U. S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549
Form 12b-25
Notification of Late Filing
(Check One):
[X] Form 10-K [ ] Form 11-K [ ] Form 20-F
[ ] Form 10-Q [ ] Form N-SAR
Pursuant to Rule 12b-25 (17 CFR 240, 12b-25) of the
General Rules and Regulations under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For Period Ended: December 31, 1996
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: Continental Investment Corporation
Address of Principal Executive Office: 10254 Miller Road
Dallas, Texas 75238
Part II - Rules 12b-25 (b) and (c)
If the subject report could not be filed without unreasonable effort or
expense the Registrant seeks relief pursuant to Rule 12b-25(b), the
following should be completed. (Check box if appropriate)
(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 or semi-annual report/portion therof
will be filed on or before the fifteenth calendar day following
the prescribed due date; or the subject quarterly report/portion
thereof will be filed on or before the fifth calendar day
following the prescribed due date; and
[X] (c) The accountant's statement or other exhibit required by Rule
12b-25(c) has been attached if applicable.
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Part III - Narrative
[State below in reasonable detail the reasons why the form 10-K, 11-K,
20-F, 10-Q or N-SAR or portion thereof could not be filed within the
prescribed time period.]
Continental Investment Corporation retained Grant Thornton LLP on
February 5, 1997, as independent certified public accountants to report
on the financial statements for the short transition year October 1,
1996 through December 31, 1996. Continental Investment Corporation
opted to file a 10-KSB Report for the short year rather than a 10-QSB
Report for the period, as reported on its 8-K Report of February 11, 1997.
We have endeavored to obtain all necessary information and audit
requirements to meet the filing requirements for Form 10-KSB, both as to
form and timeliness. However, Grant Thornton has been unable to complete
the final audit by March 31, 1997, due to the short time frame between the
time the Company elected to file a 10-KSB and the due date. Therefore, they
are in the process of finalizing the audit.
Part IV - Other Information
(1) Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to this
notification
Thomas F. Snodgrass 214 691-1100
(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 [X] Yes [ ] No
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).
(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 naratively and quantitatively, and,
if appropriate, state the reasons why a reasonable
estimate of the results cannot be made.
(See Attachment 1)
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Continental Investment 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 31, 1997 By: /S/ Thomas F. Snodgrass
Thomas F. Snodgrass
President and Treasurer
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ACCOUNTANT'S STATEMENT
Grant Thornton LLP Suite 3600
Accountants and 1445 Ross Avenue
Management Consultants Dallas, TX 75202-2774
The U. S. Member Firm of 214 855-7300
Grant Thornton International Fax 214 855-7370
March 31, 1997
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Gentlemen:
We were retained by Continental Investment Corporation on February 5, 1997 as
independent certified public accountants to report on the financial statements
for the transition period from October 1, 1996 to December 31, 1996.
We have endeavored, with the full cooperation of the Company, to obtain the
necessary information to meet the filing requirements for Form 10-KSB, both as
to form and timeliness. However, we have been unable to compelte the final
audit by March 31 due to the time frame between the period when the Company
elected to file a 10-KSB and the due date. Therefore, we are in the process of
finalizing the audit.
Very truly yours,
GRANT THORNTON LLP
