-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, OPTAGQMgeVak60ChBqJDbezwLcJ5RhBmF6q6xagKXf0+A9b67OHfmJssHj/2Ny8Q TrztcYQkI+cdkh2oF4H7yA== 0000914039-00-000168.txt : 20000403 0000914039-00-000168.hdr.sgml : 20000403 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000914039-00-000168 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: NT 10-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 19991231 FILED AS OF DATE: 20000330 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: ACCEL INTERNATIONAL CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000001985 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: LIFE INSURANCE [6311] IRS NUMBER: 310788334 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: NT 10-K SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-08768 FILM NUMBER: 589223 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 75 WEST ST CITY: SIMSBURY STATE: CT ZIP: 06070 BUSINESS PHONE: 2815659010 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 75 WEST ST CITY: SIMSBURY STATE: CT ZIP: 06070 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: ACCELERATION CORP DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19870814 NT 10-K 1 NT 10-K 1 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 12b-25 Commission File Number 0-8162 ------ 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: December 31, 1999 --------------------------------------------------------- [ ] 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: ------------------------------------------- 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 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 ACCEL INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION --------------------------------------------------------- Former name if applicable - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address of principal executive office (Street and Number) 75 WEST STREET - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- City, state and zip code SIMSBURY, CT 06070 ------------------------------------------------------- 2 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; [X] (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.) SEE ATTACHMENTS TO THIS FORM 12b-25 PART IV OTHER INFORMATION (1) Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to this notification RICHARD A. LAWRENCE (860) 843-7602 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (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 the answer is no, identify report(s). [X] Yes [ ] No 3 (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. ACCEL International Corporation - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Has caused this notification to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. Date: March 28, 2000 By: /s/ Richard A. Lawrence ---------------------------- ---------------------------- 4 [ACCEL INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION LETTERHEAD] March 28, 2000 Commission File Number 0-8162 ATTACHMENT TO FORM 12b-25 NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING of FORM 10-K For the Period Ended December 31, 1999 Part III: NARRATIVE Form 10-K can not be filed within the prescribed time period without unreasonable effort or expense, because of the inability of the registrant's independent auditors to furnish the required auditors' opinion report, on or before such date the report must be filed. See attached Exhibit A, Statement from KPMG, LLP specifying the reasons why the firm is unable to furnish the required opinion. For: ACCEL International Corporation /s/ Richard A. Lawrence By: Richard A. Lawrence VP, CFO & Treasurer 5 [KPMG LOGO] 700 Louisiana Telephone 713 319 2000 Houston, TX 77002 Fax 713 319 2041 March 28, 2000 Mr. Richard A. Lawrence Chief Financial Officer ACCEL International Corporation 75 West Street Simsbury, Connecticut 06070 Dear Mr. Lawrence: As of this date we anticipate we will not complete the audit of the 1999 consolidated financial statements of ACCEL International Corporation (the Company) in time to be filed by the March 30, 2000 10-K reporting date. We are evaluating resolution of certain regulatory matters concerning the Company's insurance subsidiary. Very truly yours, KPMG LLP /s/ Clyde L. Pehl Clyde L. Pehl Partner -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----