FORM 12b-25

If the notification relates to a portion of the filing checked above, identify the Item(s) to which the notification relates:

 

Part I - Registrant Information

ECOLOGY & ENVIRONMENT INC

Full Name of Registrant

N/A

Former Name if Applicable

368 Pleasant View Drive

Address of Principal Executive Office (Street and Number)

Lancaster, New York 14086

City, State and Zip Code

Part II - Rules 12b-25(b) and (c)

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.)

Part III - Narrative

State below in reasonable detail why Forms 10-K, 20-F, 11-K, 10-Q,10-D, N-SAR, N-CSR, or the transition report or portion thereof, could not be filed within the prescribed time period.

Reason for Extension

The Company needs additional time to complete the analysis and presentation of its financial statements. Specifically, additional time is necessary to finalize accounting for certain nonrecurring transactions recorded during the fiscal year ended July 31, 2017.

Significant Change in Results of Operations for the Fiscal Year Ended July 31, 2017

Reduction in Allowance for Project Disallowances

The Company records an allowance for project disallowances in other accrued liabilities for potential disallowances resulting from government audits. During fiscal year 2017, as a result of final settlements of allowances originally recorded in prior years, the Company reduced its allowance for project disallowances by $1.1 million, which was recorded as an addition to revenue, net on the consolidated statement of operations.

Proxy Contest Costs

Prior to the Company’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders held in April 2017, a significant Class A shareholder contested the Company’s two nominees for Class A directors. As a result of the ensuing election contest, which was settled amicably among the parties prior to the Annual Meeting of Shareholders, the Company recorded $0.4 million of net legal and consulting expenses during fiscal year 2017.

Part IV - Other Information

1. Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to this notification

   Peter Sorci	716	684-8060
   (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?

   Yes

   √

   No

   If answer is no, identify report(s).

    

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?

   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.

   Refer to Part III of this Form 12b-25 for a narrative of significant changes in results of operations.