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U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 12b-25
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 0-13849
NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING
(Check One):
[ ] Form 10-K [ ] Form 11-K [ ] Form 20-F [X] Form 10-Q
For Period Ended: SEPTEMBER 30, 2000
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[ ] Transition Report on Form 10-K [ ] Transition Report on Form 10-Q
[ ] Transition Report on Form 20-F [ ] Transition Report on Form N-SAR
[ ] Transition Report on Form 11-K
For 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.
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: RAMSAY YOUTH SERVICES, INC.
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Former Name if Applicable:
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Address of Principal Executive Office (Street and Number):
COLUMBUS CENTER, ONE ALHAMBRA PLAZA, SUITE 750
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City, State and Zip Code: CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA 33134
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PART II - RULE 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] (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, 10-KSB, 20-F, 11-K or Form N-SAR, or
portion thereof will be filed on or before the 15th 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 the Form 10-K, 10-KSB, 11-K,
20-F, 10-Q, 10-QSB, N-SAR or portion thereof could not be filed within the
prescribed time period.
SEE ATTACHMENT HERETO
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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:
MARCIO C. CABRERA (305) 569-4652
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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 the 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.
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RAMSAY YOUTH SERVICES, 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: November 13, 2000 By: /s/ Marcio C. Cabrera
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Name: Marcio C. Cabrera
Title: Executive Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer
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ATTACHMENT TO FORM 12b-25
FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2000
PART III - NARRATIVE
The Registrant is unable to file its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the
period ended September 30, 2000 because the Registrant is experiencing delays in
the collection and compilation of certain financial information required to be
included in the Form 10-Q. The Form 10-Q will be filed as soon as reasonably
practicable and in no event later than the fifth calendar day following the
prescribed due date.
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