Energy Services of America Corp. Files Definitive Proxy Statement
Ticker: ESOA · Form: DEF 14A · Filed: Jan 13, 2025 · CIK: 1357971
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: proxy-statement, annual-meeting, corporate-governance
TL;DR
ESA files proxy statement for annual meeting - shareholders vote soon.
AI Summary
Energy Services of America Corp. filed a Definitive Proxy Statement (DEF 14A) on January 13, 2025, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. The filing pertains to the company's annual meeting and related corporate governance matters. The company is located at 75 West 3rd Ave, Huntington, WV 25701.
Why It Matters
This filing provides shareholders with crucial information regarding the company's governance, executive compensation, and voting matters, enabling informed participation in corporate decisions.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — This is a routine annual filing (DEF 14A) and does not contain immediate material news or significant changes.
Key Numbers
- 0930 — Fiscal Year End (Indicates the end of the company's financial reporting year.)
- 20250113 — Filing Date (The date the definitive proxy statement was filed with the SEC.)
Key Players & Entities
- Energy Services of America Corp. (company) — Registrant
- 0001357971 (company) — Central Index Key
- 75 WEST 3RD AVE. HUNTINGTON, WV 25701 (company) — Business Address
- Energy Services Acquisition Corp. (company) — Former Company Name
FAQ
What is the purpose of a DEF 14A filing?
A DEF 14A filing, or Definitive Proxy Statement, is used by companies to solicit proxy votes from shareholders for their annual or special meetings, providing details on matters to be voted upon, director nominees, executive compensation, and other corporate governance issues.
When is the fiscal year end for Energy Services of America Corp.?
The fiscal year end for Energy Services of America Corp. is September 30 (0930).
What is the filing date of this DEF 14A?
This Definitive Proxy Statement was filed on January 13, 2025.
What is the company's primary business address?
The company's business address is 75 West 3rd Ave, Huntington, WV 25701.
Has the company undergone a name change previously?
Yes, the company was formerly known as Energy Services Acquisition Corp. and changed its name on March 30, 2006.
Filing Stats: 4,697 words · 19 min read · ~16 pages · Grade level 11 · Accepted 2025-01-13 09:00:25
Key Financial Figures
- $0.0001 — f record of our common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, as of the close of business
Filing Documents
- tm252224d1_def14a.htm (DEF 14A) — 259KB
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- 0001104659-25-002894.txt ( ) — 814KB
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS Persons and groups who beneficially own in excess of five percent of our common stock are required to file certain reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) regarding such ownership. The following table sets forth, as of January 6, 2025, the shares of common stock beneficially owned by each person who was the beneficial owner of more than five percent of our outstanding shares of common stock, as well as the shares owned by our directors and executive officers as a group. Amount of Shares Owned Percent of Shares and Nature of Beneficial of Common Stock Name and Address of Beneficial Owners Owned All Directors and Executive Officers as a Group (9 persons) 4,343,018 25.9 % Principal Stockholders: Marshall T. Reynolds 1,525,373 9.1 % 75 West 3rd Ave. Huntington, WV 25701 Douglas V. Reynolds 1,913,318 (2) 11.4 % 75 West 3rd Ave. Huntington, WV 25701 Wax Asset Management, LLC 1,113,695 (3) 6.6 % 44 Cherry Lane Madison, CT 06443 (1) In accordance with Rule 13d-3 under the Security Exchange Act of 1934, a person is deemed to be the beneficial owner for purposes of this table of any shares of common stock if he has sole or shared voting or investment power with respect to such security, or has a right to acquire beneficial ownership at any time within 60 days from the date as of which beneficial ownership is being determined. As used herein, “voting power” is the power to vote or direct the voting of shares and “investment power” is the power to dispose or direct the disposition of shares. Includes all shares held directly as well as by spouses and minor children, in trust and other indirect ownership, over which shares the named individuals effectively exercise sole or shared voting and investment power. (2) Includes 7,059 common shares related to 401(k) match held by third party plan administrator and 1
: Gender Identity
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: Demographic Background
Part I: Demographic Background White 1 6 Black 0 1 Delinquent Section 16(a) Reports The Company did not have any delinquent filings during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024. Insider Trading Arrangements and Policy The Company has adopted an Insider Trading Policy governing the purchase, sale, and/or other dispositions of our securities by our directors, officers and employees as well as by Energy Services itself that we believe is reasonably designed to promote compliance with insider trading laws, rules and regulations, and the Nasdaq exchange listing standards. A copy of our Insider Trading Policy was filed as Exhibit 19 to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2024. Anti-Hedging Policy The Company’s anti-hedging policies are covered in the Company’s Insider Trading Policy. Under the policy, directors and named executive officers are prohibited from engaging in short sales of Company stock and from engaging in transactions in publicly traded options, such as puts, calls and other derivative securities based on Company stock including any hedging, monetization or similar transactions designed to decrease the risks associated with holding Company stock. Meetings of the Board of Directors During fiscal 2024, the Board of Directors held twelve regular meetings and one special meeting. One director, Amy Abraham, attended fewer than 75% in the aggregate of the total number of board and committee meetings held during their tenure. Although not required, attendance of Board members at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders is encouraged. All members of our Board of Directors as of the Annual Meeting date attended the 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. 6 Board Committees Audit Committee The Audit Committee consists of Messrs. Prince, Lucente, and Fa