U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 12b-25
NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING
(Check One):
[ X ] Form 10-K [ ] Form 20-K [ ] Form 10-Q [ ] Form N-SAR
For Period Ended: July 30, 1994
[ ] 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:________________
Part I - REGISTRANT INFORMATION
Commission file number 1-7636
DATAPOINT CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 74-1605174
(State of incorporation) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
5-7 rue Montalivet 75008, Paris, France
8400 Datapoint Drive, San Antonio, Texas 78229-8500
(Address of principal executive offices and Zip Code)
(33-1) 40 07 37 37
(210) 593-7000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area 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 be completed.
(Check box if appropriate)
[X] The reasons described in reasonable detail in Part III of this form could
not be eliminated without unreasonable effort or expense;
[X] The subject annual report, semi-annual report, transition report on Form
10-K, Form 20-F, 11-K or Form N-SAR, 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 calender day following the
prescribed due date; and
[ ] The accountant's statement or other exhibit required by Rule 12b-25(c) has
been attached if applicable.
PART III - NARRATIVE
During September and October of 1994 the Company replaced the Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer and the Company's General Counsel. The new
officers were not able to resolve issues with the Company's July 30, 1994
financial statements within the 90 day filing period for the Form 10-K.
The filing extension will allow the Company to complete and resolve all
issues concerning this filing.
PART IV - OTHER INFORMATION
(1) Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to this
notification:
Phillip P. Krumb (210) 593-7901
(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 of the Investment Company
Act of 1940 during the preceding twelve months (or for such shorter period that
the registrant was required to file such reports) been filed?
[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.
For the second consecutive year and as compared to fiscal 1993, the Company's
operating performance has experienced a significant decline which has required
the Company to review the carrying value of intangible assets on the balance
sheet. The Company expects to complete this review within the extension
period.
DATAPOINT CORPORATION has caused this notification to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Date: October 28, 1994 /s/Phillip P. Krumb
Phillip P. Krumb
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Chief Accounting Officer)
