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U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 12B-25
NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING
0-25104
SEC FILE NUMBER
211497 10 2
CUSIP NUMBER
(CHECK ONE):
[X] Form 10-K and Form 10-KSB [ ] Form 20-F [ ] Form 11-K [ ]
Form 10-Q and Form 10-QSB [ ] Form N-SAR
For Period Ended May 31, 2000
[ ] 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: N/A
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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: N/A
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PART I - REGISTRANT INFORMATION
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Full name of Registrant
Continental Information Systems Corporation
Former Name if Applicable
N/A
Address of Principal Executive Office (STREET AND NUMBER)
45 Broadway Atrium, Suite 1105
City, State and Zip Code
New York, New York 10006
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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;
[X] (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 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 Registrant encountered an unforeseen delay in connection with
completion of its financial statements required for Part II of its
annual report on Form 10-K. More specifically, the Registrant is
awaiting finalization of a settlement of litigation that may have a
material impact on the presentation of its financial statements. The
Form 10-K will be filed within 15 days of the original filing deadline.
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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
JONAH M. MEER (212) 771-1010
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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
(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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CONTINENTAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS CORPORATION
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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 28, 2000 By: /s/ JONAH M. MEER
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Jonah M. Meer
Chief Operating Officer and
Chief Financial Officer
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