Energy Services of America (ESOA) CFO receives 2,781-share award

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Energy Services of America’s Chief Financial Officer Charles P. Crimmel reported equity transactions in company common stock. On January 29, 2026, he acquired 2,781 shares of common stock at $0.00 per share, reflecting vested restricted stock awards. On the same date, 521 shares were surrendered in a tax settlement related to restricted stock awards, also at $0.00 per share. Following these transactions, he directly owned 8,139 shares of common stock and indirectly held 589 shares through a 401(k) plan. Footnotes state that included restricted shares vest in thirds on January 17, 2025, January 15, 2026, and January 21, 2027, and clarify that the share surrender was for tax withholding on restricted stock awards.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Crimmel Charles P.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

75 WEST 3RD AVE

(Street)

HUNTINGTON WV 25701

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Energy Services of America CORP [ ESOA ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Financial Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/29/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	01/29/2026		A		2,781	A	$0.00	8,660(1)	D
Common Stock	01/29/2026		F		521(2)	D	$0.00	8,139	D
Common Stock								589	I	By 401(k)

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Includes shares of restricted stock vestinh at a rate of 1/3 per year commencing on January 17, 2025, January 15, 2026, and January 21, 2027.

2. Tax settlement on Restricted Stock Awards.

	/s/ Charles Crimmel	01/30/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did ESOA’s CFO report on January 29, 2026?

Energy Services of America CFO Charles P. Crimmel reported receiving 2,781 common shares on January 29, 2026. These shares came from restricted stock awards that vested, and were recorded at $0.00 per share, reflecting a stock-based compensation grant rather than an open-market purchase.

Why were 521 ESOA shares reported with transaction code F?

The 521 ESOA shares with transaction code F were surrendered for tax settlement on restricted stock awards. Instead of paying taxes in cash, a portion of vested shares was withheld at $0.00 per share to cover associated tax obligations on the equity compensation.

How many ESOA shares does the CFO own after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, the CFO directly owned 8,139 ESOA common shares and indirectly held 589 shares through a 401(k) plan. These figures reflect the net position after both the 2,781-share award and the 521-share tax withholding on restricted stock.

What is the vesting schedule for the ESOA restricted stock mentioned?

The restricted ESOA shares vest in three equal installments over three years. Vesting occurs at a rate of one-third per year on January 17, 2025, January 15, 2026, and January 21, 2027, providing a staggered, time-based equity compensation structure for the executive.

Are ESOA CFO’s 401(k) shares reported as direct or indirect ownership?

The ESOA shares held in the CFO’s 401(k) are reported as indirect ownership. The Form 4 lists 589 common shares as indirectly owned “By 401(k),” distinguishing them from the 8,139 shares directly held in his personal account.