Filed by Integrated Electrical Services, Inc.
Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933
Subject Company: MISCOR Group, Ltd.
Registration Statement No.: 333-188182
Important Information for Investors and Security Holders
This communication does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or a solicitation of any vote or approval. In connection with the proposed merger, Integrated Electrical Services, Inc. (“IES”) has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) a registration statement on Form S-4 that includes a joint proxy statement of IES and MISCOR Group, Ltd. (“MISCOR”) that also constitutes a prospectus of IES regarding the proposed transaction. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS OF IES AND MISCOR ARE URGED TO CAREFULLY READ THE JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS BECAUSE IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING IES, MISCOR AND THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION. A definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus will be sent to security holders of IES and MISCOR seeking their approval of the proposed transaction. Investors and security holders may obtain a free copy of the joint proxy statement/prospectus and other documents filed by IES and MISCOR with the SEC at the SEC’s web site at www.sec.gov. You may also read and copy any reports, statements or other information filed with the SEC at the SEC public reference room at 100 F Street N.E., Room 1580, Washington, D.C. 20549. Please call the SEC at (800) 732-0330 or visit the SEC’s website for additional information on its public reference room.
The joint proxy statement/prospectus and such other documents (relating to IES) may also be obtained from IES for free from IES’ web site at www.ies-corporate.com or by directing a request to: Integrated Electrical Services, Inc., 5433 Westheimer Road, Suite 500, Houston, Texas 77056, Attention: Investor Relations, or by phone at (713) 860-1500. The joint proxy statement/prospectus and such other documents (relating to MISCOR) may also be obtained from MISCOR for free (when available) from MISCOR’s web site at www.miscor.com or by directing a request to: MISCOR Group, Ltd., 800 Nave Rd., SE, Massillon, Ohio 44646, Attention: Investor Relations, or by phone at (330) 830-3500. Information on IES’ website or any other website is not incorporated by reference herein.
Participants in the Solicitation
IES, its directors, executive officers and certain members of management and employees may be considered “participants in the solicitation” of proxies from IES’ stockholders in connection with the proposed transaction. Information regarding such persons and a description of their interests in the proposed transaction is contained in the joint proxy statement/prospectus filed with the SEC.
MISCOR, its directors, executive officers and certain members of management and employees may be considered “participants in the solicitation” of proxies from MISCOR’s stockholders in connection with the proposed transaction. Information regarding such persons and a description of their interests in the proposed transaction is contained in the joint proxy statement/prospectus filed with the SEC.
Forward-Looking Statements
Information set forth herein (including information included or incorporated by reference herein) contains “forward-looking statements” (as defined in Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended), which reflect IES’ and MISCOR’s expectations regarding future events. The forward-looking statements involve substantial risks and uncertainties that could significantly affect expected results, and actual future results and stockholder values of IES, MISCOR and the combined company could differ materially from those described in these statements. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about the expected value of the merger consideration, benefits of the business combination transaction involving IES and MISCOR, including future financial and operating results, accretion to IES’ earnings per share arising from the transaction, the expected amount and timing of cost savings and operating synergies, whether and when the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement will be consummated, the new combined company’s business strategy, plans, market and other expectations, objectives, intentions and other statements that are not historical facts.
The following additional factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ from those set forth in the forward-looking statements: the inability to consummate the merger; the inability to achieve, or difficulties and delays in achieving, synergies and cost savings relating to the merger; difficulties and delays in obtaining consents and approvals that are conditions to the completion of the merger; the ability of IES and MISCOR to enter into, and the terms of, future contracts; the impact of governmental laws and regulations; the adequacy of sources of liquidity; the ability of IES to retain certain employees key to the ongoing success of the combined company and the availability of other skilled personnel; the effect of litigation, claims and contingencies; the inability to carry out plans and strategies as expected; future capital expenditures and refurbishment, repair and upgrade costs; delays in refurbishment and upgrade projects; the sufficiency of funds for required capital expenditures, working capital and debt service and liabilities under laws and regulations protecting the environment. Additional factors that may affect future results are contained in IES’ and MISCOR’s filings with the SEC, which are available at the SEC’s web site http://www.sec.gov. IES and MISCOR disclaim any duty to update and revise statements contained in these materials based on new information or otherwise.