SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)

9 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2023

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 a variable interest entity (Teton Barnwell Fund I, LLC) for which the Company is deemed to be the primary beneficiary. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.

    Undivided interests in oil and natural gas exploration and production joint ventures are consolidated on a proportionate basis. Barnwell’s investments in both unconsolidated entities in which a significant, but less than controlling, interest is held and in variable interest entities 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, 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K, as amended by our Form 10-K/A Amendment No. 1 (our “2022 Annual Report”). The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of September 30, 2022 has been derived from audited consolidated financial statements.

In the opinion of management, all adjustments (which include only normal recurring adjustments, with the exception of an out-of-period adjustment for the nine months ended June 30, 2023 as described below) necessary to present fairly the financial position at June 30, 2023, results of operations, comprehensive (loss) income, and equity for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, and cash flows for the nine months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, have been made. The results of operations for the period ended June 30, 2023 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full year.

Out-of-Period Adjustment

Out-of-Period Adjustment

During the three months ended December 31, 2022, errors were identified related to estimates of accrued oil and natural gas sales and accrued professional fees for the year ended September 30, 2022. Accordingly, the Company recorded out-of-period adjustments in the three months ended December 31,

2022 for the rollover effect of those differences which were immaterial to the results of that quarter. For the nine months ended June 30, 2023, the rollover effect of those out-of-period adjustments both decreased oil and natural gas revenues and increased general and administrative expenses by a total of $147,000, which accordingly increased our net loss before income taxes and net loss for the nine months ended June 30, 2023 by the same amount. In addition, during the three months ended June 30, 2023, an error was identified that resulted from actual state income taxes in our fiscal 2022 state tax returns being $106,000 lower than the amounts recorded as fiscal 2022 state income taxes in our income tax provision at September 30, 2022. The net effect of all of the out-of-period adjustments above amounted to a $41,000 increase in our net loss for the nine months ended June 30, 2023. The net earnings per basic and diluted share attributable to Barnwell stockholders would have been $0.01 lower for the year ended September 30, 2022 and the net loss per basic and diluted share attributable to Barnwell stockholders would have been $0.01 lower for the nine months ended June 30, 2023 had the amounts been reflected in the periods to which they relate. Based upon an evaluation of all relevant quantitative and qualitative factors, and after considering the provisions of Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) No. 99, “Materiality,” and SAB 108, management believes these out-of-period correcting adjustments were not material to the Company’s results for the nine months ended June 30, 2023 or the Company’s trend of operating results. We evaluated the impact of these out-of-period adjustments on the results of our previously issued financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2022, first quarter ended December 31, 2022, and third quarter ended June 30, 2023 and concluded that the impact was not material as well.

Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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

Share-based Compensation

Share-based Compensation

Share-based compensation cost for Barnwell’s equity-classified stock options and restricted stock units is measured at fair value and is recognized as an expense over the requisite service period. For stock options, Barnwell utilizes a closed-form valuation model to determine the fair value of each option award. Expected volatilities are based on the historical volatility of Barnwell’s stock over a period consistent with that of the expected terms of the options. The expected terms of the options represent expectations of future employee exercise and are estimated based on factors such as vesting periods, contractual expiration dates, historical trends in Barnwell’s stock price, and historical exercise behavior. If the Company does not have sufficient historical data regarding employee exercise behavior, the “simplified method” as permitted by the SEC’s Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 110, Share-Based Payment is utilized to estimate the expected terms of the options. The risk-free rates for periods within the contractual life of the

options are based on the yields of U.S. Treasury instruments with terms comparable to the estimated option terms. Expected dividends are based on historical dividend payments. For restricted stock units, Barnwell utilizes the closing market price of the Company’s common stock on the day prior to the date of grant reduced by the present value of the dividends expected to be paid on the underlying shares of common stock during the requisite service period (as these awards are not entitled to receive dividends until vested) to determine the fair value of each restricted stock unit award. The Company's policy is to recognize forfeitures as they occur.