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U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 12B-25
Commission File Number 0-29492
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NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING
(Check One): [ ] Form 10-K [ ] Form 11-K [ ] Form 20-F [ x ] Form 10-Q
& 10-KSB & 10-QSB
[ ] Form N-SAR
For Period Ended: MARCH 31, 1999
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[ ] 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:
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READ ATTACHED INSTRUCTION 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 HERITAGE BANCORP, INC.
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Former name if applicable
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Address of principal executive office (STREET AND NUMBER)
201 WEST MAIN STREET
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City, State and Zip Code LAURENS, SOUTH CAROLINA 29360
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PART II - RULE 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).
[x] (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, 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,
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.
PART III - NARRATIVE
State below in reasonable detail the reasons why the Form 10-K and Form
10-KSB, 11-K, 20-F, 10-Q and Form 10-QSB, N-SAR, or the transition report or
portion thereof, could not be filed within the prescribed time period. (Attach
extra sheets if needed.)
The Registrant experienced unexpected internal staffing problems
that prevented it from compiling and preparing the required
information in time to file the report by the required deadline.
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PART IV -- OTHER INFORMATION
(1) Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to this
notification
EDWIN I. SHEALY (864) 984-4581
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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 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.
HERITAGE BANCORP, 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 14, 1999 By /s/ Edwin I. Shealy
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Edwin I. Shealy
Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer
