U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING
SEC File Number 000-21177 Cusip Number
[Check One] [X] Form 10-K [_] Form 20-F [_] Form 11-K
[_] Form 10-Q [_] Form N-SAR
For the Period Ended: December 31, 1999
[ ] Transition Report on Form 10-K [ ] Transition Report on Form 10-Q
[ ] Transition Report on Form 20-F [ ] Transition Report on Form N-SAR
[ ] Transition Report on Form 11-K
For the Transition Period Ended: __________________________
Nothing in this form shall be constructed to imply that the Commission
has verified any information contained herein.
If the notification relates to a portion of the filing checked above, identify
the Item(s) to which the notification relates:
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PART I - REGISTRANT INFORMATION
Full Name of Registrant: NETSMART TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Former Name if Applicable: N/A
Address of Principal Executive Office: 146 NASSAU AVENUE, ISLIP, NEW YORK 11751
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 applicable)
[X] (a) The reasons described in reasonable detail in Part III of
this form could not be eliminated without unreasonable effort or
expenses;
[X] (b) The subject annual report, semi-annual report, transition
report on Form 10-K, Form 20-F, 11-K, Form N-SAR, or portion
thereof, will be filed on or before the 15th 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
State below in reasonable detail the reasons why the Form 10-K, 20-F,
11-K, 10-Q or N-SAR, or the transition report or portion thereof, could not be
filed within the prescribed time period (Attached Extra Sheet if Needed).
Netsmart Technologies, Inc. could not obtain certain material required for the
filing in a timely manner without unreasonable effort or expense.
PART IV - OTHER INFORMATION
(1) Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to this
notification
Anthony F. Grisanti (631) 968-2000
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(Name) (Area Code) (Telephone No.)
(2) Have all other periodic reports required under Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities and 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 reports) been
filed? If 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? [ ] Yes [X] 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.
NETSMART TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
has caused this notification to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned
thereunto duly authorized.
Date: March 30, 2000 By: /s/ Anthony F. Grisanti
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Anthony F. Grisanti
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.
ATTENTION
Intentional misstatements or omissions of fact constitute Federal
Criminal Violation (See 18 U.S.C. 1001).
