X0305 4 2012-05-15 0 0000277638 DAVEY TREE EXPERT CO NONE 0001247540 OBER GORDON L 1500 NORTH MANTUA STREET KENT OH 44240 0 1 0 0 VP Recruiting/Development Common Stock 2012-05-15 4 S 0 5100 19.70 D 144677 D Common Stock 90598.4122 I By 401(k) Plan This total reflects routine accumulation of 90,598.4122 common shares acquired through the Company's 401(k) benefit plan after the transaction date and as of May 15, 2012, based on internal records. /s/Gordon L. Ober/David E. Adante, by Power of Attorney 2012-05-17