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Form 10-Q

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

FORM 10-Q

x	QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15 (D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2012

¨	TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15 (D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM TO

Commission File No. 000-24575

AMERICAN ELECTRIC TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Florida

59-3410234

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

6410 Long Drive, Houston, TX 77087

(Address of principal executive offices)

(713) 644-8182

(Registrant’s telephone number)

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

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 (S. 232.405 of this chapter) 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 in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ¨ No x

As of April 25, 2012, the registrant had 7,912,570 shares of its Common Stock outstanding.

AMERICAN ELECTRIC TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

FORM 10-Q Index

For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2012


		Page
	Part I. Financial Information

Item 1.	Financial Statements (Unaudited)

	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011		3

	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2012 and 2011		4

	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2012 and 2011		5

	Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements		6

Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations		13

Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk		21

Item 4.	Controls and Procedures		21

	Part II. Other Information

Item 1.	Legal Proceedings		22

Item 1A.	Risk Factors		22

Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds		22

Item 3.	Defaults upon Senior Securities		22

Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures		22

Item 5.	Other Information		22

Item 6.	Exhibits		22

Signatures			23

PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

American Electric Technologies, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands, except share and per share data)


	March 31, 2012			December 31, 2011
	(unaudited)

Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	2,653		$	3,749
Accounts receivable-trade, net of allowance of $239 and $393 at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively		9,817			11,291
Inventories, net		4,962			4,945
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts		3,172			2,026
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		343			336

Total current assets		20,947			22,347
Property, plant and equipment, net		4,434			4,489
Investments in foreign joint ventures		10,174			9,308
Other assets		395			87

Total assets	$	35,950		$	36,231

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	6,209		$	5,772
Accrued payroll and benefits		1,059			1,414
Other accrued expenses		595			855
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts		2,091			2,909
Short-term notes payable		154			154

Total current liabilities		10,108			11,104
Notes payable		5,017			5,057
Deferred income taxes		2,554			2,433
Deferred compensation		117			116

Total liabilities		17,796			18,710

Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock; $0.001 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized, 7,911,257 and 7,825,787 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively		8			8
Additional paid-in capital		8,499			8,171
Treasury stock; 20,222 shares at cost		(92	)		—
Accumulated other comprehensive income, foreign currency translation, net		912			849
Retained earnings; including accumulated statutory reserves in equity method investments of $1,284 at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011		8,827			8,493

Total stockholders’ equity	$	18,154		$	17,521

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	35,950		$	36,231

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

American Electric Technologies, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

Unaudited

(in thousands, except share and per share data)


	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2012			2011
Revenue	$	14,432		$	12,068
Cost of sales		12,660			10,871

Gross profit		1,772			1,197
Operating expenses:
Research and development		25			123
Selling and marketing		721			611
General and administrative		1,225			1,057

Total operating expenses		1,971			1,791

Loss from operations		(199	)		(594	)
Net equity income from foreign joint ventures’ operations:
Equity income from foreign joint ventures’ operations		771			237
Foreign joint ventures’ operations related expenses		(100	)		(129	)

Net equity income from foreign joint ventures’ operations		671			108

Income (loss) from domestic operations and net equity income from foreign joint ventures’ operations		472			(486	)
Interest expense and other, net		(49	)		(45	)

Income (loss) before income taxes		423			(531	)
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes		89			(207	)

Net income (loss)	$	334		$	(324	)

Earnings (loss) per common share:
Basic and diluted	$	0.04		$	(0.04	)

Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic		7,857,650			7,756,441

Diluted		8,494,545			7,756,441

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements

American Electric Technologies, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Unaudited

(in thousands)


	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2012			2011
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Income (loss)	$	334		$	(324	)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
Deferred income tax provision (benefit)		89			(212	)
Equity income from foreign joint ventures' operations		(771	)		(237	)
Depreciation and amortization		220			192
Stock based compensation		104			45
Provision for bad debt		30			30
Allowance for obsolete inventory		8			8
Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment		(13	)		(6	)
Deferred compensation costs		1			6
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable		1,444			(123	)
Inventories		(25	)		(430	)
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts		(1,146	)		1,443
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities		(184	)		473
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts		(818	)		(311	)
Other, net		(2	)		(2	)

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities		(729	)		552

Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment		(151	)		(86	)
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment		13			6
Investment in joint venture		—			(27	)
Purchase of intangible assets		(104	)		—

Net cash used in investing activities		(242	)		(107	)

Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of common stock		7			8
Treasury stock purchase, in accordance with the employee stock incentive plan		(92	)		—
Capital lease obligation payment		(40	)		(37	)
Principal payments on short-term notes payable		—			(25	)

Net cash used in financing activities		(125	)		(54	)

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		(1,096	)		391
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		3,749			1,364

Cash and cash equivalents, end of quarter	$	2,653		$	1,755

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Interest paid	$	50		$	37

Income taxes paid	$	—		$	—

Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Common stock issuance to acquire intangible assets	$	219		$	—

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements

AMERICAN ELECTRIC TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

1. Basis of Presentation

The accompanying condensed unaudited consolidated financial statements of American Electric Technologies, Inc. and Subsidiaries (“AETI”, “the Company”, “our”, “we”, “us”) as of March 31, 2012 and for the three months then ended have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information and include all adjustments which, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair presentation of financial position as of March 31, 2012 and results of operations for the three months ending March 31, 2012 and 2011. All adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for a full year. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted. The statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s financial statements included in on our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011, which was filed on March 30, 2012.

2. Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share

Basic earnings (loss) per common share is based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011. Diluted earnings (loss) per common share is based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding, plus the incremental shares that would have been outstanding upon the assumed exercise of all potentially dilutive stock options and other stock units subject to anti-dilution limitations.

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common share (in thousands, except share and per share data):


	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2012		2011
Net income (loss)	$	334	$	(324	)

Weighted average basic shares		7,857,650		7,756,441
Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock units (1)		636,895		—

Total weighted average diluted shares with assumed conversions		8,494,545		7,756,441

Earnings (loss) per common share:
Basic	$	0.04	$	(0.04	)

Dilutive	$	0.04	$	(0.04	)

(1)	For the three months ended March 31, 2011, these items were excluded from diluted earnings (loss) per common share as the effect would have been anti-dilutive.

3. Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In May 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU “) No. 2011-04, Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”). This pronouncement was issued to provide a consistent definition of fair value and ensure that the fair value measurement and disclosure requirements are similar between U.S. GAAP and IFRS. ASU 2011-04 changes certain fair value measurement principles and enhances the disclosure requirements, particularly for Level 3 fair value measurements. ASU 2011-04 is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2011 with application on a prospective basis. The adoption of ASU 2011-04 effective January 1, 2012 did not have a significant impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements or disclosures.

In September 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-08, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Testing Goodwill for Impairment. ASU No. 2011-08 permits an entity to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount as a basis for determining whether it is necessary to perform the two-step goodwill impairment test. The more likely than not threshold is defined as having a likelihood of more than 50 percent. Under ASU No. 2011-08, an entity is not required to calculate the fair value of a reporting unit unless the entity determines that it is more likely than not that its fair value is less than its carrying amount. ASU No. 2011-08 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. The adoption of ASU 2011-08 effective January 1, 2012 did not have a significant impact on the Company’s financial position or result of operations.

In December 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-11, Balance Sheet (Topic 210): Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities. ASU No. 2011-11 was issued to provide enhanced disclosures that will enable users of the financial statements to evaluate the effect or potential effect of netting arrangements on an entity's financial position. The amendments under ASU No. 2011-11 require enhanced disclosures by requiring entities to disclose both gross information and net information about both instruments and transactions subject to an agreement similar to a master netting arrangement. This scope would include derivatives, sale and repurchase agreements, reverse sale and repurchase agreements, and securities borrowing and lending arrangements. ASU No. 2011-11 is effective retrospectively for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013, and interim periods within those periods. The adoption of ASU 2011-11 is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s financial position or result of operations.

In December 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-12, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Deferral of the Effective Date for Amendments to the Presentation of Reclassifications of Items Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income in Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-05. ASU No. 2011-12 defers the effective date for provisions of ASU No. 2011-05 requiring entities to present the effects of reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income on the components of net income and other comprehensive income on the face of the financial statements for all periods presented. All other requirements in ASU No. 2011-05 are not affected by ASU No. 2011-12. ASU No. 2011-12 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2011 and reinstates the requirement that reclassifications must be either disclosed on the face of the financial statements or in the notes. The adoption of ASU 2011-12, effective January 1, 2012 did not have a significant impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements or disclosures.

4. Segment Information

The Company follows the guidance prescribed by the Accounting Standard Codification (“ASC”) Topic 280, Segment Reporting, which governs the way the Company reports information about its operating segments.

Management has organized the Company around its products and services and has three reportable segments: Technical Products and Services (“TP&S”), Electrical and Instrumentation Construction (“E&I”) and American Access Technologies (“AAT”). TP&S develops, manufactures, provides and markets switchgear and variable speed drives. The service component of this segment includes retrofitting equipment upgrades, startups, testing and troubleshooting electrical substations, switchgear, drives and control systems. Equity income from foreign joint ventures and joint venture management related expenses are included in the TP&S segment because their operations are exclusively involved in TP&S activities. The E&I segment installs electrical equipment for the energy, water, industrial, marine and commercial markets. The AAT segment manufactures and markets zone cabling and formed metal products of varying designs.

The following are selected financial details regarding the Company’s reportable segments (in thousands):


	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2012			2011
Revenue:
Technical Products and Services	$	9,823		$	6,399
Electrical and Instrumentation Construction		2,992			3,918
American Access Technologies		1,617			1,751

	$	14,432		$	12,068

Gross profit:
Technical Products and Services	$	1,369		$	497
Electrical and Instrumentation Construction		202			298
American Access Technologies		201			402

	$	1,772		$	1,197

Income(loss) from domestic operations and net equity income from foreign joint ventures' operations:
Technical Products and Services	$	1,100		$	239
Electrical and Instrumentation Construction		202			298
American Access Technologies		(187	)		20
Corporate and other unallocated expenses		(1,314	)		(1,151	)

Loss from domestic operations		(199	)		(594	)

Equity income from BOMAY		698			290
Equity income (loss) from MIEFE		10			(25	)
Equity income (loss) from AAG		63			(28	)
Foreign operations expenses		(100	)		(129	)

Net equity income from foreign joint ventures' operations		671			108

Income (loss) from domestic operations and net equity income from foreign joint ventures' operations	$	472		$	(486	)

The Company’s management does not separately review and analyze its assets on a segment basis for TP&S, E&I, and AAT and all assets for the segments are recorded within the corporate segment’s records. Corporate and other unallocated expenses include compensation costs and other expenses that cannot be meaningfully associated with the individual segments. With the exception of equity income from foreign joint ventures’ operations and foreign operations expenses, which are attributable to TP&S, all other costs, expenses and other income have been allocated to their respective segments.

5. Investments in Foreign Joint Ventures

We have interests in three joint ventures outside of the United States which are accounted for on the equity method:

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BOMAY Electric Industries Company, Ltd. (“BOMAY”), in which the Company holds a 40% interest, Baoji Oilfield Machinery Co., Ltd. (a subsidiary of China National Petroleum Corporation) holds a 51% interest, and AA Energies, Inc., holds a 9% interest;

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M&I Electric Far East, Ltd. (“MIEFE”), in which the Company holds a 41% interest, MIEFE’s general manager holds a 8% interest and, Oakwell Engineering, Ltd., of Singapore, holds a 51% interest, and;

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AETI Alliance Group do Brazil Sistemas E Servicos Em Energia LTDA. (“AAG”), in which the Company holds a 49% interest, and Five Stars De Macae Servicos De Petroleo LTDA., of Brazil, holds a 51% interest.

Sales to joint ventures are made on an arms length basis and intercompany profits, if any, are eliminated in consolidation.

Summary financial information of our foreign joint ventures in U.S. dollars was as follows (in thousands):


	BOMAY				MIEFE				AAG
	2012		2011		2012		2011		2012		2011
Assets:
Total current assets	$	68,309	$	60,817	$	5,994	$	4,459	$	1,692	$	1,604
Total non-current assets		5,135		5,163		104		105		120		49

Total assets	$	73,444	$	65,980	$	6,098	$	4,564	$	1,812	$	1,653

Liabilities and equity:
Total liabilities	$	52,095	$	46,499	$	3,597	$	2,162	$	1,167	$	1,151
Total joint ventures’ equity		21,349		19,481		2,501		2,402		645		502

Total liabilities and equity	$	73,444	$	65,980	$	6,098	$	4,564	$	1,812	$	1,653


	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	BOMAY				MIEFE					AAG
	2012		2011		2012		2011			2012		2011
Revenue	$	23,017	$	17,691	$	2,894	$	613		$	1,514	$	193

Earnings		1,746		725		20		(52	)		129		(56	)

The following is a summary of activity in investment in foreign joint ventures for the three months ended March 31, 2012:


	March 31, 2012
	BOMAY*		MIEFE		AAG			TOTAL
	(in thousands)
Investment in joint ventures:
Balance at December 31, 2011	$	7,912	$	986	$	410		$	9,308
Equity in earnings (loss) in 2012		698		10		63			771
Dividend distributions in 2012		—		—		—			—
Foreign currency translation adjustment		49		39		7			95

Investments, end of period	$	8,659	$	1,035	$	480		$	10,174

Components of investment in joint ventures:
Investment in joint ventures	$	2,033	$	14	$	284		$	2,331
Undistributed earnings		5,537		749		221			6,507
Foreign currency translation		1,089		272		(25	)		1,336

Investments, end of period	$	8,659	$	1,035	$	480		$	10,174

Accumulated statutory reserves in equity method investments of $1.3 million at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 are included in AETI's consolidated retained earnings. In accordance with the People’s Republic of China, (“PRC”), regulations on enterprises with foreign operations, an enterprise established in the PRC with foreign operations is required to provide for certain statutory reserves, namely (i) General Reserve Fund, (ii) Enterprise Expansion Fund and (iii) Staff Welfare and Bonus Fund, which are appropriated from net profit as reported in the enterprise’s PRC statutory accounts. A non-wholly-owned foreign invested enterprise is permitted to provide for the above allocation at the discretion of its board of directors. The aforementioned reserves can only be used for specific purposes and are not distributable as cash dividends.

Under the equity method, the Company’s share of the joint ventures’ operations’ earnings or loss is recognized in the condensed consolidated statement of operations as equity income (loss) from foreign joint ventures’ operations. Joint venture income increases the carrying value of the joint venture investment and joint venture losses, as well as dividends received from the joint ventures, reduce the carrying value of the investment. Each reporting period, the Company evaluates the carrying value of these equity method investments as to whether an impairment adjustment may be necessary. In making this evaluation, a variety of quantitative and qualitative factors are considered including national and local economic, political and market conditions, industry trends and prospects, liquidity and capital resources and other pertinent factors. Based on this evaluation for this reporting period, the Company does not believe an impairment adjustment is necessary.

6. Notes Payable

Revolving Credit Agreement

The Company entered into a credit agreement with JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. (“Chase”) in October 2007. The credit agreement has a maturity date of July 1, 2013. At both March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 there were $5.0 million of borrowings outstanding. There was additional borrowing capacity of $2.2 million and $3.7 million at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively. The revolving credit line is $10.0 million with a limit of up to $6.0 million of borrowing in the event that “adjusted net income” is less than $1.00 for any quarter (“Line Limit”). Adjusted net income is defined as domestic operating income plus depreciation and amortization. The agreement is collateralized by the Company’s real estate in Houston and Beaumont, Texas, trade accounts receivable, equipment, inventories, and work-in-process, and the Company’s U.S. subsidiaries are guarantors of the borrowings.

Under the agreement, the Company pays a commitment fee of 0.3% per annum of the unused portion of the credit limit each quarter. Additionally, the terms of the agreement contain covenants which provide for customary restrictions and limitations, the maintenance of certain financial ratios, including maintenance of a minimum current ratio, leverage ratio and tangible net worth and restriction from paying dividends without prior written consent of the bank. On July 27, 2011, the Company amended its interest rate on the Company borrowings to 30 day LIBOR rate (0. 24% at March 31, 2012) plus 3.25% per annum.

On May 1, 2012, the Company and Chase executed a consent and amendment to the credit agreement to allow for the preferred stock financing as discussed in Note 11. Subsequent Events.

7. Inventories

Inventories consisted of the following at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 (in thousands):


	March 31, 2012			December 31, 2011
	(in thousands)
Raw materials	$	1,648		$	1,665
Work-in-process		2,673			2,703
Finished goods		672			672

		4,993			5,040
Less: Allowance		(31	)		(95	)

Total inventories	$	4,962		$	4,945

8. Income Taxes

It was determined in the fourth quarter of 2011 that due to the Internal Revenue Code’s Section 382 limitations on our ability to utilize the net operating losses carry forwards of approximately $9.8 million generated by American Access Technologies, Inc., prior to the Company’s merger in 2007 and subsequent net operating losses and foreign tax credit carry forwards, a full valuation allowance was warranted in the fourth quarter of 2011. As such, the tax provision on U.S. income generated in 2012 is offset by a reduction of the valuation allowance provided in 2011. The tax provision for 2012 reflects a 34% U.S. tax rate related to the equity in foreign joint ventures’ operations, net of dividends for an effective rate of 21%.

9. Fair Value of Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements

The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable and accounts payable approximate fair value as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 because of the relatively short maturity of these instruments.

ASC Subtopic 820-10, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, requires us to use valuation techniques to measure fair value that maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. These inputs are prioritized as follows:

Level 1: Observable inputs such as quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.

Level 2: Other inputs that are observable directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities or market-corroborated inputs.

Level 3: Unobservable inputs for which there is little or no market data and which require us to develop our own assumptions about how market participants would price the assets or liabilities.

10. Asset Acquisition

On March 8, 2012, the Company acquired certain technology from Amnor Technologies, Inc. for cash of $100,000 plus 44,000 shares of the Company’s common stock valued at $4.95 per share (the closing price on that date). One fourth of the shares were issued initially with the balance to be issued one third annually on the anniversaries over the subsequent 3 years. The purchase price was valued at $322,000 (including $4,000 of transaction costs) at March 8, 2012 and is recorded as an intangible asset and included in other assets in the condensed consolidated balance sheet at March 31, 2012. This cost is being amortized over it’s estimated useful life of 3 years and $8,900 was amortized in the quarter ended March 31, 2012. The technology provides automation and control system technologies for land and offshore drilling monitoring and control (auto-driller); marine automation including ballast control and tank monitoring and machinery plant control and monitoring systems; IP-based CCTV systems; and military vessel security and safety systems, all proven in multiple installations.

11. Subsequent Events

On April 13, 2012, the Company signed a securities purchase agreement (the “Securities Purchase Agreement”) with JCH Crenshaw Holdings, LLC (the “Investor”), for the sale (the “Preferred Stock Financing”) of the Company’s $5,000,000 of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock (1,000,000 Shares)(the “Series A Preferred Stock”), which are initially convertible into 1,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at a conversion price of $5.00 per share, and Common Stock Purchase Warrants exercisable for 325,000 shares of common stock, 125,000 of such shares at an initial exercise price of $6.00 per share and 200,000 of such shares at an initial exercise price of $7.00 per share. On May 2, 2012 the Company completed the issuance of the $5,000,000 of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock.

On April 30, 2012, the Company filed an Articles of Amendment to our Articles of Incorporation designating 1,000,000 shares of the Company’s authorized preferred stock as Series A Convertible Preferred Stock. The Company also entered into the Registration Rights Agreement and Investor Rights Agreement with the Investor on May 2, 2012.

The Series A Preferred Stock rank senior to all other equity instruments of the Company, include the Company’s common stock. The Series A Preferred Stock accrue cumulative dividends at a rate of 6% per annum, whether or not dividends have been declared by the Board of Directors and whether or not there are profits, surplus or other funds available for the payment of such dividends. The Company may pay such dividends in shares of the Company’s common stock based on the then current market price of the common stock. At any time following a material default by the Company, as defined in the Securities Purchase Agreement, or April 30, 2017, the holders of a majority of the outstanding Series A Preferred Stock may require the Company to redeem the Series A Preferred Stock at a redemption price equal to the lessor of (i) the liquidation preference per share (initially $5.00 per share, subject to adjustments for certain future equity transactions defined in the Securities Purchase Agreement) and (ii) the fair market value of the Series A Preferred Stock per share, as determined in good faith by the Company’s Board of Directors. The redemption price, plus any accrued and unpaid dividends, shall be payable in 36 equal monthly installments plus interest at an annual rate of 6% per annum.

On May 1, 2012 the Company and Chase executed a consent and amendment to our revolving credit agreement, whereby Chase as lender agreed to consent to: the Securities Purchase Agreement; the issuance and sale of the Preferred Stock and Warrants; the payment of the preferred dividends required; and the redemption of the Preferred Stock, all subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the agreements and the associated Amended Articles of Incorporation.

The securities sold were offered and sold in a transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, in reliance on Section 4(2) thereof and Rule 506 of Regulation D thereunder. The Investor represented that it is an “accredited investor” as defined in Regulation D. Pursuant to the Registration Rights Agreement the Company agreed to register with the SEC for resale the common stock underlying the Series A Preferred Stock and the Warrants at the request of holders.

The description of the Preferred Stock Financing herein is not complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Securities Purchase Agreement, the Articles of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation, the Warrants, the Registration Rights Agreement and the Investors Rights Agreement which were attached as exhibits to the Form 8-K filed on April 19, 2012 and are incorporated herein by this reference.

AMERICAN ELECTRIC TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

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

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included elsewhere in this Form 10-Q and the financial statements in the 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 30, 2012. Historical results and percentage relationships set forth in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and cash flows, including trends that might appear, are not necessarily indicative of future operations or cash flows.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Except for historical and factual information, this document contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include statements that address activities, events or developments that we expect, believe or anticipate will or may occur in the future, such as predictions of future financial performance. All forward-looking statements are based on assumptions made by us based on our experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors we believe are appropriate under the circumstances.

These statements, including statements regarding our capital needs, business strategy, expectations and intentions, are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control, including our ability to maintain key products’ sales or effectively react to other risks including those discussed in Part I, Item 1A, Risk Factors, of our 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 30, 2012. We urge you to consider that statements that use the terms “believe,” “do not believe,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “plan,” “estimate,” “intend” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed, and actual results may differ materially from those projected. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

BUSINESS

American Electric Technologies, Inc. is a leading global supplier of power delivery solutions to the energy industry. AETI offers M&I Electric™ power distribution and control products, electrical services, and E&I Construction services, as well as American Access Technologies zone enclosures, and Omega Metals custom fabrication services. South Coast Electric Systems L.L.C., a subsidiary, services U.S. Gulf Coast marine and vessel customers.

We report our business in three segments: Technical Products and Services (“TP&S”), Electrical and Instrumentation Construction (“E&I”) and American Access Technologies (“AAT”).

Foreign Joint Ventures

We have interests in three joint ventures outside of the U. S. which are accounted for on the equity method:

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M&I Electric Far East, Ltd. (“MIEFE”), in which the Company holds a 41% interest; MIEFE’s general manager holds an 8% interest and, Oakwell Engineering, Ltd., of Singapore, holds a 51% interest, and;

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AETI Alliance Group do Brazil Sistemas E Servicos Em Energia LTDA. (“AAG”), in which the Company holds a 49% interest and, Five Stars De Macae Servicos De Petroleo LTDA., of Brazil, holds a 51% interest.

Industry Conditions

Our power distribution products which support the oil and gas industry are capital-intensive and cyclical in nature. The U.S. shale drilling activity continues to favorably impact the demand for our technical products and services. Our products through our joint ventures in China, Singapore and Brazil continue to experience favorable market conditions related to the energy demands in these countries. Our industrial markets remain weak and the water and wastewater sector continues to be competitive resulting in low margins and, as such, we decided in the first quarter 2012 to exit the water and wastewater construction markets as we complete our existing backlog which is expected to be substantially completed by December 31, 2012.

TP&S

The TP&S segment has three main components: power distribution equipment, power conversion equipment and electrical services.

Our power distribution equipment group designs, manufactures, markets and provides products designed to distribute the flow of electricity and protect electrical equipment such as motors, transformers and cables. The main products offered by this group include low and medium voltage ANSI (“American National Standards Institute”) certified and IEC (“International Electrotechnical Commission”) certified switchgear for generator control and power distribution applications. We also manufacture complimentary equipment including motor control centers (MCCs), bus duct, and the power control rooms that the power distribution equipment is located within for customer projects.

Our power distribution solutions are primarily sold into the marine vessel, drilling, and industrial markets. The Company provides switchgear for power generation applications up to 38,000 volts. We have recently expanded our offerings into the renewable energy marketplace with the introduction of the world’s first switchgear designed for wind farm deployment, which includes our arc-mitigation technology. Arc-mitigation technology enables power system operators to significantly reduce the risk from arc-flash explosions and the resulting downtime and liability exposure.

Our power conversion group provides products that convert AC and DC power into usable power using a variety of technologies. We provide analog (Hill Hays) DC drives, digital SCR drives, AC variable frequency drives (also known as “VFDs”), inverters, converters, programmable logic control (“PLC”) based automation systems, and human machine interface (“HMI”) systems. Our analog DC drives, digital SCR drives and AC VFDs are used in a variety of applications including land and offshore drilling, marine propulsion and pipeline applications. The Company has recently introduced a line of wind converter products that convert the AC power produced by wind turbine generators to DC, then inverts the power back to AC for delivery to the electrical grid. We also offer our ISIS™ solution, a one MW fully integrated solar farm power station designed to integrate all of the power conversion and power distribution equipment of the solar farm. ISIS™ is the world’s first 1000V, 1MW solar inverter to be tested by TUV Rhineland, a nationally recognized test laboratory, to UL 1741 standards.

Our power distribution and power conversion products are built for application voltages from 480 volts to 40,000 volts and are used in a wide variety of industries. We have the technical expertise to provide these services in compliance with a number of applicable industry standards such as NEMA (“National Electrical Manufacturers Association”), ANSI (“American National Standards Institute”), IEC (“International Electrotechnical Commission”), ABS (“American Bureau of Shipping”), USCG (“United States Coast Guard”), Lloyd’s Register, a provider of marine certification services, and DNV (“Det Norske Veritas”), a leading certifying body/registrar for management systems certification services standards.

Our electrical services group includes both technical services and power services. Technical services include global start-up and service of AETI power conversion systems, electrical equipment retrofits and upgrades. Our power services group provides electrical infrastructure start-up and commissioning, preventative maintenance, and emergency repair services to industrial, marine and renewable projects globally. Our team of trained technicians maintains substations up to 500KV. We also offer in-shop services including refurbishment and repair services for circuit breakers and switchgear.

E&I

The E&I segment provides a full range of electrical and instrumentation construction and installation services to both land and offshore drilling, other heavy commercial and industrial markets, and the renewable energy industry. The segment’s services include new construction as well as electrical and instrumentation turnarounds, upgrades, maintenance, and renovation projects. Applications include installation of switchgear, AC and DC motors, drives, motor controls, lighting systems, and high voltage cable. Marine based contracts include complete electrical system rig-ups, modifications, start-ups and testing for vessels, drilling rigs, and production platforms.

In the first quarter 2012, we decided to complete the existing backlog related to the water and wastewater construction projects and exit this market sector based on its continued weakness.

AAT

The AAT segment manufactures and markets zone cabling enclosures and manufactures formed metal products. The zone cabling product line provides state-of-the-art flexible cabling and wireless solutions for the high-speed communication networks found throughout office buildings, hospitals, schools, industrial complexes and government buildings. Our patented enclosures mount in ceilings, walls, raised floors, and certain modular furniture to facilitate the routing of telecommunications network cabling, fiber optics and wireless solutions in a streamlined, flexible, and cost effective fashion. AAT also operates a precision sheet metal fabrication and assembly operation and provides services such as precision “CNC” (“Computer Numerical Controlled”) punching, laser cutting, bending, assembling, painting, powder coating and silk screening to a diverse client base including engineering, technology and electronics companies, primarily in the Southeast.

The Company has facilities and sales offices in Texas, Mississippi and Florida. We have minority interests in foreign joint ventures which have facilities in Singapore; Xian, China; and Macae, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES

We have adopted various critical accounting policies that govern the application of accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) in the preparation of our condensed consolidated financial statements. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Although these estimates are based on management’s knowledge of current events and actions it may undertake in the future, they may ultimately differ from actual results.

Certain accounting policies involve significant estimates and assumptions by us that have a material impact on our financial condition or operating performance. Management believes the following critical accounting policies reflect its most significant estimates and assumptions used in the preparation of our condensed consolidated financial statements. We do not have off-balance sheet arrangements, financings, or other relationships with unconsolidated entities or other persons, also known as “special purpose entities”, nor do we have any “variable interest entities”.

Inventories – Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market, with material value determined using an average cost method. Inventory costs for finished goods and work-in-process include direct material, direct labor, production overhead and outside services. TP&S and E&I indirect overhead is apportioned to work in process based on direct labor incurred. AAT production overhead, including indirect labor, is allocated to finished goods and work-in-process based on material consumption, which is an estimate that could be subject to change in the near term as additional information is obtained and as our operating environment changes.

Allowance for Obsolete and Slow-Moving Inventory – We regularly review the value of inventory on hand using specific aging categories, and record a provision for obsolete and slow-moving inventory based on historical usage and estimated future usage. As actual future demand or market conditions may vary from those projected, adjustments to our inventory reserve may be required.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts – The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the failure of our customers to make required payments. The estimate is based on management’s assessment of the collectability of specific customer accounts and includes consideration for credit worthiness and financial condition of those specific customers. We also review historical experience with the customer, the general economic environment and the aging of our receivables. We record an allowance to reduce receivables to the amount that we reasonably believe to be collectible. Based on our assessment, we believe our allowance for doubtful accounts is adequate.

Revenue Recognition – The Company reports earnings from fixed-price and modified fixed-price long-term contracts on the percentage-of-completion method. Earnings are accrued based on the ratio of costs incurred to total estimated costs. However, for TP&S, we have determined that labor incurred provides an improved measure of percentage-of-completion. Costs include direct material, direct labor, and job related overhead. Losses expected to be incurred on contracts are charged to operations in the period such losses are determined. A contract is considered complete when all costs except insignificant items have been incurred and the facility has been accepted by the customer. Revenue from non-time and material jobs of a short-term nature (typically less than one month) is recognized on the completed-contract method after considering the attributes of such contracts. This method is used because these contracts are typically completed in a short period of time and the financial position and results of operations do not vary materially from those which would result from use of the percentage-of-completion method. The asset, “Work-in-process,” which is included in inventories, represents the cost of labor, material, and overhead on jobs accounted for under the completed-contract method. For contracts accounted for under the percentage-of-completion method, the asset, “Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts,” represents revenue recognized in excess of amounts billed and the liability, “Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts,” represents billings in excess of revenue recognized.

Foreign Currency Gains and Losses – Foreign currency translations are included as a separate component of comprehensive income. We have determined the local currency of foreign joint ventures to be the functional currency. In accordance with ASC 830, the assets and liabilities of the foreign equity investees, denominated in foreign currency, are translated into United States dollars at exchange rates in effect at the condensed consolidated balance sheet date and revenue and expenses are translated at the average exchange rate for the period. Related translation adjustments are reported as comprehensive income which is a separate component of stockholders’ equity, whereas gains and losses resulting from foreign currency transactions are included in results of operations.

Federal Income Taxes – The liability method is used in accounting for federal income taxes. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between financial reporting and tax basis of assets and liabilities and are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. The realizability of deferred tax assets are evaluated annually and a valuation allowance is provided if it is more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will not give rise to future benefits in the Company’s tax returns.

Contingencies – We record an estimated loss from a loss contingency when information indicates that it is probable that an asset has been impaired or a liability has been incurred and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. Contingencies are often resolved over long time periods, are based on unique facts and circumstances, and are inherently uncertain. We regularly evaluate current information available to us to determine whether such accruals should be adjusted or other disclosures related to contingencies are required. We are a party to a number of legal proceedings in the normal course of our business for which we have made appropriate provisions where we believe an ultimate loss is probable. The ultimate resolution of these matters, individually or in the aggregate, is not likely to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position.

Equity Income from Foreign Joint Ventures’ Operations – The Company accounts for its investments in foreign joint ventures’ operations using the equity method of accounting. Under the equity method, the Company’s share of the joint ventures’ operations’ earnings or loss is recognized in the condensed consolidated statements of operations as equity income (loss) from foreign joint ventures’ operations. Joint venture income increases the carrying value of the joint venture investment and joint venture losses, as well as dividends received from the joint ventures, reduce the carrying value of the investment.

Carrying Value of Joint Venture Investments – The Company evaluates the carrying value of these equity method investments as to whether an impairment adjustment may be necessary. In making this evaluation, a variety of quantitative and qualitative factors are considered including national and local economic, political and market conditions, industry trends and prospects, liquidity and capital resources and other pertinent factors.

OVERALL RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following table represents revenue and income (loss) from domestic operations and equity in foreign joint ventures attributable to the business segments for the period indicated (in thousands, except percentages):


	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2012			2011
Revenue:
Technical Products and Services	$	9,823		$	6,399
Electrical and Instrumentation Construction		2,992			3,918
American Access Technologies		1,617			1,751

	$	14,432		$	12,068

Gross profit:
Technical Products and Services	$	1,369		$	497
Electrical and Instrumentation Construction		202			298
American Access Technologies		201			402

	$	1,772		$	1,197

Operating Income (loss) from domestic operations and net equity in foreign joint ventures' operations:
Technical Products and Services	$	1,100		$	239
Electrical and Instrumentation Construction		202			298
American Access Technologies		(187	)		20
Corporate and other unallocated expenses		(1,314	)		(1,151	)

Loss from domestic operations		(199	)		(594	)

Equity income from BOMAY		698			290
Equity income /(loss) from MIEFE		10			(25	)
Equity income /(loss) from AAG		63			(28	)
Foreign operations expenses		(100	)		(129	)

Net equity income from foreign joint ventures' operations		671			108

Income (loss) from domestic operations and net equity income from foreign joint ventures' operations	$	472		$	(486	)

The current allocation of expenses and other income has changed. In prior years, the Company allocated expenses and other income based on net revenue to the segments. Currently, expenses and other income that are specifically associated with the segments have been included in their respective segment income (loss). All expenses and other income not associated with a specific segment are included in corporate and other unallocated expenses.

Sales to foreign joint ventures are made on an arms length basis and intercompany profits, if any, are eliminated in consolidation. See Footnote 9 in Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for detailed financial information on the foreign joint ventures.

Three Months Ended March 31, 2012 as Compared with the Three Months Ended March 31, 2011

Consolidated revenues increased $2.4 million or 20%, to $14.4 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 over the comparable period in 2011. The increase was primarily attributable to the TP&S segment’s revenue increase of $3.4 million or 54%, partially offset by decreases in other segments. The TP&S’s strong revenue growth is primarily due to increased demand for its technical products related to the U.S. land drilling market.

Consolidated gross profit for the quarter was $1.8 million which included an expense of $212,000 related to the decision for the Company to exit the water/wastewater sector related to the E&I segment. Excluding this expense, the consolidated gross profit improved by $787,000 compared to the prior year’s first quarter. This increase was mainly attributable to the TP&S segment’s increased revenue compared to the previous period in 2011.

Segment Comparisons

The TP&S segment’s revenue increased $3.4 million from $6.4 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2011, to $9.8 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2012, a 54% improvement which reflects the increase in the U.S. land drilling market. Gross profit for the segment for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 was $1.4 million, an increase of $872,000 over the quarter ended March 31, 2011.

The E&I segment reported revenue of $3.0 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2012, a decrease of $ 926,000, or 24%, from the quarter ended March 31, 2011, which primarily reflects a decrease in the marine and water wastewater construction industries partially offset by the increased revenue from industrial time and material projects. Gross profit for the E&I segment during the quarter ended March 31, 2012 was $202,000, which included a $212.000 expense in cost of sales related primarily to the decision to exit the water/wastewater market sector for this segment. Our industrial markets remain weak and the water and wastewater sector continues to be competitive resulting in low margins and, as such, we decided in the first quarter 2012 to exit the water and wastewater markets as we complete our existing backlog which is expected to be primarily completed by December 31, 2012. Excluding the effect of the $212,000 expense in the first quarter 2012, the results improved by $116,000 over the prior year’s first quarter results.

The AAT segment reported revenue of $1.6 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2012, down $134,000 from the comparable prior year period, an 8% decrease. Gross profit decreased by $201,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2012, from $402,000 in the prior year quarterly period. Gross profit as a percentage of net revenue decreased to 12% for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 from 23% in the comparable prior year quarterly period. This segment continues to be challenged by competitive pricing due to weakness in the industrial sector.

Research and development costs for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 were down to $25,000 from $123,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2011, most all of which relate to the continued development of the Company’s ISIS products.

Selling and marketing expenses for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 were $721,000 compared to the quarter ended March 31, 2011 of $611,000. This increase is primarily attributable to increased costs related to marketing and trade shows.

General and administrative expenses were up for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 over the same period in 2011 by $168,000 due to an increase in the Company’s employee stock compensation expense as well as salary increases.

Net equity income from foreign joint ventures’ operations increased for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 by $563,000 to $671,000 as compared to the quarter ended March 31, 2011. The increase was driven by the Chinese joint venture’s earnings growth.

Interest expense and other, net was $49,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2012, an increase of $4,000 from the comparable 2011 quarter. The increase primarily resulted from an increase in interest expense on outstanding credit balances.

The provision for (benefit from) income taxes for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 was an expense of $89,000 which reflects the provision for taxes on the increased foreign joint venture equity earnings based on the annual estimated foreign joint venture equity earnings, net of dividends compared to a benefit of 207,000 in the 2011 comparable quarter. This increase was primarily caused by the improved foreign earnings and the provision in December against the U. S. deferred tax assets.

Backlog

The Company’s backlog as of March 31, 2012 was $16.1 million compared to $21.2 million at December 31, 2011. The backlog for the TP&S segment was approximately $11.2 million as of March 31, 2012, a decrease of approximately $2.1 million as compared to the backlog at December 31, 2011. The backlog is expected to be realized as revenue during the remainder of the fiscal year.

The backlog for the E&I segment was approximately $4.8 million as of March 31, 2012, a decrease of $3.2 million as compared to the backlog at December 31, 2011. The backlog is expected to be primarily realized as revenue during the remainder of the fiscal year.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES


	March 31, 2012			December 31, 2011
	(in thousands except percentages and ratios)
Working capital	$	10,839		$	11,243
Current ratio		2.1 to 1			2.0 to 1
Debt as a percent of total capitalization		22	%		23	%

Notes Payable

The Company entered into a credit agreement with JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. (“Chase”) in October 2007. The credit agreement has a maturity date of July 1, 2013. At March 31, 2012 there was $5.0 million outstanding and there was additional borrowing capacity of $2.2 million. The revolving credit line is $10.0 million with a limit of up to $6.0 million of borrowing in the event that “adjusted net income” is less than $1.00 for any quarter (“Line Limit”). Adjusted net income is defined as domestic operating income plus depreciation and amortization. The agreement is collateralized by the Company’s real estate in Houston and Beaumont, Texas, trade accounts receivable, equipment, inventories, and work-in-process, and the Company’s U.S. subsidiaries are guarantors of the borrowings. Under the agreement, the Company pays a commitment fee of 0.3% per annum of the unused portion of the credit limit each quarter. Additionally, the terms of the agreement contain covenants which provide for customary restrictions and limitations, the maintenance of certain financial ratios, including maintenance of a minimum current ratio, leverage ratio and tangible net worth and restriction from paying dividends without prior written consent of the bank. On July 27, 2011, the Company amended its interest rate on the Company borrowings to 30 day LIBOR rate (0.28% at December 31, 2011) plus 3.25% per annum. Prior to July 27, 2011, the interest rate on the Company’s borrowings was 30 day LIBOR rate (0.26% at December 31, 2010) plus 2.75% per year.

At December 31, 2011, the Company’s tangible net worth was $7.88 million, the current ratio was 1.99 times and the leverage ratio was 2.06 times all of which were unfavorably impacted by an increase in customer deposits and the recording of the $5.4 million deferred tax asset valuation allowance giving rise to a net deferred tax liability of $2.3 million on the face of the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet. Therefore, on March 28, 2012, the Company amended its agreement with Chase with an effective date of December 31, 2011. In this amendment, Chase modified its covenants to a minimum tangible net worth of $7.130 million and to remain at this level until the earlier to occur of 1) a step up in the minimum tangible net worth of 80% of any equity or capital raise or 2) a step up of an incremental $1.0 million as of December 31, 2012. Additionally, the current ratio was modified from a minimum 2.0 times to 1.50 times at December 2011 and then increase back to 2.0 times at June 30, 2012. The leverage ratio was modified from a maximum of 2.0 times to 2.75 times and then reduces back to 2.0 times at June 30, 2012. In the definition of total liabilities per the agreement, the deferred tax liability may be excluded; however, such exclusion has certain exceptions.

On May 1, 2012, the Company received a consent and amendment from Chase consenting to the payment of the preferred stock dividends and other terms as discussed in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as Note 11. Subsequent Events.

Operating Activities

During the three months ended March 31, 2012, the Company used cash flows of $729,000 in operations as compared to generating $552,000 for the same period in 2011. The impact on cash from the operating loss was benefitted by the generation of cash from working capital of $1.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and for the current quarter in 2012 the change in working capital consumed $660,000. The reduction in cash generated from working capital is a result of increased inventory levels and increased accounts receivables resulting from the increase in product demand, primarily in TP&S.

Investing Activities

During the three months ended March 31, 2012, the Company utilized $242,000 in cash for investing activities compared to $107,000 for the comparable period in 2011. The increase in 2012 is mainly attributable to the purchase of software for the systems upgrade at AAT of approximately $100,000 and the technology acquisition from Amnor Technology for cash of $104,000 plus 44,000 shares of our common stock.

Financing Activities

During the three months ended March 31, 2012, the Company utilized $125,000 in cash from financing activities as compared to $54,000 for the comparable period in 2011. The cash utilized for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 was $92,000 and was primarily for the purchase of treasury shares in accordance with the employee stock incentive plan.

On May 2, 2012, the Company issued convertible preferred stock for $5 million in a private equity financing with JCH Crenshaw Holdings, LLC. The convertible preferred stock accrue cumulative dividends at a rate of 6% per annum, whether or not dividends have been declared by the Board of Directors and whether or not there are profits, surplus or other funds available for the payment of such dividends. The convertible preferred stock (1,000,000 shares) is convertible into 1,000,000 shares of common stock at a conversion price of $5.00 per share, subject to adjustment. The Company also issued to the investor warrants to purchase 125,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $6.00 per share and 200,000 shares at an exercise price of $7.00 per share.

The Company is raising this capital for general corporate purposes which may include expansion of its manufacturing capacity to meet growing demand for its power delivery products, accelerating its international expansion in key energy markets including Brazil and China and making additional corporate acquisitions

The Company believes its existing cash, working capital and unused credit facility combined with operating earnings will be sufficient to meet its working capital needs for the next twelve months. The Company continues to review growth opportunities and depending on the cash needs may raise cash in the form of debt, equity, or a combination of both.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Interest Rates

Our market risk sensitive items do not subject us to material risk exposures. Our revolving credit facility remains available through July 1, 2013. At March 31, 2012, the Company had $5.0 million of variable-rate debt outstanding. At this borrowing level, a hypothetical relative increase of 10% in interest rates would have had an unfavorable but insignificant impact on the Company’s pre-tax earnings and cash flows. The primary interest rate exposure on variable-rate debt is based on the 30 day LIBOR rate (0.24% at March 31, 2012) plus 3.25% per year. The agreement is collateralized by real estate, trade accounts receivable, equipment, inventory and work-in-process, and guaranteed by our operating subsidiaries.

Foreign Currency Transaction Risk

AETI maintains equity method investments in its Singapore, Chinese and Brazilian joint ventures, MIEFE, BOMAY, and AAG, respectively. The functional currencies of the joint ventures are the Singapore Dollar, the Chinese Yuan and the Brazilian Real, respectively. Investments are translated into United States Dollars at the exchange rate in effect at the end of each quarterly reporting period. The resulting translation adjustment is recorded as accumulated other comprehensive income in AETI’s condensed consolidated balance sheets. In the current quarter this item increased from $849,000 at December 31, 2011 to $912,000 at March 31, 2012 due principally to the weakness of the United States Dollar against the Chinese Yuan. Each of the BOMAY investors may be required to guarantee the bank loans of BOMAY in proportion to their investment, and at this time, no guarantees have been provided by AETI.

Other than the aforementioned items, we do not believe we are exposed to foreign currency exchange risk because all of our net sales and purchases are denominated in United States Dollars.

Commodity Price Risk

We are subject to market risk from fluctuating market prices of certain raw materials. While such materials are typically available from numerous suppliers, commodity raw materials are subject to price fluctuations. We endeavor to recoup these price increases from our customers on an individual contract basis to avoid operating margin erosion. Although historically we have not entered into any contracts to hedge commodity risk, we may do so in the future. Commodity price changes can have a material impact on our prospective earnings and cash flows. Copper, steel and aluminum represents a significant element of our material cost. Significant increases in the prices of these materials could reduce our estimated operating margins if we are unable to recover such increases from our customers.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

An evaluation was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Principal Executive Officer and our Principal Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of March 31, 2012. Based on this evaluation, our Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of March 31, 2012.

There were no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended March 31, 2012 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

The Company becomes involved in various legal proceedings and claims in the normal course of business. In management’s opinion, the ultimate resolution of these matters will not have a material effect on our financial position or results of operations.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

There have been no material changes during the period ended March 31, 2012 in the risk factors as set forth in item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

None.

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None.

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

None

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

None.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

(a) Index to Exhibits


Exhibit No.		Exhibit Description

31.1		Rule 13a-14(a) / 15d-14(a) Certification of Principal Executive Officer.

31.2		Rule 13a-14(a) / 15d-14(a) Certification of Principal Financial Officer.

32.		Section 1350 Certifications of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer.

101.INS		XBRL Instance Document.*

101.SCH		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.*

101.CAL		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.*

101.LAB		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels Linkbase Document.*

101.PRE		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.*

Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, the XBRL related information in Exhibit 101 to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and shall not be part of any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

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.

Date: May 14, 2012

AMERICAN ELECTRIC TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

By: /s/ Charles M. Dauber

Charles M. Dauber

President and Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

By: /s/ Frances Powell Hawes

Frances Powell Hawes

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial Officer)

Large accelerated filer

Accelerated filer

Non-accelerated filer

Smaller reporting company