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Energy Services of America (NASDAQ: ESOA) posts full 2026 vote totals

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Energy Services of America Corporation reported the results of its Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on February 18, 2026. Stockholders voted on the election of eight directors, ratification of the company’s independent auditor, and an advisory resolution on executive compensation.

Director nominees received between 4,073,479 and 7,837,025 votes "for," with "withheld" votes ranging from 48,323 to 3,811,869, and 3,848,290 broker non-votes recorded for each nominee. Urish Popeck & Co., LLC, as independent registered public auditing firm for the year ending September 30, 2026, received 11,713,883 votes "for," 14,168 "against," and 5,587 "abstain."

The advisory, non-binding resolution on executive compensation received 7,628,486 votes "for," 223,674 "against," and 33,188 "abstain," indicating significantly more support than opposition among voting stockholders.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

 

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 18, 2026

 

Energy Services of America Corporation

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

 

Delaware 001-32998 20-4606266
(State or other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
(Commission
File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

 

75 West 3rd Ave., Huntington, West Virginia 25701
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (304) 522-3868  

 

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class Ticker symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, Par Value $0.0001 ESOA The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

 

Emerging growth company ¨

 

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. ¨

 

 

 

 

 

Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

 

On February 18, 2026, Energy Services of America Corporation (the “Company”) held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders. At the Annual Meeting, stockholders considered the election of directors and an advisory, non-binding resolution with respect to executive compensation. A breakdown of the votes cast is set forth below.

 

1.       The election of directors.

 

   For  Withheld  Broker Non-Votes
          
Marshall T. Reynolds  7,612,781  272,567  3,848,290
Jack M. Reynolds  7,325,607  559,741  3,848,290
Joseph L. Williams  6,931,376  953,972  3,848,290
Douglas V. Reynolds  7,837,025  48,323  3,848,290
Amy E. Abraham  4,073,479  3,811,869  3,848,290
Patrick J. Farrell  7,813,820  71,528  3,848,290
Mark S. Prince  7,814,498  70,850  3,848,290
Frank S. Lucente  7,799,395  85,953  3,848,290

 

2.       The ratification of the appointment of Urish Popeck & Co., LLC as the Company’s independent registered public auditing firm for the year ending September 30, 2026.

 

For  Against  Abstain
       
11,713,883  14,168  5,587

 

3.       An advisory, non-binding resolution with respect to our executive compensation.

 

For  Against  Abstain
       
7,628,486  223,674  33,188

 

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, hereunto duly authorized.

 

  ENERGY SERVICES OF AMERICA CORPORATION
   
DATE:  February 19, 2026 By: /s/Charles Crimmel
    Charles Crimmel
    Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

 

FAQ

What did Energy Services of America (ESOA) shareholders vote on at the 2026 annual meeting?

Shareholders voted on electing eight directors, ratifying Urish Popeck & Co., LLC as independent auditor for the year ending September 30, 2026, and an advisory, non-binding resolution regarding executive compensation, with detailed vote counts disclosed for each item.

How did Energy Services of America (ESOA) shareholders vote on director elections?

Each of the eight director nominees received more votes "for" than "withheld." Support ranged from 4,073,479 to 7,837,025 votes "for," with broker non-votes of 3,848,290 for every nominee, showing varying but generally strong backing across the board.

What were the auditor ratification results for Energy Services of America (ESOA)?

Shareholders cast 11,713,883 votes "for" ratifying Urish Popeck & Co., LLC as independent registered public auditing firm, with 14,168 votes "against" and 5,587 "abstain," indicating overwhelming support for continuing the relationship for the year ending September 30, 2026.

How did Energy Services of America (ESOA) shareholders vote on executive compensation?

The advisory, non-binding say-on-pay resolution received 7,628,486 votes "for," 223,674 votes "against," and 33,188 "abstain." The results show substantially more favorable than unfavorable votes toward the company’s executive compensation program as presented to stockholders.

Were there broker non-votes in Energy Services of America (ESOA) director elections?

Yes. Each director election line shows 3,848,290 broker non-votes. Broker non-votes typically occur when brokers lack discretionary authority to vote on non-routine matters without specific instructions from beneficial owners, and are separately reported from "for" and "withheld" votes.

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