FORM 8-A
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
For Registration of Certain Classes of Securities
Pursuant to Section 12(b) or (g) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
PS Business Parks, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
California 95-4300881
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(State of incorporation or organization) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
701 Western Avenue, Glendale, California 91201-2397
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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), please 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), please check the following box. [_]
Securities Act registration statement file number to which this form relates:
333-78627 (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 registered each class is to be registered
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Depositary Shares Each Representing American Stock Exchange, Inc.
1/1,000 of a Share of 8.750%
Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series F,
par value $.01 per share
Securities to be registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
N/A
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(Title of class)
ITEM 1. Description of Registrant's Securities to be Registered.
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A description of the Depositary Shares Each Representing 1/1,000 of a Share
of 8.750% Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series F, par value $.01 per share, of PS
Business Parks, Inc. is included on the cover page and under the section
entitled "Description of Preferred Stock and Depositary Shares" beginning on
page S-6 of the prospectus supplement dated January 18, 2002 to prospectus
dated June 2, 1999 (relating to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-3
(No. 333-78627), as amended) that will be filed by Registrant with the
Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b) under the Securities
Act of 1933 (the "Prospectus Supplement"), which Prospectus Supplement shall be
deemed to be incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 2. Exhibits.
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The following exhibits are being filed with the copies of this Form 8-A
Registration Statement filed with the American Stock Exchange, Inc. and the
Securities and Exchange Commission:
1. Form of Deposit Agreement.
2. Form of Certificate of Determination.
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) PS BUSINESS PARKS, INC.
By: /s/ DAVID GOLDBERG
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Vice President
Date: January 18, 2002