SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 12B-25
NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING
Commission File Number: 0-16161
(Check One)
[ ] Form 10-K and Form 10-KSB Form [ ] 11-K
[ ] Form 20-F |X| Form 10-Q and Form 10-QSB [ ] Form N-SAR
For the period ended September 30, 1997
[ ] Transition Report on Form 10-K and Form 10-KSB
[ ] Transition Report on Form 20-F
[ ] Transition Report on Form 11-K
[ ] Transition Report on Form 10-Q and Form 10-QSB
[ ] Transition Report on Form N-SAR
For the transition period ended _____________
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 check above,
identify the item(s) to which the notification relates:_________________________
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PART I
REGISTRANT INFORMATION
Full name of registrant: Original Italian Pasta Products Co., Inc.
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Former name if applicable:
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Address of principal executive office (Street and Number): 36 Auburn Street
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City, State and Zip Code: Chelsea, Massachusetts 02150
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PART II
RULE 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 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, 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, 10-QSB, 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 Form 10-K, 10-KSB,
11-K, 20-F, 10-Q, 10-QSB, N-SAR or the transition report portion thereof could
not be filed within the prescribed time period. (Attach extra sheets if needed).
The delay in the filing of the form 10-QSB for the period ended
September 30, 1997 could not be eliminated without unreasonable effort or
expense due to the recent departure from the company of its controller and the
resignation of its Chief Financial Officer.
PART IV
OTHER INFORMATION
(1) Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to this
notification.
Paul K. Stevens (617) 884-5211
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(Name) (Area Code) (Telephone Number)
(2) Have all other periodic reports required under Section 13 or 15(d)
or 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
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.
SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO.
Original Italian Pasta Products Co., 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 14, 1997 By: /s/Paul K. Stevens
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Paul K. Stevens, President
EXHIBIT A
ORIGINAL ITALIAN PASTA PRODUCTS CO., INC. ("THE COMPANY")
Due to a substantial reduction in the Company's sales volume, the
Company anticipates a significant change in its results of operations for the
period ended September 30, 1997 as compared to the period ended September 30,
1996. Specific quantitative results with respect to such change are not
presently available due to the reasons described in Part III of this
notification.
