-----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, S998zzvq3EqHRv7AJ1atStc1/Zx7oA7NRgR/srzMQjtXrQLkeZjd2tYD+VZQMMSL a32sexgQQcrtuMdwnyCDDg== 0000899140-01-000187.txt : 20010402 0000899140-01-000187.hdr.sgml : 20010402 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000899140-01-000187 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: NT 10-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20001230 FILED AS OF DATE: 20010330 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: GOLDEN BOOKS FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000790706 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: BOOKS: PUBLISHING OR PUBLISHING AND PRINTING [2731] IRS NUMBER: 061104930 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1228 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: NT 10-K SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-14399 FILM NUMBER: 1587448 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 888 SEVENTH AVE 40TH FL STREET 2: STE 601 CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10106 BUSINESS PHONE: 2125476700 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 850 THIRD AVENUE STREET 2: STE 601 CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10022 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: WESTERN PUBLISHING GROUP INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 NT 10-K 1 0001.txt NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING 0-14399 ---------------------- Commission File Number 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 [ ] Form N-SAR For Period Ended: December 30, 2000 ----------------- [ ] 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: 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: N/A - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Part I-Registrant Information - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Full Name of Registrant: Golden Books Family Entertainment, Inc. Former Name if Applicable: N/A Address of Principal Executive Office (Street and Number): 888 Seventh Avenue 40th Floor City, State and Zip Code New York, New York 10106 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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, 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; [x] (b) The subject annual report, 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. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Part III-Narrative - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- State below in reasonable detail the reasons why Form 10-K, 20-F, 11-K, 10-Q, N-SAR or the transition report or portion thereof could not be filed within the prescribed time period. As a result of unforeseen delays in connection with the preparation of the registrant's year-end financial statements, the registrant is unable to file its Annual Report on Form 10-K within the prescribed time period. The registrant cannot eliminate the reasons for its inability to file the forgoing Report without unreasonable effort and/or expense. The foregoing Report will be filed no later than the fifteenth calendar day following the prescribed due date for the Report. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Part IV-Other Information - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to this notification Philip Galanes (212) 547-6700 ------------------------------ ---------------- ----------------------- (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) 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. On January 27, 2000 the registrant, together with certain of its subsidiaries, emerged from protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. As a result, the registrant has applied the reorganization and fresh-start accounting adjustments as required under applicable accounting rules. Under fresh-start accounting, a new reporting entity is deemed to be created and the recorded amounts of assets and liabilities are adjusted to reflect their estimated fair values at the effective date of the reorganization. Accordingly, the results of operations for the year ended December 30, 2000 are not comparable to the results of operations for the year ended December 25, 1999. Largely as a result of the application of fresh-start accounting, the registrant reported net income of approximately $185.8 million for the fiscal year ended December 25, 1999. The registrant expects to report a substantial net loss for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2000. Golden Books Family Entertainment, 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: March 30, 2001 By: /s/ Philip Galanes ----------------- ------------------------------------- Name: Philip Galanes Title: Chief Administrative Officer, Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary 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. ATTENTION Intentional misstatements or omissions of fact constitute Federal criminal violations. (See 18 U.S.C. 1001) -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----