U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 12b-25
NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING
SEC File Number 0-17927
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CUSIP Number 470883 10 9
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(CHECK ONE): [ ] Form 10-K and Form 10-KSB
[ ] Form 20-F
[ ] Form 11-K
[ X ] Form 10-Q and Form 10-QSB
[ ] Form N-SAR
For Period Ended: JUNE 30, 2001
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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 the 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
Former Name if Applicable
Janex International, Inc.
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Address of Principal Executive Office (STREET AND NUMBER)
1609 Fourth Street
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City, State and Zip Code
Berkeley, CA 94710
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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)
/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,
Form 20-F, 11-K, 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.
SEC 1344(11091)
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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 time period. (Attach Extra
Sheets if Needed)
The Company is unable to file its Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB for the
Quarter ended June 30, 2001 within the prescribed time period because the
Company is having difficulty obtaining certain information that is necessary to
the completion of the Form 10-QSB. The Company intends to file its Quarterly
Report on Form 10-QSB as soon as practicable.
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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
DANIEL LESNICK 732 935-0505
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(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). Yes /X/ 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?
Yes /X/ No / /
Although the Company expects to report substantial losses for the Quarter ended
June 30, 2001, the Company is unable to reasonably estimate the amount of such
losses as it has not yet obtained the information necessary to make such
estimate.
Janex International, 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
hereunto duly authorized.
Date: August 14, 2001 By /s/ Daniel Lesnick
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Name: Daniel Lesnick
Title: Executive Vice President
SEC 1344(11091)