U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 12b-25
/ / Form 10-K / / Form 20-F / / Form 11-K /X/ Form 10-Q / / Form N-SAR
For Period Ended: April 30, 1997
/ / Transition Report on Form 10-K
/ / Transition Report on Form 20-F
/ / Transition Report on Form 11-K
/ / Transition Report on Form 10-Q
/ / Transition Report on Form N-SAR
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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: DAKOTA GROWERS PASTA COMPANY
Former Name if Applicable:
Not Applicable
Address of Principal Esecutive Office (Street and Number)
ONE PASTA AVENUE, CARRINGTON, NORTH DAKOTA 58421
(City, State and Zip Code)
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Part II - Rules 12-b-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;
(b) The subject annual report, semi-annual report, transition report on
Form 10-K, Form 20-F, Form 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, 20-F, 11-K,
10-Q, N-SAR or the transition report or portion thereof could not be
filed within the prescribed time period.
Untimely illness of individual responsible for preparation of significant
portions of report.
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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
Thomas Friezen (701) 652-2855
(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).
Yes /X/ 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?
Yes / / No /X/
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.
DAKOTA GROWERS PASTA COMPANY
(Name of Registrant as specified in charter)
Date: June 16, 1997 by /s/ Thomas P. Friezen
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Thomas P. Friezen (Vice President,
Finance and Principal Financial
and Accounting Officer)
