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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) MAY 15, 2000.
Mid-State Trust VIII
(Issuer in respect of the Mid-State Trust VIII 7.791% Asset-Backed Bonds)
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 333-58995 59-0945134
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
c/o First Union National Bank, 401 S. Tryon Street, 12th Floor,
Charlotte, NC 28288-1179
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (704) 383-9568
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Item 5. See the monthly statement to Bondholders attached as Exhibit 20.1 hereto
reflecting the required information for the MAY 15, 2000 payment to the
Mid-State Trust VIII Asset-Backed Bonds
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
Item 601 (a) of Regulation.
S-K Exhibit Number.
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20.1 Monthly statement to holders of the Mid-State Trust VIII Asset-Backed Bonds
relating to the MAY 15, 2000 Payment Date.
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Signatures
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on behalf of the
Mid-State Trust VIII Asset-Backed Bonds by the undersigned thereunto duly
authorized.
Dated: JULY 31, 2000 By: First Union National Bank, as
Indenture Trustee and on behalf of
Mid-State Trust VIII Asset-Backed Bonds
BY: Robert Ashbaugh
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Vice President
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EXHIBIT INDEX
20.1 Monthly statement to holders of Mid-State Trust VIII Asset-Backed Bonds
relating to the MAY 15, 2000 Payment Date.
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