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AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON NOVEMBER 12, 1999
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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SOFTLINK, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
NEVADA 86-0891610
(State of Incorporation or Organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
2041 MISSION COLLEGE BOULEVARD
SUITE 259
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA 95054
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
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]
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Securities Act registration statement file number to which this form relates:
333-90185
Securities to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
NONE
Securities to be registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
COMMON STOCK, $0.001 PAR VALUE PER SHARE
(Title of Class)
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Item 1. Description of the Registrant's Securities to be Registered.
This Registration Statement relates to the Common Stock, par value $0.001
per share, of Softlink, Inc. (the "Registrant"). Reference is made to the
information set forth under the caption "Description of Capital Stock" in
Registrant's Registration Statement on Form SB-2 (File No. 333-90185) as
originally filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 2,
1999, or as subsequently amended (the "Registration Statement"), and in the
Prospectus included as part of the Registration Statement, which information is
incorporated herein by reference.
Item 2. Exhibits
The following exhibits are filed herewith or incorporated herein by
reference:
Exhibit Number Description of Exhibit
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3.1 Articles of Incorporation of the Company (incorporated herein
by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Registration Statement)
3.2 Certificate of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of
the Company (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to
the Registration Statement)
3.3 Certificate of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of
the Company (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.3 to
the Registration Statement)
3.4 Certificate of Designation of Preferences for Series A
Preferred Stock of the Registrant (incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 3.4 to the Registration Statement)
3.5 By-Laws of the Company (incorporated herein by reference to
Exhibit 3.5 to the Registration Statement)
4.1 Specimen Common Stock Certificate of the Company (incorporated
herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Registration
Statement)
99.1 The description of the Registrant's Common Stock set forth
under the caption "Description of Capital Stock" on pages
51-58 of the Prospectus included in the Registration Statement.
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SIGNATURES
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.
Date: November 12, 1999
SOFTLINK, INC.
By: /s/ WILLIAM YUAN
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William Yuan
Chief Executive Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
The following Exhibits are attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference:
Exhibit Number Description of Exhibit
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3.1 Articles of Incorporation of the Company (incorporated herein
by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Registration Statement)
3.2 Certificate of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of
the Company (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to
the Registration Statement)
3.3 Certificate of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of
the Company (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.3 to
the Registration Statement)
3.4 Certificate of Designation of Preferences for Series A
Preferred Stock of the Registrant (incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 3.4 to the Registration Statement)
3.5 By-Laws of the Company (incorporated herein by reference to
Exhibit 3.5 to the Registration Statement)
4.1 Specimen Common Stock Certificate of the Company (incorporated
herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Registration
Statement)
99.1 The description of the Registrant's Common Stock set forth
under the caption "Description of Capital Stock" on pages
51-58 of the Prospectus included in the Registration Statement.
