U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 12b-25
NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING
(CHECK ONE): SEC FILE NUMBER
[X] Form 10-K and Form 10-KSB [ ] Form 20-F 0-10621
[ ] Form 11-K [ ] Form 10-Q and Form 10-QSB [ ] Form N-SAR
For Period Ended: November 30, 1998
[ ] Transition Report on Form 10-K Cusip Number
[ ] Transition Report on Form 20-F
[ ] Transition Report on Form 11-K
[ ] Transition Report on Form 10-Q
[ ] Transition Report on Form N-SAR
For the Transition Period Ended:
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READ ATTACHED INSTRUCTION SHEET BEFORE PREPARING FORM. PLEASE
PRINT OR TYPE.
Nothing in this form shall be construed to imply that the
Commission has verified any information contained herein.
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If the notification relates to a portion of the filing
checked above, identify the Item(s) to which the notification
relates: Not Applicable
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PART I--REGISTRANT INFORMATION
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Full Name of Registrant: American Eco Corporation
Former Name If Applicable:
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11011 Jones Road, Houston, Texas 77070
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Address of Principal Executive Office (Street and Number), City,
State and Zip Code
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PART II--RULES 12B-25(B) AND (C)
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If the subject report could not be filed without unreasonable
effort or expense and the registrant seeks relief pursuant to
Rule 12b-25(b), the following should be completed. (Check box if
appropriate)
[X] (a) The reasons described in reasonable detail in Part III
of this form could not be eliminated without unreasonable effort
or expense;
[X] (b) The subject annual report, semi-annual report,
transition report on Form 10-K, Form 20-F, 11-K or Form N-SAR, or
portion thereof will be filed on or before the fifteenth calendar
day following the prescribed due date; or the subject quarterly
report or transition report on Form 10-Q, or portion thereof will
be filed on or before the fifth calendar day following the
prescribed due date; and
[ ] (c) The accountant's statement or other exhibit required
by Rule 12b-25(c) has been attached if applicable.
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PART III--NARRATIVE
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State below in reasonable detail the reasons why Form 10-K and
10-KSB, 20-F, 11-K, 10-Q and 10-QSB, N-SAR, or the transition
report or portion thereof could not be filed within the
prescribed period.
(Attach Extra Sheets if Needed)
See Attachment
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Part IV--Other Information
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(1) Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard
to this notification
Michael E. McGinnis (281) 774-7000
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(Name) (Area Code) (Telephone Number)
(2) Have all other periodic reports required under section 13
or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or section 30 of
the Investment Company Act of 1940 during the preceding 12 months
or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to
file such report(s) been filed? If the answer is no, identify
report(s).
[X] Yes [ ] No
(3) Is it anticipated that any significant change in results
of operations from the corresponding period for the last fiscal
year will be reflected by the earnings statements to be included
in the subject report or portion thereof?
[X] Yes [ ] No
If so: attach an explanation of the anticipated change, both
narratively and quantitatively, and, if appropriate, state the
reasons why a reasonable estimate of the results cannot be made.
American Eco Corporation
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(Name of Registrant as specified in charter)
has caused this notification to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Date: February 26, 1999 By: /s/ Michael E. McGinnis
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Name: Michael E. McGinnis
Title: President
INSTRUCTION: The form may be signed by an executive officer of
the registrant or by any other duly authorized representative.
The name and title of the person signing the form shall be typed
or printed beneath the signature. If the statement is signed on
behalf of the registrant by an authorized representative (other
than an executive officer), evidence of the representative's
authority to sign on behalf of the registrant shall be filed with
the form.
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ATTENTION
Intentional misstatements or omissions of fact constitute
Federal Criminal Violations (See 18 U.S.C.) 1001).
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American Eco Corporation
Attachment to Form 12b-25
The Registrant will report significant non-recurring charges and
reserves for the 1998 fiscal year. These charges and reserves
will be approximately $36.3 million and relate primarily to
Registrant's prior interest in Dominion Bridge Corporation and
write-down of other investments, and severance costs. The
preparation of the financial statements has been delayed pending
finalization of the charges. On February 25, 1999, the
Registrant issued a press release announcing the Fiscal 1998
results and stated therein that the Registrant would report a net
loss after all charges of $30.2 million, compared to a net income
of $17.4 million for fiscal 1997.
