SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C.
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FORM 8-A/A
FOR REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN CLASSES OF SECURITIES
PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR 12(g) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
CFW COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
VIRGINIA 54-1443350
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(State of incorporation (IRS employer identification no.)
or organization)
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 securities pursuant to Section
12(b) of the Exchange Act and 12(g) of the Exchange Act and
is effective pursuant to is effective pursuant to
General Instruction A.(c), General Instruction A.(d),
please check the following please check the following
box. [X] box.
P. O. Box 1990
Waynesboro, Virginia 22980
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(Address of principal executive offices) (zip code)
Securities Act registration statement file number to which this form
relates: _____________
(if applicable)
Securities to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
None
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Securities to be registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
Rights to Purchase Preferred Stock
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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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On July 11, 2000, CFW Communications Company (the "Company") amended
its Rights Agreement, dated as of February 26, 2000, between the Company and
Registrar & Transfer Company, as Rights Agent. A copy of Amendment No. 1 to the
Rights Agreement is included as Exhibit 4.1 to this registration statement and
incorporated herein by reference.
Item 2. Exhibits.
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The following exhibits are filed as a part hereof:
4.1 Amendment No. 1, dated July 11, 2000, to the Rights
Agreement, dated as of February 26, 2000, between the
Company and Registrar & Transfer Company, as Rights Agent.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
CFW Communications Company
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Warren C. Catlett
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Warren C. Catlett
Senior Vice President - Corporate
Development
Date: August 9, 2000
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
No. Description
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4.1 Amendment No. 1, dated July 11, 2000, to the Rights
Agreement, dated as of February 26, 2000, between the
Company and Registrar & Transfer Company, as Rights Agent.
