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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 12B-25
NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING
SEC FILE NUMBER
333-34061
(Check one)
[ ] Form 10-K and Form 10-KSB [ ] Form 11-K [ ] Form 20-F [X] Form 10-Q and
Form 10-QSB [ ] Form N-SAR
For Period Ended: March 31, 2000
[ ] Transition Report on Form 10-K and Form 10-KSB
[ ] Transition Report on Form 20-F
[ ] Transition Report on Form 11-K
[ ] Transition Report on Form 10-Q and Form 10-QSB
[ ] Transition Report on Form N-SAR
For 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.
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: Cambridge Industries, Inc.
CE Automotive Trim Systems, Inc.
Former Name if Applicable: Not Applicable
Address of Principal Executive Office (STREET AND NUMBER):
555 Horace Brown Drive
City, State and Zip Code: Madison Heights, MI 48071
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)
[ ] (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, 10-KSB, 20-F, 11-K
or 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, 10-QSB, or
portion thereof will be filed on or before the fifth
calendar day following the prescribed due date; and
[ ] (c) The accountants statement or other exhibit required
by Rule 12b-25(c) has been attached if applicable.
PART III
NARRATIVE
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.
The Company recently entered into a definitive agreement to sell
substantially all of the Company's assets and business operations. To consumate
the sale, the Company filed a voluntary petition under Chapter 11 in the United
State Bankruptcy Court. As a result of these activities the Company was unable
to file it's quarterly report on a timely basis.
PART IV
OTHER INFORMATION
(1) Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to this
notification
Donald B. Hutchins 248-616-6742
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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
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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 Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2000 filed
May 16, 2000.
Cambridge Industries, Inc.
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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: May 16, 2000 By: /s/ David C. Campion
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David C. Campion
Chief Financial Officer
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 violations (SEE 18 U.S.C. 1001).
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