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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-A
FOR REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN CLASSES OF SECURITIES
PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR 12(g) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
TECHNOLOGY FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 11-3199437
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(State of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
10 Edison Street East, Amityville, New York 11701
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Securities to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act
Name of each exchange on which each
Title of each class to be so registered class is to be registered
Common Stock, $.01 par value per share American Stock Exchange
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If this form relates to the registration of a class of securities pursuant to
Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act and is effective pursuant to General
Instruction A.(c), check the following box: |X|
If this form relates to the registration of a class of securities pursuant to
Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act and is effective pursuant to General
Instruction A.(d), check the following box. |_|
Securities Act registration statement file number to which this form relates:
_________________ (if applicable)
Securities to be registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
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(Title of Class)
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(Title of Class)
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INFORMATION REQUIRED IN REGISTRATION STATEMENT
ITEM 1. Description of Registrant's Securities to be Registered
Holders of common stock are entitled to one vote for each share held of
record on all matters submitted to a vote of the stockholders. The holders of
common stock are entitled to receive ratably such dividends, if any, as may be
declared by the Registrant's board of directors, from time to time, out of funds
legally available therefore. Upon any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of
the Registrant, whether voluntary or involuntary, holders of common stock are
entitled to receive pro rata all assets available for distribution to its
stockholders after payment or provision for payment of debts and other
liabilities of the Registrant. As of the date hereof, there are no preemptive or
other subscription rights or redemption or sinking fund provisions with respect
to the common stock.
ITEM 2. Exhibits
None.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Registration Statement to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned, thereto duly authorized.
TECHNOLOGY FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES, INC.
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Registrant
By: /s/ Joseph A. Gemmo
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Joseph A. Gemmo
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Date: March 24, 2000
