Crimmel Charles P. 4

What Happened Charles P. Crimmel, Chief Financial Officer of Energy Services of America Corp (ESOA), was granted 2,781 restricted shares on January 29, 2026 (award, code A). On the same day 521 shares were disposed to satisfy tax withholding related to the award (code F). The grant is reported at $0.00 per share (restricted stock award); the net increase in shares attributable to the grant is 2,260 shares (2,781 granted − 521 withheld).

Key Details

• Transaction date(s): 2026-01-29; Filing date: 2026-01-30 (timely).
• Grant: 2,781 restricted shares, acquisition price reported $0.00 (award).
• Tax withholding: 521 shares disposed to cover tax liability, reported $0.00 (settlement of restricted stock award).
• Shares owned after transaction: Not specified in the filing.
• Footnotes: Restricted stock vests 1/3 per year (vesting dates: Jan 17, 2025; Jan 15, 2026; Jan 21, 2027). F2 confirms the 521-share disposition was a tax settlement on the Restricted Stock Award.

Context Restricted stock awards are compensation and typically vest over time; they are not open-market purchases or sales by the executive. The withholding of shares to satisfy taxes is a common administrative step and does not necessarily indicate a discretionary sale. This filing documents the grant and routine tax withholding only.