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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 12(g) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF l934
GRIC COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 77-0368092
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(State of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
1421 MCCARTHY BOULEVARD
MILPITAS, CA 95035
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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
of the Exchange Act and is effective 12(g) o fthe Exchange Act and is
pursuant to General Instruction A.(c), effective pursuant to General Instruction
check the following box. / / A.(d), check the following box. /X/
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Securities Act registration statement file number to which this form relates:
333-87497
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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, $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 of the Common Stock of Registrant set forth
under the caption "Description of Capital Stock" in Registrant's Registration
Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-87497) as originally filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission on September 21, 1999, or as subsequently
amended (the "REGISTRATION STATEMENT"), and in the Prospectus included in the
Registration Statement, is hereby incorporated by reference in response to
this item.
ITEM 2. EXHIBITS.
The following exhibits are filed herewith or incorporated
herein by reference:
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Exhibit
NUMBER EXHIBIT TITLE OR DESCRIPTION
3.02 First Amended and Restated Bylaws of the
Registrant (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 3.02 to the Registration
Statement).
3.04 Second Amended and Restated Certificate
of Incorporation of the Registrant
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit
3.04 to the Registration Statement).
4.01* Form of specimen certificate for
Registrant's common stock (incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 4.01 to the
Registration Statement).
4.02 Fourth Amended and Restated Registration
Rights Agreement dated April 16, 1999
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit
4.02 to the Registration Statement).
4.03* Amendment dated November , 1999 to Fourth
Amended and Restated Registration Rights
Agreement dated April 16, 1999
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.03
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, thereunto duly
authorized.
Dated: October 29, 1999 GRIC Communications, Inc.
By: /s/ Joseph M. Zaelit
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Joseph M. Zaelit
Chief Financial Officer
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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Exhibit
NUMBER EXHIBIT TITLE OR DESCRIPTION
3.02 First Amended and Restated Bylaws of the
Registrant (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 3.02 to the Registration
Statement).
3.04 Second Amended and Restated Certificate
of Incorporation of the Registrant
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit
3.04 to the Registration Statement).
4.01* Form of specimen certificate for
Registrant's common stock (incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 4.01 to the
Registration Statement).
4.02 Fourth Amended and Restated Registration
Rights Agreement dated April 16, 1999
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit
4.02 to the Registration Statement).
4.03* Amendment dated November , 1999 to Fourth
Amended and Restated Registration Rights
Agreement dated April 16, 1999
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.03
to the Registration Statement).
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