UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 12b-25 SEC File Number
333-23769
NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING
For Period Ended: September 30, 1997
(Check one): Form 10-K Form 20-F Form 11-K X Form 10-Q
Form N-SAR
If the notification relates to a portion of the filing checked above,
identify the Item(s) to which the notification relates: Not applicable
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PART I - REGISTRANT INFORMATION
DOBSON COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
13439 North Broadway Extension, Suite 200
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73114
(Address of principal executive office)
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 quarterly report on Form 10-Q, or portions 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 the Form 10-Q could not be
filed within the prescribed time period.
Dobson Communications Corporation (the "Company") is presently negotiating
the release of a contingent liability created in October 1997. The persons
who have authority to consent to the release on behalf of the lender are not
available until on or after November 17, 1997. Because the contingent lia-
bility impacts the disclosure required in its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
September 30, 1997, the Company needs an additional period of time, not to
exceed the fifth calendar day following the prescribed due date of November
14, 1997, to conclude its negotiations for the release.
PART IV - OTHER INFORMATION
(1) Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to this
notification
Bruce R. Knooihuizen 405 391-8500
Vice President - Chief (Area code) (Telephone Number)
Financial Officer
(Name)
(2) Have all other periodic reports required under Section 13 or 15(d) or
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 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? 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. See below explanation.
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SIGNATURES
DOBSON COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION has caused this report to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
BRUCE R. KNOOIHUIZEN
By: Bruce R. Knooihuizen
Vice President - Chief Financial
Officer
Date: November 14, 1997
