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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K
 
    	ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934	
 
    	For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2011	
Commission File Number 1-13783

Integrated Electrical Services, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	 	76-0542208	
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)	 	(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)	
4801 Woodway Drive, Suite 200-E, Houston, Texas 77056
(Address of principal executive offices and ZIP code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (713) 860-1500
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	 	Name of each exchange on which registered	
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	 	NASDAQ	
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
None

Indicate by check mark if the Registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.
    Yes  ¨    No  x
Indicate by check mark if the Registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.    Yes   ¨     No   x
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes   x     No   ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes   x     No   ¨
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of the Registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.     ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer	 	¨	  	Accelerated filer	 	¨	
 	 	 	 	
Non-accelerated filer	 	x  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)	  	Smaller reporting company	 	¨	
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ¨    No  x
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant has filed all documents and reports required to be filed by Section 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of the securities under a plan confirmed by a court.
Yes  x    No  ¨
The aggregate market value of the voting stock of the Registrant on March 31, 2011 held by non-affiliates was approximately $20.6 million. On December 16, 2011, there were 14,938,071 shares of common stock outstanding.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Certain information contained in the Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Registrant to be held on February 28, 2012 is incorporated by reference into Part III of this Form 10-K.

 

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INTEGRATED ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC.
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PART I	  	 	 	 	
DEFINITIONS	  	 	3	  	
DISCLOSURE REGARDING FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS	  	 	3	  	
Item 1	 	BUSINESS	  	 	5	  	
Item 1A	 	RISK FACTORS	  	 	11	  	
Item 1B	 	UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS	  	 	14	  	
Item 2	 	PROPERTIES	  	 	14	  	
Item 3	 	LEGAL PROCEEDINGS	  	 	15	  	
Item 4	 	(REMOVED AND RESERVED)	  	 	15	  	
 	 	
PART II	  	 	 	 	
Item 5	 	MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY; RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES	  	 	15	  	
Item 6	 	SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA	  	 	17	  	
Item 7	 	MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS	  	 	18	  	
Item 7A	 	QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK	  	 	34	  	
Item 8	 	FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA	  	 	35	  	
Item 9	 	CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE	  	 	74	  	
Item 9A	 	CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES	  	 	74	  	
Item 9B	 	OTHER INFORMATION	  	 	74	  	
 	 	
PART III	  	 	 	 	
Item 10	 	DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE	  	 	75	  	
Item 11	 	EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION	  	 	76	  	
Item 12	 	SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS	  	 	76	  	
Item 13	 	CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE	  	 	77	  	
Item 14	 	PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES	  	 	77	  	
 	 	
PART IV	  	 	 	 	
Item 15	 	EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES	  	 	78	  	
SIGNATURES	  	 	81	  	
EX-21.1	  	 	 	 	
EX-23.1	  	 	 	 	
EX-31.1	  	 	 	 	
EX-31.2	  	 	 	 	
EX-32.1	  	 	 	 	
EX-32.2	  	 	 	 	
EX-101	  	 	 	 	
 
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PART I
DEFINITIONS
In this Annual Report on Form 10-K, the words “IES”, the “Company”, the “Registrant”, “we”, “our”, “ours” and “us” refer to Integrated Electrical Services, Inc. and, except as otherwise specified herein, to our subsidiaries.
DISCLOSURE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Annual Report on Form 10-K includes certain statements that may be deemed “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, all of which are based upon various estimates and assumptions that the Company believes to be reasonable as of the date hereof. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause the Company’s actual future outcomes to differ materially from those set forth in such statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to:
 
•	 	fluctuations in operating activity due to downturns in levels of construction, seasonality and differing regional economic conditions;	
 
•	 	competition in the construction industry, both from third parties and former employees, which could result in the loss of one or more customers or lead to lower margins on new contracts;	
 
•	 	a general reduction in the demand for our services;	
 
•	 	a change in the mix of our customers, contracts and business;	
 
•	 	our ability to successfully manage construction projects;	
 
•	 	possibility of errors when estimating revenue and progress to date on percentage-of-completion contracts;	
 
•	 	inaccurate estimates used when entering into fixed-priced contracts;	
 
•	 	challenges integrating new types of work or new processes into our divisions;	
 
•	 	the cost and availability of qualified labor;	
 
•	 	accidents resulting from the physical hazards associated with our work and the potential for accidents;	
 
•	 	success in transferring, renewing and obtaining electrical and construction licenses;	
 
•	 	our ability to pass along increases in the cost of commodities used in our business, in particular, copper, aluminum, steel, fuel and certain plastics;	
 
•	 	potential supply chain disruptions due to credit or liquidity problems faced by our suppliers;	
 
•	 	loss of key personnel and effective transition of new management;	
 
•	 	warranty losses or other latent defect claims in excess of our existing reserves and accruals;	
 
•	 	warranty losses or other unexpected liabilities stemming from former divisions which we have sold or closed;	
 
•	 	growth in latent defect litigation in states where we provide residential electrical work for home builders not otherwise covered by insurance;	
 
•	 	limitations on the availability of sufficient credit or cash flow to fund our working capital needs;	
 
•	 	difficulty in fulfilling the covenant terms of our credit facilities;	
 
•	 	increased cost of surety bonds affecting margins on work and the potential for our surety providers to refuse bonding or require additional collateral at their discretion;	
 
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•	 	increases in bad debt expense and days sales outstanding due to liquidity problems faced by our customers;	
 
•	 	changes in the assumptions made regarding future events used to value our stock options and performance-based stock awards;	
 
•	 	the recognition of potential goodwill, long-lived assets and other investment impairments;	
 
•	 	uncertainties inherent in estimating future operating results, including revenues, operating income or cash flow;	
 
•	 	disagreements with taxing authorities with regard to tax positions we have adopted;	
 
•	 	the recognition of tax benefits related to uncertain tax positions;	
 
•	 	complications associated with the incorporation of new accounting, control and operating procedures;	
 
•	 	the financial impact of new or proposed accounting regulations;	
 
•	 	the ability of our controlling shareholder to take action not aligned with other shareholders;	
 
•	 	the possibility that certain tax benefits of our net operating losses may be restricted or reduced in a change in ownership;	
 
•	 	credit and capital market conditions, including changes in interest rates that affect the cost of construction financing and mortgages, and the inability for some of our customers to retain sufficient financing which could lead to project delays or cancellations;	
 
•	 	the sale or disposition of the shares of our common stock held by our majority shareholder, which, under certain circumstances, would trigger change of control provisions in contracts such as employment agreements and financing and surety arrangements; and	
 
•	 	Additional closures or sales of facilities in our Commercial & Industrial segment could result in significant future charges and a significant disruption of our operations.	
You should understand that the foregoing, as well as other risk factors discussed in this document, including those listed in Part I, Item 1A of this report under the heading “ Risk Factors ” could cause future outcomes to differ materially from those experienced previously or those expressed in such forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise information concerning our restructuring efforts, borrowing availability, cash position or any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this report. Forward-looking statements are provided in this Form 10-K pursuant to the safe harbor established under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and should be evaluated in the context of the estimates, assumptions, uncertainties and risks described herein.
 
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Item 1. Business
Integrated Electrical Services, Inc., a Delaware corporation, is a leading national provider of electrical infrastructure services to the communications, residential, commercial and industrial industries. Originally established as IES in 1997, we provide services from 53 locations serving the continental 48 states as of September 30, 2011. Our operations are organized into three business segments, based upon the nature of its products and services (more complete descriptions follow):
 
 	•	 	Communications – Nationwide provider of products and services for mission critical infrastructure, such as data centers, of large corporations.	
 
 	•	 	Residential – Regional provider of electrical installation services for single-family housing and multi-family apartment complexes.	
 
 	•	 	Commercial & Industrial – Provider of electrical design, construction, and maintenance services to the commercial and industrial markets in various regional markets and nationwide in certain areas of expertise, such as the power infrastructure market.	
The table below describes the percentage of our total revenues attributable to each of our three segments over each of the last three years:

 	  	Years Ended September 30,	 	
 	  	2011	 	 	2010	 	 	2009	 	
 	  	$	 	  	%	 	 	$	 	  	%	 	 	$	 	  	%	 	
 	  	(Dollars in thousands, Percentage of revenues)	 	
Communications	  	$	93,579	 	  	 	19.4	% 	 	$	79,344	 	  	 	17.2	% 	 	$	78,724	 	  	 	11.8	% 	
Residential	  	 	114,732	 	  	 	23.8	% 	 	 	116,012	 	  	 	25.2	% 	 	 	157,521	 	  	 	23.7	% 	
Commercial & Industrial	  	 	273,296	 	  	 	56.8	% 	 	 	265,277	 	  	 	57.6	% 	 	 	429,752	 	  	 	64.5	% 	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Total Consolidated	  	$	481,607	 	  	 	100.0	% 	 	$	460,633	 	  	 	100.0	% 	 	$	665,997	 	  	 	100.0	% 	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
For additional financial information by segment, see Note 11, “Operating Segments” to the Consolidated Financial Statements, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Net Operating Loss Carry Forward
The Company and certain of its subsidiaries have federal net operating loss carry forwards of approximately $435 million at September 30, 2011, including approximately $136 million resulting from the additional amortization of personal goodwill. For more information see Item 8, “ Financial Statements and Supplementary ” Data of this Form 10-K.
Operating Segments
Communications
Business Description
Originally established in 1984, our Communications division is a leading provider of network infrastructure products and services for data centers and other mission critical environments. Services offered include the design, installation and maintenance of network infrastructure for the financial, medical, hospitality, government, hi-tech manufacturing, educational and information technology industries. We also provide the design and installation of audio/visual, telephone, fire, wireless and intrusion alarm systems as well as design/build, service and maintenance of data network systems. We perform services across the United States from our 7 offices and our Communications headquarters located in Tempe, Arizona allowing dedicated onsite maintenance teams at our customer’s sites. In 2010, our Communications segment was separated from our Commercial & Industrial segment to form a new operating segment. The decision to report Communications as a separate segment was made as the Company changed its internal reporting structure and the segment gained greater significance as a percentage of consolidated revenues, gross profit and operating income. Moreover, the Communications segment is a separate and specific part of future strategic growth plans of the Company.
Sales and Marketing
We primarily specialize in installations of communication systems, and site and national account support for the mission critical infrastructure of Fortune 500 corporations. Our sales strategy relies on a concentrated business development effort, with centralized corporate marketing programs and direct end-customer communications and relationships. Due to the mission critical nature of the facilities we service, our end customers significantly rely upon our past performance record, technical expertise and specialized
 
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knowledge. Our long term strategy is to improve our position as a preferred mission critical solutions and services provider to large national corporations and strategic local companies. Key elements of our long term strategy include continued investment in our employees’ technical expertise, expansion of our onsite maintenance and recurring revenue model and improving our financial performance with a focus on risk adjusted returns on capital.
Competition
The mission critical infrastructure services industry is highly competitive. We compete on quality service and/or price, and seek to emphasize our long history of delivering a high quality solution. Our competitors include a variety of nationwide, regional and local firms.
Residential
Business Description
Our Residential business provides electrical installation services for single-family housing and multi-family apartment complexes and CATV cabling installations for residential and light commercial applications. In addition to our core electrical construction work, the Residential segment is expanding its offerings by providing services for the installation of residential solar power, smart meters, electric car charging stations and stand-by generators, both for new construction and existing residences. The division has 26 locations in Texas, and Sun-Belt, western and the Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States.
Sales and Marketing
Demand for our Residential services is highly dependent on the number of single-family and multi-family home starts in the markets we serve. Although we operate in multiple states throughout the Sun-Belt, Mid-Atlantic and western regions of the United States, 66.5 % of our revenues are derived from services provided in the state of Texas. Our sales efforts include a variety of strategies, including a concentrated focus on national homebuilders and multi-family developers and a local sales strategy for single and multi-family housing projects. Our cable, solar and electric car charging station revenues are typically generated through industry-specific third parties to which we act as a preferred provider of installation services.
Our long term strategy is to continue to be the leading national provider of electrical services to the residential market. Although the key elements of our long term strategy include a continued focus on a maintaining a low and variable cost structure and cash generation, we have modified our strategy during the housing downturn by expanding into markets less exposed to national building cycles, such as solar panel and electric car charging installations.
Competition
Our competition primarily consists of small, privately owned contractors who have limited access to capital. We believe that we have a competitive advantage over these smaller competitors due to our long-standing customer relationships, financial capabilities, local market knowledge and competitive pricing.
Commercial & Industrial
Business Description
Our electrical contracting division is one of the largest providers of electrical contracting services in the United States. The division offers a broad range of electrical design, construction, renovation, engineering and maintenance services to the commercial and industrial markets. The division has 18 locations in Texas, Nebraska, Colorado, Oregon and the Mid-Atlantic region.
Services include the design of electrical systems within a building or complex, procurement and installation of wiring and connection to power sources, end-use equipment and fixtures, as well as contract maintenance. We focus on projects that require special expertise, such as design-and-build projects that utilize the capabilities of our in-house experts, or projects which require specific market expertise, such as transmission and distribution and power generation facilities. We also focus on service, maintenance and certain renovation and upgrade work, which tends to be either recurring or have lower sensitivity to economic cycles, or both. We provide services for a variety of projects, including: high-rise residential and office buildings, power plants, manufacturing facilities, data centers, chemical plants, refineries, wind farms, solar facilities, municipal infrastructure and health care facilities and residential developments. Our utility services consist of overhead and underground installation and maintenance of electrical and other utilities transmission and distribution networks, installation and splicing of high-voltage transmission and distribution lines, substation construction and substation and right-of-way maintenance. Our maintenance services generally provide recurring revenues that are typically less affected by levels of construction activity. Service and maintenance revenues are derived from service calls and routine maintenance contracts, which tend to be recurring and less sensitive to short term economic fluctuations.
 
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Sales and Marketing
Demand for our Commercial & Industrial services is driven by construction and renovation activity levels, economic growth, and availability of bank lending. Commercial construction starts began to slow in mid 2008, and with a more severe decline starting in 2009 and continuing through 2011 due to the recession and tightening of the credit markets. Certain of our industrial projects have longer cycle times than our typical Commercial & Industrial services and generally follow the economic trends with a lag. Our sales focus varies by location, but is primarily based upon regional and local relationships with general contractors and a demonstrated expertise in certain industries, such as transmission and distribution.
Our long term strategy has been modified over the past twelve months due to the downturn in the construction industry. Our long term strategy is to be the preferred provider of electrical services in the markets where we have demonstrated expertise or are a local market leader. Key elements of our long term strategy include leveraging our expertise in certain markets, such as transmission and distribution, expansion of our service and maintenance business and maintaining our focus on our returns on risk adjusted capital.
Competition
The electrical infrastructure services industry is generally highly competitive and includes a number of regional or small privately-held local firms. There are few significant barriers to entry in the electrical infrastructure services industry, which limits our advantages when competing for projects. Industry expertise, project size, location and past performance will determine our bidding strategy, the level of involvement from competitors and our level of success in winning awards. Our primary advantages vary by location, but mostly are based upon local individual relationships or a demonstrated industry expertise. Additionally, due to the size of many of our projects, our financial resources help us compete effectively against local competitors.
Recent Developments
We are focused on return on capital and cash flow to maximize long-term shareholder value. As a result, we have increased our focus on a number of initiatives to return the Company to profitability. Included in these initiatives has been the closure or sale of a number of facilities within our Commercial & Industrial segment. During 2011, we initiated the sale or closure of all or portions of our Commercial & Industrial facilities in Arizona, Florida, Iowa, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Nevada and Texas. We continue to evaluate the performance of the remaining operations in our Commercial & Industrial segment, which continues to operate in a very challenging environment. If we were to elect to dispose of a substantial portion of our remaining Commercial & Industrial segment, the realized values of such actions would be substantially less than current book values, which would likely result in a material adverse impact on our financial results.
Safety Culture
Performance of our contracting and maintenance services exposes us to unique potential hazards associated specifically with the electrical contracting industry. In light of these risks, we are resolute in our commitment to safety and maintaining a strong safety culture, which is reflected in our safety program and the significant reductions in loss time cases and OSHA recordable incidents over the past ten years. We employ eight full-time regional safety managers, under the supervision of our full-time Vice President of Safety. We have standardized safety policies, programs, procedures and personal protection equipment throughout all operating locations, including programs to train new employees, which applies to employees new to the industry and those new to IES. To further emphasize our commitment to safety, we have also tied management incentives to their specific safety performance results.
Business Operations
We have 53 locations serving the continental 48 states. In addition to our corporate office, we have 8 locations within our Communications business, 26 locations within our Residential business and 18 locations within our Commercial & Industrial business. This diversity helps to reduce our exposure to unfavorable economic developments in any given region.
Access to Bonding
Our ability to post surety bonds provides us with an advantage over competitors that are smaller or have fewer financial resources. We believe that the strength of our balance sheet, as well as a good relationship with our bonding provider, enhances our ability to obtain adequate financing and surety bonds.
Industry Overview
Slowing economic conditions have lead to a sharp decrease in demand for residential housing since the middle of 2007, with commercial demand beginning to slow, thereafter, in 2008. A more severe decline was experienced during 2009 for commercial as well as industrial and multi-family construction.
The 2010 and 2011 decline, while less severe, did not meet previous expectations for recovery. According to McGraw Hill Construction’s Dodge Construction Outlook dated October 2011, new construction starts for 2012 are forecasted at $412 billion, which is flat with the 2011 new construction figure of $410 billion. This forecast remains well below peak activity in 2006 due to the slow recovery of jobs and consumer spending affecting the economic recovery.
 
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The McGraw Hill Construction Outlook included the following information which we consider key points for the construction markets we compete within:
 
 	•	 	Single family housing is forecasted to increase approximately 10% in 2012, but the activity level may remain weak as the excess supply of home foreclosures continue to depress the market.	
 
 	•	 	Multifamily housing is forecasted to improve by approximately 18% in 2012, due to its more stable revenue stream, despite restrained financing. Restrictive home lending, high unemployment and anemic economic growth have created a level of uncertainty among prospective homebuyers sufficient to keep them on the sidelines; thus improving demand for multi-family housing.	
 
 	•	 	Commercial construction is forecasted to increase approximately 8% in 2012. Warehouses and hotels are expected to improve the most in this sector during 2012. Activity levels for stores should remain weak by historical standards, as a significant portion of the growth in consumer spending were gasoline stations and e-commerce, two sectors that do not require any meaningful investment in retail commercial buildings.	
 
 	•	 	Institutional building construction is forecasted to decrease 2% in 2012, retreating for the fourth straight year, due to the difficult fiscal climate for states and localities. School construction should be dampened as K-12 enrollments are projected to grow by 5.9% for the 2010-2020 periods, while health care facilities will be tentative until a clearer picture develops with respect to health care legislation and Medicare funding issues are dealt with by Congress.	
 
 	•	 	Public works construction is forecasted to decline 5% in 2012, given the fading benefits of the federal stimulus together with the lower budgets from state and local governmental entities. Spending cuts in the absence of a multi-year federal transportation bill will negatively impact highways and bridge construction.	
 
 	•	 	Electric utility construction activity is forecasted to drop 24% in 2012, falling for the fourth year in a row since the record high in 2008. Alternative power projects, such as wind and solar, are expected to decline as federal and state loan guarantees expire as a result of budget constraints from these entities. On a positive note the Nuclear Regulatory Commission is expect to issue final approvals for two new facilities in early 2012. These projects are valued at $8.0 billion a piece.	
FMI 2012 U.S. Markets Construction Overview indicated communications construction should increase by approximately 5% in 2012 to approximately $20.0 billion. The trend towards data storage and retrieval on the “cloud” will increase the growth of the data center segment of this industry. Additionally, devices such as smart phones and laptops are requiring greater bandwidth and interconnectivity. Communications construction is technology-driven and primarily limited by consumer demand.
Looking well beyond the recent economic downturn and prolonged recovery, numerous factors could positively affect construction industry growth, including (i) population growth, which will increase the need for commercial, industrial and residential facilities, (ii) aging public infrastructure which must be replaced or repaired, and (iii) increased emphasis on environmental and energy efficiency, which may lead to both increased public and private spending. We believe these factors will continue to drive demand for the electrical infrastructure services we offer over the long-term.
Customers
We have a diverse customer base. During the twelve-month periods ended September 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009, no single customer accounted for more than 10% of our revenues. We will continue our emphasis on developing and maintaining relationships with our customers by providing superior, high-quality service. Management at each of our segments is responsible for determining sales strategy and sales activities.
Backlog
Backlog is a measure of revenue that we expect to recognize from work that has yet to be performed on uncompleted contracts, and from work that has been contracted but has not started. Backlog is not a guarantee of future revenues, as contractual commitments may change. As of September 30, 2011, our backlog was approximately $174.5 million compared to $219.3 million as of September 30, 2010. This decline is primarily due to actions taken to close certain unprofitable operations in our Commercial & Industrial segment, which are more fully described in Item 7 Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations —  The 2011 Restructuring Plan ” of this Form 10-K. The Communications segment backlog was $26.6 million, essentially unchanged form the prior year. The Residential segment experienced a 31.7% increase to $32.0 million as of September 30, 2011 as compared to fiscal 2010, as multi-family housing starts have increased. We do not include single-family housing or time and material work as a component of our Residential backlog. The Commercial & Industrial segment backlog not associated with the wind-down of operations described in the 2011 Restructuring Plan, declined modestly year-over-year, due to competitive market pressures, project selection delays and project cancellations. We do not include service or time and material work as a component of our Commercial & Industrial backlog.
 
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Employees
At September 30, 2011, we had 2,724 employees. We are not a party to any collective bargaining agreements with our employees. We believe that our relationship with our employees is strong.
Competition
The markets in which we operate are highly competitive. Many of the industries in which we operate are highly fragmented and are served by many small, owner-operated private companies. There are also several large private regional companies and a small number of large public companies in our industries. In addition, there are relatively few barriers to entry into some of the industries in which we operate and, as a result, any organization that has adequate financial resources and access to technical expertise may become a competitor. We believe that our strengths such as our safety performance, technical expertise and experience, financial and operational resources, nationwide presence, and industry reputation put us in a strong position. There can be no assurance, however, that our competitors will not develop the expertise, experience and resources to provide services that are superior in both price and quality to our services, or that we will be able to maintain or enhance our competitive position.
Regulations
 
 	•	 	Our operations are subject to various federal, state and local laws and regulations, including:	
 
 	•	 	licensing requirements applicable to electricians;	
 
 	•	 	building and electrical codes;	
 
 	•	 	regulations relating to worker safety and protection of the environment;	
 
 	•	 	regulations relating to consumer protection, including those governing residential service agreements; and	
 
 	•	 	qualifications of our business legal structure in the jurisdictions where we do business.	
Many state and local regulations governing electricians require permits and licenses to be held by individuals. In some cases, a required permit or license held by a single individual may be sufficient to authorize specified activities for all our electricians who work in the state or county that issued the permit or license. It is our policy to ensure that, where possible, any permits or licenses that may be material to our operations in a particular geographic area are held by multiple employees within that area.
We believe we have all licenses required to conduct our operations and are in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements. Failure to comply with applicable regulations could result in substantial fines or revocation of our operating licenses or an inability to perform government work.
Risk Management and Insurance
The primary risks in our operations include bodily injury, property damage and construction defects. We maintain automobile, general liability and construction defect insurance for third party health, bodily injury and property damage and workers’ compensation coverage, which we consider appropriate to insure against these risks. Our third-party insurance is subject to deductibles for which we establish reserves.
Seasonality and Quarterly Fluctuations
Results of operations from our Residential segment are more seasonal, depending on weather trends, with typically higher revenues generated during spring and summer and lower revenues during fall and winter. The Communications and Commercial & Industrial segments of our business are less subject to seasonal trends, as work generally is performed inside structures protected from the weather. Our service and maintenance business is generally not affected by seasonality. In addition, the construction industry has historically been highly cyclical. Our volume of business may be adversely affected by declines in construction projects resulting from adverse regional or national economic conditions. Quarterly results may also be materially affected by the timing of new construction projects. Accordingly, operating results for any fiscal period are not necessarily indicative of results that may be achieved for any subsequent fiscal period.
Available Information
General information about us can be found on our website at www.ies-co.com under “Investor Relations.” We file our interim and annual financial reports, as well as other reports required by the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).
 
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Our annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K, as well as any amendments and exhibits to those reports are available free of charge through our website as soon as it is reasonably practicable after we file them with, or furnish them to, the SEC. You may also contact our Investor Relations department and they will provide you with a copy of these reports. The materials that we file with the SEC are also available free of charge through the SEC website at  www.sec.gov . You may also read and copy these materials at the SEC’s Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, NE., Washington, D.C. 20549. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room is available by calling the SEC at 1–800–SEC–0330.
We have adopted a Code of Ethics for Financial Executives, a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics for directors, officers and employees (the Legal Compliance and Corporate Policy Manual), and established Corporate Governance Guidelines and adopted charters outlining the duties of our Audit, Human Resources and Compensation and Nominating/Governance Committees, copies of which may be found on our website. Paper copies of these documents are also available free of charge upon written request to us. We have designated an “audit committee financial expert” as that term is defined by the SEC. Further information about this designee may be found in the Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company.
 
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Item 1A. Risk Factors
You should consider carefully the risks described below, as well as the other information included in this document before making an investment decision. Our business, results of operations or financial condition could be materially and adversely affected by any of these risks, and the value of your investment may decrease due to any of these risks.
Existence of a controlling shareholder.
A majority of our outstanding common stock is owned by Tontine Capital Partners, L.P. and its affiliates (collectively, “Tontine”). On July 21, 2011, Tontine, filed an amended Schedule 13D indicating its ownership level of 57.4%. As a result, Tontine can control most of our affairs, including the election of directors who in turn appoint executive management and control any action requiring the approval of shareholders, including the adoption of amendments to our corporate charter and approval of any potential merger or sale of all or substantially all assets, divisions, or the Company itself. This control also gives Tontine the ability to bring matters to a shareholder vote that may not be in the best interest of our other stakeholders. Additionally, Tontine is in the business of investing in companies and may, from time to time, acquire and hold interests in businesses that compete directly or indirectly with us or act as suppliers or customers of the Company.
We may incur significant charges or be adversely impacted by the closure or sale of additional facilities.
We have increased our focus on a number of initiatives to return the Company to profitability. Included in these initiatives has been the closure or sale of a number of facilities within our Commercial & Industrial segment. During 2011, we initiated the sale or closure of all or portions of our Commercial & Industrial facilities in Arizona, Florida, Iowa, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Nevada and Texas. We continue to evaluate the performance of the remaining operations in our Commercial & Industrial segment, which continues to operate in a very challenging environment. If we were to elect to dispose of a substantial portion of our remaining Commercial & Industrial segment, the realized values of such actions would be substantially less than current book values, which would likely result in a material adverse impact on our financial results.
Availability of net operating losses may be reduced by a change in ownership.
A change in ownership, as defined by Internal Revenue Code Section 382, could reduce the availability of net operating losses for federal and state income tax purposes. Should Tontine sell or exchange all or a portion of its position in IES, a change in ownership could occur. In addition a change in ownership could occur resulting from the purchase of common stock by an existing or a new 5% shareholder as defined by Internal Revenue Code Section 382. Currently, we have approximately $286.5 million of federal net operating losses that are available to use to offset taxable income, exclusive of net operating losses from the amortization of additional tax goodwill. In addition, we have approximately $12.6 million of net operating loss not currently available due to the limitation imposed by Internal Revenue Code Section 382, exclusive of net operating losses from the amortization of additional tax goodwill, and will be available to offset taxable income in future periods. Should a change in ownership occur, all net operating losses incurred prior to the change in ownership would be subject to limitation imposed by Internal Revenue Code Section 382 and this would substantially reduce the amount of net operating loss currently available to offset taxable income.
To service our indebtedness and to fund working capital, we will require a significant amount of cash. Our ability to generate cash depends on many factors that are beyond our control.
Our ability to make payments on and to refinance our indebtedness and to fund working capital requirements will depend on our ability to generate cash in the future. This is subject to our operational performance, as well as general economic, financial, competitive, legislative, regulatory and other factors that are beyond our control.
We cannot provide assurance that our business will generate sufficient cash flow from operations or asset sales and, that future borrowings will be available to us under our credit facility in an amount sufficient to enable us to pay our indebtedness, or to fund our other liquidity needs. We may need to refinance all or a portion of our indebtedness, on or before maturity. We cannot provide assurance that we will be able to refinance any of our indebtedness on commercially reasonable terms, or at all. Our inability to refinance our debt on commercially reasonable terms could have a material adverse effect on our business.
The highly competitive nature of our industries could affect our profitability by reducing our profit margins.
The industries in which we compete are highly fragmented and are served by many small, owner-operated private companies. There are also several large private regional companies and a small number of large public companies from which we face competition in these industries. In the future, we could also face competition from new competitors entering these markets because certain segments, such as our electrical contracting services, have a relatively low barrier for entry while other segments such as our services for mission critical infrastructure have attractive dynamics. Some of our competitors offer a greater range of services, including mechanical construction, facilities management, plumbing and heating, ventilation and air conditioning services. Competition in our markets depends on a number of factors, including price. Some of our competitors may have lower overhead cost structures and may, therefore, be able to provide services comparable to ours at lower rates than we do. If we are unable to offer our services at competitive prices or if we have to reduce our prices to remain competitive, our profitability would be impaired.
 
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Backlog may not be realized or may not result in profits.
Customers often have no obligation under our contracts to assign or release work to us, and many contracts may be terminated on short notice. Reductions in backlog due to cancellation of one or more contracts by a customer or for other reasons could significantly reduce the revenue and profit we actually receive from contracts included in backlog. In the event of a project cancellation, we may be reimbursed for certain costs but typically have no contractual right to the total revenues reflected in our backlog.
Our use of percentage-of-completion accounting could result in a reduction or elimination of previously reported profits.
As discussed in Item 7 “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Critical Accounting Policies” and in the notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 “ Financial Statements and Supplementary Data”  hereof, a significant portion of our revenues are recognized using the percentage-of-completion method of accounting, utilizing the cost-to-cost method. This method is used because management considers expended costs to be the best available measure of progress on these contracts. The percentage-of-completion accounting practice we use results in our recognizing contract revenues and earnings ratably over the contract term in proportion to our incurrence of contract costs. The earnings or losses recognized on individual contracts are based on estimates of contract revenues, costs and profitability. Contract losses are recognized in full when determined to be probable and reasonably estimable and contract profit estimates are adjusted based on ongoing reviews of contract profitability. Further, a portion of our contracts contain various cost and performance incentives. Penalties are recorded when known or finalized, which generally occurs during the latter stages of the contract. In addition, we record cost recovery claims when we believe recovery is probable and the amounts can be reasonably estimated. Actual collection of claims could differ from estimated amounts and could result in a reduction or elimination of previously recognized earnings. In certain circumstances, it is possible that such adjustments could be significant.
The availability and cost of surety bonds affect our ability to enter into new contracts and our margins on those engagements.
Many of our customers require us to post performance and payment bonds issued by a surety. Those bonds guarantee the customer that we will perform under the terms of a contract and that we will pay subcontractors and vendors. We obtain surety bonds from one primary surety provider; however, there is no commitment from this provider to guarantee our ability to issue bonds for projects as they are required. Our ability to access this bonding capacity is at the sole discretion of our surety provider.
Due to seasonality and differing regional economic conditions, our results may fluctuate from period to period.
Our business is subject to seasonal variations in operations and demand that affect the construction business, particularly in the Residential and Commercial & Industrial segments. Untimely weather delay from rain, heat, ice, cold or snow can not only delay our work but can negatively impact our schedules and profitability by delaying the work of other trades on a construction site. Our quarterly results may also be affected by regional economic conditions that affect the construction market. Accordingly, our performance in any particular quarter may not be indicative of the results that can be expected for any other quarter or for the entire year. Additionally, cost increases in construction materials such as steel, aluminum, copper and lumber can alter the rate of new construction.
The estimates we use in placing bids could be materially incorrect. The use of incorrect estimates could result in losses on a fixed price contract. These losses could be material to our business.
We currently generate, and expect to continue to generate, more than half of our revenues under fixed price contracts. The cost of fuel, labor and materials, including copper wire, may vary significantly from the costs we originally estimate. Variations from estimated contract costs along with other risks inherent in performing fixed price contracts may result in actual revenue and gross profits for a project differing from those we originally estimated and could result in losses on projects. Depending upon the size of a particular project, variations from estimated contract costs can have a significant impact on our operating results.
Commodity costs may fluctuate materially and we may not be able to pass on all cost increases during the term of a contract.
We enter into many contracts at fixed prices and if the cost associated with commodities such as copper, aluminum, steel, fuel and certain plastics increase, losses may be incurred.
We may be unsuccessful at integrating companies that we may acquire.
We may engage in acquisitions and dispositions of operations, assets and investments from time to time in the future. If we are unable to successfully integrate newly acquired assets or operations or make untimely or unfavorable dispositions of operations or investments, it could negatively impact the market value of our common stock. Additionally, any future acquisition or disposition
 
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may result in significant changes in the composition of our assets and liabilities, and as a result, our financial condition, results of operations and the market value of our common stock following any such acquisition or disposition may be affected by factors different from those currently affecting our financial condition, results of operations and trading price of our common stock.
We may experience difficulties in managing our billings and collections.
Our billings under fixed price contracts are generally based upon achieving certain milestones and will be accepted by the customer once we demonstrate those milestones have been met. If we are unable to demonstrate compliance with billing requests, or if we fail to issue a project billing, our likelihood of collection could be delayed or impaired, which, if experienced across several large projects, could have a materially adverse effect on our results of operations.
We have restrictions and covenants under our credit facility.
We may not be able to remain in compliance with the covenants in our credit facility. A failure to fulfill the terms and requirements of our credit facility may result in a default under one or more of our material agreements, which could have a material adverse effect on our ability to conduct our operations and our financial condition.
Our reported operating results could be adversely affected as a result of goodwill impairment write-offs.
When we acquire a business, we record an asset called “goodwill” if the amount we pay for the business, including liabilities assumed, is in excess of the fair value of the assets of the business we acquire. Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires that goodwill attributable to each of our reporting units be tested at least annually. The testing includes comparing the fair value of each reporting unit with its carrying value. Fair value is determined using discounted cash flows, market multiples and market capitalization. Significant estimates used in the methodologies include estimates of future cash flows, future short-term and long-term growth rates, weighted average cost of capital and estimates of market multiples for each of the reportable units. On an ongoing basis, we expect to perform impairment tests at least annually as of September 30. Impairment adjustments, if any, are required to be recognized as operating expenses. We cannot assure that we will not have future impairment adjustments to our recorded goodwill.
The vendors who make up our supply chain may be adversely affected by the current operating environment and credit market conditions.
We are dependent upon the vendors within our supply chain to maintain a steady supply of inventory, parts and materials. Many of our divisions are dependent upon a limited number of suppliers, and significant supply disruptions could adversely affect our operations. Under recent market conditions, including both the construction slowdown and the tightening credit market, it is possible that one or more of our suppliers will be unable to meet the terms of our operating agreements due to financial hardships, liquidity issues or other reasons related to the prolonged market recovery.
Our operations are subject to numerous physical hazards associated with the construction of electrical systems. If an accident occurs, it could result in an adverse effect on our business.
Hazards related to our industry include, but are not limited to, electrocutions, fires, machinery-caused injuries, mechanical failures and transportation accidents. These hazards can cause personal injury and loss of life, severe damage to or destruction of property and equipment, and may result in suspension of operations. Our insurance does not cover all types or amounts of liabilities. Our third-party insurance is subject to deductibles for which we establish reserves. No assurance can be given that our insurance or our provisions for incurred claims and incurred but not reported claims will be adequate to cover all losses or liabilities we may incur in our operations; nor can we provide assurance that we will be able to maintain adequate insurance at reasonable rates.
Our internal controls over financial reporting and our disclosure controls and procedures may not prevent all possible errors that could occur. Internal controls over financial reporting and disclosure controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the control system’s objective will be met.
On a quarterly basis, we evaluate our internal controls over financial reporting and our disclosure controls and procedures, which include a review of the objectives, design, implementation and effectiveness of the controls and the information generated for use in our periodic reports. In the course of our controls evaluation, we sought (and seek) to identify data errors, control problems and to confirm that appropriate corrective action, including process improvements, are being undertaken. This type of evaluation is conducted on a quarterly basis so that the conclusions concerning the effectiveness of our controls can be reported in our periodic reports.
A control system, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the control system’s objectives will be satisfied. Internal controls over financial reporting and disclosure controls and procedures are designed to give reasonable assurance that they are effective and achieve their objectives. We cannot provide absolute assurance that all possible
 
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future control issues have been detected. These inherent limitations include the possibility that our judgments can be faulty, and that isolated breakdowns can occur because of human error or mistake. The design of our system of controls is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed absolutely in achieving our stated goals under all potential future or unforeseeable conditions. Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effect control system, misstatements due to error could occur without being detected.
We have adopted tax positions that a taxing authority may view differently. If a taxing authority differs with our tax positions, our results may be adversely affected.
Our effective tax rate and cash paid for taxes are impacted by the tax positions that we have adopted. Taxing authorities may not always agree with the positions we have taken. We have established reserves for tax positions that we have determined to be less likely than not to be sustained by taxing authorities. However, there can be no assurance that our results of operations will not be adversely affected in the event that disagreement over our tax positions does arise.
Litigation and claims can cause unexpected losses.
In the construction business there are frequently claims and litigation. There are also inherent claims and litigation risk associated with the number of people that work on construction sites and the fleet of vehicles on the road everyday. Claims are sometimes made and lawsuits filed for amounts in excess of their value or in excess of the amounts for which they are eventually resolved. Claims and litigation normally follow a predictable course of time to resolution. However, there may be periods of time in which a disproportionate amount of our claims and litigation are concluded in the same quarter or year. If multiple matters are resolved during a given period, then the cumulative effect of these matters may be higher than the ordinary level in any one reporting period.
Latent defect claims could expand.
Latent defect litigation is normal for residential home builders in some parts of the country; however, such litigation is increasing in certain states where we perform work. Also, in recent years, latent defect litigation has expanded to aspects of the commercial market. Should we experience similar increases in our latent defect claims and litigation, additional pressure may be placed on the profitability of the Residential and Commercial & Industrial segments of our business.
The loss of a group or several key personnel, either at the corporate or operating level, could adversely affect our business.
The loss of key personnel or the inability to hire and retain qualified employees could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Our operations depend on the continued efforts of our executive officers, senior management and management personnel at our divisions. We cannot guarantee that any member of management at the corporate or subsidiary level will continue in their capacity for any particular period of time. We have employment agreements in place with our executives and many of our key senior leadership; however, such employment agreements cannot guarantee that we will not lose key employees, nor prevent them from competing against us, which is often dependent on state and local employment laws. If we lose a group of key personnel or even one key person at a division, we may not be able to recruit suitable replacements at comparable salaries or at all, which could adversely affect our operations. Additionally, we do not maintain key man life insurance for members of our management.
Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments
None.
Item 2. Properties
Equipment
We operate a fleet of approximately 1,000 owned and leased trucks, vans, trailers, support vehicles and specialty equipment. We believe these vehicles are adequate for our current operations.
Facilities
At September 30, 2011, we maintained branch offices, warehouses, sales facilities and administrative offices at 53 locations. Substantially all of our facilities are leased. We lease our corporate office located in Houston, Texas. We believe that our properties are adequate for our present needs, and that suitable additional or replacement space will be available as required.
 
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Item 3. Legal Proceedings
For further information regarding legal proceedings, see Note 16, “Commitments and Contingencies — Legal Matters” to the Consolidated Financial Statements, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 4. (Removed and Reserved)
Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity; Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Our common stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “IESC.” The following table sets forth the daily high and low close price for our common stock as reported on NASDAQ for each of the four quarters of the years ended September 30, 2011 and 2010.

 	  	High	 	  	Low	 	
Year Ended September 30, 2011	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
First Quarter	  	$	3.80	 	  	$	3.14	 	
Second Quarter	  	$	4.38	 	  	$	3.41	 	
Third Quarter	  	$	3.50	 	  	$	3.11	 	
Fourth Quarter	  	$	3.36	 	  	$	1.88	 	
 	 	 	
Year Ended September 30, 2010	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
First Quarter	  	$	7.66	 	  	$	5.85	 	
Second Quarter	  	$	5.93	 	  	$	4.65	 	
Third Quarter	  	$	6.39	 	  	$	3.43	 	
Fourth Quarter	  	$	3.84	 	  	$	3.10	 	
As of December 16, 2011, the closing market price of our common stock was $2.00 per share and there were approximately 370 holders of record.
We have never paid cash dividends on our common stock, and we do not anticipate paying cash dividends in the foreseeable future. We expect that we will utilize all available earnings generated by our operations and borrowings under our credit facility for the development and operation of our business, to retire existing debt, or to repurchase our common stock. Any future determination as to the payment of dividends will be made at the discretion of our Board of Directors and will depend upon our operating results, financial condition, capital requirements, general business conditions and other factors that the Board of Directors deems relevant. Our debt instruments restrict us from paying cash dividends and also place limitations on our ability to repurchase our common stock. See Item 7, “ Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Liquidity and Capital Resources ”.
On December 12, 2007, our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to one million shares of our common stock, and the Company established a Rule 10b5-1 plan to facilitate this repurchase. This share repurchase program was authorized through, and terminated in December 2009. During the year ended September 30, 2009, we repurchased 301,418 common shares under the share repurchase program at an average price of $13.36 per share.
Five-Year Stock Performance Graph
The following performance graph compares the Company’s cumulative total stockholder return on its common stock with the cumulative total return of (i) the Russell 2000, (ii) the peer group stock index (the “Peer Group”), which was selected in good faith by the Company and comprised of the following publicly traded companies: Mastec, Inc., Willbros Group, Inc., Comfort Systems USA Inc., Dycom Industries, Inc., Matrix Service Company, Pike Electric Corp., Insituform Technologies, Powell Industries, MYR Group, Inc., Team, Inc., Primoris Services Corp., Englobal Corp. and Furmanite Corp. The cumulative total return computations set forth in the following performance graph assume (i) the investment of $100 in each of the Company’s common stock, the Russell 2000, and the Peer Group on September 30, 2006, and (ii) that all dividends have been reinvested. Shareholder returns over the period indicated should not be considered indicative of future shareholder returns.
The information contained in the following performance graph shall not be deemed “soliciting material” or to be “filed” with the SEC, nor shall such information be incorporated by reference into any future filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or the Exchange Act, except to the extent the Company specifically incorporates it by reference into such filing.
 
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COMPARISON OF 5 YEAR CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN*
Among Integrated Electrical Services, Inc., the Russell 2000 Index
and a Peer Group

*$100 invested on 9/30/06 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends.
Fiscal year ending September 30.

 	  	Years ended September 30,	 	
 	  	2006	 	  	2007	 	  	2008	 	  	2009	 	  	2010	 	  	2011	 	
Integrated Electrical Services, Inc.	  	$	100.00	 	  	 	  	 	161.99	 	  	 	  	 	111.07	 	  	 	  	 	50.92	 	  	 	  	 	23.78	 	  	 	  	 	12.81	 	
Russell 2000	  	$	100.00	 	  	 	  	 	112.34	 	  	 	  	 	96.07	 	  	 	  	 	86.90	 	  	 	  	 	98.50	 	  	 	  	 	95.02	 	
Peer Group	  	$	100.00	 	  	 	  	 	151.23	 	  	 	  	 	129.99	 	  	 	  	 	96.82	 	  	 	  	 	78.30	 	  	 	  	 	91.98	 	
 
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Item 6. Selected Financial Data
The following selected consolidated historical financial information for IES should be read in conjunction with the audited historical Consolidated Financial Statements of Integrated Electrical Services, Inc. and subsidiaries, and the notes thereto, set forth in Item 8 “ Financial Statements and Supplementary Data”  to this Form 10-K.

 	  	Years Ended September 30,	 	
 	  	2011	 	 	2010	 	 	2009	 	 	2008	 	 	2007	 	
 	  	(In Thousands, Except Share Information)	 	
Continuing Operations:	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Revenues	  	$	481,607	 	 	$	460,633	 	 	$	665,997	 	 	$	818,287	 	 	$	890,351	 	
Cost of services	  	 	445,585	 	 	 	404,140	 	 	 	556,469	 	 	 	686,358	 	 	 	745,429	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Gross profit	  	 	36,022	 	 	 	56,493	 	 	 	109,528	 	 	 	131,929	 	 	 	144,922	 	
Selling, general and administrative expenses	  	 	69,365	 	 	 	84,920	 	 	 	108,328	 	 	 	119,160	 	 	 	136,969	 	
Gain on sale of Assets	  	 	(6,583	) 	 	 	(174	) 	 	 	(465	) 	 	 	(114	) 	 	 	(46	) 	
Asset impairment	  	 	4,804	 	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	
Restructuring charges	  	 	3,784	 	 	 	763	 	 	 	7,407	 	 	 	4,598	 	 	 	824	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
(Loss) Income from Operations	  	 	(35,348	) 	 	 	(29,016	) 	 	 	(5,742	) 	 	 	8,285	 	 	 	7,175	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Other (income) expense:	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Interest expense, net	  	 	2,209	 	 	 	3,271	 	 	 	4,094	 	 	 	6,529	 	 	 	5,835	 	
Other expense (income), net	  	 	(10	) 	 	 	(109	) 	 	 	1,608	 	 	 	(888	) 	 	 	(336	) 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Interest and other expense, net	  	 	2,199	 	 	 	3,162	 	 	 	5,702	 	 	 	5,641	 	 	 	5,499	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
(Loss) income from operations before income taxes	  	 	(37,547	) 	 	 	(32,178	) 	 	 	(11,444	) 	 	 	2,644	 	 	 	1,676	 	
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	  	 	146	 	 	 	(31	) 	 	 	495	 	 	 	2,436	 	 	 	2,276	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Net (loss) income from continuing operations	  	$	(37,693	) 	 	$	(32,147	) 	 	$	(11,939	) 	 	$	208	 	 	$	(600	) 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Discontinued Operations:	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Income (loss) from discontinued operations	  	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	187	 	 	 	(616	) 	 	 	(4,977	) 	
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	  	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	68	 	 	 	(221	) 	 	 	(1,165	) 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Net income (loss) discontinued operations	  	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	119	 	 	 	(395	) 	 	 	(3,812	) 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Net (loss)	  	$	(37,693	) 	 	$	(32,147	) 	 	$	(11,820	) 	 	$	(187	) 	 	$	(4,412	) 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Basic (loss) earnings per share:	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Continuing operations	  	$	(2.60	) 	 	$	(2.23	) 	 	$	(0.83	) 	 	$	0.01	 	 	$	(0.04	) 	
Discontinued operations	  	$	—  	  	 	$	—  	  	 	$	0.01	 	 	$	(0.02	) 	 	$	(0.25	) 	
Total	  	$	(2.60	) 	 	$	(2.23	) 	 	$	(0.82	) 	 	$	(0.01	) 	 	$	(0.29	) 	
Diluted (loss) earnings per share:	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Continuing operations	  	$	(2.60	) 	 	$	(2.23	) 	 	$	(0.83	) 	 	$	0.01	 	 	$	(0.04	) 	
Discontinued operations	  	$	—  	  	 	$	—  	  	 	$	0.01	 	 	$	(0.02	) 	 	$	(0.25	) 	
Total	  	$	(2.60	) 	 	$	(2.23	) 	 	$	(0.82	) 	 	$	(0.01	) 	 	$	(0.29	) 	
Shares used to calculate loss per share	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Basic	  	 	14,493,747	 	 	 	14,409,368	 	 	 	14,331,614	 	 	 	14,938,619	 	 	 	15,058,972	 	
Diluted	  	 	14,493,747	 	 	 	14,409,368	 	 	 	14,331,614	 	 	 	15,025,023	 	 	 	15,058,972	 	
 
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 	  	Years Ended September 30,	 	
 	  	2011	 	  	2010	 	  	2009	 	  	2008	 	  	2007	 	
 	  	(In Thousands, Except Share Information)	 	
Balance Sheet Data:	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Cash and cash equivalents	  	$	35,577	 	  	$	32,924	 	  	$	64,174	 	  	$	64,709	 	  	$	69,676	 	
Working capital	  	 	62,837	 	  	 	83,240	 	  	 	121,611	 	  	 	127,129	 	  	 	157,690	 	
Total assets	  	 	180,266	 	  	 	205,105	 	  	 	268,425	 	  	 	320,538	 	  	 	353,422	 	
Total debt	  	 	10,498	 	  	 	11,256	 	  	 	28,687	 	  	 	29,644	 	  	 	45,776	 	
Total stockholders’ equity	  	 	64,810	 	  	 	101,581	 	  	 	132,593	 	  	 	146,235	 	  	 	153,925	 	
Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our Consolidated Financial Statements and the notes thereto, set forth in Item 8 ”Financial Statements and Supplementary Data”  of this Form 10-K. For additional information, see “Disclosure Regarding Forward Looking Statements” in Part I of this Form 10-K.
General
Critical Accounting Policies
The discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based on our Consolidated Financial Statements, which have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. The preparation of our Consolidated Financial Statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities known to exist as of the date the Consolidated Financial Statements are published and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses recognized during the periods presented. We review all significant estimates affecting our Consolidated Financial Statements on a recurring basis and record the effect of any necessary adjustments prior to their publication. Judgments and estimates are based on our beliefs and assumptions derived from information available at the time such judgments and estimates are made. Uncertainties with respect to such estimates and assumptions are inherent in the preparation of financial statements. There can be no assurance that actual results will not differ from those estimates.
Accordingly, we have identified the accounting principles, which we believe are most critical to our reported financial status by considering accounting policies that involve the most complex or subjective decisions or assessments. We identified our most critical accounting policies to be those related to revenue recognition, the assessment of goodwill and asset impairment, our allowance for doubtful accounts receivable, the recording of our insurance liabilities and estimation of the valuation allowance for deferred tax assets. These accounting policies, as well as others, are described in Note 2, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” of our Consolidated Financial Statements, set forth in Item 8 “ Financial Statements and Supplementary Data”  of this Form 10-K, and at relevant sections in this discussion and analysis.
Revenue Recognition. We enter into contracts principally on the basis of competitive bids. We frequently negotiate the final terms and prices of those contracts with the customer. Although the terms of our contracts vary considerably, most are made on either a fixed price or unit price basis in which we agree to do the work for a fixed amount for the entire project (fixed price) or for units of work performed (unit price). We also perform services on a cost-plus or time and materials basis. Our most significant cost drivers are the cost of labor, the cost of materials and the cost of casualty and health insurance. These costs may vary from the costs we originally estimated. Variations from estimated contract costs along with other risks inherent in performing fixed price and unit price contracts may result in actual revenue and gross profits or interim projected revenue and gross profits for a project differing from those we originally estimated and could result in losses on projects. Depending on the size of a particular project, variations from estimated project costs could have a significant impact on our operating results for any fiscal quarter or year.
We complete most of our projects within one year. We frequently provide service and maintenance work under open-ended, unit price master service agreements which are renewable annually. We recognize revenue on service, time and material work when services are performed. Work performed under a construction contract generally provides that the customers accept completion of progress to date and compensate us for services rendered, measured in terms of units installed, hours expended or some other measure of progress. Revenues from construction contracts are recognized on the percentage-of-completion method. The percentage-of-completion method for construction contracts is measured principally by the percentage of costs incurred and accrued to date for each contract to the estimated total costs for each contract at completion. We generally consider contracts substantially complete upon departure from the work site and acceptance by the customer. Contract costs include all direct material and labor costs and those indirect costs related to contract performance, such as indirect labor, supplies, tools, repairs and depreciation costs. Changes in job performance, job conditions, estimated contract costs, profitability and final contract settlements may result in revisions to costs and income, and the effects of such revisions are recognized in the period in which the revisions are determined. Provisions for total estimated losses on uncompleted contracts are made in the period in which such losses are determined.
The current asset “Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts” represents revenues recognized in excess of amounts billed that management believes will be billed and collected within the next twelve months. The current liability “Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts” represents billings in excess of revenues recognized.
 
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Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts are amounts considered recoverable from customers based on different measures of performance, including achievement of specific milestones, completion of specified units or completion of the contract. Also included in this asset, from time to time, are claims and unapproved change orders, which include amounts that we are in the process of collecting from our customers or agencies for changes in contract specifications or design, contract change orders in dispute or unapproved as to scope and price, or other related causes of unanticipated additional contract costs. Claims and unapproved change orders are recorded at estimated realizable value when collection is probable and can be reasonably estimated. We do not recognize profits on construction costs incurred in connection with claims. Claims made by us involve negotiation and, in certain cases, litigation. Such litigation costs are expensed as incurred.
Valuation of Intangibles and Long-Lived Assets. We evaluate goodwill for potential impairment at least annually at year end, however, if impairment indicators exist, we will evaluate as needed. Included in this evaluation are certain assumptions and estimates to determine the fair values of reporting units such as estimates of future cash flows and discount rates, as well as assumptions and estimates related to the valuation of other identified intangible assets. Changes in these assumptions and estimates or significant changes to the market value of our common stock could materially impact our results of operations or financial position. We recorded goodwill impairment during the year ended September 30, 2011, of $0.1 million. We did not record goodwill impairment during the years ended September 30, 2010 and 2009.
We assess impairment indicators related to long-lived assets and intangible assets at least annually at year end. If we determine impairment indicators exist, we conduct an evaluation to determine whether any impairment has occurred. This evaluation includes certain assumptions and estimates to determine fair value of asset groups, including estimates about future cash flows and discount rates, among others. Changes in these assumptions and estimates could materially impact our results of operations or financial projections. We recorded long-lived or intangible asset impairment during the year ended September 30, 2011, of $0.1 million; primarily attributable to real estate we are offering to sell. The write down was made to reduce the carrying value of the property to its current expected fair value. We did not record long-lived or intangible asset impairment during the years ended September 30, 2010 and 2009.
Current and Non-Current Accounts and Notes Receivable and Provision for Doubtful Accounts. We provide an allowance for doubtful accounts for unknown collection issues, in addition to reserves for specific accounts receivable where collection is considered doubtful. Inherent in the assessment of the allowance for doubtful accounts are certain judgments and estimates including, among others, our customers’ access to capital, our customers’ willingness to pay, general economic conditions, and the ongoing relationships with our customers. In addition to these factors, the method of accounting for construction contracts requires the review and analysis of not only the net receivables, but also the amount of billings in excess of costs and costs in excess of billings. The analysis management utilizes to assess collectability of our receivables includes detailed review of older balances, analysis of days sales outstanding where we include in the calculation, in addition to accounts receivable balances net of any allowance for doubtful accounts, the level of costs in excess of billings netted against billings in excess of costs, and the ratio of accounts receivable, net of any allowance for doubtful accounts plus the level of costs in excess of billings, to revenues. These analyses provide an indication of those amounts billed ahead or behind the recognition of revenue on our construction contracts and are important to consider in understanding the operational cash flows related to our revenue cycle.
Risk-Management. We are insured for workers’ compensation, automobile liability, general liability, construction defects, employment practices and employee-related health care claims, subject to deductibles. Our general liability program provides coverage for bodily injury and property damage. Losses up to the deductible amounts are accrued based upon our estimates of the liability for claims incurred and an estimate of claims incurred but not reported. The accruals are derived from actuarial studies, known facts, historical trends and industry averages utilizing the assistance of an actuary to determine the best estimate of the ultimate expected loss. We believe such accruals to be adequate; however, insurance liabilities are difficult to assess and estimate due to unknown factors, including the severity of an injury, the determination of our liability in proportion to other parties, the number of incidents incurred but not reported and the effectiveness of our safety program. Therefore, if actual experience differs from the assumptions used in the actuarial valuation, adjustments to the reserve may be required and would be recorded in the period that the experience becomes known.
Valuation Allowance for Deferred Tax Assets. We regularly evaluate valuation allowances established for deferred tax assets for which future realization is uncertain. We perform this evaluation at least annually at the end of each fiscal year. The estimation of required valuation allowances includes estimates of future taxable income. In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets at September 30, 2011, we considered that it was more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets would not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. We consider the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income and tax planning strategies in making this assessment.
Income Taxes. GAAP specifies the methodology by which a company must identify, recognize, measure and disclose in its financial statements the effects of any uncertain tax return reporting positions that it has taken or expects to take. GAAP requires financial statement reporting of the expected future tax consequences of uncertain tax return reporting positions on the presumption that all relevant tax authorities possess full knowledge of those tax reporting positions, as well as all of the pertinent facts and circumstances, but it prohibits discounting of any of the related tax effects for the time value of money.
 
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The evaluation of a tax position is a two-step process. The first step is the recognition process to determine if it is more likely than not that a tax position will be sustained upon examination by the appropriate taxing authority, based on the technical merits of the position. The second step is a measurement process whereby a tax position that meets the more likely than not recognition threshold is calculated to determine the amount of benefit/expense to recognize in the financial statements. The tax position is measured at the largest amount of benefit/expense that is more likely than not of being realized upon ultimate settlement.
The Financial Accounting Standards Board, (“FASB”) has issued standards on business combinations and accounting and reporting of non-controlling interests in consolidated financial statements. Beginning October 1, 2009, with the adoption of the updates, reductions in the valuation allowance and contingent tax liabilities attributable to all periods, if any should occur, are recorded as an adjustment to income tax expense.
We are currently not under federal audit by the Internal Revenue Service. The tax years ended September 30, 2008 and forward are subject to audit as are prior tax years, to the extent of unutilized net operating losses generated in those years.
We anticipate that approximately $0.1 million in liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits, including accrued interest, may be reversed in the next twelve months. This reversal is predominately due to the expiration of the statues of limitation for unrecognized tax benefits and the settlement of a state audit.
New Accounting Pronouncements. Newly adopted accounting policies are described in Note 2 “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies — New Accounting Pronouncements ” of our Consolidated Financial Statements, set forth in Item 8 “ Financial Statements and Supplementary Data”  of this Form 10-K, and at relevant sections in this discussion and analysis.
Strategic Actions
Sale of Non-Strategic Manufacturing Facility
On November 30, 2010, a subsidiary of the Company sold substantially all the assets and certain liabilities of a non-strategic manufacturing facility engaged in manufacturing and selling fabricated metal buildings housing electrical equipment, such as switchgears, motor starters and control systems, to Siemens Energy, Inc. As part of this transaction, Siemens Energy, Inc. also acquired certain real property where the fabrication facilities are located from another subsidiary of the Company. The purchase price of $10.1 million was adjusted to reflect working capital variances. The transaction was completed on December 10, 2010 at which time we recognized a gain of $6.8 million.
Sale of Non-Core Electrical Distribution Facility
On February 28, 2011, Key Electrical Supply, Inc, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, sold substantially all the assets and certain liabilities of a non-core electrical distribution facility engaged in distributing wiring, lighting, electrical distribution, power control and generators for residential and commercial applications to Elliot Electric Supply, Inc. The purchase price of $6.7 million was adjusted to reflect working capital variances. The loss on this transaction was immaterial.
The 2007 Restructuring Plan
During the 2008 fiscal year, we completed the restructuring of our operations from the previous geographic structure into three major lines of business: Commercial, Industrial and Residential. This operational restructuring (the “2007 Restructuring Plan”) was part of our long-term strategic plan to reduce our cost structure, reposition the business to better serve our customers and strengthen financial controls. The 2007 Restructuring Plan consolidated certain leadership roles and administrative support functions and eliminated redundant functions that were previously performed at 27 division locations. We recorded a total of $5.6 million of restructuring charges for the 2007 Restructuring Plan. As part of the restructuring charges, we recognized $0.2 million and $2.7 million in severance costs at our Residential and Commercial & Industrial segments, respectively. In addition to the severance costs described above, we incurred other charges of approximately $2.6 million predominately for consulting services associated with the 2007 Restructuring Plan and wrote off $0.1 million of leasehold improvements at an operating location that we closed.
The 2009 Restructuring Plan
In the first quarter of our 2009 fiscal year, we began a new restructuring program (the “2009 Restructuring Plan”) that was designed to consolidate operations within our three segments. The 2009 Restructuring Plan was the next level of our business optimization strategy. Our plan was to streamline local project and support operations, which were managed through regional operating centers, and to capitalize on the investments we had made over the past year to further leverage our resources. We accelerated our trade name amortization during the 2009 fiscal year recording a charge of $1.6 million that has been identified within the “Restructuring Charges” caption in our Consolidated Statements of Operations.
 
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In addition, as a result of the continuing significant effects of the recession, during the third quarter of fiscal year 2009, we implemented a more expansive cost reduction program, by further reducing administrative personnel, primarily in the corporate office, and consolidating our Commercial and Industrial administrative functions into one service center.
In connection with the 2009 Restructuring Plan, we incurred pre-tax restructuring charges, including severance benefits and facility consolidations and closings, of $0.8 million and $7.4 million, respectively during the years ended September 30, 2010 and 2009. Costs incurred related to our Communications segment were $0.0 million and $0.1 million for the years ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively. Costs incurred related to our Residential segment were $0.0 million and $2.7 million for the years ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively. Costs incurred related to our Commercial & Industrial segment were $0.7 million and $3.2 million for the years ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively. Costs related to our Corporate office were $0.1 million and $1.4 million for the years ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.
The 2011 Restructuring Plan
In the second quarter of our 2011 fiscal year, we began a new restructuring program (the “2011 Restructuring Plan”) that was designed to consolidate operations within our Commercial & Industrial business. Pursuant to the 2011 Restructuring Plan, we will either sell or close certain underperforming facilities within our Commercial & Industrial operations. The 2011 Restructuring Plan is a key element of our commitment to return the Company to profitability.
The facilities directly affected by the 2011 Restructuring Plan are in several locations throughout the country, including Arizona, Florida, Iowa, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Nevada and Texas. These facilities were selected due to current business prospects and the extended time frame needed to return the facilities to a profitable position. We expect that closure costs could range from $4.5 million to $5.5 million in the aggregate. Restructuring expenses in respect of the 2011 Restructuring Plan totaling $3.8 million for the year ended September 30, 2011 were comprised of severance costs, lease terminations, and external consulting and management services. Closure costs associated with the 2011 Restructuring Plan include equipment and facility lease termination expenses, incremental management consulting expenses and severance costs for employees. The Company is in the process of winding down these facilities. As the Company concludes the wind-down and closure process for each of these facilities, their respective results of operations will be reclassified and presented within future statements of operations as “Discontinued Operations.” US GAAP does not permit an earlier reclassification. At September 30, 2011, the estimated costs to complete the 51 projects remaining at these facilities totaled approximately $9.0 million; of which all but approximately $1.0 million has been subcontracted to other electrical contractors.
Results of Operations
We report our operating results across three operating segments: Communications, Residential and Commercial & Industrial. Expenses associated with our Corporate office are classified as a fourth segment. The following table presents selected historical results of operations of IES and subsidiaries.

 	  	Years Ended September 30,	 	
 	  	2011	 	 	2010	 	 	2009	 	
 	  	$	 	 	%	 	 	$	 	 	%	 	 	$	 	 	%	 	
 	  	(Dollars in thousands, Percentage of revenues)	 	
Revenues	  	$	481,607	 	 	 	100.0	% 	 	$	460,633	 	 	 	100.0	% 	 	$	665,997	 	 	 	100.0	% 	
Cost of services	  	 	445,585	 	 	 	92.5	% 	 	 	404,140	 	 	 	87.7	% 	 	 	556,469	 	 	 	83.6	% 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Gross profit	  	 	36,022	 	 	 	7.5	% 	 	 	56,493	 	 	 	12.3	% 	 	 	109,528	 	 	 	16.4	% 	
Selling, general and administrative expenses	  	 	69,365	 	 	 	14.4	% 	 	 	84,920	 	 	 	18.4	% 	 	 	108,328	 	 	 	16.3	% 	
Gain on sale of assets	  	 	(6,583	) 	 	 	(1.4	)% 	 	 	(174	) 	 	 	—  	% 	 	 	(465	) 	 	 	(0.1	)% 	
Asset impairment	  	 	4,804	 	 	 	1.0	% 	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	% 	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	% 	
Restructuring charges	  	 	3,784	 	 	 	0.8	% 	 	 	763	 	 	 	0.2	% 	 	 	7,407	 	 	 	1.1	% 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Loss from operations	  	 	(35,348	) 	 	 	(7.3	)% 	 	 	(29,016	) 	 	 	(6.3	)% 	 	 	(5,742	) 	 	 	(0.9	)% 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Interest and other expense, net	  	 	2,199	 	 	 	0.5	% 	 	 	3,162	 	 	 	0.7	% 	 	 	5,702	 	 	 	0.9	% 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Loss from operations before income taxes	  	 	(37,547	) 	 	 	(7.8	)% 	 	 	(32,178	) 	 	 	(7.0	)% 	 	 	(11,444	) 	 	 	(1.8	)% 	
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	  	 	146	 	 	 	—  	% 	 	 	(31	) 	 	 	—  	% 	 	 	495	 	 	 	0.1	% 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Net loss from continuing operations	  	 	(37,693	) 	 	 	(7.8	)% 	 	 	(32,147	) 	 	 	(7.0	)% 	 	 	(11,939	) 	 	 	(1.9	)% 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Net income from discontinued operations	  	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	% 	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	% 	 	 	119	 	 	 	—  	% 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Net loss	  	$	(37,693	) 	 	 	(7.8	)% 	 	$	(32,147	) 	 	 	(7.0	)% 	 	$	(11,820	) 	 	 	(1.9	)% 	

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YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2011 COMPARED TO YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
Revenues

 	  	Years Ended September 30,	 	
 	  	2011	 	 	2010	 	
 	  	$	 	  	%	 	 	$	 	  	%	 	
 	  	(Dollars in thousands, Percentage of revenues)	 	
Communications	  	$	93,579	 	  	 	19.4	% 	 	$	79,344	 	  	 	17.2	% 	
Residential	  	 	114,732	 	  	 	23.8	% 	 	 	116,012	 	  	 	25.2	% 	
Commercial & Industrial	  	 	273,296	 	  	 	56.8	% 	 	 	265,277	 	  	 	57.6	% 	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Total Consolidated	  	$	481,607	 	  	 	100.0	% 	 	$	460,633	 	  	 	100.0	% 	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Consolidated revenues for the year ended September 30, 2011 were $21.0 million greater than the year ended September 30, 2010, an increase of 4.6%.
Our Communications segment revenues increased $14.2 million during the year ended September 30, 2011, a 17.9% increase compared to the year ended September 30, 2010. This increase is due to an increase in data center projects and more business from our national account activity. The increase is offset by a $3.8 million decrease in our eastern region revenues. The eastern region revenues are mainly comprised of local, lower margin, communications projects.
Our Residential segment revenues decreased $1.3 million during the year ended September 30, 2011, a decrease of 1.1% as compared to the year ended September 30, 2010. Approximately $4.4 million of this decrease is primarily attributable to the sale of a non core electrical distribution facility in February 2011. Despite the nationwide decline in demand for single-family homes, particularly in markets such as Southern California, Arizona, Nevada, Texas and Georgia, our multi-family revenues increased; partially offsetting the declines in single-family revenues.
Revenues in our Commercial & Industrial segment increased $8.0 million during the year ended September 30, 2011, an increase of 3.0% compared to the year ended September 30, 2010. Our Industrial locations experienced revenue increases while our Commercial locations were essentially unchanged as the rate of decline for most industry sectors have begun to stabilize. However, numerous projects in all sectors remain subject to, delays or cancelation with little advance notice. In many of our local Commercial markets, we also continue to experience increased competition from residential contractors, who have been affected by the housing slowdown, for less specialized retail work with lower barriers to entry. Revenues associated with the wind-down facilities described in the 2011 Restructuring Plan totaled $44.3 million, a decrease of $18.7 million during the year ended September 30, 2011, compared to the year ended September 30, 2010.
Gross Profit

 	  	Years Ended September 30,	 	
 	  	2011	 	 	2010	 	
 	  	$	 	  	%	 	 	$	 	  	%	 	
 	  	(Dollars in thousands, Percentage of revenues)	 	
Communications	  	$	12,613	 	  	 	13.5	% 	 	$	13,853	 	  	 	17.5	% 	
Residential	  	 	18,738	 	  	 	16.3	% 	 	 	23,542	 	  	 	20.3	% 	
Commercial & Industrial	  	 	4,671	 	  	 	1.7	% 	 	 	19,098	 	  	 	7.2	% 	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Total Consolidated	  	$	36,022	 	  	 	7.5	% 	 	$	56,493	 	  	 	12.3	% 	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
The $20.5 million decrease in our consolidated gross profit for the year ended September 30, 2011, as compared to the year ended September 30, 2010, was primarily the result of lower margins on contracts and operating difficulties encountered by our Commercial & Industrial segment. Our overall gross profit percentage decreased to 7.5% during the year ended September 30, 2011 as compared to 12.3% during the year ended September 30, 2010, primarily due to lower margin construction projects and operating difficulties encountered by our Commercial & Industrial segment, including the performance of our wind-down facilities.
 
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Our Communications segment’s gross profit during the year ended September 30, 2011 decreased $1.2 million, as compared to the year ended September 30, 2010. The decrease in gross profit is attributed to a $2.3 million decrease in gross profit in its eastern region.
During the year ended September 30, 2011, our Residential segment experienced a $4.8 million reduction in gross profit as compared to the year ended September 30, 2010. Gross margin percentage in the Residential segment decreased to 16.3% during the year ended September 30, 2011. We attribute much of the decline in Residential’s gross margin to increased costs of materials creating lower margins in both single-family and multi-family construction.
Our Commercial & Industrial segment’s gross profit during the year ended September 30, 2011 decreased $14.5 million, as compared to the year ended September 30, 2010. Commercial & Industrial’s gross margin percentage decreased during the year ended September 30, 2011, primarily due to lower margin construction projects and operating difficulties in several locations. The majority of the operational difficulties were concentrated in the wind-down operations which are part of the 2011 Restructuring Plan or in projects outside of our historical areas of expertise. The negative gross margins associated with the wind-down operations described in the Company’s 2011 Restructuring Plan resulted in approximately $8.9 million of negative gross margin during the year ended September 30, 2011, compared to essentially a zero margin during the during the year ended September 30, 2010. The negative gross margins recorded for the wind-down operations described in the Company’s 2011 Restructuring Plan are primarily due to higher costs associated with either subcontracting or assigning certain contracts to other electrical subcontractors together with the extensive operating difficulties relating to labor productivity following the notice of the potential sale or closure of these facilities.
 
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Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

 	  	Years Ended September 30,	 	
 	  	2011	 	 	2010	 	
 	  	$	 	  	%	 	 	$	 	  	%	 	
 	  	(Dollars in thousands, Percentage of revenues)	 	
Communications	  	$	10,629	 	  	 	11.4	% 	 	$	7,983	 	  	 	10.1	% 	
Residential	  	 	18,437	 	  	 	16.1	% 	 	 	23,685	 	  	 	20.4	% 	
Commercial & Industrial	  	 	26,836	 	  	 	9.8	% 	 	 	39,083	 	  	 	14.7	% 	
Corporate	  	 	13,463	 	  	 	—  	  	 	 	14,169	 	  	 	—  	  	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Total Consolidated	  	$	69,365	 	  	 	14.4	% 	 	$	84,920	 	  	 	18.4	% 	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Selling, general and administrative expenses include costs not directly associated with performing work for our customers. These costs consist primarily of compensation and benefits related to corporate and division management, occupancy and utilities, training, professional services, information technology costs, consulting fees, travel and certain types of depreciation and amortization. We allocate certain corporate selling, general and administrative costs across our segments as we believe this more accurately reflects the costs associated with operating each segment.
During the year ended September 30, 2011, our selling, general and administrative expenses were $69.4 million, a decrease of $15.6 million, or 18.4%, as compared to the year ended September 30, 2010. Included in year ended September 30, 2011 is $2.9 million of accelerated amortization attributable to the discontinuance of certain software and $1.3 million of severance attributable to the former CEO’s departure.
Our Communications segment’s selling, general and administrative expenses increased $2.6 million during the year ended September 30, 2011 compared to the year ended September 30, 2010. Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenues in the Communication segment increased to 11.4% of segment revenue during the year ended September 30, 2011. The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses is primarily due to higher expenses associated with our growth initiative relating to the expansion of facilities in Southern California and to a lesser extent, incentive awards for achieving specific performance goals.
Our Residential segment experienced a $5.4 million reduction in selling, general and administrative expenses during the year ended September 30, 2011 compared to the year ended September 30, 2010. Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenues in the Residential segment declined to 16.1% of segment revenue during the year ended September 30, 2011. We attribute much of the decline in Residential selling, general and administrative expenses to lower management and incentive compensation expense.
Our Commercial & Industrial segment’s selling, general and administrative expenses during the year ended September 30, 2011 decreased $12.2 million compared to the year ended September 30, 2010. Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenues in the Commercial & Industrial segment declined to 9.8% of segment revenue during the year ended September 30, 2011. In the year ended September 30, 2010, we recorded $3.7 million in bad debt expense related to a long term receivable associated with the Centerpoint project in Arizona and during the year ended September 30, 2011, we recovered $2.9 million related to this long-term receivable. This accounted for $6.6 million of the variance between periods. During the year ended September 30, 2011 the selling, general and administrative expenses associated with the wind-down facilities were $6.3 million before the recovered $2.9 million related to the long-term receivable. The Company’s 2011 Restructuring Plan accounted for a $3.3 million decline in selling, general and administrative expenses, primarily due to the decrease in personnel and facilities associated with the wind-down of these operations.
Restructuring Charges
The following table presents the elements of costs incurred for both the 2011 and 2009 Restructuring Plans. The fiscal 2010 period includes only the costs attributable to the 2009 Restructuring Plan.

 	  	Years Ended September 30,	 	
 	  	2011	 	  	2010	 	
 	  	(In thousands)	 	
Severance compensation	  	$	1,455	 	  	$	644	 	
Consulting and other charges	  	 	1,530	 	  	 	119	 	
Lease termination costs	  	 	799	 	  	 	—  	  	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Total restructuring charges	  	$	3,784	 	  	$	763	 	

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Interest and Other Expense, net

 	  	Years Ended September 30,	 	
 	  	2011	 	 	2010	 	
 	  	(In thousands)	 	
Interest expense	  	$	1,939	 	 	$	3,198	 	
Deferred financing charges	  	 	338	 	 	 	315	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total interest expense	  	 	2,277	 	 	 	3,513	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Interest income	  	 	(68	) 	 	 	(242	) 	
Other (income) expense, net	  	 	(10	) 	 	 	(109	) 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total interest and other expense, net	  	$	2,199	 	 	$	3,162	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
During the year ended September 30, 2011, we incurred interest expense of $1.9 million primarily comprised of the Tontine Term Loan (as defined in “Working Capital” below) and the Insurance Financing Agreements (as defined in “Working Capital” below), an average letter of credit balance of $12.7 million under the Revolving Credit Facility (as defined in “Working Capital” below) and an average unused line of credit balance of $47.3 million. This compares to interest expense of $3.2 million for the year ended September 30, 2010, on a debt balance primarily comprised of the Tontine Term Loan and the Insurance Financing Agreements, an average letter of credit balance of $21.1 million under the Revolving Credit Facility and an average unused line of credit balance of $38.9 million.
For the years ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, we earned interest income of $0.1 million and $0.2 million, respectively, on the average Cash and Cash Equivalents balances of $29.9 million and $43.4 million, respectively.
Provision for Income Taxes
Our provision for income taxes increased from a benefit of $0.0 million for the year ended September 30, 2010 to an expense of $0.1 million for the year ended September 30, 2011. The increase is mainly attributable to a decrease in the reversal of unrecognized tax benefits, resulting in a $0.1 million increase in the income tax expense. We provided a valuation allowance for the federal tax benefit resulting from the loss of operations for the years ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively. As a result, we did not recognize any net benefit for federal taxes for the years ended September 30, 2011 and 2010.
YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 COMPARED TO YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009
Revenues

 	  	Years Ended September 30,	 	
 	  	2010	 	 	2009	 	
 	  	$	 	  	%	 	 	$	 	  	%	 	
 	  	(Dollars in thousands, Percentage of revenues)	 	
Communications	  	$	79,344	 	  	 	17.2	% 	 	$	78,724	 	  	 	11.8	% 	
Residential	  	 	116,012	 	  	 	25.2	% 	 	 	157,521	 	  	 	23.7	% 	
Commercial & Industrial	  	 	265,277	 	  	 	57.6	% 	 	 	429,752	 	  	 	64.5	% 	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Total Consolidated	  	$	460,633	 	  	 	100.0	% 	 	$	665,997	 	  	 	100.0	% 	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Consolidated revenues for the year ended September 30, 2010 were $205.4 million less than the year ended September 30, 2009, a decline of 30.8%. Each of our business segments experienced declines in construction activity during the period, primarily due to the very challenging economic environment where a nationwide decline in construction activity is continuing.
Our Communications segment revenues increased $0.6 million during the year ended September 30, 2010; a 0.8% increase compared to the year ended September 30, 2009. This increase is due to an increase in data center projects and more business from our national accounts.
 
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Our Residential segment revenues decreased $41.5 million during the year ended September 30, 2010, a decrease of 26.3% as compared to the year ended September 30, 2009. This decrease is primarily attributable to the decline in multi-family housing construction, primarily due to the deferral of certain projects as they await financing or were cancelled altogether. Despite the nationwide decline in demand for single-family homes, particularly in markets such as Southern California, Arizona, Nevada, Texas and Georgia, our single-family revenues increased slightly to partially offset the declines in multi-family revenues.
Revenues in our Commercial & Industrial segment decreased $164.5 million during the year ended September 30, 2010; a 38.3% decline compared to the year ended September 30, 2009. Many of our Commercial & Industrial operating locations experienced revenue shortfalls, as most industry sectors have continued to reduce, delay or cancel proposed construction projects. We also experienced increased competition from residential contractors who have been affected by the housing slowdown for less specialized retail work with lower barriers to entry.
Gross Profit

 	  	Years Ended September 30,	 	
 	  	2010	 	 	2009	 	
 	  	$	 	  	%	 	 	$	 	  	%	 	
 	  	(Dollars in thousands, Percentage of revenues)	 	
Communications	  	$	13,853	 	  	 	17.5	% 	 	$	11,856	 	  	 	15.1	% 	
Residential	  	 	23,542	 	  	 	20.3	% 	 	 	36,778	 	  	 	23.3	% 	
Commercial & Industrial	  	 	19,098	 	  	 	7.2	% 	 	 	60,894	 	  	 	14.2	% 	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Total Consolidated	  	$	56,493	 	  	 	12.3	% 	 	$	109,528	 	  	 	16.4	% 	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
The $53.0 million decrease in our consolidated gross profit for the year ended September 30, 2010, as compared to the year ended September 30, 2009, was primarily the result of lower consolidated revenues, as discussed above. Our overall gross profit percentage decreased to 12.3% during the year ended September 30, 2010 as compared to 16.4% during the year ended September 30, 2009, primarily due to lower margin construction projects and increases in costs of materials and labor.
Our Communications segment’s gross profit during the year ended September 30, 2010 increased $2.0 million, as compared to the year ended September 30, 2009. The increase in gross profit is attributed to better execution on projects, an increase in higher margin service work and a reduction in overhead costs from the consolidation of administrative functions to one location.
During the year ended September 30, 2010, our Residential segment experienced a $13.3 million reduction in gross profit as compared to the year ended September 30, 2009. Gross margin percentage in the Residential segment decreased to 20.3% during the year ended September 30, 2010. We attribute much of the decline in Residential’s gross margin to a decrease in higher margin, multi-family construction projects and increases in costs of materials.
Our Commercial & Industrial segment’s gross profit during the year ended September 30, 2010 decreased $41.7 million, as compared to the year ended September 30, 2009. Commercial & Industrial’s gross margin percentage decreased during the year ended September 30, 2010, primarily due to lower margin construction projects and operating difficulties in the Florida, Iowa and Maryland.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

 	  	Years Ended September 30,	 	
 	  	2010	 	 	2009	 	
 	  	$	 	  	%	 	 	$	 	  	%	 	
 	  	(Dollars in thousands, Percentage of revenues)	 	
Communications	  	$	7,983	 	  	 	10.1	% 	 	$	6,643	 	  	 	8.4	% 	
Residential	  	 	23,685	 	  	 	20.4	% 	 	 	33,519	 	  	 	21.3	% 	
Commercial & Industrial	  	 	39,083	 	  	 	14.7	% 	 	 	51,943	 	  	 	12.1	% 	
Corporate	  	 	14,169	 	  	 	—  	  	 	 	16,223	 	  	 	—  	  	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Total Consolidated	  	$	84,920	 	  	 	18.4	% 	 	$	108,328	 	  	 	16.3	% 	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Selling, general and administrative expenses include costs not directly associated with performing work for our customers. These costs consist primarily of compensation and benefits related to corporate and division management, occupancy and utilities, training, professional services, information technology costs, consulting fees, travel and certain types of depreciation and amortization.
 
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During the year ended September 30, 2010, our selling, general and administrative expenses were $84.9 million, a decrease of $23.4 million, or 21.6%, as compared to the year ended September 30, 2009. The reduction in 2010 expenses was primarily due to decreases of $20.1 million in employment expenses as a result of our ongoing cost reduction efforts, $4.8 million in accounting, legal and other professional fees and $1.7 million in occupancy costs offset by increases of $3.7 million for the reserve established on our Centerpoint long-term receivable and $1.3 million of bad debt expense.
Our Communications segment’s selling, general and administrative expenses increased $1.3 million during the year ended September 30, 2010 compared to the year ended September 30, 2009. Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenues in the Communication segment increased to 10.1% of segment revenue during the year ended September 30, 2010. The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses is primarily due to higher expenses associated with incentive awards for achieving specific performance goals.
Our Residential segment experienced a $9.8 million reduction in selling, general and administrative expenses during the year ended September 30, 2010 compared to the year ended September 30, 2009. Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenues in the Residential segment declined to 20.4% of segment revenue during the year ended September 30, 2010. We attribute much of the decline in Residential selling, general and administrative expenses to lower management and incentive compensation expense as the decline in business volume for single-family when compared to the same period in the past year.
Our Commercial & Industrial segment’s selling, general and administrative expenses during the year ended September 30, 2010 decreased $12.9 million compared to the year ended September 30, 2009. Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenues in the Commercial & Industrial segment increased to 14.7% of segment revenue during the year ended September 30, 2010. In the year ended September 30, 2010, we recorded $3.7 million in bad debt expense related to a long term receivable associated with the Centerpoint project in Arizona. The remaining decline in selling, general and administrative expenses is primarily due to the Company’s cost reduction efforts, associated with reduced management and administrative personnel and facilities.
Restructuring Charges
In conjunction with our 2009 Restructuring Plan we recognized the following costs during the years ended September 30, 2010 and 2009:

 	  	Years Ended September 30,	 	
 	  	2010	 	  	2009	 	
 	  	(In thousands)	 	
Severance compensation	  	$	644	 	  	$	4,353	 	
Consulting and other charges	  	 	119	 	  	 	612	 	
Acceleration of trademark amortization	  	 	—  	  	  	 	1,608	 	
Lease termination costs	  	 	—  	  	  	 	549	 	
Non-cash asset write-offs	  	 	—  	  	  	 	285	 	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Total restructuring charges	  	$	763	 	  	$	7,407	 	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Interest and Other Expense, net

 	  	Years Ended September 30,	 	
 	  	2010	 	 	2009	 	
 	  	(In thousands)	 	
Interest expense	  	$	3,198	 	 	$	4,263	 	
Deferred financing charges	  	 	315	 	 	 	263	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total interest expense	  	 	3,513	 	 	 	4,526	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Interest income	  	 	(242	) 	 	 	(432	) 	
Other (income) expense, net	  	 	(109	) 	 	 	1,608	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total interest and other expense, net	  	$	3,162	 	 	$	5,702	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
During the year ended September 30, 2010, we incurred interest expense of $3.1 million on an average debt balance of $19.9 million, primarily comprised of the Tontine Term Loan (as defined in “Working Capital” below) and the Insurance Financing Agreements (as defined in “Working Capital” below), an average letter of credit balance of $21.1 million under the Revolving Credit Facility (as
 
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defined in “Working Capital” below) and an average unused line of credit balance of $38.9 million. This compares to interest expense of $4.2 million for the year ended September 30, 2009, on an average debt balance of $29.0 million primarily comprised of the Tontine Term Loan and the Insurance Financing Agreements, an average letter of credit balance of $28.9 million under the Revolving Credit Facility and an average unused line of credit balance of $31.1 million.
For the fiscal years ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, we earned interest income of $0.2 million and $0.4 million, respectively, on the average Cash and Cash Equivalents balances of $43.4 million and $60.8 million, respectively.
During the year ended September 30, 2010, other income of $0.1 million included $0.2 million related to income from cash deposits netted against $0.1 million impairment of our investment in EPV Solar, Inc. (“EPV”), formerly Energy Photovoltaics, Inc. During the year ended September 30, 2009, other expense of $1.6 million included a $2.9 million impairment of our investment in EPV. This was partially offset by adjustments to our Executive Savings Plan (as defined in Note 15 “ Employee Benefit Plans ” of our Consolidated Financial Statements) balance totaling $0.8 million. The remaining $0.3 million primarily relates to other income received throughout the year ended September 30, 2009 in the Commercial & Industrial segment.
Provision for Income Taxes
Our provision for income taxes decreased from an expense of $0.5 million for the year ended September 30, 2009, to a benefit of $0.0 million for the year ended September 30, 2010. The decrease is mainly attributable to an increase in loss from operations, which reduced state income taxes expense by $0.3 million. In addition we recognized an increase in the reversal of unrecognized tax benefits, resulting in a $0.2 million decrease in the income tax expense. We provided a valuation allowance for the federal tax benefit resulting from the loss of operations for the years ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively. As a result, we did not recognize any net benefit for federal taxes for the years ended September 30, 2010 and 2009.
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations
As discussed earlier in this report, we completed the shut-down seven underperforming subsidiaries prior to the beginning of fiscal 2010. Such income statement amounts are classified as discontinued operations. In June 2007, we shut-down our Mid-States Electric division, located in Jackson, Tennessee. Mid-States’ operating equipment was either transferred to other IES divisions or sold to third parties. All project work was completed prior to closing Mid-States. Mid-States was part of our Commercial & Industrial segment prior to being classified as discontinued. In August 2008, we shut-down our Haymaker division, located in Birmingham, Alabama. All project work was completed prior to closing Haymaker. Haymaker was part of our Commercial & Industrial segment prior to being classified as discontinued. The discontinued operations disclosures include only those identified subsidiaries qualifying for discontinued operations treatment for the periods presented.

 	  	Years Ended September 30,	 	
 	  	2011	 	  	2010	 	  	2009	 	
 	  	(In thousands)	 	
Revenues	  	$	—  	  	  	$	—  	  	  	$	21	 	
Gross profit (loss)	  	$	—  	  	  	$	—  	  	  	$	114	 	
Pre-tax income (loss)	  	$	—  	  	  	$	—  	  	  	$	187	 	
Working Capital
During the year ended September 30, 2011, working capital decreased by $20.4 million from September 30, 2010, reflecting a $7.8 million decrease in current assets and a $12.6 million increase in current liabilities during the period.
During the year ended September 30, 2011, our current assets decreased by $7.8 million, or 4.6%, to $161.1 million, as compared to $169.0 million as of September 30, 2010. Cash and cash equivalents increased by $2.7 million during the year ended September 30, 2011 as compared to September 30, 2010. The Current trade accounts receivables, net, decreased by $2.5 million at September 30, 2011, as compared to September 30, 2010. Days sales outstanding (“DSOs”) decreased to 70 days as of September 30, 2011 from 83 days as of September 30, 2010. The improvement was driven predominantly by increased collection efforts. While the rate of collections may vary, our secured position, resulting from our ability to secure liens against our customers’ over due receivables, reasonably assures that collection will occur eventually to the extent that our security retains value. In light of the volatility of the current financial markets, we closely monitor the collectability of our receivables. We also experienced a $0.9 million increase in retainage and a $2.0 million decrease in costs in excess of billings during the year ended September 30, 2011 compared to September 30, 2010.
During the year ended September 30, 2011, our total current liabilities increased by $12.6 million to $98.3 million, compared to $85.7 million as of September 30, 2010. During the year ended September 30, 2011 accounts payable and accrued expenses increased $12.1 million. Billings in excess of costs increased by $1.1 million during the year ended September 30, 2011 compared to
 
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September 30, 2010. Finally, current maturities of long-term debt decreased by $0.6 million during the year ended September 30, 2011 compared to September 30, 2010 primarily due to the payments of Insurance Financing Agreements existing at September 30, 2010 with no new subsequent financing outstanding at September 30, 2011.
We are focused on return on capital and cash flow to maximize long-term shareholder value. As a result, we have increased our focus on a number of initiatives to return the Company to profitability. Included in these initiatives has been the closure or sale of a number of facilities within our Commercial & Industrial segment. During 2011, we initiated the sale or closure of all or portions of our Commercial & Industrial facilities in Arizona, Florida, Iowa, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Nevada and Texas. We continue to evaluate the performance of the remaining operations in our Commercial & Industrial segment, which continues to operate in a very challenging environment. If we were to elect to dispose of a substantial portion of our remaining Commercial & Industrial segment, the realized values of such actions would be substantially less than current book values, which would likely result in a material adverse impact on our financial results.
Surety
Many customers, particularly in connection with new construction, require us to post performance and payment bonds issued by a surety. These bonds provide a guarantee to the customer that we will perform under the terms of our contract and that we will pay our subcontractors and vendors. If we fail to perform under the terms of our contract or to pay subcontractors and vendors, the customer may demand that the surety make payments or provide services under the bond. We must reimburse the sureties for any expenses or outlays they incur on our behalf. To date, we have not been required to make any reimbursements to our sureties for bond-related costs.
As is common in the surety industry, sureties issue bonds on a project-by-project basis and can decline to issue bonds at any time. We believe that our relationships with our sureties will allow us to provide surety bonds as they are required. However, current market conditions, as well as changes in our sureties’ assessment of our operating and financial risk, could cause our sureties to decline to issue bonds for our work. If our sureties decline to issue bonds for our work, our alternatives would include posting other forms of collateral for project performance, such as letters of credit or cash, seeking bonding capacity from other sureties, or engaging in more projects that do not require surety bonds. In addition, if we are awarded a project for which a surety bond is required but we are unable to obtain a surety bond, the result could be a claim for damages by the customer for the costs of replacing us with another contractor.
As of September 30, 2011, the estimated cost to complete our bonded projects was approximately $87.5 million. We believe the bonding capacity presently provided by our sureties is adequate for our current operations and will be adequate for our operations for the foreseeable future. As of September 30, 2011, we utilized $4.0 million of cash (as is included in “Other Non-Current Assets” in our Consolidated Balance Sheet) as collateral for certain of our previous bonding programs.
The Revolving Credit Facility
On May 12, 2006, we entered into a Loan and Security Agreement (the “Loan and Security Agreement”), for a revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”) with Bank of America, N.A. and certain other lenders. On May 7, 2008, we renegotiated the terms of our Revolving Credit Facility and entered into an amended agreement with the same financial institutions. On April 30, 2010, we renegotiated the terms of, and entered into an amendment to, the Loan and Security Agreement, pursuant to which the maturity date was extended to May 12, 2012. In connection with the amendment, we incurred an amendment fee of $0.2 million.
On December 15, 2011, we renegotiated the terms of, and entered into an amendment to, the Loan and Security Agreement without incurring termination charges. Under the terms of the amended Revolving Credit Facility, the size of the facility was reduced to $40.0 million and the maturity date was extended to November 12, 2012. Further, we were required to cash collateralize all of our letters of credit issued by the banks. The cash collateral is added to the borrowing base calculation at 100% through out the term of the agreement. The Revolving Credit Facility requires that we maintain a fixed charge coverage ratio of not less than 1.0:1.0 at any time that our aggregate amount of unrestricted cash on hand plus availability is less than $25.0 million and, thereafter, until such time as our aggregate amount of unrestricted cash on hand plus availability has been at least $25.0 million for a period of 60 consecutive days. Additionally, if there are any loans outstanding on or after the April 30, 2012, the Company’s EBITDA for the period from October 2011 through March 2012, may not exceed a negative $2.5 million and we will be required to have a cumulative fixed charge coverage ratio of at least 1.0:1.0 at all times beginning April 1, 2012 to maintain any borrowings under the agreement. The measurement period for this additional test for borrowings begins with the monthly operating results for April 2012 and adds the monthly operating results for each month thereafter to determine the cumulative test during such time as revolving loans are outstanding. Failure to meet this performance test will result in an immediate event of default. The amended agreement also calls for cost of borrowings of 4.0% over LIBOR per annum. Cost for letters of credit are the same as borrowings and also include a 25 basis point “fronting fee.” All other terms and conditions remain unchanged. In connection with the amendment, we incurred an amendment fee of $0.1 million which, together with unamortized balance of the prior amendment is being amortized using the straight line method through November 12, 2012.
 
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The Revolving Credit Facility is guaranteed by our subsidiaries and secured by first priority liens on substantially all of our subsidiaries’ existing and future acquired assets, exclusive of collateral provided to our surety providers. The Revolving Credit Facility contains customary affirmative, negative and financial covenants. The Revolving Credit Facility also restricts us from paying cash dividends and places limitations on our ability to repurchase our common stock.
Borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility may not exceed a “borrowing base” that is determined monthly by our lenders based on available collateral, primarily certain accounts receivables and cash collateral supporting our letters of credit. None of our inventories qualified for borrowing availability after we sold the inventory attributable to our Key Electrical Supply company in February 2011. Under the terms of the Revolving Credit Facility in effect as of September 30, 2011, interest for loans and letter of credit fees is based on our Total Liquidity, which is calculated for any given period as the sum of average daily availability for such period plus average daily unrestricted cash on hand for such period as follows:

Total Liquidity	  	Annual Interest Rate for Loans	  	Annual Interest Rate for Letters of Credit	
Greater than or equal to $60 million	  	LIBOR plus 3.00% or Base Rate plus 1.00%	  	3.00% plus 0.25% fronting fee	
Greater than $40 million and less than $60 million	  	LIBOR plus 3.25% or Base Rate plus 1.25%	  	3.25% plus 0.25% fronting fee	
Less than or equal to $40 million	  	LIBOR plus 3.50% or Base Rate plus 1.50%	  	3.50% plus 0.25% fronting fee	
At September 30, 2011, we had $19.1 million available to us under the Revolving Credit Facility, based on a borrowing base of $19.1 million, $8.8 million in outstanding letters of credit and no outstanding borrowings.
As of September 30, 2011, we were subject to the financial covenant under the Revolving Credit Facility requiring that we maintain a fixed charge coverage ratio of not less than 1.0:1.0 at any time that our aggregate amount of unrestricted cash on hand plus availability is less than $25.0 million and, thereafter, until such time as our aggregate amount of unrestricted cash on hand plus availability has been at least $25.0 million for a period of 60 consecutive days. As of September 30, 2011, our Total Liquidity was in excess of $25.0 million; had our Total Liquidity been less than $25.0 million at September 30, 2011, we would not have met the required 1.0:1.0 fixed charge coverage ratio test.
At September 30, 2011, our Total Liquidity was $54.7 million. For the year ended September 30, 2011, we paid no interest for loans under the Revolving Credit Facility and a weighted average interest rate, including fronting fees, of 3.29% for letters of credit. In addition, we are charged monthly in arrears for (1) an unused commitment fee of 0.50%, and (2) certain other fees and charges as specified in the Loan and Security Agreement, as amended.
While we expect to meet our financial covenants, in the event that we are not able to meet the financial covenant of our amended Revolving Credit Facility in the future and are unsuccessful in obtaining a waiver from our lenders, the Company expects to have adequate cash on hand to provide sufficient cash for ongoing operations.
The Tontine Term Loan
On December 12, 2007, we entered into a $25.0 million senior subordinated loan agreement (the “Tontine Term Loan”) with Tontine Capital Partners, L.P., a related party. The Tontine Term Loan bears interest at 11.0% per annum and is due on May 15, 2013. Interest is payable quarterly in cash or in-kind at our option. Any interest paid in-kind will bear interest at 11.0% in addition to the loan principal. On April 30, 2010, we prepaid $15.0 million of principal on the Tontine Term Loan. On May 1, 2010, Tontine assigned the Tontine Term Loan to TCP Overseas Master Fund II, L.P. We may repay the Tontine Term Loan at any time prior to the maturity date at par, plus accrued interest without penalty. The Tontine Term Loan is subordinated to our Revolving Credit Facility. The Tontine Term Loan is an unsecured obligation of the Company and its subsidiary borrowers. The Tontine Term Loan contains no financial covenants or restrictions on dividends or distributions to stockholders.
Capital Lease
The Company leases certain equipment under agreements, which are classified as capital leases and included in property, plant and equipment. Accumulated amortization of this equipment for the years ended September 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009 was $0.2 million, $0.1 million and $0.0 million, respectively, which amounts are included in depreciation expense in the accompanying statements of operations.
 
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of September 30, 2011, we had cash and cash equivalents of $35.6 million, working capital of $62.8 million, $8.8 million of letters of credit outstanding and $19.1 million of available capacity under our Revolving Credit Facility. We anticipate that the combination of cash on hand, cash flows and available capacity under our Revolving Credit Facility will provide sufficient cash to enable us to meet our working capital needs, debt service requirements and capital expenditures for property and equipment through the next twelve months. Our ability to generate cash flow is dependent on many factors, including demand for our services, the availability of projects at margins acceptable to us, the ultimate collectability of our receivables, and our ability to borrow on our amended Revolving Credit Facility, if needed. We were not required to test our covenants under our Revolving Credit Facility in the period as our Total Liquidity was greater than the minimum under our Resolving Credit Facility. Had we been required to test our covenants, we would have failed at September 30, 2011.
We continue to closely monitor the financial markets and general national and global economic conditions. To date, we have experienced no loss or lack of access to our invested cash or cash equivalents; however, we can provide no assurances that access to our invested cash and cash equivalents will not be impacted in the future by adverse conditions in the financial markets.
Operating Activities
Our cash flow from operations is not only influenced by cyclicality, demand for our services, operating margins and the type of services we provide, but can also be influenced by working capital needs such as the timing of our receivable collections. Working capital needs are generally lower during our fiscal first and second quarters due to the seasonality that we experience in many regions of the country.
Operating activities used net cash of $11.9 million during the year ended September 30, 2011, as compared to $13.2 million of net cash used in the year ended September 30, 2010. The decrease in the use of cash from operating activities in the year ended September 30, 2011 was due to the increase in cash flow generated by higher balances in accounts payables and accrued expenses of $16.8 million, together with cash provided from the $2.9 million settlement of the Centerpoint project. The Centerpoint project was classified as a fully reserved long-term receivable. These items more than offset the increased 2011 net loss of $37.7 million as compared to the $32.1 million net loss generated in the year ended September 30, 2010.
Operating activities used net cash of $13.2 million during the year ended September 30, 2010, as compared to $11.3 million of net cash provided in the year ended September 30, 2009. The decrease in operating cash flows in the year ended September 30, 2010 was due to the year to date net loss of $32.1 million and the $8.7 million decrease of our accounts payable and accrued expenses related to the overall reduction in revenues along with the associated decrease in purchased materials compared to the year ended September 30, 2009. These decreases were partially offset by increased collections of accounts receivable and retainage of $17.8 million during the year ended September 30, 2010 and non-cash charges for bad debt expense of $7.4 million, which includes $3.7 million for the reserve established on our Centerpoint receivable and $3.7 million of bad debt expense.
Investing Activities
In the year ended September 30, 2011, net cash from investing activities provided $15.3 million as compared to $0.2 million of net cash used in investing activities in the year ended September 30, 2010. Investing activities in the year ended September 30, 2011 included $16.8 million from the sale of facilities, $1.2 million of proceeds from the sale of equipment; partially offset by $2.7 million used for capital expenditures. Investing activities in the year ended September 30, 2010 included $0.9 million used for capital expenditures, partially offset by $0.3 million from the sale of equipment and $0.4 million from a distribution from an investment
In the year ended September 30, 2010, we used net cash from investing activities of $0.2 million as compared to $5.9 million of net cash used in investing activities in the year ended September 30, 2009. Investing activities in the year ended September 30, 2010 included $0.9 million used for capital expenditures partially offset by a cash distribution from an investment of $0.4 million and $0.3 million of proceeds from the sale of equipment. Investing activities in the year ended September 30, 2009 included $4.7 million used for capital expenditures, partially offset by $0.9 million of proceeds from the sale of equipment. In addition, investing activities in the year ended September 30, 2009 included $2.2 million used for investments in unconsolidated affiliates.
Financing Activities
Financing activities used net cash of $0.8 million in the year ended September 30, 2011 compared to $17.9 million used in the year ended September 30, 2010. Financing activities in the year ended September 30, 2011 included $0.8 million used for payments of debt. Financing activities in the year ended September 30, 2010 included $18.2 million used for repayments of debt netted against $0.8 million provided by new financing.
Financing activities used net cash of $17.9 million in the year ended September 30, 2010 compared to $6.0 million used in the year ended September 30, 2009. Financing activities in the year ended September 30, 2010 included $18.2 million used for payments of debt, of which $15.0 million was used as a prepayment to Tontine, $0.3 million was used for debt issuance costs and $0.2 million was used for the acquisition of treasury stock netted against $0.8 million provided by new insurance financing. Financing activities in the year ended September 30, 2009 included $4.3 million used for the purchase of treasury stock and $2.4 million used for repayments of debt netted against $0.8 million provided by new financing.
 
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Bonding Capacity
At September 30, 2011, we had adequate surety bonding capacity under our surety agreements. Our ability to access this bonding capacity is at the sole discretion of our surety providers. As of September 30, 2011, the expected cumulative cost to complete for projects covered by our surety providers was $87.5 million. We believe we have adequate remaining available bonding capacity to meet our current needs, subject to the sole discretion of our surety providers. For additional information, please refer to Note 16 “ Commitments and Contingencies  –  Surety ” of our Consolidated Financial Statements, set forth in Item 8 “ Financial Statements and Supplementary Data”  of this Form 10-K.
Controlling Shareholder
On October 3, 2011, the Company entered into an amended and restated letter agreement with James M. Lindstrom, to memorialize Mr. Lindstrom’s appointment, effective October 3, 2011, as Chief Executive Officer and President of the Company. Mr. Lindstrom previously served in such capacities on an interim basis since June 2011 and has served as Chairman of the Company’s Board of Directors since February 2011. Mr. Lindstrom was an employee of Tontine from 2006 until October 2011. In his capacity as Chief Executive Officer and President, Mr. Lindstrom has the ability to affect the composition of the Company’s management and influence the business operations of the Company or extraordinary transactions outside the normal course of the Company’s business.
On July 21, 2011, Tontine, filed an amended Schedule 13D indicating its ownership level of 57.4% of the Company’s outstanding common stock. Although Tontine has not indicated any plans to alter its ownership level, should Tontine reconsider its investment plans and sell its controlling interest in the Company, a change in ownership would occur. A change in ownership, as defined by Internal Revenue Code Section 382, could reduce the availability of net operating losses for federal and state income tax purposes. Furthermore, a change in control would trigger the change of control provisions in a number of our material agreements, including our Revolving Credit Facility, bonding agreements with our sureties and employment contracts with certain officers and employees of the Company. On April 30, 2010, we prepaid $15.0 million of the original $25.0 million principal outstanding on the Tontine Term Loan; accordingly $10.0 million remains outstanding under the Tontine Term Loan.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Contractual Obligations
As is common in our industry, we have entered into certain off-balance sheet arrangements that expose us to increased risk. Our significant off-balance sheet transactions include commitments associated with non-cancelable operating leases, letter of credit obligations, firm commitments for materials and surety guarantees.
We enter into non-cancelable operating leases for many of our vehicle and equipment needs. These leases allow us to retain our cash when we do not own the vehicles or equipment, and we pay a monthly lease rental fee. At the end of the lease, we have no further obligation to the lessor. We may cancel or terminate a lease before the end of its term. Typically, we would be liable to the lessor for various lease cancellation or termination costs and the difference between the fair market value of the leased asset and the implied book value of the leased asset as calculated in accordance with the lease agreement.
Some of our customers and vendors require us to post letters of credit as a means of guaranteeing performance under our contracts and ensuring payment by us to subcontractors and vendors. If our customer has reasonable cause to effect payment under a letter of credit, we would be required to reimburse our creditor for the letter of credit. At September 30, 2011, $0.6 million of our outstanding letters of credit were to collateralize our customers and vendors.
Some of the underwriters of our casualty insurance program require us to post letters of credit as collateral, as is common in the insurance industry. To date, we have not had a situation where an underwriter has had reasonable cause to effect payment under a letter of credit. At September 30, 2011, $8.2 million of our outstanding letters of credit were to collateralize our insurance programs.
From time to time, we may enter into firm purchase commitments for materials such as copper wire and aluminum wire, among others, which we expect to use in the ordinary course of business. These commitments are typically for terms less than one year and require us to buy minimum quantities of materials at specified intervals at a fixed price over the term. As of September 30, 2011, we did not have any open purchase commitments.
Many of our customers require us to post performance and payment bonds issued by a surety. Those bonds guarantee the customer that we will perform under the terms of a contract and that we will pay subcontractors and vendors. In the event that we fail to perform under a contract or pay subcontractors and vendors, the customer may demand the surety to pay or perform under our bond. Our relationship with our sureties is such that we will indemnify the sureties for any expenses they incur in connection with any of the bonds they issue on our behalf. To date, we have not incurred any costs to indemnify our sureties for expenses they incurred on our behalf.
 
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As of September 30, 2011, our future contractual obligations due by September 30 of each of the following fiscal years include (in thousands) (1):

 	  	Less than
1 Year	 	  	1 to 3
Years	 	  	3 to 5
Years	 	  	More than
5 Years	 	  	Total	 	
Long-term debt obligations	  	$	—  	  	  	$	10,000	 	  	$	—  	  	  	$	—  	  	  	$	10,000	 	
Operating lease obligations	  	$	5,577	 	  	$	4,843	 	  	$	1,498	 	  	$	942	 	  	$	12,860	 	
Capital lease obligations	  	$	209	 	  	$	289	 	  	$	—  	  	  	$	—  	  	  	$	498	 	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Total	  	$	5,786	 	  	$	15,132	 	  	$	1,498	 	  	$	942	 	  	$	23,358	 	

(1)	The tabular amounts exclude the interest obligations that will be created if the debt and capital lease obligations are outstanding for the periods presented.	
Our other commitments expire by September 30 of each of the following fiscal years (in thousands):

 	  	Less than
1 Year	 	  	1 to 3
Years	 	  	3 to 5
Years	 	  	More than
5 Years	 	  	Total	 	
Standby letters of credit	  	$	6,466	 	  	$	2,346	 	  	$	—  	  	  	$	—  	  	  	$	8,812	 	
Other commitments	  	$	—  	  	  	$	—  	  	  	$	—  	  	  	$	—  	  	  	$	—  	  	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Total	  	$	6,466	 	  	$	2,346	 	  	$	—  	  	  	$	—  	  	  	$	8,812	 	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Outlook
We anticipate that the combination of cash on hand, cash flows and available capacity under our Revolving Credit Facility will provide sufficient cash to enable us to meet our working capital needs, debt service requirements and capital expenditures for property and equipment through the next twelve months. We expect that our capital expenditures will range from $1.0 to $1.5 million for the fiscal year ending on September 30, 2012. Our ability to generate cash flow is dependent on our successful finalization of our restructuring efforts and many other factors, including demand for our products and services, the availability of projects at margins acceptable to us, the ultimate collectability of our receivables and our ability to borrow on our amended Revolving Credit Facility. For additional information see “ Disclosure Regarding Forward-Looking Statements ” in Part I of this Form 10-K.
 
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Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Management is actively involved in monitoring exposure to market risk and continues to develop and utilize appropriate risk management techniques. Our exposure to significant market risks includes fluctuations in commodity prices for copper, aluminum, steel and fuel. Commodity price risks may have an impact on our results of operations due to the fixed price nature of many of our contracts. We are also exposed to interest rate risk with respect to our outstanding debt obligations on the Revolving Credit Facility. For additional information see  “Disclosure Regarding Forward-Looking Statements”  in Part I of this Form 10-K.
Commodity Risk
Our exposure to significant market risks includes fluctuations in commodity prices for copper, aluminum, steel and fuel. Commodity price risks may have an impact on our results of operations due to fixed nature of many of our contracts. During 2011 and 2010, commodity prices were volatile, and we experienced overall increases in prices of copper, aluminum, steel and fuel. Over the long-term, we expect to be able to pass along a portion of these costs to our customers, as market conditions in the construction industry will allow.
Interest Rate Risk
We are also exposed to interest rate risk, with respect to our outstanding revolving debt obligations as well as our letters of credit.
The following table presents principal or notional amounts and related interest rates by fiscal year of maturity for our debt obligations at September 30, 2011 (Dollar amounts in thousands):

 	  	2012	 	  	2013	 	  	2014	 	  	2015	 	  	2016	 	  	Thereafter	 	  	Total	 	
Debt Obligations—Fixed Rate:	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Tontine Term Loan (11%)	  	$	—  	  	  	$	10,000	  	  	$	—  	  	  	$	—  	  	  	$	—  	  	  	$	—  	  	  	$	10,000	 	
Capital Lease (22%)	  	$	209	  	  	$	260	  	  	$	24	  	  	 	—  	  	  	 	—  	  	  	 	—  	  	  	 	493	 	
Fair Value of Debt:	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Fixed Rate	  	$	279	  	  	$	10,874	  	  	$	17	  	  	$	—  	  	  	$	—  	  	  	$	—  	  	  	$	11,170	 	
 
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Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 	  	Page	 	
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm	  	 	36	  	
Consolidated Balance Sheets	  	 	37	  	
Consolidated Statements of Operations	  	 	38	  	
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity	  	 	39	  	
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	  	 	40	  	
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements	  	 	42	  	
 
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
The Board of Directors and Stockholders of
Integrated Electrical Services, Inc.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Integrated Electrical Services, Inc. and subsidiaries (“the Company”) as of September 30, 2011 and 2010, and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended September 30, 2011. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. We were not engaged to perform an audit of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Integrated Electrical Services, Inc. and subsidiaries at September 30, 2011 and 2010, and the consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended September 30, 2011, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP
Houston, Texas
December 19, 2011
 
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INTEGRATED ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In Thousands, Except Share Information)

 	  	Years Ended September 30,	 	
 	  	2011	 	 	2010	 	
ASSETS	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
CURRENT ASSETS:	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Cash and cash equivalents	  	$	35,577	 	 	$	32,924	 	
Accounts receivable:	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Trade, net of allowance of $2,645 and $3,360, respectively	  	 	85,728	 	 	 	88,252	 	
Retainage	  	 	17,944	 	 	 	17,083	 	
Inventories	  	 	8,443	 	 	 	12,682	 	
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts	  	 	10,592	 	 	 	12,566	 	
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	  	 	2,840	 	 	 	5,449	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total current assets	  	 	161,124	 	 	 	168,956	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
LONG-TERM RECEIVABLE, net of allowance of $59 and $4,069, respectively	  	 	200	 	 	 	440	 	
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net	  	 	8,016	 	 	 	19,846	 	
GOODWILL	  	 	3,839	 	 	 	3,981	 	
OTHER NON-CURRENT ASSETS, net	  	 	7,087	 	 	 	11,882	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total assets	  	$	180,266	 	 	$	205,105	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
CURRENT LIABILITIES:	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Current maturities of long-term debt	  	$	209	 	 	$	808	 	
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	  	 	79,858	 	 	 	67,799	 	
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts	  	 	18,220	 	 	 	17,109	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total current liabilities	  	 	98,287	 	 	 	85,716	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
LONG-TERM DEBT, net of current maturities	  	 	10,289	 	 	 	10,448	 	
LONG-TERM DEFERRED TAX LIABILITY	  	 	284	 	 	 	1,046	 	
OTHER NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES	  	 	6,596	 	 	 	6,314	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total liabilities	  	 	115,456	 	 	 	103,524	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding	  	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized; 15,407,802 and 15,407,802 shares issued and 14,938,071 and 14,773,904 outstanding, respectively	  	 	154	 	 	 	154	 	
Treasury stock, at cost, 451,329 and 633,898 shares, respectively	  	 	(5,595	) 	 	 	(13,677	) 	
Additional paid-in capital	  	 	164,262	 	 	 	171,510	 	
Accumulated other comprehensive income	  	 	—  	  	 	 	(88	) 	
Retained deficit	  	 	(94,011	) 	 	 	(56,318	) 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total stockholders’ equity	  	 	64,810	 	 	 	101,581	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	  	$	180,266	 	 	$	205,105	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
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INTEGRATED ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In Thousands, Except Share Information)

 	  	Years Ended September 30,	 	
 	  	2011	 	 	2010	 	 	2009	 	
Revenues	  	$	481,607	 	 	$	460,633	 	 	$	665,997	 	
Cost of services	  	 	445,585	 	 	 	404,140	 	 	 	556,469	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Gross profit	  	 	36,022	 	 	 	56,493	 	 	 	109,528	 	
Selling, general and administrative expenses	  	 	69,365	 	 	 	84,920	 	 	 	108,328	 	
Gain on sale of assets	  	 	(6,583	) 	 	 	(174	) 	 	 	(465	) 	
Asset Impairment	  	 	4,804	 	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	
Restructuring charges	  	 	3,784	 	 	 	763	 	 	 	7,407	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Loss from operations	  	 	(35,348	) 	 	 	(29,016	) 	 	 	(5,742	) 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Interest and other (income) expense:	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Interest expense	  	 	2,277	 	 	 	3,513	 	 	 	4,526	 	
Interest income	  	 	(68	) 	 	 	(242	) 	 	 	(432	) 	
Other (income) expense, net	  	 	(10	) 	 	 	(109	) 	 	 	1,608	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Interest and other expense, net	  	 	2,199	 	 	 	3,162	 	 	 	5,702	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Loss from operations before income taxes	  	 	(37,547	) 	 	 	(32,178	) 	 	 	(11,444	) 	
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	  	 	146	 	 	 	(31	) 	 	 	495	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Net loss from continuing operations	  	$	(37,693	) 	 	$	(32,147	) 	 	$	(11,939	) 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Discontinued operations (Note 4 “Strategic Actions”)	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Income (loss) from discontinued operations	  	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	187	 	
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	  	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	68	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations	  	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	119	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Net loss	  	$	(37,693	) 	 	$	(32,147	) 	 	$	(11,820	) 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Basic loss per share:	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Continuing operations	  	$	(2.60	) 	 	$	(2.23	) 	 	$	(0.83	) 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Discontinued operations	  	$	—  	  	 	$	—  	  	 	$	0.01	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total	  	$	(2.60	) 	 	$	(2.23	) 	 	$	(0.82	) 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Diluted loss per share:	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Continuing operations	  	$	(2.60	) 	 	$	(2.23	) 	 	$	(0.83	) 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Discontinued operations	  	$	—  	  	 	$	—  	  	 	$	0.01	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total	  	$	(2.60	) 	 	$	(2.23	) 	 	$	(0.82	) 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Shares used in the computation of loss per share (Note 6 “Per Share Information”):	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Basic	  	 	14,493,747	 	 	 	14,409,368	 	 	 	14,331,614	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Diluted	  	 	14,493,747	 	 	 	14,409,368	 	 	 	14,331,614	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
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Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity
(In Thousands, Except Share Information)

 	  	 	 	  	 	 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	Total	 	
 	  	Common Stock	 	  	Treasury Stock	 	 	 	 	 	Accum	 	 	Retained	 	 	Stockholders’	 	
 	  	Shares	 	  	Amount	 	  	Shares	 	 	Amount	 	 	APIC	 	 	OCI (Loss)	 	 	Deficit	 	 	Equity	 	
BALANCE, September 30, 2008	  	 	15,407,802	 	  	$	154	 	  	 	(654,023	) 	 	$	(11,591	) 	 	$	170,023	 	 	$	—  	  	 	$	(12,351	) 	 	$	146,235	 	
Restricted stock grant	  	 	—  	  	  	 	—  	  	  	 	199,200	 	 	 	1,821	 	 	 	(1,821	) 	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	
Forfeiture of restricted stock	  	 	—  	  	  	 	—  	  	  	 	(120	) 	 	 	(2	) 	 	 	2	 	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	
Acquisition of treasury stock	  	 	—  	  	  	 	—  	  	  	 	(335,118	) 	 	 	(4,325	) 	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	(4,325	) 	
Non-cash compensation	  	 	—  	  	  	 	—  	  	  	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	2,528	 	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	2,528	 	
Unrealized loss on marketable securities, net of tax	  	 	—  	  	  	 	—  	  	  	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	(70	) 	 	 	—  	  	 	 	(70	) 	
Net loss	  	 	—  	  	  	 	—  	  	  	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	(11,820	) 	 	 	(11,820	) 	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
BALANCE, September 30, 2009	  	 	15,407,802	 	  	$	154	 	  	 	(790,061	) 	 	$	(14,097	) 	 	$	170,732	 	 	$	(70	) 	 	$	(24,171	) 	 	$	132,548	 	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Restricted stock grant	  	 	—  	  	  	 	—  	  	  	 	221,486	 	 	 	807	 	 	 	(807	) 	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	
Forfeiture of restricted stock	  	 	—  	  	  	 	—  	  	  	 	(38,000	) 	 	 	(217	) 	 	 	217	 	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	
Acquisition of treasury stock	  	 	—  	  	  	 	—  	  	  	 	(27,323	) 	 	 	(170	) 	 	 	(2	) 	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	(172	) 	
Non-cash compensation	  	 	—  	  	  	 	—  	  	  	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	1,370	 	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	1,370	 	
Unrealized loss on marketable securities, net of tax	  	 	—  	  	  	 	—  	  	  	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	(18	) 	 	 	—  	  	 	 	(18	) 	
Net loss	  	 	—  	  	  	 	—  	  	  	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	(32,147	) 	 	 	(32,147	) 	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
BALANCE, September 30, 2010	  	 	15,407,802	 	  	$	154	 	  	 	(633,898	) 	 	$	(13,677	) 	 	$	171,510	 	 	$	(88	) 	 	$	(56,318	) 	 	$	101,581	 	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Restricted stock grant	  	 	—  	  	  	 	—  	  	  	 	333,616	 	 	 	4,595	 	 	 	(4,595	) 	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	
Forfeiture of restricted stock	  	 	—  	  	  	 	—  	  	  	 	(130,258	) 	 	 	(450	) 	 	 	450	 	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	
Acquisition of treasury stock	  	 	—  	  	  	 	—  	  	  	 	(20,789	) 	 	 	3,937	 	 	 	(4,009	) 	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	(72	) 	
Non-cash compensation	  	 	—  	  	  	 	—  	  	  	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	906	 	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	906	 	
Unrealized loss on marketable securities, net of tax	  	 	—  	  	  	 	—  	  	  	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	88	 	 	 	—  	  	 	 	88	 	
Net loss	  	 	—  	  	  	 	—  	  	  	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	(37,693	) 	 	 	(37,693	) 	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
BALANCE ,September 30, 2011	  	 	15,407,802	 	  	$	154	 	  	 	(451,329	) 	 	$	(5,595	) 	 	$	164,262	 	 	$	—  	  	 	$	(94,011	) 	 	$	64,810	 	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
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INTEGRATED ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In Thousands)

 	  	Years Ended September 30,	 	
 	  	2011	 	 	2010	 	 	2009	 	
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Net loss	  	$	(37,693	) 	 	$	(32,147	) 	 	$	(11,820	) 	
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations	  	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	(119	) 	
Bad debt expense	  	 	(715	) 	 	 	7,440	 	 	 	2,539	 	
Deferred financing cost amortization	  	 	338	 	 	 	314	 	 	 	263	 	
Depreciation and amortization	  	 	6,356	 	 	 	5,291	 	 	 	8,258	 	
Gain on sale of business units	  	 	(6,657	) 	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	
Loss (gain) on sale of assets	  	 	88	 	 	 	(174	) 	 	 	(465	) 	
Non-cash compensation expense	  	 	906	 	 	 	1,370	 	 	 	2,520	 	
Impairment of investment	  	 	4,804	 	 	 	150	 	 	 	2,850	 	
Paid in kind interest	  	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	678	 	
Equity in losses of investment	  	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	13	 	
Goodwill adjustment – utilization of deferred tax assets	  	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	911	 	
Deferred income tax	  	 	(107	) 	 	 	(1,244	) 	 	 	(1,924	) 	
Changes in operating assets and liabilities	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Accounts receivable	  	 	(2,761	) 	 	 	17,768	 	 	 	29,567	 	
Inventories	  	 	(537	) 	 	 	(2,527	) 	 	 	2,701	 	
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings	  	 	1,592	 	 	 	988	 	 	 	1,189	 	
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	  	 	1,206	 	 	 	1,820	 	 	 	1,096	 	
Other non-current assets	  	 	3,092	 	 	 	1,463	 	 	 	6,598	 	
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	  	 	16,777	 	 	 	(8,679	) 	 	 	(23,547	) 	
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings	  	 	1,111	 	 	 	(4,033	) 	 	 	(12,546	) 	
Other non-current liabilities	  	 	348	 	 	 	(966	) 	 	 	910	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Net cash (used in) provided by continuing operations	  	 	(11,852	) 	 	 	(13,166	) 	 	 	9,672	 	
Net cash provided by discontinued operations	  	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	1,635	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	  	 	(11,852	) 	 	 	(13,166	) 	 	 	11,307	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Purchases of property and equipment	  	 	(2,688	) 	 	 	(924	) 	 	 	(4,740	) 	
Proceeds from sales of property and equipment	  	 	1,268	  	 	 	328	 	 	 	935	 	
Proceeds from sales of facilities	  	 	16,763	 	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	
Investment in unconsolidated affiliates	  	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	(2,150	) 	
Distribution from unconsolidated affiliates	  	 	—  	  	 	 	393	 	 	 	—  	  	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Net cash provided by (used in) continuing operations	  	 	15,343	 	 	 	(203	) 	 	 	(5,955	) 	
Net cash provided by discontinued operations	  	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	65	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	  	 	15,343	 	 	 	(203	) 	 	 	(5,890	) 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Borrowings of debt	  	 	—  	  	 	 	753	 	 	 	792	 	
Repayments of debt	  	 	(766	) 	 	 	(18,184	) 	 	 	(2,427	) 	
Purchase of treasury stock	  	 	(72	) 	 	 	(172	) 	 	 	(4,317	) 	
Payments for debt issuance costs	  	 	—  	  	 	 	(278	) 	 	 	—  	  	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Net cash used in financing activities	  	 	(838	) 	 	 	(17,881	) 	 	 	(5,952	) 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH EQUIVALENTS	  	 	2,653	 	 	 	(31,250	) 	 	 	(535	) 	
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period	  	 	32,924	 	 	 	64,174	 	 	 	64,709	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period	  	$	35,577	 	 	$	32,924	 	 	$	64,174	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Cash paid for interest	  	$	2,293	 	 	$	3,899	 	 	$	3,590	 	
Cash paid for income taxes	  	$	340	 	 	$	263	 	 	$	1,411	 	
Assets acquired under capital lease	  	$	68	 	 	$	—  	  	 	$	774	 	
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
As part of our 2009 restructuring plan, during the year ended September 30, 2009, we accelerated amortization of $1,609 related to trade names no longer in use. This is captured in depreciation and amortization above.
During the year ended September 30, 2009, we financed $691 of office equipment through a capital lease obligation.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
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INTEGRATED ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(All Amounts in Thousands Except Share Amounts)
1. BUSINESS
Description of the Business
Integrated Electrical Services, Inc., a Delaware corporation, was founded in June 1997 to establish a leading national provider of electrical services, focusing primarily on the communications, residential, commercial and industrial service and maintenance markets. We provide services from 53 locations serving the continental United States. The Company is organized into three business segments; Communications, Residential and Commercial & Industrial. The words “IES”, the “Company”, “we”, “our”, and “us” refer to Integrated Electrical Services, Inc. and, except as otherwise specified herein, to our wholly-owned subsidiaries.
Our Communications division is a leading provider of network infrastructure products and services for data centers and other mission critical environments. Services offered include the design, installation and maintenance of network infrastructure for the financial, medical, hospitality, government, hi-tech manufacturing, educational and information technology industries. We also provide the design and installation of audio/visual, telephone, fire, wireless and intrusion alarm systems as well as design/build, service and maintenance of data network systems. We perform services across the United States from our 7 offices and our Communications headquarters located in Tempe, Arizona allowing dedicated onsite maintenance teams at our customer’s sites.
Our Residential division provides electrical installation services for single-family housing and multi-family apartment complexes and CATV cabling installations for residential and light commercial applications. In addition to our core electrical construction work, the Residential segment is expanding its offerings by providing services for the installation of residential solar power, smart meters, electric car charging stations and stand-by generators, both for new construction and existing residences. The division has 26 locations in Texas and the Sun-Belt, western and the Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States.
Our Commercial & Industrial division is one of the largest providers of electrical contracting services in the United States The division offers a broad range of electrical design, construction, renovation, engineering and maintenance services to the commercial and industrial markets. The division has 18 locations in Texas, Nebraska, Colorado, Oregon and the Mid-Atlantic region. Services include the design of electrical systems within a building or complex, procurement and installation of wiring and connection to power sources, end-use equipment and fixtures, as well as contract maintenance. We focus on projects that require special expertise, such as design-and-build projects that utilize the capabilities of our in-house experts, or projects which require specific market expertise, such as transmission and distribution and power generation facilities. We also focus on service, maintenance and certain renovation and upgrade work, which tends to be either recurring or have lower sensitivity to economic cycles, or both. We provide services for a variety of projects, including: high-rise residential and office buildings, power plants, manufacturing facilities, data centers, chemical plants, refineries, wind farms, solar facilities, municipal infrastructure and health care facilities and residential developments. Our utility services consist of overhead and underground installation and maintenance of electrical and other utilities transmission and distribution networks, installation and splicing of high-voltage transmission and distribution lines, substation construction and substation and right-of-way maintenance. Our maintenance services generally provide recurring revenues that are typically less affected by levels of construction activity. Service and maintenance revenues are derived from service calls and routine maintenance contracts, which tend to be recurring and less sensitive to short term economic fluctuations.
Controlling Shareholder
At September 30, 2011, Tontine Capital Partners, L.P. and its affiliates (collectively, “Tontine”), was the controlling shareholder of the Company’s common stock. Accordingly, Tontine has the ability to exercise significant control of our affairs, including the election of directors and any action requiring the approval of shareholders, including the approval of any potential merger or sale of all or substantially all assets or divisions of the Company, or the Company itself. In its most recent Schedule 13D, Tontine stated that it has no current plans to make any material change in the Company’s business or corporate structure. For a more complete discussion on our relationship with Tontine, please refer to Note 3 “Controlling Shareholder” in the notes to these Consolidated Financial Statements.
Sale of Non-Strategic Manufacturing Facility
On November 30, 2010, a subsidiary of the Company sold substantially all the assets and certain liabilities of a non-strategic manufacturing facility engaged in manufacturing and selling fabricated metal buildings housing electrical equipment, such as switchgears, motor starters and control systems, to Siemens Energy, Inc. As part of this transaction, Siemens Energy, Inc. also acquired certain real property where the fabrication facilities are located from another subsidiary of the Company. The purchase price of $10,086 was adjusted to reflect working capital variances. The transaction was completed on December 10, 2010 at which time we recognized a gain of $6,763.
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(All Amounts in Thousands Except Share Amounts)
 
Sale of Non-Core Electrical Distribution Facility
On February 28, 2011, Key Electrical Supply, Inc, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, sold substantially all the assets and certain liabilities of a non-core electrical distribution facility engaged in distributing wiring, lighting, electrical distribution, power control and generators for residential and commercial applications to Elliot Electric Supply, Inc. The purchase price of $6,676 was adjusted to reflect working capital variances. The loss on this transaction was immaterial.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Principles of Consolidation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of IES and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included and are of a normal recurring nature.
Asset Impairment
The Company recorded a pretax non-cash asset impairment charge of $3,551 related to certain internally-developed capitalized software, $968 for our investment in EnerTech Capital Partners II L.P. (“EnerTech”), $142 for goodwill and $143 related to real estate held by the Company. The Company ceased use of the internally-developed software in 2011. As a result, the software has a fair value of zero. The non-cash impairments related to the investment in EnerTech and the real estate are to adjust the carrying value to their estimated current market values.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires the use of estimates and assumptions by management in determining the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosures of contingent liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Estimates are primarily used in our revenue recognition of construction in progress, fair value assumptions in analyzing goodwill, investments, intangible assets and long-lived asset impairments and adjustments, allowance for doubtful accounts receivable, stock-based compensation, reserves for legal matters, assumptions regarding estimated costs to exit certain divisions, realizability of deferred tax assets, and self-insured claims liabilities and related reserves.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
We consider all highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
Inventories
Inventories generally consist of parts and supplies held for use in the ordinary course of business and are valued at the lower of cost or market generally using the historical average cost or first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. Where shipping and handling costs are borne by us, these charges are included in inventory and charged to cost of services upon use in construction or the providing of services.
Securities and Equity Investments
Our investments are accounted for using either the cost or equity method of accounting, as appropriate. Each period, we evaluate whether an event or change in circumstances has occurred that may indicate an investment has been impaired. If, upon further investigation of such events, we determine the investment has suffered a decline in value that is other than temporary, we write down the investment to its estimated fair value.
Certain securities are classified as available-for-sale. These investments are recorded at fair value and are classified as other non-current assets in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2011. The changes in fair values, net of applicable taxes, are recorded as unrealized gains (losses) as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in stockholders’ equity.
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(All Amounts in Thousands Except Share Amounts)
 
Long-Term Receivables
From time to time, we enter into payment plans with certain customers over periods in excess of one year. We classify these receivables as long-term receivables. Additionally, we provide an allowance for doubtful accounts for specific long-term receivables where collection is considered doubtful.
In March 2009, in connection with a construction project entering bankruptcy, we transferred $3,992 of trade accounts receivable to long-term receivable and initiated breach of contract and mechanics’ lien foreclosure actions against the project’s general contractor and owner, respectively. At the same time, we reserved the costs in excess of billings of $278 associated with this receivable. In March 2010, given the significant uncertainty associated with its ultimate collectability we reserved the remaining balance of $3,714, but continued to pursue collection through the bankruptcy court proceeding. In February 2011, we entered into a $2,850 settlement in connection with the breach of contract and mechanics’ lien foreclosure actions related to the receivable. The $2,850 recovery was recorded in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations as a component of selling, general, and administrative expenses.
Property and Equipment
Additions of property and equipment are recorded at cost, and depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the related asset. Leasehold improvements are capitalized and depreciated over the lesser of the life of the lease or the estimated useful life of the asset. Depreciation and amortization expense was $6,356, $5,291 and $8,258, respectively, for the years ended September 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009.
Expenditures for repairs and maintenance are charged to expense when incurred. Expenditures for major renewals and betterments, which extend the useful lives of existing property and equipment, are capitalized and depreciated. Upon retirement or disposition of property and equipment, the capitalized cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any resulting gain or loss is recognized in the statement of operations in the caption (gain) loss on sale of assets.
Goodwill
Goodwill attributable to each reporting unit is tested for impairment by comparing the fair value of each reporting unit with its carrying value. Fair value is determined using discounted cash flows. These impairment tests are required to be performed at least annually. Significant estimates used in the methodologies include estimates of future cash flows, future short-term and long-term growth rates, weighted average cost of capital for each of the reportable units. On an ongoing basis (absent any impairment indicators), we perform an impairment test annually using a measurement date of September 30.
Below are the carrying amounts of goodwill attributable to each reportable segment with goodwill balances:

 	  	Years Ended September 30,	 	
 	  	2011	 	  	2010	 	
Communications	  	$	—  	  	  	$	—  	  	
Residential	  	 	3,839	 	  	 	3,839	 	
Commercial & Industrial	  	 	—  	  	  	 	142	 	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
 	  	$	3,839	 	  	$	3,981	 	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
For the years ended September 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009, we recorded goodwill impairment of $142, $0, and $0, respectively. The impairment recorded in 2011 was attributable to our Commercial & Industrial segment. Based upon the results of our annual impairment analysis, the fair value of our Residential reporting unit significantly exceeded the book value, and warrants no impairment.
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(All Amounts in Thousands Except Share Amounts)
 
Debt Issuance Costs
Debt issuance costs are included in other noncurrent assets and are amortized to interest expense over the scheduled maturity of the debt. Amortization expense of debt issuance costs was $338, $314 and $263, respectively, for the years ended September 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009. At September 30, 2011, remaining unamortized capitalized debt issuance costs were $80.
Revenue Recognition
We recognize revenue on construction contracts using the percentage of completion method. Construction contracts generally provide that customers accept completion of progress to date and compensate us for services rendered measured in terms of units installed, hours expended or some other measure of progress. We recognize revenue on both signed contracts and change orders. A discussion of our treatment of claims and unapproved change orders is described later in this section. Percentage of completion for construction contracts is measured principally by the percentage of costs incurred and accrued to date for each contract to the estimated total cost for each contract at completion. We generally consider contracts to be substantially complete upon departure from the work site and acceptance by the customer. Contract costs include all direct material, labor and insurance costs and those indirect costs related to contract performance, such as indirect labor, supplies, tools, repairs and depreciation costs. Changes in job performance, job conditions, estimated contract costs and profitability and final contract settlements may result in revisions to costs and income and the effects of these revisions are recognized in the period in which the revisions are determined. Provisions for total estimated losses on uncompleted contracts are made in the period in which such losses are determined. The balances billed but not paid by customers pursuant to retainage provisions in construction contracts will be due upon completion of the contracts and acceptance by the customer. Based on our experience with similar contracts in recent years, the retention balance at each balance sheet date will be collected within the subsequent fiscal year.
Certain divisions in the Residential segment use the completed contract method of accounting because the duration of their contracts is short in nature. We recognize revenue on completed contracts when the construction is complete and billable to the customer. Provisions for estimated losses on these contracts are recorded in the period such losses are determined.
Service work consists of time and materials projects that are billed at either contractual or current standard rates. Revenues from service work are recognized when services are performed.
The current asset “Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts” represents revenues recognized in excess of amounts billed which management believes will be billed and collected within the next twelve months. The current liability “Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts” represents billings in excess of revenues recognized. Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts are amounts considered recoverable from customers based on different measures of performance, including achievement of specific milestones, completion of specified units or at the completion of the contract. Also included in this asset, from time to time, are claims and unapproved change orders which are amounts we are in the process of collecting from our customers or agencies for changes in contract specifications or design, contract change orders in dispute or unapproved as to scope and price, or other related causes of unanticipated additional contract costs. Claims are limited to costs incurred and are recorded at estimated realizable value when collection is probable and can be reasonably estimated. We do not recognize profits on construction costs incurred in connection with claims. Claims made by us involve negotiation and, in certain cases, litigation. Such litigation costs are expensed as incurred. As of September 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009, there were no material revenues recorded associated with any claims.
Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
We record accounts receivable for all amounts billed and not collected. Generally, we do not charge interest on outstanding accounts receivable; however, from time to time we may believe it necessary to charge interest on a case by case basis. Additionally, we provide an allowance for doubtful accounts for specific accounts receivable where collection is considered doubtful as well as for general unknown collection issues based on historical trends. Accounts receivable not determined to be collectible are written off as deemed necessary in the period such determination is made. As is common in the construction industry, some of these receivables are in litigation or require us to exercise our contractual lien rights in order to collect. These receivables are primarily associated with a few divisions within our Commercial & Industrial segment. Certain other receivables are slow-pay in nature and require us to exercise our contractual or lien rights. We believe that our allowance for doubtful accounts is sufficient to cover uncollectible receivables as of September 30, 2011.
 
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INTEGRATED ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(All Amounts in Thousands Except Share Amounts)
 
Comprehensive Income
Comprehensive income includes all changes in equity during a period except those resulting from investments by and distributions to stockholders.
Advertising
Advertising and marketing expense for the years ended September 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009 was approximately $512, $1,547, and $1,895, respectively. Advertising costs are charged to expense as incurred and are included in the “Selling, general and administrative expenses” line item on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Income Taxes
We follow the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes. Under this method, deferred income tax assets and liabilities are recorded for the future income tax consequences of temporary differences between the financial reporting and income tax bases of assets and liabilities, and are measured using enacted tax rates and laws.
We regularly evaluate valuation allowances established for deferred tax assets for which future realization is uncertain. We perform this evaluation at least annually at the end of each fiscal year. The estimation of required valuation allowances includes estimates of future taxable income. In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets at September 30, 2011, we considered whether it was more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets would not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. We consider the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income and tax planning strategies in making this assessment. If actual future taxable income is different from the estimates, our results could be affected. We have determined to fully reserve against such an occurrence. Prior to October 1, 2009, to the extent that we realize benefits from the usage of our pre-emergence deferred tax assets; such benefits first reduced goodwill, then other long-term intangible assets, then additional paid-in capital. Beginning October 1, 2009, with the adoption of new standards, reductions in the valuation allowance attributable to all periods, if any should occur, will be recorded as an adjustment to our income tax expense. We believe the impact of the new standards will be significant in the period in which we determine that a reduction in the valuation allowance is warranted.
On May 12, 2006, we had a change in ownership as defined in Internal Revenue Code Section 382. Internal Revenue Code Section 382 limits the utilization of net operating losses that existed as of the change in ownership in tax periods subsequent to the change in ownership. As such, our net operating loss utilization after the change date will be subject to Internal Revenue Code Section 382 limitations for federal income taxes and some state income taxes. We have provided valuation allowances on all net operating losses where it is determined it is more likely than not that they will expire without being utilized.
Risk-Management
We retain the risk for workers’ compensation, employer’s liability, automobile liability, general liability and employee group health claims, resulting from uninsured deductibles per accident or occurrence which are subject to annual aggregate limits. Our general liability program provides coverage for bodily injury and property damage. Losses up to the deductible amounts are accrued based upon our known claims incurred and an estimate of claims incurred but not reported. For the year ended September 30, 2011, we compiled our historical data pertaining to the insurance experiences and actuarially developed the ultimate loss associated with our insurance programs. We believe that the actuarial valuation provides the best estimate of the ultimate losses to be expected under these programs.
The undiscounted ultimate losses of all insurance reserves at September 30, 2011 and 2010, was $8,353 and $7,082, respectively. Based on historical payment patterns, we expect payments of undiscounted ultimate losses to be made as follows:

Year Ended September 30:	  	 	 	
2012	  	$	3,666	 	
2013	  	 	1,711	 	
2014	  	 	1,005	 	
2015	  	 	590	 	
2016	  	 	378	 	
Thereafter	  	 	1,003	 	
 	  	 	 	 	
Total	  	$	8,353	 	

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INTEGRATED ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(All Amounts in Thousands Except Share Amounts)
 
We elect to discount the ultimate losses above to present value using an approximate risk-free rate over the average life of our insurance claims. For the years ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, the discount rate used was 1.0 percent and 1.3 percent, respectively. The decrease in discount rate is driven by the prolonged decline in interest rates and a decrease in the average life of our associated claims. The present value of all insurance reserves for the employee group health claims, workers’ compensation, auto and general liability recorded at September 30, 2011 and 2010 was $7,040 and $6,916, respectively. Our employee group health claims are anticipated to be resolved within the year ended September 30, 2012.
We had letters of credit of $8,182 outstanding at September 30, 2011 to collateralize our high deductable insurance obligations.
Realization of Long-Lived and Intangible Assets
We evaluate the recoverability of property and equipment, intangible assets and other long-lived assets at least annually, or as facts and circumstances indicate that any of those assets might be impaired. If an evaluation is required, the estimated future undiscounted cash flows associated with the asset are compared to the asset’s carrying amount to determine if an impairment of such property has occurred. The effect of any impairment would be to expense the difference between the fair value of such property and its carrying value. Estimated fair values are determined based on expected future cash flows discounted at a rate we believe incorporates the time value of money, the expectations about future cash flows and an appropriate risk premium.
At September 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009, we performed evaluations of our long-lived assets. These evaluations resulted in impairment charges as described above under “ Asset Impairment ” and “ Goodwill. ”
Risk Concentration
Financial instruments, which potentially subject us to concentrations of credit risk, consist principally of cash deposits and accounts receivable. We grant credit, usually without collateral, to our customers, who are generally contractors and homebuilders throughout the United States. Consequently, we are subject to potential credit risk related to changes in business and economic factors throughout the United States within the construction and homebuilding market. However, we are entitled to payment for work performed and have certain lien rights in that work. Further, management believes that its contract acceptance, billing and collection policies are adequate to manage potential credit risk. We routinely maintain cash balances in financial institutions in excess of federally insured limits. We periodically assess the financial condition of these institutions where these funds are held and believe the credit risk is minimal. As a result of recent credit market turmoil we maintain the majority of our cash and cash equivalents in money market mutual funds.
No single customer accounted for more than 10% of our revenues for the years ended September 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Our financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, notes receivable, investments, accounts payable, a line of credit, a note payable issued to finance an insurance policy, and a $10,000 senior subordinated loan agreement (the “Tontine Term Loan”). We believe that the carrying value of financial instruments, with the exception of the Tontine Term Loan and our cost method investment in EnerTech, in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets, approximates their fair value due to their short-term nature. We estimate that the fair value of the Tontine Term Loan is $10,649 based on comparable debt instruments at September 30, 2011. For additional information, please refer to Note 8, “Debt –  The Tontine Term Loan ” of this report.
We estimate that the fair value of our investment in EnerTech is $1,003 at September 30, 2011. For additional information, please refer to Note 7, “Detail of Certain Balance Sheet Accounts –  Securities and Equity Investments – Investment in EnerTech.
Stock-Based Compensation
We measure and record compensation expense for all share-based payment awards based on the fair value of the awards granted, net of estimated forfeitures, at the date of grant. We calculate the fair value of stock options using a binomial option pricing model. The fair value of restricted stock awards is determined based on the number of shares granted and the closing price of IES’s common stock on the date of grant. Forfeitures are estimated at the time of grant and revised as deemed necessary. The resulting compensation expense from discretionary awards is recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period, which is generally the vesting period, while compensation expense from performance based awards is recognized using the graded vesting method over the requisite service period. The cash flows resulting from the tax deductions in excess of the compensation expense recognized for options and restricted stock (excess tax benefit) are classified as financing cash flows.
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(All Amounts in Thousands Except Share Amounts)
 
Deferred Compensation Plans
The Company maintains a rabbi trust to fund certain deferred compensation plans. The securities held by the trust are classified as trading securities. The investments are recorded at fair value and are classified as other non-current assets in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2011 and 2010. The changes in fair values are recorded as unrealized gains (losses) as a component of other income (expense) in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
The corresponding deferred compensation liability is included in other non-current liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and changes in this obligation are recognized as adjustments to compensation expense in the period in which they are determined.
3. CONTROLLING SHAREHOLDER
On April 30, 2010, we prepaid $15,000 of the original $25,000 principal outstanding on the Tontine Term Loan., and $10,000 remains outstanding on the Tontine Term Loan.
Although Tontine has not indicated any plans to alter its ownership level, should Tontine reconsider its investment plans and sell its controlling interest in the Company, a change in ownership would occur. A change in ownership, as defined by Internal Revenue Code Section 382, could reduce the availability of net operating losses for federal and state income tax purposes. Furthermore, a change in control would trigger the change of control provisions in a number of our material agreements, including our $40,000 Revolving Credit Facility, bonding agreements with our sureties and certain employment contracts with certain officers and employees of the Company.
4. STRATEGIC ACTIONS
We are focused on return on capital and cash flow to maximize long-term shareholder value. As a result, we have increased our focus on a number of initiatives to return the Company to profitability. Included in these initiatives has been the closure or sale of a number of facilities within our Commercial & Industrial segment. During 2011, we initiated the sale or closure of all or portions of our Commercial & Industrial facilities in Arizona, Florida, Iowa, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Nevada and Texas. We continue to evaluate the performance of the remaining operations in our Commercial & Industrial segment, which continues to operate in a very challenging environment. If we were to elect to dispose of a substantial portion of our remaining Commercial & Industrial segment, the realized values of such actions would be substantially less than current book values, which would likely result in a material adverse impact on our financial results.
The 2009 Restructuring Plan
In the first quarter of our 2009 fiscal year, we began a restructuring program (the “2009 Restructuring Plan”) that was designed to consolidate operations within our three segments. The 2009 Restructuring Plan was the next level of our business optimization strategy. Our plan was to streamline local project and support operations, which were managed through regional operating centers, and to capitalize on the investments we had made over the past year to further leverage our resources. We accelerated our trade name amortization during the 2009 fiscal year recording a charge of $1,609 that has been identified within the “Restructuring Charges” caption in our Consolidated Statements of Operations.
In addition, as a result of the continuing significant effects of the recession, during the third quarter of fiscal year 2009, we implemented a more expansive cost reduction program, by further reducing administrative personnel, primarily in the corporate office, and consolidating our Commercial & Industrial administrative functions into one service center. We recorded at total of $8,170 in restructuring charges for the 2009 Restructuring Plan. As part of the restructuring charges, we recognized $154, $2,662, $3.917 and $1,437 in severance and facility closing charges within our Communications, Residential, Commercial & Industrial and Corporate segments, respectively.
The 2011 Restructuring Plan
In the second quarter of our 2011 fiscal year, we began a new restructuring program (the “2011 Restructuring Plan”) that was designed to consolidate operations within our Commercial & Industrial business. Pursuant to the 2011 Restructuring Plan, during the next six to twelve months, we will either sell or close certain underperforming facilities within our Commercial & Industrial operations. The 2011 Restructuring Plan is a key element of our commitment to return the Company to profitability.
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(All Amounts in Thousands Except Share Amounts)
 
The facilities directly affected by the 2011 Restructuring Plan are in several locations throughout the country, including Arizona, Florida, Iowa, Massachusetts, Louisiana, Nevada and Texas. These facilities were selected due to current business prospects and the extended time frame needed to return the facilities to a profitable position. We expect that closure costs could range from $4,500 to $5,500 in the aggregate. Closure costs associated with the 2011 Restructuring Plan include equipment and facility lease termination expenses, incremental management consulting expenses and severance costs for employees. The Company is in the process of winding down these facilities. As part of our restructuring charges within our Commercial & Industrial segment we recognized $1,455 in severance costs, $1,530 in consulting services, and $799 in costs related to lease terminations.
The following table summarizes the activities related to our restructuring activities by component:

 	  	Severance
Charges	 	 	Consulting
Charges	 	 	Lease Termination
& Other Charges	 	 	Total	 	
Restructuring charges incurred	  	 	1,455	 	 	 	1,530	 	 	 	799	 	 	 	3,784	 	
Cash payments made	  	 	(374	) 	 	 	(1,194	) 	 	 	(9	) 	 	 	(1,577	) 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Restructuring liability at September 30, 2011	  	$	1,081	 	 	$	336	 	 	$	790	 	 	$	2,207	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
5. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment consists of the following:

 	  	Estimated
Useful
Lives	 	  	Years Ended September 30,	 	
 	  	in Years	 	  	2011	 	 	2010	 	
Land	  	 	N/A	  	  	$	1,795	 	 	$	2,797	 	
Buildings	  	 	5-20	  	  	 	3,030	  	 	 	6,066	 	
Transportation equipment	  	 	3-5	  	  	 	1,695	  	 	 	2,807	 	
Machinery and equipment	  	 	3-10	  	  	 	3,077	  	 	 	4,556	 	
Leasehold improvements	  	 	5-10	  	  	 	1,703	  	 	 	2,267	 	
Information systems	  	 	2-8	  	  	 	8,939	  	 	 	20,631	 	
Furniture and fixtures	  	 	5-7	  	  	 	1,942	  	 	 	2,590	 	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	  	 	 	 	  	$	22,181	  	 	$	41,714	 	
Less—Accumulated depreciation and amortization	  	 	 	 	  	 	(14,165	) 	 	 	(21,868	) 	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Property and equipment, net	  	 	 	 	  	$	8,016	 	 	$	19,846	 	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
6. PER SHARE INFORMATION
Basic earnings per share is calculated as income (loss) available to common stockholders, divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. If the effect is dilutive, participating securities are included in the computation of basic earnings per share. Our participating securities do not have a contractual obligation to share in the losses in any given period. As a result, these participating securities will not be allocated any losses in the periods of net losses, but will be allocated income in the periods of net income using the two-class method.
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(All Amounts in Thousands Except Share Amounts)
 
The following table reconciles the components of the basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share for the years ended September 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009, (in thousands, except share information):

 	  	Years Ended September 30,	 	
 	  	2011	 	 	2010	 	 	2009	 	
Numerator:	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders	  	$	(37,693	) 	 	$	(32,147	) 	 	$	(11,939	) 	
Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to restricted shareholders	  	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Net income (loss) from continuing operations	  	$	(37,693	) 	 	$	(32,147	) 	 	$	(11,939	) 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to common shareholders	  	$	—  	  	 	$	—  	  	 	$	117	 	
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to restricted shareholders	  	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	2	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations	  	$	—  	  	 	$	—  	  	 	$	119	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders	  	$	(37,693	) 	 	$	(32,147	) 	 	$	(11,820	) 	
Net income (loss) attributable to restricted shareholders	  	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Net income (loss)	  	$	(37,693	) 	 	$	(32,147	) 	 	$	(11,820	) 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Denominator:	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Weighted average common shares outstanding — basic	  	 	14,493,747	 	 	 	14,409,368	 	 	 	14,331,614	 	
Effect of dilutive stock options and non-vested restricted stock	  	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding — diluted	  	 	14,493,747	 	 	 	14,409,368	 	 	 	14,331,614	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Basic earnings (loss) per share:	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Basic earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations	  	$	(2.60	) 	 	$	(2.23	) 	 	$	(0.83	) 	
Basic earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations	  	$	—  	  	 	$	—  	  	 	$	0.01	 	
Basic loss per share	  	$	(2.60	) 	 	$	(2.23	) 	 	$	(0.82	) 	
 	 	 	 	
Diluted earnings (loss) per share:	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	 	 	
Diluted earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations	  	$	(2.60	) 	 	$	(2.23	) 	 	$	(0.83	) 	
Diluted earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations	  	$	—  	  	 	$	—  	  	 	$	0.01	 	
Diluted loss per share	  	$	(2.60	) 	 	$	(2.23	) 	 	$	(0.82	) 	
For the years ended September 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009, 20,000, 158,500 and 158,500 stock options, respectively, were excluded from the computation of fully diluted earnings per share because the exercise prices of the options were greater than the average price of our common stock. For the years ended September 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009, 376,200, 348,086 and 230,176 shares, respectively, of restricted stock were excluded from the computation of fully diluted earnings per share because we reported a loss from continuing operations.
7. DETAIL OF CERTAIN BALANCE SHEET ACCOUNTS
Activity in our allowance for doubtful accounts on accounts and long-term receivables consists of the following:

 	  	Years Ended September 30,	 	
 	  	2011	 	 	2010	 	
Balance at beginning of period	  	$	7,429	 	 	$	3,574	 	
Additions to costs and expenses	  	 	1,071	 	 	 	7,440	 	
Deductions for uncollectible receivables written off, net of recoveries	  	 	(5,795	) 	 	 	(3,585	) 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Balance at end of period	  	$	2,705	 	 	$	7,429	 	

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(All Amounts in Thousands Except Share Amounts)
 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses consist of the following:

 	  	Years Ended September 30,	 	
 	  	2011	 	  	2010	 	
Accounts payable, trade	  	$	49,556	 	  	$	38,395	 	
Accrued compensation and benefits	  	 	10,584	 	  	 	10,271	 	
Accrued insurance liabilities	  	 	7,040	 	  	 	6,915	 	
Other accrued expenses	  	 	12,678	 	  	 	12,218	 	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
 	  	$	79,858	 	  	$	67,799	 	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Contracts in progress are as follows:

 	  	Years Ended September 30,	 	
 	  	2011	 	 	2010	 	
Costs incurred on contracts in progress	  	$	335,204	 	 	$	362,594	 	
Estimated earnings	  	 	21,942	 	 	 	47,656	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	  	 	357,146	 	 	 	410,250	 	
Less—Billings to date	  	 	(364,774	) 	 	 	(414,793	) 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Net contracts in progress	  	$	(7,628	) 	 	$	(4,543	) 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts	  	 	10,592	 	 	 	12,566	 	
Less—Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts	  	 	(18,220	) 	 	 	(17,109	) 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Net contracts in progress	  	$	(7,628	) 	 	$	(4,543	) 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Other non-current assets are comprised of the following:

 	  	Years Ended September 30,	 	
 	  	2011	 	  	2010	 	
Deposits	  	$	3,986	 	  	$	6,587	 	
Deferred tax assets	  	 	1,040	 	  	 	1,677	 	
Executive Savings Plan assets	  	 	477	 	  	 	889	 	
Securities and equity investments	  	 	1,003	 	  	 	2,065	 	
Other	  	 	581	 	  	 	664	 	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Total	  	$	7,087	 	  	$	11,882	 	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Securities and Equity Investments
Investment in EPV Solar
We assessed the fair market value of our investment in EPV after its restructuring in 2009 and determined that it was below its carrying value. Accordingly, we recorded a $2,850 other-than-temporary impairment loss for the year ended September 30, 2009. The total impairment loss is reflected in our Consolidated Statements of Operations as a component of Other Expense and reduced the carrying value of our investment from $3,000 to $150 at September 30, 2009.
On February 24, 2010, EPV filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. On August 20, 2010, the United States Bankruptcy Court District of New Jersey authorized and approved the sale of substantially all of EPV’s assets free and clear of liens, claims, encumbrances and interests to a third-party solar company. As this sale cancelled our claims to our convertible note receivable, we recorded an impairment loss of $150 during the year ended September 30, 2010, which reduced its carrying value to $0.
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(All Amounts in Thousands Except Share Amounts)
 
Investment in EnerTech
In April 2000, we committed to invest up to $5,000 in EnerTech through September 30, 2011, we have fulfilled our $5,000 investment under this commitment. As our investment is 2% of the overall ownership in EnerTech at September 30, 2011 and 2010, we account for this investment using the cost method of accounting. EnerTech’s investment portfolio from time to time results in unrealized losses reflecting a possible, other-than-temporary, impairment of our investment. The carrying value of our investment in EnerTech at September 30, 2011 and 2010 was $1,003 and $2,005, respectively. Our results of operations for the year ended September 30, 2011 includes a write down of $967 attributable to our investment in EnerTech.
The following table presents the reconciliation of the carrying value and unrealized gains (losses) to the fair value of the investment in EnerTech as of September 30, 2011 and 2010:

 	  	Years Ended September 30,	 	
 	  	2011	 	  	2010	 	
Carrying value	  	$	1,003	 	  	$	2,005	 	
Unrealized gains (losses)	  	 	—  	  	  	 	(179	) 	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Fair value	  	$	1,003	 	  	$	1,826	 	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
At each reporting date, the Company performs evaluations of impairment for securities to determine if the unrealized losses are other-than-temporary. For equity securities, this evaluation considers a number of factors including, but not limited to, the length of time and extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, the financial condition and near term prospects of the issuer and management’s ability and intent to hold the securities until fair value recovers. The assessment of the ability and intent to hold these securities to recovery focuses on liquidity needs, asset and liability management objectives and securities portfolio objectives. Based on the results of this evaluation, we believe the unrealized losses at September 30, 2011 is other than temporary, and have adjusted the carrying value accordingly. As of September 30, 2011 and 2010, the carrying value of these investments was $1,003 and $2,005, respectively. See Note 15, “Fair Value Measurements” for related disclosures relative to fair value measurements.
On December 31, 2010, EnerTech’s general partner, with the consent of the fund’s investors, extended the fund through December 31, 2011. The fund will terminate on this date unless extended by the fund’s valuation committee. The fund may be extended for another one-year period through December 31, 2012 with the consent of the fund’s valuation committee.
Arbinet Corporation
On May 15, 2006, we received a distribution from the investment in EnerTech of 32,967 shares in Arbinet Corporation. We sold these shares in fiscal 2011; accordingly, the amount of unrealized holding losses included in other comprehensive income at September 30, 2011 and 2010 is $0 and $88, respectively.
8. DEBT
Debt consists of the following:

 	  	Years Ended September 30,	 	
 	  	2011	 	 	2010	 	
Tontine Term Loan, due May 15, 2013, bearing interest at 11.00%	  	$	10,000	 	 	$	10,000	 	
Insurance Financing Agreements	  	 	—  	  	 	 	653	 	
Capital leases and other	  	 	498	 	 	 	603	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total debt	  	 	10,498	 	 	 	11,256	 	
Less — Short-term debt and current maturities of long-term debt	  	 	(209	) 	 	 	(808	) 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total long-term debt	  	$	10,289	 	 	$	10,448	 	

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(All Amounts in Thousands Except Share Amounts)
 
Future payments on debt at September 30, 2011 are as follows:

 	  	Capital Leases	 	 	Term Debt	 	  	Total	 	
2012	  	$	320	 	 	$	—  	  	  	$	320	 	
2013	  	 	319	 	 	 	10,000	 	  	 	10,319	 	
2014	  	 	26	 	 	 	—  	  	  	 	26	 	
2015	  	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	  	 	—  	  	
2016	  	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	  	 	—  	  	
Thereafter	  	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	  	 	—  	  	
Less: Imputed Interest	  	 	(167	) 	 	 	—  	  	  	 	(167	) 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Total	  	$	498	 	 	$	10,000	 	  	$	10,498	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
For the years ended September 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009, we incurred interest expense of $2,277, $3,513 and $4,526, respectively.
The Revolving Credit Facility
On May 12, 2006, we entered into a Loan and Security Agreement (the “Loan and Security Agreement”), for a revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”) with Bank of America, N.A. and certain other lenders. On May 7, 2008, we renegotiated the terms of our Revolving Credit Facility and entered into an amended agreement with the same financial institutions. On April 30, 2010, we renegotiated the terms of, and entered into an amendment to the Loan and Security Agreement pursuant to which the maturity date was extended to May 31, 2012. In connection with the amendment, we incurred an amendment fee of $200, which is being amortized over 24 months.
On December 15, 2011, we renegotiated the terms of, and entered into an amendment to, the Loan and Security Agreement without incurring termination charges. Under the terms of the amended Revolving Credit Facility, the size of the facility was reduced to $40,000 and the maturity date was extended to November 12, 2012. Further, we were required to cash collateralize all of our letters of credit issued by the banks. The cash collateral is added to the borrowing base calculation at 100% through out the term of the agreement. The Revolving Credit Facility requires that we maintain a fixed charge coverage ratio of not less than 1.0:1.0 at any time that our aggregate amount of unrestricted cash on hand plus availability is less than $25,000 and, thereafter, until such time as our aggregate amount of unrestricted cash on hand plus availability has been at least $25,000 for a period of 60 consecutive days. Additionally, if there are any loans outstanding on or after the April 30, 2012, the Company’s EBITDA for the period from October 2011 through March 2012, may not exceed a negative $2,500 and we will be required to have a cumulative fixed charge coverage ratio of at least 1.0:1.0 at all times beginning April 1, 2012 to maintain any borrowings under the agreement. The measurement period for this additional test for borrowings begins with the monthly operating results for April 2012 and adds the monthly operating results for each month thereafter to determine the cumulative test during such time as revolving loans are outstanding. Failure to meet this performance test will result in an immediate event of default. The amended Agreement also calls for cost of borrowings of 4.0% over LIBOR per annum. Cost for letters of credit are the same as borrowings and also include a 25 basis point “fronting fee.” All other terms and conditions remain unchanged. In connection with the amendment, we incurred an amendment fee of $60 which, together with unamortized balance of the prior amendment is being amortized using the straight line method through November 12, 2012.
The Revolving Credit Facility is guaranteed by our subsidiaries and secured by first priority liens on substantially all of our subsidiaries’ existing and future acquired assets, exclusive of collateral provided to our surety providers. The Revolving Credit Facility contains customary affirmative, negative and financial covenants. The Revolving Credit Facility also restricts us from paying cash dividends and places limitations on our ability to repurchase our common stock.
Borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility may not exceed a “borrowing base” that is determined monthly by our lenders based on available collateral, primarily certain accounts receivables and inventories. Under the terms of the Revolving Credit Facility in effect as of September 30, 2011, interest for loans and letter of credit fees is based on our Total Liquidity, which is calculated for any given period as the sum of average daily availability for such period plus average daily unrestricted cash on hand for such period as follows:
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(All Amounts in Thousands Except Share Amounts)

  	

Total Liquidity	  	Annual Interest Rate for Loans	  	Annual Interest Rate for
Letters of Credit	
Greater than or equal to $60,000	  	LIBOR plus 3.00% or Base Rate plus 1.00%	  	3.00% plus 0.25% fronting fee	
Greater than $40,000 and less than $60,000	  	LIBOR plus 3.25% or Base Rate plus 1.25%	  	3.25% plus 0.25% fronting fee	
Less than or equal to $40,000	  	LIBOR plus 3.50% or Base Rate plus 1.50%	  	3.50% plus 0.25% fronting fee	
At September 30, 2011, we had $19,121 available to us under the Revolving Credit Facility, $8,812 in outstanding letters of credit and no outstanding borrowings.
At September 30, 2011, our Total Liquidity was $54,698. For the year ended September 30, 2011, we paid no interest for loans under the Revolving Credit Facility and had a weighted average interest rate, including fronting fees, of 3.55% for letters of credit. In addition, we are charged monthly in arrears (1) an unused commitment fee of 0.50%, and (2) certain other fees and charges as specified in the Loan and Security Agreement, as amended.
As of September 30, 2011, we were subject to the financial covenant under the Revolving Credit Facility requiring that we maintain a fixed charge coverage ratio of not less than 1.0:1.0 at any time that our aggregate amount of unrestricted cash on hand plus availability is less than $25,000 and, thereafter, until such time as our aggregate amount of unrestricted cash on hand plus availability has been at least $25,000 for a period of 60 consecutive days. As of September 30, 2011, our Total Liquidity was in excess of $25,000. Had our Total Liquidity been less than $25,000 at September 30, 2011, we would not have met the 1.0:1.0 fixed charge coverage ratio test, had it been applicable.
While we expect to meet our financial covenants, in the event that we are not able to meet the covenants of our amended Revolving Credit Facility in the future and are unsuccessful in obtaining a waiver from our lenders, the Company expects to have adequate cash on hand to fully collateralize our outstanding letters of credit and to provide sufficient cash for ongoing operations.
The Tontine Term Loan
On December 12, 2007, we entered into the Tontine Term Loan, a $25,000 senior subordinated loan agreement, with Tontine. The Tontine Term Loan bears interest at 11.0% per annum and is due on May 15, 2013. Interest is payable quarterly in cash or in-kind at our option. Any interest paid in-kind will bear interest at 11.0% in addition to the loan principal. On April 30, 2010, we prepaid $15,000 of principal on the Tontine Term Loan. On May 1, 2010, Tontine assigned the Tontine Term Loan to TCP Overseas Master Fund II, L.P. We may repay the Tontine Term Loan at any time prior to the maturity date at par, plus accrued interest without penalty. The Tontine Term Loan is subordinated to the Revolving Credit Facility. The Tontine Term Loan is an unsecured obligation of the Company and its subsidiary borrowers. The Tontine Term Loan contains no financial covenants or restrictions on dividends or distributions to stockholders.
Capital Lease
The Company leases certain equipment under agreements, which are classified as capital leases and included in property, plant and equipment. Amortization of this equipment for the years ended September 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009 was $172, $156 and $112, respectively, which is included in depreciation expense in the accompanying statements of operations.
9. LEASES
We enter into non-cancelable operating leases for many of our facility, vehicle and equipment needs. These leases allow us to retain cash, and we pay a monthly lease rental fee. At the end of the lease, we have no further obligation to the lessor. We may cancel or terminate a lease before the end of its term. Typically, we would be liable to the lessor for various lease cancellation or termination costs and the difference between the fair market value of the leased asset and the implied book value of the leased asset as calculated in accordance with the lease agreement.
For a discussion of leases with certain related parties which are included below, see Note 13, “Related-Party Transactions.”
Rent expense was $5,195, $5,931 and $6,977 for the years ended September 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively. Future minimum lease payments under these non-cancelable operating leases with terms in excess of one year are as follows:
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(All Amounts in Thousands Except Share Amounts)

Year Ended September 30:	  	 	 	
2012	  	$	5,577	 	
2013	  	 	3,077	 	
2014	  	 	1,765	 	
2015	  	 	967	 	
2016	  	 	530	 	
Thereafter	  	 	942	 	
 	  	 	 	 	
Total	  	$	12,860	 	

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(All Amounts in Thousands Except Share Amounts)
 
10. INCOME TAXES
Federal and state income tax provisions for continuing operations are as follows:

 	  	Years Ended September 30,	 	
 	  	2011	 	 	2010	 	 	2009	 	
Federal:	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Current	  	$	—  	  	 	$	—  	  	 	$	—  	  	
Deferred	  	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	(28	) 	
State:	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Current	  	 	224	 	 	 	119	 	 	 	350	 	
Deferred	  	 	(78	) 	 	 	(150	) 	 	 	173	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	  	$	146	 	 	$	(31	) 	 	$	495	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Actual income tax expense differs from income tax expense computed by applying the U.S. federal statutory corporate rate of 35 percent to income before provision for income taxes as follows:

 	  	Years Ended September 30,	 	
 	  	2011	 	 	2010	 	 	2009	 	
Provision (benefit) at the statutory rate	  	$	(12,979	) 	 	$	(11,262	) 	 	$	(4,006	) 	
Increase resulting from:	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Non-deductible expenses	  	 	565	 	 	 	533	 	 	 	603	 	
State income taxes, net of federal deduction	  	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	60	 	
Change in valuation allowance	  	 	13,582	 	 	 	11,321	 	 	 	3,798	 	
Contingent tax liabilities	  	 	(73	) 	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	
Other	  	 	16	 	 	 	31	 	 	 	57	 	
Decrease resulting from:	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Change in valuation allowance	  	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	
State income taxes, net of federal deduction	  	 	(965	) 	 	 	(421	) 	 	 	—  	  	
Other	  	 	—  	  	 	 	(233	) 	 	 	(17	) 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	  	$	146	 	 	$	(31	) 	 	$	495	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Deferred income tax provisions result from temporary differences in the recognition of income and expenses for financial reporting purposes and for income tax purposes. The income tax effects of these temporary differences, representing deferred income tax assets and liabilities, result principally from the following:

 	  	Years Ended September 30,	 	
 	  	2011	 	 	2010	 	
Deferred income tax assets:	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Allowance for doubtful accounts	  	$	998	 	 	$	1,269	 	
Accrued expenses	  	 	5,269	 	 	 	4,930	 	
Net operating loss carryforward	  	 	103,636	 	 	 	93,504	 	
Various reserves	  	 	1,728	 	 	 	900	 	
Equity losses in affiliate	  	 	286	 	 	 	98	 	
Share-based compensation	  	 	2,676	 	 	 	2,584	 	
Capital loss carryforward	  	 	3,889	 	 	 	3,901	 	
Other	  	 	1,836	 	 	 	2,083	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Subtotal	  	 	120,318	 	 	 	109,269	 	
Less valuation allowance	  	 	(119,347	) 	 	 	(105,804	) 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total deferred income tax assets	  	$	971	 	 	$	3,465	 	

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INTEGRATED ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(All Amounts in Thousands Except Share Amounts)

Deferred income tax liabilities:	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Property and equipment	  	$	—  	  	 	$	(1,040	) 	
Deferred contract revenue and other	  	 	(106	) 	 	 	(1,598	) 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total deferred income tax liabilities	  	 	(106	) 	 	 	(2,638	) 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Net deferred income tax assets	  	$	865	 	 	$	827	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
In 2002, we adopted a tax accounting method change that allowed us to deduct goodwill for income tax purposes that had previously been classified as non-deductible. The accounting method change resulted in additional amortizable tax basis in goodwill. We believe the realization of the additional tax basis in goodwill is less than probable and have not recorded a deferred tax asset. Although a deferred tax asset has not been recorded through September 30, 2011, we have derived a cumulative cash tax reduction of $11,438 from the change in tax accounting method and the subsequent amortization of the additional tax goodwill. In addition, the amortization of the additional tax goodwill has resulted in additional federal net operating loss carry forwards of $135,820 and state net operating loss carry forwards of $11,981. We believe the realization of the additional net operating loss carry forwards is less than probable and have not recorded a deferred tax asset. We have $6,007 of tax basis in the additional tax goodwill that remains to be amortized. As of September 30, 2011, approximately two years remain to be amortized.
As of September 30, 2011, we had available approximately $435,064 of federal net tax operating loss carry forward for federal income tax purposes, including $135,820 resulting from the additional amortization of tax goodwill. This carry forward, which may provide future tax benefits, will begin to expire in 2022. On May 12, 2006, we had a change in ownership as defined in Internal Revenue Code Section 382. As such, our net operating loss utilization after the change date will be subject to Section 382 limitations for federal income taxes and some state income taxes. The annual limitation under Section 382 on the utilization of federal net operating losses will be approximately $20,000 for the first five tax years subsequent to the change in ownership and $16,000 thereafter. Approximately $263,829 of federal net operating losses will not be subject to this limitation. Also, after applying the Section 382 limitation to available state net operating loss carry forwards, we had available approximately $126,487 state net tax operating loss carry forwards, including $11,981 resulting from the additional amortization of tax goodwill which begin to expire as of September 30, 2011. We have provided valuation allowances on all net operating losses where it is determined it is more likely than not that they will expire without being utilized.
In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets at September 30, 2011, we considered whether it was more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Our realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which these temporary differences become deductible. However, GAAP guidelines place considerably more weight on historical results and less weight on future projections when there is negative evidence such as cumulative pretax losses in recent years. We incurred a cumulative pretax loss for September 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009. In the absence of specific favorable evidence of sufficient weight to offset the negative evidence of the cumulative pretax loss, we have provided valuation allowances of $113,810 for all federal deferred tax assets and $5,537 for certain state deferred tax assets. We believe that $363 of federal deferred tax assets will be realized by offsetting reversing deferred tax liabilities. We believe that $865 of state deferred tax assets will be realized and valuation allowances were not provided for these assets. We will evaluate the appropriateness of our remaining deferred tax assets and valuation allowances on at least annually at the end of each fiscal year.
Prior to October 1, 2009, to the extent that we realize benefits from the usage of certain pre-emergence deferred tax assets resulting in a reduction in pre-emergence valuation allowances and to the extent we realize a benefit related to pre-emergence unrecognized tax benefits; such benefits will first reduce goodwill, then other long-term intangible assets, then additional paid-in capital. Beginning October 1, 2009, with the adoption of the new standards, reductions in pre-emergence valuation allowances or realization of pre-emergence unrecognized tax benefit will be recorded as an adjustment to our income tax expense. We believe future reductions in pre-emergence valuation allowance or realization of pre-emergence unrecognized tax benefits could have a material impact on the Consolidated Financial Statements.
As a result of the reorganization and related adjustment to the book basis in goodwill, we have tax basis in excess of book basis in amortizable goodwill of approximately $23,902. The tax basis in amortizable goodwill in excess of book basis is not reflected as a deferred tax asset. To the extent the amortization of the excess tax basis results in a cash tax benefit, the benefit will first go to reduce goodwill, then other long-term intangible assets, and then additional paid-in capital. As of September 30, 2011, we have received $72 in cash tax benefits related to the amortization of excess tax basis.
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(All Amounts in Thousands Except Share Amounts)
 
GAAP requires financial statement reporting of the expected future tax consequences of uncertain tax return reporting positions on the presumption that all relevant tax authorities possess full knowledge of those tax reporting positions, as well as all of the pertinent facts and circumstances, but it prohibits discounting of any of the related tax effects for the time value of money. The evaluation of a tax position is a two-step process. The first step is the recognition process to determine if it is more likely than not that a tax position will be sustained upon examination by the appropriate taxing authority, based on the technical merits of the position. The second step is a measurement process whereby a tax position that meets the more likely than not recognition threshold is calculated to determine the amount of benefit/expense to recognize in the financial statements. The tax position is measured at the largest amount of benefit/expense that is more likely than not of being realized upon ultimate settlement.
A reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of unrecognized tax liabilities is as follows:

Balance at October 1, 2010	  	$	5,613	 	
Additions for position related to current year	  	 	5	 	
Additions for positions of prior years	  	 	13	 	
Reduction resulting from the lapse of the applicable statutes of limitations	  	 	(86	) 	
Reduction resulting from settlement of positions of prior years	  	 	—  	  	
 	  	 	 	 	
Balance at September 30, 2011	  	$	5,545	 	
 	  	 	 	 	
As of September 30, 2011, $5,545 of unrecognized tax benefit would result in a decrease in the provision for income tax expense. We anticipate that approximately $76 of unrecognized tax benefits, including accrued interest, may reverse in the next twelve months. The reversal is predominately due to the expiration of the statutes of limitation for unrecognized tax benefits.
We had approximately $178 and $190 accrued for the payment of interest and penalties at September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively. We recognize interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as part of the provision for income taxes.
We are currently not under federal audit by the Internal Revenue Service. The tax years ended September 30, 2008 and forward are subject to audit as are tax years prior to September 30, 2008, to the extent of unutilized net operating losses generated in those years.
The net deferred income tax assets and liabilities are comprised of the following:

 	  	Years Ended September 30,	 	
 	  	2011	 	 	2010	 	
Current deferred income taxes:	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Assets	  	$	198	 	 	$	1,800	 	
Liabilities	  	 	(95	) 	 	 	(1,605	) 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Net deferred tax asset, current	  	$	103	 	 	$	195	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Noncurrent deferred income taxes:	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Assets	  	$	1,046	 	 	$	1,678	 	
Liabilities	  	 	(284	) 	 	 	(1,046	) 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Net deferred tax asset, non-current	  	 	762	 	 	 	632	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Net deferred income tax assets	  	$	865	 	 	$	827	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
11. OPERATING SEGMENTS
We manage and measure performance of our business in three distinct operating segments: Communications, Residential and Commercial & Industrial. These segments are reflective of how the Company’s Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) reviews operating results for the purposes of allocating resources and assessing performance. The Company’s CODM is its Chief Executive Officer. The Communications segment consists of low voltage installation, design, planning and maintenance for mission critical infrastructure such as data centers. The Residential segment consists of electrical installation, replacement and renovation services in single-family, condominium, townhouse and low-rise multifamily housing units.
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(All Amounts in Thousands Except Share Amounts)
 
The Commercial & Industrial segment provides electrical design, installation, renovation, engineering and maintenance and replacement services in facilities such as office buildings, high-rise apartments and condominiums, theaters, restaurants, hotels, hospitals and critical-care facilities, school districts, light manufacturing and processing facilities, military installations, airports, outside plants, network enterprises, switch network customers, manufacturing and distribution centers, water treatment facilities, refineries, petrochemical and power plants, and alternative energy facilities.
The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies. We evaluate performance based on income from operations of the respective business units prior to the allocation of Corporate office expenses. Transactions between segments are eliminated in consolidation. Our Corporate office provides general and administrative as well as support services to our three operating segments. Management allocates costs between segments for selling, general and administrative expenses and depreciation expense.
Segment information for the years ended September 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009 is as follows:

 	  	Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2011	 	
 	  	Communications	 	  	Residential	 	  	Commercial &
Industrial	 	 	Corporate	 	 	Total	 	
Revenues	  	$	93,579	 	  	$	114,732	 	  	$	273,296	 	 	$	—  	  	 	$	481,607	 	
Cost of services	  	 	80,966	 	  	 	95,994	 	  	 	268,625	 	 	 	—  	  	 	 	445,585	 	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Gross profit	  	 	12,613	 	  	 	18,738	 	  	 	4,671	 	 	 	—  	  	 	 	36,022	 	
Selling, general and administrative	  	 	10,629	 	  	 	18,437	 	  	 	26,836	 	 	 	13,463	 	 	 	69,365	 	
Loss (gain) on sale of assets	  	 	—  	  	  	 	116	 	  	 	(61	) 	 	 	(6,638	) 	 	 	(6,583	) 	
Asset Impairment	  	 	72	 	  	 	—  	  	  	 	71	 	 	 	4,661	 	 	 	4,804	 	
Restructuring charge	  	 	—  	  	  	 	—  	  	  	 	3,784	 	 	 	—  	  	 	 	3,784	 	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Income (loss) from operations	  	$	1,912	 	  	$	185	 	  	$	(25,959	) 	 	$	(11,486	) 	 	$	(35,348	) 	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Other data:	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Depreciation and amortization expense	  	$	344	 	  	$	514	 	  	$	1,699	 	 	$	3,799	 	 	$	6,356	 	
Capital expenditures	  	$	928	 	  	$	181	  	  	$	431	  	 	$	1,148	  	 	$	2,688	  	
Total assets	  	$	23,073	 	  	$	23,584	 	  	$	80,136	 	 	$	53,473	 	 	$	180,266	 	

 	  	Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2010	 	
 	  	Communications	 	 	Residential	 	 	Commercial &
Industrial	 	 	Corporate	 	 	Total	 	
Revenues	  	$	79,344	 	 	$	116,012	 	 	$	265,277	 	 	$	—  	  	 	$	460,633	 	
Cost of services	  	 	65,491	 	 	 	92,470	 	 	 	246,179	 	 	 	—  	  	 	 	404,140	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Gross profit	  	 	13,853	 	 	 	23,542	 	 	 	19,098	 	 	 	—  	  	 	 	56,493	 	
Selling, general and administrative	  	 	7,983	 	 	 	23,685	 	 	 	39,083	 	 	 	14,169	 	 	 	84,920	 	
(Gain) Loss on sale of assets	  	 	(8	) 	 	 	23	 	 	 	(124	) 	 	 	(65	) 	 	 	(174	) 	
Restructuring charge	  	 	16	 	 	 	—  	  	 	 	698	 	 	 	49	 	 	 	763	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Income (loss) from operations	  	$	5,862	 	 	$	(166	) 	 	$	(20,559	) 	 	$	(14,153	) 	 	$	(29,016	) 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Other data:	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Depreciation and amortization expense	  	$	431	 	 	$	949	 	 	$	2,377	 	 	$	1,534	 	 	$	5,291	 	
Capital expenditures	  	$	31	 	 	$	178	 	 	$	363	 	 	$	352	 	 	$	924	 	
Total assets	  	$	28,092	 	 	$	27,164	 	 	$	84,352	 	 	$	65,497	 	 	$	205,105	 	
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(All Amounts in Thousands Except Share Amounts)

 	  	Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2009	 	
 	  	Communications	 	  	Residential	 	  	Commercial &
Industrial	 	 	Corporate	 	 	Total	 	
Revenues	  	$	78,724	 	  	$	157,521	 	  	$	429,752	 	 	$	—  	  	 	$	665,997	 	
Cost of services	  	 	66,868	 	  	 	120,743	 	  	 	368,858	 	 	 	—  	  	 	 	556,469	 	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Gross profit	  	 	11,856	 	  	 	36,778	 	  	 	60,894	 	 	 	—  	  	 	 	109,528	 	
Selling, general and administrative	  	 	6,643	 	  	 	33,519	 	  	 	51,943	 	 	 	16,223	 	 	 	108,328	 	
Loss (gain) on sale of assets	  	 	—  	  	  	 	37	 	  	 	(515	) 	 	 	13	 	 	 	(465	) 	
Restructuring charge	  	 	138	 	  	 	2,662	 	  	 	3,219	 	 	 	1,388	 	 	 	7,407	 	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Income (loss) from operations	  	$	5,075	 	  	$	560	 	  	$	6,247	 	 	$	(17,624	) 	 	$	(5,742	) 	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Other data:	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Depreciation and amortization expense	  	$	376	 	  	$	3,287	 	  	$	3,378	 	 	$	1,217	 	 	$	8,258	 	
Capital expenditures	  	$	79	 	  	$	502	 	  	$	942	 	 	$	3,217	 	 	$	4,740	 	
Total assets	  	$	19,210	 	  	$	39,277	 	  	$	106,140	 	 	$	103,798	 	 	$	268,425	 	
12. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
The 2006 Equity Incentive Plan became effective on May 12, 2006 (as amended, the “2006 Equity Incentive Plan”). The 2006 Equity Incentive Plan provides for grants of stock options as well as grants of stock, including restricted stock. We have approximately 1.0 million shares of common stock authorized for issuance under the 2006 Equity Incentive Plan.
On May 12, 2008, 10,555 shares of outstanding common stock that were reserved for issuance upon exchange of previously issued shares pursuant to our Plan were cancelled.
Treasury Stock
On December 12, 2007, our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to one million shares of our common stock, and the Company has established a Rule 10b5-1 plan to facilitate this repurchase. This share repurchase program was authorized through December 2009.
During the year ended September 30, 2011, we repurchased 20,789 common shares from our employees to satisfy tax withholding requirements upon the vesting of restricted stock issued under the 2006 Equity Incentive Plan, and 130,258 unvested shares were forfeited by former employees and returned to treasury stock. We issued 324,000 shares out of treasury stock under our share-based compensation programs. Finally, 9,616 phantom stock units granted to members of the Board of directors vested, triggering an issuance of 9,616 unrestricted shares from the balance held in treasury shares.
Restricted Stock
Restricted Stock Awards:

Fiscal
Year	 	Shares
Granted	 	 	Weighted
Average Fair
Value at
Date of
Grant	 	 	Vested	 	 	Forefeitures	 	 	Shares
Outstanding	 	 	Expense
recognized
through
September
30, 2011	 	
2006	 	 	384,850	 	 	$	24.78	  	 	 	258,347	 	 	 	126,503	 	 	 	—  	  	 	$	6,402	  	
2006	 	 	25,000	 	 	$	17.36	  	 	 	25,000	 	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	$	434	  	
2007	 	 	20,000	 	 	$	25.08	  	 	 	20,000	 	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	$	502	  	
2007	 	 	4,000	 	 	$	26.48	  	 	 	4,000	 	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	$	106	  	
2008	 	 	101,650	 	 	$	19.17	  	 	 	85,750	 	 	 	15,900	 	 	 	—  	  	 	$	1,779	  	
2009	 	 	185,100	 	 	$	8.71	  	 	 	146,400	 	 	 	38,700	 	 	 	—  	  	 	$	1,344	  	
2010	 	 	225,486	 	 	$	3.64	  	 	 	42,701	 	 	 	68,585	 	 	 	114,200	 	 	$	360	  	
2011	 	 	320,000	 	 	$	3.39	  	 	 	7,627	 	 	 	50,373	 	 	 	262,000	 	 	$	174	  	
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(All Amounts in Thousands Except Share Amounts)
 
During the years ended September 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009, we recognized $787, $1,272, and $1,748, respectively, in compensation expense related to these restricted stock awards. At September 30, 2011, the unamortized compensation cost related to outstanding unvested restricted stock was $865. We expect to recognize $480 and $299 of this unamortized compensation expense during the years ended September 30, 2012 and 2013, respectively. A summary of restricted stock awards for the years ended September 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009 is provided in the table below:

 	  	Years Ended September 30,	 	
 	  	2011	 	 	2010	 	 	2009	 	
Unvested at beginning of year	  	 	352,086	 	 	 	230,716	 	 	 	171,926	 	
Granted	  	 	320,000	 	 	 	225,486	 	 	 	185,100	 	
Vested	  	 	(165,628	) 	 	 	(66,116	) 	 	 	(126,190	) 	
Forfeited	  	 	(130,258	) 	 	 	(38,000	) 	 	 	(120	) 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Unvested at end of year	  	 	376,200	 	 	 	352,086	 	 	 	230,716	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
The fair value of shares vesting during the years ended September 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009 was $520, $423 and $1,202, respectively. Fair value was calculated as the number of shares vested times the market price of shares on the date of vesting. The weighted average grant date fair value of unvested restricted stock at September 30, 2011 was $3.41.
All the restricted shares granted under the 2006 Equity Incentive Plan (vested or unvested) participate in dividends issued to common shareholders, if any.
Phantom Stock Units
We recognized $138 in compensation expense for 26,191 shares of performance-based phantom stock units (“PSUs”) are generally granted to the members of the Board of Directors in 2010, and $100 in compensation expense for 24,632 PSUs granted in 2011. These PSU’s will be paid via unrestricted stock grants to each director upon his departure from the Board of Directors. In accordance with the separation agreement resulting from the departure of one employee in fiscal 2009, 6,100 PSUs vested and expense of $59 was recorded.
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(All Amounts in Thousands Except Share Amounts)
 
Stock Options
We utilized a binomial option pricing model to measure the fair value of stock options granted. Our determination of fair value of share-based payment awards on the date of grant using an option-pricing model is affected by our stock price as well as assumptions regarding a number of highly complex and subjective variables. These variables include, but are not limited to, our expected stock price volatility over the term of the awards, the risk-free rate of return, and actual and projected employee stock option exercise behaviors. The expected life of stock options is not considered under the binomial option pricing model that we utilize. The assumptions used in the fair value method calculation for the years ended September 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009 are disclosed in the following table:

 	  	Years Ended September 30,	 	
 	  	2011	 	 	2010	 	  	2009	 	
Weighted average value per option granted during the period	  	$	2.05	 	 	 	N/A	  	  	$	8.56	 	
Dividends (1)	  	$	—  	  	 	 	N/A	  	  	$	—  	  	
Stock price volatility (2)	  	 	69.9	% 	 	 	N/A	  	  	 	86.4	% 	
Risk-free rate of return	  	 	1.9	% 	 	 	N/A	  	  	 	1.3	% 	
Option term	  	 	10.0 years	  	 	 	N/A	  	  	 	10.0 years	  	
Expected life	  	 	6.0 years	  	 	 	N/A	  	  	 	6.0 years	  	
Forfeiture rate (3)	  	 	0.0	% 	 	 	N/A	  	  	 	0.0	% 	
 
(1)	We do not currently pay dividends on our common stock.	
(2)	Based upon the Company’s historical volatility.	
(3)	The forfeiture rate for these options was assumed on the date of grant to be zero based on the limited number of employees who have been awarded stock options.	
Stock-based compensation expense recognized during the period is based on the value of the portion of the share-based payment awards that is ultimately expected to vest during the period. As stock-based compensation expense recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Operations is based on awards ultimately expected to vest, it has been reduced for estimated forfeitures. We estimate our forfeitures at the time of grant and revise, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates.
The following table summarizes activity under our stock option plans.

 	  	 	 	 	Weighted Average	 	
 	  	Shares	 	 	Exercise Price	 	
Outstanding, September 30, 2008	  	 	161,000	 	 	$	26.66	 	
Options granted	  	 	7,500	 	 	 	17.09	 	
Exercised	  	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	
Forfeited and Cancelled	  	 	(10,000	) 	 	 	41.61	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Outstanding, September 30, 2009	  	 	158,500	 	 	$	19.87	 	
Options granted	  	 	—  	  	 	 	12.31	 	
Exercised	  	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	
Forfeited and Cancelled	  	 	—  	  	 	 	33.35	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Outstanding, September 30, 2010	  	 	158,500	 	 	$	18.66	 	
Options granted	  	 	20,000	 	 	 	3.24	 	
Exercised	  	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	
Forfeited and Cancelled	  	 	(158,500	) 	 	 	18.66	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Outstanding, September 30, 2011	  	 	20,000	 	 	$	3.24	 	

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(All Amounts in Thousands Except Share Amounts)
 
The following table summarizes options outstanding and exercisable at September 30, 2011:

Range of Exercise Prices	  	Outstanding as of
September 30,
2011	 	  	Remaining
Contractual Life
in Years	 	  	Weighted-Average
Exercise Price	 	  	Exercisable as of
September 30,
2011	 	  	Weighted-Average
Exercise Price	 	
$3.24	  	 	20,000	 	  	 	9.80	 	  	$	3.24	 	  	 	—  	  	  	$	3.24	 	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
 	  	 	20,000	 	  	 	9.80	 	  	$	3.24	 	  	 	—  	  	  	$	3.24	 	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
All of our outstanding options vest over a three-year period at a rate of one-third per year upon the annual anniversary date of the grant and expire ten years from the grant date if they are not exercised. Upon exercise of stock options, it is our policy to first issue shares from treasury stock, then to issue new shares. Unexercised stock options expire between July 2016 and November 2018.
During the years ended September 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009, we recognized $19, $99 and $479, respectively, in compensation expense related to these awards. At September 30, 2011, the unamortized compensation cost related to outstanding unvested stock options was $39. We expect to recognize all of this unamortized compensation expense during the year ended September 30, 2012.
There was no intrinsic value of stock options outstanding and exercisable at September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The intrinsic value is calculated as the difference between the fair value as of the end of the period and the exercise price of the stock options.
13. RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS
In connection with some of our original acquisitions, certain divisions have entered into related party lease arrangements with former owners for facilities. Related party lease expense for the years ended September 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009 was $265, $432 and $446, respectively. Future commitments with respect to these leases are included in the schedule of minimum lease payments in Note 9, “Leases.”
As described more fully in Note 8, “Debt – The Tontine Term Loan,” we entered into a $25,000 term loan with Tontine, a related party, in December 2007. During the years ended September 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009 we incurred interest expense of $1,100, $2,058 and $2,758, respectively, related to this term loan.
14. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
401(k) Plan
In November 1998, we established the Integrated Electrical Services, Inc. 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (the “401(k) Plan”). All full-time IES employees are eligible to participate on the first day of the month subsequent to completing sixty days of service and attaining age twenty-one. Participants become vested in our matching contributions following three years of service.
On February 13, 2009, we suspended company matching cash contributions to employee’s contributions due to the significant impact the economic recession has had on the Company’s financial performance. The aggregate contributions by us to the 401(k) Plan were $0, $0 and $769, respectively, for the years ended September 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009.
Management Incentive Plan
On December 10, 2008, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors, of IES approved and adopted the 2009 Incentive Compensation Plan including the performance-based criteria by which potential payouts to participants will be determined. The total award under the Incentive Compensation Plan was dependent on the level of achievement against performance goals. As of September 30, 2009, we had recorded a total liability for incentive compensation of approximately $2,235, which was paid in fiscal 2010.
On December 8, 2009, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of IES approved and adopted the 2010 Incentive Compensation Plan including the performance-based criteria by which potential payouts to participants will be determined. The total award under the Incentive Compensation Plan is dependent on the level of achievement against performance goals. None of the performance-based criteria were met in 2010 for the Incentive Compensation Plan and no liability was recorded as of September 30,
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(All Amounts in Thousands Except Share Amounts)
 
On December 16, 2010, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of IES approved and adopted the 2011 Incentive Compensation Plan including the performance-based criteria by which potential payouts to participants will be determined. The total award under the Incentive Compensation Plan is dependent on the level of achievement against performance goals. None of the performance-based criteria were met in 2011 for the Incentive Compensation Plan and no liability was recorded as of September 30, 2011.
Executive Savings Plan
Under the Executive Deferred Compensation Plan adopted on July 1, 2004 (the “Executive Savings Plan”), certain employees are permitted to defer a portion (up to 75%) of their base salary and/or bonus for a Plan Year. The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors may, in its sole discretion, credit one or more participants with an employer deferral (contribution) in such amount as the Committee may choose (“Employer Contribution”). The Employer Contribution, if any, may be a fixed dollar amount, a fixed percentage of the participant’s compensation, base salary, or bonus, or a “matching” amount with respect to all or part of the participant’s elective deferrals for such plan year, and/or any combination of the foregoing as the Committee may choose.
On February 13, 2009, we suspended Company matching cash contributions to employee’s contributions due to the significant impact the economic recession has had on the Company’s financial performance. The aggregate contributions by us to the Executive Savings Plan were $0 for the September 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009.
Post Retirement Benefit Plans
Certain individuals at one of the Company’s locations are entitled to receive fixed annual payments that reach a maximum amount, as specified in the related agreements, for a ten year period following retirement or, in some cases, the attainment of 62 years of age. We recognize the unfunded status of the plan as a non-current liability in our Consolidated Balance Sheet. Benefits vest 50% after ten years of service, which increases by 10% per annum until benefits are fully vested after 15 years of service. We had an unfunded benefit liability of $781 and $576 recorded as of September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
15. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Fair Value Measurement Accounting
This disclosure relates to the activity for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis, including transfers of assets and liabilities between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy and the separate presentation of purchases, sales, issuances and settlements of assets and liabilities within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. In addition, the update requires enhanced disclosure of the valuation techniques and inputs used in the fair value measurements within Level 2 and Level 3.
Fair value is considered the price to sell an asset, or transfer a liability, between market participants on the measurement date. Fair value measurements assume that the asset or liability is (1) exchanged in an orderly manner, (2) the exchange is in the principal market for that asset or liability, and (3) the market participants are independent, knowledgeable, able and willing to transact an exchange. Fair value accounting and reporting establishes a framework for measuring fair value by creating a hierarchy for observable independent market inputs and unobservable market assumptions and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. Considerable judgment is required to interpret the market data used to develop fair value estimates. As such, the estimates presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that could be realized in a current exchange. The use of different market assumptions and/or estimation methods could have a material effect on the estimated fair value.
Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2011, are summarized in the following table by the type of inputs applicable to the fair value measurements:
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(All Amounts in Thousands Except Share Amounts)

 	  	Total Fair Value	 	 	Quoted Prices
(Level 1)	 	 	Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs (Level 2)	 	  	Significant
Unobservable
(Level 3)	 	
Money market accounts	  	$	1	 	 	$	1	 	 	 	—  	  	  	 	—  	  	
Executive Savings Plan assets	  	 	477	 	 	 	477	 	 	 	—  	  	  	 	—  	  	
Executive Savings Plan liabilities	  	 	(552	) 	 	 	(552	) 	 	 	—  	  	  	 	—  	  	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Total	  	$	(74	) 	 	$	(74	) 	 	 	—  	  	  	 	—  	  	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Below is a description of the inputs used to value the assets summarized in the preceding table:
Level 1 — Inputs represent unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets exchanged in active markets.
Level 2 — Inputs include directly or indirectly observable inputs other than Level 1 inputs such as quoted prices for similar assets exchanged in active or inactive markets; quoted prices for identical assets exchanged in inactive markets; and other inputs that are considered in fair value determinations of the assets.
Level 3 — Inputs include unobservable inputs used in the measurement of assets. Management is required to use its own assumptions regarding unobservable inputs because there is little, if any, market activity in the assets or related observable inputs that can be corroborated at the measurement date.
We estimated the fair value of our debt securities, solely consisting of our investment in EPV, within the Level 3 hierarchy based on current available information surrounding the private company in which we invested. The fair value of the investments in debt securities was$0 at September 30, 2011 and $0 at September 30, 2010. In the years ended September 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009, we recognized $0, $150 and $2,850 of impairment to these securities.
16. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Legal Matters
From time to time we are a party to various claims, lawsuits and other legal proceedings that arise in the ordinary course of business. We maintain various insurance coverages to minimize financial risk associated with these proceedings. None of these proceedings, separately or in the aggregate, are expected to have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows. With respect to all such proceedings, we record reserves when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. We expense routine legal costs related to these proceedings as they are incurred.
The following is a discussion of our significant legal matters:
Ward Transformer Site
One of our subsidiaries has been identified as one of more than 200 potentially responsible parties (PRPs) with respect to the clean-up of an electric transformer resale and reconditioning facility, known as the Ward Transformer Site, located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The facility built, repaired, reconditioned and sold electric transformers from approximately 1964 to 2005. We did not own or operate the facility but a subsidiary that we acquired in July 1999 is believed to have sent transformers to the facility during the 1990’s. During the course of its operation, the facility was contaminated by Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs), which also have been found to have migrated off the site.
Four PRPs have commenced clean-up of on-site contaminated soils under an Emergency Removal Action pursuant to a settlement agreement and Administrative Order on Consent entered into between the four PRPs and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in September 2005. We are not a party to that settlement agreement or Order on Consent. In April 2009, two of these PRPs, Carolina Power and Light Company and Consolidation Coal Company, filed suit against us and most of the other PRPs in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina (Western Division) to contribute to the cost of the clean-up. In addition to the on-site clean-up, the EPA has selected approximately 50 PRPs to which it sent a Special Notice Letter in late 2008 to organize the clean-up of soils off site and address contamination of groundwater and other miscellaneous off-site issues. We were not a recipient of that letter.
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(All Amounts in Thousands Except Share Amounts)
 
Based on our investigation to date, there is evidence to support our defense that our subsidiary contributed no PCB contamination to the site. In addition, we have tendered a demand for indemnification to the former owner of our subsidiary that may have transacted business with the facility and are exploring the existence and applicability of insurance policies that could mitigate potential exposure. As of September 30, 2011, we have not recorded a reserve for this matter, as we believe the likelihood of our responsibility for damages is not probable and a potential range of exposure is not estimable.
Risk-Management
We retain the risk for workers’ compensation, employer’s liability, automobile liability, general liability and employee group health claims, resulting from uninsured deductibles per accident or occurrence which are subject to annual aggregate limits. Our general liability program provides coverage for bodily injury and property damage. Losses up to the deductible amounts are accrued based upon our known claims incurred and an estimate of claims incurred but not reported. As a result, many of our claims are effectively self-insured. Many claims against our insurance are in the form of litigation. At September 30, 2011, we had $7,040 accrued for insurance liabilities. We are also subject to construction defect liabilities, primarily within our Residential segment. As of September 30, 2011, we had reserved $405 for these claims.
Some of the underwriters of our casualty insurance program require us to post letters of credit as collateral. This is common in the insurance industry. To date, we have not had a situation where an underwriter has had reasonable cause to effect payment under a letter of credit. At September 30, 2011, $8,182 of our outstanding letters of credit were utilized to collateralize our insurance program.
Surety
Many customers, particularly in connection with new construction, require us to post performance and payment bonds issued by a surety. Those bonds provide a guarantee to the customer that we will perform under the terms of our contract and that we will pay our subcontractors and vendors. If we fail to perform under the terms of our contract or to pay subcontractors and vendors, the customer may demand that the surety make payments or provide services under the bond. We must reimburse the sureties for any expenses or outlays they incur on our behalf. To date, we have not been required to make any reimbursements to our sureties for bond-related costs.
As is common in the surety industry, sureties issue bonds on a project-by-project basis and can decline to issue bonds at any time. We believe that our relationships with our sureties will allow us to provide surety bonds as they are required. However, current market conditions, as well as changes in our sureties’ assessment of our operating and financial risk, could cause our sureties to decline to issue bonds for our work. If our sureties decline to issue bonds for our work, our alternatives would include posting other forms of collateral for project performance, such as letters of credit or cash, seeking bonding capacity from other sureties, or engaging in more projects that do not require surety bonds. In addition, if we are awarded a project for which a surety bond is required but we are unable to obtain a surety bond, the result can be a claim for damages by the customer for the costs of replacing us with another contractor.
As of September 30, 2011, the estimated cost to complete our bonded projects was approximately $87,489. We evaluate our bonding requirements on a regular basis, including the terms offered by our sureties. On May 7, 2010 we entered into a new surety agreement. We believe the bonding capacity presently provided by our current sureties is adequate for our current operations and will be adequate for our operations for the foreseeable future. As of September 30, 2011, we had cash totaling $3,985 to collateralize our obligations to certain of our previous sureties (as is included in Other Non-Current Assets in our Consolidated Balance Sheet). Posting letters of credit in favor of our sureties reduces the borrowing availability under our Revolving Credit Facility.
Other Commitments and Contingencies
Some of our customers and vendors require us to post letters of credit as a means of guaranteeing performance under our contracts and ensuring payment by us to subcontractors and vendors. If our customer has reasonable cause to effect payment under a letter of credit, we would be required to reimburse our creditor for the letter of credit. At September 30, 2011, $630 of our outstanding letters of credit were to collateralize our vendors.
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(All Amounts in Thousands Except Share Amounts)
 
Between October 2004 and September 2005, we sold all or substantially all of the assets of certain of our wholly-owned subsidiaries. As these sales were assets sales, rather than stock sales, we may be required to fulfill obligations that were assigned or sold to others, if the purchaser is unwilling or unable to perform the transferred liabilities. If this were to occur, we would seek reimbursement from the purchasers. These potential liabilities will continue to diminish over time. To date, we have not been required to perform on any projects sold under this divestiture program.
From time to time, we may enter into firm purchase commitments for materials such as copper or aluminum wire which we expect to use in the ordinary course of business. These commitments are typically for terms less than one year and require us to buy minimum quantities of materials at specific intervals at a fixed price over the term. As of September 30, 2011, we had no such open purchase commitments.
17. QUARTERLY RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
Quarterly financial information for the years ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, are summarized as follows:

 	  	Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2011	 	
 	  	First Quarter
(As Restated)	 	 	Second
Quarter
(As Restated)	 	 	Third
Quarter
(As Restated)	 	 	Fourth
Quarter	 	
Revenues	  	$	113,649	  	 	$	118,326	  	 	$	122,714	  	 	$	126,918	 	
Gross profit	  	$	11,172	  	 	$	5,357	  	 	$	9,063	  	 	$	10,430	 	
Restructuring charges	  	$	—  	  	 	$	—  	  	 	$	1,667	  	 	$	2,117	 	
Net income (loss)	  	$	(4,273	) 	 	$	(10,081	) 	 	$	(11,347	) 	 	$	(11,992	) 	
Earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations:	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Basic	  	$	(0.30	) 	 	$	(0.70	) 	 	$	(0.78	) 	 	$	(0.82	) 	
Diluted	  	$	(0.30	) 	 	$	(0.70	) 	 	$	(0.78	) 	 	$	(0.82	) 	
Earnings (loss) per share:	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Basic	  	$	(0.30	) 	 	$	(0.70	) 	 	$	(0.78	) 	 	$	(0.82	) 	
Diluted	  	$	(0.30	) 	 	$	(0.70	) 	 	$	(0.78	) 	 	$	(0.82	) 	
The sum of the individual quarterly earnings per share amounts may not agree with year-to-date earnings per share as each period’s computation is based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period.
In the quarter ended December 31, 2010, we recorded an impairment charge of $3,551 associated with internally developed software we discontinued and we recorded a gain of $6,763 relating to the sale of a non core manufacturing facility.
In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011, we determined that $2,157 of accelerated amortization expenses attributable to the decision in October, 2010 to replace certain software earlier than its original assigned life should have been recorded in the first, second and third quarterly reporting periods of fiscal 2011. Additionally, during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011 we determined an error was made in recording a change order for $475 on one job. As such, we have restated the quarterly information in the tables above to correct these errors, and have provided restated financial statements in the tables below.

 	  	Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2010	 	
 	  	First
Quarter	 	 	Second
Quarter	 	 	Third
Quarter	 	 	Fourth
Quarter	 	
Revenues	  	$	120,248	  	 	$	107,619	  	 	$	121,405	  	 	$	111,361	 	
Gross profit	  	$	19,932	  	 	$	13,588	  	 	$	15,077	  	 	$	7,896	 	
Restructuring charges	  	$	698	  	 	$	65	  	 	$	—  	  	 	$	—  	 	
Net income (loss)	  	$	(805	) 	 	$	(13,230	) 	 	$	(6,557	) 	 	$	(11,555	) 	
Earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Basic	  	$	(0.06	) 	 	$	(0.92	) 	 	$	(0.45	) 	 	$	(0.80	) 	
Diluted	  	$	(0.06	) 	 	$	(0.92	) 	 	$	(0.45	) 	 	$	(0.80	) 	
Earnings (loss) per share:	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Basic	  	$	(0.06	) 	 	$	(0.92	) 	 	$	(0.45	) 	 	$	(0.80	) 	
Diluted	  	$	(0.06	) 	 	$	(0.92	) 	 	$	(0.45	) 	 	$	(0.80	) 	
The sum of the individual quarterly earnings per share amounts may not agree with year-to-date earnings per share as each period’s computation is based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period.
In the second quarter of fiscal 2010, we had a charge of $3,714 related to a reserve placed on a long-term receivable. We ultimately recovered $2,850 in connection with a settlement in connection with a breach of contract and mechanic’s lien foreclosure actions related to this receivable in the second quarter of fiscal 2011.
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(All Amounts in Thousands Except Share Amounts)

 	  	As of December 31, 2010	 	
 	  	As Reported	 	 	Adjustments	 	 	As Restated	 	
ASSETS	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
CURRENT ASSETS:	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Cash and cash equivalents	  	$	26,946	  	 	$	—  	  	 	$	26,946	 	
Accounts receivable:	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Trade, Net	  	 	82,630	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	82,630	 	
Retainage	  	 	17,281	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	17,281	 	
Inventories	  	 	13,542	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	13,542	 	
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts	  	 	13,545	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	13,545	 	
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	  	 	4,976	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	4,976	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total current assets	  	 	158,920	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	158,920	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
LONG TERM NOTES RECEIVABLES, net	  	 	422	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	422	 	
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net	  	 	12,419	  	 	 	(719	) 	 	 	11,700	 	
GOODWILL	  	 	3,981	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	3,981	 	
OTHER NON-CURRENT ASSETS, net	  	 	11,561	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	11,561	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total assets	  	$	187,303	  	 	$	(719	) 	 	$	186,584	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
CURRENT LIABILITIES:	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Current maturities of long-term debt	  	$	609	  	 	$	—  	  	 	$	609	 	
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	  	 	55,939	  	 	 	(98	) 	 	 	55,841	 	
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts	  	 	14,992	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	14,992	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total current liabilities	  	 	71,540	  	 	 	(98	) 	 	 	71,442	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
LONG-TERM DEBT, net of current maturities	  	 	10,405	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	10,405	 	
LONG-TERM DEFERRED TAX LIABILITY	  	 	1,045	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	1,045	 	
OTHER NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES	  	 	6,190	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	6,190	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total liabilities	  	 	89,180	  	 	 	(98	) 	 	 	89,082	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value	  	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	
Common stock, $0.01 par value	  	 	154	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	154	 	
Treasury stock, at cost	  	 	(9,770	) 	 	 	—  	  	 	 	(9,770	) 	
Additional paid-in capital	  	 	167,710	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	167,710	 	
Retained deficit	  	 	(59,971	) 	 	 	(621	) 	 	 	(60,592	) 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total stockholders’ equity	  	 	98,123	  	 	 	(621	) 	 	 	97,502	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	  	$	187,303	  	 	$	(719	) 	 	$	186,584	 	

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(All Amounts in Thousands Except Share Amounts)

 	  	Three months ended December 31, 2010	 	
 	  	As Reported	 	 	Adjustments	 	 	As Restated	 	
Revenues	  	$	113,649	  	 	$	—  	  	 	$	113,649	 	
Cost of services	  	 	102,477	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	102,477	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Gross profit	  	 	11,172	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	11,172	 	
Selling, general and administrative expenses	  	 	18,021	  	 	 	719	  	 	 	18,740	 	
Gain on sale of assets	  	 	(6,729	) 	 	 	—  	  	 	 	(6,729	) 	
Asset Impairment	  	 	3,551	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	3,551	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Loss from operations	  	 	(3,671	) 	 	 	(719	) 	 	 	(4,390	) 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Interest and other (income) expense:	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Interest expense	  	 	599	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	599	 	
Interest income	  	 	(25	) 	 	 	—  	  	 	 	(25	) 	
Other (income) expense, net	  	 	(15	) 	 	 	—  	  	 	 	(15	) 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Interest and other expense, net	  	 	559	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	559	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Loss from operations before income taxes	  	 	(4,230	) 	 	 	(719	) 	 	 	(4,949	) 	
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	  	 	(578	) 	 	 	(98	) 	 	 	(676	) 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Net loss	  	$	(3,652	) 	 	$	(621	) 	 	$	(4,273	) 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Basic loss per share:	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Continuing operations	  	$	(0.25	) 	 	$	(0.04	) 	 	$	(0.30	) 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total	  	$	(0.25	) 	 	$	(0.04	) 	 	$	(0.30	) 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Diluted loss per share:	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Continuing operations	  	$	(0.25	) 	 	$	(0.04	) 	 	$	(0.30	) 	
Total	  	$	(0.25	) 	 	$	(0.04	) 	 	$	(0.30	) 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Shares used in the computation of loss per share (Note 6 “Per Share Information”):	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Basic	  	 	14,447,357	  	 	 	14,447,357	  	 	 	14,447,357	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Diluted	  	 	14,447,357	  	 	 	14,447,357	  	 	 	14,447,357	 	

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(All Amounts in Thousands Except Share Amounts)

 	  	As of March 31, 2011	 	
 	  	As Reported	 	 	Adjustments	 	 	As Restated	 	
ASSETS	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
CURRENT ASSETS:	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Cash and cash equivalents	  	$	36,707	  	 	$	—  	  	 	$	36,707	 	
Accounts receivable:	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Trade, Net	  	 	82,915	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	82,915	 	
Retainage	  	 	18,397	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	18,397	 	
Inventories	  	 	9,454	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	9,454	 	
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts	  	 	15,115	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	15,115	 	
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	  	 	5,031	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	5,031	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total current assets	  	 	167,619	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	167,619	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
LONG TERM NOTES RECEIVABLES, net	  	 	315	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	315	 	
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net	  	 	11,642	  	 	 	(1,438	) 	 	 	10,204	 	
GOODWILL	  	 	3,981	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	3,981	 	
OTHER NON-CURRENT ASSETS, net	  	 	8,942	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	8,942	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total assets	  	$	192,499	  	 	$	(1,438	) 	 	$	191,061	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
CURRENT LIABILITIES:	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Current maturities of long-term debt	  	$	447	  	 	$	—  	  	 	$	447	 	
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	  	 	71,049	  	 	 	26	  	 	 	71,075	 	
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts	  	 	14,212	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	14,212	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total current liabilities	  	 	85,708	  	 	 	26	  	 	 	85,734	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
LONG-TERM DEBT, net of current maturities	  	 	10,418	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	10,418	 	
LONG-TERM DEFERRED TAX LIABILITY	  	 	1,046	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	1,046	 	
OTHER NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES	  	 	6,177	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	6,177	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total liabilities	  	 	103,349	  	 	 	26	  	 	 	103,375	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value	  	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	
Common stock, $0.01 par value	  	 	154	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	154	 	
Treasury stock, at cost	  	 	(6,861	) 	 	 	—  	  	 	 	(6,861	) 	
Additional paid-in capital	  	 	165,065	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	165,065	 	
Retained deficit	  	 	(69,208	) 	 	 	(1,464	) 	 	 	(70,672	) 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total stockholders’ equity	  	 	89,150	  	 	 	(1,464	) 	 	 	87,686	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	  	$	192,499	  	 	$	(1,438	) 	 	$	191,061	 	

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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 	  	Three months ended March 31, 2011	 	 	Six months ended March 31, 2011	 	
 	  	As Reported	 	 	Adjustments	 	 	As Restated	 	 	As Reported	 	 	Adjustments	 	 	As Restated	 	
Revenues	  	$	118,326	  	 	$	—  	  	 	$	118,326	  	 	$	231,975	  	 	$	—  	  	 	$	231,975	 	
Cost of services	  	 	112,969	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	112,969	  	 	 	215,447	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	215,447	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Gross profit	  	 	5,357	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	5,357	  	 	 	16,528	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	16,528	 	
Selling, general and administrative expenses	  	 	13,333	  	 	 	719	  	 	 	14,052	  	 	 	31,354	  	 	 	1,438	  	 	 	32,792	 	
Gain on sale of assets	  	 	(87	) 	 	 	—  	  	 	 	(87	) 	 	 	(6,816	) 	 	 	—  	  	 	 	(6,816	) 	
Asset Impairment	  	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	3,551	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	3,551	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Loss from operations	  	 	(7,889	) 	 	 	(719	) 	 	 	(8,608	) 	 	 	(11,561	) 	 	 	(1,438	) 	 	 	(12,999	) 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Interest and other (income) expense:	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Interest expense	  	 	576	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	576	  	 	 	1,175	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	1,175	 	
Interest income	  	 	(24	) 	 	 	—  	  	 	 	(24	) 	 	 	(49	) 	 	 	—  	  	 	 	(49	) 	
Other (income) expense, net	  	 	(8	) 	 	 	—  	  	 	 	(8	) 	 	 	(24	) 	 	 	—  	  	 	 	(24	) 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Interest and other expense, net	  	 	544	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	544	  	 	 	1,102	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	1,102	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Loss from operations before income taxes	  	 	(8,433	) 	 	 	(719	) 	 	 	(9,152	) 	 	 	(12,663	) 	 	 	(1,438	) 	 	 	(14,101	) 	
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	  	 	804	  	 	 	125	  	 	 	929	  	 	 	227	  	 	 	26	  	 	 	253	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Net loss	  	$	(9,237	) 	 	$	(844	) 	 	$	(10,081	) 	 	$	(12,890	) 	 	$	(1,464	) 	 	$	(14,354	) 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Basic loss per share:	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Continuing operations	  	$	(0.64	) 	 	$	(0.06	) 	 	$	(0.70	) 	 	$	(0.89	) 	 	$	(0.10	) 	 	$	(0.99	) 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total	  	$	(0.64	) 	 	$	(0.06	) 	 	$	(0.70	) 	 	$	(0.89	) 	 	$	(0.10	) 	 	$	(0.99	) 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Diluted loss per share:	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Continuing operations	  	$	(0.64	) 	 	$	(0.06	) 	 	$	(0.70	) 	 	$	(0.89	) 	 	$	(0.10	) 	 	$	(0.99	) 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total	  	$	(0.64	) 	 	$	(0.06	) 	 	$	(0.70	) 	 	$	(0.89	) 	 	$	(0.10	) 	 	$	(0.99	) 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Shares used in the computation of loss per share (Note 6 “Per Share Information”):	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Basic	  	 	14,481,005	  	 	 	14,481,005	  	 	 	14,481,005	  	 	 	14,463,996	  	 	 	14,463,996	  	 	 	14,463,996	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Diluted	  	 	14,481,005	  	 	 	14,481,005	  	 	 	14,481,005	  	 	 	14,463,996	  	 	 	14,463,996	  	 	 	14,463,996	 	

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INTEGRATED ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(All Amounts in Thousands Except Share Amounts)

 	  	As of June 30, 2011	 	
 	  	As Reported	 	 	Adjustments	 	 	As Restated	 	
ASSETS	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
CURRENT ASSETS:	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Cash and cash equivalents	  	$	23,039	  	 	$	—  	  	 	$	23,039	 	
Accounts receivable:	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Trade, Net	  	 	85,749	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	85,749	 	
Retainage	  	 	19,845	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	19,845	 	
Inventories	  	 	6,203	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	6,203	 	
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts	  	 	12,038	  	 	 	(475	) 	 	 	11,563	 	
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	  	 	4,600	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	4,600	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total current assets	  	 	151,474	  	 	 	(475	) 	 	 	150,999	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
LONG TERM NOTES RECEIVABLES, net	  	 	235	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	235	 	
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net	  	 	12,097	  	 	 	(2,157	) 	 	 	9,940	 	
GOODWILL	  	 	3,981	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	3,981	 	
OTHER NON-CURRENT ASSETS, net	  	 	8,895	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	8,895	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total assets	  	$	176,682	  	 	$	(2,632	) 	 	$	174,050	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
CURRENT LIABILITIES:	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Current maturities of long-term debt	  	$	265	  	 	$	—  	  	 	$	265	 	
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	  	 	67,127	  	 	 	15	  	 	 	67,142	 	
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts	  	 	12,644	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	12,644	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total current liabilities	  	 	80,036	  	 	 	15	  	 	 	80,051	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
LONG-TERM DEBT, net of current maturities	  	 	10,346	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	10,346	 	
LONG-TERM DEFERRED TAX LIABILITY	  	 	1,046	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	1,046	 	
OTHER NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES	  	 	6,022	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	6,022	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total liabilities	  	 	97,450	  	 	 	15	  	 	 	97,465	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value	  	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	
Common stock, $0.01 par value	  	 	154	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	154	 	
Treasury stock, at cost	  	 	(7,081	) 	 	 	—  	  	 	 	(7,081	) 	
Additional paid-in capital	  	 	165,531	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	165,531	 	
Retained deficit	  	 	(79,372	) 	 	 	(2,647	) 	 	 	(82,019	) 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total stockholders’ equity	  	 	79,232	  	 	 	(2,647	) 	 	 	76,585	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	  	$	176,682	  	 	$	(2,632	) 	 	$	174,050	 	

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INTEGRATED ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(All Amounts in Thousands Except Share Amounts)

 	  	Three months ended June 30, 2011	 	 	Nine months ended June 30, 2011	 	
 	  	As Reported	 	 	Adjustments	 	 	As Restated	 	 	As Reported	 	 	Adjustments	 	 	As Restated	 	
Revenues	  	$	123,189	  	 	$	(475	) 	 	$	122,714	  	 	$	355,163	  	 	$	(475	) 	 	$	354,688	 	
Cost of services	  	 	113,651	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	113,651	  	 	 	329,097	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	329,097	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Gross profit	  	 	9,538	  	 	 	(475	) 	 	 	9,063	  	 	 	26,066	  	 	 	(475	) 	 	 	25,591	 	
Selling, general and administrative expenses	  	 	17,412	  	 	 	719	  	 	 	18,131	  	 	 	48,766	  	 	 	2,157	  	 	 	50,923	 	
Gain on sale of assets	  	 	136	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	136	  	 	 	(6,679	) 	 	 	—  	  	 	 	(6,679	) 	
Asset Impairment	  	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	3,551	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	3,551	 	
Restructuring charges	  	 	1,667	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	1,667	  	 	 	1,667	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	1,667	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Loss from operations	  	 	(9,677	) 	 	 	(1,194	) 	 	 	(10,871	) 	 	 	(21,239	) 	 	 	(2,632	) 	 	 	(23,871	) 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Interest and other (income) expense:	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Interest expense	  	 	571	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	571	  	 	 	1,746	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	1,746	 	
Interest income	  	 	(13	) 	 	 	—  	  	 	 	(13	) 	 	 	(62	) 	 	 	—  	  	 	 	(62	) 	
Other (income) expense, net	  	 	21	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	21	  	 	 	(3	) 	 	 	—  	  	 	 	(3	) 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Interest and other expense, net	  	 	579	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	579	  	 	 	1,681	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	1,681	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Loss from operations before income taxes	  	 	(10,256	) 	 	 	(1,194	) 	 	 	(11,450	) 	 	 	(22,920	) 	 	 	(2,632	) 	 	 	(25,552	) 	
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	  	 	(91	) 	 	 	(12	) 	 	 	(103	) 	 	 	135	  	 	 	15	  	 	 	150	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Net loss	  	$	(10,165	) 	 	$	(1,182	) 	 	$	(11,347	) 	 	$	(23,055	) 	 	$	(2,647	) 	 	$	(25,702	) 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Basic loss per share:	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Continuing operations	  	$	(0.70	) 	 	$	(0.08	) 	 	$	(0.78	) 	 	$	(1.59	) 	 	$	(0.18	) 	 	$	(1.78	) 	
Total	  	$	(0.70	) 	 	$	(0.08	) 	 	$	(0.78	) 	 	$	(1.59	) 	 	$	(0.18	) 	 	$	(1.78	) 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Diluted loss per share:	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Continuing operations	  	$	(0.70	) 	 	$	(0.08	) 	 	$	(0.78	) 	 	$	(1.59	) 	 	$	(0.18	) 	 	$	(1.78	) 	
Total	  	$	(0.70	) 	 	$	(0.08	) 	 	$	(0.78	) 	 	$	(1.59	) 	 	$	(0.18	) 	 	$	(1.78	) 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Shares used in the computation of loss per share (Note 6 “Per Share Information”):	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Basic	  	 	14,491,966	  	 	 	14,491,966	  	 	 	14,491,966	  	 	 	14,472,441	  	 	 	14,472,441	  	 	 	14,472,441	  	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Diluted	  	 	14,491,966	  	 	 	14,491,966	  	 	 	14,491,966	  	 	 	14,472,441	  	 	 	14,472,441	  	 	 	14,472,441	  	

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INTEGRATED ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(All Amounts in Thousands Except Share Amounts)

 	  	Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2010	 	
 	  	First
Quarter	 	 	Second
Quarter	 	 	Third
Quarter	 	 	Fourth
Quarter	 	
Revenues	  	$	120,248	 	 	$	107,619	 	 	$	121,405	 	 	$	111,361	 	
Gross profit	  	$	19,932	 	 	$	13,588	 	 	$	15,077	 	 	$	7,896	 	
Restructuring charges	  	$	698	 	 	$	65	 	 	$	—  	  	 	$	—  	  	
Net income (loss)	  	$	(805	) 	 	$	(13,230	) 	 	$	(6,557	) 	 	$	(11,555	) 	
Earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Basic	  	$	(0.06	) 	 	$	(0.92	) 	 	$	(0.45	) 	 	$	(0.80	) 	
Diluted	  	$	(0.06	) 	 	$	(0.92	) 	 	$	(0.45	) 	 	$	(0.80	) 	
Earnings (loss) per share:	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Basic	  	$	(0.06	) 	 	$	(0.92	) 	 	$	(0.45	) 	 	$	(0.80	) 	
Diluted	  	$	(0.06	) 	 	$	(0.92	) 	 	$	(0.45	) 	 	$	(0.80	) 	
The sum of the individual quarterly earnings per share amounts may not agree with year-to-date earnings per share as each period’s computation is based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period.
In the second quarter of fiscal 2010, we had a charge of $3,714 related to a reserve placed on a long-term receivable. We ultimately recovered $2,850 in connection with a settlement in connection with a breach of contract and mechanic’s lien foreclosure actions related to this receivable in the second quarter of fiscal 2011.
 
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Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
None.
Item 9A. Controls and Procedures
Disclosure controls and procedures
In accordance with Exchange Act Rule 13a-15 and 15d-15, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 30, 2011 to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms. Our disclosure controls and procedures include controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting for the Company. The Company’s internal control system was designed to provide reasonable assurance to the Company’s Management and Directors regarding the preparation and fair presentation of published financial statements. Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
Management conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting based on the Internal Control — Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on this evaluation, and the identification of a material weakness, management concluded that Integrated Electrical Services did not maintain effective internal control over financial reporting during the year ended September 30, 2011.
The material weakness that we identified relates to a control deficiency at our corporate office that resulted in the inadequate reporting of certain software amortization expense. The corporate office failed to provide adequate managerial oversight, did not perform a timely review of the useful lives of its assets and did not engage in adequate inter-department communications between the IT and finance departments. The deficiency was identified by corporate management as of September 30, 2011, resulting in material revision of software amortization expense among the quarterly periods of fiscal 2011.
Remediation of Material Weakness
Management believes it has remediated the material weakness related to the review of the useful lives of its assets. The remediation included enhanced inter-department communication, additional internal financial review and a specific review of all material software currently capitalized and amortized during the company’s financial close process.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
At September 30, 2011 we believe the steps identified above have remediated the identified material weakness. Apart from the completion of this remediation process, there have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the year ended September 30, 2011 that have materially effected, or are reasonably likely to materially effect, our internal control over financial reporting.
Item 9B. Other Information
None.
 
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PART III
Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
Certain of the information required to be included Item 10 of Part III of this Form 10-K is incorporated by reference from the sections entitled “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management;” “Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance;” “Report of the Audit Committee” and “Election of Directors” in the Company’s definitive Proxy Statement for its 2012 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Proxy Statement”) to be filed with the SEC no later than January 28, 2012.
Executive Officers
Certain information with respect to each executive officer is as follows:
James M. Lindstrom, 39, has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company since October 3, 2011. He previously served as Interim President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company since June 30, 2011. Mr. Lindstrom was an employee of Tontine Associates, LLC, a private investment fund, from 2006 to October 3, 2011. Tontine Associates, LLC is an affiliate of Jeffrey Gendell, the beneficial owner of 57.4% of the Company’s Common Stock. From 2003 to 2006, Mr. Lindstrom was Chief Financial Officer of Centrue Financial Corporation, a regional financial services company and had prior experience in private equity and investment banking. Mr. Lindstrom served as a director of Broadwind Energy, Inc., (a leading provider of components, logistics and services to the wind power and broader energy markets) from October 2001 to May 2010. He also served as Chairman of the Board, Chairman of the Compensation Committee and the Executive Committee and as a member of the Nominating/Governance Committee of Broadwind Energy.
Michael J. Caliel, 52, was President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company from July 2006 until his resignation on June 30, 2011. From 1993 until he joined the Company, Mr. Caliel was employed by Invensys, a global automation, controls and process solutions company, where he served in a variety of senior management positions, including his most recent position as President of Invensys Process Systems. Prior to becoming President of Invensys Process Systems, he served as President of its North America and Europe, Middle East and Africa operations from 2001 to 2003.
Terry L. Freeman, 61, has served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since March 2010. Mr. Freeman has been an independent business consultant since December 2005. From 1997 until December 2005, Mr. Freeman served Metals USA, a metal service company that served OEM manufacturers, contractors and metal fabrication businesses, in several senior financial roles, most recently serving as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. From 1990 to 1997, Mr. Freeman held the positions of Corporate Controller and Director of Financial Reporting at Maxxam, Inc., a diversified holding company with sales in excess of $2.3 billion. From 1980 to 1990, he served in senior audit positions at Arthur Andersen & Company and at Deloitte & Touche. He also served in the U. S. Army.
William L. Fiedler, 53, has served as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Integrated Electrical Services, Inc. since March 2009. From October 1999 through February 2009, Mr. Fiedler served as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of NetVersant Solutions, Inc., a privately-owned communications infrastructure company. From November 1997 through October 1999, Mr. Fiedler was Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of LandCare USA Inc., a publicly traded commercial landscaping company. From February 1994 through October 1997, Mr. Fiedler was Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Allwaste, Inc., a publicly traded industrial service company, and from February 1990 through January 1994, was Senior Counsel of Allwaste. Prior to that, Mr. Fiedler held the position of Chief Legal and Compliance Officer of Sentra Securities Corporation, a NASD registered broker-dealer.
Robert B. Callahan, 54, was the Senior Vice President of Human Resources from June 2005 to November 2010. Mr. Callahan was Vice President of Human Resources from February 2005 to June 2005 and was Vice President of Employee Relations since 2004. Mr. Callahan joined IES in 2001, after 11 years with the H.E.B. Grocery Company where he served as Director of Human Resources. Mr. Callahan has also served as a faculty member at the University of Texas at San Antonio where he taught Employment Law, Human Resources Management and Business Communications.
Richard A. Nix, 57, was Group Vice President of the Company from December 2007 until his resignation on July 1, 2011. From December 2006 to present Mr. Nix was president of Houston Stafford Electric (“HSE”) which changed its name to IES Residential, Inc. in September 2007. From January 2004 until December 2006 he was Senior Division Manager of HSE and a consultant to that entity from January 2003 to January 2004.
Mr. Callahan was an officer of the Company when it filed a voluntary petition for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code on February 14, 2006.
 
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We have adopted a Code of Ethics for Executives that applies to our Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer. The Code of Ethics may be found on our website at  www.ies-co.com  . If we make any substantive amendments to the Code of Ethics or grant any waiver, including any implicit waiver, from a provision of the code to our Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer or Chief Accounting Officer, we will disclose the nature of such amendment or waiver on that website or in a report on Form 8-K. Paper copies of these documents are also available free of charge upon written request to us. We have designated an “audit committee financial expert” as that term is defined by the SEC. Further information about this designee may be found in the Proxy Statement under the section entitled “Report of the Audit Committee—Audit Committee Financial Expert.”
Directors
Certain information with respect to each director is as follows. Each director with an asterisk next to his name is independent in accordance with the Company’s Corporate Governance Guidelines and the rules and regulations of the NASDAQ Global Market System (“NASDAQ”) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).
James M. Lindstrom, 39, has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company since October 3, 2011. He previously served as Interim President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company since June 30, 2011. Mr. Lindstrom was an employee of Tontine Associates, LLC, a private investment fund, from 2006 to October 3, 2011. Tontine Associates, LLC is an affiliate of Jeffrey Gendell, the beneficial owner of 57.4% of the Company’s Common Stock. From 2003 to 2006, Mr. Lindstrom was Chief Financial Officer of Centrue Financial Corporation, a regional financial services company and had prior experience in private equity and investment banking. Mr. Lindstrom served as a director of Broadwind Energy, Inc., (a leading provider of components, logistics and services to the wind power and broader energy markets) from October 2001 to May 2010. He also served as Chairman of the Board, Chairman of the Compensation Committee and the Executive Committee and as a member of the Nominating/Governance Committee of Broadwind Energy.
Donald L. Luke*, 74, was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of American Fire Protection Group, Inc., a private company involved in the design, fabrication, installation and service of products in the fire sprinkler industry from 2001 until April 2005. From 1997 to 2000, Mr. Luke was President and Chief Operating Officer of Encompass Services (construction services) and its predecessor company, GroupMac. Mr. Luke held a number of key positions in product development, marketing and executive management in multiple foreign and domestic publicly traded companies. Mr. Luke also serves on the board of directors of American Fire Protection Group, Inc. and is a director of Cable Lock, Inc., which manages the affiliated Olshan Foundation Repair companies.
Charles H. Beynon*, 63, From 1973 until his retirement from the firm in 2002, Mr. Beynon was employed by Arthur Andersen & Co., an accounting firm, including 19 years as a partner. He also currently serves as a director of Broadwind Energy, Inc. (a leading provider of component, logistics and services to the wind power and broader energy markets) and is Chairman of its Audit Committee. Mr. Beynon also is a Certified Public Accountant.
John E. Welsh*, 60, is President of Avalon Capital Partners, LLC, a private investment vehicle, a position he has held since January 2003. From October 2000 until December 2002, Mr. Welsh was Managing Director of CIP Management, LLC, the management entity for a series of venture capital partnerships affiliated with Rothchild, Inc. Mr. Welsh has been a director of General Cable Corp., a developer, designer, manufacturer, marketer and distributor of copper, aluminum and fiber optic wire and cable products since 1997, and Non-Executive Chairman since August 2001.
Item 11. Executive Compensation
The information required to be included in Item 11 of Part III of this Form 10-K is incorporated by reference from the section entitled “Executive Compensation” in the Proxy Statement.
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
Certain information required to be included in Item 12 of Part III of this Form 10-K is incorporated by reference from the section entitled “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management” in the Proxy Statement.
 
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SECURITIES AUTHORIZED FOR ISSUANCE UNDER EQUITY COMPENSATION PLANS
Equity Compensation Plan Information
The following table provides information as of September 30, 2011 with respect to shares of our common stock that may be issued upon the exercise of options, warrants and rights granted to employees or members of the Board of Directors under the Company’s existing equity compensation plans. For additional information about our equity compensation plans, see Note 12, “Stockholders’ Equity” to our Consolidated Financial Statements set forth in Item 8 “ Financial Statements and Supplementary Data”  to this Form 10-K.

Plan Category	 	(a) Number of  Securities
to
be Issued Upon Exercise
of Outstanding Options,
Warrants and Rights	 	 	(b) Weighted-Average
Exercise Price of
Outstanding Options,
Warrants  and Rights	 	 	(c) Number of Securities
Remaining Available for
Future Issuance Under
Equity Compensation
Plans (Excluding
Securities Reflected
in Column (a))	 	
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders	 	 	20,000	(1) 	 	$	3.24	  	 	 	1,021,225	(2) 	
 
(1)	Represents shares issuable upon exercise of outstanding options granted under the Integrated Electrical Services, Inc. 2006 Equity Incentive Plan. This plan was authorized pursuant to the Company’s plan of reorganization and provides for the granting or awarding of stock options, stock and restricted stock to employees (including officers), consultants and directors of the Company. All stock options granted under this plan were granted at fair market value on the date of grant. 486,926 shares of restricted stock are outstanding under this plan.	
(2)	Represents shares remaining available for issuance under the Integrated Electrical Services, Inc. 2006 Equity Incentive Plan	
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
The information required to be included in Item 13 of Part III of this Form 10-K is incorporated by reference from the section entitled “Certain Relationships and Related Person Transactions” in the Proxy Statement and from Item  10 of this Form 10-K.
Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services
The information required to be included in Item 14 of Part III of this Form 10-K is incorporated by reference from the section entitled “Audit Fees” in the Proxy Statement.
 
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PART IV
Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
(a) Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, Financial Statement Schedules and Exhibits
See Index to Financial Statements under Item 8 “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of this report.
(b) Exhibits

 	 	
2.1	  	Second Amended Joint Plan of Reorganization of Integrated Electrical Services, Inc. and Certain of its Direct and Indirect Subsidiaries under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code, dated March 17, 2006. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed May 1, 2006)	
 	 	
3.1	  	Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Integrated Electrical Services, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s registration statement on Form S-8 filed on May 12, 2006)	
 	 	
3.2	  	Bylaws of Integrated Electrical Services, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company’s registration statement on Form S-8, filed on May 12, 2006)	
 	 	
4.1	  	Note Purchase Agreement, dated as of December 12, 2007, by and among Tontine Capital Partners, L.P., Integrated Electrical Services, Inc. and the other borrowers parties thereto. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed December 17, 2007)	
 	 	
4.2	  	Senior Subordinated Note, dated as of December 12, 2007. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K/A filed November 12, 2008)	
 	 	
4.3	  	Specimen common stock certificate. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 18, 2008)	
 	 	
4.4	  	First amendment, dated November 12, 2008, to Note Purchase Agreement by and among Tontine Capital Partners, L.P., Integrated Electrical Services, Inc. and other borrowers thereto. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K/A filed November 12, 2008)	
 	 	
10.1	  	Restated Underwriting, Continuing Indemnity and Security Agreement, dated May 12, 2006, by Integrated Electrical Services, Inc. and certain of its subsidiaries and affiliates in favor of Federal Insurance Company. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed May 17, 2006)	
 	 	
10.2	  	First Amendment, dated as of October 30, 2006, to the Restated Underwriting, Continuing Indemnity, and Security Agreement, dated May 12, 2006, by Integrated Electrical Services, Inc., certain of its subsidiaries and Federal Insurance Company and certain of its affiliates. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed November 6, 2006)	
 	 	
10.3	  	Third Amendment, dated May 1, 2007, to the Restated Underwriting, Continuing Indemnity and Security Agreement, dated May 12, 2006, by Integrated Electrical Services, Inc., certain of its subsidiaries and Federal Insurance Company and certain of its affiliates. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed October 12, 2007)	
 	 	
10.4	  	Fourth Amendment to the Restated Underwriting, Continuing Indemnity and Security Agreement, dated May 12, 2006, by Integrated Electrical Services, Inc., certain of its subsidiaries and Federal Insurance Company and certain of its affiliates. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed October 12, 2007)	
 	 	
10.5	  	Rider to Add Principal/Indemnitor and Fifth Amendment, dated September 29, 2008, to Restated Underwriting, Continuing Indemnity, and Security Agreement, dated May 12, 2006, by Integrated Electrical Services, Inc., certain of its subsidiaries and Federal Insurance Company and certain of its affiliates. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed October 24, 2008)	
 	 	
10.6	  	Agreement of Indemnity, dated May 7, 2010, by Integrated Electrical Services, Inc. and certain of its present and future subsidiaries and affiliates and Chartis Property Casualty Company, Chartis Insurance Company of Canada, American Home Assurance Company, Commerce and Industry Insurance Company, Granite State Insurance Company, Lexington Insurance Company, National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pa., New Hampshire Insurance Company and The Insurance Company of the State of Pennsylvania and any and all of their affiliates, subsidiaries, successors and assigns. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed May 13, 2010)	
 
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10.7	  	Loan and Security Agreement, dated May 12, 2006, by and among Integrated Electrical Services, Inc., and its subsidiaries, Bank of America, N.A. and the lenders party thereto. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed May 17, 2006)	
 	 	
10.8	  	Amendment, dated October 1, 2006, to Loan and Security Agreement, dated May 12, 2006, by and among the Company and its subsidiaries, Bank of America, N.A. and the lenders party thereto. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed December 5, 2006)	
 	 	
10.9	  	Amendment and Waiver, dated October 13, 2006, to Loan and Security Agreement, dated May 12, 2006, by and among the Company and its subsidiaries, Bank of America, N.A. and the lenders party thereto. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed October 19, 2006)	
 	 	
10.10	  	Amendment, dated December 11, 2006, to Loan and Security Agreement, dated May 12, 2006, by and among the Company and its subsidiaries, Bank of America, N.A. and the lenders party thereto. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed December 15, 2006)	
 	 	
10.11	  	Amendment, dated May 7, 2007, to Loan and Security Agreement, dated May 12, 2006, by and among the Company and its subsidiaries, Bank of America, N.A. and the lenders party thereto. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed May 10, 2007)	
 	 	
10.12	  	Amendment, dated December 11, 2007, to Loan and Security Agreement, dated May 12, 2006, by and among Integrated Electrical Services, Inc. and its subsidiaries, Bank of America, N.A. and the lenders party thereto (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed December 17, 2007)	
 	 	
10.13	  	Amendment, dated March 5, 2008, to Loan and Security Agreement, dated May 12, 2006, by and among the Company and its subsidiaries, Bank of America, N.A. and the lenders party thereto. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed March 17, 2008)	
 	 	
10.14	  	Amendment, dated May 7, 2008, to Loan and Security Agreement, dated May 12, 2006, by and among the Company and its subsidiaries, Bank of America, N.A. and the lenders thereto. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on May 12, 2008)	
 	 	
10.15	  	Amendment, dated as of August 13, 2008, to Loan and Security Agreement, dated May 12, 2006, by and among Integrated Electrical Services, Inc. and its subsidiaries, Bank of America, N.A. and the lenders party thereto. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.14 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed December 15, 2008)	
 	 	
10.16	  	Amendment, dated April 30, 2010, to Loan and Security Agreement, dated May 12, 2006, by and among Integrated Electrical Services, Inc. and its subsidiaries, Bank of American, N.A. and the lenders party thereto. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed May 6, 2010)	
 	 	
10.17	  	Pledge Agreement, dated May 12, 2006, by and among Integrated Electrical Services, Inc. and its subsidiaries, Bank of America, N.A. and the lenders party thereto. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed May 17, 2006)	
 	 	
10.18	  	Amendment, dated December 15, 2011, to Loan and Security Agreement, dated May 12, 2006, by and among Integrated Electrical Services, Inc. and its subsidiaries, Bank of America, N.A. and the lenders party thereto. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed December 20, 2011)	
 	 	
10.19	  	Employment Agreement, dated June 26, 2006, by and between the Company and Michael J. Caliel. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 30, 2006)	
 	 	
10.20	  	Amended and Restated 2006 Equity Incentive Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed October 17, 2007)	
 	 	
10.21	  	Term Life Insurance Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed October 17, 2007)	
 	 	
10.22	  	Form of Phantom Share Award. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed November 19, 2007)	
 	 	
10.23	  	Form of Stock Option Award Agreement under the 2006 Equity Incentive Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 17, 2006)	
 	 	
10.24	  	Form of Restricted Stock Award. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed November 19, 2007)	
 
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10.25	  	Amended and Restated 2009 Deferred Compensation Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.34 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed December 15, 2008)	
 	 	
10.26	  	Integrated Electrical Services, Inc. Long Term Incentive Plan, as amended and restated. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed September 23, 2009)	
 	 	
10.27	  	Subcontract, dated June 17, 2009, by and between IES Commercial, Inc. and Manhattan Torcon A Joint Venture. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed November 24, 2009)	
 	 	
10.28	  	Letter Agreement, dated November 4, 2009, by and between Integrated Electrical Services, Inc., IES Commercial, Inc. and Manhattan Torcon A Joint Venture. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed November 24, 2009)	
 	 	
10.29	  	Employment Agreement, dated March 29, 2010, by and between the Company and Terry L. Freeman. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed March 31, 2010)	
 	 	
10.30	  	Amended and Restated Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement under the 2006 Equity Incentive Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed September 24, 2010)	
 	 	
10.31	  	First Amendment to Employment Agreement, dated September 24, 2010, by and between the Company and Michael J. Caliel. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed September 24, 2010)	
 	 	
10.32	  	First Amendment to Employment Agreement, dated September 24, 2010, by and between the Company and Terry Freeman. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed September 24, 2010)	
 	 	
10.33	  	Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated September 24, 2010, by and between the Company and Richard A. Nix. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed September 24, 2010)	
 	 	
10.34	  	Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated September 24, 2010, by and between the Company and William L. Fiedler. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.45 to the Company’s Report on Form 10-K filed December 14, 2010)	
 	 	
10.35	  	Fiscal 2011 Annual Management Incentive Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed December 21, 2010).	
 	 	
10.36	  	Fiscal 2011 Annual Management Incentive Plan Performance Criteria. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed December 21, 2010).	
 	 	
21.1	  	Subsidiaries of the Registrant(1)	
 	 	
23.1	  	Consent of Ernst & Young LLP(1)	
 	 	
31.1	  	Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of James M. Lindstrom, Chief Executive Officer(1)	
 	 	
31.2	  	Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Terry L. Freeman, Chief Financial Officer(1)	
 	 	
32.1	  	Section 1350 Certification of James M. Lindstrom, Chief Executive Officer(1)	
 	 	
32.2	  	Section 1350 Certification of Terry L. Freeman, Chief Financial Officer(1)	
 	 	
101.INS	  	XBRL Instance Document	
 	 	
101.SCH	  	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document	
 	 	
101.CAL	  	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document	
 	 	
101.DEF	  	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document	
 	 	
101.LAB	  	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document	
 	 	
101.PRE	  	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document	
 
*	Management contracts or compensatory plans or arrangements required to be filed herewith pursuant to Item 15(a)(3) of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.	
(1)	Filed herewith.	
 
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized on December 20, 2011.

INTEGRATED ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC.	
 	 	
By:	 	/s/ JAMES M. LINDSTROM	
 	 	James M. Lindstrom	
 	 	Chief Executive Officer and President	
POWER OF ATTORNEY
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that each of the undersigned officers and directors of INTEGRATED ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC. hereby constitutes and appoints James M. Lindstrom and William L. Fiedler, and each of them individually, as his true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents, with full power of substitution, for him and on his behalf and in his name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign, execute and file any or all amendments to this report, with any and all exhibits thereto, and all other documents required to be filed therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission or any regulatory authority, granting unto each such attorney-in-fact and agent, full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done in and about the premises in order to effectuate the same, as fully to all intents and purposes as he himself might or could do, if personally present, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents, or either of them, or their or his substitutes or substitute, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized on December 20, 2011.
INTEGRATED ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC.

Signature	  	Title	
 	 	
/s/ James M. Lindstrom	  	Chief Executive Officer, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors	
James M. Lindstrom	  	 	
 	 	
/s/ Terry L. Freeman	  	Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)	
Terry L. Freeman	  	 	
 	 	
/s/ Charles H. Beynon	  	Director	
Charles H. Beynon	  	 	
 	 	
/s/ Donald L. Luke	  	Director	
Donald L. Luke	  	 	
 	 	
/s/ John E. Welsh, III	  	Director	
John E. Welsh, III	  	 	
 
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Exhibit 21.1
SUBSIDIARIES OF THE REGISTRANT
As of September 30, 2011

Subsidiary	  	Jurisdiction of Incorporation	
IES Residential, Inc.	  	Delaware	
ICS Holdings LLC	  	Delaware	
IES Commercial, Inc.	  	Delaware	
IES Management ROO, LP	  	Texas	
IES Management, LP	  	Texas	
IES Operations Group, Inc.	  	Delaware	
IES Properties, Inc.	  	Delaware	
IES Reinsurance, Ltd.	  	Bermuda	
Integrated Electrical Finance, Inc.	  	Delaware	
Key Electrical Supply, Inc.	  	Texas	
Thomas Popp & Company	  	Ohio	
IES Tangible Properties, Inc.	  	Delaware	
IES Purchasing and Materials, Inc.	  	Delaware	
IES Consolidated LLC	  	Delaware	
IES Shared Services, Inc.	  	Delaware	
IES Commercial & Industrial, LLC	  	Delaware	

Exhibit 23.1
Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-134100) pertaining to the Integrated Electrical Services, Inc. 2006 Equity Incentive Plan of our reports dated December 19, 2011, with respect to the Consolidated Financial Statements of Integrated Electrical Services, Inc. included in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended September 30, 2011.
/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP
Houston, Texas
December 19, 2011

Exhibit 31.1
CERTIFICATION
I, James M. Lindstrom, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Integrated Electrical Services, Inc.;
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the Registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4. The Registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the Registrant and have:
(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the Registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America;
(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the Registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
5. The Registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the Registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the Registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the Registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
Date: December 20, 2011

/s/ JAMES M. LINDSTROM	
James M. Lindstrom	
 	
President and Chief Executive Officer	

Exhibit 31.2
CERTIFICATION
I, Terry L. Freeman, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Integrated Electrical Services, Inc.;
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the Registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4. The Registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the Registrant and have:
(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the Registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America;
(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the Registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
5. The Registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the Registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the Registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the Registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
Date: December 20, 2011

/s/ TERRY L. FREEMAN	
Terry L. Freeman	
 	
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer	

Exhibit 32.1
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In connection with this Annual Report of Integrated Electrical Services, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-K for the period ending September 30, 2011 (the “Report”), I, James M. Lindstrom, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:
 
 	(1)	The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and	
 
 	(2)	The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.	

 	 	 	 	
Date: December 20, 2011	 	 	 	By:	 	/s/ JAMES M. LINDSTROM	
 	 	 	 	 	 	James M. Lindstrom	
 	 	 	 	 	 	President and Chief Executive Officer	

Exhibit 32.2
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In connection with this Annual Report of Integrated Electrical Services, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-K for the period ending September 30, 2011 (the “Report”), I, Terry L. Freeman, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:
 
 	(1)	The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and	
 
 	(2)	The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.	

 	 	 	 	
Date: December 20, 2011	 	 	 	By:	 	/s/ TERRY L. FREEMAN	
 	 	 	 	 	 	Terry L. Freeman	
 	 	 	 	 	 	Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer