Optional Redemption Due to Changes in Tax Treatment. In any case where the Company (or, if applicable, the Guarantor) shall determine that as a result of any change in the official application or interpretation of any laws or regulations it is entitled to redeem the Senior Debt Securities of any series, the Company (or, if applicable, the Guarantor) shall be required to deliver to the Trustee prior to the giving of any notice of redemption (i) a written legal opinion of independent United Kingdom counsel of recognized standing (selected by the Company or, if applicable, the Guarantor) in a form satisfactory to the Trustee confirming that the relevant change in the application or interpretation of such laws or regulations has occurred and that the Company (or, if applicable, the Guarantor) is entitled to exercise its right of redemption; and (ii) an Officer’s Certificate, evidencing compliance with such provisions and stating that it is entitled to redeem the Senior Debt Securities pursuant to the terms of the Senior Debt Securities.
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Sources: Seventh Supplemental Indenture (Lloyds Bank PLC), Sixth Supplemental Indenture (Lloyds Banking Group PLC), Fifth Supplemental Indenture (Lloyds Banking Group PLC)
Optional Redemption Due to Changes in Tax Treatment. In any case where the Company (or, if applicable, the Guarantor) shall determine that as a result of any change in the official application or interpretation of any laws or regulations it is entitled to redeem the Senior Debt Securities of any series, the Company (or, if applicable, the Guarantor) shall be required to deliver to the Trustee prior to the giving of any notice of redemption (i) a written legal opinion of independent United Kingdom counsel of recognized standing (selected by the Company or, if applicable, the Guarantor) in a form satisfactory to the Trustee confirming that the relevant change in the application or interpretation of such laws or regulations amendment has occurred and that the Company (or, if applicable, the Guarantor) is entitled to exercise its right of redemption; and (ii) an Officer’s Certificate, evidencing compliance with such provisions and stating that it is entitled to redeem the Senior Debt Securities pursuant to the terms of the Senior Debt Securities.
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