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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 12b-25
NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING
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SEC FILE NUMBER
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(Check One):
[ ] Form 10-K [ ] Form 11-K [ ] Form 20-F [ ] Form 10-Q [x] Form N-SAR
For Period Ended: July 31, 1996
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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
AMERICAN HERITAGE GROWTH FUND, INC.
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Full Name of Registrant
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Former Name if Applicable
1370 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS
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Address of Principal Executive Officer (Street and Number)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10019
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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)
(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
State below in reasonable detail the reasons why the Form 10-K, 11-K, 20-F,
10-Q or N-SAR or portion thereof, could not be filed within the prescribed
time period.
The Fund's executive officers have recently been required to devote
significant time and attention to certain other matters.
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PART IV - OTHER INFORMATION
(1) Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to this
notification
Jonathan B. Reisman (561) 361-9300
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(Name) (Area Code) (Telephone Number)
(2) Have all other periodic reports 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
answer is no, identify report(s).
[X] Yes [ ] No
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(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?
[XX] 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.
For the six months ended July 31, 1995 the Fund had a Net increase in
net assets resulting from operations of $655,690. For the six months
ended July 31, 1996, the Fund had a Net decrease in net assets resulting
from operations of ($605,299).
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AMERICAN HERITAGE GROWTH FUND, 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 September 26, 1996 By /s/ Heiko H. Thieme
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Heiko H. Thieme, Chief Executive Officer
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 (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. 20549. In accordance with Rule O-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. Amendment 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 amendment notification.
