---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001493152-26-042895"
form_type: "8-K/A"
ticker: "CETX"
cik: "0001435064"
company_name: "CEMTREX INC"
filed_at: "2026-09-16T20:00:24+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-09-16T20:01:11.158907+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Cemtrex completes $3.5M cash acquisition of Plant Engineering Services assets

## Summary
- Cemtrex, via AIS Engineering, acquired substantially all PES assets for $3.5M cash plus assumed liabilities on July 1, 2026.
- Seller eligible for up to ~$1.75M earnout over 3 years based on gross profit targets ($3.0M/$3.6M/$4.2M yearly thresholds).
- Audited net assets acquired were negative $2.35M; $2.40M contract liabilities assumed, reflecting deferred revenue.
- SEC granted waiver allowing audited statement of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in lieu of full PES financials.
- PES integrated into Cemtrex Industrial Services segment; proforma balance sheet as of June 30, 2026 included.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001493152-26-042895
- form_type: 8-K/A
- ticker: CETX
- cik: 0001435064
- company_name: CEMTREX INC
- filed_at: 2026-09-16T20:00:24+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 9.01, 1.01, 2.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1435064/000149315226042895/0001493152-26-042895-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1435064/000149315226042895/form8-ka.htm

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