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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 12b-25
NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING
CUSIP Number 26704P108 SEC File Number 0-30483
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(CHECK ONE): [X] Form 10-KSB [ ] Form 20-F [ ] Form 11-K
[ ] Form 10-Q [ ] Form N-SAR [ ] Form N-CSR
For Period Ended: SEPTEMBER 30, 2003
[ ] 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 INSTRUCTION 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.
If the notification relates to a portion of the filing checked above, identify
the item(s) to which the notification relates: NOT APPLICABLE
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PART I
REGISTRANT INFORMATION
Full Name of Registrant DUTCHFORK BANCSHARES, INC.
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Former Name if Applicable NOT APPLICABLE
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Address of Principal Executive Office (STREET AND NUMBER) 1735 WILSON ROAD
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City, State and Zip Code NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA 29108
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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, 20-F, 11-K or Form N-SAR or Form N-CSR, 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.
PART III
NARRATIVE
State below in reasonable detail the reasons why Forms10-K, 20-F, 11-K, 10-Q,
N-SAR, N-CSR or the transition report or portion thereof, could not be filed
within the prescribed time period. (Attach extra sheets if needed.)
The Registrant experienced unexpected internal staffing problems that
prevented it from compiling and preparing the required information in time
to file the report by the required deadline.
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PART IV
OTHER INFORMATION
(1) Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to this
notification.
STEVE P. SLIGH (803) 321-3200
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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 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?
[ ] Yes [X] 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.
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DutchFork Bancshares, Inc. has caused this notification to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Date December 29, 2003 By: /s/ Steve P. Sligh
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