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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 8-A/A
For Registration of Certain Classes of Securities
Pursuant to Section 12(b) or (g) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Breakway Solutions, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 04-3285165
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(State of incorporation (IRS Employer
or organization) Identification No.)
50 Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA 02110
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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) of class of securities pursuant to Section 12(g) of
the Exchange Act and is effective pursuant to the Exchange Act and is effective pursuant to
General Instruction A.(c), please check the General Instruction A.(d), please check the
following box. [ ] following box. [ x ]
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Securities Act registration statement file number to which this form
relates: 333-83343
(If applicable)
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
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Securities to be registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
Common Stock, $.000125 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 under the heading "Description of Capital Stock"
relating to the Registrant's Common Stock, $.000125 par value per share, in the
Prospectus included in the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Registration Statement on Form
S-1") (File No. 333-83343) is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 2: EXHIBITS.
The following exhibits are filed herewith (or incorporated by reference
as indicated below):
1. Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of
the Registrant, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to
the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1.
2. Bylaws of the Registrant, as amended, incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company's Registration
Statement on Form S-1.
3. Form of Third Amended and Restated Certificate of
Incorporation of the Registrant, incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 3.3 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form
S-1.
4. Form of Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Registrant,
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.4 to the Company's
Registration Statement on Form S-1.
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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.
Breakaway Solutions, Inc.
By: /s/Kevin Comerford
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Kevin Comerford
Vice President, Administration
and Chief Financial Officer
October 4, 1999
