UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
September 25, 1996
CONTINENTAL INVESTMENT CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Georgia 0-3743 58-0705228
(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer)
jurisdiction of File No.) Identification No.)
incorporation)
10254 MILLER ROAD, DALLAS, TEXAS 75238
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
(214) 691-1100
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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ITEM 5: OTHER EVENTS.
The Company changed its accounting period to better reflect
the annual cycle of business activity. Previously, the Company's
fiscal year ended on September 30. However, effective September 30,
1996, the Company's year end has been changed to a calendar year
which will end on December 31. This will require a short-period tax
return to be filed for the period ending December 31, 1996.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed
on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Dated: November 6, 1996
CONTINENTAL INVESTMENT CORPORATION
By: /S/ Thomas F. Snodgrass
Thomas F. Snodgrass
President and Treasurer