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Espey (ESP) CEO exercises options and sells common stock

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Espey Mfg & Electronics Corp’s President and CEO David A. O’Neil reported option exercises and share sales in company stock. On February 13, 2026, he exercised stock options for 2,250, 2,925, and 2,500 shares at exercise prices of $26.25, $21.75, and $27.21 per share, respectively, converting them into common stock.

That same day, he executed open-market sales of common stock in blocks of 2,250, 2,925, 2,500, and 1,181 shares at a reported price of $50.00 per share. After these transactions, he directly held 16,250 shares of common stock and indirectly held 15,544 shares through an ESOP account.

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Insider ONEIL DAVID A
Role President & CEO
Sold 8,856 shs ($443K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Stock Option 2,250 $26.25 $59K
Exercise Stock Option 2,925 $21.75 $64K
Exercise Stock Option 2,500 $27.21 $68K
Exercise Common Stock - $.33 1/3 par value 2,250 $26.25 $59K
Exercise Common Stock - $.33 1/3 par value 2,925 $21.75 $64K
Exercise Common Stock - $.33 1/3 par value 2,500 $27.21 $68K
Sale Common Stock - $.33 1/3 par value 2,250 $50.00 $113K
Sale Common Stock - $.33 1/3 par value 2,925 $50.00 $146K
Sale Common Stock - $.33 1/3 par value 2,500 $50.00 $125K
Sale Common Stock - $.33 1/3 par value 1,181 $50.00 $59K
holding Common Stock - $.33 1/3 par value -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Stock Option — 6,925 shares (Direct); Common Stock - $.33 1/3 par value — 19,681 shares (Direct); Common Stock - $.33 1/3 par value — 15,544 shares (Indirect, ESOP)
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Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →
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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number: 3235-0287
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
ONEIL DAVID A
(Last) (First) (Middle)
14 BRIDGET CIRCLE
(Street)
COHOES NY 12047
(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ESPEY MFG & ELECTRONICS CORP [ ESP ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
X Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
President & CEO
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/13/2026
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 - $.33 1/3 par value 02/13/2026 M 2,250 A $26.25 19,681 D
Common Stock - $.33 1/3 par value 02/13/2026 M 2,925 A $21.75 22,606 D
Common Stock - $.33 1/3 par value 02/13/2026 M 2,500 A $27.21 25,106 D
Common Stock - $.33 1/3 par value 02/13/2026 S 2,250 D $50 22,856 D
Common Stock - $.33 1/3 par value 02/13/2026 S 2,925 D $50 19,931 D
Common Stock - $.33 1/3 par value 02/13/2026 S 2,500 D $50 17,431 D
Common Stock - $.33 1/3 par value 02/13/2026 S 1,181 D $50 16,250 D
Common Stock - $.33 1/3 par value 15,544(1) I ESOP
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
Stock Option $26.25 02/13/2026 02/13/2026 M 2,250 12/02/2018 12/02/2026 Common Stock 2,250 $26.25 6,925 D
Stock Option $21.75 02/13/2026 02/13/2026 M 2,925 10/10/2019 10/10/2027 Common Stock 2,925 $21.75 4,000 D
Stock Option $27.21 02/13/2026 02/13/2026 M 2,500 12/07/2020 12/07/2028 Common Stock 2,500 $27.21 1,500 D
Explanation of Responses:
1. The reporting person owns 15,544 shares of common stock in his ESOP account
/s/ David O'Neil 02/17/2026
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
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Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did ESP’s CEO report on February 13, 2026?

Espey Mfg & Electronics Corp’s CEO David A. O’Neil reported exercising stock options and selling common shares on February 13, 2026. He exercised three option grants into common stock and then executed several open-market sales at a reported price of $50.00 per share.

How many ESP stock options did the CEO exercise in this Form 4?

David A. O’Neil exercised three stock option positions for 2,250, 2,925, and 2,500 shares. These options converted into common stock at exercise prices of $26.25, $21.75, and $27.21 per share, reflecting previously granted equity awards becoming directly held shares.

At what prices were the ESP stock options exercised by the CEO?

The CEO exercised Espey stock options at strike prices of $26.25, $21.75, and $27.21 per share. Each option corresponded to 2,250, 2,925, and 2,500 underlying common shares, respectively, as disclosed in the derivative securities table of the Form 4.

What ESP share sales did David A. O’Neil report in this filing?

David A. O’Neil reported open-market sales of Espey common stock in amounts of 2,250, 2,925, 2,500, and 1,181 shares. Each sale was reported at a price of $50.00 per share, classified under transaction code “S” for sale transactions.

How many ESP shares does the CEO own after the reported transactions?

Following the February 13, 2026 transactions, David A. O’Neil directly owned 16,250 Espey common shares. In addition, a footnote states he beneficially owns 15,544 shares of common stock through his ESOP account, which are reported as indirect ownership.

What indirect ESP share ownership is reported for the CEO in the ESOP?

The Form 4 discloses that David A. O’Neil owns 15,544 shares of Espey common stock in his ESOP account. These shares are reported as indirect beneficial ownership, indicating they are held through the company’s employee stock ownership plan structure.