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U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 12b-25
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NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING SEC FILE NUMBER
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(Check One): CUSIP NUMBER
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/X/ Form 10-K and Form 10-KSB / / Form 20-F / / Form 11-K
/ / Form 10-Q and Form 10-QSB / / Form N-SAR
For Period Ended: June 30, 2000
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/ / 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 Transition Period Ended:
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READ ATTACHED INSTRUCTION SHEET BEFORE PREPARING FORM. PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE.
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: Ross Systems, Inc.
Former Name if Applicable: N/A
Address of Principal Executive Office (STREET AND NUMBER): Two Concourse
Parkway, Suite 800
City, State and Zip Code: Atlanta, GA 30328
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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) [Section 23,047], 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;
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(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 and Form 10-KSB,
20-F, 11-K, 10-Q and Form 10-QSB, N-SAR, or the transition report or portion
thereof could not be filed within the prescribed period.
The Company has encountered unanticipated delays in compiling its 10-K because
of a Company-wide restructuring and reorganization earlier this month. This
reorganization, combined with certain limitations on corporate resources, have
contributed to the need for an extension for the filing of the 2000 Annual
Report on 10-K within the prescribed time period of fifteen calendar days.
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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.
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Robert B. Webster (770) 351-9600 ext. 3493
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(Name) (Area Code) (Telephone Number)
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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 fiscal year will be
reflected by the earnings statements to be included in the subject report or
portion thereof?
/X/ Yes / / No
Ross Systems, 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: September 28, 2000 By: /s/ Robert B. Webster, Chief Financial Officer
