10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

x Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the quarterly period ended December 28, 2012

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 0-6508

IEC ELECTRONICS CORP.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	13-3458955
(State or other jurisdiction of	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)

105 Norton Street, Newark, New York 14513

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 315-331-7742

Not Applicable

(Former Name, Former Address and Former Fiscal Year, if Changed Since Last Report)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

  Yes x No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer”, and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer ¨	Accelerated filer ¨
Non-accelerated filer ¨	Smaller reporting company x

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

  Yes ¨ No x

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date:

Common Stock, $0.01 par value 10,043,090 shares as of February 4, 2013

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		Number
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.	Financial Statements:
	Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 28, 2012 (Unaudited) and September 30, 2012	3
	Consolidated Income Statements for the three month periods ended December 28, 2012 and December 30, 2011 (Unaudited)	4
	Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity for the three month periods ended December 28, 2012 and December 30, 2011 (Unaudited)	5
	Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three month periods ended December 28, 2012 and December 30, 2011 (Unaudited)	6
	Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)	7
Item 2.	Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	24
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	27
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	27
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	28
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	28
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	28
Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	28
Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	28
Item 5.	Other Information	28
Item 6.	Exhibits	28
Signatures		29
Index to Exhibits		30

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

IEC ELECTRONICS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

DECEMBER 28, 2012 and SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

	December 28,			September 30,
	2012			2012
		(unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash	$	2,778		$	2,662
Accounts receivable, net of allowance		20,279			23,193
Inventories, net		21,898			19,348
Deferred income taxes		1,366			1,365
Other current assets		753			401
Total current assets		47,074			46,969
Fixed assets, net		17,318			17,120
Intangible assets, net		5,398			5,511
Goodwill		13,810			13,810
Deferred income taxes		5,392			5,433
Other assets		107			121
Total assets	$	89,099		$	88,964
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt	$	3,380		$	6,533
Accounts payable		12,360			15,697
Accrued payroll and related expenses		1,991			2,676
Other accrued expenses		755			946
Customer deposits		90			146
Total current liabilities		18,576			25,998
Long-term debt		28,227			21,104
Total liabilities		46,803			47,102
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value:
500,000 shares authorized; none issued or outstanding		-			-
Common stock, $0.01 par value:
Authorized: 50,000,000 shares
Issued: 11,026,733 and 10,943,185 shares, respectively
Outstanding: 10,011,275 and 9,927,727 shares, respectively		110			109
Additional paid-in capital		43,269			43,075
Retained earnings		352			113
Treasury stock, at cost: 1,015,458 shares		(1,435	)		(1,435	)
Total stockholders' equity		42,296			41,862
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	89,099		$	88,964

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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IEC ELECTRONICS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS

THREE MONTH PERIODS ENDED DECEMBER 28, 2012 and DECEMBER 30, 2011

(unaudited; in thousands, except share and per share data)

	Three Months Ended
	December 28,		December 30,
	2012		2011
Net sales	$	32,989	$	33,859
Cost of sales		28,285		28,372
Gross profit		4,704		5,487
Selling and administrative expenses		4,046		4,533
Operating profit		658		954
Interest and financing expense		279		353
Other income		-		(902	)
Income before provision for income taxes		379		1,503
Provision for income taxes		140		555
Net income	$	239	$	948
Net income per common and common equivalent share:
Basic	$	0.02	$	0.10
Diluted		0.02		0.09
Weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding:
Basic		9,647,210		9,645,942
Diluted		9,968,147		10,004,359

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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IEC ELECTRONICS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS of CHANGES in STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

THREE MONTH PERIODS ENDED DECEMBER 28, 2012 and DECEMBER 30, 2011

(unaudited; in thousands)

	Common		Additional			Retained			Treasury			Total
	Stock,		Paid-In			Earnings			Stock,			Stockholders'
	par $0.01		Capital			(Deficit)			at cost			Equity
Balances, September 30, 2011	$	108	$	42,660		$	(7,647	)	$	(1,435	)	$	33,686
Net income							948						948
Stock-based compensation				135									135
Directors' fees paid in stock				11									11
Employee stock plan purchases				10									10
Balances, December 30, 2011	$	108	$	42,816		$	(6,699	)	$	(1,435	)	$	34,790
Balances, September 30, 2012	$	109	$	43,075		$	113		$	(1,435	)	$	41,862
Net income							239						239
Stock-based compensation				157									157
Directors' fees paid in stock				5									5
Restricted (non-vested) stock grants		1		(1	)								-
Exercise of stock options				8									8
Shares withheld for payment of taxes upon vesting of restricted stock				(29	)								(29	)
Employee stock plan purchases				54									54
Balances, December 28, 2012	$	110	$	43,269		$	352		$	(1,435	)	$	42,296

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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IEC ELECTRONICS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS of CASH FLOWS

THREE MONTH PERIODS ENDED DECEMBER 28, 2012 and DECEMBER 30, 2011

(unaudited; in thousands)

	Three Months Ended
	December 28,			December 30,
	2012			2011
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income	$	239		$	948
Non-cash adjustments:
Stock-based compensation		157			135
Depreciation and amortization		1,140			1,015
Change in contingent consideration		-			(907	)
Directors' fees paid in stock		5			11
Loss on sale of fixed assets		-			5
Reserve for doubtful accounts		36			107
Deferred tax expense		40			501
Changes in current assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable		2,878			(123	)
Inventories		(2,550	)		(1,018	)
Other current assets		(352	)		(183	)
Accounts payable		(3,337	)		2,262
Accrued expenses		(876	)		(178	)
Customer deposits		(56	)		(12	)
Net cash flows from operating activities		(2,676	)		2,563
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of fixed assets		(1,211	)		(1,242	)
Proceeds from disposal of fixed assets		-			17
Net cash flows from investing activities		(1,211	)		(1,225	)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Advances from revolving credit facility		20,284			17,017
Repayments of revolving credit facility		(14,617	)		(16,582	)
Repayments under loan agreements and notes		(1,697	)		(1,783	)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options		8			-
Proceeds from employee stock plan purchases		54			10
Shares withheld for payment of taxes upon vesting of restricted stock		(29	)		-
Net cash flows from financing activities		4,003			(1,338	)
Net cash flows for the period		116			-
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		2,662			-
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	2,778		$	-
Supplemental cash flow information:
Interest paid	$	241		$	333
Income taxes paid		99			54

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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IEC ELECTRONICS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 1. OUR BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Our Business

IEC Electronics Corp. ("IEC", "we", "our", “us”, “Company”) is a premier provider of electronic contract manufacturing services (“EMS”) to advanced technology companies. We specialize in the custom manufacture of high reliability, complex circuit cards and system-level assemblies; a wide array of cable and wire harness assemblies capable of withstanding extreme environments; and precision sheet metal components. We excel where quality and reliability are of paramount importance and when low-to-medium volume, high-mix production is the norm. We utilize state-of-the-art, automated circuit card assembly equipment together with a full complement of high-reliability manufacturing stress testing methods. With our customers at the center of everything we do, we have created a high-intensity, rapid response culture capable of reacting and adapting to their ever-changing needs. Our customer-centric approach offers a high degree of flexibility while simultaneously complying with rigorous quality and on-time delivery standards. While many EMS services are viewed as commodities, we believe we set ourselves apart through an uncommon mix of capabilities including:

§ A technology center that combines dedicated prototype manufacturing with an on-site Materials Analysis Lab, enabling the seamless transition of complex electronics from design to production.

§ In-house, custom, functional testing and troubleshooting of complex system-level assemblies in support of end-order fulfillment.

§ A laboratory that enables us to assist customers in mitigating the risk of purchasing counterfeit parts through our subsidiary, Dynamic Research and Testing Laboratories, LLC (“DRTL”).

§ Build-to-print precision sheet metal and complex wire harness assemblies supporting just-in-time delivery of critical end-market, system-level electronics.

§ A Lean/Six Sigma continuous improvement program supported by a team of Six Sigma Blackbelts delivering best-in-class results.

§ Proprietary software-driven Web Portal providing customers real-time access to a wide array of operational data.

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

IEC's financial statements and accompanying notes are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”, as set forth in the Financial Accounting Standards Board's (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”).

Fiscal Calendar

The Company’s fiscal year ends on September 30th, and the first three quarters generally end on the Friday closest to the last day of the calendar quarter.

Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of IEC and its wholly owned subsidiaries: IEC Electronics Wire and Cable, Inc. (“Wire and Cable”); IEC Electronics Corp.-Albuquerque ("Albuquerque"); Southern California Braiding, Inc. (“SCB”) and DRTL. The Celmet unit operates as a division of IEC. All significant intercompany transactions and accounts are eliminated in consolidation.

Unaudited Financial Statements

The accompanying unaudited financial statements for the three months ended December 28, 2012 and December 30, 2011 have been prepared in accordance with GAAP for interim financia1 information. In the opinion of management, all adjustments required for a fair presentation of the information have been made. The accompanying financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2012.

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Reclassifications

Prior year financial statement amounts are reclassified as necessary to conform to the current year presentation. Such reclassifications generally involve transfers of individual accounts from one financial statement line-item to another, without affecting income before or after taxes.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

The Company's cash and cash equivalents principally represent deposit accounts with Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company ("M&T"), a banking corporation headquartered in Buffalo, NY. In the fiscal year ended September 30, 2011, cash receipts and disbursements were used to repay or draw on IEC’s revolving credit facility and cash balances were de minimis.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

The Company establishes an allowance for doubtful accounts receivable based on the age of outstanding invoices and management's evaluation of collectability. Accounts are written off after all reasonable collection efforts have been exhausted and management concludes that likelihood of collection is remote.

Inventory Valuation

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market value under the first-in, first-out method. The Company regularly assesses slow-moving, excess and obsolete inventory and maintains balance sheet reserves in amounts required to reduce the recorded value of inventory to lower of cost or market.

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant and equipment (“PP&E”) are stated at cost and are depreciated over various estimated useful lives using the straight-line method. Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred, while renewals and improvements are capitalized. At the time of retirement or other disposition of PP&E, cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is recorded in earnings.

Depreciable lives generally used for PP&E are presented in the table below. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the lease term or estimated useful life of the improvement.

	Estimated
PP&E Lives	Useful Lives
	(years)
Land improvements	10
Buildings and improvements	5 to 40
Machinery and equipment	3 to 5
Furniture and fixtures	3 to 7

Intangible Assets

Intangible assets (other than goodwill) are those that lack physical substance and are not financial assets. Such assets held by IEC were acquired in connection with business combinations and represent economic benefits associated with acquired customer relationships, a non-compete agreement, and a property tax abatement. Values assigned to individual intangible assets are amortized using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives.

Reviewing Long-Lived Assets for Potential Impairment

ASC 360-10 (Property, Plant and Equipment) and 350-30 (Intangibles) require the Company to test long-lived assets (PP&E and definitive lived assets) for recoverability whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. If carrying value exceeds undiscounted future cash flows attributable to an asset, it is considered impaired and the excess of carrying value over fair value must be charged to earnings. No impairment charges were recorded by IEC during fiscal 2012 or the first quarter of fiscal 2013.

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Goodwill

Goodwill represents the excess of cost over fair value of net assets acquired in a business combination.   Under ASC 350, goodwill is not amortized but is reviewed for impairment at least annually or when events or circumstances indicate that carrying value may exceed fair value. The Company may elect to precede a quantitative review for impairment with a qualitative assessment of the likelihood that fair value of a particular reporting unit exceeds carrying value. If the qualitative assessment leads to a conclusion that it is more than 50 percent likely that fair value exceeds carrying value, no further testing is required. In the event of a less favorable outcome, we are required to proceed with quantitative testing.

The quantitative process entails comparing the overall fair value of the unit to which goodwill relates to carrying value.  If fair value exceeds carrying value, no further assessment of potential impairment is required.  If fair value of the unit is less than carrying value, a valuation of the unit's individual assets and liabilities is required to determine whether or not goodwill is impaired. Goodwill impairment losses are charged to earnings.

Most of IEC's recorded goodwill relates to SCB, acquired in December 2010, and a lesser portion relates to Celmet, which was acquired in July 2010.  No goodwill impairment has been experienced to date by either unit.

Leases

At the inception of a lease covering equipment or real estate, the lease agreement is evaluated under criteria discussed in ASC 840-10-25 (Leases). Leases meeting one of four key criteria are accounted for as capital leases and all others are treated as operating leases. Under a capital lease, the discounted value of future lease payments becomes the basis for recognizing an asset and a borrowing, and lease payments are allocated between debt reduction and interest. For operating leases, payments are recorded as rent expense. Criteria for a capital lease include (i) transfer of ownership during the lease term; (ii) existence of a bargain purchase option under terms that make it likely to be exercised; (iii) a lease term equal to 75 percent or more of the economic life of the leased property; and (iv) minimum lease payments that equal or exceed 90 percent of the fair value of the property.

In June 2008, IEC entered into a sale-leaseback arrangement with M&T under which fixed assets with a net book value of $2.0 million and an original cost of $15.6 million were sold to M&T and were leased back under a five-year operating lease. The sold assets were removed from the accounts and minimal loss on the transaction is being amortized over the lease term.

Legal Contingencies

When legal proceedings are brought or claims are made against us and the outcome is uncertain, ASC 450-10 (Contingencies) requires that we determine whether it is probable that an asset has been impaired or a liability has been incurred. If such impairment or liability is probable and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated, the loss must be charged to earnings. No material charges for legal contingencies have been recorded by IEC during fiscal 2012 or the first quarter of fiscal 2013.

When it is considered probable that a loss has been incurred, but the amount of loss cannot be estimated, disclosure but not accrual of the probable loss is required. Disclosure of a loss contingency is also required when it is reasonably possible, but not probable, that a loss has been incurred.

Fair Value Measurements

Under ASC 825 (Financial Instruments), the Company is required to disclose the fair value of financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate value. The Company’s financial instruments consist of cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued liabilities and borrowings for which rates are generally variable. IEC believes that recorded value approximates fair value for all such instruments.

ASC 820 (Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures) defines fair value, establishes a framework for measurement, and prescribes related disclosures. ASC 820 defines fair value as the price that would be received upon sale of an asset or would be paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction. Inputs used to measure fair value are categorized under the following hierarchy:

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Level 1: Quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.

Level 2: Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets whether active or not, and model-derived valuations based on observable inputs or value-drivers.

Level 3: Model-derived valuations using inputs for which active markets do not exist.

Incorporating Level 2 or Level 3 inputs into the measurement process requires significant judgment. Level 2 inputs were used in valuing fixed assets acquired in connection with IEC's fiscal 2011 and 2010 business combinations. Inputs of this nature included comparable sales values and depreciated cost values utilized in appraising acquired property and equipment.

Intangible asset valuations completed in connection with the Company's business combinations have been based on Level 3 inputs. The most significant such valuation, prepared for SCB's customer intangible, was derived from estimated future cash flows attributable to SCB's acquisition-date customer base. Key input assumptions utilized in the valuation process included the rate of customer attrition, cost of sales percent, and discount rate.

Revenue Recognition

The Company’s revenue is principally derived from the sale of electronic products built to customer specifications, but also from other value-added support services and repair work. Revenue from product sales is recognized when (i) goods are shipped or title and risk of ownership have passed, (ii) the price to the buyer is fixed or determinable, and (iii) realization is reasonably assured.

Service revenue is generally recognized once the service has been rendered. For material management arrangements, revenue is generally recognized as services are rendered. Under such arrangements, some or all of the following services may be provided: design, bid, procurement, testing, storage or other activities relating to materials the customer expects to incorporate into products that it manufactures. Material management revenue amounted to less than 5.0% of total revenue in fiscal 2012 and the first quarter of fiscal 2013.

Provisions for discounts, allowances, rebates, estimated returns and other adjustments are recorded in the period the related sales are recognized.

Stock-Based Compensation

ASC 718 (Stock Compensation) requires that compensation expense be recognized for equity awards based on fair value as of the date of grant. For stock options, the Company uses the Black-Scholes pricing model to estimate grant date fair value. Costs associated with stock awards are recorded over requisite service periods, generally the vesting period. If vesting is contingent on the achievement of performance objectives, fair value is accrued over the period the objectives are expected to be achieved only if it is considered probable that the objectives will be achieved. The Company also has an employee stock purchase plan that provides for a discounted stock purchase price. Compensation expense related to the discount is recognized as employees contribute to the plan.

Income Taxes and Deferred Taxes

ASC 740 (Income Taxes) requires recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements or tax returns, but not in both. Deferred tax assets are also established for tax benefits associated with tax loss and tax credit carryforwards. Such deferred balances reflect tax rates that are scheduled to be in effect, based on currently enacted legislation, in the years the book/tax differences reverse and tax loss and tax credit carryforwards are expected to be realized. An allowance is established for any deferred tax asset for which realization is not likely.

ASC 740 also prescribes the manner in which a company measures, recognizes, presents, and discloses in its financial statements uncertain tax positions that the company has taken or expects to take on a tax return. The Company recognizes tax benefits from uncertain tax positions only if it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained following examination by taxing authorities, based on technical merits of the position. The Company believes that it has no material uncertain tax positions.

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Any interest or penalties incurred are reported as interest expense. The Company’s income tax filings are subject to audit by various tax jurisdictions, and the current open year is fiscal 2011.

Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per common share are calculated by dividing income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during each period. Diluted earnings per common share add to the denominator incremental shares resulting from the assumed exercise of all potentially dilutive stock options, as well as restricted (non-vested) stock, restricted stock units (“RSU’s”) and anticipated issuance through the employee stock purchase plan. Options, restricted stock and RSU’s are primarily held by management and certain employees. A summary of shares used in earnings per share (“EPS”) calculations follows.

	Three Months Ended
	December 28,		December 30,
Shares for EPS Calculation	2012		2011
Weighted average shares outstanding		9,647,210		9,645,942
Incremental shares		320,937		358,417
Diluted shares		9,968,147		10,004,359
Options excluded from diluted shares as the effect of including these shares would have been anti-dilutive		52,342		44,000

Dividends

IEC does not pay dividends on its common stock, as it is the Company's current policy to retain earnings for use in the business. Furthermore, certain covenants in the Company’s Third Amended and Restated Credit Facility Agreement with M&T restrict the Company from paying cash dividends. The Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Facility Agreement with M&T, as more fully described in Note 7 – Credit Facilities, modifies this restriction to allow dividend payments not to exceed a specified threshold.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Actual results may differ from management’s estimates.

Statements of Cash Flows

The Company presents operating cash flows using the indirect method of reporting under which non-cash income and expense items are removed from net income.

Comprehensive Income

IEC has no items of other comprehensive income (“OCI”) in any period presented in the accompanying financial statements, and in accordance with ASC 220-10-15, is not required to present captions for OCI or comprehensive income in the statements.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

FASB Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2011-04, "Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRS," was issued in May 2011 to be effective for interim or annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. The update changes the wording for certain measurement and disclosure requirements relating to fair value determinations under U.S. GAAP in order to make them more consistent with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”). While many of the modifications are not expected to change the application of U.S. GAAP, additional disclosure requirements relating to the use of Level 3 inputs in determining fair value do apply to IEC. The Company uses such inputs in valuing certain assets acquired in business combinations, and, since its adoption of this update, has provided additional information regarding the sensitivity of derived values to changes in the inputs related to future acquisitions.

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FASB Accounting Standards Update 2011-05, "Presentation of Comprehensive Income," was issued in June 2011 to be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011. Comprehensive income includes certain items that are recognized as OCI and are excluded from net income. Examples include unrealized gains/losses on certain investments and gains/losses on derivative instruments designated as hedges. Under provisions of the update, the components of OCI must be presented in one of two formats: either (i) together with net income in a continuous statement of comprehensive income or (ii) in a second statement of comprehensive income to immediately follow the income statement. An existing option to present the components of OCI as part of the statement of changes in shareholders' equity is being eliminated. Accounting Standards Update 2011-12, “Deferral of the Effective Date for Amendments to the Presentation of Reclassifications of Items Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income,” indefinitely defers the effective date of the requirement to reclassify adjustments from OCI to net income by component under ASU 2011-05 to allow time for reconsideration of these provisions.

FASB Accounting Standards Update 2011-08, "Testing Goodwill for Impairment," was issued in September 2011 to be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011. Under existing GAAP, entities are periodically required to evaluate the carrying value of a unit's goodwill by first determining fair value of the unit, and then, if fair value is less than the unit's carrying value, by allocating such fair value to the unit's assets and liabilities. Under provisions of the update, entities are permitted, but not required, to precede calculation of a unit's fair value with a qualitative evaluation of the likelihood that fair value is less than carrying value. If the qualitative assessment leads to a conclusion that there is more than a 50 percent likelihood that fair value exceeds carrying value, no further testing is required. In the event of a less favorable assessment, the entity is required to proceed to the previously mentioned quantitative testing. As permitted by the update, the Company adopted its provisions in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011.

Accounting Standards Update 2012-02, “Intangibles—Goodwill and Other: Testing Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets for Impairment,” was issued July 27, 2012 and is effective for annual and interim fiscal years beginning after December 25, 2012. The Update simplifies the guidance for testing the decline in the realizable value (impairment) of indefinite-lived intangible assets other than goodwill. The amendments allow an organization the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is necessary to perform the quantitative impairment test. An organization electing to perform a qualitative assessment is no longer required to calculate the fair value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset unless the organization determines, based on a qualitative assessment, that it is “more likely than not” that the asset is impaired. The Company does not anticipate a significant impact upon adoption.

Accounting Standards Update 2012-04, “Technical Corrections and Improvements,” was issued October 2012 and for public entities, the amendments that are subject to the transition guidance will be effective for fiscal periods beginning after December 15, 2012. The amendments in this Update cover a wide range of Topics in the Codification. These amendments are presented in two sections—Technical Corrections and Improvements (Section A) and Conforming Amendments Related to Fair Value Measurements (Section B). The amendments in this Update represent changes to clarify the Codification, correct unintended application of guidance, or make minor improvements to the Codification that are not expected to have a significant effect on current accounting. This Update is not intended to significantly change U.S. GAAP and the Company does not anticipate a significant impact upon adoption.

NOTE 2. ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS

A summary of activity in the allowance for doubtful accounts during the three month periods follows:

	Three Months Ended
	December 28,		December 30,
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	2012		2011
	(thousands)
Allowance, beginning of period	$	406	$	305
Provision for doubtful accounts		36		107
Allowance, end of period	$	442	$	412

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NOTE 3. INVENTORIES

A summary of inventory by category at period end follows:

	December 28,			September 30,
Inventories	2012			2012
	(thousands)
Raw materials	$	12,489		$	10,732
Work-in-process		9,419			8,215
Finished goods		1,495			1,661
Total inventories		23,403			20,608
Reserve for excess/obsolete inventory		(1,505	)		(1,260	)
Inventories, net	$	21,898		$	19,348

NOTE 4. FIXED ASSETS

A summary of fixed assets by category and accumulated depreciation at period end follows:

	December 28,			September 30,
Fixed Assets	2012			2012
	(thousands)
Land and improvements	$	1,556		$	1,556
Buildings and improvements		9,852			9,852
Leasehold improvements		1,374			1,374
Machinery and equipment		23,449			23,085
Furniture and fixtures		5,451			5,444
Construction in progress		1,513			673
Total fixed assets, at cost		43,195			41,984
Accumulated depreciation		(25,877	)		(24,864	)
Fixed assets, net	$	17,318		$	17,120

Depreciation expense during the three month periods follows:

	Three Months Ended
	December 28,		December 30,
Depreciation Expense	2012		2011
	(thousands)
Depreciation expense	$	1,013	$	888

NOTE 5. INTANGIBLE ASSETS

IEC's intangible assets (other than goodwill) were acquired in connection with purchases of SCB in fiscal 2011 and Albuquerque in fiscal 2010.

Among SCB’s key attributes as an acquisition candidate were the relationships established with a number of military and defense contractors. The anticipated profitability of those relationships was considered by IEC in arriving at an amount to offer for the firm and also became the basis for allocating a portion of the purchase price to a related intangible asset. Based upon several key assumptions and a detailed analysis of value, $5.9 million was allocated to a customer-based intangible. The asset is being amortized over its fifteen-year estimated useful life, using the straight-line method.

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IEC also allocated $100 thousand to an intangible asset representing the estimated value of a five-year, non-compete agreement entered into with SCB’s selling shareholders. That intangible is being amortized evenly over its contractual life.

Albuquerque’s building and land were acquired subject to an Industrial Revenue Bond (“IRB”) that exempts the property from real estate taxes for the term of the IRB. The tax abatement was valued at $360 thousand at date of acquisition, and such value is being amortized over the 9.2 year exemption period that remained as of the acquisition date.

A summary of intangible assets by category and accumulated amortization at period end follows:

	December 28,			September 30,
Intangible Assets	2012			2012
	(thousands)
Customer relationships	$	5,900		$	5,900
Property tax abatement		360			360
Non-compete agreement		100			100
Total intangibles		6,360			6,360
Accumulated amortization		(962	)		(849	)
Intangible assets, net	$	5,398		$	5,511

Amortization expense during the three month periods follows:

	Three Months Ended
	December 28,		December 30,
Amortization Expense	2012		2011
	(thousands)
Intangible amortization expense	$	113	$	113

A summary of amortization expense for the next five years follows:

	Estimated
	future
Future Amortization	amortization
	(thousands)
Twelve months ending December 28,
2013	$	452
2014		452
2015		452
2016		432
2017 and thereafter		3,610

NOTE 6. GOODWILL

Goodwill balances result from the acquisitions of SCB in fiscal 2011 and Celmet in fiscal 2010. There were no changes in outstanding goodwill balances during the three months ended December 28, 2012.

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NOTE 7. CREDIT FACILITIES

A summary of borrowings at period end follows:

	Fixed/		Interest Rate				Balances
	Variable		December 28,		September 30,		December 28,			September 30,
Debt	Rate	Maturity	2012		2012		2012			2012
			(percents)				(thousands)
M&T borrowings:
Revolving credit facility	v	12/17/13		2.50		3.00	$	12,255		$	6,588
SCB term loan	v	12/17/15		2.75		3.25		12,000			13,000
Albuquerque term loan	v	12/16/14		2.75		3.25		2,000			2,250
Albuquerque mortgage loan	v	12/16/14		2.75		3.25		3,200			3,267
Celmet term loan	v	07/30/15		2.75		3.25		1,067			1,166
Equipment loans (2)	v	12/17/13		3.25		3.25		604			672
Equipment loan	f	06/03/13		2.85		2.93		62			108
Energy loan	f	04/02/13		2.08		2.08		13			23
Other borrowings:
Seller notes, Wire and Cable	f	06/01/13		3.00		3.00		306			463
Albuquerque industrial revenue bond	f	03/01/19		5.63		5.63		100			100
Total debt								31,607			27,637
Less: current portion								(3,380	)		(6,533	)
Long-term debt							$	28,227		$	21,104

Note: Sale-leaseback agreement with M&T is accounted for as an operating lease, and therefore is not included above.

M&T Credit Facilities

On December 17, 2010, IEC entered into the Third Amended and Restated Credit Facility Agreement (“2010 Credit Agreement”) with M&T, replacing a prior agreement dated July 30, 2010. This 2010 Credit Agreement added a $20.0 million term loan used for the SCB acquisition; increased the limit on the revolving credit facility from $15.0 million to $20.0 million; and eliminated a minimum threshold for variable interest tied to London interbank offered rate(“Libor”). The basic structure of the agreement and many of the terms and conditions remained unchanged from the prior agreement. Except as otherwise noted below, the revolving credit facility and term loan borrowings under the 2010 Credit Agreement bear interest at Libor plus a margin that varies between 2.25% and 3.75% based on the Company's ratio of debt to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, rent expense and non-cash stock compensation (“EBITDARS”), as defined.

The 2010 Credit Agreement has been superseded and replaced by the Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Facility Agreement (“2013 Credit Agreement”), described below.

The 2010 Credit Agreement was modified on November 17, 2011 by a letter agreement that extended the equipment line to December 17, 2013 and made all loans under such line due and payable no later than that date. The 2010 Credit Agreement required prepayments of term loans equal to 50% of excess cash flow for fiscal years ending after September 30, 2010 and the letter agreement changed that requirement to fiscal years ending after September 30, 2011.

Individual debt facilities provided under the 2010 Credit Agreement are described below:

(a) Revolving Credit Facility (“Revolver”): Up to $20 million is available through December 17, 2013. The Company may borrow up to the lesser of (i) 85% of eligible receivables plus 35% of eligible inventories or (ii) $20 million. At IEC's election, another 35% of eligible inventories will be included in the borrowing base for limited periods of time during which a higher rate of interest is charged on the Revolver. Borrowings based on inventory balances are further limited to a cap of $3.75 million, or when subject to the higher percentage limit, $4.75 million. At December 28, 2012, the upper limit on Revolver borrowings was $20.0 million. Average available balances amounted to $11.9 million and $13.1 million during the three month periods ended December 28, 2012 and December 30, 2011, respectively.

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The Company incurs quarterly unused commitment fees approximating 0.375% of the excess of $20 million over average borrowings under the Revolver. Fees incurred amounted to $6 thousand and $8 thousand during the quarters ended December 28, 2012 and December 30, 2011, respectively. The fee percentage varies based on IEC's ratio of debt to EBITDARS.

(b) SCB Term Loan: $20 million was borrowed on December 17, 2010 and principal is being repaid in 60 equal monthly installments.

(c) Albuquerque Term Loan: $5 million was borrowed on December 16, 2009, and principal is being repaid in 60 equal monthly installments.

(d) Albuquerque Mortgage Loan: $4 million was borrowed on December 16, 2009. The loan is effectively secured by real property in Albuquerque, NM, and principal is being repaid in 60 monthly installments of $22 thousand plus a balloon payment due at maturity.

(e) Celmet Term Loan: $2 million was borrowed on July 30, 2010, and principal is being repaid in 60 equal monthly installments.

(f) Equipment Line of Credit: Up to $1.5 million, reduced by outstanding loans, is available through December 17, 2013. The line is available for purchases of capital equipment. Borrowings under the line are supported by individual notes that specify interest and principal repayment terms. The Company has the option to select whether the interest rate is fixed or variable. Equal payments of principal are being made over 48 months for two of the loans and over 60 months for one loan.

(g) Energy Loan (also referred to as the "NYSERDA” loan): $0.2 million was borrowed on April 2, 2008 under this facility, for which interest at a fixed rate of 2.08% is subsidized by the State of New York. Principal is being repaid in 60 equal monthly installments.

Borrowings under the 2010 Credit Agreement are secured by, among other things, the assets of IEC and its subsidiaries. The 2010 Credit Agreement also contains various affirmative and negative covenants including financial covenants. The Company is required to maintain (i) a minimum level of quarterly EBITDARS, (ii) a ratio of debt to twelve-month EBITDARS that is below a specified limit, and (iii) a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio as described in the table below.

Debt Covenant	Limit
Quarterly EBITDARS (000s)	Must be above $1,500
Total debt to EBITDARS	Must be below 3.00x
Fixed charge coverage ratio (a)	Must be above 1.25x

(a) The ratio compares (i) 12-month EBITDA plus non-cash stock compensation expense minus unfinanced capital expenditures minus cash taxes paid, to (ii) the sum of interest expense, principal payments, sale-leaseback payments and dividends, if any (fixed charges).

For the purpose of calculating compliance with the covenants, IEC's operating lease obligation to M&T for certain equipment sold to the bank on June 27, 2008 and leased back for a period of five years, is treated as debt. Rental payments for the remainder of the lease term ending June 2013 total $163 thousand.

Subsequent to the date of these financial statements, on January 18, 2013, the Company and M&T entered into the 2013 Credit Agreement. Many of the terms, conditions and covenants remain unchanged from the 2010 Credit Agreement. Although the financial covenants remain unchanged, the terms of the 2013 Credit Agreement provide that measurement of financial covenants will not occur until the end of the fiscal quarter ending in March 2013.

Significant modifications made in the 2013 Credit Agreement to the financing arrangements previously in effect under the 2010 Credit Agreement include:

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· Consolidation of all outstanding term debt, except the Albuquerque Mortgage Loan and the Energy Loan, and an $8,876,237 portion of outstanding loans under the Revolver, into two new and increased term loans, described below (“Term Loan A” and “Term Loan B”);

· Creation of a new Term Loan A in the original principal amount of $10,000,000, bearing interest at the fixed rate of 3.98% per annum, payable in equal monthly principal payments of $92,593 each plus accrued interest, with a final maturity date of February 1, 2022;

· Creation of a new Term Loan B in the original principal amount of $14,000,000, bearing interest at a variable rate equal to 2.50 percentage points above the LIBOR in effect from time to time, payable in equal monthly principal payments of $116,667 each plus accrued interest, with a final maturity date of February 1, 2023;

· Extension of the maturity date of the Albuquerque Mortgage Loan from December 16, 2014 to February 1, 2018, with no change to the monthly principal payments of $22,222 each plus accrued interest;

· Modification of the interest rate applicable to the Albuquerque Mortgage Loan from (i) a range on the applicable quarterly adjustment date of 2.50% to 3.75% above LIBOR based upon the Company’s then ratio of Debt to EBITDARS (ranging from 1.75:1.00 to 3.25:1.00), to (ii) a range on the applicable quarterly adjustment date of 2.00% to 3.25% above LIBOR based upon the Company’s then ratio of Debt to EBITDARS (ranging from 0.75:1.00 to 2.75:1.00);

· Continuation of the Revolver in the maximum available principal amount of the lesser of $20,000,000 or the amount available under the borrowing base (the formula for which, and interest rate surcharge applicable to optional over-base advances, remains unchanged), with an outstanding principal balance immediately after the closing of $3,656,140;

· Extension of the maturity date of the Revolver from December 17, 2013 to January 18, 2016;

· Modification of the interest rate applicable to the Revolver from (i) a range on the applicable quarterly adjustment date of 2.25% to 3.50% above LIBOR based upon the Company’s then ratio of Debt to EBITDARS (ranging from 1.75:1.00 to 3.25:1.00), to (ii) a range on the applicable quarterly adjustment date of 1.75% to 3.00% above LIBOR based upon the Company’s then ratio of Debt to EBITDARS (ranging from 0.75:1.00 to 2.75:1.00);

· Modification of the unused fee applicable to the Revolver from (i) a range on the applicable quarterly adjustment date of 0.125% to 0.500% based upon the Company’s then ratio of Debt to EBITDARS (ranging from 1.75:1.00 to 3.25:1.00), to (ii) a range on the applicable quarterly adjustment date of 0.125% to 0.500% based upon the Company’s then ratio of Debt to EBITDARS (ranging from 0.75:1.00 to 2.75:1.00);

· Elimination of mandatory prepayments based upon excess cash flow;

· Continuation, unchanged, of existing covenants requiring minimum quarterly EBITDARS, a maximum Debt to EBITDARS ratio, and minimum Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio, all measured at the end of each quarter commencing with the quarter ending in March 2013;

· Modification of the prohibition against dividends and stock repurchases to permit an aggregate maximum of $3,500,000 of such distributions prior to February 1, 2023 absent default at the time of the applicable payment; and

· Continuation of other terms, conditions, covenants, guarantees and collateral substantially unchanged.

In connection with the 2013 Credit Agreement, on January 18, 2013, the Company and M&T entered into an interest rate swap arrangement (“Swap Transaction”). The Swap Transaction is for a notional amount of $14,000,000 with an effective date of February 1, 2013 and a termination date of February 1, 2023. The Swap Transaction is designed to reduce the variability of future interest payments with respect to Term Loan B by effectively fixing the annual interest rate payable on outstanding principal of Term Loan B. Pursuant to the interest rate swap, the Company’s one-month LIBOR rate is swapped for a fixed rate of 1.32%. When the swap fixed rate is added to the Term Loan B Spread of 2.50%, the Company’s interest rate applicable to Term Loan B is effectively fixed at 3.82%.

Other Credit Facilities

(h) Seller Notes: The May 2008 acquisition of Wire and Cable was financed in part by three promissory notes payable to the sellers and totaling $3.8 million. These notes are subordinated to borrowings under the Credit Agreement and are being repaid in quarterly installments of $160 thousand, including interest. Effective October 1, 2011, the interest rate on the notes was reduced from 4.0% to 3.0% without altering any other terms of the borrowings.

(i) Albuquerque Industrial Revenue Bond: When IEC acquired Albuquerque, the Company assumed responsibility for a $100 thousand Industrial Revenue Bond issued by the City of Albuquerque. Interest on the bond is paid semiannually, and principal is due in its entirety at maturity. 

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A summary of contractual principal payments under IEC's borrowings for the next five years taking into consideration the 2013 Credit Agreement follows:

	Contractual
	Principal
Debt Repayment Schedule	Payments
	(thousands)
Twelve months ending December 28,
2013	$	3,380
2014		2,778
2015		2,778
2016*		6,157
2017 and thereafter		16,514
	$	31,607

*Includes Revolver balance of $3,379 as of December 28, 2012.

NOTE 8. INCOME TAXES

Provision for income taxes during the three month periods follows:

	Three Months Ended
	December 28,		December 30,
Income Tax Provision	2012		2011
	(thousands)
Provision for income taxes	$	140	$	555

IEC has federal and state net operating loss carryforwards (“NOLs”) for income tax purposes of approximately $11.9 million and $24.9 million, respectively, as of September 30, 2012, expiring mainly in years 2020 through 2025. It is estimated that the federal and state NOLs will produce future tax benefits totaling $4.5 million.

In addition, $1.0 million of New York State investment tax and other credits are available to the Company as carryforwards, expiring in various years through 2026. These credits cannot be utilized until the New York net operating loss carryforward is exhausted. We have recorded a valuation allowance for these credits to the extent that we believe it is more likely than not that the tax benefit will not be realized. If the credits expire unused, the related deferred tax asset and offsetting valuation allowance will be reduced.

NOTE 9. WARRANTY RESERVES

IEC generally warrants its products and workmanship for up to twelve months from date of sale. As an offset to warranty claims, the Company is sometimes able to obtain reimbursement from suppliers for warranty-related costs or losses. Based on historical warranty claims experience and in consideration of sales trends, a reserve is maintained for estimated future warranty costs to be incurred on products and services sold through the balance sheet date.

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A summary of additions to and charges against IEC's warranty reserves during the three month periods follows:

	Three Months Ended
	December 28,			December 30,
Warranty Reserve	2012			2011
	(thousands)
Reserve, beginning of period	$	388		$	448
Provision		15			28
Warranty costs		(23	)		(62	)
Reserve, end of period	$	380		$	414

NOTE 10. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

The 2010 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan (“2010 Plan”) was approved by the Company’s stockholders at the January 2011 Annual Meeting of the Stockholders. This plan replaces IEC’s 2001 Stock Option and Incentive Plan (“2001 Plan”), which expired in December 2011. The 2010 Plan, which is administered by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors, provides for the following types of grants: incentive stock options, nonqualified options, stock appreciation rights, restricted shares, restricted stock units, performance compensation awards, cash incentive awards, director stock and other equity-based and equity-related awards. Awards are generally granted to certain members of management and employees, as well as directors. Under the 2010 Plan, up to 2,000,000 common shares may be issued over a term of ten years.

Stock-based awards granted through December 2011, were made under the 2001 Plan. Awards granted after December 2011, were made under the 2010 Plan and future awards will be made under the 2010 Plan.

Stock compensation expense recorded under the plans totaled $157 thousand and $135 thousand in the quarters ended December 28, 2012 and December 30, 2011, respectively. Expenses relating to stock options that comply with certain U.S. income tax rules are neither deductible by the Company nor taxable to the employee. Further information regarding awards granted under the 2001 Plan, 2010 Plan and employee stock purchase plan is provided below.

Stock Options

When options are granted, IEC estimates fair value using the Black-Scholes option pricing model and recognizes the computed value as compensation cost over the vesting period, which is typically four years. The contractual term of options granted under the plan is generally seven years.

Assumptions used in the Black-Scholes model and the estimated value of options follows:

	Three Months Ended
	December 28,			December 30,
Valuation of Options	2012			2011
Assumptions for Black-Scholes:
Risk-free interest rate		0.53	%		1.16	%
Expected term in years		4.0			4.9
Volatility		49	%		51	%
Expected annual dividends		none			none
Value of options granted:
Number of options granted		50,000			10,000
Weighted average fair value per share	$	2.65		$	2.12
Fair value of options granted (000's)	$	133		$	21

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A summary of stock option activity, together with other related data, follows:

	Three Months Ended
	December 28, 2012					December 30, 2011
				Wgtd. Avg.					Wgtd. Avg.
	Number			Exercise		Number			Exercise
Stock Options	of Options			Price		of Options			Price
Outstanding, beginning of period		280,789		$	3.82		371,339		$	3.32
Granted		50,000			6.91		10,000			5.30
Exercised		(1,750	)		4.32		-
Forfeited		(14,500	)		6.59		(9,700	)		4.60
Expired		-					(5,000	)		0.55
Outstanding, end of period		314,539		$	4.18		366,639		$	3.36
For options expected to vest
Number expected to vest		298,812		$	4.18		348,307		$	3.36
Weighted average remaining term, in years		4.2					4.2
Intrinsic value (000s)				$	721				$	486
For exercisable options
Number exercisable		131,789		$	2.04		125,239		$	1.59
Weighted average remaining term, in years		2.2					2.6
Intrinsic value (000s)				$	599				$	377
For non-exercisable options
Expense not yet recognized (000s)				$	512				$	297
Weighted average years to become exercisable		2.0					1.7
For options exercised
Intrinsic value (000s)				$	4				$	0

Changes in the number of non-vested options outstanding, together with other related data, follows:

	Three Months Ended
	December 28, 2012					December 30, 2011
				Wgtd. Avg.					Wgtd. Avg.
	Number			Exercise		Number			Exercise
Stock Options	of Options			Price		of Options			Price
Non-vested, beginning of period		157,150		$	3.82		241,100		$	4.32
Granted		50,000			6.91		10,000			5.30
Vested		(9,900	)		4.81		(3,594	)		3.56
Forfeited		(14,500	)		6.59		(9,700	)		4.60
Non-vested, end of period		182,750		$	5.71		237,806		$	4.33

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Restricted (Non-vested) Stock

Holders of IEC restricted stock have voting and dividend rights as of the date of grant, but until vested the shares may be forfeited and cannot be sold or otherwise transferred. At the end of the vesting period, which is typically four years (three years in the case of directors), holders have all the rights and privileges of any other IEC common stockholder. The fair value of a share of restricted stock is its market value on the date of grant, and that value is recognized as stock compensation expense over the vesting period.

A summary of restricted stock activity, together with related data, follows:

	Three Months Ended
	December 28, 2012					December 30, 2011
	Number of			Wgtd. Avg.		Number of			Wgtd. Avg.
	Non-vested			Grant Date		Non-vested			Grant Date
Restricted (Non-vested) Stock	Shares			Fair Value		Shares			Fair Value
Outstanding, beginning of period		339,939		$	5.69		284,476		$	5.76
Granted		69,493			6.91		0
Vested		(29,113	)		4.17		(6,900	)		3.49
Shares withheld for payment of taxes upon vesting of restricted stock		(4,441	)		4.70
Forfeited		(4,200	)		3.49		(8,400	)		4.32
Outstanding, end of period		371,678		$	6.07		269,176		$	5.86
For non-vested shares
Expense not yet recognized (000s)				$	1,293				$	1,005
Weighted average remaining years for vesting					2.0					2.0
For shares vested
Aggregate fair value on vesting dates (000s)				$	229				$	35

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

The Company began administering an employee stock purchase plan that provides for a discounted stock purchase price on October 1, 2011. Employee contributions and compensation expense recognized under the plan in the three months ended December 28, 2012 were $25 thousand and $3 thousand, respectively.

Stock Issued to Board Members

In addition to annual grants of restricted stock, Board members are granted common stock for certain services provided. During the quarters ended December 28, 2012 and December 30, 2011, board members were granted 730 and 2,050 shares of common stock, respectively. The Company recognized compensation expense related to Board members of $5 thousand and $11 thousand during the quarters ended December 28, 2012 and December 30, 2011, respectively.

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NOTE 11. MARKET SECTORS AND MAJOR CUSTOMERS

A summary of sales, according to the market sector within which IEC's customers operate, follows:

	Three Months Ended
	December 28,			December 30,
% of Sales by Sector	2012			2011
Military & Aerospace		57	%		37	%
Medical		20	%		27	%
Industrial		16	%		22	%
Communications & Other		7	%		14	%
		100	%		100	%

Two individual customers represented 10% or more of sales for the three months ended December 28, 2012.  For this period, one customer in the Industrial sector represented 13% of sales and one customer in the Medical sector represented 10% of sales. Two individual customers represented 10% or more of sales for the three months ended December 30, 2011. One customer in the Medical sector represented 25% of sales and one customer in the Industrial sector represented 18% of sales. There were no individual customers representing 10% or more of receivables at December 28, 2012. Two individual customers represented 10% or more of receivables and aggregated 31% of outstanding receivable balances at December 30, 2011.

Credit risk associated with individual customers is periodically evaluated by analyzing the entity's financial condition and payment history. Customers generally are not required to post collateral.

NOTE 12. LITIGATION

There are no material, pending legal proceedings that involve IEC, its subsidiaries or their properties. From time to time, the Company may be involved in legal actions in the ordinary course of its business. However, management does not believe that any such proceedings commenced through the date of these financial statements, individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position.

NOTE 13. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

The Company is obligated under non-cancelable operating leases, primarily for manufacturing equipment, buildings and office equipment. Leases for buildings occupied by IEC's businesses expire as follows: Celmet in July 2014, and SCB primarily in September 2013. These operating leases generally contain renewal options and require the Company to pay executory costs such as taxes, insurance and maintenance.

A summary of minimum lease obligations through the remainder of the lease terms follows:

	Contractual
	Lease
Future Rental Obligations	Payments
	(thousands)
Twelve months ending December 28,
2013	$	728
2014		189
2015		9
2016		3

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Rent expense during the three month periods follows:

	Three Months Ended
	December 28,		December 30,
Rent Expense	2012		2011
	(thousands)
Rent expense	$	357	$	329

During August 2011, one of IEC's operating units entered into a five-year agreement with one of its suppliers to purchase a minimum volume of materials in exchange for receiving favorable pricing on the unit's purchases. In the event the unit's cumulative purchases do not equal or exceed stated minimums, the supplier has a right to terminate the agreement and the IEC unit would be obligated to pay an early termination fee that declines from $365 thousand to zero over the term of the agreement. As of the date of this Report, the company expects to exceed minimum purchase requirements under the agreement, thereby avoiding any termination fee.

NOTE 14. RETIREMENT PLAN

The Company administers a retirement savings plan for the benefit of its eligible employees and their beneficiaries under the provisions of Sections 401(a) and (k) of the Internal Revenue Code. Eligible employees may contribute a portion of their compensation to the plan, and the Company is permitted to make discretionary contributions as determined by the Board of Directors. For the Albuquerque unit, the Company contributes 25% of the first 6% contributed by employees. Company contributions on behalf of Albuquerque employees totaled $8 thousand during the three months ended December 28, 2012, and $9 thousand during the three months ended December 30, 2011. There were no other Company contributions to the plan during the two periods.

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The information in this Management's Discussion and Analysis should be read in conjunction with the accompanying consolidated financial statements and notes.

Forward-Looking Statements: This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains certain statements that are, or may be deemed to be, forward-looking statements within the meaning of section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and are made in reliance upon the protections provided by such Acts for forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements (such as when we describe what we “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” or “anticipate” will occur, and other similar statements) include, but are not limited to, statements regarding future sales and operating results, future prospects, the capabilities and capacities of business operations, any financial or other guidance and all statements that are not based on historical fact, but rather reflect our current expectations concerning future results and events. The ultimate correctness of these forward-looking statements is dependent upon a number of known and unknown risks and events and is subject to various uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be different from those expressed or implied by these statements.

The following important factors, among others, could affect future results and events, causing those results and events to differ materially from those views expressed or implied in our forward-looking statements: business conditions and growth or contraction in our customers' industries, the electronic manufacturing services industry and the general economy; variability of operating results; our dependence on a limited number of major customers; the potential consolidation of our customer base; availability of component supplies; dependence on certain industries; variability of customer requirements; uncertainties as to availability and timing of governmental funding for our customers; our ability to assimilate acquired businesses and to achieve the anticipated benefits of such acquisitions; unforeseen product failures and the potential product liability claims that may be associated with such failures; the availability of capital and other economic, business and competitive factors affecting our customers, our industry and business generally; failure or breach of our information technology systems; natural disasters; and other factors that we may not have currently identified or quantified.

We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. New risks and uncertainties arise from time to time and we cannot predict those events or how they may affect us. When considering these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, you should keep in mind the cautionary statements contained elsewhere in this report and in any documents incorporated herein by reference. In particular, you should consider the Risk Factors identified in Item 1 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2012.

Overview

Since 2004, we have focused our efforts on developing relationships with customers who manufacture advanced technology products and who are unlikely to utilize offshore suppliers due to the proprietary nature of their products, governmental restrictions or volume considerations. We have continued to expand our business by adding new customers and markets, and our customer base is stronger and more diverse as a result. We proactively invest in areas we view as important for our continued growth. IEC is ISO 9001:2008 certified. Four of our units (IEC and Wire and Cable in Newark, NY; Albuquerque in NM; and SCB in Bell Gardens, CA) are AS9100 certified to serve the military and commercial aerospace market sector, and are ITAR registered. In addition, the Company’s locations in Newark, NY and Albuquerque, NM are Nadcap accredited for electronics manufacturing to support the most stringent quality requirements of the aerospace industry and the Newark, NY location is ISO 13485 certified to serve the medical market sector. Our Newark, NY location is also an NSA approved supplier under the COMSEC standard and its environmental systems are ISO 14001:2004 certified. DRTL is ISO 17025 accredited, which is the international standard covering testing and calibration laboratories. Albuquerque and SCB also perform work per NASA-STD-8739 and J-STD-001ES space standards.

We evaluate emerging technologies on an ongoing basis to maintain a technology roadmap so that relevant processes and advances in new equipment are available to our customers when commercial and design factors warrant. The current generation of interconnection technologies includes chip-scale packaging and ball-grid-array (“BGA”) assembly techniques. We have placed millions of plastic and ceramic BGA's since 1994. Future advances will be directed by our Technology Center, which combines Prototype and Pilot Build Services with the capabilities of our Advanced Materials Technology Laboratory and our Design Engineering Group.

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The technical expertise of our experienced workforce enables us to build some of the most advanced electronic, wire & cable, and precision metal systems sought by original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”).

Three Month Results

A summary of selected income statement amounts for the three months ended follows:

	Three Months Ended
	December 28,		December 30,
Income Statement Data	2012		2011
	(thousands)
Net sales	$	32,989	$	33,859
Gross profit		4,704		5,487
Selling and administrative expenses		4,046		4,533
Interest and financing expense		279		353
Other income		-		(902	)
Income before provision for income taxes		379		1,503
Provision for income taxes		140		555
Net income	$	239	$	948

Revenue decreased in the first quarter of fiscal 2013 by 2.6% as compared to the first quarter of the prior fiscal year. Aggregate revenue decreases in the medical, industrial and communications & other market sectors of $8.3 million were partially offset by increased revenue in the military & aerospace market sector of $7.4 million. Revenue for the medical market sector decreased $2.5 million primarily due to decreased demand from a customer due to completion of a recall program partially offset by an increase in demand from another customer for an ongoing program. Revenue for the industrial market sector decreased $3.5 million primarily due to delayed demand from one of our customers and a strategic decision by another customer to dual source product to mitigate risk. Revenue for the communications and other market sector also decreased by $2.3 million primarily due to decreased demand from two customers, one of which is now producing a component part in house. Military & aerospace revenue increased $7.4 million due primarily to revenue related to new programs from existing customers,revenue from a new customerand releases in military funding. These increases were partially offset by a $1.0 million decrease in revenue from one of our aerospace customers that discontinued outsourcing a product to us and began to manufacture it in house as a result of its available capacity due to decreased demand by its end customer.

Our first fiscal quarter gross profit decreased $0.8 million to 14.3% of sales from 16.2% of sales in the first quarter of the prior fiscal year. Lower sales volume and unfavorable changes in product mix at some locations was partially offset by higher sales volume and favorable changes in product mix at others. Lower than anticipated sales volumes at some locations reduced leverage on fixed overhead costs. In addition, we anticipated higher revenue volumes and incurred higher indirect labor as a result.

Selling and administrative ("S&A") expense decreased $0.5 million to 12.3% of revenue in the first fiscal quarter of 2013, as compared to 13.4% in the same quarter of the prior fiscal year. $0.2 million of the decrease is severance to our former CFO in the first quarter of the prior fiscal year. The remainder of the decrease is due to lower payroll related costs, including bonus due to lower sales volumes.

Interest expense decreased to $279 thousand in the first fiscal quarter from $353 thousand in the same quarter of the prior fiscal year. The decrease is the result of reductions in our term debt and interest rates, partially offset by an increase in average revolving debt. Average borrowings in the most recent fiscal quarter were lower than the first quarter of the prior fiscal year due to the repayment of term loans partially offset by increased revolving debt. The weighted average interest rate on IEC's debt was 0.73% lower than in the first quarter of the prior fiscal year. Detailed information regarding our borrowings, including a summary of modifications in the Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Facility Agreement, is provided in Note 7 - Credit Facilities to the consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report.

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IEC utilizes the other income/expense category of the income statement for non-operating items such as acquisition costs and various gains and losses. There was no other income/expense for the first quarter of the current fiscal year. In the first quarter of the prior fiscal year, $0.9 million of additional income was recorded related to a reduction in contingent consideration.

A lower provision for income taxes in the first fiscal quarter of 2013 results mainly from a decrease in pretax income as compared to the first quarter of the prior fiscal year.

With respect to tax payments, in the near term IEC expects to be sheltered by sizable net operating loss (“NOL”) carryforwards for federal and New York state income tax purposes. At the end of fiscal 2012, the carryforwards amounted to approximately $11.9 million and $24.9 million for federal and New York State, respectively. The carryforwards expire in varying amounts between 2020 and 2025 unless utilized prior to these dates. It is estimated that the federal and state NOLs will produce future tax benefits totaling $4.5 million.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Cash flow from operations, before considering changes in IEC’s working capital accounts, amounted to $1.6 million in the three months ended December 28, 2012, compared to $1.8 million in three months ended December 30, 2011. The decrease was driven by a $0.7 million decrease in net income, as well as a $0.5 million lower add-back for deferred taxes. The decrease in cash flow from operations was partially offset by the absence of an add-back related to contingent consideration. The net change in current asset and liability accounts used $4.3 million of cash in the fiscal quarter ended December 28, 2012, compared to generating $0.7 million of cash for the fiscal quarter ended December 30, 2011. This is due to decreases in accounts receivable and accounts payable and an increase in inventory resulting from lower sales volume.

Investing activities utilized $1.2 million of cash flow in each of the fiscal quarters ended December 28, 2012 and December 30, 2011. Cash was used to purchase equipment to enhance productivity and facilitate growth.

For the three months ended December 28, 2012, bank funding of the revolving credit facility represented the majority of cash generated from financing activities. Cash was also used to pay term loans, mortgage loans and the revolving credit facility. During the quarter ended December 28, 2012, the Company’s net borrowings were $4.0 million, and for the quarter ended December 30, 2011, we repaid $1.3 million.

As of December 28, 2012, borrowings under the revolving credit facility (“Revolver”) amounted to $12.3 million, and the maximum available was $20.0 million. Borrowings on the Revolver in the first quarter were due to funding working capital changes discussed above. The Company believes that its liquidity is sufficient to satisfy anticipated operating requirements during the next twelve months.

The Company's primary borrowing arrangement as of December 28, 2012 was provided in the Third Amended and Restated Credit Facility Agreement ("2010 Credit Agreement") entered into with Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company ("M&T") in December 2010, as amended and supplemented thereafter. Key provisions are more particularly described in Note 7 - Credit Facilities to the consolidated financial statements contained in this Quarterly Report. They define a borrowing base and describe various affirmative and negative covenants, including financial covenants. On January 18, 2013, the Company and M&T entered into a Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Facility Agreement (“2013 Credit Agreement”), key provisions of which also are described in Note 7 – Credit Facilities to the consolidated financial statements contained in this Quarterly Report. The terms of the 2013 Credit Agreement provide that measurement of financial covenants will not occur until the end of the fiscal quarter ending in March 2013. Such financial covenants remain unchanged from those contained in the 2010 Credit Agreement, and include (i) a minimum level of quarterly EBITDARS, (ii) a ratio of debt to twelve-month EBITDARS that is below a specified limit, and (iii) a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio. EBITDARS is defined as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, rent expense and non-cash stock compensation.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

IEC is not a party to any material off-balance sheet arrangements.

Application of Critical Accounting Policies

Our application of critical accounting policies are disclosed in our 2012 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2012. During the quarter ended December 28, 2012 there have been no material changes to these policies.

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Recently Issued Accounting Standards

See Note 1. Our Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies to our consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report for further information concerning recently issued accounting pronouncements.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

As a result of its financing activities, the Company is exposed to changes in interest rates that may adversely affect operating results. As of December 28, 2012, the Company had $31.6 million of debt, comprised of $31.1 million with variable interest rates and $0.5 million with fixed rates. Interest rates on variable loans are based on London interbank offered rate (“Libor”) and currently adjust daily, causing interest on such loans to vary from period to period. A sensitivity analysis as of December 28, 2012 indicates that a one-percentage point increase or decrease in interest rates, which represents more than a 10% change, would increase or decrease the Company's annual interest expense by approximately $311 thousand. As more fully described in Note 7 – Credit Facilities to the consolidated financial statement included in this Quarterly Report, after giving effect to the 2013 Credit Agreement and the Swap Transaction on January 18, 2013, the Company had $31.2 million of debt outstanding and had increased the portion of debt with effectively fixed rates of interest from $0.5 million to $24.4 million.

The Company is exposed to credit risk to the extent of non-performance by M&T under the 2013 Credit Agreement and the Swap Transaction. The bank's credit rating (reaffirmed A- by Fitch in December 2012) is monitored by the Company, and IEC expects that M&T will perform in accordance with the terms of the 2013 Agreement and the Swap Transaction.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures

IEC's management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(c) and 15d-15(c) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”)) as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that as of December 28, 2012, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

Changes in internal control over financial reporting

During the three months ended December 28, 2012, there were no changes in our internal controls that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

Limitations on the effectiveness of control systems

IEC's management does not expect that our disclosure controls and internal controls will prevent all errors and fraud. Because of inherent limitations in any such control system (e.g. faulty judgments, human error, information technology system error, or intentional circumvention), there can be no assurance that the objectives of a control system will be met under all circumstances. Moreover, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risks that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. The benefits of a control system also must be considered relative to the costs of the system and management’s judgments regarding the likelihood of potential events. In summary, there can be no assurance that any control system will succeed in achieving its goals under all possible future conditions, and as a result of these inherent limitations, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and may or may not be detected.

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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings:

There are no material, pending legal proceedings that involve IEC, its subsidiaries or their properties. From time to time, the Company may be involved in legal actions in the ordinary course of its business. However, management does not believe that any such proceedings commenced through the date of the financial statements contained in Part I of this Quarterly Report, individually or in the aggregate, will have a material, adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position.

Item 1A. Risk Factors:

There are no material changes to the risk factors described in Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2012.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds:

Issuer Purchase of Equity Securities
Period (1)	Total Number of Shares Purchased (2)		Average Price Paid per Share		Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs		Maximum Number of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
October 1, 2012 – October 26, 2012		-	$	-		-		-
October 27, 2012 – November 23, 2012		-		-		-		-
November 24, 2012 – December 28, 2012		4,441		6.65		-		-
Total		4,441	$	6.65		-		-

(1) The reported periods conform to the Company’s fiscal calendar.

(2) The total number of shares purchased in the period consists of shares withheld by the Company in satisfaction of withholding taxes due upon the vesting of restricted stock awards granted under the 2001 Plan. Shares withheld are cancelled and are no longer deemed issued and outstanding.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities: None

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures: Not Applicable

Item 5. Other Information: None

Item 6. Exhibits: For the exhibits that are filed herewith or incorporated herein by reference, see the Index to Exhibits located immediately following the signature page to this Report. The Index to Exhibits is incorporated herein by reference.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

	IEC Electronics Corp.
	(Registrant)
February 8, 2013	/s/ W. Barry Gilbert
	W. Barry Gilbert
	Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
February 8, 2013	/s/ Vincent A. Leo
	Vincent A. Leo
	Chief Financial Officer

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IEC ELECTRONICS CORP.

Form 10-Q for Quarter Ended December 28, 2012

INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Exhibit No.	Description
10.1	Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Facility Agreement, dated January 18, 2013, between IEC Electronics Corp. and Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 25, 2013 and incorporated herein by reference)
10.2	ISDA Master Agreement dated January 18, 2013 between IEC Electronics Corp. and Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 25, 2013 and incorporated herein by reference)
10.3	Schedule to ISDA Master Agreement dated January 18, 2013 between IEC Electronics Corp. and Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company (filed as Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 25, 2013 and incorporated herein by reference)
10.4	Confirmation of Swap Transaction between IEC Electronics Corp. and Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company entered into January 18, 2013 (filed as Exhibit 10.4 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 25, 2013 and incorporated herein by reference)
31.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. Section 1350
101	The following items from this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language: (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited), (ii) Consolidated Income Statements (unaudited), (iii) Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity (unaudited), (iv) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited), and (v) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, the interactive data files in Exhibit 101 hereto are deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended; are deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and otherwise are not subject to liability under those sections.

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EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

I, W. Barry Gilbert, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 28, 2012 for IEC Electronics Corp.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements and other financial information included in this report fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a. designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b. designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c. evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and,

d. disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a. all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b. any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Dated: February 8, 2013	/s/ W. Barry Gilbert
	W. Barry Gilbert
	Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

I, Vincent A. Leo, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 28, 2012 for IEC Electronics Corp.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements and other financial information included in this report fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a. designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b. designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c. evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and,

d. disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a. all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b. any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Dated: February 8, 2013	/s/ Vincent A. Leo
	Vincent A. Leo
	Chief Financial Officer

EX-32.1

Exhibit 32.1

Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

In connection with the quarterly report of IEC Electronics Corp., (the "Company") on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 28, 2012 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), I, W. Barry Gilbert, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, and Vincent A. Leo, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to my knowledge:

1. The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d), as applicable, of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

2. The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Dated: February 8, 2013	/s/ W. Barry Gilbert
	W. Barry Gilbert
	Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
	/s/ Vincent A. Leo
	Vincent A. Leo
	Chief Financial Officer

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FIXED ASSETS (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2012	Dec. 30, 2011
Depreciation expense	$ 1,013	$ 888

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STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Details 3) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2012	Dec. 30, 2011
Outstanding, beginning of period	339,939	284,476
Granted	69,493	0
vested	(29,113)	(6,900)
Shares withheld for payment of taxes upon vesting of restricted stock	(4,441)	0
Forfeited	(4,200)	(8,400)
Outstanding, end of period	371,678	269,176
Outstanding, beginning of period - Wgtd Avg. Grant Date Fair Value	$ 5.69	$ 5.76
Granted - Wgtd Avg. Grant Date Fair Value	$ 6.91
Becoming vested - Wgtd Avg. Grant Date Fair Value	$ 4.17	$ 3.49
Forfeited - Wgtd Avg. Grant Date Fair Value	$ 3.49	$ 4.32
Outstanding, end of period - Wgtd Avg. Grant Date Fair Value	$ 6.07	$ 5.86
Expense not yet recognized (000s) - Wgtd Avg. Grant Date Fair Value	$ 1,293	$ 1,005
Weighted average years to become exercisable	2 years	1 year 8 months 12 days
Aggregate fair value on vesting dates (000s) - Wgtd Avg Grant Date Fair Value	$ 229	$ 35

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INCOME TAXES (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2012	Dec. 30, 2011
Deferred tax expense:
Provision for income taxes	$ 140	$ 555

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STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Details Textual) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2012	Dec. 30, 2011
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Number Of Shares Authorized	2,000,000
Non-cash Stock Compensation	$ 157	$ 135
Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]
Employee Contributions	25	3
Stock Issued To Board Members [Member]
Non-cash Stock Compensation	$ 5	$ 11
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Number Of Shares Grant During Period	730	2,050

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CREDIT FACILITIES (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2012		Sep. 30, 2012
2013	$ 3,380
2014	2,778
2015	2,778
2016*	6,157	[1]
2017 and thereafter	16,514
Long-term Debt	$ 31,607		$ 27,637

[1] *Includes Revolver balance of $3,379 as of December 28, 2012.

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OUR BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2012
Land improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	10 years
Buildings and improvements [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	40 years
Buildings and improvements [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	5 years
Machinery and equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	5 years
Machinery and equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	3 years
Furniture and fixtures [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	7 years
Furniture and fixtures [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	3 years

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MARKET SECTORS AND MAJOR CUSTOMERS (Details Textual)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2012	Dec. 30, 2011
Number Of Major Customers	2	2
Entity Wide Revenue Major Customer Receivable Outstanding Percentage	10.00%	31.00%
Industrial Communications [Member]
Entity-Wide Revenue, Major Customer, Percentage	13.00%	18.00%
Medical Other [Member]
Entity-Wide Revenue, Major Customer, Percentage	10.00%	25.00%

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FIXED ASSETS (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2012

Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]

Fixed Assets Schedule And Accumulated Depreciation Disclosure [Table Text Block]

A summary of fixed assets by category and accumulated depreciation at period end follows:

	December 28,			September 30,
Fixed Assets	2012			2012
	(thousands)
Land and improvements	$	1,556		$	1,556
Buildings and improvements		9,852			9,852
Leasehold improvements		1,374			1,374
Machinery and equipment		23,449			23,085
Furniture and fixtures		5,451			5,444
Construction in progress		1,513			673
Total fixed assets, at cost		43,195			41,984
Accumulated depreciation		(25,877	)		(24,864	)
Fixed assets, net	$	17,318		$	17,120

Schedule Of Depreciation Expense [Table Text Block]

Depreciation expense during the three month periods follows:

	Three Months Ended
	December 28,		December 30,
Depreciation Expense	2012		2011
	(thousands)
Depreciation expense	$	1,013	$	888

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WARRANTY RESERVES (Details) (Warranty Reserves [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2012	Dec. 30, 2011
Warranty Reserves [Member]
Reserve, beginning of period	$ 388	$ 448
Provision	15	28
Warranty costs	(23)	(62)
Reserve, end of period	$ 380	$ 414

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INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2012
2013	$ 452
2014	452
2015	452
2016	432
2017 and thereafter	$ 3,610

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INVENTORIES (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012
Raw materials	$ 12,489	$ 10,732
Work-in-process	9,419	8,215
Finished goods	1,495	1,661
Total inventories	23,403	20,608
Reserve for excess/obsolete inventory	(1,505)	(1,260)
Inventories, net	$ 21,898	$ 19,348

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STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2012	Dec. 30, 2011
Outstanding, beginning of period	280,789	371,339
Granted	50,000	10,000
Exercised	(1,750)	0
Forfeited	(14,500)	(9,700)
Expired	0	(5,000)
Outstanding, end of period	314,539	366,639
Number expected to vest - Number of Options	298,812	348,307
Number exercisable - Number of Options	131,789	125,239
Outstanding, beginning of period - Wgtd. Avg. Exercise Price	$ 3.82	$ 3.32
Granted - Wgtd. Avg. Exercise Price	$ 6.91	$ 5.30
Exercised - Wgtd. Avg. Exercise Price	$ 4.32
Forfeited - Wgtd. Avg. Exercise Price	$ 6.59	$ 4.60
Expired - Wgtd. Avg. Exercise Price		$ 0.55
Outstanding, end of period	$ 4.18	$ 3.36
Number expected to vest	$ 4.18	$ 3.36
Weighted average remaining term, in years	4 years 2 months 12 days	4 years 2 months 12 days
Intrinsic value (000s)	$ 721	$ 486
Number exercisable	$ 2.04	$ 1.59
Weighted average remaining term, in years	2 years 2 months 12 days	2 years 7 months 6 days
Intrinsic value (000s)	599	377
Expense not yet recognized (000s)	512	297
Weighted average years to become exercisable	2 years	1 year 8 months 12 days
Intrinsic value (000s)	$ 4	$ 0

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RETIREMENT PLAN (Details Textual) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2012	Dec. 30, 2011
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer	$ 8	$ 9
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions By Employer, Percentage	25.00%
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Allocation Percentage	6.00%

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CREDIT FACILITIES (Details Textual) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		3 Months Ended			1 Months Ended		1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended					1 Months Ended		1 Months Ended		3 Months Ended			3 Months Ended			1 Months Ended		1 Months Ended		3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 28, 2012	Dec. 17, 2010	Dec. 28, 2012 Term Loan A [Member]	Dec. 28, 2012 Term Loan B [Member]	Dec. 28, 2012 Albuquerque [Member]	Dec. 31, 2010 Scb Term Loan [Member]	Dec. 17, 2010 Scb Term Loan [Member]	Dec. 31, 2009 Albuquerque Mortgage Loan [Member]	Dec. 28, 2012 Albuquerque Mortgage Loan [Member]	Dec. 16, 2009 Albuquerque Mortgage Loan [Member]	Dec. 28, 2012 Albuquerque Mortgage Loan [Member] Maximum [Member]	Dec. 28, 2012 Albuquerque Mortgage Loan [Member] Minimum [Member]	Dec. 28, 2012 Equipment Line Of Credit [Member]	Apr. 30, 2008 Energy Loan [Member]	Apr. 02, 2008 Energy Loan [Member]	May 31, 2008 Seller Notes [Member]	Sep. 30, 2011 Seller Notes [Member]	Dec. 28, 2012 Revolving Credit Facility [Member]	Dec. 30, 2011 Revolving Credit Facility [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Revolving Credit Facility [Member]	Dec. 28, 2012 Revolving Credit Facility [Member] Maximum [Member]	Dec. 28, 2012 Revolving Credit Facility [Member] Minimum [Member]	Dec. 28, 2012 Revolving Credit Facility [Member] Term Loan B [Member]	Dec. 31, 2009 Albuquerque Term Loan [Member]	Dec. 16, 2009 Albuquerque Term Loan [Member]	Jul. 31, 2010 Celmet Term Loan [Member]	Jul. 30, 2010 Celmet Term Loan [Member]	Dec. 28, 2012 Four Loan [Member]	Dec. 28, 2012 One Loan [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding		$ 3,656,140	$ 20,000,000																$ 3,379					$ 8,876,237
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity			15,000,000
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity			20,000,000											1,500,000									20,000,000
Line Of Credit Facility Interest Rate Minimum Percentage To Be Added To Base Rate	2.25%
Line Of Credit Facility Interest Rate Maximum Percentage To Be Added To Base Rate	3.75%
Prepayment Percentage Of Annual Excess Cash Flow		50.00%
Revolving Credit Facility, Decription																			Up to $20 million is available through December 17, 2013. The Company may borrow up to the lesser of (i) 85% of eligible receivables plus 35% of eligible inventories or (ii) $20 million. At IEC's election, another 35% of eligible inventories will be included in the borrowing base for limited periods of time during which a higher rate of interest is charged on the Revolver. Borrowings based on inventory balances are further limited to a cap of $3.75 million, or when subject to the higher percentage limit, $4.75 million. At December 28, 2012, the upper limit on Revolver borrowings was $20.0 million. Average available balances amounted to $11.9 million and $13.1 million during the three month periods ended December 28, 2012 and December 30, 2011, respectively.
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage																			0.375%
Long-term Line of Credit								20,000,000			4,000,000					200,000										5,000,000		2,000,000
Line Of Credit Repayment Monthly Installments							60 equal monthly installments.		60 monthly installments						60 equal monthly installments.		quarterly installments								60 equal monthly installments		60 equal monthly installments.		48 Months	60 Months
Line of Credit Facility, Periodic Payment, Principal									22,000
Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Fixed Interest, Percentage Rate					2.50%											2.08%
Notes Payable																	3,800,000
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment																	160,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage				3.98%														3.00%	2.50%		3.00%
Operating Leases, Rent Payments, Remainder Of Fiscal Year		163,000
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Liabilities Assumed						100,000
Debt Instrument, Face Amount				10,000,000	14,000,000
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date				Feb. 01, 2022	Feb. 01, 2023														Dec. 17, 2013
Debt Instrument, Extended Maturity Date		December 17, 2013 to January 18, 2016								December 16, 2014 to February 1, 2018
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Principal				92,593	116,667					22,222
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate		1.32%			2.50%							3.75%	2.50%									3.50%	2.25%
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis										a range on the applicable quarterly adjustment date of 2.50% to 3.75% above LIBOR based upon the Company's then ratio of Debt to EBITDARS (ranging from 1.75:1.00 to 3.25:1.00), to (ii) a range on the applicable quarterly adjustment date of 2.00% to 3.25% above LIBOR based upon the Company's then ratio of Debt to EBITDARS (ranging from 0.75:1.00 to 2.75:1.00);									a range on the applicable quarterly adjustment date of 2.25% to 3.50% above LIBOR based upon the Company's then ratio of Debt to EBITDARS (ranging from 1.75:1.00 to 3.25:1.00), to (ii) a range on the applicable quarterly adjustment date of 1.75% to 3.00% above LIBOR based upon the Company's then ratio of Debt to EBITDARS (ranging from 0.75:1.00 to 2.75:1.00);
Line Of Credit Facility Average Borrowing Capacity																			20,000,000
Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Amount																			6,000	8,000
Line of Credit Facility, Borrowing Capacity, Description																			the maximum available principal amount of the lesser of $20,000,000 or the amount available under the borrowing base (the formula for which, and interest rate surcharge applicable to optional over-base advances, remains unchanged)
Debt Instrument Unused Fee Percentage																						0.50%	0.125%
Debt Instrument Description Of Variable Rate Unused Fee																			a range on the applicable quarterly adjustment date of 0.125% to 0.500% based upon the Company's then ratio of Debt to EBITDARS (ranging from 1.75:1.00 to 3.25:1.00), to (ii) a range on the applicable quarterly adjustment date of 0.125% to 0.500% based upon the Company's then ratio of Debt to EBITDARS (ranging from 0.75:1.00 to 2.75:1.00);
Dividends and Stock Repurchases Maximum Limit																			3,500,000
Swap Transaction, Notional Amount																			$ 14,000,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage					3.82%

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INVENTORIES

3 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2012

Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]

Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]

NOTE 3. INVENTORIES

A summary of inventory by category at period end follows:

	December 28,			September 30,
Inventories	2012			2012
	(thousands)
Raw materials	$	12,489		$	10,732
Work-in-process		9,419			8,215
Finished goods		1,495			1,661
Total inventories		23,403			20,608
Reserve for excess/obsolete inventory		(1,505	)		(1,260	)
Inventories, net	$	21,898		$	19,348

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INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Details Textual) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified			3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 28, 2012 Customer Relationships [Member]	Dec. 28, 2012 Property Tax Abatement [Member]	Dec. 28, 2012 Non Compete Agreement [Member]
Total intangibles	$ 6,360	$ 6,360	$ 5,900	$ 360	$ 100
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life			15 years	9 years 2 months 12 days	5 years

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WARRANTY RESERVES (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2012

Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]

Schedule Of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block]

A summary of additions to and charges against IEC's warranty reserves during the three month periods follows:

	Three Months Ended
	December 28,			December 30,
Warranty Reserve	2012			2011
	(thousands)
Reserve, beginning of period	$	388		$	448
Provision		15			28
Warranty costs		(23	)		(62	)
Reserve, end of period	$	380		$	414

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INCOME TAXES (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2012

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]

Provision for income taxes during the three month periods follows:

	Three Months Ended
	December 28,		December 30,
Income Tax Provision	2012		2011
	(thousands)
Provision for income taxes	$	140	$	555

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MARKET SECTORS AND MAJOR CUSTOMERS (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2012	Dec. 30, 2011
% of Sales by Sector	100.00%	100.00%
Military Aerospace [Member] | Sales Revenue, Segment [Member]
% of Sales by Sector	57.00%	37.00%
Medical Other [Member] | Sales Revenue, Segment [Member]
% of Sales by Sector	20.00%	27.00%
Industrial Communications [Member] | Sales Revenue, Segment [Member]
% of Sales by Sector	16.00%	22.00%
Communications & Other [Member] | Sales Revenue, Segment [Member]
% of Sales by Sector	7.00%	14.00%

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CREDIT FACILITIES (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012
Total debt	$ 31,607	$ 27,637
Less: current portion	(3,380)	(6,533)
Long-term debt	28,227	21,104
SCB Term Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate Terms	Variable Interest Rate
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date	Dec. 17, 2015
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	2.75%	3.25%
Long-term debt	12,000	13,000
Albuquerque Term Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate Terms	Variable Interest Rate
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date	Dec. 16, 2014
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	2.75%	3.25%
Long-term debt	2,000	2,250
Albuquerque Mortgage Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate Terms	Variable Interest Rate
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date	Dec. 16, 2014
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	2.75%	3.25%
Long-term debt	3,200	3,267
Celmet Term Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate Terms	Variable Interest Rate
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date	Jul. 30, 2015
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	2.75%	3.25%
Long-term debt	1,067	1,166
Equipment Loans 2 [Member]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate Terms	Variable Interest Rate
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date	Dec. 17, 2013
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	3.25%	3.25%
Long-term debt	604	672
Equipment Loans 3 [Member]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate Terms	Fixed Interest Rate
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date	Jun. 03, 2013
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	2.85%	2.93%
Long-term debt	62	108
Energy Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate Terms	Fixed Interest Rate
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date	Apr. 02, 2013
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	2.08%	2.08%
Long-term debt	13	23
Seller Notes, Wire and Cable [Member]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate Terms	Fixed Interest Rate
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date	Jun. 01, 2013
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	3.00%	3.00%
Long-term debt	306	463
Albuquerque Industrial Revenue Bond [Member]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate Terms	Fixed Interest Rate
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date	Mar. 03, 2019
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	5.63%	5.63%
Long-term debt	100	100
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate Terms	Variable Interest Rate
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date	Dec. 17, 2013
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	2.50%	3.00%
Long-term debt	$ 12,255	$ 6,588

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STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2012

Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs, Share-Based Payments [Abstract]

Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]

Assumptions used in the Black-Scholes model and the estimated value of options follows:

	Three Months Ended
	December 28,			December 30,
Valuation of Options	2012			2011
Assumptions for Black-Scholes:
Risk-free interest rate		0.53	%		1.16	%
Expected term in years		4.0			4.9
Volatility		49	%		51	%
Expected annual dividends		none			none
Value of options granted:
Number of options granted		50,000			10,000
Weighted average fair value per share	$	2.65		$	2.12
Fair value of options granted (000's)	$	133		$	21

Changes In Number Of Options Outstanding Together With Other Related Data [Table Text Block]

A summary of stock option activity, together with other related data, follows:

	Three Months Ended
	December 28, 2012					December 30, 2011
				Wgtd. Avg.					Wgtd. Avg.
	Number			Exercise		Number			Exercise
Stock Options	of Options			Price		of Options			Price
Outstanding, beginning of period		280,789		$	3.82		371,339		$	3.32
Granted		50,000			6.91		10,000			5.30
Exercised		(1,750	)		4.32		-
Forfeited		(14,500	)		6.59		(9,700	)		4.60
Expired		-					(5,000	)		0.55
Outstanding, end of period		314,539		$	4.18		366,639		$	3.36
For options expected to vest
Number expected to vest		298,812		$	4.18		348,307		$	3.36
Weighted average remaining term, in years		4.2					4.2
Intrinsic value (000s)				$	721				$	486
For exercisable options
Number exercisable		131,789		$	2.04		125,239		$	1.59
Weighted average remaining term, in years		2.2					2.6
Intrinsic value (000s)				$	599				$	377
For non-exercisable options
Expense not yet recognized (000s)				$	512				$	297
Weighted average years to become exercisable		2.0					1.7
For options exercised
Intrinsic value (000s)				$	4				$	0

Schedule Of Nonvested Stock Options Activity [Table Text Block]

Changes in the number of non-vested options outstanding, together with other related data, follows:

	Three Months Ended
	December 28, 2012					December 30, 2011
				Wgtd. Avg.					Wgtd. Avg.
	Number			Exercise		Number			Exercise
Stock Options	of Options			Price		of Options			Price
Non-vested, beginning of period		157,150		$	3.82		241,100		$	4.32
Granted		50,000			6.91		10,000			5.30
Vested		(9,900	)		4.81		(3,594	)		3.56
Forfeited		(14,500	)		6.59		(9,700	)		4.60
Non-vested, end of period		182,750		$	5.71		237,806		$	4.33

Changes In Number Of Restricted Non-vested Stock Outstanding Together With Other Related Data [Table Text Block]

A summary of restricted stock activity, together with related data, follows:

	Three Months Ended
	December 28, 2012					December 30, 2011
	Number of			Wgtd. Avg.		Number of			Wgtd. Avg.
	Non-vested			Grant Date		Non-vested			Grant Date
Restricted (Non-vested) Stock	Shares			Fair Value		Shares			Fair Value
Outstanding, beginning of period		339,939		$	5.69		284,476		$	5.76
Granted		69,493			6.91		0
Vested		(29,113	)		4.17		(6,900	)		3.49
Shares withheld for payment of taxes upon vesting of restricted stock		(4,441	)		4.70
Forfeited		(4,200	)		3.49		(8,400	)		4.32
Outstanding, end of period		371,678		$	6.07		269,176		$	5.86
For non-vested shares
Expense not yet recognized (000s)				$	1,293				$	1,005
Weighted average remaining years for vesting					2.0					2.0
For shares vested
Aggregate fair value on vesting dates (000s)				$	229				$	35

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MARKET SECTORS AND MAJOR CUSTOMERS (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2012

Risks and Uncertainties [Abstract]

Schedules of Concentration of Risk, by Risk Factor [Table Text Block]

A summary of sales, according to the market sector within which IEC's customers operate, follows:

	Three Months Ended
	December 28,			December 30,
% of Sales by Sector	2012			2011
Military & Aerospace		57	%		37	%
Medical		20	%		27	%
Industrial		16	%		22	%
Communications & Other		7	%		14	%
		100	%		100	%

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ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS

3 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2012

Receivables [Abstract]

Allowance for Credit Losses [Text Block]

NOTE 2. ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS

A summary of activity in the allowance for doubtful accounts during the three month periods follows:

	Three Months Ended
	December 28,		December 30,
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	2012		2011
	(thousands)
Allowance, beginning of period	$	406	$	305
Provision for doubtful accounts		36		107
Allowance, end of period	$	442	$	412

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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2012

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]

A summary of minimum lease obligations through the remainder of the lease terms follows:

	Contractual
	Lease
Future Rental Obligations	Payments
	(thousands)
Twelve months ending December 28,
2013	$	728
2014		189
2015		9
2016		3

Schedule of Rent Expense [Table Text Block]

Rent expense during the three month periods follows:

	Three Months Ended
	December 28,		December 30,
Rent Expense	2012		2011
	(thousands)
Rent expense	$	357	$	329

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INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012
Total intangibles	$ 6,360	$ 6,360
Accumulated amortization	(962)	(849)
Intangible assets, net	5,398	5,511
Customer Relationships [Member]
Total intangibles	5,900
Property Tax Abatement [Member]
Total intangibles	360
Non Compete Agreement [Member]
Total intangibles	$ 100

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STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Details 2) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2012	Dec. 30, 2011
Non-vested, beginning of period	157,150	241,100
Granted	50,000	10,000
Vested	(9,900)	(3,594)
Forfeited	(14,500)	(9,700)
Non-vested, end of period	182,750	237,806
Non-vested, beginning of period - Wgtd. Avg. Exercise Price	$ 3.82	$ 4.32
Granted - Wgtd. Avg. Exercise Price	$ 6.91	$ 5.30
Vested - Wgtd. Avg. Exercise Price	$ 4.81	$ 3.56
Forfeited - Wgtd. Avg. Exercise Price	$ 6.59	$ 4.60
Non-vested, end of period - Wgtd. Avg. Exercise Price	$ 5.71	$ 4.33

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012
ASSETS
Cash	$ 2,778	$ 2,662
Accounts receivable, net of allowance	20,279	23,193
Inventories, net	21,898	19,348
Deferred income taxes	1,366	1,365
Other current assets	753	401
Total current assets	47,074	46,969
Fixed assets, net	17,318	17,120
Intangible assets, net	5,398	5,511
Goodwill	13,810	13,810
Deferred income taxes	5,392	5,433
Other assets	107	121
Total assets	89,099	88,964
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current portion of long-term debt	3,380	6,533
Accounts payable	12,360	15,697
Accrued payroll and related expenses	1,991	2,676
Other accrued expenses	755	946
Customer deposits	90	146
Total current liabilities	18,576	25,998
Long-term debt	28,227	21,104
Total liabilities	46,803	47,102
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value: 500,000 shares authorized; none issued or outstanding	0	0
Common stock, $0.01 par value: Authorized: 50,000,000 shares Issued: 11,026,733 and 10,943,185 shares, respectively Outstanding: 10,011,275 and 9,927,727 shares, respectively	110	109
Additional paid-in capital	43,269	43,075
Retained earnings	352	113
Treasury stock, at cost: 1,015,458 shares	(1,435)	(1,435)
Total stockholders' equity	42,296	41,862
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 89,099	$ 88,964

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CREDIT FACILITIES (Details 1)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2012
Quarterly EBITDARS (000s) [Member]
Debt Instrument, Covenant Description	Must be above $1,500
Total debt to EBITDARS [Member]
Debt Instrument, Covenant Description	Must be below 3.00x
Fixed charge coverage ratio [Member]
Debt Instrument, Covenant Description	Must be above 1.25x	[1]

[1] The ratio compares (i) 12-month EBITDA plus non-cash stock compensation expense minus unfinanced capital expenditures minus cash taxes paid, to (ii) the sum of interest expense, principal payments, sale-leaseback payments and dividends, if any (fixed charges).

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS of CASH FLOWS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2012	Dec. 30, 2011
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income	$ 239	$ 948
Non-cash adjustments:
Stock-based compensation	157	135
Depreciation and amortization	1,140	1,015
Change in contingent consideration	0	(907)
Directors' fees paid in stock	5	11
Loss on sale of fixed assets	0	5
Reserve for doubtful accounts	36	107
Deferred tax expense	40	501
Changes in current assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	2,878	(123)
Inventories	(2,550)	(1,018)
Other current assets	(352)	(183)
Accounts payable	(3,337)	2,262
Accrued expenses	(876)	(178)
Customer deposits	(56)	(12)
Net cash flows from operating activities	(2,676)	2,563
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of fixed assets	(1,211)	(1,242)
Proceeds from disposal of fixed assets	0	17
Net cash flows from investing activities	(1,211)	(1,225)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Advances from revolving credit facility	20,284	17,017
Repayments of revolving credit facility	(14,617)	(16,582)
Repayments under loan agreements and notes	(1,697)	(1,783)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	8	0
Proceeds from employee stock plan purchases	54	10
Shares withheld for payment of taxes upon vesting of restricted stock	(29)	0
Net cash flows from financing activities	4,003	(1,338)
Net cash flows for the period	116	0
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	2,662	0
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	2,778	0
Supplemental cash flow information:
Interest paid	241	333
Income taxes paid	$ 99	$ 54

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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2012	Dec. 30, 2011
Rent expense	$ 357	$ 329

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OUR BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details Textual) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2012	Jun. 30, 2008
Percentage Of Fair Value Exceeds Carrying Value, Goodwill	The Company may elect to precede a quantitative review for impairment with a qualitative assessment of the likelihood that fair value of a particular reporting unit exceeds carrying value. If the qualitative assessment leads to a conclusion that it is more than 50 percent likely that fair value exceeds carrying value, no further testing is required. In the event of a less favorable outcome, we are required to proceed with quantitative testing.
Capital Lease Term Percentage	75.00%
Capital Lease Minimum Lease Payment Percentage	90.00%
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Net Book Value		$ 2
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Historical Cost		$ 15.6
Material Management [Member]
Maximum Percentage Of Revenue Generated	5.00%

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OUR BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2012

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]

Depreciable lives generally used for PP&E are presented in the table below. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the lease term or estimated useful life of the improvement.

	Estimated
PP&E Lives	Useful Lives
	(years)
Land improvements	10
Buildings and improvements	5 to 40
Machinery and equipment	3 to 5
Furniture and fixtures	3 to 7

Schedule of Weighted Average Number of Shares [Table Text Block]

A summary of shares used in earnings per share (“EPS”) calculations follows.

	Three Months Ended
	December 28,		December 30,
Shares for EPS Calculation	2012		2011
Weighted average shares outstanding		9,647,210		9,645,942
Incremental shares		320,937		358,417
Diluted shares		9,968,147		10,004,359
Options excluded from diluted shares as the effect of including these shares would have been anti-dilutive		52,342		44,000

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ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2012	Dec. 30, 2011
Allowance, beginning of period	$ 406	$ 305
Provision for doubtful accounts	36	107
Allowance, end of period	$ 442	$ 412

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INVENTORIES (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2012

Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]

A summary of inventory by category at period end follows:

	December 28,			September 30,
Inventories	2012			2012
	(thousands)
Raw materials	$	12,489		$	10,732
Work-in-process		9,419			8,215
Finished goods		1,495			1,661
Total inventories		23,403			20,608
Reserve for excess/obsolete inventory		(1,505	)		(1,260	)
Inventories, net	$	21,898		$	19,348

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OUR BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

3 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2012

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]

NOTE 1. OUR BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Our Business

IEC Electronics Corp. ("IEC", "we", "our", “us”, “Company”) is a premier provider of electronic contract manufacturing services (“EMS”) to advanced technology companies. We specialize in the custom manufacture of high reliability, complex circuit cards and system-level assemblies; a wide array of cable and wire harness assemblies capable of withstanding extreme environments; and precision sheet metal components. We excel where quality and reliability are of paramount importance and when low-to-medium volume, high-mix production is the norm. We utilize state-of-the-art, automated circuit card assembly equipment together with a full complement of high-reliability manufacturing stress testing methods. With our customers at the center of everything we do, we have created a high-intensity, rapid response culture capable of reacting and adapting to their ever-changing needs. Our customer-centric approach offers a high degree of flexibility while simultaneously complying with rigorous quality and on-time delivery standards. While many EMS services are viewed as commodities, we believe we set ourselves apart through an uncommon mix of capabilities including:

§ A technology center that combines dedicated prototype manufacturing with an on-site Materials Analysis Lab, enabling the seamless transition of complex electronics from design to production.

§ In-house, custom, functional testing and troubleshooting of complex system-level assemblies in support of end-order fulfillment.

§ A laboratory that enables us to assist customers in mitigating the risk of purchasing counterfeit parts through our subsidiary, Dynamic Research and Testing Laboratories, LLC (“DRTL”).

§ Build-to-print precision sheet metal and complex wire harness assemblies supporting just-in-time delivery of critical end-market, system-level electronics.

§ A Lean/Six Sigma continuous improvement program supported by a team of Six Sigma Blackbelts delivering best-in-class results.

§ Proprietary software-driven Web Portal providing customers real-time access to a wide array of operational data.

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

IEC's financial statements and accompanying notes are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”, as set forth in the Financial Accounting Standards Board's (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”).

Fiscal Calendar

The Company’s fiscal year ends on September 30th, and the first three quarters generally end on the Friday closest to the last day of the calendar quarter.

Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of IEC and its wholly owned subsidiaries: IEC Electronics Wire and Cable, Inc. (“Wire and Cable”); IEC Electronics Corp.-Albuquerque ("Albuquerque"); Southern California Braiding, Inc. (“SCB”) and DRTL. The Celmet unit operates as a division of IEC. All significant intercompany transactions and accounts are eliminated in consolidation.

Unaudited Financial Statements

The accompanying unaudited financial statements for the three months ended December 28, 2012 and December 30, 2011 have been prepared in accordance with GAAP for interim financia1 information. In the opinion of management, all adjustments required for a fair presentation of the information have been made. The accompanying financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2012. 

Reclassifications

Prior year financial statement amounts are reclassified as necessary to conform to the current year presentation. Such reclassifications generally involve transfers of individual accounts from one financial statement line-item to another, without affecting income before or after taxes.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

The Company's cash and cash equivalents principally represent deposit accounts with Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company ("M&T"), a banking corporation headquartered in Buffalo, NY. In the fiscal year ended September 30, 2011, cash receipts and disbursements were used to repay or draw on IEC’s revolving credit facility and cash balances were de minimis.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

The Company establishes an allowance for doubtful accounts receivable based on the age of outstanding invoices and management's evaluation of collectability. Accounts are written off after all reasonable collection efforts have been exhausted and management concludes that likelihood of collection is remote.

Inventory Valuation

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market value under the first-in, first-out method. The Company regularly assesses slow-moving, excess and obsolete inventory and maintains balance sheet reserves in amounts required to reduce the recorded value of inventory to lower of cost or market.

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant and equipment (“PP&E”) are stated at cost and are depreciated over various estimated useful lives using the straight-line method. Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred, while renewals and improvements are capitalized. At the time of retirement or other disposition of PP&E, cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is recorded in earnings.

Depreciable lives generally used for PP&E are presented in the table below. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the lease term or estimated useful life of the improvement.

	Estimated
PP&E Lives	Useful Lives
	(years)
Land improvements	10
Buildings and improvements	5 to 40
Machinery and equipment	3 to 5
Furniture and fixtures	3 to 7

Intangible Assets

Intangible assets (other than goodwill) are those that lack physical substance and are not financial assets. Such assets held by IEC were acquired in connection with business combinations and represent economic benefits associated with acquired customer relationships, a non-compete agreement, and a property tax abatement. Values assigned to individual intangible assets are amortized using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives.

Reviewing Long-Lived Assets for Potential Impairment

ASC 360-10 (Property, Plant and Equipment) and 350-30 (Intangibles) require the Company to test long-lived assets (PP&E and definitive lived assets) for recoverability whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. If carrying value exceeds undiscounted future cash flows attributable to an asset, it is considered impaired and the excess of carrying value over fair value must be charged to earnings. No impairment charges were recorded by IEC during fiscal 2012 or the first quarter of fiscal 2013.

Goodwill

Goodwill represents the excess of cost over fair value of net assets acquired in a business combination.   Under ASC 350, goodwill is not amortized but is reviewed for impairment at least annually or when events or circumstances indicate that carrying value may exceed fair value. The Company may elect to precede a quantitative review for impairment with a qualitative assessment of the likelihood that fair value of a particular reporting unit exceeds carrying value. If the qualitative assessment leads to a conclusion that it is more than 50 percent likely that fair value exceeds carrying value, no further testing is required. In the event of a less favorable outcome, we are required to proceed with quantitative testing.

The quantitative process entails comparing the overall fair value of the unit to which goodwill relates to carrying value.  If fair value exceeds carrying value, no further assessment of potential impairment is required.  If fair value of the unit is less than carrying value, a valuation of the unit's individual assets and liabilities is required to determine whether or not goodwill is impaired. Goodwill impairment losses are charged to earnings.

Most of IEC's recorded goodwill relates to SCB, acquired in December 2010, and a lesser portion relates to Celmet, which was acquired in July 2010.  No goodwill impairment has been experienced to date by either unit.

Leases

At the inception of a lease covering equipment or real estate, the lease agreement is evaluated under criteria discussed in ASC 840-10-25 (Leases). Leases meeting one of four key criteria are accounted for as capital leases and all others are treated as operating leases. Under a capital lease, the discounted value of future lease payments becomes the basis for recognizing an asset and a borrowing, and lease payments are allocated between debt reduction and interest. For operating leases, payments are recorded as rent expense. Criteria for a capital lease include (i) transfer of ownership during the lease term; (ii) existence of a bargain purchase option under terms that make it likely to be exercised; (iii) a lease term equal to 75 percent or more of the economic life of the leased property; and (iv) minimum lease payments that equal or exceed 90 percent of the fair value of the property.

In June 2008, IEC entered into a sale-leaseback arrangement with M&T under which fixed assets with a net book value of $2.0 million and an original cost of $15.6 million were sold to M&T and were leased back under a five-year operating lease. The sold assets were removed from the accounts and minimal loss on the transaction is being amortized over the lease term.

Legal Contingencies

When legal proceedings are brought or claims are made against us and the outcome is uncertain, ASC 450-10 (Contingencies) requires that we determine whether it is probable that an asset has been impaired or a liability has been incurred. If such impairment or liability is probable and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated, the loss must be charged to earnings. No material charges for legal contingencies have been recorded by IEC during fiscal 2012 or the first quarter of fiscal 2013.

When it is considered probable that a loss has been incurred, but the amount of loss cannot be estimated, disclosure but not accrual of the probable loss is required. Disclosure of a loss contingency is also required when it is reasonably possible, but not probable, that a loss has been incurred.

Fair Value Measurements

Under ASC 825 (Financial Instruments), the Company is required to disclose the fair value of financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate value. The Company’s financial instruments consist of cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued liabilities and borrowings for which rates are generally variable. IEC believes that recorded value approximates fair value for all such instruments.

ASC 820 (Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures) defines fair value, establishes a framework for measurement, and prescribes related disclosures. ASC 820 defines fair value as the price that would be received upon sale of an asset or would be paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction. Inputs used to measure fair value are categorized under the following hierarchy:

Level 1: Quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.

Level 2: Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets whether active or not, and model-derived valuations based on observable inputs or value-drivers.

Level 3: Model-derived valuations using inputs for which active markets do not exist.

Incorporating Level 2 or Level 3 inputs into the measurement process requires significant judgment. Level 2 inputs were used in valuing fixed assets acquired in connection with IEC's fiscal 2011 and 2010 business combinations. Inputs of this nature included comparable sales values and depreciated cost values utilized in appraising acquired property and equipment.

Intangible asset valuations completed in connection with the Company's business combinations have been based on Level 3 inputs. The most significant such valuation, prepared for SCB's customer intangible, was derived from estimated future cash flows attributable to SCB's acquisition-date customer base. Key input assumptions utilized in the valuation process included the rate of customer attrition, cost of sales percent, and discount rate.

Revenue Recognition

The Company’s revenue is principally derived from the sale of electronic products built to customer specifications, but also from other value-added support services and repair work. Revenue from product sales is recognized when (i) goods are shipped or title and risk of ownership have passed, (ii) the price to the buyer is fixed or determinable, and (iii) realization is reasonably assured.

Service revenue is generally recognized once the service has been rendered. For material management arrangements, revenue is generally recognized as services are rendered. Under such arrangements, some or all of the following services may be provided: design, bid, procurement, testing, storage or other activities relating to materials the customer expects to incorporate into products that it manufactures. Material management revenue amounted to less than 5.0% of total revenue in fiscal 2012 and the first quarter of fiscal 2013.

Provisions for discounts, allowances, rebates, estimated returns and other adjustments are recorded in the period the related sales are recognized.

Stock-Based Compensation

ASC 718 (Stock Compensation) requires that compensation expense be recognized for equity awards based on fair value as of the date of grant. For stock options, the Company uses the Black-Scholes pricing model to estimate grant date fair value. Costs associated with stock awards are recorded over requisite service periods, generally the vesting period. If vesting is contingent on the achievement of performance objectives, fair value is accrued over the period the objectives are expected to be achieved only if it is considered probable that the objectives will be achieved. The Company also has an employee stock purchase plan that provides for a discounted stock purchase price. Compensation expense related to the discount is recognized as employees contribute to the plan.

Income Taxes and Deferred Taxes

ASC 740 (Income Taxes) requires recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements or tax returns, but not in both. Deferred tax assets are also established for tax benefits associated with tax loss and tax credit carryforwards. Such deferred balances reflect tax rates that are scheduled to be in effect, based on currently enacted legislation, in the years the book/tax differences reverse and tax loss and tax credit carryforwards are expected to be realized. An allowance is established for any deferred tax asset for which realization is not likely.

ASC 740 also prescribes the manner in which a company measures, recognizes, presents, and discloses in its financial statements uncertain tax positions that the company has taken or expects to take on a tax return. The Company recognizes tax benefits from uncertain tax positions only if it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained following examination by taxing authorities, based on technical merits of the position. The Company believes that it has no material uncertain tax positions.

Any interest or penalties incurred are reported as interest expense. The Company’s income tax filings are subject to audit by various tax jurisdictions, and the current open year is fiscal 2011.

Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per common share are calculated by dividing income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during each period. Diluted earnings per common share add to the denominator incremental shares resulting from the assumed exercise of all potentially dilutive stock options, as well as restricted (non-vested) stock, restricted stock units (“RSU’s”) and anticipated issuance through the employee stock purchase plan. Options, restricted stock and RSU’s are primarily held by management and certain employees. A summary of shares used in earnings per share (“EPS”) calculations follows.

	Three Months Ended
	December 28,		December 30,
Shares for EPS Calculation	2012		2011
Weighted average shares outstanding		9,647,210		9,645,942
Incremental shares		320,937		358,417
Diluted shares		9,968,147		10,004,359
Options excluded from diluted shares as the effect of including these shares would have been anti-dilutive		52,342		44,000

Dividends

IEC does not pay dividends on its common stock, as it is the Company's current policy to retain earnings for use in the business. Furthermore, certain covenants in the Company’s Third Amended and Restated Credit Facility Agreement with M&T restrict the Company from paying cash dividends. The Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Facility Agreement with M&T, as more fully described in Note 7 – Credit Facilities, modifies this restriction to allow dividend payments not to exceed a specified threshold.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Actual results may differ from management’s estimates.

Statements of Cash Flows

The Company presents operating cash flows using the indirect method of reporting under which non-cash income and expense items are removed from net income.

Comprehensive Income

IEC has no items of other comprehensive income (“OCI”) in any period presented in the accompanying financial statements, and in accordance with ASC 220-10-15, is not required to present captions for OCI or comprehensive income in the statements.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

FASB Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2011-04, "Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRS," was issued in May 2011 to be effective for interim or annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. The update changes the wording for certain measurement and disclosure requirements relating to fair value determinations under U.S. GAAP in order to make them more consistent with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”). While many of the modifications are not expected to change the application of U.S. GAAP, additional disclosure requirements relating to the use of Level 3 inputs in determining fair value do apply to IEC. The Company uses such inputs in valuing certain assets acquired in business combinations, and, since its adoption of this update, has provided additional information regarding the sensitivity of derived values to changes in the inputs related to future acquisitions.

FASB Accounting Standards Update 2011-05, "Presentation of Comprehensive Income," was issued in June 2011 to be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011. Comprehensive income includes certain items that are recognized as OCI and are excluded from net income. Examples include unrealized gains/losses on certain investments and gains/losses on derivative instruments designated as hedges. Under provisions of the update, the components of OCI must be presented in one of two formats: either (i) together with net income in a continuous statement of comprehensive income or (ii) in a second statement of comprehensive income to immediately follow the income statement. An existing option to present the components of OCI as part of the statement of changes in shareholders' equity is being eliminated. Accounting Standards Update 2011-12, “Deferral of the Effective Date for Amendments to the Presentation of Reclassifications of Items Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income,” indefinitely defers the effective date of the requirement to reclassify adjustments from OCI to net income by component under ASU 2011-05 to allow time for reconsideration of these provisions.

FASB Accounting Standards Update 2011-08, "Testing Goodwill for Impairment," was issued in September 2011 to be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011. Under existing GAAP, entities are periodically required to evaluate the carrying value of a unit's goodwill by first determining fair value of the unit, and then, if fair value is less than the unit's carrying value, by allocating such fair value to the unit's assets and liabilities. Under provisions of the update, entities are permitted, but not required, to precede calculation of a unit's fair value with a qualitative evaluation of the likelihood that fair value is less than carrying value. If the qualitative assessment leads to a conclusion that there is more than a 50 percent likelihood that fair value exceeds carrying value, no further testing is required. In the event of a less favorable assessment, the entity is required to proceed to the previously mentioned quantitative testing. As permitted by the update, the Company adopted its provisions in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011.

Accounting Standards Update 2012-02, “Intangibles—Goodwill and Other: Testing Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets for Impairment,” was issued July 27, 2012 and is effective for annual and interim fiscal years beginning after December 25, 2012. The Update simplifies the guidance for testing the decline in the realizable value (impairment) of indefinite-lived intangible assets other than goodwill. The amendments allow an organization the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is necessary to perform the quantitative impairment test. An organization electing to perform a qualitative assessment is no longer required to calculate the fair value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset unless the organization determines, based on a qualitative assessment, that it is “more likely than not” that the asset is impaired. The Company does not anticipate a significant impact upon adoption.

Accounting Standards Update 2012-04, “Technical Corrections and Improvements,” was issued October 2012 and for public entities, the amendments that are subject to the transition guidance will be effective for fiscal periods beginning after December 15, 2012. The amendments in this Update cover a wide range of Topics in the Codification. These amendments are presented in two sections—Technical Corrections and Improvements (Section A) and Conforming Amendments Related to Fair Value Measurements (Section B). The amendments in this Update represent changes to clarify the Codification, correct unintended application of guidance, or make minor improvements to the Codification that are not expected to have a significant effect on current accounting. This Update is not intended to significantly change U.S. GAAP and the Company does not anticipate a significant impact upon adoption.

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS [Parenthetical] (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	500,000	500,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	0
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	50,000,000	50,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	11,026,733	10,943,185
Common stock, shares outstanding	10,011,275	9,927,727
Treasury stock, shares	1,015,458	1,015,458

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MARKET SECTORS AND MAJOR CUSTOMERS

3 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2012

Risks and Uncertainties [Abstract]

Concentration Risk Disclosure [Text Block]

NOTE 11. MARKET SECTORS AND MAJOR CUSTOMERS

A summary of sales, according to the market sector within which IEC's customers operate, follows:

	Three Months Ended
	December 28,			December 30,
% of Sales by Sector	2012			2011
Military & Aerospace		57	%		37	%
Medical		20	%		27	%
Industrial		16	%		22	%
Communications & Other		7	%		14	%
		100	%		100	%

Two individual customers represented 10% or more of sales for the three months ended December 28, 2012.  For this period, one customer in the Industrial sector represented 13% of sales and one customer in the Medical sector represented 10% of sales. Two individual customers represented 10% or more of sales for the three months ended December 30, 2011. One customer in the Medical sector represented 25% of sales and one customer in the Industrial sector represented 18% of sales. There were no individual customers representing 10% or more of receivables at December 28, 2012. Two individual customers represented 10% or more of receivables and aggregated 31% of outstanding receivable balances at December 30, 2011.

Credit risk associated with individual customers is periodically evaluated by analyzing the entity's financial condition and payment history. Customers generally are not required to post collateral.

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DOCUMENT AND ENTITY INFORMATION	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2012	Feb. 04, 2013
Entity Registrant Name	IEC ELECTRONICS CORP
Entity Central Index Key	0000049728
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--09-30
Entity Filer Category	Smaller Reporting Company
Trading Symbol	iec
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		10,043,090
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Dec. 28, 2012
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2013

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LITIGATION

3 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2012

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]

NOTE 12. LITIGATION

There are no material, pending legal proceedings that involve IEC, its subsidiaries or their properties. From time to time, the Company may be involved in legal actions in the ordinary course of its business. However, management does not believe that any such proceedings commenced through the date of these financial statements, individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position.

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CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2012	Dec. 30, 2011
Net sales	$ 32,989	$ 33,859
Cost of sales	28,285	28,372
Gross profit	4,704	5,487
Selling and administrative expenses	4,046	4,533
Operating profit	658	954
Interest and financing expense	279	353
Other income	0	(902)
Income before provision for income taxes	379	1,503
Provision for income taxes	140	555
Net income	$ 239	$ 948
Net income per common and common equivalent share:
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.02	$ 0.10
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.02	$ 0.09
Weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding:
Basic (in shares)	9,647,210	9,645,942
Diluted (in shares)	9,968,147	10,004,359

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GOODWILL

3 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2012

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Goodwill Disclosure [Text Block]

NOTE 6. GOODWILL

Goodwill balances result from the acquisitions of SCB in fiscal 2011 and Celmet in fiscal 2010. There were no changes in outstanding goodwill balances during the three months ended December 28, 2012.

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INTANGIBLE ASSETS

3 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2012

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]

NOTE 5. INTANGIBLE ASSETS

IEC's intangible assets (other than goodwill) were acquired in connection with purchases of SCB in fiscal 2011 and Albuquerque in fiscal 2010.

Among SCB’s key attributes as an acquisition candidate were the relationships established with a number of military and defense contractors. The anticipated profitability of those relationships was considered by IEC in arriving at an amount to offer for the firm and also became the basis for allocating a portion of the purchase price to a related intangible asset. Based upon several key assumptions and a detailed analysis of value, $5.9 million was allocated to a customer-based intangible. The asset is being amortized over its fifteen-year estimated useful life, using the straight-line method.

IEC also allocated $100 thousand to an intangible asset representing the estimated value of a five-year, non-compete agreement entered into with SCB’s selling shareholders. That intangible is being amortized evenly over its contractual life.

Albuquerque’s building and land were acquired subject to an Industrial Revenue Bond (“IRB”) that exempts the property from real estate taxes for the term of the IRB. The tax abatement was valued at $360 thousand at date of acquisition, and such value is being amortized over the 9.2 year exemption period that remained as of the acquisition date.

A summary of intangible assets by category and accumulated amortization at period end follows:

	December 28,			September 30,
Intangible Assets	2012			2012
	(thousands)
Customer relationships	$	5,900		$	5,900
Property tax abatement		360			360
Non-compete agreement		100			100
Total intangibles		6,360			6,360
Accumulated amortization		(962	)		(849	)
Intangible assets, net	$	5,398		$	5,511

Amortization expense during the three month periods follows:

	Three Months Ended
	December 28,		December 30,
Amortization Expense	2012		2011
	(thousands)
Intangible amortization expense	$	113	$	113

A summary of amortization expense for the next five years follows:

	Estimated
	future
Future Amortization	amortization
	(thousands)
Twelve months ending December 28,
2013	$	452
2014		452
2015		452
2016		432
2017 and thereafter		3,610

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ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2012

Receivables [Abstract]

Allowance for Credit Losses on Financing Receivables [Table Text Block]

A summary of activity in the allowance for doubtful accounts during the three month periods follows:

	Three Months Ended
	December 28,		December 30,
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	2012		2011
	(thousands)
Allowance, beginning of period	$	406	$	305
Provision for doubtful accounts		36		107
Allowance, end of period	$	442	$	412

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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

3 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2012

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]

NOTE 13. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

The Company is obligated under non-cancelable operating leases, primarily for manufacturing equipment, buildings and office equipment. Leases for buildings occupied by IEC's businesses expire as follows: Celmet in July 2014, and SCB primarily in September 2013. These operating leases generally contain renewal options and require the Company to pay executory costs such as taxes, insurance and maintenance.

A summary of minimum lease obligations through the remainder of the lease terms follows:

	Contractual
	Lease
Future Rental Obligations	Payments
	(thousands)
Twelve months ending December 28,
2013	$	728
2014		189
2015		9
2016		3

Rent expense during the three month periods follows:

	Three Months Ended
	December 28,		December 30,
Rent Expense	2012		2011
	(thousands)
Rent expense	$	357	$	329

During August 2011, one of IEC's operating units entered into a five-year agreement with one of its suppliers to purchase a minimum volume of materials in exchange for receiving favorable pricing on the unit's purchases. In the event the unit's cumulative purchases do not equal or exceed stated minimums, the supplier has a right to terminate the agreement and the IEC unit would be obligated to pay an early termination fee that declines from $365 thousand to zero over the term of the agreement. As of the date of this Report, the company expects to exceed minimum purchase requirements under the agreement, thereby avoiding any termination fee.

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WARRANTY RESERVES

3 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2012

Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]

Product Warranty Disclosure [Text Block]

NOTE 9. WARRANTY RESERVES

IEC generally warrants its products and workmanship for up to twelve months from date of sale. As an offset to warranty claims, the Company is sometimes able to obtain reimbursement from suppliers for warranty-related costs or losses. Based on historical warranty claims experience and in consideration of sales trends, a reserve is maintained for estimated future warranty costs to be incurred on products and services sold through the balance sheet date.

A summary of additions to and charges against IEC's warranty reserves during the three month periods follows:

	Three Months Ended
	December 28,			December 30,
Warranty Reserve	2012			2011
	(thousands)
Reserve, beginning of period	$	388		$	448
Provision		15			28
Warranty costs		(23	)		(62	)
Reserve, end of period	$	380		$	414

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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details Textual) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2012
Celmet [Member]
Lease Expiration Date	Jul. 31, 2014
Southern California Braiding Company Inc [Member]
Lease Expiration Date	Sep. 30, 2013
Purchase Commitment [Member]
Operating Leases, Termination Fee	365

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CREDIT FACILITIES

3 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2012

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Debt Disclosure [Text Block]

NOTE 7. CREDIT FACILITIES

A summary of borrowings at period end follows:

	Fixed/		Interest Rate				Balances
	Variable		December 28,		September 30,		December 28,			September 30,
Debt	Rate	Maturity	2012		2012		2012			2012
			(percents)				(thousands)
M&T borrowings:
Revolving credit facility	v	12/17/13		2.50		3.00	$	12,255		$	6,588
SCB term loan	v	12/17/15		2.75		3.25		12,000			13,000
Albuquerque term loan	v	12/16/14		2.75		3.25		2,000			2,250
Albuquerque mortgage loan	v	12/16/14		2.75		3.25		3,200			3,267
Celmet term loan	v	07/30/15		2.75		3.25		1,067			1,166
Equipment loans (2)	v	12/17/13		3.25		3.25		604			672
Equipment loan	f	06/03/13		2.85		2.93		62			108
Energy loan	f	04/02/13		2.08		2.08		13			23
Other borrowings:
Seller notes, Wire and Cable	f	06/01/13		3.00		3.00		306			463
Albuquerque industrial revenue bond	f	03/01/19		5.63		5.63		100			100
Total debt								31,607			27,637
Less: current portion								(3,380	)		(6,533	)
Long-term debt							$	28,227		$	21,104

Note: Sale-leaseback agreement with M&T is accounted for as an operating lease, and therefore is not included above.

M&T Credit Facilities

On December 17, 2010, IEC entered into the Third Amended and Restated Credit Facility Agreement (“2010 Credit Agreement”) with M&T, replacing a prior agreement dated July 30, 2010. This 2010 Credit Agreement added a $20.0 million term loan used for the SCB acquisition; increased the limit on the revolving credit facility from $15.0 million to $20.0 million; and eliminated a minimum threshold for variable interest tied to London interbank offered rate(“Libor”). The basic structure of the agreement and many of the terms and conditions remained unchanged from the prior agreement. Except as otherwise noted below, the revolving credit facility and term loan borrowings under the 2010 Credit Agreement bear interest at Libor plus a margin that varies between 2.25% and 3.75% based on the Company's ratio of debt to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, rent expense and non-cash stock compensation (“EBITDARS”), as defined.

The 2010 Credit Agreement has been superseded and replaced by the Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Facility Agreement (“2013 Credit Agreement”), described below.

The 2010 Credit Agreement was modified on November 17, 2011 by a letter agreement that extended the equipment line to December 17, 2013 and made all loans under such line due and payable no later than that date. The 2010 Credit Agreement required prepayments of term loans equal to 50% of excess cash flow for fiscal years ending after September 30, 2010 and the letter agreement changed that requirement to fiscal years ending after September 30, 2011.

Individual debt facilities provided under the 2010 Credit Agreement are described below:

(a) Revolving Credit Facility (“Revolver”): Up to $20 million is available through December 17, 2013. The Company may borrow up to the lesser of (i) 85% of eligible receivables plus 35% of eligible inventories or (ii) $20 million. At IEC's election, another 35% of eligible inventories will be included in the borrowing base for limited periods of time during which a higher rate of interest is charged on the Revolver. Borrowings based on inventory balances are further limited to a cap of $3.75 million, or when subject to the higher percentage limit, $4.75 million. At December 28, 2012, the upper limit on Revolver borrowings was $20.0 million. Average available balances amounted to $11.9 million and $13.1 million during the three month periods ended December 28, 2012 and December 30, 2011, respectively.

The Company incurs quarterly unused commitment fees approximating 0.375% of the excess of $20 million over average borrowings under the Revolver. Fees incurred amounted to $6 thousand and $8 thousand during the quarters ended December 28, 2012 and December 30, 2011, respectively. The fee percentage varies based on IEC's ratio of debt to EBITDARS.

(b) SCB Term Loan: $20 million was borrowed on December 17, 2010 and principal is being repaid in 60 equal monthly installments.

(c) Albuquerque Term Loan: $5 million was borrowed on December 16, 2009, and principal is being repaid in 60 equal monthly installments.

(d) Albuquerque Mortgage Loan: $4 million was borrowed on December 16, 2009. The loan is effectively secured by real property in Albuquerque, NM, and principal is being repaid in 60 monthly installments of $22 thousand plus a balloon payment due at maturity.

(e) Celmet Term Loan: $2 million was borrowed on July 30, 2010, and principal is being repaid in 60 equal monthly installments.

(f) Equipment Line of Credit: Up to $1.5 million, reduced by outstanding loans, is available through December 17, 2013. The line is available for purchases of capital equipment. Borrowings under the line are supported by individual notes that specify interest and principal repayment terms. The Company has the option to select whether the interest rate is fixed or variable. Equal payments of principal are being made over 48 months for two of the loans and over 60 months for one loan.

(g) Energy Loan (also referred to as the "NYSERDA” loan): $0.2 million was borrowed on April 2, 2008 under this facility, for which interest at a fixed rate of 2.08% is subsidized by the State of New York. Principal is being repaid in 60 equal monthly installments.

Borrowings under the 2010 Credit Agreement are secured by, among other things, the assets of IEC and its subsidiaries. The 2010 Credit Agreement also contains various affirmative and negative covenants including financial covenants. The Company is required to maintain (i) a minimum level of quarterly EBITDARS, (ii) a ratio of debt to twelve-month EBITDARS that is below a specified limit, and (iii) a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio as described in the table below.

Debt Covenant	Limit
Quarterly EBITDARS (000s)	Must be above $1,500
Total debt to EBITDARS	Must be below 3.00x
Fixed charge coverage ratio (a)	Must be above 1.25x

(a) The ratio compares (i) 12-month EBITDA plus non-cash stock compensation expense minus unfinanced capital expenditures minus cash taxes paid, to (ii) the sum of interest expense, principal payments, sale-leaseback payments and dividends, if any (fixed charges).

For the purpose of calculating compliance with the covenants, IEC's operating lease obligation to M&T for certain equipment sold to the bank on June 27, 2008 and leased back for a period of five years, is treated as debt. Rental payments for the remainder of the lease term ending June 2013 total $163 thousand.

Subsequent to the date of these financial statements, on January 18, 2013, the Company and M&T entered into the 2013 Credit Agreement. Many of the terms, conditions and covenants remain unchanged from the 2010 Credit Agreement. Although the financial covenants remain unchanged, the terms of the 2013 Credit Agreement provide that measurement of financial covenants will not occur until the end of the fiscal quarter ending in March 2013.

Significant modifications made in the 2013 Credit Agreement to the financing arrangements previously in effect under the 2010 Credit Agreement include:

· Consolidation of all outstanding term debt, except the Albuquerque Mortgage Loan and the Energy Loan, and an $8,876,237 portion of outstanding loans under the Revolver, into two new and increased term loans, described below (“Term Loan A” and “Term Loan B”);

· Creation of a new Term Loan A in the original principal amount of $10,000,000, bearing interest at the fixed rate of 3.98% per annum, payable in equal monthly principal payments of $92,593 each plus accrued interest, with a final maturity date of February 1, 2022;

· Creation of a new Term Loan B in the original principal amount of $14,000,000, bearing interest at a variable rate equal to 2.50 percentage points above the LIBOR in effect from time to time, payable in equal monthly principal payments of $116,667 each plus accrued interest, with a final maturity date of February 1, 2023;

· Extension of the maturity date of the Albuquerque Mortgage Loan from December 16, 2014 to February 1, 2018, with no change to the monthly principal payments of $22,222 each plus accrued interest;

· Modification of the interest rate applicable to the Albuquerque Mortgage Loan from (i) a range on the applicable quarterly adjustment date of 2.50% to 3.75% above LIBOR based upon the Company’s then ratio of Debt to EBITDARS (ranging from 1.75:1.00 to 3.25:1.00), to (ii) a range on the applicable quarterly adjustment date of 2.00% to 3.25% above LIBOR based upon the Company’s then ratio of Debt to EBITDARS (ranging from 0.75:1.00 to 2.75:1.00);

· Continuation of the Revolver in the maximum available principal amount of the lesser of $20,000,000 or the amount available under the borrowing base (the formula for which, and interest rate surcharge applicable to optional over-base advances, remains unchanged), with an outstanding principal balance immediately after the closing of $3,656,140;

· Extension of the maturity date of the Revolver from December 17, 2013 to January 18, 2016;

· Modification of the interest rate applicable to the Revolver from (i) a range on the applicable quarterly adjustment date of 2.25% to 3.50% above LIBOR based upon the Company’s then ratio of Debt to EBITDARS (ranging from 1.75:1.00 to 3.25:1.00), to (ii) a range on the applicable quarterly adjustment date of 1.75% to 3.00% above LIBOR based upon the Company’s then ratio of Debt to EBITDARS (ranging from 0.75:1.00 to 2.75:1.00);

· Modification of the unused fee applicable to the Revolver from (i) a range on the applicable quarterly adjustment date of 0.125% to 0.500% based upon the Company’s then ratio of Debt to EBITDARS (ranging from 1.75:1.00 to 3.25:1.00), to (ii) a range on the applicable quarterly adjustment date of 0.125% to 0.500% based upon the Company’s then ratio of Debt to EBITDARS (ranging from 0.75:1.00 to 2.75:1.00);

· Elimination of mandatory prepayments based upon excess cash flow;

· Continuation, unchanged, of existing covenants requiring minimum quarterly EBITDARS, a maximum Debt to EBITDARS ratio, and minimum Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio, all measured at the end of each quarter commencing with the quarter ending in March 2013;

· Modification of the prohibition against dividends and stock repurchases to permit an aggregate maximum of $3,500,000 of such distributions prior to February 1, 2023 absent default at the time of the applicable payment; and

· Continuation of other terms, conditions, covenants, guarantees and collateral substantially unchanged.

In connection with the 2013 Credit Agreement, on January 18, 2013, the Company and M&T entered into an interest rate swap arrangement (“Swap Transaction”). The Swap Transaction is for a notional amount of $14,000,000 with an effective date of February 1, 2013 and a termination date of February 1, 2023. The Swap Transaction is designed to reduce the variability of future interest payments with respect to Term Loan B by effectively fixing the annual interest rate payable on outstanding principal of Term Loan B. Pursuant to the interest rate swap, the Company’s one-month LIBOR rate is swapped for a fixed rate of 1.32%. When the swap fixed rate is added to the Term Loan B Spread of 2.50%, the Company’s interest rate applicable to Term Loan B is effectively fixed at 3.82%.

Other Credit Facilities

(h) Seller Notes: The May 2008 acquisition of Wire and Cable was financed in part by three promissory notes payable to the sellers and totaling $3.8 million. These notes are subordinated to borrowings under the Credit Agreement and are being repaid in quarterly installments of $160 thousand, including interest. Effective October 1, 2011, the interest rate on the notes was reduced from 4.0% to 3.0% without altering any other terms of the borrowings.

(i) Albuquerque Industrial Revenue Bond: When IEC acquired Albuquerque, the Company assumed responsibility for a $100 thousand Industrial Revenue Bond issued by the City of Albuquerque. Interest on the bond is paid semiannually, and principal is due in its entirety at maturity. 

A summary of contractual principal payments under IEC's borrowings for the next five years taking into consideration the 2013 Credit Agreement follows:

	Contractual
	Principal
Debt Repayment Schedule	Payments
	(thousands)
Twelve months ending December 28,
2013	$	3,380
2014		2,778
2015		2,778
2016*		6,157
2017 and thereafter		16,514
	$	31,607

*Includes Revolver balance of $3,379 as of December 28, 2012.

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INCOME TAXES

3 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2012

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]

NOTE 8. INCOME TAXES

Provision for income taxes during the three month periods follows:

	Three Months Ended
	December 28,		December 30,
Income Tax Provision	2012		2011
	(thousands)
Provision for income taxes	$	140	$	555

IEC has federal and state net operating loss carryforwards (“NOLs”) for income tax purposes of approximately $11.9 million and $24.9 million, respectively, as of September 30, 2012, expiring mainly in years 2020 through 2025. It is estimated that the federal and state NOLs will produce future tax benefits totaling $4.5 million.

In addition, $1.0 million of New York State investment tax and other credits are available to the Company as carryforwards, expiring in various years through 2026. These credits cannot be utilized until the New York net operating loss carryforward is exhausted. We have recorded a valuation allowance for these credits to the extent that we believe it is more likely than not that the tax benefit will not be realized. If the credits expire unused, the related deferred tax asset and offsetting valuation allowance will be reduced.

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STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

3 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2012

Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs, Share-Based Payments [Abstract]

Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]

NOTE 10. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

The 2010 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan (“2010 Plan”) was approved by the Company’s stockholders at the January 2011 Annual Meeting of the Stockholders. This plan replaces IEC’s 2001 Stock Option and Incentive Plan (“2001 Plan”), which expired in December 2011. The 2010 Plan, which is administered by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors, provides for the following types of grants: incentive stock options, nonqualified options, stock appreciation rights, restricted shares, restricted stock units, performance compensation awards, cash incentive awards, director stock and other equity-based and equity-related awards. Awards are generally granted to certain members of management and employees, as well as directors. Under the 2010 Plan, up to 2,000,000 common shares may be issued over a term of ten years.

Stock-based awards granted through December 2011, were made under the 2001 Plan. Awards granted after December 2011, were made under the 2010 Plan and future awards will be made under the 2010 Plan.

Stock compensation expense recorded under the plans totaled $157 thousand and $135 thousand in the quarters ended December 28, 2012 and December 30, 2011, respectively. Expenses relating to stock options that comply with certain U.S. income tax rules are neither deductible by the Company nor taxable to the employee. Further information regarding awards granted under the 2001 Plan, 2010 Plan and employee stock purchase plan is provided below.

Stock Options

When options are granted, IEC estimates fair value using the Black-Scholes option pricing model and recognizes the computed value as compensation cost over the vesting period, which is typically four years. The contractual term of options granted under the plan is generally seven years.

Assumptions used in the Black-Scholes model and the estimated value of options follows:

	Three Months Ended
	December 28,			December 30,
Valuation of Options	2012			2011
Assumptions for Black-Scholes:
Risk-free interest rate		0.53	%		1.16	%
Expected term in years		4.0			4.9
Volatility		49	%		51	%
Expected annual dividends		none			none
Value of options granted:
Number of options granted		50,000			10,000
Weighted average fair value per share	$	2.65		$	2.12
Fair value of options granted (000's)	$	133		$	21

A summary of stock option activity, together with other related data, follows:

	Three Months Ended
	December 28, 2012					December 30, 2011
				Wgtd. Avg.					Wgtd. Avg.
	Number			Exercise		Number			Exercise
Stock Options	of Options			Price		of Options			Price
Outstanding, beginning of period		280,789		$	3.82		371,339		$	3.32
Granted		50,000			6.91		10,000			5.30
Exercised		(1,750	)		4.32		-
Forfeited		(14,500	)		6.59		(9,700	)		4.60
Expired		-					(5,000	)		0.55
Outstanding, end of period		314,539		$	4.18		366,639		$	3.36
For options expected to vest
Number expected to vest		298,812		$	4.18		348,307		$	3.36
Weighted average remaining term, in years		4.2					4.2
Intrinsic value (000s)				$	721				$	486
For exercisable options
Number exercisable		131,789		$	2.04		125,239		$	1.59
Weighted average remaining term, in years		2.2					2.6
Intrinsic value (000s)				$	599				$	377
For non-exercisable options
Expense not yet recognized (000s)				$	512				$	297
Weighted average years to become exercisable		2.0					1.7
For options exercised
Intrinsic value (000s)				$	4				$	0

Changes in the number of non-vested options outstanding, together with other related data, follows:

	Three Months Ended
	December 28, 2012					December 30, 2011
				Wgtd. Avg.					Wgtd. Avg.
	Number			Exercise		Number			Exercise
Stock Options	of Options			Price		of Options			Price
Non-vested, beginning of period		157,150		$	3.82		241,100		$	4.32
Granted		50,000			6.91		10,000			5.30
Vested		(9,900	)		4.81		(3,594	)		3.56
Forfeited		(14,500	)		6.59		(9,700	)		4.60
Non-vested, end of period		182,750		$	5.71		237,806		$	4.33

Restricted (Non-vested) Stock

Holders of IEC restricted stock have voting and dividend rights as of the date of grant, but until vested the shares may be forfeited and cannot be sold or otherwise transferred. At the end of the vesting period, which is typically four years (three years in the case of directors), holders have all the rights and privileges of any other IEC common stockholder. The fair value of a share of restricted stock is its market value on the date of grant, and that value is recognized as stock compensation expense over the vesting period.

A summary of restricted stock activity, together with related data, follows:

	Three Months Ended
	December 28, 2012					December 30, 2011
	Number of			Wgtd. Avg.		Number of			Wgtd. Avg.
	Non-vested			Grant Date		Non-vested			Grant Date
Restricted (Non-vested) Stock	Shares			Fair Value		Shares			Fair Value
Outstanding, beginning of period		339,939		$	5.69		284,476		$	5.76
Granted		69,493			6.91		0
Vested		(29,113	)		4.17		(6,900	)		3.49
Shares withheld for payment of taxes upon vesting of restricted stock		(4,441	)		4.70
Forfeited		(4,200	)		3.49		(8,400	)		4.32
Outstanding, end of period		371,678		$	6.07		269,176		$	5.86
For non-vested shares
Expense not yet recognized (000s)				$	1,293				$	1,005
Weighted average remaining years for vesting					2.0					2.0
For shares vested
Aggregate fair value on vesting dates (000s)				$	229				$	35

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

The Company began administering an employee stock purchase plan that provides for a discounted stock purchase price on October 1, 2011. Employee contributions and compensation expense recognized under the plan in the three months ended December 28, 2012 were $25 thousand and $3 thousand, respectively.

Stock Issued to Board Members

In addition to annual grants of restricted stock, Board members are granted common stock for certain services provided. During the quarters ended December 28, 2012 and December 30, 2011, board members were granted 730 and 2,050 shares of common stock, respectively. The Company recognized compensation expense related to Board members of $5 thousand and $11 thousand during the quarters ended December 28, 2012 and December 30, 2011, respectively.

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OUR BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details 1)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2012	Dec. 30, 2011
Weighted average shares outstanding	9,647,210	9,645,942
Incremental shares	320,937	358,417
Diluted shares	9,968,147	10,004,359
Options excluded from diluted shares as the effect of including these shares would have been anti-dilutive	52,342	44,000

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STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2012	Dec. 30, 2011
Risk-free interest rate	0.53%	1.16%
Expected term in years	4 years	4 years 10 months 24 days
Volatility	49.00%	51.00%
Expected annual dividends	$ 0	$ 0
Number of options granted	50,000	10,000
Weighted average fair value per share	$ 2.65	$ 2.12
Fair value of options granted (000's)	$ 229	$ 35

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OUR BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)

3 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2012

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Business Policy [Policy Text Block]

Our Business

IEC Electronics Corp. ("IEC", "we", "our", “us”, “Company”) is a premier provider of electronic contract manufacturing services (“EMS”) to advanced technology companies. We specialize in the custom manufacture of high reliability, complex circuit cards and system-level assemblies; a wide array of cable and wire harness assemblies capable of withstanding extreme environments; and precision sheet metal components. We excel where quality and reliability are of paramount importance and when low-to-medium volume, high-mix production is the norm. We utilize state-of-the-art, automated circuit card assembly equipment together with a full complement of high-reliability manufacturing stress testing methods. With our customers at the center of everything we do, we have created a high-intensity, rapid response culture capable of reacting and adapting to their ever-changing needs. Our customer-centric approach offers a high degree of flexibility while simultaneously complying with rigorous quality and on-time delivery standards. While many EMS services are viewed as commodities, we believe we set ourselves apart through an uncommon mix of capabilities including:

§ A technology center that combines dedicated prototype manufacturing with an on-site Materials Analysis Lab, enabling the seamless transition of complex electronics from design to production.

§ In-house, custom, functional testing and troubleshooting of complex system-level assemblies in support of end-order fulfillment.

§ A laboratory that enables us to assist customers in mitigating the risk of purchasing counterfeit parts through our subsidiary, Dynamic Research and Testing Laboratories, LLC (“DRTL”).

§ Build-to-print precision sheet metal and complex wire harness assemblies supporting just-in-time delivery of critical end-market, system-level electronics.

§ A Lean/Six Sigma continuous improvement program supported by a team of Six Sigma Blackbelts delivering best-in-class results.

§ Proprietary software-driven Web Portal providing customers real-time access to a wide array of operational data.

Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

IEC's financial statements and accompanying notes are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”, as set forth in the Financial Accounting Standards Board's (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”).

Fiscal Period, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Fiscal Calendar

The Company’s fiscal year ends on September 30th, and the first three quarters generally end on the Friday closest to the last day of the calendar quarter.

Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of IEC and its wholly owned subsidiaries: IEC Electronics Wire and Cable, Inc. (“Wire and Cable”); IEC Electronics Corp.-Albuquerque ("Albuquerque"); Southern California Braiding, Inc. (“SCB”) and DRTL. The Celmet unit operates as a division of IEC. All significant intercompany transactions and accounts are eliminated in consolidation.

Unaudited Financial Statements [Policy Text Block]

Unaudited Financial Statements

The accompanying unaudited financial statements for the three months ended December 28, 2012 and December 30, 2011 have been prepared in accordance with GAAP for interim financia1 information. In the opinion of management, all adjustments required for a fair presentation of the information have been made. The accompanying financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2012.

Reclassification, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Reclassifications

Prior year financial statement amounts are reclassified as necessary to conform to the current year presentation. Such reclassifications generally involve transfers of individual accounts from one financial statement line-item to another, without affecting income before or after taxes.

Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Cash and Cash Equivalents

The Company's cash and cash equivalents principally represent deposit accounts with Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company ("M&T"), a banking corporation headquartered in Buffalo, NY. In the fiscal year ended September 30, 2011, cash receipts and disbursements were used to repay or draw on IEC’s revolving credit facility and cash balances were de minimis.

Allowance For Doubtful Accounts Policy [Policy Text Block]

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

The Company establishes an allowance for doubtful accounts receivable based on the age of outstanding invoices and management's evaluation of collectability. Accounts are written off after all reasonable collection efforts have been exhausted and management concludes that likelihood of collection is remote.

Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Inventory Valuation

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market value under the first-in, first-out method. The Company regularly assesses slow-moving, excess and obsolete inventory and maintains balance sheet reserves in amounts required to reduce the recorded value of inventory to lower of cost or market.

Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant and equipment (“PP&E”) are stated at cost and are depreciated over various estimated useful lives using the straight-line method. Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred, while renewals and improvements are capitalized. At the time of retirement or other disposition of PP&E, cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is recorded in earnings.

Depreciable lives generally used for PP&E are presented in the table below. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the lease term or estimated useful life of the improvement.

	Estimated
PP&E Lives	Useful Lives
	(years)
Land improvements	10
Buildings and improvements	5 to 40
Machinery and equipment	3 to 5
Furniture and fixtures	3 to 7

Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Intangible Assets

Intangible assets (other than goodwill) are those that lack physical substance and are not financial assets. Such assets held by IEC were acquired in connection with business combinations and represent economic benefits associated with acquired customer relationships, a non-compete agreement, and a property tax abatement. Values assigned to individual intangible assets are amortized using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives.

Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Reviewing Long-Lived Assets for Potential Impairment

ASC 360-10 (Property, Plant and Equipment) and 350-30 (Intangibles) require the Company to test long-lived assets (PP&E and definitive lived assets) for recoverability whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. If carrying value exceeds undiscounted future cash flows attributable to an asset, it is considered impaired and the excess of carrying value over fair value must be charged to earnings. No impairment charges were recorded by IEC during fiscal 2012 or the first quarter of fiscal 2013.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Goodwill, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Goodwill

Goodwill represents the excess of cost over fair value of net assets acquired in a business combination.   Under ASC 350, goodwill is not amortized but is reviewed for impairment at least annually or when events or circumstances indicate that carrying value may exceed fair value. The Company may elect to precede a quantitative review for impairment with a qualitative assessment of the likelihood that fair value of a particular reporting unit exceeds carrying value. If the qualitative assessment leads to a conclusion that it is more than 50 percent likely that fair value exceeds carrying value, no further testing is required. In the event of a less favorable outcome, we are required to proceed with quantitative testing.

The quantitative process entails comparing the overall fair value of the unit to which goodwill relates to carrying value.  If fair value exceeds carrying value, no further assessment of potential impairment is required.  If fair value of the unit is less than carrying value, a valuation of the unit's individual assets and liabilities is required to determine whether or not goodwill is impaired. Goodwill impairment losses are charged to earnings.

Most of IEC's recorded goodwill relates to SCB, acquired in December 2010, and a lesser portion relates to Celmet, which was acquired in July 2010.  No goodwill impairment has been experienced to date by either unit.

Lease, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Leases

At the inception of a lease covering equipment or real estate, the lease agreement is evaluated under criteria discussed in ASC 840-10-25 (Leases). Leases meeting one of four key criteria are accounted for as capital leases and all others are treated as operating leases. Under a capital lease, the discounted value of future lease payments becomes the basis for recognizing an asset and a borrowing, and lease payments are allocated between debt reduction and interest. For operating leases, payments are recorded as rent expense. Criteria for a capital lease include (i) transfer of ownership during the lease term; (ii) existence of a bargain purchase option under terms that make it likely to be exercised; (iii) a lease term equal to 75 percent or more of the economic life of the leased property; and (iv) minimum lease payments that equal or exceed 90 percent of the fair value of the property.

In June 2008, IEC entered into a sale-leaseback arrangement with M&T under which fixed assets with a net book value of $2.0 million and an original cost of $15.6 million were sold to M&T and were leased back under a five-year operating lease. The sold assets were removed from the accounts and minimal loss on the transaction is being amortized over the lease term.

Commitments and Contingencies, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Legal Contingencies

When legal proceedings are brought or claims are made against us and the outcome is uncertain, ASC 450-10 (Contingencies) requires that we determine whether it is probable that an asset has been impaired or a liability has been incurred. If such impairment or liability is probable and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated, the loss must be charged to earnings. No material charges for legal contingencies have been recorded by IEC during fiscal 2012 or the first quarter of fiscal 2013.

When it is considered probable that a loss has been incurred, but the amount of loss cannot be estimated, disclosure but not accrual of the probable loss is required. Disclosure of a loss contingency is also required when it is reasonably possible, but not probable, that a loss has been incurred.

Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Fair Value Measurements

Under ASC 825 (Financial Instruments), the Company is required to disclose the fair value of financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate value. The Company’s financial instruments consist of cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued liabilities and borrowings for which rates are generally variable. IEC believes that recorded value approximates fair value for all such instruments.

ASC 820 (Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures) defines fair value, establishes a framework for measurement, and prescribes related disclosures. ASC 820 defines fair value as the price that would be received upon sale of an asset or would be paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction. Inputs used to measure fair value are categorized under the following hierarchy:

Level 1: Quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.

Level 2: Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets whether active or not, and model-derived valuations based on observable inputs or value-drivers.

Level 3: Model-derived valuations using inputs for which active markets do not exist.

Incorporating Level 2 or Level 3 inputs into the measurement process requires significant judgment. Level 2 inputs were used in valuing fixed assets acquired in connection with IEC's fiscal 2011 and 2010 business combinations. Inputs of this nature included comparable sales values and depreciated cost values utilized in appraising acquired property and equipment.

Intangible asset valuations completed in connection with the Company's business combinations have been based on Level 3 inputs. The most significant such valuation, prepared for SCB's customer intangible, was derived from estimated future cash flows attributable to SCB's acquisition-date customer base. Key input assumptions utilized in the valuation process included the rate of customer attrition, cost of sales percent, and discount rate.

Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Revenue Recognition

The Company’s revenue is principally derived from the sale of electronic products built to customer specifications, but also from other value-added support services and repair work. Revenue from product sales is recognized when (i) goods are shipped or title and risk of ownership have passed, (ii) the price to the buyer is fixed or determinable, and (iii) realization is reasonably assured.

Service revenue is generally recognized once the service has been rendered. For material management arrangements, revenue is generally recognized as services are rendered. Under such arrangements, some or all of the following services may be provided: design, bid, procurement, testing, storage or other activities relating to materials the customer expects to incorporate into products that it manufactures. Material management revenue amounted to less than 5.0% of total revenue in fiscal 2012 and the first quarter of fiscal 2013.

Provisions for discounts, allowances, rebates, estimated returns and other adjustments are recorded in the period the related sales are recognized.

Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]

Stock-Based Compensation

ASC 718 (Stock Compensation) requires that compensation expense be recognized for equity awards based on fair value as of the date of grant. For stock options, the Company uses the Black-Scholes pricing model to estimate grant date fair value. Costs associated with stock awards are recorded over requisite service periods, generally the vesting period. If vesting is contingent on the achievement of performance objectives, fair value is accrued over the period the objectives are expected to be achieved only if it is considered probable that the objectives will be achieved. The Company also has an employee stock purchase plan that provides for a discounted stock purchase price. Compensation expense related to the discount is recognized as employees contribute to the plan.

Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Income Taxes and Deferred Taxes

ASC 740 (Income Taxes) requires recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements or tax returns, but not in both. Deferred tax assets are also established for tax benefits associated with tax loss and tax credit carryforwards. Such deferred balances reflect tax rates that are scheduled to be in effect, based on currently enacted legislation, in the years the book/tax differences reverse and tax loss and tax credit carryforwards are expected to be realized. An allowance is established for any deferred tax asset for which realization is not likely.

ASC 740 also prescribes the manner in which a company measures, recognizes, presents, and discloses in its financial statements uncertain tax positions that the company has taken or expects to take on a tax return. The Company recognizes tax benefits from uncertain tax positions only if it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained following examination by taxing authorities, based on technical merits of the position. The Company believes that it has no material uncertain tax positions.

Any interest or penalties incurred are reported as interest expense. The Company’s income tax filings are subject to audit by various tax jurisdictions, and the current open year is fiscal 2011.

Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per common share are calculated by dividing income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during each period. Diluted earnings per common share add to the denominator incremental shares resulting from the assumed exercise of all potentially dilutive stock options, as well as restricted (non-vested) stock, restricted stock units (“RSU’s”) and anticipated issuance through the employee stock purchase plan. Options, restricted stock and RSU’s are primarily held by management and certain employees. A summary of shares used in earnings per share (“EPS”) calculations follows.

	Three Months Ended
	December 28,		December 30,
Shares for EPS Calculation	2012		2011
Weighted average shares outstanding		9,647,210		9,645,942
Incremental shares		320,937		358,417
Diluted shares		9,968,147		10,004,359
Options excluded from diluted shares as the effect of including these shares would have been anti-dilutive		52,342		44,000

Dividends Policy [Policy Text Block]

Dividends

IEC does not pay dividends on its common stock, as it is the Company's current policy to retain earnings for use in the business. Furthermore, certain covenants in the Company’s Third Amended and Restated Credit Facility Agreement with M&T restrict the Company from paying cash dividends. The Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Facility Agreement with M&T, as more fully described in Note 7 – Credit Facilities, modifies this restriction to allow dividend payments not to exceed a specified threshold.

Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Actual results may differ from management’s estimates.

Statements Of Cash Flows Policy [Policy Text Block]

Statements of Cash Flows

The Company presents operating cash flows using the indirect method of reporting under which non-cash income and expense items are removed from net income.

Comprehensive Income, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Comprehensive Income

IEC has no items of other comprehensive income (“OCI”) in any period presented in the accompanying financial statements, and in accordance with ASC 220-10-15, is not required to present captions for OCI or comprehensive income in the statements.

New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

FASB Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2011-04, "Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRS," was issued in May 2011 to be effective for interim or annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. The update changes the wording for certain measurement and disclosure requirements relating to fair value determinations under U.S. GAAP in order to make them more consistent with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”). While many of the modifications are not expected to change the application of U.S. GAAP, additional disclosure requirements relating to the use of Level 3 inputs in determining fair value do apply to IEC. The Company uses such inputs in valuing certain assets acquired in business combinations, and, since its adoption of this update, has provided additional information regarding the sensitivity of derived values to changes in the inputs related to future acquisitions.

FASB Accounting Standards Update 2011-05, "Presentation of Comprehensive Income," was issued in June 2011 to be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011. Comprehensive income includes certain items that are recognized as OCI and are excluded from net income. Examples include unrealized gains/losses on certain investments and gains/losses on derivative instruments designated as hedges. Under provisions of the update, the components of OCI must be presented in one of two formats: either (i) together with net income in a continuous statement of comprehensive income or (ii) in a second statement of comprehensive income to immediately follow the income statement. An existing option to present the components of OCI as part of the statement of changes in shareholders' equity is being eliminated. Accounting Standards Update 2011-12, “Deferral of the Effective Date for Amendments to the Presentation of Reclassifications of Items Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income,” indefinitely defers the effective date of the requirement to reclassify adjustments from OCI to net income by component under ASU 2011-05 to allow time for reconsideration of these provisions.

FASB Accounting Standards Update 2011-08, "Testing Goodwill for Impairment," was issued in September 2011 to be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011. Under existing GAAP, entities are periodically required to evaluate the carrying value of a unit's goodwill by first determining fair value of the unit, and then, if fair value is less than the unit's carrying value, by allocating such fair value to the unit's assets and liabilities. Under provisions of the update, entities are permitted, but not required, to precede calculation of a unit's fair value with a qualitative evaluation of the likelihood that fair value is less than carrying value. If the qualitative assessment leads to a conclusion that there is more than a 50 percent likelihood that fair value exceeds carrying value, no further testing is required. In the event of a less favorable assessment, the entity is required to proceed to the previously mentioned quantitative testing. As permitted by the update, the Company adopted its provisions in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011.

Accounting Standards Update 2012-02, “Intangibles—Goodwill and Other: Testing Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets for Impairment,” was issued July 27, 2012 and is effective for annual and interim fiscal years beginning after December 25, 2012. The Update simplifies the guidance for testing the decline in the realizable value (impairment) of indefinite-lived intangible assets other than goodwill. The amendments allow an organization the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is necessary to perform the quantitative impairment test. An organization electing to perform a qualitative assessment is no longer required to calculate the fair value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset unless the organization determines, based on a qualitative assessment, that it is “more likely than not” that the asset is impaired. The Company does not anticipate a significant impact upon adoption.

Accounting Standards Update 2012-04, “Technical Corrections and Improvements,” was issued October 2012 and for public entities, the amendments that are subject to the transition guidance will be effective for fiscal periods beginning after December 15, 2012. The amendments in this Update cover a wide range of Topics in the Codification. These amendments are presented in two sections—Technical Corrections and Improvements (Section A) and Conforming Amendments Related to Fair Value Measurements (Section B). The amendments in this Update represent changes to clarify the Codification, correct unintended application of guidance, or make minor improvements to the Codification that are not expected to have a significant effect on current accounting. This Update is not intended to significantly change U.S. GAAP and the Company does not anticipate a significant impact upon adoption.

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INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2012

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) [Table Text Block]

A summary of intangible assets by category and accumulated amortization at period end follows:

	December 28,			September 30,
Intangible Assets	2012			2012
	(thousands)
Customer relationships	$	5,900		$	5,900
Property tax abatement		360			360
Non-compete agreement		100			100
Total intangibles		6,360			6,360
Accumulated amortization		(962	)		(849	)
Intangible assets, net	$	5,398		$	5,511

Schedule Of Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]

Amortization expense during the three month periods follows:

	Three Months Ended
	December 28,		December 30,
Amortization Expense	2012		2011
	(thousands)
Intangible amortization expense	$	113	$	113

Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]

A summary of amortization expense for the next five years follows:

	Estimated
	future
Future Amortization	amortization
	(thousands)
Twelve months ending December 28,
2013	$	452
2014		452
2015		452
2016		432
2017 and thereafter		3,610

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INCOME TAXES (Details Textual) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2012
Tax Credit Carryforward, Deferred Tax Asset	$ 4.5
Investment Tax Credit Carryforward [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	1.0
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	24.9
Domestic Tax Authority [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	$ 11.9

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INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2012	Dec. 30, 2011
Intangible amortization expense	$ 113	$ 113

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS of CHANGES in SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (USD $) In Thousands	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-In Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Total
Balances at Sep. 30, 2011	$ 108	$ 42,660	$ (7,647)	$ (1,435)	$ 33,686
Net income			948		948
Stock-based compensation		135			135
Directors' fees paid in stock		11			11
Employee stock plan purchases		10			10
Balances at Dec. 30, 2011	108	42,816	(6,699)	(1,435)	34,790
Balances at Sep. 30, 2012	109	43,075	113	(1,435)	41,862
Net income			239		239
Stock-based compensation		157			157
Directors' fees paid in stock		5			5
Restricted (non-vested) stock grants	1	(1)			0
Exercise of stock options		8			8
Shares withheld for payment of taxes upon vesting of restricted stock		(29)			(29)
Employee stock plan purchases		54			54
Balances at Dec. 28, 2012	$ 110	$ 43,269	$ 352	$ (1,435)	$ 42,296

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FIXED ASSETS

3 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2012

Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]

Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]

NOTE 4. FIXED ASSETS

A summary of fixed assets by category and accumulated depreciation at period end follows:

	December 28,			September 30,
Fixed Assets	2012			2012
	(thousands)
Land and improvements	$	1,556		$	1,556
Buildings and improvements		9,852			9,852
Leasehold improvements		1,374			1,374
Machinery and equipment		23,449			23,085
Furniture and fixtures		5,451			5,444
Construction in progress		1,513			673
Total fixed assets, at cost		43,195			41,984
Accumulated depreciation		(25,877	)		(24,864	)
Fixed assets, net	$	17,318		$	17,120

Depreciation expense during the three month periods follows:

	Three Months Ended
	December 28,		December 30,
Depreciation Expense	2012		2011
	(thousands)
Depreciation expense	$	1,013	$	888

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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2012
2013	$ 728
2014	189
2015	9
2016	$ 3

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CREDIT FACILITIES (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2012

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]

A summary of borrowings at period end follows:

	Fixed/		Interest Rate				Balances
	Variable		December 28,		September 30,		December 28,			September 30,
Debt	Rate	Maturity	2012		2012		2012			2012
			(percents)				(thousands)
M&T borrowings:
Revolving credit facility	v	12/17/13		2.50		3.00	$	12,255		$	6,588
SCB term loan	v	12/17/15		2.75		3.25		12,000			13,000
Albuquerque term loan	v	12/16/14		2.75		3.25		2,000			2,250
Albuquerque mortgage loan	v	12/16/14		2.75		3.25		3,200			3,267
Celmet term loan	v	07/30/15		2.75		3.25		1,067			1,166
Equipment loans (2)	v	12/17/13		3.25		3.25		604			672
Equipment loan	f	06/03/13		2.85		2.93		62			108
Energy loan	f	04/02/13		2.08		2.08		13			23
Other borrowings:
Seller notes, Wire and Cable	f	06/01/13		3.00		3.00		306			463
Albuquerque industrial revenue bond	f	03/01/19		5.63		5.63		100			100
Total debt								31,607			27,637
Less: current portion								(3,380	)		(6,533	)
Long-term debt							$	28,227		$	21,104

Schedule Of Debt Covenant [Table Text Block]

The Company is required to maintain (i) a minimum level of quarterly EBITDARS, (ii) a ratio of debt to twelve-month EBITDARS that is below a specified limit, and (iii) a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio as described in the table below.

Debt Covenant	Limit
Quarterly EBITDARS (000s)	Must be above $1,500
Total debt to EBITDARS	Must be below 3.00x
Fixed charge coverage ratio (a)	Must be above 1.25x

(a) The ratio compares (i) 12-month EBITDA plus non-cash stock compensation expense minus unfinanced capital expenditures minus cash taxes paid, to (ii) the sum of interest expense, principal payments, sale-leaseback payments and dividends, if any (fixed charges).

Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]

A summary of contractual principal payments under IEC's borrowings for the next five years taking into consideration the 2013 Credit Agreement follows:

	Contractual
	Principal
Debt Repayment Schedule	Payments
	(thousands)
Twelve months ending December 28,
2013	$	3,380
2014		2,778
2015		2,778
2016*		6,157
2017 and thereafter		16,514
	$	31,607

*Includes Revolver balance of $3,379 as of December 28, 2012.

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FIXED ASSETS (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012
Land and improvements	$ 1,556	$ 1,556
Buildings and improvements	9,852	9,852
Leasehold improvements	1,374	1,374
Machinery and equipment	23,449	23,085
Furniture and fixtures	5,451	5,444
Construction in progress	1,513	673
Total fixed assets, at cost	43,195	41,984
Accumulated depreciation	(25,877)	(24,864)
Fixed assets, net	$ 17,318	$ 17,120

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RETIREMENT PLAN

3 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2012

Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]

NOTE 14. RETIREMENT PLAN

The Company administers a retirement savings plan for the benefit of its eligible employees and their beneficiaries under the provisions of Sections 401(a) and (k) of the Internal Revenue Code. Eligible employees may contribute a portion of their compensation to the plan, and the Company is permitted to make discretionary contributions as determined by the Board of Directors. For the Albuquerque unit, the Company contributes 25% of the first 6% contributed by employees. Company contributions on behalf of Albuquerque employees totaled $8 thousand during the three months ended December 28, 2012, and $9 thousand during the three months ended December 30, 2011. There were no other Company contributions to the plan during the two periods.