SECURITIES & EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 12b-25
Notification of Late Filing
ADVANCED BATTERY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Commission File Number 0-13337
(Check one)
[ ] Form 10-K and Form 10-KSB [ ] Form 11-K [ ] Form 20-F
[X] Form 10-Q and Form 10-QSB [ ] Form N-SAR
For the period ended: June 30, 2004
[ ] Transition Report on Form 10-K and Form 10-KSB
[ ] Transition Report on Form 20-F
[ ] Transition Report on Form 11-K
[ ] Transition Report on Form 10-Q and Form 10-QSB
[ ] Transition Report on Form N-SAR
For the transition period ended:
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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 ADVANCED BATTERY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
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Former name, if applicable
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100 Wall Street, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10005
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Address of principal executive office
PART II
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, semi-annual report, transition report on Form
10-K 10-KSB, 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, 10-QSB,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
Advanced Battery Technologies, Inc. is unable to file its Quarterly Report on
Form 10-QSB within the required time because there was a delay in completing
the adjustments necessary to close its books for the quarter.
PART IV
OTHER INFORMATION
(1) Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to this
notification:
John C. Leo 212-232-0120 x 221
(2) Have all other periodic reports required under Section 13 or 15(d) or 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. Yes [X] 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. Yes [ ] No [X]
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.
ADVANCED BATTERY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
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Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter
Has caused this notification to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned
thereunto duly authorized.
Date: August 16, 2004 By: /s/ John C. Leo
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John C. Leo
Chief Financial Officer