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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
ALLIANCE RESOURCE PARTNERS, L.P.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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DELAWARE 73-1564280
(State of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
1717 SOUTH BOULDER AVENUE
TULSA, OKLAHOMA 74119
(address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
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SECURITIES TO BE REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OF THE ACT:
None
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.[ ]
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.[x]
Securities act registration statement file number to which this form relates:
333-78845
SECURITIES TO BE REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(G) OF THE ACT:
TITLE OF EACH CLASS NAME OF EACH EXCHANGE ON WHICH
TO BE SO REGISTERED: EACH CLASS IS TO BE REGISTERED:
Common Units representing
limited partner interests Nasdaq National Market
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ITEM 1. DESCRIPTION OF REGISTRANT'S SECURITIES TO BE REGISTERED
A description of the common units representing limited partner
interests in Alliance Resource Partners, L.P. (the "Registrant") to be
registered hereunder is set forth under the captions "Prospectus Summary,"
"Cash Distribution Policy," "Description of the Common Units," "The Partnership
Agreement" and "Tax Considerations" in the prospectus included in the
Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (No. 333-78845), as filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 20, 1999 under the Securities Act
of 1933, as amended, and will be set forth in any prospectus filed in
accordance with Rule 424(b) thereunder, which description is incorporated
herein by reference.
ITEM 2. EXHIBITS
The following exhibits to this Registration Statement on Form 8-A are
either filed herewith or are incorporated by reference from the documents
specified, which have been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
1. Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (No.
333-78845), as filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on May 20, 1999 (the "Registration Statement").
2. Certificate of Limited Partnership of the Registrant, as
filed as Exhibit 3.6 to the prospectus included in the
Registration Statement on Form S-1.
3. Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of
the Registrant, which is included as Appendix A to the
prospectus included in the Registration Statement on Form
S-1.
4. Form of Certificate Evidencing Common Units, which is
included as Exhibit A to Appendix A to the prospectus
included in the 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, thereunto duly
authorized.
Dated: July 26, 1999
ALLIANCE RESOURCE PARTNERS, L.P.
BY: ALLIANCE RESOURCE GP, LLC
ITS GENERAL PARTNER
By: /s/ THOMAS L. PEARSON
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Thomas L. Pearson
Senior Vice President--Law and
Administration, General Counsel and
Secretary
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