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UNITED STATES
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
ATLAS CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 13-5503312
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(State of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
370 Seventeenth Street, Suite 3150,
Denver, CO 80202
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Securities to be registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
7% Exchangeable Debentures due October 25, 2000
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(Title of Class)
Securities to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
None
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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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The description of the securities contained in Atlas Corporation's
Registration Statement on Form S-3 (33-65165) filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission on December 19, 1995 is hereby incorporated by reference
into this registration statement together with all amendments thereto now or
hereafter filed.
ITEM 2. EXHIBITS.
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The following exhibits are being filed as part of this registration
statement:
6.1 Indenture dated as of November 10, 1995 between the Company and
Chemical Bank as Trustee (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's
Registration Statement filed on Form S-3 (33-65165) filed with the
Commission on December 19, 1995 under the Securities Act of 1933 and
incorporated herein by reference).
6.2 Escrow and Pledge Agreement dated as of November 10, 1995 between the
Company and Chemical Bank as Trustee and Chemical Bank as Escrow Agent
(filed as Exhibit 4.2 to Company's Registration Statement filed on
Form S-3 (33-65165) filed with the Commission on December 19, 1995
under the Securities Act of 1933 and incorporated herein by
reference).
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SIGNATURE
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.
Date:
ATLAS CORPORATION
By: /s/ Jerome C. Cain
Name: Jerome C. Cain
Title: Principal Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit Number Description Page
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6.1 Indenture dated as of November 10, 1995 between the Company and
Chemical Bank as Trustee (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's
Registration Statement filed on Form S-3 (33-65165) filed with the
Commission on December 19, 1995 under the Securities Act of 1933 and
incorporated herein by reference).
6.2 Escrow and Pledge Agreement dated as of November 10, 1995 between the
Company and Chemical Bank as Trustee and Chemical Bank as Escrow Agent
(filed as Exhibit 4.2 to Company's Registration Statement filed on
Form S-3 (33-65165) filed with the Commission on December 19, 1995
under the Securities Act of 1933 and incorporated herein by
reference).
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