SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 12b-25
NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING
of
FORM 10-KSB
For Period Ended: September 30, 1996
Rochem Environmental, Inc.
(Name of Registrant)
610 North Milby Street, Houston, Texas 77003
(Address of Principal Executive Office)
0-23226
(Commission File Number)
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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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Part II
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 appropriate box.)
[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 on Form 10-K will be filed
on or before the fifteenth 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
State below in reasonable detail the reasons why Form 10-K could not be
filed within the prescribed period.
Rochem Environmental (the "Company") is unable to file its Form 10KSB for the
year ended September 30, 1996 without unreasonable expense and effort due to its
independent accountants' inability to finish the required financial statements
with sufficient time for management to review the financial statements with its
independent accountants and to prepare the management discussion and analysis.
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Part IV
(1) Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to this
notification.
Erick J. Neuman (713) 224-7626
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(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 twelve months
or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to
file such report(s) been filed? If the answer is no, identify such
reports.
Yes [ X ] 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? 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.
Yes [ ] No [X]
Rochem Environmental has caused this notification to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Date: December 16, 1996 By: /s/ Erick J. Neuman
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Name: Erick J. Neuman
Title: President
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