SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 12B-25 NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING Commission File Number 333-43770 (Check One) [ ] Form 10-K and Form 10-KSB [ ] Form 11-K [ ] Form 20-F [ ] Form 10-Q and Form 10-QSB [ ] Form N-SAR For period ended: September 30, 2003 [ ] Transition Report on Form 10-K and Form 10-KSB [ ] Transition Report on Form 11-K [ ] Transition Report on Form 20-F [ ] Transition Report on Form 10-Q and Form 10-QSB [ ] 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 SLS INTERNATIONAL, INC. (Full name of registrant) N/A (Former name if applicable) 3119 South Scenic, Springfield, MO 65807 (Address of principal executive office) 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 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; [ ] (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 We are still in the process of completing the accounting for and disclosure of consulting fees paid in the quarter ended September 30, 2003. Until completion of such matter, we are unable to complete and file our Form 10-QSB for the quarter ended September 30, 2003. PART IV OTHER INFORMATION (1) Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to this notification. John M. Gott (417) 883-4549 (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? [ ] 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. N/A SLS INTERNATIONAL, 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: November 17, 2003 By: /s/ John M. Gott ----------------- Name: John M. Gott Title: President, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Director