U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 12b-25 SEC File Number
CUSIP Number
NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING
(Check One):
( ) Form 10-K ( ) Form 11-K ( ) Form 20-F (X) Form 10-Q ( ) Form N-SAR
For Period Ended: March 31, 1996
If the notification relates to a portion of the filing checked above, identify
the Item(s) to which the notification relates:
Entire Filing
Part I -- Registrant Information
Full Name of Registrant High Plains Corporation
Former Name if Applicable
Address of Principal Executive Office (Street and Number)
200 W. Douglas, Suite #820
City, State and Zip Code
Wichita, Kansas 67202
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;
(X) (b) The subject annual report or semi-annual report/portion thereof will be
filed on or before the fifteenth calendar day following the prescribed
due date; or the subject quarterly report/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
State below in reasonable detail the reasons why the form 10-K, 11-K, 20-F,
10-Q or N-SAR or portion thereof could not be filed within the prescribed time
period.
As of the date of this request for extension, the Company continues to undergo
major changes in plant operations and managment strategies. Base information
concerning these changes have resulted in the filing of various Form 8-K's
including the most recent filing dated May 8, 1996. The Company believes that
the 10-Q filing would be incomplete and inaccurate without the incorporation of
these recent changes. Additional time and expense will be necessary to update
the 10-Q. This will prevent a timely filing of the 10-Q by May 15, 1996.
Part IV -- Other Information
(1) Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to this
notification
(Name) (Area Code) (Telephone Number)
Raymond G. Friend (316) 269-4310
(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). YES
(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? 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 can not be made.
High Plains Corporation
has caused this notification to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Date May 10, 1996 By Raymond G. Friend
