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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
CHASE CAPITAL VII
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its
certificate of trust)
Delaware 13-4011400
(State of incorporation (IRS Employer
or organization) Identification Number)
c/o The Chase Manhattan Corporation
270 Park Avenue
New York, New York 10017
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
THE CHASE MANHATTAN CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its
certificate of incorporation)
Delaware 13-2624428
(State of incorporation (IRS Employer
or organization) Identification Number)
270 Park Avenue
New York, New York
(Address of principal executive offices) 10017
(Zip Code)
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If this form relates to the registration of a class of If this form relates to the registration of a class of
securities pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange securities pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Exchange
Act and is effective pursuant to General Instruction Act and is effective pursuant to General Instruction
A.(c), please check the following box. (x) A.(d), please check the following box. ( )
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Securities Act registration statement file numbers to which this form relates:
333-56587 and 333-56587-01 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 is to be
registered
Chase Capital VII New York Stock Exchange
7.00% Capital Securities, Series G
(and the Guarantee by The Chase Manhattan
Corporation with respect thereto)
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Securities to be registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
None
(Title of Class)
Item 1. Description of Registrant's Securities to be Registered.
The 7.00% Capital Securities, Series G (the "Capital
Securities"), of Chase Capital VII, a statutory business trust created under the
laws of Delaware ("Capital VII"), registered hereby, represent beneficial
ownership interests in the assets of Capital VII and are
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guaranteed by The Chase Manhattan Corporation, a Delaware corporation ("Chase"),
to the extent set forth in the Guarantee executed by Chase and The Bank of New
York, as Guarantee Trustee (the "Guarantee"), a form of which is incorporated
herein by reference to Exhibit 4.26 to the Registration Statement on Form S-3
(the "Registration Statement") of Chase and Capital VII (File Nos. 333-56587 and
333-56587-01), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the
"Commission"). The particular terms of the Capital Securities and the Guarantee
are described in the prospectus, which forms a part of the Registration
Statement, as supplemented by the prospectus supplement dated May 21, 1999 (the
"Prospectus"). The Prospectus and the form of Guarantee are incorporated by
reference herein as set forth in Item 2 below. Such Prospectus as may hereafter
be amended or supplemented and filed as part of an amendment to the Registration
Statement or otherwise pursuant to Rule 424(b) is hereby incorporated by
reference.
Item 2. Exhibits.
1. Prospectus pertaining to the offer and sale of the Capital
Securities, which forms a part of, and is incorporated by
reference to, the Registration Statement.
2. Certificate of Trust of Chase Capital VII (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Registration Statement).
3. Form of Amended and Restated Trust Agreement between The Chase
Manhattan Corporation, as Depositor, The Bank of New York, as
Property Trustee, The Bank of New York (Delaware), as Delaware
Trustee, and the Administrative Trustees named therein
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.25 to the Registration
Statement).
4. Form of Capital Security (included as Exhibit D to Exhibit
4.25 to the Registration Statement and incorporated by
reference to such Exhibit).
5. Form of Guarantee between The Chase Manhattan Corporation, as
Guarantor, and The Bank of New York, as Guarantee Trustee
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.27 to the Registration
Statement).
6. Junior Subordinated Indenture between The Chase Manhattan
Corporation and The Bank of New York, as Debenture Trustee
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.24 to the Registration
Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-19719) of The Chase
Manhattan Corporation).
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Pursuant to the requirements of Section 12 of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, Chase Capital VII and The Chase Manhattan
Corporation have duly caused this registration statement to be signed on their
behalf by the undersigned, thereto duly authorized.
Date: May 21, 1999 CHASE CAPITAL VII
By: The Chase Manhattan Corporation, as Depositor
By: /s/ John C. Wilmot
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Name: John C. Wilmot
Title: Managing Director
THE CHASE MANHATTAN CORPORATION
By: /s/ John C. Wilmot
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Name: John C. Wilmot
Title: Managing Director
