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EXHIBIT 25.3
REGISTRATION NO.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM T-1
STATEMENT OF ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFICATION
UNDER THE TRUST INDENTURE ACT OF 1939, AS AMENDED, OF A
CORPORATION DESIGNATED TO ACT AS TRUSTEE
CHECK IF AN APPLICATION TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY OF A TRUSTEE
PURSUANT TO SECTION 305(b)(2) X
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FIRST UNION TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
(Exact name of trustee as specified in its charter)
United States National Banking Association 56-1989961
(State of incorporation if (I.R.S. employer
not a national bank) identification no.)
First Union Trust Company, National Association
One Rodney Square, Suite 102
920 King St.
Wilmington, DE 19801
(Address of principal (Zip Code)
executive offices)
Same as above
(Name, address and telephone number, including
area code, of trustee's agent for service)
Paradigm Bancorporation, Inc.
(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)
The State of Texas
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
76-0522891
(I.R.S. employer identification no.)
c/o
Peter E. Fisher
Paradigm Bancorporation, Inc.
2828 FM 1960
Houston, Texas 77073
Fax (281) 443-6954
(Address, including zip code, of principal executive offices)
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GUARANTEE OF FLOATING RATE CUMULATIVE TRUST PREFERRED SECURITIES OF
PARADIGM CAPITAL TRUST II
(Title of the Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust securities)
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
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Name Address
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Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, VA Richmond, VA
Comptroller of the Currency Washington, D.C.
Securities and Exchange Commission
Division of Market Regulation Washington, D.C.
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Washington, D.C.
(b) Whether it is authorized to exercise corporate trust powers.
The trustee is authorized to exercise corporate trust
powers.
2. Affiliations with obligor and underwriters. If the obligor or any
underwriter for the obligor is an affiliate of the trustee, describe each such
affiliation.
None.
(See Note 1 on Page 4.)
Because the obligor is not in default on any securities issued under indentures
under which the applicant is trustee, Items 3 through 15 are not required
herein.
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16. List of Exhibits.
All exhibits identified below are filed as a part of this statement of
eligibility.
1. A copy of the Articles of Association of First Union Trust Company,
National Association, as now in effect, which contain the authority to
commence business and a grant of powers to exercise corporate trust
powers.
2. A copy of the certificate of authority of the trustee to commence
business, if not contained in the Articles of Association.
3. A copy of the authorization of the trustee to exercise corporate trust
powers, if such authorization is not contained in the documents
specified in exhibits (1) or (2) above.
4. A copy of the existing By-laws of First Union Trust Company, National
Association, or instruments corresponding thereto.
5. Inapplicable.
6. The consent of the trustee required by Section 321(b) of the Trust
Indenture Act of 1939 is included at Page 4 of this Form T-1
Statement.
7. A copy of the latest report of condition of the trustee published
pursuant to law or to the requirements of its supervising or examining
authority is attached hereto.
8. Inapplicable.
9. Inapplicable.
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NOTE
Note 1: Inasmuch as this Form T-1 is filed prior to the ascertainment by the
Trustee of all facts on which to base a responsive answer to Item 2, the answer
to said Item is based on incomplete information. Item 2 may, however, be
considered correct unless amended by an amendment to this Form T-1.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as
amended, the trustee, First Union Trust Company, 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 and
qualification to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly
authorized, all in the City of Wilmington, and State of Delaware, on the 19th
day of September, 2000.
FIRST UNION TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
(trustee)
By: \s\ Edward L. Truitt, Jr.
Name: Edward L. Truitt, Jr.
Title: Vice President
CONSENT OF TRUSTEE
Under section 321(b) of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended, and in
connection with the proposed issuance by Paradigm Bancorporation, Inc. of
Guarantee of Floating Rate Cumulative Trust Preferred Securities, First Union
Trust Company, National Association, as the trustee herein named, hereby
consents that reports of examinations of said Trustee by Federal, State,
Territorial or District authorities may be furnished by such authorities to the
Securities and Exchange Commission upon requests therefor.
FIRST UNION TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
By: \s\ Edward L. Truitt, Jr.
Name: Edward L. Truitt, Jr.
Title: Vice President
Dated: September19,2000
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Legal Title of Bank: First Union Trust Company, National Association Call Date: 06/30/2000 FFIEC 032
Address: One Rodney Square, 1st Floor Page RC-1
City, State, Zip: Wilmington, DE 19801
FDIC Certificate #: 34465
CONSOLIDATED REPORT OF CONDITION FOR JUNE 30, 2000
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
C400
Dollar Amount in Thousands RCFD Bil Mil Thou
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ASSETS
1. Cash and balances due from depository institutions (from Schedule RC-A):
a. Noninterest-bearing balances and currency and coin (1)................................... 0081 49 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 7 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 (from Schedule RC-C)..... RCFD 2122 268,142 4.a.
b. LESS: Allowance for loan and lease losses......................... RCFD 3123 0 4.b.
c. LESS: Allocated transfer risk reserve............................. RCFD 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 268,142 4.d.
5. Trading assets (from Schedule RC-D).......................................................... 3545 0 5.
6. Premises and fixed assets (including capitalized leases)..................................... 2145 0 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)............................................................... 213 0 8.
9. Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding................................. 2155 0 9.
10. Intangible assets (from Schedule RC-M)....................................................... 2143 0 10.
11. Other assets (from Schedule RC-F)............................................................ 2160 3,113 11.
12. Total assets (sum of items 1 through 11)..................................................... 2170 271,311 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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Legal Title of Bank: First Union Trust Company, National Association Call Date: 06/30/2000 FFIEC 032
Address: One Rodney Square, 1st Floor Page RC-1
City, State, Zip: Wilmington, DE 19801
FDIC Certificate #: 34465
SCHEDULE RC--Continued
Dollar Amount in Thousands Bil Mil Thou
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LIABILITIES
13. Deposits:
a. In domestic offices (sum of totals of columns A and C from
Schedule RC-E, part I).................................................................... RCON 2200 0 13.a.
(1) Noninterest-bearing (1)...................................... RCON 6631 0 13.a.(1)
(2) Interest-bearing............................................. RCON 6636 0 13.a.(2)
b. In foreign offices, Edge and Agreement subsidiaries, and
IBFs (from Schedule RC-E, part II)........................................................ RCFN 2200 0 13.b.
(1) Noninterest-bearing.......................................... RCFN 6631 0 13.b.(1)
(2) Interest-bearing............................................. RCFN 6636 0 13.b.(2)
14. Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements
to repurchase................................................................................ RCFD 2800 0 14.
15. a. Demand notes issued to the U.S. Treasury.................................................. RCON 2840 0 15.a.
b. Trading liabilities (from Schedule RC-D).................................................. RCFD 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............................................. RCFD 2332 0 16.a.
b. With a remaining maturity of more than one year through three years....................... RCFD A547 0 16.b.
c. With a remaining maturity of more than three years........................................ RCFD A548 0 16.c.
17. Not applicable...............................................................................
18. Bank's liability on acceptances executed and outstanding..................................... RCFD 2920 0 18.
19. Subordinated notes and debentures (2)........................................................ RCFD 3200 0 19.
20. Other liabilities (from Schedule RC-G)....................................................... RCFD 2930 11,210 20.
21. Total liabilities (sum of items 13 through 20)............................................... RCFD 2948 11,210 21.
22. Not applicable...............................................................................
EQUITY CAPITAL
23. Perpetual preferred stock and related surplus................................................ RCFD 3838 0 23.
24. Common stock................................................................................. RCFD 3230 200 24.
25. Surplus (exclude all surplus related to preferred stock)..................................... RCFD 3839 413,720 25.
26. a. Undivided profits and capital reserves.................................................... RCFD 3632 (153,819) 26.a.
b. Net unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities.................... RCFD 8434 0 26.b.
27. Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments.......................................... RCFD 3284 0 27.
28. Total equity capital (sum of items 23 through 27)............................................ RCFD 3210 260,101 28.
29. Total liabilities and equity capital (sum of items 21 and 28)................................ RCFD 3300 271,311 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 Number
bank by independent external auditors as of any date during 1996.............................. RCFD 6724 N/A M.1.
1 = Independent audit of the bank conducted in accordance 4 = Directors' examination of the bank performed by other
with generally accepted auditing standards by a certified external auditors (may be required by state chartering
public accounting firm which submits a report on the bank authority)
2 = Independent audit of the bank's parent holding company 5 = Review of the bank's financial statements by external
conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing auditors
standards by a certified public accounting firm which 6 = Compilation of the bank's financial statements by
submits a report on the consolidated holding company (but external auditors
not on the bank separately) 7 = Other audit procedures (excluding tax preparation work)
3 = Directors' examination of the bank conducted in 8 = No external audit work
accordance with generally accepted auditing standards by a
certified public accounting firm (may be required by state
chartering authority)
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(1) Includes total demand deposits and noninterest-bearing time and savings
deposit.
(2) Includes limited-life preferred stock and related surplus.
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Charter No. _________
FIRST UNION TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION
For the purpose of organizing an association to carry on the business of
banking under the laws of the United States, the undersigned do enter into the
following Articles of Association:
FIRST. The title of this association shall be FIRST UNION TRUST COMPANY,
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
SECOND. The main office of this association shall be in Wilmington,
Delaware. The business of this association will be limited to that of a national
trust bank. This association must obtain the prior written approval of the
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency ("OCC") before amending its Articles
of Association to expand the scope of its activities and services. Transfers of
this association's stock are subject to prior approval of a federal depository
institution regulatory agency. If no other agency approval is required, the
OCC's approval must be obtained before the transfers. In such cases where OCC
approval is required, the OCC will apply the definitions and standards of the
Change in Bank Control Act and the OCC's implementing regulation to ownership
changes in this association.
THIRD. The Board of Directors of this association shall consist of not
less than five nor more than twenty-five shareholders, the exact number to be
fixed and determined from time to time by resolution of a majority of the full
Board of Directors or by resolution of the shareholders at any annual or special
meeting thereof. Each director, during the full term of his directorship, shall
own a minimum of $1,000 aggregate par value of stock of this association or a
minimum par market value or equity interest of $1,000 of stock in the bank
holding company controlling this association. Any vacancy in the Board of
Directors may be filled by action of the Board of Directors.
FOURTH. There shall be an annual meeting of the shareholders to elect
directors and transact whatever other business may be brought before the
meeting. It shall be held at the main office or any other convenient place the
Board of Directors may designate, on the day of each year specified thereby in
the bylaws, but if no election is held on that day, it may be held on any
subsequent day according to such lawful rules as may be prescribed by the Board
of Directors.
Nominations for election to the Board of Directors may be made by the
Board of Directors or by any shareholder of any outstanding class of capital
stock of this association entitled to vote for election of directors.
Nominations other than those made by or on behalf of
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the existing bank management shall be made in writing and be delivered or mailed
to the president of this association and to the OCC, Washington, D.C., not less
than 14 days nor more than 50 days prior to any meeting of shareholders called
for the election of directors, provided, however, that if less than 21 days
notice of the meeting is given to shareholders, such nomination shall be mailed
or delivered to the president of this association and to the Comptroller of the
Currency not later than the close of business on the seventh day following the
day on which the notice of meeting was mailed.
Such notification shall contain the following information to the
extent known to the notifying shareholder:
. The name and address of each proposed nominee.
. The principal occupation of each proposed nominee.
. The total number of shares of capital stock of this
association that will be voted for each proposed nominee.
. The name and residence address of the notifying shareholder.
. The number of shares of capital stock of this association
owned by the notifying shareholder. Nominations not made in
accordance herewith may, in his discretion, be disregarded by
the chairperson of the meeting, and upon his instructions, the
vote tellers may disregard all votes cast for each such
nominee.
FIFTH. The authorized amount of capital stock of this association shall be
2,000 shares of common stock of the par value of one hundred dollars ($100.00)
each; but said capital stock may be increased or decreased from time to time,
according to the provisions of the laws of the United States.
If the capital stock is increased by the sale of additional shares
thereof, each shareholder shall be entitled to subscribe for such additional
shares in proportion to the number of shares of said capital stock owned by him
at the time the increase is authorized by the shareholders, unless another time
subsequent to the date of the shareholders' meeting is specified in a resolution
by the shareholders at the time the increase is authorized. The Board of
Directors will have the power to prescribe a reasonable period of time within
which the preemptive rights to subscribe to the new shares of capital stock must
be exercised.
This association, at any time and from time to time, may authorize and
issue debt obligations, whether or not subordinated, without the approval of the
shareholders.
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SIXTH. The Board of Directors shall appoint one of its members president
of this association, who shall be chairperson of the Board of Directors, unless
the Board of Directors appoints another director to be the chairperson. The
Board of Directors shall have the power to appoint one or more vice presidents
and to appoint a cashier and such other officers and employees as may be
required to transact the business of this association.
The Board of Directors shall have the power to:
. Define the duties of the officers and employees of this
association.
. Fix the salaries to be paid to the officers and employees.
. Dismiss officers and employees.
. Require bonds from officers and employees and to fix the
penalty thereof.
. Regulate the manner in which any increase of the capital of
this association shall be made.
. Manage and administer the business and affairs of this
association.
. Make all bylaws that it may be lawful for the Board of
Directors to make.
. Generally to perform all acts that are legal for a Board of
Directors to perform.
SEVENTH. The Board of Directors shall have the power to change the
location of the main office to any other place within the limits of Wilmington,
Delaware, without the approval of the shareholders, and shall have the power to
establish or change the location of any branch or branches of the association to
any other location, without the approval of the shareholders.
EIGHTH. The corporate existence of this association shall continue until
terminated according to the laws of the United States.
NINTH. The Board of Directors of this association, or any three or more
shareholders owning, in the aggregate, not less than 10 percent of the stock of
this association, may call a special meeting of shareholders at any time.
Unless otherwise provided by the laws of the United States, a notice of the
time, place and purpose of every annual and special meeting of the shareholders
shall be given by first-class mail, postage prepaid, mailed at least 10 days
prior to the date of the meeting to each shareholder of record at his address as
shown upon the books of this association.
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TENTH. Each director and executive officer of this association shall be
indemnified by the association against liability in any proceeding (including
without limitation a proceeding brought by or on behalf of this association
itself) arising out of his status as such or his activities in either of the
foregoing capacities, except for any liability incurred on account of activities
which were at the time taken known or believed by such person to be clearly in
conflict with the best interests of this association. Liabilities incurred by a
director or executive officer of this association in defending a proceeding
shall be paid by this association in advance of the final disposition of such
proceeding upon receipt of an undertaking by the director or executive officer
to repay such amount if it shall be determined, as provided in the last
paragraph of this Article Tenth, that he is not entitled to be indemnified by
this association against such liabilities.
The indemnity against liability in the preceding paragraph of this Article
Tenth, including liabilities incurred in defending a proceeding, shall be
automatic and self-operative.
Any director, officer or employee of this association who serves at the
request of this association as a director, officer, employee or agent of a
charitable, not-for-profit, religious, educational or hospital corporation,
partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, or a trade association,
or as a trustee or administrator under an employee benefit plan, or who serves
at the request of this association as a director, officer or employee of a
business corporation in connection with the administration of an estate or trust
by this association, shall have the right to be indemnified by this association,
subject to the provisions set forth in the following paragraph of this Article
Tenth, against liabilities in any manner arising out of or attributable to such
status or activities in any such capacity, except for any liability incurred on
account of activities which were at the time taken known or believed by such
person to be clearly in conflict with the best interests of this association, or
of the corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, enterprise, association
or plan being served by such person.
In the case of all persons except the directors and executive officers of
this association, the determination of whether a person is entitled to
indemnification under the preceding paragraph of this Article Tenth shall be
made by and in the sole discretion of the Chief Executive Officer of this
association. In the case of the directors and executive officers of this
association, the indemnity against liability in the preceding paragraph of this
Article Tenth shall be automatic and self-operative.
For purposes of this Article Tenth of these Articles of Association only,
the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
(a) "association" means First Union Trust Company, National Association and
its direct and indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries.
(b) "director" means an individual who is or was a director of this
association.
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(c) "executive officer" means an officer of this association who by resolution
of the Board of Directors of this association has been determined to be an
executive officer of this association for purposes of Regulation O of the
Federal Reserve Board.
(d) "liability" means the obligation to pay a judgment, settlement, penalty,
fine (including an excise tax assessed with respect to an employee benefit
plan), or reasonable expenses, including counsel fees and expenses,
incurred with respect to a proceeding.
(e) "party" includes an individual who was, is, or is threatened to be made a
named defendant or respondent in a proceeding.
(f) "proceeding" means any threatened, pending, or completed claim, action,
suit, or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative, or
investigative and whether formal or informal.
This association shall have no obligation to indemnify any person for an
amount paid in settlement of a proceeding unless this association consents in
writing to such settlement.
The right to indemnification herein provided for shall apply to persons who
are directors, officers, or employees of banks or other entities that are
hereafter merged or otherwise combined with this association only after the
effective date of such merger or other combination and only as to their status
and activities after such date.
The right to indemnification herein provided for shall inure to the benefit of
the heirs and legal representatives of any person entitled to such right.
No revocation of, change in, or adoption of any resolution or provision in the
Articles of Association or By-laws of this association inconsistent with, this
Article Tenth shall adversely affect the rights of any director, officer, or
employee of this association with respect to (i) any proceeding commenced or
threatened prior to such revocation, change, or adoption, or (ii) any proceeding
arising out of any act or omission occurring prior to such revocation, change,
or adoption, in either case, without the written consent of such director,
officer, or employee.
The rights hereunder shall be in addition to and not exclusive of any other
rights to which a director, officer, or employee of this association may be
entitled under any statute, agreement, insurance policy, or otherwise.
This association shall have the power to purchase and maintain insurance on
behalf of any person who is or was a director, officer, or employee of this
association, or is or was serving at the request of this association as a
director, officer, employee, or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint
venture, trust, trade association, employee benefit plan, or other enterprise,
against any liability asserted against such director, officer, or employee in
any such capacity, or arising out of their status as such, whether or not this
association would have the power to
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indemnify such director, officer, or employee against such liability, excluding
insurance coverage for a formal order assessing civil money penalties against a
director, officer or employee of this association.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary provided herein, no person shall have
a right to indemnification with respect to any liability (i) incurred in an
administrative proceeding or action instituted by an appropriate bank regulatory
agency which proceeding or action results in a final order assessing civil money
penalties or requiring affirmative action by an individual or individuals in the
form of payments to this association, (ii) to the extent such person is entitled
to receive payment therefor under any insurance policy or from any corporation,
partnership, joint venture, trust, trade association, employee benefit plan, or
other enterprise other than this association, or (iii) to the extent that a
court of competent jurisdiction determines that such indemnification is void or
prohibited under state or federal law.
ELEVENTH. These Articles of Association may be amended at any regular or
special meeting of the shareholders by the affirmative vote of the holders of a
majority of the stock of this association, unless the vote of the holders of a
greater amount of stock is required by law, and in that case by the vote of the
holders of such greater amount.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands this 25th day of November,
1996.
ORGANIZERS:
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Kent S. Hathaway Keith D. Lembo
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Robert L. Andersen Stephen J. Antal
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Daniel Glassberg
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Comptroller of the Currency
Administrator of National Banks
Multinational Banking Division
250 E Street, SW
Washington, D.C. 20219-0001
CHARTER CERTIFICATE
Whereas, satisfactory evidence has been presented to the Office of the
Comptroller of the Currency that FIRST UNION TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION, located in WILMINGTON, State of DELAWARE, has complied with all
provisions of the statutes of the United States required to be complied with
before being authorized to commence the business of banking as a National
Banking Association;
Now, therefore, I hereby certify that the above-named association is
authorized to commence the business of banking as a National Banking
Association.
In testimony whereof, witness my signature and
Seal of office this fifteenth day of January 1997.
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Deputy Comptroller for Multinational Banking
Charter Number 23201
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Comptroller of the Currency
Administrator of National Banks
Multinational Banking Division
250 E Street, SW
Washington, D.C. 20219-0001
TRUST CERTIFICATE
Whereas, FIRST UNION TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Charter Number
23201, located in WILMINGTON, State of DELAWARE, being a National Banking
Association, organized under the statutes of the United States, has made
application for authority to act as fiduciary;
And whereas, applicable provisions of the statutes of the United States
authorize the granting of such authority;
Now, therefore, I hereby certify that the said association is authorized to
act in all fiduciary capacities by such statutes.
In testimony whereof, witness my signature and
Seal of office this fifteenth day of January 1997.
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Deputy Comptroller for Multinational Banking
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FIRST UNION TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
BYLAWS
AS AMENDED AND RESTATED MAY 27, 1997
ARTICLE I
Meetings of Shareholders
Section 1.1. Annual Meeting. The regular annual meeting of the shareholders
for the election of directors and transaction of whatever other business may
properly come before the meeting, shall be held at the Main Office of the
Association, or such other place as the Board of Directors may designate, at
10:00 A.M., on the third Tuesday of February in each year, commencing with the
year 1997 or such other time within 90 days as may be set by the Board of
Directors. If, from any cause, an election of directors is not made on the said
day, the Board of Directors shall order the election to be held on some
subsequent day, as soon thereafter as practicable, according to the provisions
of the law; and notice thereof shall be given in the manner herein.
Section 1.2. Special Meetings. Except as otherwise specifically provided
by statute, special meetings of the shareholders may be called for any purpose
at any time by the Board of Directors or by any one or more shareholders owning,
in the aggregate, not less than twenty-five percent of the stock of the
Association.
Section 1.3. Notice of Meetings. Notice of Annual and Special meetings
shall mailed, postage prepaid, at least ten days prior to the date thereof
provided for the annual meeting, addressed to each shareholder at his address
appearing on the books of the Association; but any failure to mail such notice,
or any irregularity therein, shall not affect the validity of such meeting, or
of any
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of the proceedings thereat. A shareholder may waive any such notice.
Section 1.4. Organization of Meetings. The Chairman shall preside at all
meetings of shareholders. In his absence, the President, or a director
designated by the Chairman shall preside at such meeting.
Section 1.5. Proxies. Shareholders may vote at any meeting of the
shareholders by proxies duly authorized in writing. Proxies shall be valid only
for one meeting to be specified therein, and any adjournments of such meeting.
Proxies shall be dated and shall be filed with the records of the meeting.
Section 1.6. 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. Except as expressly limited by law, all
corporate powers of the Association shall be vested in and may be exercised by
said Board.
Section 2.2. Number. The Board shall consist of not less than five nor more
than twenty-five persons, the exact number within such minimum and maximum
limits to be fixed and determined from time to time by resolution of a majority
of the full Board or by resolution of the shareholders at any
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meeting thereof; provided, however, that a majority of the full Board may not
increase the number of directors to a number which: (a) exceeds by more than two
the number of directors last elected by shareholders where such number was
fifteen or less; and (b) to a number which exceeds by more than four the number
of directors last elected by shareholders where such number was sixteen or more,
but in no event shall the number of directors exceed twenty-five.
Section 2.3. Organization Meeting. A meeting shall be held for the purpose
of organizing the new Board and electing and appointing officers of the
Association for the succeeding year on the day of the Annual Meeting of
Shareholders or as soon thereafter as practicable, and, in any event, within
thirty days thereof. If, at the time fixed for such meeting, there shall not be
a quorum present, the directors present may adjourn the meeting, from time to
time, until a quorum is obtained.
Section 2.4. Regular Meetings. The regular meetings of the Board shall be
held on such days and time as the directors may, by resolution, designate; and
written notice of any change thereof shall be sent to each member. When any
regular meeting of the Board falls upon a legal holiday, the meeting shall be
held on such other day as the Board may designate.
Section 2.5. Special Meetings. Special meetings of the Board may be called
by the Chairman of the Board, or President, or at the request of three or more
directors. Each director shall be given notice of each special meeting, except
the organization meeting, at least one day before it is to be held by facsimile,
telephone, telegram, letter or in person. Any director may waive any such
notice.
Section 2.6. Quorum. A majority of the directors shall constitute a quorum
at any meeting, except when otherwise provided by law; but a less number may
adjourn any meeting, from time to time, and the meeting may be held, as
adjourned without further notice.
Section 2.7. Term of Office and Vacancy. Directors shall hold office for
one year and
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until their successors are elected and have qualified. No person shall stand for
election as a director of this Association if at the date of his election he
will have passed his seventieth birthday; provided, however, this prohibition
shall not apply to persons who are active officers of this Association, an
affiliate bank, or its parent corporation, or a former chief executive officer
of the Association. No person, who is not an officer or former officer of this
Association, an affiliate bank, or its parent corporation and who has
discontinued the principal position or activity the person held when initially
elected, shall be recommended to the shareholders for reelection; provided,
however, that exceptions may be made because of a change in principal position
or activity which would be compatible with continued service to this
Association. No person elected as a director may exercise any of the powers of
his office until he has taken the oath of office as prescribed by law. When any
vacancy occurs among the directors, the remaining members of the Board, in
accordance with the laws of the United States, may appoint a director to fill
such vacancy at any regular meeting of the Board, or at a special meeting called
for that purpose.
Section 2.8. Nominations. Nominations for election to the Board may be made
by the Executive Committee or by any stockholder of any outstanding class of
capital stock of the Association entitled to vote for the election of directors.
Section 2.9. Communications Equipment. Any or all directors may participate
in a meeting of the Board by means of conference telephone or any means of
communication by which all persons participating in the meeting are able to hear
each other.
Section 2.10. Action Without Meeting. Any action required or permitted to
be taken by the Board or committee thereof by law, the Association's Articles of
Association, or these Bylaws may be taken without a meeting, if, prior or
subsequent to the action, all members of the Board or
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committee shall individually or collectively consent in writing to the action.
Each written consent or consents shall be filed with the minutes of the
proceedings of the Board or committee. Action by written consent shall have the
same force and effect as a unanimous vote of the directors, for all purposes.
Any certificate or other documents which relates to action so taken shall state
that the action was taken by unanimous written consent of the Board or committee
without a meeting.
ARTICLE III
Committees of the Board
Section 3.1. Executive Committee. The Board may by resolution adopted by a
majority of the entire Board designate an Executive Committee consisting of the
Chairman of the Board, the President, and not less than two other directors.
Subject to the national banking laws and the Association's Articles of
Association, the Executive Committee may exercise all the powers of the Board of
Directors with respect to the affairs of the Association, except that the
Executive Committee may not:
1. (a) exercise such powers while a quorum of the Board of
Directors is actually convened for the conduct of business,
(b) exercise any power specifically required to be exercised by at
least a majority of all the directors,
(c) act on matters committed by the Bylaws or resolution of the Board
of Directors to another committee of the board, or
(d) amend or repeal any resolution theretofore adopted by the Board
of Directors which by its terms is amendable or repealable only
by the Board;
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2. amend the Articles of Association or make, alter or repeal any Bylaw
of the Association;
3. elect or appoint any director, create or fill any vacancies in the
Board of Directors or remove any director, or authorize or approve any
change in the compensation of any officer of the Association who is
also a director of the Association;
4. authorize or approve issuance or sale or contract for sale of shares
of stock of the Association, or determine the designation and relative
rights, preferences and limitations of a class or series of shares;
5. adopt an agreement of merger or consolidation, or submit to
shareholders any action that requires shareholder approval, including
any recommendation to the shareholders concerning the sale, lease or
exchange of all or substantially all the Association's property and
assets, a dissolution of the Association or a revocation of a
previously approved dissolution; or
6. authorize an expenditure by the Association in excess of $10 million
for any one item or group of related items.
The committee shall hold regular meetings at such times as the members shall
agree and whenever called by the chairman of the committee. A majority of the
committee shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The
committee shall keep a record of its proceedings and shall report these
proceedings to the Board at the regular meetings thereof. The committee shall
serve as the nominating committee for nominations to the Board.
Section 3.2. Chairman of the Executive Committee. The Board may designate
one of its members to be Chairman of the Executive Committee who shall preside
at the meetings thereof and
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shall perform such duties as the Board shall assign to him from time to time.
Section 3.3. Audit Committee. The Board shall appoint a committee of three
or more persons exclusive of the officers of this Association which committee
shall be known as the Audit Committee. It shall be the duty of this committee at
least once in every twelve months to examine the affairs of the Association, and
determine whether it is in a sound and solvent condition and to recommend to the
Board such changes in the manner of doing business, etc., as may seem to be
desirable. The committee may cause such examination to be made in its behalf and
under its supervision by outside accountants and may also use the services of
any other persons either inside or outside the Association to assist in its
work. The results of each examination shall be reported in writing to the Board.
Section 3.4. Audit of Trust Department. The Audit Committee shall, at least
once during each calendar year and within fifteen months of the last such audit
make suitable audits of the Trust Department or cause suitable audits to be made
by auditors responsible only to the Board, and at such time shall ascertain
whether the department has been administered in accordance with law, Part 9 of
the Regulations of the Comptroller of the Currency, and sound fiduciary
principles. In lieu of such periodic audit the Audit Committee, at the election
of the Board, may conduct or cause to be conducted by auditors responsible only
to the Board an adequate continuous audit system adopted by the Board. A written
report of such periodic or continuous audit shall be made to the Board.
Section 3.5. Other Committees. The Board may appoint from time to time
other committees composed of one or more persons each, for such purposes and
with such powers as the Board may determine. The Chairman of the Board shall
have the power to designate another person to serve on any committee during the
absence or inability of any member thereof so to serve.
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Section 3.6. Directors' Emeritus. The Board may designate one or more
persons to serve as Director Emeritus. Such Director Emeritus shall have the
right to attend any and all meetings of the Board, but shall have no vote at
such meetings. A person designated as Director Emeritus may serve in that
capacity for a period of three years.
Section 3.7. Alternate Committee Members. The Board may, from time to time,
appoint one or more, but no more than three persons to serve as alternate
members of a committee, each of whom shall be empowered to serve on that
committee in place of a regular committee member in the event of the absence or
disability of that committee member. An alternate committee member shall, when
serving on a committee, have all of the powers of a regular committee member.
Alternate committee members shall be notified of, and requested to serve at, a
particular meeting or meetings, or for particular periods of time, by or at the
direction of the chairman of the committee or the Chairman of the Board.
ARTICLE IV
Officers
Section 4.1. Officers. The officers of the Association may be a Chairman of
the Board, a Vice Chairman of the Board, one or more Chairmen or Vice Chairmen
(who shall not be required to be directors of the Association), a President, one
or more Vice Presidents, a Secretary, a Cashier or Treasurer, and such other
officers, including officers holding similar or equivalent titles to the above
in regions, divisions or functional units of the Association, as may be
appointed by the Board of Directors. The Chairman of the Board and the President
shall be members of the Board of Directors. Any two or more offices may be held
by one person, but no officer shall sign or execute any
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document in more than one capacity.
4.2. Term of Office. The officers who are required by the articles of
association or the bylaws to be members of the Board shall hold their respective
offices until the Organization meeting of the Board following the annual meeting
of shareholders or until their respective successors shall have been elected,
unless they shall resign, become disqualified or be removed from office. Each
other officer shall hold office at the pleasure of the Board. Any officer may be
removed at any time by the Board.
Section 4.3. Chairman of the Board. The chairman of the board shall be
designated as Chairman of the Board. He shall preside at all meetings of the
stockholders and directors and he shall be a member of all committees of the
Board except the Audit Committee. He shall have such other powers and perform
such other duties as may be prescribed from time to time by the Board. He shall
be subject only to the direction and control of the Board.
Section 4.4. President. The president shall be the chief executive officer
of the Association and he shall be designated as President and Chief Executive
Officer. In the absence of the Chairman the President shall preside at all
meetings of the Board. The President shall be a member of each committee of the
Board except the Audit Committee. He shall have the powers and perform the
duties conferred or imposed upon the President by the national banking laws, and
he shall have such other powers and perform such other duties as nay from time
to time be imposed upon or assigned to him by the Board.
Section 4.5. Chief Financial Officer. The Chief Financial officer shall
have such title as may be designated by the Board and he shall be responsible
for all monies, funds and valuables of this Association, provide for the keeping
of proper records of all transactions of the Association, report
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to the Board at each regular meeting the condition of the Association, submit to
the Board, when requested, a detailed statement of the income and expenses, be
responsible for the conduct and efficiency of all persons employed under him,
and perform such other duties as may be from time to time assigned to him by the
Board.
Section 4.6. Other Officers. All other officers shall respectively exercise
such powers and perform such duties as generally pertain to their several
offices, or as may be conferred upon or assigned to them by the Board, the
Chairman of the Board or the President.
Section 4.7. Bond. Each officer and employee, if so required by the Board,
shall give bond with surety to be approved by the Board, conditioning for the
honest discharge of his duties as such officer or employee. In the discretion of
the Board, such bonds may be individual, schedule or blanket form, and the
premiums may be paid by the Association.
Section 4.8. Officers Acting as Assistant Secretary. Notwithstanding
Section 4.la of this Article IV, any Senior Vice President, Vice President or
Assistant Vice President shall have, by virtue of his office, and by authority
of the Bylaws, the authority from time to time to act as an Assistant Secretary
of the Association, and to such extent, said officers are appointed to the
office of Assistant Secretary.
ARTICLE V
Trust Department
Section 5.1. Trust Department. There shall be a department of the
Association known as the Trust Department which shall perform the fiduciary
responsibilities of the Association. Opinions of counsel shall be retained on
file in the Trust Department in connection with all important matters
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pertaining to fiduciary activities.
Section 5.2. Trust Investment. Funds held in a fiduciary capacity shall be
invested in accordance with the instrument establishing the fiduciary
relationship and local law. Where such instrument does not specify the character
and class of the 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 local
law.
ARTICLE VI
Stock Certificates and Transfers
Section 6.1. Stock Certificates. Ownership of capital stock of the
Association shall be evidenced by certificates of stock signed by the Chairman
or President, and the Secretary, or an Assistant Secretary. Each certificate
shall state upon its face that the stock is transferable only upon the books of
the Association by the holder thereof, or by duly authorized attorney, upon the
surrender of such certificate, and shall meet the requirements of Section 5139,
United States Revised Statutes, as amended.
Section 6.2. Transfers. The stock of this Association shall be assignable
and transferable only on the books of this Association, subject to the
restrictions and provisions of the national banking laws; and a transfer book
shall be provided in which all assignments and transfers of stock shall be made.
When stock is transferred, the certificates thereof shall be returned to the
Association, canceled, preserved and new certificates issued.
Section 6.3. Dividends. Dividends shall be paid to the shareholders in
whose names the stock shall stand at the close of business on the day next
preceding the date when the dividends are payable,
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provided, however, that the directors may fix another date as a record date for
the determination of the shareholders entitled to receive payment thereof.
ARTICLE VII
Increase of Stock
7.1. Capital Stock. Shares of the capital stock of the Association, which
have been authorized but not issued, may be issued from time to time for such
consideration, not less than the par value thereof, as may be determined by the
Board.
ARTICLE VIII
Corporate Seal
Section 8.1. Seal. The seal, an impression of which appears below, is the
seal of the Association adopted by the Board of Directors:
[Seal]
The Chairman of the Board, the Vice Chairman, the President, Senior
Executive Vice President, Executive Vice President, Senior Vice President, Vice
President, each Assistant Vice President, the Chief Financial Officer, the
Secretary, each Assistant Secretary, each Trust Officer, each Assistant Trust
Officer or each Assistant Cashier, shall have the authority to affix the
corporate seal of this Association and to attest to the same.
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ARTICLE IX
Miscellaneous Provisions
Section 9.l. Fiscal Year. The fiscal year of the Association shall be the
calendar year.
Section 9. 2. Execution of Instruments. All agreements, indentures,
mortgages, deeds, conveyances, transfers, certificates, declarations, receipts,
discharges, releases, satisfactions, settlements, petitions, schedules,
accounts, affidavits, bonds, undertakings, proxies, and other instruments or
documents may be signed, executed, acknowledged, verified, delivered or accepted
in behalf of the Association by the Chairman of the Board, the Vice Chairman of
the Board, any Chairman or Vice Chairman, the President, any Vice President or
Assistant Vice President, the Secretary or any Assistant Secretary, the Cashier
or Treasurer or any Assistant Cashier or Assistant Treasurer, or any officer
holding similar or equivalent titles to the above in any regions, divisions or
functional units of the Association, or, if in connection with the exercise of
fiduciary powers of the Association, by any of said officers or by any Trust
Officer or Assistant Trust Officer (or equivalent titles); provided, however,
that where required, any such instrument shall be attested by one of said
officers other than the officer executing such instrument. Any such instruments
may also be executed, acknowledged, verified, delivered, or accepted in behalf
of the Association in such other manner and by such other officers as the Board
of Directors may from time to time direct. The provisions of this Section 9.2
are supplementary to any other provision of these Bylaws.
Section 9.3. Records. The organization papers of this Association, the
articles of association, the bylaws and any amendments thereto, the proceedings
of all regular and special meetings of the shareholders and of the directors,
the returns of the judges of elections, and the reports of the committees of
directors shall be recorded in an appropriate minute book, and the minutes of
each
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meeting shall be signed by the Secretary or any other officer appointed to act
as secretary of the meeting.
Section 9.4. Banking Hours. This Association and its branch offices shall
be open on such days and during such hours as shall be fixed from time to time
by the Board.
Section 9.5. Voting Shares of Other Corporations. The Chairman, any Vice
Chairman, the President, or any Vice President is authorized to vote, represent
and exercise on behalf of this Association all rights incident to any and all
shares of stock of any other corporation standing in the name of the
Association. The authority granted herein may be exercised by such officers in
person or by proxy or by power of attorney duly executed by said officer.
ARTICLE X
Bylaws
Section 10.1. Inspection. A copy of the Bylaws, with all amendments
thereto, shall at all times be kept in a convenient place at the Head Office of
the Association, and shall be open for inspection to all shareholders, during
banking hours.
Section 10.2. Amendments. These Bylaws may be changed or amended at any
regular or special meeting of the Board by the vote of a majority of the
Directors.
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