UNITED STATES
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
THACKERAY CORPORATION
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
DELAWARE 04-2446697
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(STATE OF INCORPORATION OR ORGANIZATION) (IRS EMPLOYER
IDENTIFICATION NO.)
400 MADISON AVENUE, SUITE 309
NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10017
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(ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES) (ZIP CODE)
SECURITIES TO BE REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(B) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934:
TITLE OF EACH CLASS NAME OF EACH EXCHANGE ON WHICH
TO BE SO REGISTERED EACH CLASS IS TO BE REGISTERED
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COMMON STOCK, AMERICAN STOCK EXCHANGE
$.10 PAR VALUE
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), PLEASE 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), PLEASE CHECK THE FOLLOWING BOX. [ ]
SECURITIES ACT REGISTRATION STATEMENT FILE NUMBER TO WHICH THIS FORM RELATES:
______________ (IF APPLICABLE)
SECURITIES TO BE REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(G) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934:
NONE
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INFORMATION REQUIRED IN REGISTRATION STATEMENT
ITEM 1. DESCRIPTION OF REGISTRANT'S SECURITIES TO BE REGISTERED.
The Registrant hereby incorporates by reference the description of
the Common Stock registered hereby as set forth in the following documents
previously filed or to be filed by the Registrant with the Securities and
Exchange Commission (the "Commission") under the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended (the Securities Act"):
(1) the description set forth under the caption "Description of
Capital Stock," contained in the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form
S-14 filed with the Commission on July 30, 1981 (Registration No. 2-73435); and
(2) the description set forth under the caption "Description of
Capital Stock," contained in the Registrant's final Prospectus/Proxy Statement
filed with the Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b) under the Securities Act on
August 20, 1981.
ITEM 2. EXHIBITS.
4.1 - Specimen certificate for shares of Common Stock of the
Company, incorporated by reference to the Company's
Registration Statement on Form 8-B dated October 26, 1981.
4.2 - Certificate of Incorporation of the Company, incorporated by
reference to the Company's Registration Statement on Form
S-14 (SEC File No. 2-73435).
4.3 - Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation of the Company,
incorporated by reference to the Company's Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1992.
4.4 - By-Laws of the Company, incorporated by reference to the
Company's Registration Statement on Form S-14 (SEC File No.
2-73435).
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 12 of the Securities and 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: April 15, 1998
THACKERAY CORPORATION
By: /s/ Jules Ross
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Name: Jules Ross
Title: Vice President
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EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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4.1 - Specimen certificate for shares of Common Stock of the
Company, incorporated by reference to the Company's
Registration Statement on Form 8-B dated October 26, 1981.
4.2 - Certificate of Incorporation of the Company, incorporated by
reference to the Company's Registration Statement on Form
S-14 (SEC File No. 2-73435).
4.3 - Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation of the Company,
incorporated by reference to the Company's Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1992.
4.4 - By-Laws of the Company, incorporated by reference to the
Company's Registration Statement on Form S-14 (SEC File No.
2-73435).
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