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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 12B-25
Notification of Late Filing
Commission File Number: 033-19992-LA
(Check one)
|X| Form 10-K and Form 10-KSB | | Form 11-K | | Form 20-F
| | Form 10-Q and Form 10-QSB | | Form N-SAR
For the period ended DECEMBER 31, 1998
| | Transition Report on Form 10-K and Form 10-KSB | | Transition 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 checked
above, identify the item(s) to which notification
relates:_______________________________
PART I
REGISTRANT INFORMATION
Full name of registrant: NATIONAL EQUITIES HOLDINGS, INC.
Former name if applicable:
Address of principal
executive office: 13700 VETERANS MEMORIAL DRIVE, SUITE 410
City, State and Zip Code: HOUSTON, TX 77014
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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 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 Forms 10-K, 10-KSB, 20-F, 11-K or Form N-SAR, or portion thereof with be
filled on or before the 15th calendar day following the prescribed due date, or
portion thereof will be filed on or before the fifth calendar day following the
prescribed due date; and
|X| (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 Forms 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 Registrant's annual report on Form 10-KSB could not be
filed within the prescribed time period because the Company's independent oil
and gas reserve study and valuation of ownership interest in oil and gas
reserves by the Company's independent auditor, therefore, has not been able to
review the oil and gas reserve and valuation of ownership reports from the
independent petroleum engineering firm.
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PART IV
OTHER INFORMATION
(1) Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to
this notification:
GEORGE SUTHERLAND (281)583-1280
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(Name) (Area Code)(telephone #)
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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 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 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 qualitatively, and, if appropriate, state the reasons why a
reasonable estimate of the results cannot be made.
Exhibits
1. Letter from independent auditor.
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NATIONAL EQUITIES HOLDINGS, 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 March 31, 1998 By /s/
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GEORGE SUTHERLAND
DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT,
CHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER
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EXHIBIT INDEX
1. Letter from independent auditor.
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WEINSTEIN SPIRA & COMPANY, P.C.
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
2200 FIVE GREENWAY PLAZA
HOUSTON, TX 77046
March 30, 1999
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, D.C. 20549
Re: National Equities Holdings, Inc.
Commission File No. 33-19992-LA
Gentlemen:
We will be unable to complete the audit of the financial statements of National
Equities Holdings, Inc. (the Company) for the year ended December 31, 1998 by
March 31, 1999.
Delays were encountered in the obtaining the independent reserve study,
reconciling outstanding common stock and in valuing several investments.
We anticipate completing the audit prior to April 15, 1999.
Very truly yours,
WEINSTEIN SPIRA & COMPANY, P.C.
William F. Cominsky
WFC:an
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March 30, 1999
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, D.C. 20549
Re: National Equities Holdings, Inc.
Commission File No. 33-19992-LA
Gentlemen:
We will be unable to complete the audit of the financial statements of National
Equities Holdings, Inc. (the Company) for the year ended December 31, 1998 by
March 31, 1999.
Delays were encountered in the obtaining the independent reserve study,
reconciling outstanding common stock and in valuing several investments.
We anticipate completing the audit prior to April 15, 1999.
Very truly yours,
WEINSTEIN SPIRA & COMPANY, P.C.
William F. Cominsky
WFC:an
