SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE
COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 12B-25
NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING
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33-17598-NY
(Commission File Number)
(CHECK ONE) [ ] Form 10-K [ ] Form 11-K [ ] Form 20-F [X] Form 10-Q
[ ] Form N-SAR
For Period Ended: March 31, 2000
[ ] 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 the Transition Period Ended: N/A
Nothing in this form shall be construed to imply that the Commission
has verified any information contained herein.
If the notification related to a portion of the filing checked above,
identify the Item(s) to which the notification relates: N/A
PART I. REGISTRANT INFORMATION
Full Name of Registrant: The Tirex Corporation
Address of Principal Executive Office: 3828 St. Patrick
Montreal, Quebec H4E 1A4
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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 12b-25 (b), the following
should be completed. (Check the appropriate box.)
[ ] (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, 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 ion 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 Form 10-K, 11-K, 20-F,
10-Q, N-SAR or the transition report could not be filed within the prescribed
time period. (Attach extra sheets if needed.)
The Company's quarterly report for the quarter ended January 31, 2000
cannot be filed within the prescribed time period because the Company's outside
auditors have not yet completed their review respecting same. The review by the
outside auditors is expected to be completed no later than May 17, 2000, with
the corresponding quarterly report to be filed shortly thereafter.
PART IV OTHER INFORMATION
(1) Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to this
notification:
John B.M. Frohling, Esq. (973) 226-4600
(2) Have all other periodic reports required under Section 13 of 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 no, identify
reports.
[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.
THE TIREX CORPORATION
Has caused this notification to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned
thereunto duly authorized.
Date May 15, 2000 By: /s/ Michael D.A. Ash
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Michael D.A. Ash, Chief Financial
Officer
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