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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 12b-25
NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING
(Check One): [X] Form 10-K [ ] Form 20-F [ ] Form 11-K
[ ] Form 10-Q [ ] Form N-SAR
For Period Ended: December 31, 1997
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SEC File No.
[ ] Transition Report on Form 10-K 000-22631
[ ] Transition Report on Form 20-F
[ ] Transition Report on Form 11-K CUSIP No.
[ ] Transition Report on Form 10-Q N/A
[ ] Transition Report on Form N-SAR
For the Transition Period Ended: N/A
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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
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Full Name of Registrant
SYMPLEX COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION
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Form Name if Applicable
N/A
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Address of Principal Executive Office (Street and Number)
35 RESEARCH DRIVE, ANN ARBOR, MI 48103
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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)
[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 on Form 10-KSB or portion thereof, will be
filed on or before the fifteenth calendar day following the
prescribed due date.
[ ] (c) The accountant's statement or other exhibit required by Rule
12b-25(c) has been attached if applicable. N/A
PART III - NARRATIVE
State below in reasonable detail the reasons why Forms 10-QSB, or the transition
report or portion thereof, could not be filed with the prescribed time period.
The Registrant has changed accounting firms. The new accountants have not been
able to complete their audit in time for filing within the prescribed period.
PART IV - OTHER INFORMATION
(1) Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to this
notification.
Thomas Radigan (313) 995-1555
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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 changes 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.
SYMPLEX COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION
has caused this notification to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned
thereunto duly authorized.
Date: March 31, 1998 By: /s/ Gary Brock
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Gary Brock
Chief Executive Officer & President
