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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 12B-25
NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING
Commission File Number 33-74012
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(Check One)
[ ] Form 10-K and Form 10-KSB [ ] Form 11-K
[ ] Form 20-F [X] Form 10-Q and Form 10-QSB [ ] Form N-SAR
For Period Ended: June 24, 1996
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[ ] 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:
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 Items(s) to which the notification relates:
PART I
REGISTRANT INFORMATION
American Restaurant Group Holdings, Inc.
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Full Name of registrant
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Former Name if Applicable
450 Newport Center Drive, Suite 600
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Address of principal executive office (Street and Number)
Newport Beach, California 92660
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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 Rules 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 10-KSB, 20-F, 11-K, 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, 10-QSB, 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 10-K, 20-F,
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)
On August 2, 1996 American Restaurant Group, Inc., a wholly owned
subsidiary of American Restaurant Group Holdings, Inc.(collectively, the
"Company"), distributed a consent solicitation to the holders of its 12% senior
secured notes which, among other things, proposes waiving a default under a net
worth maintenance covenant. The Company expects to receive the consent of the
requisite majority of holders by August 12, 1996 and, accordingly, the Company
is requesting an extension until August 13, 1996.
PART IV
OTHER INFORMATION
(1) Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to
this notification.
William J. McCaffrey, Jr. (714) 721-8000
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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 of
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.
American Restaurant Group Holdings, 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
hereunto duly authorized.
Date August 7, 1996 By /s/ WILLIAM J. McCAFFREY, JR.
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William J. McCaffrey, Jr.
Chief Financial Officer,
Vice President, Treasurer,
Assistant Secretary and Director
Instruction: The form may be signed by an executive officer of the
registrant or by an 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)
