SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 12B-25 Commission File Number: 33-81536-LA NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING Check One): [ ]Form 10-K [ ]Form 11-K [ ]Form 20-F [X]Form 10-Q [ ]Form N-SAR For Period Ended: September 30, 1996 [ ] Transition Report on Form 10-K [ ] Transition Report on Form 10-Q [ ] Transition Report on Form 20-F [ ] Transition Report on Form N-SAR [ ] Transition Report on Form 11-K For the Transition Period Ended: n.a. 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: Aviator Ales, Inc. Former name if applicable: n.a. Address of principal executive office: 14316 NE 203rd St. Woodinville, Washington 98072 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 appropriate box.) [X] (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 [ ] (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: The registrant respectfully requests that it be granted a five calendar day extension for the filing of its quarterly report on Form 10-QSB for the third quarter of 1996, which report is due on November 14, 1996. The registrant is not able to file the report when due because on September 26, 1996, the Company filed a Form 8-K in connection with its execution of a non-binding letter of intent with The UB Group of Bangalore, India relating to The UB Group's proposed investment of $9 million in cash along with certain other non-cash intangible considerations into the entity resulting from the proposed consolidation of the Company with its affiliates, Willamette Valley, Inc. Microbreweries across America, Mile High Brewing Company, Inc., Bayhawk Ales, Inc., North Country Brewing Company, LLC and the Nor'Wester Brewing Company, Inc. This proposed investment transaction has caused delays in financial reporting and created uncertainties and contingencies related to accounting and other disclosures that need to be resolved prior to filing the Company's form 10-QSB, including, but not limited to, the Company's decision to terminate its ongoing Common Stock offering. Part IV. Other Information (1) Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to this notification Name: Scott Stone Telephone number: (503) 232-9771 (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. Nine Months Ended September 30, 1996 1995 ----------- ----------- Net revenues $1,590,596 21,136 Cost of sales (1,497,781) 22,735 ----------- ----------- Gross profit (deficit) 92,815 (1,599) Selling, general and administrative 529,240 315,193 ----------- ----------- Loss from operations (436,425) (316,729) Net income (656,047) (243,846) =========== =========== Earnings for the Nine months ended September 30, 1996, decreased by 169% compared to the same period in 1995. While net sales increased % from September 30, 1995 to September 30, 1996, cost of sales increased 6,488% for the same period, reflecting the disproportionate cost of production for goods sold during a period when the facility is operating at less than its maximum designed capacity, as well as development-stage production costs such as recipe testing. Selling, general and administrative expenses have also increased 68% for the comparable period due to higher management and administrative support required when the Company commenced operations. Name of registrant as specified in charter: Aviator Ales, Inc. Has caused this notification to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. Date: November 14, 1996 By: Jim Bernau, President 	JWS\3086slk.for