 2017 and September 30, 2016. On May 2, 2017, the office was sold for approximately $2,370,000, net of related costs, resulting in an estimated gain of $540,000, which will be recognized in the quarter ending June 30, 2017.

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INVESTMENT HELD FOR SALE

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

INVESTMENT HELD FOR SALE [Abstract]

INVESTMENT HELD FOR SALE

INVESTMENT HELD FOR SALE

At March 31, 2017, Kaupulehu 2007, LLLP owned one residential lot available for sale in the Lot 4A Increment I area located in the North Kona District of the island of Hawaii, north of Hualalai Resort at Historic Ka`upulehu, between the Queen Kaahumanu Highway and the Pacific Ocean.

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INVESTMENTS

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

Investments, All Other Investments [Abstract]

INVESTMENTS

INVESTMENTS

A summary of Barnwell’s investments is as follows:

	March 31, 2017		September 30, 2016
Investment in Kukio Resort land development partnerships	$	2,842,000	$	3,502,000
Investment in leasehold land interest – Lot 4C	50,000		50,000
Total investments	$	2,892,000	$	3,552,000

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 2013 LLLP and KKM Makai, LLLP, and indirectly acquired a 19.6% non-controlling ownership interest in each of KD Kukio Resorts, LLLP, KD Maniniowali, LLLP and KD Kaupulehu, LLLP for $5,140,000. 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. KD Kaupulehu, LLLP, which is comprised of KD Acquisition, LLLP (“KD I”) and KD Acquisition II, LLLP (“KD II”), is the developer of Kaupulehu Lot 4A Increments I and II, the area in which Barnwell has interests in percentage of sales payments. Barnwell’s investment in these entities is accounted for using the equity method of accounting. The partnerships derive income from the sale of residential parcels as well as from commission on real estate sales by the real estate sales office. As of March 31, 2017, 25 lots remained to be sold at Kaupulehu Increment I.

During the six months ended March 31, 2017, Barnwell received net cash distributions in the amount of $2,509,000 from the Kukio Resort land development partnerships after distributing $307,000 to minority interests.

Barnwell's share of the loss of its equity affiliates was $170,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2017. Equity in income of affiliates was $2,156,000 for the six months ended March 31, 2017 and $253,000 and $416,000 for the three and six months ended March 31, 2016, respectively. The equity in the underlying net assets of the Kukio Resort land development partnerships exceeds the carrying value of the investment in affiliates by approximately $331,000 as of March 31, 2017, which is attributable to differences in the value of capitalized development costs and a note receivable. The basis difference will be recognized as the partnerships sell lots and recognize the associated costs and sell memberships for the Kuki`o Golf and Beach Club for which the receivable relates. The basis difference adjustments of $1,000 and $20,000 for the three and six months ended March 31, 2017, respectively, and $4,000 and $17,000 for the three and six months ended March 31, 2016, respectively, increased equity in income of affiliates.

Barnwell, as well as KD I, KD II and certain other owners of the partnerships, have jointly and severally executed a surety indemnification agreement. Bonds issued by the surety at March 31, 2017 totaled approximately $325,000 and relate to certain construction contracts of KD I. If any such performance bonds are called, we may be obligated to reimburse the issuer of the performance bond as Barnwell, KD I and certain other partners are jointly and severally liable, however we believe that it is remote that a material amount of any currently outstanding performance bonds will be called. Performance bonds do not have stated expiration dates. Rather, the performance bonds are released as the underlying performance is completed.

As of March 31, 2017, Barnwell’s maximum loss exposure as a result of its investment in the Kukio Resort land development partnerships was approximately $3,167,000, consisting of the carrying value of the investment of $2,842,000 and $325,000 from the surety indemnification agreement of which we are jointly and severally liable.

Summarized financial information for the Kukio Resort land development partnerships is as follows:

	Three months ended March 31,
	2017			2016
Revenue	$	1,322,000		$	4,416,000
Gross profit	$	454,000		$	2,097,000
Net (loss) earnings	$	(598,000	)	$	1,168,000

	Six months ended March 31,
	2017		2016
Revenue	$	26,196,000	$	8,119,000
Gross profit	$	11,950,000	$	3,454,000
Net earnings	$	10,062,000	$	1,991,000

Percentage of sales payments

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 approximately 870 acres of the Kaupulehu Lot 4A area by KD I and KD II in two increments (“Increment I” and “Increment II”) (see Note 14).

The following table summarizes the percentage of sales payment proceeds received from KD I and KD II.

	Three months ended   March 31,					Six months ended   March 31,
	2017		2016			2017			2016
Sale of interest in leasehold land:
Revenues - sale of interest in leasehold land	$	—	$	330,000		$	1,678,000		$	480,000
Fees - included in general and administrative expenses	—		(46,000		)	(260,000		)	(67,000		)
Proceeds from sale of interest in leasehold land, net of fees paid	$	—	$	284,000		$	1,418,000		$	413,000

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. The lease terminates in December 2025.

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LONG-TERM DEBT

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

Long-term Debt, Unclassified [Abstract]

LONG-TERM DEBT

LONG-TERM DEBT

Canadian revolving demand facility

In June 2016, Barnwell entered into an agreement with Royal Bank of Canada for a revolving demand facility in the amount of $500,000 Canadian dollars, or U.S. $375,000 at the March 31, 2017 exchange rate. Borrowings under this facility were $0 at March 31, 2017 and September 30, 2016, and issued letters of credit were $33,000 at March 31, 2017. The obligations under the credit facility were secured by a $500,000 Canadian dollar guaranteed investment certificate pledged to Royal Bank of Canada, which is classified as "Restricted cash" on the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at U.S. $375,000 and U.S. $381,000 at the March 31, 2017 and September 30, 2016 exchange rates, respectively.

In April 2017, the revolving demand facility was canceled and the guaranteed investment certificate matured and the funds were reclassified to cash.

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RETIREMENT PLANS

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]

RETIREMENT PLANS

RETIREMENT PLANS

Barnwell sponsors a noncontributory defined benefit pension plan (“Pension Plan”) covering substantially all of its U.S. employees. Additionally, Barnwell sponsors a Supplemental Employee 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, and a postretirement medical insurance benefits plan (“Postretirement Medical”) covering eligible U.S. employees.

The following tables detail the components of net periodic benefit cost for Barnwell’s retirement plans:

	Pension Plan						SERP						Postretirement Medical
	Three months ended March 31,
	2017			2016			2017			2016			2017		2016
Service cost	$	72,000		$	65,000		$	15,000		$	16,000		$	—	$	—
Interest cost	87,000			91,000			20,000			20,000			22,000		14,000
Expected return on plan assets	(141,000		)	(112,000		)	—			—			—		—
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)	1,000			1,000			(1,000		)	(1,000		)	—		—
Amortization of net actuarial loss	41,000			34,000			8,000			4,000			47,000		—
Net periodic benefit cost	$	60,000		$	79,000		$	42,000		$	39,000		$	69,000	$	14,000

	Pension Plan						SERP						Postretirement Medical
	Six months ended March 31,
	2017			2016			2017			2016			2017		2016
Service cost	$	144,000		$	130,000		$	31,000		$	32,000		$	—	$	—
Interest cost	174,000			182,000			41,000			40,000			44,000		28,000
Expected return on plan assets	(282,000		)	(224,000		)	—			—			—		—
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)	2,000			2,000			(2,000		)	(2,000		)	—		—
Amortization of net actuarial loss	82,000			68,000			17,000			9,000			94,000		—
Net periodic benefit cost	$	120,000		$	158,000		$	87,000		$	79,000		$	138,000	$	28,000

Barnwell contributed $350,000 to the Pension Plan during the six months ended March 31, 2017 and estimates that it will make further contributions of approximately $650,000 during the remainder of fiscal 2017. In January 2017, the Postretirement Medical plan commenced payments for retiree medical insurance benefits. The SERP and Postretirement Medical plans are unfunded, and Barnwell funds benefits when payments are made. Expected payments under the Postretirement Medical plan and the SERP for fiscal 2017 are not material. Fluctuations in actual equity 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.

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INCOME TAXES

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

INCOME TAXES

INCOME TAXES

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

	Three months ended   March 31,						Six months ended   March 31,
	2017			2016			2017			2016
United States	$	(651,000	)	$	(682,000	)	$	1,411,000		$	(1,408,000	)
Canada	(251,000		)	(1,190,000		)	(619,000		)	(2,066,000		)
	$	(902,000	)	$	(1,872,000	)	$	792,000		$	(3,474,000	)

The components of the income tax benefit are as follows:

	Three months ended   March 31,						Six months ended   March 31,
	2017			2016			2017			2016
Current	$	(276,000	)	$	(159,000	)	$	(348,000	)	$	(368,000	)
Deferred	(11,000		)	(105,000		)	114,000			(89,000		)
	$	(287,000	)	$	(264,000	)	$	(234,000	)	$	(457,000	)

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. In addition, 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.

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SEGMENT INFORMATION

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

SEGMENT INFORMATION

SEGMENT INFORMATION

Barnwell operates the following segments: 1) acquiring, developing, producing and selling oil and natural gas in Canada (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.

	Three months ended   March 31,						Six months ended   March 31,
	2017			2016			2017			2016
Revenues:
Oil and natural gas	$	1,409,000		$	621,000		$	2,550,000		$	1,469,000
Land investment	—			330,000			1,678,000			480,000
Contract drilling	1,580,000			550,000			2,986,000			1,382,000
Other	14,000			47,000			69,000			89,000
Total before interest income	3,003,000			1,548,000			7,283,000			3,420,000
Interest income	26,000			20,000			36,000			22,000
Total revenues	$	3,029,000		$	1,568,000		$	7,319,000		$	3,442,000
Depletion, depreciation, and amortization:
Oil and natural gas	$	292,000		$	305,000		$	527,000		$	579,000
Contract drilling	70,000			62,000			136,000			123,000
Other	22,000			24,000			45,000			51,000
Total depletion, depreciation, and amortization	$	384,000		$	391,000		$	708,000		$	753,000
Operating profit (loss) (before general and administrative expenses):
Oil and natural gas	$	317,000		$	(698,000	)	$	377,000		$	(863,000	)
Land investment	—			330,000			1,678,000			480,000
Contract drilling	660,000			(130,000		)	836,000			91,000
Other	(8,000		)	23,000			24,000			38,000
Total operating profit (loss)	969,000			(475,000		)	2,915,000			(254,000		)
Equity in (loss) income of affiliates:
Land investment	(170,000		)	253,000			2,156,000			416,000
General and administrative expenses	(1,752,000		)	(1,574,000		)	(3,775,000		)	(3,436,000		)
Interest expense	(2,000		)	(33,000		)	(6,000		)	(66,000		)
Interest income	26,000			20,000			36,000			22,000
(Loss) earnings before income taxes	$	(929,000	)	$	(1,809,000	)	$	1,326,000		$	(3,318,000	)

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ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

Equity [Abstract]

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

The changes in each component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) were as follows:

	Three months ended   March 31,						Six months ended   March 31,
	2017			2016			2017			2016
Foreign currency translation:
Beginning accumulated foreign currency translation	$	836,000		$	663,000		$	906,000		$	819,000
Change in cumulative translation adjustment before reclassifications	22,000			272,000			(48,000		)	116,000
Income taxes	—			—			—			—
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)	22,000			272,000			(48,000		)	116,000
Ending accumulated foreign currency translation	858,000			935,000			858,000			935,000
Retirement plans:
Beginning accumulated retirement plans benefit cost	(4,729,000		)	(2,902,000		)	(4,826,000		)	(2,941,000		)
Amortization of net actuarial loss and prior service cost	96,000			38,000			193,000			77,000
Income taxes	—			—			—			—
Net current period other comprehensive income	96,000			38,000			193,000			77,000
Ending accumulated retirement plans benefit cost	(4,633,000		)	(2,864,000		)	(4,633,000		)	(2,864,000		)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of taxes	$	(3,775,000	)	$	(1,929,000	)	$	(3,775,000	)	$	(1,929,000	)

The amortization of accumulated other comprehensive loss components for the retirement plans are included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost which is a component of "General and administrative" expenses on the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (see Note 7 for additional details).

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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

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

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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Environmental Matters

In February 2016, a gas migration was detected at one of our previously abandoned non-operated wells in Alberta, Canada. Barnwell’s working interest in the well is 50% and as non-operator we have no control over the actual cost or timing of the remediation. In February 2016 we accrued approximately $200,000 for estimated probable environmental remediation costs, which was the balance of the accrual at September 30, 2016. However, based on recent information from the operator of the well, the cost to remediate will be less than originally estimated and Barnwell reduced the liability to approximately $19,000 at March 31, 2017, which has not been discounted and was accrued in "Accrued operating and other expenses" on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Because of the inherent uncertainties associated with environmental assessment and remediation activities, future expenses to remediate the currently identified site, and sites identified in the future, if any, could be incurred.

Guarantee

See Note 5 for a discussion of Barnwell’s guarantee of the Kukio Resort land development partnership’s performance bonds.

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INFORMATION RELATING TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]

INFORMATION RELATING TO THE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

INFORMATION RELATING TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

	Six months ended   March 31,
	2017			2016
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the year for:
Interest	$	5,000		$	64,000
Income taxes refunded, net	$	(180,000	)	$	—
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities:
Release of restricted cash held in escrow for tax installment	$	—		$	2,000,000

Capital expenditure accruals related to oil and natural gas exploration and development decreased $183,000 and $69,000 during the six months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Additionally, capital expenditure accruals related to oil and natural gas asset retirement obligations decreased $62,000 and increased $123,000 during the six months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

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RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

Related Party Transactions [Abstract]

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Kaupulehu Developments is entitled to receive a percentage of the gross receipts from the sales of lots in Increment I from KD I and the sales of lots and/or residential units in Increment II from KD II; KD I and KD II are part of the Kukio Resort land development partnerships in which Barnwell holds an indirect 19.6% non-controlling ownership interest accounted for under the equity method of investment. The percentage 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.

During the six months ended March 31, 2017, Barnwell received $1,678,000 in percentage of sales payments from KD II from the sale of one lot within Increment II. During the six months ended March 31, 2016, Barnwell received $480,000 in percentage of sales payments from KD I from the sale of two lots within Phase II of Increment I.

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SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

Subsequent Events [Abstract]

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

SUBSEQUENT EVENT

On May 2, 2017, the Company's New York office was sold for approximately $2,370,000, net of related costs, resulting in an estimated gain of $540,000, which will be recognized in the quarter ending June 30, 2017.

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Principles of Consolidation

Principles of Consolidation

The condensed 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 2013 LLLP) and two 80%-owned joint ventures (Kaupulehu 2007, LLLP and Kaupulehu Investors, LLC). All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.

Barnwell’s investments in both unconsolidated entities in which a significant, but less than controlling, interest is held and in variable interest entities (“VIE”) in which the Company is not deemed to be the primary beneficiary are accounted for by the equity method.

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

Unaudited Interim Financial Information

Unaudited Interim Financial Information

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes have been prepared by Barnwell in accordance with the rules and regulations of the United States (“U.S.”) Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the annual financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to those rules and regulations, although the Company believes that the disclosures made are adequate to make the information not misleading. These condensed consolidated financial statements and notes should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in Barnwell’s September 30, 2016 Annual Report on Form 10-K. The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of September 30, 2016 has been derived from audited consolidated financial statements.

In the opinion of management, all adjustments (which include only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position at March 31, 2017, results of operations and comprehensive income (loss) for the three and six months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, and equity and cash flows for the six months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, have been made. The results of operations for the period ended March 31, 2017 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full year.

Use of Estimates

Use of Estimates

The preparation of the 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.

Reclassifications

Reclassifications

Fees related to percentage of sales payments have been reclassified to general and administrative expenses rather than being presented net with sale of interest in leasehold land revenues for the prior year periods to conform to the current year periods presentation.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In January 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2015-01, “Simplifying Income Statement Presentation by Eliminating the Concept of Extraordinary Items,” which eliminates the concept of an extraordinary item from GAAP. As a result, an entity will no longer be required to separately classify, present and disclose extraordinary events and transactions. The Company adopted the provisions of this ASU effective October 1, 2016. The adoption of this update did not have a material impact on Barnwell’s consolidated financial statements.

In February 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-02, "Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis," which simplifies the current consolidation guidance and will require companies to reevaluate limited partnerships and similar entities for consolidation. The Company adopted the provisions of this ASU effective October 1, 2016. The adoption of this update did not have a material impact on Barnwell’s consolidated financial statements.

In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-03, "Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs." This amendment was issued to simplify the presentation of debt issuance costs by requiring debt issuance costs to be presented as a deduction from the corresponding debt liability. This will make the presentation of debt issuance costs consistent with the presentation of debt discounts or premiums. The Company adopted the provisions of this ASU effective October 1, 2016. The adoption of this update did not have a material impact on Barnwell’s consolidated financial statements.

In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-12, "Plan Accounting: (Part I) Fully Benefit-Responsive Investment Contracts, (Part II) Plan Investment Disclosures, (Part III) Measurement Date Practical Expedient." This ASU aims to simplify the accounting and presentation of plan accounting. Part I of this ASU requires fully benefit-responsive investment contracts to be measured at contract value instead of the current fair value measurement. Part II simplifies the investment disclosure requirements for employee benefit plans. Part III provides an alternative measurement date for fiscal periods that do not coincide with a month-end date. The Company adopted the provisions of this ASU effective October 1, 2016. The adoption of this update did not have a material impact on Barnwell’s consolidated financial statements.

In September 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-16, "Simplifying the Accounting for Measurement-Period Adjustments." This ASU eliminates the requirement to account for business combination measurement period adjustments retrospectively. Measurement period adjustments will now be recognized prospectively in the reporting period in which the adjustment amount is determined. The nature and amount of any measurement period adjustments recognized during the reporting period must be disclosed, including the value of the adjustment to each current period income statement line item relating to the income effects that would have been recognized in previous periods if the adjustment to provisional amounts were recognized as of the acquisition date. The Company adopted the provisions of this ASU effective October 1, 2016. The adoption of this update did not have a material impact on Barnwell’s consolidated financial statements.

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EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Reconciliations between net earnings (loss) attributable to the entity's stockholders and common shares outstanding of the basic and diluted net earnings (loss) per share computations

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

	Three months ended March 31, 2017
	Net Loss (Numerator)			Shares (Denominator)	Per-Share Amount
Basic net loss per share	$	(615,000	)	8,277,160	$	(0.07	)
Effect of dilutive securities -
common stock options	—			—
Diluted net loss per share	$	(615,000	)	8,277,160	$	(0.07	)

	Six months ended March 31, 2017
	Net Earnings (Numerator)		Shares (Denominator)	Per-Share Amount
Basic net earnings per share	$	1,026,000	8,277,160	$	0.12
Effect of dilutive securities -
common stock options	—		—
Diluted net earnings per share	$	1,026,000	8,277,160	$	0.12

	Three months ended March 31, 2016
	Net Loss (Numerator)			Shares (Denominator)	Per-Share Amount
Basic net loss per share	$	(1,608,000	)	8,277,160	$	(0.19	)
Effect of dilutive securities -
common stock options	—			—
Diluted net loss per share	$	(1,608,000	)	8,277,160	$	(0.19	)

	Six months ended March 31, 2016
	Net Loss (Numerator)			Shares (Denominator)	Per-Share Amount
Basic net loss per share	$	(3,017,000	)	8,277,160	$	(0.36	)
Effect of dilutive securities -
common stock options	—			—
Diluted net loss per share	$	(3,017,000	)	8,277,160	$	(0.36	)

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INVESTMENTS (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

Investments, All Other Investments [Abstract]

Summary of investments

A summary of Barnwell’s investments is as follows:

	March 31, 2017		September 30, 2016
Investment in Kukio Resort land development partnerships	$	2,842,000	$	3,502,000
Investment in leasehold land interest – Lot 4C	50,000		50,000
Total investments	$	2,892,000	$	3,552,000

Summarized financial information for the land development partnerships

Summarized financial information for the Kukio Resort land development partnerships is as follows:

	Three months ended March 31,
	2017			2016
Revenue	$	1,322,000		$	4,416,000
Gross profit	$	454,000		$	2,097,000
Net (loss) earnings	$	(598,000	)	$	1,168,000

	Six months ended March 31,
	2017		2016
Revenue	$	26,196,000	$	8,119,000
Gross profit	$	11,950,000	$	3,454,000
Net earnings	$	10,062,000	$	1,991,000

Kaupulehu Developments

INVESTMENTS

Summary of percentage of sales payment revenues received

The following table summarizes the percentage of sales payment proceeds received from KD I and KD II.

	Three months ended   March 31,					Six months ended   March 31,
	2017		2016			2017			2016
Sale of interest in leasehold land:
Revenues - sale of interest in leasehold land	$	—	$	330,000		$	1,678,000		$	480,000
Fees - included in general and administrative expenses	—		(46,000		)	(260,000		)	(67,000		)
Proceeds from sale of interest in leasehold land, net of fees paid	$	—	$	284,000		$	1,418,000		$	413,000

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RETIREMENT PLANS (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of components of net periodic benefit cost

The following tables detail the components of net periodic benefit cost for Barnwell’s retirement plans:

	Pension Plan						SERP						Postretirement Medical
	Three months ended March 31,
	2017			2016			2017			2016			2017		2016
Service cost	$	72,000		$	65,000		$	15,000		$	16,000		$	—	$	—
Interest cost	87,000			91,000			20,000			20,000			22,000		14,000
Expected return on plan assets	(141,000		)	(112,000		)	—			—			—		—
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)	1,000			1,000			(1,000		)	(1,000		)	—		—
Amortization of net actuarial loss	41,000			34,000			8,000			4,000			47,000		—
Net periodic benefit cost	$	60,000		$	79,000		$	42,000		$	39,000		$	69,000	$	14,000

	Pension Plan						SERP						Postretirement Medical
	Six months ended March 31,
	2017			2016			2017			2016			2017		2016
Service cost	$	144,000		$	130,000		$	31,000		$	32,000		$	—	$	—
Interest cost	174,000			182,000			41,000			40,000			44,000		28,000
Expected return on plan assets	(282,000		)	(224,000		)	—			—			—		—
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)	2,000			2,000			(2,000		)	(2,000		)	—		—
Amortization of net actuarial loss	82,000			68,000			17,000			9,000			94,000		—
Net periodic benefit cost	$	120,000		$	158,000		$	87,000		$	79,000		$	138,000	$	28,000

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INCOME TAXES (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Components of income (loss) before income taxes, after adjusting the income (loss) for non-controlling interests

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

	Three months ended   March 31,						Six months ended   March 31,
	2017			2016			2017			2016
United States	$	(651,000	)	$	(682,000	)	$	1,411,000		$	(1,408,000	)
Canada	(251,000		)	(1,190,000		)	(619,000		)	(2,066,000		)
	$	(902,000	)	$	(1,872,000	)	$	792,000		$	(3,474,000	)

Schedule of components of the income tax provision (benefit)

The components of the income tax benefit are as follows:

	Three months ended   March 31,						Six months ended   March 31,
	2017			2016			2017			2016
Current	$	(276,000	)	$	(159,000	)	$	(348,000	)	$	(368,000	)
Deferred	(11,000		)	(105,000		)	114,000			(89,000		)
	$	(287,000	)	$	(264,000	)	$	(234,000	)	$	(457,000	)

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SEGMENT INFORMATION (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Schedule of financial information related to reporting segments

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.

	Three months ended   March 31,						Six months ended   March 31,
	2017			2016			2017			2016
Revenues:
Oil and natural gas	$	1,409,000		$	621,000		$	2,550,000		$	1,469,000
Land investment	—			330,000			1,678,000			480,000
Contract drilling	1,580,000			550,000			2,986,000			1,382,000
Other	14,000			47,000			69,000			89,000
Total before interest income	3,003,000			1,548,000			7,283,000			3,420,000
Interest income	26,000			20,000			36,000			22,000
Total revenues	$	3,029,000		$	1,568,000		$	7,319,000		$	3,442,000
Depletion, depreciation, and amortization:
Oil and natural gas	$	292,000		$	305,000		$	527,000		$	579,000
Contract drilling	70,000			62,000			136,000			123,000
Other	22,000			24,000			45,000			51,000
Total depletion, depreciation, and amortization	$	384,000		$	391,000		$	708,000		$	753,000
Operating profit (loss) (before general and administrative expenses):
Oil and natural gas	$	317,000		$	(698,000	)	$	377,000		$	(863,000	)
Land investment	—			330,000			1,678,000			480,000
Contract drilling	660,000			(130,000		)	836,000			91,000
Other	(8,000		)	23,000			24,000			38,000
Total operating profit (loss)	969,000			(475,000		)	2,915,000			(254,000		)
Equity in (loss) income of affiliates:
Land investment	(170,000		)	253,000			2,156,000			416,000
General and administrative expenses	(1,752,000		)	(1,574,000		)	(3,775,000		)	(3,436,000		)
Interest expense	(2,000		)	(33,000		)	(6,000		)	(66,000		)
Interest income	26,000			20,000			36,000			22,000
(Loss) earnings before income taxes	$	(929,000	)	$	(1,809,000	)	$	1,326,000		$	(3,318,000	)

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ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

Equity [Abstract]

Schedule of changes in each component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

The changes in each component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) were as follows:

	Three months ended   March 31,						Six months ended   March 31,
	2017			2016			2017			2016
Foreign currency translation:
Beginning accumulated foreign currency translation	$	836,000		$	663,000		$	906,000		$	819,000
Change in cumulative translation adjustment before reclassifications	22,000			272,000			(48,000		)	116,000
Income taxes	—			—			—			—
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)	22,000			272,000			(48,000		)	116,000
Ending accumulated foreign currency translation	858,000			935,000			858,000			935,000
Retirement plans:
Beginning accumulated retirement plans benefit cost	(4,729,000		)	(2,902,000		)	(4,826,000		)	(2,941,000		)
Amortization of net actuarial loss and prior service cost	96,000			38,000			193,000			77,000
Income taxes	—			—			—			—
Net current period other comprehensive income	96,000			38,000			193,000			77,000
Ending accumulated retirement plans benefit cost	(4,633,000		)	(2,864,000		)	(4,633,000		)	(2,864,000		)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of taxes	$	(3,775,000	)	$	(1,929,000	)	$	(3,775,000	)	$	(1,929,000	)

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INFORMATION RELATING TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]

Schedule of supplemental cash flow information

	Six months ended   March 31,
	2017			2016
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the year for:
Interest	$	5,000		$	64,000
Income taxes refunded, net	$	(180,000	)	$	—
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities:
Release of restricted cash held in escrow for tax installment	$	—		$	2,000,000

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017 venture
Principles of Consolidation
Number of 80%-owned joint ventures	2
Kaupulehu Developments
Principles of Consolidation
Ownership interest in subsidiaries	77.60%
KD Kona 2013 LLLP
Principles of Consolidation
Ownership interest in subsidiaries	75.00%
Kaupulehu 2007, LLLP
Principles of Consolidation
Ownership interest in subsidiaries	80.00%
Kaupulehu Investors, LLC
Principles of Consolidation
Ownership interest in subsidiaries	80.00%

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EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Net Earnings (Loss) (Numerator)
Basic	$ (615)	$ (1,608)	$ 1,026	$ (3,017)
Effect of dilutive securities - common stock options	0	0	0	0
Diluted	$ (615)	$ (1,608)	$ 1,026	$ (3,017)
Shares (Denominator)
Basic (in shares)	8,277,160	8,277,160	8,277,160	8,277,160
Effect of dilutive securities - common stock options (in shares)	0	0	0	0
Diluted (in shares)	8,277,160	8,277,160	8,277,160	8,277,160
Per-Share Amount
Basic net earnings (loss) per share (in dollars per share)	$ (0.07)	$ (0.19)	$ 0.12	$ (0.36)
Diluted net earnings (loss) per share (in dollars per share)	$ (0.07)	$ (0.19)	$ 0.12	$ (0.36)
Options
Antidilutive shares of common stock excluded from the computation of diluted shares
Antidilutive shares excluded from computation of earnings (loss) per share (in shares)			621,250	621,250

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ASSET HELD FOR SALE (Details) - USD ($)	May 02, 2017	Mar. 31, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Asset held for sale		$ 1,829,000	$ 1,829,000
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Proceeds from sale of property, plant, and equipment	$ 2,370,000
Gain (loss) on disposition of property plant equipment	$ 540,000

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INVESTMENT HELD FOR SALE (Details)	Mar. 31, 2017 parcel
Residential Parcel
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Number of Real Estate Properties	1

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INVESTMENTS - SUMMARY OF INVESTMENTS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Investments	$ 2,892	$ 3,552
Investment in Kukio Resort land development partnerships
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Investments	2,842	3,502
Investment in leasehold land interest – Lot 4C
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Investments	$ 50	$ 50

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INVESTMENTS - LAND DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIPS (Details) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Nov. 27, 2013 USD ($) partnership	Mar. 31, 2017 USD ($) lot	Mar. 31, 2016 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2017 USD ($) lot	Mar. 31, 2016 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($)
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Equity in (loss) income of affiliates		$ (170)	$ 253	$ 2,156	$ 416
Investments		2,892		2,892		$ 3,552
Investment in Kukio Resort land development partnerships
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Number of limited liability limited partnerships formed | partnership	2
Cash Distribution from Equity Method Investment				2,509
Minority interests portion of distribution from equity investee				307
Difference between carrying amount and underlying equity		331		331
Basis difference adjustment		1	4	20	17
Bonds issued by the surety		325		325
Maximum loss exposure		3,167		3,167
Investments		2,842		2,842		$ 3,502
Revenue		1,322	4,416	26,196	8,119
Gross profit		454	2,097	11,950	3,454
Net earnings (loss)		$ (598)	$ 1,168	$ 10,062	$ 1,991
K D Kukio Resorts LLLP | Investment in Kukio Resort land development partnerships
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Ownership interest acquired	19.60%
K D Maniniowali LLLP | Investment in Kukio Resort land development partnerships
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Ownership interest acquired	19.60%
KD Kaupulehu, LLLP | Investment in Kukio Resort land development partnerships
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Ownership interest acquired	19.60%
Indirectly Acquired Interest | Investment in Kukio Resort land development partnerships
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Aggregate cost	$ 5,140
KD Kaupulehu LLLP Increment I | Investment in Kukio Resort land development partnerships
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Number of residential lots remaining to be sold | lot		25		25

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INVESTMENTS - PERCENTAGE OF SALES PAYMENTS (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017 USD ($) a	Mar. 31, 2016 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2017 USD ($) a increment	Mar. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Revenues - sale of interest in leasehold land	$ 0	$ 330	$ 1,678	$ 480
Kaupulehu Developments
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Area of land (in acres) | a	870		870
Number of development increments | increment			2
Revenues - sale of interest in leasehold land	$ 0	330	$ 1,678	480
Fees - included in general and administrative expenses	0	(46)	(260)	(67)
Proceeds from sale of interest in leasehold land, net of fees paid	$ 0	$ 284	$ 1,418	$ 413
Land Interest
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Area of land (in acres) | a	1,000		1,000

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LONG-TERM DEBT (Details) CAD in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2017 CAD	Mar. 31, 2017 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($)
Long-term debt
Restricted cash and investments, current	CAD 500	$ 375,000	$ 381,000
Revolving Demand Facility
Long-term debt
Maximum borrowing capacity	CAD 500	375,000
Long-term debt		0	$ 0
Letters of credit outstanding, amount		$ 33,000

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RETIREMENT PLANS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Pension Plan
Net periodic benefit cost:
Service cost	$ 72	$ 65	$ 144	$ 130
Interest cost	87	91	174	182
Expected return on plan assets	(141)	(112)	(282)	(224)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)	1	1	2	2
Amortization of net actuarial loss	41	34	82	68
Net periodic benefit cost	60	79	120	158
Other disclosures
Contribution by the entity to the Pension Plan			350
Estimated future employer contributions			650
SERP
Net periodic benefit cost:
Service cost	15	16	31	32
Interest cost	20	20	41	40
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)	(1)	(1)	(2)	(2)
Amortization of net actuarial loss	8	4	17	9
Net periodic benefit cost	42	39	87	79
Postretirement Medical
Net periodic benefit cost:
Service cost	0	0	0	0
Interest cost	22	14	44	28
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)	0	0	0	0
Amortization of net actuarial loss	47	0	94	0
Net periodic benefit cost	$ 69	$ 14	$ 138	$ 28

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INCOME TAXES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Components of income (loss) before income taxes, after adjusting the income (loss) for non-controlling interests
United States	$ (651)	$ (682)	$ 1,411	$ (1,408)
Canada	(251)	(1,190)	(619)	(2,066)
Total	(902)	(1,872)	792	(3,474)
Components of the income tax provision (benefit)
Current	(276)	(159)	(348)	(368)
Deferred	(11)	(105)	114	(89)
Total	$ (287)	$ (264)	$ (234)	$ (457)

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SEGMENT INFORMATION (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Revenues:
Revenues	$ 3,003,000	$ 1,548,000	$ 7,283,000	$ 3,420,000
Interest income	26,000	20,000	36,000	22,000
Total revenues	3,029,000	1,568,000	7,319,000	3,442,000
Depletion, depreciation, and amortization:
Depletion, depreciation, and amortization	384,000	391,000	708,000	753,000
Operating profit (loss) (before general and administrative expenses):
Operating profit (loss)	969,000	(475,000)	2,915,000	(254,000)
Equity in income of affiliates:
Equity in (loss) income of affiliates	(170,000)	253,000	2,156,000	416,000
General and administrative expenses	(1,752,000)	(1,574,000)	(3,775,000)	(3,436,000)
Interest expense	(2,000)	(33,000)	(6,000)	(66,000)
Interest income	26,000	20,000	36,000	22,000
(Loss) earnings before income taxes	(929,000)	(1,809,000)	1,326,000	(3,318,000)
Oil and natural gas
Revenues:
Revenues	1,409,000	621,000	2,550,000	1,469,000
Depletion, depreciation, and amortization:
Depletion, depreciation, and amortization	292,000	305,000	527,000	579,000
Operating profit (loss) (before general and administrative expenses):
Operating profit (loss)	317,000	(698,000)	377,000	(863,000)
Land investment
Revenues:
Revenues	0	330,000	1,678,000	480,000
Operating profit (loss) (before general and administrative expenses):
Operating profit (loss)	0	330,000	1,678,000	480,000
Contract drilling
Revenues:
Revenues	1,580,000	550,000	2,986,000	1,382,000
Depletion, depreciation, and amortization:
Depletion, depreciation, and amortization	70,000	62,000	136,000	123,000
Operating profit (loss) (before general and administrative expenses):
Operating profit (loss)	660,000	(130,000)	836,000	91,000
Other
Revenues:
Revenues	14,000	47,000	69,000	89,000
Depletion, depreciation, and amortization:
Depletion, depreciation, and amortization	22,000	24,000	45,000	51,000
Operating profit (loss) (before general and administrative expenses):
Operating profit (loss)	$ (8,000)	$ 23,000	24,000	$ 38,000
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Revenues:
Revenues			$ 0

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ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016
Changes in foreign currency translation
Beginning accumulated foreign currency translation	$ 836	$ 663	$ 906	$ 819
Change in cumulative translation adjustment before reclassifications	22	272	(48)	116
Income taxes	0	0	0	0
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)	22	272	(48)	116
Ending accumulated foreign currency translation	858	935	858	935
Changes in retirement plans
Beginning accumulated retirement plans benefit cost	(4,729)	(2,902)	(4,826)	(2,941)
Amortization of net actuarial loss and prior service cost	96	38	193	77
Income taxes	0	0	0	0
Net current period other comprehensive income	96	38	193	77
Ending accumulated retirement plans benefit cost	(4,633)	(2,864)	(4,633)	(2,864)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of taxes	$ (3,775)	$ (1,929)	$ (3,775)	$ (1,929)	$ (3,920)

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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Percentage of working interest	50.00%
Loss contingency, accrual	$ 19	$ 200

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INFORMATION RELATING TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Interest	$ 5	$ 64
Income taxes refunded, net	(180)	0
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities:
Release of restricted cash held in escrow for tax installment	0	2,000
Oil and natural gas
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Increase (decrease) in capital expenditure accruals related to oil and natural gas exploration and development	(183)	(69)
Increase (decrease) in capital expenditure accruals related to oil and natural gas asset retirement obligations	$ (62)	$ 123

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RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2016 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2017 USD ($) lot	Mar. 31, 2016 USD ($) lot
Related party transactions
Revenues - sale of interest in leasehold land	$ 0	$ 330	$ 1,678	$ 480
Kaupulehu Developments
Related party transactions
Revenues - sale of interest in leasehold land	$ 0	$ 330	$ 1,678	480
Kaupulehu Developments | KD Kaupulehu, LLLP | Investment in Kukio Resort land development partnerships
Related party transactions
Ownership interest acquired	19.60%		19.60%
Revenues - sale of interest in leasehold land			$ 1,678	$ 480
Kaupulehu Developments | KD Kaupulehu, LLLP | Investment in Kukio Resort land development partnerships | Increment II [Member]
Related party transactions
Number of single family lots sold | lot			1
Kaupulehu Developments | KD Kaupulehu, LLLP | Investment in Kukio Resort land development partnerships | increment I | Phase II
Related party transactions
Number of single family lots sold | lot				2

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SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (Details) - Subsequent Event $ in Thousands	May 02, 2017 USD ($)
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Proceeds from sale of property, plant, and equipment	$ 2,370
Gain (loss) on disposition of property plant equipment	$ 540