IWSY ImageWare Systems Incorporated (CE)

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 12b-25

 

 

NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING

 

(Check One): ☒ Form 10-K ☐ Form 20-F ☐ Form 11-K ☐ Form 10-Q ☐ Form 10-D ☐ Form N-SAR ☐ Form N-CSR

 

For the Period Ended: December 31, 2021

 

☐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 -- REGISTRANT INFORMATION

 

ImageWare Systems, Inc.

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Full Name of Registrant

 

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Former Name if Applicable

 

11440 W. Bernardo Court, Suite 300

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Address of Principal Executive Office (Street and Number)

 

San Diego, California 92127

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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 unreasonable effort or expense and the registrant seeks relief pursuant to Rule 12b-25(b), the following should be completed. (Check box if appropriate.)

 

	(a)	The reasons described in reasonable detail in Part III of this form could not be eliminated without unreasonable effort or expense;
☒	(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 subject distribution report on Form 10-D, 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.

 

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PART III-- NARRATIVE

 

State below in reasonable detail why the Form 10-K, 20-F, 11-K, 10-Q, 10-D, N-SAR, N-CSR or the transition report or portion thereof, could not be filed within the prescribed time period. (Attach extra sheets if needed.)

 

Imageware Systems, Inc. (the "Company") was unable to compile certain information required to prepare a timely filing. Management requires additional time to incorporate certain information into the Form 10-K necessary for a complete presentation. As a result, the Company will be unable to file the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, in a timely manner without unreasonable effort or expense. The Company expects to file its Annual Report on Form 10-K on or before the 15th calendar day following the prescribed due date.

 

PART IV -- OTHER INFORMATION

 

(1) Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to this notification

 

Kristin Taylor		(858)		673-8600
(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). ☒ 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? ☐ 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.

 

 

 

 

ImageWare Systems, 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:	March 31, 2022		By:	/s/ Kristin Taylor
			Name:	Kristin Taylor
			Title:	Chief Executive Officer