U. S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 12b-25
NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING
(Check One):
[ X ] Form 10-K [ ] Form 20-F [ ] Form 11-K [ ] Form 10-Q [ ]Form N-SAR
For Period Ended: December 31, 1997
[ ] Transition Report on Form 10-K
[ ] Transition Report on Form 20-F
[ ] Transition Report on Form 11-K
[ ] Transition Report on Form 10-Q
[ ] 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.
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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 EV Environmental, Inc.
Former Name if Applicable ________________________________________________
Address of Principal Executive Office (Street and Number): 1900 Plantside Drive
City, State and Zip Code: Louisville, KY 40299
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Part II - Rules 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)
(a) The reasons described in reasonable detail in Part III of this form could
not be eliminated without unreasonable effort or expense;
(b) The subject annual report, semi-annual report, transition report on
Form 10-K, Form 20-F, 11-K or Form N-SAR, or portion thereof will be filed on
or before the fifteenth 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 Form 10-K, 20-F, 11-K, 10-Q,
N-SAR or the transition report or portion thereof could not be filed within
the prescribed time period. (Attach Extra Sheets if Needed)
All the information is not yet available to file a complete and accurate
report. Additionally, the Company's Independent Certified Public Accountants
have been unable to commence the current year's audit due to remaining
balances due from the prior year's audit. The Company anticipates filing its
Annual Report on Form 10-K within fifteen days; however, the financial
statements will not be covered by an auditor's opinion.
Part IV - Other Information
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(1) Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to this
notification
Michael R. Cox (502) 499-1600
(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 such 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.
Due to the Company's continuing losses, management anticipates that the
remaining balances of Goodwill will be written off for the year ended
December 31, 1997. Coupled with operating losses for the year, the net loss
will exceed $5 million.
EV Environmental, Inc.
(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 29, 1998 By: /s/Michael R. Cox
Michael R. Cox, President
INSTRUCTION: The form may be signed by an executive officer of the
registrant or by any other duly authorized representative. The name and
title of the person signing the form shall be typed or printed beneath the
signature. If the statement is signed on behalf of the registrant by an
authorized representative (other than an executive officer), evidence of the
representative's authority to sign on behalf of the registrant shall be
filed with the form.
ATTENTION
Intentional misstatements or omissions of fact constitute Federal
Criminal Violations (See 18 U.S.C. 1001).
