UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 12b-25
NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING
(Check One):
/X/Form 10-K / /Form 20-F / /Form 11-K / /Form 10-Q / /Form N-SAR
For Period Ended: December 31, 1996
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/X/ Transition Report on Form 10-K
/ / Transition Report on From 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: December 31, 1996
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.
If the notification relates to a portion of the filing checked above,
identify the Item(s) to which the notification relates:
PART I REGISTRANT INFORMATION
METALCLAD CORPORATION
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3737 BIRCH STREET, SUITE 300
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NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660
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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)
[ X ] (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 M-SAR, or portion thereof
will be filed on or before the fifteenth calendar day following the
prescribed due date; or the subject quarterly report of 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
Form 10-Q for period ended December 31, 1996 could not be filed within
the prescribed time period due to new personnel and new system
software for the new joint venture in Mexico.
PART IV OTHER INFORMATION
(1) Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to this
notification.
Anthony C. Dabbene (714) 476-2772
(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 reports(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.
METALCLAD CORPORATION
(Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
has caused this notification to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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Date 3/31/97 By /s/ Anthony C. Dabbene
