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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION | EXPIRES: JANUARY 31, 2002 |
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FORM 12B-25
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| SEC FILE NUMBER |
| 001-14489 |
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NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING
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(CHECK ONE): [ ]Form 10-K [X]Form 20-F [ ]Form 11-K [ ]Form 10-Q [ ]Form N-SAR
For Period Ended: DECEMBER 31, 1999
[ ] 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
For the Transition Period Ended:
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READ INSTRUCTION (ON BACK PAGE) 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.
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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
TELE CENTRO OESTE CELULAR PARTICIPACOES S.A.
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Former Name if Applicable
N/A
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Address of Principal Executive Office (STREET AND NUMBER)
SCS, QUADRA 2, BLOCO C, 7 ANDAR, 70319-901 BRASILIA, DF, BRAZIL
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City, State and Zip Code
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;
(b) The subject annual report, semi-annual report, transition report on
Form 10-K, Form 20-F, 11-K or Form N-SAR, or portion thereof will
[X] 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.
PART III -- NARRATIVE
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 period.
Operational problems were experienced that prevented the registrant from filing
the annual report on Form 20-F by the prescribed due date. Such problems are
being resolved in order to file within 15 calendar days following such date.
(ATTACH EXTRA SHEETS IF NEEDED) POTENTIAL PERSONS WHO ARE TO RESPOND TO THE
COLLECTION OF INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS FORM
ARE NOT REQUIRED TO RESPOND UNLESS THE FORM
DISPLAYS A CURRENTLY VALID OMB CONTROL NUMBER.
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PART IV -- OTHER INFORMATION
(1) Name and telephone number of person to contact in
regard to this notification.
TIMOTHY J. MCCARTHY 305 379-5575
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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
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(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.
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TELE CENTRO OESTE CELULAR PARTICIPACOES
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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: JUNE 30, 2000 By: /S/ MARIO CESAR PEREIRA DE ARAUJO
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Name: Mario Cesar Pereira de Araujo
Title: President
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
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| INTENTIONAL MISSTATEMENTS OMISSIONS OF FACT CONSTITUTE FEDERAL CRIMINAL |
| VIOLATIONS (SEE 18 U.S.C. 1001). |
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. This form is required by Rule 12b-5 (17 CFR 240.12b-25) of the General Rules
and Regulations under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
2. One signed original and four conformed copies of this form and amendments
thereto must be completed and filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, Washington D.C. 20549, in accordance with Rule 0-3 of the General
Rules and Regulations under the Act. The information contained in or filed
with the form will be made a matter of public record in the Commission files.
3. A manually signed copy of the form and amendments thereto shall be filed with
each national securities exchange on which any class of securities of the
registrant is registered.
4. Amendments to the notifications must also be filed on from 12b-25 but need
not restate information that has been correctly furnished. The form shall be
clearly identified as an amended notification.
5. ELECTRONIC FILERS. This form shall not be used by electronic filers unable to
timely file a report solely due to electronic difficulties. Filers unable to
submit a report within the time period prescribed due to difficulties in
electronic filing should comply with either Rule 201 or Rule 202 of
Regulation S-T (ss.232.201 or ss.232.202 of this chapter) or apply for an
adjustment in filing date pursuant to Rule 13(b) of Regulation S-T
(ss.232.13(b) of this chapter).
