New Concept Energy 2025 meeting: directors re-elected, auditor approved

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

New Concept Energy, Inc. reported the results of its November 19, 2025 annual meeting, where stockholders voted on director elections and auditor ratification. On the October 10, 2025 record date, 5,131,934 shares of common stock and 559 shares of Series B preferred stock were outstanding, and 3,162,693 shares, or 61.62% of the outstanding, were represented to establish a quorum.

All director nominees—Gene S. Bertcher, Richard W. Humphrey, Dan Locklear, Cecelia Maynard, and Robert C. Canham II—received approximately 1.93 to 1.97 million votes each in favor and were elected. Stockholders also ratified Turner Stone & Company as independent registered public accounting firm with 3,153,186 votes for and 9,507 against. Later that day, the board re-elected Gene S. Bertcher as Chairman, President, Chief Executive Officer, and Chief Financial Officer.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

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Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders Governance

Results of a shareholder vote on proposals at an annual or special meeting.

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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

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 19, 2025

NEW CONCEPT ENERGY, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Nevada	000-08187	75-2399477
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File No.)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
1603 LBJ Freeway, Suite 300 Dallas, Texas		75234
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code 972-407-8400

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:

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 30.425)

¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-2)

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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

Title of Each Class	Trading Symbol	Name of Each Exchange on which Registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01	GBR	NYSE American

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.     ¨

Section 5 – Corporate Governance and Management

Item 5.07. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

On November 19, 2025, the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of New Concept Energy, Inc. (“Company” or the “Registrant”) was called to be held, following a solicitation of proxies, pursuant to a Notice of Annual Meeting and related Proxy Statement, dated October 13, 2025, distributed in accordance with the requirements of Regulation 14A under the Securities Exchange Act. On the record date of October 10, 2025, a total of 5,131,934 shares of Common Stock and 559 shares of Series B Preferred Stock was outstanding, with each share entitled to cast one vote.

At the meeting, proxies representing at least 3,162,693 shares (61.62% of the outstanding) appeared and were cast, thereby establishing a quorum present in person or by proxy. It was noted that, of the 5,131,934 shares of Common Stock, a significant number are held in DTC/CEDE accounts.

At the Annual Meeting, which involved the election of directors, the following named persons received the number of votes for, against or withheld, as well as the number of abstentions (broker non-votes were not reported):

Name		No. of Votes For			Of Shares Voted, % For			No. of Votes Withheld			No. of Votes Abstained			Broker Non- Votes
Gene S. Bertcher		1,970,986			38.41%			14,417			-0-			-0-
Richard W. Humphrey		1,926,318			37.54%			59,085			-0-			-0-
Dan Locklear		1,967,466			38.34%			17,937			-0-			-0-
Cecelia Maynard		1,952,985			38.06%			27,418			-0-			-0-
Robert C. Canham II		1,971,481			38.42%			13,922			-0-			-0-

All of the nominees named above, each of whom is currently a director of the Company at such Annual Meeting.

The second matter presented at the Annual Meeting was the ratification of the appointment of Turner Stone & Company as the independent registered public accounting firm for the Registrant for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, and any interim period. A total of 3,153,186 votes were cast FOR, 9,507 votes were cast AGAINST, and -0- votes ABSTAINED from voting with respect to such proposal. There were no broker non-votes. On the basis of such votes, the second proposal was approved.

The Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors was held later in the day, November 19, 2025. At such meeting, Gene S. Bertcher was re-elected Chairman of the Board, President, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the Company.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Current Report on Form 8-K to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.

Dated: November 21, 2025

	NEW CONCEPT ENERGY, INC.
	By:	/s/ Gene S. Bertcher
		Gene S. Bertcher, President and Chief Financial Officer

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FAQ

What did New Concept Energy (GBR) stockholders vote on at the 2025 annual meeting?

Stockholders voted on the election of five directors and the ratification of Turner Stone & Company as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025 and any interim period.

How many New Concept Energy (GBR) shares were entitled to vote at the meeting?

As of the October 10, 2025 record date, there were 5,131,934 shares of common stock and 559 shares of Series B preferred stock, with each share entitled to one vote.

What was the quorum at New Concept Energy’s 2025 annual meeting?

Proxies representing 3,162,693 shares, or 61.62% of the outstanding shares, were present in person or by proxy, which established a quorum for conducting business.

Were all New Concept Energy director nominees elected in 2025?

Yes. All five nominees—Gene S. Bertcher, Richard W. Humphrey, Dan Locklear, Cecelia Maynard, and Robert C. Canham II—received sufficient votes and were elected as directors.

Did New Concept Energy stockholders ratify the company’s independent auditor for 2025?

Yes. The appointment of Turner Stone & Company as independent registered public accounting firm was ratified with 3,153,186 votes for, 9,507 votes against, and no abstentions.

What roles does Gene S. Bertcher hold at New Concept Energy after the meeting?

Following the board meeting on November 19, 2025, Gene S. Bertcher was re-elected as Chairman of the Board, President, Chief Executive Officer, and Chief Financial Officer of New Concept Energy.