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EXHIBIT (A)6
GUIDELINES FOR CERTIFICATION OF TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER ON SUBSTITUTE FORM W-9
Guidelines for Determining the Proper Identification Number for the Payee
(You) to Give the Payer.
Social Security numbers have nine digits separated by two hyphens: i.e.
000-00-0000. Employer identification numbers have nine digits separated by
only one hyphen: i.e. 00-0000000. The table below will help determine the
number to give the payer. All "Section" references are to the Internal Revenue
Code of 1986, as amended. "IRS" is the Internal Revenue Service.
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Give the
For this type of account: SOCIAL SECURITY
number of
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1. Individual The individual
2. Two or more individuals The actual owner
(joint account) of the account
or, if combined
funds, the first
individual on
the account(1)
3. Custodian account of a The minor (2)
minor (Uniform Gift to
Minors Act)
4. a. The usual revocable The grantor-
savings trust trustee (1)
(grantor is also
trustee)
b. So-called trust The actual
account that is not owner(1)
a legal or valid
trust under state
law.
5. Sole proprietorship The owner(3)
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Give the
EMPLOYER
For this type of account: IDENTIFICATION
number of--
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6. Sole proprietorship The owner (3)
7. A valid trust, estate, The legal entity
or pension trust (4)
8. Corporate The corporation
9. Association, club, The organization
religious, charitable,
educational, or other
tax-exempt
organization account
10. Partnership The partnership
11. A broker or registered The broker or
nominee nominee
12. Account with the The public
Department of entity
Agriculture in the
name of a public
entity (such as a
state or local
government, school
district, or prison)
that receives
agriculture program
payments
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(1) List first and circle the name of the person whose number you furnish. If
only one person on a joint account has a social security number, that
person's number must be furnished.
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(2) Circle the minor's name and furnish the minor's social security number.
(3) You must show your individual name, but you may also enter your business
or "doing business as" name. You may use either your social security
number or your employer identification number (if you have one).
(4) List first and circle the name of the legal trust, estate, or pension
trust. (Do not furnish the taxpayer identification number of the personal
representative or trustee unless the legal entity itself is not
designated in the account title.)
Note: If no name is circled when there is more than one name, the number will
be considered to be that of the first name listed.
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GUIDELINES FOR CERTIFICATION OF TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER ON SUBSTITUTE FORM W-9
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Obtaining a Number
If you do not have a taxpayer identification number, obtain Form SS-5,
Application for a Social Security Card, at the local Social Security
Administration office, or Form SS-4, Application for Employer Identification
Number, by calling 1 (800) TAX-FORM, and apply for a number.
Payees Exempt from Backup Withholding
Payees specifically exempted from withholding include:
. An organization exempt from tax under section 501(a), an individual
retirement account (IRA), or a custodial account under Section 403(b)(7),
if the account satisfies the requirements of Section 401(f)(2).
. The United States or a state thereof, the District of Columbia, a
possession of the United States, or a political subdivision or wholly-owned
agency or instrumentality of any one or more of the foregoing.
. An international organization or any agency or instrumentality thereof.
. A foreign government and any political subdivision, agency or
instrumentality thereof.
Payees that may be exempt from backup withholding include:
. A corporation.
. A financial institution.
. A dealer in securities or commodities required to register in the United
States, the District of Columbia, or a possession of the United States.
. A real estate investment trust.
. A common trust fund operated by a bank under Section 584(a).
. An entity registered at all times during the tax year under the Investment
Company Act of 1940.
. A middleman known in the investment community as a nominee or a custodian.
. A futures commission merchant registered with the Commodity Futures Trading
Commission.
. A foreign central bank of issue.
. A trust exempt from tax under Section 664 or described in Section 4947.
Payments of dividends and patronage dividends generally exempt from backup
withholding include:
. Payments to nonresident aliens subject to withholding under Section 1441.
. Payments to partnerships not engaged in a trade or business in the United
States and that have at least one non-resident alien partner.
. Payments of patronage dividends not pain in money.
. Payments made by certain foreign organizations.
. Section 404(k) payments made by an ESOP.
Payments of interest generally exempt from backup withholding include:
. Payments of interest on obligations issued by individuals. Note: You maybe
subject to backup withholding if thisInterest in $600 or more and you have
not provided your correct taxpayer identification number to the payer.
. Payments of tax-exempt interest (including exempt-interest dividends under
Section 852).
. Payments described in section 6049(b)(5) to non-resident aliens.
. Payments on tax-free covenant bonds under section 1451.
. Payments made by certain foreign organizations.
. Mortgage or student loan interest paid to you.
Certain payments, other than payments of interest, dividends, and patronage
dividends, that are exempt from information reporting are also exempt from
backup withholding. For details, see sections 6041, 6041A, 6042, 6044, 6045,
6049, 6050A and 6050N.
EXEMPT PAYEES DESCRIBED ABOVE MUST FILE FORM W-9 OR A SUBSTITUTE FORM W-9 TO
AVOID POSSIBLE ERRONEOUS BACKUP WITHHOLDING, FILE THEIS FORM WITH THE PAYER.
FURNISH YOUR TAX-PAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER, WRITE "EXEMPT" IN PART 1 OF THE
FORM, AND RETURN TO THE PAYER IF THE PAYMENTS ARE OF INTEREST, DIVIDENDS, OR
PATRONAGE DIVIDENDS. ALSO SIGN AND DATE THE FORM.
Privacy Act Notice. Section 6109 requires you to provide your correct taxpayer
identification number to payers, who must report the payments to the IRS. The
IRS uses the number for identification purposes and may also provide this
information to various government agencies for tax enforcement or litigation
purposes. Payers must be given the numbers whether or not recipients are
required to file tax returns. Payers must generally withhold 31% of taxable
interest, dividend, and certain other payments to a payee who does not furnish
a taxpayer identification number to a payer. Certain penalties may also apply.
Penalties
(1) Failure to Furnish Taxpayer Identification Number. If you fail to furnish
your taxpayer identification number to a payer, you are subject to a penalty
of $50 for each such failure unless your failure is due to reasonable cause
and not to willful neglect.
(2) Civil Penalty for False Information with Respect to Withholding. If you
wish to make a false statement with no reasonable basis that results in no
backup withholding, you are subject to a $500 penalty.
(3) Criminal Penalty for Falsifying Information. Willfully falsifying
certifications or affirmations may subject you to criminal penalties including
fines and/or imprisonment.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT YOUR TAX CONSULTANT OR THE INTERNAL REVENUE
SERVICE
