UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) August 10, 2009
AMERICAN ELECTRIC TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Florida | 000-24575 | 59-3410234 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
| 6410 Long Drive, Houston, TX | 77087 | |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code 713-644-8182
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| Item 5.02 | Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. |
Charles M. Dauber has been appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer of American Electric Technologies, Inc. (the “Company”) effective September 21, 2009. He was formerly the President of the Company’s M&I Electric subsidiary. Arthur G. Dauber, formerly President and CEO of the Company, has been appointed to the new position of Executive Chairman while continuing to serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors. Charles M. Dauber is the son of Arthur G. Dauber.
Additionally, James Steffek was promoted from Senior Vice President, Technical Products and Services to President of M&I Electric.
| Item 9.01. | Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits. |
| Exhibit No. |
Description of Exhibit | |
| 99.1 | Organizational Announcement Press Release dated August 12, 2009 |
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 hereunto duly authorized.
| AMERICAN ELECTRIC TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | ||||||
| (Registrant) | ||||||
| Date: August 12, 2009 | By: | /s/ John H. Untereker | ||||
| John H. Untereker | ||||||
| Senior Vice President and CFO | ||||||
EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit |
Description | |
| 99.1 | Organizational Announcement Press Release dated August 12, 2009 |