Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K Current Report was filed by Battalion Oil Corporation (formerly Halcón Resources Corporation) on January 27, 2020, covering events occurring on January 21, 2020. The filing documents a corporate name change and corresponding amendments to the company's governing documents.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report is a current report regarding corporate governance changes and does not contain financial performance data.
Material Changes
- Corporate Name Change: Effective January 21, 2020, the company changed its name from "Halcón Resources Corporation" to "Battalion Oil Corporation."
- Governing Documents: The Board of Directors approved a Certificate of Amendment to the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation and adopted the Seventh Amended and Restated Bylaws. These changes were made pursuant to Delaware General Corporation Law Section 242(b)(1), which did not require stockholder approval.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing does not contain management guidance, financial outlook, or specific risk factors related to operations. The document notes that the press release issued on January 27, 2020 (Exhibit 99.1), is furnished under Item 7.01 and is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, nor is it incorporated by reference into other filings unless expressly stated.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the new corporate name "Battalion Oil Corporation" in trading systems and regulatory databases.
- Review the attached Certificate of Amendment (Exhibit 3.1) and Seventh Amended and Restated Bylaws (Exhibit 3.2) for any clauses beyond the name change.
- Confirm that no stockholder vote was required for this specific name change under Delaware law.
- Check subsequent filings for the first financial report issued under the new corporate name.