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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-A
For Registration of Certain Classes of Securities
Pursuant to Section 12(b) or 12(g) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
NATIONAL EQUIPMENT SERVICES, INC.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
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DELAWARE 36-4087016
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(State of Incorporation or Organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification no.)
1800 SHERMAN AVENUE
EVANSTON, ILLINOIS 60201
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(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 Stock, par value
$.01 per share New York Stock Exchange, Inc.
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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 class of securities pursuant to Section 12(g)
12(b) of the Exchange Act and is effective of the Exchange Act and is effective pursuant
pursuant to General Instruction A.(c), to General Instruction A.(d), please check
please check the following box. [X] the following box. [_]
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Securities Act registration statement file number to which this form relates: 333-49223
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(If applicable)
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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.
The description of the Registrant's Common Stock, par value $.01 per
share (the "Common Stock"), as included under the caption "Description
of Capital Stock" in the Prospectus forming a part of the Registrant's
Registration Statement on Form S-1, as amended, initially filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission") on April 2,
1998 (File No. 333-49223), including exhibits (the "Registration
Statement"), is hereby incorporated by reference. In addition, the
description of the Common Stock as included under the caption
"Description of Capital Stock" in any Prospectus relating to such
Registration Statement filed with the Commission pursuant to any
subsequent amendment of such 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.
Item 2. Exhibits.
Number Description
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1. Form of certificate representing shares of Common Stock of the
Company (incorporated herein by reference to the Registration
Statement).
2. Form of Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company
(incorporated herein by reference to the Registration
Statement).
3. Form of Restated By-Laws of the Company (incorporated herein by
reference to the Registration Statement).
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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.
NATIONAL EQUIPMENT SERVICES, INC.
Date: May 26, 1998 By: /s/ Paul R. Ingersoll
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Name: Paul R. Ingersoll
Title: Vice President and Secretary
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