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<P ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 3, 2002</FONT></P>
<P ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2><B>Registration No. 333&#150;_________</B></FONT></P>
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<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=5><B>UNITED STATES<BR>
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</B></FONT></P>
<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=4><B>REGISTRATION STATEMENT<BR>
UNDER<BR>
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933</B></FONT></P>

<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=5><B>j2 Global Communications,&nbsp;Inc.</B></FONT><BR><FONT SIZE=2>(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)</FONT></P>

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<TD WIDTH="30%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><B>Delaware</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
(State or other jurisdiction of<BR>
incorporation or organization)</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="30%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><B>51&#150;0371142</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
(I.R.S. Employer<BR>
Identification No.)</FONT></TD>
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<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><B>6922 Hollywood Blvd.<BR>Suite 800<BR>Los Angeles, California&nbsp;&nbsp;90028</B><BR>
(Address of principal executive offices)</FONT></P>

<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><B>j2 Global Communications, Inc.<BR>
Second Amended and Restated 1997 Stock Option Plan</B></FONT></P>

<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><B>Scott M. Jarus<BR>
President<BR>
j2 Global Communications, Inc.<BR>
6922 Hollywood Blvd.<BR>Suite 800<BR>Hollywood, California&nbsp;&nbsp;90028</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
(Name and address of agent for service)&nbsp;(Zip code) </FONT></P>

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<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><B>CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE  </B></FONT></P>

<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><B>(323)&nbsp;860&#150;9200</B><BR>
(Registrant&#146;s telephone number, including area code) </FONT></P>

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<TD WIDTH="20%" ALIGN="CENTER" VALIGN="BOTTOM"><FONT SIZE=1><B>Title Of Securities<BR> To Be Registered</B></FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="BOTTOM"><FONT SIZE=1>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="15%" ALIGN="CENTER" VALIGN="BOTTOM"><FONT SIZE=1><B>Amount To Be<BR>Registered(1)</B></FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="BOTTOM"><FONT SIZE=1>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="15%" ALIGN="CENTER" VALIGN="BOTTOM"><FONT SIZE=1><B>Proposed<BR> Maximum Offering<BR> Price Per Share(2)</B></FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="BOTTOM"><FONT SIZE=1>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="15%" ALIGN="CENTER" VALIGN="BOTTOM"><FONT SIZE=1><B>Proposed Maximum<BR> Aggregate Offering<BR> Price(2)</B></FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="BOTTOM"><FONT SIZE=1>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="15%" ALIGN="CENTER" VALIGN="BOTTOM"><FONT SIZE=1><B>Amount Of<BR> Registration<BR> Fee(3)</B></FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="20%"><FONT SIZE=2>Common Stock, $0.01 per share</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="15%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2>500,000 shares</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="15%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2>$10.55</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="15%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2>$5,275,000</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="15%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2>$485.30</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>(1)</FONT></TD><TD WIDTH="90%"><FONT SIZE=2>In the event of a stock split, stock dividend, or similar transaction
involving the Registrant&#146;s common stock, in order to prevent dilution, the
number of shares registered shall be automatically increased to cover the
additional shares in accordance with Rule 416(a) under the Securities Act of
1933, as amended (the &#147;Securities Act&#148;).</FONT></TD></TR>

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<TD WIDTH="5%">&nbsp;</TD><TD WIDTH="90%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>

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<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>(2)</FONT></TD><TD WIDTH="90%"><FONT SIZE=2>Estimated solely for the purpose of calculating the registration fee
pursuant to Rule 457(c) and 457(h) of the Securities Act, based on the average
of the high and low prices of the Common Stock of j2 Global Communications, Inc.
(the &#147;Company&#148;) as reported on the NASDAQ National Market on April 26,
2002.</FONT></TD></TR>

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<TD WIDTH="5%">&nbsp;</TD><TD WIDTH="90%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>

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<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>(3)</FONT></TD><TD WIDTH="90%"><FONT SIZE=2>Pursuant to Rule 429 of the
Securities Act, a combined prospectus, relating to the shares of common stock
registered hereby and the shares of common stock registered pursuant to the
registration statements filed on February 24, 2000 (Registration No. 333-31064)
and February 12, 2001, as amended by the post-effective amendment filed on July
17, 2001 (Registration No. 333-55402), will be delivered to plan participants in
accordance with Form S-8 and Rule 428 of the Securities Act.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2>EXPLANATORY NOTE</FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This
Form S-8 Registration Statement incorporates by reference the registration
statement (File No. 333-31064) filed by the Company on February 24, 2000 and the
registration statement filed by the Company on February 12, 2001, as amended by
the post-effective amendment filed on July 17, 2001 (Registration No. 333-55402)
(collectively, the &#147;Prior Filings&#148;), as well as the Company's amended annual
report on Form 10-K/A filed April 29, 2002. Any items in the Prior Filings not
expressly changed hereby shall be as set forth in the Prior Filings.</FONT></P>

<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><B>PART I.</B></FONT></P>

<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><B>INFORMATION REQUIRED IN THE SECTION 10(A) PROSPECTUS</B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>Item 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Registrant Information and Employee Plan Annual Information.</FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Upon written or oral
request, any of the documents incorporated by reference in Item 3 of Part II of
the registration statement (which documents are incorporated by reference in the
Section 10(a) prospectus), other documents required to be delivered to eligible
employees pursuant to Rule 428(b) or additional information about the j2 Global
Communications, Inc. Second Amended and Restated 1997 Stock Option Plan are
available without charge by contacting:</FONT></P>


<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2>Patricia Brunton<BR>
              Vice President of Administration and Human Resources<BR>
                         j2 Global Communications, Inc.<BR>
                               6922 Hollywood Blvd<BR>
                                    Suite 800<BR>
                               Hollywood, CA 90028<BR>
                                 (323) 860-9200</FONT></P>


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<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><B>PART II.</B></FONT></P>

<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><B>INFORMATION REQUIRED IN THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT</B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>ITEM 8.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Exhibits</B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>The following are filed as exhibits to this registration statement:</FONT></P>


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<td width="90%"><font size="2"><font face="Times New Roman">Opinion of Jeffrey
D. Adelman, Vice President and General Counsel of the Company, as to the
validity of the Common Stock</font></font></td></tr>

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<td width="90%"><font size="2"><font face="Times New Roman">Consent of KPMG LLP, independent accountants</font></font></td></tr>

<tr><td width="8%"><font size="2"><font face="Times New Roman">23.2.</font></font></td>
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<td width="90%"><font size="2"><font face="Times New Roman">Consent of Jeffrey D. Adelman (included in Opinion of Jeffrey D. Adelman at Exhibit 5)</font></font></td></tr>

<tr><td width="8%"><font size="2"><font face="Times New Roman">24.</font></font></td>
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<td width="90%"><font size="2"><font face="Times New Roman">Power of Attorney (included on signature page).</font></font></td> </tr> </table>


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<p ALIGN="CENTER"><font  size="2"  face="Times New Roman,  Times,  serif"><B>SIGNATURES</B></FONT></P>
<p><font  size="2"  face="Times New Roman,  Times,  serif">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pursuant to the
requirements of the Securities Act, the Registrant certifies that it has
reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the above 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 Los
Angeles, State of California, on this 2nd day of May, 2002:</font> </p>

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<td colspan="2"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman, Times, serif">j2 Global Communications, Inc.<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(Registrant)</font> <font size="2" face="Times New Roman, Times, serif"></font></td> </tr>
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<td width="5%"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman, Times, serif">By: </font></td>
<td width="50%"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman, Times, serif">/s/ Scott M. Jarus</font></td> </tr>
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<td width="56%"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman, Times, serif">Scott M. Jarus<BR>President</font> <br> <font size="2" face="Times New Roman, Times, serif">&nbsp;</font> <font size="2"
face="Times New Roman, Times, serif"></font><font size="2" face="Times New Roman, Times, serif"> </font></td> </tr> </table>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that such person whose signature
appears below constitutes and appoints Scott M. Jarus, Nehemia Zucker and
Jeffrey D. Adelman, and each of them severally, his true and lawful
attorneys-in-fact with power of substitution and resubstitution to sign in his
name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to do any and all things and
execute any and all instruments that such attorney may deem necessary or
advisable under the Securities Act or Exchange Act and any rules, regulations
and requirements of the Commission, in connection with the registration under
the Securities Act of the Common Stock of the Registrant, including
specifically, but without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the power
and authority to sign his name in his respective capacity as a member of the
Board of Directors or officer of the Registrant, to this Registration Statement
and/or such other form or forms as may be appropriate to be filed with the
Commission as any of them may deem appropriate in respect of the Common Stock of
the Registrant, to any and all amendments thereto (including post-effective
amendments) to this Registration Statement, to any related Rule 462(b)
Registration Statement and to any documents filed as part of or in connection
with this Registration Statement and any and all amendments thereto, including
post-effective amendments.</FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this
Registration Statement has been signed on May 2, 2002 by the following persons
in the capacities indicated.
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<TD WIDTH="45%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2>/s/&nbsp;</FONT><FONT SIZE=2>Scott M. Jarus</FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><HR SIZE="1"><FONT SIZE=2> Scott M. Jarus</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="31%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2>President (principal executive officer)</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="45%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
/s/&nbsp;</FONT><FONT SIZE=2>Nehemia Zucker</FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><HR SIZE="1"><FONT SIZE=2>Nehemia Zucker</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="31%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
Chief Financial Officer (principal financial officer)</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="20%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
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<TD WIDTH="45%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
/s/&nbsp;</FONT><FONT SIZE=2>Greggory Kalvin</FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><HR SIZE="1"><FONT SIZE=2>Greggory Kalvin</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="31%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
Vice President of Finance (principal accounting officer)</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="20%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
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<TD WIDTH="45%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
/s/&nbsp;</FONT><FONT SIZE=2>Richard S. Ressler</FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><HR  SIZE="1"><FONT SIZE=2>Richard S. Ressler</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="31%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
Chairman of the Board</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="20%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
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<TD WIDTH="45%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
/s/&nbsp;</FONT><FONT SIZE=2>Douglas Y. Bech</FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><HR  SIZE="1"><FONT SIZE=2>Douglas Y. Bech</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="31%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
Director</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="20%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="45%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
/s/&nbsp;</FONT><FONT SIZE=2>Robert J. Cresci</FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><HR  SIZE="1"><FONT SIZE=2>Robert J. Cresci</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="31%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
Director</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="20%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
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<TD WIDTH="45%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
/s/&nbsp;</FONT><FONT SIZE=2>John F. Rieley</FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><HR  SIZE="1"><FONT SIZE=2>John F. Rieley</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="31%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
Director</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="20%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
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<TD WIDTH="45%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
/s/&nbsp;</FONT><FONT SIZE=2>Michael P. Schulhof</FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><HR  SIZE="1"><FONT SIZE=2>Michael P. Schulhof</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="31%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
Director</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="20%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
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<td width="8%"><font size="2"><font face="Times New Roman"><B>EXHIBITS</B></font></font> <hr noshade align="left" width="80" size="1"> </td>

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<td width="90%"><font size="2"><font face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;</font></font> <hr noshade align="left" width="120" size="1"> </td> </tr>
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<td width="8%"><font size="2"><font face="Times New Roman">5.</font></font></td>
<td width="2%">&nbsp;</td>
<td width="90%"><font size="2"><font face="Times New Roman">Opinion of Jeffrey
D. Adelman, Vice President and General Counsel of the Company, as to the
validity of the Common Stock</font></font></td></tr>

<tr><td width="8%"><font size="2"><font face="Times New Roman">23.1.</font></font></td>
<td width="2%">&nbsp;</td>
<td width="90%"><font size="2"><font face="Times New Roman">Consent of KPMG LLP, independent accountants</font></font></td></tr>

<tr><td width="8%"><font size="2"><font face="Times New Roman">23.2.</font></font></td>
<td width="2%">&nbsp;</td>
<td width="90%"><font size="2"><font face="Times New Roman">Consent of Jeffrey D. Adelman (included in Opinion of Jeffrey D. Adelman at Exhibit 5)</font></font></td></tr>

<tr><td width="8%"><font size="2"><font face="Times New Roman">24.</font></font></td>
<td width="2%">&nbsp;</td>
<td width="90%"><font size="2"><font face="Times New Roman">Power of Attorney (included on signature page).</font></font></td> </tr> </table>
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WWW.EXFILE.COM - 11223 - j2 Global Communications, Inc. - FORM S-8
As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 3, 2002
Registration No. 333–_________
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM S-8
REGISTRATION STATEMENT
UNDER
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
j2 Global Communications, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
51–0371142
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
6922 Hollywood Blvd.
Suite 800
Los Angeles, California  90028
(Address of principal executive offices)
j2 Global Communications, Inc.
Second Amended and Restated 1997 Stock Option Plan
Scott M. Jarus
President
j2 Global Communications, Inc.
6922 Hollywood Blvd.
Suite 800
Hollywood, California  90028
(Name and address of agent for service) (Zip code)
CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE
(323) 860–9200
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Title Of Securities
To Be Registered
Amount To Be
Registered(1)
Proposed
Maximum Offering
Price Per Share(2)
Proposed Maximum
Aggregate Offering
Price(2)
Amount Of
Registration
Fee(3)
Common Stock, $0.01 per share
500,000 shares
$10.55
$5,275,000
$485.30
(1)
In the event of a stock split, stock dividend, or similar transaction
involving the Registrant's common stock, in order to prevent dilution, the
number of shares registered shall be automatically increased to cover the
additional shares in accordance with Rule 416(a) under the Securities Act of
1933, as amended (the "Securities Act").
(2)
Estimated solely for the purpose of calculating the registration fee
pursuant to Rule 457(c) and 457(h) of the Securities Act, based on the average
of the high and low prices of the Common Stock of j2 Global Communications, Inc.
(the "Company") as reported on the NASDAQ National Market on April 26,
2002.
(3)
Pursuant to Rule 429 of the
Securities Act, a combined prospectus, relating to the shares of common stock
registered hereby and the shares of common stock registered pursuant to the
registration statements filed on February 24, 2000 (Registration No. 333-31064)
and February 12, 2001, as amended by the post-effective amendment filed on July
17, 2001 (Registration No. 333-55402), will be delivered to plan participants in
accordance with Form S-8 and Rule 428 of the Securities Act.
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This
Form S-8 Registration Statement incorporates by reference the registration
statement (File No. 333-31064) filed by the Company on February 24, 2000 and the
registration statement filed by the Company on February 12, 2001, as amended by
the post-effective amendment filed on July 17, 2001 (Registration No. 333-55402)
(collectively, the "Prior Filings"), as well as the Company's amended annual
report on Form 10-K/A filed April 29, 2002. Any items in the Prior Filings not
expressly changed hereby shall be as set forth in the Prior Filings.
PART I.
INFORMATION REQUIRED IN THE SECTION 10(A) PROSPECTUS
Item 2.   Registrant Information and Employee Plan Annual Information.
Upon written or oral
request, any of the documents incorporated by reference in Item 3 of Part II of
the registration statement (which documents are incorporated by reference in the
Section 10(a) prospectus), other documents required to be delivered to eligible
employees pursuant to Rule 428(b) or additional information about the j2 Global
Communications, Inc. Second Amended and Restated 1997 Stock Option Plan are
available without charge by contacting:
Patricia Brunton
Vice President of Administration and Human Resources
j2 Global Communications, Inc.
6922 Hollywood Blvd
Suite 800
Hollywood, CA 90028
(323) 860-9200
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PART II.
INFORMATION REQUIRED IN THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT
ITEM 8.   Exhibits
The following are filed as exhibits to this registration statement:
EXHIBITS
5.
Opinion of Jeffrey
D. Adelman, Vice President and General Counsel of the Company, as to the
validity of the Common Stock
23.1.
Consent of KPMG LLP, independent accountants
23.2.
Consent of Jeffrey D. Adelman (included in Opinion of Jeffrey D. Adelman at Exhibit 5)
24.
Power of Attorney (included on signature page).
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the
requirements of the Securities Act, the Registrant certifies that it has
reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the above 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 Los
Angeles, State of California, on this 2nd day of May, 2002:
j2 Global Communications, Inc.
(Registrant)
By:
/s/ Scott M. Jarus
Scott M. Jarus
President
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KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that such person whose signature
appears below constitutes and appoints Scott M. Jarus, Nehemia Zucker and
Jeffrey D. Adelman, and each of them severally, his true and lawful
attorneys-in-fact with power of substitution and resubstitution to sign in his
name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to do any and all things and
execute any and all instruments that such attorney may deem necessary or
advisable under the Securities Act or Exchange Act and any rules, regulations
and requirements of the Commission, in connection with the registration under
the Securities Act of the Common Stock of the Registrant, including
specifically, but without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the power
and authority to sign his name in his respective capacity as a member of the
Board of Directors or officer of the Registrant, to this Registration Statement
and/or such other form or forms as may be appropriate to be filed with the
Commission as any of them may deem appropriate in respect of the Common Stock of
the Registrant, to any and all amendments thereto (including post-effective
amendments) to this Registration Statement, to any related Rule 462(b)
Registration Statement and to any documents filed as part of or in connection
with this Registration Statement and any and all amendments thereto, including
post-effective amendments.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this
Registration Statement has been signed on May 2, 2002 by the following persons
in the capacities indicated.
Signature
Title
/s/
Scott M. Jarus
Scott M. Jarus
President (principal executive officer)
/s/
Nehemia Zucker
Nehemia Zucker
Chief Financial Officer (principal financial officer)
/s/
Greggory Kalvin
Greggory Kalvin
Vice President of Finance (principal accounting officer)
/s/
Richard S. Ressler
Richard S. Ressler
Chairman of the Board
/s/
Douglas Y. Bech
Douglas Y. Bech
Director
/s/
Robert J. Cresci
Robert J. Cresci
Director
/s/
John F. Rieley
John F. Rieley
Director
/s/
Michael P. Schulhof
Michael P. Schulhof
Director
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
EXHIBITS
5.
Opinion of Jeffrey
D. Adelman, Vice President and General Counsel of the Company, as to the
validity of the Common Stock
23.1.
Consent of KPMG LLP, independent accountants
23.2.
Consent of Jeffrey D. Adelman (included in Opinion of Jeffrey D. Adelman at Exhibit 5)
24.
Power of Attorney (included on signature page).