IES Holdings director Fouts acquires 159 stock units

The Phantom Stock Units convert into common shares upon board departure or a defined change of control.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

IES Holdings, Inc. (symbol: IESC) is the issuer of record for a Form 4 filing submitted to the SEC. IES Holdings, Inc. director John Louis Fouts acquired 159 Phantom Stock Units on October 1, 2026, after electing them instead of cash or common stock for part of his retainer. Each unit converts into one share of IES common stock when he leaves the board for any reason or upon a change of control as defined in the 2006 Equity Incentive Plan. His reported post-transaction position was 17,135 shares; the related amount reflects the two-for-one stock split executed August 21, 2026.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 159 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Fouts John Louis

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock F1, F2	159	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 17,135 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. Represents Phantom Stock Units ("PSUs") granted pursuant to the IES Holdings, Inc. ("IES") 2006 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended and restated (the "2006 Equity Incentive Plan") upon Mr. Fouts electing to receive PSUs in lieu of cash or common stock for that portion of his retainer. Each unit converts to one share of IES common stock when either (i) NAME leaves the board of directors for any reason, or (ii) upon a change of control as defined in the 2006 Equity Incentive Plan.
2. F2. On August 21, 2026, the Issuer executed a two-for-one stock split with a record date of August 14, 2026, effected in the form of a one-time special stock dividend on each share of the company's common stock.

Key Figures

Phantom Stock Units acquired: 159 units Reported post-transaction position: 17,135 shares Reported price per share: $0.00 per share +2 more

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Phantom Stock Units acquired 159 units October 1, 2026

Reported post-transaction position 17,135 shares Reported following the transaction; the related amount reflects the two-for-one stock split executed August 21, 2026

Reported price per share $0.00 per share Phantom Stock Unit award reported October 1, 2026

Conversion 1 share per unit Each Phantom Stock Unit converts into one IES common share under the stated conditions

Stock split Two-for-one Executed August 21, 2026

Key Terms

Phantom Stock Units, 2006 Equity Incentive Plan, change of control

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Phantom Stock Units financial

"Represents Phantom Stock Units"

Phantom stock units are company promises that pay a cash or stock-equivalent award tied to the firm’s share price or value growth, but they do not issue actual shares. Think of them as a bonus check that moves with the stock like a mirror rather than handing over an ownership slice. Investors care because these awards can affect a company’s future cash obligations, executive incentives and reported expenses without causing share dilution.

2006 Equity Incentive Plan financial

"granted pursuant to the IES Holdings, Inc. 2006 Equity Incentive Plan"

change of control financial

"upon a change of control as defined in the 2006 Equity Incentive Plan"

A change of control occurs when the ownership or management of a company shifts significantly, such as through a sale, merger, or acquisition, resulting in new leadership or ownership structure. This change can impact the company's direction and decision-making, which is important for investors because it may affect the company's stability, strategy, and future prospects.

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How many Phantom Stock Units did IESC director John Louis Fouts receive?

John Louis Fouts received 159 Phantom Stock Units on October 1, 2026, after electing them in lieu of cash or common stock for part of his retainer. Each unit converts into one share under the plan's stated conditions.

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

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

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Fouts John Louis

(Last) (First) (Middle)

13131 DAIRY ASHFORD ROAD

SUITE 500

(Street)

SUGAR LAND TEXAS 77478

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
IES Holdings, Inc. [ IESC ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
10/01/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock(1)	10/01/2026		A		159	A	$0	17,135(2)	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents Phantom Stock Units ("PSUs") granted pursuant to the IES Holdings, Inc. ("IES") 2006 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended and restated (the "2006 Equity Incentive Plan") upon Mr. Fouts electing to receive PSUs in lieu of cash or common stock for that portion of his retainer. Each unit converts to one share of IES common stock when either (i) NAME leaves the board of directors for any reason, or (ii) upon a change of control as defined in the 2006 Equity Incentive Plan.

2. On August 21, 2026, the Issuer executed a two-for-one stock split with a record date of August 14, 2026, effected in the form of a one-time special stock dividend on each share of the company's common stock.

Remarks:

	/s/ Mary K. Newman, Attorney-in-Fact	10/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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