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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 (G) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
ARGO BANCORP, INC.
ARGO CAPITAL TRUST, CO.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 36-3620612
(state of incorporation ----------------------------
or organization) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
7600 West 63rd Street, Summit, Illinois 60501
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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. [ ]
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 [ X ]
Securities Act registration statement file number to which this form relates:
333-59435
333-59435-01
Securities to be registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
Capital Securities of Argo Capital Trust, Co.
Junior Subordinated Deferrable Interest Debentures of Argo Capital Trust Co.
Argo Bancorp, Inc. Guarantee
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(Title of Class)
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ITEM 1 DESCRIPTION OF REGISTRANT'S SECURITIES TO BE REGISTERED.
Incorporated by reference to the portion of the Prospectus under the
heading "Description of Capital Stock of the Company," filed as part of the
Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1, No. 333-59435-01 filed on July
21, 1998, as amended.
ITEM 2 EXHIBITS
1. Copies of all constituent instruments defining the rights of
all the holders of each class of such securities, including
any contract or other documents which limit or qualify the
rights of such holders.
(a) Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of
Argo Bancorp, Inc.
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Registrant's
Registration Statement on Form S-1, No. 333-59435 and
333-59435-01, filed on July 21, 1998, as amended.
(b) Bylaws of Argo Bancorp, Inc.
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Registrant's
Registration Statement on Form S-1, No. 333-59435 and
333-59435-01, filed on July 21, 1998, as amended.
(c) Form of Stock Certificate
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.0 to Registrant's
Registration Statement on Form S-1, No. 333-59435 and
333-59435-01, filed on July 21, 1998, as amended.
(d) Form of Indenture of the company relating to the Junior
Subordinated Debentures
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Registrant's
Registration Statement on Form S-1, No. 333-59435 and
333-59435-01, filed on July 21, 1998, as amended.
(e) Form of Certificate of Junior Subordinated Debenture
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to Registrant's
Registration Statement on Form S-1, No. 333-59435 and
333-59435-01, filed on July 21, 1998, as amended.
(f) Form of Capital Security Certificate for Argo Capital
Trust Co.
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.5 to Registrant's
Registration Statement on Form S-1, No. 333-59435 and
333-59435-01, filed on July 21, 1998, as amended.
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(g) Form of Guarantee of the Company related to the Capital
Securities
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.6 to Registrant's
Registration Statement on Form S-1, No. 333-59435 and
333-59435-01, filed on July 21, 1998, as amended.
(h) Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust of Argo
Capital Trust Co.
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.7 to Registrant's
Registration Statement on Form S-1, No. 333-59435 and
333-59435-01, filed on July 21, 1998, as amended.
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 12 of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this Registration
Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereto duly
authorized.
ARGO BANCORP, INC.
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(Registrant)
Date: November 3, 1998
By: /s/ John G. Yedinak
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John G. Yedinak
President and Chief Executive Officer
ARGO CAPITAL TRUST CO.
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(Registrant)
Date: November 3, 1998
By: /s/ John G. Yedinak
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John G. Yedinak
Administrative Trustee
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