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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 12B-25
Notification of Late Filing
Commission File Number O-1437
(Check one): ( ) Form 10-K ( ) Form 11-K ( ) Form 20-F
(X) Form 10-Q ( ) Form N-SAR
For period ended: March 31, 1998
( ) 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
Nothing in this form shall be construed to imply that the Commission
has verified any information contained herein.
If the notification relates to a portion of the filing checked above, identify
the item(s) to which the notification relates:
PART I - REGISTRANT INFORMATION
Full name of registrant:
THE FIRST REPUBLIC CORPORATION OF AMERICA
Former name if applicable:
Address of principal executive office (Street and Number):
302 FIFTH AVENUE
City, State and Zip Code:
NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10001
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 where appropriate.)
( ) (a) The reasons described in reasonable detail in Part III of this
form could not be eliminated without unreasonable effort or expense;
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(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.
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.)
Financial information from foreign subsidiaries will not be received
in sufficient time.
PART IV - OTHER INFORMATION
(1) Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to this
notification.
HARRY BERGMAN (212) 279-6100
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(Name) (Area Code) (Telephone Number)
(2) Have all other periodic reports required under Section 13 or 15(d) or
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 FIRST REPUBLIC CORPORATION OF AMERICA
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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: May 13, 1998 By: /s/ Harry Bergman
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Name: Harry Bergman
Title: Chief Financial and Accounting
Officer
