U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 12b-25
SEC FILE NUMBER
000-22750
NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING
x Form 10-K
For the Annual Period Ended December 31, 2007
Part I |
Registrant Information |
Full Name of Registrant: |
Royale Energy, Inc. |
Address of Principal Executive Office (Street and Number)
7676 Hazard Center Drive |
Suite 1500 |
San Diego, CA 92108 |
Part II |
Rules 12b-25(b) and (c) |
(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 Report on Form 10-K will be filed on or before the fifteenth calendar day following the prescribed due date.
Part III |
Narrative |
On March 31, 2008, the Companys Edgar filer experienced technical difficulties in preparing the electronic submission of its Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007. The Company expects that the Form 10-K will be filed on April 1, 2008, but in no event later than April 14, 2008.
Part IV |
Other Information |
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(1) |
Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to this information. |
Lee Polson |
(512) 499-3600 |
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(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 |
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o 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?
o Yes |
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x No |
Signatures
Royale Energy, Inc. has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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ROYALE ENERGY, INC. |
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Date: April 1, 2008 |
/s/ Stephen M. Hosmer |
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Stephen M. Hosmer, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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