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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 12b-25
Commission File Number 1-14416
CUSIP Number 089893 10 1
NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING
(Check One):
[X] Form 10-K [ ] Form 11-K [ ] Form 20-F [ ] Form 10-Q [ ] Form N-SAR
For Period Ended: December 31, 1996
[ ] 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:_________________________________
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:
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PART I
REGISTRANT INFORMATION
BIGMAR, INC.
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Full Name of Registrant
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Former Name if Applicable
6660 Doubletree Avenue
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Address of Principal Executive Office (Street and Number)
Columbus, Ohio 43229
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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 appropriate box.)
[X] (a) The reasons 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, 20-F, 11-K or 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, 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 the reasons why Form 10-K, 11-K, 20-F, 10-Q,
N-SAR, or the transition report or portion thereof, could not be filed within
the prescribed time period.
Bigmar, Inc. (the "Company") is in the process of documenting a settlement
relating to certain disputes that have arisen between the Company and a related
party who is also a principal supplier. In addition, the Company is still in the
process of translating recently received information relating to its outstanding
loans and negotiating new product development arrangements.
The foregoing information is necessary for the Company to complete its Form 10-K
including its financial statements.
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PART IV
OTHER INFORMATION
(1) Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to this
notification
Michael K. Medors (614) 848-8380
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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
(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?
[X] Yes [ ] 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.
Bigmar, Inc.
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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 3/31/97 By /s/ Michael K. Medors
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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.
ATTENTION
Intentional misstatements or omissions of fact constitute Federal criminal
violations. (See 18 U.S.C. 1001)
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ATTACHMENT OF FORM 12b-25 FOR
BIGMAR, INC.
PART IV (3) - EXPLANATION OF SIGNIFICANT CHANGE
IN RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The Company anticipates a significant loss for its fiscal year ended December
31, 1996. However, the Company is currently unable to determine the extent of
such loss due to the dispute with the related party referred to above.
