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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001193125-17-205292
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		3
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20170612
ITEM INFORMATION:		Other Events
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE:		20170616
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20170616

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			American Electric Technologies Inc
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001043186
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	ELECTRICAL INDUSTRIAL APPARATUS [3620]
		IRS NUMBER:				593410234
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			FL
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-24575
		FILM NUMBER:		17914881

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1250 WOOD BRANCH PARK DR STE 600
		CITY:			HOUSTON
		STATE:			TX
		ZIP:			77079
		BUSINESS PHONE:		713-644-8182

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1250 WOOD BRANCH PARK DR STE 600
		CITY:			HOUSTON
		STATE:			TX
		ZIP:			77079

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	AMERICAN ACCESS TECHNOLOGIES INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19971117
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<P STYLE="line-height:3.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:4pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>UNITED STATES </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION </B></P>
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REPORT </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Pursuant to Section&nbsp;13 OR 15(d) </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June&nbsp;12, 2017 </B></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:24pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>AMERICAN ELECTRIC TECHNOLOGIES, INC. </B></P>
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if the Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below): </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Soliciting material pursuant to Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">14a-12</FONT> under the Exchange Act (17 CFR <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">240.14a-12)</FONT> </TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Pre-commencement</FONT> communications pursuant to Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">14d-2(b)</FONT> under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Pre-commencement</FONT> communications pursuant to Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">13e-4(c)</FONT> under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">240.13e-4(c))</FONT> </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or
revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&#9744; </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><B>Other Events. </B></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:8%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">On June&nbsp;12, 2017 American Electric Technologies, Inc. (the
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:8%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">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
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="right"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right"><B>American Electric Technologies, Inc</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right">1250 Wood Branch Park Drive</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right">Houston,
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">FOR RELEASE &#150; June&nbsp;12, 2017 &#150; 7:00 am (EST) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">AETI reports discussions with Director Casey Crenshaw </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">HOUSTON, June&nbsp;12, 2017 - American Electric Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AETI), a leading supplier of power delivery solutions for the global energy
industry, today reported that it is in discussions with Casey Crenshaw, a Director of the Company, concerning potential business strategies, opportunities and financing. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Board of Directors has established a conflicts committee composed of three of its independent Directors and the Company has entered into a customary
confidentiality agreement in connection with such discussions. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;Casey Crenshaw has been a valued investor and member of the Board of Directors since
2012 and we look forward to the discussions&#148;, said Charles Dauber, President and CEO of the Company. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">There can be no assurance that any specific
transactions will result from these discussions. The Company does not expect to make any further comments regarding these discussions unless and until it is appropriate to do so. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">As previously disclosed in the Company&#146;s Current Report on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">10-Q</FONT> filed March&nbsp;27, 2017 and Quarterly
Report on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">10-Q</FONT> filed May&nbsp;15, 2017, the Company and the holder of the Company&#146;s outstanding Series A Preferred Stock, which is beneficially owned by Casey Crenshaw, entered into an agreement
restricting payment of cash dividends on and redemption of the Series A Preferred Stock to facilitate the sale of the Company&#146;s senior secured Term Note in March 2017. In consideration for the Holder&#146;s consent to the foregoing restrictions
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right">1250 Wood Branch Park Drive</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right">Houston,
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the Company is negotiating with the Holder an adjustment to the conversion price of the Common Stock issued upon conversion of the Series A Preferred Stock and exercise price of the Common Stock
Purchase Warrants issued to the Holder in connection with the purchase of the Series A Preferred Stock in 2012 to reflect the current market value of the Company&#146;s common stock. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">### </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>American Electric Technologies, Inc.</B>
(NASDAQ:AETI) is a leading provider of power delivery solutions to the global energy industry. AETI offers M&amp;I Electric<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">&#153;</SUP> power distribution and control products, electrical services, and
construction services. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">AETI is headquartered in Houston and has global sales, support and manufacturing operations in Beaumont, Texas and Houma,
Louisiana; and Rio de Janeiro, Maca&eacute; and Belo Horizonte, Brazil. In addition, AETI has minority interests in two joint ventures, which have facilities located in Xian, China and Singapore. AETI&#146;s SEC filings, news and product/service
information are available at <U>www.aeti.com</U>. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">### </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Forward Looking Statements </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This press release contains
forward-looking statements, as defined in Section&nbsp;27A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, concerning anticipated future domestic and international demand for our products, and other future plans and objectives. While the Company believes
that such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, there can be no assurance that such future revenues, profits, plans and objectives will be achieved on the schedule or in the amounts indicated. Investors are cautioned that
these forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. Actual events or results may differ from the Company&#146;s expectations, and are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including those listed in Item 1A of the Form <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">10-K</FONT> filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March&nbsp;30, 2017. The Company assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise its forward-looking statements even if experience or future events make
it clear that any of the projected results expressed or implied herein will not be realized. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Investor Contact: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">American Electric Technologies, Inc. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Bill Brod </P>
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