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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001213900-25-045451
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	DFAN14A
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
FILED AS OF DATE:		20250519
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20250519

SUBJECT COMPANY:	

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BARNWELL INDUSTRIES INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000010048
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	CRUDE PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS [1311]
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	01 Energy & Transportation
		EIN:				720496921
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0930

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DFAN14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-05103
		FILM NUMBER:		25964721

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1100 ALAKEA ST.
		STREET 2:		SUITE 500
		CITY:			HONOLULU
		STATE:			HI
		ZIP:			96813
		BUSINESS PHONE:		808-531-8400

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1100 ALAKEA ST.
		STREET 2:		SUITE 500
		CITY:			HONOLULU
		STATE:			HI
		ZIP:			96813

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BMA CORP/TN
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19770324

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BARNWELL OFFSHORE INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19671101

FILED BY:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			SHERWOOD NED L
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000902749
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	UNKNOWN SIC - 0000 [0000]
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			GA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DFAN14A

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		151 TERRAPIN POINT
		CITY:			VERO BEACH
		STATE:			FL
		ZIP:			32963
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<DESCRIPTION>DEFINITIVE ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION<BR>
Washington, D.C. 20549</B></P>

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INDUSTRIES, Inc.</B></FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><B>Ned L.&nbsp;Sherwood<BR>
MRMP-Managers LLC<BR>
Ned L.&nbsp;Sherwood Revocable Trust<BR>
Brian Henry<BR>
Heather Isidoro<BR>
Benjamin Pierson<BR>
Douglas Woodrum</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0"><B>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0"><FONT STYLE="text-transform: uppercase"><B>Barnwell Shareholders Demand
Change: Sherwood Group Nominees Lead with Overwhelming Support Ahead of Annual Meeting</B></FONT></P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.25in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.25in">&#9679;</TD><TD><I>Over 40% of Outstanding Shares Have Already Voted on the Green Card in Favor of Change Ahead of May 29 Annual Meeting</I></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.25in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.25in">&#9679;</TD><TD><I>Sherwood Group Calls on Barnwell Board to Respect Shareholder Vote </I></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0"><B>Vero Beach, Florida--(Newsfile Corp. - May 19, 2025) </B>- The Sherwood
Group, a long-term and significant shareholder with approximately 29.90% of the issued and outstanding shares of Barnwell Industries,
Inc. (&quot;Barnwell&quot;, &quot;BRN&quot; or the &quot;Company&quot;) today issued the following letter to Barnwell shareholders providing
a voting update ahead of the Company&rsquo;s Annual Meeting on May 29, 2025.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">Dear Barnwell Shareholders:</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">According to a preliminary report received from the proxy solicitor,
Barnwell shareholders are demonstrating overwhelming support for urgent change and accountability. Considering that Ms. Isidoro has already
been elected to the Board by the Consent Solicitation, approximately 40% of the Company&rsquo;s outstanding shares have already been voted
<B><I>FOR</I></B> Sherwood Group nominees Henry, Pierson and Sherwood on the <B>GREEN </B>proxy card. Mr. Woodrum has received 39% of
the total outstanding shares.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">In sharp contrast, management&rsquo;s nominees have received only 1.45
to 1.59 million shares each, representing 14% to 15.8% of shares outstanding, much of which, we believe, represents insider holdings.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">We urge all shareholders to carefully review the facts and vote FOR
the Sherwood Group&rsquo;s nominees to ensure accountability, transparency, and a stronger future for Barnwell.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0"><B>Voting Is Ongoing</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">Shareholders are reminded that voting remains open for the 2025 Annual
Meeting. Preliminary voting results are not final and may not reflect the ultimate outcome. Shareholders who have already voted may revoke
their proxy and submit a new one at any time up to and including the meeting date. Shareholders should note that Barnwell has refused
to accept or count votes submitted in favor of the Sherwood Group.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">While we remain confident in the outcome if the Delaware Court acts
to ensure a fair process, we do not presume the result of the Annual Meeting. The Sherwood Group strongly urges shareholders not to give
undue weight to the preliminary voting results and, instead, to consider all material facts concerning the election before making their
voting decisions with respect to the annual meeting.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0"><B>The message is clear: shareholders are demanding new leadership.</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">This is not a board aligned with shareholders or focused on long-term
value creation. This is a board presiding over persistent financial underperformance, poor capital allocation, and blatant entrenchment.
The path forward starts with accountability. The Sherwood Group&rsquo;s platform is built on restoring financial discipline, reestablishing
strategic focus, and delivering lasting value for all shareholders. Barnwell shareholders deserve a board that takes responsibility, not
one that hides behind legal maneuvers and empty headlines.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: left; margin-top: 0pt; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 0pt">We thank the many shareholders who have already voted <B><I>FOR</I></B>
the Sherwood Group&rsquo;s nominees using the <B>GREEN</B> proxy card via ProxyVote.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">To the current Board of Barnwell: we urge you to immediately cease
its efforts in Delaware Court aimed at blocking the universal proxy and instead respect the rights of shareholders to decide who should
lead their company. It&rsquo;s time to turn the page.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0"><B>Vote GREEN. Vote for Change.</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">Thank you for your support,</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">Ned L. Sherwood</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">If you have any questions, please contact:</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">Alliance Advisors</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">150 Clove Road, Suite 400, Little Falls, NJ 07424</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">Shareholders call toll-free: 1 (833) 215-7301</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">Email: brn2025@allianceadvisors.com</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0"><B>For media inquiries or further information, please contact:</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">Alyssa Barry</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">Media Relations, Alliance Advisors</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">abarry@allianceadvisors.com</P>

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