Energy Services Of America Corp

1. 1

   Election of Directors

   ManagementBoard: FOR

   Elect eight directors to the Board of Directors to serve for a one-year term and until their successors are elected and qualified.

2. 2

   Ratification of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

   ManagementBoard: FOR

   Ratify the appointment of Urish Popeck & Co., LLC as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending September 30, 2026.

3. 3

   Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation (Say-on-Pay

   ManagementBoard: FOR

   Non-binding, advisory resolution to approve the compensation of the Company’s Named Executive Officers as described in the Executive and Director Compensation section of the Proxy Statement.

   More detail

   This proposal requests a non-binding advisory approval from stockholders of the compensation paid to the Company’s Named Executive Officers as disclosed in the Executive and Director Compensation section of the proxy. Management is seeking shareholder approval to affirm its compensation program — including base salaries, bonuses, retirement and benefit policies, and restricted stock awards — and to obtain validation for its approach to pay-for-performance and talent retention. The vote is required by SEC rules but is advisory and not legally binding on the Board or the Company; nevertheless, the Board and the compensation committee have committed to reviewing the voting outcome and considering it when making future compensation decisions. The context includes historically awarding bonuses and restricted stock to align executive incentives with company performance, and the Company emphasizes conservative benefit structures and vesting schedules to mitigate excessive risk-taking. The Board’s recommendation to vote ‘‘FOR’’ is supported by its view that the compensation philosophy aligns executives’ interests with shareholders through a mix of fixed and variable pay, market-referenced targets, and performance-based components. Potential governance considerations include related-party relationships among long-serving directors and executives, the majority-family ownership concentration, and the absence of an external compensation consultant in the most recent year, which may influence perceptions of independence in pay-setting. Because the vote is advisory, its practical effect will be reputational and informational: a strong negative vote would likely prompt the Board and compensation committee to engage with shareholders and adjust program design; a strong affirmative vote will be treated as endorsement of current policies. Investors evaluating this proposal should weigh the stated pay-for-performance intent, recent bonus and restricted stock grant levels, the disclosure of compensation determination practices, and the Company’s governance structure when assessing alignment with shareholder interests.

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When is the Energy Services Of America Corp 2026 annual meeting?

Energy Services Of America Corp (ESOA) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

What is the record date for the Energy Services Of America Corp 2026 meeting?

The record date for the Energy Services Of America Corp 2026 meeting is Monday, January 5, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.

Who are the director nominees for Energy Services Of America Corp's 2026 meeting?

The board is presenting 8 director nominees at the Energy Services Of America Corp 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.

What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Energy Services Of America Corp 2026 meeting?

Shareholders will vote on 3 proposals at the Energy Services Of America Corp 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.