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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 12b-25
Commission File Number: 1-11666
NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING
(Check One): [ ] Form 10-K [ ] Form 20-F [ ] Form 11-K
[x] Form 10-Q [ ] Form N-SAR
For Period Ended: June 30, 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: ____________________________
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 the notification relates:
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PART I
REGISTRANT INFORMATION
Full name of registrant: Genesis Health Ventures, Inc.
Former name if applicable:
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Address of principal executive office (Street and number): 101 East State Street
City, state and zip code: Kennett Square, Pennsylvania 19348
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 box if applicable).
(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 to 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.
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 portion thereof could not be filed within the
prescribed time period. (Attach extra sheets if needed.):
On June 22, 2000, Genesis Health Ventures Inc. and certain of Genesis'
direct and indirect subsidiaries filed voluntary petitions with the
United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware to
reorganize their capital structure under Chapter 11 of the United
States Bankruptcy code. Additional time is required to prepare the
Company's Form 10-Q because resources were devoted to the Chapter 11
proceedings and filings. Also, the Company needs additional time to
comply with the additional financial reporting requirements as a result
of the Chapter 11 filing.
PART IV
OTHER INFORMATION
(1) Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to
this notification:
George V. Hager, Jr. 610 444-6350
(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
The Company's filing under Chapter 11of the Bankruptcy Code has resulted in
$44.1 million in debt restructuring and reorganization and other costs in the
quarter ended June 30, 2000.
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The Genesis Health Ventures, Inc. has caused this notification to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Date: August 15, 2000 /S/ George V. Hager, Jr.
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Name: George V. Hager, Jr.
Title: Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
