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UNITED STATES
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
EPL Technologies, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Colorado 84-0990658
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(State of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
2 International Plaza, Suite 245, Philadelphia, PA 19113
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Securities to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Title of each class Name of each exchange on which
to be so registered each class is to be registered
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Common Stock $ 0.001 par value The American Stock Exchange LLC
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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 Act registration statement file number to which this form
relates: ________________________ (if applicable)
Securities to be registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
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(Title of class)
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(Title of class)
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Item 1. Common Stock
Each holder of Common Stock in entitled to one vote per share owned
of record on all matters submitted to the vote of shareholders. The holders of
a majority of the outstanding shares entitled to vote constitute a quorum for
the taking of corporate action by shareholders. There are no cumulative voting
rights. Except on matters for which higher vote is required by law, the vote of
the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares present or represented and
entitled to vote is required. Subject to preferences of the Preferred Stock,
the holders of Common Stock will be entitled to such dividends as may be
declared from time to time by the Board of Directors from funds legally
available therefor and will be entitled, after payment of all prior claims, to
receive, on a pro rata basis, all assets of the Company upon liquidation,
dissolution or winding up of the Company. The Common Stock is not redeemable,
does not have any conversion rights and is not subject to call. Holders of
Common Stock have no preemptive right to maintain their respective percentage
of ownership in future offers and sales of stock by the Company. The rights,
preferences and privileges of holders of Common Stock are subject to the
rights, preferences and privileges of the Preferred Stock.
The Common Stock currently is included on the Nasdaq Small Cap Market under the
symbol EPTG. The Common Stock has been accepted for quotation on the Nasdaq
National Market under the same symbol, subject to official notice of issuance.
Item 2. Exhibits
Not Applicable
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.
(Registrant) EPL Technologies, Inc.
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Date
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By Paul L. Devine - Chief Executive /s/ PAUL L. DEVINE
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Print the name and title of the signing officer under his signature.
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