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FILE NO. 0-24992
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
TELETOUCH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware 75-2556090
(State of incorporation or organization) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
110 N. College, Suite 200, Tyler, Texas 75702
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
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Securities to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Name of each exchange on which
Title of each class to be so registered each class is to be registered
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Common Stock, $.001 par value American Stock Exchange
Redeemable Class A Common
Stock Purchase Warrants American Stock Exchange
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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. [X]
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. [ ]
Securities to be registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
NONE
(Title of Class)
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This Registration Statement on Form 8-A is filed to provide for the listing
of the Registrant's Common Stock and Class A Warrants on the American Stock
Exchange under Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
Item 1. Description of Registrant's Securities to be Registered
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The information required herein is incorporated by reference from the
section entitled "Description of Securities" included in the Registrant's
Registration Statement on Form SB-2 (File No. 333-15527) as originally filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 5, 1996, and as
thereafter amended (the "Registration Statement").
Item 2. Exhibits
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Exhibits filed as part of this registration statement:
1. Certificate of Incorporation, included as Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's
Registration Statement on Form SB-2 (No. 333-15527) and incorporated
herein by reference.
2. By-laws of the Company included as Exhibit 3.2 to the Company's
Registration Statement on Form SB-2 (No. 333-15527) and incorporated
herein by reference.
3. Specimen Common Stock Certificate, included as Exhibit 4.1 to the
Company's Registration Statement on Form SB-2 (No. 33-82912) and
incorporated herein by reference.
4. Form of Class A Warrant Certificate, included as Exhibit 4.4 to the
Company's Registration Statement on Form SB-2 (No. 33-82912) and
incorporated herein by reference.
5. Form of Warrant Agreement between the Company and Continental Stock
Transfer and Trust Co. included as Exhibit 4.3 to the Company's
Registration Statement on Form SB-2 (No. 33-82912) and incorporated
herein by reference.
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SIGNATURES
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 thereunto duly authorized.
TELETOUCH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
Dated: March 31, 1998 By: /s/ Robert M. McMurrey
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Name: Robert M. McMurrey
Title: Chairman, Chief Executive Officer
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