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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 12(g) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Nordstrom, Inc.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Washington 91-0515058
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(State of Incorporation or Organization) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
1617 Sixth Avenue, Seattle, Washington 98101
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(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. [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), 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(b) of the Exchange
Act.
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Title Of Each Class Name Of Each Exchange On Which
To Be So Registered Each Class Is To Be Registered
Common Stock, without par value New York Stock Exchange
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Securities to be registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Exchange
Act.
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(Title of Class)
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(Title of Class)
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INFORMATION REQUIRED IN
REGISTRATION STATEMENT
ITEM 1. DESCRIPTION OF REGISTRANT'S SECURITIES TO BE REGISTERED.
Common Stock
Registrant's Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation authorize
250,000,000 shares of Common Stock, without par value. Holders of Common Stock
are entitled to one vote per share on all matters submitted to a vote of
shareholders. Holders of Common Stock are entitled to receive ratably such
dividends as may be legally declared by the Board of Directors. In the event of
liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the registrant, holders of Common
Stock are entitled to share ratably in all assets remaining after payment of
liabilities. Holders of Common Stock have no preemptive, subscription,
redemption or conversion rights. All the outstanding shares of Common Stock are
fully paid and nonassessable.
Shareholder meetings
Under registrant's Bylaws (as amended and restated), registrant's
shareholders may call a special meeting only upon the request of holders of at
least 15% of the outstanding shares. Additionally, the Board of Directors and
the Chairman of the Board of Directors may call special meetings of
shareholders.
Requirements for advance notification of shareholder nominations and proposals
Registrant's Bylaws (as amended and restated) establish advance notice
procedures with respect to shareholder proposals and the nomination of
candidates for election as directors, other than nominations made by or at the
direction of the Board of Directors or a committee thereof.
ITEM 2. EXHIBITS.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 12 of the Exchange Act, the
registrant has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned, thereto duly authorized.
NORDSTROM, INC.
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(Registrant)
Date June 2, 1999 By /s/ Michael A. Stein
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Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
(Signature)
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