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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 12b-25
NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING
Commission File Number 0-24012
(Check one) [X] Form 10-K [ ] Form 11-K [ ] Form 20-F [ ] Form 10-Q
[ ] Form N-SAR
For period ended September 30, 2001
[ ] 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 10QSB
[ ] Transition Report on Form-SAR
For the transition period ended
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.
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 ALLIED DEVICES CORPORATION
Former name if applicable
Address of principal executive office
(STREET AND NUMBER) 325 Duffy Avenue
City, state and zip code Hicksville, New York 11801
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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)
(a) The reasons described in reasonable detail in Part III of this form
could not be eliminated without unreasonable effort or expense.
(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 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 [x]
(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, 11-K, 20-F,
10-Q, N-SAR or the transition report portion thereof could not be filed within
the prescribed time period. (Attach extra sheets if needed.)
The Company is in the process of resolving certain financial issues and
bank covenants which may impact the Company's financial statements.
PART IV
OTHER INFORMATION
(1) Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to
this notification.
PAUL M. CERVINO (516) 935-1300 EXT. 238
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(Name) (Area Code) (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).
Yes [X] No [ ]
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(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.
As previously reported, the Company's sales continue to be
impacted by the slowness of the economy and the events of September 11,
2001. As stated above the Company has to resolve certain financial issues
and bank covenants and cannot reasonably estimate its results until then.
ALLIED DEVICES 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 thereunto duly authorized.
Date: 12/27/01 By: /s/ Paul M. Cervino
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Paul M. Cervino
President
INSTRUCTION. The form may be signed by an executive officer of the
registrant or by any other duly authorized representative. The name and title of
the person signing the form shall be typed or printed beneath the signature. If
the statement is signed on behalf of the registrant by an authorized
representative (other than an executive officer), evidence of the
representative's authority to sign on behalf of the registrant shall be filed
with the form.
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