U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 12b-25
NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING
(Check One):
[X] Form 10-K [ ] Form 20-F [ ] 11-K [ ] Form 10-Q [ ] Form N-SAR
For Period Ended: April 30, 1996
[ ] 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
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Full Name of Registrant: Stevia Company, Inc.
Former Name if Applicable: Not Applicable
Address of Principal Executive Office (Street and Number): 1940 E.
Devon Avenue, Elk Grove Village, Illinois 60007
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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)
[X] Yes [ ] No
(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, semi-annual, 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 file don 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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Federal Securities Laws Section 33,321
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.
The Registrant is required to file its annual report on Form 10K on or
before July 31, 1996. As a result of unforeseen computer problems (the
hard drive crashed), the Registrant is unable to complete its financial
statements and thus needs additional time to file.
Part IV - Other Information
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(1) Name and telephone number of person to contract in regard to this
notification Lauane C. Addis (312) 236-4111
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(Name) (Area Code) (Telephone No.)
(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?
[ ] 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.
Stevia Company, 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: July 25, 1996 By: /s/ LAUANE C. ADDIS
_____________________________ ___________________________________
Lauane C. Addis, Secretary
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.
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ATTENTION
Intentional misstatements or omissions of fact constitute Federal
Criminal Violations (See 18 U.S.C. 1001).
