UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 12b-25
NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING
(Check one): X Form 10-K Form 20-F Form 11-K Form 10-Q
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Form N-SAR Form N-CSR
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For Period Ended: _________________________________
X Transition Report on Form 10-K
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Transition Report on Form 20-F
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Transition Report on Form 11-K
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Transition Report on Form 10-Q
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Transition Report on Form N-SAR
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For the Transition Period Ended: September 30, 2004
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Nothing in this form shall be construed to imply that the Commission has
verified any information contained herein.
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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 1 - REGISTRANT INFORMATION
WESTERN PLAINS ENERGY, L.L.C.
Full Name of Registrant
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Former Name if Applicable
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3022 County Road 18
Address of Principal Executive Office (Street and Number)
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Oakley, Kansas 67748
City, State and Zip Code
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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)
(a) The reason 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
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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 why Forms 10-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.
The Company and its accountants need additional time to finalize and analyze its
financial statements and prepare Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
PART IV - OTHER INFORMATION
(1) Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to this
notification
David J. Babiarz, Esq. (303) 861-8013
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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 reports(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
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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 a significant increase in net income for the
transition period from January 1, 2004 to September 30, 2004 compared to
the year ended December 31, 2003. As discussed in the quarterly reports
previously filed by the Company, it commenced production of ethanol during
January 2004. Prior to that time, it was a development stage entity with no
revenue. The results of operations for the transition period ended
September 30, 2004 will report net income in excess of $7,000,000. More
specific results of operations, along with the other required financial
information, will be contained in the Transition Report filed within the
extended deadline. The Transition Report (including the notes to the
financial statements) should be read in its entirety.
WESTERN PLAINS ENERGY, L.L.C.
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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 29, 2004 By /s/ Michael J. Erhart
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Michael J. Erhart
Chief Executive Officer/General Manager
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ATTENTION
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Intentional misstatements or omissions of fact constitute Federal Criminal
Violations (See 18 U.S.C. 1001)
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