Microsoft Word 10.0.2627;UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 12B-25
Commission File Number: 0-20686
NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING
(Check One): |X|Form 10-K |_|Form 20-F |_|Form 11-K |_|Form 10-Q |_|Form N-SAR
For Period Ended: September 29, 2002
[ ] 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: _____________________________
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: Uniroyal Technology Corporation
Former Name If Applicable: ________________________________
Address of Principal Executive Office (Street and Number): 602 Sarasota Quay
City, State and Zip Code: Sarasota, FL 34236
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)
(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, 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 of transition report on Form
10-Q, or portion thereof will be filed on or
before the fifth calendar day following the
prescribed 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 Forms 10-K, 20-F, 11-K, 10-Q,
N-SAR, or the transition report or portion thereof, could not be filed within
the prescribed time period.
The preparation of the Uniroyal Technology Corporation Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the period ended September 29, 2002 has not been
completed because of a shortage of personnel and other resources
following the Company's filing for protection under Chapter 11 of the
U.S. Bankruptcy Code.
PART IV
OTHER INFORMATION
(1) Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to this
notification
George J. Zulanas, Jr., Exec. Vice President, Treasurer and Chief
Financial Officer 941- 362-1808, ext. 220
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(Name) (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?
[ 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.
The Company has experienced liquidity strains, which became
and remain critical. On August 25, 2002, the Company and its
14 subsidiaries filed for protection under Chapter 11 of the
U.S. Bankruptcy Code.
The ability of the Company to continue operations depends
upon its ability to obtain additional financing, its ability
to continue to reduce operating costs, its ability to
generate higher sales levels and its ability to formulate a
satisfactory plan of reorganization.
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Uniroyal Technology Corporation
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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 December 26, 2002 By: /s/ George J. Zulanas, Jr.
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George J. Zulanas, Jr.
Executive Vice President,
Treasurer and Chief Financial
Officer