BlackRock, Inc. filed Amendment No. 3 to a Schedule 13G/A reporting beneficial ownership of 3,536,077 shares of Chesapeake Utilities Corporation common stock. The filing states this equals 14.7% of the class, with 3,499,506 shares of sole voting power. The filing names iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF as a holder with over 5%.
The Vanguard Group amended its Schedule 13G/A reporting for Chesapeake Utilities Corp. The filing states Vanguard beneficially owns 0 shares of Common Stock, representing 0% of the class as reported with an ownership statement referencing 03/13/2026. The amendment explains an internal realignment on 01/12/2026 that led certain subsidiaries and business divisions to report beneficial ownership separately in reliance on SEC Release No. 34-39538. The filing lists Vanguard's address and is signed by Ashley Grim, Head of Global Fund Administration, dated 03/26/2026.
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is holding its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders virtually on May 6, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Stockholders of record as of March 9, 2026, when 23,989,243 common shares were outstanding, may vote online, by phone, mail, or mobile device.
Investors will vote on three items: electing one Class II and three Class III directors, an advisory say-on-pay vote on compensation for named executive officers, and ratification of Baker Tilly US, LLP as independent auditor. The Board recommends voting FOR all nominees and proposals and highlights a largely independent board, a pay-for-performance executive compensation program, and robust audit and risk-oversight processes.
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is planning a leadership transition in its finance organization. Longtime executive vice president and chief financial officer Beth W. Cooper intends to retire effective June 30, 2026, after more than 36 years with the company.
The board has appointed current chief operating officer and senior vice president Jeffrey S. Sylvester to succeed her as chief financial officer effective July 1, 2026. He will continue as senior vice president but will no longer serve as chief operating officer.
The company highlights Mr. Sylvester’s more than 20 years of energy-sector experience and 10 years in key financial roles, including prior finance and operations leadership positions at Chesapeake Utilities and other energy businesses. His existing compensation terms will remain unchanged in connection with the new role.
Chesapeake Utilities Corp executive Beth W. Cooper reported an equity award of common stock. As Executive VP & CFO, she acquired 7,557 shares of Chesapeake Utilities common stock on grant or award terms valued at $135.05 per share, increasing her directly held stake to 98,590 shares.
A footnote explains that a portion of the granted shares will be withheld later to cover tax liabilities, which will be detailed in an amended or subsequent Form 4. Cooper also reports indirect ownership of 14,202 common shares through a 401(k) plan.
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation reported that Senior VP & CAO Michael D. Galtman acquired an award of 2,866 shares of common stock on February 24, 2026, labeled as a grant or other acquisition at $135.05 per share. Following this award, his directly held common stock position increased to 5,392 shares. The filing also notes 204 shares held indirectly through a 401k Plan. A portion of the newly issued shares will be withheld to cover tax liabilities related to the grant, with the final tax amount to be reported in an amendment or future filing.
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation senior vice president and chief development officer Kevin J. Webber reported an award of 3,336 shares of common stock on February 24, 2026. The award is recorded at $135.05 per share and is classified as a grant or other acquisition, not an open-market purchase.
After the transaction, Webber directly owns 14,681 common shares. A footnote states that a portion of the awarded shares will be withheld to cover tax liabilities, with the final amount to be reported in an amended or future Form 4.
He also has indirect ownership of 503 common shares through a 401k plan, where dividends were reinvested to acquire 3 additional shares since the prior filing. Separate footnote disclosure indicates 6,132 deferred stock units that will settle one-for-one in common stock.
Sylvester Jeffery S reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation Senior VP & COO Jeffery S. Sylvester received a grant of 3,899 shares of common stock on February 24, 2026 at an indicated price of $135.05 per share.
After this award, he directly holds 15,882 common shares, with an additional 183 shares held indirectly in a 401k Plan. Footnotes state that a portion of the granted shares will be withheld to cover tax liabilities and that his position also includes shares and deferred stock units accumulated through dividend reinvestment plans.
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation executive James F. Moriarty reported a stock award of 7,557 shares of common stock on February 24, 2026. The award is recorded at a price of $135.05 per share and is classified as a grant or other acquisition rather than an open-market purchase.
A portion of the awarded shares will be withheld to cover the related tax liability, which will be detailed in an amended or subsequent Form 4. Following this grant, Moriarty directly holds 41,148 common shares and indirectly holds 554 shares through a 401k Plan.
Footnotes state that his holdings include 117 shares acquired since the last filing through dividend reinvestment and 12,457 deferred stock units, including 69 units added via dividend reinvestment, which will settle one-for-one in common stock. Dividends on 401k Plan shares also reinvested to purchase 3 additional shares.