U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 12b-25
NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING
(CHECK ONE):
[X] Form 10-Q and Form 10-QSB
[ ] Form 10-K and Form 10-KSB [ ] Form 20-F [ ] Form 11-K [ ] Form N-SAR
For Period Ended: June30, 2000
[ ] Transition Report on Form 10-KSB
[ ] Transition Report on Form 20-F
[ ] Transition Report on Form 11-K
[ ] Transition Report on Form 10-Q
[ ] Transition Report on Form N-SAR
For the Transition Period Ended:
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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:
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PART I -- REGISTRANT INFORMATION
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Full Name of Registrant
(Former Name if Applicable)
FIRST RESERVE, INC.
Address of Principal Executive Office (Street and Number)
1360 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY
City, State and Zip Code
CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA 33146
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PART II -- RULES 12B-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;
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[X] (b) The subject annual report, semi-annual report,
transition report on Form 10-KSB, Form 20-F, 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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Management is working on completing certain financial "footnote" information
related to cash held in trust for review by our independent auditors. We expect
to resolve these issues shortly which will allow the filing of the Company's
Form 10-QSB within the extension period
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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
Dennis J. Olle (305) 858-5555
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(Name) (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 it 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.
FIRST RESERVE, 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: August 14, 2000 By: /s/ ALLEN C. HARPER
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Allen C. Harper, Chairman
of the Board of Directors
