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U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 12b-25
(Check One):
[ ] Form 10-K and Form 10-KSB [ ] Form 20-F [x] Form 11-K [ ] Form 10-Q and
Form 10-QSB [] Form N-SAR
For Period Ended: December 31, 1999
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[ ] 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 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.
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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
COMPASS BANCSHARES, INC. PROFIT SHARING STOCK BONUS PLAN
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Full Name of Registrant
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Former Name if Applicable
15 SOUTH 20TH STREET
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Address of Principal Executive Office (Street and Number)
BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35233
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City, State and Zip Code
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)
(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
[X] Form 10-K, 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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State below in reasonable detail the reasons why Form 10-K and Form 10-KSB,
20-F, 11-K, 10-Q and Form 10-QSB, N-SAR, or the transition report or portion
thereof could not be filed within the prescribed period.
The form 11-K could not be filed within the prescribed period due to thee
change in auditors during the year.
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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
Kirk Pressley (205) 558 - 5720
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(Name) (Area Code) (Telephone Number)
(2) Have all other periodic reports required under 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?
[ ]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.
COMPASS BANCSHARES, INC. PROFIT SHARING STOCK BONUS PLAN
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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 28, 2000 By /S/ Timothy L. Journy
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Timothy L. Journy
Chief Accounting 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.
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ATTENTION
Intentional misstatements or omissions of fact
constitute Federal Criminal Violations
(See 18 U.S.C. 1001).
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