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<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=5><B>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION<BR>  </B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>Washington, D.C. 20549  </B></FONT></P>

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<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=5><B>FORM S-8<BR>
REGISTRATION STATEMENT<BR>
Under<BR>
The Securities Act of 1933  </B></FONT></P>

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<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=5><B> ENDOCARDIAL SOLUTIONS, INC.<BR>  </B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) </FONT></P>

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<TD WIDTH="50%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2>(State or other jurisdiction of<BR>
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<TD WIDTH="50%" ALIGN="CENTER"><BR><FONT SIZE=2><B>1350 Energy Lane, Suite 110<BR>
St. Paul, Minnesota<BR> </B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>(Address of principal executive offices)</FONT></TD>
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<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><B>ENDOCARDIAL SOLUTIONS, INC.<BR>
1993 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE AND STOCK OPTION PLAN<BR>  </B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>(Full title of the plan) </FONT></P>

<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><B>James W. Bullock<BR>
Endocardial Solutions, Inc.<BR>
1350 Energy Lane, Suite 110<BR>
St. Paul, Minnesota 55108<BR>
(651) 523-6900<BR>
Facsimile: (651) 644-7897<BR>  </B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>(Name, address and telephone number, including area code, of agent for service) </FONT></P>

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<TD WIDTH="19%" ALIGN="CENTER" VALIGN="BOTTOM"><FONT SIZE=1><B>Amount to be Registered(1)</B></FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="14%" ALIGN="CENTER" VALIGN="BOTTOM"><FONT SIZE=1><B>Proposed Maximum Offering Price Per Share(2)</B></FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="34%" VALIGN="BOTTOM"><FONT SIZE=2>Common Stock ($.01 par value)</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="19%" ALIGN="CENTER" VALIGN="BOTTOM"><FONT SIZE=2>1,050,000 shares</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="14%" ALIGN="CENTER" VALIGN="BOTTOM"><FONT SIZE=2>$6.315</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="14%" ALIGN="CENTER" VALIGN="BOTTOM"><FONT SIZE=2>$6,630,750</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="14%" ALIGN="CENTER" VALIGN="BOTTOM"><FONT SIZE=2>$1,657.69</FONT></TD>
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<DT><FONT SIZE=2>(1)</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>Includes
corresponding rights to acquire shares of Endocardial Solutions, Inc. common stock pursuant to the Rights Agreement between Endocardial Solutions, Inc. and Wells Fargo Bank
Minnesota, N.A. Pursuant to Rule 416 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, this registration statement shall also cover any additional shares of common stock which become issuable under the
1993 Long-Term Incentive and Stock Option Plan pursuant to its antidilution provisions.
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT><FONT SIZE=2>(2)</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>Estimated
solely for the purpose of calculating the registration fee in accordance with Rule 457(h) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, using the exercise price with
respect to shares subject to stock options that are currently outstanding and using the average of the high and low prices of the common stock as reported on the Nasdaq National Market on October 17,
2001 with respect to the remaining shares. </FONT></DD></DL>
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SIZE=2><B>Pursuant to General Instruction E of Form S-8, this Registration Statement relates to the registration of additional shares of common stock, $.01 par value per
share, of the Registrant under the Endocardial Solutions, Inc. 1993 Long-Term Incentive and Stock Option Plan, a stock-based employee benefit plan for which the Registrant registered 1,500,000 shares
of common stock under Registration Statement on Form S-8 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 29, 1997 (File No. 333-27979), the contents of which are hereby incorporated by
reference herein.</B></FONT></P>

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<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>PART II.<BR>  INFORMATION REQUIRED IN THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT    <BR>  </B></FONT></P>

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<TD WIDTH="92%"><FONT SIZE=2>Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1, dated January 29, 1997, as amended on March 5, 1997,
March 13, 1997 and March 18, 1997 (File No. 0-22233))</FONT></TD>
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Rights Agreement, dated as of August 25, 1999, between the Registrant and Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota, National Association (formerly Norwest Bank Minnesota, National Association) as Rights Agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1 to the
Registrant's Registration Statement on Form 8-A dated August 25, 1999 (File No. 0-22233))</FONT></TD>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the
requirements for filing on Form S-8 and has duly caused this Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of St. Paul, State of
Minnesota, on the 19th day of October, 2001 </FONT></P>

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/s/&nbsp;</FONT><FONT SIZE=2>JAMES W. BULLOCK</FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><HR NOSHADE><FONT SIZE=2> James W. Bullock<BR>
President and Chief Executive Officer<BR>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that each person whose signature appears below constitutes and appoints James W. Bullock, as his true and lawful
attorney-in-fact and agent, with full powers of substitution and resubstitution, for him and in his name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign any additional Registration Statement
pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and any or all amendments (including post-effective amendments) to this Registration Statement on Form S-8 (or Registration
Statements, if an additional Registration Statement is filed pursuant to Rule 462(b)) and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities
and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorney-in-fact and agent full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite or necessary to be done in and about the
premises, as fully to all intents and purposes as he might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorney-in-fact and agent, or his substitute or substitutes, lawfully
do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. </FONT></P>

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to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this Registration Statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the date indicated. </FONT></P>

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/s/&nbsp;</FONT><FONT SIZE=2>JAMES E. DAVERMAN</FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><HR NOSHADE><FONT SIZE=2> James E. Daverman</FONT></TD>
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM S-8
REGISTRATION STATEMENT
Under
The Securities Act of 1933
ENDOCARDIAL SOLUTIONS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
41-1724963
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
1350 Energy Lane, Suite 110
St. Paul, Minnesota
(Address of principal executive offices)
55108
(Zip Code)
ENDOCARDIAL SOLUTIONS, INC.
1993 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE AND STOCK OPTION PLAN
(Full title of the plan)
James W. Bullock
Endocardial Solutions, Inc.
1350 Energy Lane, Suite 110
St. Paul, Minnesota 55108
(651) 523-6900
Facsimile: (651) 644-7897
(Name, address and telephone number, including area code, of agent for service)
CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE
Title of Securities to be Registered(1)
Amount to be Registered(1)
Proposed Maximum Offering Price Per Share(2)
Proposed Maximum Aggregate Offering Price(2)
Amount of Registration Fee
Common Stock ($.01 par value)
1,050,000 shares
$6.315
$6,630,750
$1,657.69
(1)
Includes
corresponding rights to acquire shares of Endocardial Solutions, Inc. common stock pursuant to the Rights Agreement between Endocardial Solutions, Inc. and Wells Fargo Bank
Minnesota, N.A. Pursuant to Rule 416 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, this registration statement shall also cover any additional shares of common stock which become issuable under the
1993 Long-Term Incentive and Stock Option Plan pursuant to its antidilution provisions.
(2)
Estimated
solely for the purpose of calculating the registration fee in accordance with Rule 457(h) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, using the exercise price with
respect to shares subject to stock options that are currently outstanding and using the average of the high and low prices of the common stock as reported on the Nasdaq National Market on October 17,
2001 with respect to the remaining shares.
Pursuant to General Instruction E of Form S-8, this Registration Statement relates to the registration of additional shares of common stock, $.01 par value per
share, of the Registrant under the Endocardial Solutions, Inc. 1993 Long-Term Incentive and Stock Option Plan, a stock-based employee benefit plan for which the Registrant registered 1,500,000 shares
of common stock under Registration Statement on Form S-8 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 29, 1997 (File No. 333-27979), the contents of which are hereby incorporated by
reference herein.
PART II.
INFORMATION REQUIRED IN THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT
Item 8.  Exhibits.
4.1
Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1, dated January 29, 1997, as amended on March 5, 1997,
March 13, 1997 and March 18, 1997 (File No. 0-22233))
4.2
Amended Bylaws of the Registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999 (File No. 0-22233))
4.3
Rights Agreement, dated as of August 25, 1999, between the Registrant and Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota, National Association (formerly Norwest Bank Minnesota, National Association) as Rights Agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1 to the
Registrant's Registration Statement on Form 8-A dated August 25, 1999 (File No. 0-22233))
5.1
Opinion and Consent of Dorsey & Whitney LLP
23.1
Consent of Ernst & Young LLP
23.2
Consent of Dorsey & Whitney LLP (included in Exhibit 5.1)
24.1
Power of Attorney (included on signature page)
2
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the
requirements for filing on Form S-8 and has duly caused this Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of St. Paul, State of
Minnesota, on the 19th day of October, 2001
ENDOCARDIAL SOLUTIONS, INC.
By:
/s/
JAMES W. BULLOCK
James W. Bullock
President and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive, Financial and
Accounting Officer)
POWER OF ATTORNEY
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that each person whose signature appears below constitutes and appoints James W. Bullock, as his true and lawful
attorney-in-fact and agent, with full powers of substitution and resubstitution, for him and in his name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign any additional Registration Statement
pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and any or all amendments (including post-effective amendments) to this Registration Statement on Form S-8 (or Registration
Statements, if an additional Registration Statement is filed pursuant to Rule 462(b)) and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities
and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorney-in-fact and agent full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite or necessary to be done in and about the
premises, as fully to all intents and purposes as he might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorney-in-fact and agent, or his substitute or substitutes, lawfully
do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.
Pursuant
to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this Registration Statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the date indicated.
Signature
Title
Date
/s/
JAMES W. BULLOCK
James W. Bullock
President, Chief Executive Officer and Director (Principal Executive Officer, Financial and Accounting Officer)
October 19, 2001
Graydon E. Beatty
Director
/s/
JAMES E. DAVERMAN
James E. Daverman
Director
October 19, 2001
/s/
ROBERT G. HAUSER
Robert G. Hauser, M.D.
Director
October 19, 2001
3
/s/
RICHARD D. RANDALL
Richard D. Randall
Director
October 19, 2001
/s/
WARREN S. WATSON
Warren S. Watson
Director
October 19, 2001
4
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Exhibit
Page
5.1
Opinion and Consent of Dorsey & Whitney LLP
23.1
Consent of Ernst & Young LLP
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