1 U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 12b-25 NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING Check One: [X] Form 10-K [ ] Form 11-K [ ] Form 20-F [ ] Form 10-Q [ ] Form N-SAR For Period Ended: February 28,2001 [ ] 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 Items(s) to which the notification relates: - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PART I - REGISTRANT INFORMATION - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Full Name of Registrant: STEEL CITY PRODUCTS, INC. Former Name if Applicable: 2751 CENTERVILLE ROAD SUITE 3131 Address of Principal Executive Office WILMINGTON, DELAWARE 19808 City, State and Zip Code - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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; [ ] (b) The subject annual report or semi-annual report, transition report on Form 10-K, Form 20-F, 11-K or 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. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 PART III - NARRATIVE - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- State below in reasonable detail the reasons why form 10-K, 11-K, 20-F, 10-Q or N-SAR or portion thereof could not be filed within the prescribed time period. The audit of the Company's financial statements has not been completed pending the resolution of certain issues primarily related to the Company's parent. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PART IV - OTHER INFORMATION - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to this notification: Mr. Maarten Hemsley 781 934-2219 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- (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 reports(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 earning 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 expects to report pre-tax income of $581,000 for the year ended February 28, 2001, compared with pre-tax income of $323,000 in the prior fiscal year. The improvement is due primarily to increased sales volume and improved gross margins on certain product lines. Reflecting income tax expense and the effect of preferred stock dividends, the Company expects to report a net loss attributable to common stockholders of approximately $460,000 for the year ended February 28, 2001, compared with a loss of $691,000 in the prior fiscal year. On a per share basis, the Company expects a loss of $0.14 per share, compared with a loss in the prior year of $0.21 per share. 3 STEEL CITY PRODUCTS, INC. ------------------------- (Name of Registrant as specified in charter) has caused this notification to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. Date: May 26, 2001 By: /s/ Maarten Hemsley ---------------------------------- Name: Maarten Hemsley Title: President and Chief Financial Officer