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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
ArrowPoint Communications, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 04-3364184
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(State of incorporation (IRS Employer
or organization) Identification No.)
50 Nagog Park, Acton, Massachusetts 01720
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
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), please check the following box. [ ]
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), please check the following box. [X]
Securities Act registration statement file number to which this form relates:
333-95509
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(If applicable)
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
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Securities to be registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share
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(Title of Class)
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Item 1: DESCRIPTION OF REGISTRANT'S SECURITIES TO BE REGISTERED.
The description under the heading "Description of Capital Stock" relating to the
Registrant's Common Stock, $.001 par value per share, in the Prospectus included
in the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission (the "Registration Statement on Form S-1") (File No.
333-95509) is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 2: EXHIBITS.
The following exhibits are filed herewith (or incorporated by reference as
indicated below):
1. Certificate of Incorporation of the Registrant, as amended,
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.01 to the Company's
Registration Statement on Form S-1.
2. Form of Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation of
the Registrant, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.02 to the
Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1.
3. Form of Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the
Registrant, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.03 to the Company's
Registration Statement on Form S-1.
4. Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Registrant, incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 3.04 to the Company's Registration Statement on
Form S-1.
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.
ArrowPoint Communications, Inc.
By: /s/ Cynthia M. Deysher
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Cynthia M. Deysher
Vice President Operations,
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
February 16, 2000
