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<SEC-DOCUMENT>0000930661-03-001414.txt : 20030401
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<ACCEPTANCE-DATETIME>20030401111806
ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000930661-03-001414
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	NT 10-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20021231
FILED AS OF DATE:		20030401
EFFECTIVENESS DATE:		20030401

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			AVERY COMMUNICATIONS INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000946855
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	COMMUNICATION SERVICES, NEC [4899]
		IRS NUMBER:				122227079
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		NT 10-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-27095
		FILM NUMBER:		03633097

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		190 SOUTH LASALLE ST
		STREET 2:		STE 1710
		CITY:			CHICAGO
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60603
		BUSINESS PHONE:		3124190077
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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<TD VALIGN="middle" WIDTH="22%"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; margin-left:2%; text-indent:-2%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><I>(Check One):</I></FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; margin-left:2%; text-indent:-2%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000"></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<FONT
FACE="WINGDINGS">&#120;</FONT></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000">&nbsp;&nbsp;Form 10-K</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; margin-left:2%; text-indent:-2%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="3"
COLOR="#000000"></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000"></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000"></FONT><FONT
FACE="WINGDINGS" SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000">&#168;</FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000"></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000">&nbsp;&nbsp;Form 20-F</FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; margin-left:2%; text-indent:-2%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000"></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman"
SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000"></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000"></FONT><FONT FACE="WINGDINGS" SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000">&#168;</FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000"></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman"
SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000">&nbsp;&nbsp;Form 11-K</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; margin-left:2%; text-indent:-2%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000"></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="4"
COLOR="#000000">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT FACE="WINGDINGS" SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000">&#168;</FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000"></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000">&nbsp;&nbsp;Form
10-Q</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; margin-left:2%; text-indent:-2%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000"></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT
FACE="WINGDINGS" SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000">&#168;</FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000"></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000">&nbsp;&nbsp;Form N-SAR</FONT></P> <P><FONT SIZE=2><BR></FONT><br><FONT
SIZE=2><BR></FONT></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="middle" ALIGN="right" WIDTH="77%"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000"><B>UNITED STATES</B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"
ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000"><B>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION</B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000"><B>Washington,
DC 20549</B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="5" COLOR="#000000"><B>FORM 12b-25</B></FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000"><B>NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING</B></FONT></P></TD></TR>
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<TD><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="3%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="71%"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000"></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2"
COLOR="#000000">For Period Ended: <U></U><U>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;December 31,
2002&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</U></FONT></P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="3%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="71%"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000"></FONT><FONT FACE="WINGDINGS" SIZE="4"
COLOR="#000000">&#168;</FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000"></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">&nbsp;&nbsp;Transition Report on Form 10-K</FONT></P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="3%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="71%"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000"></FONT><FONT FACE="WINGDINGS" SIZE="4"
COLOR="#000000">&#168;</FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000"></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">&nbsp;&nbsp;Transition Report on Form 20-F</FONT></P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="3%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="71%"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000"></FONT><FONT FACE="WINGDINGS" SIZE="4"
COLOR="#000000">&#168;</FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000"></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">&nbsp;&nbsp;Transition Report on Form 11-K</FONT></P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="71%"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000"></FONT><FONT FACE="WINGDINGS" SIZE="4"
COLOR="#000000">&#168;</FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000"></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">&nbsp;&nbsp;Transition Report on Form 10-Q</FONT></P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="71%"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000"></FONT><FONT FACE="WINGDINGS" SIZE="4"
COLOR="#000000">&#168;</FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000"></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">&nbsp;&nbsp;Transition Report on Form N-SAR</FONT></P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="71%"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">For the Transition Period Ended:<U>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</U></FONT></P></TD></TR>
</TABLE><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"
ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><I>Read Instruction Before Preparing Form. Please Print or Type. </I></FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>Nothing in this form shall be construed to imply that the Commission has verified any information contained herein. </B></FONT></P><P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">If
the notification relates to a portion of the filing checked above, identify the Item(s) to which the notification relates: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </FONT></P><P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000">N/A </FONT></P><HR SIZE="1" NOSHADE COLOR="#000000"
ALIGN="left"><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>PART I &#151; REGISTRANT INFORMATION
</B></FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT
FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000">Avery Communications, Inc. </FONT></P><HR SIZE="1" NOSHADE COLOR="#000000" ALIGN="left"><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="1"
COLOR="#000000"><B>Full Name of Registrant </B></FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="3"
COLOR="#000000">N/A </FONT></P><HR SIZE="1" NOSHADE COLOR="#000000" ALIGN="left"><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000"><B>Former Name if Applicable </B></FONT></P><P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000">2700 Patriot Boulevard, Suite 150 </FONT></P><HR SIZE="1"
NOSHADE COLOR="#000000" ALIGN="left"><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000"><B>Address of Principal Executive Office </B><B><I>(Street and Number)</I></B><B> </B></FONT></P><P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000">Glenview, Illinois 60025 </FONT></P><HR SIZE="1" NOSHADE
COLOR="#000000" ALIGN="left"><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000"><B>City, State and Zip Code </B></FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT
SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><HR SIZE="1" NOSHADE COLOR="#000000" ALIGN="left"><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2"
COLOR="#000000"><B>PART II &#151; RULES 12b-25(b) AND (c) </B></FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">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) </FONT></P><P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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<TD VALIGN="middle" ROWSPAN="3" WIDTH="2%"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; margin-left:2%; text-indent:-2%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000"><FONT
FACE="WINGDINGS">&#120;</FONT></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"></FONT></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="right" WIDTH="2%"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">(a)</FONT></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="3%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" WIDTH="95%"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">The reasons described in reasonable detail in Part III of this form could not be eliminated without unreasonable effort
or expense;</FONT></P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="right" WIDTH="2%"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">(b)</FONT></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="3%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" WIDTH="95%"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">The subject annual report, semi-annual report, transition report on Form 10-K, Form 20-F, 11-K or 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 of 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</FONT></P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="right" WIDTH="2%"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">(c)</FONT></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="3%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" WIDTH="95%"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">The accountant&#146;s statement or other exhibit required by Rule 12b-25(c) has been attached if
applicable.</FONT></P></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><HR SIZE="1" NOSHADE COLOR="#000000" ALIGN="left"><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>PART III &#151; NARRATIVE </B></FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:-6px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">State below in reasonable detail the reasons why Forms 10-K,
20-F, 11-K, 10-Q, N-SAR, or the transition report portion thereof, could not be filed within the prescribed time period. </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">Avery could not complete its filing on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2002 due to the pending resolution of
the review by the accounting staff of our previous Exchange Act reports. This delay was caused by our continued discussions with the staff regarding the accounting treatment of a prior spin-off transaction. The resolution of this issue will
materially impact the preparation of the financial statements to be included in the Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2002. This delay could not be eliminated by the Company without unreasonable effort and expense. The Company&#146;s Form
10-K will be filed as soon as reasonably practicable and in no event later than the fifteenth calendar date following the prescribed due date. </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>(Attach Extra Sheets if Needed) </B></FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><HR SIZE="1"
NOSHADE COLOR="#000000" ALIGN="left"><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>PART IV&#151; OTHER
INFORMATION </B></FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:-6px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">(1)</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to this notification </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center" WIDTH="31%"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>Thomas C. Ratchford</B></FONT></P><HR WIDTH="97%" SIZE="1" NOSHADE COLOR="#000000"
ALIGN="left"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000"><B>(Name)</B></FONT></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="3%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center" WIDTH="31%"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>(847)</B></FONT></P><HR WIDTH="94%" SIZE="1" NOSHADE COLOR="#000000" ALIGN="left"> <P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000"><B>(Area Code)</B></FONT></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center" WIDTH="31%"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>832-0077</B></FONT></P><HR WIDTH="97%" SIZE="1" NOSHADE COLOR="#000000" ALIGN="left"> <P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000"><B>(Telephone Number)</B></FONT></P></TD></TR>
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<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">Have all other periodic reports 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).&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<FONT
FACE="WINGDINGS">&#120;</FONT>&nbsp;&nbsp;Yes&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT FACE="WINGDINGS" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">&#168;</FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">&nbsp;&nbsp;No </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE><P
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">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?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT FACE="WINGDINGS" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">&#168;</FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2"
COLOR="#000000">&nbsp;&nbsp;Yes&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<FONT FACE="WINGDINGS">&#120;</FONT>&nbsp;&nbsp;No </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">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. </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><HR SIZE="1" NOSHADE COLOR="#000000" ALIGN="left"><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT
SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT
FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000">Avery Communications, Inc. </FONT></P><HR SIZE="1" NOSHADE COLOR="#000000" ALIGN="left"><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="1"
COLOR="#000000"><B>(Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) </B></FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2"
COLOR="#000000">Has caused this notification to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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<TD VALIGN="top" WIDTH="4%"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">Date</FONT></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" WIDTH="44%"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; margin-left:2%; text-indent:-2%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">April 1, 2003</FONT></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" WIDTH="2%"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">By</FONT></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" WIDTH="44%"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2"
COLOR="#000000">/s/&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Thomas C. Ratchford&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></P><HR SIZE="1" NOSHADE COLOR="#000000" ALIGN="left"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="44%"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">Name: Thomas C. Ratchford</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT
FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">Title: Chief Financial Officer</FONT></P></TD></TR>
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STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">INSTRUCTION: The form may be signed by an executive officer of the registrant of 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&#146;s authority to
sign on behalf of the registrant shall be filed with the form. </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2"
COLOR="#000000"><B>ATTENTION </B></FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>Intentional
misstatements or omissions of fact constitute Federal Criminal Violations (See 18 U.S.C. 1001). </B></FONT></P>
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