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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 12b-25
Notification of Late Filing
Commission File Number: 0-24346
(Check One)
[_] Form 10-K and Form 10-KSB Form [_] 11-K
[_] Form 20-F [X] Form 10-Q and Form 10-QSB [_] Form N-SAR
For the period ended October 31, 1999
[_] Transition Report on Form 10-K and Form 10-KSB
[_] Transition Report 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 the notification relates:
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PART I
REGISTRANT INFORMATION
Full name of registrant: Video Update, Inc.
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Former name if applicable:
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Address of principal executive office (Street and Number):
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3100 World Trade Center, 30 East Seventh Street
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City, State and Zip Code: St. Paul, Minnesota 55101
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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 box if appropriate.)
[X] (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, 10-KSB, 20-F, 11-K or Form N-SAR, or portion thereof will
be filed on or before the 15th calendar day following the
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prescribed due date; or the subject quarterly report or transition report on
Form 10-Q, 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 Form 10-K, 10-KSB,
11-K, 20-F, 10-Q, 10-QSB, N-SAR or the transition report or portion thereof
could not be filed within the prescribed time period. (Attach extra sheets if
needed).
The Company is working with its new chief financial officer to finalize
its financial statements at this time. The Company intends to file its Form 10-Q
within the extension of time provided by Rule 12b-25.
PART IV
OTHER INFORMATION
(1) Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to this
notification.
Daniel A. Potter, Chief Executive Officer (651) 312-2222
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(Name) (Area Code and Telephone Number)
(2) Have all other periodic reports required under Section 13 or 15(d)
or 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
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. Please see below:
The Company anticipates that its results of operations for the six
months ended October 31, 1999 will be improved in comparison to the results for
the six months ended October 31, 1998. The quantitative results of such change
are not yet available due to the reasons set forth in Part III above.
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Video Update, 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: December 15, 1999 By: /s/ Daniel A. Potter
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Daniel A. Potter, Chief Executive Officer
