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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): February 12, 1997
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TRIATHLON BROADCASTING COMPANY
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
Delaware 0-26530 33-0668235
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) Identification No.)
Symphony Towers, 750 B Street, Suite 1920, San Diego, CA 92101
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (619) 239-4242
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N/A
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 8. CHANGE IN FISCAL YEARS.
On February 12, 1997, the Company adopted a fiscal year ending on December 31
of each year instead of its prior fiscal year which ended on March 31. The
Company will file Form 10-KSB covering the transition period ending
December 31, 1996.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereto duly authorized.
TRIATHLON BROADCASTING COMPANY
February 12, 1997 By: /s/ Jan E. Chason
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Name: Jan E. Chason
Title: Chief Financial Officer
and Treasurer