FORM 8-A
FOR REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN CLASSES OF SECURITIES
PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR (g) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Republic of the Marshall Islands N/A -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State of incorporation (IRS Employer or organization) Identification No.) 109-111 Messogion Ave. Politia Centre, Athens 115 26 GR -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal (Zip Code) executive offices) |
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Securities to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
None
Item 1. Description of Registrants Securities to be Registered
The following sections of the Company's Registration Statement on Form F-1 (Registration No. 333-117213), including amendments thereto, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 7, 2004 are hereby incorporated by reference:
1. Prospectus Summary;
2. Dividend Policy; and
3. Description of Capital Stock.
1. The Articles of Incorporation and amendments thereto, of the Company, which are hereby incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1, Exhibit 3.2 and Exhibit 3.3 of the Company's Registration Statement on Form F-1 (Registration No. 333-117213), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 7, 2004.
2. The Bye-Laws of the Company, which are hereby incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.4 to the Registration Statement on Form F-1 (Registration No. 333-117213), including amendments thereto, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 7, 2004.
3. Specimen Copy of Common Share Certificate of the Company, which is hereby incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4 to the Third Amendment to the Registration Statement on Form F-1 (Registration No. 333-117213), including amendments thereto, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 21, 2004.
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.
Dated: July 21, 2004 TOP TANKERS INC. By: /s/ Thomas F. Jackson --------------------- Name: Thomas F. Jackson Title: Chairman |