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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 12b-25
NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING
(Check One):
[X ] Form 10-K [ ] Form 20-F [ ] Form 11-K [ ] Form 10-Q [ ] Form
N-SAR For Period Ended: September 30, 1998
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[ ] 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: N/A
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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
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Full Name of Registrant:
Harvard Industries, Inc.
Former Name if Applicable:
N/A
Address of Principal Executive Office (Street and Number):
3 Werner Way
City, State and Zip Code
Lebanon, New Jersey 08833
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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, the
following should be completed. (Check box if appropriate)
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(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; 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
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State below in reasonable detail the reasons why Form 10-K, 20-F, 11-K, 10-Q,
N-SAR or the transition report or portion thereof could not be filed within the
prescribed time period.
On November 24, 1998, Harvard Industries, Inc. ("Harvard") and its
nine domestic subsidiaries substantially consummated their First Amended and
Modified Consolidated Plan Under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code, dated August
19, 1998 (the "Plan of Reorganization"). As a result of the demands on
management resources relating to court filings, new banking arrangements and
additional disclosure requirements, preparation of the Form 10-K has taken
longer than anticipated.
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Part IV-Other Information
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(1) Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to this
notification
D. Craig Bowman 908 437-4112
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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?
[X] Yes [ ] No
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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.
Harvard reported a loss of $(389,429,000) for the fiscal year ended
September 30, 1997, which included charges of $288,545,000 for the impairment of
certain long-lived assets. Management has sold or closed down unprofitable
operations and has improved operational efficiencies which will result in
reporting significantly lower losses for the fiscal year ended September 30,
1998.
Harvard Industries, 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 23, 1998 By:/s/ D.Craig Bowman
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Name: D. Craig Bowman
Title: Vice President, Law
and Secretary
