UNITED STATES OMB APPROVAL
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ----------------------------
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 OMB NUMBER: 3235-0058
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EXPIRES: MARCH 31, 2006
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FORM 12b-25 ESTIMATED AVERAGE BURDEN
HOURS PER RESPONSE 2.50
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NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING SEC File Number
000-18516
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CUSIP NUMBER
043113208
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(Check one): X Form 10-K __Form 20-F __Form 11-K __Form 10-Q __Form N-SAR __Form N-CSR
For Period Ended: December 31, 2005
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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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Read Instruction (on back page) Before Preparing Form. Please Print or Type.
NOTHING IN THIS FORM SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO IMPLY THAT THE COMMISSION HAS
VERIFIED ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN.
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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
ARTESIAN RESOURCES CORPORATION
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Full Name of Registrant
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Former Name if Applicable
664 CHURCHMANS ROAD
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Address of Principal Executive Office (Street and Number)
NEWARK DELAWARE 19702
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City, State and Zip Code
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)
(a) The reason 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, Form 11-K, Form N-SAR or Form N-CSR, 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 why Forms 10-K, 20-F, 11-K, 10-Q, N-SAR, N-CSR,
or the transition report or portion thereof, could not be filed within the
prescribed time period.
(Attach extra Sheets if Needed)
The registrant expects to file the subject Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal
year ended December 31, 2005 on or before the fifteenth day following the due
date. The Form could not be filed by the date required due to routine delays not
unreasonably associated with the transition to independent auditors newly
engaged for the period ending December 31, 2005.
SEC 1344 (07-03) PERSONS WHO ARE TO RESPOND TO THE COLLECTION OF
INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS FORM ARE NOT REQUIRED TO
RESPOND UNLESS THE FORM DISPLAYS A CURRENTLY VALID OMB
CONTROL NUMBER.
PART IV -- OTHER INFORMATION
(1) Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to this notification
DAVID B. SPACHT, VP, CFO AND TREASURER (302) 453-6900
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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 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 answer is no,
identify report(s). X Yes No
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(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
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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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ARTESIAN RESOURCES CORPORATION
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(Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
has caused this notification to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned
hereunto duly authorized.
Date: March 17, 2006 By: /s/ David B. Spacht
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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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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. This form is required by Rule 12b-25 (17 CFR 240.12b-25) of the General
Rules and Regulations under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
2. One signed original and four conformed copies of this form and amendments
thereto must be completed and filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, Washington, D.C. 20549, in accordance with Rule 0-3 of the
General Rules and Regulations under the Act. The information contained in
or filed with the form will be made a matter of public record in the
Commission files.
3. A manually signed copy of the form and amendments thereto shall be filed
with each national securities exchange on which any class of securities
of the registrant is registered.
4. Amendments to the notifications must also be filed on Form 12b-25 but
need not restate information that has been correctly furnished. The form
shall be clearly identified as an amended notification.
5. Electronic Filers: This form shall not be used by electronic filers
unable to timely file a report solely due to electronic difficulties.
Filers unable to submit reports within the time period prescribed due to
difficulties in electronic filing should comply with either Rule 201 or
Rule 202 of Regulation S-T (ss.232.201 or ss.232.202 of this chapter) or
apply for an adjustment in filing date pursuant to Rule 13(b) of
Regulation S-T (ss.232.13(b) of this chapter).