U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 12B-25 SEC File Number 811-8282
SER. 1 Loomis Sayles Investment Grade Fixed Income Fund CUSIP No. 5434879b0
SER. 2 Loomis Sayles Fixed Income Fund 5434879d6
SER. 3 Loomis Sayles Mortgage Securities Fund 5434879e4
SER. 4 Loomis Sayles California Tax-Free Income Fund 5434879f1
SER. 5 Loomis Sayles Core Growth Fund 5434879g9
SER. 6 Loomis Sayles High Yield Fixed Income Fund 5434879h7
SER. 7 Loomis Sayles Core Fixed Income Fund 5434879j3
SER. 8 Loomis Sayles Convertible Bond Fund 5434879k0
SER. 9 Loomis Sayles Intermediate Duration Fixed Income Fund 5434879n2
NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING (Check One):
[ ]Form 10-K [ ]Form 11-K [ ]Form 20-F [ ]Form 10-Q [ ]Form N-SAR
For Period Ended: 12/31/96
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
Full Name of Registrant
Loomis Sayles Investment Trust
Former Name if Applicable
Not Applicable
Address of Principal Executive Office (Street and Number)
One Financial Center
City, State and Zip Code
Boston, MA 02111
Part II - Rules 12b-25(b) and (c)
If the subject of the 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.]
[ ] (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 thereof 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
[ ] (c) The accountant's statement or other exhibit required by Rule 12b-25(c)
has been attached if applicable.
Part III - Narrative
Our accounting staff (3) which prepares the form(s) N-SAR is also currently
involved in the preparation of annual reports. Accordingly, given the Form's
reporting requirements, its early file date and the total number of Fund's
invloved in the filings at this time, the registrant wishes to assure that all
items are anwsered correctly and accuratly. Therefore, the registrant requests
relief pursuant to Rule 12b-25(b).
Part IV - Other Information
(1) Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to this
notification:
(Name) (Area Code) (Telephone Number)
Nick Palmerino 617- 482-2450 ext 525
(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).
(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?
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 can not be made.
(Name of Registrant as specified in charter)
Loomis Sayles Investment Trust
has caused this notification to be signed on its behalf by the under-signed
thereunto duly authorized.
Date February 28, 1997 By /s/James Totten
