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, 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: . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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
Full Name of Registrant
Former Name if Applicable
. . . . CompuDyne Corporation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Address of Principal Executive Office (Street and Number)
. . . . 120 Union Street, Willimantic, CT 06226. . . . . . . . . . . . .
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, 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 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, 20-F, 11-K, 10-Q,
N-SAR or the transition report or portion thereof could not be filed within
the prescribed time period.
(Attach Extra Sheets if Needed)
Because of the sudden illness of the only company person
experienced with the electronic filing of the 10-K, the company
requests additional time. Engaging a financial printer or other
commercial EDGAR filer to make the filing would have caused the
Company unreasonable effort and expense.
Part IV - Other Information
(1) Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to this
notification
. .. . . Elaine Chen . . . . . . . (301) 590-3300 x333 . . . . .
(Name) (Area Code) (Telephone)
(2) Have all other periodic reports required under section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities and 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 [ ] 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.
. . . . . . . . . . .. . CompuDyne Corporation . . . . . . . .
(Name of Registrant as specified in charter)
has caused this notification to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned
thereunto duly authorized.
Date: March 28, 1997 By /s/ Elaine Chen
Elaine Chen
Controller
