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U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 12B-25
NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING
SEC FILE NUMBER
0-13984
CUSIP NUMBER
255153108
(Check One):
[ ] Form 10-K [ ] Form 20-F [ ] Form 11-K
[X] Form 10-Q [ ] Form N-SAR For
Period Ended: June 30, 2001
[ ] 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: ______________
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:
PART I--REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Full Name of Registrant: Diversified Corporate Resources, Inc.
Former Name if Applicable: N/A
Address of Principal Executive Office (Street and Number)
12801 North Central Expressway, Suite 350
Dallas, Texas 75243
(City, State and Zip Code)
PART II--RULES 12B-25 (B) AND (C)
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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)
[X] (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, semi-annual report, transition
report on Form 10-K, 20-F, 11-K, 10-Q or 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
[ ] (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 annual report, quarterly
Report, transition report on Form 10-K, 20-F, 11-K, 10-Q or N-SAR or portion
thereof could not be filed within the prescribed period.
The Company has not yet finalized certain financial statement
presentations. Such problem has resulted in a delay in the filing of the Form
10-Q.
PART IV--OTHER INFORMATION
(1) Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to this
notification
Anthony G. Schmeck (972) 458-8500
(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 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?
[X] 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.
The Company anticipates reporting an operating loss for the second
quarter of 2001. During the same quarter in 2000, the Company reported an
operating profit. Until the Form 10-Q is finalized, management of the
Company is not inclined to release an estimate of its operating results for
the quarter ended June 30, 2001.
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CORPDAL:65995.1 28722-00003
Diversified Corporate Resources, Inc.
(Name of Registrant as specified in charter)
Has caused this notification to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned
thereunto duly authorized.
Date: August 15, 2001 By: /s/ Anthony G. Schmeck
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Anthony G. Schmeck
Treasurer and Principal 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 field
with the form.
ATTENTION
Intentional misstatements or omissions of fact constitute Federal Criminal
Violations (See 18 U.S.C. 1001).
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