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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 12B-25
Commission File Number 0-19829
NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING
(Check One): [x] Form 10-K [ ] Form 11-K [ ] Form 20-F [ ] Form 10-Q
[ ] Form N-SAR
For Period Ended: December 31, 1996
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[ ] Transition Report on Form 10-K [ ] Transition Report on Form 10-Q
[ ] Transition Report on Form 20-F [ ] Transition Report on Form N-SAR
[ ] Transition Report on Form 11-K
For the Transition Period Ended:
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Read attached instruction 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:
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PART I - REGISTRANT INFORMATION
Full Name of registrant Argo Bancorp, Inc.
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Former name if applicable
Address of principal executive office (Street and number)
7600 West 63rd Street
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City, State and Zip Code Summit, Illinois 60501-1830
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PART II - RULE 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 appropriate box).
[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 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 12b-25(c) has been attached if applicable.
PART III - NARRATIVE
State below in reasonable detail the reasons why the Form 10-K,
11-K, 20-F, 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 has determined that adjustments to its 1996 results
of operations released on January 21, 1997 will be forthcoming. The
potential adjustments, which will result in a decrease to 1996 earnings
previously reported, primarily relate to 1996 fourth quarter results.
However, the adjustments may also potentially impact prior financial
results. The management of the Company has not been able to determine
the extent of the required adjustments and therefore is unable to file the
Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996 at this time.
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PART IV -- OTHER INFORMATION
(1) Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to this
notification
Frances M. Pitts (708) 496-7178
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(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 months or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such report(s) been filed? If 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.
Argo Bancorp, Inc.
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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 April 1, 1997 By /s/ Frances M. Pitts
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Frances M. Pitts
Executive Vice President
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.
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 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. 20549, 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.
5. Electronic Filers. This form shall not be used by electron filers
unable to to timely file a report solely due to electronic difficulties. Filers
unable to submit a report within the time period prescribed due to difficulties
in electronic filing should comply with either Rule 201 or Rule 202 of
Regulation S-T or apply for an adjustment in filing date pursuant to Rule 13(b)
of Regulation S-T.
