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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
MKS Instruments, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Massachusetts 04-2277512
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(State of incorporation (IRS Employer
or organization) Identification No.)
Six Shattuck Road, Andover, MA 01810
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
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If this form relates to the registration of a If this form relates to the registration of a
class of securities pursuant to Section 12(b) class of securities pursuant to Section 12(g)
of the Exchange Act and is effective of the Exchange Act and is effective
pursuant to General Instruction A.(c), pursuant to General Instruction A.(d),
please check the following box. [ ] please check the following box. [x]
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Securities Act registration statement file number to which this form
relates: 333-71363
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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, no 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, no 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. 333-71363) is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 2: EXHIBITS.
The following exhibits are filed herewith (or incorporated by reference as
indicated below):
1. Restated Articles of Organization of the Registrant, as amended,
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Registration
Statement on Form S-1.
2. Form of Amended and Restated Articles of Organization, incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company's Registration Statement on
Form S-1.
3. Bylaws of the Registrant, as amended, incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 3.3 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1.
4. Form of Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Registrant, incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 3.4 to the Company's 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, thereto duly authorized.
MKS Instruments, Inc.
By: /s/ John R. Bertucci
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John R. Bertucci
Chairman, President and
Chief Executive Officer
March 2, 1999
