SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 12b-25 NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING X Form 10-K Form 20-F Form 11-K Form 10-Q Form N-SAR ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Commission file number 0-30653 -------- Book Corporation of America ------------------------------ Full Name of Registrant N/A ----- Former Name of Registrant 4894 Mt. Elbrus Drive --------------------------- Address of Principle Executive Offices (street and number) San Diego, California 92117 City, State and Zip Code ----------------------------- Part II - Rules 12b-25 (b) and (c) - ---------------------------------- If the subject could be filed without unreasonable effort or expense and the Registrant seeks relief pursuant to Rule 12b-25 (b), the following should be completed. (Check if appropriate). ____ (a) The reasons described in reasonable detail in Part III of this form could not be eliminated without unreasonable effort of 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 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 X (c) The accountant's statements or other exhibit required by Rule - --- 12b-25 (c) has been attached if applicable. Part III - Narrative - -------------------- The Company was delayed in compiling certain financial information necessary for it to complete its audit for the year ended October 31, 2000. The Company expects to complete the financial statements and file its annual report on Form 10 KSB on or before February 14, 2001. The Company has not filed all other reports required since reporting requirements were instituted. There are not any significant changes anticipated in the results of operations from the corresponding period of the last fiscal year that will be reflected by the earnings statements to be included in the subject report portion thereof. Part IV - Other Information - --------------------------- (1) Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to this notification William Messerli (612) 672-3641 ----------------------- ------------ ----------------- Name Area Code Telephone Number 1. Have all other reports required under Section 13 or 15 (b) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 or Section 30 or the Investments 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). Yes X No ------ ------ 2. There are not any significant changes anticipated in the results of operations from the corresponding period of the last fiscal year that will be reflected by the earnings statements to be included in the subject report portion thereof. Book Corporation of America ------------------------------- (Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) has caused this notification to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Date: January 31, 2001 /s/ William Messerli ------------------------- William Messerli, President