===================================================================== 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 12(g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DWANGO NORTH AMERICA CORP. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) NEVADA 84-1407365 (State of incorporation (I.R.S. Employer or organization) Identification Number) 5847 SAN FELIPE STREET, SUITE 3220 HOUSTON, TEXAS 77057-3000 (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. [ ] 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. [X] Securities Act registration statement file number to which this form relates: 333-69006 Securities to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: NONE Securities to be registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: COMMON STOCK, PAR VALUE $.001 (Title of class) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN REGISTRATION STATEMENT ITEM 1. DESCRIPTION OF REGISTRANT'S SECURITIES TO BE REGISTERED. As of December 30, 2003, there were 5,330,534 shares of our common stock issued and outstanding. Our common stock is traded on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board under the symbol "DWGN". The holders of common stock are entitled to one vote per share on each matter submitted to a vote of stockholders. In the event of liquidation, holders of common stock are entitled to share ratably in the distribution of assets remaining after payment of liabilities, if any. Holders of common stock have no cumulative voting rights, and, accordingly, the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares have the ability to elect all of the directors. Holders of common stock have no preemptive or other rights to subscribe for shares. Holders of common stock are entitled to such dividends as may be declared by the board of directors out of funds legally available therefor. The outstanding common stock is validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable. ITEM 2. EXHIBITS. The following exhibits are filed as a part of this registration statement: EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION - ----------- ----------- 1. Articles of Incorporation of Registrant, as amended to date (incorporated by reference to Exhibits 3.1 to the Registration Statement on Form SB-2 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 6, 2001 and Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 7, 2003). 2. By-laws of the Registrant (as amended through December 30, 2003). 3. Specimen Common Stock Certificate. 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 hereunto duly authorized. Dated: December 30, 2003 DWANGO NORTH AMERICA CORP. By: /s/ Jacques Faust --------------------------------- Jacques Faust Chief Financial Officer 2 EXHIBIT INDEX EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION - ----------- ----------- 1. Articles of Incorporation of Registrant, as amended to date (incorporated by reference to Exhibits 3.1 to the Registration Statement on Form SB-2 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 6, 2001 and Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 7, 2003). 2. By-laws of the Registrant (as amended through December 30, 2003). 3. Specimen Common Stock Certificate. 3