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
USBANCORP Capital Trust I
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware Applied For
(State of Incorporation (I.R.S. Employer
or organization) Identification No.)
White Clay Center
Newark, Delaware 19711
(Address of principal (Zip Code)
executive offices)
If this Form relates to the registration of a class of debt
securities and is effective upon filing pursuant to General
Instruction A.(c)(1), please check the following box. [ ]
If this Form relates to the registration of a class of debt
securities and is to become effective simultaneously with the
effectiveness of a concurrent registration statement under the
Securities Act of 1933 pursuant to General Instruction A.(c)(2),
please check the following box. [ ]
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
None Not Applicable
Securities to be registered pursuant to section 12(g) of the Act:
8.45% Beneficial Unsecured Securities, Series A
(Title of class)
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Item 1. Description of Registrant's Securities to be
Registered.
The description of the Registrant's 8.45% Beneficial
Unsecured Securities, Series A, $25 liquidation amount is
incorporated herein by reference to "DESCRIPTION OF SERIES A
CAPITAL SECURITIES" set forth in Registration Statement No. 333-
50225 on Form S-3 filed with the Commission on April 15, 1998.
Item 2. Exhibits.
1. Certificate of Trust of USBANCORP Capital Trust I.
(Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.3
of Registration Statement No. 333-50225 on
Form S-4 filed with the Commission on April 15,
1998).
2. Declaration of Trust of USBANCORP Capital Trust I.
(Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.4
of Registration Statement No. 333-50225 on
Form S-4 filed with the Commission on April 15,
1998).
3. Amended and Restated Trust Agreement for USBANCORP
Capital Trust I. (Incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 4.5 of Registration Statement
No. 333-50225 on Form S-4 filed with the
Commission on April 15, 1998).
4. Form of Capital Security Certificate for USBANCORP
Capital Trust I. (Incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 4.6 of Registration Statement
No. 333-50225 on Form S-4 filed with the
Commission on April 15, 1998).
5. Form of Guarantee Agreement of USBANCORP, Inc.
relating to the Trust Securities. (Incorporated
herein by reference to Exhibit 4.7 of Registration
Statement No. 333-50225 on Form S-4 filed with the
Commission on April 15, 1998).
6. Indenture of USBANCORP, Inc. relating to the
Junior Subordinated Debentures. (Incorporated
herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of Registration
Statement No. 333-50225 on Form S-4 filed with the
Commission on April 15, 1998).
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 12 of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly authorized this
registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereto duly authorized.
USBANCORP Capital Trust I
(Registrant)
Date: April 27, 1998 By/s/Jeffrey A. Stopko
Jeffrey A. Stopko
Administrative Trustee
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EXHIBIT INDEX
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
1. Certificate of Trust of USBANCORP Capital Trust I.
(Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.3 of
Registration Statement No. 333-50225 on Form S-4 filed
with the Commission on April 15, 1998).
2. Declaration of Trust of USBANCORP Capital Trust I.
(Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.4 of
Registration Statement No. 333-50225 on Form S-4 filed
with the Commission on April 15, 1998).
3. Amended and Restated Trust Agreement for USBANCORP
Capital Trust I. (Incorporated herein by reference to
Exhibit 4.5 of Registration Statement No. 333-50225 on
Form S-4 filed with the Commission on April 15, 1998).
4. Form of Capital Security Certificate for USBANCORP
Capital Trust I. (Incorporated herein by reference to
Exhibit 4.6 of Registration Statement No. 333-50225 on
Form S-4 filed with the Commission on April 15, 1998).
5. Form of Guarantee Agreement of USBANCORP, Inc. relating
to the Trust Securities. (Incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 4.7 of Registration Statement
No. 333-50225 on Form S-4 filed with the Commission on
April 15, 1998).
6. Indenture of USBANCORP, Inc. relating to the Junior
Subordinated Debentures. (Incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 4.1 of Registration Statement
No. 333-50225 on Form S-4 filed with the Commission on
April 15, 1998).
