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UNITED STATES SEC FILE NUMBER
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 ------------------------------
CUSIP NUMBER
FORM 12b-25 551137102
NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING ------------------------------
(Check one): [X] FORM 10-K [ ] FORM 20-F [ ] FORM 11-K
[ ] FORM 10-Q [ ] FORM N-SAR [ ] FORM N-CSR
For Period Ended: December 31, 2003
[ ] 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:_________________________________
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Read Instruction (on back page) Before Preparing Form. Please Print or Type.
NOTHING IN THIS FORM SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO IMPLY THAT THE COMMISSION HAS
VERIFIED ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN.
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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
LYNCH CORPORATION
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FULL NAME OF REGISTRANT
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FORMER NAME IF APPLICABLE
50 KENNEDY PLAZA, SUITE 1250
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ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICE (STREET AND NUMBER)
PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND 02903
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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 reasonable effort or expense
and the registrant seeks relief pursuant to Rule 12b-25(b), the following should
be completed. (Check box if appropriate)
[X] (a) The reason 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 20-F, Form 11-K, Form N-SAR or Form N-CSR, or portion
thereof, will be filed on or before the fifteenth calendar day
following the prescribed due date; or the subject quarterly report or
transition report on Form 10-Q, 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
12-b-25(c) has been attached if applicable.
PART III - NARRATIVE
State below in reasonable detail the reasons why Forms 10-K, 20-F, 11-K, 10-Q,
N-SAR, N-CSR, or the transition report or portion thereof, could not be filed
within the prescribed time period.
AT THE ADVISE OF LEGAL COUNSEL AND THE COMPANY'S AUDITOR'S, REGISTRANT IS UNABLE
TO FILE THE SUBJECT REPORT IN A TIMELY MANNER WITHOUT UNREASONABLE EXPENSE. IT
IS ANTICIPATED THAT THE COMPANY'S FORM 10-K WILL BE FILED WITHIN 15 CALENDAR
DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE.
SEC 1344 (07-03) Persons who are to respond to the collection of information
contained in this form are not required to respond unless
the form displays a currently valid OMB control number.
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PART IV - OTHER INFORMATION
(1) Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to this
notification
Raymond H. Keller, CFO/VP (401) 453-2007
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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
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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?
[ ] 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.
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Lynch Corporation
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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 March 30, 2004 By /s/ Raymond H. Keller
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Raymond H. Keller, Vice President &
Chief Financial 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
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INTENTIONAL MISSTATEMENTS OR OMISSIONS OF FACT CONSTITUTE FEDERAL CRIMINAL
VIOLATIONS (SEE 18 U.S.C. 1001).
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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 form 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 0-3 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. Amendments to the notifications must also be filed on Form 12b-25 but not
need restate information that has been correctly furnished. The form shall
be clearly identified as an amended notification.
5. Electronic Filers: This form shall not be used by electronic filers unable
to timely file a report solely due to electronic difficulties. Filers
unable to submit reports within the time period prescribed due to
difficulties in electronic filing should comply with either Rule 201 or
Rule 202 of Regulation S-T (ss.232.201 or ss.232.202 of this chapter) or
apply for an adjustment in filing date pursuant to Rule 13(b) of Regulation
S-T (ss.232.13(b) of this chapter).
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