EXHIBIT 25.1
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM T-1
STATEMENT OF ELIGIBILITY
UNDER THE TRUST INDENTURE ACT OF 1939 OF A
CORPORATION DESIGNATED TO ACT AS TRUSTEE
CHECK IF AN APPLICATION TO DETERMINE
ELIGIBILITY OF A TRUSTEE PURSUANT TO SECTION 305(B)(2)
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FIRST TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
(EXACT NAME OF TRUSTEE AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
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(ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE
OFFICER)
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(NAME, ADDRESS, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AGENT FOR SERVICE)
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(EXACT NAME OF OBLIGOR AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
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(STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION OF (I.R.S. EMPLOYER
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OFFICES)
SENIOR SECURED FIRST PRIORITY DISCOUNT EXCHANGE NOTES DUE 2001
SENIOR SECURED SECOND PRIORITY DISCOUNT EXCHANGE NOTES DUE 2001
(TITLE OF INDENTURE SECURITIES)
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ITEM 1. GENERAL INFORMATION.
FURNISH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AS TO THE TRUSTEE.
(A) NAME AND ADDRESS OF EACH EXAMINING OR SUPERVISING AUTHORITY TO WHICH IT
IS SUBJECT.
Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C.
(B) WHETHER IT IS AUTHORIZED TO EXERCISE CORPORATE TRUST POWERS.
Yes.
ITEM 2. AFFILIATIONS WITH OBLIGOR.
IF THE OBLIGOR IS AN AFFILIATE OF THE TRUSTEE, DESCRIBE EACH SUCH
AFFILIATION.
The obligor is not an affiliate of the trustee.
ITEM 3. VOTING SECURITIES OF THE TRUSTEE.
FURNISH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AS TO EACH CLASS OF VOTING SECURITIES OF
THE TRUSTEE.
AS OF JUNE 12, 1997
COL.A COL. B
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AMOUNT
TITLE OF CLASS OUTSTANDING
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Not applicable by virtue of response to Item 13.
ITEM 4. TRUSTEESHIPS UNDER OTHER INDENTURES.
IF THE TRUSTEE IS A TRUSTEE UNDER ANOTHER INDENTURE UNDER WHICH ANY OTHER
SECURITIES, OR CERTIFICATES OF INTEREST OR PARTICIPATION IN ANY OTHER
SECURITIES, OF THE OBLIGOR ARE OUTSTANDING, FURNISH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
(A) TITLE OF THE SECURITIES OUTSTANDING UNDER EACH SUCH OTHER INDENTURE.
Not applicable by virtue of response to Item 13.
(B) A BRIEF STATEMENT OF THE FACTS RELIED UPON AS A BASIS FOR THE CLAIM
THAT NO CONFLICTING INTEREST WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 310(B)(1) OF THE ACT
ARISES AS A RESULT OF THE TRUSTEESHIP UNDER ANY SUCH OTHER INDENTURE, INCLUDING
A STATEMENT AS TO HOW THE INDENTURE SECURITIES WILL RANK AS COMPARED WITH THE
SECURITIES ISSUED UNDER SUCH OTHER INDENTURE.
Not applicable by virtue of response to Item 13.
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ITEM 5. INTERLOCKING DIRECTORATES AND SIMILAR RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE OBLIGOR OR
UNDERWRITERS.
IF THE TRUSTEE OR ANY OF THE DIRECTORS OR EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE TRUSTEE
IS A DIRECTOR, OFFICER, PARTNER, EMPLOYEE, APPOINTEE, OR REPRESENTATIVE OF THE
OBLIGOR OR OF ANY UNDERWRITER FOR THE OBLIGOR, IDENTIFY EACH SUCH PERSON HAVING
ANY SUCH CONNECTION AND STATE THE NATURE OF EACH SUCH CONNECTION.
Not applicable by virtue of response to Item 13.
ITEM 6. VOTING SECURITIES OF THE TRUSTEE OWNED BY THE OBLIGOR OR ITS OFFICIALS.
FURNISH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AS TO THE VOTING SECURITIES OF THE TRUSTEE
OWNED BENEFICIALLY BY THE OBLIGOR AND EACH DIRECTOR, PARTNER AND EXECUTIVE
OFFICER OF THE OBLIGOR.
AS OF JUNE 12, 1997
COL. A COL. B COL. C COL. D
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PERCENTAGE OF VOTING
TITLE AMOUNT SECURITIES REPRESENTED
OF OWNED BY AMOUNT GIVEN IN
NAME OF OWNER CLASS BENEFICIALLY COL. C
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Not applicable by virtue of response to Item 13.
ITEM 7. VOTING SECURITIES OF THE TRUSTEE OWNED BY UNDERWRITERS OR THEIR
OFFICIALS.
FURNISH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AS TO THE VOTING SECURITIES OF THE
TRUSTEE OWNED BENEFICIALLY BY EACH UNDERWRITER FOR THE OBLIGOR AND EACH
DIRECTOR, PARTNER, AND EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF EACH SUCH UNDERWRITER.
AS OF JUNE 12, 1997
COL. A COL. B COL. C COL. D
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PERCENTAGE OF VOTING
TITLE AMOUNT SECURITIES REPRESENTED
OF OWNED BY AMOUNT GIVEN IN
NAME OF OWNER CLASS BENEFICIALLY COL. C
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Not applicable by virture of response to Item 13.
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ITEM 8. SECURITIES OF THE OBLIGOR OWNED OR HELD BY THE TRUSTEE.
FURNISH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AS TO SECURITIES OF THE OBLIGOR OWNED
BENEFICIALLY OR HELD AS COLLATERAL SECURITY FOR OBLIGATIONS IN DEFAULT BY THE
TRUSTEE:
AS OF JUNE 12, 1997
COL. A COL. B COL. C COL. D
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WHETHER
THE
SECURITIES AMOUNT OWNED BENEFICIALLY
ARE OR HELD AS COLLATERAL
VOTING OR SECURITY FOR OBLIGATIONS PERCENT OF CLASS
NONVOTING IN REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT
TITLE OF CLASS SECURITIES DEFAULT GIVEN IN COL. C
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Not applicable by virtue of response to Item 13.
ITEM 9. SECURITIES OF UNDERWRITERS OWNED OR HELD BY THE TRUSTEE.
IF THE TRUSTEE OWNS BENEFICIALLY OR HOLDS AS COLLATERAL SECURITY FOR
OBLIGATIONS IN DEFAULT ANY SECURITIES OF AN UNDERWRITER FOR THE OBLIGOR. FURNISH
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AS TO EACH CLASS OF SECURITIES OF SUCH UNDERWRITER ANY
OF WHICH ARE SO OWNED OR HELD BY THE TRUSTEE.
AS OF JUNE 12, 1997
COL. A COL. B COL. C COL. D
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AMOUNT OWNED
BENEFICIALLY OR HELD PERCENT OF CLASS
AS COLLATERAL SECURITY REPRESENTED BY
AMOUNT FOR OBLIGATIONS IN AMOUNT GIVEN
NAME OF ISSUER AND TITLE OF CLASS OUTSTANDING DEFAULT BY TRUSTEE IN COL. C
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Not applicable by virtue of response to Item 13.
ITEM 10. OWNERSHIP OR HOLDINGS BY THE TRUSTEE OF VOTING SECURITIES OF CERTAIN
AFFILIATES OR SECURITY HOLDERS OF THE OBLIGOR.
IF THE TRUSTEE OWNS BENEFICIALLY OR HOLDS AS COLLATERAL SECURITY FOR
OBLIGATIONS IN DEFAULT VOTING SECURITIES OF A PERSON WHO, TO THE KNOWLEDGE OF
THE TRUSTEE (1) OWNS 10 PERCENT OR MORE OF THE VOTING SECURITIES OF THE OBLIGOR
OR (2) IS AN AFFILIATE, OTHER THAN A SUBSIDIARY, OF THE OBLIGOR, FURNISH THE
FOLLOWING INFORMATION AS TO THE VOTING SECURITIES OF SUCH PERSON.
AS OF JUNE 12, 1997
COL. A COL. B COL. C COL. D
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AMOUNT OWNED
BENEFICIALLY OR HELD PERCENT OF CLASS
AS COLLATERAL SECURITY REPRESENTED BY
AMOUNT FOR OBLIGATIONS IN AMOUNT GIVEN
NAME OF ISSUER AND TITLE OF CLASS OUTSTANDING DEFAULT BY TRUSTEE IN COL. C
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Not applicable by virtue of response to Item 13.
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ITEM 11. OWNERSHIP OF HOLDINGS BY THE TRUSTEE OF ANY SECURITIES OF A PERSON
OWNING 50 PERCENT OR MORE OF THE VOTING SECURITIES OF THE OBLIGOR.
IF THE TRUSTEE OWNS BENEFICIALLY OR HOLDS AS COLLATERAL SECURITY FOR
OBLIGATIONS IN DEFAULT ANY SECURITIES OF A PERSON WHO, TO THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE
TRUSTEE, OWNS 50 PERCENT OR MORE OF THE VOTING SECURITIES OF THE OBLIGOR,
FURNISH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AS TO EACH CLASS OF SECURITIES OF SUCH PERSON
ANY OF WHICH ARE SO OWNED OR HELD BY THE TRUSTEE.
AS OF JUNE 12, 1997
COL. C
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AMOUNT OWNED ----------------
COL. B BENEFICIALLY OR HELD PERCENT OF CLASS
COL. A ----------- AS COLLATERAL SECURITY REPRESENTED BY
----------------------------------------------- AMOUNT FOR OBLIGATIONS IN AMOUNT GIVEN
NAME OF ISSUER AND TITLE OF CLASS OUTSTANDING DEFAULT BY TRUSTEE IN COL. C
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Not applicable by virtue of response to Item 13.
ITEM 12. INDEBTEDNESS OF THE OBLIGOR TO THE TRUSTEE.
EXCEPT AS NOTED IN THE INSTRUCTIONS, IF THE OBLIGOR IS INDEBTED TO THE
TRUSTEE, FURNISH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
AS OF JUNE 12, 1997
COL. A COL. B COL. C
NATURE OF INDEBTEDNESS AMOUNT OUTSTANDING DATE DUE
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Not applicable by virtue of response to Item 13.
ITEM 13. DEFAULTS BY THE OBLIGOR.
(A) STATE WHETHER THERE IS OR HAS BEEN A DEFAULT WITH RESPECT TO THE
SECURITIES UNDER THIS INDENTURE. EXPLAIN THE NATURE OF SUCH DEFAULT.
There is not nor has there been a default with respect to the securities
under this indenture.
(B) IF THE TRUSTEE IS A TRUSTEE UNDER ANOTHER INDENTURE UNDER WHICH ANY
OTHER SECURITIES, OR CERTIFICATES OF INTEREST OR PARTICIPATION IN ANY OTHER
SECURITIES, OF THE OBLIGOR ARE OUTSTANDING, OR IS TRUSTEE FOR MORE THAN ONE
OUTSTANDING SERIES OF SECURITIES UNDER THE INDENTURE, STATE WHETHER THERE HAS
BEEN A DEFAULT UNDER ANY SUCH INDENTURE OR SERIES, IDENTIFY THE INDENTURE OR
SERIES AFFECTED, AND EXPLAIN THE NATURE OR ANY SUCH DEFAULT.
There is not nor has there been a default with respect to the securities
under this indenture. The trustee is not a trustee under other indentures under
which any other securities or certificates of interest or participation in any
other securities of the obligor are outstanding.
ITEM 14. AFFILIATIONS WITH THE UNDERWRITERS.
IF ANY UNDERWRITER IS AN AFFILIATE OF THE TRUSTEE OF THE TRUSTEES, DESCRIBE
EACH SUCH AFFILIATION.
Not applicable by virtue of response to Item 13.
ITEM 15. FOREIGN TRUSTEE.
IDENTIFY THE ORDER OR RULE PURSUANT TO WHICH THE FOREIGN TRUSTEE IS
AUTHORIZED TO ACT AS SOLE TRUSTEE UNDER INDENTURES QUALIFIED OR TO BE QUALIFIED
UNDER THE ACT.
Not applicable.
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ITEM 16. LIST OF EXHIBITS.
LIST BELOW ALL EXHIBITS FILED AS A PART OF THIS STATEMENT OF ELIGIBILITY.
1. A copy of the Articles of Association of First Trust National
Association as now in effect, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 1 to
T-1; Registration No. 333-19025.
2. A copy of the certificate of authority to commence business,
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 2 to T-1; Registration No. 33-64175.
3. A copy of the certificate of authority to exercise corporate trust
powers, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3 to T-1; Registration No.
33-64175.
4. A copy of the existing By-Laws of First Trust National Association as
now in effect, filed herewith.
5. Not applicable by virtue of response to Item 13.
6. The consent of the trustee required by Section 321(b) of the Trust
Indenture Act of 1939, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 6 to T-1;
Registration No. 33-64175.
7. A copy of the latest report of condition of the trustee published
pursuant to law or the requirements of its supervising or examining authority,
filed herewith.
8. Not applicable.
9. Not applicable.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, the
Trustee, First Trust National Association, a National Banking Association
organized and existing under the laws of the United States of America, has duly
caused this Statement of Eligibility to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, all in the city of Chicago, and state of
Illinois, as of 12th day of June, 1997.
FIRST TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
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Vice President and Assistant
Secretary
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EXHIBIT 4
FIRST TRUST
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
BYLAWS
AS LAST AMENDED ON JULY 16, 1996
ARTICLE I
MEETINGS OF SHAREHOLDERS
Section 1.1. Annual Meeting. The annual meeting of the shareholders, for
the election of directors and the transaction of other business, shall be held
at a time and place as the Chairman or President may designate. Notice of such
meeting shall be given at least ten days prior to the date thereof, to each
shareholder of the Association. If, for any reason, an election of directors is
not made on the designated day, the election shall be held on some subsequent
day, as soon thereafter as practicable, with prior notice thereof.
Section 1.2. Special Meetings. Except as otherwise specially provided by
law, special meetings of the shareholders may be called for any purpose, at any
time by a majority of the board of directors, or by any shareholder or group of
shareholders owning at least ten percent of the outstanding stock. Every such
special meeting, unless otherwise provided by law, shall be called upon not less
than ten days prior notice stating the purpose of the meeting.
Section 1.3. Nominations for Directors. Nominations for election to the
board of directors may be made by the board of directors or by any shareholder.
Section 1.4. Proxies. Shareholders may vote at any meeting of the
shareholders by proxies duly authorized in writing. Proxies shall be valid only
for one meeting and any adjournments of such meeting and shall be filed with the
records of the meeting.
Section 1.5. Quorum. A majority of the outstanding capital stock,
represented in person or by proxy, shall constitute a quorum at any meeting of
shareholders, unless otherwise provided by law. A majority of the votes cast
shall decide every question or matter submitted to the shareholders at any
meeting, unless otherwise provided by law or by the Articles of Association.
ARTICLE II
DIRECTORS
Section 2.1. Board of Directors. The board of directors (hereinafter
referred to as the 'board'), shall have power to manage and administer the
business and affairs of the Association. All authorized corporate powers of the
Association shall be vested in and may be exercised by the board.
Section 2.2. Powers. In addition to the foregoing, the board of directors
shall have and may exercise all of the powers granted to or conferred upon it by
the Articles of Association, the Bylaws and by law.
Section 2.3. Number. The board shall consist of a number of members to be
fixed and determined from time to time by resolution of the board or the
shareholders at any meeting thereof, in accordance with the Articles of
Association.
Section 2.4. Organization Meeting. The newly elected board shall meet for
the purpose of organizing the new board and electing and appointing such
officers of the Association as may be appropriate. Such meeting shall be held on
the day of the election or as soon thereafter as practicable, and, in any event,
within thirty days thereafter. If, at the time fixed for such meeting, there
shall not be a quorum present, the directors present may adjourn the meeting
until a quorum is obtained.
Section 2.5. Regular Meetings. The regular meetings of the board shall be
held, without notice, as the Chairman or President may designate and deem
suitable.
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Section 2.6. Special Meetings. Special meetings of the board may be called
by the Chairman or the President of the Association, or at the request of two or
more directors. Each member of the board shall be given notice stating the time
and place of each such meeting.
Section 2.7. Quorum. A majority of the directors shall constitute a quorum
at any meeting, except when otherwise provided by law; but fewer may adjourn any
meeting. Unless otherwise provided, once a quorum is established, any act by a
majority of those constituting the quorum shall be the act of the board.
Section 2.8. Vacancies. When any vacancy occurs among the directors, the
remaining members of the board may appoint a director to fill such vacancy at
any regular meeting of the board, or at a special meeting called for that
purpose.
ARTICLE III
COMMITTEES
Section 3.1. Advisory Board of Directors. The board may appoint persons,
who need not be directors, to serve as advisory directors on an advisory board
of directors established with respect to the business affairs of either this
Association alone or the business affairs of a group of affiliated organizations
of which this Association is one. Advisory directors shall have the powers and
duties as may be determined by the board, provided, that the board's
responsibility for the business and affairs of this Association shall in no
respect be delegated or diminished.
Section 3.2. Audit Committee. The board shall appoint an Audit Committee
which shall consist of at least two Directors. If legally permissible, the board
may determine to name itself as the Audit Committee. The Audit Committee shall
direct and review audits of the Association's fiduciary activities.
The members of the Audit Committee shall be appointed each year and shall
continue to act until their successors are named. The Audit Committee shall have
power to adopt its own rules and procedures and to do those things which in the
judgment of such Committee are necessary or helpful with respect to the exercise
of its functions or the satisfaction of its responsibilities.
Section 3.3. Executive Committees. The board may appoint an Executive
Committee which shall consist of at least three directors and which shall have,
and may exercise, all the powers of the board between meetings of the board or
otherwise when the board is not meeting.
Section 3.4. Other Committees. The board may appoint, from time to time,
committees of one or more persons who need not be directors, for such purposes
and with such powers as the board may determine. In addition, either the
Chairman or the President may appoint, from time to time, committees of one or
more officers, employees, agents or other persons, for such purposes and with
such powers as either the Chairman or the President deems appropriate and
proper.
Whether appointed by the board, the Chairman, or the President, any such
Committee shall at all times be subject to the direction and control of the
board.
Section 3.5. Meeting Minutes and Rules. An advisory board of directors
and/or committee shall meet as necessary in consideration of the purpose of the
advisory board of directors or committee, and shall maintain minutes in
sufficient detail to indicate actions taken or recommendations made; unless
required by the members, discussions, votes or other specific details need not
be reported. An advisory board of directors or a committee may, in consideration
of its purpose, adopt its own rules for the exercise of any of its functions or
authority.
ARTICLE IV
OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
Section 4.1. Chairman of the Board. The board may appoint one of its
members to be Chairman of the board to serve at the pleasure of the board. The
Chairman shall supervise the carrying out of the policies adopted or approved by
the board; shall have general executive powers, as well as the specific powers
conferred by these Bylaws; shall also have and may exercise such powers and
duties as from time to time may be conferred upon or assigned by the board.
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Section 4.2. President. The board may appoint one of its members to be
President of the Association. In the absence of the Chairman, the President
shall preside at any meeting of the board. The President shall have general
executive powers, and shall have and may exercise any and all other powers and
duties pertaining by law, regulation or practice, to the Office of President, or
imposed by these Bylaws. The President shall also have and may exercise such
powers and duties as from time to time may be conferred or assigned by the
board.
Section 4.3. Vice President. The board may appoint one or more Vice
Presidents who shall have such powers and duties as may be assigned by the board
and to perform the duties of the President on those occasions when the President
is absent, including presiding at any meeting of the board in the absence of the
Chairman and President.
Section 4.4. Secretary. The board shall appoint a Secretary, or other
designated officer who shall be Secretary of the board and of the Association,
and shall keep accurate minutes of all meetings. The Secretary shall attend to
the giving of all notices required by these Bylaws to be given; shall be
custodian of the corporate seal, records, document and papers of the
Association; shall provide for the keeping of proper records of all transactions
of the Association; shall have and may exercise any and all other powers and
duties pertaining by law, regulation or practice, to the Secretary, or imposed
by these Bylaws; and shall also perform such other duties as may be assigned
from time to time by the board.
Section 4.5. Other Officers. The board may appoint, and may authorize the
Chairman or the President to appoint, any officer as from time to time may
appear to the board, the Chairman or the President to be required or desirable
to transact the business of the Association. Such officers shall exercise such
powers and perform such duties as pertain to their several offices, or as may be
conferred upon or assigned to them by these Bylaws, the board, the Chairman or
the President.
Section 4.6. Tenure of Office. The Chairman or the President and all other
officers shall hold office for the current year for which the board was elected,
unless they shall resign, become disqualified, or be removed. Any vacancy
occurring in the Office of Chairman or President shall be filled promptly by the
board.
Any officer elected by the board or appointed by the Chairman or the
President may be removed at any time, with or without cause, by the affirmative
vote of a majority of the board or, if such officer was appointed by the
Chairman or the President, by the Chairman or the President, respectively.
ARTICLE V
STOCK
Section 5.1. Shares of stock shall be transferable on the books of the
Association, and a transfer book shall be kept in which all transfers of stock
shall be recorded. Every person becoming a shareholder by such transfer shall,
in proportion to such person's shares, succeed to all rights of the prior holder
of such shares. Each certificate of stock shall recite on its face that the
stock represented thereby is transferable only upon the board of the Association
properly endorsed.
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ARTICLE VI
CORPORATE SEAL
Section 6.1. The Chairman, the President, the Secretary, any Assistant
Secretary or other officer designated by the board, the Chairman, or the
President, shall have authority to affix the corporate seal to any document
requiring such seal, and to attest the same. Such seal shall be substantially in
the following form:
[SEAL]
ARTICLE VII
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Section 7.1. Execution of Instruments. All agreements, checks, drafts,
orders, indentures, notes, mortgages, deeds, conveyances, transfers,
endorsements, assignments, certificates, declarations, receipts, discharges,
releases, satisfactions, settlements, petitions, schedules, accounts,
affidavits, bonds, undertakings, guarantees, proxies and other instruments or
documents may be signed, countersigned, executed, acknowledged, endorsed,
verified, delivered or accepted on behalf of the Association, whether in a
fiduciary capacity or otherwise, by any officer of the Association, or such
employee or agent as may be designated from time to time by the board by
resolution, or by the Chairman or the President by written instrument, which
resolution or instrument shall be certified as in effect by the Secretary or an
Assistant Secretary of the Association. The provisions of this section are
supplementary to any other provision of the Articles of Association or Bylaws.
Section 7.2. Records. The Articles of Association, the Bylaws and the
proceedings of all meetings of the shareholders, the board, and standing
committees of the board, shall be recorded in appropriate minute books provided
for that purpose. The minutes or each meeting shall be signed by the Secretary,
or other officer appointed to act as Secretary of the meeting.
Section 7.3. Trust Files. There shall be maintained in the Association
files all fiduciary records necessary to assure that its fiduciary
responsibilities have been property undertaken and discharged.
Section 7.4. Trust Investments. Funds held in a fiduciary capacity shall be
invested according to the instrument establishing the fiduciary relationship and
according to law. Where such instrument does not specify the character and class
of investments to be made and does not vest in the Association a discretion in
the matter, funds held pursuant to such instrument shall be invested in
investments in which corporate fiduciaries may invest under law.
Section 7.5. Notice. Whenever notice is required by the Articles of
Association, the Bylaws or law, such notice shall be by mail, postage prepaid,
telegram, in person, or by any other means by which such notice can reasonably
be expected to be received, using the address of the person to receive such
notice, or such other personal data, as may appear on the records of the
Association. Prior notice shall be proper if given not more than 30 days nor
less than 10 days prior to the event for which notice is given.
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ARTICLE VIII
INDEMNIFICATION
Section 8.1. The Association shall indemnify to the full extent permitted
by, and in the manner permissible under, the Articles of Association and the
laws of the United States of America, as applicable and as amended from time to
time, any person made, or threatened to be made, a party to any action, suit or
`proceeding, whether criminal, civil, administrative or investigative, by reason
of the fact that such person is or was a director, advisory director, officer or
employee of the Association, or any predecessor of the Association, or served
any other enterprise as a director or officer at the request of the Association
or any predecessor of the Association.
Section 8.2. The board in its discretion may, on behalf of the Association,
indemnify any person, other than a director, advisory director, officer or
employee, made a party to any action, suit or proceeding by reason of the fact
that such person is or was an agent of the Association or any predecessor of the
Association serving in such capacity at the request of the Association or any
predecessor of the Association.
ARTICLE IX
INTERPRETATION AND AMENDMENT
Section 9.1. The Bylaws shall be interpreted in accordance with and subject
to appropriate provisions of law, and may be amended, altered or repealed, at
any regular or special meeting of the board.
Section 9.2. A copy of the Bylaws, with all amendments, shall at all times
be kept in a convenient place at the main office of the Association, and shall
be open for inspection to all shareholders during Association hours.
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EXHIBIT 7
CONSOLIDATED REPORT OF CONDITION FOR INSURED COMMERCIAL
AND STATE-CHARTERED SAVINGS BANKS FOR MARCH 31, 1997
All schedules are to be reported in thousands of dollars. Unless otherwise
indicated, report the amount outstanding as of the last business day of the
quarter.
SCHEDULE RC -- BALANCE SHEET
C200
DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS
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ASSETS
1. Cash and balances due from depository institutions (from Schedule RC-A): RCON
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a. Noninterest-bearing balances and currency and coin (1) 0081 .... 54,767 1.a
b. Interest-bearing balances (2) 0071 .... 0 1.b
2. Securities:
a. Held-to-maturity securities (from Schedule RC-B, column A) 1754 .... 0 2.a
b. Available-for-sale securities (from Schedule RC-B, column D) 1773 .... 3,205 2.b
3. Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell 1350 .... 0 3.
4. Loans and lease financing receivables:
a. Loans and leases, net of unearned income RCON
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(from Schedule RC-C) 2122 .... 0 ........... 4.a
b. LESS: Allowance for loan and lease losses 3123 .... 0 ........... 4.b
c. LESS: Allocated transfer risk reserve 3128 .... 0 ........... 4.c
d. Loans and leases, net of unearned income,
allowance, and reserve (item 4.a minus 4.b and 4.c) 2125 .... 0 4.d
5. Trading assets 3545 .... 0 5.
6. Premises and fixed assets (including capitalized leases) 2145 .... 126 6.
7. Other real estate owned (from
Schedule RC-M) 2150 .... 0 7.
8. Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies (from
Schedule RC-M) 2130 .... 0 8.
9. Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding 2155 .... 0 9.
10. Intangible assets (from Schedule RC-M) 2143 .... 48,568 10.
11. Other assets (from Schedule RC-F) 2160 .... 2,720 11.
12. Total assets (sum of items 1 through 11) 2170 .... 109,386 12.
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1) Includes cash items in process of collection and unposted debits.
2) Includes time certificates of deposit not held for trading.
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SCHEDULE RC -- CONTINUED
DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS
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LIABILITIES
13. Deposits:
a. In domestic offices (sum of totals of RCON
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columns A and C from Schedule RC-E) 2200 .... 0 13.a
RCON
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(1) Noninterest-bearing (1) 6631 .... 0 ........... 13.a.1
(2) Interest-bearing 6636 .... 0 ........... 13.a.2
b. in foreign offices, Edge and Agreement subsidiaries, and IBFs ...........
(1) Noninterest-bearing ...........
(2) Interest-bearing ...........
14. Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase 2500 .... 0 14.
15. a. Demand notes issued to the U.S. Treasury 2540 .... 0 15.a
b. Trading liabilities 3548 .... 0 15.b
16. Other borrowed money (includes mortgage indebtedness and obligations under
capitalized leases):
a. With a remaining maturity of one year or less 2332 .... 0 16.a
b. With a remaining maturity of more than one year 2333 .... 0 16.b
17. Not applicable
18. Bank's liability on acceptances executed and outstanding 2920 .... 0 18.
19. Subordinated notes and debentures (2) 3200 .... 0 19.
20. Other liabilities (from Schedule RC-G) 2930 .... 2,216 20.
21. Total liabilities (sum of items 13 through 20) 2948 .... 2,216 21.
22. Not applicable
EQUITY CAPITAL
23. Perpetual preferred stock and related surplus 3838 .... 0 23.
24. Common stock 3230 .... 1,000 24.
25. Surplus (exclude all surplus related to preferred stock) 3839 .... 106,712 25.
26. a. Undivided profits and capital reserves 3632 .... (542) 26.a
b. Net unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities 8434 .... 0 26.b
27. Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments ...........
28. Total equity capital (sum of items 23 through 27) 3210 .... 107,170 28.
29. Total liabilites, limited-life preferred stock, and equity capital
(sum of items 21 and 28) 3300 .... 109,386 29.
MEMORANDUM
To be reported only with the March Report of Condition.
1. Indicate in the box at the right the number of the statement below that best
describes the most comprehensive level of auditing work performed for the bank
by independent external auditors as of any date during 1996 6724 .... 2 M.1
1 = Independent audit of the bank conducted in accordance with
generally accepted auditing standards by a certified public
accounting firm which submits a report on the bank
2 = Independent audit of the bank's parent holding company conducted
in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards by a
certified public accounting firm which submits a report on the
consolidated holding company (but not on the bank separately)
3 = Directors' examination of the bank conducted in accordance with
generally accepted auditing standards by a certified public
accounting firm (may be required by state chartering authority)
4 = Directors' examination of the bank performed by other external
auditors (may be required by state chartering authority)
5 = Review of the bank's financial statements by external auditors
6 = Compilation of the bank's financial statements by external
auditors
7 = Other audit procedures (excluding tax preparation work)
8 = No external audit work
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(1) Includes total demand deposits and noninterest-bearing time and savings
deposits.
(2) Includes limited life preferred stock and related surplus.
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