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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 12b-25
Commission File Numbers:
Benedek Broadcasting Corporation 33-78792
Benedek Communications Corporation 333-09529
NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING OF FORM 10-Q
For the Period Ended: September 30, 1997
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PART 1. REGISTRANT INFORMATION
Full name of registrant: Benedek Broadcasting Corporation
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Benedek Communications Corporation
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Former name if applicable:
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100 Park Avenue
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Address of principal executive office (Street and number)
Rockford, Illinois 61101
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(City, State and Zip Code)
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 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 on Form 10-Q will be filed on
or before the 5th 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 Form 10-Q could not be
filed within the prescribed time period: Final review of the results of
operations for the third quarter resulted in certain changes to such results of
operations which could not be reflected in the Form 10-Q in a timely manner.
PART IV. OTHER INFORMATION
(1) Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to
this notification:
Ronald Lindwall (815) 987-5350
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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 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.
BENEDEK BROADCASTING CORPORATION
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BENEDEK COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION
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(Name of registrants as specified in charter)
Has caused this notification to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned
thereunto duly authorized.
Date: November 17, 1997 By: s/ Ronald Lindwall
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Title: Senior Vice President
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