SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 12b-25
Commission File Number ___________
NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING
(Check One): [X] Form 10-K [ ] Form 11-K [ ] Form 20-F [ ] Form 10-Q
[ ] Form N-SAR
For Period Ended: September 25, 1999
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[ ] Transition Report on Form 10-K [ ] Transition Report on Form 10-Q
[ ] Transition Report on Form 20-F [ ] Transition Report on Form N-SAR
[ ] Transition Report on Form 11-K
For the Transition Period Ended:
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Nothing in this form shall be construed to imply that the Commission
has verified any information contained herein.
If 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
Full name of registrant The Cerplex Group, Inc.
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Former name if applicable
Address of principal executive office (Street and number)
111 Pacifica Avenue, Suite 300
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City, State and Zip Code Irvine, CA 92618
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PART II. RULE 12b-25 (b) AND (c)
If subject report could not be filed without unreasonable effort or
expense and the registrant seeks relief pursuant to Rule 12(b)-25(b), the
following should be completed. (Check appropriate box.)
[ 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, 20-F, 11-K or Form N-SAR, or portion thereof
will be filed on or before the 15th 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
State below in reasonable detail the reasons why Form 10-K, 11-K, 20-F,
10-Q, N-SAR or the transition report portion thereof could not be filed within
the prescribed time period. (Attach extra sheets if needed.)
Certain financial and other information necessary for an accurate and full
completion of the Annual Report on Form 10-K could not be provided within the
prescribed time period without unreasonable effort or expense.
PART IV. OTHER INFORMATION
(1) Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to this
notification
Debbi Anders (949) 754-5300
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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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The Cerplex Group, Inc.
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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 December 27, 1999 By /s/ Debbi Anders
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Name: Debbi Anders
Title: Vice President, Finance
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