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UNITED STATES
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 (g) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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AZURIX CORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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DELAWARE 76-0589114
(State of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
333 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1000
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77002-7361
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
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If this Form relates to the registration of a class of securities pursuant to
Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act and is effective pursuant to General
Instruction A.(c), check the following box. [X]
If this Form relates to the registration of a class of securities pursuant to
Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act and is effective pursuant to General
Instruction A.(d), check the following box. [ ]
Securities Act registration statement file number to which this form relates:
333-74379 (if applicable)
Securities to be registered
pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Title of each class to be so registered Name of each exchange on which each class
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Common Stock, par value $.01 per share New York Stock Exchange
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Securities to be registered
pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
None
(Title of Class)
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INFORMATION REQUIRED IN REGISTRATION STATEMENT
ITEM 1. DESCRIPTION OF REGISTRANT'S SECURITIES TO BE REGISTERED.
A description of the Registrant's Common Stock, par value $.01 per
share, will be set forth under the caption "Description of Capital Stock" in
the prospectus to be filed by the Registrant pursuant to Rule 424(b) under the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, which prospectus will constitute a part of
the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No.
333-74379), initially filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on
March 15, 1999. Such prospectus, in the form in which it is so filed, shall be
deemed to be incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 2. EXHIBITS.
Not applicable.
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.
AZURIX CORP.
By /s/ REBECCA P. MARK
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Name: Rebecca P. Mark
Title: Chairman of the Board
and Chief Executive Officer
Date: June 3, 1999
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