UNITED STATES
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CURRENT REPORT
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Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
On February 15, 2023, Energy Services of America Corporation (the “Company”) held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders. At the Annual Meeting, stockholders considered the election of directors, the ratification of Baker Tilly US, LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accountants, and an advisory, non-binding resolution with respect to executive compensation. A breakdown of the votes cast is set forth below.
1. The election of directors.
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For |
Withheld |
Broker Non-Votes | |
| Marshall T. Reynolds | 6,650,719 | 1,216,627 | 2,725,254 |
| Jack M. Reynolds | 6,661,769 | 1,205,577 | 2,725,254 |
| Joseph L. Williams | 6,750,947 | 1,116,399 | 2,725,254 |
| Douglas V. Reynolds | 6,811,026 | 1,056,320 | 2,725,254 |
| Frank S. Lucente | 6,896,058 | 971,288 | 2,725,254 |
| Patrick J. Farrell | 6,607,524 | 1,259,822 | 2,725,254 |
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Samuel G. Kapourales Charles Abraham Amy E. Abraham Mark S. Prince |
6,907,258 6,628,868 6,968,224 6,819,159 |
960,088 1,238,478 899,122 1,048,187 |
2,725,254 2,725,254 2,725,254 2,725,254 |
2. The ratification of the appointment of Baker Tilly US, LLP as the Company’s independent registered public auditing firm for the year ending September 30, 2023.
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For |
Against |
Abstain |
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9,271,766 |
894,984 |
425,850 |
3. An advisory, non-binding resolution with respect to our executive compensation.
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For |
Against |
Abstain |
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6,781,946 |
1,076,314 |
9,086 |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.
| ENERGY SERVICES OF AMERICA CORPORATION | ||
| DATE: February 16, 2023 | By: | /s/Charles Crimmel |
| Charles Crimmel | ||
| Chief Financial Officer | ||