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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 12b-25
NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING
SEC FILE NUMBER: 0-11552
CUSIP NUMBER: 879913200
(CHECK ONE): /X /Form 10-K / /Form 20-F / /Form 11-K / /Form 10-Q / /Form N-SAR
For Period Ended: October 31, 1998
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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.
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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
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Full Name of Registrant
TELEVIDEO, INC.
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Former Name if Applicable
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Address of Principal Executive Office (Street and Number)
2345 Harris Way
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City, State and Zip Code
San Jose, California 95131
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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)
(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 or semi-annual report/portion thereof,
/X/ 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
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(c) The accountant's statement or other exhibit required by Rule
12b-25(c) has been attached if applicable.
Not Applicable
PART III -- NARRATIVE
State below in reasonable detail the reasons why Forms 10-K, 20-F, 11-K, 10-Q
or N-SAR or portion thereof, could not be filed within the prescribed time
period.
(ATTACH EXTRA SHEETS IF NEEDED)
The primary reason that the Registrant is unable to file its Form 10-K by
January 29, 1999 is that it is still awaiting the audited financial
statements of one of its investees, the impact of which could have a
significant impact on the Registrant's financial results for the fiscal year
ended October 31, 1998.
PART IV -- OTHER INFORMATION
(1) Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to this
notification
Stanley S. Kim (408) 955-7733
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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
answer is no, identify report(s). /X/ Yes / / No
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(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? /X/ Yes / / 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.
Explanation: See attached explanation.
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TELEVIDEO, 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
hereunto duly authorized.
Date: January 28, 1999. By: /s/ Dr. K. Philip Hwang
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Chairman of the Board and
Chief Executive Officer and
Acting Principal Accounting and
Financial Officer
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TELEVIDEO, INC.
FORM 12b-25
Dated January 28, 1999
Question (3), Part IV Explanation
In addition to the usual and expected operating loss for the fiscal year
ended October 31, 1998, the Company's results for such year are impacted by
two significant events or items which have contributed to a significantly
larger loss.
During the year, one major customer had financial and operational
difficulties and the Company's significant account receivable has to be
written off.
In addition, one of the Company's investees has not yet provided the
Company with audited financial statements, which the Company must incorporate
into its Annual Report on Form 10-K. The delay in receiving financial
information from the investee is the primary reason that the Company's
Report cannot be filed by January 29, 1999. The Company has been advised that
the investee had a significant loss for the year ended October 31, 1998 and
still awaiting financial information.
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