FORM 8-A
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FOR REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN CLASSES OF SECURITIES
PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR (g) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Helmstar Group, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 13-2689850
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(State of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
2 World Trade Center
Suite 2112
New York, New York 10048
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(Address of principal executive office) (Zip Code)
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. A.(d), please check
the following box.
Securities to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class Name of each exchange which
to be so registered each class is to be registered
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Common Stock, par value $.10 per share Pacific Exchange
Securities to be registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
None
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Item 1. Description of Registrant's Securities to be Registered.
The holders of outstanding shares of Common Stock are entitled to
receive dividends out of assets legally available therefor at such times and in
such amounts as the Board of Directors may from time to time determine. Each
shareholder is entitled to one vote for each share of Common Stock held on all
matters submitted to a vote of shareholders. The holders of a majority of the
shares of Common Stock voted can elect all of the directors then standing for
election. The shares of Common Stock are not entitled to preemptive rights and
are not subject to conversion or redemption. Upon liquidation or dissolution of
the Company, the holders of shares of Common Stock would be entitled to share
ratably in the distribution of all the assets remaining available for
distribution after satisfaction of all liabilities
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.
Dated: March 22, 2000
Helmstar Group, Inc.
By: /s/ George W. Benoit
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George W. Benoit,
President and Chief Executive Officer
