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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
Curis, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 04-35051136
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(State of Incorporation (IRS Employer
or Organization) Identification No.)
45 Moulton Street, Massachusetts 02138
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(Address of principal executive offices) (zip code)
If this form relates to the If this form relates to the
registration of a class of registration of a class of
securities pursuant to Section 12(b) securities pursuant to Section 12(g)
of the Exchange Act and is effective of the Exchange Act and is effective
pursuant to General Instruction pursuant to General Instruction
A.(c), please check the following A.(d), please check the following
box. [ ] box. [X]
Securities Act registration statement file number to which 333-32446
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(If applicable)
Securities to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Title of Each Class Name of Each Exchange on Which
to be so Registered Registered is to be Registered
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Securities to be registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
Common Stock, $0.01 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.
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The description under the heading "Description of Curis Capital Stock" relating
to the Registrant's Common Stock, $.01 par value per share, in the Prospectus
included in the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Registration Statement on Form S-4")
(File No. 333-32446) is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 2: Exhibits.
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The following exhibits are filed herewith (or incorporated herein by reference
as indicated below):
1. Certificate of Incorporation of the Registrant, incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Registration Statement on
Form S-4.
2. By-laws of the Registrant, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2
to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-4.
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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.
CURIS, INC.
Date: April 12, 2000
By: /s/ Doros Platika
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Doros Platika
President and Chief Executive Officer
