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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
Arch Communications Group, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 31-1358569
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(State of incorporation (IRS Employer
or organization) Identification No.)
1800 West Park Drive, Suite 250, Westborough, MA 01581
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
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If this form relates to the registration of a If this form relates to the registration of a
class of securities pursuant to Section 12(b) class of securities pursuant to Section 12(g)
of the Exchange Act and is effective of the Exchange Act and is effective
pursuant to General Instruction A.(c), pursuant to General Instruction A.(d),
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Securities Act registration statement file number to which
this form relates: 333-62211
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(If applicable)
Securities to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Each Class Name of Each Exchange on Which
to be so Registered Each Class is to be Registered
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Securities to be registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
Warrants to acquire
Common Stock, $.01 par value per share
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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 under the heading "Description of Securities" relating to
the Registrant's Warrants to acquire Common Stock, $.01 par value per share, in
the Prospectus included in the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-4
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Registration Statement
on Form S-4") (File No. 333-62211) is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 2: Exhibits.
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The following exhibits are filed herewith (or incorporated by reference as
indicated below):
1. Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Registrant, as amended,
incorporated by reference from the Company's Registration Statement on
Form S-3 (File No. 333-542).
2. Bylaws of the Registrant, as amended, incorporated by reference from
the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-542).
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.
Arch Communications Group, Inc.
By: /s/ J. Roy Pottle
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J. Roy Pottle
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
December 11, 1998
