Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K Current Report from Energy Services of America Corporation (ESOA) covers the Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on February 18, 2026. The company is incorporated in Delaware and its common stock trades on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC under the ticker symbol ESOA.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report focuses exclusively on corporate governance voting results and does not contain financial performance data.
Material Changes and Voting Results
The report details the outcomes of three matters submitted to stockholders:
- Election of Directors: All eight nominees were elected. Douglas V. Reynolds received the highest support (7,837,025 votes for), while Amy E. Abraham received the lowest support (4,073,479 votes for) with a significant number of votes withheld (3,811,869). Broker non-votes totaled 3,848,290 for all candidates.
- Auditor Ratification: Stockholders ratified the appointment of Urish Popeck & Co., LLC as the independent registered public auditing firm for the year ending September 30, 2026. The vote was 11,713,883 For, 14,168 Against, and 5,587 Abstain.
- Executive Compensation: The advisory, non-binding resolution regarding executive compensation was approved with 7,628,486 votes For, 223,674 Against, and 33,188 Abstain.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide a clear value for future guidance, management commentary on outlook, specific risks, contingencies, or unusual items. The document is limited to the reporting of the stockholder meeting results.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the specific reasons for the high number of withheld votes for director nominee Amy E. Abraham compared to other nominees.
- Confirm the total number of shares outstanding to calculate the percentage of votes cast versus total equity.
- Review the company's most recent 10-K or 10-Q for financial performance data, as this 8-K contains no financial metrics.
- Monitor the company's response to the advisory vote on executive compensation, noting the margin of approval.