SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-A
For Registration of Certain Classes of Securities
Pursuant to Section 12(b) or (g) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
HERITAGE PROPANE PARTNERS, L.P.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 73-1493906
(State of incorporation or organization) I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
8801 SOUTH YALE AVE.
SUITE 310
TULSA, OKLAHOMA 74137
(address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
SECURITIES TO BE REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(B) OF THE ACT:
TITLE OF EACH CLASS NAME OF EACH EXCHANGE ON WHICH
TO BE SO REGISTERED: EACH CLASS IS TO BE REGISTERED:
Common Units representing
limited partner interests New York Stock Exchange
SECURITIES TO BE REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(G) OF THE ACT:
None
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(Title of Class)
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Item 1. Description of Registrant's Securities to be Registered
A description of the common units representing limited partner
interests in Heritage Propane Partners, L.P. (the "Registrant") to be
registered hereunder is set forth under the captions "Prospectus Summary,"
"Cash Distribution Policy," "Description of the Common Units," "The
Partnership Agreement" and "Tax Considerations" in the prospectus included
in the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (No. 333-4018), as
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 25, 1996 under
the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and will be set forth in any
prospectus filed in accordance with Rule 424(b) thereunder, which
description is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 2. Exhibits
The following exhibits to this Registration Statement on Form 8-A are
either filed herewith or are incorporated by reference from the documents
specified, which have been filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission.
1. Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (No. 333-4018), as
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 25, 1996
(the "Registration Statement").
2. Certificate of Limited Partnership of the Registrant which is included
as Exhibit 3.3 to the Registration Statement.
3. Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of the
Registrant, which is included as Appendix A to the prospectus included
in the Registration Statement on Form S-1.
4. Form of Certificate Evidencing Common Units, which is included as
Exhibit A to Appendix A to the prospectus included in
the Registration Statement on Form S-1.
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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, thereunto duly authorized.
Dated: May 13, 1996
HERITAGE PROPANE PARTNERS, L.P.
By: Heritage Holdings, Inc.
its General Partner
By: /s/ James E. Bertelsmeyer
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Name: James E. Bertelsmeyer
Title: Chairman and C.E.O.
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