UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON D.C. 20549
FORM 12b-25
NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING
SEC File # 000-33321
CUSIP # 35951M 10 6
(Check Box):
[X]Form 10-KSB [ ]Form 20-F [ ]Form 11-K [ ]Form 10-Q [ ]Form N-SAR
For Period Ended: December 31, 2002
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[ ] 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: ________________________
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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 I - REGISTRANT INFORMATION
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Full Name of Registrant:
Fuel Centers, Inc.
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Former Name if Applicable
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Address of Principal Executive Office (Street and Number)
9323 Vista Serena
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City, State, Zip Code
Cypress, California 90630
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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)
(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-KSB, 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 of transition report on Form
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.
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PART III - NARRATIVE
State below in reasonable detail the reasons why the Form 10-K, 11-K, 10-Q,
N-SAR, or the transition report or portion thereof, could not be filed within
the prescribed time period. (Attach Extra Sheets if Needed).
The Registrant hereby represents that it is unable to file its Annual Report on
Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2002 without unreasonable effort or
expense. The Company's auditor was not able to complete the audit of Company's
financial statements within the necessary period of time. The Registrant further
represents that the Form 10-KSB will be filed by no later than April 14, 2003,
which is the 15th day following the date on which the Form 10-KSB was due.
PART IV - OTHER INFORMATION
(1) Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to this
notification.
Karin C. Carter (949) 250-8655
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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 and 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? ( ) 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.
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Fuel Centers, Inc., a Nevada corporation, has caused this notification
to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
March 31, 2003 Fuel Centers, Inc.
a Nevada corporation
By: /s/ John R. Muellerleile
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John R. Muellerleile
Its: President
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.
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ATTENTION:
Intentional misstatements or omissions of fact constitute Federal Criminal
Violations (See 18 U.S.C. 1001).
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