Nicholas DeBenedictis Biography and Net Worth

Director of Mistras Group

Nicholas DeBenedictis served as Chief Executive Officer of Aqua America, Inc. (currently known as Essential Utilities, Inc.) from 1992 until his retirement in July 2015, and has been the Chairman of the Board of Essential Utility since May 1993, becoming the non-executive Chairman of the Board upon his retirement as CEO in 2015 and is now serving on its board as Chairman Emeritus. He also served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Aqua America’s principal subsidiaries, including Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc. Mr. DeBenedictis served as Senior Vice President for Corporate Affairs of PECO Energy Company (now known as Exelon Corporation) from 1989 until 1992; as President of the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce from December 1986 to April 1989; and as the Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources from 1983 to 1986. Mr. DeBenedictis is also a director of Exelon Corporation and P.H. Glatfelter Company, and also serves on the boards of Pennsylvania area non-profit, civic and business organizations. Mr. DeBenedictis received a B.S. in business administration and a M.S. in environmental engineering and science from Drexel University.

The Board believes that Mr. DeBenedictis is a qualified candidate because of his knowledge, experience and demonstrated success from serving for over 20 years as the chairman and chief executive officer of a substantial public company. He has also served as an executive of a major electric utility, the head of Pennsylvania’s environmental regulatory agency, and as a director of two other public companies in addition to his role as Chairman at Aqua America, including, from time to time, as a member of the corporate governance, audit, finance and compensation committees of those companies. The Board believes that the experience, insights and knowledge Mr. DeBenedictis possesses from his leadership roles in business and community activities are important qualifications, skills and experience that will provide valuable assistance to the Board and greatly contribute to the overall knowledge of the Board and its ability to address the issues the Board and we confront.

What is Nicholas DeBenedictis' net worth?: The estimated net worth of Nicholas DeBenedictis is at least $2.58 million as of March 18th, 2025. Mr. DeBenedictis owns 217,511 shares of Mistras Group stock worth more than $2,575,330 as of December 5th. This net worth evaluation does not reflect any other investments that Mr. DeBenedictis may own. Learn More about Nicholas DeBenedictis' net worth.
How do I contact Nicholas DeBenedictis?: The corporate mailing address for Mr. DeBenedictis and other Mistras Group executives is 195 CLARKSVILLE ROAD, PRINCETON JUNCTION NJ, 08550. Mistras Group can also be reached via phone at (609) 716-4000. Learn More on Nicholas DeBenedictis' contact information.
Has Nicholas DeBenedictis been buying or selling shares of Mistras Group?: Nicholas DeBenedictis has not been actively trading shares of Mistras Group during the past quarter. Most recently, on Thursday, March 20th, Nicholas Debenedictis bought 1,038 shares of Mistras Group stock. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $10.01 per share, with a total value of $10,390.38. Following the completion of the transaction, the director now directly owns 227,511 shares of the company's stock, valued at $2,277,385.11. Learn More on Nicholas DeBenedictis' trading history.
Who are Mistras Group's active insiders?: Mistras Group's insider roster includes Nicholas DeBenedictis (Director), Richard Glanton (Director), John Smith (Executive Vice President and President of Services), and Manuel Stamatakis (Director). Learn More on Mistras Group's active insiders.
Are insiders buying or selling shares of Mistras Group?: During the last year, Mistras Group insiders bought shares 3 times. They purchased a total of 26,038 shares worth more than $252,040.38. The most recent insider tranaction occured on September, 15th when EVP Eileen Mary Coggins bought 15,000 shares worth more than $143,250.00. Insiders at Mistras Group own 4.8% of the company. Learn More about insider trades at Mistras Group.
Information on this page was last updated on 9/15/2025.

Nicholas DeBenedictis Insider Trading History at Mistras Group

Transaction Date	Buy/Sell	Number of Shares	Average Share Price	Total Transaction	Shares Held After Transaction
3/20/2025	Buy	1,038	$10.01	$10,390.38	227,511
3/18/2025	Buy	10,000	$9.84	$98,400.00	217,511
12/20/2023	Buy	3,000	$7.05	$21,150.00	195,527
12/13/2023	Buy	2,000	$6.60	$13,200.00	192,527
12/11/2023	Buy	100	$6.50	$650.00	190,527
11/8/2023	Buy	120	$5.80	$696.00	186,743
5/31/2019	Buy	1,000	$13.85	$13,850.00	54,689
5/24/2019	Buy	2,010	$13.97	$28,079.70	53,589
5/20/2019	Buy	6,990	$13.89	$97,091.10	47,089
5/17/2019	Buy	2,495	$14.03	$35,004.85	47,089
3/18/2019	Buy	7,000	$13.90	$97,300.00	25,695
3/24/2017	Buy	2,500	$20.25	$50,625.00	16,479
2/7/2017	Buy	2,500	$22.50	$56,250.00	16,479
1/19/2017	Buy	5,000	$22.64	$113,200.00	16,479
1/25/2016	Buy	5,000	$20.25	$101,250.00	9,098

Nicholas DeBenedictis Buying and Selling Activity at Mistras Group

Mistras Group Company Overview

Mistras Group, Inc. provides technology-enabled asset protection solutions in the United States, other Americas, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific. The company offers non-destructive testing services; inline inspection for pipelines; and plant condition management software. It also provides maintenance and light mechanical services, such as corrosion removal, mitigation and prevention, insulation installation and removal, electrical, heat tracing, industrial cleaning, pipefitting, and welding; engineering consulting services primarily for process equipment, technologies, and facilities; and utilizes scaffolding and rope access to access at-height and confined assets. In addition, the company offers certified divers for subsea inspection and maintenance; unmanned aerial, land-based, and subsea systems for inspection applications; online condition-monitoring solutions; quality assurance and quality control solutions for new and existing metal and alloy components, materials, and composites. Further, it builds monitoring systems, as well as provides inspection, maintenance, monitoring and data services; and Web-based solutions. Additionally, the company designs, manufactures, and sells acoustic emission sensors, instruments, and turnkey systems for monitoring and testing materials, pressure components, processes, and structures; and ultrasonic testing equipment. It serves oil and gas, aerospace and defense, fossil and nuclear power, power generation and transmission, civil infrastructure, manufacturing, industrial, public infrastructure, petrochemical, transportation, and other process industries, as well as infrastructure, research, and engineering industries. Mistras Group, Inc. was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Princeton Junction, New Jersey.

Today's Range

Now: $11.84

$11.75

$11.93

50 Day Range

MA: $10.75

$9.40

$13.13

2 Week Range

Now: $11.84

$7.06

$13.43

Volume

106,451 shs

Average Volume

174,220 shs

Market Capitalization

$373.55 million

P/E Ratio

20.41

Dividend Yield

N/A

Beta

1.01