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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
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GLOBAL VACATION GROUP, INC.
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
NEW YORK 13-1894567
(STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION OF (I.R.S. EMPLOYER
INCORPORATION OR ORGANIZATION) IDENTIFICATION NO.)
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1420 NEW YORK AVENUE, SUITE 550
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20005
(ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES) (ZIP CODE)
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If this form relates to the registration of If this form relates to the registration of
a class of securities pursuant to Section 12(b) a class of securities pursuant to Section 12(g)
of the Exchange Act and is effective pursuant of the Exchange Act and is effective pursuant
to General Instruction A.(c), check the to General Instruction A.(d), check the
following box. [X] following box. [ ]
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Securities Act registration statement
file number to which this form relates:
333-52673
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(if applicable)
Securities to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Title Of Each Class Name Of Each Exchange On
To Be So Registered Which Each Class Is To Be Registered
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COMMON STOCK, $.01 PAR VALUE PER SHARE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE
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Securities to be registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None
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ITEM 1. DESCRIPTION OF REGISTRANT'S SECURITIES TO BE REGISTERED
Information with respect to the common stock, $.01 par value per share,
of the Registrant is incorporated by reference to the section captioned
"Description of Capital Stock" in the Registrant's Registration Statement on
Form S-1 (File No. 333-52673), as such may be amended (including any prospectus
filed by the Registrant pursuant to Rule 424(b) promulgated under the Securities
Act of 1933, as amended).
ITEM 2. EXHIBITS
1. The Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Registrant
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant's
Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-52673), as
amended).
2. The Amended and Restated By-laws of the Registrant
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Registrant's
Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-52673), as
amended).
3. Form of Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the
Registrant to be effective following completion of the
Registrant's initial public offering (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 3.3 to the Registrant's Registration
Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-52673), as amended).
4. Form of Specimen Common Stock Certificate (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrant's Registration
Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-52673), as amended).
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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.
GLOBAL VACATION GROUP, INC.
Date: July 20, 1998 By: /s/ Daniel A. Raskas
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Daniel A. Raskas
Vice President and Secretary
