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 25, 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. |
On August 25, 2009, American Electric Technologies, Inc. executed employment agreements with Arthur G. Dauber and Charles M. Dauber for the period beginning January 1, 2010 and ending December 31, 2011. The contract with Arthur G. Dauber reflects his appointment as Executive Chairman of the Company on September 21, 2009. The contract with Charles M. Dauber reflects his appointment as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company on September 21, 2009 through the term of the contract.
| Item 9.01. | Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits. |
| Exhibit No. |
Description of Exhibit | |
| 99.1 |
Employment Agreement Dated August 25, 2009 between Arthur G. Dauber and American Electric Technologies, Inc. | |
| 99.2 |
Employment Agreement Dated August 25, 2009 between Charles M. Dauber and American Electric Technologies, Inc. | |
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 27, 2009 | By: | /s/ John H. Untereker | ||
| John H. Untereker | ||||
| Senior Vice President and CFO | ||||
EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit |
Description | |
| 99.1 |
Employment Agreement Dated August 25, 2009 between Arthur G. Dauber and American Electric Technologies, Inc. | |
| 99.2 |
Employment Agreement Dated August 25, 2009 between Charles M. Dauber and American Electric Technologies, Inc. | |