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As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 2, 1999
Registration No. 333-
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM S-3
REGISTRATION STATEMENT
AND
POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1
UNDER
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
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CONTINENTAL AIRLINES, INC.
(Name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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DELAWARE 74-2099724
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
JEFFERY A. SMISEK, ESQ.
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT,
1600 SMITH STREET GENERAL COUNSEL AND SECRETARY
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77002 1600 SMITH STREET
(713) 324-5000 DEPARTMENT HQSEO
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77002
(713) 324-5000
(Address, including zip code, and telephone number, (Name, address, including zip code, and telephone
including area code, of Registrant's principal executive offices) number, including area code, of agent for service)
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Copies to:
SCOTT N. WULFE
ROBERT K. HATCHER
VINSON & ELKINS L.L.P.
2300 FIRST CITY TOWER
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77002-6760
(713) 758-2222
(713) 758-2346 (FAX)
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APPROXIMATE DATE OF COMMENCEMENT OF PROPOSED SALE TO THE PUBLIC: From time to
time after the registration statement becomes effective.
If the only securities being registered on this Form are being offered
pursuant to dividend or interest reinvestment plans, please check the following
box. [ ]
If any of the securities being registered on this Form are to be offered on a
delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act of
1933, other than securities offered only in connection with dividend or interest
reinvestment plans, check the following box. [X]
If this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering
pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, please check the following box
and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier
effective registration statement for the same offering. [ ]
If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(c)
under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act
registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement
for the same offering. [ ]
If delivery of the prospectus is expected to be made pursuant to Rule 434,
please check the following box. [ ]
CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE
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TITLE OF EACH CLASS OF PROPOSED MAXIMUM AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF
SECURITIES TO BE REGISTERED AMOUNT TO BE REGISTERED OFFERING PRICE (1)(2) REGISTRATION FEE
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Debt Securities........................... $300,000,000 $300,000,000 $83,400
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(1) Estimated solely for purposes of determining the registration fee, which is
calculated in accordance with Rule 457(o).
(2) If any Debt Securities are issued at an original issue discount, such
greater amount as shall result in the initial offering prices aggregating
$300,000,000.
Pursuant to Rule 429 under the Securities Act of 1933, the prospectus
included in this registration statement is a combined prospectus and relates to
registration statement No. 333-29255 previously filed by the registrant on Form
S-3 with respect to $400,000,000 aggregate offering price of debt securities and
declared effective on July 23, 1997. This new registration statement also
constitutes post-effective amendment No. 1 to registration statement No.
333-29255, pursuant to which $200,000,000 in debt securities remain to be
issued. A filing fee of $121,213 was previously paid with respect to such
$400,000,000 aggregate offering price of such securities under such prior
registration statement. Post-effective amendment No. 1 shall hereafter become
effective concurrently with the effectiveness of this new registration statement
and in accordance with Section 8(c) of the Securities Act of 1933.
THE REGISTRANT HEREBY AMENDS THIS REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON SUCH DATE
OR DATES AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO DELAY ITS EFFECTIVE DATE UNTIL THE REGISTRANT
SHALL FILE A FURTHER AMENDMENT WHICH SPECIFICALLY STATES THAT THIS REGISTRATION
STATEMENT SHALL THEREAFTER BECOME EFFECTIVE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 8(a) OF
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 OR UNTIL THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT SHALL BECOME
EFFECTIVE ON SUCH DATE AS THE COMMISSION, ACTING PURSUANT TO SAID SECTION 8(a),
MAY DETERMINE.
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The information in this prospectus is not complete and may be changed. We may
not sell these securities until the registration statement that contains this
prospectus and that has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
is effective. This prospectus is not an offer to sell those securities and it is
not soliciting an offer to buy those securities in any state where the offer or
sale is not permitted.
SUBJECT TO COMPLETION, DATED JUNE 2, 1999
$500,000,000
[LOGO APPEARS HERE]
CONTINENTAL AIRLINES, INC.
DEBT SECURITIES
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We may from time to time sell up to $500 million aggregate initial
offering price of our debt securities. These debt securities may consist of
notes, debentures or other types of debt. We will provide specific terms of
these debt securities in supplements to this prospectus. You should read this
prospectus and any prospectus supplement carefully before you invest.
We have not authorized any dealer, salesman or other person to give any
information or to make any representation other than those contained or
incorporated by reference in this prospectus and the accompanying prospectus
supplement. You must not rely upon any information or representation not
contained or incorporated by reference in this prospectus or the accompanying
prospectus supplement as if we had authorized it. This prospectus and the
accompanying prospectus supplement are not an offer to sell or the solicitation
of an offer to buy any securities other than the registered securities to which
they relate. This prospectus and the accompanying prospectus supplement are not
an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy securities in any
jurisdiction to any person to whom it is unlawful to make an offer or
solicitation in that jurisdiction. The information contained in this prospectus
and the accompanying prospectus supplement is accurate as of the dates on their
covers. When we deliver this prospectus or a supplement or make a sale pursuant
to this prospectus, we are not implying that the information is current as of
the date of the delivery or sale.
Our Class B common stock is listed for trading on the New York Stock
Exchange under the symbol "CAL," and our Class A common stock is listed for
trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "CAL.A."
THESE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED BY THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE
COMMISSION OR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION, NOR HAVE THESE ORGANIZATIONS
DETERMINED THAT THIS PROSPECTUS IS ACCURATE OR COMPLETE. ANY REPRESENTATION TO
THE CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
The date of this prospectus is ______________, 1999.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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ABOUT THIS PROSPECTUS...................................................2
WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION.....................................2
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT ABOUT FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS...................3
THE COMPANY.............................................................3
USE OF PROCEEDS.........................................................3
RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES......................................3
DESCRIPTION OF DEBT SECURITIES..........................................4
PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION...................................................13
LEGAL MATTERS..........................................................15
EXPERTS................................................................15
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ABOUT THIS PROSPECTUS
This prospectus is part of a registration statement that we filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission utilizing a "shelf" registration process.
Under this shelf registration process, we may sell any combination of the
securities described in this prospectus in one or more offerings up to a total
dollar amount of $500 million. This prospectus provides you with a general
description of the securities we may offer. Each time we sell securities, we
will provide a prospectus supplement that will contain specific information
about the terms of the offering and the securities. The prospectus supplement
may also add, update or change information contained in this prospectus. Any
statement that we make in this prospectus will be modified or superseded by any
inconsistent statement made by us in a prospectus supplement. You should read
both this prospectus and any prospectus supplement together with additional
information described under the heading "Where You Can Find More Information."
WHERE YOU CAN FIND
MORE INFORMATION
We file annual, quarterly and special reports, proxy statements and other
information with the SEC. Our SEC filings are available to the public over the
Internet at the SEC's web site at http://www.sec.gov. Additionally, you may read
and copy any document we file at the SEC's public reference room at 450 Fifth
Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549, and at the regional offices of the SEC
located at 7 World Trade Center, Suite 1300, New York, New York 10048 and at 500
West Madison Street, Suite 1400, Chicago, Illinois 60661. You may obtain
information on the operation of the SEC's public reference room in Washington,
D.C. by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. We also file this information with
the New York Stock Exchange, which may be read and copied at the New York Stock
Exchange located at 30 Broad Street, New York, New York 10005.
The SEC allows us to "incorporate by reference" the information we file
with them, which means that we can disclose important information to you by
referring you to those documents. The information incorporated by reference is
an important part of this prospectus, and information that we file later with
the SEC will automatically update and supersede this information. We incorporate
by reference the documents listed below and any further filings we make with the
SEC under Sections 13(a), 13(c), 14, or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 until we sell all of the securities or we terminate this offering:
o Our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1998;
o Our Quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 1999, as
amended; and
o Our Current Report on Form 8-K dated May 18, 1999.
You may request a copy of these filings at no cost, by writing or
telephoning us at the following address:
Continental Airlines, Inc.
Attention: Secretary
1600 Smith Street
19th Floor, HQSEO
Houston, Texas 77002
(713) 324-5000
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In deciding whether to buy these securities, you should rely only on the
information incorporated by reference or provided in this prospectus or any
prospectus supplement. We have not authorized anyone else to provide you with
different information. We are not making an offer of these securities in any
state where the offer is not permitted.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT ABOUT
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This prospectus and the documents we incorporate by reference contain
statements that constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of
Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements include any statements that
predict, forecast, indicate or imply future results, performance or
achievements, and may contain the words "believe," "anticipate," "expect,"
"estimate," "project," "will be," "will continue," "will result," or words or
phrases of similar meaning.
Any such forward-looking statements are not assurances of future
performance and involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may vary
materially from anticipated results for a number of reasons, including those
stated in our periodic filings incorporated herein by reference.
All forward-looking statements attributable to us are expressly qualified
in their entirety by this cautionary statement.
THE COMPANY
We are a major United States air carrier engaged in the business of
transporting passengers, cargo and mail. We are the fifth largest United States
airline (as measured by 1998 revenue passenger miles) and, together with our
wholly owned subsidiaries, Continental Express, Inc. and Continental Micronesia,
Inc., we serve 207 airports worldwide. As of March 31, 1999, we flew to 129
domestic and 78 international destinations and offered additional connecting
service through alliances with domestic and foreign carriers. We directly serve
13 European cities and are one of the leading airlines providing service to
Mexico and Central America, serving more destinations there than any other
United States airline. Through its Guam hub, Continental Micronesia provides
extensive service in the western Pacific, including service to more Japanese
cities than any other United States carrier. Our principal executive offices are
located at 1600 Smith Street, Houston, Texas 77002.
USE OF PROCEEDS
Unless otherwise provided in a prospectus supplement, we will use the net
proceeds from the sale of the securities offered by this prospectus and any
prospectus supplement for our general corporate purposes, which may include
repayment of indebtedness, selective acquisitions, additions to our working
capital, repurchases of our capital stock, and capital expenditures.
RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED
CHARGES
The ratios of our "earnings" to our "fixed charges" for each of the years
1994 through 1998 and for the three months ended March 31, 1999 were:
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(1) For the year ended December 31, 1994, earnings were not sufficient to cover
fixed charges; we needed additional earnings of $667 million to achieve a
ratio of 1.0.
The ratios of earnings to fixed charges are based on continuing operations.
For purposes of the ratios, "earnings" means the sum of:
o our pre-tax income; and
o our fixed charges, net of interest capitalized.
"Fixed charges" represent:
o the interest we pay on borrowed funds;
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o the amount we amortize for debt discount, premium and issuance
expense and interest previously capitalized; and
o that portion of rentals considered to be representative of the
interest factor.
DESCRIPTION OF DEBT SECURITIES
This prospectus describes certain general terms and provisions of our debt
securities. When we offer to sell a particular series of debt securities, we
will describe the specific terms of the series in a supplement to this
prospectus.
We may offer under this prospectus up to $500 million total principal
amount of debt securities, or its equivalent if debt securities are issued at a
discount or in a foreign currency or currency units. We may issue the debt
securities in registered or bearer form. The debt securities we offer pursuant
to this prospectus will represent our unsecured obligations. We may issue the
debt securities as unsubordinated or senior debt securities, or as subordinated
debt securities. The senior debt securities will rank equally with all of our
other unsecured and unsubordinated indebtedness, and the subordinated debt
securities will be subordinated in right of payment to all our senior
indebtedness, as described below under the caption "Subordination of
Subordinated Debt Securities."
We will issue the senior debt securities under a senior Indenture between
us, as issuer, and an institution to be named in a prospectus supplement, as
Trustee. We will issue the subordinated debt securities under a subordinated
Indenture between us, as issuer, and an institution to be named in a prospectus
supplement, as Trustee.
The Indentures are contracts between us and the Trustee. The Trustee serves
two principal roles:
o the Trustee can enforce your rights against us if an Event of Default
described below occurs; and
o the Trustee performs various administrative duties.
The following description is a summary of selected provisions relating to
the debt securities and the Indentures. The summary is not complete. We have
filed the form of the Indentures as exhibits to the registration statement of
which this prospectus is a part. You should not rely on this summary, because
the Indentures define your rights as a holder of the debt securities.
We will set forth the anticipated market for the debt securities being
offered in a prospectus supplement.
General
The Indentures do not limit the total principal amount of debt securities
that may be issued and provide that debt securities may be issued from time to
time in one or more series. We will set forth in a prospectus supplement a
description of the series of debt securities being offered, including:
o the designation of the debt securities;
o the total principal amount of the debt securities;
o the date or dates on which the principal of the debt securities will mature
or the method for determining such date(s);
o the rate or rates (which may be fixed or variable) at which the debt
securities will bear interest, if any, or the method for calculating such
rate(s);
o the date or dates from which interest, if any, will accrue or the method by
which such date(s) will be determined;
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o the date or dates on which interest, if any, will be payable and the record
date(s) for such payment;
o the place or places where principal of, premium, and/or interest, if any,
on the debt securities will be payable;
o the terms upon which such debt securities may be redeemed at our option;
o our obligation, if any, to redeem or purchase the debt securities pursuant
to any sinking fund or similar provisions requiring partial repayment of
principal before the final maturity date of the debt securities;
o other terms and conditions related to any repurchase obligations;
o the currency and denominations of the debt securities;
o the principal amount of the debt securities payable upon declaration of the
acceleration of the maturity of the debt securities, if other than 100% of
the principal amount;
o the person to whom any interest on any debt security will be payable, if
other than the person in whose name the debt security is registered on the
applicable record date;
o any addition to, or modification or deletion of, any Event of Default or
any covenant with respect to the debt securities;
o the application, if any, of defeasance or covenant defeasance discussed
below;
o whether the debt securities are to be issued in whole or in part in the
form of temporary or permanent global securities and, if so, the identity
of the depositary for such global security or securities;
o any index used to determine the amount of payments of principal of, premium
and/or interest, if any, on the debt securities;
o any provisions relating to the exchange of the debt securities; and
o any other special terms.
Unless otherwise specified in a prospectus supplement, the debt securities
will not be listed on any securities exchange and will be issued in fully
registered form without coupons. If debt securities are issued in bearer form,
we will set forth the special restrictions and considerations applicable to such
debt securities in a prospectus supplement. Bearer debt securities will be
transferable by delivery of the security by the transferring holder to the new
holder, and the transfer will not be registered or recorded by the Trustee or
us.
We may sell the debt securities for an amount less than their stated
principal amount, bearing no interest or bearing a below market rate of
interest. We will provide you with information on the federal income tax
consequences and other special considerations applicable to any of these debt
securities in a prospectus supplement.
If the purchase price of any debt securities is payable in one or more
foreign currencies or currency units or if any debt securities are denominated
in one or more foreign currencies or currency units or if the principal of,
premium and/or interest, if any, on any debt securities is payable in one or
more foreign currencies or currency units, the restrictions, elections, federal
income tax considerations, specific terms and other information with respect to
the debt securities and such foreign currency or currency units will be set
forth in a prospectus supplement.
Denominations, Payment, Registration, Transfer and Exchange
We will issue registered debt securities in denominations of $1,000 and
multiples of $1,000, and we will issue bearer debt securities in $5,000
denominations or, in each case, in such other denominations and currencies
established by the terms of the debt securities of any particular series. Unless
we provide otherwise in
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a prospectus supplement, we will make payments in respect of the debt
securities, subject to any applicable laws and regulations, in the designated
currency and at the office or agency as we may designate from time to time. At
our option, however, we may make interest payments on debt securities in
registered form:
o by checks mailed by the Trustee to the holders of the debt securities
entitled to payment at their registered addresses; or
o by wire transfer to an account maintained by the person entitled to payment
as specified in the register of the debt securities maintained by the
Trustee.
We will pay installments of interest on debt securities:
o in registered form to the person in whose name the debt security is
registered at the close of business on the regular record date for such
interest, unless otherwise provided in a prospectus supplement; or
o in bearer form at such paying agencies outside the United States as we may
appoint from time to time, in the currency and in the manner designated in
a prospectus supplement, subject to any applicable laws and regulations.
The paying agents outside the United States, if any, whom we initially
appoint for a series of debt securities will be named in a prospectus
supplement. We may at any time designate additional paying agents or rescind the
designation of any paying agents, provided that, in the case of:
o registered debt securities, we will be required to maintain at least one
paying agent in each place of payment for any series; and
o bearer debt securities, we will be required to maintain a paying agent in a
place of payment outside the United States where debt securities of any
series and any related coupons may be presented and surrendered for
payment.
We will have the right to require a holder of any debt security, in
connection with the payment of the principal of, premium and/or interest, if
any, on any debt security, to certify certain information to us. In the absence
of such certification, we will be entitled to rely on any legal presumption to
enable us to determine our duties and liabilities, if any, to deduct or withhold
taxes, assessments or governmental charges from such payment.
Unless we provide otherwise in a prospectus supplement, you may transfer
debt securities in registered form at the agency we designate from time to time.
You will not be required to pay a service charge to transfer or exchange the
debt securities, but you may be required to pay for any tax or other
governmental charge imposed in connection with the transfer or exchange.
In the event of any partial redemption of debt securities, we will not be
required to:
o issue, register the transfer of, or exchange debt securities of any series
during a period beginning at the opening of business 15 days before any
selection of debt securities of that series to be redeemed and ending at
the close of business on (A) the day of mailing of the relevant notice of
redemption, if debt securities of the series are issuable only as
registered debt securities, and (B) the day of the first publication of the
relevant notice of redemption, if debt securities of the series are
issuable as bearer debt securities, or the mailing of the relevant notice
of redemption, if debt securities of the series are also issuable as
registered debt securities and there is no publication;
o register the transfer of or exchange any registered debt securities called
for redemption or otherwise surrendered for repayment, except the
unredeemed or unrepaid portion of any registered security being redeemed or
repaid in part; or
o exchange any bearer security called for redemption, except to exchange such
bearer security for a registered security of that series
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and like tenor which is immediately surrendered for redemption.
Subordination of Subordinated Debt Securities
Unless otherwise indicated in the applicable prospectus supplement, the
following provisions will apply to the subordinated debt securities.
The payment of the principal of, premium, and/or interest, if any, on, and
the redemption or repurchase of, the subordinated debt securities and coupons
will be subordinated and junior in right of payment, as set forth in the
subordinated indenture, to the prior payment in full of all our "senior
indebtedness" (as defined below). Generally, the subordinated debt securities
will rank pari passu with all of our existing and future subordinated
indebtedness. The subordinated debt securities will rank senior to any future
subordinated indebtedness or other subordinated obligations which state that
they will rank junior to the subordinated debt securities. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, payment from the money or the proceeds of U.S. government obligations
held in any defeasance trust described under "Defeasance" below is not
subordinate to any senior indebtedness or subject to the restrictions described
herein.
Senior indebtedness consists of the following types of obligations, in each
case subject to the exceptions enumerated below:
o the principal, premium, if any, interest and other amounts in respect of
(A) our indebtedness for money borrowed and (B) our indebtedness evidenced
by securities, debentures, bonds or other similar instruments issued by us;
o all of our capital lease obligations;
o all of our obligations issued or assumed as the deferred purchase price of
property;
o all of our conditional sale obligations;
o all of our obligations under any title retention agreement (excluding trade
accounts payable arising in the ordinary course of business);
o all of our obligations for the reimbursement on any letter of credit,
bankers acceptance, security purchase facility or similar credit
transaction;
o all obligations (of the type referred to in the first six bullet points
above) of other persons for which we are responsible or liable as obligor,
guarantor or otherwise; and
o all obligations (of the type referred to in the first six bullet points
above) of other persons secured by any lien on any of our properties or
assets (whether or not such obligation is assumed by us).
Senior indebtedness does not include the following:
o indebtedness that is subordinated to or pari passu with the
subordinated debt securities; and
o indebtedness between or among us and our affiliates that ranks pari
passu with, or junior to the subordinated debt securities.
The senior indebtedness will continue to be entitled to the benefits of the
subordination provisions irrespective of any amendment, modification or waiver
of any term of the senior indebtedness.
No payment on account of principal of, premium, if any, or interest on, or
redemption or repurchase of, the subordinated debt securities or any coupon or
any deposit pursuant to the provisions described under "Defeasance" below may be
made by us if there is a default in the payment of principal, premium, if any,
sinking funds or interest (including a default under any repurchase or
redemption obligation) or other amounts with respect to any senior indebtedness.
Similarly, no payment may be made if any other event of default with respect to
any senior indebtedness, permitting the holders of senior indebtedness to
accelerate the maturity thereof, shall have occurred and shall not have been
cured, waived or ceased to exist after written
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notice to us and the Trustee by any holder of senior indebtedness. Upon any
acceleration of the principal due on the subordinated debt securities or payment
or distribution of our assets to creditors upon any dissolution, winding up,
liquidation or reorganization, all principal, premium, if any, sinking funds and
interest or other amounts due on all senior indebtedness must be paid in full
before the holders of the subordinated debt securities are entitled to receive
any payment. Because of such subordination, if we become insolvent, our
creditors who are holders of senior indebtedness may recover more, ratably, than
the holders of the subordinated debt securities. Furthermore, such subordination
may result in a reduction or elimination of payments to the holders of the
subordinated debt securities.
In addition, the subordinated debt securities will be structurally
subordinated to all indebtedness and other liabilities (including trade payables
and lease obligations) of our subsidiaries the holders of which will have a
direct claim against any assets of such subsidiaries upon their liquidation or
reorganization. By contrast, as a holder of subordinated debt securities, you
will have only an indirect claim against the assets of our subsidiaries that
derives through our ownership of the capital stock of our subsidiaries.
Consequently, as a holder of the subordinated debt securities, your right to
participate in those assets will be effectively subordinated to the claims of
that subsidiary's creditors (including trade creditors).
The subordinated Indenture does not limit our ability to incur senior
indebtedness or any other indebtedness.
Global Debt Securities
The debt securities of a series may be issued in whole or in part in global
form that will be deposited with a depositary or with a nominee for the
depositary identified in a prospectus supplement. In such case, one or more
registered global securities will be issued in a denomination or aggregate
denominations equal to the portion of the total principal amount of outstanding
debt securities of the series to be represented by such registered global
security or securities. Unless and until it is exchanged in whole or in part for
debt securities in definitive certificated form, a registered global security
may not be registered for transfer or exchange except as a whole by the
depositary, the depositary's nominee or their respective successors as described
in the applicable prospectus supplement.
The specific terms of the depositary arrangement with respect to any
portion of a series of debt securities to be represented by a registered global
security will be described in a prospectus supplement. We expect that the
following provisions will apply to depositary arrangements.
Upon the issuance of any registered global security, and the deposit of
such security with or on behalf of the appropriate depositary, the depositary
will credit, on its book-entry registration and transfer system, the respective
principal amounts of the debt securities represented by such registered global
security to the accounts of institutions or participants that have accounts with
the depositary or its nominee. The accounts to be credited will be designated by
the underwriters or agents engaging in the distribution of the debt securities
or by us, if we offer and sell such debt securities directly.
Ownership of beneficial interests in a registered global security will be
limited to participants of the depositary (which are usually large investment
banks, retail brokerage firms, banks and other large financial institutions) and
persons that hold interests through participants. Ownership of beneficial
interests by participants in a registered global security will be shown on, and
the transfer of that ownership interest will be effected only through, records
maintained by the depositary for that security or its nominee. Ownership of
beneficial interests in a registered global security by persons who hold through
participants will be shown on, and the transfer of that ownership interest
within that participant will be effected only through, records maintained by
that participant. The laws of some jurisdictions require that certain purchasers
of securities take physical delivery of securities in
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certificated form. The foregoing limitations and such laws may impair the
ability to transfer beneficial interests in registered global securities.
So long as the depositary for a registered global security, or its nominee,
is the registered owner of a registered global security, that depositary or
nominee, as the case may be, will be considered the sole owner or holder of the
debt securities represented by that registered global security. Unless otherwise
specified in a prospectus supplement and except as specified below, owners of
beneficial interests in a registered global security will not:
o be entitled to have the debt securities of the series represented by the
registered global security registered in their names;
o receive or be entitled to receive physical delivery of the debt securities
of such series in certificated form; or
o be considered the holders of the debt securities for any purposes under the
Indentures.
Accordingly, each person owning a beneficial interest in a registered
global security must rely on the procedures of the depositary and, if such
person is not a participant, on the procedures of the participant through which
such person owns its interest, to exercise any rights of a holder under the
Indentures.
The depositary may grant proxies and otherwise authorize participants to
give or take any request, demand, authorization, direction, notice, consent,
waiver or other action which a holder is entitled to give or take under the
Indentures. Unless otherwise specified in a prospectus supplement, payments with
respect to principal, premium and/or interest, if any, on debt securities
represented by a registered global security registered in the name of a
depositary or its nominee will be made to such depositary or its nominee, as the
case may be, as the registered owner of such registered global security.
We expect that the depositary for any debt securities represented by a
registered global security, upon receipt of any payment of principal, premium or
interest, will immediately credit participants' accounts with payments in
amounts proportionate to their respective beneficial interests in the principal
amount of a registered global security as shown on the records of such
depositary. We also expect that payments by participants to owners of beneficial
interests in a registered global security held through participants will be
governed by standing instructions and customary practices in the securities
industry, as is now the case with the securities held for the accounts of
customers registered in "street names," and will be the responsibility of such
participants. Neither we nor the Trustee or any agent of ours will have any
responsibility or liability for any aspect of the records relating to or
payments made on account of beneficial ownership interests of a registered
global security, or for maintaining, supervising or reviewing any records
relating to such beneficial ownership interests.
Unless otherwise specified in a prospectus supplement, if the depositary
for any debt securities represented by a registered global security is at any
time unwilling or unable to continue as depositary and a successor depositary is
not appointed by us within ninety days, we will issue debt securities in
definitive certificated form in exchange for a registered global security. In
addition, we may at any time and in our sole discretion determine not to have
any of the debt securities of a series represented by one or more registered
global securities and, in such event, will issue debt securities of such series
in definitive certificated form in exchange for all of the registered global
securities representing debt securities. Further, if we so specify with respect
to the debt securities of a series, an owner of a beneficial interest in a
registered global security representing such series of debt securities of such
series may receive, on terms acceptable to us and the depositary for such
registered global security, debt securities of such series in definitive form
registered in the name of such beneficial owner or its designee.
Consolidation, Merger or Sale
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Each Indenture provides that we shall not merge into or consolidate with
any other corporation or sell, convey, transfer, lease or otherwise dispose of
all or substantially all of our assets to any person, unless:
o the successor is a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the
United States, a State in the United States or the District of Columbia and
such corporation expressly assumes by supplemental indenture all of our
obligations under the debt securities, any related coupons and the
Indentures;
o immediately after giving effect to such merger or consolidation, or such
sale, conveyance, transfer, lease or other disposition, no default or Event
of Default shall have occurred and be continuing; and
o certain other conditions are met.
If a successor corporation assumes our obligations, the successor shall
succeed to and be substituted for us under the Indentures, the debt securities
and any related coupons. Consequently, all of our obligations will terminate. If
any such permitted consolidation, merger, sale, conveyance, disposition or other
change of control transaction occurs, the holders of the debt securities will
not have the right to require redemption of their securities or similar rights
unless otherwise provided in a prospectus supplement.
Events of Default, Notice and Certain Rights of Default
An Event of Default means with respect to any series of debt securities,
the following:
o default for thirty days in payment of any interest on any debt securities
of that series or any related coupon or any additional amount payable with
respect to debt securities as specified in a prospectus supplement when
due;
o default in payment of the principal of or premium, if any, on any debt
securities of that series when due;
o failure to deposit any sinking fund payment when and as due by the terms of
the debt securities of that series;
o default for sixty days after notice to us by the Trustee for such series,
or by the holders of 25% in aggregate principal amount of the debt
securities of such series then outstanding, in the performance of any other
agreement applicable to the debt securities of that series; and
o certain events of bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization.
Any other Events of Default applicable to a specified series of debt
securities will be described in a prospectus supplement. An Event of Default
with respect to a particular series of debt securities will not necessarily be
an Event of Default with respect to any other series of debt securities.
The Indentures provide that, if an Event of Default occurs with respect to
the debt securities of any series and is continuing, the Trustee for the series
or the holders of 25% in aggregate principal amount of all of the outstanding
debt securities of that series, by written notice to us (and to the Trustee for
such series, if notice is given by the holders of debt securities), may declare
the principal (or, if the debt securities of that series are original issue
discount debt securities or indexed debt securities, such portion of the
principal amount specified in the prospectus supplement) of all the debt
securities of that series to be due and payable.
The Indentures provide that the Trustee for any series of debt securities
will give to the holders of the debt securities of that series notice of all
uncured Defaults (as defined below) within ninety days after the occurrence of a
Default. However, such notice will not be given until 60 days after the
occurrence of a Default with respect to the debt securities of that series
involving a failure to perform a covenant other than the obligation to pay
principal, premium, and/or interest, if any, or make a mandatory sinking fund
payment. Further, except in the
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case of default in payment on the debt securities of that series, the Trustee
may withhold the notice if and so long as a committee comprised of certain
officers of the Trustee determines in good faith that withholding such notice is
in the interest of the holders of the debt securities of that series. "Default"
means any event which is, or, after notice or passage of time or both, would be,
an Event of Default.
Under the Indentures, the Trustee is under no obligation to exercise any of
its rights or powers at the request of any of the holders, unless such holders
have offered to the Trustee reasonable indemnity. Subject to such provision for
indemnification, the Indentures provide that the holders of not less than a
majority in aggregate principal amount of the debt securities of each series
affected with each series voting as a class, may direct the time, method and
place of conducting any proceeding for any remedy available to the Trustee for
such series, or exercising any trust or power conferred on such Trustee. We are
required to file annually with the Trustee a certificate as to our compliance
with all conditions and covenants under Indentures.
By notice to the Trustee, the holders of not less than a majority in total
principal amount of any series of debt securities may waive any past Default or
Event of Default with respect to that series and its consequences. Further, such
majority holders may rescind and annul a declaration of acceleration with
respect to that series (unless a judgment or decree based on such acceleration
has been obtained and entered), except an acceleration based on an Event of
Default in the payment of the principal of, premium, if any, or interest, if
any, on any debt security (and any acceleration resulting therefrom) and certain
other defaults.
Modification of the Indentures
The Indentures permit us and the Trustee to enter into supplemental
indentures without the consent of the holders of any of the debt securities in
order:
o to evidence a successor corporation and the assumption of our covenants by
a successor corporation;
o to add to our covenants or surrender any of our rights or powers;
o to add additional Events of Default with respect to any series;
o to add or change any provisions to the extent necessary to permit or
facilitate the issuance of debt securities in bearer form or in global
form;
o under certain circumstances, to add to, change or eliminate any provision
affecting debt securities not yet issued;
o to secure the debt securities;
o to establish the form or terms of debt securities;
o to evidence and provide for successor Trustees;
o if allowed without penalty under applicable laws and regulations, to permit
payment in respect of debt securities in bearer form in the United States;
o to correct or supplement any inconsistent provisions or to make any other
provisions with respect to matters or questions arising under the
Indentures, provided that such action does not adversely affect the
interests of any holder of debt securities of any series issued under such
Indentures in any material respect; or
o to cure any ambiguity or correct any mistake.
The Indentures also permit us and the Trustee, with the consent of the
holders of a majority in total principal amount of the outstanding debt
securities of each series affected by such supplemental indenture, to execute
supplemental indentures. Such supplemental indentures may add provisions to,
change or
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eliminate any of the provisions of the Indentures or any supplemental indenture
or modify the rights of the holders of debt securities of such series, except
that no such supplemental indenture may, without the consent of the holder of
each debt security affected:
o change the time for payment of principal or interest, if any, on any debt
security;
o reduce the principal of, or any installment of principal of, or interest,
if any, on any debt security;
o reduce the amount of premium, if any, payable upon the redemption of any
debt security;
o reduce the amount of principal payable upon acceleration of the maturity of
an original issue discount debt security;
o change the coin or currency in which any debt security or any premium or
interest thereon is payable;
o impair the right to institute suit for the enforcement of any payment
respecting any debt security;
o reduce the percentage in principal amount of the outstanding debt
securities of any series the consent of whose holders is required for
modification or amendment of the Indentures or for waiver of compliance
with certain provisions of the Indentures or for waiver of certain
defaults;
o change our obligation to maintain an office or agency in the places and for
the purposes specified in the Indentures; or
o modify any of the foregoing provisions.
Defeasance
If indicated in the applicable prospectus supplement, we will have two
options to discharge our obligations under a series of debt securities before
their maturity date. We may elect either (i) to defease and be discharged from
any and all obligations with respect to the debt securities of or within any
series (except as described below) ("defeasance") or (ii) to be released from
our obligations with respect to certain covenants applicable to the debt
securities of or within any series ("covenant defeasance"). To elect either
option, we must deposit with the Trustee for such series an amount of money
and/or government obligations sufficient to pay the principal of, premium and/or
interest, if any, on such debt securities to maturity or redemption, as the case
may be, and any mandatory sinking fund or analogous payments.
Upon the occurrence of a defeasance, we will be deemed to have paid and
discharged the entire indebtedness represented by the debt securities and any
related coupons and to have satisfied all of our obligations, except for:
o the rights of holders of the debt securities to receive, solely from the
trust funds deposited to defease such debt securities, payments in respect
of the principal of, premium, and/or interest, if any, on the debt
securities or any related coupons when such payments are due; and
o certain other obligations as provided in the Indentures.
Upon the occurrence of a covenant defeasance, we will:
o be released only from our obligations to comply with certain covenants
contained in the Indentures;
o continue to be obligated in all other respects under the debt securities;
and
o continue to be contingently liable with respect to the payment of
principal, premium and/or interest, if any, with respect to the debt
securities.
Unless otherwise specified in the applicable prospectus supplement and
except as described below, the conditions to both defeasance and covenant
defeasance are as follows:
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o the defeasance or covenant defeasance must not result in a breach or
violation of, or constitute a Default or Event of Default under, the
applicable Indenture;
o certain bankruptcy related Defaults or Events of Default must not have
occurred and be continuing during the period commencing on the date of the
deposit of the trust funds to defease the debt securities and ending on the
91st day after such date;
o we must deliver to the Trustee an opinion of counsel to the effect that the
holders of the debt securities will not recognize income, gain or loss for
federal income tax purposes as a result of the defeasance or covenant
defeasance and will be subject to federal income tax on the same amounts
and in the same manner and at all the same times as would have been the
case if the defeasance or covenant defeasance had not occurred; and
o any additional conditions to the defeasance or covenant defeasance which
may be imposed on us pursuant to the applicable Indenture.
A nationally recognized firm of independent public accountants must deliver
a written certification to the Trustee as to the sufficiency of the trust funds
deposited for the defeasance or covenant defeasance of the debt securities. As
holders of the debt securities, you will not have any recourse against such
firm. If government obligations deposited with the Trustee for the defeasance of
the debt securities decrease in value or default subsequent to their being
deposited, we will have no further obligation, and you will have no additional
recourse against us, as a result of such decrease in value or default.
We may exercise our defeasance option notwithstanding our prior exercise of
our covenant defeasance option. If we exercise our defeasance option, payment of
the debt securities may not be accelerated because of a Default or an Event of
Default. If we exercise our covenant defeasance option, payment of the debt
securities may not be accelerated by reason of a Default or an Event of Default
with respect to the covenants to which such covenant defeasance is applicable.
However, if such acceleration were to occur, the realizable value at the
acceleration date of the money and government obligations in the defeasance
trust could be less than the principal and interest, if any, then due on such
debt securities, because the required deposit in the defeasance trust is based
upon scheduled cash flow rather than market value, which will vary depending
upon interest rates and other factors.
A prospectus supplement may further describe the provisions, if any,
applicable to defeasance or covenant defeasance with respect to debt securities
of a particular series.
The Trustee
A prospectus supplement relating to each series of debt securities will
identify the Trustee under the Indenture relating to the debt securities. If
more than one series of debt securities is outstanding under an Indenture, a
Trustee may serve as Trustee with respect to the debt securities of one or more
of such series. If more than one series of debt securities is outstanding under
an Indenture, the holders of a majority in total principal amount of each such
series at any time outstanding may remove the Trustee with respect to such
series (but not as to any other series) by notifying the Trustee and may appoint
a successor Trustee.
PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION
We may sell debt securities in or outside of the United States to one or
more underwriters for public offering and resale by them. We may also sell debt
securities to investors or other persons directly or through one or more dealers
or agents. Any such underwriter, dealer or agent involved in the offer and sale
of the particular debt securities in respect of which this prospectus is being
delivered (the offered securities) will be named in an applicable prospectus
supplement.
The offered securities may be sold:
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o at a fixed price or prices, which may be changed;
o at market prices prevailing at the time of sale;
o at prices related to prevailing market prices; or
o at negotiated prices.
Dealer trading may take place in certain of the offered securities,
including offered securities not listed on any securities exchange. From time to
time, we also may authorize underwriters acting as our agents to offer and sell
the offered securities upon the terms and conditions as shall be set forth in
any prospectus supplement.
In connection with the sale of offered securities, underwriters may be
deemed to have received compensation from us in the form of underwriting
discounts or commissions and may also receive commissions from purchasers of
offered securities for whom they may act as agent. Underwriters may sell offered
securities to or through dealers, and such dealers may receive compensation in
the form of discounts, concessions or commissions from the underwriters and/or
commissions (which may be changed from time to time) from the purchasers for
whom they may act as agent.
If a dealer is used directly by us in the sale of offered securities, we
will sell such offered securities to the dealer, as principal. The dealer may
then resell such offered securities to the public at varying prices to be
determined by such dealer at the time of resale. Any such dealer and the terms
of any such sale will be set forth in the prospectus supplement relating
thereto.
Offered securities may be offered and sold through agents designated by us
from time to time. Any such agent involved in the offer or sale of the offered
securities will be named in, and any commissions payable by us to such agent
will be set forth in, the applicable prospectus supplement. Unless otherwise
indicated in the applicable prospectus supplement, any such agent will be acting
on a best efforts basis for the period of its appointment.
Offers to purchase offered securities may be solicited directly by us and
sales of such securities may be made by us directly to institutional investors
or others who may be deemed to be underwriters within the meaning of the
Securities Act with respect to any resale. The terms of any such sales will be
described in the prospectus supplement relating thereto. Except as set forth in
the applicable prospectus supplement, no director, officer or employee of ours
will solicit or receive a commission in connection with direct sales by us of
the offered securities, although such persons may respond to inquiries by
potential purchasers and perform ministerial and clerical work in connection
with such direct sales.
Any underwriting compensation paid by us to underwriters, dealers or agents
in connection with the offering of offered securities, and any discounts,
concessions or commissions allowed by underwriters to participating dealers,
will be set forth in an applicable prospectus supplement.
Underwriters, dealers and agents participating in the distribution of the
offered securities may be deemed to be underwriters, and any discounts and
commissions received by them and any profit realized by them on resale of the
offered securities may be deemed to be underwriting discounts and commissions
under the Securities Act. Under agreements with us, underwriters, dealers and
agents may be entitled to indemnification against and contribution toward
certain civil liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act, and
to reimbursement from us for certain expenses. Underwriters, dealers and agents
may engage in transactions with, or perform services for, us and our
subsidiaries in the ordinary course of business.
If so indicated in an applicable prospectus supplement and subject to
existing market conditions, we will authorize dealers acting as our agents to
solicit offers by certain institutions to purchase offered securities from us at
the public offering price set forth in such prospectus
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supplement pursuant to delayed delivery contracts. These delayed delivery
contracts will provide for payment and delivery on the date or dates stated in
such prospectus supplement. Each contract will be for an amount not less than,
and the aggregate principal amount of offered securities sold pursuant to
contracts shall not be less nor more than, the respective amounts stated in such
prospectus supplement. Institutions with whom contracts, when authorized, may be
made include commercial and savings banks, insurance companies, pension funds,
investment companies, educational and charitable institutions and other
institutions, but will in all cases be subject to our approval. Contracts will
not be subject to any conditions except that the purchase by an institution of
the offered securities covered by its contracts shall not be prohibited at the
time of delivery under the laws of any jurisdiction in the United States to
which such institution is subject. A commission set forth in the applicable
prospectus supplement will be granted to underwriters and agents soliciting
purchases of offered securities pursuant to contracts accepted by us. Agents and
underwriters will have no responsibility in respect of the delivery or
performance of these delivery contracts.
The offered securities may or may not be listed on a national securities
exchange or a foreign securities exchange. If an underwriter or underwriters are
used in the sale of any offered securities, the applicable prospectus supplement
will contain a statement as to the intention, if any, of such underwriters at
the date of such prospectus supplement to make a market in the offered
securities. No assurances can be given that there will be a market for the
offered securities.
The place and time of delivery for the offered securities in respect of
which this prospectus is delivered will be set forth in the applicable
prospectus supplement.
LEGAL MATTERS
Our legal counsel, Vinson & Elkins L.L.P., will pass upon certain legal
matters in connection with the offered securities. Any underwriters will be
advised about other issues relating to any offering by their own legal counsel.
EXPERTS
Ernst & Young LLP, independent auditors, have audited our consolidated
financial statements (and schedule) included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the year ended December 31, 1998, as set forth in their reports, which are
incorporated by reference in this prospectus and elsewhere in the registration
statement. Our financial statements (and schedule) are, and audited consolidated
financial statements to be included in subsequently filed documents will be,
incorporated by reference in reliance on Ernst & Young LLP's reports pertaining
to such financial statements (to the extent covered by consents filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission), given on their authority as experts in
auditing and accounting.
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PART II
INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS
ITEM 14. OTHER EXPENSES OF ISSUANCE AND DISTRIBUTION.
The following table sets forth the estimated expenses in connection with
the distribution of the securities covered by this Registration Statement. All
of the expenses will be borne by the Company except as otherwise indicated.
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Registration fee....................................... $ 83,400
Fees and expenses of accountants....................... 30,000
Fees and expenses of legal counsel .................... 150,000
Fees and expenses of Trustee and counsel............... 5,000
Printing and engraving expenses........................ 100,000
Miscellaneous.......................................... 6,600
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Total......................................... $ 375,000
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ITEM 15. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS.
The Company's Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws provide that
directors, officers, employees and agents shall be indemnified to the fullest
extent permitted by Section 145 of the Delaware General Corporation Law (the
"GCL").
Section 145 of the GCL authorizes, among other things, a corporation to
indemnify any person ("indemnitee") who was or is a party or is threatened to be
made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding,
whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative (other than an action
by or in the right of the corporation), by reason of the fact that such person
is or was an officer or director of such corporation, or is or was serving at
the request of such corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of
another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise. The
indemnity may include expenses (including attorneys' fees), judgments, fines and
amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by such person in
connection with such action, suit or proceeding, provided that he acted in good
faith and in a manner he reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best
interests of the corporation and, with respect to any criminal action or
proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe his conduct was unlawful. A
Delaware corporation may indemnify past or present officers and directors of
such corporation or of another corporation or other enterprise at the former
corporation's request, in an action by or in the right of the corporation to
procure a judgment in its favor under the same conditions, except that no
indemnification is permitted without judicial approval if such person is
adjudged to be liable to the corporation. Where an officer or director is
successful on the merits or otherwise in defense of any action referred to
above, or in defense of any claim, issue or matter therein, the corporation must
indemnify him against the expenses (including attorneys' fees) which he actually
and reasonably incurred in connection therewith. Section 145 further provides
that any indemnification shall be made by the corporation only as authorized in
each specific case upon a determination by the (i) stockholders, (ii) Board of
Directors by a majority vote of a quorum consisting of directors who were not
parties to such action, suit or proceeding or (iii) independent counsel if a
quorum of disinterested directors so directs. Section 145 provides that
indemnification pursuant to its provision is not exclusive of other rights of
indemnification to which a person may be entitled under any bylaw, agreement,
vote of stockholders or disinterested directors or otherwise.
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Section 145 of the GCL also empowers the Company to purchase and maintain
insurance on behalf of any person who is or was an officer or director of the
Company against liability asserted against or incurred by him in any such
capacity, whether or not the Company would have the power to indemnify such
officer or director against such liability under the provisions of Section 145.
The Company maintains a directors' and officers' liability policy for such
purposes.
The Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws also limit the personal
liability of directors to the Company and its stockholders for monetary damages
resulting from certain breaches of the directors' fiduciary duties. The Bylaws
of the Company provide as follows:
"No Director of the Corporation shall be personally liable to the
Corporation or its stockholders for monetary damage for breach of fiduciary
duty as a Director, except for liability (i) for any breach of the
Director's duty of loyalty to the Corporation or its stockholders, (ii) for
acts or omissions not in good faith or which involve intentional misconduct
or a knowing violation of law, (iii) under Section 174 of the GCL, or (iv)
for any transaction from which the Director derived any improper personal
benefit. If the GCL is amended to authorize corporate action further
eliminating or limiting the personal liability of Directors, then the
liability of Directors of the Corporation shall be eliminated or limited to
the full extent permitted by the GCL, as so amended."
The form of Underwriting Agreement filed as Exhibit 1.1 to this
Registration Statement contains certain provisions for indemnification of
directors and officers of the Company and the Underwriters against civil
liabilities under the Securities Act.
ITEM 16. EXHIBITS.
The following documents are filed as exhibits to this Registration
Statement, including those exhibits incorporated herein by reference to a prior
filing of the Company under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act as indicated
in parenthesis:
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*1.1 -- Form of Underwriting Agreement (debt securities).
4.1 -- Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1(a) to the Company's
Form S-8 Registration Statement (No. 333-06993)) and that
certain Certificate of Designation of the Company's Series A
Junior Participating Preferred Stock (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit A of Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's
Current Report on Form 8-K dated November 20, 1998).
4.2 -- Bylaws of the Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
99.3 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated
November 20, 1998).
4.3 -- Form of Senior Indenture (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 4.1 of the Company's Form S-3 filed with the SEC on
June 16, 1997).
4.4 -- Form of Subordinated Indenture (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 4.2 of the Company's Form S-3 filed with the SEC on
June 16, 1997).
***4.5 -- Form of Senior Debt Securities.
***4.6 -- Form of Subordinated Debt Securities.
***4.7 -- Form of Depositary Agreement
***4.8 -- Form of Depositary Receipt
***5.1 -- Opinion of Vinson & Elkins L.L.P. as to the legality of the
securities being registered.
**12.1 -- Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges.
**23.1 -- Consent of Ernst & Young LLP.
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***23.2 -- Consent of Vinson & Elkins L.L.P. (see Exhibit 5.1).
**24.1 -- Powers of attorney.
25.1 -- Statement of Eligibility of Bank One, N.A. with respect to
the senior debt securities (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 25.1 of the Company's Form S-3/A filed with the SEC
on July 18, 1997).
25.2 -- Statement of Eligibility of Bank One, N.A. with respect to
the subordinated debt securities (incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 25.2 of the Company's Form S-3/A filed with the
SEC on July 18, 1997).
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* The Company will file any underwriting agreement relating to any
Securities that it may enter into as an exhibited to a Current Report
on Form 8-K.
** Filed herewith.
*** To be filed as an amendment to this Registration Statement or as an
exhibit to a Current Report on Form 8-K.
ITEM 17. UNDERTAKINGS
(a) The registrant hereby undertakes:
(1) To file, during any period in which offers or sales are
being made, a post-effective amendment to this registration statement:
(i) To include any prospectus required by Section
10(a)(3) of the Securities Act of 1933;
(ii) To reflect in the prospectus any facts or events
arising after the effective date of the registration statement
(or the most recent post-effective amendment thereof) which,
individually or in the aggregate, represent a fundamental
change in the information set forth in the registration
statement; notwithstanding the foregoing, any increase or
decrease in the volume of securities offered (if the total
dollar value of securities offered would not exceed that which
was registered) and any deviation from the low or high end of
the estimated maximum offering range may be reflected in the
form of prospectus filed with the Commission pursuant to Rule
424(b) if, in the aggregate, the changes in volume and price
represent no more than a 20% change in the maximum aggregate
offering price set forth in the "Calculation of Registration
Fee" table in the effective registration statement; and
(iii) To include any material information with
respect to the plan of distribution not previously disclosed
in the registration statement or any material change to such
information in the registration statement;
provided, however, that the undertakings set forth in clauses (i) and
(ii) above do not apply if the information required to be included in a
post-effective amendment by those clauses is contained in periodic
reports filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange
Commission by the Company pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that are incorporated by reference
in the registration statement.
(2) That, for the purpose of determining any liability under
the Securities Act of 1933, each such post-effective amendment shall be
deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities
offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall
be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.
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(3) To remove from registration by means of a post-effective
amendment any of the securities being registered which remain unsold at
the termination of the offering.
(b) The registrant hereby undertakes that:
(1) That for purposes of determining any liability under the
Securities Act of 1933, the information omitted from the form of
prospectus filed as part of a registration statement in reliance upon
Rule 430A and contained in a form of prospectus filed by the registrant
pursuant to Rule 424(b)(1) or (4) or 497(h) under the Securities Act of
1933 shall be deemed to be part of this registration statement as of
the time it was declared effective.
(2) That, for purpose of determining any liability under the
Securities Act of 1933, each post-effective amendment that contains a
form of prospectus shall be deemed to be a new registration statement
relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such
securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide
offering thereof.
(c) The registrant hereby undertakes that, for purposes of determining
any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each filing of the Company's
annual report pursuant to Section 13(a) or Section 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 (and, where applicable, each filing of an employee benefit
plan's annual report pursuant to Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934) that is incorporated by reference in the registration statement shall be
deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered
therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be
the initial bona fide offering thereof.
(d) Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the
Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling
persons of the registrant pursuant to the provisions set forth in Item 15, or
otherwise, the registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities
and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as
expressed in the Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim
for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by a
registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling
person of the registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or
proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in
connection with the securities being registered, the registrant will, unless in
the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent,
submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such
indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Act and will
be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.
(e) The registrant hereby undertakes to file an application for the
purpose of determining the eligibility of the trustee to act under subsection
(a) of Section 310 of the Trust Indenture Act ("Act") in accordance with the
rules and regulations prescribed by the Commission under Section 305(6)(2) of
the Act.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, Continental
Airlines, Inc. certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets
all of the requirements for filing on Form S-3 and has duly caused this
registration statement or amendment to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Houston, State of Texas,
on June 2, 1999.
CONTINENTAL AIRLINES, INC.
By: /s/ JEFFERY A. SMISEK
--------------------------------
Jeffery A. Smisek
Executive Vice President, General
Counsel and Secretary
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended,
this registration statement has been signed below by the following persons in
the capacities indicated on the 2nd day of June, 1999.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SIGNATURE TITLE
--------- -----
<S> <C>
* Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive
- ---------------------------------------- Officer (Principal Executive Officer)
Gordon M. Bethune
* Executive Vice President and Chief Financial
- ---------------------------------------- Officer (Principal Financial Officer)
Lawrence W. Kellner
* Vice President and Controller (Principal
- ---------------------------------------- Accounting Officer)
Michael P. Bonds
* Director
- ----------------------------------------
Thomas J. Barrack, Jr.
* President, Chief Operating Officer and Director
- ----------------------------------------
Gregory D. Brenneman
* Director
- ----------------------------------------
David Bonderman
* Director
- ----------------------------------------
Kirbyjon H. Caldwell
* Director
- ----------------------------------------
Patrick Foley
* Director
- ----------------------------------------
Douglas H. McCorkindale
* Director
- ----------------------------------------
George G.C. Parker
* Director
- ----------------------------------------
Richard W. Pogue
* Director
- ----------------------------------------
William S. Price, III
* Director
- ----------------------------------------
Donald L. Sturm
* Director
- ----------------------------------------
Karen Hastie Williams
* Director
- ----------------------------------------
Charles A. Yamarone
</TABLE>
*By: /s/ JEFFERY A. SMISEK
----------------------------
Jeffery A. Smisek
Attorney-in-fact
20
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION
----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C>
*1.1 -- Form of Underwriting Agreement (Debt Securities).
4.1 -- Certificate of Incorporation of the Company (incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 4.1(a) to the Company's Form S-8
Registration Statement (No. 333-06993)) and that certain
Certificate of Designation of the Company's Series A Junior
Participating Preferred Stock (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit A of Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Current Report on
Form 8-K dated November 20, 1998).
4.2 -- Bylaws of the Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
99.3 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated
November 20, 1998).
4.3 -- Form of Senior Indenture (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 4.1 of the Company's Form S-3 filed with the SEC on
June 16, 1997).
4.4 -- Form of Subordinated Indenture (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 4.2 of the Company's Form S-3 filed with the SEC on
June 16, 1997).
***4.5 -- Form of Senior Debt Securities.
***4.6 -- Form of Subordinated Debt Securities.
4.7 -- Form of Depositary Agreement
4.8 -- Form of Depositary Receipt
***5.1 -- Opinion of Vinson & Elkins L.L.P. as to the legality of the
securities being registered.
**12.1 -- Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges.
**23.1 -- Consent of Ernst & Young LLP.
***23.2 -- Consent of Vinson & Elkins L.L.P. (see Exhibit 5.1).
**24.1 -- Powers of attorney.
25.1 -- Statement of Eligibility of Bank One, N.A. with respect to
the senior debt securities (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 25.1 of the Company's Form S-3/A filed with the SEC
on July 18, 1997).
25.2 -- Statement of Eligibility of Bank One, N.A. with respect to
the subordinated debt securities (incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 25.2 of the Company's Form S-3/A filed with the
SEC on July 18, 1997).
</TABLE>
- ---------------------------
* The Company will file any underwriting agreement relating to any
Securities that it may enter into as an exhibited to a Current Report
on Form 8-K.
** Filed herewith.
*** To be filed as an amendment to this Registration Statement or as an
exhibit to a Current Report on Form 8-K.
<PAGE> 1
EXHIBIT 12.1
CONTINENTAL AIRLINES, INC.
COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
(IN MILLIONS)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Three Months Three Months
Ended Ended
3/31/99 3/31/98 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Earnings:
Earnings (Loss) Before Income Taxes,
Minority Interest and
Extraordinary Items $ 148 $ 137 $ 648 $ 639 $ 428 $ 310 $ (651)
Plus:
Interest Expense 53 40 178 166 165 213 241
Capitalized Interest (13) (13) (55) (35) (5) (6) (17)
Amortization of Capitalized Interest 1 1 5 3 3 2 1
Portion of Rent Expense
Representative of Interest
Expense 130 110 461 400 359 360 337
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
319 275 1,237 1,173 950 879 (89)
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Fixed Charges:
Interest Expense 53 40 178 166 165 213 241
Portion of Rent Expense
Representative of Interest
Expense 130 110 461 400 359 360 337
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Total Fixed Charges 183 150 639 566 524 573 578
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Coverage Adequacy (Deficiency) $ 136 $ 125 $ 598 $ 607 $ 426 $ 306 (667)
======= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= =======
Coverage Ratio 1.74 1.83 1.94 2.07 1.81 1.53 n/a
======= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= =======
</TABLE>
<PAGE> 1
EXHIBIT 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" in the
Registration Statement (Form S-3) and related Prospectus of Continental
Airlines, Inc. (the "Company") for the registration of $500 million of Debt
Securities and to the incorporation by reference therein of our reports dated
January 20, 1999, with respect to the consolidated financial statements and
schedule of the Company included in its Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year
ended December 31, 1998, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP
Houston, Texas
May 26, 1999
<PAGE> 1
EXHIBIT 24.1
POWER OF ATTORNEY
The undersigned director and/or officer of Continental Airlines, Inc.,
a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), does hereby constitute and appoint
Lawrence W. Kellner, Jeffery A. Smisek, Jennifer L. Vogel and Scott R. Peterson,
or any of them, as the undersigned's true and lawful attorneys in-fact and
agents to do any and all things in the undersigned's name and behalf in the
undersigned's capacity as a director and/or officer of the Company, and to
execute any and all instruments for the undersigned and in the undersigned's
name and capacity as a director and/or officer that such person or persons may
deem necessary or advisable to enable the Company to comply with the Securities
Act of 1933, as amended, and any rules, regulations or requirements of the
Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with that certain shelf
Registration Statement on Form S-3 relating to relating to future debt offerings
of the Company (the "Registration Statement"), including specifically, but not
limited to, power and authority to sign for the undersigned in the capacity as a
director and/or officer of the Company the Registration Statement, and any and
all amendments thereto, including post-effective amendments, and the undersigned
does hereby ratify and confirm all that such person or persons shall do or cause
to be done by virtue hereof.
/s/ GORDON M. BETHUNE
-----------------------------
(Signature)
Printed Name: Gordon M. Bethune
-----------------------------
Dated and effective as of May 18, 1999
<PAGE> 2
POWER OF ATTORNEY
The undersigned director and/or officer of Continental Airlines, Inc.,
a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), does hereby constitute and appoint
Lawrence W. Kellner, Jeffery A. Smisek, Jennifer L. Vogel and Scott R. Peterson,
or any of them, as the undersigned's true and lawful attorneys in-fact and
agents to do any and all things in the undersigned's name and behalf in the
undersigned's capacity as a director and/or officer of the Company, and to
execute any and all instruments for the undersigned and in the undersigned's
name and capacity as a director and/or officer that such person or persons may
deem necessary or advisable to enable the Company to comply with the Securities
Act of 1933, as amended, and any rules, regulations or requirements of the
Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with that certain shelf
Registration Statement on Form S-3 relating to relating to future debt offerings
of the Company (the "Registration Statement"), including specifically, but not
limited to, power and authority to sign for the undersigned in the capacity as a
director and/or officer of the Company the Registration Statement, and any and
all amendments thereto, including post-effective amendments, and the undersigned
does hereby ratify and confirm all that such person or persons shall do or cause
to be done by virtue hereof.
/s/ LAWRENCE W. KELLNER
-----------------------------
(Signature)
Printed Name: Lawrence W. Kellner
-----------------------------
Dated and effective as of May 18, 1999
<PAGE> 3
POWER OF ATTORNEY
The undersigned director and/or officer of Continental Airlines, Inc.,
a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), does hereby constitute and appoint
Lawrence W. Kellner, Jeffery A. Smisek, Jennifer L. Vogel and Scott R. Peterson,
or any of them, as the undersigned's true and lawful attorneys in-fact and
agents to do any and all things in the undersigned's name and behalf in the
undersigned's capacity as a director and/or officer of the Company, and to
execute any and all instruments for the undersigned and in the undersigned's
name and capacity as a director and/or officer that such person or persons may
deem necessary or advisable to enable the Company to comply with the Securities
Act of 1933, as amended, and any rules, regulations or requirements of the
Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with that certain shelf
Registration Statement on Form S-3 relating to relating to future debt offerings
of the Company (the "Registration Statement"), including specifically, but not
limited to, power and authority to sign for the undersigned in the capacity as a
director and/or officer of the Company the Registration Statement, and any and
all amendments thereto, including post-effective amendments, and the undersigned
does hereby ratify and confirm all that such person or persons shall do or cause
to be done by virtue hereof.
/s/ MICHAEL P. BONDS
-----------------------------
(Signature)
Printed Name: Michael P. Bonds
-----------------------------
Dated and effective as of May 18, 1999
<PAGE> 4
POWER OF ATTORNEY
The undersigned director and/or officer of Continental Airlines, Inc.,
a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), does hereby constitute and appoint
Lawrence W. Kellner, Jeffery A. Smisek, Jennifer L. Vogel and Scott R. Peterson,
or any of them, as the undersigned's true and lawful attorneys in-fact and
agents to do any and all things in the undersigned's name and behalf in the
undersigned's capacity as a director and/or officer of the Company, and to
execute any and all instruments for the undersigned and in the undersigned's
name and capacity as a director and/or officer that such person or persons may
deem necessary or advisable to enable the Company to comply with the Securities
Act of 1933, as amended, and any rules, regulations or requirements of the
Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with that certain shelf
Registration Statement on Form S-3 relating to relating to future debt offerings
of the Company (the "Registration Statement"), including specifically, but not
limited to, power and authority to sign for the undersigned in the capacity as a
director and/or officer of the Company the Registration Statement, and any and
all amendments thereto, including post-effective amendments, and the undersigned
does hereby ratify and confirm all that such person or persons shall do or cause
to be done by virtue hereof.
/s/ THOMAS J. BARRACK, JR.
-----------------------------
(Signature)
Printed Name: Thomas J. Barrack, Jr.
-----------------------------
Dated and effective as of May 18, 1999
<PAGE> 5
POWER OF ATTORNEY
The undersigned director and/or officer of Continental Airlines, Inc.,
a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), does hereby constitute and appoint
Lawrence W. Kellner, Jeffery A. Smisek, Jennifer L. Vogel and Scott R. Peterson,
or any of them, as the undersigned's true and lawful attorneys in-fact and
agents to do any and all things in the undersigned's name and behalf in the
undersigned's capacity as a director and/or officer of the Company, and to
execute any and all instruments for the undersigned and in the undersigned's
name and capacity as a director and/or officer that such person or persons may
deem necessary or advisable to enable the Company to comply with the Securities
Act of 1933, as amended, and any rules, regulations or requirements of the
Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with that certain shelf
Registration Statement on Form S-3 relating to relating to future debt offerings
of the Company (the "Registration Statement"), including specifically, but not
limited to, power and authority to sign for the undersigned in the capacity as a
director and/or officer of the Company the Registration Statement, and any and
all amendments thereto, including post-effective amendments, and the undersigned
does hereby ratify and confirm all that such person or persons shall do or cause
to be done by virtue hereof.
/s/ GREGORY D. BRENNEMAN
-----------------------------
(Signature)
Printed Name: Gregory D. Brenneman
-----------------------------
Dated and effective as of May 18, 1999
<PAGE> 6
POWER OF ATTORNEY
The undersigned director and/or officer of Continental Airlines, Inc.,
a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), does hereby constitute and appoint
Lawrence W. Kellner, Jeffery A. Smisek, Jennifer L. Vogel and Scott R. Peterson,
or any of them, as the undersigned's true and lawful attorneys in-fact and
agents to do any and all things in the undersigned's name and behalf in the
undersigned's capacity as a director and/or officer of the Company, and to
execute any and all instruments for the undersigned and in the undersigned's
name and capacity as a director and/or officer that such person or persons may
deem necessary or advisable to enable the Company to comply with the Securities
Act of 1933, as amended, and any rules, regulations or requirements of the
Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with that certain shelf
Registration Statement on Form S-3 relating to relating to future debt offerings
of the Company (the "Registration Statement"), including specifically, but not
limited to, power and authority to sign for the undersigned in the capacity as a
director and/or officer of the Company the Registration Statement, and any and
all amendments thereto, including post-effective amendments, and the undersigned
does hereby ratify and confirm all that such person or persons shall do or cause
to be done by virtue hereof.
/s/ DAVID BONDERMAN
-----------------------------
(Signature)
Printed Name: David Bonderman
-----------------------------
Dated and effective as of May 18, 1999
<PAGE> 7
POWER OF ATTORNEY
The undersigned director and/or officer of Continental Airlines, Inc.,
a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), does hereby constitute and appoint
Lawrence W. Kellner, Jeffery A. Smisek, Jennifer L. Vogel and Scott R. Peterson,
or any of them, as the undersigned's true and lawful attorneys in-fact and
agents to do any and all things in the undersigned's name and behalf in the
undersigned's capacity as a director and/or officer of the Company, and to
execute any and all instruments for the undersigned and in the undersigned's
name and capacity as a director and/or officer that such person or persons may
deem necessary or advisable to enable the Company to comply with the Securities
Act of 1933, as amended, and any rules, regulations or requirements of the
Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with that certain shelf
Registration Statement on Form S-3 relating to relating to future debt offerings
of the Company (the "Registration Statement"), including specifically, but not
limited to, power and authority to sign for the undersigned in the capacity as a
director and/or officer of the Company the Registration Statement, and any and
all amendments thereto, including post-effective amendments, and the undersigned
does hereby ratify and confirm all that such person or persons shall do or cause
to be done by virtue hereof.
/s/ KIRBYJON H. CALDWELL
-----------------------------
(Signature)
Printed Name: Kirbyjon H. Caldwell
-----------------------------
Dated and effective as of May 18, 1999
<PAGE> 8
POWER OF ATTORNEY
The undersigned director and/or officer of Continental Airlines, Inc.,
a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), does hereby constitute and appoint
Lawrence W. Kellner, Jeffery A. Smisek, Jennifer L. Vogel and Scott R. Peterson,
or any of them, as the undersigned's true and lawful attorneys in-fact and
agents to do any and all things in the undersigned's name and behalf in the
undersigned's capacity as a director and/or officer of the Company, and to
execute any and all instruments for the undersigned and in the undersigned's
name and capacity as a director and/or officer that such person or persons may
deem necessary or advisable to enable the Company to comply with the Securities
Act of 1933, as amended, and any rules, regulations or requirements of the
Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with that certain shelf
Registration Statement on Form S-3 relating to relating to future debt offerings
of the Company (the "Registration Statement"), including specifically, but not
limited to, power and authority to sign for the undersigned in the capacity as a
director and/or officer of the Company the Registration Statement, and any and
all amendments thereto, including post-effective amendments, and the undersigned
does hereby ratify and confirm all that such person or persons shall do or cause
to be done by virtue hereof.
/s/ PATRICK FOLEY
-----------------------------
(Signature)
Printed Name: Patrick Foley
-----------------------------
Dated and effective as of May 18, 1999
<PAGE> 9
POWER OF ATTORNEY
The undersigned director and/or officer of Continental Airlines, Inc.,
a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), does hereby constitute and appoint
Lawrence W. Kellner, Jeffery A. Smisek, Jennifer L. Vogel and Scott R. Peterson,
or any of them, as the undersigned's true and lawful attorneys in-fact and
agents to do any and all things in the undersigned's name and behalf in the
undersigned's capacity as a director and/or officer of the Company, and to
execute any and all instruments for the undersigned and in the undersigned's
name and capacity as a director and/or officer that such person or persons may
deem necessary or advisable to enable the Company to comply with the Securities
Act of 1933, as amended, and any rules, regulations or requirements of the
Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with that certain shelf
Registration Statement on Form S-3 relating to relating to future debt offerings
of the Company (the "Registration Statement"), including specifically, but not
limited to, power and authority to sign for the undersigned in the capacity as a
director and/or officer of the Company the Registration Statement, and any and
all amendments thereto, including post-effective amendments, and the undersigned
does hereby ratify and confirm all that such person or persons shall do or cause
to be done by virtue hereof.
/s/ DOUGLAS H. MCCORKINDALE
-----------------------------
(Signature)
Printed Name: Douglas H. McCorkindale
-----------------------------
Dated and effective as of May 18, 1999
<PAGE> 10
POWER OF ATTORNEY
The undersigned director and/or officer of Continental Airlines, Inc.,
a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), does hereby constitute and appoint
Lawrence W. Kellner, Jeffery A. Smisek, Jennifer L. Vogel and Scott R. Peterson,
or any of them, as the undersigned's true and lawful attorneys in-fact and
agents to do any and all things in the undersigned's name and behalf in the
undersigned's capacity as a director and/or officer of the Company, and to
execute any and all instruments for the undersigned and in the undersigned's
name and capacity as a director and/or officer that such person or persons may
deem necessary or advisable to enable the Company to comply with the Securities
Act of 1933, as amended, and any rules, regulations or requirements of the
Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with that certain shelf
Registration Statement on Form S-3 relating to relating to future debt offerings
of the Company (the "Registration Statement"), including specifically, but not
limited to, power and authority to sign for the undersigned in the capacity as a
director and/or officer of the Company the Registration Statement, and any and
all amendments thereto, including post-effective amendments, and the undersigned
does hereby ratify and confirm all that such person or persons shall do or cause
to be done by virtue hereof.
/s/ GEORGE G.C. PARKER
-----------------------------
(Signature)
Printed Name: George G.C. Parker
-----------------------------
Dated and effective as of May 18, 1999
<PAGE> 11
POWER OF ATTORNEY
The undersigned director and/or officer of Continental Airlines, Inc.,
a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), does hereby constitute and appoint
Lawrence W. Kellner, Jeffery A. Smisek, Jennifer L. Vogel and Scott R. Peterson,
or any of them, as the undersigned's true and lawful attorneys in-fact and
agents to do any and all things in the undersigned's name and behalf in the
undersigned's capacity as a director and/or officer of the Company, and to
execute any and all instruments for the undersigned and in the undersigned's
name and capacity as a director and/or officer that such person or persons may
deem necessary or advisable to enable the Company to comply with the Securities
Act of 1933, as amended, and any rules, regulations or requirements of the
Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with that certain shelf
Registration Statement on Form S-3 relating to relating to future debt offerings
of the Company (the "Registration Statement"), including specifically, but not
limited to, power and authority to sign for the undersigned in the capacity as a
director and/or officer of the Company the Registration Statement, and any and
all amendments thereto, including post-effective amendments, and the undersigned
does hereby ratify and confirm all that such person or persons shall do or cause
to be done by virtue hereof.
/s/ RICHARD W. POGUE
-----------------------------
(Signature)
Printed Name: Richard W. Pogue
-----------------------------
Dated and effective as of May 18, 1999
<PAGE> 12
POWER OF ATTORNEY
The undersigned director and/or officer of Continental Airlines, Inc.,
a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), does hereby constitute and appoint
Lawrence W. Kellner, Jeffery A. Smisek, Jennifer L. Vogel and Scott R. Peterson,
or any of them, as the undersigned's true and lawful attorneys in-fact and
agents to do any and all things in the undersigned's name and behalf in the
undersigned's capacity as a director and/or officer of the Company, and to
execute any and all instruments for the undersigned and in the undersigned's
name and capacity as a director and/or officer that such person or persons may
deem necessary or advisable to enable the Company to comply with the Securities
Act of 1933, as amended, and any rules, regulations or requirements of the
Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with that certain shelf
Registration Statement on Form S-3 relating to relating to future debt offerings
of the Company (the "Registration Statement"), including specifically, but not
limited to, power and authority to sign for the undersigned in the capacity as a
director and/or officer of the Company the Registration Statement, and any and
all amendments thereto, including post-effective amendments, and the undersigned
does hereby ratify and confirm all that such person or persons shall do or cause
to be done by virtue hereof.
/s/ WILLIAM S. PRICE, III
-----------------------------
(Signature)
Printed Name: William S. Price, III
-----------------------------
Dated and effective as of May 18, 1999
<PAGE> 13
POWER OF ATTORNEY
The undersigned director and/or officer of Continental Airlines, Inc.,
a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), does hereby constitute and appoint
Lawrence W. Kellner, Jeffery A. Smisek, Jennifer L. Vogel and Scott R. Peterson,
or any of them, as the undersigned's true and lawful attorneys in-fact and
agents to do any and all things in the undersigned's name and behalf in the
undersigned's capacity as a director and/or officer of the Company, and to
execute any and all instruments for the undersigned and in the undersigned's
name and capacity as a director and/or officer that such person or persons may
deem necessary or advisable to enable the Company to comply with the Securities
Act of 1933, as amended, and any rules, regulations or requirements of the
Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with that certain shelf
Registration Statement on Form S-3 relating to relating to future debt offerings
of the Company (the "Registration Statement"), including specifically, but not
limited to, power and authority to sign for the undersigned in the capacity as a
director and/or officer of the Company the Registration Statement, and any and
all amendments thereto, including post-effective amendments, and the undersigned
does hereby ratify and confirm all that such person or persons shall do or cause
to be done by virtue hereof.
/s/ DONALD L. STURM
-----------------------------
(Signature)
Printed Name: Donald L. Sturm
-----------------------------
Dated and effective as of May 18, 1999
<PAGE> 14
POWER OF ATTORNEY
The undersigned director and/or officer of Continental Airlines, Inc.,
a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), does hereby constitute and appoint
Lawrence W. Kellner, Jeffery A. Smisek, Jennifer L. Vogel and Scott R. Peterson,
or any of them, as the undersigned's true and lawful attorneys in-fact and
agents to do any and all things in the undersigned's name and behalf in the
undersigned's capacity as a director and/or officer of the Company, and to
execute any and all instruments for the undersigned and in the undersigned's
name and capacity as a director and/or officer that such person or persons may
deem necessary or advisable to enable the Company to comply with the Securities
Act of 1933, as amended, and any rules, regulations or requirements of the
Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with that certain shelf
Registration Statement on Form S-3 relating to relating to future debt offerings
of the Company (the "Registration Statement"), including specifically, but not
limited to, power and authority to sign for the undersigned in the capacity as a
director and/or officer of the Company the Registration Statement, and any and
all amendments thereto, including post-effective amendments, and the undersigned
does hereby ratify and confirm all that such person or persons shall do or cause
to be done by virtue hereof.
/s/ KAREN HASTIE WILLIAMS
-----------------------------
(Signature)
Printed Name: Karen Hastie Williams
-----------------------------
Dated and effective as of May 18, 1999
<PAGE> 15
POWER OF ATTORNEY
The undersigned director and/or officer of Continental Airlines, Inc.,
a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), does hereby constitute and appoint
Lawrence W. Kellner, Jeffery A. Smisek, Jennifer L. Vogel and Scott R. Peterson,
or any of them, as the undersigned's true and lawful attorneys in-fact and
agents to do any and all things in the undersigned's name and behalf in the
undersigned's capacity as a director and/or officer of the Company, and to
execute any and all instruments for the undersigned and in the undersigned's
name and capacity as a director and/or officer that such person or persons may
deem necessary or advisable to enable the Company to comply with the Securities
Act of 1933, as amended, and any rules, regulations or requirements of the
Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with that certain shelf
Registration Statement on Form S-3 relating to relating to future debt offerings
of the Company (the "Registration Statement"), including specifically, but not
limited to, power and authority to sign for the undersigned in the capacity as a
director and/or officer of the Company the Registration Statement, and any and
all amendments thereto, including post-effective amendments, and the undersigned
does hereby ratify and confirm all that such person or persons shall do or cause
to be done by virtue hereof.
/s/ CHARLES A. YAMARONE
-----------------------------
(Signature)
Printed Name: Charles A. Yamarone
-----------------------------
Dated and effective as of May 18, 1999
