SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 10-K


(Mark One)
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ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2007
OR
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Mark One)

[X]     ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

           For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2003.

OR

[  ]     TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

           For the transition period from ________ to ________ .

Commission File Number 0-6050001-12488

Powell Industries, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
Nevada
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
88-0106100
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
8550 Mosley Drive,
Houston, Texas

(Address of principal executive offices)
88-0106100
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)


77075-1180

(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:
(713) 944-6900

Securities registered pursuant to section 12(b) of the Act:
None

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of Act:

Common Stock, par value $.01 per share

Indicate by “X”check mark whether the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.  o Yes     þ No
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.  o Yes     þ No
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.    X  þ Yes     o No

Indicate by “X”check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 ofRegulation 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 thisForm 10-K or any amendment to thisForm 10-K.  [ X ]

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Indicate by "X"check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” inRule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
o Large Accelerated Filer     þ Accelerated Filer     o Non-Accelerated Filer
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Exchange ActRule 12b-2).    X  o Yes     þ No

The aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant as of the last business day of the most recently completed second fiscal quarter, April 30, 2003,March 31, 2007, was approximately $147,578,000.

        The$354,060,000.

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of our Common Stock outstandingeach of the registrant’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
At December 31, 2003 was 10,646,006 shares.

3, 2007, there were 11,169,016 outstanding shares of the registrant’s common stock, par value $0.01 per share.

Documents Incorporated By Reference

Portions of the registrant’s definitive Proxy Statement for the 20042008 annual meeting of stockholders to be filed not later than 120 days after October 31, 2003September 30, 2007, are incorporated by reference into Part III.III of thisForm 10-K.



POWELL INDUSTRIES, INC.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements; Risk Factors 23
 
 Business 4
 

 PropertiesRisk Factors

 
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 Unresolved Staff Comments12
Properties12
Legal Proceedings 712

 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders 713
 

 Market for Registrant'sRegistrant’s Common Equity, and Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities 813

 Selected Financial Data

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 Management'sManagement’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations 916

 Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

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 Financial Statements and Supplementary Data 1926

 Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure 60
  45

Item 9AControls and Procedures 4560
Other Information61
 


 Directors, and Executive Officers of the Registrantand Corporate Governance

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 Executive Compensation 4561

 Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

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 Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence 4561

 Principal Accountant Fees and Services

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Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules and Reports on Form 8-K15.45

Signatures
  48Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules 62
64
Subsidiaries of Powell Industries, Inc.
Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP.
Certification of CEO Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a)
Certification of CFO Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a)
Certification of CEO Pursuant to Section 906
Certification of CFO Pursuant to Section 906


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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS;
RISK FACTORS

Forward-Looking Statements

This Annual Report onForm 10-K (“Annual Report”) includes forward-looking statements based on the Company’s current expectations, which are subject to risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements include information concerning future results of operations and financial conditions.condition. Statements that contain words such as “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “estimates,” “continue,” “should,” “could,” “may,” “plan,” “project,” “predict,” “will” or similar expressions aremay be forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, and many factors could affect the future financial results and condition of the Company. Factors that may have a material effect on our revenues, expenses and operating results include adverse business or market conditions, the Company’s ability to secure and satisfy customers, the availability and cost of materials from suppliers, adverse competitive developments and changes in customer requirements.requirements as well as those circumstances discussed under “Item 1A. Risk Factors,” below. Accordingly, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements contained in this Annual Report. Any forward-looking statements made by or on our behalf are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

The forward-looking statements contained in this Annual Report are based on current assumptions that the Company will continue to develop, market, manufacture and ship products and provide services on a competitive and timely basis,basis; that competitive conditions in the Company’s markets will not change in a materially adverse way,way; that the Company will accurately identify and meet customer needs for products and services,services; that the Company will be able to retain and hire key employees, that the Company’s products and capabilities will remain competitive,competitive; that risks related to shifts in customer demand are minimized and that there will be no material adverse change in the operations or business of the Company. Assumptions relating to these factors involve judgments that are based on incompleteavailable information, which may not be complete, and are subject to changes in many factors beyond the control of the Company that can materially affect results.

Because of these and other factors that affect our operating results, past financial performance should not be considered an indicator of future performance, and investors should not use historical trends to anticipate results or trends in future periods. The following risks factors may also materially affect results and should be considered:


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The Company operates in an intensely competitive environment. Many of our competitors are significantly larger and have substantially greater resources than we do. Some of our competitors seek to employ competitive and management strategies similar to those of Powell. As a result, our competitive standing may be expected to vary from time to time and among different markets.

The Company’s business is affected by general economic and industry conditions. Our markets are cyclical in nature and subject to general trends in the economy. Our profitability and cash flow availability could be adversely affected by any prolonged economic downturn.

The Company’s international sales may fluctuate significantly as international political and economic conditions change. International sales accounted for approximately 16% of our revenues in fiscal 2003. As a result of our international sales and operations, we are subject to the risk of fluctuation in currency exchange rates. International instability from war or terrorism, and unforeseen political or economic problems in countries that we export products to could adversely affect our business.

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Fluctuations in the price and supply of the raw materials used to manufacture the Company’s products may reduce the Company’s profits. Our raw material costs represented approximately 48% of our revenues in fiscal 2003. We purchase a wide variety of raw materials to manufacture our products including steel, aluminum, copper, and various electrical components. Unanticipated increases in raw material requirements or price increases could increase production costs and adversely affect profitability.

The Company may pursue future acquisitions that may adversely affect our financial position or cause our earnings per share to decline. Our business strategy calls for growth and diversification. Pursuing acquisition opportunities and attempting to integrate and manage acquired businesses could require significant resources, including management time and skill, and these efforts may detract from the management or operation of other businesses. Acquired businesses may not perform as expected, thereby causing our actual operating results to suffer.

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PART I

Item 1.Business
Item 1.       Business

Overview

        We develop, design, manufacture, and service equipment and systems for the management and control of electrical energy and other critical processes. Headquartered in Houston, TX, we serve the transportation, environmental, industrial, and utility industries.

Powell Industries, Inc. (“we,” “us,” “our,” “Powell,”“Powell” or the “Company”) was incorporated in the state of Delaware in 2004 as a successor to a Nevada company incorporated in 1968 and is1968. The Nevada corporation was the successor to a corporationcompany founded by William E. Powell in 1947, which merged into the Company in 1977. Our major subsidiaries, all of which are wholly-owned, include: Powell Electrical Manufacturing Company;Systems, Inc.; Transdyn, Inc.; Powell Power Electronics Company,Industries International, Inc.; Powell-ESCO Company; Unibus, Inc.; Delta-Unibus Corporation;Switchgear & Instrumentation Limited and Transdyn Controls, Inc.

Switchgear & Instrumentation Properties Limited.

We develop, design, manufacture and service custom engineered-to-order equipment and systems for the management and control of electrical energy and other critical processes. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, we serve the transportation, environmental, energy, industrial and utility industries.
Our website address is www.powellind.com.www.powellind.com. We make available free of charge on or through our website copies of our annual reportAnnual Reports onForm 10-K, quarterly reports Quarterly Reports onForm 10-Q, current reports Current Reports onForm 8-K and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as soon as reasonably practicalreasonable after we electronically file such material with, or furnish it to, the Securities and Exchange Commission. Paper or electronic copies of such material may also be requested by contacting the Company at our corporate offices.

Products

On December 13, 2005, we announced a change in our fiscal year-end from October 31 to September 30, effective September 30, 2006. The change was designed to align our financial reporting with calendar quarters and Segments

        We manageto reduce the impact holidays have on our reporting timeline. As a result, the fiscal year ended September 30, 2007 will be compared to the eleven-month period ended September 30, 2006, and such eleven-month period will be compared to the fiscal year ended October 31, 2005.

Our business through operating subsidiaries, whichoperations are combinedconsolidated into two reportable business segments: Electrical Power Products and Process Control Systems. Approximately 66%, 70% and 75% of our consolidated revenues for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, and October 31, 2005, respectively, were generated in the United States of America. Approximately 85% of our long-lived assets were located in the United States at September 30, 2007, with the remaining balance located primarily in the United Kingdom. Financial information related to theseour business and geographical segments is included in Note ML of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

        A brief description

On August 7, 2006, we purchased certain assets related to the manufacturing of American National Standards Institute (“ANSI”) medium voltage switchgear and circuit breaker business of General Electric Company’s (“GE”) Consumer & Industrial unit for $32.0 million, not including expenses. The purchase price was paid from existing cash and short-term marketable securities and from borrowings under our revolving credit agreement. In connection with the acquisition, we entered into a15-year supply agreement with GE pursuant to which GE will purchase from the Company (subject to limited conditions for exceptions) all of its requirements for ANSI medium voltage switchgear and circuit breakers and other related equipment and components. We also agreed to purchase certain of our required product components and subassemblies from GE. In addition, GE agreed to provide services related to transitioning the product line from West Burlington, Iowa, to the Company’s facilities in Houston, Texas. The relocation of the product line includes all related product technology and design formation, engineering, manufacturing and related activities and is currently estimated to be completed during the first half of 2008. We refer to the acquired product line herein as “Power/Vac®.” The operating results of Power/Vac® are included in our Electrical Power Products business segment from the acquisition date. For further information on Power/Vac®, see Note D of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
On July 14, 2006, we acquired certain assets and hired the service and administrative employees of an electrical services company in Louisiana for approximately $1.5 million. The purchase price was paid from existing cash and short-term marketable securities. The operating results of this acquisition are included in our Electrical Power Products business segment from the acquisition date. For further information on this acquisition, see Note D of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.


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On July 4, 2005, we acquired selected assets and assumed certain operating liabilities and contracts of Switchgear & Instrumentation Limited in the United Kingdom. We refer to the acquired business herein as “S&I.” The operating results of S&I are included in our Electrical Power Products business segment from that date. Total consideration paid for S&I was approximately $19.2 million, of which approximately $10.3 million of the purchase price was funded from existing cash and investments and the balance was provided through additional debt financing. For further information on S&I, see Note D of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
Electrical Power Products
Our Electrical Power Products business segment designs, develops, manufactures and markets engineered-to-order electrical power distribution and control systems designed (1) to distribute, monitor and control the flow of electrical energy and (2) to provide protection to motors, transformers and other electrically-powered equipment. Our principal products include power control room packages, distribution switchgear, offshore modules, motor control centers and bus duct systems. These products are designed for application voltages ranging from 480 volts to in excess of 38,000 volts and are used in the transportation, industrial and utility markets.
On August 7, 2006, we purchased the Power/Vac® product line described above and in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Overview. We believe that this acquisition strengthens our strategic position in the electrical power products business and allows us to reach new markets and a broader base of customers. In conjunction with the Power/Vac® acquisition, Powell entered into a long-term commercial alliance with GE Consumer & Industrial whereby Powell became the exclusive supplier of ANSI medium voltage switchgear to GE.
On July 14, 2006, we acquired certain assets and hired the service and administrative employees of an electrical services company in Louisiana. This acquisition allowed us to extend sales and services to the Eastern Gulf Coast Region.
On July 4, 2005, we acquired selected assets and assumed certain operating liabilities and contracts of Switchgear & Instrumentation Limited, as described above and in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Overview. S&I’s primary manufacturing facility is located in the United Kingdom. This acquisition is part of the Company’s overall strategy to increase its international presence. S&I affords Powell the opportunity to serve customers with products and business segments follows:

solutions covering a wider range of electrical standards and opens new geographic markets previously closed due to our previous lack of product portfolio that met international electrical design and test standards. The fit, culture and market position of Powell and S&I compare favorably as both have similar reputations in engineered-to-order solutions.
Electrical Power Products. In our Electrical Power Products segment, we design, manufacture and market electrical power management systems designed to monitor and control the flow of electrical energy and to provide protection to motors, transformers and other electrically powered equipment. Our principal products include Power Control Modules, Power Control Rooms, Switchgear, Motor Control Centers and Bus Duct Systems. We design and manufacture systems ranging from 480 volts to in excess of 36,000 volts to serve the transportation, industrial, and utility industries.

Process Control Systems. Process control systems are customized management systems designed to monitor and control a complex sequence of critical events. Our systems are an integration of instrumentation, computer controls, communications equipment, and data management systems. We design and build systems to serve the transportation, environmental, industrial, utility, and governmental sectors.

Customers and Markets

        Our

This business segment’s principal products are designed for use by and marketed to technologically sophisticated users of large amounts of electrical energy orthat typically have a need for complex processes.combinations of electrical components and systems. Our marketscustomers include oil and gas producers, oil and gas pipelines, refineries, petrochemical plants, electrical power generators, public and private utilities, mining,co-generation facilities, mining/metals, pulp and paper mills,plants, transportation systems, governmental agencies and other large industrial customers.

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     Electrical Power

Products

        In this segment of our business, products and services are principally sold directly or through agents to the end-user or to an EPC (engineering,engineering, procurement and construction)construction (“EPC”) firm on behalf of the end-user. Each project is specifically tailored to meet the exact specifications and requirements of the individual customer. Powell’s expertise is in the engineering and packaging of the various systems into a single, functional and working deliverable. We market and sell our products and services to a wide variety of customers, markets and geographic regions; as a result, we are not dependent on any one customer or market for sales. Export revenues were $39.1 million, $26.2 million,regions. During 2006 and $19.1 million in fiscal years 2003, 2002 and 2001, respectively.

        During each of the past three fiscal years,2005, we did not have any one customer that accounted for more than 10% of ourannual segment revenues. TheHowever, as a result of the supply agreement that we entered into on August 7, 2006 with GE, our revenues with GE were approximately $100 million in fiscal 2007, or approximately 18% of our consolidated revenues for that period. Aside from GE, with whom we have a long-term supply agreement, we do not believe that the loss of any specific customer would not have a material adverse effect on our business; however, webusiness. We could be adversely impacted by a significant reduction in business volume from a key customer market.particular industry which we currently serve. As a result of the supply agreement we entered into on August 7, 2006,


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     Process Control Systems


        In this segment of our business, products and services are principally sold to the transportation, environmental, industrial, utility, and governmental sectors. We may be dependent on one specific contract or customer for

with GE, GE has become a significant percentage of our revenues due to the nature of large, long-term construction projects. During 2003, we received a contract to designcustomer and build Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey whichhas accounted for, 16%and could continue to account for more than 10% of annual segment and total revenues in fiscal 2003. We anticipate revenues from this contract will constitute approximately 55% of our segment revenues in 2004. Inthe future.
During each of the past three fiscal years, we had revenues withno one or more customers that individually accounted for more than 10%country outside of our segment revenues. Revenues from these customers totaled $4.8 million, $2.9 million and $3.8 million in fiscal 2003, 2002 and 2001, respectively. The loss of any specific customer could have a material adverse effect on segment revenues.

        Export revenues were $0.7 million, $1.8 million, and $2.3 million in fiscal years 2003, 2002 and 2001, respectively.

        During fiscal years 2003, 2002 and 2001, neither segment had any one export country thatthe United States accounted for more than 10% of segment revenues. For information on the geographic areas in which our consolidated revenues were recorded in each of the past three fiscal years, see Note IL of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

Competition

        We operate

Our Electrical Power Products business segment operates in an intenselya competitive environment. Manymarket where competition for each project varies. The competition may include large multinational firms as well as small regional low-cost providers, depending upon the type of our competitors are significantly larger and have substantially greater resources than we do. However, we believe that we are a significant competitor in each of our principal markets.

        Ourproject. This segment’s products and systems are custom designedengineered-to-order and packaged to meet the exact specifications of our customers. Each order is designedMany repeat customers seek our involvement in finding solutions to specific project-related issues including physical size, rating, application, installation and manufactured to the unique requirements of the installation.commissioning. We consider our engineering, manufacturing and manufacturingservice capabilities vital to the success of our business, and believe our technical and project management strengths, together with our responsiveness and flexibility to the needs of our customers, give us a competitive advantage in our markets.

Ultimately, our competitive position is dependent on theupon our ability to provide quality custom engineered-to-order products and systems on a timely basis at a competitive price.

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Backlog

Backlog represents the amount of revenue that we expect to realize from work to be performed on uncompleted contracts, including new contractual agreements on which work has not begun. Orders in ourthe Electrical Power Products business segment backlog at October 31, 2003,September 30, 2007, totaled $157.5$434.9 million compared to $324.7 million at the end of which wethe previous fiscal year. We anticipate that approximately $139.2$403.4 million of our ending 2007 backlog will be fulfilled during our fiscal year 2004.2008. Orders included in our backlog are represented by customer purchase orders and contracts, which we believe to be firm. Under certain circumstances, penalties are included as a term of order acceptance to minimize our risk of cancellation.

     Electrical Power Products:

        At October 31, 2003 the Electrical Power Products segment backlog totaled $97.0 million compared to $151.6 million at the end of the previous fiscal year. We anticipate that approximately $93.6 millionHowever, conditions outside of our ending 2003 backlog will be fulfilled during our fiscal year 2004. During 2003, we experiencedcontrol have caused us to experience some customer delays and cancellations which is unusual for our business. Cancellations duringof certain projects in the year totaled approximately $6 million. During the previous two years, we did not experience a material amount of cancelled orders.

past.

     Process Control Systems:

        Orders in our Process Control Systems backlog at October 31, 2003 totaled $60.5 million, of which a contract received in 2003 to design and build Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey represented $33.2 million. We anticipate that approximately $45.6 million of the 2003 ending backlog will be fulfilled in fiscal year 2004. At October 31, 2002, the backlog totaled $37.7 million. We have not experienced a material amount of cancelled orders during the past three fiscal years.

Raw Materials and Suppliers

The principal raw materials used in Electrical Power Products’ operations include steel, copper, aluminum and various electrical components. These raw material costs represented approximately 53.8% of our operations are generally readily available. revenues in fiscal 2007. Unanticipated increases in raw material requirements, disruptions in supplies or price increases could increase production costs and adversely affect profitability.
We did not experience significant or unusualpurchase certain key electrical components on a sole-sourced basis and maintain a qualification and performance monitoring program to control risk associated with sole-sourced items. Changes in our design to accommodate similar components from other suppliers could be implemented to resolve a supply problem related to a sole-sourced component. In this circumstance, supply problems could result in the purchaseshort-term delays in our ability to meet commitments to our customers. We believe that sources of keysupply for raw materials and commodities incomponents are generally sufficient, and we have no reason to believe a shortage of raw materials will cause any material adverse impact during fiscal year 2003.2008. While we are not dependent on any one supplier for a material amount of our raw materials, we are highly dependent on our suppliers and subcontractors in order to meet commitments to our customers.

We maintain a qualification and performance surveillance process to control risk associated with our components and electrical items that are procured on a sole-source basis. We believe that sourcesdid not experience significant or unusual problems in the purchase of supply forkey raw materials and componentscommodities in the past three years.

Inflation
This business segment is subject to the effects of changing prices. During the last three fiscal years, we experienced increased costs for certain commodities, in particular steel, copper and aluminum products, which are generally sufficientused in the production of our products. While the cost outlook for commodities used in the production of our products is not certain, we believe we can manage these inflationary pressures through contract pricing adjustments and have no reasonby actively pursuing internal cost reduction efforts. We did not enter into any derivative contracts to believe a shortage of raw materials will cause any material adverse impact duringhedge our exposure to commodity price changes in fiscal year 2004.years 2007, 2006 or 2005.


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Employees

        We

At September 30, 2007, the Electrical Power Products business segment had 1,2352,123 full-time employees at October 31, 2003, located throughoutin the United States. OfStates, the total number ofUnited Kingdom and Singapore. Our employees approximately 3% are not represented by trade unions. Weunions, and we believe that our relationship with our employees and trade unions is good.

Research and Development

        Our

This business segment’s research and development activities are directed toward the discovery and development of new products and processes as well as improvements in existing products and processes. Research and development expenditures were $3.6$5.4 million, $3.4$3.7 million and $3.1$2.1 million in our fiscal years 2003, 20022007, 2006 and 2001,2005, respectively.
Intellectual Property
While we are the holder of various patents, trademarks and licenses relating to this business segment, we do not consider any individual intellectual property to be material to our consolidated business operations.
Process Control Systems
Our Process Control Systems business segment designs and delivers technology solutions that help our customers manage their critical transportation, environmental, energy, industrial and utility facilities. We offer a diverse set of professional services that specialize in the design, integration and support of high-availability control, security/surveillance and communications systems. These systems allow our customers to safely and effectively manage their vital processes and facilities.
Customers and Markets
This business segment’s products and services are principally sold directly to end-users in the transportation, environmental, energy and industrial sectors. We may be dependent, from time to time, on one specific contract or customer for a significant percentage of our revenues due to the nature of large, long-term construction projects common to this business segment. In each of the past three fiscal years, we had revenues with one or more customers that individually accounted for more than 10% of our segment revenues. Revenues from these customers totaled $5.9 million, $7.9 million and $17.1 million in fiscal 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively. Our contracts often represent large-scale, single-need projects with an individual customer. By their nature, these projects are typically nonrecurring for those customers, and multipleand/or continuous requirements of similar magnitude with the same customer are rare. Thus, the inability to successfully replace a completed large contract with one or more contracts of combined similar magnitude could have a material adverse effect on segment revenues.
During each of the past three fiscal years, the United States is the only country that accounted for more than 10% of segment revenues. For information on the geographic areas in which our consolidated revenues were recorded in each of the past three fiscal years, see Note L of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
Competition
This business segment operates in a competitive market where competition for each contract varies. The competition may include large multinational firms as well as small regional low-cost providers, depending upon the type of system and customer requirements.
Our customized systems are designed to meet the specifications of our customers. Each order is designed, delivered and installed to the unique requirements of the particular application. We consider our engineering, systems integration, installation and support capabilities vital to the success of our business. We believe our technical software products and project management strengths, together with our responsiveness, our flexibility, financial strength and our over30-year history of supporting mission-critical systems give us a competitive advantage in our markets.


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Item 2.       PropertiesBacklog

Orders in the Process Control Systems business segment backlog at September 30, 2007, totaled $29.6 million compared to $30.4 million at the end of the previous fiscal year. We anticipate that approximately $14.3 million of our year-end 2007 backlog will be fulfilled during our 2008 fiscal year. Orders included in our backlog are represented by customer purchase orders and contracts, which we believe to be firm. We have not experienced a material amount of canceled orders during the past three fiscal years.
Employees
The Process Control Systems business segment had 109 full-time employees at September 30, 2007, all located in the United States. Our employees are not represented by unions, and we believe that our relationship with our employees is good.
Research and Development
The majority of research and development activities of this business segment are directed toward the development of our software suites for the management and control of the critical processes and facilities of our customers. Non-project research and development expenditures were $0.3 million, $0.6 million and $0.7 million in fiscal years 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively.
Intellectual Property
While we are the holder of various copyrights related to software for this business segment, we do not consider any individual intellectual property to be material to our consolidated business operations.
Item 1A.Risk Factors
Our business is subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the risks and uncertainties described below. While we believe that the risks and uncertainties described below are the most significant risks and uncertainties facing our business, they are not the only ones facing our company. Additional risks and uncertainties not known to us or not described below may also impair our business operations. If any of the following risks actually occur, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be harmed and we may not be able to achieve our goals. This Annual Report also includes statements reflecting assumptions, expectations, projections, intentions or beliefs about future events that are intended as “forward-looking statements” under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and should be read in conjunction with the discussion under “Forward-Looking Statements,” above.
Our industry is highly competitive.
Many of our competitors are significantly larger and have substantially greater resources than we do. Competition in the industry depends on a number of factors, including price. Certain of our competitors may have lower cost structures and may, therefore, be able to provide their products or services at lower prices than we are able to provide. We cannot be certain 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. Similarly, we cannot be certain that we will be able to maintain or enhance our competitive position within our industry, maintain our customer base at current levels or increase our customer base.
An economic downturn may lead to lower demand for our services.
If the general level of economic activity deteriorates from current levels, our customers may delay or cancel projects. A number of factors, including financing conditions for and potential bankruptcies in the industries we serve, could adversely affect our customers and their ability or willingness to fund capital expenditures in the future or pay for services. In addition, consolidation, competition or capital constraints in the industries we serve may result in reduced spending by, or the loss of, one or more of our customers.


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International and political events may adversely affect our operations.
International sales accounted for approximately 34% of our revenues in fiscal 2007, including sales from our operations in the United Kingdom. We primarily operate in developed countries with stable operating and fiscal environments. Our consolidated results of operations, cash flows and financial condition could be adversely affected by the occurrence of political and economic instability; social unrest, acts of terrorism, force majeure, war or other armed conflict; inflation; currency fluctuations, devaluations and conversion restrictions; governmental activities that limit or disrupt markets, restrict payments or limit the movement of funds and trade restrictions and economic embargoes imposed by the United States or other countries.
Fluctuations in the price and supply of raw materials used to manufacture our products may reduce our profits.
Our raw material costs represented approximately 53% of our revenues for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2007. We purchase a wide variety of raw materials to manufacture our products including steel, aluminum, copper and various electrical components. Unanticipated increases in raw material requirements or price increases could increase production costs and adversely affect profitability.
Our use of percentage-of-completion accounting could result in a reduction or elimination of previously reported profits.
As discussed in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates” and in Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, a significant portion of our revenues is recognized on a percentage-of-completion method of accounting. 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. The process of estimating costs on projects combines professional engineering, cost estimating, pricing and accounting judgment. Contract losses are recognized in full when determined, and contract profit estimates are adjusted based on ongoing reviews of contract profitability. Previously recorded estimates are adjusted as the project is completed. In certain circumstances, it is possible that such adjustments could be significant.
Our dependence upon fixed-price contracts could result in reduced profits or, in some cases, losses, if costs increase above our estimates.
We currently generate, and expect to continue to generate, a significant portion of our revenues under fixed-price contracts. We must estimate the costs of completing a particular project to bid for fixed-price contracts. The cost of labor and materials, however, may vary from the costs we originally estimated. These variations, along with other risks inherent in performing fixed-price contracts, may cause actual revenue and gross profits for a project to differ from those we originally estimated, and could result in reduced profitability or losses on projects. Revenues and profits recognized under the percentage-of-completion method of accounting may be reversed if estimates of costs to complete a project increase. Depending upon the size of a particular project, variations from the estimated contract costs could have a significant impact on our operating results for any fiscal quarter or year.
Our acquisition strategy involves a number of risks.
Our strategy has been to pursue growth and product diversification through the acquisition of companies or assets that will enable us to expand our product and service offerings. We routinely review potential acquisitions. However, we may be unable to implement this strategy if we cannot reach agreement on potential strategic acquisitions on acceptable terms or for other reasons. Moreover, our acquisition strategy involves certain risks, including difficulties in the integration of operations and systems; the termination of relationships by key personnel and customers of the acquired company; a failure to add additional employees to handle the increased volume of business; additional financial and accounting challenges and complexities in areas such as tax planning, treasury management and financial reporting; risks and liabilities from our acquisitions, some of which may not be discovered during our due diligence; a disruption of our ongoing business or an inability of our ongoing business to


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receive sufficient management attention and a failure to realize the cost savings or other financial benefits we anticipated.
Financing for acquisitions may require us to obtain additional equity or debt financing, which may not be available on attractive terms.
We may not be able to fully realize the revenue value reported in our backlog.
We have a backlog of work to be completed on contracts. Orders included in our backlog are represented by customer purchase orders and contracts, which we believe to be firm. Backlog develops as a result of new business taken, which represents the revenue value of new project commitments received by us during a given period. Backlog consists of projects which either (1) have not yet been started or (2) are in progress and are not yet completed. In the latter case, the revenue value reported in backlog is the remaining value associated with work that has not yet been completed. From time to time, projects are canceled that appeared to have a high certainty of going forward at the time they were recorded as new business taken. In the event of a project cancellation, we may be reimbursed for certain costs but typically have no contractual right to the total revenue reflected in our backlog. In addition to our being unable to recover certain direct costs, canceled projects may also result in additional unrecoverable costs due to the resulting underutilization of our assets.
Our operating results may vary significantly from quarter to quarter.
Our quarterly results may be materially and adversely affected by changes in estimated costs or revenues under fixed-price contracts; the timing and volume of work under new agreements; general economic conditions; the spending patterns of customers; variations in the margins of projects performed during any particular quarter; losses experienced in our operations not otherwise covered by insurance; a change in the demand or production of our products and our services caused by severe weather conditions; a change in the mix of our customers, contracts and business; increases in design and manufacturing costs; the ability of customers to pay their invoices owed to us and disagreements with customers related to project performance on delivery.
Accordingly, our operating results in any particular quarter may not be indicative of the results that you can expect for any other quarter or for an entire year.
We may be unsuccessful at generating internal growth.
Our ability to generate internal growth will be affected by, among other factors, our ability to attract new customers; increase the number or size of projects performed for existing customers; hire and retain employees and increase volume utilizing our existing facilities.
In addition, our customers may reduce the number or size of projects available to us. Many of the factors affecting our ability to generate internal growth may be beyond our control, and we cannot be certain that our strategies will be successful or that we will be able to generate cash flow sufficient to fund our operations and to support internal growth. If we are unsuccessful, we may not be able to achieve internal growth, expand our operations or grow our business.
The departure of key personnel could disrupt our business.
We depend on the continued efforts of our executive officers and senior management. We cannot be certain that any individual will continue in such capacity for any particular period of time. The loss of key personnel, or the inability to hire and retain qualified employees, could negatively impact our ability to manage our business.
Our business requires skilled labor, and we may be unable to attract and retain qualified employees.
Our ability to maintain our productivity and profitability will be limited by our ability to employ, train and retain skilled personnel necessary to meet our requirements. We may experience shortages of qualified personnel. We cannot be certain that we will be able to maintain an adequate skilled labor force necessary to operate efficiently and to support our growth strategy or that our labor expenses will not increase as a result of a shortage in the supply


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of skilled personnel. Labor shortages or increased labor costs could impair our ability to maintain our business or grow our revenues, and may adversely impact our profitability.
Unforeseen difficulties with the implementation or operation of our enterprise resource planning system could adversely affect our internal controls and our business.
We contracted with an independent consultant to assist us with the configuration and implementation of an enterprise resource planning (“ERP”) system that supports our human resources, accounting, estimating, financial, job management and customer systems. We are currently finalizing the domestic implementation of this ERP system. The efficient execution of our business is dependent upon the proper functioning of our internal systems. Any significant failure or malfunction of our enterprise resource planning system may result in disruption of our operations. Our results of operations could be adversely affected if we encounter unforeseen problems with respect to the operation of this system.
Failure to successfully comply with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 could negatively impact our business.
Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 requires our management to report on our internal controls over financial reporting and also requires our independent registered public accountants to attest to this report. The failure to comply with Section 404 could negatively impact our financial condition and results of operations.
Actual and potential claims, lawsuits and proceedings could ultimately reduce our profitability and liquidity and weaken our financial condition.
We are likely to continue to be named as a defendant in legal proceedings claiming damages from us in connection with the operation of our business. Most of the actions against us arise out of the normal course of our performing services or manufacturing equipment. We are and will likely continue to be a plaintiff in legal proceedings against customers, in which we seek to recover payment of contractual amounts due to us as well as claims for increased costs incurred by us. When appropriate, we establish provisions against certain legal exposures, and we adjust such provisions from time to time according to ongoing developments related to each exposure. If in the future our assumptions and estimates related to such exposures prove to be inadequate or wrong, our consolidated results of operations, cash flows and financial condition could be adversely affected. In addition, claims, lawsuits and proceedings may harm our reputation or divert management resources away from operating our business.
We carry insurance against many potential liabilities, and our risk management program may leave us exposed to unidentified or unanticipated risks.
Although we maintain insurance policies with respect to our related exposures, including certain self-insured medical and dental programs, these policies contain deductibles and limits of coverage. We estimate our liabilities for known claims and unpaid claims and expenses based on information available as well as projections for claims incurred but not reported. However, insurance liabilities are difficult to estimate due to various factors. If any of our insurance policies or programs are not effective in mitigating our risks, we may incur losses that are not covered by our insurance policies or that exceed our accruals or that exceed our coverage limits and could adversely impact our consolidated results of operations, cash flows and financial position.
Technological innovations by competitors may make existing products and production methods obsolete.
All of the products manufactured and sold by the Company depend upon the best available technology for success in the marketplace. The competitive environment is highly sensitive to technological innovation in both segments of our business. It is possible for competitors (both domestic and foreign) to develop products or production methods, which will make current products or methods obsolete or at least hasten their obsolescence.


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Catastrophic events could disrupt our business.
The occurrence of catastrophic events ranging from natural disasters such as hurricanes, to epidemics such as health epidemics, to acts of war and terrorism, could disrupt or delay the Company’s ability to complete projects for its customers and could potentially expose the Company to third-party liability claims. In addition, such events could impact the Company’s customers and suppliers resulting in temporary or long-term delaysand/or cancellations of orders or raw materials used in normal business operations. These situations are outside the Company’s control and could have a significant adverse impact on the results of operations.
Item 1B.Unresolved Staff Comments
None.
Item 2.Properties
We have manufacturing facilities, sales offices, field offices and repair centers.centers located throughout the United States, and we have a manufacturing facility located in the United Kingdom. We also rent manufacturing space in Singapore on an as-needed basis. Our facilities are generally located in areas that are readily accessible to raw materials and labor pools and are maintained in good condition. These facilities, together with recent expansions, are expected to meet our needs for the foreseeable future.

Our principal manufacturing locations by segment as of October 31, 2003,September 30, 2007, are as follows:

 Number Approximate Square Footage
Locationof FacilitiesAcresOwnedLeased

Electrical Power Products:
      
     Houston, TX
268.2430,600   ---
     Greenville, TX
119.0109,000   ---
     North Canton, OH
1 8.0  72,000   ---
     Elyria, OH
1 8.6  64,000   ---
     Northlake, IL
110.0103,500   ---
     Watsonville, CA
1     ---11,700

Process Control Systems:
      
     Pleasanton, CA
1     ---39,100
     Duluth, GA
1     ---29,700

                 
        Approximate
 
  Number
     Square Footage 
Location
 of Facilities  Acres  Owned  Leased 
 
Electrical Power Products:
                
Houston, TX  3   78.1   430,600   138,600 
North Canton, OH  1   8.0   72,000    
Northlake, IL  1   10.0   103,500    
Bradford, United Kingdom  1   7.9   129,200    
Process Control Systems:
                
Pleasanton, CA  1          21,200 
Duluth, GA  1          29,700 
All leased properties are subject to long-term leases with remaining lease terms ranging from one to seven years as of September 30, 2007. We own one idle facility locateddo not anticipate experiencing significant difficulty in Franklin Park, Illinoisretaining occupancy of any of our leased facilities through lease renewals prior to expiration or through month-to-month occupancy, or in replacing them with equivalent facilities.
Item 3.Legal Proceedings
We previously entered into a construction joint venture agreement to supply, install and commission a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (“SCADA”) to monitor and control the distribution and delivery of fresh water to the City and County of San Francisco Public Utility Commission (“Commission”). The project was substantially completed and has been performing to the satisfaction of the Commission. However, various factors outside of the control of the Company and its joint venture partner caused numerous changes and additions to the work that in turn delayed the completion of the project. The Commission has withheld liquidated damages and earned contract payments from the joint venture. The Company has made claims against the Commission for various matters, including compensation for extra work and delay to the project.
Despite attempts at mediation, the parties could not resolve their dispute, and a jury trial commenced in December 2006. On May 1, 2007, the jury delivered its verdict in favor of the joint venture, for which consists of manufacturingthe Company is the managing partner, and office space. Wedetermined that the Commission had breached its contract with the joint venture. The court has also issued its opinion as well. In accordance with court procedures, the court is currently reviewing other pending motions, and the final judgment has not been entered. The jury’s verdict is also subject to appeal. However,


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based upon the jury’s verdict and the court’s opinion, we anticipate that we will sell this property duringbe able to recover the coming year. As this property is held for sale, the $1.5approximately $1.7 million book value is included in other current assets at October 31, 2003. Prior to the construction of our new facility in Northlake, Franklin Park was used to manufacture our isolated phase bus duct product line.

Item 3.       Legal Proceedings

        We are involved in various legal proceedings, claims, and other disputes arisingrecorded in the ordinary course of business which, in general, are subject to uncertainties and the outcomes are not predictable. However, we do not believe that the ultimate conclusion of these disputes will materially affect our financial position or results of operations.

Item 4.       Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

consolidated balance sheet at September 30, 2007.

Item 4.Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
We did not submit any matter to a vote of our stockholders during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2003.

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2007.

PART II

Item 5.Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Item 5.       Market for Registrant’s Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters

Price Range of Common Stock

Our common stock trades on the NASDAQ NationalNasdaq Global Market under the symbol “POWL”.“POWL.” The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, the high and low sales prices per share as reported on the NASDAQ NationalNasdaq Global Market for our common stock.

   HighLow
 Fiscal Year 2002:

  
 First Quarter26.0916.61
  
Second Quarter


24.49

18.84
  Third Quarter25.8017.00
  
Fourth Quarter

19.49

14.75
 

Fiscal Year 2003:


  
  First Quarter20.7213.65
  
Second Quarter


15.23

13.13
  Third Quarter16.7112.17
  
Fourth Quarter

20.61

14.62

         
  High  Low 
 
Fiscal Year 2006:
        
First Quarter $23.64  $17.57 
Second Quarter  27.72   20.75 
Third Quarter  25.94   21.28 
Fourth Quarter  24.00   18.42 
Fiscal Year 2007:
        
First Quarter $33.60  $20.63 
Second Quarter  33.73   27.78 
Third Quarter  37.25   27.05 
Fourth Quarter  38.10   30.26 
As of October 31, 2003,December 3, 2007, the last reported sales price of our common stock on the NASDAQ NationalNasdaq Global Market was $19.38$39.94 per share. As of December 31, 2003,3, 2007, there were 664594 stockholders of record of our common stock. All common stock held in broker accountsstreet names are includedrecorded in the Company’s stock register as being held by one shareholder of record.

stockholder.

See Part III, Item 12 for information regarding securities authorized for issuance under our equity compensation plan.

plans.

Dividend Policy

Our current credit agreements limit the payment of dividends, other than dividends payable solely in our capital stock, without prior consent of our lenders. To date, we have not paid cash dividends on our common stock, and for the foreseeable future we intend to retain earnings for the development of our business. Future decisions to pay cash dividends will be at the discretion of the Board of Directors and will depend upon our results of operations, financial condition and capital expenditure plans and restrictive covenants under our credit facilities, along with other relevant factors.


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Item 6.      Selected Financial Data


Performance Graph
The following Performance Graph and related information shall not be deemed “soliciting material” or to be “filed” with the Securities and Exchange Commission, nor shall such information be incorporated by reference into any future filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or Securities Act of 1934, each as amended, except to the extent that we specifically incorporate it by reference into such filing.
The following graph compares, for the period from October 31, 2002 to September 30, 2007, the cumulative stockholder return on our common stock with the cumulative total return on the NASDAQ Market Index and Industrial Electrical Equipment. The comparison assumes that $100 was invested on October 31, 2002, in our common stock, the NASDAQ Market Index and Industrial Electrical Equipment, and further assumes all dividends were reinvested. The stock price performance reflected on the following graph is not necessarily indicative of future stock price performance.
COMPARISON OF5-YEAR CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN
AMONG POWELL INDUSTRIES, INC.,
NASDAQ MARKET INDEX AND INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
Item 6.Selected Financial Data
The selected financial data shown below for the past five years (including the11-month period ended September 30, 2006) was derived from our audited financial statements. The historical results are not necessarily indicative of the operating results to be expected in the future. The selected financial data should be read in conjunction with “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and the consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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Years Ended October 31,

    2003  2002  2001  2000  1999 
Amounts in thousands, except per share data
Statements of Operations:  
     Revenues  $253,381 $306,403 $271,243 $223,019 $212,531 
     Cost of goods sold   204,415  238,745  214,446  182,340  172,353 





       Gross profit   48,966  67,658  56,797  40,679  40,178 
     Selling, general and administrative expenses   35,297  38,997  35,007  29,841  29,354 





     Income before interest and income taxes   13,669  28,661  21,790  10,838  10,824 
     Income from continuing operations before  
       cumulative effect of change in accounting  
       principle   7,628  17,905  13,542  7,061  7,127 
     Cumulative effect of change in accounting  
       principle, net of income taxes   (510) --  --  --  -- 





     Net income  $7,118 $17,905 $13,542 $7,061 $7,127 





       Diluted earnings per share  $0.67 $1.67 $1.28 $0.67 $0.66 


 
As of October 31,

    2003  2002  2001  2000  1999 
Amounts in thousands
Balance Sheet Data:  
     Cash and cash equivalents  $36,788 $14,362 $6,520 $2,114 $10,646 
     Property, plant and equipment, net   43,998  45,020  37,409  31,383  33,286 
     Total assets   190,340  189,643  186,361  137,926  127,531 
     Long-term debt and capital lease obligations,  
       including current maturities   7,359  12,010  22,714  7,143  9,572 
     Total stockholders' equity   136,604  128,207  109,369  94,087  90,772 
     Total liabilities and stockholders' equity   190,340  189,643  186,361  137,926  127,531 

Item 7.       Management's DiscussionReport.

On August 7, 2006, we purchased certain assets related to the ANSI medium voltage switchgear and Analysiscircuit breaker business of Financial ConditionGE’s Consumer & Industrial unit. The operating results of the Power/Vac® product line are included from that date.
On July 14, 2006, we acquired certain assets and Resultshired the service and administrative employees of Operations

        Market conditions throughout fiscal 2003 were challenging. We experienced a significant reductionan electrical services company in demand for our products. InLouisiana. The operating results of this acquisition are included in our Electrical Power Products business segment market price levels deteriorated earlyfrom that date.


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On July 4, 2005, we acquired selected assets and assumed certain operating liabilities and contracts of Switchgear & Instrumentation Limited. The operating results of S&I are included from that date.
                     
     11 Months
          
  Year Ended
  Ended
          
  September 30,  September 30,  Years Ended October 31, 
  2007  2006  2005  2004  2003 
  (In thousands, except per share data) 
 
Statements of Operations:
                    
Revenues $564,282  $374,547  $256,645  $206,142  $253,381 
Cost of goods sold  468,691   305,489   213,411   170,165   204,585 
                     
Gross profit  95,591   69,058   43,234   35,977   48,796 
Selling, general and administrative expenses  77,246   55,345   41,846   35,357   35,339 
Gain on sale of land and building        (1,052)      
                     
Income before interest, income taxes, minority interest and cumulative effect of change in accounting principle  18,345   13,713   2,440   620   13,457 
Interest expense (income), net  2,943   698   (386)  (744)  (175)
Income tax provision (benefit)  5,468   4,609   932   (282)  6,137 
Minority interest  21   (3)  63   (23)   
                     
Income from continuing operations before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle  9,913   8,409   1,831   1,669   7,495 
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle, net of tax              (510)
                     
Net income $9,913  $8,409  $1,831  $1,669  $6,985 
                     
Basic earnings per share $0.90  $0.77  $0.17  $0.16  $0.66 
                     
Diluted earnings per share $0.88  $0.76  $0.17  $0.15  $0.65 
                     
                     
  As of
    
  September 30,  As of October 31, 
  2007  2006  2005  2004  2003 
  (In thousands) 
 
Balance Sheet Data:
                    
Cash and cash equivalents $5,257  $10,495  $24,844  $8,974  $11,863 
Marketable securities        8,200   54,208   30,452 
Property, plant and equipment, net  67,401   60,336   55,678   45,041   43,998 
Total assets  341,015   292,678   226,778   196,079   190,478 
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, including current maturities  35,836   42,396   21,531   7,100   7,359 
Total stockholders’ equity  173,549   156,931   143,994   139,835   136,364 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $341,015  $292,678  $226,778  $196,079  $190,478 


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Item 7.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the year as competition for available business volume intensified. Despite weak market conditions, we successfully increased both revenuesaccompanying consolidated financial statements and earnings in our Process Control Systems business segment. We also successfully expanded system modification and replacement equipment activity in both business segments.

        With a depressed economy, we intensified our focus on working capital management. We achieved record levels of cash flow from operating activities during 2003. As of year end, Powell Industries held cash, cash equivalents and marketable securites of $42 million, an increase of $28 million over fiscal 2002.

        We believe we are well positioned to take advantage of improving economic and market conditions.

        In the course of operations, we are subject to certain risk factors, including but not limited to competition and competitive pressures, sensitivity to general economic and industry conditions, international political and economic risks, availability and price of raw materials and execution of business strategy, as more fully described above in our “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements; Risk Factors.”related notes. Any forward-looking statements made by or on our behalf are made pursuant to the safe harborsafe-harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Readers are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties in that the actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements.

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For a description of the risks and uncertainties, please see “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements; Risk Factors” and “Item 1A. Risk Factors” contained in this Annual Report.

Overview
We develop, design, manufacture and service custom engineered-to-order equipment and systems for the management and control of electrical energy and other critical processes. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, we serve the transportation, environmental, energy, industrial and utility industries. Our business operations are consolidated into two business segments: Electrical Power Products and Process Control Systems.
Effective September 30, 2006, we changed our fiscal year-end from October 31 to September 30. We have not restated prior year financial statements to conform to the new fiscal year as we do not believe the results would be materially different because our operations and cash flows do not fluctuate on a seasonal basis and the change in fiscal year-end was only 31 days. Therefore, our consolidated operating results and cash flows for the year ended September 30, 2007, are compared to the operating results and cash flows for the 11 months ended September 30, 2006.
On August 7, 2006, we purchased certain assets related to the ANSI medium voltage switchgear and circuit breaker business of GE’s Consumer & Industrial unit. The following discussionoperating results of the Power/Vac® product line are included from that date and are included in our Electrical Power Products business segment.
The Power/Vac® medium voltage switchgear product line enhances our product offering, comes with a large installed base and has a broad customer base across utility, industrial and commercial markets. In connection with the acquisition, we entered into a15-year supply agreement with GE in which GE is obligated to purchase from Powell (subject to limited conditions for exceptions) all of its requirements for ANSI medium voltage switchgear and circuit breakers and other related equipment and components. The Power/Vac® product line, together with our long-term commercial alliance with GE, is expected to significantly strengthen our position in the marketplace and should enable us to reach a broader market and gain access to new customers. We are currently relocating thePower/Vac® product line from GE’s facility in West Burlington, Iowa, to our facilities in Houston, Texas. The relocation of the product line and related activities is expected to be readcompleted in the first half of fiscal year 2008. GE will continue to manufacture products and supply them to Powell during the transition period.
Overall, we continue to experience strong market demand for our products and services. Pricing in our markets has improved in conjunction with the accompanying consolidated financial statementsoverall increase in business activity. We believe this increase was a result of the petrochemical and related notes.

utility markets entering into a new investment cycle. Customer inquiries, or requests for proposals, have steadily strengthened throughout fiscal years 2006 and 2007. This increase in customer inquiries led to increased orders in fiscal year 2007 and, accordingly, a very strong backlog of orders continuing into fiscal year 2008.

Results of Operations

Year ended October 31, 2003 compared with year ended October 31, 2002Twelve Months Ended September 30, 2007 (“Fiscal 2007”) Compared to Eleven Months Ended September 30, 2006 (“Fiscal 2006”)

Revenue and Gross Profit

Consolidated revenues decreased 17%increased $189.8 million to $253.4$564.3 million in fiscal 2003 asFiscal 2007 compared to fiscal year 2002$374.5 million in Fiscal 2006. Revenues increased primarily due to general market recovery, concerted sales efforts and the acquisition of the Power/Vac® product line in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2006. The Power/Vac® product line added revenues of $306.4 million.$85.7 million in Fiscal 2007. Domestic revenues decreased $64.8 millionincreased by 41.7% to $213.6$372.7 million in 2003Fiscal 2007 compared to 2002. Despite weaknesses$263.1 million in domestic markets, newFiscal 2006. International revenues were $191.6 million in Fiscal 2007 compared to $111.5 million in Fiscal 2006. The increase was primarily due to higher levels of energy related investments, in


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principally oil and gas production facilities contributed toprojects. Gross profit in Fiscal 2007 increased international revenues in fiscal 2003. Revenues outside of the United States accounted for 16% of consolidated revenues in 2003by approximately $26.5 million compared to 9% in 2002.

Fiscal 2006, as a result of improved pricing and productivity.

Electrical Power Products

Our Electrical Power Products business segment recorded revenues of $541.6 million in fiscal 2003Fiscal 2007, which included revenues of $227.0$85.7 million from the Power/Vac® product line, compared to $283.6$347.9 million in fiscal 2002. RevenuesFiscal 2006. In Fiscal 2007, revenues from public and private utilities fell by 55% in fiscal 2003. In particular, there was a significant decline in new investments in electrical power generation facilities. Utility revenues were $79approximately $174.4 million compared to $113.6 million in 2003Fiscal 2006. Revenues from commercial and industrial customers totaled $330.4 million in Fiscal 2007, an increase of $126.0 million compared to a record $173 million in 2002. Our municipal customers faced a reduced tax base with which to fund infrastructure projects in 2003.Fiscal 2006. Municipal and transit projects generated revenues of $23$36.8 million in Fiscal 2007 compared to $29$29.9 million in 2002. However, revenues from industrial customers totaled $125 million in fiscal 2003, an increase of $44 million, or 54%, over 2002. This increase in revenue from industrial customers resulted primarily from revenues related to the manufacture and delivery of power control modules for new oil and gas production facilities. These long-term projects to construct new oil and gas production facilities were initiated by our customers during 2001 and 2002.

        GrossFiscal 2006.

Business segment gross profit, as a percentage of revenues, was 18.8%16.4% in fiscal 2003,Fiscal 2007 compared to 22.0%17.7% in fiscal year 2002. Gross profit has been adversely impacted by lower production volumes and competitive pricing pressures. Partially offsetting adverse market conditions were the results of our efforts to reduced our costs of production by improving operating efficiencies through the implementation of lean initiatives.Fiscal 2006. In addition, we incurred an impairment loss of $0.4 million to decrease the carrying value of machinery and equipment to their estimated market value. This impairment loss resulted from our decision to discontinue certain product lines. These product lines generated aggregate revenues of less than $1.0 million in fiscal 2003.

     Process Control Systems

        Revenues in our Process Control Systems segment increased 16% to $26.4 million compared to $22.8 million in fiscal 2002. Our most significant award during 2003 was a contract to design and build Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) for the Holland and Lincoln tunnels from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey valued at $37.4 million. Revenue attributable to this project totaled $4.2 million during fiscal 2003. GrossFiscal 2007, gross profit, as a percentage of revenues, was 24.0%negatively impacted by the integration and start up costs associated with relocating the Power/Vac® product line to Houston, Texas. Higher than average gross margins from service and replacement projects, as a result of the 2005 hurricanes along the Gulf Coast region, increased the gross profit percentage in fiscal 2003,Fiscal 2006. Excluding the direct impact of the Power/Vac® product line, business segment gross profit would have been approximately 19.5% in Fiscal 2007. Gross profit was also negatively impacted by the operating performance of one of the Company’s smaller business units which had a number of jobs that were underestimated at quotation in previous years, as well as operational challenges in completing certain projects.

Process Control Systems
In Fiscal 2007, our Process Control Systems business segment recorded revenues of $22.7 million, down from $26.6 million in Fiscal 2006. This decrease in revenues is primarily attributable to the substantial completion of certain large projects in early 2006. Business segment gross profit, as a percentage of revenues, increased to 28.8% in Fiscal 2007 compared to 23.6%28.4% in fiscal year 2002.

Fiscal 2006. Gross profit in each of Fiscal 2007 and 2006 was negatively impacted by approximately $2.3 million related to legal and other costs incurred to recover amounts owed on a previously completed contract.

For additional information related to our business segments, see Note ML of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

     OperatingConsolidated Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Consolidated selling, general and administrative expenses decreased to 13.7% of revenues in Fiscal 2007 compared to 14.8% of revenues in Fiscal 2006. Selling, general and administrative expenses were $77.2 million in Fiscal 2007 compared to $55.3 million in Fiscal 2006. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased primarily due to 13.9%amortization expense, increased administrative costs related to the integration of revenues in fiscal 2003 compared to 12.7% of revenues in fiscal year 2002. Our commitment to continue to develop our customer marketsthe Power/Vac® product line and products resulted in anrelated operations and increased payroll and recruiting costs, which are consistent with the increase in operating expenses relativevolume. Additionally, bad debt expense increased primarily related to our revenues. Research and development expenditures were $3.6 million in fiscal 2003 compared to $3.4 million in fiscal year 2002. Our research efforts are directed towardcollection shortfalls associated with certain projects with operational issues at one of the discovery and development of new products and processes as well as improvements in existing products and processes.

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Company’s smaller business units.

Interest Income and Expense

        We incurred $403 thousand

Interest expense was $3.5 million in Fiscal 2007, an increase of approximately $1.9 million compared to Fiscal 2006. The increase in interest expense is primarily due to interest expense imputed as a discount on our term debt and outstanding industrial development revenue bonds during fiscal 2003the purchase price for the acquisition of the Power/ Vac® product line in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2006.
Interest income was $0.6 million in Fiscal 2007 compared to $508 thousand$0.9 million in 2002. As a result of lower levels ofFiscal 2006. This decrease resulted as cash generated from operations was used to reduce debt and decreased interest rates, our interest expense has declined.

        Interest income increased by $280 thousand to $578 thousand in 2003 compared to the same period of the previous year. An increase in invested funds during 2003 has been partially offset by the lower interest rate environment.

balances.

Provision for Income Taxes

Our provision for income taxes reflects an effective tax rate on earnings before income taxes of 44.9%35.5% in fiscal 2003Fiscal 2007 compared to 37.1%35.0% in fiscal 2002. Included in our provision is $1.3 million for state taxes (net of federal tax benefit) of which $0.9 million reflects revised estimates in state tax exposures related to prior years. Over the past several years, our business has expanded and we are now conducting activities in more states. We have accordingly increased our estimates for such state tax exposures. Going forward, we anticipate ourFiscal 2006. Our effective tax rate is impacted by income generated in the


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United Kingdom, which has a lower statutory rate than the United States; however, the lower statutory rate will be offset by certain expenses that are not deductible for tax purposes in the United Kingdom, such as amortization of intangible assets.
In addition, adjustments to rangeestimated tax accruals are analyzed and adjusted quarterly as events occur to warrant such change. Adjustments to tax accruals are a component of the effective tax rate.
Net Income
In Fiscal 2007, we recorded net income of $9.9 million, or $0.88 per diluted share, compared to $8.4 million, or $0.76 per diluted share in Fiscal 2006. We had an increase in selling, general and administrative expenses associated with higher levels of business activity and the integration and relocation costs of the Power/Vac® product line, partially offset by higher revenues and improved gross profits in our Electrical Power Products business segment. Additionally, net income was also negatively impacted by underperformance at one of the Company’s smaller business units stemming from 37.6%performance and collection issues with certain projects.
Backlog
The order backlog at September 30, 2007, was $464.5 million, compared to 37.9%.

$355.1 million at September 30, 2006. New orders placed during Fiscal 2007 totaled $667.1 million compared to $470.7 million in Fiscal 2006.

Eleven Months Ended September 30, 2006 (“Fiscal 2006”) Compared to Twelve Months Ended October 31, 2005 (“Fiscal 2005”)
     Cumulative EffectRevenue and Gross Profit
Consolidated revenues increased $117.9 million to $374.5 million in Fiscal 2006 compared to $256.6 million in Fiscal 2005. Our previously described acquisitions of Changethe Power/Vac® product line in Accounting PrincipleAugust 2006 and S&I in July 2005 added revenues of $70.7 million and $19.9 million in Fiscal 2006 and Fiscal 2005, respectively. Domestic revenues in Fiscal 2006 were $263.1 million compared to $191.7 million in Fiscal 2005. Total international revenues were $111.5 million in Fiscal 2006 compared to $64.9 million in Fiscal 2005. International revenue accounted for 29.8% of consolidated revenues in Fiscal 2006 compared to 25.3% in Fiscal 2005; the increase was primarily due to acquisition related revenues. Gross profit in Fiscal 2006 increased by approximately $25.8 million compared to Fiscal 2005 as a result of improved backlog volume and pricing. The increase in gross profit was partially offset by $0.8 million for estimated costs related to the resolution of a specific product performance issue in Fiscal 2006.
Electrical Power Products

        As

Our Electrical Power Products business segment recorded revenues of $347.9 million in Fiscal 2006 compared to $220.1 million in Fiscal 2005. Our previously described acquisitions of the Power/Vac® product line in August 2006 and S&I in July 2005 added revenues of $70.7 million and $19.9 million in Fiscal 2006 and Fiscal 2005, respectively. During Fiscal 2006, revenues in all our major markets strengthened compared to the prior year. In Fiscal 2006, revenues from public and private utilities were approximately $113.6 million, an increase of $35.2 million compared to Fiscal 2005. Revenues from industrial customers totaled $204.4 million in Fiscal 2006, a 54% increase over Fiscal 2005. Municipal and transit projects generated revenues of $29.9 million in Fiscal 2006 compared to $8.6 million in Fiscal 2005.
Business segment gross profit as a percentage of revenues increased to 17.7% in Fiscal 2006 from 14.9% in Fiscal 2005. This increase in gross profit resulted from improved pricing, operating efficiencies resulting from increased volume, as well as increased services and replacement projects as a result of the adoptionhurricanes of Statement2005 along the Gulf Coast Region. Direct material costs increased approximately 2.1%, or $3.6 million, during Fiscal 2006 compared to Fiscal 2005 primarily due to higher unit prices for copper. In addition, incremental production costs of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 142, “Goodwillapproximately $0.6 million were incurred during Fiscal 2005 due tostart-up difficulties and Other Intangible Assets,” we recorded a goodwill impairment lossinefficiencies related to the relocation of $510 thousand, net of $285 thousand taxes, as a cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle during the first quarter of 2003. We recorded an impairment charge of $380 thousand, net of $214 thousand taxes, to write off the full value of goodwill in our distribution switch product line.


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Process Control Systems segment. In our Electrical Power Products segment, we recorded an impairment charge of $130 thousand, net of $71 thousand taxes. The goodwill impairment charge accounted for a loss of $0.04 per diluted share

     Net Income

        Net income was $7.1 million, or $0.67 per diluted share, in fiscal year 2003 compared to $17.9 million, or $1.67 per diluted share in fiscal year 2002. The decrease in net income primarily relates to lower business volume and decreased gross profits in fiscal 2003. Additionally, net income was negatively impacted as a result of an impairment loss of $0.2 million, net of taxes, recorded to decrease the carrying value of machinery and equipment; an increase in estimates for state tax exposures related to prior years of $0.9 million, net of federal tax benefits; and the net effect of a change in accounting principle related to goodwill accounted for $0.5 million. Each of these adjustments to net income are discussed in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

Year ended October 31, 2002 compared with year ended October 31, 2001

     Revenue and Gross Profit

        Revenues increased 13% to a record $306.4 million in fiscal 2002 as compared to revenues in fiscal year 2001 of $271.2 million. Our Electrical Power Products segment recorded revenues in fiscal 2002 of $ 283.6 million compared to $244.8 million in fiscal 2001. During fiscal 2002 one aspect of our revenue growth was due to new worldwide investments in oil and gas production facilities. Furthermore, demand for additional electrical power generation capacities in the United States strengthened over the expansion realized in fiscal 2001.

Revenues in our Process Control Systems business segment were $22.8decreased to $26.6 million in Fiscal 2006 from $36.5 million in Fiscal 2005. This decrease in revenues is attributable to a decrease in the proportion of subcontracted installation activities and the substantial completion of various large projects in 2005 and early 2006. Process Control Systems recorded revenues and profit of $1.7 million from the settlement of a claim related to the Central Artery/Tunnel Project in Fiscal 2005.
Business segment gross profit decreased to $7.6 million in Fiscal 2006 compared to $26.4$10.5 million in fiscal 2001. For additional informationFiscal 2005 primarily related to our business segments, see Note Mthe settlement of the Notesclaim related to the Central Artery/Tunnel Project mentioned above. Gross profit was negatively impacted by approximately $2.3 million and $2.9 million in Fiscal 2006 and Fiscal 2005, respectively, primarily due to legal and other costs incurred related to the recovery of amounts owed on a previously completed contract.
Consolidated Financial Statements.

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        International revenues increased in fiscal 2002. Revenues outsideSelling, General and Administrative Expenses

Consolidated selling, general and administrative expenses decreased to 14.8% of the United States accounted for 9% of consolidated revenues in fiscal 2002Fiscal 2006 compared to 8% in fiscal 2001.

        Gross profit, as a percentage16.3% of revenues improved to 22.1% in fiscal 2002, compared to 20.9% in fiscal year 2001. Higher production volumes, improved operating efficiencies, along with the quality of our backlog have all contributed to the improvement in gross profit. We continued to implement lean manufacturing initiatives to reduce costs and respond to the competitive markets that we serve.

     Operating Expenses

Fiscal 2005. Selling, general and administrative expenses including researchwere $55.3 million in Fiscal 2006, an increase of $13.5 million over Fiscal 2005, of which the operating activities of the S&I and development expenditures, were $39.0Power/Vac® acquisitions accounted for $7.1 million (12.7 % of revenues) in fiscal 2002 compared to $35.0 million (12.9% of revenues) in fiscal year 2001. The increase in operating expenses was primarily due to the growth in business volumes during the period.

increase. Research and development expenditures were $3.4$4.2 million in fiscal 2002Fiscal 2006 compared to $3.1$2.8 million in fiscal year 2001. Our research efforts were directed towardFiscal 2005. The adoption of SFAS No. 123R and the discoveryvesting modification increased selling, general and developmentadministrative expenses by approximately $2.0 million in Fiscal 2006. Salaries and incentive wages increased by approximately $1.2 million in Fiscal 2006 compared to Fiscal 2005. In addition, amortization expense increased approximately $0.7 million, of new products and processeswhich $0.5 million was attributable to our recent acquisitions. The remaining increase of $1.1 million is primarily attributable to increased professional fees, as well as improvementsan overall increase due to the increase in existing products and processes.

volume discussed above.

Interest Income and Expense

        Net interest expense decreased to $210 thousand in fiscal 2002 from $359 thousand in fiscal 2001 due to lower levels of debt.

Interest expense was relatedapproximately $1.6 million in Fiscal 2006, an increase of approximately $0.9 million compared to our revolving credit facilityFiscal 2005. The increase in interest expense is primarily due to additional debt incurred to partially finance acquisitions and long-term debt.interest payments to state taxing authorities.
Interest income was $0.9 million in Fiscal 2006 compared to $1.1 million in Fiscal 2005. This expensedecrease was partially offset by interest income from short-term investments.

a result of decreased marketable securities.

Provision for Income Taxes

Our provision (benefit) for income taxes reflectedreflects an effective income tax rate on earnings before income taxes of 37.1%35.0% in fiscal 2002Fiscal 2006 compared to 36.8%33.0% in fiscal 2001. The increase in ourFiscal 2005. Our effective tax rate was primarilywill generally be lower due to income generated in the United Kingdom, which has a lower statutory rate than the United States; however, the lower statutory rate will be offset by certain expenses that are not deductible for tax purposes in the United Kingdom, such as amortization of intangible assets.
The lower tax rate for Fiscal 2005 resulted from a change in estimate on our Extraterritorial Income Exclusion Benefit on the prior year federal tax return and the reversal of state income tax accruals from previous years due to the expiration of the statutory limitations. The overall effective tax rate improved as a result of higher state taxesthe favorable tax impact of approximately $0.8 million of pretax deductions in connection with the reconciliation of the income tax provision to the prior year income tax return.
In addition, adjustments to estimated tax accruals are analyzed and was also partly attributableadjusted quarterly as events occur to increases in non-deductible expenses.

warrant such change. Adjustments to tax accruals are a component of the effective tax rate.

Net Income

        Net

In Fiscal 2006 we recorded net income was $17.9of $8.4 million, or $1.67$0.76 per diluted share, in fiscal year 2002 compared to $13.5$1.8 million, or $1.28$0.17 per diluted share, in fiscal year 2001. Growth in business volumefor Fiscal 2005. Higher revenues and increasedimproved gross profits resulted in earnings improvementour Electrical Power


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Products business segment, partially offset by increased selling, general and administrative expenses associated with higher levels of business activity including the effect of our acquisitions, have improved net income in fiscal 2002.

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Fiscal 2006 compared to Fiscal 2005. These increases were partially offset by the reduction in net income in Fiscal 2006 by non-cash compensation expense related to stock options, and additional sales tax expense recorded due to an unfavorable outcome from a state audit. Additionally, net income in Fiscal 2005 was increased by the favorable settlement of the Central Artery/Tunnel Project.

Backlog
The order backlog at September 30, 2006 was $355.1 million, compared to $259.0 million at October 31, 2005. New orders placed during Fiscal 2006 totaled $470.7 million compared to $360.5 million in Fiscal 2005. This increase in orders is primarily related to our acquisition of the Power/Vac® product line.
Liquidity and Capital Resources

We have maintained a strongpositive liquidity position. Working capital was $96.9$101.3 million at October 31, 2003September 30, 2007, compared to $86.5$94.9 million at October 31, 2002.September 30, 2006. As of October 31, 2003,September 30, 2007, current assets exceeded current liabilities by 3.21.7 times and our debt to total capitalization ratio was less than 0.1 to 1.

17.1%.

At October 31, 2003,September 30, 2007, we had cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities of $42.3$5.3 million, compared to $14.4$10.5 million at October 31, 2002.September 30, 2006. Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, including current maturities, totaled $7.4$35.8 million at October 31, 2003September 30, 2007, compared to $12.0$42.4 million at October 31, 2002.September 30, 2006. In addition to our long-term debt, we maintainhave a $42.0 million revolving credit agreement in support of our U.S. debt requirements and an additional £4.0 million (approximately $8.0 million) revolving credit agreement in the United Kingdom, both of which at year end provided for a credit facility of $15 million through February 2006.expire in December 2010. As of October 31, 2003,September 30, 2007, there were no borrowingswas approximately $22.6 million borrowed under this linethese lines of credit. Amounts available under the U.S. revolving credit agreement and the revolving credit agreement in the United Kingdom were approximately $24.1 million and $3.5 million, respectively, at September 30, 2007. For further information regarding our debt, see Note FNotes H and K of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

Operating Activities

        Net

During Fiscal 2007, cash provided by operating activities was $36.5 millionapproximately $12.2 million. Cash flow from operations is primarily influenced by demand for fiscal 2003. A net reductionour products and services. During Fiscal 2006 and 2005, cash used in operating assetsactivities was approximately $4.7 million and liabilities provided $22.3$21.2 million, with the remainder of the increaserespectively. In all years, cash was principally used to fund growth in accounts receivable, inventories and costs related to net earnings adjustedprojects which could not be billed under the contract terms. We have used this cash, among other things, for depreciation, amortization and other non-cash expenses. During fiscal 2002, operating activities provided net cashworking capital to support our increased levels of $31.7 million of which $8.7 million resulted from a reduction in operating assets and liabilities.

business activity.

Investing Activities

Investments in property, plant and equipment during fiscal 2003Fiscal 2007 totaled $4.5approximately $14.3 million compared to $13.9$8.4 million and $6.1 million in fiscal 2002.Fiscal 2006 and 2005, respectively. The majority of theseour 2007 capital expenditures were used to complete a project initiated during 2002continue the implementation of our new ERP, and the expansion of two of our operating facilities. We incurred approximately $1.9 million in Fiscal 2007 at our Electrical Power Products operations and $6.6 million in Fiscal 2006, related to the implementation of the ERP. The majority of our 2006 capital investments were used to improve our capabilities to manufacture switchgear and electrical power control rooms, as well as investments in the ERP mentioned above. During 2005, the majority of our capital expenditures were used to increase our manufacturing capacity available for the manufacture ofcapabilities to produce switchgear, electrical power control and power control modules. These modules areIn 2006, investing activities included cash expenditures of $9.7 million for the acquisition of the Power/Vac® product line from GE (which does not include the total $32.0 million purchase price payable over 40 months) and $1.5 million for the acquisition of the services business in Louisiana previously described. In 2005, investing activities included costs of $19.2 million for the acquisition of S&I.


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Proceeds from the sale of fixed assets provided to the oilcash of approximately $0.2 million, $0.8 million and gas industry for use on offshore platforms.

        During 2003, we purchased $5.8 million of investment-grade corporate bonds. The maturity dates of these bonds vary from five to nine years.

     Financing Activities

        Financing activities used $3.7$0.9 million in fiscal 2003. Approximately $4.8Fiscal 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively. Proceeds from the sale of fixed assets in Fiscal 2007, 2006 and 2005 were primarily from the sale of idled manufacturing facilities and equipment.

There were no net proceeds from the sale and purchase of marketable securities in Fiscal 2007. Net proceeds from the sale and purchase of marketable securities were $8.2 million wasand $42.2 million in Fiscal 2006 and 2005, respectively. Marketable securities were sold to finance working capital requirements of the business in Fiscal 2006 and 2005.
Financing Activities
Net cash used for repayments on our long-term debt. Otherin financing activities were limitedwas approximately $4.0 million in Fiscal 2007. The primary use of cash in financing activities in Fiscal 2007 was due to payments on the US revolving line of credit, which is used to fund operations and capital expenditures. Net cash provided by financing activities was approximately $0.7 million and $15.4 million in Fiscal 2006 and 2005, respectively. The primary source of cash from financing activities in Fiscal 2006 was proceeds from the exercise of stock options. During fiscal 2002, net cash used by financing activities was $10.0options, and for Fiscal 2005, borrowings of $10.6 million primarily from payments on long-term debt.

under the UK Term Loan associated with our acquisition of S&I and $4.3 million under the UK revolving line of credit.

Contractual Obligations

At October 31, 2003 and 2002,September 30, 2007, our long-term contractual obligations were limited to debt and leases. The tablestable below detaildetails our commitments by type of obligation, including interest if applicable, and the period that the payment will become due (in thousands).
                 
  Long-Term
  Capital
  Operating
    
As of September 30, 2007
 Debt
  Lease
  Lease
    
Payments Due by Period:
 Obligations  Obligations  Obligations  Total 
 
Less than 1 year $9,523  $45  $2,133  $11,701 
1 to 3 years  25,775   22   3,525   29,322 
3 to 5 years  1,128      2,736   3,864 
More than 5 years  540      1,460   2,000 
                 
Total long-term contractual obligations $36,966  $67  $9,854  $46,887 
                 
Other Commercial Commitments
The following table reflects other commercial commitments or potential cash outflows that may result from a contingent event (in thousands):
     
As of September 30, 2007,
 Letters of
 
Payments Due by Period:
 Credit 
 
Less than 1 year $16,633 
1 to 3 years  8,384 
3 to 5 years   
More than 5 years  945 
     
Total long-term commercial obligations $25,962 
     
We are contingently liable for secured and unsecured letters of credit of $26.0 million as of September 30, 2007, of which $15.9 million reduces our borrowing capacity. We also had performance bonds totaling approximately $128.2 million that were outstanding at September 30, 2007. Performance bonds are used to guarantee contract performance to our customers.


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As of October 31, 2003
  payments due by period:

Long-term debt
Obligations
Capital Lease
Obligations
Operating Lease
Obligations
Less than 1 year  $418 $50 $1,776 
1 to 3 years   877  14  3016 
3 to 5 years   800  --  2048 
More than 5 years   5,200  --  479 



Total long-term contractual obligations  $7,295 $64 $7,319 




As of October 31, 2002
  payments due by period:

Long-term debt
Obligations
Capital Lease
Obligations
Operating Lease
Obligations
Less than 1 year  $4,686 $60 $1,238 
1 to 3 years   800  64  2,480 
3 to 5 years   800  --  1,878 
More than 5 years   5,600  --  1,177 



Total long-term contractual obligations  $11,886 $124 $6,773 



Outlook for Fiscal 20042008

        We expect a continued weakness and depressed price levels

Our backlog of orders going into Fiscal 2008 is approximately $464.5 million, the highest in the Electrical Power Product markets we serve, and anticipate a decline in consolidated revenueshistory of 7% to 13% inthe Company. Customer inquiries, or requests for proposals, have steadily strengthened over the past three fiscal 2004. We expect full year revenues to range between $220 million and $235 million. Earnings from continuing operations are expected to range between $0.48 and $0.63 per diluted share.

years. We anticipate that strong business activities in our cashprincipal markets will continue into early 2008.

Backlog growth has been driven by strong market demand in petrochemical, utility and transportation markets. Additionally, our recent acquisitions have strengthened our strategic position in the electrical power products market and expanded our product offering in the utility, industrial and commercial markets. We have enhanced our capabilities with the addition of medium and low voltage IEC switchgear, intelligent motor control systems and power distribution solutions. The Power/Vac® switchgear product line acquired from GE has a large installed base and a broad customer base across utility, industrial and commercial markets. Our recent acquisitions have provided us with a significantly broader product portfolio and enhanced our capabilities to meet market demands around the world. We have also significantly enhanced our ability to reach a broader market and gain access to new customers with a long-term commercial alliance with GE, which obligates GE to purchase from us (subject to limited conditions for exceptions) all of its requirements for ANSI medium voltage switchgear and circuit breakers and other related equipment and components. The costs and effort to relocate the Power/Vac® product line has negatively impacted our earnings to date, and we expect this to continue into early 2008 as we continue the integration efforts. We believe that our expanded product portfolio and new channels to new markets have strengthened us in our Electrical Power Products business and positioned us for continued growth.
We anticipate that we will continue to grow duringreinvest our cash generated from operations to support our increased business activity and the first three quarters of 2004. Fourth quarter workingacquired Power/Vac® product line. Working capital needs are anticipated to increase with growing levels of business activity. We will continue to invest in our manufacturing capabilities and expect capital expenditures during fiscal year 2004 to range between $5.0 million and $8.0 million. We believe that working capital,cash available and borrowing capabilities and funds generated from operations should be sufficient to finance anticipated operational activities, capital improvements and debt repayment and possible future acquisitionsrepayments for the foreseeable future.

Working capital requirements or strategic acquisitions of new businesses or product lines could require additional borrowings.

Effects of Inflation
We have experienced significant price pressures related to raw materials, primarily copper, aluminum and Recession

        During each of the past three years, we have not experienced a significant effect of inflation on our operations. We continue to evaluate the potential impact inflation could have on our business and future operations and attempt to minimize inflationary impacts by including escalation clauses in our long-term contracts. Recent economic and industry reports indicate that the current conditions should remain relatively unchanged for the foreseeable future. We do not anticipate a significant impact on operations in 2004 due to inflation.

        During 2003, we experienced a significant deterioration in business volume due to the effect ofsteel, since the U.S. economy on thebegan to show signs of improvement in 2006. Competitive market pressures limited our ability to pass these cost increases to our customers, we serve. New investmentsthus affecting our earnings in infrastructure projects were curtailed by both our utility2006 and industrial customers. Our municipal customers faced a reduced tax base with which to fund infrastructure projects in 2003.2007. We anticipate that these conditionsinflationary pressures will persist into 2004.

continue to adversely impact our operations in 2008.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires usmanagement to make estimates and judgments with respect to the selection and application of accounting policiesassumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and the disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

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We believe the following critical accounting policies haveand estimates to be critical in the greatest impact on the preparation and reporting of our consolidated financial statements.

Revenue Recognition

Our revenues are primarily generated from engineering and manufacturing of custom products under long-term contracts that may last from one month to several years, depending on the manufacture and delivery of custom-manufactured products. We recognize revenues under both the completed contract method andcontract. Revenues from long-term contracts are recognized on the percentage-of-completion method depending uponof accounting as provided by the durationAmerican Institute for Certified Public Accountants Statement of Position81-1,Accounting for Performance of Construction-Type and the scope of the project. At the onset of each project, the size and duration of the contract is reviewed to determine the appropriate revenue recognition method based upon company policy. Due to the nature of the projects in the Process Control Systems segment, all revenues are recorded using percentage-of-completion. However, projects in the Electrical Power Products segment vary widely; thus, both the completed contract and percentage-of-completion methods are used.

        Under the completed contract method, revenues are recognized upon the transfer of title, which is generally at the time of shipment or delivery depending upon the terms of the contract, when all significant contractual obligations have been satisfied, the price is fixed or determinable, and collectibility is reasonably assured. We use shipping documents and customer acceptance, when applicable, to verify the transfer of title to the customer. We assess whether the price is fixed or determinable based on the payment terms associated with the transaction and whether the sales price is subject to refund or adjustment. Collectibility is assessed based on the creditworthiness of the customer based on credit verification and the customer’s payment history.

Certain Production-Type Contracts(“SOP 81-1”).

Under the percentage-of-completion method of accounting, revenues are recognized as work is performed primarily based uponon the ratioestimated completion to date calculated by multiplying the total contract price by percentage of performance to date, based on total costs or total labor dollars or hours incurred to date to total estimated labor dollars or hours to measure the stage of completion. The sales and gross profit recognized in each period are adjusted prospectively for any revisions in the total estimated contract costs total estimated labor hours to complete the project, or total labor dollars estimated at completion. The method used to determine the percentage of completion is typically the


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cost method, unless the labor method is a more accurate method of measuring the progress of the project. Application of the percentage-of-completion method of accounting requires the use of estimates of costs to be incurred for the performance of the contract. Contract costs include all direct material, direct labor costs and those indirect costs related to contract value.performance, such as indirect labor, supplies, tools, repairs and all costs associated with operation of equipment. The cost estimation process is based upon the professional knowledge and experience of the Company’s engineers, project managers and financial professionals. Factors that are considered in estimating the work to be completed and ultimate contract recovery include the availability and productivity of labor, the nature and complexity of the work to be performed, the effect of change orders, the availability of materials, the effect of any delays in performance and the recoverability of any claims. Changes in job performance, job conditions, estimated profitability and final contract settlements may result in revisions to costs and income, with their effects being recognized in the period in which the revisions are determined. Whenever revisions of estimated contract costs and contract values indicate that the contract costs will exceed estimated revenues, thus creating a loss, a provision for the total estimated loss is recorded in that period. Due
Revenues associated with maintenance, repair and service contracts are recognized when the services are performed in accordance with Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 104,Revenue Recognition, Revised and Updated.Expenses related to these types of services are recognized as incurred.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
We maintain and continually assess the numberadequacy of estimates used in the percentage-of-completion calculations, conditions such as changes in job performance, job conditions, estimated contract costs and profitability may result in revisions to original assumptions, thus causing actual results to differ from original estimates.

     Valuation Accounts

        The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make certain judgments and estimates regarding uncertainties. Our most significant accounting uncertainty for which a valuation account is set up is in the area of accounts receivable collectibility.

        Anan allowance for doubtful accounts has been establishedrepresenting our estimate for losses resulting from the inability of our customers to provide for estimated losses on our accounts receivable.pay amounts due to us. This estimated allowance is based on historical experience of uncollected accounts, the level of past due accounts, the overall level of outstanding accounts receivable, information about specific customers with respect to their inability to make payments and expectations of future conditions that could impact the collectibility of accounts receivable. We continually assessHowever, future changes in our allowance for doubtful accountscustomers’ operating performance and may increasecash flows, or decreasein general economic conditions, could have an impact on their ability to fully pay these amounts, which could have a material impact on our periodic provision as additional information regarding collectibility becomes available.

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operating results.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

We evaluate the recoverability of the carrying amount of long-lived assets, including intangible assets with definite useful lives, whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be fully recoverable. ForThe review for impairment of these long-lived assets to be held and used, the evaluation is based on impairment indicators such as the naturetakes into account estimates of the assets, the future economic benefit of the assets, any historical or future profitability measurements and other external market conditions or factors that may be present. If such impairment indicators are present or other factors exist that indicate that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable, we determine whether impairment has occurred through the use of an undiscounted cash flows analysis of the asset at the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows exist, or quoted market prices. If an asset is considered to be impaired, a loss is recognized for the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its fair value.flows. For assets held for sale or disposal, the fair value of the asset is measured using quoted market prices or an estimation of net realizable value. AssetsAn impairment loss exists when estimated undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset and its eventual disposition are classified as heldless than its carrying amount.
Intangible Assets
We account for sale when there isgoodwill and other intangible assets in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 142,Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets.This statement requires that goodwill and other intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are no longer amortized but instead requires a plantest for disposal and those assets meet the held for sale criteria of SFAS No. 144. Assetsimpairment to be disposed ofperformed annually, or immediately if conditions indicate that an impairment could exist. Intangible assets with definite useful lives are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell.

amortized over their estimated useful lives.

Accruals for Contingent Liabilities

        We account for

From time to time, contingencies such as insurance and legal claims arise in accordance with SFAS No. 5, “Accounting for Contingencies”. SFAS No. 5 requires thatthe normal course of business. Pursuant to current accounting standards, we record an estimated loss from a loss contingency when information available priormust evaluate such contingencies to subjectively determine the issuance of our financial statements indicates that it is probablelikelihood that an asset has been impaired or a liability has been incurred at the date of the financial statements, andas well as evaluating whether the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. If the likelihood is determined to be probable and it can be reasonably estimated, the estimated loss is recorded. The amounts we record for insurance claims, warranties, legal and other contingent liabilities require judgments regarding the amount of expenses that will ultimately be incurred. We use past experience and history, as well as otherthe specific circumstances surrounding these claims


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each contingent liability, in evaluating the amount of liability that should be recorded. Actual results could differ from our estimates.

Accounting for Income Taxes
We account for income taxes under the asset and liability method. This approach requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the carrying amounts and the tax basis of assets and liabilities. Developing our provision for income taxes requires significant judgment and expertise in federal and state income tax laws, regulations and strategies, including the determination of deferred tax assets and liabilities and, if necessary, any valuation allowances that may be required for deferred tax assets. We have not recorded any valuation allowances as of September 30, 2007, because we believe that future taxable income will, more likely than not, be sufficient to realize the benefits of those assets as the temporary differences in basis reverse over time. Our judgments and tax strategies are subject to audit by various taxing authorities.
Foreign Currency Translation
The functional currency for our foreign subsidiaries is the local currency in which the entity is located. The financial statements of all subsidiaries with a functional currency other than the U.S. Dollar have been translated into U.S. Dollars in accordance with SFAS No. 52,Foreign Currency Translation.All assets and liabilities of foreign operations are translated into U.S. Dollars using year-end exchange rates, and all revenues and expenses are translated at average rates during the respective period. The U.S. Dollar results that arise from such translation, as well as exchange gains and losses on intercompany balances of a long-term investment nature, are included in the cumulative currency translation adjustments in accumulated other comprehensive income in stockholders’ equity.
Hedging Activities
SFAS No. 133,Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, as amended and interpreted, requires that each derivative instrument (including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts) be recorded in the balance sheet as either an asset or a liability and measured at its fair value. The statement also requires that changes in the derivative’s fair value be recognized currently in earnings in either income (loss) from continuing operations or accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), depending on whether the derivative qualifies for fair value or cash flow accounting treatment. At September 30, 2007, we had no derivative instruments in place.
New Accounting StandardsPronouncements

In June 2002,July 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)(“FASB”) issued Statement of Financial Interpretation No. 48,Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 146, “Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities.” Under SFAS No. 146, companies are required to recognize costs associated with restructurings, discontinued operations, plant closings or other exit or disposal activitiesUncertainty in Income Taxes(“FIN 48”). FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in the periodCompany’s financial statements in whichaccordance with FASB Statement No. 109,Accounting for Income Taxes.FIN 48 also prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the liability is incurred rather than at the date of commitment to the plan. We adopted SFAS No. 146 on January 1, 2003financial statement recognition and there has been no impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

        In November 2002, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 45, “Guarantor’s Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others” (“FIN 45”). FIN 45 requires that upon issuancemeasurement of a guarantee,tax position taken or expected to be taken in a guarantor must recognize a liability for the fair value of the obligation assumed under the guarantee. FIN 45 also requires additional disclosures about guaranteestax return and provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in the interim periods, disclosure and annual financial statements.transition. The provisions of FIN 45 related48 are to be applied to all tax positions upon initial adoption of this standard. Only tax positions that meet the “more likely than not” recognition and measurementthreshold at the effective date may be recognized or continue to be recognized upon adoption of guarantee agreements wereFIN 48. FIN 48 is effective for any guarantees issued or modified after December 31, 2002. Theour fiscal year beginning October 1, 2008. We do not expect the adoption of these recognition and measurement provisions did notFIN 48 to have ana material impact on our consolidated financial position or results of operations.

In accordanceSeptember 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157,Fair Value Measurements, which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 does not require any new fair value measurements, but provides guidance on how to measure fair value by providing a fair value hierarchy used to classify the source of the information. SFAS No. 157 is effective for our fiscal year beginning October 1, 2008. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting SFAS No. 157.


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In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 158,Employers’ Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits, an Amendment of SFAS No. 87, 88, 106 and 132R.SFAS No. 158 requires an employer with a defined benefit pension plan to (1) recognize the funded status of the benefit plan in its statement of financial position; (2) recognize as a component of other comprehensive income, net of tax, the gains or losses and prior service costs or credits that arise during the period but are not recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost pursuant to SFAS No. 87 or SFAS No. 106; (3) measure defined benefit plan assets and obligations as of the date of the employer’s fiscal year-end statement of financial position and (4) disclose in the notes to the financial statements additional information about certain effects on net periodic benefit cost for the next fiscal year that arise from delayed recognition of the gains or losses, prior service costs or credits and transition asset or obligation. On September 30, 2007, we adopted the recognition and disclosure provisions of FIN 45, we have included inSFAS No. 158. See Note DG of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements a reconciliation of the changes in our product warranty liability for the years ended October 31, 2003 and 2002. We provide for estimated warranty costs at the timeimpact of sale based upon historical experience rates. Our products contain warranties for parts and service for the earlier of 18 months from the date of shipment or 12 months from the date of initial operations.

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        In November 2002, the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) reached a consensus opinion of EITF 00-21, “Revenue Arrangements with Multiple Deliverables.” EITF 00-21 addresses the proper accounting treatment for goods or services, or both, thatadopting these provisions. The measurement provisions are to be delivered separately in a bundled sales arrangement. The guidance in this issue is effective for revenue arrangements entered into in fiscal periods beginning after June 15, 2003. We adopted EITF 00-21 on August 1, 2003 and it did not have an impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

        In December 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 148, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation-Transition and Disclosure, an amendment of FASB Statement No. 123.” This statement provides alternative methods of transition for a voluntary change in the method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation to the fair value method. The statement also amends the disclosure requirements of SFAS No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation.” Under SFAS No. 148, annual and interim financial statements are required to have prominent disclosures about the method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation and the effect of the method used on reported results. This statement was effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2002. This statement did not have an impact on our consolidated financial statements as we have adopted only the disclosure provisions of SFAS No. 123. The additional disclosure requirements are included in Note K of these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

2008.

In January 2003,February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159,The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities, including an amendment of FASB InterpretationStatement No. 46, “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities,” (“FIN 46”)115. FIN 46 addressesSFAS No. 159 permits entities to measure many financial instruments and certain other assets and liabilities at fair value on aninstrument-by-instrument basis. The objective is to improve financial reporting by providing companies with the consolidation requirements of companies that have variable interest entities. This Interpretation requires the consolidation of any variable interest entitiesopportunity to mitigate volatility in which a company has a controlling financial interestreported earnings caused by measuring related assets and requires disclosure of those that are not consolidated but in which the company has a significant variable interest. The requirements of FIN 46 will beliabilities differently without having to apply complex hedge accounting provisions. SFAS No. 159 is effective for our first quarter 2004.fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. We do not expect this Interpretationthe adoption of SFAS No. 159 to have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

        In April 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 149, “Amendment of Statement 133 on Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.” SFAS No. 149, which amends and clarifies existing accounting pronouncements, addresses financial accounting and reporting for derivative or other hybrid instruments to require similar accounting treatment for contracts with comparable characteristics. This statement was effective for contracts entered into or modified after June 30, 2003 and for hedging activities designated after June 30, 2003. This statement did not have an impact on our consolidated financial position or results of operations or cash flows.

        In May 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 150, “Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of both Liabilities and Equity.” This statement establishes standards for classifying and measuring as liabilities certain financial instruments that have characteristics of both liabilities and equity. It requires that an issuer classify a financial instrument within its scope as a liability, or asset as appropriate, to represent obligations of the issuer. Many of the instruments covered by this statement have previously been classified as equity. SFAS No. 150 was effective for all financial instruments created or modified after May 31, 2003, and to other instruments as of September 1, 2003. This statement did not have an impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Item 7A.      Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

operations.

Item 7A.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
We are exposed to certain market risks arising from transactions we have entered into in the normal course of business. These risks primarily relate to fluctuations in interest rates, foreign exchange rates and commodity prices.

Interest Rate Risk
We manage our exposureare subject to market risk resulting from changes in interest rates by optimizing the use of variablerelated to our floating rate debt.bank credit facility. At September 30, 2007, $17.9 million was outstanding, bearing interest at approximately 7.5% per year. A 1.0%hypothetical 100 basis point increase in variable interest rates would result in ana total annual increase in interest expense of less than $75 thousand. In additionapproximately $180,000. While we do not currently have any derivative contracts to variablehedge our exposure to interest rate debt,risk, we also investhave in marketable debt securities that are carried at fair value on the consolidated balance sheet, with unrealized gainspast and losses reportedmay in other comprehensive income. Changes in interest rates will affect the fair value of the marketable securities as reported. However, we believe that changes in interest rates will not have a material near-term impact on our future earnings or cash flows.enter into such contracts. During each of the past three years, we have not experienced a significant effect on our business due to changes in interest rates.

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Foreign Currency Transaction Risk
We managehave significant operations that expose us to currency risk in the British Pound Sterling and to a lesser extent the Euro. We believe the exposure to the effects that fluctuating foreign currencies have on our consolidated results of operations is limited because the foreign operations primarily invoice customers and collect obligations in their respective currencies or U.S. Dollars and a portion of our credit facility is payable in British Pound Sterling. Additionally, expenses associated with these transactions are generally contracted and paid for in the same local currencies.
While we do not currently have any derivative contracts to hedge our exposure to changesforeign currency exchange risk, we have in foreign exchange rates primarily through arranging compensationthe past and may in U.S. dollars. Risks associatedthe future enter into such contracts.
Commodity Price Risk
We are subject to market risk from fluctuating market prices of certain raw materials. While such materials are typically available from numerous suppliers, commodity raw materials are subject to price fluctuations. We attempt to pass along such commodity price increases to our customers on acontract-by-contract basis to avoid a negative effect on profit margin. While we may do so in the future, we have not entered into any derivative contracts to hedge our exposure to commodity risk in Fiscal 2007. We continue to experience price increases with changessome of our key raw materials. Competitive market pressures may limit our ability to pass these cost increases to our customers, thus negatively impacting our earnings. Fluctuations in commodity prices are primarily managed through utilizing contracts with suppliers. Risks related to foreign exchange rates and commodity prices are monitored and actions could be taken to hedge these risks in the future. We believe that fluctuations in foreign exchange rates and commodity prices will notmay have a material near-term effectimpact on our future earnings and cash flows. During each of the past three years, we have not experienced a significant effect on our business due to fluctuations in foreign exchange rates or commodity prices.


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Item 8.       Financial Statements and Supplementary Data



REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORTREGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Directors
and Stockholders of Powell Industries, Inc.:

        We have audited

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements listed in the accompanying consolidated balance sheetsindex present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Powell Industries, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of October 31, 2003at September 30, 2007 and 2002,2006, and the related consolidated statementsresults of their operations stockholders’ equity, and their cash flows for each of the two years inyear ended September 30, 2007, the periodeleven months ended September 30, 2006, and the year ended October 31, 2003. These consolidated2005 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of September 30, 2007 based on criteria established inInternal Control — Integrated Frameworkissued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). The Company’s management is responsible for these financial statements, are the responsibilityfor maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the Company’s management.effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting appearing under Item 9A. Our responsibility is to express an opinionopinions on these consolidated financial statements and on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our integrated audits. The consolidated financial statements of the Company for the year ended October 31, 2001 were audited by other auditors who have ceased operations. Those auditors expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements in their report dated November 29, 2001.

We conducted our audits in accordance with auditingthe standards generally accepted inof the United States of America.Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the auditaudits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includesmisstatement and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audits of the financial statements included examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includesstatements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well asand evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

        In our opinion, such 2003 and 2002 consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of the Company as of October 31, 2003 and 2002, and the consolidated results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended October 31, 2003, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

        As discussed above, the financial statements of the Company for the year ended October 31, 2001 were audited by other auditors who have ceased operations. As described in Note M, the Company changed the composition of its reportable segments during the year ended October 31, 2003, and the amounts in the financial statements relating to reportable segments for the year ended October 31, 2001 have been restated to conform to the revised composition of reportable segments. We audited the adjustments that were applied to restate the disclosures for reportable segments reflected in the financial statements for the year ended October 31, 2001. Our procedures included (i) agreeing the previously reported segment revenues, operating income and assets to the previously issued financial statements and related notes, (ii) combining the previously reported segment revenues, operating income and assets of the switchgear and related equipment and bus duct segments, the sum of which represents the restated reportable segment amounts and (iii) testing the mathematical accuracy of the combination of the previously reported segment amounts resulting in the restated reportable segment amounts. In our opinion, such adjustments are appropriate and have been properly applied.

opinions.

As discussed in Note H, these consolidated financial statements have been revisedB to include the transitional disclosures required by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets”, which was adopted by the Company on November 1, 2002. Our procedures with respect to the earnings per share amounts reported in the consolidated statement of operations for 2001 included (i) agreeing the previously reported net income to the previously issued financial statements, (ii) agreeing the amounts of the adjustments to recorded net income representing amortization expense (including any related tax effects) recognized in 2001 related to goodwill to the Company’s underlying records obtained from management, and (iii) testing the mathematical accuracy of the reconciliation of adjusted net income to reported net income and the related earnings per share amounts.

         With respect to the preceding two paragraphs, we were not engaged to audit, review, or apply any procedures to the financial statements of the Company for the year ended October 31, 2001 other than with respect to such adjustments and, accordingly, we do not express an opinion or any other form of assurance on the financial statements for the year ended October 31, 2001 taken as a whole.


DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP


Houston, Texas
December 19, 2003

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of Powell Industries, Inc.:

        We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Powell Industries, Inc. (a Nevada corporation) and subsidiaries as of October 31, 2001 and 2000, and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders’ equity and cash flows for the three years in the period ended October 31, 2001. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.

        We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements, are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosuresCompany has changed the manner in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management,which it accounts for share-based compensation for 2006. Additionally, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

        In our opinion,discussed in Note B to the consolidated financial statements, referredthe Company has changed the manner in which it accounts for defined benefit pension and other postretirement benefits for 2007.

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to above present fairly, in all material respects,provide reasonable assurance regarding the consolidatedreliability of financial position of Powell Industries, Inc. and subsidiaries as of October 31, 2001 and 2000,reporting and the consolidated resultspreparation of operationsfinancial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and their cash flows for eachprocedures that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the three yearsassets of the company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in the period ended October 31, 2001, in conformityaccordance with generally accepted accounting principles, generally accepted in the United States.


ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP


Houston, Texas
November 29, 2001




This is a copyand that receipts and expenditures of the audit report previously issued by Arthur Andersencompany are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the 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.
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP in connection with our filing on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2001. This audit report has not been reissued by Arthur Andersen LLP in connection with this filing on Form 10-K.
Houston, Texas
December 7, 2007


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POWELL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share and per share data)

October 31,
 20032002
ASSETS
Current Assets:      
     Cash and cash equivalents  $36,788 $14,362 
     Marketable securities   5,528  -- 
     Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of  
        $1,283 and $1,209, respectively   45,265  69,521 
     Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings   32,174  32,828 
     Inventories   18,060  19,558 
     Income taxes receivable   1,045  -- 
     Prepaid expenses and other current assets   2,453  2,230 


        Total Current Assets

   
141,313

 
 
138,499

 
Property, plant and equipment, net   43,998  45,020 
Other assets   5,029  6,124 


        Total Assets  $190,340 $189,643 



LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current Liabilities:      
     Current maturities of long-term debt and capital lease obligations  $468 $4,746 
     Income taxes payable   1,999  1,234 
     Accounts payable   14,342  13,796 
     Accrued salaries, bonuses and commissions   6,396  9,774 
     Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings   13,216  13,478 
     Accrued product warranty   1,929  2,123 
     Other accrued expenses   6,074  6,882 


        Total Current Liabilities  $44,424 $52,033 

Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of current maturities
  $6,891  7,264 
Deferred compensation expense   1,608  1,522 
Other liabilities   813  617 


        Total Liabilities   53,736  61,436 

Commitments and contingencies

  
Stockholders' Equity:  
Preferred stock, par value $.01; 5,000,000 shares authorized; none issued  
     Common stock, par value $.01; 30,000,000 shares authorized;  
        10,994,000 and 10,979,000 shares issued, respectively; 10,641,000  
        and 10,595,000 shares outstanding, respectively   110  110 
     Additional paid-in capital   8,961  8,345 
     Retained earnings   132,990  125,872 
     Treasury stock, 352,000 shares and 384,000 shares respectively, at cost   (3,312) (3,925)
     Accumulated other comprehensive (loss): fair value of interest rate  
        swap and marketable securities   (118) (87)
     Deferred compensation   (2,027) (2,108)


        Total Stockholders' Equity   136,604  128,207 


        Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity  $190,340 $189,643 


         
  September 30, 
  2007  2006 
  (In thousands, except share and per share data) 
 
ASSETS
Current Assets:        
Cash and cash equivalents $5,257  $10,495 
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,739 and $1,044, respectively  107,717   108,002 
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts  69,442   43,067 
Inventories, net  47,789   28,268 
Income taxes receivable  548    
Deferred income taxes  1,898   1,270 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  4,235   2,398 
         
Total Current Assets  236,886   193,500 
Property, plant and equipment, net  67,401   60,336 
Goodwill  1,084   1,084 
Intangible assets, net  28,861   32,263 
Other assets  6,783   5,495 
         
Total Assets $341,015  $292,678 
         
 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current Liabilities:        
Current maturities of long-term debt and capital lease obligations $8,464  $8,510 
Income taxes payable  1,669   733 
Accounts payable  65,225   46,515 
Accrued salaries, bonuses and commissions  19,010   13,183 
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts  25,924   16,752 
Accrued product warranty  5,787   3,443 
Other accrued expenses  9,533   9,476 
         
Total Current Liabilities  135,612   98,612 
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of current maturities  27,372   33,886 
Deferred compensation  3,155   1,735 
Postretirement benefit obligation  942   1,146 
Other liabilities  87   90 
         
Total Liabilities  167,168   135,469 
         
Commitments and Contingencies (Note K)         
Minority Interest  298   278 
         
Stockholders’ Equity:        
Preferred stock, par value $.01; 5,000,000 shares authorized; none issued      
Common stock, par value $.01; 30,000,000 shares authorized; 11,143,866 and 11,001,733 shares issued, respectively; 11,143,866 and 10,924,046 shares outstanding, respectively  111   110 
Additional paid-in capital  16,854   12,776 
Retained earnings  154,572   144,659 
Treasury stock, 0 and 77,687 shares, respectively, at cost     (525)
Accumulated other comprehensive income  2,557   817 
Deferred compensation  (545)  (906)
         
Total Stockholders’ Equity  173,549   156,931 
         
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity $341,015  $292,678 
         
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.


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POWELL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share data)


Years Ended October 31,

    2003

  2002

  2001

 
Revenues  $253,381 $306,403 $271,243 

Cost of goods sold
   204,415  238,745  214,446 



Gross profit   48,966  67,658  56,797 

Selling, general and administrative expenses
   35,297  38,997  35,007 



Income before interest and income taxes   13,669  28,661  21,790 

Interest expense

   403

  508

  673

 
Interest income   (578) (298) (314)



Income from continuing operations before income taxes and cumulative  
   effect of change in accounting principle

   13,844

  28,451

  21,431

 
Income tax provision   6,216  10,546  7,889 



Income from continuing operations before cumulative effect of change in  
   accounting principle

   7,628

  17,905

  13,542

 
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle, net of tax   (510) --  -- 



Net income  $7,118 $17,905 $13,542 




Earnings per common share:
  

Basic:
  
   Earnings from continuing operations  $0.72 $1.70 $1.30 
   Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle   (0.05) --  -- 



   Net earnings  $0.67 $1.70 $1.30 



Diluted:  
   Earnings from continuing operations  $0.71 $1.67 $1.28 
   Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle   (0.04) --  -- 



   Net earnings  $0.67 $1.67 $1.28 



Weighted average shares:  
   Basic   10,591  10,511  10,381 



   Diluted   10,681  10,698  10,600 



             
  Year
  11 Months
  Year
 
  Ended
  Ended
  Ended
 
  September 30,  September 30,  October 31, 
  2007  2006  2005 
  (In thousands, except per share data) 
 
Revenues $564,282  $374,547  $256,645 
Cost of goods sold  468,691   305,489   213,411 
             
Gross profit  95,591   69,058   43,234 
Selling, general and administrative expenses  77,246   55,345   41,846 
Gain on sale of land and building        (1,052)
             
Income before interest, income taxes and minority interest  18,345   13,713   2,440 
Interest expense  3,501   1,625   721 
Interest income  (558)  (927)  (1,107)
             
Income before income taxes and minority interest  15,402   13,015   2,826 
Income tax provision  5,468   4,609   932 
Minority interest in net income (loss)  21   (3)  63 
             
Net income $9,913  $8,409  $1,831 
             
Net earnings per common share:            
Basic $0.90  $0.77  $0.17 
             
Diluted $0.88  $0.76  $0.17 
             
Weighted average shares:            
Basic  11,045   10,876   10,779 
             
Diluted  11,233   11,089   10,928 
             
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.


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POWELL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(In thousands)

Other
Compre-
hensive
Income
(Loss)

Common Stock
Shares

Common Stock
Amount

Additional
Paid-In
Capital

Retained
Earnings

Treasury
Stock

Accumulated
Other
Compre-
hensive
Income
(Loss)

Deferred
Compen-
sation

Total
Balance, November 1, 2000      10,821 $108 $6,830 $94,425 $(4,669)$-- $(2,607)$94,087 
  Net income   13,542        13,542        13,542 
  Amortization of deferred  
    compensation-ESOP                 247  247 
  Change in value of interest rate  
    swap, net of $82 income taxes   (140)           (140)   (140)
  Exercise of stock options     143  1  1,400          1,401 
  Income tax benefit from stock  
    options exercised         450          450 
  Purchases of Treasury Stock             (218)     (218)









Comprehensive Income  $13,402 


Balance, October 31, 2001     10,964  109  8,680  107,967  (4,887) (140) (2,360) 109,369 
  Net income   17,905        17,905        17,905 
  Amortization of deferred  
    compensation-ESOP                 252  252 
  Change in value of interest rate  
    swap, net of $33 income taxes   53            53    53 
  Exercise of stock options     15  1  (211)   962      752 
  Income tax benefit from stock  
    options exercised         (124)         (124)









Comprehensive Income  $17,958 


Balance, October 31, 2002     10,979  110  8,345  125,872  (3,925) (87) (2,108) 128,207 
  Net income   7,118        7,118        7,118 
  Amortization of deferred  
    compensation-ESOP                 277  277 
  Change in value of interest rate  
    swap, net of $49 income taxes   87            87    87 
  Change in value of marketable  
    securities, net of $64 income   (118)           (118)   (118)
    taxes  
  Exercise of stock options         131    510      641 
  Income tax benefit from stock  
    options exercised         119          119 
  Issuance of stock     15    366    103    (196) 273 









Comprehensive Income  $7,087 

Balance, October 31, 2003   10,994 $110 $8,961 $132,990 $(3,312)$(118)$(2,027)$136,604 








                                     
                    Accumu-
       
                    lated
       
                    Other
       
  Other
                 Compre-
       
  Compre-
        Additional
        hensive
  Deferred
    
  hensive
  Common Stock  Paid-in
  Retained
  Treasury
  Income
  Compen-
    
  Income  Shares  Amount  Capital  Earnings  Stock  (Loss)  sation  Total 
  (In thousands) 
 
Balance, October 31, 2004      11,000  $110  $9,433  $134,419  $(2,514) $54  $(1,667) $139,835 
Net income $1,831               1,831               1,831 
Foreign currency translation adjustments  5                       5       5 
Change in value of marketable securities, net of $9 income taxes  (26)                      (26)      (26)
Unrealized loss on fair value hedge  (44)                      (44)      (44)
Amortization of deferred compensation-ESOP                              317   317 
Exercise of stock options              433       1,097           1,530 
Income tax benefit from stock options exercised              354                   354 
Amortization of restricted stock                              160   160 
Issuance of stock      2       32                   32 
                                     
Total comprehensive income $1,766               1,831       (65)      1,766 
                                     
Balance, October 31, 2005      11,002   110   10,252   136,250   (1,417)  (11)  (1,190)  143,994 
Net income $8,409               8,409               8,409 
Foreign currency translation adjustments  784                       784       784 
Realized loss on fair value hedge  44                       44       44 
Amortization of deferred compensation-ESOP                              311   311 
Exercise of stock options              297       636           933 
Stock-based compensation              1,989                   1,989 
Income tax benefit from stock options exercised              204                   204 
Amortization of restricted stock              138               102   240 
Deferred compensation — restricted stock              (119)              119    
Issuance of restricted stock              15       256       (248)  23 
                                     
Total comprehensive income $9,237               8,409       828       9,237 
                                     
Balance, September 30, 2006      11,002   110   12,776   144,659   (525)  817   (906)  156,931 
Net income $9,913               9,913               9,913 
Foreign currency translation adjustments  1,528                       1,528       1,528 
Amortization of deferred compensation-ESOP                              361   361 
Exercise of stock options      124   1   2,847       416           3,264 
Stock-based compensation              664                   664 
Income tax benefit from stock options exercised              393                   393 
Amortization of restricted stock              296                   296 
Deferred compensation — restricted stock              (13)                  (13)
Issuance of restricted stock      18       (109)      109            
                                     
Total comprehensive income $11,441               9,913       1,528       11,441 
Incremental adjustment to adopt SFAS No. 158, net of tax of $116  212                       212       212 
                                     
Balance, September 30, 2007      11,144  $111  $16,854  $154,572  $  $2,557  $(545) $173,549 
                                     
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.


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POWELL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)

Years Ended October 31,

    2003  2002  2001 
Operating Activities:  
   Net income  $7,118 $17,905 $13,542 
   Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by  
   operating activities:  
      Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle, net of tax   510  --  -- 
      Depreciation and amortization   5,155  4,898  4,381 
      Loss on sale of assets   75  68  85 
      Loss on impairment of assets   382  --  -- 
      Deferred income tax provision   902  140  1,029 
      Changes in operating assets and liabilities:  
         Accounts receivable, net   24,256  7,071  (22,387)
         Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings   654  3,336  (11,872)
         Inventories   1,498  1,867  (3,902)
         Prepaid expenses and other current assets   (147) 110  (8)
         Other assets   (362) (436) (359)
         Accounts payable and income taxes payable   551  (2,907) 2,903 
         Accrued liabilities   (4,503) 659  4,514 
         Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings   (262) (1,380) 9,543 
         Deferred compensation expense   364  370  410 
         Other liabilities   276  (35) 64 



           Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities   36,467  31,666  (2,057)



Investing Activities:  
   Purchases of property, plant and equipment   (4,541) (13,872) (10,291)
   Purchases of marketable securities   (5,763) --  -- 



            Net cash used in investing activities   (10,304) (13,872) (10,291)



Financing Activities:  
   Borrowings on revolving line of credit   --  14,450  31,950 
   Repayments on revolving line of credit   --  (23,450) (31,950)
   Borrowing on long-term debt and capital lease obligations   103  --  17,000 
   Repayments of long-term debt and capital lease obligations   (4,754) (1,704) (1,429)
   Payments to reacquire common stock   --  --  (218)
   Proceeds from issuance of stock   273  --  -- 
   Proceeds from exercise of stock options   641  752  1,401 



         Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities   (3,737) (9,952) 16,754 



Net increase in cash and cash equivalents   22,426  7,842  4,406 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year   14,362  6,520  2,114 



Cash and cash equivalents at end of year  $36,788 $14,362 $6,520 



Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:  
   Cash paid during the period for:  
   Interest  $423 $566 $673 



   Taxes  $4,543 $8,200 $6,225 



Non-cash investing and financing activities:  
   Change in fair value of interest rate swap, net of $49, $33 and $82  
      income taxes, respectively  $87 $53 $(140)



   Change in fair value of marketable securities, net of $64 income  
      taxes  $(118)$-- $-- 



             
  Year
  11 Months
  Year
 
  Ended
  Ended
  Ended
 
  September 30,  September 30,  October 31, 
  2007  2006  2005 
  (In thousands) 
 
Operating Activities:            
Net income $9,913  $8,409  $1,831 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:            
Depreciation  7,688   5,188   4,623 
Amortization  3,876   1,310   643 
Amortization of unearned restricted stock  296   240   159 
Minority interest earnings (loss)  21   (3)  63 
(Loss) gain on disposition of assets  312   (20)  (935)
Net realized gain on sale of available-for-sale securities        (28)
Stock-based compensation  651   1,989    
Bad debt expense  1,192   477   9 
Deferred income taxes  (592)  (1,503)  (207)
Tax benefit from exercise of stock options        353 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:            
Accounts receivable, net  578   (42,278)  (17,979)
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts  (25,945)  (7,514)  (10,998)
Inventories  (19,148)  (6,531)  (2,438)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  (2,354)  2,212   (243)
Other assets  (1,530)  1,093   (137)
Accounts payable and income taxes payable  18,657   23,064   2,261 
Accrued liabilities  7,877   8,369   2,173 
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts  8,883   898   (877)
Deferred compensation  1,781   152   506 
Other liabilities  4   (207)  32 
             
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities  12,160   (4,655)  (21,189)
             
Investing Activities:            
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets  175   817   879 
Proceeds from maturities and sales of available-for-sale securities        3,817 
Purchases of property, plant and equipment  (14,338)  (8,435)  (6,108)
Proceeds from sale of short-term auction rate securities     8,200   48,569 
Purchases of short-term auction rate securities        (6,350)
S&I acquisition        (19,167)
Louisiana acquisition     (1,524)   
Power/Vac acquisition     (9,745)   
             
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities  (14,163)  (10,687)  21,640 
             
Financing Activities:            
Borrowings on US revolving line of credit  69,385   7,746   9,579 
Payments on US revolving line of credit  (70,385)  (4,746)  (9,579)
Borrowings on UK revolving line of credit  1,959      4,260 
Payments on UK revolving line of credit  (2,390)  (2,037)   
Borrowings on UK term loan        10,598 
Payments on UK term loan     (1,669)   
Payments on capital lease obligations  (52)  (82)  (474)
Proceeds from short-term financing     944    
Payments on short-term financing  (623)  (320)   
Payments on industrial development revenue bonds  (400)      
Payments on deferred acquisition payable  (5,198)      
Debt issuance costs     (75)  (501)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options  3,264   778   1,530 
Tax benefit from exercise of stock options  393   204    
             
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities  (4,047)  743   15,413 
             
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents  (6,050)  (14,599)  15,864 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents  812   250   6 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year  10,495   24,844   8,974 
             
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $5,257  $10,495  $24,844 
             
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.


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POWELL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

A.       Business and Organization

        We develop, design, manufacture, and service equipment and systems for the management and control of electrical energy and other critical processes. Headquartered in Houston, TX, we serve the transportation, environmental, industrial, and utility industries.

A.  Business and Organization
Powell Industries, Inc. (“we,” “us,” “our,” “Powell,” or the “Company”) was incorporated in the state of Delaware in 2004 as a successor to a Nevada company incorporated in 1968 and is1968. The Nevada corporation was the successor to a corporationcompany founded by William E. Powell in 1947, which merged into the Company in 1977. Our major subsidiaries, all of which are wholly-owned, include: Powell Electrical Manufacturing Company;Systems, Inc.; Transdyn, Inc.; Powell Power Electronics Company,Industries International, Inc.; Powell-ESCO Company; Unibus, Inc.; Delta-Unibus Corporation;Switchgear & Instrumentation Limited and Transdyn Controls, Inc.

B.       SummarySwitchgear & Instrumentation Properties Limited.

We develop, design, manufacture and service custom engineered-to-order equipment and systems for the management and control of Significant Accounting Policies

electrical energy and other critical processes. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, we serve the transportation, environmental, energy, industrial and utility industries.

On December 13, 2005, we announced a change in our fiscal year-end from October 31 to September 30, effective September 30, 2006. The change was designed to align our financial reporting with calendar quarters and to reduce the impact holidays have on our reporting timeline. As a result, the current fiscal year (“Fiscal 2007”) will be compared to the eleven-month period ended September 30, 2006 (“Fiscal 2006”).
On August 7, 2006, we purchased certain assets related to the American National Standards Institute (“ANSI”) medium voltage switchgear and circuit breaker business of General Electric Company’s (“GE”) Consumer & Industrial unit located at its West Burlington, Iowa facility. We refer to the acquired product line herein as “Power/Vac®.” The operating results of the Power/Vac® product line are included from the acquisition date.
On July 14, 2006, we acquired certain assets and hired the service and administrative employees of an electrical services company in Louisiana. The operating results of this acquisition are included from the acquisition date.
On July 4, 2005, we acquired selected assets and assumed certain operating liabilities and contracts of Switchgear & Instrumentation Limited in the United Kingdom. We refer to the acquired business herein as “S&I.” The operating results of S&I are included from the acquisition date.
B.  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Principles of Consolidation

        The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Powell Industries, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated in consolidation.

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Powell and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. The financial position and results of operation of our Singapore joint venture, in which we hold a majority ownership, have also been consolidated. As a result of this consolidation, we record minority interest on our balance sheet for our joint venture partner’s share of equity. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the periods reported. The amounts we record for insurance claims, warranties, legal and other contingent liabilities require judgments regarding the amount of expenses that will ultimately be incurred. We use past experience and history, as well as other specific circumstances surrounding these claims in evaluating the amount of liability that should be recorded. Actual results could differ from our estimates.

     Cash and Cash Equivalentsassumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying footnotes. The amounts we record for insurance claims, warranties, legal and other contingent liabilities require judgments regarding the amount of expenses that will ultimately be incurred. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions, as well as the specific circumstances surrounding these contingent liabilities in evaluating the amount of liability that should be recorded. Estimates may change as new events occur, additional information becomes available or operating environments change. Actual results may differ from our estimates. The most significant estimates used in the Company’s financial statements affect revenue and cost recognition for construction contracts, the allowance for doubtful accounts, self-insurance, warranty accruals and postretirement benefit obligations.


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        Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, deposits with banks and highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less.


     Marketable Securities

        Marketable securities consist of investment-grade corporate bonds that are classified as available-for-sale. These investments are carried at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses, net of related tax effects, included in other comprehensive income.

        During 2003, we purchased $5.8 million of corporate bonds with maturity dates that vary from 5 to 9 years as of October 31, 2003. The fair value of these assets on that date was $5.5 million, as shown on the consolidated balance sheet.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  (Continued)
Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, deposits with banks and highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less.
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information (in thousands):
             
  Year
  11 Months
  Year
 
  Ended
  Ended
  Ended
 
  September 30,  September 30,  October 31, 
  2007  2006  2005 
 
Cash paid (received) during the period for:            
Interest $1,309  $2,113  $567 
Income taxes, net of refunds  2,392   4,395   (267)
Non-cash investing and financing activities:            
Accrued property, plant and equipment additions        156 
Note receivable from sale of property        1,350 
Deferred acquisition payable     20,273    
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Financial instruments include cash, short-term investments, marketable securities, receivables, payables and debt obligations. Except as described below, due to the short-term nature of the investments, the book value is representative of their fair value. The carrying value of debt approximates fair value as interest rates are indexed to LIBOR or the bank’s prime rate.
The deferred acquisition payable was discounted based on a rate of approximately 6.6% which approximated our incremental borrowing rate for obligations of a similar nature. This rate was determined in August 2006. The carrying value of this debt approximates fair value.
Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable are stated net of allowances for doubtful accounts. We maintain and Market Risk

        Accounts receivable are stated net of allowances for doubtful accounts. The estimated allowance is based on historical experience of uncollected accounts, the level of past due accounts, the overall level of outstanding accounts receivable, information about specific customers with respect to their inability to make payments and expectations of future conditions that could impact the collectibility of accounts receivable. We continually assess our allowance for doubtful accounts and may increase or decrease our periodic provision as additional information regarding collectibility becomes available. Our domestic receivables are generally not collateralized. However, we utilize letters of credit to secure payment on sales outside of the U.S. and Canada. At October 31, 2003 and 2002, accounts receivable included retention amounts of $6.2 million and $7.8 million, respectively. Retention amounts are in accordance with applicable provisions of engineering and construction contracts and become due upon completion of contractual requirements. Approximately $1.3 million of the retained amount at October 31, 2003 is expected to be collected subsequent to October 31, 2004.

continually assess the adequacy of the allowance for doubtful accounts representing our estimate for losses resulting from the inability of our customers to pay amounts due to us. This estimated allowance is based on historical experience of uncollected accounts, the level of past due accounts, the overall level of outstanding accounts receivable, information about specific customers with respect to their inability to make payments and expectations of future conditions that could impact the collectibility of accounts receivable. Future changes in our customers’ operating performance and cash flows or in general economic conditions could have an impact on their ability to fully pay these amounts, which could have a material impact on our operating results. In most cases, receivables are not collateralized. However, we utilize letters of credit to secure payment on sales when possible. At September 30, 2007 and 2006, accounts receivable included retention amounts of $5.0 million and $4.5 million, respectively. Retention amounts are in accordance with applicable provisions of engineering and construction contracts and become due upon completion of contractual requirements. Approximately $2.5 million of the retained amount at September 30, 2007, is expected to be collected subsequent to September 30, 2008.

Costs and Estimated Earnings in Excess of Billings on Uncompleted Contracts

Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings arise when revenues are recorded on a percentage-of-completion basis but cannot be invoiced under the terms of the contract. Such amounts are invoiced upon completion of contractual milestones.

        Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings also include certain costs associated with unapproved change orders. These costs are included when change order approval is probable. Amounts are carried at the lower of cost or net realizable value. No profit is recognized on costs incurred until change order approval is obtained. The amounts recorded involve the use of judgments and estimates; thus, actual recoverable amounts could differ from original assumptions.

        Assets and liabilities related to costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings as well as billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings have been classified as current and non-current under the operating cycle concept whereby all contract-related items are regarded as current regardless of whether cash will be received or paid within a 12-month period.

     Inventories

        Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market using first-in, first-out (FIFO) or weighted average methods and include the cost of material, labor and manufacturing overhead. We use estimates in determining the level of reserves required to state inventory at the lower of cost or market. Our estimates are based on market activity levels, production requirements, the physical condition of products and technological innovation. Changes in any of these factors may result in adjustments to the carrying value of inventory.

     Property, Plant and Equipmentestimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts arise when revenues are recorded on a percentage-of-completion basis but cannot be invoiced under the terms of the contract. Such amounts are invoiced upon completion of contractual milestones.


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        Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost and are depreciated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Expenditures for repairs and maintenance are charged to expense when incurred. Expenditures for major renewals and improvements which extend the useful lives of existing equipment are capitalized and depreciated. Upon retirement or disposition of property, plant and equipment, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any resulting gain or loss is recognized in the consolidated statement of operations.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  (Continued)
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts also include certain costs associated with unapproved change orders. These costs are included when change order approval is probable. Amounts are carried at the lower of cost or net realizable value. No profit is recognized on costs incurred until change order approval is obtained. The amounts recorded involve the use of judgments and estimates, thus actual recoverable amounts could differ from original assumptions. See Note K — Commitments and Contingencies for a discussion related to certain costs recorded in costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts.
In accordance with industry practice, assets and liabilities related to costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts, as well as billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts, have been classified as current. The contract cycle for certain long-term contracts may extend beyond one year, thus collection of amounts related to these contracts may extend beyond one year.
Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market usingfirst-in, first-out (FIFO) or weighted-average methods and include the cost of materials, labor and manufacturing overhead. We use estimates in determining the level of reserves required to state inventory at the lower of cost or market. Our estimates are based on market activity levels, production requirements, the physical condition of products and technological innovation. Changes in any of these factors may result in adjustments to the carrying value of inventory.
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost and are depreciated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Expenditures for repairs and maintenance are charged to expense when incurred. Expenditures for major renewals and improvements, which extend the useful lives of existing equipment, are capitalized and depreciated. Upon retirement or disposition of property, plant and equipment, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any resulting gain or loss is recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

        We evaluate the recoverability of the carrying amount of long-lived assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be fully recoverable. For long-lived assets to be held and used, the evaluation is based on impairment indicators such as the nature of the assets, the future economic benefit of the assets, any historical or future profitability measurements and other external market conditions or factors that may be present. If such impairment indicators are present or other factors exist that indicate that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable, we determine whether impairment has occurred through the use of an undiscounted cash flows analysis of the asset at the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows exist, or quoted market prices. If an asset is considered to be impaired, a loss is recognized for the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its fair value. For assets held for sale or disposal, the fair value of the asset is measured using quoted market prices or an estimation of net realizable value. Assets are classified as held for sale when there is a plan for disposal and those assets meet the held for sale criteria of SFAS No. 144. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell.

        During the year ended October 31, 2003, we recorded an impairment loss of $382 thousand in our Electrical Power Products segment to decrease the carrying value of machinery and equipment to their estimated market value. During 2003, we decided to discontinue certain product lines which generated revenues of less than $1.0 million in fiscal 2003. As a result of this decision, we evaluated the estimated fair value of these assets by obtaining used equipment sales prices for similar assets. Based on our evaluation, we determined the assets were impaired and accordingly recorded the loss. This loss is shown as a component of cost of goods sold in our consolidated statement of operations. The $76 thousand estimated fair value of the assets is classified as held for sale at October 31, 2003 and included in other current assets on the consolidated balance sheet. No other impairment adjustments were made during the periods presented.

We evaluate the recoverability of the carrying amount of long-lived assets, including intangible assets with definite useful lives, whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be fully recoverable. The review for impairment of these long-lived assets takes into account estimates of future cash flows. For assets held for sale or disposal, the fair value of the asset is measured using quoted market prices or an estimation of net realizable value. An impairment loss exists when estimated undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset and its eventual disposition are less than its carrying amount.
Intangible Assets

        We adopted SFAS No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets”, on November 1, 2002. This statement requires that goodwill and other intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are no longer amortized but instead requires a test for impairment to be performed annually, or immediately if conditions indicate that impairment could exist. Intangible assets with definite useful lives will continue to be amortized over their estimated useful lives. Upon completion we performed the impairment test, and as a result of this test, we recorded an impairment of $510 thousand, net of $285 thousand taxes, to write off the impaired goodwill amounts as a cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle. For additional information regarding our intangible assets and the goodwill impairment, see Note H.

We account for goodwill and other intangible assets in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 142,Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets.This statement requires that goodwill and other intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are no longer amortized but instead requires a test for impairment to be performed annually, or immediately if conditions indicate that impairment could exist. Intangible assets with definite useful lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives. For additional information regarding our intangible assets, see Note J.
Income Taxes
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        We account for income taxes using SFAS No. 109 “Accounting for Income Taxes.” Under SFAS No. 109, deferred income tax assets and liabilities are computed based on the difference between the financial statement and income tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates. Under this standard, the effect on deferred income taxes of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that the tax rate changes.

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carrying amounts and the tax basis of assets and liabilities. Developing our provision for income taxes requires significant judgment and expertise in federal, state and international income tax laws, regulations and strategies, including the determination of deferred tax assets and liabilities and, if necessary, any valuation allowances that may be required for deferred tax assets. We have not recorded any valuation allowances as of September 30, 2007, because we believe that future taxable income will, more likely than not, be sufficient to realize the benefits of those assets as the temporary differences in basis reverse over time. Our judgments and tax strategies are subject to audit by various taxing authorities.
Revenue Recognition
Our revenues are primarily generated from engineering and manufacturing of custom products under long-term contracts that may last from one month to several years depending on the contract. Revenues from long-term contracts are recognized on the percentage-of-completion method of accounting as provided by the American Institute for Certified Public Accountants Statement of Position81-1,

        Our revenues are generated from the manufacture and delivery of custom-manufactured products. We recognize revenues under both the completed contract method and the percentage-of-completion method depending upon the duration and the scope of the project. At the onset of each project, the size and duration of the contract is reviewed to determine the appropriate revenue recognition method based upon company policy. Due to the nature of the projects in the Process Control Systems segment, all revenues are recorded using percentage-of-completion. However, projects in the Electrical Power Products segment vary widely; thus, both the completed contract and percentage-of-completion methods are used.

        Under the completed contract method, revenues are recognized upon the transfer of title, which is generally at the time of shipment or delivery depending upon the terms of the contract, when all significant contractual obligations have been satisfied, the price is fixed or determinable, and collectibility is reasonably assured. We use shipping documents and customer acceptance, when applicable, to verify the transfer of title to the customer. We assess whether the price is fixed or determinable based on the payment terms associated with the transaction and whether the sales price is subject to refund or adjustment. Collectibility is assessed based on the creditworthiness of the customer based on credit verification and the customer’s payment history.

        Under the percentage-of-completion method, revenues are recognized as work is performed based upon the ratio of labor dollars or hours incurred to date to total estimated labor dollars or hours to measure the stage of completion. The sales and gross profit recognized in each period are adjusted prospectively for any revisions in the total estimated contract costs, total estimated labor hours to complete the project, or total contract value. Whenever revisions of estimated contract costs and contract values indicate that the contract costs will exceed estimated revenues, thus creating a loss, a provision for the total estimated loss is recorded in that period. Due to the number of estimates used in the percentage-of-completion calculations, conditions such as changes in job performance, job conditions, estimated contract costs and profitability may result in revisions to original assumptions, thus causing actual results to differ from original estimates.

Accounting for Performance of Construction-Type and Certain Production-Type Contracts(“SOP 81-1”).

Under the percentage-of-completion method of accounting, revenues are recognized as work is performed primarily based on the estimated completion to date calculated by multiplying the total contract price by percentage of performance to date, based on total costs or total labor dollars incurred to date to the total estimated costs or total labor dollars estimated at completion. The method used to determine the percentage of completion is typically the cost method, unless the labor method is a more accurate method of measuring the progress of the projects. Application of the percentage-of-completion method of accounting requires the use of estimates of costs to be incurred for the performance of the contract. Contract costs include all direct material, direct labor costs and those indirect costs related to contract performance, such as indirect labor, supplies, tools, repairs and all costs associated with operation of equipment. The cost estimation process is based upon the professional knowledge and experience of the Company’s engineers, project managers and financial professionals. Factors that are considered in estimating the work to be completed and ultimate contract recovery include the availability and productivity of labor, the nature and complexity of the work to be performed, the effect of change orders, the availability of materials, the effect of any delays in performance and the recoverability of any claims. Changes in job performance, job conditions, estimated profitability and final contract settlements may result in revisions to costs and income, with their effects being recognized in the period in which the revisions are determined. Whenever revisions of estimated contract costs and contract values indicate that the contract costs will exceed estimated revenues, thus creating a loss, a provision for the total estimated loss is recorded in that period.
Revenues associated with maintenance, repair and service contracts are recognized when the services are performed in accordance with Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 104,Revenue Recognition, Revised and Updated.Expenses related to these types of services are recognized as incurred.
Warranties

        We provide for estimated warranty costs at the time of sale based upon historical rates applicable to individual product lines. In addition, specific provisions are made when the costs of such warranties are expected to exceed accruals. Our standard terms and conditions of sale includes a warranty for parts and service for the earlier of 18 months from the date of shipment or 12 months from the date of initial operations.

We provide for estimated warranty costs at the time of sale based upon historical rates applicable to individual product lines. In addition, specific provisions are made when the costs of such warranties are expected to exceed accruals. Our standard terms and conditions of sale include a warranty for parts and service for the earlier of 18 months from the date of shipment or 12 months from the date of initial operations.
Research and Development Expense
Research and development costs are charged to expense as incurred. These costs are included as a component of selling, general and administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Such amounts were $5.6 million, $4.2 million and $2.8 million in fiscal years 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively.


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        Research and development costs are charged to expense as incurred. These costs are included as a component of selling, general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations. Such amounts were $3.6 million, $3.4 million, and $3.1 million in fiscal years 2003, 2002 and 2001, respectively.

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Foreign Currency Translation
The functional currency for the Company’s foreign subsidiaries is the local currency in which the entity is located. The financial statements of all subsidiaries with a functional currency other than the U.S. Dollar have been translated into U.S. Dollars in accordance with SFAS No. 52,Foreign Currency Translation.All assets and liabilities of foreign operations are translated into U.S. Dollars using year-end exchange rates, and all revenues and expenses are translated at average rates during the respective period. The U.S. Dollar results that arise from such translation, as well as exchange gains and losses on intercompany balances of a long-term investment nature, are included in the cumulative currency translation adjustments in accumulated other comprehensive income in stockholders’ equity.
Stock-Based Compensation
In the first quarter of Fiscal 2006, we adopted SFAS No. 123 (revised 2004),Share-Based Payment(“SFAS No. 123R”). We adopted the new statement using the modified prospective method of adoption, which does not require restatement of prior periods. The revised standard eliminated the intrinsic value method of accounting for share-based employee compensation under APB Opinion No. 25,Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation,which we previously used (see pro-forma disclosure of prior period included herein). The revised standard generally requires the recognition of the cost of employee services for share-based compensation based on the grant date fair value of the equity or liability instruments issued and any unearned or deferred compensation (contra-equity accounts) related to awards prior to adoption be eliminated against the appropriate equity accounts. Also under the new standard, excess income tax benefits related to share-based compensation expense that must be recognized directly in equity are considered financing rather than operating cash flow activities. The effect of the adoption of the new standard on cash flows in Fiscal 2006 was not material.
Under SFAS No. 123R, we continue to use the Black-Scholes option pricing model to estimate the fair value of our stock options. However, we will apply the expanded guidance under SFAS No. 123R for the development of our assumptions used as inputs for the Black-Scholes option pricing model for grants issued after November 1, 2005. Expected volatility is determined using historical volatilities based on historical stock prices for a period equal to the expected term. The expected volatility assumption is adjusted if future volatility is expected to vary from historical experience. The expected term of options represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding and falls between the options’ vesting and contractual expiration dates. The risk-free interest rate is based on the yield at the date of grant of a zero-coupon U.S. Treasury bond whose maturity period equals the option’s expected term.
In July 2006, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors modified the vesting requirements for stock options upon retirement. The Committee voted to automatically vest granted options upon retirement at age 60 with 10 years of service or at age 62 regardless of service. Stock options are vested at retirement and will remain exercisable for the remaining life of the option. All other terms of stock options remain the same.
In accordance with SFAS No. 123R, we recognized approximately $0.9 million in selling, general and administrative expenses of non-cash compensation expense related to the modification at July 31, 2006. After the modification adjustment, there was approximately $1.6 million of unrecognized non-cash compensation expense related to non-vested stock options at September 30, 2006. Of the $1.6 million unrecognized compensation expense, $0.7 million was expensed in Fiscal 2007. Of the remaining $0.9 million unrecognized compensation expense at September 30, 2007, $0.8 million will be expensed over a weighted-average period of approximately 1.6 years and $0.1 million will be expensed over a weighted-average period of approximately 1.3 years. In addition, at September 30, 2006, there was approximately $0.3 million of total unrecognized compensation expense related to restricted stock, of which $0.2 million was recognized in Fiscal 2007 and the remainder is expected to be recognized in the fiscal year ended September 20, 2008 (“Fiscal 2008”).


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      New Accounting Standards

        In June 2002, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 146, “Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities.” Under SFAS No. 146, companies are required to recognize costs associated with restructurings, discontinued operations, plant closings or other exit or disposal activities in the period in which the liability is incurred rather than at the date of commitment to the plan. We adopted SFAS No. 146 on January 1, 2003 and there has been no impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

        In November 2002, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 45, “Guarantor’s Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others” (“FIN 45”). FIN 45 requires that upon issuance of a guarantee, a guarantor must recognize a liability for the fair value of the obligation assumed under the guarantee. FIN 45 also requires additional disclosures about guarantees in the interim and annual financial statements. The provisions of FIN 45 related to initial recognition and measurement of guarantee agreements were effective for any guarantees issued or modified after December 31, 2002. The adoption of these recognition and measurement provisions did not have an impact on our consolidated financial position or results of operations. In accordance with the disclosure provisions of FIN 45, we have included in Note D a reconciliation of the changes in our product warranty liability for the years ended October 31, 2003 and 2002. We provide for estimated warranty costs at the time of sale based upon historical experience rates. Our products contain warranties for parts and service for the earlier of 18 months from the date of shipment or 12 months from the date of initial operations.

        In November 2002, the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) reached a consensus opinion of EITF 00-21, “Revenue Arrangements with Multiple Deliverables.” EITF 00-21 addresses the proper accounting treatment for goods or services, or both, that are to be delivered separately in a bundled sales arrangement. The guidance in this issue is effective for revenue arrangements entered into in fiscal periods beginning after June 15, 2003. We adopted EITF 00-21 on August 1, 2003 and it did not have an impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

        In December 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 148, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation-Transition and Disclosure, an amendment of FASB Statement No. 123.” This statement provides alternative methods of transition for a voluntary change in the method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation to the fair value method. The statement also amends the disclosure requirements of SFAS No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation.” Under SFAS No. 148, annual and interim financial statements are required to have prominent disclosures about the method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation and the effect of the method used on reported results. This statement was effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2002. This statement did not have an impact on our consolidated financial statements as we have adopted only the disclosure provisions of SFAS No. 123. The additional disclosure requirements are included in Note K of these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

        In January 2003, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 46, “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities” (“FIN 46”). FIN 46 addresses the consolidation requirements of companies that have variable interest entities. This Interpretation requires the consolidation of any variable interest entities in which a company has a controlling financial interest and requires disclosure of those that are not consolidated but in which the company has a significant variable interest. The requirements of FIN 46 will be effective for our first quarter 2004. We do not expect this Interpretation to have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

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The following table presents the pro forma effect on net income and earnings per share as if we had applied the fair value recognition to stock-based compensation prior to the adoption of SFAS No. 123R (in thousands except per share amounts):
     
  Year Ended
 
  October 31,
 
  2005 
 
Net income as reported $1,831 
Less: Stock option compensation expense, net of taxes  (792)
     
Net income, pro forma $1,039 
     
Basic earnings per share:    
As reported $0.17 
     
Pro forma $0.10 
     
Diluted earnings per share:    
As reported $0.17 
     
Pro forma $0.10 
     
Hedging Activities
SFAS No. 133,Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, as amended and interpreted, requires that each derivative instrument (including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts) be recorded in the balance sheet as either an asset or a liability and measured at its fair value. The statement also requires that changes in the derivative’s fair value be recognized currently in earnings in either income (loss) from continuing operations or accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), depending on whether the derivative qualifies for fair value or cash flow accounting treatment. At September 30, 2007, we had no derivative instruments in place.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), which is included as a component of stockholders’ equity net of tax, includes unrealized gains or losses on available-for-sale marketable securities, derivative instruments and currency translation adjustments in foreign consolidated subsidiaries.
During 2005, we sold corporate bonds that were classified as available-for-sale securities. We recognized the gain on the sale of these securities in our Consolidated Statement of Operations, and the unrealized gain reflected in accumulated other comprehensive income was affected by this reclassification adjustment as follows (in thousands):
     
  October 31,
 
  2005 
 
Unrealized holding gains arising during period $2 
Less: Reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income  (28)
     
Net unrealized gains on marketable securities $(26)
     
New Accounting Standards
In July 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Interpretation No. 48,Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes(“FIN 48”). FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in the Company’s financial statements in accordance with FASB Statement No. 109,Accounting for


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Income Taxes. FIN 48 also prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return and provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition. The provisions of FIN 48 are to be applied to all tax positions upon initial adoption of this standard. Only tax positions that meet the “more likely than not” recognition threshold at the effective date may be recognized or continue to be recognized upon adoption of FIN 48. FIN 48 is effective for our fiscal year beginning October 1, 2008. The Company does not expect the adoption of FIN 48 to have a material impact on our consolidated financial position or results of operations.
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157,Fair Value Measurements, which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles and expands disclosure requirements about fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 does not require any new fair value measurements, but provides guidance on how to measure fair value by providing a fair value hierarchy used to classify the source of the information. SFAS No. 157 is effective for our fiscal year beginning October 1, 2008. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting SFAS No. 157.
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 158,Employer’s Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits, an Amendment of FASB Statements No. 87, 88, 106 and 132R.SFAS No. 158 requires an employer with a defined benefit pension plan to (1) recognize the funded status of the benefit plan in its statement of financial position; (2) recognize as a component of other comprehensive income, net of tax, the gains or losses and prior service costs or credits that arise during the period but are not recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost pursuant to FASB Statement No. 87 or FASB Statement No. 106; (3) measure defined benefit plan assets and obligations as of the date of the employer’s fiscal year-end statement of financial position and (4) disclose in the notes to the financial statements additional information about certain effects on net periodic benefit cost for the next fiscal year that arise from delayed recognition of the gains or losses, prior service costs or credits and transition asset or obligation. On September 30, 2007, we adopted the recognition and disclosure provisions of SFAS No. 158. See Note G of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for the impact of adopting these provisions. The measurement provisions are effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2008.
In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159,The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities, including an amendment of FASB Statement No. 155. SFAS No. 159 permits entities to measure many financial instruments and certain other assets and liabilities at fair value on aninstrument-by-instrument basis. The objective is to improve financial reporting by providing companies with the opportunity to mitigate volatility in reported earnings caused by measuring related assets and liabilities differently without having to apply complex hedge accounting provisions. SFAS No. 159 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. We do not expect the adoption of SFAS No. 159 to have a material impact on our consolidated financial position or results of operations.
        In April 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 149, “Amendment of Statement 133 on Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.” SFAS No. 149, which amends and clarifies existing accounting pronouncements, addresses financial accounting and reporting for derivative or other hybrid instruments to require similar accounting treatment for contracts with comparable characteristics. This statement was effective for contracts entered into or modified after June 30, 2003 and for hedging activities designated after June 30, 2003. This statement did not have an impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
C.  Stock-Based Compensation
The Company has the following stock-based compensation plans:
The Company has a Restricted Stock Plan for the benefit of members of the Board of Directors of the Company who, at the time of their service, are not employees of the Company or any of its affiliates. Subject to certain conditions and restrictions as determined by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors and proportionate adjustments in the event of stock dividends, stock splits and similar corporate transactions, each eligible director will receive 2,000 shares of restricted stock annually, on the date of the June Board of Directors meeting. The maximum aggregate number of shares of stock that may be issued under the Restricted Stock Plan is 150,000 and will consist of authorized but unissued or reacquired shares of stock, or any combination thereof. The restricted stock grants vest 50 percent per year over a two-year period on each anniversary of the grant date. Unless sooner terminated by the Board, the Restricted Stock Plan will terminate at the close of business on December 16, 2014, and no further grants shall be made under the plan after such date. Awards granted before such date shall


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continue to be subject to the terms and conditions of the plan and the respective agreements pursuant to which they were granted. The total number of shares of common stock available under the plan was 114,000 as of September 30, 2007.
The 2000 Non-Employee Stock Option Plan, as amended, previously had been adopted for the benefit of members of the Board of Directors of the Company who, at the time of their service, were not employees of the Company or any of its affiliates. Following the adoption of the Restricted Stock Plan described above, the Compensation Committee ceased the use of this plan in making new grants to directors. This plan will maintain its effectiveness until all options have been exercised or have expired. The total number of shares of our common stock available under this plan was 33,000 as of September 30, 2007. Stock options granted to the Directors under this plan were non-qualified and were granted at an exercise price equal to the fair market value of the common stock at the date of grant. Generally, options granted had expiration terms of seven years from the date of grant and vested in full one year from the grant date.
In September 2006, our Board of Directors adopted, and in February 2007, the Company’s stockholders approved, the 2006 Equity Compensation Plan (the “2006 Plan”), which became retroactively effective to September 29, 2006. Under the 2006 Plan, any employee of the Company and its subsidiaries and consultants are eligible to participate in the plan and receive awards. Awards can take the form of options, stock appreciation rights, stock awards and performance unit awards. A total of 750,000 shares of our common stock are available for issuance under the 2006 Plan.
In October 2006, the Company granted approximately 107,000 restricted stock units (“RSU”s) with a fair value of $31.86 per unit to certain officers and key employees. The fair value of the RSUs was based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock as reported on the Nasdaq Global Market on February 23, 2007, which was the date stockholders approved the 2006 Plan. The actual amount of RSUs earned will be based on the level of performance achieved by the Company relative to established goals for the three-year performance cycle beginning October 1, 2006 to September 30, 2009, and range from 0% to 150% of the target RSUs granted. The vesting period ranges from one to three years. The performance goal is based on cumulative earnings per share over the three-year performance cycle. The RSUs do not have voting rights of common stock, and the shares of common stock underlying the RSUs are not considered issued and outstanding. There were 643,000 shares available to be granted under the 2006 Plan as of September 30, 2007. For the year ended September 30, 2007, no compensation expense was recognized related to the RSUs as the required performance targets were not met.
The 1992 Stock Option Plan, as amended (the “1992 Plan”), permits the Company to grant to key employees non-qualified options and stock grants, subject to certain conditions and restrictions as determined by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors and proportionate adjustments in the event of stock dividends, stock splits and similar corporate transactions. At the April 15, 2005 Annual Meeting, stockholders approved an amendment to the 1992 Plan to increase the number of shares available for issuance under the plan from 2.1 million shares to 2.7 million shares. Stock options are granted at an exercise price equal to the fair market value of the common stock on the date of the grant. Generally, options granted have an expiration date of seven years from the grant date and vest in increments of 20% per year over a five-year period. Pursuant to the 1992 Plan, option holders who exercise their options and hold the underlying shares of common stock for five years, vest in a stock grant equal to 20% of the original option shares. While restricted until the expiration of five years, the stock grant is considered issued at the date of the stock option exercise and is included in earnings per share. There were 0.5 million shares available to be granted under this plan as of September 30, 2007. There were no restricted stock grants under the 1992 Plan during fiscal years 2007, 2006 and 2005.


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Stock option activity (number of shares) for the Company was as follows:
                 
        Remaining
    
     Weighted
  Weighted
    
     Average
  Average
  Aggregate
 
  Stock
  Exercise
  Contractual
  Intrinsic
 
  Options  Price  Term (Years)  Value 
           (In thousands) 
 
Outstanding at October 31, 2004  827,393   15.26         
Granted  275,000   18.42         
Exercised  (116,503)  13.28         
Forfeited  (77,200)  16.50         
                 
Outstanding at October 31, 2005  908,690   16.37         
Granted              
Exercised  (66,400)  14.05         
Forfeited  (109,520)  11.06         
                 
Outstanding at September 30, 2006  732,770   17.37         
Granted              
Exercised  (193,520)  17.13         
Forfeited  (33,800)  17.63         
                 
Outstanding at September 30, 2007  505,450   17.44   2.91  $8,817 
                 
Exercisable at September 30, 2007  354,710   17.34   2.33  $6,150 
                 
The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding as of September 30, 2007:
                     
Outstanding  Exercisable 
     Weighted
  Weighted
     Weighted
 
  Number
  Average
  Average
  Number
  Average
 
Range of
 Outstanding at
  Remaining
  Exercise
  Exercisable at
  Exercise
 
Exercise Prices 09/30/07  Contractual Life  Price  09/30/07  Price 
 
$13.06 - 15.10  157,900   2.7  $15.10   124,160  $15.10 
16.30 - 18.44  325,550   3.1   18.14   208,550   17.97 
23.48 - 27.10  22,000   1.4   23.95   22,000   23.95 
                     
Total Options  505,450   2.9   17.44   354,710   17.34 
                     
No options were granted during fiscal years ended September 30, 2007 and 2006. The weighted average fair value of options granted was $10.31 per option for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2005.
        In May 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 150, “Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of both Liabilities and Equity.” This statement establishes standards for classifying and measuring as liabilities certain financial instruments that have characteristics of both liabilities and equity. It requires that an issuer classify a financial instrument within its scope as a liability, or asset as appropriate, to represent obligations of the issuer. Many of the instruments covered by this statement have previously been classified as equity. SFAS No. 150 was effective for all financial instruments created or modified after May 31, 2003, and to other instruments as of September 1, 2003. This statement did not have an impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
D.  Acquisitions
General Electric Company’s Medium Voltage Switchgear and Circuit Breakers (“Power/Vac®”)
On August 7, 2006, we purchased certain assets related to the manufacturing of ANSI medium voltage switchgear and circuit breaker business of GE’s Consumer & Industrial unit located at its West Burlington, Iowa facility for $32.0 million, not including expenses. In connection with the acquisition, we entered into a15-year supply agreement with GE pursuant to which GE will purchase from the Company (subject to limited conditions for exceptions) all of its requirements for ANSI medium voltage switchgear and circuit breakers and other related equipment and components. We have also agreed to purchase certain of our required product components and subassemblies from GE. In addition, GE has agreed to provide services related to transitioning the product line from West Burlington, Iowa to the Company’s facilities in Houston, Texas. The relocation of the product line includes all


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related product technology and design information, engineering, manufacturing and related activities, and is expected to be completed during the first half of 2008. GE will continue to manufacture products and supply them to Powell during the transition period. Following the transition period, the new product line will be manufactured in Houston, Texas.
This acquisition supports our strategy to expand our product offerings and enhance our customer base. This product line has typically been marketed to customers in the distribution, commercial, industrial and utilities sectors. The Power/Vac® product line will be marketed through the existing sales force of GE as well as our own sales team.
The $32.0 million purchase price consisted of an initial payment of $8.5 million paid at closing from existing cash and short-term marketable securities, with the remainder payable in four installments every ten months over the next 40 months of $5.5 million (which was paid in June 2007), $6.25 million, $6.25 million and $5.5 million, respectively. The deferred installments result in a discounted purchase price of approximately $28.8 million, based on an assumed discount rate of 6.6%. Approximately $1.2 million of expenses were incurred related to the acquisition, resulting in a total discounted purchase price of $30.0 million. We are also required to purchase the remaining inventory at the end of the transition period for the carrying value of such inventory in GE’s accounting records, and have the option to purchase additional equipment after completion of the transition and product relocation to Houston, Texas.
In connection with the acquisition, we entered into a lease agreement for a facility in Houston, Texas, which increased our manufacturing space by approximately 140,000 square feet. The lease costs approximately $34,000 per Sharemonth.
The discounted purchase price (including expenses) allocation was as follows (in thousands):
       
     Estimated
  Amount  Life
 
Supply agreement $17,570  15 years
Unpatented technology  5,300  6 years
Non-compete agreement  4,010  5 years
Trademark  2,650  15 years
Equipment, tools and dies  400  5 to 7 years
Goodwill (tax deductible)  88  
       
Total purchase price $30,018   
       
The amounts assigned to intangible assets were estimated by management based on various factors, including future discounted cash flows and comparisons to other industry data. These will be amortized over their estimated useful lives which approximate the related contractual terms of the applicable agreements.
Switchgear & Instrumentation Limited (“S&I”)
On July 4, 2005, we acquired selected assets and assumed certain operating liabilities and contracts of S&I. S&I’s primary manufacturing facility is located in the United Kingdom. This acquisition is part of our overall strategy to increase our international presence. S&I affords us the opportunity to serve our customers with products covering a wider range of electrical standards and opens new geographic markets previously closed due to a lack of product portfolio. The fit, culture and market position of Powell and S&I compare favorably as both have similar reputations in engineered-to-order solutions. S&I is a supplier of medium- and low-voltage switchgear, intelligent motor control systems and power distribution solutions to a wide range of process industries, with a focus on oil and gas, petrochemical and other process-related industries. Total consideration paid for S&I was approximately $18.0 million (excluding expenses of approximately $1.2 million). Approximately $10.3 million was funded from


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existing cash and investments, with the balance provided from the UK Term Loan (as defined in Note H herein). The results of operations of S&I are included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements beginning July 4, 2005. The consolidated balance sheet of Powell includes an allocation of the purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on estimates of fair value.
The purchase price allocation was as follows (in thousands):
       
     Estimated
  Amount  Life
 
Accounts receivable $4,730  N/A
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings  4,492  N/A
Inventories  3,745  N/A
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  379  N/A
Property, plant and equipment  9,542  3 to 25 years
Unpatented technology  2,175  7 years
Tradenames  1,025  10 years
Backlog  646  6 months
Accounts payable  (5,793) N/A
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings  (1,440) N/A
Other accrued expenses  (334) N/A
       
Total purchase price $19,167   
       
The amounts assigned to property, plant and equipment were based on management’s estimate of the property and plant, as well as the more significant pieces of machinery and equipment, using various factors including comparisons to similar assets and market valuations. The amounts assigned to intangible assets were estimated by management based on comparisons of replacement costs, industry data and the anticipated future benefits of the assets.
Pro Forma Results for Power/Vac® and S&I Acquisitions
The unaudited pro forma data presented below reflects the results of Powell, assuming the acquisitions of S&I and Power/Vac® were completed on November 1, 2004 (in thousands, except per share data):
         
  11 Months
  Year
 
  Ended
  Ended
 
  September 30,
  October 31,
 
  2006  2005 
 
Revenues $444,381  $372,572 
Net income $10,309  $1,350 
Net earnings per common share:        
Basic $0.95  $0.13 
Diluted $0.93  $0.12 
The unaudited pro forma information includes operating results of S&I and the Power/Vac® product line prior to the acquisition dates adjusted, to include the pro forma impact of the following:
Power/Vac® 2006 and 2005
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2) Impact of the amortization expense related to intangible assets,
3) Impact of depreciation expense related to equipment,
4) Impact of additional sales commissions required to be paid under the agreement and
5) Allocation of an income tax provision.
S&I 2005
1) Impact of additional interest expense related to the portion of the purchase price financed with the UK Term Loan and lower interest income as a result of the sale of available-for-sale securities used to fund the remainder of the purchase price,
2) Elimination of the operating results of certain businesses of S&I which were not acquired,
3) Elimination of lease expense and recording of additional depreciation expense related to assets which were previously leased from S&I’s previous parent,
4) Impact of amortization expense related to intangible assets and
5) Adjustment to the income tax provision to reflect the statutory rate in the United Kingdom.
The unaudited pro forma results above do not purport to be indicative of the results that would have been obtained if the acquisitions occurred as of the beginning of the periods presented or that may be obtained in the future.
Prior to the acquisition by Powell, S&I’s operating results were reported under accounting principles generally accepted in the United Kingdom (“UK GAAP”). Revenues and costs related to long-term contracts accounted for under UK GAAP were not recognized on a percentage-of-completion basis of accounting. UK GAAP allows companies to recognize revenue on long-term contracts when the contract is completed (completed-contract method). The unaudited pro forma results above were prepared based on the Company’s best estimate of percentage-of-completion for long-term contracts underSOP 81-1.
Louisiana Acquisition
On July 14, 2006, we acquired certain assets and hired the service and administrative employees of an electrical services company in Louisiana for approximately $1.5 million. The purchase price was paid from existing cash and short-term marketable securities. This acquisition allows us to extend sales and service to the Eastern Gulf Coast Region. Based on fair value estimates, approximately $0.6 million of the purchase price was allocated to property, plant and equipment; $0.1 million to a non-compete agreement; $0.6 million to assembled workforce and the remaining $0.2 million to goodwill. As this acquisition is not material to the consolidated financial results or financial position of the Company, no additional disclosure is included in these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
E.  Earnings Per Share
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share (in thousands, except per share data):

Years Ended October 31,

    2003  2002  2001 
Numerator:  
   Income from continuing operations available to common stockholders  $7,628 $17,905 $13,542 
   Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle, net of tax   (510) --  -- 



   Net income available to common stockholders  $7,118 $17,905 $13,542 



Denominator:  
   Denominator for basic earnings per share-weighted average shares   10,591  10,511  10,381 
   Dilutive effect of stock options   90  187  219 



   Denominator for diluted earnings per share-adjusted weighted average  
      shares with assumed conversions   10,681  10,698  10,600 



Basic earnings per share:  
   Earnings from continuing operations  $0.72$1.70 $1.30
   Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle   (0.05) --  -- 



   Net earnings  $0.67$1.70 $1.30



Diluted earnings per share:  
   Earnings from continuing operations  $0.71$1.67 $1.28
   Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle   (0.04) --  -- 



   Net earnings  $0.67$1.67 $1.28




             
  Year
  11 Months
  Year
 
  Ended
  Ended
  Ended
 
  September 30,
  September 30,
  October 31,
 
  2007  2006  2005 
 
Numerator:
            
Net income $9,913  $8,409  $1,831 
             
Denominator:
            
Denominator for basic earnings per share-weighted average shares  11,045   10,876   10,779 
Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock  188   213   149 
             
Denominator for diluted earnings per share-adjusted weighted average shares with assumed conversions  11,233   11,089   10,928 
             
Net earnings per share:
            
Basic $0.90  $0.77  $0.17 
             
Diluted $0.88  $0.76  $0.17 
             
For the years ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, and October 31, 2005, options to purchase -0-, 24,000 and 24,000 shares, respectively, were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share because the options’ exercise prices were greater than the average market price of our common stock.
        For the years ended October 31, 2003, 2002 and 2001 options to purchase a total
F.  Detail of 380 thousand, 26 thousand and zero shares, respectively, were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share because the options’ exercise prices were greater than the average market price of our common stock.Selected Balance Sheet Accounts

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D.       Detail of Certain Balance SheetAllowance for Doubtful Accounts

Activity in our allowance for doubtful accounts receivable consists of the following (in thousands):
         
  September 30, 
  2007  2006 
 
Balance at beginning of period $1,044  $567 
Adjustments to the allowance  1,192   468 
Deductions for uncollectible accounts written off, net of recoveries  (527)  6 
Increase due to foreign currency translation  30   3 
         
Balance at end of period $1,739  $1,044 
         


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October 31,
  2003 2002 
Balance at beginning of period $ 1,209 $    551 
Adjustments to the reserve 277 690 
Deductions for uncollectible accounts written off, net of recoveries (203)(32)


Balance at end of period $ 1,283 $ 1,209 



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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
Warranty Accrual
Activity in our accrued product warranty accountaccrual consists of the following (in thousands):

October 31,
  2003 2002 
Balance at beginning of period $ 2,123 $ 1,860 
Adjustments to the reserve 1,749 1,913 
Deductions for warranty charges (1,943)(1,650)


Balance at end of period $ 1,929 $ 2,123 


         
  September 30, 
  2007  2006 
 
Balance at beginning of period $3,443  $1,836 
Adjustments to the accrual  5,442   3,787 
Deductions for warranty charges  (3,211)  (2,223)
Increase due to foreign currency translation  113   43 
         
Balance at end of period $5,787  $3,443 
         
Inventories
The components of inventories are summarized below (in thousands):

October 31,
  2003 2002 
Raw materials, parts and subassemblies $12,122 $14,111 
Work-in-progress 5,938 5,447 


     Total inventories $18,060 $19,558 


         
  September 30, 
  2007  2006 
 
Raw materials, parts and subassemblies $31,914  $18,772 
Work-in-progress  15,875   9,496 
         
Total inventories $47,789  $28,268 
         
Cost and Estimated Earnings on Uncompleted Contracts
The components of costs and estimated earnings in excess of billingsand related amounts billed on uncompleted contracts are summarized below (in thousands):
         
  September 30, 
  2007  2006 
 
Costs incurred on uncompleted contracts $456,892  $300,247 
Estimated earnings  104,136   64,964 
         
   561,028   365,211 
Less: Billings to date  517,510   338,896 
         
  $43,518  $26,315 
         
Included in the accompanying balance sheets under the following captions:        
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts $69,442  $43,067 
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts  (25,924)  (16,752)
         
  $43,518  $26,315 
         


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October 31,
  2003 2002 
Costs and estimated earnings $ 136,744 $ 190,106 
Progress billings (104,570)(157,278)


     Total costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings $   32,174 $   32,828 


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
Property, Plant and estimated earnings (in thousands):

October 31,
  2003 2002 
Progress billings $ 209,898 $ 131,840 
Costs and estimated earnings (196,682)(118,362)


     Total billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings $   13,216 $   13,478 


Equipment

Property, plant and equipment are summarized below (in thousands):
           
  September 30,  Range of
  2007  2006  Asset Lives
 
Land $7,997  $7,716  
Buildings and improvements  49,100   43,383  3 - 39 Years
Machinery and equipment  49,588   36,996  3 - 15 Years
Furniture and fixtures  3,097   2,385  3 - 10 Years
Construction in process  2,337   9,672  
           
   112,119   100,152   
Less: Accumulated depreciation  (44,718)  (39,816)  
           
Total property, plant and equipment, net $67,401  $60,336   
           
Included in property and equipment are assets under capital lease of approximately $246,000 at September 30, 2007 and 2006, with related accumulated depreciation of approximately $176,000 and $127,000, respectively. Depreciation expense, including the depreciation of capital leases, was approximately $7.7 million, $5.2 million and $4.6 million for fiscal years 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively.
G.  Employee Benefit Plans
401(k) Plan
We have a defined employee contribution 401(k) plan for substantially all of our employees. We match 50% of employee contributions up to an employee contribution of six percent of each employee’s salary. We recognized expenses of $1.7 million, $1.2 million and $1.3 million in fiscal years 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively, under this plan primarily related to matching contributions.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
We have an employee stock ownership plan (“ESOP”) for the benefit of substantially all full-time employees other than employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement to which the ESOP has not been extended by any agreement or action of ours. The ESOP initially purchased 793,525 shares of the Company’s common stock from a major stockholder. At September 30, 2007 and 2006, there were 539,550 and 559,264 shares in the trust with 443,085 and 417,936 shares allocated to participants, respectively. The funding for this plan was provided through a loan from the Company of $4.5 million in 1992. This loan will be repaid by the ESOP over a20-year period with equal payments of $424,000 per year, including interest at seven percent. We recorded deferred compensation as a contra-equity account for the amount loaned to the ESOP in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. We are required to make annual contributions to the ESOP to enable it to repay its loan to us. The amount in the deferred compensation account is amortized as compensation expense over 20 years as employees earn their shares for services rendered. The loan agreement also provides for prepayment of the loan if we elect to make any additional contributions. Compensation expense for fiscal years 2007, 2006 and 2005 was approximately $361,000, $311,000 and $317,000, respectively, and interest income for fiscal years 2007, 2006 and 2005 was approximately $63,000, $78,000 and $107,000, respectively. The receivable from the ESOP is recorded as a reduction of stockholders’ equity and the allocated and unallocated shares of the ESOP are treated as outstanding common stock in the computation of earnings per share. As of September 30, 2007 and 2006, the remaining ESOP receivable was $0.5 million and $0.9 million, respectively.


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October 31,Range of
  2003 2002 Asset Lives 
Land $   5,075 $   5,093 -- 
Buildings and improvements 36,881 35,791 3-39 Years 
Machinery and equipment 33,392 37,191 3-15 Years 
Furniture and fixtures 2,964 3,012 3-10 Years 
Construction in progress 7,128 6,463 -- 


  85,44087,550
Less-accumulated depreciation (41,442)(42,530)


     Total property, plant and equipment, net $ 43,998 $ 45,020 



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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  (Continued)
Deferred Compensation
The Company offers an unfunded, non-qualified deferred compensation plan to a select group of management and highly compensated individuals. The plan permits the deferral of up to 50% of a participant’s base salaryand/or 100% of a participant’s annual incentive bonus. The deferrals are held in a separate trust, which has been established to administer the plan. The assets of the trust are subject to the claims of the Company’s creditors in the event that the Company becomes insolvent. Consequently, the trust qualifies as a grantor trust for income tax purposes (a “Rabbi Trust”). In accordance with the provisions of EITFNo. 97-14,Accounting for Deferred Compensation Arrangements Where Amounts Earned are Held in a Rabbi Trust and Invested, the assets and liabilities of the plan are recorded in other assets and deferred compensation in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets, respectively. Changes in the deferred compensation balance are charged to compensation expense. The plan is not qualified under Section 401 of the Internal Revenue code. There was no compensation expense related to this plan in Fiscal 2007. Total assets held by the trustee and deferred compensation liabilities were $1.3 million at September 30, 2007.
Certain executives were provided an executive benefit plan which provides for fixed payments upon normal retirement on or after age 65 and the completion of at least ten years of continuous employment. The estimated present value of these payments were accrued over the service life of these individuals and $1.7 million is recorded in deferred compensation in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets related to this executive benefit plan To assist in funding the deferred compensation liability, the Company has invested in corporate-owned life insurance policies. The cash surrender value of these policies is presented in other assets in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. The cash surrender value of life insurance policies was $3.4 million at September 30, 2007.
Retiree Medical Plan
We have a plan to extend to retirees health benefits which are available to active employees under our existing health plans. This plan is unfunded. The plan provides coverage for employees with at least 10 years of service, age 55 or older but less than 65, who retire on or after January 1, 2000. The retiree is required to pay the COBRA rate less a subsidy provided by the Company based on years of service at the time of retirement.
For the year ended September 30, 2007, the measurement of postretirement benefit expense was based on assumptions used to value the postretirement benefit liability as of October 1, 2006, our measurement date.
Effective September 30, 2007, we adopted SFAS No. 158, which requires the recognition of actuarial gains or losses, prior service costs or credits and transition assets or obligations in pension obligations and accumulated other comprehensive income that had previously been deferred under the reporting requirements of SFAS No. 87, SFAS No. 106 and SFAS No. 132(R).
The following table reflects the incremental effect of the adoption of SFAS No. 158 on individual line items of the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of September 30, 2007 (in thousands):
             
  Before Application
  SFAS No. 158
  After Application
 
  of SFAS No. 158  Adjustments  of SFAS No. 158 
 
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity
            
Deferred income tax liability $(86) $116  $30 
Postretirement benefit obligation  1,270   (328)  942 
Total liabilities  167,380   (212)  167,168 
             
Accumulated other comprehensive income  2,345   212   2,557 
             
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
 $341,015  $  $341,015 
             


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        Included in property and equipment are assets under capital lease of $177 thousand and $204 thousand at October 31, 2003 and 2002, with related accumulated depreciation of $74 thousand and $56 thousand, respectively. Depreciation expense, including the depreciation of capital leases, was $5.0 million, $4.7 million, and $4.2 million for fiscal years 2003, 2002 and 2001, respectively.


E.       Employee Benefit Plans

        We have a defined employee contribution 401(k) plan for substantially all of our employees. We match 50% of employee contributions up to an employee contribution of six percent of each employee’s salary. We recognized expenses of $1.4 million, $1.4 million and $1.2 million in fiscal years 2003, 2002 and 2001, respectively, under this plan.

        We have established an employee stock ownership plan (“ESOP”) for the benefit of substantially all full-time employees other than employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement to which the ESOP has not been extended by any agreement or action of ours. The ESOP initially purchased 793,525 shares of the Company’s common stock from a major stockholder. At October 31, 2003 and 2002 there were 634,629 and 651,755 shares in the trust with 358,712 and 330,975 shares allocated to participants, respectively. The funding for this plan was provided through a loan from the Company of $4.5 million. This loan will be repaid by the ESOP over a twenty-year period with equal payments of $424 thousand per year including interest at 7 percent. We recorded deferred compensation as a contra-equity account for the amount loaned to the ESOP in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. We are required to make annual contributions to the ESOP to enable it to repay its loan to us. The deferred compensation account is amortized as compensation expense over twenty years as employees earn their shares for services rendered. The loan agreement also provides for prepayment of the loan if we elect to make any additional contributions. The compensation expense for fiscal years 2003, 2002 and 2001 was $277 thousand, $252 thousand, and $247 thousand, respectively. The receivable from the ESOP is recorded as a reduction from stockholders’ equity and the allocated and unallocated shares of the ESOP are treated as outstanding common stock in the computation of earnings per share. As of October 31, 2003, the remaining ESOP receivable was $1.8 million.

        In October 1985 and February 1987, we entered into Executive Benefit Agreements with several key officers and employees. Three participants remain in this deferred compensation plan, which provides for payments in accordance with a predetermined plan upon retirement or death. We recognize the cost of this plan over the projected years of service of the participant. We have insured the lives of these key employees to assist in the funding of the deferred compensation liability.

        In November 1992, we established a plan to extend to retirees health benefits which are available to active employees under our existing health plans. Participants became eligible for retiree health care benefits when they retired from active service at age 55 with a minimum of ten years of service. Generally, the health plans paid a stated percentage of medical and dental expenses reduced for any deductible and co-payment. These plans are unfunded. Medical coverage may be continued by the retired employee up to age 65 at the average cost to the Company of active employees. At the age of 65, when the employee became eligible for Medicare, the benefits provided by the Company were to be reduced by the amount provided by Medicare and the cost to the retired employee would be reduced to 50 percent of the average cost to the Company of active employees.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  (Continued)

Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income as of September 30, 2007, consist of the following on a pretax basis (in thousands):
     
Net actuarial gain $(841)
Prior service cost  513 
     
  $(328)
     
Amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income as of September 30, 2007, expected to be recognized as components of net periodic postretirement benefit cost in 2008 are as follows (in thousands):
     
Net actuarial gain $(71)
Prior service cost  106 
     
  $35 
     
The following table illustrates the changes in accumulated postretirement benefit obligation, changes in fair value of assets and the funded status of the postretirement benefit plan (in thousands):
         
  September 30, 
  2007  2006 
 
Changes in postretirement benefit obligation:        
Balance at beginning of year $832  $812 
Service cost  53   42 
Interest cost  50   39 
Actuarial loss (gain)  20   (30)
Benefits paid  (13)  (31)
         
Balance at end of year $942  $832 
         
Change in plan assets:        
Fair value of assets at beginning of year $  $ 
Employer contributions  13   31 
Benefits paid  (13)  (31)
         
Fair value of assets at end of year $  $ 
         
Reconciliation of funded status(1)        
Funded status $(942) $(832)
Unrecognized prior service cost  514   619 
Unrecognized net actuarial gain  (842)  (933)
         
Net liability recognized $(1,270) $(1,146)
         
        In 1994,
(1)Effective September 30, 2007, we modified our postretirement benefits to provide retiree health care benefits to only current retirees and active employees who were eligible to retire by December 31, 1999. Participants eligible for such benefits were required to pay between 20 percent and 100 percentadopted SFAS No. 158. The provisions of our average cost of benefits based on years of service. In addition, benefits would end upon the employee’s attainment of age 65. The effect of these modifications significantly reduced our postretirement benefit cost and accumulated benefit obligation.SFAS No. 158 do not permit retrospective application.


        The plan was amended effective January 1, 2000 to provide coverage for employees, age 55 or more but less than 65, who retire on or after January 1, 2000 with at least 10 years of service. The retiree is required to pay the full retiree cost less the amount paid by the Company, which is a percentage of the year 2000 cost. Effective as of the November 1, 2002 valuation date, retirees are required to pay the COBRA rate, instead of the full retiree cost, less the Company’s subsidy. Based on the current assumptions relating to our workforce and their probable retirement, this change in plan may result in an increased benefit obligation of $1.1 million as shown below.

        The following table illustrates the components of net periodic benefit expense, funded status, the change in funded status, and the change in accumulated benefit obligation of the postretirement benefit plans (in thousands):

October 31,
  2003 2002 2001 
Components of net periodic postretirement benefit expense (income): 
    Service cost $      92 $   20 $   17 
   Interest cost 106 39 34 
   Prior service cost 121 13 16 
   Net (gain) loss recognized (3)2 (5)



   Net periodic postretirement benefit expense (income) $    316 $   74 $   62 




Funded Status:
 
   Retirees $    166 $ 120 $   73 
   Fully eligible active participants 659 182 167 
   Other actual participants 898 300 254 



   Accumulated postretirement benefit obligation 1,723 602 494 


Less unrecognized balances:
 
   Prior service cost 1,066 129 145 
   Net actuarial (gain) loss (149)(57)(134)



   Net amount recognized $    806 $ 530 $ 483 




Changes in accumulated postretirement benefit obligation:
 
   Balance at beginning of year $    602 $ 494 $ 471 
   Service cost 92 20 17 
   Interest cost 106 39 34 
   Loss due to plan change 1,058 -- -- 
   Actuarial (gain) loss (95)74 (30)
   Benefits paid (40)(25)2 



   Balance at end of year $ 1,723 $ 602 $ 494 



   Fair value of plan assets -- -- -- 




Weighted average assumptions:
 
   Discount rate 6.0%6.5%7.0%
   Expected return on plan assets N/A N/A N/A 
   Rate of compensation increase N/A N/A N/A 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  (Continued)
         
  2007  2006 
 
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations at September 30:        
Discount rate pre-retirement  0.00%  0.00%
Discount rate post-retirement  6.24   5.74 
Current year trend rate  9.00   9.00 
Ultimate trend rate  5.00   5.00 
Year ultimate trend rate reached  2010   2009 
If the medical care cost trend rate assumptions were increased or decreased by 1% as of September 30, 2007, the effect of this change on the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation and service and interest costs would be an increase of approximately $59,000 and $9,000 or a decrease of approximately $53,000 and $8,000, respectively.
             
  Year
  11 Months
  Year
 
  Ended
  Ended
  Ended
 
  September 30,
  September 30,
  October 31,
 
  2007  2006  2005 
 
Components of net periodic postretirement benefit cost:            
Service cost $53  $42  $75 
Interest cost  50   39   69 
Prior service cost  106   97   106 
Net gain recognized  (71)  (75)  (33)
             
Net periodic postretirement benefit cost $138  $103  $217 
             
         
  2007  2006 
 
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit costs at September 30:        
Discount rate pre-retirement  0.00%  0.00%
Discount rate post-retirement  5.74   5.50 
Current year trend rate  8.00   9.00 
Ultimate trend rate  5.00   5.00 
Year ultimate trend rate reached  2009   2009 
Future expected benefit payments as of September 30, 2007, related to postretirement benefits for the subsequent five years are as follows (in thousands):
     
  Expected
 
  Benefit
 
Year Ending September 30,
 Payments 
 
2008 $58 
2009  76 
2010  85 
2011  102 
2012  102 
2013 through 2017 $539 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
        The assumed health care cost trend measuring the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation was 9% in fiscal year 2003. This trend is expected to grade down to 5% for years 2007 and later. In fiscal year 2002, the assumed health care cost trend measuring the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation was 6%. If the health care trend rate assumptions were increased or decreased by 1% as of October 31, 2003, the effect of this change on the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation would be approximately $100 thousand. The effect on the aggregate service and interest cost components of the net periodic postretirement benefit cost from a 1% increase or decrease would be less than $15 thousand.
H.  Long-Term Debt

F.       Long-Term Debt

Long-term debt consists of the following (in thousands):
         
  September 30, 
  2007  2006 
 
US Revolver $2,000  $3,000 
UK Revolver  4,710   2,434 
UK Term Loan  7,986   9,550 
Deferred acquisition payable  15,075   20,273 
Industrial development revenue bonds  6,000   6,400 
Capital lease obligations  65   115 
Other borrowings     624 
         
Subtotal long-term debt and capital lease obligations  35,836   42,396 
Less current portion  (8,464)  (8,510)
         
Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations $27,372  $33,886 
         
The annual maturities of long-term debt as of September 30, 2007, are as follows (in thousands):
             
  Long-Term
       
  Debt
  Capital
    
Year Ending September 30,
 Maturities  Leases  Total 
 
2008 $8,421  $43  $8,464 
2009  8,077   22   8,099 
2010  14,473      14,473 
2011  400      400 
2012  400      400 
Thereafter  4,000      4,000 
             
Total long-term debt maturities $35,771  $65  $35,836 
             
US and UK Revolvers
On August 4, 2006, we amended our existing credit agreement (“Amended Credit Agreement”) with a major domestic bank and certain other financial institutions. This amendment to our credit facility was made to expand our US borrowing capacity by $20.0 million to provide partial funding for the acquisition of the Power/Vac® product line and to provide working capital support for the Company. The Amended Credit Agreement expires on December 31, 2010. Expenses associated with the issuance of the Amended Credit Agreement are classified as deferred loan costs, totaled $576,000 and are being amortized as a non-cash charge to interest expense over the term of the agreement.
The Amended Credit Agreement provides for a 1) $42.0 million revolving credit facility (“US Revolver”), 2) £4.0 million (pound sterling) (approximately $8.2 million) revolving credit facility (“UK Revolver”) and 3) £6.0 million (approximately $12.2 million) single advance term loan (“UK Term Loan”). The Amended Credit Agreement contains certain covenants with respect to minimum earnings (as defined), maximum capital expenditures, minimum tangible net worth and restrictions on our ability to pay dividends. The Company did not meet its covenant requirement related to maximum capital expenditures at September 30, 2007. Subsequent to this date, the covenant was waived by the lender. Obligations are secured by the stock of our subsidiaries. The interest rate for amounts outstanding under the Amended Credit Agreement is a floating rate based upon LIBOR plus a margin


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October 31,
  2003 2002 
Industrial development revenue bonds, maturing in October 2021, 
  with annual sinking fund payments of $400 thousand $ 7,200 $   7,600 
Term note payable to bank -- 4,286 
Capital lease obligations 64 124 
Other borrowings 95 -- 


Subtotal long-term debt and capital lease obligations 7,359 12,010 
Less current portion (468)(4,746)


Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations $ 6,891 $   7,264 



        In September 1998, we entered into a $10 million term loan with a domestic bank. This loan had a maturity of five years with nineteen equal quarterly payments of $357 thousand. At the same time, we entered into an interest rate swap agreement in order to manage our interest rate exposure. This agreement was accounted for on the accrual basis. Income and expense resulting from this agreement were recorded in the same category as interest expense accruals on the related term loan. Amounts to be paid or received under the interest rate swap agreement were recognized as an adjustment to interest expense in the periods in which they occurred. The agreement required that we pay the counterparty at the fixed swap rate of 5.2% per annum and required the counterparty to pay us interest at the 90 day LIBOR rate. In September 2003, we paid the remaining principal balance of $4.3 million on our term loan and settled the associated interest rate swap agreement with a final payment of $34 thousand.

        We borrowed $8 million in October 2001 through a loan agreement funded with proceeds from tax-exempt industrial development revenue bonds (“Bonds”). These Bonds were issued by the Illinois Development Finance Authority and were used for the completion of our Northlake, IL facility. A reimbursement agreement between the Company and a major domestic bank required an issuance by the bank of an irrevocable direct-pay letter of credit to the Bonds’ trustee to guarantee payment of the Bonds’ principal and interest when due. The letter of credit terminates on October 25, 2006, and is subject to both early termination and extension provisions customary to such agreements. The Bonds mature in 2021 but the reimbursement agreement requires the Company to provide for redemption of one twentieth of the par value of the Bonds beginning on October 25, 2002, and each subsequent anniversary. A sinking fund is used for the redemption of the Bonds. As of October 31, 2003, the remaining balance was $7.2 million. The Bonds bear interest at a floating rate determined weekly by the Bonds’ remarketing agent, which was the underwriter for the Bonds and is an affiliate of the bank. This interest rate was 1.2% per annum on October 31, 2003.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  (Continued)

        We have a $15 million revolving line of credit agreement with a major domestic bank which was amended in October 2003 to extend the maturity date to February 2006. The revolving line of credit allows us to elect an interest rate on amounts borrowed of (1) the bank’s prime rate, which was 4% at October 31, 2003, less .5% (on the first $5 million) and the bank’s prime rate on additional borrowings, or (2) the LIBOR rate, which was 1.2% at October 31, 2003, plus an additional percentage of .75% to 1.25% based on our performance. A fee of .20% to .25% is charged on the unused balance of the line. The agreement contains customary affirmative and negative covenants and requirements to maintain a minimum level of tangible net worth and profitability. As of October 31, 2003, we were in compliance with all debt covenants. The amount available under this agreement is reduced by $0.8 million for our outstanding letters of credit. The direct pay letter of credit guaranteeing payment on our industrial development revenue bonds does not affect the available credit under this agreement. There were no borrowings under this line of credit as of year-end.

        Some machinery and equipment used in our manufacturing facilities were financed through capital lease agreements. These capital lease agreements are collateralized by the leased property. The capital lease obligation is at a fixed interest rate of 3%.

        The annual maturities of long-term debt are as follows (in thousands):

Year Ending
October 31,
Long-Term
Debt Maturities
Capital
Lease
          Total
2004 418 50 468 
2005 419 14 433 
2006 458 -- 458 
2007 400 -- 400 
2008 400 -- 400 
Thereafter 5,200 -- 5,200 



Total long-term debt maturities $7,295 $64 $7,359 



        See Footnote L

which can range from 0% to 1%, as determined by the Company’s consolidated leverage ratio as defined within the Amended Credit Agreement.
The US Revolver and the UK Revolver provide for discussionthe issuance of letters of credit which would reduce the amounts which may be borrowed under the respective revolvers. The amount available under this agreement is reduced by $15.9 million for our outstanding letters of credit at September 30, 2007. There was £2.3 million, or approximately $4.7 million, outstanding under the UK Revolver and $2.0 million outstanding under the US Revolver as of September 30, 2007. Amounts available under the US Revolver and the UK Revolver were approximately $24.1 million and $3.5 million, respectively, at September 30, 2007. The US Revolver and the UK Revolver expire on December 31, 2010.
UK Term Loan
The UK Term Loan provides for borrowings of £6.0 million, or approximately $12.2 million, for our financing requirements related to the acquisition of S&I. Approximately £5.0 million, or approximately $10.2 million, of this facility was used to finance the portion of the fair market valuepurchase price of S&I that was denominated in pounds sterling. The remaining £1.0 million, or approximately $2.0 million, was utilized as the initial working capital for S&I. Quarterly installments of £300,000, or approximately $612,000, began March 31, 2006, with the final payment due on March 31, 2010. As of September 30, 2007, £3.9 million, or $8.0 million, was outstanding on the UK Term Loan. The interest rate for amounts outstanding under the UK Term Loan is a floating rate based upon LIBOR plus a margin which can range from 0% to 1% as determined by the Company’s consolidated leverage ratio as defined within the Amended Credit Agreement.
Deferred Acquisition Payable
In connection with the acquisition of the debt instruments.Power/Vac® product line, $8.5 million of the total purchase price of $32.0 million was paid to GE at closing on August 7, 2006. The remaining balance of the purchase price of $23.5 million is payable in four installments every 10 months over the next 40 months from the acquisition date. The deferred installments result in a discounted note payable of approximately $15.1 million at September 30, 2007, based on an assumed discount rate of 6.6%. The current portion of this deferred acquisition payable is $5.6 million and is included in the current portion of long-term debt.
Industrial Development Revenue Bonds
We borrowed $8.0 million in October 2001 through a loan agreement funded with proceeds from tax-exempt industrial development revenue bonds (“Bonds”). These Bonds were issued by the Illinois Development Finance Authority and were used for the completion of our Northlake, Illinois facility. Pursuant to the Bond issuance, a reimbursement agreement between the Company and a major domestic bank required an issuance by the bank of an irrevocable direct-pay letter of credit (“Bond LC”) to the Bonds’ trustee to guarantee payment of the Bonds’ principal and interest when due. The Bond LC is subject to both early termination and extension provisions customary to such agreements. While the Bonds mature in 2021, the reimbursement agreement requires annual redemptions of $400,000 that commenced on October 25, 2002. A sinking fund is used for the redemption of the Bonds. At September 30, 2007, the balance in the sinking fund was $424,000 and was recorded in cash and cash equivalents. The Bonds bear interest at a floating rate determined weekly by the Bonds’ remarketing agent, which was the underwriter for the Bonds and is an affiliate of the bank. This interest rate was 3.97% per annum on September 30, 2007.
We were previously engaged in an audit with the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) related to our Bonds. The IRS has reviewed the information related to these Bonds and, in the second quarter of 2007, decided in our favor, without penalty.


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G.       Income Taxes


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
Capital Leases and Other
Some machinery and equipment used in our manufacturing facilities were financed through capital lease agreements. These capital lease agreements are collateralized by the leased property. The capital lease obligations are at a fixed interest rate of 3%.
I.  Income Taxes
The net deferred income tax asset (liability) is comprised of the following (in thousands):

October 31,
  2003 2002 
Current deferred income taxes: 
    Gross assets $ 3,459 $ 3,109 
    Gross liabilities (4,080)(3,607)


    Net current deferred income tax liability (621)(498)


Noncurrent deferred income taxes: 
    Gross assets 1,115 1,378 
    Gross liabilities (1,122)(789)


    Net noncurrent deferred income tax asset (liability) (7)589 


    Net deferred income tax asset (liability) $  (628)$      91 


        The above current

         
  September 30, 
  2007  2006 
 
Current deferred income taxes:        
Gross assets $6,093  $4,044 
Gross liabilities  (4,195)  (2,774)
         
Net current deferred income tax asset  1,898   1,270 
         
Noncurrent deferred income taxes:        
Gross assets  2,819   3,026 
Gross liabilities  (1,217)  (1,388)
         
Net noncurrent deferred income tax asset (liability)  1,602   1,638 
         
Net deferred income tax asset $3,500  $2,908 
         
At September 30, 2007 and 2006, the noncurrent deferred income tax liabilities areasset is included in other accrued expenses and other liabilities, respectively,assets on the consolidated balance sheet.Consolidated Balance Sheets.
The tax effect of temporary differences between GAAP accounting and federal income tax accounting creating deferred income tax assets and liabilities are as follows (in thousands):
         
  September 30, 
  2007  2006 
 
Allowance for doubtful accounts $505  $234 
Stock-based compensation  171   507 
Reserve for accrued employee benefits  1,727   1,429 
Warranty reserves  1,533   888 
Uncompleted long-term contracts  (4,195)  (2,774)
Depreciation and amortization  322   113 
Deferred compensation  829   623 
Postretirement benefits liability  456   449 
Accrued legal  101   165 
Uniform capitalization and inventory  2,092   1,269 
Software development costs  (474)  (472)
Other  433   477 
         
Net deferred income tax asset $3,500  $2,908 
         


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The components of the income tax provision are as follows (in thousands):
             
  Year
  11 Months
  Year
 
  Ended
  Ended
  Ended
 
  September 30,
  September 30,
  October 31,
 
  2007  2006  2005 
 
Current:            
Federal $3,904  $4,294  $308 
State  641   583   35 
Foreign  1,626   1,235   713 
Deferred  (703)  (1,503)  (124)
             
Total income tax provision $5,468  $4,609  $932 
             
A reconciliation of the statutory U.S. income tax rate and the effective income tax rate, as computed on earnings before income tax provision in each of the three years presented in the Consolidated Statements of Operations is as follows:
             
  Year
  11 Months
  Year
 
  Ended
  Ended
  Ended
 
  September 30,
  September 30,
  October 31,
 
  2007  2006  2005 
 
Statutory rate  35%  35%  34%
Revised state tax exposure        1 
State income taxes, net of federal benefit  3   3   3 
Federal extraterritorial income exclusion     (1)  (12)
Non-taxable interest income     (1)  (7)
Other permanent tax items  (2)     15 
Foreign rate differential  (1)  (1)   
Other        (1)
             
Effective rate  35%  35%  33%
             
Our provision for income taxes reflects an effective tax rate on earnings before income taxes of 35% in Fiscal 2007 compared to 35% and 33% in Fiscal 2006 and 2005, respectively. During 2005, we recorded several tax adjustments related to the following items:
a) A $0.4 million benefit was recorded for Fiscal 2005 primarily for the benefit of revised extraterritorial income exclusion amounts. This benefit was derived by calculating the extraterritorial income exclusion amount on a transaction by transaction basis in 2005, as opposed to an aggregate basis as originally estimated; and
b) We increased our income tax provision by $0.3 million in 2005 related to certain adjustments from audits of our prior year federal tax returns.
The Company has not recorded deferred income taxes on the undistributed earnings of its foreign subsidiaries because of management’s intent to indefinitely reinvest such earnings. Upon distribution of these earnings in the form of dividends or otherwise, the Company may be subject to U.S. income taxes and foreign withholding taxes. It is not practical, however, to estimate the amount of taxes that may be payable on the eventual remittance of these earnings.


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        The tax effect of temporary differences between GAAP accounting and federal income tax accounting creating deferred income tax assets and liabilities are as follows (in thousands):

October 31,
  2003 2002 
Allowance for doubtful accounts $    499 $    461 
Reserve for accrued employee benefits 757 596 
Warranty reserves 725 780 
Uncompleted long-term contracts (4,080)(3,515)
Depreciation and amortization (1,046)(374)
Deferred compensation 605 559 
Postretirement benefits liability 299 172 
Accrued legal expenses 188 217 
Uniform capitalization and inventory 1,289 1,064 
Other 136 131 


    Net deferred income tax asset/(liability) $  (628)$      91 



        The components of the income tax provision consist of the following (in thousands):

Years Ended October 31,
  2003 2002 2001 
Current: 
    Federal $3,527 $  9,865 $6,478 
    State 1,970 541 382 
Deferred: 
    Federal 719 140 1,029 



      Total income tax provision 6,216 $10,546 $7,889 




        A reconciliation of the statutory U.S. income tax rate and the effective income tax rate, as computed on earnings before income tax provision in each of the three years presented in the Consolidated Statements of Operations is as follows:

Years Ended October 31,
  2003 2002 2001 
Statutory rate 34%35%35%
State income taxes, net of federal benefit 10 1 1 
Other 1 1 1 



Effective rate 45%37%37%




        Our provision for income taxes reflects an effective tax rate on earnings before income taxes of 45% in fiscal 2003 compared to 37% in fiscal 2002. Included in our provision is $2.0 million for state taxes of which $1.4 million reflects revised estimates in state tax exposures related to prior years. Over the past several years, our business has expanded and we are now conducting activities in more states. We have accordingly increased our estimates for such state tax exposures.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  (Continued)

H.       

J.  Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Our intangible assets consist of (1) goodwill which is not being amortized; (2) patents, trademarks, tradenames, non-compete agreements, a supply agreement and purchased technologies which are amortized over their estimated useful lives and (3) contract costs related to backlog acquired in the S&I acquisition, which has been fully amortized as of September 30, 2006. We account for goodwill and other intangible assets in accordance with SFAS No. 142,Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

Assets.Under the new rules, goodwill and other intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are no longer subject to amortization. As a result, we discontinued the amortization of goodwill beginning November 1, 2002. The statement requires a test for impairment of goodwill to be performed annually, or immediately if conditions indicate that impairment could exist. Intangible assets with definite useful lives will continue to be amortized over their estimated useful lives.
Upon adoption of SFAS No. 142, we estimated the fair value of our reporting units using a present value method that discounted estimated future cash flows. The cash flow estimates incorporated assumptions on future cash flow growth, terminal values and discount rates. Because the fair value of some reporting units was below their carrying value, application of SFAS No. 142 required us to complete the second step of the goodwill impairment test and compare the implied fair value of each reporting unit’s goodwill with the carrying value. All goodwill is in our Electrical Power Products business segment. No impairment was identified as a result of performing our annual impairment test for fiscal years 2007, 2006 or 2005.
A summary of goodwill, intangible and other assets follows (in thousands):
                 
  September 30, 2007  September 30, 2006 
  Historical
  Accumulated
  Historical
  Accumulated
 
  Cost  Amortization  Cost  Amortization 
 
Goodwill not subject to amortization $1,265  $181  $1,265  $181 
Intangible assets subject to amortization:                
Supply agreement — Power/Vac®
  17,580   1,367   17,570   195 
Non-compete agreements  4,170   975   4,170   142 
Patents and Trademarks  830   744   830   665 
Tradenames and unpatented technology  12,444   3,077   12,113   1,418 
Deferred loan costs  809   465   809   269 
                 
  $37,098  $6,809  $36,757  $2,870 
                 
Estimated amortization expense for each of the five subsequent fiscal years is expected to be (in thousands):
     
Years Ending September 30,
 Total 
 
2008 $3,859 
2009  3,707 
2010  3,677 
2011  3,521 
2012  2,717 
        Effective November 1, 2002, we adopted SFAS No. 142, “Goodwill
K.  Commitments and Other Intangible Assets”. Under the new rules, goodwill and other intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are no longer subject to amortization. As a result, we discontinued the amortization of goodwill beginning November 1, 2002, and the fiscal year 2003 results were favorably impacted by this reduction in amortization expense by $90 thousand, net of $53 thousand taxes, or $0.01 per diluted share. The statement requires a test for impairment to be performed annually, or immediately if conditions indicate that impairment could exist. Intangible assets with definite useful lives will continue to be amortized over their estimated useful lives.Contingencies
Long-Term Debt
See Note H herein for discussion of our long-term debt.


        We estimated the fair value of our reporting units using a present value method that discounted estimated future cash flows. The cash flow estimates incorporated assumptions on future cash flow growth, terminal values and discount rates. Because the fair value of some reporting units was below their carrying value, application of SFAS No. 142 required us to complete the second step of the goodwill impairment test and compare the implied fair value of each reporting unit’s goodwill with the carrying value. As a result of completing the impairment test, we recorded an impairment charge of $510 thousand, net of $285 thousand taxes, to write-off the impaired goodwill amounts as a cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle in the first quarter of 2003. We recorded an impairment charge of $380 thousand, net of $214 thousand taxes, to write off the full value of goodwill in our Process Control Systems segment. In our Electrical Power Products segment, we recorded an impairment charge of $130 thousand, net of $71 thousand taxes. No additional impairment was identified as a result of performing our annual impairment test for 2003.

        The following pro forma information is presented to reflect the net income and net earnings per share to exclude amortization of goodwill for the years ended October 31, 2002 and 2001, as if SFAS No. 142 had been adopted as of the beginning of fiscal year 2001 (in thousands, except per share data):

Years Ended October 31,

  2003 2002 2001 
Income from continuing operations before cumulative effect of 
   change in accounting principle $      7,628 17,905 $     13,542 
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle (510)-- -- 



Reported net income $      7,118 17,905 $     13,542 
Addback: Amortization of goodwill, net of $53 and $53 thousand 
   taxes, respectively -- 90 90 



Adjusted net income $      7,118 17,995 $     13,632 



Basic earnings per share: 
   Net earnings per share - as reported $        0.67$        1.70$        1.30
   Amortization of goodwill -- 0.010.01



      Adjusted net earnings per share $        0.67$        1.71$        1.31



Diluted earnings per share: 
   Net earnings per share - as reported $        0.67$        1.67$        1.28
   Amortization of goodwill -- 0.010.01



      Adjusted net earnings per share $        0.67$        1.68$        1.29




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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  (Continued)
Leases

A summary of goodwill and other intangible assets follows (in thousands):

October 31, 2003October 31, 2002

 HistoricalAccumulated Historical Accumulated 
 CostAmortizationCostAmortization
Goodwill $304       $181       $2,133       $1,215       

Intangible assets subject to amortization:
 
   Deferred loan costs 233       23       233       12       
   Patents and Trademarks 837       505       837       444       

        The above intangible assets are included in other assets on the consolidated balance sheet. Amortization expense related to intangible assets subject to amortization for the year ended October 31, 2003 was $72 thousand. Estimated amortization expense for each of the subsequent five fiscal years is expected to be approximately $80 thousand.

I.       Significant Sales Data

        No single customer or export country accounted for more than 10 percent of consolidated revenues in fiscal years 2003, 2002 or 2001.

Export sales are as follows (in thousands):Years Ended October 31,
  2003 2002 2001 
Europe (including former Soviet Union) $     843 $     386 $     411 
Far East 13,120 8,717 4,437 
Middle East and Africa $  5,255 9,205 6,152 
North, Central and South America (excluding U.S.) 20,581 9,706 10,431 



   Total export sales 39,799 $28,014 $21,431 




J.       Commitments

We lease certain offices, facilities and equipment under operating leases expiring at various dates through 2014. At September 30, 2007, the minimum annual rental commitments under leases having terms in excess of one year are as follows (in thousands):
     
  Operating
 
Years Ending September 30,
 Leases 
 
2008 $2,133 
2009  1,899 
2010  1,626 
2011  1,477 
2012  1,259 
Thereafter  1,460 
     
Total lease commitments $9,854 
     
Lease expense for all operating leases was $2.4 million, $2.0 million and $1.8 million for fiscal years 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively.
Letters of Credit and Bonds
Certain customers require us to post a bank letter of credit guarantee or performance bonds issued by a surety. These guarantees and performance bonds assure our customers that we will perform under terms of our contract and with associated vendors and subcontractors. In the event of default, the customer may demand payment from the bank under a letter of credit or performance by the surety under a performance bond. To date, there have been no significant expenses related to either for the periods reported. We were contingently liable for secured and unsecured letters of credit of $16.7 million as of September 30, 2007. We also had performance bonds totaling approximately $128.2 million that were outstanding at September 30, 2007.
In March 2007, we renewed and amended our facility agreement (“Facility Agreement”) with a large international bank. The Facility Agreement provides for 1) £10.0 million in bonds (approximately $20.4 million), 2) £2.5 million of forward exchange contracts and currency options (approximately $5.1 million) and 3) the issuance of bonds and entering into forward exchange contracts and currency options. At September 30, 2007, we had outstanding a total of £4.4 million, or approximately $9.1, million under this Facility Agreement.
Litigation
We are involved in various legal proceedings, claims and other disputes arising in the ordinary course of business which, in general, are subject to uncertainties and the outcomes are not predictable. However, other than the claim discussed below in Other Contingencies, we do not believe that the ultimate conclusion of these disputes could materially affect our financial position or results of operations.
Other Contingencies
We previously entered into a construction joint venture agreement to supply, install and commission a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (“SCADA”) to monitor and control the distribution and delivery of fresh water to the City and County of San Francisco Public Utility Commission (“Commission”). The project was substantially completed and has been performing to the satisfaction of the Commission. However, various factors outside the control of the Company and its joint venture partner caused numerous changes and additions to the work that in turn delayed the completion of the project. The Commission has withheld liquidated damages and earned


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     Leases

        We lease certain offices, facilities and equipment under operating leases expiring at various dates through 2009. At October 31, 2003, the minimum annual rental commitments under leases having terms in excess of one year are as follows (in thousands):

Years Ending Operating  
October 31, Leases 
   2004 $1,776 
   2005 1,623 
   2006 1,393 
   2007 1,233 
   2008 815 
   Thereafter 479 

   Total lease commitments $7,319 


        Lease expense for all operating leases was $1.5 million, $1.5 million and $1.6 million for fiscal years 2003, 2002 and 2001, respectively.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  (Continued)

     Letters

contract payments from the joint venture. The Company has made claims against the Commission for various matters, including compensation for extra work and delay to the project.
Despite attempts at mediation, the parties could not resolve their dispute, and a jury trial commenced in December 2006. On May 1, 2007, the jury delivered its verdict in favor of Creditthe joint venture, to which the Company is the managing partner, and Bonds

determined that the Commission had breached its contract with the joint venture. The court has also issued its opinion as well. In accordance with court procedures, the court is currently reviewing other pending motions, and the final judgment has not been entered. The jury’s verdict is also subject to appeal. However, based upon the jury’s verdict and the court’s opinion, we anticipate that we will be able to recover the approximately $1.7 million recorded in the consolidated balance sheet at September 30, 2007.
        We are contingently liable for secured and unsecured letters of credit of $8.1 million as of October 31, 2003. We also had performance bonds totaling approximately $160.6 million that were outstanding at October 31, 2003. Performance bonds are used to guarantee contract performance to our customers.
L.  Business Segments
We manage our business through operating subsidiaries, which are comprised of two reportable business segments: Electrical Power Products and Process Control Systems. Electrical Power Products includes equipment and systems for the distribution and control of electrical energy. Process Control Systems consists principally of instrumentation, computer controls, communications and data management systems to control and manage critical processes.
On August 7, 2006, we purchased certain assets related to the ANSI medium voltage switchgear and circuit breaker business of GE’s Consumer & Industrial unit located at its West Burlington, Iowa, facility. The operating results of the Power/Vac® product line acquired are included in our Electrical Power Products business segment from the acquisition date.
On July 14, 2006, we acquired certain assets and hired the service and administrative employees of an electrical services company in Louisiana. The operating results of this acquisition are included in our Electrical Power Products business segment from the acquisition date.
On July 4, 2005, we acquired selected assets and assumed certain operating liabilities and contracts of S&I in the United Kingdom. The operating results of S&I are included in our Electrical Power Products business segment from the acquisition date.


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     Litigation

        We are a party to disputes arising in the ordinary course of business. We do not believe that the ultimate outcome of these disputes will materially affect the financial position or future results of our operations.

     Other Contingencies

        The Company is a partner in a joint venture (the “Joint Venture”),which provided process control systems to the Central Artery/Tunnel Project (the “Project”) in Boston, Massachusetts, under a contract with the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority (the “MTA”). The Joint Venture has submitted claims against the MTA seeking additional reimbursement for work done by the Joint Venture on the project. In a separate matter, the Joint Venture received notice dated May 9, 2002 (the “Notice”) from the MTA that a follow-on contractor has asserted a claim against the MTA in connection with work done or to be done by the follow-on contractor on the project. One component of the Project involved the Joint Venture performing specific work that the MTA then bid for the follow-on contractor to complete. The follow-on contractor’s claim, in part, includes unsubstantiated allegations that work performed by the Joint Venture was insufficient and defective, thus possibly contributing to the follow-on contractor’s claims for damages against the MTA. In the Notice of the potential claim, the MTA advised the Joint Venture that if it is required to pay the follow-on contractor additional amounts and such payment is the result of defective work by the Joint Venture, the MTA will seek indemnification from the Joint Venture for such additional amounts.

        The Joint Venture has no reason to believe the systems it delivered under contract to the MTA were defective and accordingly it intends to vigorously defend any such allegations. The ultimate disposition of the Joint Venture’s claim against the MTA and the MTA’s potential claim for indemnification based on the follow-on contractor’s claims are not presently determinable. Although an unfavorable outcome to the follow-on contractor’s claim could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition and results of operations, the Company believes that an unfavorable outcome with respect to these matters, under the circumstances and on the basis of the information now available, is unlikely.

K.       Stock-Based Compensation

        We provide an employee stock option plan in which 2.1 million shares of our common stock would be made available through an incentive program for certain employees. The awards available under the plan include both stock options and stock grants, and are subject to certain conditions and restrictions as determined by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. There were no stock grants during fiscal years 2003, 2002 and 2001. Stock options granted to the employees are non-qualified and are granted at an exercise price equal to the fair market value of the common stock on the date of grant. Generally, options granted have terms of seven years from the date of grant and will vest in increments of 20 percent per year over a five year period. The plan provides for additional stock to be awarded equal to 20 percent of all options which are exercised and then held for a period of five years. There were 170,512 shares available to be granted under this plan as of October 31, 2003.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  (Continued)
The tables below reflect certain information relating to our operations by business segment. All revenues represent sales from unaffiliated customers. The accounting policies of the business segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies. Corporate expenses and certain assets are allocated to the operating business segments primarily based on revenues. The corporate assets are mainly cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities.
Detailed information regarding our business segments is shown below (in thousands):
             
  Year
  11 Months
  Year
 
  Ended
  Ended
  Ended
 
  September 30,
  September 30,
  October 31,
 
  2007  2006  2005 
 
Revenues:            
Electrical Power Products $541,584  $347,928  $220,123 
Process Control Systems  22,698   26,619   36,522 
             
Total $564,282  $374,547  $256,645 
             
Gross profit:            
Electrical Power Products $89,044  $61,493  $32,735 
Process Control Systems  6,547   7,565   10,499 
             
Total $95,591  $69,058  $43,234 
             
Income (loss) before income taxes and minority interest:            
Electrical Power Products $14,781  $11,273  $(1,064)
Process Control Systems  621   1,742   3,890 
             
Total $15,402  $13,015  $2,826 
             
         
  September 30, 
  2007  2006 
 
Identifiable tangible assets:        
Electrical Power Products $279,901  $238,125 
Process Control Systems  7,365   8,813 
Corporate  23,460   11,853 
         
Total $310,726  $258,791 
         
In addition, the Electrical Power Products business segment had approximately $1,084,000 and $1,084,000 of goodwill and $28,861,000 and $32,263,000 of intangible and other assets as of September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, and corporate had approximately $344,000 and $540,000 of deferred loan costs, as of September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, which are not included in identifiable tangible assets above.


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        In 2002, Stockholders approved the Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan for the benefit of members of the Board of Directors of the Company who, at the time of their service, are not employees of the Company or any of its affiliates. Annually, each eligible Director who is continuing to serve as a Director, will receive a grant of an option to purchase 2,000 shares of our Common Stock. The total number of shares of our common stock available under this plan was 47,117 as of October 31, 2003. Stock options granted to the Directors are non-qualified and are granted at an exercise price equal to the fair market value of the common stock at the date of grant. Generally, options granted have expiration terms of seven years from the date of grant and will vest in full one year from the grant date.

        Stock option activity (number of shares) for the Company during fiscal years 2003, 2002 and 2001 was as follows:

  2003 2002 2001 
Outstanding, beginning of year 720,173 834,300 654,730 

Granted:
 
   Stock options $17.85 per share -- -- 358,900 
   Stock options ranging from $13.06 to $27.10 per share -- 26,883 -- 
   Stock options $15.10 per share 320,700 -- -- 

Exercised:
 
   Stock options $6.25 share -- (82,900)(66,730)
   Stock options $15.81 per share (21,700)(19,830)(49,740)
   Stock options $8.50 per share (28,610)(16,140)(26,090)
   Stock options $8.44 per share -- -- (2,000)
   Stock options $17.85 per share (3,200)(100)-- 

Forfeited:
 
   Stock options $6.25 share -- (800)-- 
   Stock options $15.81 per share (600)(4,720)(13,300)
   Stock options $8.50 per share -- (12,920)(21,470)
   Stock options $17.85 per share -- (3,600)-- 



   Outstanding, ranging from $6.25 to $27.10 per share, at the 
      end of year 986,763 720,173 834,300 





        The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding as of October 31, 2003:


OutstandingExercisable


Range of
Exercise Prices
Number Outstanding
at 10/31/03
Weighted Average
Remaining
Contractual Life
Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
Number
Exercisable at
10/31/03
Weighted Average
Exercise
Price
$     15.8191,210 0.7$     15.8191,210 $     15.81
8.50185,9702.98.50136,2508.50
8.4410,000 3.68.4410,000 8.44
17.85352,0004.517.85146,56017.85
13.06-27.1026,883 5.323.5220,883 23.45
15.10320,7006.715.10--15.10


$8.44-27.10986,7634.615.06404,90314.30




        The weighted average fair value of options granted was $7.16, $10.83, and $9.13 per option for the fiscal years ended October 31, 2003, 2002, and 2001, respectively.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  (Continued)
Geographic Information

Revenues are as follows (in thousands):
             
  Year
  11 Months
  Year
 
  Ended
  Ended
  Ended
 
  September 30,
  September 30,
  October 31,
 
  2007  2006  2005 
 
Europe (including former Soviet Union) $28,118  $24,788  $6,346 
Far East  27,600   32,722   18,729 
Middle East and Africa  58,879   29,278   10,103 
North, Central and South America (excluding U.S.)  76,964   24,676   29,762 
United States  372,721   263,083   191,705 
             
Total revenues $564,282  $374,547  $256,645 
             
The United States is the only country that accounted for more than 10 percent of consolidated revenues in fiscal years 2007, 2006 or 2005.
         
  September 30, 
  2007  2006 
 
Long-lived assets:        
United States $57,110  $50,994 
United Kingdom  10,240   9,290 
Other  51   52 
         
Total $67,401  $60,336 
         
Long-lived assets consist of property, plant and equipment net of accumulated depreciation.
        In accordance with the provisions
M.  Quarterly Results of SFAS No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation,” we have elected to account for our stock-based employee compensation plans under the intrinsic value method established by Accounting Principles Board (“APB”) Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees.” Under APB No. 25, no compensation expense is recorded when the exercise price of the employee stock option is greater than or equal to the market price of the common stock on the grant date.Operations (Unaudited)
The table below sets forth the unaudited consolidated operating results by fiscal quarter for the years ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 (in thousands, except per share data):
                     
  2007 Quarters 
  First  Second  Third  Fourth  2007 
 
Revenues $122,776  $141,912  $149,131  $150,463  $564,282 
Gross profit  20,090   22,765   27,426   25,310   95,591 
Net income  2,029   2,254   3,170   2,460   9,913 
Basic earnings per share  0.19   0.20   0.29   0.22   0.90 
Diluted earnings per share  0.18   0.20   0.28   0.22   0.88 
                     
  2006 Quarters 
  First  Second  Third  Fourth (A)  2006 (A) 
 
Revenues $83,813  $98,431  $104,021  $88,282  $374,547 
Gross profit  14,373   20,211   18,772   15,702   69,058 
Net income  832   3,801   1,550   2,226   8,409 
Basic earnings per share  0.08   0.35   0.14   0.20   0.77 
Diluted earnings per share  0.08   0.34   0.14   0.20   0.76 


        If compensation expense for our stock option plans had been determined based on the fair value at the grant date for awards consistent with the provisions of SFAS No. 123, our net income and earnings per share would have been as follows:

Years Ended October 31,

  2003 2002 2001 
Net income, as reported $        7,118$      17,905$      13,542
Less: Total stock-based employee compensation expense 
    determined under fair value based method for all 
    awards, net of related tax effects (745)(834)(476)



Pro forma net income $        6,373$      17,071 $      13,066 



Basic earnings per share: 
    As reported $          0.67$          1.70 $          1.30 
    Pro forma $          0.60$          1.62$          1.26
Diluted earnings per share: 
    As reported $          0.67$          1.67$          1.28
    Pro forma $          0.60$          1.60$          1.23

        The effects of applying SFAS No. 123 in the pro forma disclosure above may not be indicative of future amounts as additional awards in future years are anticipated.

        The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions:

  2003 2002 2001 
Expected life of options 7 years 7 years 7 years 
Risk-free interest rate 3.98%3.45%5.30%
Expected dividend yield 0.00%0.00%0.00%
Expected stock price volatility 38.51%38.15%39.53%
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L.       Fair Value of Financial Instruments

        Our financial instruments include short-term investments, marketable securities and debt obligations. The book value of short-term investments is considered to be representative of fair value because of the short maturity of these instruments. The carrying value of our debt approximates fair value as interest rates are indexed to LIBOR or the bank’s prime rate. We believe the Company could obtain equivalent rates from other lending institutions.

M.       Business Segments

        We manage our business through operating subsidiaries, which are combined into two reportable business segments: Electrical Power Products and Process Control Systems. Electrical Power Products includes equipment and systems for the distribution and control of electrical energy. Process Control Systems consists principally of instrumentation, computer controls, communications and data management systems.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  (Continued)
(A)The fourth quarter of 2006 includes two months of data and 2006 fiscal year includes 11 months of data, as we changed our fiscal year end from October 31 to September 30 effective September 30, 2006.
The sum of the individual 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.
N.  Consolidation of Operations
As of January 31, 2005, the consolidation of our Watsonville, California, operations into our Houston, Texas, facility was completed, resulting in the transfer of our power electronics product lines to Houston. The consolidation of our operations resulted in the involuntary termination of approximately 100 employees.
During the first quarter of fiscal year 2005, $66,000 of additional shutdown costs and write downs of fixed assets were expensed and included in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.


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Item 9.Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
None.
Item 9A.Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the Commission and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.
Management, with the participation of our CEO and CFO, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined inRules 13a-15(e) and15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on such evaluation, our CEO and CFO have each concluded that as of the end of such period, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including the CEO and CFO, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.
Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as defined inRule 13a-15(f) under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934. The Company’s internal control system was designed to provide reasonable assurance to management and the Board of Directors regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Due to 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 of the Company has assessed the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of September 30, 2007. Management evaluated the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting based on the criteria in Internal Control — Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Based on management’s evaluation, management has concluded that internal control over financial reporting was effective as of September 30, 2007, based on criteria in Internal Control — Integrated Framework issued by the COSO.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, has audited and issued their report on the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of September 30, 2007, which appears in their report to the financial statements included herein.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
During the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2007, management continued the domestic ERP implementation which began in Fiscal 2006. This conversion has involved various changes to internal processes and control procedures over financial reporting. Additionally, we implemented changes to its control procedures and financial personnel during Fiscal 2007, as described below, to enhance our internal control over financial reporting. These changes have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the last quarter of the period covered by this report.


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Remediation of Material Weakness Undertook
During Fiscal 2007, management made the following changes to remediate a previously identified material weakness and strengthen our internal control over financial reporting:
         Our• Appropriate reconciliation procedures for received goods payable andwork-in-process inventory accounts have been implemented.
• Management established a new position of controller for the Company’s domestic Electrical Power Products business segment servesto enhance the electrical utilityfinancial and various industrial markets with equipmentoperating review process and systems. Electrical Power Products was previously reported as two separate segments: Switchgear and Bus Duct. Because these segments share basic characteristics, including common raw materials, engineering techniques and manufacturing processes, and operateoversight of the divisions in the same competitive environment with substantially similar general economic and industrial conditions, we determined that reporting the business activities of Switchgear and Bus Duct products as one segment — Electrical Power Products – more accurately reflects our business operations. Historically, we reported our Electrical Power Products segment as two segments principally as a reflection of our organizational structure. The years ended October 31, 2002 and 2001 have been revised to conform to the new segment structure.this segment.

         The tables below reflect certain information relating to our operations by segment. All revenues represent sales from unaffiliated customers. The accounting policies of• In January 2007, a new controller joined the segments aredivision where the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies. For purposes of this presentation, all general corporate expenses have been allocated among operating segments based primarily on revenues. The corporate assets are mainly cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities.control deficiency occurred.

Management concluded that the implementation of the aforementioned changes to its control procedures and financial personnel have remediated the material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting.
        Detailed information regarding our business segments is shown below (in thousands):
Item 9B.Other Information

Years Ended October 31,

  2003 2002 2001 
Revenues: 
  Electrical Power Products $227,012 $283,592 $244,832 
  Process Control Systems 26,369 22,811 26,411 



   Total $253,381 $306,403 $271,243 




Income from continuing operations before income taxes
  and cumulative effect of change in accounting
  principle:

    Electrical Power Products $  12,491 $  27,411 $  20,726 
    Process Control Systems 1,353 1,040 705 



     Total $  13,844 $  28,451 $  21,431 



Assets: 
  Electrical Power Products $127,721 $156,584 $156,448 
  Process Control Systems 14,269 14,937 17,579 
  Corporate 48,350 18,122 12,334 



     Total $190,340 $189,643 $186,361 




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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)

N.       Quarterly Results of Operations (unaudited)

        The table below sets forth the unaudited consolidated operating results by fiscal quarter for the years ended October 31, 2003 and 2002 (in thousands, except per share data):

2003 Quarters

  First

Second

Third

Fourth

2003

 
Revenues  $71,580 $64,201 $60,382 $57,218 $253,381 
Gross profit   14,232  12,124  10,615  11,995  48,966 
Income from continuing operations before  
cumulative effect of change in accounting  
principle   3,034  2,018  1,336  1,240  7,628 
Net income   2,524  2,018  1,336  1,240  7,118 
Basic earnings per share:  
   Earnings from continuing operations   0.29 0.19 0.13 0.12 0.72
   Net earnings   0.24 0.19 0.13 0.12 0.67
Diluted earnings per share:  
   Earnings from continuing operations   0.28 0.19 0.13 0.12 0.71
   Net earnings   0.24 0.19 0.13 0.12 0.67


2002 Quarters

  First

Second

Third

Fourth

2003

 
Revenues  $76,487 $80,286 $74,287 $75,343 $306,403 
Gross profit   15,591  17,267  16,430  18,370  67,658 
Net income   3,734  4,514  4,523  5,134  17,905 
Basic earnings per share   0.36  0.43  0.43  0.48  1.70 
Diluted earnings per share   0.35  0.42  0.42  0.48  1.67 


The sum of the individual 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.

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None.

Item 9.      Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

        None

Item 9A.     Controls and Procedures

        Management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on such evaluation, our CEO and CFO have each concluded that as of the end of such period, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including the CEO and CFO, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.

        We also maintain a system of internal accounting controls that are designed to provide reasonable assurance that our books and records accurately reflect our transactions and that our policies and procedures are followed. There have not been any changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) during the fourth quarter of our 2003 fiscal year that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART III

Items 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant; Executive Compensation; Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management; Certain Relationships and Related Transactions; and Principal Accountant Fees and Services

Item 10.Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
The information required by these itemsthis item is incorporated in this Annual Report by reference to our definitive proxy statement pursuant to Regulation 14A, to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission not later than 120 days after the close of our fiscal year ended October 31, 2003,September 30, 2007, under the headingsheading set forth above.
The Company has adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics that applies to all employees, including its executive officers and directors. A copy of the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics may be obtained at the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website,www.powellind.com, or by written request addressed to the Secretary, Powell Industries, Inc., 8550 Mosley Drive, Houston, Texas 77075. The Company intends to satisfy the requirements under Item 5.05 ofForm 8-K regarding disclosure of amendments to, or waivers from, provisions of its code of ethics that apply to the chief executive officer, chief financial officer or controller by posting such information on the Company’s website.
Item 11.Executive Compensation
The information required by this item is incorporated in this Annual Report by reference to our definitive proxy statement pursuant to Regulation 14A, to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission not later than 120 days after the close of our fiscal year ended September 30, 2007, under the heading set forth above.
Item 12.Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
The information required by this item is incorporated in this Annual Report by reference to our definitive proxy statement pursuant to Regulation 14A, to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission not later than 120 days after the close of our fiscal year ended September 30, 2007, under the heading set forth above.
Item 13.Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
The information required by this item is incorporated in this Annual Report by reference to our definitive proxy statement pursuant to Regulation 14A, to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission not later than 120 days after the close of our fiscal year ended September 30, 2007, under the heading set forth above.


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Item 14.Principal Accountant Fees and Services
The information required by this item is incorporated in this Annual Report by reference to our definitive proxy statement pursuant to Regulation 14A, to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission not later than 120 days after the close of our fiscal year ended September 30, 2007, under the heading set forth above.
PART IV

Item 15.Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
1. Financial Statements.  Reference is made to the Index to Consolidated Financial Statements at Item 15.       Exhibits, 8 of this Annual Report.
2. Financial Statement Schedules, and Reports on Form 8-KSchedule.  All schedules are omitted because they are not applicable or the required information is shown in the financial statements or the notes to the financial statements.
3. Exhibits.
       
Number
   
Description of Exhibits
 
 2.1  Agreement for the sale and purchase of certain assets and the assumption of certain liabilities of Switchgear & Instrumentation Limited, dated July 4, 2005 (filed as Exhibit 2.1 to ourForm 8-K filed July 6, 2005, and incorporated herein by reference).
 2.2  Agreement for the sale of freehold land at Ripley Road, Bradford, dated July 4, 2005 (filed as Exhibit 2.2 to ourForm 8-K filed July 6, 2005, and incorporated herein by reference).
 **2.3  Asset Purchase Agreement between the Company and General Electric Company dated August 7, 2006 (filed as Exhibit 2.1 to ourForm 8-K filed August 9, 2006, and incorporated herein by reference).
 3.1  Certificate of Incorporation of Powell Industries, Inc. filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware on February 11, 2004 (filed as Exhibit 3.1 to ourForm 8-A/A filed November 1, 2004, and incorporated herein by reference).
 3.2  By-laws of Powell Industries, Inc. (filed as Exhibit 3.2 to ourForm 8-A/A filed November 1, 2004, and incorporated herein by reference).
 10.1  Powell Industries, Inc., Incentive Compensation Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to ourForm 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2003, and incorporated herein by reference).
 10.2  Description of Supplemental Executive Benefit Plan (filed as Exhibit 10 to ourForm 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 1984, and incorporated herein by reference).
 10.3  1992 Powell Industries, Inc. Stock Option Plan (filed as an exhibit to our preliminary proxy statement dated January 24, 1992, and incorporated herein by reference).
 10.4  Amendment to 1992 Powell Industries, Inc. Stock Option Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.8 to ourForm 10-Q for the quarter ended April 30, 1996, and incorporated herein by reference).
 10.5  Amendment to 1992 Powell Industries, Inc. Stock Option Plan (the cover of the 1992 Powell Industries, Inc. Stock Option Plan has been noted to reflect the increase in the number of shares authorized for issuance under the Plan from 2,100,000 to 2,700,000, which increase was approved by the stockholders of the Company at the 2005 Annual Meeting of Stockholders).
 10.6  Powell Industries, Inc. Directors’ Fees Program (filed as Exhibit 10.7 to ourForm 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 1992, and incorporated herein by reference).
 10.7  Powell Industries, Inc. Executive Severance Protection Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.7 to ourForm 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2002, and incorporated herein by reference).
 10.8  Powell Industries, Inc. Non-Employee Directors Stock Option Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.9 to ourForm 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2002, and incorporated herein by reference).
 10.9  Powell Industries, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.9 to ourForm 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2002, and incorporated herein by reference).
 10.10  Powell Industries, Inc. Non-Employee Director Restricted Stock Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.10 to ourForm 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2005, and incorporated herein by reference).


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Number
   
Description of Exhibits
 
 10.11  Amended Loan Agreement dated October 29, 2004, between Powell Industries, Inc. and Bank of America, N.A. (filed as Exhibit 10.10 to ourForm 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2004, and incorporated herein by reference).
 10.12  Credit and Reimbursement Agreement dated April 15, 2004, between Powell Industries, Inc. and Bank of America, N.A. (filed as Exhibit 10.11 to ourForm 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2004, and incorporated herein by reference).
 10.13  Credit Agreement dated June 29, 2005 among Powell Industries, Inc., Inhoco 3210 Limited and Switchgear & Instrumentation Properties Limited, and Bank of America and the other lenders parties thereto (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to ourForm 8-K filed July 6, 2005, and incorporated herein by reference).
 10.14  First Amendment to Credit Agreement dated November 7, 2005 among Powell Industries, Inc., Inhoco 3210 Limited (n/k/a Switchgear & Instrumentation Limited), Switchgear & Instrumentation Properties Limited, Bank of America, N.A., and the other lenders parties thereto (filed as Exhibit 10.14 to ourForm 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2005, and incorporated herein by reference).
 10.15  Second Amendment to Credit Agreement dated January 11, 2006 among Powell Industries, Inc., Switchgear & Instrumentation Limited, Switchgear & Instrumentation Properties Limited, Bank of America, N.A., and the other lenders parties thereto (filed as Exhibit 10.15 to ourForm 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2005, and incorporated herein by reference).
 10.16  Third Amendment to Credit Agreement dated August 4, 2006 among Powell Industries, Inc., Switchgear & Instrumentation Limited, Switchgear & Instrumentation Properties Limited, Bank of America, N.A., and the other lenders parties thereto (filed as Exhibit 10.3 to ourForm 8-K filed August 9, 2006, and incorporated herein by reference).
 10.17  Fourth Amendment to Credit Agreement dated December 7, 2006 among Powell Industries, Inc., Switchgear & Instrumentation Limited, Switchgear & Instrumentation Properties Limited, Bank of America, N.A., and the other lenders parties thereto (filed as Exhibit 10.17 to our Transition report onForm 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2006, and incorporated herein by reference).
 10.18  Banking facilities between HSBC Bank plc and Switchgear & Instrumentation Limited and Switchgear & Instrumentation Properties Limited dated September 12, 2005 (filed as Exhibit 10.16 to ourForm 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2005, and incorporated herein by reference).
 **10.19  Powell Supply Agreement between the Company and General Electric Company dated August 7, 2006 (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to ourForm 8-K filed August 9, 2006, and incorporated herein by reference).
 10.20  Lease Agreement between the Company and C&L Partnership, Ltd. dated April 19, 2006 (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to ourForm 8-K filed August 9, 2006, and incorporated herein by reference).
 *21.1  Subsidiaries of Powell Industries, Inc.
 *23.2  Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP.
 *31.1  Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant toRule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a).
 *31.2  Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant toRule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a).
 *32.1  Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 *32.2  Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
*Filed herewith
 (a)


**  The following exhibits are filed as partPortions of this Annual Reportexhibit have been omitted based on Form 10-K, or are incorporated herein by reference. Where
  an exhibit is incorporated herein, an asterisk (*) precedesa request for confidential treatment pursuant toRule 24b-2 of the exhibit number.

 1.     Financial Statements. Reference is made toSecurities Exchange Act of 1934. Such omitted portions have been filed separately with the Index to Consolidated Financial Statements at Item 8 of this report.

 2.     All schedules are omitted because they are not applicable or the required information is shown in the financial
         statements or the notes to the financial statements.

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 3.     Exhibits

 3.1 -       Articles of Incorporation and Certificates of Amendment of Powell Industries, Inc. dated July 20, 1987 and March
               13, 1992 (filed as Exhibit 3 to our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 1982, Form 10-Q for the
               quarter ended July 31, 1987, and Form 10-Q for the quarter ended April 30, 1992, respectively, and incorporated
                herein by reference).

 3.2 -       By-laws of Powell Industries, Inc. (filed as Exhibit 3.2 to our Form 10-Q for the quarter ended April 30, 1995 and
                incorporated herein by reference).

10.1 -       Powell Industries, Inc., Incentive Compensation Plan

10.2 -       Description of Supplemental Executive Benefit Plan (filed as Exhibit 10 to our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
                October 31, 1984, and incorporated herein by reference).

10.3 -       1992 Powell Industries, Inc. Stock Option Plan (filed as Exhibit 4.2 to our registration statement on Form S-8
                dated July 26, 1994 (File No. 33-81998) and incorporated herein by reference).

10.4 -       Amendment to 1992 Powell Industries, Inc. Stock Option Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.8 to our Form 10-Q for the
                quarter ended April 30, 1996 and incorporated herein by reference).

10.5 -       Amendment to 1992 Powell Industries, Inc. Stock Option Plan (the cover of the 1992 Powell Industries, Inc. Stock
                Option Plan has been noted to reflect the increase in the number of shares authorized for issuance under the Plan
                from 1,500,000 to 2,100,000, which increase was approved by the stockholders of the Company at the 2001 Annual
                Meeting of Stockholders).

10.6 -       Powell Industries, Inc. Directors' Fees Program (filed as Exhibit 10.7 to our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
                October 31, 1992, and incorporated herein by reference).

10.7 -       Powell Industries, Inc. Executive Severance Protection Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.7 to our Form 10-K for the fiscal
                year ended October 31, 2002, and incorporated herein by reference).

10.8 -       Powell Industries, Inc. Non-Employee Directors Stock Option Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.9 to our Form 10-K for the
                fiscal year ended October 31, 2002, and incorporated herein by reference).

10.9 -       Powell Industries, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.9 to our Form 10-K for the fiscal year
                ended October 31, 2002, and incorporated herein by reference).

10.10 -     Amended Loan Agreement dated October 31, 2003, between Powell Industries, Inc. and Bank of America, N.A.

21.1 -       Subsidiaries of Powell Industries, Inc.

31.1 -       Certification of Thomas W. Powell pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a).

31.2 -       Certification of Don R. Madison pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a).

32.1 -       Certification of Thomas W. Powell Pursuant to Section 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906
                of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

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32.2 -       Certification of Don R. Madison Pursuant to Section 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of
                the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

Reports on Form 8-K.

  Form 8-K filed on August 29, 2003

  Form 8-K filed on December 15, 2003

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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, there untothereunto duly authorized.

POWELL INDUSTRIES, INC.
POWELL INDUSTRIES, INC.

By   /s/  THOMAS W. POWELL                 
By: /s/  Thomas W. Powell
      President and Chief Executive Officer
      (Principal Executive)

By   /s/  DON R. MADISON                        
Thomas W. Powell
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
By: /s/  Don R. Madison
      Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
      (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

Don R. Madison
Executive Vice President
Chief Financial and Administrative Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant in the capacities and on the date indicated:

Signature


   /s/  THOMAS W. POWELL             
Title
/s/  Thomas W. Powell



   /s/  JOSEPH L. BECHERER             
Thomas W. Powell
Chairman of the Board
/s/  Joseph L. Becherer



   /s/  EUGENE
Joseph L. BUTLER                 

Becherer
Director
/s/  Eugene L. Butler



   /s/  JAMES F. CLARK                      
Eugene L. Butler
Director
/s/  James F. Clark



   /s/  STEPHEN W. SEALE, JR.          
James F. Clark
Director
/s/  Stephen W. Seale, Jr.



   /s/  ROBERT C. TRANCHON          
Stephen W. Seale, Jr.
Director
/s/  Robert C. Tranchon



   /s/  RONALD J. WOLNY                  
Robert C. Tranchon
Director
/s/  Ronald J. Wolny

Ronald J. Wolny
Director
Date: December 7, 2007


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EXHIBIT INDEX
       
Number
   
Exhibit Title
 
 2.1  Agreement for the sale and purchase of certain assets and the assumption of certain liabilities of Switchgear & Instrumentation Limited, dated July 4, 2005 (filed as Exhibit 2.1 to ourForm 8-K filed July 6, 2005, and incorporated herein by reference).
 2.2  Agreement for the sale of freehold land at Ripley Road, Bradford, dated July 4, 2005 (filed as Exhibit 2.2 to ourForm 8-K filed July 6, 2005, and incorporated herein by reference).
 **2.3  Asset Purchase Agreement between the Company and General Electric Company dated August 7, 2006 (filed as Exhibit 2.1 to ourForm 8-K filed August 9, 2006, and incorporated herein by reference).
 3.1  Certificate of Incorporation of Powell Industries, Inc. filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware on February 11, 2004 (filed as Exhibit 3.1 to ourForm 8-A/A filed November 1, 2004, and incorporated herein by reference).
 3.2  By-laws of Powell Industries, Inc. (filed as Exhibit 3.2 to ourForm 8-A/A filed November 1, 2004, and incorporated herein by reference).
 10.1  Powell Industries, Inc., Incentive Compensation Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to ourForm 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2003, and incorporated herein by reference).
 10.2  Description of Supplemental Executive Benefit Plan (filed as Exhibit 10 to ourForm 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 1984, and incorporated herein by reference).
 10.3  1992 Powell Industries, Inc. Stock Option Plan (filed as an exhibit to our preliminary proxy statement dated January 24, 1992, and incorporated herein by reference).
 10.4  Amendment to 1992 Powell Industries, Inc. Stock Option Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.8 to ourForm 10-Q for the quarter ended April 30, 1996, and incorporated herein by reference).
 10.5  Amendment to 1992 Powell Industries, Inc. Stock Option Plan (the cover of the 1992 Powell Industries, Inc. Stock Option Plan has been noted to reflect the increase in the number of shares authorized for issuance under the Plan from 2,100,000 to 2,700,000, which increase was approved by the stockholders of the Company at the 2005 Annual Meeting of Stockholders).
 10.6  Powell Industries, Inc. Directors’ Fees Program (filed as Exhibit 10.7 to ourForm 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 1992, and incorporated herein by reference).
 10.7  Powell Industries, Inc. Executive Severance Protection Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.7 to ourForm 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2002, and incorporated herein by reference).
 10.8  Powell Industries, Inc. Non-Employee Directors Stock Option Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.9 to ourForm 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2002, and incorporated herein by reference).
 10.9  Powell Industries, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.9 to ourForm 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2002, and incorporated herein by reference).
 10.10  Powell Industries, Inc. Non-Employee Director Restricted Stock Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.10 to ourForm 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2005, and incorporated herein by reference).
 10.11  Amended Loan Agreement dated October 29, 2004, between Powell Industries, Inc. and Bank of America, N.A. (filed as Exhibit 10.10 to ourForm 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2004, and incorporated herein by reference).
 10.12  Credit and Reimbursement Agreement dated April 15, 2004, between Powell Industries, Inc. and Bank of America, N.A. (filed as Exhibit 10.11 to ourForm 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2004, and incorporated herein by reference).
 10.13  Credit Agreement dated June 29, 2005 among Powell Industries, Inc., Inhoco 3210 Limited, and Switchgear & Instrumentation Properties Limited, and Bank of America and the other lenders parties thereto (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to ourForm 8-K filed July 6, 2005, and incorporated herein by reference).
 10.14  First Amendment to Credit Agreement dated November 7, 2005 among Powell Industries, Inc., Inhoco 3210 Limited (n/k/a Switchgear & Instrumentation Limited.), Switchgear & Instrumentation Properties Limited, Bank of America, N.A., and the other lenders parties thereto (filed as Exhibit 10.14 to ourForm 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2005, and incorporated herein by reference).


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Number
   
Exhibit Title
 
 10.15  Second Amendment to Credit Agreement dated January 11, 2006 among Powell Industries, Inc., Switchgear & Instrumentation Limited, Switchgear & Instrumentation Properties Limited, Bank of America, N.A., and the other lenders parties thereto (filed as Exhibit 10.15 to ourForm 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2005, and incorporated herein by reference).
 10.16  Third Amendment to Credit Agreement dated August 4, 2006 among Powell Industries, Inc., Switchgear & Instrumentation Limited, Switchgear & Instrumentation Properties Limited, Bank of America, N.A., and the other lenders parties thereto (filed as Exhibit 10.3 to ourForm 8-K filed August 9, 2006, and incorporated herein by reference).
 10.17  Fourth Amendment to Credit Agreement dated December 7, 2006 among Powell Industries, Inc., Switchgear & Instrumentation Limited, Switchgear & Instrumentation Properties Limited, Bank of America, N.A., and the other lenders parties thereto (filed as Exhibit 10.17 to our Transition report onForm 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2006, and incorporated herein by reference).
 10.18  Banking facilities between HSBC Bank plc and Switchgear & Instrumentation Limited and Switchgear & Instrumentation Properties Limited dated September 12, 2006 (filed as Exhibit 10.16 to ourForm 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2005, and incorporated herein by reference).
 **10.19  Powell Supply Agreement between the Company and General Electric Company dated August 7, 2006 (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to ourForm 8-K filed August 9, 2006, and incorporated herein by reference).
 10.20  Lease Agreement between the Company and C&L Partnership, Ltd. dated April 19, 2006 (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to ourForm 8-K filed August 9, 2006, and incorporated herein by reference).
 *21.1  Subsidiaries of Powell Industries, Inc.
 *23.2  Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP.
 *31.1  Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant toRule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a).
 *31.2  Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant toRule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a).
 *32.1  Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 *32.2  Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
*Filed herewith
**Portions of this exhibit have been omitted based on a request for confidential treatment pursuant toTitle


ChairmanRule 24b-2
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           Director



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           Director

Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such omitted portions have been filed separately with the Commission.



Date: December 31, 200366

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