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This document serves as the initial registration statement for the registration of securities to be offered to employees under the Xyratex Ltd 2005 Employment Incentive Plan, pursuant to the Securities

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How to fill out FORM S-8

1. Obtain FORM S-8 from the SEC's website or your company's compliance department.
2. Fill out the issuer's information, including the name and address.
3. Include the title of the securities being offered under the plan.
4. Specify the name of the employee benefit plan under which the securities are being offered.
5. Indicate the number of shares being registered.
6. Provide a brief description of the plan and its purpose.
7. Attach any necessary exhibits, such as the plan document or registration agreement.
8. Review the completed form for accuracy and compliance with SEC regulations.
9. Submit the completed FORM S-8 electronically to the SEC through EDGAR.

Who needs FORM S-8?

1. Companies offering securities to their employees as part of a benefit plan, such as stock options or employee stock purchase plans.
2. Publicly traded companies looking to register offerings of their own stock to be sold to employees.

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Is Form S-8 automatically effective?

A registration statement on this Form S-8 will become effective automatically (Rule 462, §230.462) upon filing (Rule 456, §230.456). In addition, post-effective amendments on this Form shall become effective upon filing (Rules 464, §230.464 and 456).

What is a Form S-8 employee stock purchase plan?

Form S-8 is used to register securities that a publicly traded company offers as part of its employee benefits package. For example, if employees receive shares as part of their benefits package, the company will need to file an S-8 form registering these shares before it can give them to employees.

What is a form S8 used for?

What is Form S-8? Form S-8 is used to register securities that a publicly traded company offers as part of its employee benefits package. For example, if employees receive shares as part of their benefits package, the company will need to file an S-8 form registering these shares before it can give them to employees.

How long does it take for the SEC to declare a registration statement effective?

The SEC reviews the registration statement to ensure it meets compliance requirements. The review process can vary but will usually take around 30 days – but it can be longer.

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What is FORM S-8?

FORM S-8 is a registration statement filed with the SEC by companies to register securities to be offered to their employees under equity compensation plans.

Who is required to file FORM S-8?

Public companies that offer equity compensation plans to their employees are required to file FORM S-8.

How to fill out FORM S-8?

To fill out FORM S-8, companies must provide information regarding the plan under which the securities are to be offered, including the number of shares, the type of security, and a description of the plan.

What is the purpose of FORM S-8?

The purpose of FORM S-8 is to provide a simplified registration process for companies to offer equity securities to their employees as part of their compensation package.

What information must be reported on FORM S-8?

FORM S-8 must report information such as the company’s name, the title and amount of securities being offered, the terms of the employee benefit plan, and the identity of the plan administrators.