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THIS DOCUMENT IS A COPY OF THE FORM 12b-25
FILED ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2000 PURSUANT TO A
RULE 201 TEMPORARY HARDSHIP EXEMPTION
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 12b-25
NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING
SEC File Number 0-1653
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CUSIP Number 371601 204
(Check One): /_/Form 10-K /_/Form 20-F /_/Form 11-K
/_X/Form 10-Q /_/Form N-SAR
For Period Ended: July 29, 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:_________
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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
GENESEE CORPORATION
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Full Name of Registrant
N/A
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Former Name if Applicable
445 ST. PAUL STREET
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Address of Principal Executive Office (Street & Number)
ROCHESTER, NEW YORK 14605
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City, State and Zip Code:
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).
/_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;
/_/ (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, 10-Q, N-SAR,
or the transition report or portion thereof could not be filed within the
prescribed period. (Attach Extra Sheets if Needed).
ADDITIONAL TIME REQUIRED TO COMPLETE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS SHOWING CONTINUING AND
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS.
PART IV - OTHER INFORMATION
(1) Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to this
notification:
MARK W. LEUNIG 716 263-9440
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(Name) (Area Code) (Phone 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
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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?
/_/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.
GENESEE CORPORATION
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(Name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
has caused this notification to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned
thereunto duly authorized.
Date: September 12, 2000 By: /s/ MARK W. LEUNIG
Name MARK W. LEUNIG
Title VICE PRESIDENT
