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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
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CHECK IF AN APPLICATION TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY
OF A TRUSTEE PURSUANT TO SECTION 305 (b) (2) _________
U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
(Exact name of trustee as specified in its charter)
13-3781471
(I. R. S. Employer
Identification No.)
100 WALL STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10005
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
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FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Thomas J. Kelly, President
U.S. Bank Trust National Association
100 Wall Street, 16th Floor
New York, NY 10005
Telephone: (212) 361-2506
TRUSERV CORPORATION
(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 36-2099896
(State or other jurisdiction of (I. R. S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
8600 WEST BRYN MAWR AVENUE
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60631-3505
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
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VARIABLE DENOMINATION SUBORDINATED FIXED RATE TERM NOTES
(Title of the 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.
Name Address
Comptroller of the Currency Washington, D. C.
(b) Whether it is authorized to exercise corporate trust powers.
Yes.
Item 2. AFFILIATIONS WITH THE OBLIGOR.
If the obligor is an affiliate of the trustee, describe each such
affiliation.
None.
Item 16. LIST OF EXHIBITS.
Exhibit 1. Articles of Association of U.S. Bank Trust National
Association, incorporated herein by reference to
Exhibit 1 of Form T-1, Registration No. 22-22485.
Exhibit 2. Certificate of Authority to Commence Business for
First Trust of New York, National Association now
known as U.S. Bank Trust National Association,
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 2 of
Form T-1, Registration No. 022-22485.
Exhibit 3. Authorization to exercise corporate trust powers
for U.S. Bank Trust National Association,
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3 of
Form T-1, Registration No. 022-22485.
Exhibit 4. By-Laws of U.S. Bank Trust National Association,
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4
of Form T-1, Registration No. 022-22485.
Exhibit 5. Not applicable.
Exhibit 6. Consent of First Trust of New York, National
Association now known as U.S. Bank Trust National
Association, required by Section 321(b) of the
Act, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 6
of Form T-1, Registration No. 022-22485.
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Exhibit 7. Report of Condition of U.S. Bank Trust National
Association, as of the close of business on
September 30, 2000, published pursuant to law or
the requirements of its supervising or examining
authority.
Exhibit 8. Not applicable.
Exhibit 9. Not applicable.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as
amended, the trustee, U.S. Bank Trust National Association, a national banking
association organized and existing under the laws of the United States, has duly
caused this statement of eligibility to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, all in The City of New York, and State
of New York, on the 10th day of November, 2000.
U.S. BANK TRUST
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
By: /s/ John D. Bowman
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John D. Bowman
Vice President
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EXHIBIT 7
U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AS OF 9/30/2000
($000'S)
9/30/2000
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ASSETS
Cash and Due From Depository Institutions $ 54,812
Federal Reserve Stock 3,396
Fixed Assets 500
Intangible Assets 57,136
Other Assets 8,571
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TOTAL ASSETS $124,415
LIABILITIES
Other Liabilities 10,447
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TOTAL LIABILITIES 10,447
EQUITY
Common and Preferred Stock 1,000
Surplus 120,932
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Undivided Profits (7,964)
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TOTAL EQUITY CAPITAL 113,968
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY CAPITAL $124,415
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To the best of the undersigned's determination, as of this date the above
financial information is true and correct.
U.S. Bank Trust National Association
By: /s/ John D. Bowman
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Vice President
Dated: November 10, 2000
