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Espey (NYSE: ESP) director Michael Wool donates 1,500 company shares

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ESPEY MFG & ELECTRONICS CORP director Michael W. Wool reported non-market gift transfers of company stock. He made bona fide gifts totaling 1,500 shares of common stock in two transactions on June 22, 2026, valued at $11.25 and $8.98 per share. According to a footnote, he also holds 10,550 unexercised stock options in addition to his directly held shares after these donations.

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Insider WOOL MICHAEL W
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Gift Common Stock - $.33 1/3 par value 600 $8.98 $5K
Gift Common Stock - $.33 1/3 par value 900 $11.25 $10K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock - $.33 1/3 par value — 20,792 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Gifted shares (first transaction) 900 shares at $11.25 Bona fide gift of common stock on June 22, 2026
Gifted shares (second transaction) 600 shares at $8.98 Bona fide gift of common stock on June 22, 2026
Total shares gifted 1,500 shares Aggregate of two bona fide gifts reported
Unexercised stock options 10,550 options Unexercised options held after donation transaction
bona fide gift financial
"Both transactions are coded as a bona fide gift of common stock."
A bona fide gift is a genuine, voluntary transfer of money, property, or benefits from one party to another made without expectation of repayment, services, or hidden conditions. Investors care because such gifts can affect company disclosures, related‑party transaction rules, tax treatment, and perceived conflicts of interest; think of it like someone giving you a present with no strings attached — but on a corporate scale, auditors and regulators need to verify it really is unconditional.
Common Stock - $.33 1/3 par value financial
"Security title is listed as Common Stock - $.33 1/3 par value."
unexercised stock options financial
"The individual also has 10,550 unexercised stock options."
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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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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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*
WOOL MICHAEL W

(Last)(First)(Middle)
131 HILLS POINT RD

(Street)
CHARLOTTE VERMONT 05445

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ESPEY MFG & ELECTRONICS CORP [ ESP ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/22/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock - $.33 1/3 par value06/22/2026G600D$8.9820,792D
Common Stock - $.33 1/3 par value06/22/2026G900D$11.2519,892(1)D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. In addition to the directly held securities listed above after the donation transaction, the individual also has 10,550 unexercised stock options.
/s/ Michael Wool06/23/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did ESP director Michael W. Wool report on this Form 4?

Director Michael W. Wool reported bona fide gifts of ESPEY MFG & ELECTRONICS CORP common stock. He donated 1,500 shares in total, split across two transactions, rather than executing any open-market purchases or sales.

How many ESPEY (ESP) shares did Michael W. Wool gift in this filing?

Michael W. Wool gifted 1,500 shares of ESPEY common stock. The Form 4 shows two bona fide gift transactions: 900 shares in one transfer and 600 shares in a separate transfer on the same reported date.

Were Michael W. Wool’s ESP share transfers open-market sales or purchases?

The reported transactions were not open-market trades. Both entries are coded as bona fide gifts, meaning shares were transferred without consideration, so they do not reflect market buying or selling activity in ESPEY stock.

What per-share values are associated with the ESP stock gifts by Michael W. Wool?

The Form 4 lists $11.25 per share for the 900-share gift and $8.98 per share for the 600-share gift. These figures provide a reference value for the donated ESPEY common stock in each transaction.

What ESPEY (ESP) equity exposure does Michael W. Wool retain after these gifts?

In addition to directly held shares reported after the donations, a footnote states he holds 10,550 unexercised stock options. These options represent a remaining potential equity position in ESPEY MFG & ELECTRONICS CORP.