U.S SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 12b-25
NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING
(Check One):
( )Form 10-K ( )Form 20-F ( )Form 11-k ( )Form 10-Q (X)Form N-SAR
For Period Ended: August 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:
PART I - REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Full Name of Registrant:
Copley Fund, Inc.
Address of Principal Executive Office (Street and Number)
245 Sunrise Ave
City, State and Zip Code
Palm Beach, FL 33480
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) [ 23,047],
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.
(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 [Amended in Release No. 34-26589 ( 72,435),
effective April 12, 1989, 54 F.R. 10306.]
(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
Because of the press of other business, registrant's officers have not had
sufficient time to review the N-SAR form with their accountants, transfer
agent and counsel, all of which are located in different cities. This
review is necessary in order to assure an accurate report.
PART IV - OTHER INFORMATION
(1) Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to this
notification
Thomas C. Henry, Esquire (410) 822-4456
(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 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.
Copley Fund, Inc.
has caused this notification to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned
thereunto duly authorized.
Date: October 15, 1996
By: /s/ Eileen Joinson, Secretary
Eileen Joinson, Secretary
