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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
BALANCE BAR COMPANY
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 77-0306617
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(State of incorporation (I.R.S. Employer
or organization) Identification No.)
1015 MARK AVENUE
CARPINTERIA, CALIFORNIA 93013
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(Address of principal executive offices, Zip Code)
Securities to be registered pursuant to Section 12(g) 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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COMMON STOCK NASDAQ NATIONAL MARKET
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Item 1. Description of Registrant's Securities to Be Registered.
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The information included under the heading "Description of Capital Stock"
including subheadings "Common Stock," "Preferred Stock," " Possible Anti-
Takeover Effect of Certain Charter Provisions," "Certain Provisions of Delaware
Law," "Limitation of Liability and Indemnification Agreements," and "Certain
Anti-Takeover Effects" of the Registration Statement on Form S-1 of Balance Bar
Company (Registration No. 333-_____), as amended (the "Registration Statement")
is incorporated herein by reference. The final Prospectus to be filed by
Balance Bar Company pursuant to Rule 424(b) is also deemed incorporated by
reference herein upon such filing.
Item 2. Exhibits.
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The following exhibits are filed as part of the Registration Statement and
are incorporated herein by reference.
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3.1 Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company
3.2 Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company
4.1 Specimen of Common Stock Certificate
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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.
BALANCE BAR COMPANY
Date: April 7, 1998 By: /s/ Thomas J. Flahie
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Thomas J. Flahie
Senior Vice President of
Finance and Administration
