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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 12B-25
NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER: 1-7921
CUSIP NUMBER:
(Check One): [X] Form 10-K [ ] Form 20-F [ ] Form 11-K [ ] Form 10-Q
[ ] Form N-SAR
For Period Ended: for the fiscal year ended September 30,
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:_________________________
Read attached instruction sheet before preparing form. Please print or type.
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: ____
PART I -- REGISTRANT INFORMATION
Security Capital Corporation
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Full Name of Registrant
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Former Name if Applicable
1111 North Loop West, Suite 400
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Address of Principal Executive Office (Street and Number)
Houston, Texas 77008
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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.)
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[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,
20-F, 11-K or Form N-SAR, or portion thereof, will be filed on or before the 15th
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.
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PART III -- NARRATIVE
State below in reasonable detail the reasons why the Form 10K, 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.)
The Company is unable to file its report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ended September 30, 1996 within the prescribed time period because it has not
yet finalized its first audited financial statements following its acquisition
during fiscal 1996 of substantially all of the assets of Possible Dreams, Ltd.
and Columbia National Corporation.
PART IV -- OTHER INFORMATION
(1) Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to this
notification:
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Larry M. Karren (713) 880-7120
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(Name) (Area Code) (Telephone Number)
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(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 reports 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?
[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.
The Company's results of operations will change significantly from fiscal
1995 because of the Company's acquisition of substantially all of the assets of
Possible Dreams, Ltd. and Columbia National Corporation.
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Security Capital Corporation
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(Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
has caused this notification to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned
thereunto duly authorized.
Date: 12/30/96 By /s/ Larry M. Karren
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Name: Larry M. Karren
Title: Vice President and Treasurer
INSTRUCTION: The form may be signed by an executive officer of the
registrant or by any other duly authorized representative. The name and title of
the person signing the form shall be typed or printed beneath the signature. If
the statement is signed on behalf of the registrant by an authorized
representative (other than an executive officer), evidence of the
representative's authority to sign on behalf of the registrant shall be filed
with the form.
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ATTENTION
INTENTIONAL MISSTATEMENTS OR OMISSIONS OF FACT CONSTITUTE FEDERAL CRIMINAL
VIOLATIONS
(SEE 18 U.S.C. 1001).
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. This form is required by Rule 12b-25 (17 CFR 240.12b-25) of the General Rules
and Regulations under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
2. One signed original and four conformed copies of this form and amendments
thereto must be completed and filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, Washington, D.C. 25049, in accordance with Rule 0-3 of the
General Rules and Regulations under the Act. The information contained in or
filed with the form will be made a matter of public record in the Commission
files.
3. A manually signed copy of the form and amendments thereto shall be filed with
each national securities exchange on which any class of securities of the
registrant is registered.
4. Amendments to the notifications must also be filed on Form 12b-25 but need
not restate information that has been correctly furnished. The form shall be
clearly identified as an amended notification.
