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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001104659-25-091056"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "ESOA"
cik: "0001357971"
company_name: "Energy Services of America CORP"
filed_at: "2025-09-18T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-17T06:13:29.249853+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Energy Services of America subsidiary Nitro to acquire HVAC controls firm Rigney for $4.5M

## Summary
- Nitro Construction will purchase substantially all assets of Rigney Digital Systems for $3.0M cash, $1.0M ESOA stock, and a $500K sellers' note.
- Transaction expected to close September 30, 2025; Rigney will retain its brand, staff, and client relationships.
- Rigney, founded in 2000, is a regional leader in HVAC control systems based in Hurricane, West Virginia.
- Acquisition expands Nitro's building technology expertise and complements existing service offerings.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001104659-25-091056
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: ESOA
- cik: 0001357971
- company_name: Energy Services of America CORP
- filed_at: 2025-09-18T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1357971/000110465925091056/0001104659-25-091056-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1357971/000110465925091056/tm2526418d1_8k.htm

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