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FORM 8-A
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FOR REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN CLASSES OF SECURITIES
PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR (g) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Peregrine Systems, Inc.
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 95-3773312
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(State of incorporation or organization) (IRS Employer I.D. No.)
12670 High Bluff Drive, San Diego, California 92130
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(Address of principal executive offices)
Securities to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
NONE
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Securities to be registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
Common Stock, $.001 par value per share
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Item 1. DESCRIPTION OF REGISTRANT'S SECURITIES TO BE REGISTERED
Incorporated by reference to page 50 of the Preliminary Prospectus
contained in Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (the "S-1
Registration Statement")as originally filed February 10, 1997 and
subsequently amended.
Item 2. EXHIBITS
The following exhibits are filed as a part of this registration
statement:
1.1* Specimen certificate for Registrant's Common Stock;
2.1** Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation;
2.2*** By-Laws of Registrant, as amended to date.
* Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrant's S-1
Registration Statement.
** Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant's S-1
Registration Statement.
*** Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Registrant's S-1
Registration Statement.
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.
Date: March 7, 1997 Peregrine Systems, Inc.
By: /s/ David A. Farley
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David A. Farley
Chief Financial Officer and
Vice President, Finance
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Page No.
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1.1 Specimen Certificate of Registrant's
Common Stock Incorporated
By Reference
2.1 Amended and Restated Certificate of
Incorporation Incorporated
by Reference
2.2 By-Laws of Registrant, as amended to date Incorporated
by Reference
