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U. S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 12b-25
NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING SEC File Number:
1-496
CUSIP Number:
427 056 106
(Check one:)
[ ] Form 10-K [ ] Form 20-F [X] Form 11-K [ ] Form 10-Q [ ] Form N-SAR
For Period Ended: December 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: Not applicable
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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: Not applicable
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PART I--REGISTRANT INFORMATION
Hercules Incorporated
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Full Name of Registrant
Not applicable
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Former Name if Applicable
Hercules Plaza
1313 North Market Street
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Address of Principal Executive Office (Street and Number)
Wilmington, DE 19894-0001
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City, State and Zip Code
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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, Form 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 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 the Form 10-K, Form 20-F, Form
11-K, Form 10-Q or Form N-SAR, or the transition report, or portion thereof,
could not be filed within the prescribed period. (Attach Extra Sheets if Needed)
The registrant has been delayed in compiling the required financial
statements and getting such information to the accountants for this Form 11-K
filing for the BetzDearborn Inc. Employee Stock Ownership and 401(k) Plan. This
delay results from the integration process related to Hercules Incorporated's
acquisition of BetzDearborn Inc.
PART IV--OTHER INFORMATION
(l) Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to this
notification
Justin P. Klein 215 864-8606
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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
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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.
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Hercules Incorporated
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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: June 29, 1999 By: /s/ Israel T. Floyd
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Israel T. Floyd
Corporate Secretary and
Assistant General Counsel
INSTRUCTION: The form may be signed by an executive officer of the registrant or
by any other duly authorized representative. The name and title of the person
signing the form shall be typed or printed beneath the signature. If the
statement is signed on behalf of the registrant by an authorized representative
(other than an executive officer), evidence of the representative's authority to
sign on behalf of the registrant shall be filed with the form.
ATTENTION
Intentional misstatements or omissions of fact constitute Federal
Criminal Violations (See 18 U.S.C. 1001).
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