SEC File Number: 0-19899
U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 12b-25
NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING
(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 Period Ended: June 30, 1999
[ ] 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: N/A
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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:
Part I - Registrant Information
Full Name of Registrant: U.S. Home & Garden Inc.
Former name if applicable:
Address of Principal
Executive Office (Street and Number): 655 Montgomery Street
San Francisco, CA 94111
Part II - Rules 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 appropriate)
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(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 or 10-KSB, Form 20-F, Form 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 10-QSB, 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 the Form 10-K or 10-KSB,
20-F, 11-K, 10-Q or 10-QSB, N-SAR or the transition report or portion thereof,
could not be filed within the prescribed time period.
The Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1999 could not be filed
within the prescribed time period due to unforeseen difficulties arising in
connection with its preparation primarily relating to the events relating to the
recent restructuring of the registrant.
Part IV - Other Information
(1) Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to this
notification:
Lynda Gustafson (415) 616-8111
(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 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?
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[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.
U.S. Home & Garden 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: September 28, 1999 /s/ Robert L. Kassel
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Robert L. Kassel, President and
Chief Executive Officer
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ATTACHMENT TO PART IV OF
FORM 12b-25 OF
U.S. HOME & GARDEN INC.
With respect to its Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ended June 30, 1999
The registrant expects that its results of operations for the fiscal year
ended June 30, 1999 ("Fiscal 1999") as reflected in its statements of income to
be included in its Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1999 will
reflect an increase in net sales to $89,346,000 compared to $67,149,000 for the
fiscal year ended June 30, 1998 ("Fiscal 1998"). In addition, the registrant
expects to report income from operations of $10,282,000 in Fiscal 1999 compared
to $13,653,000 in Fiscal 1998. Operating expenses in Fiscal 1999 will include an
estimated $1,964,000 of restructuring charges. There were no comparable
restructuring charges in Fiscal 1998. Income before extraordinary expense is
expected to be $2,049,000 for Fiscal 1999 compared to $6,976,000 for Fiscal
1998. The registrant recorded an extraordinary expense of $1,450,000 in Fiscal
1998 due to certain debt financing. There was no comparable expenses in Fiscal
1999. The registrant expects to report net income of $2,049,000 for Fiscal 1999
compared to net income of $5,526,000 for Fiscal 1998.
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