---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001493152-26-045939"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "IESC"
cik: "0001048268"
company_name: "IES Holdings, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-10-06T20:00:15+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-10-12T16:24:38.986299+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.82
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.82
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# IES Holdings closes ~$691M DBM Global acquisition, adding ~$1.5B-revenue Structural segment

## Summary
- IES acquired 100% of DBM Global, including INNOVATE's ~91.2% stake, for ~$691M: ~$545M cash plus 430,974 IES shares valued ~$146M.
- DBM Global revenue was ~$1.5B for 12 months ended June 30, 2026; it becomes IES's new Structural segment with ~4,000 employees.
- DBM operates Schuff Steel, Banker Steel, GrayWolf, DBM Vircon and Aitken, with >2M sq ft of U.S. fabrication/operating facilities.
- IES funded cash with cash on hand and $525M borrowings; credit capacity rose to $700M ($200M term loan, $500M revolver); acquired units joined as guarantors.
- Cash consideration includes $35M payment to INNOVATE for estimated cost of Section 338(h)(10) election; deal closed Oct. 5, 2026.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001493152-26-045939
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: IESC
- cik: 0001048268
- company_name: IES Holdings, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-10-06T20:00:15+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.82
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.82
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 2.01, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1048268/000149315226045939/0001493152-26-045939-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1048268/000149315226045939/form8-k.htm

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