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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-A
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For Registration of Certain Classes of Securities
Pursuant to Section 12(b) or (g) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
DURA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 38-2961431
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(State of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
4508 IDS Center, Minneapolis MN 55402
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
If this Form relates to the registration of a class of debt securities and is
effective upon filing pursuant to General Instruction A.(c)(1), please check the
following box. [_]
If this Form relates to the registration of a class of debt securities and is to
become effective simultaneously with the effectiveness of a concurrent
registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933 pursuant to General
Instruction A.(c)(2), please check the following box. [_]
Securities to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Title of each class Name of each exchange on which
to be so registered each class is to be registered
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Not Applicable Not Applicable
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Securities to be registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
Class A Common Stock, $.01 par value
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(Title of Class)
This document contains 3 pages.
There is no Exhibit Index.
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ITEM 1. DESCRIPTION OF REGISTRANT'S SECURITIES TO BE REGISTERED
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Class A Common Stock, $0.01 Par Value
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The description of Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
(the "Class A Common Stock") included under the caption "Description of Capital
Stock" contained in the Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-06601)
of Dura Automotive Systems, Inc. (the "Registrant") filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission (the "Commission") on June 21, 1996, as amended by
Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the Commission
on July 23, 1996 (as so amended, the "Registration Statement"), is hereby
incorporated by reference. In addition, the description of the Class A Common
Stock included under the caption "Description of Capital Stock" in any
Prospectus relating to the Registration Statement filed with the Commission
pursuant to any subsequent amendment of the Registration Statement or pursuant
to Rule 424(b) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, shall be deemed to
be incorporated by reference herein.
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ITEM 2. EXHIBITS
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EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION
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1 Specimen of Class A Common Stock Certificate.
2.1 Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Dura
Automotive Systems, Inc. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1
of the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No.
333-06601).
2.2 Amended and Restated Bylaws of Dura Automotive Systems, Inc.
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 of the Registrant's
Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-06601).
2.3 Description of Capital Stock. Incorporated by reference to the
description included under the caption "Description of
Registrant's Securities to be Registered" in Item 1 of this
Registration Statement on Form 8-A.
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SIGNATURES
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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.
DURA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, INC.
By: /s/ David R. Bovee
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David R. Bovee
Its: Vice President, Chief Financial
Officer and Assistant Secretary
Date: August 5, 1996
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DRRA
[LOGO OF DURA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, INC.]
INCORPORATED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE
CUSIP 265903 10 4
SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR
CERTAIN DEFINITIONS
This Certifies that
is the registered holder of
FULLY PAID AND NON-ASSESSABLE SHARES OF THE CLASS A COMMON STOCK OF THE PAR
VALUE $.01 EACH OF
DURA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, INC.
transferable on the books of Dura Automotive Systems, Inc. by the holder hereof
in person or by duly authorized attorney upon surrender of this Certificate
properly endorsed. This Certificate and the shares represented are issued and
shall be subject to all of the provisions of the Articles of Incorporation and
the By-laws of Dura Automotive Systems, Inc., and all amendments thereto, copies
of which are on file with the Transfer Agent. This Certificate is not valid
until countersigned by the Transfer Agent and registered by the Registrar.
WITNESS the facsimile seal of the Dura Automotive Systems, Inc. and the
facsimile signatures of its duly authorized officers.
Dated:
/s/ David Bovee /s/ Karl F. Storrie
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David Bovee Karl F. Storrie
Assistant Secretary President
[SEAL OF DURA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, INC.]
COUNTERSIGNED: FIRSTAR TRUST COMPANY
(Milwaukee, Wisconsin)
BY TRANSFER AGENT and REGISTRAR
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AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE
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The Company will furnish without charge to each stockholder who so requests
a statement of the rights, privileges, restrictions, voting powers, limitations
and qualifications of the several classes of stock of the company. Requests may
be directed to the Assistant Secretary of Dura Automotive Systems, Inc., 2791
Research Drive, Rochester Hills, Michigan 48309.
The following abbreviations, when used in the inscription on the face of
this Certificate, shall be construed as though they were written out in full
according to applicable laws or regulations:
UNIF GIFT MIN ACT _______ CUSTODIAN ________
(Cust) (Minor)
Under Uniform Gift to Minors
Act -
TEN COM - as tenants in common ---------------
(State)
TEN ENT - as tenants by the entireties
JT TEN - as joint tenants with right of survivorship
and not as tenants in common
UNIF TRANS MIN ACT ______ Custodian ________
(Cust) (Minor)
Under Uniform Transfers to Minors
Act -
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(State)
Additional abbreviations also may be used though not in the above list.
For Value Received,__________hereby sell, assign and transfer unto
PLEASE INSERT SOCIAL SECURITY OR OTHER
IDENTIFYING NUMBER OF ASSIGNEE
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(PLEASE PRINT OR TYPEWRITE NAME AND ADDRESS, INCLUDING ZIP CODE, OF ASSIGNEE)
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_________________________________________________________________________Shares
represented by the within Certificate, and do hereby irrevocably constitute and
appoint
____________________________________________________________________as Attorney,
to transfer the said shares on the books of the within named corporation with
full power of substitution in the premises.
Date
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SIGNATURE
NOTICE THE SIGNATURE TO THIS ASSIGNMENT MUST CORRE-
SPOND WITH THE NAME AS WRITTEN UPON THE FACE
OF THE CERTIFICATE IN EVERY PARTICULAR, WITHOUT
ALTERATION OR ENLARGEMENT OR ANY CHANGE WHAT-
EVER.
