As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 19, 1995
Registration No. 33-56961-01 and 33-56961-02
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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AMENDMENT NO. 4
TO
FORM S-4
REGISTRATION STATEMENT
UNDER
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
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SUNAMERICA CAPITAL TRUST I SUNAMERICA INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as (Exact name of Registrant as
specified in its charter) specified in its charter)
Delaware Maryland
(State or other jurisdiction of (State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization) incorporation or organization)
Applied For 86-0176061
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
1 SunAmerica Center 1 SunAmerica Center
Los Angeles, California 90067-6022 Los Angeles, California 90067-6022
(310) 772-6000 (310) 772-6000
(Address and telephone number (Address and telephone number
of principal executive offices) of principal executive offices)
Susan L. Harris, Esq.
Vice President and General Counsel - Corporate Affairs
SunAmerica Inc.
1 SunAmerica Center
Los Angeles, California 90067-6022
(310) 772-6000
(Name, address and telephone number
of agent for service)
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Copies to:
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David W. Ferguson, Esq. Gregg A. Noel, Esq.
Davis Polk & Wardwell Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom
450 Lexington Avenue 300 South Grand Avenue, Suite 3400
New York, New York 10017 Los Angeles, California 90071
(212) 450-4000 (213) 687-5000
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Approximate date of commencement of proposed sale to the public: As soon
as practicable after this Registration Statement becomes effective.
The Registrants hereby amend this registration statement on such date or
dates as may be necessary to delay its effective date until the Registrants
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 this registration statement
shall become effective on such date as the Securities and Exchange Commission,
acting pursuant to said Section 8(a), may determine.
CROSS REFERENCE SHEET
SUNAMERICA INC.
SUNAMERICA CAPITAL TRUST I
CROSS REFERENCE SHEET
PURSUANT TO ITEM 501(B) OF REGULATION S-K SHOWING
LOCATION IN PROSPECTUS OF ITEMS OF FORM S-4
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CAPTION IN OFFERING
FORM S-4 ITEM NO. CIRCULAR/PROSPECTUS
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1. Forepart of Registration Statement and Outside
Front Cover Page of Prospectus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Outside Front Cover Page; Inside Front Cover Page
2. Inside Front and Outside Back Cover Pages of
Prospectus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside Front Cover Page; Available Information;
Incorporation of Certain Documents by Reference; Table of
Contents
3. Risk Factors, Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
and Other Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Offering Circular/Prospectus Summary; Special
Considerations Relating to the Offer; SunAmerica;
SunAmerica Capital Trust I; Ratio of Earnings to Fixed
Charges; Selected Consolidated Financial Data
4. Terms of the Transaction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Offer; Description of the Preferred Securities;
Description of the Junior Subordinated Debentures;
Description of the Preferred Securities Guarantee; Taxation
5. Pro Forma Financial Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . Not Applicable
6. Material Contacts with the Company Being
Acquired. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Not Applicable
7. Additional Information Required for Reoffering
by Persons and Parties Deemed to be
Underwriters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Not Applicable
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8. Interests of Named Experts and Counsel. . . . . . . . . . Legal Matters
9. Disclosure of Commission Position on
Indemnification for Securities Act Liabilities. . . . . . Not Applicable
10. Information with Respect to S-3 Registrants. . . . Not Applicable
11. Incorporation of Certain Information by
Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Incorporation of Certain Documents by Reference
12. Information with Respect to S-2 or S-3
Registrants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Not Applicable
13. Incorporation of Certain Information by
Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Not Applicable
14. Information with Respect to Registrants Other
than S-3 or S-2 Registrants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Not Applicable
15. Information With Respect to S-3 Companies. . . . Not Applicable
16. Information with Respect to S-2 or S-3
Companies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Not Applicable
17. Information with Respect to Companies Other
Than S-3 or S-2 Companies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Not Applicable
18. Information if Proxies, Consents or
Authorizations are to be Solicited. . . . . . . . . . Not Applicable
19. Information if Proxies, Consents or
Authorizations are not to be Solicited or in an
Exchange Offer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Incorporation of Certain Documents by Reference
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SUBJECT TO COMPLETION, DATED APRIL 19, 1995
OFFERING CIRCULAR/PROSPECTUS
SUNAMERICA CAPITAL TRUST I
OFFER TO EXCHANGE ITS
% TRUST ORIGINATED PREFERRED SECURITIESSM ("TOPrSSM")
(liquidation amount $25 per
Preferred Security and
guaranteed to the extent set forth herein
by SunAmerica Inc.)
FOR UP TO 5,500,000 OUTSTANDING SHARES OF
9 1/4% PREFERRED STOCK, SERIES B
OF
SUNAMERICA INC.
THE OFFER, THE PRORATION PERIOD
AND WITHDRAWAL RIGHTS WILL EXPIRE
AT 5:00 P.M. NEW YORK CITY TIME, ON MAY , 1995,
UNLESS THE OFFER IS EXTENDED.
SunAmerica Capital Trust I, a Delaware statutory business trust (the
"Trust"), hereby offers, upon the terms and subject to the conditions set
forth in this Offering Circular/Prospectus and the accompanying Letter of
Transmittal (the "Letter of Transmittal" which, together with this Offering
Circular/Prospectus, constitute the "Offer"), to exchange its % Trust
Originated Preferred Securities ("TOPrS"), representing preferred undivided
beneficial interests in the assets of the Trust (the "Preferred Securities"),
for up to 5,500,000 shares of outstanding 9 1/4% Preferred Stock, Series B
(the "Series B Preferred") of SunAmerica Inc., a Maryland corporation
("SunAmerica"). Exchanges will be made on the basis of one Preferred Security
for each share of Series B Preferred validly tendered and accepted for exchange
in the Offer. Shares of Series B Preferred not accepted for exchange because
of proration will be returned. Concurrently with the issuance of Preferred
Securities in exchange for Series B Preferred validly tendered in the Offer,
SunAmerica will deposit in the Trust as trust assets its % Junior
Subordinated Debentures, Series A, due 2044 (the "Junior Subordinated
Debentures") having an aggregate principal amount equal to the aggregate
stated liquidation amount of the Preferred Securities to be issued by the
Trust.
Holders of Series B Preferred may participate in the Offer by
properly completing and signing the Letter of Transmittal and tendering their
shares of Series B Preferred as described in "The Offer -- Procedures for
Tendering" in accordance with the instructions contained herein and in the
Letter of Transmittal prior to the Expiration Date (as defined herein). In
order to participate in the Offer, holders of Series B Preferred must submit a
Letter of Transmittal and comply with the other procedures for tendering in
accordance with the instructions contained herein and in the Letter of
Transmittal prior to the Expiration Date.
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For a description of the other terms of the Offer, see "The Offer --
Terms of the Offer"; "-- Expiration Date; Extensions; Amendments;
Termination"; "-- Withdrawal of Tenders" and "-- Acceptance of Shares and
Proration". Except as set forth below, the Trust expressly reserves the right
to extend, amend or modify the terms of the Offer, and not accept for exchange
any Series B Preferred, at any time prior to the Expiration Date for any
reason, including (without limitation) if fewer than 2,810,000 shares of
Series B Preferred are tendered (which condition may be waived). The
Preferred Securities have been approved for listing on the New York Stock
Exchange (the "NYSE"), subject to notice of issuance. In order to satisfy the
NYSE listing requirements, acceptance of Series B Preferred validly tendered
in the Offer is subject to the condition that as of the Expiration Date there
be at least 400 record or beneficial holders of Preferred Securities to be
issued in exchange for such Series B Preferred, which condition may not be
waived. See "The Offer -- Expiration Date; Extensions; Amendments;
Termination".
SunAmerica will own directly or indirectly all of the securities
representing common undivided beneficial interests in the assets of the Trust
(the "Common Securities" and, together with the Preferred Securities, the
"Trust Securities"). The Trust exists for the purpose of (a) issuing (i) its
Preferred Securities in exchange for Series B Preferred validly tendered in
the Offer and delivering such Series B Preferred to SunAmerica in
consideration for the deposit by SunAmerica of Junior Subordinated Debentures
in the Trust as trust assets and (ii) its Common Securities to SunAmerica in
exchange for cash and investing the proceeds thereof in an equivalent amount
of Junior Subordinated Debentures and (b) engaging in such other activities as
are necessary and incidental thereto. The Preferred Securities and the Common
Securities will rank pari passu with each other and will have equivalent
terms; provided that (i) if an Event of Default (as defined herein) under the
Declaration occurs and is continuing, the holders of Preferred Securities will
have a priority over holders of the Common Securities with respect to payments
in respect of distributions and payments upon liquidation, redemption or
otherwise and (ii) holders of Common Securities have the exclusive right
(subject to the terms of the Declaration) to appoint, replace or remove
Trustees and to increase or decrease the number of Trustees, subject to the
right of holders of Preferred Securities to appoint a Trustee (the "Special
Regular Trustee") upon the occurrence of certain events described herein.
Cash distributions on the Preferred Securities will be cumulative
from the first day following the Expiration Date (the "Accrual Date") at an
annual rate of % of the liquidation amount of $25 per Preferred Security,
and will be payable quarterly in arrears on the 30th day of March, June,
September and December of each year, commencing on June 30, 1995
("distributions"). Cash distributions in arrears for more than one quarter
will bear interest thereon at the rate per annum of % of the stated
liquidation amount of $25 per Preferred Security (to the extent permitted by
applicable law), compounded quarterly. The term "distributions" as used
herein includes such cash distributions and any such interest payable unless
otherwise stated. In addition, holders of the Preferred Securities will be
entitled to an additional cash distribution at the rate of 9 1/4% per annum of
the liquidation amount thereof from March 15, 1995 through the Expiration Date
in lieu of dividends accumulating after March 15, 1995 on their Series B
Preferred accepted for exchange, such additional distribution to be made at the
time the first distribution on the Preferred Securities is made. The
distribution rate and the distribution and other payment dates for the
Preferred Securities will correspond to the interest rate and the interest and
other payment dates on the Junior Subordinated Debentures deposited in the
Trust as trust assets. As a result, if principal or interest is not paid on
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the Junior Subordinated Debentures, including as a result of SunAmerica's
election to extend the interest payment period on the Junior Subordinated
Debentures as described below, the Trust will not make payments on the Trust
Securities. The Junior Subordinated Debentures provide that, so long as
SunAmerica shall not be in default in the payment of interest on the Junior
Subordinated Debentures, SunAmerica shall have the right to defer payments of
interest on the Junior Subordinated Debentures by extending the interest
payment period from time to time for a period not exceeding 20 consecutive
quarterly interest periods (each, an "Extension Period"). No interest shall be
due and payable during an Extension Period and, as a consequence,
distributions on the Trust Securities will also be deferred, but at the end of
such Extension Period SunAmerica shall pay all interest then accrued and
unpaid on the Junior Subordinated Debentures, together with interest thereon
at the rate specified for the Junior Subordinated Debentures to the extent
permitted by applicable law, compounded quarterly ("Compounded Interest").
All references herein to interest shall include Compounded Interest unless
otherwise stated. There could be multiple Extension Periods of varying
lengths (up to nine Extension Periods of 20 consecutive quarterly interest
periods each or more numerous shorter Extension Periods) throughout the term
of the Junior Subordinated Debentures. During any such Extension Period,
SunAmerica may not declare or pay dividends on, or redeem, purchase, acquire or
make a distribution or liquidation payment with respect to, any of its common
stock or preferred stock; provided that SunAmerica will be permitted to pay
accrued dividends (and cash in lieu of fractional shares) upon the conversion
of any of its Series D Mandatory Conversion Premium Dividend Preferred Stock
(the "Series D Preferred Stock") in accordance with the terms of such stock.
See "Risk Factors"; "Description of the Junior Subordinated Debentures --
Interest" and "-- Option to Extend Interest Payment Period".
The payment of distributions out of moneys held by the Property
Trustee (as defined herein) and payments on liquidation of the Trust and the
redemption of Preferred Securities, as set forth below, are guaranteed by
SunAmerica on a subordinated basis as and to the extent described herein (the
"Preferred Securities Guarantee"). See "Description of the Preferred
Securities Guarantee". The Preferred Securities Guarantee is a full and
unconditional guarantee from the time of issuance of the Preferred Securities,
but the Preferred Securities Guarantee covers distributions and other payments
on the Preferred Securities only if and to the extent that SunAmerica has made
a payment to the Property Trustee of interest or principal on the Junior
Subordinated Debentures deposited in the Trust as trust assets. For a
description of redemption rights with respect to the Preferred Securities, the
possible dissolution of the Trust and distribution of Junior Subordinated
Debentures held by the Trust to holders of the Trust Securities and the
liquidation amount on the Preferred Securities, see "Risk Factors";
"Description of the Preferred Securities -- Special Event Redemption or
Distribution"; "-- Liquidation Distribution Upon Dissolution" and "Description
of the Junior Subordinated Debentures".
SEE "RISK FACTORS" FOR A DISCUSSION OF CERTAIN FACTORS RELATING TO
THE PREFERRED SECURITIES THAT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED BY INVESTORS, INCLUDING THE
PERIOD AND CIRCUMSTANCES DURING AND UNDER WHICH PAYMENTS ON THE JUNIOR
SUBORDINATED DEBENTURES AND THE PREFERRED SECURITIES MAY BE DEFERRED AND THE
RELATED FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES.
The Series B Preferred is listed and principally traded on the NYSE.
On December 19, 1994, the last full day of trading prior to the first public
announcement of the Offer, the closing sales price of the Series B Preferred
on the NYSE as reported on the Composite Tape was $25 3/8 per share. The
closing sales price of the Series B Preferred on the NYSE on April 17, 1995
was $26 1/8. Stockholders are urged to obtain current market quotations for
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the Series B Preferred. To the extent that Series B Preferred is tendered and
accepted in the Offer, the terms on which untendered Series B Preferred could
subsequently be sold could be adversely affected. See "Listing and Trading of
Preferred Securities and Series B Preferred".
SunAmerica will pay to Soliciting Dealers (as defined herein) a
solicitation fee of $ per share of Series B Preferred validly tendered and
accepted for exchange pursuant to the Offer, subject to certain conditions.
See "The Offer -- Dealer Manager; Soliciting Dealers".
Neither the board of directors of SunAmerica nor SunAmerica nor the
Trustees nor the Trust makes any recommendation to holders of Series B
Preferred as to whether to tender or refrain from tendering in the Offer.
Holders of Series B Preferred are urged to consult their financial and tax
advisors in making their decisions on what action to take in light of their
own particular circumstances.
THESE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR BY ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION NOR
HAS THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ANY STATE
SECURITIES COMMISSION PASSED UPON THE ACCURACY OR
ADEQUACY OF THIS OFFERING CIRCULAR/PROSPECTUS,
AND ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY
IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE OF THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA HAS NOT
APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED THE OFFER NOR HAS THE COMMISSIONER PASSED UPON THE
ACCURACY OR ADEQUACY OF THIS OFFERING CIRCULAR/PROSPECTUS.
Merrill Lynch & Co. has been retained as Dealer Manager to solicit
exchanges of Series B Preferred for Preferred Securities. See "The Offer --
Dealer Manager". Georgeson & Company Inc. has been retained to act as
Information Agent to assist in connection with the Offer.
The Dealer Manager for the Offer is:
Merrill Lynch & Co.
The date of this Offering Circular/Prospectus is April , 1995.
SM"Trust Originated Preferred Securities" and "TOPrS" are service marks of
Merrill Lynch & Co.
INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO COMPLETION OR AMENDMENT. A
REGISTRATION STATEMENT RELATING TO THESE SECURITIES HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION. THESE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE SOLD NOR MAY
OFFERS TO BUY BE ACCEPTED PRIOR TO THE TIME THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT BECOMES
EFFECTIVE. THIS PROSPECTUS SHALL NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER TO SELL OR THE
SOLICITATION OF AN OFFER TO BUY NOR SHALL THERE BE ANY SALE OF THESE
SECURITIES IN ANY STATE IN WHICH SUCH OFFER, SOLICITATION OR SALE WOULD BE
UNLAWFUL PRIOR TO REGISTRATION OR QUALIFICATION UNDER THE SECURITIES LAWS OF
ANY SUCH STATE.
DIAGRAM OF OFFERS
[GRAPHIC A]
(SEE APPENDIX A FOR DESCRIPTION OF GRAPHIC MATERIAL)
NO PERSON HAS BEEN AUTHORIZED TO GIVE ANY INFORMATION OR TO MAKE ANY
REPRESENTATIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE OFFER OTHER THAN THOSE CONTAINED IN
THIS OFFERING CIRCULAR/PROSPECTUS. IF GIVEN OR MADE, SUCH INFORMATION OR
REPRESENTATIONS SHOULD NOT BE RELIED UPON AS HAVING BEEN AUTHORIZED BY
SUNAMERICA, THE TRUST, THE TRUSTEES OR THE DEALER MANAGER. NEITHER THE
DELIVERY OF THIS OFFERING CIRCULAR/PROSPECTUS NOR ANY EXCHANGE MADE HEREUNDER
SHALL, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CREATE ANY IMPLICATION THAT THERE HAS BEEN NO
CHANGE IN THE AFFAIRS OF SUNAMERICA OR THE TRUST SINCE THE RESPECTIVE DATES AS
OF WHICH INFORMATION IS GIVEN HEREIN. THE OFFER IS NOT BEING MADE TO (NOR
WILL TENDERS BE ACCEPTED FROM OR ON BEHALF OF) HOLDERS OF SERIES B PREFERRED
IN ANY JURISDICTION IN WHICH THE MAKING OF THE OFFER OR THE ACCEPTANCE THEREOF
WOULD NOT BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAWS OF SUCH JURISDICTION. HOWEVER,
SUNAMERICA AND THE TRUST MAY, AT THEIR DISCRETION, TAKE SUCH ACTION AS THEY MAY
DEEM NECESSARY TO MAKE THE OFFER IN ANY SUCH JURISDICTION AND EXTEND THE OFFER
TO HOLDERS OF SERIES B PREFERRED IN SUCH JURISDICTION. IN ANY JURISDICTION
THE SECURITIES LAWS OR BLUE SKY LAWS OF WHICH REQUIRE THE OFFER TO BE MADE BY
A LICENSED BROKER OR DEALER, THE OFFER IS BEING MADE ON BEHALF OF THE TRUST BY
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THE DEALER MANAGER OR ONE OR MORE REGISTERED BROKERS OR DEALERS WHICH ARE
LICENSED UNDER THE LAWS OF SUCH JURISDICTION.
AVAILABLE INFORMATION
SunAmerica is subject to the information requirements of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), and in
accordance therewith files reports, proxy statements and other information
with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission"). Such reports,
proxy statements and other information concerning SunAmerica can be inspected
and copied at the public reference facilities maintained by the Commission at
Judiciary Plaza, 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549, Room 1024;
Citicorp Center, 500 West Madison Street, Suite 1400, Chicago, Illinois
60661-2511; and 7 World Trade Center, Suite 1300, New York, New York 10048.
Copies of such material can be obtained from the Public Reference Section of
the Commission at 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549, at
prescribed rates. Such material can also be inspected and copied at the
offices of the NYSE, 20 Broad Street, New York, N.Y. 10005.
This Offering Circular/Prospectus constitutes a part of a
registration statement on Form S-4 (together with all amendments and exhibits,
the "Registration Statement") filed by SunAmerica and the Trust with the
Commission under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities
Act"). This Offering Circular/Prospectus does not contain all of the
information included in the Registration Statement, certain parts of which are
omitted in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Commission.
Statements contained herein concerning the provisions of any document do not
purport to be complete and, in each instance, are qualified in all respects by
reference to the copy of such document filed as an exhibit to the Registration
Statement or otherwise filed with the Commission. Each such statement is
subject to and qualified in its entirety by such reference. Reference is made
to such Registration Statement and to the exhibits relating thereto for
further information with respect to SunAmerica, the Trust and the securities
offered hereby.
No separate financial statements of the Trust have been included or
incorporated by reference herein. SunAmerica and the Trust do not consider
that such financial statements would be material to holders of Preferred
Securities because the Trust is a newly-formed special purpose entity, has no
operating history, has no independent operations and is not engaged in, and
does not propose to engage in, any activity other than its holding as trust
assets the Junior Subordinated Debentures of SunAmerica and its issuance of
Trust Securities. See "SunAmerica Capital Trust I", "Description of the
Preferred Securities", "Description of the Preferred Securities Guarantee" and
"Description of the Junior Subordinated Debentures". The Trust is a statutory
business trust formed under the laws of the State of Delaware. SunAmerica, as
of the date hereof, beneficially owns all of the beneficial interests in the
Trust. Each holder of Preferred Securities will be furnished annually with
unaudited financial statements of the Trust as soon as available after the end
of the Trust's fiscal year.
INCORPORATION OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS BY REFERENCE
SunAmerica's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September
30, 1994, its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31,
1994 and its Current Report on Form 8-K dated January 24, 1995, have been
filed with the Commission and are incorporated herein by reference.
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All documents filed by SunAmerica pursuant to Section 13(a), 13(c),
14 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act subsequent to the date of this Offering
Circular/Prospectus and prior to the Expiration Date shall be deemed to be
incorporated by reference in this Offering Circular/Prospectus and to be a
part hereof from the date of filing of such documents. Any statement
contained in a document incorporated or deemed to be incorporated herein by
reference shall be deemed to be modified or superseded for purposes of this
Offering Circular/Prospectus to the extent that a statement contained herein
or in any other subsequently filed document which also is or is deemed to be
incorporated by reference herein modifies or supersedes such statement. Any
such statement so modified or superseded shall not be deemed, except as so
modified and superseded, to constitute a part of this Offering
Circular/Prospectus.
This Offering Circular/Prospectus incorporates documents by reference
which are not presented herein or delivered herewith. SunAmerica will provide
without charge to each person, including any beneficial owner of the Series B
Preferred, to whom this Offering Circular/Prospectus is delivered, upon the
written or oral request of such person, a copy of any or all of the documents
incorporated herein by reference, other than exhibits to such documents
(unless such exhibits are specifically incorporated by reference into such
documents). Requests for such documents should be directed to Shareholder
Communications of SunAmerica at 1 SunAmerica Center, Los Angeles, California
90067-6022 (Telephone (310) 772-6000). In order to ensure timely delivery of
the documents, any request should be made not later than five business days
prior to the Expiration Date.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Offering Circular/Prospectus Summary..................................... 4
Risk Factors. . . ....................................................... 15
Comparison of Preferred Securities
and Series B Preferred................................................. 19
SunAmerica............................................................... 23
SunAmerica Capital Trust I............................................... 23
Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges....................................... 27
Selected Consolidated Financial Data..................................... 28
Capitalization........................................................... 30
The Offer................................................................ 31
Listing and Trading of Preferred
Securities and Series B Preferred...................................... 39
Transactions and Arrangements Concerning
the Offer.............................................................. 39
Fees and Expenses; Transfer Taxes........................................ 39
Price Range of Series B Preferred........................................ 40
Description of the Preferred Securities.................................. 41
Description of the Preferred Securities Guarantee........................ 54
Description of the Junior Subordinated
Debentures............................................................. 56
Description of the Series B Preferred.................................... 64
Relationship Between the Preferred
Securities, the Junior Subordinated
Debentures and the Preferred Securities Guarantee...................... 66
Taxation................................................................. 68
Legal Matters............................................................ 71
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Experts.................................................................. 72
ERISA Matters............................................................ 72
OFFERING CIRCULAR/PROSPECTUS SUMMARY
The following summary does not purport to be complete and is
qualified in its entirety by the detailed information contained elsewhere in,
or incorporated by reference in, this Offering Circular/Prospectus.
SunAmerica
SunAmerica is a diversified financial services company with more than
$24 billion of assets owned or under management. At December 31, 1994, these
assets consisted of $14.78 billion of assets owned by SunAmerica, $2.04
billion of assets managed in mutual funds and private accounts and $7.63
billion under custody in retirement trust accounts. Together, the SunAmerica
life insurance companies rank among the largest U.S. issuers of annuities.
Complementing these annuity operations are SunAmerica's asset management
operations; its two broker-dealers, which SunAmerica believes, based on
industry data, represent the largest network of independent registered
representatives in the nation; and its trust company which provides
administrative and custodial services to qualified retirement plans. Through
these subsidiaries, SunAmerica specializes in the sale of tax-deferred
long-term savings products and investments to the expanding preretirement
savings market. SunAmerica markets fixed annuities and fee-generating
variable annuities, mutual funds and trust services, as well as guaranteed
investment contracts. SunAmerica's products are distributed through a broad
spectrum of financial services distribution channels, including independent
registered representatives of SunAmerica's broker-dealer subsidiaries and
unaffiliated broker-dealers, independent general insurance agents and
financial institutions.
SunAmerica Capital Trust I
SunAmerica Capital Trust I is a statutory business trust that was
formed under the Delaware Business Trust Act (the "Business Trust Act") on
March 22, 1995. The Trust's original declaration of trust will be amended and
restated in its entirety as of the date the Trust accepts Series B Preferred
in the Offer (as so amended and restated, the "Declaration") substantially in
the form filed as an exhibit to the Registration Statement of which this
Offering Circular/Prospectus forms a part. See "The Offer -- Terms of the
Offer" and "-- Acceptance of Shares and Proration" for information regarding
the Trust's acceptance of Series B Preferred in the Offer. The Declaration is
qualified under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended (the "Trust
Indenture Act"). Upon issuance of the Preferred Securities, the holders
thereof will own all of the issued and outstanding Preferred Securities.
SunAmerica has agreed to acquire Common Securities in an amount equal to at
least 3% of the total capital of the Trust and will own, directly or
indirectly, all of the issued and outstanding Common Securities. The
Preferred Securities and the Common Securities will rank pari passu with each
other and will have equivalent terms; provided that (i) if an Event of Default
(as defined herein) under the Declaration occurs and is continuing, the
holders of Preferred Securities will have a priority over the holders of the
Common Securities with respect to payments in respect of distributions and
payments upon liquidation, redemption and maturity and (ii) holders of Common
Securities have the exclusive right (subject to the terms of the Declaration)
to appoint, replace or remove Trustees and to increase or decrease the number
of Trustees, subject to the right of holders of Preferred Securities to
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appoint one additional Trustee of the Trust (the "Special Regular Trustee")
upon the occurrence of certain events described herein.
The number of trustees (the "Trustees") of the Trust shall initially
be five. Three of the Trustees (the "Regular Trustees") are individuals who
are employees or officers of SunAmerica. The fourth trustee is The Bank of
New York, which is unaffiliated with SunAmerica and which will serve as
property trustee (the "Property Trustee") and act as the indenture trustee for
purposes of the Trust Indenture Act. The fifth trustee is an affiliate of The
Bank of New York that has its principal place of business in the State of
Delaware (the "Delaware Trustee"). Pursuant to the Declaration, legal title
to the Junior Subordinated Debentures will be held by the Property Trustee for
the benefit of the holders of the Trust Securities, and the Property Trustee
will have the power to exercise all rights, powers and privileges under the
Indenture (as hereinafter defined) pursuant to which the Junior Subordinated
Debentures will be issued. In addition, the Property Trustee will maintain
exclusive control of a segregated non-interest bearing bank account (the
"Property Account") to hold all payments in respect of the Junior Subordinated
Debentures for the benefit of the holders of Trust Securities. The Property
Trustee will promptly make distributions to the holders of the Trust
Securities out of funds in the Property Account. The Property Trustee will
also hold the Preferred Securities Guarantee for the benefit of the holders of
the Preferred Securities. Subject to the right of holders of Preferred
Securities to appoint a Special Regular Trustee upon the occurrence of certain
events described herein, SunAmerica, as direct or indirect owner of all of the
Common Securities, has the exclusive right (subject to the provisions of the
Declaration) to appoint, remove or replace Trustees and to increase or
decrease the number of Trustees, provided that the number of Trustees shall at
least be three, a majority of which shall be Regular Trustees.
The Trust exists for the purpose of (a) issuing (i) its Preferred
Securities in exchange for Series B Preferred validly tendered in the Offer
and delivering such Series B Preferred to SunAmerica in consideration for the
deposit by SunAmerica of Junior Subordinated Debentures in the Trust as trust
assets, and (ii) its Common Securities to SunAmerica in exchange for cash and
investing the proceeds thereof in an equivalent amount of Junior Subordinated
Debentures and (b) engaging in such other activities as are necessary and
incidental thereto. The rights of the holders of the Trust Securities,
including economic rights, rights to information and voting rights, are as set
forth in the Declaration, the Business Trust Act and the Trust Indenture Act.
See "SunAmerica Capital Trust I" and "Description of the Preferred
Securities". The Declaration does not permit the incurrence by the Trust of
any indebtedness for borrowed money or the making of any investment other than
in the Junior Subordinated Debentures. In the Declaration, SunAmerica has
agreed to pay for all debts and obligations (other than with respect to the
Trust Securities) and all costs and expenses of the Trust, including the fees
and expenses of the Trustees and any income taxes, duties and other
governmental charges, and all costs and expenses with respect thereto, to
which the Trust may become subject, except for United States withholding
taxes. See "Risk Factors", "SunAmerica Capital Trust I" and "Description of
the Preferred Securities".
Certain Potential Benefits and Risks to Investors
Prospective investors should carefully review the information
contained elsewhere in this Offering Circular/Prospectus prior to making a
decision regarding the Offer and should particularly consider the following
matters:
Potential Benefits to Exchanging Holders
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o The cash distributions rate on the Preferred Securities will
be basis points greater than the dividend rate on the Series B Preferred.
See "Comparison of Preferred Securities and Series B Preferred".
o So long as payments of interest and other payments are made
when due on the Junior Subordinated Debentures, such payments will be
sufficient to cover cash distributions and other payments made on the
Preferred Securities (and the Common Securities) because (i) the aggregate
principal amount of Junior Subordinated Debentures deposited as trust assets
will be equal to the sum of (x) the aggregate stated liquidation amount of
the Preferred Securities issued by the Trust in exchange for the Series B
Preferred accepted in the Offer and (y) the amount of proceeds received by the
Trust from the issuance of the Common Securities to SunAmerica, which proceeds
will be used by the Trust to purchase an equal principal amount of Junior
Subordinated Debentures, (ii) the interest rate and interest and other payment
dates on the Junior Subordinated Debentures will match the distribution rate
and distribution and other payment dates for the Preferred Securities, (iii)
the Declaration provides that SunAmerica shall pay for all debts and
obligations (other than with respect to the Trust Securities) and all costs
and expenses of the Trust, and (iv) the Declaration further provides that the
Trustees shall not permit the Trust to, among other things, engage in any
activity that is not consistent with the purposes of the Trust. See "Offering
Circular/Prospectus Summary -- The Offer -- Description of Preferred
Securities and Junior Subordinated Debentures" and "SunAmerica Capital Trust
I".
o The Trust will have no independent operations and will exist
for the sole purpose of effecting the Offer and issuing the Trust Securities
as described herein and owning and holding through the Property Trustee the
Junior Subordinated Debentures. See "SunAmerica Capital Trust I".
o If (i) the Trust fails to pay distributions in full on the
Preferred Securities for 6 consecutive quarterly distribution periods; (ii) an
Event of Default under the Declaration occurs and is continuing; or (iii)
SunAmerica is in default on any of its payment or other obligations under the
Preferred Securities Guarantee (each, an "Appointment Event"), then the
Declaration provides that the holders of the Preferred Securities may appoint
a Special Regular Trustee of the Trust who need not be an officer or employee
of or otherwise affiliated with SunAmerica. Under the Declaration, any such
Special Regular Trustee shall have the same rights, powers and privileges as
the Regular Trustees. See "Description of the Preferred Securities -- Voting
Rights".
o The Property Trustee will have the power to exercise all
rights, powers and privileges under the Indenture with respect to the Junior
Subordinated Debentures and will also have the right to enforce the Preferred
Securities Guarantee on behalf of the holders of the Preferred Securities. In
addition, the holders of at least a majority in liquidation amount of the
Preferred Securities will have the right to direct the Property Trustee with
respect to certain matters under the Declaration and the Preferred Securities
Guarantee. If the Property Trustee fails to enforce its rights under the
Indenture or fails to enforce the Preferred Securities Guarantee, any holder
of Preferred Securities may, after a period of 30 days has elapsed from such
holder's written request to the Property Trustee to enforce such rights or the
Preferred Securities Guarantee, institute a legal proceeding against
SunAmerica to enforce such rights or the Preferred Securities Guarantee, as
the case may be. See "Description of the Preferred Securities" and
"Description of the Preferred Securities Guarantee".
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o The Offer will allow SunAmerica to achieve certain tax
efficiencies while preserving its flexibility with respect to future
financings because, in contrast to dividend payments on the Series B Preferred
which are not deductible by SunAmerica, SunAmerica will be able to deduct
interest payments on the Junior Subordinated Debentures for United States
federal income tax purposes. See "The Offer -- Purpose of the Offer".
Potential Risks to Exchanging Holders
o Participation in the Offer will be a taxable event for holders
of Series B Preferred. See "Risk Factors -- Tax Consequences of the Offer".
o The obligations of SunAmerica under (i) the Junior Subordinated
Debentures are subordinate in right of payment to Senior Indebtedness (as
defined herein) of SunAmerica, (ii) SunAmerica's payment obligations under the
Preferred Securities Guarantee are subordinate in right of payment to all
liabilities of SunAmerica, including the Junior Subordinated Debentures,
except those made pari passu or subordinate by their terms, and (iii) the
Junior Subordinated Debentures and the Preferred Securities Guarantee are
effectively subordinated to all liabilities of subsidiaries of SunAmerica. See
"Risk Factors -- Subordination of Preferred Securities Guarantee and Junior
Subordinated Debentures; Dependence on SunAmerica".
o The Trust's ability to make distributions on the Preferred
Securities is entirely dependent upon SunAmerica making interest payments on
the Junior Subordinated Debentures when and as required, and the interest
payment period on the Junior Subordinated Debentures may be extended under
certain circumstances by SunAmerica in its sole discretion for up to 20
consecutive quarterly interest periods during which no interest would be
payable thereon. See "Risk Factors -- Subordination of Preferred Securities
Guarantee and Junior Subordinated Debentures; Dependence on SunAmerica; "--
Option to Extend Interest Payment Period; Tax Impact of Extension" and "--
Potential Market Volatility During Extension Period".
o Should SunAmerica not make interest or other payments on the
Junior Subordinated Debentures for any reason, including as a result of
SunAmerica's election to defer payments of interest on the Junior Subordinated
Debentures by extending the interest payment period on the Junior Subordinated
Debentures, the Trust will not make distributions or other payments on the
Trust Securities. In such an event, holders of the Preferred Securities would
not be able to rely on the Preferred Securities Guarantee since the Preferred
Securities Guarantee covers distributions and other payments on the Preferred
Securities only if and to the extent that SunAmerica has made a payment to the
Property Trustee of interest or principal on the Junior Subordinated
Debentures deposited in the Trust as trust assets. See "Risk Factors --
Subordination of Preferred Securities Guarantee and Junior Subordinated
Debentures; Dependence on SunAmerica".
o If SunAmerica elects to defer payments of interest on the
Junior Subordinated Debentures by extending the interest period on the Junior
Subordinated Debentures, distributions on the Preferred Securities would also
be deferred but the Trust will continue to accrue interest income in respect
of such Debentures which will be taxable to beneficial owners of Preferred
Securities. As a result, beneficial owners of Preferred Securities during an
Extension Period will include their pro rata share of the interest in gross
income in advance of the receipt of cash. See "Taxation -- Income from the
Preferred Securities".
o Holders of Preferred Securities will have limited voting rights
and, subject to the right of holders of Preferred Securities to appoint a
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Special Regular Trustee upon the occurrence of an Appointment Event, will not
be able to appoint, remove or replace, or to increase or decrease the number
of, Trustees, which rights are vested exclusively in the Common Securities.
o While the Series B Preferred is not redeemable prior to June
15, 1997, the Junior Subordinated Debentures (and thus the Preferred
Securities) in certain circumstances will be redeemable prior to that date
upon the occurrence of a Tax Event (as defined herein).
o While dividends on the Series B Preferred are eligible for the
dividends received deduction for corporate holders, distributions on the
Preferred Securities are not eligible for the dividends received deduction for
corporate holders. See "Comparison of Preferred Securities and Series B
Preferred".
o While the Preferred Securities have been approved for listing
on the NYSE, subject to notice of issuance, the Preferred Securities are a new
issue of securities with no established trading market. See "Risk Factors --
Listing and Trading of Preferred Securities and Series B Preferred".
Potential Risk to Non-Exchanging Holders
o The liquidity and trading market for untendered Series B
Preferred could be adversely affected to the extent Series B Preferred is
tendered and accepted in the Offer. See "Risk Factors -- Listing and Trading
of Preferred Securities and Series B Preferred".
The Offer
Purpose of the Offer
The purpose of the Offer is to refinance the Series B Preferred with
the Preferred Securities and to achieve certain tax efficiencies, while
preserving SunAmerica's flexibility with respect to future financings. This
refinancing will permit SunAmerica to deduct interest payable on the Junior
Subordinated Debentures for United States federal income tax purposes;
dividends payable on the Series B Preferred are not deductible. See "The
Offer -- Purpose of the Offer".
Terms of the Offer
Upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth herein and in
the Letter of Transmittal, the Trust hereby offers to exchange its Preferred
Securities for up to 5,500,000 outstanding shares of Series B Preferred of
SunAmerica. Exchanges will be made on the basis of one Preferred Security for
each share of Series B Preferred validly tendered and accepted for exchange in
the Offer. See "The Offer -- Terms of the Offer".
Expiration Date; Withdrawals
Upon the terms and conditions of the Offer, including the provisions
relating to proration described herein, the Trust will accept for exchange up
to 5,500,000 shares of Series B Preferred, validly tendered and not withdrawn
prior to 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on May , 1995, or if the Offer is
extended by the Trust, in its sole discretion, the latest date and time to
which the Offer has been extended (the "Expiration Date"). Tenders of Series
B Preferred pursuant to the Offer may be withdrawn at any time prior to the
Expiration Date and, unless accepted for exchange by the Trust, may be
withdrawn at any time after 40 Business Days (as defined herein) after the
date of this Offering Circular/Prospectus. Shares of Series B Preferred not
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accepted because of proration will be returned to the tendering Holders at the
Trust's expense as promptly as practicable following the Expiration Date. A
"Business Day" shall mean any day other than a day on which banking
institutions in The City of New York are authorized or required by law to
close. See "The Offer -- Withdrawal of Tenders"; "-- Expiration Date;
Extensions; Amendments; Termination" and "-- Acceptance of Shares and
Proration".
Extensions; Amendments; Termination
Except as set forth in the following sentence, the Trust expressly
reserves the right to (i) extend, amend or modify the terms of the Offer in
any manner and (ii) withdraw or terminate the Offer and not accept for
exchange any Series B Preferred, at any time prior to the Expiration Date for
any reason, including (without limitation) if fewer than 2,810,000 shares of
Series B Preferred are tendered (which conditions may be waived by the Trust).
See "The Offer -- Expiration Date; Extensions; Amendments; Termination".
However, the Trust will not accept shares of Series B Preferred validly
tendered in the Offer if as of the Expiration Date there would be fewer than
400 record or beneficial holders of Preferred Securities to be issued in
exchange for such Series B Preferred, which condition may not be waived.
Procedures for Tendering
Each Holder of Series B Preferred wishing to participate in the Offer
must (i) properly complete and sign the Letter of Transmittal or a facsimile
thereof (all references in this Offering Circular/Prospectus to the Letter of
Transmittal shall be deemed to include a facsimile thereof) in accordance with
the instructions contained herein and in the Letter of Transmittal, together
with any required signature guarantees, and deliver the same to The First
National Bank of Chicago, as Exchange Agent, at one of its addresses set forth
in "The Offer -- Exchange Agent and Information Agent" prior to the Expiration
Date and either (a) certificates for the Series B Preferred must be received
by the Exchange Agent at such address or (b) such Series B Preferred must be
transferred pursuant to the procedures for book-entry transfer described
herein and a confirmation of such book-entry transfer must be received by the
Exchange Agent, in each case prior to the Expiration Date or (ii) comply with
the guaranteed delivery procedures described herein.
In order to participate in the Offer, Holders of Series B Preferred
must submit a Letter of Transmittal and comply with the other procedures for
tendering in accordance with the instructions contained herein and in the
Letter of Transmittal prior to the Expiration Date.
LETTERS OF TRANSMITTAL, SERIES B PREFERRED AND ANY OTHER REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
SHOULD BE SENT ONLY TO THE EXCHANGE AGENT, NOT TO SUNAMERICA, THE TRUST, THE
DEALER MANAGER OR THE INFORMATION AGENT.
Special Procedure for Beneficial Owners
Any beneficial owner whose Series B Preferred is registered in the
name of a broker, dealer, commercial bank, trust company or other nominee and
who wishes to tender such Series B Preferred should contact such registered
Holder promptly and instruct such registered Holder to tender on such
beneficial owner's behalf. If such beneficial owner wishes to tender on its
own behalf, such owner must, prior to completing and executing a Letter of
Transmittal and delivering its Series B Preferred, either make appropriate
arrangements to register ownership of the Series B Preferred in such owner's
name or obtain a properly completed stock power from the registered Holder.
The transfer of registered ownership may take considerable time and may not be
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able to be completed prior to the Expiration Date. See "The Offer --
Procedures for Tendering -- Special Procedure for Beneficial Owners".
Guaranteed Delivery Procedures
If a Holder desires to accept the Offer and time will not permit a
Letter of Transmittal or Series B Preferred to reach the Exchange Agent before
the Expiration Date or the procedure for book-entry transfer cannot be
completed on a timely basis, a tender may be effected in accordance with the
guaranteed delivery procedures set forth in "The Offer -- Procedures for
Tendering -- Guaranteed Delivery".
Acceptance of Shares and Proration
Upon the terms and subject to the conditions of the Offer, if
5,500,000 or fewer shares of Series B Preferred have been validly tendered and
not withdrawn prior to the Expiration Date, the Trust will accept for exchange
all such shares of Series B Preferred. Upon the terms and subject to the
conditions of the Offer, if more than 5,500,000 shares of Series B Preferred
(or, if decreased as described herein, such lesser number as the Trust may
elect to purchase pursuant to the Offer) have been validly tendered and not
withdrawn prior to the Expiration Date, the Trust will accept for exchange
shares of Series B Preferred from each tendering Holder on a pro rata basis,
subject to adjustment to avoid the acceptance for exchange of fractional
shares.
If the Trust decreases the amount of Series B Preferred sought, and
the Offer is scheduled to expire less than ten Business Days from and
including the date that notice of such decrease is first published, sent or
given in the manner specified in "Terms of the Offer -- Expiration Date;
Extensions; Amendments; Termination", then the Offer will remain open for a
minimum of ten Business Days from and including the date of such notice.
All shares of Series B Preferred not accepted pursuant to the Offer,
including shares not purchased because of proration, will be returned to the
tendering Holders at the Trust's expense as promptly as practicable following
the Expiration Date.
Delivery of Preferred Securities
Subject to the terms and conditions of the Offer, the delivery of the
Preferred Securities to be issued pursuant to the Offer will occur as promptly
as practicable following the Expiration Date. See "The Offer -- Terms of the
Offer" and "-- Expiration Date; Extensions; Amendments; Termination".
If proration of tendered shares of Series B Preferred is required,
because of the difficulty in determining the number of shares of Series B
Preferred validly tendered (including shares tendered by the guaranteed
delivery procedures described in "Terms of the Offer -- Procedures for
Tendering"), the Trust does not expect that it would be able to announce the
final proration factor or to commence the exchange for any shares of Series B
Preferred pursuant to the Offer until approximately seven Business Days after
the Expiration Date. Preliminary results of the proration will be announced
by press release as promptly as practicable after the Expiration Date.
Holders of shares of Series B Preferred may obtain such preliminary
information from the Dealer Manager or the Information Agent and may also be
able to obtain such information from their brokers.
Description of Preferred Securities and Junior Subordinated Debentures
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The Preferred Securities evidence preferred undivided beneficial
interests in the assets of the Trust and will rank pari passu with, and have
terms equivalent to, the Common Securities; provided that (i) if an Event of
Default under the Declaration occurs and is continuing, the holders of
Preferred Securities will have a priority over holders of the Common
Securities with respect to payments in respect of distributions and payments
upon liquidation, redemption or otherwise and (ii) holders of Common
Securities have the exclusive right (subject to the terms of the Declaration)
to appoint, remove and replace Trustees and to increase or decrease the number
of Trustees, subject to the right of holders of Preferred Securities to
appoint a Special Regular Trustee upon the occurrence of an Appointment Event.
The Declaration does not permit the issuance by the Trust of any securities or
beneficial interests in the assets of the Trust other than the Preferred
Securities and the Common Securities, the incurrence of any indebtedness for
borrowed money by the Trust or the making of any investments other than in the
Junior Subordinated Debentures. The Declaration defines an event of default
with respect to the Trust Securities (an "Event of Default") as the occurrence
and continuance of an "event of default" under the Indenture with respect to
the Junior Subordinated Debentures (an "Indenture Event of Default"), except
that an Event of Default with respect to the Preferred Securities shall also
include a default by SunAmerica of its payment or other obligations under the
Preferred Securities Guarantee.
Periodic cash distributions on each Preferred Security will be fixed
at a rate per annum of % of the stated liquidation amount of $25 per
Preferred Security. Distributions in arrears for more than one quarter will
bear interest thereon at the rate per annum of % of the stated liquidation
amount of $25 per Preferred Security (to the extent permitted by law),
compounded quarterly. Distributions on the Preferred Securities will be
cumulative, will accrue from the Accrual Date and, except as otherwise
described herein, will be made quarterly in arrears, on the 30th day of March,
June, September and December of each year, commencing on June 30, 1995, but
only if and to the extent that interest payments are made in respect of the
Junior Subordinated Debentures held by the Property Trustee. In addition,
holders of Preferred Securities will be entitled to an additional cash
distribution at the rate of 9 1/4% per annum of the liquidation amount thereof
from March 15, 1995 through the Expiration Date in lieu of dividends
accumulating after March 15, 1995 on their Series B Preferred accepted for
exchange, such additional distribution to be made at the time the first
distribution on the Preferred Securities is made.
The distribution rate and the distribution and other payment dates
for the Preferred Securities will correspond to the interest rate and the
interest and other payment dates on the Junior Subordinated Debentures
deposited in the Trust as trust assets. As a result, if principal or interest
is not paid on the Junior Subordinated Debentures, including as a result of
SunAmerica's election to extend the interest payment period on the Junior
Subordinated Debentures as described below, the Trust will not make payments
on the Trust Securities. The Junior Subordinated Debentures provide that, so
long as SunAmerica shall not be in default in the payment of interest on the
Junior Subordinated Debentures, SunAmerica has the right under the Indenture
to defer payments of interest on the Junior Subordinated Debentures by
extending the interest payment period from time to time on the Junior
Subordinated Debentures for a period not exceeding 20 consecutive quarterly
interest periods (each, an "Extension Period") and, as a consequence, quarterly
distributions on the Preferred Securities would not be made (but would
continue to accrue with interest thereon at the rate of % per annum,
compounded quarterly) by the Trust during any such Extension Period. During
an Extension Period, SunAmerica may not declare or pay dividends on, or
redeem, purchase, acquire or make a distribution or liquidation payment with
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respect to, any of its common stock or preferred stock or make any guarantee
payments with respect thereto during such Extension Period; provided that
SunAmerica will be permitted to pay accrued dividends (and cash in lieu of
fractional shares) upon the conversion of any of its Series D Preferred Stock
in accordance with the terms of such stock. Prior to the termination of any
such Extension Period, SunAmerica may further extend such Extension Period;
provided that such Extension Period together with all such previous and
further extensions thereof may not exceed 20 consecutive quarterly interest
periods. Upon the termination of any Extension Period and the payment of all
amounts then due, SunAmerica may commence a new Extension Period, subject to
the above requirements. SunAmerica may also prepay at any time all or any
portion of the interest accrued during an Extension Period. Consequently,
there could be multiple Extension Periods of varying lengths (up to nine
Extension Periods of 20 consecutive quarterly interest periods each or more
numerous shorter Extension Periods) throughout the term of the Junior
Subordinated Debentures. See "Risk Factors"; "Description of the Junior
Subordinated Debentures -- Interest" and "-- Option to Extend Interest Payment
Period".
There will be deposited in the Trust as trust assets (i) Junior
Subordinated Debentures having an aggregate principal amount equal to the
aggregate stated liquidation amount of the Preferred Securities issued by the
Trust in exchange for the Series B Preferred accepted in the Offer and (ii)
Junior Subordinated Debentures having an aggregate principal amount equal to
the amount of proceeds received by the Trust from the sale of the Common
Securities to SunAmerica. Under the Declaration, if and to the extent
SunAmerica does make interest payments on the Junior Subordinated Debentures
deposited in the Trust as trust assets, the Property Trustee is obligated to
make distributions promptly on the Preferred Securities. The payment of
distributions on the Preferred Securities and payments on liquidation of the
Trust and the redemption of Preferred Securities, as set forth below, in each
case out of moneys held by the Property Trustee in the Property Account, are
guaranteed by SunAmerica on a subordinated basis as and to the extent set
forth under "Description of the Preferred Securities Guarantee". The
Preferred Securities Guarantee is a full and unconditional guarantee from the
time of issuance of the Preferred Securities, but the Preferred Securities
Guarantee covers distributions and other payments on the Preferred Securities
only if and to the extent that SunAmerica has made a payment to the Property
Trustee of interest or principal on the Junior Subordinated Debentures
deposited in the Trust as trust assets.
The Preferred Securities and Common Securities are redeemable on a
Pro Rata Basis (as defined below) from time to time, in whole or in part, to
the same extent as the Junior Subordinated Debentures are redeemable by
SunAmerica, on or after June 15, 1997, upon not less than 30 nor more than 60
days' notice, at $25 per Preferred Security plus accrued and unpaid
distributions thereon to the date of redemption, including distributions
accrued as a result of SunAmerica's election to defer payments of interest on
the Junior Subordinated Debentures, (the "Redemption Price"), payable in cash.
The Preferred Securities will be redeemed upon the maturity or earlier
redemption of the Junior Subordinated Debentures. See "Description of the
Preferred Securities -- Mandatory Redemption". As used in this Offering
Circular/Prospectus the term "Pro Rata Basis" shall mean pro rata to each
holder of Trust Securities according to the aggregate liquidation amount of
the Trust Securities held by the relevant holder in relation to the aggregate
liquidation amount of all Trust Securities outstanding unless, in relation to
a payment, an Event of Default under the Declaration has occurred and is
continuing, in which case any funds available to make such payment shall be
paid first to each holder of the Preferred Securities pro rata according to
the aggregate liquidation amount of the Preferred Securities held by the
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relevant holder in relation to the aggregate liquidation amount of all
Preferred Securities outstanding, and only after satisfaction of all amounts
owed to the holders of the Preferred Securities, to each holder of Common
Securities pro rata according to the aggregate liquidation amount of the
Common Securities held by the relevant holder in relation to the aggregate
liquidation amount of all the Common Securities outstanding.
In addition, upon the occurrence and during the continuation of a Tax
Event or an Investment Company Event (each as hereinafter defined) arising
from a change in law or a change in legal interpretation or other specified
circumstances, the Trust shall, unless the Junior Subordinated Debentures are
redeemed in the limited circumstances described below, be dissolved with the
result that the Junior Subordinated Debentures will be distributed to the
holders of the Preferred Securities and the Common Securities on a Pro Rata
Basis, in lieu of any cash distribution. In the case of a Tax Event,
SunAmerica will have the right in certain circumstances to redeem the Junior
Subordinated Debentures at any time with the result that the Trust will redeem
the Trust Securities on a Pro Rata Basis to the same extent as the Junior
Subordinated Debentures are redeemed. If the Junior Subordinated Debentures
are distributed to the holders of the Preferred Securities, SunAmerica will
use its best efforts to have the Junior Subordinated Debentures listed on the
New York Stock Exchange or on such other exchange as the Preferred Securities
are then listed. See "Description of the Preferred Securities -- Special
Event Redemption or Distribution".
The Junior Subordinated Debentures will be issued pursuant to an
indenture, dated as of March 15, 1995 (as supplemented by the First
Supplemental Indenture (the "First Supplemental Indenture") to be dated as of
March 15, 1995, the "Indenture") between SunAmerica and The First National
Bank of Chicago, as trustee (the "Indenture Trustee"). See "Description of
the Junior Subordinated Debentures". The Junior Subordinated Debentures will
mature on , 2044 and will bear interest at an annual rate of
% from the Accrual Date. Interest will be payable quarterly in arrears on the
30th day of March, June, September and December of each year, commencing on
June 30, 1995; provided that, as described above, so long as SunAmerica shall
not be in default in the payment of interest on the Junior Subordinated
Debentures, SunAmerica shall have the right to extend the interest payment
period from time to time for a period not exceeding 20 consecutive quarterly
interest periods. SunAmerica has no current intention of exercising its right
to extend an interest payment period. However, should SunAmerica determine to
exercise such right in the future, the market price of the Preferred
Securities is likely to be affected. See "Risk Factors" and "Description of
the Junior Subordinated Debentures -- Option to Extend Interest Payment
Period".
The Junior Subordinated Debentures will also accrue interest at the
rate of 9 1/4% per annum of the principal amount thereof from March 15, 1995
through the Expiration Date, payable at the time of the first interest payment
on the Junior Subordinated Debentures. No extension of interest will be
permitted with respect to interest accruing from March 15, 1995 through the
Expiration Date.
SunAmerica shall have the right to redeem the Junior Subordinated
Debentures, in whole or in part, from time to time, on or after June 15, 1997,
upon not less than 30 nor more than 60 days' notice, at a redemption price
equal to 100% of the principal amount to be redeemed, plus any accrued and
unpaid interest, to the redemption date, including interest accrued as a
result of SunAmerica's election to defer payments of interest on the Junior
Subordinated Debentures, payable in cash. In addition, upon the occurrence of
a Tax Event, SunAmerica will also have the right if certain conditions are met
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to redeem the Junior Subordinated Debentures at any time.
Certain United States Federal Income Tax Considerations
The exchange of Series B Preferred for Preferred Securities pursuant
to the Offer will be a taxable event. Gain or loss generally will be
recognized in an amount equal to the difference between the fair market value
on the Expiration Date of the holder's pro rata share of the Junior
Subordinated Debentures represented by the Preferred Securities received in
the exchange and the exchanging Holder's tax basis in the shares of Series B
Preferred surrendered. For this purpose, the fair market value of the Junior
Subordinated Debentures deemed issued in exchange for Series B Preferred on
the Expiration Date will equal the fair market value of the Preferred
Securities on that date. See "Taxation -- Exchange of Series B Preferred for
Preferred Securities".
The Junior Subordinated Debentures will be treated as issued with
"original issue discount" for United States federal income tax purposes.
Holders of Preferred Securities will be required to include their pro rata
share of original issue discount in gross income as it accrues on the Junior
Subordinated Debentures in advance of the receipt of cash. See "Taxation --
Accrual of Original Issue Discount and Premium" and "-- Potential Extension of
Payment Period on the Junior Subordinated Debentures".
No portion of the amounts received on the Preferred Securities will
be eligible for the dividends received deduction.
The Preferred Securities may trade at a price that does not fully
reflect the value of accrued but unpaid interest with respect to the
underlying Junior Subordinated Debentures. A Securityholder who disposes of
his Preferred Securities between record dates for payments of distributions
thereon will nevertheless be required to include accrued but unpaid interest
on the Junior Subordinated Debentures through the date of disposition in
income as ordinary income, and to add such amount to his adjusted tax basis in
his pro rata share of the underlying Junior Subordinated Debentures deemed
disposed of. Accordingly, such a Securityholder will recognize a capital loss
to the extent the selling price (which may not fully reflect the value of
accrued but unpaid interest) is less than the Securityholder's adjusted tax
basis (which will include accrued but unpaid interest). Subject to certain
limited exceptions, capital losses cannot be applied to offset ordinary income
for United States federal income tax purposes.
Untendered Shares
Holders of Series B Preferred who do not tender their Series B
Preferred in the Offer or whose Series B Preferred is not accepted for
exchange will continue to hold such Series B Preferred and will be entitled to
all the rights and preferences, and will be subject to all of the limitations,
applicable thereto.
To the extent that Series B Preferred is tendered and accepted in the
Offer, the terms on which untendered Series B Preferred could subsequently be
sold could be adversely affected. See "Risk Factors -- Listing and Trading of
Preferred Securities and Series B Preferred".
Exchange Agent and Information Agent
The First National Bank of Chicago has been appointed as Exchange
Agent in connection with the Offer. Questions and requests for assistance,
requests for additional copies of this Offering Circular/Prospectus or of the
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Letter of Transmittal and requests for Notices of Guaranteed Delivery should
be directed to Georgeson & Company, Inc. which has been retained by SunAmerica
and the Trust to act as Information Agent for the Offer. The addresses and
telephone numbers of the Exchange Agent and the Information Agent are set
forth in "The Offer -- Exchange Agent and Information Agent" and on the
outside back cover of this Offering Circular/Prospectus.
Dealer Manager
Merrill Lynch & Co. has been retained as Dealer Manager in connection
with the Offer. Questions with respect to the Offer may be directed to the
Capital Markets Desk at (212) 449-4906. For information regarding fees
payable to the Dealer Manager and Soliciting Dealers (as defined herein), see
"The Offer -- Dealer Manager; Soliciting Dealers".
RISK FACTORS
Prospective exchanging Holders of Series B Preferred who plan to
participate in the Offer should carefully consider, in addition to the other
information set forth elsewhere in this Offering Circular/ Prospectus, the
following:
Tax Consequences of the Offer
The exchange of Series B Preferred for Preferred Securities pursuant
to the Offer will be a taxable event. Generally, gain or loss will be
recognized in an amount equal to the difference between the fair market value
on the Expiration Date of the holder's pro rata share of the Junior
Subordinated Debentures represented by the Preferred Securities received in
the exchange and the exchanging Holder's tax basis in the Series B Preferred
exchanged therefor. See "Taxation -- Exchange of Series B Preferred and
Issuance of Preferred Securities". All Holders of Series B Preferred are
advised to consult their tax advisors regarding the United States federal,
state, local and foreign tax consequences of the exchange of Series B
Preferred and the issuance of Preferred Securities.
Subordination of Preferred Securities Guarantee and Junior Subordinated
Debentures; Dependence on SunAmerica
The obligations of SunAmerica under the Junior Subordinated
Debentures are unsecured obligations of SunAmerica and will be subordinate and
junior in right of payment to Senior Indebtedness of SunAmerica but senior to
its capital stock. At December 31, 1994, Senior Indebtedness of SunAmerica
(on an unconsolidated basis) aggregated approximately $472.8 million. Because
SunAmerica is a holding company, the Junior Subordinated Debentures (and
SunAmerica's obligations under the Preferred Securities Guarantee) are also
effectively subordinated to all existing and future liabilities, including
trade payables, of SunAmerica's subsidiaries, except to the extent that
SunAmerica is a creditor of the subsidiaries recognized as such. Claims on
SunAmerica's subsidiaries by creditors other than SunAmerica include
substantial claims for policy benefits, as well as other liabilities incurred
in the ordinary course of business. At December 31, 1994, SunAmerica's
subsidiaries had outstanding approximately $8.47 billion of liabilities
(excluding variable annuity liabilities, with respect to which assets are
segregated in separate accounts). In addition, since many of SunAmerica's
subsidiaries are insurance companies subject to regulatory control by various
state insurance departments, the ability of such subsidiaries to pay dividends
or make loans or advances to SunAmerica without prior regulatory approval is
limited by applicable laws and regulations. There are no terms in the
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Preferred Securities, the Junior Subordinated Debentures or the Preferred
Securities Guarantee that limit SunAmerica's ability to incur additional
indebtedness, including indebtedness that ranks senior to or pari passu with
the Junior Subordinated Debentures and the Preferred Securities Guarantee, or
the ability of its subsidiaries to incur additional indebtedness. See
"Description of the Preferred Securities Guarantee -- Status of the Guarantee"
and "Description of the Junior Subordinated Debentures -- Subordination".
The Trust's ability to make distributions and other payments on the
Preferred Securities is solely dependent upon SunAmerica making interest and
other payments on the Junior Subordinated Debentures deposited as trust assets
as and when required. If SunAmerica were not to make distributions or other
payments on the Junior Subordinated Debentures for any reason, including as a
result of SunAmerica's election to defer the payment of interest on the Junior
Subordinated Debentures by extending the interest period on the Junior
Subordinated Debentures, the Trust will not make payments on the Trust
Securities. In such an event, holders of the Preferred Securities would not
be able to rely on the Preferred Securities Guarantee since distributions and
other payments on the Preferred Securities are subject to such Guarantee only
if and to the extent that SunAmerica has made a payment to the Property
Trustee of interest or principal on the Junior Subordinated Debentures
deposited in the Trust as trust assets. Instead, holders of Preferred
Securities would rely on the enforcement by the Property Trustee of its rights
as registered holder of the Junior Subordinated Debentures against SunAmerica
pursuant to the terms of the Indenture and may vote to appoint a Special
Regular Trustee. However, if the Trust's failure to make distributions on the
Preferred Securities is a consequence of SunAmerica's exercise of its right to
extend the interest payment period for the Junior Subordinated Debentures, the
Property Trustee will have no right to enforce the payment of distributions on
the Preferred Securities until an Event of Default under the Declaration shall
have occurred. SunAmerica's obligations under the Preferred Securities
Guarantee are subordinate and junior in right of payment to all other
liabilities of SunAmerica, including the Junior Subordinated Debentures,
except those made pari passu (that is, equal in priority) or subordinate by
their terms to the Preferred Securities Guarantee and senior to its capital
stock or to any guarantee of SunAmerica in respect of its capital stock.
The Declaration provides that SunAmerica shall pay for all debts and
obligations (other than with respect to the Trust Securities) and all costs
and expenses of the Trust, including any taxes and all costs and expenses with
respect thereto, to which the Trust may become subject, except for United
States withholding taxes. No assurance can be given that SunAmerica will have
sufficient resources to enable it to pay such debts, obligations, costs and
expenses on behalf of the Trust.
Option to Extend Interest Payment Period; Tax Impact of Extension
So long as SunAmerica shall not be in default in the payment of
interest on the Junior Subordinated Debentures, SunAmerica has the right under
the Indenture to defer payments of interest on the Junior Subordinated
Debentures by extending the interest payment period from time to time on the
Junior Subordinated Debentures for an Extension Period not exceeding 20
consecutive quarterly interest periods, during which no interest shall be due
and payable. In such an event, quarterly distributions on the Preferred
Securities would not be made (but would continue to accrue with interest
thereon at the rate of % per annum, compounded quarterly) by the Trust
during any such Extension Period. If SunAmerica exercises the right to extend
an interest payment period, SunAmerica may not during such Extension Period
declare or pay dividends on, or redeem, purchase, acquire or make a
distribution or liquidation payment with respect to, any of its common stock
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or preferred stock; provided that SunAmerica will be permitted to pay accrued
dividends (and cash in lieu of fractional shares) upon the conversion of any
of its Series D Preferred Stock. SunAmerica has outstanding 5,002,500 $2.78
Depositary Shares (the "Series D Depositary Shares"), each representing
one-fiftieth of a share of Series D Preferred Stock. Dividends accrue on each
Series D Depositary Share at the rate of $2.78 per year. On March 1, 1996,
unless previously redeemed, each of the outstanding Series D Depositary Shares
will convert into one share of SunAmerica's common stock and the right to
receive an amount in cash equal to all accrued and unpaid dividends.
Prior to the termination of any Extension Period, SunAmerica may
further extend such Extension Period; provided that such Extension Period
together with all such previous and further extensions thereof may not exceed
20 consecutive quarterly interest periods. Upon the termination of any
Extension Period and the payment of all amounts then due, SunAmerica may
commence a new Extension Period, subject to the above requirements.
SunAmerica may also prepay at any time all or any portion of the interest
accrued during an Extension Period. Consequently, there could be multiple
Extension Periods of varying lengths (up to nine Extension Periods of 20
consecutive quarterly interest periods each or more numerous shorter Extension
Periods) throughout the term of the Junior Subordinated Debentures. See
"Description of the Preferred Securities -- Dividends" and "Description of the
Junior Subordinated Debentures -- Option to Extend Interest Payment Period".
Because SunAmerica has the right to extend the interest payment
period up to 20 consecutive quarterly interest periods on various occasions,
the Junior Subordinated Debentures will be treated as issued with "original
issue discount" for United States federal income tax purposes. As a result,
holders of Preferred Securities will be required to include their pro rata
share of original issue discount in gross income as it accrues for United
States federal income tax purposes in advance of the receipt of cash. See
"Taxation -- Accrual of Original Issue Discount and Premium" and "-- Potential
Extension of Payment Period on the Junior Subordinated Debentures".
Listing and Trading of Preferred Securities and Series B Preferred
The Preferred Securities constitute a new issue of securities with
no established trading market. While the Preferred Securities have been
approved for listing on the NYSE, subject to notice of issuance, there can be
no assurance that an active market for the Preferred Securities will develop
or be sustained in the future on such exchange. Although the Dealer Manager
has indicated to SunAmerica and the Trust that it intends to make a market in
the Preferred Securities as permitted by applicable laws and regulations prior
to the commencement of trading on the NYSE, it is not obligated to do so and
may discontinue any such market-making at any time without notice.
Accordingly, no assurance can be given as to the liquidity of, or trading
markets for, the Preferred Securities. In order to satisfy the NYSE listing
requirements, acceptance of Series B Preferred validly tendered in the Offer is
subject to the condition that as of the Expiration Date there be at least 400
record or beneficial holders of Preferred Securities to be issued in exchange
for such Series B Preferred, which condition may not be waived by SunAmerica
or the Trust.
To the extent Series B Preferred is tendered and accepted in the
Offer, the liquidity and trading market for the Series B Preferred to be
outstanding following the Offer, and the terms upon which such shares of
Series B Preferred could be sold, could be adversely affected. In addition,
if the Offer is substantially subscribed or oversubscribed, there would be a
significant risk that round lot holdings of Series B Preferred outstanding
following the Offer would be limited. See "Listing and Trading of Preferred
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Securities and Series B Preferred."
The Offer is for up to 5,500,000 shares of Series B Preferred (or
97.9% of the 5,620,000 shares of Series B Preferred outstanding) rather than
for all the outstanding shares of Series B Preferred, to reduce the risk that
the Series B Preferred would be subject to delisting following consummation of
the Offer.
Under the rules of the NYSE, preferred securities such as the Series
B Preferred are subject to delisting if (i) the aggregate value of
publicly-held shares is less than $2 million and (ii) the number of
publicly-held shares is less than 100,000. Since at least 120,000 shares of
Series B Preferred will remain outstanding following consummation of the
Offer, the number of outstanding shares of Series B Preferred will exceed the
delisting criteria set forth in clause (ii) above. In addition, based on the
market price of the Series B Preferred on the NYSE ($25 3/8 on December 19,
1994, the closing sales price of the Series B Preferred on the NYSE on the
last full trading day immediately prior to SunAmerica's first public
announcement of the Offer, and $26 1/8 on April 17, 1995), the Company
believes that the aggregate value of the minimum number (120,000) of shares of
Series B Preferred which will be outstanding following consummation of the
Offer should exceed the delisting criteria set forth in clause (i) above. See
"Price Range of Series B Preferred". If less than 5,500,000 shares of Series
B Preferred are validly tendered, then the number of shares of Series B
Preferred remaining outstanding, and the market value thereof, will be even
greater.
Special Event Redemption or Distribution
Upon the occurrence and during the continuation of a Tax Event or
Investment Company Event (each as defined herein), which may occur at any
time, the Trust shall, unless the Junior Subordinated Debentures are redeemed
in the limited circumstances described below, be dissolved with the result
that, in the manner described in "Description of the Preferred Securities --
Liquidation Distribution Upon Dissolution", Junior Subordinated Debentures
having an aggregate principal amount equal to the aggregate stated liquidation
amount of, and bearing accrued and unpaid interest equal to accrued and unpaid
distributions on, the Preferred Securities and Common Securities would be
distributed on a Pro Rata Basis to the holders of the Preferred Securities and
Common Securities in liquidation of the Trust. In the case of a Tax Event, in
certain circumstances, SunAmerica shall have the right to redeem at any time
the Junior Subordinated Debentures, in whole or in part, in which event the
Trust will redeem Preferred Securities and Common Securities on a Pro Rata
Basis to the same extent as the Junior Subordinated Debentures are redeemed.
There can be no assurance as to the market prices for Preferred Securities or
the Junior Subordinated Debentures which may be distributed in exchange for
Preferred Securities if a dissolution and liquidation of the Trust were to
occur. Accordingly, the Preferred Securities or the Junior Subordinated
Debentures which the investor may receive on dissolution and liquidation of
the Trust, may trade at a discount to the price of the Series B Preferred
exchanged. See "Description of the Preferred Securities -- Special Event
Redemption or Distribution" and "Description of the Junior Subordinated
Debentures -- General".
Under current United States federal income tax law, a distribution
of the Junior Subordinated Debentures upon a Tax Event or Investment Company
Event would not be a taxable event to holders of the Preferred Securities.
See "Taxation -- Distribution of Junior Subordinated Debentures to Holders of
Preferred Securities".
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Limited Voting Rights
Holders of Preferred Securities will have limited voting rights and,
subject to the rights of holders of Preferred Securities to appoint a Special
Regular Trustee upon the occurrence of an Appointment Event, will not be able
to appoint, remove or replace, or to increase or decrease the number of,
Trustees, which rights are vested exclusively in the Common Securities.
Potential Market Volatility During Extension Period
As described above, SunAmerica has the right to extend an interest
payment period on the Junior Subordinated Debentures from time to time for a
period not exceeding 20 consecutive quarterly interest periods. If SunAmerica
determines to extend an interest payment period, or if SunAmerica thereafter
extends an Extension Period or prepays interest accrued during an Extension
Period as described above, the market price of the Preferred Securities is
likely to be affected. In addition, as a result of such rights, the market
price of the Preferred Securities (which represent an undivided interest in
Junior Subordinated Debentures) may be more volatile than other securities on
which original issue discount accrues that do not have such rights. A holder
that disposes of its Preferred Securities during an Extension Period,
therefore, may not receive the same return on its investment as a holder that
continues to hold its Preferred Securities. See "Description of the Junior
Subordinated Debentures -- Option to Extend Interest Payment Period".
COMPARISON OF PREFERRED SECURITIES AND SERIES B PREFERRED
The following is a brief summary of certain terms of the Preferred
Securities and the Series B Preferred. For a more complete description of the
Preferred Securities, see "Description of the Preferred Securities". For a
complete description of the Junior Subordinated Debentures which will be
deposited in the Trust as trust assets and will represent the sole source for
the payment of distributions and other payments on the Preferred Securities,
see "Description of the Junior Subordinated Debentures".
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Preferred Securities Series B Preferred
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Issuer The Trust. Payment of SunAmerica.
distributions and on
liquidation or redemption is
guaranteed on a subordinated
basis as and to the extent
described herein by
SunAmerica.
Distribution/Dividend % per annum distribution 9 1/4% per annum dividend
Rate payable quarterly in arrears payable on the 15th day of
on the 30th day of March, March, June, September and
June, September and December December of each year, out
of each year, commencing June of funds legally available
30, 1995, from and including therefor, when, as and if
the Accrual Date, but only if, declared by SunAmerica's
and to the extent that, Board of Directors.
interest payments are made in Dividends are cumulative.
respect of the Junior Accumulated unpaid
Subordinated Debentures held dividends do not bear
by the Property Trustee. interest.
During any Extension Period on
the Junior Subordinated
Debentures, distribution
payments on the Preferred
Securities will not be made
but would continue to accrue,
and, in the case of
distributions in arrears for
more than one quarter, would
bear interest at the rate of
% per annum, compounded
quarterly.
Optional Redemption See "Maturity/Mandatory Redeemable at the option
Redemption" below. of SunAmerica on and after
June 15, 1997, in whole or
in part, at a redemption
price equal to 100% of the
liquidation preference of
the shares to be redeemed,
plus accrued and unpaid
dividends, if any, to the
redemption date.
Maturity/Mandatory The Preferred Securities will None.
Redemption be redeemed upon the maturity
or earlier redemption of the
Junior Subordinated
Debentures, at a redemption
price equal to 100% of the
liquidation amount of the
Preferred Securities to be
redeemed, plus accrued and
unpaid distributions, if any,
to the redemption date,
including distributions
accrued as a result of
SunAmerica's election to defer
payments of interest on the
Junior Subordinated
Debentures. The Junior
Subordinated Debentures have a
final maturity of , 2044.
See "Description of the
Preferred Securities --
Mandatory Redemption" and "--
Special Event Redemption or
Distribution".
Subordination Subordinated to claims of Subordinated to claims of
creditors of the Trust, if creditors of SunAmerica,
any. The Preferred Securities including holders of
and the Common Securities will SunAmerica's outstanding
rank pari passu with each debt securities and the
other and will have equivalent Junior Subordinated
terms; provided that (i) if an Debentures, and effectively
Event of Default under the subordinated to all obligations of
Declaration occurs and is SunAmerica's subsidiaries,
continuing, the holders of but senior to the common
Preferred Securities will have stock of SunAmerica and
a priority over holders of the pari passu with all other
Common Securities with respect outstanding series of
to payments in respect of preferred stock of
distributions and payments SunAmerica.
upon liquidation, redemption
or otherwise and (ii) holders
of Common Securities have the
exclusive right (subject to
the terms of the Declaration)
to appoint, remove or replace
Trustees and to increase or
decrease the number of
Trustees, subject to the right
of holders of Preferred
Securities to appoint a
Special Regular Trustee upon
the occurrence of an
Appointment Event. The Trust
is not permitted to incur any
indebtedness for borrowed
money. The Declaration
provides that SunAmerica shall
pay for all debts and
obligations (other than with
respect to the Trust
Securities) and all costs and
expenses of the Trust,
including any income taxes,
duties and other governmental
charges, and all costs and
expenses with respect thereto,
to which the Trust may become
subject, except for United
States withholding taxes.
SunAmerica's obligations under
the Preferred Securities
Guarantee will rank
subordinate and junior to all
other liabilities of
SunAmerica, including the
Junior Subordinated
Debentures, except those made
pari passu or subordinate by
their terms, and will be
effectively subordinated to
all obligations of
SunAmerica's subsidiaries, and
senior to all capital stock
now or hereafter issued by
SunAmerica and to any
guarantee now or hereafter
entered into by SunAmerica in
respect of any of its capital
stock.
Listing The Preferred Securities have The Series B Preferred is
been approved for listing on listed on the NYSE.
the NYSE, subject to notice of
issuance. In order to satisfy
the NYSE listing requirements,
acceptance of Series B
Preferred validly tendered in
the Offer is subject to the
condition that as of the
Expiration Date there be at
least 400 record or beneficial
holders of Preferred
Securities to be issued in
exchange for such Series B
Preferred, which condition may
not be waived.
Dividends Received Dividends are not eligible for Dividends are eligible for
Deduction the dividends received the dividends received
deduction for corporate deduction for corporate
holders. holders.
Voting Rights/ Holders of Preferred If dividends shall be in
Enforcement Securities have no voting arrears in an aggregate
rights other than as provided amount equivalent to six
under the Business Trust Act quarterly dividend
or the Trust Indenture Act payments, the Holders have
unless either (i) the right (together with
distributions on the Preferred other classes of preferred
Securities shall be in arrears stock ranking on a parity
for 6 consecutive quarterly with the Series B
distribution periods; (ii) an Preferred either as to
Event of Default under the dividends or on the
Declaration occurs and is distribution of assets
continuing with respect to the upon liquidation) to elect
Junior Subordinated two directors.
Debentures; or (iii)
SunAmerica is in default on
any of its payment obligations
under the Preferred Securities
Guarantee, in which case
holders have the right to
appoint a Special Regular
Trustee. The Property Trustee
has the power to exercise all
rights under the Indenture
with respect to the Junior
Subordinated Debentures and is
also authorized to enforce the
Preferred Securities Guarantee
on behalf of holders of the
Preferred Securities. If the
Trust's failure to make
distributions is a consequence
of SunAmerica's exercise of
its right to extend the
interest payment period for
the Junior Subordinated
Debentures as described under
"Distribution/Dividend Rate",
the Property Trustee will have
no right to enforce the
payment of distributions until
an Event of Default under the
Declaration shall have
occurred. The holders of at
least a majority in
liquidation amount of the
Preferred Securities will have
the right to direct the
Property Trustee with respect
to certain matters under the
Declaration and the Preferred
Securities Guarantee. If the
Property Trustee fails to
enforce its rights under the
Indenture or fails to enforce
the Preferred Securities
Guarantee, any holder of
Preferred Securities may,
after a period of 30 days has
elapsed from such holder's
written request to the
Property Trustee to enforce
such rights or the Preferred
Securities Guarantee,
institute a legal proceeding
against SunAmerica to enforce
such rights or the Preferred
Securities Guarantee, as the
case may be.
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SUNAMERICA
SunAmerica is a diversified financial services company with more than
$24 billion of assets owned or under management. At December 31, 1994, these
assets consisted of $14.78 billion of assets owned by SunAmerica, $2.04
billion of assets managed in mutual funds and private accounts and $7.63
billion under custody in retirement trust accounts. Together, the SunAmerica
life insurance companies rank among the largest U.S. issuers of annuities.
Complementing these annuity operations are SunAmerica's asset management
operations; its two broker-dealers, which SunAmerica believes, based on
industry data, represent the largest network of independent registered
representatives in the nation; and its trust company which provides
administrative and custodial services to qualified retirement plans. Through
these subsidiaries, SunAmerica specializes in the sale of tax-deferred
long-term savings products and investments to the expanding preretirement
savings market. SunAmerica markets fixed annuities and fee-generating
variable annuities, mutual funds and trust services, as well as guaranteed
investment contracts. SunAmerica's products are distributed through a broad
spectrum of financial services distribution channels, including independent
registered representatives of SunAmerica's broker-dealer subsidiaries and
unaffiliated broker-dealers, independent general insurance agents and
financial institutions.
The principal executive offices of SunAmerica are located at 1
SunAmerica Center, Los Angeles, California 90067-6022, telephone number (310)
772-6000.
SUNAMERICA CAPITAL TRUST I
The Trust is a statutory business trust that was formed under the
Trust Act on March 22, 1995 pursuant to a declaration of trust dated March 21,
1995 among the Trustees and SunAmerica and the filing of a certificate of
trust with the Secretary of State of Delaware. Such declaration of trust will
be amended and restated in its entirety as of the date the Trust accepts
Series B Preferred in the Offer (see "The Offer -- Terms of the Offer")
substantially in the form filed as an exhibit to the Registration Statement of
which this Offering Circular/Prospectus forms a part. The Declaration is
qualified under the Trust Indenture Act. Upon issuance of the Preferred
Securities, the holders thereof will own all of the issued and outstanding
Preferred Securities. SunAmerica has agreed to acquire Common Securities in an
amount equal to at least 3% of the total capital of the Trust and will own,
directly or indirectly, all of the issued and outstanding Common Securities.
The Preferred Securities and the Common Securities will rank pari passu with
each other and will have equivalent terms; provided that (i) if an Event of
Default under the Declaration occurs and is continuing, the holders of
Preferred Securities will have a priority over holders of the Common
Securities with respect to payments in respect of distributions and payments
upon liquidation, redemption or otherwise and (ii) holders of Common
Securities have the exclusive right (subject to the terms of the Declaration)
to appoint, remove or replace Trustees and to increase or decrease the number
of Trustees, subject to the right of holders of Preferred Securities to
appoint a Special Regular Trustee upon the occurrence of an Appointment Event.
The number of Trustees of the Trust shall initially be five. Three
of the Trustees will be the Regular Trustees. The fourth trustee is The Bank
of New York, which is unaffiliated with SunAmerica and which will serve as the
Property Trustee and act as the indenture trustee for purposes of the Trust
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Indenture Act. The fifth trustee is an affiliate of The Bank of New York and
will serve as the Delaware Trustee. Pursuant to the Declaration, legal title
to the Junior Subordinated Debentures will be held by the Property Trustee for
the benefit of the holders of the Trust Securities and the Property Trustee
will have the power to exercise all rights, powers and privileges under the
Indenture with respect to the Junior Subordinated Debentures. In addition, the
Property Trustee will maintain exclusive control of the Property Account to
hold all payments in respect of the Junior Subordinated Debentures for the
benefit of the holders of Trust Securities. The Property Trustee will
promptly make distributions to the holders of the Trust Securities out of
funds from the Property Account. The Property Trustee will also hold the
Preferred Securities Guarantee for the benefit of the holders of the Preferred
Securities. Subject to the right of holders of Preferred Securities to
appoint a Special Regular Trustee upon the occurrence of an Appointment Event,
SunAmerica, as the direct or indirect owner of all of the Common Securities,
has the exclusive right (subject to the terms of the Declaration) to appoint,
remove or replace Trustees and to increase or decrease the number of Trustees,
provided that the number of Trustees shall at least be three, a majority of
which shall be Regular Trustees.
The Trust exists for the purpose of (a) issuing (i) its Preferred
Securities in exchange for Series B Preferred validly tendered in the Offer
and delivering such Series B Preferred to SunAmerica in consideration of the
deposit by SunAmerica of Junior Subordinated Debentures in the Trust as trust
assets, and (ii) its Common Securities to SunAmerica in exchange for cash and
investing the proceeds thereof in an equivalent amount of Junior Subordinated
Debentures and (b) engaging in such other activities as are necessary or
incidental thereto. The rights of the holders of the Preferred Securities,
including economic rights, rights to information and voting rights, are set
forth in the Declaration, the Business Trust Act and the Trust Indenture Act.
Under the Declaration, the Trust shall not, and the Trustees shall
cause the Trust not to, engage in any activity other than in connection with
the purposes of the Trust or other than as required or authorized by the
Declaration. In particular, the Trust shall not and the Trustees shall not
(a) invest any proceeds received by the Trust from holding the Junior
Subordinated Debentures but shall promptly distribute from the Property
Account all such proceeds to holders of Trust Securities pursuant to the terms
of the Declaration and of the Trust Securities; (b) acquire any assets other
than as expressly provided in the Declaration; (c) possess Trust property for
other than a Trust purpose; (d) make any loans, other than loans represented
by the Junior Subordinated Debentures; (e) possess any power or otherwise act
in such a way as to vary the Trust assets or the terms of the Trust Securities
in any way whatsoever; (f) issue any securities or other evidences of
beneficial ownership of, or beneficial interests in, the Trust other than the
Trust Securities; (g) incur any indebtedness for borrowed money or (h)(i)
direct the time, method and place of executing any trust or power conferred
upon the Indenture Trustee with respect to the Junior Subordinated Debentures
or the Property Trustee with respect to the Preferred Securities, (ii) waive
any past default that is waivable under the Indenture or the Declaration,
(iii) exercise any right to rescind or annul any declaration that the
principal of all of the Junior Subordinated Debentures shall be due and
payable or (iv) consent to any amendment, modification or termination of the
Indenture or the Junior Subordinated Debentures or the Declaration, in each
case where such consent shall be required, unless in the case of this clause
(h) the Property Trustee shall have received an unqualified opinion of
nationally recognized independent tax counsel recognized as expert in such
matters to the effect that such action will not cause the Trust to be
classified for United States federal income tax purposes as an association
taxable as a corporation or a partnership and that the Trust will continue to
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be classified as a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes.
The books and records of the Trust will be maintained at the
principal office of the Trust and will be open for inspection by a holder of
Preferred Securities or his representative for any purpose reasonably related
to its interest in the Trust during normal business hours. Each holder of
Preferred Securities will be furnished annually with unaudited financial
statements of the Trust as soon as available after the end of the Trust's
fiscal year.
Except as provided below or under the Business Trust Act and the
Trust Indenture Act, holders of Preferred Securities will have no voting
rights. If (i) distributions on the Preferred Securities are in arrears for 6
consecutive quarterly distribution periods, (ii) an Event of Default under the
Declaration occurs and is continuing or (iii) SunAmerica is in default on any
of its payment obligations under the Preferred Securities Guarantee, holders
of Preferred Securities shall have the right to vote, as a single class, for
the appointment of a Special Regular Trustee who need not be an employee or
officer of or otherwise affiliated with SunAmerica. The Special Regular
Trustee shall have the same rights, powers and privileges under the
Declaration as the Regular Trustees. See "Description of the Preferred
Securities -- Voting Rights".
The Property Trustee, for the benefit of the holders of the Trust
Securities, is authorized under the Declaration to exercise all rights under
the Indenture with respect to the Junior Subordinated Debentures. The
Property Trustee shall also be authorized to enforce the rights of holders of
Preferred Securities under the Preferred Securities Guarantee. If the Trust's
failure to make distributions on the Preferred Securities is a consequence of
SunAmerica's exercise of its right to extend the interest payment period for
the Junior Subordinated Debentures, the Property Trustee will have no right to
enforce the payment of distributions on the Preferred Securities until an
Event of Default shall have occurred. Holders of at least a majority in
liquidation amount of the Preferred Securities will have the right to direct
the Property Trustee with respect to certain matters under the Declaration and
the Preferred Securities Guarantee. If the Property Trustee fails to enforce
its rights under the Indenture or fails to enforce the Preferred Securities
Guarantee, any holder of Preferred Securities may, after a period of 30 days
has elapsed from such holder's written request to the Property Trustee to
enforce such rights or the Preferred Securities Guarantee, institute a legal
proceeding against SunAmerica to enforce such rights or the Preferred
Securities Guarantee, as the case may be. See "Description of the Preferred
Securities -- Voting Rights".
If an Indenture Event of Default occurs and is continuing with
respect to Junior Subordinated Debentures, an Event of Default under the
Declaration will occur and be continuing with respect to the Trust Securities.
In such event, the Declaration provides that the holders of Common Securities
will be deemed to have waived any such Event of Default with respect to the
Common Securities until all Events of Default with respect to the Preferred
Securities have been cured or waived. Until all such Events of Default with
respect to the Preferred Securities have been so cured or waived, the Property
Trustee will be deemed to be acting solely on behalf of the holders of the
Preferred Securities and only the holders of the Preferred Securities will have
the right to direct the Property Trustee with respect to certain matters under
the Declaration and consequently under the Indenture. In the event that any
Event of Default with respect to the Preferred Securities is waived by the
holders of the Preferred Securities as provided in the Declaration, the
holders of Common Securities pursuant to the Declaration have agreed that such
waiver also constitutes a waiver of such Event of Default with respect to the
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Common Securities for all purposes under the Declaration without any further
act, vote or consent of the holders of the Common Securities. See
"Description of the Preferred Securities".
The Declaration provides that the Trustees may treat the person in
whose name a Preferred Security is registered on the books and records of the
Trust as the sole holder thereof and of the Preferred Securities represented
thereby for purposes of receiving distributions and for all other purposes
and, accordingly, shall not be bound to recognize any equitable or other claim
to or interest in such certificate or in the Preferred Securities represented
thereby on the part of any person, whether or not the Trust shall have actual
or other notice thereof. Preferred Securities will be issued in fully
registered form. Investors may elect to hold their Preferred Securities
directly or, subject to the rules and procedures of The Depository Trust
Company ("DTC") described under "Description of the Preferred Securities --
Book-Entry; Delivery and Form", hold interests in a global certificate
registered on the books and records of the Trust in the name of DTC or its
nominee. Under the Declaration:
(i) the Trust and the Trustees shall be entitled to deal with
DTC (or any successor depositary) for all purposes, including the
payment of distributions and receiving approvals, votes or consents
under the Declaration, and except as set forth in the Declaration
with respect to the Property Trustee, shall have no obligation to
persons owning Preferred Securities ("Preferred Security Beneficial
Owners") registered in the name of and held by DTC or its nominee; and
(ii) the rights of Preferred Security Beneficial Owners shall
be exercised only through DTC (or any successor depositary) and shall
be limited to those established by law and agreements between such
Owners and DTC and/or its participants. See "Description of the
Preferred Securities -- Book-Entry; Delivery and Form". With respect
to Preferred Securities registered in the name of and held by DTC or
its nominee, all notices and other communications required under the
Declaration shall be given to, and all distributions on such
Preferred Securities shall be given or made to, DTC (or its
successor).
In the Declaration, SunAmerica has agreed to pay for all debts and
obligations (other than with respect to the Trust Securities) and all costs
and expenses of the Trust, including the fees and expenses of the Trustees and
any taxes and all costs and expenses with respect thereto, to which the Trust
may become subject, except for United States withholding taxes. See "Risk
Factors" and "Description of the Preferred Securities". The foregoing
obligations of SunAmerica under the Declaration are for the benefit of, and
shall be enforceable by, any person to whom any such debts, obligations,
costs, expenses and taxes are owed (a "Creditor") whether or not such Creditor
has received notice hereof. Any such Creditor may enforce such obligations of
SunAmerica directly against SunAmerica and SunAmerica has irrevocably waived
any right or remedy to require that any such Creditor take any action against
the Trust or any other person before proceeding against SunAmerica.
SunAmerica has agreed in the Declaration to execute such additional agreements
as may be necessary or desirable in order to give full effect to the foregoing.
The foregoing summary of certain provisions of the Declaration does
not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to
the Declaration which has been filed as an exhibit to the Registration
Statement of which this Offering Circular/Prospectus is a part.
The business address of the Trust is c/o SunAmerica Inc., 1
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SunAmerica Center, Los Angeles, California 90067-6022, telephone number (310)
772-6000.
RATIOS OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
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<CAPTION>
Three months ended
Years ended September 30, December 31,
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1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1993 1994
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Ratio of earnings to fixed
charges (excluding interest on fixed annuities,
guaranteed investment contracts and trust
deposits) (1) 2.4 2.7 4.0 6.1 5.8 6.2 5.5
==== ==== ==== ==== ==== ==== ====
Ratio of earnings to fixed
charges (including interest on fixed annuities,
guaranteed investment contracts and trust
deposits) (2) 1.1 1.1 1.2 1.4 1.5 1.5 1.5
==== ==== ==== ==== ==== ==== ====
Ratio of earnings to combined fixed charges and
preferred stock dividends (excluding interest on
fixed annuities, guaranteed investment contracts
and trust deposits) (3) 2.0 2.3 2.7 2.8 2.8 2.8 3.1
==== ==== ==== ==== ==== ==== ====
Ratio of earnings to combined fixed charges and
preferred stock dividends (including interest on
fixed annuities, guaranteed investment contracts
and trust deposits) (4) 1.1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.3 1.4
==== ==== ==== ==== ==== ==== ====
<FN>
_______________
(1) In computing the ratio of earnings to fixed charges (excluding interest on fixed annuities, guaranteed investment contracts and
trust deposits), fixed charges consist of interest expense on senior and subordinated indebtedness. Earnings are computed by
adding interest incurred on senior and subordinated indebtedness to pretax income.
(2) In computing the ratio of earnings to fixed charges (including interest on fixed annuities, guaranteed investment contracts and
trust deposits), fixed charges consist of interest expense on senior and subordinated indebtedness, fixed annuity contracts,
guaranteed investment contracts and trust deposits. Earnings are computed by adding interest incurred on senior and
subordinated indebtedness, fixed annuity contracts, guaranteed investment contracts and trust deposits to pretax income.
(3) In computing the ratio of earnings to combined fixed charges and preferred stock dividends (excluding interest on fixed
annuities, guaranteed investment contracts and trust deposits), combined fixed charges and preferred stock dividends consist of
interest expense on senior and subordinated indebtedness and dividends on preferred stock on a tax equivalent basis. Earnings
are computed by adding interest incurred on senior and subordinated indebtedness to pretax income.
(4) In computing the ratio of earnings to combined fixed charges and preferred stock dividends (including interest on fixed
annuities, guaranteed investment contracts and trust deposits), combined fixed charges and preferred stock dividends consist of
interest expense on senior and subordinated indebtedness, fixed annuity contracts, guaranteed investment contracts and trust
deposits and dividends on preferred stock on a tax equivalent basis. Earnings are computed by adding interest incurred on
senior and subordinated indebtedness, fixed annuity contracts, guaranteed investment contracts and trust deposits to pretax
income.
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SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA
Reference is made to SunAmerica's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
fiscal year ended September 30, 1994 (the "Form 10-K"), which is incorporated
by reference in this Offering Circular/Prospectus and which contains
SunAmerica's audited consolidated financial statements, including the
consolidated income statement for SunAmerica's three fiscal years in the
period ended September 30, 1994, consolidated balance sheets as of September
30, 1993 and 1994, and the related notes. Selected unaudited financial
information as of and for the three months ended December 31, 1993 and 1994
should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial
statements and related notes contained in the Form 10-K and the unaudited
consolidated financial statements contained in SunAmerica's Quarterly Report
on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 1994 (the "Form 10-Q"), which
report is also incorporated by reference in this Offering Circular/Prospectus.
Such unaudited information reflects, in the opinion of management, all
adjustments, consisting of only normal accruals, necessary for a consistent
presentation with the audited financial information. Results of operations
for the three months ended December 31, 1994 may not necessarily be indicative
of the results to be expected for the full fiscal year.
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<CAPTION>
Three months ended
Years ended September 30, December 31,
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1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1993 1994
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(In thousands, except per common share amounts and ratios)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Results of operations
Net investment income ...... $ 132,947 $ 162,412 $ 219,384 $ 263,791 $ 294,454 $ 70,714 $ 78,109
Net realized investment
losses ........................ (29,319) (46,060) (56,364) (21,287) (21,124) (5,367) (7,066)
Fee income .................... 72,327 92,689 112,831 134,305 150,736 37,627 39,661
General and administrative
expenses....................... (112,860) (120,475) (133,058) (135,790) (132,743) (33,457) (33,108)
Provision for future
guaranty fund assessments . --- --- --- (22,000) --- --- ---
Amortization of deferred
acquisition costs ............. (27,872) (40,088) (48,375) (51,860) (66,925) (15,243) (18,674)
Other income and expenses,
net ........................... 25,644 24,903 16,673 16,852 15,603 2,990 4,612
--------- --------- --------- --------- --------- -------- --------
Pretax income ................. 60,867 73,381 111,091 184,011 240,001 57,264 63,534
Income tax expense ............ (22,100) (25,900) (34,300) (57,000) (74,700) (17,700) (18,400)
--------- --------- --------- --------- --------- -------- --------
Income before cumulative
effect of change in
accounting for income
taxes ........................ 38,767 47,481 76,791 127,011 165,301 39,564 45,134
Cumulative effect of change
in accounting for income
taxes ........................ --- --- --- --- (33,500) (33,500) ---
--------- --------- --------- --------- --------- -------- --------
Net income .................... $ 38,767 $ 47,481 $ 76,791 $ 127,011 $ 131,801 $ 6,064 $ 45,134
========= ========= ========= ========= ========= ======== ========
Earnings per share:
Income before cumulative
effect of change in
accounting for income
taxes...................... $ 1.02 $ 1.32 $ 1.80 $ 2.75 $ 3.58 $ 0.85 $ 0.98
Cumulative effect of
change in accounting
for income taxes............. --- --- --- --- (.81) (0.80) ---
--------- --------- --------- --------- --------- -------- --------
Net income .................. $ 1.02 $ 1.32 $ 1.80 $ 2.75 $ 2.77 $ 0.05 $ 0.98
========= ========= ========= ========= ========= ======== ========
Cash dividends per share
paid to common
shareholders:
Nontransferable Class B
Stock ................... $ 0.180 $ 0.180 $ 0.180 $ 0.252 $ 0.360 $ 0.090 $ 0.135
========= ========= ========= ========= ========= ======== ========
Common Stock ............. $ 0.200 $ 0.200 $ 0.200 $ 0.280 $ 0.400 $ 0.100 $ 0.150
========= ========= ========= ========= ========= ======== ========
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SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA (continued)
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<CAPTION>
At September 30, At December 31,
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1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1993 1994
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(In thousands, except book value per common share)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Financial Position
Investments.................. $ 7,275,401 $ 7,596,275 $ 9,428,266 $10,364,952 $ 9,280,390 $10,387,761 $ 9,493,129
Variable annuity assets...... 2,145,196 2,746,685 3,293,343 4,194,970 4,513,093 4,432,876 4,359,290
Deferred acquisition costs... 356,088 392,278 436,209 475,917 581,874 483,092 603,954
Other assets ................ 301,906 279,007 245,833 231,582 280,868 237,346 322,176
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Total assets ................ $10,078,591 $11,014,245 $13,403,651 $15,267,421 $14,656,225 $15,541,075 $14,778,549
=========== =========== =========== =========== =========== =========== ===========
Reserves for fixed annuity
contracts.................. $ 5,523,320 $ 5,359,757 $ 5,143,339 $ 4,934,871 $ 4,519,623 $ 4,810,948 4,545,686
Reserves for guaranteed
investment contracts....... 1,294,338 1,598,963 2,023,048 2,216,104 2,783,522 2,378,606 3,018,234
Trust deposits .............. --- --- 367,458 378,986 442,320 382,315 464,840
Variable annuity
liabilities................ 2,145,196 2,746,685 3,293,343 4,194,970 4,513,093 4,432,876 4,359,290
Other payables and
accrued liabilities........ 159,416 344,789 1,372,010 1,828,153 860,763 1,678,885 901,347
Long-term notes and
debentures................. --- --- 225,000 380,560 472,835 404,835 472,835
Collateralized mortgage
obligations and reverse
repurchase agreements...... 368,907 299,343 182,784 112,032 28,662 241,383 ---
Other senior indebtedness.... 43,503 38,035 25,919 15,119 --- --- ---
Subordinated notes........... 119,485 117,985 --- --- ---
Deferred income taxes........ 40,353 58,779 40,682 96,599 74,319 119,396 54,369
Shareholders' equity......... 384,073 449,909 730,068 1,110,027 961,088 1,091,831 961,948
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Total liabilities and
shareholders' equity...... $10,078,591 $11,014,245 $13,403,651 $15,267,421 $14,656,225 $15,541,075 $14,778,549
=========== =========== =========== =========== =========== =========== ===========
Book value per common
share..................... $ 9.98 $ 12.24 $ 14.54 $ 22.64 $ 18.90 $ 22.12 $ 18.76
=========== =========== =========== =========== =========== =========== ===========
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CAPITALIZATION
The following table sets forth the consolidated capitalization of
SunAmerica and its subsidiaries at December 31, 1994 and as adjusted to give
effect to the issuance of Preferred Securities in exchange for the Series B
Preferred. Interest rates are as of December 31, 1994. The "As Adjusted"
capitalization described in the table below assumes that Holders of 5,500,000
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shares of Series B Preferred elect to participate in the Offer. To the extent
holders of Series B Preferred do not participate in the Offer, Minority
interests in consolidated subsidiary would be reduced and Preferred Stock
would be increased by an amount equal to the additional liquidation value of
the Series B Preferred which remained outstanding.
December 31, 1994
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Actual As Adjusted
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(In thousands)
Indebtedness:
Long-term notes and debentures:
Medium-term notes due 1998 through 2005
(5-3/8% to 6-3/4%).................... $ 147,835 $ 147,835
8-1/8% debentures due
April 28, 2023........................ 100,000 100,000
9.95% debentures due
February 1, 2012...................... 100,000 100,000
9% notes due January 15, 1999........... 125,000 125,000
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Total indebtedness......................... 472,835 472,835
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Minority interests in consolidated
subsidiary (Preferred Securities of
the Trust)............................. --- 137,500
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Shareholders' equity:
Preferred Stock......................... 374,273 236,773
Nontransferable Class B Stock........... 6,826 6,826
Common Stock............................ 29,327 29,327
Additional paid-in capital.............. 201,536 201,536
Retained earnings....................... 545,020 545,020
Net unrealized losses on debt and
equity securities available for sale.. (195,034) (195,034)
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Total shareholders' equity ............. 961,948 824,448
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Total capitalization....................... $1,434,783 $1,434,783
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THE OFFER
Purpose of the Offer
The purpose of the Offer is to refinance the Series B Preferred with
the Preferred Securities and to achieve certain tax efficiencies while
preserving SunAmerica's flexibility with respect to future financings. This
refinancing will permit SunAmerica to deduct interest payable on the Junior
Subordinated Debentures for United States federal income tax purposes;
dividends payable on the Series B Preferred are not deductible.
Following the Offer, and depending on the number of shares of Series
B Preferred tendered, SunAmerica may take additional actions to reduce further
or eliminate the remaining Series B Preferred, including by making purchases
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of Series B Preferred in the open market, by making subsequent tender or
exchange offers or by undertaking a recapitalization transaction. Such
transactions could be undertaken on terms which are more favorable or less
favorable than the exchange ratios in the Offer. SunAmerica has made no
decision to take any such actions, and there is no assurance that SunAmerica
will take any such actions.
General
Participation in the Offer is voluntary and Holders of Series B
Preferred should carefully consider whether to accept. Neither the board of
directors of SunAmerica nor SunAmerica nor the Trustees nor the Trust makes
any recommendation to Holders as to whether to tender or refrain from
tendering in the Offer. Holders of Series B Preferred are urged to consult
their financial and tax advisors in making their decisions on what action to
take in light of their own particular circumstances.
Unless the context requires otherwise, the term "Holder" with respect
to the Offer means (i) any person in whose name any shares of Series B
Preferred are registered on the books of SunAmerica or (ii) any other person
who has obtained a properly completed stock power from the registered holder,
or (iii) any person whose shares of Series B Preferred are held of record by
DTC who desires to deliver such Series B Preferred by book-entry transfer at
DTC.
Terms of the Offer
Upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth herein and in
the Letter of Transmittal, the Trust will exchange its Preferred Securities
for up to 5,500,000 outstanding shares of Series B Preferred. The Offer will
be effected on a basis of one Preferred Security for each share of Series B
Preferred validly tendered and accepted for exchange. See " -- Procedures for
Tendering". Upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth herein and
in the Letter of Transmittal, the Trust will accept up to 5,500,000 shares of
Series B Preferred validly tendered and not withdrawn prior to the Expiration
Date and, unless the Offer has been withdrawn or terminated, will deliver
Preferred Securities in exchange therefor to tendering Holders of Series B
Preferred as promptly as practicable following the Expiration Date. The Trust
expressly reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to delay acceptance for
exchange of Series B Preferred tendered under the Offer and the delivery of
the Preferred Securities with respect to the Series B Preferred accepted for
exchange (subject to Rules 13e-4 and 14e-1 under the Exchange Act, which
require that the Trust consummate the Offer or return the Series B Preferred
deposited by or on behalf of the Holders thereof promptly after the
termination or withdrawal of the Offer), or to withdraw or terminate the Offer
at any time prior to the Expiration Date for any reason.
In all cases, except to the extent waived by the Trust, delivery of
Preferred Securities issued with respect to the Series B Preferred accepted
for exchange pursuant to the Offer will be made only after timely receipt by
the Exchange Agent of Series B Preferred (or confirmation of book-entry
transfer thereof), a properly completed and duly executed Letter of
Transmittal and any other documents required thereby.
As of the date of this Offering Circular/Prospectus, there were
5,620,000 shares of Series B Preferred outstanding. This Offering
Circular/Prospectus, together with the Letter of Transmittal, is being sent to
all registered Holders as of April , 1995.
The Trust shall be deemed to have accepted validly tendered Series
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B Preferred (or defectively tendered Series B Preferred with respect to which
the Trust has waived such defect) when, as and if the Trust has given oral or
written notice thereof to the Exchange Agent. The Exchange Agent will act as
agent for the tendering Holders for the purpose of receiving Series B
Preferred from, and remitting Preferred Securities to, tendering Holders who
are participating in the Offer. Upon the terms and subject to the conditions
of the Offer, delivery of Preferred Securities to tendering Holders will be
made as promptly as practicable following the Expiration Date.
If proration of tendered shares of Series B Preferred is required,
because of the difficulty in determining the number of shares of Series B
Preferred validly tendered (including shares tendered by the guaranteed
delivery procedures described in "-- Procedures for Tendering"), the Trust
does not expect that it would be able to announce the final proration factor
or to commence the exchange for any shares of Series B Preferred pursuant to
the Offer until approximately seven Business Days after the Expiration Date.
Preliminary results of the proration will be announced by press release as
promptly as practicable after the Expiration Date. Holders of shares of
Series B Preferred may obtain such preliminary information from the Dealer
Manager, the Information Agent or the Exchange Agent and may also be able to
obtain such information from their brokers.
If any tendered shares of Series B Preferred are not accepted for
exchange because of an invalid tender, proration, the occurrence of certain
other events set forth herein or otherwise, unless otherwise requested by the
Holder under "Special Delivery Instructions" in the Letter of Transmittal,
such shares of Series B Preferred will be returned, without expense, to the
tendering Holder thereof (or in the case of shares of Series B Preferred
tendered by book-entry transfer into the Exchange Agent's account at DTC, such
shares of Series B Preferred will be credited to an account maintained at DTC
designated by the participant therein who so delivered such Series B
Preferred), as promptly as practicable after the Expiration Date or the
withdrawal or termination of the Offer.
Holders of Series B Preferred will not have any appraisal or
dissenters' rights under the Maryland General Corporation Law in connection
with the Offer. The Trust intends to conduct the Offer in accordance with the
applicable requirements of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations of
the Commission thereunder.
Holders who tender Series B Preferred in the Offer will not be
required to pay brokerage commissions or fees or, subject to the instructions
in the Letter of Transmittal, transfer taxes with respect to the exchange of
Series B Preferred pursuant to the Offer. See "Fees and Expenses; Transfer
Taxes".
Holders tendering Series B Preferred held in global form shall
receive Preferred Securities in global form and holders tendering Series B
Preferred held directly in certificated form shall receive Preferred
Securities in certificated form, in each case unless otherwise specified in
the Letter of Transmittal. See "Procedures for Tendering".
Expiration Date; Extensions; Amendments; Termination
The Offer will expire on the Expiration Date. The Trust reserves the
right to extend the Offer in its sole discretion at any time and from time to
time by giving oral or written notice to the Exchange Agent and by timely
public announcement communicated, unless otherwise required by applicable law
or regulation, by making a release to the Dow Jones News Service. During any
extension of the Offer, all Series B Preferred previously tendered pursuant to
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the Offer and not withdrawn will remain subject to the Offer.
Except as provided below, the Trust expressly reserves the right to
(i) extend, amend or modify the terms of the Offer in any manner and (ii)
withdraw or terminate the Offer and not accept for exchange any Series B
Preferred at any time prior to the Expiration Date for any reason, including
(without limitation) if fewer than 2,810,000 shares of Series B are tendered
in the Offer (which conditions may be waived by SunAmerica and the Trust). If
the Trust makes a material change in the terms of the Offer or if it waives a
material condition of the Offer, the Trust will extend the Offer. The minimum
period for which the Offer will be extended following a material change or
waiver, other than a change in the amount of Series B Preferred sought for
exchange, will depend upon the facts and circumstances, including the relative
materiality of the change or waiver. With respect to a change in the amount
of Series B Preferred sought, if required, the Offer will remain open for a
minimum of ten Business Days following public announcement of such change.
Any withdrawal or termination of the Offer will be followed as promptly as
practicable by public announcement thereof. If the Trust withdraws or
terminates the Offer, it will give immediate notice to the Exchange Agent, and
all Series B Preferred theretofore tendered pursuant to the Offer will be
returned promptly to the tendering Holders thereof. See "-- Withdrawal of
Tenders". In order to satisfy the NYSE listing requirements, acceptance of
Series B Preferred validly tendered in the Offer is subject to the condition
that as of the Expiration Date there be at least 400 record or beneficial
holders of Preferred Securities to be issued in exchange for such Series B
Preferred, which condition may not be waived.
Procedures for Tendering
The tender of Series B Preferred by a Holder thereof pursuant to one
of the procedures set forth below will constitute an agreement between such
Holder and the Trust in accordance with the terms and subject to the
conditions set forth herein and in the Letter of Transmittal.
Each Holder of the Series B Preferred wishing to participate in the
Offer must (i) properly complete and sign the Letter of Transmittal in
accordance with the instructions contained herein and in the Letter of
Transmittal, together with any required signature guarantees, and deliver the
same to the Exchange Agent, at one of its addresses set forth in "-- Exchange
Agent and Information Agent" prior to the Expiration Date and either (a)
certificates for the Series B Preferred must be received by the Exchange Agent
at such address or (b) such Series B Preferred must be transferred pursuant to
the procedures for book-entry transfer described below and a confirmation of
such book-entry transfer must be received by the Exchange Agent, in each case
prior to the Expiration Date or (ii) comply with the guaranteed delivery
procedures described below.
In order to participate in the Offer, Holders of Series B Preferred
must submit a Letter of Transmittal and comply with the other procedures for
tendering in accordance with the instructions contained herein and in the
Letter of Transmittal prior to the Expiration Date.
LETTERS OF TRANSMITTAL, SERIES B PREFERRED AND ANY OTHER REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
SHOULD BE SENT ONLY TO THE EXCHANGE AGENT, NOT TO THE TRUST, THE DEALER
MANAGER OR THE INFORMATION AGENT.
Special Procedure for Beneficial Owners. Any beneficial owner whose
Series B Preferred is registered in the name of a broker, dealer, commercial
bank, trust company or other nominee and who wishes to tender should contact
such registered Holder promptly and instruct such registered Holder to tender
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on such beneficial owner's behalf. If such beneficial owner wishes to tender
on its own behalf, such owner must, prior to completing and executing the
Letter of Transmittal and delivering its Series B Preferred, either make
appropriate arrangements to register ownership of the Series B Preferred in
such owner's name or obtain a properly completed stock power from the
registered Holder. The transfer of registered ownership may take considerable
time and may not be able to be completed prior to the Expiration Date.
THE METHOD OF DELIVERY OF SERIES B PREFERRED AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS
IS AT THE ELECTION AND RISK OF THE HOLDER. IF SENT BY MAIL, IT IS RECOMMENDED
THAT REGISTERED MAIL, RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED, BE USED, INSURANCE BE
OBTAINED, AND THE MAILING BE MADE SUFFICIENTLY IN ADVANCE OF THE EXPIRATION
DATE TO PERMIT DELIVERY TO THE EXCHANGE AGENT ON OR BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE.
Signature Guarantees. If tendered Series B Preferred is registered
in the name of the signer of the Letter of Transmittal and the Preferred
Securities to be issued in exchange therefor are to be issued (and any
untendered Series B Preferred is to be reissued) in the name of the registered
Holder (which term, for the purposes described herein, shall include any
participant in DTC whose name appears on a security listing as the owner of
Series B Preferred), the signature of such signer need not be guaranteed. If
the tendered Series B Preferred is registered in the name of someone other
than the signer of the Letter of Transmittal, or if Preferred Securities
issued in exchange therefor are to be issued in the name of any other person
other than the signer of the Letter of Transmittal, such tendered Series B
Preferred must be endorsed or accompanied by written instruments of transfer
in form satisfactory to the Trust and duly executed by the registered Holder,
and the signature on the endorsement or instrument of transfer must be
guaranteed by a financial institution (including most banks, savings and loans
associations and brokerage houses) that is a participant in the Security
Transfer Agents Medallion Program or the Stock Exchange Medallion Program (any
of the foregoing hereinafter referred to as an "Eligible Institution"). If
the Preferred Securities and/or the Series B Preferred not exchanged are to be
delivered to an address other than that of the registered Holder appearing on
the register for the Series B Preferred, the signature in the Letter of
Transmittal must be guaranteed by an Eligible Institution.
Book-Entry Transfer. The Trust understands that the Exchange Agent
will make a request promptly after the date of this Offering
Circular/Prospectus to establish accounts with respect to the Series B
Preferred at DTC for the purpose of facilitating the Offer, and subject to the
establishment thereof, any financial institution that is a participant in
DTC's system may make book-entry delivery of Series B Preferred by causing DTC
to transfer such Series B Preferred into the Exchange Agent's account with
respect to the Series B Preferred in accordance with DTC's Automated Tender
Offer Program ("ATOP") procedures for such book-entry transfers. However, the
exchange for the Series B Preferred so tendered will only be made after timely
confirmation (a "Book-Entry Confirmation") of such Book-Entry Transfer of
Series B Preferred into the Exchange Agent's account, and timely receipt by the
Exchange Agent of an Agent's Message (as such term is defined in the next
sentence) and any other documents required by the Letter of Transmittal. The
term "Agent's Message" means a message, transmitted by DTC and received by the
Exchange Agent and forming a part of a Book-Entry Confirmation, which states
that DTC has received an express acknowledgment from a participant tendering
Series B Preferred that is the subject of such Book-Entry Confirmation that
such participant has received and agrees to be bound by the terms of the
Letter of Transmittal, and that the Trust may enforce such agreement against
such participant.
Guaranteed Delivery. If a Holder desires to participate in the Offer
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and time will not permit a Letter of Transmittal or Series B Preferred to
reach the Exchange Agent before the Expiration Date or the procedure for
book-entry transfer cannot be completed on a timely basis, a tender may be
effected if the Exchange Agent has received at its office prior to the
Expiration Date, a letter, telegram or facsimile transmission from an Eligible
Institution setting forth the name and address of the tendering Holder, the
name(s) in which the Series B Preferred is registered and, if the Series B
Preferred is held in certificated form, the certificate numbers of the Series
B Preferred to be tendered, and stating that the tender is being made thereby
and guaranteeing that within five NYSE trading days after the date of
execution of such letter, telegram or facsimile transmission by the Eligible
Institution, the Series B Preferred in proper form for transfer together with
a properly completed and duly executed Letter of Transmittal (and any other
required documents), or a confirmation of book-entry transfer of such Series B
Preferred into the Exchange Agent's account at DTC, will be delivered by such
Eligible Institution. Unless the Series B Preferred being tendered by the
above-described method is deposited with the Exchange Agent within the time
period set forth above (accompanied or preceded by a properly completed Letter
of Transmittal and any other required documents) or a confirmation of
book-entry transfer of such Series B Preferred into the Exchange Agent's
account at DTC in accordance with DTC's ATOP procedures is received, the Trust
may, at its option, reject the tender. In addition to the copy being
transmitted herewith, copies of a Notice of Guaranteed Delivery which may be
used by Eligible Institutions for the purposes described in this paragraph are
available from the Exchange Agent and the Information Agent.
Miscellaneous. All questions as to the validity, form, eligibility
(including time of receipt) and acceptance for exchange of any tender of
Series B Preferred will be determined by the Trust, whose determination will
be final and binding. The Trust reserves the absolute right to reject any or
all tenders not in proper form or the acceptance for exchange of which may, in
the opinion of the Trust's counsel, be unlawful. The Trust also reserves the
absolute right to waive any defect or irregularity in the tender of any Series
B Preferred, and the Trust's interpretation of the terms and conditions of the
Offer (including the instructions in the Letter of Transmittal) will be final
and binding. None of the Trust, the Exchange Agent, the Dealer Manager, the
Information Agent or any other person will be under any duty to give
notification of any defects or irregularities in tenders or incur any
liability for failure to give any such notification.
Tenders of Series B Preferred involving any irregularities will not
be deemed to have been made until such irregularities have been cured or
waived. Series B Preferred received by the Exchange Agent that is not validly
tendered and as to which the irregularities have not been cured or waived will
be returned by the Exchange Agent to the tendering Holder (or in the case of
Series B Preferred tendered by book-entry transfer into the Exchange Agent's
account at DTC, such Series B Preferred will be credited to an account
maintained at DTC designated by the participant therein who so delivered such
Series B Preferred), unless otherwise requested by the Holder in the Letter of
Transmittal, as promptly as practicable after the Expiration Date or the
withdrawal or termination of the Offer.
Letter of Transmittal
The Letter of Transmittal contains, among other things, the following
terms and conditions, which are part of the Offer.
The party tendering Series B Preferred for exchange (the
"Transferor") exchanges, assigns and transfers the Series B Preferred to the
Trust, and irrevocably constitutes and appoints the Exchange Agent as the
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Transferor's agent and attorney-in-fact to cause the Series B Preferred to be
assigned, transferred and exchanged. The Transferor represents and warrants
that it has full power and authority to tender, exchange, assign and transfer
the Series B Preferred and to acquire Preferred Securities issuable upon the
exchange of such tendered Series B Preferred and that, when such Transferor's
shares of Series B Preferred are accepted for exchange, the Trust will acquire
good and unencumbered title to such shares of tendered Series B Preferred, free
and clear of all liens, restrictions, charges and encumbrances and not subject
to any adverse claim. The Transferor also warrants that it will, upon
request, execute and deliver any additional documents deemed by the Trust to
be necessary or desirable to complete the exchange, assignment and transfer of
tendered Series B Preferred or transfer ownership of such Series B Preferred
on the account books maintained by DTC. All authority conferred by the
Transferor will survive the death, bankruptcy or incapacity of the Transferor
and every obligation of the Transferor shall be binding upon the heirs, legal
representatives, successors, assigns, executors and administrators of such
Transferor.
Withdrawal of Tenders
Tenders of Series B Preferred pursuant to the Offer may be withdrawn
at any time prior to the Expiration Date and, unless accepted for exchange by
the Trust, may be withdrawn at any time after 40 Business Days after the date
of this Offering Circular/Prospectus.
To be effective, a written notice of withdrawal delivered by mail,
hand delivery or facsimile transmission must be timely received by the
Exchange Agent at the address set forth below under "-- Exchange Agent and
Information Agent". The method of notification is at the risk and election of
the Holder. Any such notice of withdrawal must specify (i) the Holder named
in the Letter of Transmittal as having tendered Series B Preferred to be
withdrawn, (ii) if the Series B Preferred is held in certificated form, the
certificate numbers of the Series B Preferred to be withdrawn, (iii) that such
Holder is withdrawing his election to have such Series B Preferred exchanged
and (iv) the name of the registered Holder of such Series B Preferred, and
must be signed by the Holder in the same manner as the original signature on
the Letter of Transmittal (including any required signature guarantees) or be
accompanied by evidence satisfactory to the Trust that the person withdrawing
the tender has succeeded to the beneficial ownership of the Series B Preferred
being withdrawn. The Exchange Agent will return the properly withdrawn Series
B Preferred promptly following receipt of notice of withdrawal. If Series B
Preferred has been tendered pursuant to the procedure for book-entry transfer,
any notice of withdrawal must specify the name and number of the account at
DTC to be credited with the withdrawn Series B Preferred and otherwise comply
with DTC's procedures. All questions as to the validity of notice of
withdrawal, including time of receipt, will be determined by the Trust, and
such determination will be final and binding on all parties. Withdrawals of
tenders of Series B Preferred may not be rescinded and any Series B Preferred
withdrawn will thereafter be deemed not validly tendered for purposes of the
Offer. Properly withdrawn Series B Preferred, however, may be retendered by
following the procedures therefor described elsewhere herein at any time prior
to the Expiration Date. See "-- Procedures for Tendering."
Acceptance of Shares and Proration
Upon the terms and subject to the conditions of the Offer, if
5,500,000 or fewer shares of Series B Preferred have been validly tendered and
not withdrawn prior to the Expiration Date, the Trust will accept for exchange
all such shares of Series B Preferred. Upon the terms and subject to the
conditions of the Offer, if more than 5,500,000 shares of Series B Preferred
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(or, if decreased as described herein, such lesser number as the Trust may
elect to purchase pursuant to the Offer) have been validly tendered and not
withdrawn prior to the Expiration Date, the Trust will accept for exchange
shares of Series B Preferred from each tendering Holder on a pro rata basis,
subject to adjustment to avoid the acceptance for exchange of fractional
shares.
If the Trust decreases the amount of Series B Preferred sought, and
the Offer is scheduled to expire less than ten Business Days from and
including the date that notice of such decrease is first published, sent or
given in the manner specified in "-- Expiration Date; Extensions; Amendments;
Termination", then the Offer will be extended for ten Business Days from and
including the date of such notice.
All shares of Series B Preferred not accepted pursuant to the Offer,
including shares not purchased because of proration, will be returned to the
tendering Holders at the Trust's expense as promptly as practicable following
the Expiration Date.
Exchange Agent and Information Agent
The First National Bank of Chicago has been appointed as Exchange
Agent for the Offer.
The Exchange Agent:
The First National Bank of Chicago
By Hand or Overnight Courier in By Hand or Overnight Courier in
Chicago: New York:
The First National Bank of Chicago, First Chicago Trust Company of
Exchange Agent New York
One North State Street 14 Wall Street
9th Floor 8th Floor - Window 2
Attention: Securities Processing New York, New York 10005
Suite 0124
Chicago, Illinois 60602
By Mail:
The First National Bank of Chicago,
Exchange Agent
Registered Securities Processing Unit
One First National Plaza
Suite 0124
Chicago, Illinois 60670-0124
By Facsimile Transmission
(For Eligible Institutions Only):
(312) 407-1067 or (212) 240-8938
Confirm Receipt of Notice of Guaranteed Delivery
by Telephone:
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(800) 524-9472 (Chicago) or (212) 240-8800 (New York)
Georgeson & Company Inc. has been retained by SunAmerica and the
Trust as the Information Agent to assist in connection with the Offer.
Questions and requests for assistance regarding the Offer, requests for
additional copies of this Offering Circular/Prospectus, the Letter of
Transmittal and requests for Notice of Guaranteed Delivery may be directed to
the Information Agent at Wall Street Plaza, New York, New York 10005,
telephone (800) 223-2064.
SunAmerica will pay the Exchange Agent and Information Agent
reasonable and customary fees for their services and will reimburse them for
all their reasonable out-of-pocket expenses in connection therewith.
Dealer Manager; Soliciting Dealers
Merrill Lynch & Co., as Dealer Manager, has agreed to solicit
exchanges of Series B Preferred for Preferred Securities. SunAmerica will pay
the Dealer Manager a fee of $ per share of Series B Preferred accepted
pursuant to the Offer. The maximum fee payable to the Dealer Manager is
approximately $ plus such amount, if any, that Merrill Lynch & Co. may be
entitled to pursuant to the next paragraph. SunAmerica will also reimburse
the Dealer Manager for certain reasonable out-of-pocket expenses in connection
with the Offer and will indemnify the Dealer Manager against certain
liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act. Merrill Lynch &
Co. engages in transactions with, and from time to time has performed services
for, SunAmerica, including acting as lead underwriter for the issuance of the
Series B Preferred.
The Company will pay to a Soliciting Dealer a solicitation fee of $
per share of Series B Preferred validly tendered and accepted for exchange
pursuant to the Offer. As used in this Offering Circular/Prospectus,
"Soliciting Dealer" includes (i) any broker or dealer in securities, including
the Dealer Manager in its capacity as a broker or dealer, who is a member of
any national securities exchange or of the National Association of Securities
Dealers, Inc. (the "NASD"), (ii) any foreign broker or dealer not eligible for
membership in the NASD who agrees to conform to the NASD's Rules of Fair
Practice in soliciting tenders outside the United States to the same extent as
though it were an NASD member, or (iii) any bank or trust company, any one of
whom has solicited and obtained a tender pursuant to the Offer. No such fee
shall be payable to a Soliciting Dealer in respect of shares of Series B
Preferred registered in the name of such Soliciting Dealer unless (i) such
shares are held by such Soliciting Dealer as nominee and such shares are being
tendered for the benefit of one or more beneficial owners identified on the
Letter of Transmittal or on the Notice of Solicited Tenders (included in the
materials provided to brokers and dealers) or (ii) such shares are being
tendered for the benefit of the Soliciting Dealer and such Soliciting Dealer
certifies on the Letter of Transmittal or on the Notice of Solicited Tenders
that such shares of Series B Preferred were acquired by the Soliciting Dealer
(x) after the commencement of the Offer, (y) at a price not in excess of $
per share and (z) from a holder solicited by the Soliciting Dealer. For
purposes of clause (z), "solicited" shall mean direct contact (other than the
mailing of the Offer materials) with the holder relating to the tender of
shares of Series B Preferred beneficially owned by the holder that resulted in
the purchase by the Soliciting Dealer of such shares. No such fee shall be
payable to a Soliciting Dealer with respect to the tender of shares of Series
B Preferred by a holder unless the Letter of Transmittal accompanying such
tender designates such Soliciting Dealer as such in the box captioned
"Solicited Tenders" or the Notice of Solicited Tenders accompanying such
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tender designates such Soliciting Dealer. No such fee shall be payable to the
Soliciting Dealer with respect to the tender of shares of Series B Preferred
by the holder of record, for the benefit of the beneficial owner, unless the
beneficial owner has designated such Soliciting Dealer. No such fee shall be
payable to the Soliciting Dealer unless the Soliciting Dealer returns a Notice
of Solicited Tenders to the Exchange Agent within 5 business days after the
Expiration Date. No such fee shall be payable to a Soliciting Dealer if such
Soliciting Dealer is required for any reason to transfer the amount of such
fee to a depositing holder (other than itself). No broker, dealer, bank,
trust company or fiduciary shall be deemed to be the agent of SunAmerica, the
Trust, the Exchange Agent, the Information Agent or the Dealer Manager for
purposes of the Offer. The maximum fee payable to Soliciting Dealers is $
, exclusive of the amount that Merrill Lynch & Co. is entitled to pursuant to
the preceding paragraph.
Additional solicitation may be made by telephone or in person by
officers and regular employees of SunAmerica and its affiliates. No
additional compensation will be paid to any such officers and employees who
engage in soliciting tenders.
LISTING AND TRADING OF PREFERRED SECURITIES AND SERIES B PREFERRED
The Preferred Securities constitute a new issue of securities with
no established trading market. While the Preferred Securities have been
approved for listing on the NYSE, subject to notice of issuance, there can be
no assurance that an active market for the Preferred Securities will develop
or be sustained in the future on such exchange. Although the Dealer Manager
has indicated to the Trust that it intends to make a market in the Preferred
Securities as permitted by applicable laws and regulations prior to the
commencement of trading on the NYSE, it is not obligated to do so and may
discontinue any such market-making at any time without notice. Accordingly,
no assurance can be given as to the liquidity of, or trading markets for, the
Preferred Securities. In order to satisfy the NYSE listing requirements,
acceptance of Series B Preferred validly tendered in the Offer is subject to
the condition that as of the Expiration Date there be at least 400 record or
beneficial holders of Preferred Securities to be issued in exchange for such
Series B Preferred, which condition may not be waived.
To the extent that Series B Preferred is tendered and accepted in the
Offer, the terms on which untendered Series B Preferred could subsequently be
sold could be adversely affected. In addition, if the Offer is substantially
subscribed or oversubscribed, there would be a significant risk that round lot
holdings of Series B Preferred outstanding following the Offer would be
limited. See "Risk Factors -- Listing and Trading of Preferred Securities and
Series B Preferred".
TRANSACTIONS AND ARRANGEMENTS CONCERNING THE OFFER
Except as described herein, there are no contracts, arrangements,
understandings or relationships in connection with the Offer between
SunAmerica or any of its directors or executive officers, the Trust or the
Trustees and any person with respect to any securities of SunAmerica or the
Trust, including the Junior Subordinated Debentures, the Series B Preferred
and the Preferred Securities.
FEES AND EXPENSES; TRANSFER TAXES
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The expenses of soliciting tenders of the Series B Preferred will be
borne by SunAmerica. For compensation to be paid to the Dealer Manager and
Soliciting Dealers, see "The Offer -- Dealer Manager; Soliciting Dealers".
The total cash expenditures to be incurred by SunAmerica in connection with
the Offer, other than fees payable to the Dealer Manager and Soliciting
Dealers, but including the expenses of the Dealer Manager, printing,
accounting and legal fees, and the fees and expenses of the Exchange Agent,
the Information Agent, the Property Trustee, the Delaware Trustee and the
Indenture Trustee, are estimated to be approximately $750,000.
SunAmerica will pay all transfer taxes, if any, applicable to the
exchange of Series B Preferred pursuant to the Offer. If, however,
certificates representing Preferred Securities or shares of Series B Preferred
not tendered or accepted for exchange, are to be delivered to, or are to be
issued in the name of, any person other than the registered Holder of the
Series B Preferred tendered or if a transfer tax is imposed for any reason
other than the exchange of Series B Preferred pursuant to the Offer, then the
amount of any such transfer taxes (whether imposed on the registered Holder or
any other persons) will be payable by the tendering Holder. If satisfactory
evidence of payment of such taxes or exemption therefrom is not submitted with
the Letter of Transmittal, the amount of such transfer taxes will be billed
directly to such tendering Holder.
PRICE RANGE OF SERIES B PREFERRED
The Series B Preferred is listed and principally traded on the NYSE.
The following table sets forth, for each period shown, the high and low sales
prices of the Series B Preferred as reported on the NYSE Composite Tape.
Fiscal Year Ended High Low
September 30, 1993 ---- ---
1st Quarter.............................. $26 3/8 $24 7/8
2nd Quarter.............................. $27 $25 1/2
3rd Quarter.............................. $27 7/8 $26 5/8
4th Quarter.............................. $28 1/4 $27 1/8
Fiscal Year Ended High Low
September 30, 1994 ---- ---
1st Quarter.............................. $28 5/8 $26 1/2
2nd Quarter.............................. $27 7/8 $25 1/2
3rd Quarter.............................. $26 1/2 $25
4th Quarter.............................. $26 1/2 $25 1/4
Fiscal Year Ending High Low
September 30, 1995 ---- ---
1st Quarter.............................. $25 1/2 $24 1/2
2nd Quarter.............................. $26 1/2 $25
3rd Quarter (through April 17, 1995)...... $26 1/8 $25 7/8
On December 19, 1994, the last full day of trading prior to the first
public announcement of the Offer, the closing sales price of the Series B
Preferred on the NYSE as reported on the Composite Tape was $25 3/8 per share.
Stockholders are urged to obtain a current market quotation for the Series B
Preferred.
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DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED SECURITIES
The Preferred Securities will be issued pursuant to the terms of the
Declaration which is qualified under the Trust Indenture Act. The Property
Trustee, The Bank of New York, but not the other Trustees of the Trust, will
act as the indenture trustee for purposes of the Trust Indenture Act. The
terms of the Preferred Securities and the Declaration include those stated in
the Declaration and those made part of the Declaration by the Trust Indenture
Act. The summary of certain material terms and provisions of the Preferred
Securities and the Declaration set forth below does not purport to be complete
and is subject to, and qualified in its entirety by reference to, the
Declaration, which has been filed as an exhibit to the Registration Statement
of which this Offering Circular/Prospectus forms a part, the Business Trust
Act and the Trust Indenture Act.
General
The Declaration authorizes the Trust to issue the Preferred
Securities, which represent preferred undivided beneficial interests in the
assets of the Trust, and the Common Securities, which represent common
undivided beneficial interests in the assets of the Trust. All of the Common
Securities will be owned, directly or indirectly, by SunAmerica. The Common
Securities and the Preferred Securities rank pari passu with each other and
will have equivalent terms except that (i) if an Event of Default under the
Declaration occurs and is continuing, the rights of the holders of the Common
Securities to payment in respect of periodic distributions and payments upon
liquidation, redemption or otherwise are subordinated to the rights of the
holders of the Preferred Securities and (ii) holders of Common Securities have
the exclusive right (subject to the terms of the Declaration) to appoint,
remove or replace Trustees and to increase or decrease the number of Trustees,
subject to the right of holders of Preferred Securities to appoint a Special
Regular Trustee upon the occurrence of an Appointment Event. The Declaration
does not permit the issuance by the Trust of any securities or other evidences
of beneficial ownership of, or beneficial interests in, the Trust other than
the Preferred Securities and the Common Securities, the incurrence of any
indebtedness for borrowed money by the Trust or the making of any investment
other than in the Junior Subordinated Debentures. Pursuant to the
Declaration, the Property Trustee will own and hold the Junior Subordinated
Debentures as trust assets for the benefit of the holders of the Preferred
Securities and the Common Securities. The payment of distributions out of
moneys held by the Property Trustee and payments on redemption of the
Preferred Securities or liquidation of the Trust are guaranteed by SunAmerica
on a subordinated basis as and to the extent described under "Description of
the Preferred Securities Guarantee." The Property Trustee will hold the
Preferred Securities Guarantee for the benefit of holders of the Preferred
Securities. The Preferred Securities Guarantee is a full and unconditional
guarantee from the time of issuance of the Preferred Securities, but the
Preferred Securities Guarantee covers distributions and other payments on the
Preferred Securities only if and to the extent that SunAmerica has made a
payment to the Property Trustee of interest or principal on the Junior
Subordinated Debentures deposited in the Trust as trust assets. See "Voting
Rights".
Distributions
Distributions on the Preferred Securities will be fixed at a rate per
annum of % of the stated liquidation amount of $25 per Preferred
Security. Distributions in arrears for more than one quarter will bear
interest thereon at the rate per annum of % of the stated liquidation
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amount of $25 per Preferred Security (to the extent permitted by law),
compounded quarterly. The term "distributions" as used herein includes any
such interest payable unless otherwise stated. The amount of distributions
payable for any period will be computed on the basis of a 360-day year of
twelve 30-day months and for any period shorter than a full quarterly period
for which distributions are computed, the amount of the distribution payable
will be computed on the basis of the actual number of days elapsed in such a
30-day month.
Distributions on the Preferred Securities will be cumulative, will
accrue from the first day following the Expiration Date (the "Accrual Date")
and, except as otherwise described below, will be payable quarterly in
arrears, on March 30, June 30, September 30 and December 30 of each year,
commencing on June 30, 1995, but only if, and to the extent that, interest
payments are made in respect of Junior Subordinated Debentures held by the
Property Trustee. In addition, holders of Preferred Securities will be
entitled to an additional cash distribution at the rate of 9 1/4% per annum of
the liquidation amount thereof from March 15, 1995 through the Expiration Date
in lieu of dividends accumulating after March 15, 1995 on their Series B
Preferred accepted for exchange, such additional distribution to be made at the
time the first distribution on the Preferred Securities is made.
So long as SunAmerica shall not be in default in the payment of
interest on the Junior Subordinated Debentures, SunAmerica has the right under
the Indenture to defer payments of interest on the Junior Subordinated
Debentures by extending the interest payment period from time to time on the
Junior Subordinated Debentures for a period not exceeding 20 consecutive
quarterly interest periods and, as a consequence, quarterly distributions on
the Preferred Securities would not be made (but would continue to accrue with
interest thereon at the rate of % per annum, compounded quarterly) by the
Trust during any such Extension Period. If SunAmerica exercises the right to
extend an interest payment period, SunAmerica may not declare or pay dividends
on, or redeem, purchase, acquire or make a distribution or liquidation payment
with respect to, any of its common stock or preferred stock during such
Extension Period; provided that SunAmerica will be permitted to pay accrued
dividends (and cash in lieu of fractional shares) upon the conversion of any
of its Series D Preferred Stock in accordance with the terms of such stock.
Prior to the termination of any such Extension Period, SunAmerica may further
extend such Extension Period; provided that such Extension Period together
with all such previous and further extensions thereof may not exceed 20
consecutive quarterly interest periods. Upon the termination of any Extension
Period and the payment of all amounts then due, SunAmerica may commence a new
Extension Period, subject to the above requirements. SunAmerica may also
prepay at any time all or any portion of the interest accrued during an
Extension Period. Consequently, there could be multiple Extension Periods of
varying lengths (up to nine Extension Periods of 20 consecutive quarterly
interest periods each or more numerous shorter Extension Periods) throughout
the term of the Junior Subordinated Debentures. See "Risk Factors";
"Description of the Junior Subordinated Debentures -- Interest" and "-- Option
to Extend Interest Payment Period". Payments of accrued distributions will be
payable to holders of Preferred Securities as they appear on the books and
records of the Trust on the first record date after the end of an Extension
Period.
Distributions on the Preferred Securities must be paid on the dates
payable to the extent that the Property Trustee has cash on hand in the
Property Account to permit such payment. The funds available for distribution
to the holders of the Preferred Securities will be limited to payments
received by the Property Trustee in respect of the Junior Subordinated
Debentures that are deposited in the Trust as trust assets. See "Description
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of the Junior Subordinated Debentures". If SunAmerica does not make interest
payments on the Junior Subordinated Debentures, the Property Trustee will not
make distributions on the Preferred Securities. Under the Declaration, if and
to the extent SunAmerica does make interest payments on the Junior
Subordinated Debentures deposited in the Trust as trust assets, the Property
Trustee is obligated to make distributions on the Trust Securities on a Pro
Rata Basis. The payment of distributions on the Preferred Securities is
guaranteed by SunAmerica on a subordinated basis as and to the extent set
forth under "Description of the Preferred Securities Guarantee". The Preferred
Securities Guarantee is a full and unconditional guarantee from the time of
issuance of the Preferred Securities but the Preferred Securities Guarantee
covers distributions and other payments on the Preferred Securities only if
and to the extent that SunAmerica has made a payment to the Property Trustee
of interest or principal on the Junior Subordinated Debentures deposited in
the Trust as trust assets. As used in this Offering Circular/Prospectus the
term "Pro Rata Basis" shall mean pro rata to each holder of Trust Securities
according to the aggregate liquidation amount of the Trust Securities held by
the relevant holder in relation to the aggregate liquidation amount of all
Trust Securities outstanding unless, in relation to a payment, an Event of
Default under the Declaration has occurred and is continuing, in which case
any funds available to make such payment shall be paid first to each holder of
the Preferred Securities pro rata according to the aggregate liquidation
amount of the Preferred Securities held by the relevant holder in relation to
the aggregate liquidation amount of all the Preferred Securities outstanding,
and only after satisfaction of all amounts owed to the holders of the
Preferred Securities, to each holder of Common Securities pro rata according
to the aggregate liquidation amount of the Common Securities held by the
relevant holder in relation to the aggregate liquidation amount of all the
Common Securities outstanding.
Distributions on the Preferred Securities will be made to the holders
thereof as they appear on the books and records of the Trust on the relevant
record dates, which will be the March 15, June 15, September 15 or December 15
prior to the relevant Distribution date. The Declaration provides that the
payment dates or record dates for the Preferred Securities shall be the same
as the payment dates and record dates for the Junior Subordinated Debentures.
Distributions payable on any Preferred Securities that are not punctually paid
on any Distribution date as a result of SunAmerica having failed to make the
corresponding interest payment on the Debentures will forthwith cease to be
payable to the person in whose name such Preferred Security is registered on
the relevant record date, and such defaulted Distribution will instead be
payable to the person in whose name such Preferred Security is registered on
the special record date established by the Regular Trustees, which record date
shall correspond to the special record date or other specified date determined
in accordance with the Indenture; provided, however, that Distributions shall
not be considered payable on any Distribution payment date falling within an
Extension Period unless SunAmerica has elected to make a full or partial
payment of interest accrued on the Debentures on such Distribution payment
date. Distributions on the Preferred Securities will be paid through the
Property Trustee who will hold amounts received in respect of the Junior
Subordinated Debentures in the Property Account for the benefit of the holders
of the Preferred and Common Securities. All distributions paid with respect
to the Trust Securities shall be paid on a Pro Rata basis to the holders
thereof entitled thereto. If any date on which distributions are to be made
on the Preferred Securities is not a Business Day, then payment of the
distribution to be made on such date will be made on the next succeeding day
that is a Business Day (and without any interest or other payment in respect
of any such delay) except that, if such Business Day is in the next succeeding
calendar year, such payment shall be made on the immediately preceding Business
Day, in each case with the same force and effect as if made on such date.
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Special Event Redemption or Distribution
If, at any time, a Tax Event or an Investment Company Event (each as
hereinafter defined, and each a "Special Event") shall occur and be
continuing, the Trust shall, unless the Junior Subordinated Debentures are
redeemed in the limited circumstances described below, be dissolved with the
result that, after satisfaction of creditors of the Trust, Junior Subordinated
Debentures with an aggregate principal amount equal to the aggregate stated
liquidation amount of the Preferred Securities and the Common Securities would
be distributed on a Pro Rata Basis to the holders of the Preferred Securities
and the Common Securities in liquidation of such holders' interests in the
Trust, within 90 days following the occurrence of such Special Event;
provided, however, that in the case of the occurrence of a Tax Event, as a
condition of such dissolution and distribution, the Regular Trustees shall
have received an opinion of nationally recognized independent tax counsel
experienced in such matters (a "No Recognition Opinion"), which opinion may
rely on any then applicable published revenue rulings of the Internal Revenue
Service, to the effect that the holders of the Preferred Securities will not
recognize any gain or loss for United States federal income tax purposes as a
result of such dissolution and distribution of Junior Subordinated Debentures;
and, provided, further, that, if at the time there is available to the Trust
the opportunity to eliminate, within such 90 day period, the Special Event by
taking some ministerial action, such as filing a form or making an election,
or pursuing some other similar reasonable measure, which has no adverse effect
on the Trust or SunAmerica or the holders of the Preferred Securities, the
Trust will pursue such measure in lieu of dissolution. Furthermore, if in the
case of the occurrence of a Tax Event, after receipt of a Dissolution Tax
Opinion (as defined below), (i) the Regular Trustees have received an opinion
(a "Redemption Tax Opinion") of nationally recognized independent tax counsel
experienced in such matters that, as a result of a Tax Event, there is more
than an insubstantial risk that SunAmerica would be precluded from deducting
the interest on the Junior Subordinated Debentures for United States federal
income tax purposes even if the Junior Subordinated Debentures were
distributed to the holders of Preferred Securities and Common Securities in
liquidation of such holders' interests in the Trust as described above or (ii)
the Regular Trustees shall have been informed by such tax counsel that a No
Recognition Opinion cannot be delivered to the Trust, SunAmerica shall have
the right, upon not less than 30 nor more than 60 days notice, to redeem the
Junior Subordinated Debentures in whole or in part for cash within 90 days
following the occurrence of such Tax Event, and promptly following such
redemption Preferred Securities and Common Securities with an aggregate
liquidation amount equal to the aggregate principal amount of the Junior
Subordinated Debentures so redeemed will be redeemed by the Trust at the
Redemption Price on a Pro Rata Basis; provided, however, that if at the time
there is available to SunAmerica or the Regular Trustees the opportunity to
eliminate, within such 90 day period, the Tax Event by taking some ministerial
action, such as filing a form or making an election, or pursuing some other
similar reasonable measure, which has no adverse effect on the Trust,
SunAmerica or the holders of the Preferred Securities, SunAmerica will pursue
such measure in lieu of redemption and provided further that SunAmerica shall
have no right to redeem the Junior Subordinated Debentures while the Regular
Trustees on behalf of the Trust are pursuing any such ministerial action. The
Common Securities will be redeemed on a Pro Rata Basis with the Preferred
Securities, except that if an Event of Default under the Declaration has
occurred and is continuing, the Preferred Securities will have a priority over
the Common Securities with respect to payment of the Redemption Price.
"Tax Event" means that the Regular Trustees shall have obtained an
opinion of nationally recognized independent tax counsel experienced in such
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matters (a "Dissolution Tax Opinion") to the effect that on or after the
Expiration Date as a result of (a) any amendment to, or change (including any
announced prospective change) in, the laws (or any regulations thereunder) of
the United States or any political subdivision or taxing authority thereof or
therein, (b) any amendment to, or change in, an interpretation or application
of any such laws or regulations by any legislative body, court, governmental
agency or regulatory authority (including the enactment of any legislation and
the publication of any judicial decision or regulatory determination), (c) any
interpretation or pronouncement that provides for a position with respect to
such laws or regulations that differs from the theretofore generally accepted
position or (d) any action taken by any governmental agency or regulatory
authority, which amendment or change is enacted, promulgated, issued or
effective or which interpretation or pronouncement is issued or announced or
which action is taken, in each case on or after the Expiration Date, there is
more than an insubstantial risk that (i) the Trust is, or will be within 90
days of the date thereof, subject to United States federal income tax with
respect to income accrued or received on the Junior Subordinated Debentures,
(ii) the Trust is, or will be within 90 days of the date thereof, subject to
more than a de minimis amount of other taxes, duties or other governmental
charges or (iii) interest payable by SunAmerica to the Trust on the Junior
Subordinated Debentures is not, or within 90 days of the date thereof will not
be, deductible by SunAmerica for United States federal income tax purposes.
In the case of any uncertainty regarding a Tax Event, the good faith
determination of the Regular Trustees (based on the advice of counsel) shall
be conclusive.
"Investment Company Event" means that the Regular Trustees shall have
received an opinion of nationally recognized independent counsel experienced
in practice under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940
Act"), that as a result of the occurrence of a change in law or regulation or
a change in interpretation or application of law or regulation by any
legislative body, court, governmental agency or regulatory authority (a
"Change in 1940 Act Law"), the Trust is or will be considered an "investment
company" which is required to be registered under the 1940 Act, which Change
in 1940 Act Law becomes effective on or after the Expiration Date. In case of
any uncertainty regarding an Investment Company Event, the good faith
determination of the Regular Trustees (based on the advice of counsel) shall
be conclusive.
On the date fixed for any distribution of Junior Subordinated
Debentures, upon dissolution of the Trust, (i) the Preferred Securities and
the Common Securities will no longer be deemed to be outstanding and (ii)
certificates representing Preferred Securities will be deemed to represent
Junior Subordinated Debentures having an aggregate principal amount equal to
the stated liquidation amount of, and bearing accrued and unpaid interest
equal to accrued and unpaid distributions on, such Preferred Securities until
such certificates are presented to SunAmerica or its agent for transfer or
reissuance.
There can be no assurance as to the market price for the Junior
Subordinated Debentures which may be distributed in exchange for Preferred
Securities if a dissolution and liquidation of the Trust were to occur.
Accordingly, the Junior Subordinated Debentures which the investor may
subsequently receive on dissolution and liquidation of the Trust, may trade at
a discount to the price of the Preferred Securities exchanged. If the Junior
Subordinated Debentures are distributed to the holders of Preferred Securities
upon the dissolution of the Trust, SunAmerica will use its best efforts to
list the Junior Subordinated Debentures on the NYSE or on such other exchange
on which the Preferred Securities are then listed.
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Mandatory Redemption
Upon the repayment of the Junior Subordinated Debentures, whether at
maturity, upon redemption or otherwise, the proceeds from such repayment or
payment will be promptly applied to redeem Preferred Securities and Common
Securities having an aggregate liquidation amount equal to the Junior
Subordinated Debentures so repaid, upon not less than 30 nor more than 60
days' notice, at the Redemption Price. The Common Securities will be entitled
to be redeemed on a Pro Rata Basis with the Preferred Securities, except that
if an Event of Default under the Declaration has occurred and is continuing,
the Preferred Securities will have a priority over the Common Securities with
respect to payment of the Redemption Price. Subject to the foregoing, if
fewer than all outstanding Preferred Securities and Common Securities are to be
redeemed, the Preferred Securities and Common Securities will be redeemed on a
Pro Rata Basis. In the event fewer than all outstanding Preferred Securities
are to be redeemed, Preferred Securities registered in the name of and held by
DTC or its nominee will be redeemed pro rata as described under
"Book-Entry-Only; Delivery and Form" below.
Redemption Procedures
The Trust may not redeem fewer than all the outstanding Preferred
Securities unless all accrued and unpaid distributions have been paid on all
Preferred Securities for all quarterly distribution periods terminating on or
prior to the date of redemption.
If the Trust gives a notice of redemption in respect of Preferred
Securities (which notice will be irrevocable) then immediately prior to the
close of business on the redemption date, provided that SunAmerica has paid to
the Property Trustee a sufficient amount of cash in connection with the
related redemption or maturity of the Junior Subordinated Debentures,
distributions will cease to accrue on the Preferred Securities called for
redemption, such Preferred Securities shall no longer be deemed to be
outstanding and all rights of holders of such Preferred Securities so called
for redemption will cease, except the right of the holders of such Preferred
Securities to receive the Redemption Price, but without interest on such
Redemption Price. Neither the Trustees nor the Trust shall be required to
register or cause to be registered the transfer of any Preferred Securities
which have been so called for redemption. If any date fixed for redemption
of Preferred Securities is not a Business Day, then payment of the Redemption
Price payable on such date will be made on the next succeeding day that is a
Business Day (and without any interest or other payment in respect of any such
delay) except that, if such Business Day falls in the next calendar year, such
payment will be made on the immediately preceding Business Day, in each case
with the same force and effect as if made on such date fixed for redemption.
If SunAmerica fails to repay Junior Subordinated Debentures on maturity or on
the date fixed for this redemption or if payment of the Redemption Price in
respect of Preferred Securities is improperly withheld or refused and not paid
by the Property Trustee or by SunAmerica pursuant to the Preferred Securities
Guarantee described under "Description of the Preferred Securities Guarantee",
distributions on such Preferred Securities will continue to accrue, from the
original redemption date of the Preferred Securities to the date of payment,
in which case the actual payment date will be considered the date fixed for
redemption for purposes of calculating the Redemption Price.
If a partial redemption of the Preferred Securities would result in
the delisting of the Preferred Securities by any national securities exchange
or other organization on which the Preferred Securities are then listed,
SunAmerica pursuant to the Indenture will only redeem Debentures in whole and,
as a result, the Trust may only redeem the Preferred Securities in whole.
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Subject to the foregoing and applicable law (including, without
limitation, United States federal securities laws), SunAmerica or any of its
subsidiaries may at any time and from time to time purchase outstanding
Preferred Securities by tender, in the open market or by private agreement.
Liquidation Distribution Upon Dissolution
In the event of any voluntary or involuntary dissolution,
liquidation, winding-up or termination of the Trust, the holders of the
Preferred Securities and Common Securities at the date of dissolution,
winding-up or termination of the Trust will be entitled to receive on a Pro
Rata Basis solely out of the assets of the Trust, after satisfaction of
liabilities of creditors (to the extent not satisfied by SunAmerica as
provided in the Declaration), an amount equal to the aggregate of the stated
liquidation amount of $25 per Trust Security plus accrued and unpaid
distributions thereon to the date of payment (such amount being the
"Liquidation Distribution"), unless, in connection with such dissolution,
liquidation, winding-up or termination, Junior Subordinated Debentures in an
aggregate principal amount equal to the aggregate stated liquidation amount of
such Trust Securities and bearing accrued and unpaid interest in an amount
equal to the accrued and unpaid distributions on such Trust Securities, shall
be distributed on a Pro Rata Basis to the holders of the Preferred Securities
and Common Securities in exchange therefor.
If, upon any such dissolution, the Liquidation Distribution can be
paid only in part because the Trust has insufficient assets available to pay
in full the aggregate Liquidation Distribution, then the amounts payable
directly by the Trust on the Preferred Securities and the Common Securities
shall be paid on a Pro Rata Basis. The holders of the Common Securities will
be entitled to receive distributions upon any such dissolution on a Pro Rata
Basis with the holders of the Preferred Securities, except that if an Event of
Default under the Declaration has occurred and is continuing, the Preferred
Securities shall have a priority over the Common Securities with respect to
payment of the Liquidation Distribution.
Pursuant to the Declaration, the Trust shall terminate: (i) on
December 31, 2044, (ii) when all of the Trust Securities shall have been
called for redemption and the amounts necessary for redemption thereof shall
have been paid to the holders of Trust Securities in accordance with the terms
of the Trust Securities; or (iii) when all of the Junior Subordinated
Debentures shall have been distributed to the holders of Trust Securities in
exchange for all of the Trust Securities in accordance with the terms of the
Trust Securities.
No Merger, Consolidation or Amalgamation of the Trust
The Trust may not consolidate, amalgamate, merge with or into, or be
replaced by, or convey, transfer or lease its properties and assets to, any
corporation or other entity.
Declaration Events of Default
An Indenture Event of Default will constitute an event of default
under the Declaration with respect to the Trust Securities (an "Event of
Default"), except that an Event of Default with respect to the Preferred
Securities shall also include a default by SunAmerica of its payment or other
obligations under the Preferred Securities Guarantee; provided that pursuant
to the Declaration, the holder of the Common Securities will be deemed to have
waived any such Event of Default with respect to the Common Securities until
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all Events of Default with respect to the Preferred Securities have been cured
or waived. Until all such Events of Default with respect to the Preferred
Securities have been cured or waived, the Property Trustee will be deemed to
be acting solely on behalf of the holders of the Preferred Securities, and
only the holders of the Preferred Securities will have the right to direct the
Property Trustee with respect to certain matters under the Declaration and
consequently under the Indenture. In the event that any Event of Default with
respect to the Preferred Securities is waived by the holders of the Preferred
Securities as provided in the Declaration, the holders of Common Securities
pursuant to the Declaration have agreed that such waiver also constitutes a
waiver of such Event of Default with respect to the Common Securities for all
purposes under the Declaration without any further act, vote or consent of the
holders of the Common Securities. See "Voting Rights".
Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, the Property Trustee as
the holder of all of the Junior Subordinated Debentures will have the right
under the Indenture to declare the principal of and interest on the Junior
Subordinated Debentures to be immediately due and payable. In addition, the
Property Trustee will have the power to exercise all rights, powers and
privileges under the Indenture. See "Description of the Junior Subordinated
Debentures".
Voting Rights
Except as provided below, under "Modification and Amendment of the
Declaration" and "Description of the Preferred Securities Guarantee --
Amendments and Assignment" and as otherwise required by the Business Trust
Act, the Trust Indenture Act and the Declaration, the holders of the Preferred
Securities will have no voting rights.
If (i) the Trust fails to make distributions in full on the Preferred
Securities for 6 consecutive quarterly distribution periods; (ii) an Event of
Default under the Declaration occurs and is continuing; or (iii) SunAmerica is
in default on any of its payment or other obligations under the Preferred
Securities Guarantee (each, an "Appointment Event"), then the holders of the
Preferred Securities, acting as a single class, will be entitled, by the vote
of holders of Preferred Securities representing a majority in aggregate
liquidation amount of the outstanding Preferred Securities, to appoint a
Special Regular Trustee (who need not be an officer or an employee of or
otherwise affiliated with SunAmerica) who shall have the same rights, powers
and privileges under the Declaration as the Regular Trustees.
Any holder of Preferred Securities (other than SunAmerica or any of its
Affiliates) shall have the right to nominate any person to be appointed as
Special Regular Trustee. For purposes of determining whether the Trust has
failed to pay distributions in full for 6 consecutive quarterly distribution
periods, distributions shall be deemed to remain in arrears, notwithstanding
any payments in respect thereof, until full cumulative distributions have been
or contemporaneously are paid with respect to all quarterly distribution
periods terminating on or prior to the date of payment of such cumulative
distributions. Not later than 30 days after such right to appoint a Special
Regular Trustee arises, the Regular Trustees will convene a meeting for the
purpose of appointing a Special Regular Trustee. If the Regular Trustees fail
to convene such meeting within such 30-day period, the holders of Preferred
Securities representing 10% in liquidation amount of the outstanding Preferred
Securities will be entitled to convene such meeting. The provisions of the
Declaration relating to the convening and conduct of the meetings of the
holders will apply with respect to any such meeting. If, at any such meeting,
holders of less than a majority in aggregate liquidation amount of Preferred
Securities entitled to vote for the appointment of a Special Regular Trustee
vote for such appointment, no Special Regular Trustee shall be appointed. Any
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Special Regular Trustee may be removed without cause at any time by holders of
Preferred Securities representing a majority in liquidation amount of the
Preferred Securities and holders of Preferred Securities representing 10% in
liquidation amount of the Preferred Securities shall be entitled to convene a
meeting for such purpose. Any Special Regular Trustee appointed shall cease
to be a Special Regular Trustee if the Appointment Event pursuant to which the
Special Regular Trustee was appointed and all other Appointment Events have
been cured and cease to be continuing. Notwithstanding the appointment of any
such Special Regular Trustee, SunAmerica shall retain all rights under the
Indenture, including the right to extend the interest payment period as
provided under "Description of the Junior Subordinated Debentures -- Option to
Extend Interest Payment Period." If such an extension occurs, there will be no
Indenture Event of Default for failure to make any scheduled interest payment
during the Extension Period on the date originally scheduled.
Subject to the requirements of the second to last sentence of this
paragraph, the holders of a majority in aggregate liquidation amount of the
Preferred Securities have the right (i) on behalf of all holders of Trust
Securities, to waive any past default that is waivable under the Declaration
and (ii) to direct the time, method and place of conducting any proceeding for
any remedy available to the Property Trustee, or exercising any trust or power
conferred upon the Property Trustee under the Declaration, including the right
to direct the Property Trustee, as the holder of the Junior Subordinated
Debentures, to (i) direct the time, method and place of conducting any
proceeding for any remedy available to the Indenture Trustee, or executing any
trust or power conferred on the Indenture Trustee with respect to the Junior
Subordinated Debentures, (ii) waive any past default that is waivable under
Section 6.06 of the Indenture, or (iii) exercise any right to rescind or annul
a declaration that the principal of all the Junior Subordinated Debentures
shall be due and payable or (iv) consent to any amendment, modification or
termination of the Indenture or the Junior Subordinated Debentures, where such
consent shall be required; provided that where a consent under the Indenture
would require the consent of (1) holders of Junior Subordinated Debentures
representing a specified percentage greater than a majority in principal
amount of the Junior Subordinated Debentures (a "Specified Percentage") or (2)
each holder of Junior Subordinated Debentures affected thereby, no such
consent shall be given by the Property Trustee without the prior consent of,
in the case of clause (1) above, holders of Preferred Securities representing
such Specified Percentage of the aggregate liquidation amount of the Preferred
Securities or, in the case of clause (2) above, each holder of all Preferred
Securities affected thereby. The Property Trustee shall not revoke any action
previously authorized or approved by a vote of the holders of Preferred
Securities. The Property Trustee shall notify all holders of record of
Preferred Securities of any notice of default received from the Indenture
Trustee with respect to the Junior Subordinated Debentures. Other than with
respect to directing the time, method and place of conducting any proceeding
for any remedy available to the Property Trustee or the Indenture Trustee as
set forth above, the Property Trustee shall be under no obligation to take any
of the foregoing actions at the direction of the holders of the Preferred
Securities unless the Property Trustee shall have obtained an opinion of
nationally recognized independent tax counsel recognized as expert in such
matters to the effect that the Trust will not be classified for United States
federal income tax purposes as an association taxable as a corporation or a
partnership on account of such action and will be treated as a grantor trust
for United States federal income tax purposes following such action. If the
Property Trustee fails to enforce its rights under the Declaration (including,
without limitation, its rights, powers and privileges as a holder of the
Debentures under the Indenture), any Holder of Preferred Securities may, after
a period of 30 days has elapsed from such Holder's written request to the
Property Trustee to enforce such rights, institute a legal proceeding directly
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against SunAmerica to enforce the Property Trustee's rights under the
Declaration, without first instituting a legal proceeding against the Property
Trustee or any other Person.
A waiver of an Indenture Event of Default will constitute a waiver
of the corresponding Event of Default under the Declaration in respect of the
Trust Securities.
Any required approval or direction of holders of Preferred Securities
may be given at a separate meeting of holders of Preferred Securities convened
for such purpose, at a meeting of all of the holders of Trust Securities or
pursuant to written consent. The Regular Trustees will cause a notice of any
meeting at which holders of Preferred Securities are entitled to vote, or of
any matter upon which action by written consent of such holders is to be
taken, to be mailed to each holder of record of Preferred Securities. Each
such notice will include a statement setting forth (i) the date of such
meeting or the date by which such action is to be taken, (ii) a description of
any resolution proposed for adoption at such meeting on which such holders are
entitled to vote or of such matter upon which written consent is sought and
(iii) instructions for the delivery of proxies or consents.
No vote or consent of the holders of Preferred Securities will be
required for the Trust to redeem and cancel Preferred Securities or distribute
Junior Subordinated Debentures in accordance with the Declaration.
Notwithstanding that holders of Preferred Securities are entitled to
vote or consent under any of the circumstances described above, any of the
Preferred Securities at such time that are owned by SunAmerica or by any
entity directly or indirectly controlling or controlled by or under direct or
indirect common control with SunAmerica shall not be entitled to vote or
consent and shall, for purposes of such vote or consent, be treated as if they
were not outstanding.
The procedures by which persons owning Preferred Securities
registered in the name of and held by DTC or its nominee may exercise their
voting rights are described under "Book-Entry; Delivery and Form" below.
Subject to the right of holders of Preferred Securities to appoint
a Special Regular Trustee upon the occurrence of an Appointment Event, holders
of the Preferred Securities will have no rights to increase or decrease the
number of Trustees or to appoint, remove or replace a Trustee, which rights
are vested exclusively in the holders of the Common Securities.
Modification and Amendment of the Declaration
The Declaration may be modified and amended on approval of a majority
of the Regular Trustees, provided, that, (i) if any proposed modification or
amendment provides for, or the Regular Trustees otherwise propose to effect,
(A) any action that would adversely affect the powers, preferences or special
rights of the Trust Securities, whether by way of amendment to the Declaration
or otherwise, or (B) the dissolution, winding-up or termination of the Trust
other than pursuant to the terms of the Declaration, then the holders of the
outstanding Trust Securities as a class will be entitled to vote on such
amendment or proposal and such amendment or proposal shall not be effective
except with the approval of at least 66 2/3% in liquidation amount of the
Preferred Securities, provided that if any amendment or proposal referred to
in clause (i) above would adversely affect only the Preferred Securities or
the Common Securities, then only the affected class will be entitled to vote
on such amendment or proposal and such amendment or proposal shall not be
effective except with the approval of 66-2/3% in liquidation amount of such
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class of Securities.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, (i) no amendment or modification may
be made to the Declaration unless the Regular Trustees shall have obtained (A)
either a ruling from the Internal Revenue Service or a written unqualified
opinion of nationally recognized independent tax counsel experienced in such
matters to the effect that such amendment will not cause the Trust to be
classified for United States federal income tax purposes as an association
taxable as a corporation or a partnership and to the effect that the Trust
will continue to be treated as a grantor trust for purposes of United States
federal income taxation and (B) a written unqualified opinion of nationally
recognized independent counsel experienced in such matters to the effect that
such amendment will not cause the Trust to be an "investment company" which
is required to be registered under the 1940 Act; (ii) certain specified
provisions of the Declaration may not be amended without the consent of all of
the Holders of the Trust Securities, (iii) no amendment which adversely
affects the rights, powers and privileges of the Property Trustee shall be
made without the consent of the Property Trustee, (iv) Article IV of the
Declaration relating to the obligation of SunAmerica to purchase the Common
Securities and to pay certain obligations and expenses of the Trust as
described under "SunAmerica Capital Trust I" may not be amended without the
consent of SunAmerica, (v) the rights of Holders of Common Securities under
Article V of the Declaration to increase or decrease the number of, and to
appoint, replace or remove, Trustees (other than a Special Regular Trustee)
shall not be amended without the consent of each Holder of Common Securities
and (vi) the rights of Holders of Preferred Securities under the Declaration to
appoint or remove a Special Regular Trustee shall not be amended without the
consent of each Holder of Preferred Securities.
The Declaration further provides that it may be amended without the
consent of the Holders of the Securities to (i) cure any ambiguity, (ii)
correct or supplement any provision in this Declaration that may be defective
or inconsistent with any other provision of this Declaration, (iii) to add to
the covenants, restrictions or obligations of SunAmerica, and (iv) to conform
to changes in, or a change in interpretation or application of certain 1940
Act requirements by the Commission, which amendment does not adversely affect
the rights, preferences or privileges of the Holders.
Book-Entry; Delivery and Form
Preferred Securities will be issued in fully registered form.
Investors may elect to hold their Preferred Securities directly or, subject to
the rules and procedures of DTC described below, hold interests in a global
certificate (the "Preferred Securities Global Certificate") registered in the
name of DTC or its nominee. However, tendering holders of Series B Preferred
held in global form shall initially receive an interest in the Preferred
Securities Global Certificate and tendering holders of Series B Preferred held
directly in certificated form shall initially receive Preferred Securities in
certificated form, in each case unless otherwise specified in the Letter of
Transmittal. See "The Offer - Procedures for Tendering".
The laws of some jurisdictions require that certain purchasers of
securities take physical delivery of securities in definitive form. Such laws
may impair the ability to transfer beneficial interests in a global Preferred
Security.
DTC is a limited-purpose trust company organized under the New York
Banking Law, a "banking organization" within the meaning of the New York
Banking Law, a member of the Federal Reserve System, a "clearing corporation"
within the meaning of the New York Uniform Commercial Code, and a "clearing
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agency" registered pursuant to the provisions of Section 17A of the Exchange
Act. DTC holds securities that its participants ("Participants") deposit with
DTC. DTC also facilitates the settlement among Participants of securities
transactions, such as transfers and pledges, in deposited securities through
electronic computerized book-entry changes in Participants' accounts, thereby
eliminating the need for physical movement of securities certificates. Direct
Participants include securities brokers and dealers, banks, trust companies,
clearing corporations, and certain other organizations ("Direct
Participants"). DTC is owned by a number of its Direct Participants and by
the NYSE, the American Stock Exchange, Inc., and the National Association of
Securities Dealers, Inc. Access to the DTC system is also available to others
such as securities brokers and dealers, banks and trust companies that clear
through or maintain a custodial relationship with a Direct Participant, either
directly or indirectly ("Indirect Participants"). The rules applicable to DTC
and its Participants are on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Upon issuance of a Preferred Securities Global Certificate, DTC will
credit on its book-entry registration and transfer system the number of
Preferred Securities represented by such Preferred Securities Global
Certificate to the accounts of institutions that have accounts with DTC.
Ownership of beneficial interests in a Preferred Securities Global Certificate
will be limited to Participants or persons that may hold interests through
Participants. The ownership interest of each actual purchaser of each
Preferred Security ("Beneficial Owner") is in turn to be recorded on the
Direct and Indirect Participants' records. Beneficial Owners will not receive
written confirmation from DTC of their purchases, but Beneficial Owners are
expected to receive written confirmations providing details of the
transactions, as well as periodic statements of their holdings, from the
Direct or Indirect Participants through which the Beneficial Owners purchased
Preferred Securities. Transfers of ownership interests in the Preferred
Securities are to be accomplished by entries made on the books of Participants
acting on behalf of Beneficial Owners.
DTC has no knowledge of the actual Beneficial Owners of the Preferred
Securities; DTC's records reflect only the identity of the Direct Participants
to whose accounts such Preferred Securities are credited, which may or may not
be the Beneficial Owners. The Participants will remain responsible for
keeping account of their holdings on behalf of their customers. So long as
DTC, or its nominee, is the owner of a Preferred Securities Global
Certificate, DTC or such nominee, as the case may be, will be considered the
sole owner and holder of record of the Preferred Securities represented by such
Preferred Securities Global Certificate for all purposes.
Conveyance of notices and other communications by DTC to Direct
Participants, by Direct Participants to Indirect Participants, and by Direct
Participants and Indirect Participants to Beneficial Owners will be governed
by arrangements among them, subject to any statutory or regulatory
requirements as may be in effect from time to time.
Redemption notices shall be sent to Cede & Co. If less than all of
the Preferred Securities are being redeemed, DTC will reduce pro rata (subject
to adjustment to eliminate fractional Preferred Securities) the amount of
interest of each Direct Participant in the Preferred Securities to be redeemed.
Although voting with respect to the Preferred Securities is limited,
in those instances in which a vote is required, neither DTC nor Cede & Co.
itself will consent or vote with respect to Preferred Securities. Under its
usual procedures, DTC would mail an Omnibus Proxy to the Trust as soon as
possible after the record date. The Omnibus Proxy assigns Cede & Co.'s
consenting or voting rights to those Direct Participants to whose accounts the
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Preferred Securities are credited on the record date (identified in a listing
attached to the Omnibus Proxy).
Distribution payments on the Preferred Securities represented by a
Preferred Series Global Certificate will be made by the Property Trustee to
DTC. DTC's practice is to credit Direct Participants' accounts on the
relevant payment date in accordance with their respective holdings shown on
DTC's records unless DTC has reason to believe that it will not receive
payments on such payment date. Payments by Participants to Beneficial Owners
will be governed by standing instructions and customary practices and will be
the responsibility of such Participants and not of DTC, the Trust or
SunAmerica, subject to any statutory or regulatory requirements as may be in
effect from time to time. Payment of distributions to DTC is the
responsibility of the Trust, disbursement of such payments to Direct
Participants is the responsibility of DTC, and disbursement of such payments
to the Beneficial Owners is the responsibility of Direct and Indirect
Participants.
DTC may discontinue providing its services as securities depository
with respect to the Preferred Securities at any time by giving reasonable
notice to the Trust. Under such circumstances, if a successor securities
depository is not obtained, Preferred Security certificates will be required
to be printed and delivered. Additionally, the Trust may decide to
discontinue use of the system of book-entry transfers through DTC (or a
successor depository). In that event, certificates for the Preferred
Securities will be printed and delivered.
The information in this section concerning DTC and DTC's book-entry
system has been obtained from sources that the Trust and SunAmerica believe to
be reliable, but the Trust and SunAmerica take no responsibility for the
accuracy thereof.
Registrar, Transfer Agent and Paying Agent
Payment of distributions and payments on redemption of the Preferred
Securities will be payable, the transfer of the Preferred Securities will be
registrable, and Preferred Securities will be exchangeable for Preferred
Securities of other denominations of a like aggregate liquidation amount, at
the principal corporate trust office of the Property Trustee in The City of
New York; provided that payment of distributions may be made at the option of
the Regular Trustees on behalf of the Trust by check mailed to the address of
the persons entitled thereto and that the payment on redemption of any
Preferred Security will be made only upon surrender of such Preferred Security
to the Property Trustee.
The Bank of New York or one of its affiliates will act as registrar
and transfer agent for the Preferred Securities. The Bank of New York will
also act as paying agent and, with the consent of the Regular Trustees, may
designate additional paying agents.
Registration of transfers of Preferred Securities will be effected
without charge by or on behalf of the Trust, but upon payment (with the giving
of such indemnity as the Trust or SunAmerica may require) in respect of any
tax or other governmental charges that may be imposed in relation to it.
The Trust will not be required to register or cause to be registered
the transfer of Preferred Securities after such Preferred Securities have been
called for redemption.
Information Concerning the Property Trustee
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The Property Trustee, prior to a default with respect to the Trust
Securities, undertakes to perform only such duties as are specifically set
forth in the Declaration and, after default, shall exercise the same degree of
care as a prudent individual would exercise in the conduct of his or her own
affairs. Subject to such provision, the Property Trustee is under no
obligation to exercise any of the powers vested in it by the Declaration at
the request of any holder of Preferred Securities, unless offered reasonable
indemnity by such holder against the costs, expenses and liabilities which
might be incurred thereby. The Property Trustee is not required to expend or
risk its own funds or otherwise incur personal financial liability in the
performance of its duties if the Property Trustee reasonably believes that
repayment or adequate indemnity is not reasonably assured to it.
SunAmerica and certain of its affiliates maintain a deposit account
and banking relationship with the Property Trustee.
Governing Law
The Declaration and the Preferred Securities will be governed by, and
construed in accordance with, the internal laws of the State of Delaware.
Miscellaneous
The Preferred Securities have been approved for listing on the NYSE,
subject to notice of issuance.
The Regular Trustees are authorized and directed to take such action
as they deem reasonable in order that the Trust will not be deemed to be an
"investment company" required to be registered under the 1940 Act or that the
Trust will not be classified for United States federal income tax purposes as
an association taxable as a corporation or a partnership and will be treated
as a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes. In this
connection, the Regular Trustees are authorized to take any action, not
inconsistent with applicable law, the certificate of trust or the Declaration,
that the Regular Trustees determine in their discretion to be reasonable and
necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not
adversely affect the interests of holders of the Trust Securities.
SunAmerica and the Regular Trustees on behalf of the Trust will be
required to provide to the Property Trustee annually a certificate as to
whether or not SunAmerica and the Trust, respectively, is in compliance with
all the conditions and covenants under the Declaration.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED SECURITIES GUARANTEE
Set forth below is a summary of information concerning the Preferred
Securities Guarantee that will be executed and delivered by SunAmerica for the
benefit of the holders from time to time of Preferred Securities. The summary
does not purport to be complete and is subject in all respects to the
provisions of, and is qualified in its entirety by reference to, the Preferred
Securities Guarantee, which is filed as an exhibit to the Registration
Statement of which this Offering Circular/Prospectus forms a part.
General
Pursuant to the Preferred Securities Guarantee, SunAmerica will
irrevocably and unconditionally agree, to the extent set forth therein, to pay
in full, to the holders of the Preferred Securities, the Guarantee Payments
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(as defined below) (without duplication of amounts theretofore paid by the
Trust), to the extent not paid by the Trust, regardless of any defense, right
of set-off or counterclaim that the Trust may have or assert. The following
payments or distributions with respect to the Preferred Securities to the
extent not paid or made by the Trust (the "Guarantee Payments") will be
subject to the Guarantee (without duplication): (i) any accrued and unpaid
distributions on the Preferred Securities and the redemption price, including
all accrued and unpaid distributions to the date of the redemption, with
respect to the Preferred Securities called for redemption by the Trust but if
and only to the extent that in each case SunAmerica has made a payment to the
Property Trustee of interest or principal on the Junior Subordinated
Debentures and (ii) upon a voluntary or involuntary dissolution, winding-up or
termination of the Trust (other than in connection with the distribution of
Junior Subordinated Debentures to holders of Preferred Securities or the
redemption of all of the Preferred Securities upon the maturity or redemption
of the Junior Subordinated Debentures), the lesser of (a) the aggregate of the
liquidation amount and all accrued and unpaid distributions on the Preferred
Securities to the date of payment, to the extent the Trust has funds available
therefor, and (b) the amount of assets of the Trust remaining available for
distribution to holders of Preferred Securities in liquidation of the Trust.
SunAmerica's obligation to make a Guarantee Payment may be satisfied by direct
payment of the required amounts by SunAmerica to the holders of Preferred
Securities or by causing the Trust to pay such amounts to such holders.
Certain Covenants of SunAmerica
In the Preferred Securities Guarantee, SunAmerica will covenant that,
so long as the Preferred Securities remain outstanding, SunAmerica will not
declare or pay any dividends on, or redeem, purchase, acquire or make a
distribution or liquidation payment with respect to, any of its common stock
or preferred stock or make any guarantee payment with respect thereto if at
such time (i) SunAmerica shall be in default with respect to its Guarantee
Payments or other payment obligations under the Preferred Securities
Guarantee, (ii) there shall have occurred any Event of Default under the
Declaration or (iii) SunAmerica shall have given notice of its selection of an
Extension Period as provided in the Indenture and such period, or any
extension thereof, is continuing; provided that SunAmerica will be permitted
to pay accrued dividends (and cash in lieu of fractional shares) upon the
conversion of any of its Series D Preferred Stock in accordance with the terms
of such stock. In addition, so long as the Preferred Securities remain
outstanding, SunAmerica has agreed (i) to remain the sole direct or indirect
owner of all of the outstanding Common Securities and shall not cause or permit
the Common Securities to be transferred except to the extent permitted by the
Declaration; provided that any permitted successor of SunAmerica under the
Indenture may succeed to SunAmerica's ownership of the Common Securities and
(ii) to use reasonable efforts to cause the Trust to continue to be treated as
a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes except in
connection with a distribution of Junior Subordinated Debentures.
Amendments and Assignment
Except with respect to any changes that do not adversely affect the
rights of holders of Preferred Securities (in which case no consent will be
required), the Preferred Securities Guarantee may be amended only with the
prior approval of the holders of not less than 66 2/3% in liquidation amount
of the outstanding Preferred Securities. The manner of obtaining any such
approval of holders of the Preferred Securities will be as set forth under
"Description of the Preferred Securities -- Voting Rights". All guarantees
and agreements contained in the Preferred Securities Guarantee shall bind the
successors, assigns, receivers, trustees and representatives of SunAmerica and
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shall inure to the benefit of the holders of the Preferred Securities then
outstanding. Except in connection with a consolidation, merger or sale
involving SunAmerica that is permitted under the Indenture, SunAmerica may not
assign its obligations under the Preferred Securities Guarantee.
Termination of the Preferred Securities Guarantee
The Preferred Securities Guarantee will terminate and be of no
further force and effect as to the Preferred Securities upon full payment of
the Redemption Price of all Preferred Securities, or upon distribution of the
Junior Subordinated Debentures to the holders of Preferred Securities in
exchange for all of the Preferred Securities, or upon full payment of the
amounts payable upon liquidation of the Trust. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
the Preferred Securities Guarantee will continue to be effective or will be
reinstated, as the case may be, if at any time any holder of Preferred
Securities must restore payment of any sums paid with respect to the Preferred
Securities or the Preferred Securities Guarantee.
Status of the Preferred Securities Guarantee
SunAmerica's obligations under the Preferred Securities Guarantee to
make the Guarantee Payments will constitute an unsecured obligation of
SunAmerica and will rank (i) subordinate and junior in right of payment to all
other liabilities of SunAmerica, including the Junior Subordinated Debentures,
except those made pari passu or subordinate by their terms, and (ii) senior to
all capital stock now or hereafter issued by SunAmerica and to any guarantee
now or hereafter entered into by SunAmerica in respect of any of its capital
stock. Because SunAmerica is a holding company, SunAmerica's obligations
under the Preferred Securities Guarantee are also effectively subordinated to
all existing and future liabilities, including trade payables, of SunAmerica's
subsidiaries, except to the extent that SunAmerica is a creditor of the
subsidiaries recognized as such. The Declaration provides that each holder of
Preferred Securities by acceptance thereof agrees to the subordination
provisions and other terms of the Preferred Securities Guarantee.
The Preferred Securities Guarantee will constitute a guarantee of
payment and not of collection (that is, the guaranteed party may institute a
legal proceeding directly against the guarantor to enforce its rights under
the guarantee without first instituting a legal proceeding against any other
person or entity). The Preferred Securities Guarantee will be deposited with
the Property Trustee to be held for the benefit of the holders of the
Preferred Securities. The Property Trustee shall enforce the Preferred
Securities Guarantee on behalf of the holders of the Preferred Securities.
The holders of not less than a majority in aggregate liquidation amount of the
Preferred Securities have the right to direct the time, method and place of
conducting any proceeding for any remedy available in respect of the Preferred
Securities Guarantee, including the giving of directions to the Property
Trustee. If the Property Trustee fails to enforce the Preferred Securities
Guarantee as above provided, any holder of Preferred Securities may, after a
period of 30 days has elapsed from such holder's written request to the
Property Trustee to enforce the Preferred Securities Guarantee, institute a
legal proceeding directly against SunAmerica to enforce its rights under the
Preferred Securities Guarantee, without first instituting a legal proceeding
against the Trust or any other person or entity.
Governing Law
The Preferred Securities Guarantee will be governed by and construed
in accordance with the laws of the State of New York.
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DESCRIPTION OF THE JUNIOR SUBORDINATED DEBENTURES
Set forth below is a description of the Junior Subordinated
Debentures which will be deposited in the Trust as trust assets. The terms of
the Junior Subordinated Debentures include those stated in the Indenture dated
March 15, 1995 between SunAmerica and The First National Bank of Chicago, as
trustee (the "Indenture Trustee") as supplemented by the First Supplemental
Indenture dated March 15, 1995 between SunAmerica and the Indenture Trustee
(as so supplemented, the "Indenture"), forms of which have been filed as
exhibits to the Registration Statement of which this Offering
Circular/Prospectus forms a part, and those made part of the Indenture by the
Trust Indenture Act. The following description does not purport to be
complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Indenture and
the Trust Indenture Act. Whenever particular provisions or defined terms in
the Indenture are referred to herein, such provisions or defined terms are
incorporated by reference herein. Section and Article references used herein
are references to provisions of the Indenture.
The Indenture does not limit the aggregate principal amount of
indebtedness which may be issued thereunder and provides that junior
subordinated debentures may be issued thereunder from time to time in one or
more series (collectively, together with the Junior Subordinated Debentures,
the "Subordinated Debentures"). The Junior Subordinated Debentures constitute
a separate series under the Indenture.
Under certain circumstances involving the dissolution of the Trust
following the occurrence of a Special Event, Junior Subordinated Debentures
may be distributed to the holders of the Trust Securities in liquidation of
the Trust. See "Description of the Preferred Securities -- Special Event
Redemption or Distribution".
General
The Junior Subordinated Debentures are unsecured, subordinated
obligations of SunAmerica, limited in aggregate principal amount to an amount
equal to the sum of (i) the stated liquidation amount of the Preferred
Securities issued by the Trust in the Offer and (ii) the proceeds received by
the Trust upon issuance of the Common Securities to SunAmerica (which proceeds
will be used to purchase an equal principal amount of Junior Subordinated
Debentures).
The entire principal amount of the Junior Subordinated Debentures
will become due and payable, together with any accrued and unpaid interest
thereon, on , 2044. The Junior Subordinated Debentures are
not subject to any sinking fund.
If Junior Subordinated Debentures are distributed to holders of
Preferred Securities in dissolution of the Trust, such Junior Subordinated
Debentures will be so issued in certificated form in denominations of $25 and
integral multiples thereof and may be transferred or exchanged at the offices
described below.
Payments of principal and interest on Junior Subordinated Debentures
will be payable, the transfer of the Junior Subordinated Debentures will be
registrable, and Junior Subordinated Debentures will be exchangeable for
Junior Subordinated Debentures of other denominations of a like aggregate
principal amount, at the corporate trust office of the Indenture Trustee in
The City of New York; provided that payment of interest may be made at the
option of SunAmerica by check mailed to the address of the persons entitled
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thereto and that the payment of principal with respect to any Junior
Subordinated Debenture will be made only upon surrender of such Junior
Subordinated Debenture to the Indenture Trustee.
If the Junior Subordinated Debentures are distributed to the holders
of Preferred Securities upon the dissolution of the Trust, SunAmerica will use
its best efforts to list the Junior Subordinated Debentures on the NYSE or on
such other exchange on which the Preferred Securities are then listed.
Optional Redemption
Except as provided below, the Junior Subordinated Debentures may not
be redeemed prior to June 15, 1997. SunAmerica shall have the right to redeem
the Junior Subordinated Debentures, in whole or in part, from time to time, on
or after June 15, 1997, upon not less than 30 nor more than 60 days' notice,
at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount to be redeemed,
plus any accrued and unpaid interest, to the redemption date, including
interest accrued during an Extension Period. SunAmerica will also have the
right to redeem the Junior Subordinated Debentures at any time upon the
occurrence of a Tax Event if certain conditions are met as described under
"Description of the Preferred Securities -- Special Event Redemption or
Distribution".
If SunAmerica gives a notice of redemption in respect of Junior
Subordinated Debentures (which notice will be irrevocable) then, by 12:00
noon, New York City time, on the redemption date, SunAmerica will deposit
irrevocably with the Indenture Trustee funds sufficient to pay the applicable
redemption price and will give irrevocable instructions and authority to pay
such redemption price to the holders of the Junior Subordinated Debentures.
If notice of redemption shall have been given and funds deposited as required,
then upon the date of such deposit, interest will cease to accrue on the
Junior Subordinated Debentures called for redemption, such Junior Subordinated
Debentures will no longer be deemed to be outstanding and all rights of
holders of such Junior Subordinated Debentures so called for redemption will
cease, except the right of the holders of such Junior Subordinated Debentures
to receive the applicable redemption price, but without interest on such
redemption price. If any date fixed for redemption of Junior Subordinated
Debentures is not a Business Day, then payment of the redemption price payable
on such date will be made on the next succeeding day that is a Business Day
(and without any interest or other payment in respect of any such delay)
except that, if such Business Day falls in the next calendar year, such
payment will be made on the immediately preceding Business Day, in each case
with the same force and effect as if made on such date fixed for redemption.
If payment of the redemption price in respect of Junior Subordinated
Debentures is improperly withheld or refused and not paid by SunAmerica,
interest on such Junior Subordinated Debentures will continue to accrue, from
the original redemption date to the date of payment, in which case the actual
payment date will be considered the date fixed for redemption for purposes of
calculating the applicable redemption price. If fewer than all of the Junior
Subordinated Debentures are to be redeemed, the Junior Subordinated Debentures
to be redeemed shall be selected by lot or pro rata or in some other equitable
manner determined by the Indenture Trustee.
In the event of any redemption in part, SunAmerica shall not be
required to (i) issue, register the transfer of or exchange any Junior
Subordinated Debentures during a period beginning at the opening of business
15 days before any selection for redemption of Junior Subordinated Debentures
and ending at the close of business on the earliest date in which the relevant
notice of redemption is deemed to have been given to all holders of Junior
Subordinated Debentures to be redeemed and (ii) register the transfer of or
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exchange any Junior Subordinated Debentures so selected for redemption, in
whole or in part, except the unredeemed portion of any Junior Subordinated
Debentures being redeemed in part. (Section 2.05).
Interest
The Junior Subordinated Debentures will bear interest at an annual
rate of % from the Accrual Date. In addition, holders of the Junior
Subordinated Debentures will be entitled to interest ("Pre-issuance Accrued
Interest") at the rate of 9 1/4% per annum of the principal amount thereof
from March 15, 1995 through the Expiration Date, payable at the time of the
first interest payment on the Junior Subordinated Debentures. Interest will
be payable quarterly in arrears on March 30, June 30, September 30 and
December 30 of each year (each, an "Interest Payment Date"), commencing on
June 30, 1995, to the person in whose name such Junior Subordinated Debenture
is registered, subject to certain exceptions, at the close of business on the
March 15, June 15, September 15 or December 15 next preceding such Interest
Payment Date. Interest payable on any Junior Subordinated Debenture that is
not punctually paid or duly provided for on any interest payment date will
forthwith cease to be payable to the person in whose name such Junior
Subordinated Debenture is registered on the relevant record date, and such
defaulted interest will instead be payable to the person in whose name such
Junior Subordinated Debenture is registered on the special record date or other
specified date determined in accordance with the Indenture; provided, however,
that interest shall not be considered payable by SunAmerica on any interest
payment date falling within an Extension Period unless SunAmerica has elected
to make a full or partial payment of interest accrued on the Junior
Subordinated Debentures on such interest payment date.
The amount of interest payable for any period will be computed on the
basis of a 360-day year of twelve 30-day months and for any period shorter
than a full quarterly period for which interest is computed, the amount of
interest payable will be computed on the basis of the actual number of days
elapsed in such a 30-day month. If any date on which interest is payable on
the Junior Subordinated Debentures is not a Business Day, then payment of the
interest payable on such date will be made on the next succeeding day that is
a Business Day (and without any interest or other payment in respect of any
such delay), except that, if such Business Day is in the next succeeding
calendar year, such payment shall be made on the immediately preceding
Business Day, in each case with the same force and effect as if made on such
date.
Option to Extend Interest Payment Period
So long as SunAmerica shall not be in default in the payment of
interest on the Junior Subordinated Debentures, SunAmerica shall have the
right to extend the interest payment period from time to time for a period not
exceeding 20 consecutive quarterly interest periods. SunAmerica has no
current intention of exercising its right to extend an interest payment
period. No extension of interest will be permitted with respect to interest
accruing from March 15, 1995 through the Expiration Date. No interest shall
be due and payable during an Extension Period, except at the end thereof.
During any Extension Period, SunAmerica shall not declare or pay any dividends
on, or redeem, purchase, acquire or make a distribution or liquidation payment
with respect to, any of its common stock or preferred stock or make any
guarantee payments with respect thereto; provided that SunAmerica will be
permitted to pay accrued dividends (and cash in lieu of fractional shares)
upon the conversion of any of its Series D Preferred Stock in accordance with
the terms of such stock. Prior to the termination of any such Extension
Period, SunAmerica may further extend the interest payment period; provided
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that such Extension Period together with all such previous and further
extensions thereof may not exceed 20 consecutive quarterly interest periods.
On the interest payment date occurring at the end of each Extension Period,
SunAmerica shall pay to the holders of Junior Subordinated Debentures of
record on the record date for such interest payment date (regardless of who
the holders of record may have been on other dates during the Extension
Period) all accrued and unpaid interest on the Junior Subordinated Debentures,
together with interest thereon at the rate specified for the Junior
Subordinated Debentures to the extent permitted by applicable law, compounded
quarterly ("Compounded Interest"). Upon the termination of any Extension
Period and the payment of all amounts then due, SunAmerica may commence a new
Extension Period, subject to the above requirements. SunAmerica may also
prepay at any time all or any portion of the interest accrued during an
Extension Period. Consequently, there could be multiple Extension Periods of
varying lengths (up to nine Extension Periods of 20 consecutive quarterly
interest periods each or more numerous shorter Extension Periods) throughout
the term of the Junior Subordinated Debentures. The failure by SunAmerica to
make interest payments during an Extension Period would not constitute a
default or an event of default under the Indenture or SunAmerica's currently
outstanding indebtedness.
If the Property Trustee shall be the sole holder of the Junior
Subordinated Debentures, SunAmerica shall give the Property Trustee notice of
its selection of such Extension Period one Business Day prior to the earlier
of (i) the date the distributions on the Preferred Securities are payable or
(ii) the date the Trust is required to give notice to the NYSE or other
applicable self-regulatory organization or to holders of the Preferred
Securities of the record date or the date such distribution is payable, but in
any event not less than one Business Day prior to such record date. The Trust
shall give notice of SunAmerica's selection of such Extension Period to the
holders of the Preferred Securities.
If Junior Subordinated Debentures have been distributed to holders
of Trust Securities, SunAmerica shall give the holders of the Junior
Subordinated Debentures notice of its selection of such Extension Period ten
Business Days prior to the earlier of (i) the next succeeding interest payment
date or (ii) the date SunAmerica is required to give notice to the NYSE (if
the Junior Subordinated Debentures are then listed thereon) or other
applicable self-regulatory organization or to holders of the Junior
Subordinated Debentures of the record or payment date of such related interest
payment, but in any event not less than two Business Days prior to such record
date.
Compounded Interest
Payments of Compounded Interest on the Junior Subordinated Debentures
held by the Trust will make funds available to pay any interest on
distributions in arrears in respect of the Preferred Securities pursuant to
the terms thereof.
Certain Covenants of SunAmerica Applicable to the
Junior Subordinated Debentures
In the Indenture, SunAmerica will covenant that, so long as the
Preferred Securities remain outstanding, SunAmerica will not declare or pay
any dividends on, or redeem, purchase, acquire or make a distribution or
liquidation payment with respect to, any of its common stock or preferred
stock or make any guarantee payment with respect thereto if at such time (i)
SunAmerica shall be in default with respect to its Guarantee Payments or other
payment obligations under the Preferred Securities Guarantee, (ii) there shall
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have occurred any Indenture Event of Default with respect to the Junior
Subordinated Debentures or (iii) SunAmerica shall have given notice of its
selection of an Extension Period as provided in the Indenture and such period,
or any extension thereof, is continuing; provided that SunAmerica will be
permitted to pay accrued dividends (and cash in lieu of fractional shares)
upon the conversion of any of its Series D Preferred Stock in accordance with
the terms of such stock. In addition, so long as the Preferred Securities
remain outstanding, SunAmerica has agreed (i) to remain the sole direct or
indirect owner of all of the outstanding Common Securities and shall not cause
or permit the Common Securities to be transferred except to the extent
permitted by the Declaration; provided that any permitted successor of
SunAmerica under the Indenture may succeed to SunAmerica's ownership of the
Common Securities, (ii) to comply fully with all of its obligations and
agreements contained in the Declaration and (iii) not to take any action which
would cause the Trust to cease to be treated as a grantor trust for United
States federal income tax purposes except in connection with a distribution of
Junior Subordinated Debentures.
Subordination
The Indenture provides that the Subordinated Debentures are
subordinate and junior in right of payment to all Senior Indebtedness of
SunAmerica. In the event (a) of any insolvency or bankruptcy proceedings, or
any receivership, liquidation, reorganization or other similar proceedings in
respect of SunAmerica or its property or any proceeding for voluntary
liquidation, dissolution or other winding up of SunAmerica, or (b) that
Subordinated Debentures of any series are declared due and payable before
their expressed maturity because of the occurrence of an Event of Default
pursuant to Section 6.01 of the Indenture (under circumstances other than as
set forth in clause (a) above), then the holders of all Senior Indebtedness
shall first be entitled to receive payment of the full amount due thereon in
money, before the holders of any of the Subordinated Debentures are entitled to
receive a payment on account of the principal of, premium, if any, or interest
on the indebtedness evidenced by such Subordinated Debentures. In the event
and during the continuation of any default in payment of any Senior
Indebtedness or if any event of default shall exist under any Senior
Indebtedness, as "event of default" is defined therein or in the agreement
under which the same is outstanding, no payment of the principal of, premium,
if any, or interest on the Subordinated Debentures shall be made. (Section
14.02)
The term "Senior Indebtedness" shall mean the principal of and
premium, if any, and interest on (a) all indebtedness of SunAmerica, whether
outstanding on the date of the Indenture or thereafter created, (i) for money
borrowed by SunAmerica (including, without limitation, indebtedness issued or
to be issued pursuant to the Indenture dated as of April 15, 1993 between
SunAmerica and The First National Bank of Chicago, as Trustee), (ii) for money
borrowed by, or obligations of, others and either assumed or guaranteed,
directly or indirectly, by SunAmerica, (iii) in respect of letters of credit
and acceptances issued or made by banks, or (iv) constituting purchase money
indebtedness, or indebtedness secured by property included in the property,
plant and equipment accounts of SunAmerica at the time of the acquisition of
such property by SunAmerica, for the payment of which SunAmerica is directly
liable, and (b) all deferrals, renewals, extensions and refundings of, and
amendments, modifications and supplements to, any such indebtedness. As used
in the preceding sentence the term "purchase money indebtedness" means
indebtedness evidenced by a note, debenture, bond or other instrument (whether
or not secured by any lien or other security interest) issued or assumed as
all or a part of the consideration for the acquisition of property, whether by
purchase, merger, consolidation or otherwise, unless by its terms such
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indebtedness is subordinate to other indebtedness of SunAmerica.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Indenture or the Subordinated
Debentures, Senior Indebtedness shall not include (i) any indebtedness of
SunAmerica which, by its terms or the terms of the instrument creating or
evidencing it, is subordinate in right of payment to or pari passu with the
Subordinated Debentures, as the case may be, and, in particular, the
Subordinated Debentures shall rank pari passu with respect to all other debt
securities and guarantees in respect thereof issued to any other trusts,
partnerships or other entity affiliated with SunAmerica which is a financing
vehicle of SunAmerica in connection with the issuance of preferred securities
by such financing vehicle, or (ii) any indebtedness of SunAmerica to a
subsidiary of SunAmerica. (Section 1.01)
The Indenture does not limit the aggregate amount of indebtedness,
including Senior Indebtedness, that may be issued. As of December 31, 1994,
Senior Indebtedness of SunAmerica (on an unconsolidated basis) aggregated
approximately $472.8 million all of which is unsecured. Because SunAmerica is
a holding company, the Junior Subordinated Debentures are also effectively
subordinated to all existing and future liabilities, including trade payables,
of SunAmerica's subsidiaries, except to the extent that SunAmerica is a
creditor of the subsidiaries recognized as such. Claims on SunAmerica's
subsidiaries by creditors other than SunAmerica include substantial claims for
policy benefits, as well as other liabilities incurred in the ordinary course
of business. At December 31, 1994, SunAmerica's subsidiaries had outstanding
approximately $8.47 billion of liabilities (excluding variable annuity
liabilities, with respect to which assets are segregated in separate
accounts). In addition, since many of SunAmerica's subsidiaries are insurance
companies subject to regulatory control by various state insurance
departments, the ability of such subsidiaries to pay dividends or make loans
or advances to SunAmerica without prior regulatory approval is limited by
applicable laws and regulations. There are no terms in the Preferred
Securities, the Junior Subordinated Debentures or the Preferred Securities
Guarantee that limit SunAmerica's ability to incur additional indebtedness,
including indebtedness that ranks senior to or pari passu with the Junior
Subordinated Debentures and the Preferred Securities Guarantee, or the ability
of its subsidiaries to incur additional indebtedness. See "Description of the
Preferred Securities Guarantee -- Status of the Preferred Securities
Guarantee".
Indenture Events of Default
The Indenture provides that any one or more of the following
described events, which has occurred and is continuing, constitutes an
"Indenture Event of Default" with respect to a series of Subordinated
Debentures:
(a) failure for 30 days to pay interest on the Subordinated
Debentures of such series when due; provided that a valid extension of the
interest payment period by SunAmerica shall not constitute a default in the
payment of interest for this purpose; or
(b) failure to pay principal of or premium, if any, on the
Subordinated Debentures of such series when due whether at maturity, upon
redemption, by declaration or otherwise; or
(c) failure to observe or perform any other covenant contained in
the Indenture with respect to such series for 90 days after written notice to
SunAmerica from the Indenture Trustee or the holders of at least 25% in
principal amount of the outstanding Subordinated Debentures of such series; or
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(d) certain events in bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization of
SunAmerica.
In each and every such case, unless the principal of all the
Subordinated Debentures of that series shall have already become due and
payable, either the Indenture Trustee or the holders of not less than 25% in
aggregate principal amount of the Subordinated Debentures of that series then
outstanding, by notice in writing to SunAmerica (and to the Indenture Trustee
if given by such holders), may declare the principal of all the Subordinated
Debentures of that series to be due and payable immediately, and upon any such
declaration the same shall become and shall be immediately due and payable.
(Section 6.01).
The holders of a majority in aggregate outstanding principal amount
of the Subordinated Debentures of that series have the right to direct the
time, method and place of conducting any proceeding for any remedy available
to the Indenture Trustee. (Section 6.06). The Indenture Trustee or the
holders of not less than 25% in aggregate outstanding principal amount of the
Subordinated Debentures of that series may declare the principal due and
payable immediately upon an Event of Default with respect to such series, but
the holders of a majority in aggregate outstanding principal amount of
Subordinated Debentures of such series may annul such declaration and waive the
default if the default has been cured and a sum sufficient to pay all matured
installments of interest and principal otherwise than by acceleration and any
premium has been deposited with the Indenture Trustee. (Sections 6.01 and
6.06).
The holders of a majority in aggregate outstanding principal amount
of the Subordinated Debentures of that series may, on behalf of the holders of
all the Subordinated Debentures of that series, waive any past default, except
a default in the payment of principal, premium, if any, or interest (unless
such default has been cured and a sum sufficient to pay all matured
installments of interest and principal otherwise than by acceleration and any
premium has been deposited with the Indenture Trustee) or a call for
redemption of Junior Subordinated Debentures. (Section 6.06). SunAmerica is
required to file annually with the Indenture Trustee a certificate as to
whether or not SunAmerica is in compliance with all the conditions and
covenants under the Indenture.
An Indenture Event of Default also constitutes an Event of Default
under the Declaration. See "Description of the Preferred Securities --
Declaration Events of Default".
Modification of the Indenture
The Indenture contains provisions permitting SunAmerica and the
Indenture Trustee, with the consent of the holders of not less than a majority
in principal amount of the outstanding Subordinated Debentures of each series
affected, to modify the Indenture or any supplemental indenture affecting the
rights of the holders of such Subordinated Debentures; provided, that no such
modification may, without the consent of the holder of each outstanding
Subordinated Debenture affected thereby, (i) extend the fixed maturity of any
Subordinated Debentures of any series, or reduce the principal amount thereof,
or reduce the rate or extend the time of payment of interest thereon, or
reduce any premium payable upon the redemption thereof, without the consent of
the holder of each Subordinated Debenture so affected or (ii) reduce the
percentage of Subordinated Debentures, the holders of which are required to
consent to any such modification, without the consent of the holders of each
Subordinated Debenture then outstanding and affected thereby. (Section 9.02).
Book-Entry and Settlement
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If any Junior Subordinated Debentures are distributed to holders of
Preferred Securities (see "Description of the Preferred Securities"), such
Junior Subordinated Debentures will be issued in fully registered form. In
such event, investors may elect to hold their Junior Subordinated Debentures
directly or, subject to the rules and procedures of DTC, hold interests in a
global certificate registered in the name of DTC or its nominee.
For a description of DTC and DTC's book-entry system, see
"Description of the Preferred Securities -- Book-Entry; Delivery and Form".
As of the date of this Offering Circular/Prospectus, the description herein of
DTC's book-entry system and DTC's practices as they relate to purchases,
transfers, notices and payments with respect to the Preferred Securities apply
in all material respects to any Junior Subordinated Debentures registered in
the name of and held by DTC or its nominee.
Consolidation, Merger and Sale
The Indenture will provide that SunAmerica may not consolidate with
or merge into any other person or transfer or lease its properties and assets
substantially as an entirety to any person and may not permit any person to
merge into or consolidate with SunAmerica unless (i) either SunAmerica will be
the resulting or surviving entity or any successor or purchaser is a
corporation organized under the laws of the United States of America, any
State or the District of Columbia, and any such successor or purchaser
expressly assumes SunAmerica's obligations under the Indenture and (ii)
immediately after giving effect to the transaction no Event of Default shall
have occurred and be continuing.
Defeasance and Discharge
Under the terms of the Indenture, SunAmerica will be discharged from
any and all obligations in respect of the Junior Subordinated Debentures
(except in each case for certain obligations to register the transfer or
exchange of Junior Subordinated Debentures, replace stolen, lost or mutilated
Junior Subordinated Debentures, maintain paying agencies and hold moneys for
payment in trust) if (i) SunAmerica irrevocably deposits with the Indenture
Trustee cash or U.S. Government Obligations, as trust funds in an amount
certified to be sufficient to pay at maturity (or upon redemption) the
principal of, premium, if any, and interest on all outstanding Junior
Subordinated Debentures; (ii) SunAmerica delivers to the Indenture Trustee an
opinion of counsel to the effect that the holders of the Junior Subordinated
Debentures will not recognize income, gain or loss for United States federal
income tax purposes as a result of such defeasance and that defeasance will not
otherwise alter such holders' United States federal income tax treatment of
principal, premium and interest payments on such Junior Subordinated
Debentures (such opinion must be based on a ruling of the Internal Revenue
Service or a change in United States federal income tax law occurring after
the date of such Indenture, since such a result would not occur under current
tax law); and (iii) no event or condition shall exist that, pursuant to
certain provisions described under "Subordination" above, would prevent
SunAmerica from making payments of principal of, premium, if any, and interest
on the Junior Subordinated Debentures at the date of the irrevocable deposit
referred to above. (Section 11.01).
Governing Law
The Indenture and the Junior Subordinated Debentures will be governed
by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of New York.
(Section 13.05).
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Information Concerning the Indenture Trustee
The Indenture Trustee, prior to default, undertakes to perform only
such duties as are specifically set forth in the Indenture and, after default,
shall exercise the same degree of care as a prudent individual would exercise
in the conduct of his or her own affairs. (Section 7.01). Subject to such
provision, the Indenture Trustee is under no obligation to exercise any of the
powers vested in it by the Indenture at the request of any holder of Junior
Subordinated Debentures, unless offered reasonable indemnity by such holder
against the costs, expenses and liabilities that might be incurred thereby.
(Section 7.02). The Indenture Trustee is not required to expend or risk its
own funds or otherwise incur personal financial liability in the performance
of its duties if the Trustee reasonably believes that repayment or adequate
indemnity is not reasonably assured to it. (Section 7.01). The Indenture
Trustee is one of a number of banks with which SunAmerica and its subsidiaries
maintain ordinary banking and trust relationships.
Miscellaneous
SunAmerica will have the right at all times to assign any of its
rights or obligations under the Indenture to a direct or indirect wholly-owned
subsidiary of SunAmerica; provided, that, in the event of any such assignment,
SunAmerica will remain jointly and severally liable for all such obligations.
Subject to the foregoing, the Indenture will be binding upon and inure to the
benefit of the parties thereto and their respective successors and assigns.
The Indenture provides that it may not otherwise be assigned by the parties
thereto other than by SunAmerica to a successor or purchaser pursuant to a
consolidation, merger or sale permitted by the Indenture. (Section 13.11).
DESCRIPTION OF THE SERIES B PREFERRED
The summary of the terms of the Series B Preferred set forth below
does not purport to be complete and is subject to, and qualified in its
entirety by reference to the provisions of SunAmerica's Articles of
Incorporation and the Articles Supplementary for the Series B Preferred,
copies of which may be obtained from SunAmerica upon request.
The Series B Preferred ranks on a parity as to payment of dividends
and distribution of assets upon dissolution, liquidation or winding-up of
SunAmerica with the outstanding Adjustable Rate Cumulative Preferred Stock,
Series C and the Series D Preferred Stock of SunAmerica and senior to the
Common Stock and Nontransferable Class B Stock of SunAmerica as to the payment
of dividends and distribution of assets upon dissolution, liquidation or
winding-up of SunAmerica. The transfer agent, registrar, dividend disbursing
agent and redemption agent for the Series B Preferred is Bank of America, N.T.
and S.A.
Dividends. Subject to the rights of holders of other classes of
stock of SunAmerica ranking on a parity with or senior to the Series B
Preferred which may from time to time be issued by SunAmerica, the holders of
Series B Preferred are entitled to receive, when, as and if the Board of
Directors declares a dividend on the Series B Preferred, out of assets legally
available for dividends, cumulative preferential cash dividends from the issue
date of the Series B Preferred (June 29, 1992), accruing at the rate per share
of Series B Preferred of $2.3125 per annum or $.5781 per quarter, payable
quarterly in arrears on the 15th day of each March, June, September and
December or, if any such date is not a business day, on the next succeeding
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business day.
Dividends on the Series B Preferred accrue whether or not SunAmerica
has earnings, whether or not there are funds legally available for the payment
of such dividends and whether or not such dividends are declared and
accumulate to the extent they are not paid on the dividend payment date for
the quarter for which they accrue. Accumulated unpaid dividends do not bear
interest.
So long as any shares of Series B Preferred are outstanding, no
dividend (other than a dividend in shares of Common Stock, Nontransferable
Class B Stock or any other class of stock of SunAmerica at any time ranking
junior as to dividends and assets to the Series B Preferred and any other
class of outstanding Preferred Stock (collectively, the "Junior Stock")) shall
be paid or declared or any other distribution ordered or made upon any Junior
Stock, nor shall any sum or sums be set aside for or applied to the purchase
or redemption of Series B Preferred or any other class of outstanding
Preferred Stock or the purchase, redemption or other acquisition for value of
any Junior Stock, unless, in each case, full cumulative dividends accumulated
on all shares of Series B Preferred and all other shares of outstanding
Preferred Stock shall have been paid in full. All dividends declared upon the
Series B Preferred and any other class of outstanding Preferred Stock shall be
declared pro rata so that the amount of dividends declared per share on the
Series B Preferred and such other class of Preferred Stock shall in all cases
bear to each other the same ratio that the respective dividend rights per
share of the Series B Preferred and such other class of Preferred Stock bear
to each other. Holders of Series B Preferred shall not be entitled to any
dividends, whether payable in cash, property or stock, in excess of full
cumulative dividends as described herein.
Liquidation Rights. Subject to the rights of holders of other
classes of stock of SunAmerica ranking on a parity with or senior to Series B
Preferred, in the event of any liquidation, dissolution or winding-up of the
business of SunAmerica, whether voluntary or involuntary (any such event, a
"Liquidation"), the holders of Series B Preferred, after payment or provisions
for payment of the debts and other liabilities of SunAmerica, will be entitled
to receive for each share of Series B Preferred, an amount equal to the sum of
$25 and all accrued and unpaid dividends thereon, and no more. If, upon any
Liquidation, there are insufficient assets to permit full payment to holders
of Series B Preferred and shares of any other class of outstanding Preferred
Stock, the holders of shares of Series B Preferred and such other shares shall
be paid ratably in proportion to the full distributable amounts to which
holders of shares of Series B Preferred and such other shares are respectively
entitled upon Liquidation. The full preferential amount payable to holders of
Series B Preferred and shares of any other class of outstanding Preferred
Stock upon Liquidation will be paid in full before any distribution or payment
is made to holders of Junior Stock.
Redemption. The Series B Preferred is not redeemable prior to June
15, 1997. On and after such date, the Series B Preferred is redeemable in
cash at the option of SunAmerica, in whole or in part, from time to time upon
not less than 30 or more than 60 days notice, at a redemption price of $25.00
per share plus an amount equal to the sum of all accrued and unpaid dividends
thereon to the date fixed for redemption.
The Series B Preferred is not entitled to the benefits of any sinking
fund.
Voting Rights. The Series B Preferred does not entitle holders
thereof to voting rights, except (i) SunAmerica may not alter any of the
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provisions of the Articles of Incorporation of SunAmerica or the Articles
Supplementary relating to the Series B Preferred which would materially and
adversely affect any right, preference or privilege of the Series B Preferred
without the affirmative vote of the holders of at least two-thirds of the
Series B Preferred outstanding at the time (voting separately as a class);
provided, however, that any such alteration that would authorize, create or
issue any additional shares of Preferred Stock or any other shares of stock
(whether or not already authorized) ranking senior to, on a parity with or
junior to the Series B Preferred as to dividends or on the distribution of
assets upon Liquidation shall be deemed not to materially and adversely affect
such rights, preferences or privileges, (ii) in the event dividends payable
on the Series B Preferred are in arrears in an aggregate amount equivalent to
six full quarterly dividends (a "Series B Preferred Dividend Default"), or
(iii) as required by law. In the event of a Series B Preferred Dividend
Default, the holders of the outstanding shares of Series B Preferred will be
entitled to elect, together with the holders of all other outstanding classes
of Preferred Stock ranking on a parity with Series B Preferred and entitled to
participate in such election, voting as a single class, two directors at a
special meeting called by the Board of Directors for such purpose. Such two
directors shall serve until the full dividends accumulated on all outstanding
shares of Series B Preferred and all other outstanding classes of Preferred
Stock ranking on a parity with Series B Preferred are paid.
Miscellaneous. The holders of Series B Preferred have no preemptive
rights. Shares of Series B Preferred validly tendered and accepted for
exchange in the Offer will be delivered to SunAmerica by the Trust and will
assume the status of authorized but unissued shares of Preferred Stock and may
thereafter be reissued in the same manner as other authorized but unissued
shares of Preferred Stock.
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE PREFERRED SECURITIES, THE
JUNIOR SUBORDINATED DEBENTURES AND THE PREFERRED SECURITIES GUARANTEE
As long as payments of interest and other payments are made when due
on the Junior Subordinated Debentures, such payments will be sufficient to
cover distributions and other payments due on the Preferred Securities
primarily because (i) the aggregate principal amount of Junior Subordinated
Debentures held as trust assets will be equal to the sum of the aggregate
stated liquidation amount of the Preferred Securities and the proceeds
received by the Trust upon issuance of the Common Securities to SunAmerica;
(ii) the interest rate and interest and other payment dates on the Junior
Subordinated Debentures will match the distribution rate and distribution and
other payment dates for the Preferred Securities; (iii) the Declaration
provides that SunAmerica shall pay for all debts and obligations (other than
with respect to the Trust Securities) and all costs and expenses of the Trust,
including any taxes and all costs and expenses with respect thereto, to which
the Trust may become subject, except for United States withholding taxes; and
(iv) the Declaration further provides that the Trustees shall not cause or
permit the Trust, among other things, to engage in any activity that is not
consistent with the limited purposes of the Trust. With respect to clause
(iii) above, however, no assurance can be given that SunAmerica will have
sufficient resources to enable it to pay such debts, obligations, costs and
expenses on behalf of the Trust.
Payments of distributions and other payments due on the Preferred
Securities are guaranteed by SunAmerica on a subordinated basis as and to the
extent set forth under "Description of the Preferred Securities Guarantee".
If SunAmerica does not make interest or other payments on the Junior
Subordinated Debentures, the Trust will not make distributions or other
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payments on the Preferred Securities. Under the Declaration, if and to the
extent SunAmerica does make interest or other payments on the Junior
Subordinated Debentures, the Property Trustee is obligated to make
distributions or other payments on the Preferred Securities. The Preferred
Securities Guarantee is a full and unconditional guarantee from the time of
issuance of the Preferred Securities, but the Preferred Securities Guarantee
covers distributions and other payments on the Preferred Securities only if
and to the extent that SunAmerica has made a payment to the Property Trustee
of interest or principal on the Junior Subordinated Debentures deposited in the
Trust as trust assets.
If an Appointment Event occurs, the Declaration provides that the
holders of the Preferred Securities may appoint a Special Regular Trustee who
will have the same rights, powers and privileges under the Declaration as the
Regular Trustees. The Property Trustee will have the power to exercise all
rights, powers and privileges under the Indenture with respect to the Junior
Subordinated Debentures and will also have the right to enforce the Preferred
Securities Guarantee on behalf of the holders of the Preferred Securities. In
addition, the holders of at least a majority in liquidation amount of the
Preferred Securities will have the right to direct the Property Trustee with
respect to certain matters under the Declaration and the Preferred Securities
Guarantee. If the Property Trustee fails to enforce its rights under the
Indenture or fails to enforce the Preferred Securities Guarantee, any holder of
Preferred Securities may, after a period of 30 days has elapsed from such
holder's written request to the Property Trustee to enforce such rights or the
Preferred Securities Guarantee, institute a legal proceeding against
SunAmerica to enforce such rights or the Preferred Securities Guarantee, as
the case may be. See "Description of the Preferred Securities" and
"Description of the Preferred Securities Guarantee".
If a Special Event shall occur and be continuing, the Trust shall be
dissolved unless the Junior Subordinated Debentures are redeemed in the
limited circumstances described below, with the result that Junior
Subordinated Debentures held by the Trust having an aggregate principal amount
equal to the aggregate stated liquidation amount of the Preferred Securities
and Common Securities will be distributed on a Pro Rata Basis in exchange for
the outstanding Preferred Securities and Common Securities, subject in the
case of a Tax Event to SunAmerica's right in certain circumstances to redeem
Junior Subordinated Debentures as described under "Description of the
Preferred Securities -- Special Event Redemption or Distribution". The
Preferred Securities represent preferred undivided beneficial interests in the
assets of the Trust, a statutory business trust which exists for the purpose
of (a) issuing (i) its Preferred Securities in exchange for Series B
Preferred validly tendered in the Offer and delivering such Series B Preferred
to SunAmerica in consideration for the deposit by SunAmerica of Junior
Subordinated Debentures in the Trust as trust assets, and (ii) its Common
Securities to SunAmerica in exchange for cash and investing the proceeds
thereof in an equivalent amount of Junior Subordinated Debentures and (b)
engaging in such other activities as are necessary or incidental thereto.
Upon any voluntary or involuntary dissolution, winding-up or
termination of the Trust, the holders of Preferred Securities will be entitled
to receive the Liquidation Distribution in cash or Junior Subordinated
Debentures and will be entitled to the benefits of the Preferred Securities
Guarantee with respect to any such distribution. See "Description of the
Preferred Securities -- Liquidation Distribution Upon Dissolution". Upon any
voluntary or involuntary liquidation or bankruptcy of SunAmerica, the holders
of Junior Subordinated Debentures would be subordinated creditors of
SunAmerica, subordinated in right of payment to all Senior Indebtedness, but
entitled to receive payment in full of principal, premium, if any, and
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interest, before any stockholders of SunAmerica receive payments or
distributions.
A default or event of default under any Senior Indebtedness would not
constitute a default or event of default under the Junior Subordinated
Debentures. However, in the event of payment defaults under, or acceleration
of, Senior Indebtedness, the subordination provisions of the Junior
Subordinated Debentures provide that no payments may be made in respect of the
Junior Subordinated Debentures. Failure to make required payments on the
Junior Subordinated Debentures would constitute an event of default under the
Indenture.
TAXATION
In the opinion of Davis Polk & Wardwell, counsel to SunAmerica and
the Trust, the following are the material United States federal income tax
consequences of the issuance of Preferred Securities in exchange for the
Series B Preferred pursuant to the Offer, and of the ownership and disposition
of Preferred Securities. Unless otherwise stated, this summary deals only
with Preferred Securities held as capital assets by holders who acquire the
Preferred Securities pursuant to the Offer ("Initial Holders"). It does not
deal with special classes of holders, such as dealers in securities or
currencies, life insurance companies, persons holding Preferred Securities as
a hedge against or which are hedged against currency risks or as part of a
straddle, or persons whose functional currency is not the United States
dollar. This summary is based on the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as
amended (the "Code"), Treasury Regulations thereunder and administrative and
judicial interpretations thereof, as of the date hereof, all of which are
subject to change (possibly on a retroactive basis).
ALL SERIES B PREFERRED HOLDERS ARE ADVISED TO CONSULT THEIR TAX ADVISORS AS TO
THE UNITED STATES FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THE EXCHANGE OF SERIES B
PREFERRED FOR PREFERRED SECURITIES AND OF THE OWNERSHIP AND DISPOSITION OF
PREFERRED SECURITIES IN LIGHT OF THEIR PARTICULAR CIRCUMSTANCES, AS WELL AS
THE EFFECT OF ANY STATE, LOCAL OR OTHER TAX LAWS.
Exchange of Series B Preferred for Preferred Securities
The exchange of Series B Preferred for Preferred Securities pursuant
to the Offer will be a taxable transaction. In the case of an Initial Holder
who owns solely Series B Preferred, or not more than one percent of such stock
and not more than one percent of any other class of SunAmerica stock, gain or
loss will be recognized in an amount equal to the difference between the fair
market value on the Expiration Date of the Preferred Securities (representing
an undivided interest in the Junior Subordinated Debentures) received in the
exchange and the exchanging Holder's tax basis in the Series B Preferred
exchanged therefor and will be long-term capital gain or loss if the Series B
Preferred has been held for more than one year as of such date. A holder's
aggregate tax basis in his pro rata share of the underlying Junior
Subordinated Debentures will be equal to his pro rata share of their "issue
price" on the Expiration Date as defined below.
Holders of Series B Preferred who actually or constructively own more
than one percent of any other class of SunAmerica stock are advised to consult
their tax advisors as to the income tax consequences of exchanging Series B
Preferred.
Classification of the Trust
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In connection with the issuance of the Preferred Securities, Davis
Polk & Wardwell, counsel to SunAmerica and the Trust, will render its opinion
generally to the effect that, under then current law and assuming full
compliance with the terms of the Declaration, the Trust will be classified for
United States federal income tax purposes as a grantor trust and not as an
association taxable as a corporation. Accordingly, each holder of Preferred
Securities (a "Securityholder") will be considered the owner of a pro rata
portion of the Junior Subordinated Debentures held by the Trust. Accordingly,
each Securityholder will be required to include in gross income his pro rata
share of the income accrued on the Junior Subordinated Debentures.
Accrual of Original Issue Discount and Premium
The Junior Subordinated Debentures will be considered to have been
issued with "original issue discount" and each Securityholder, including a
taxpayer who otherwise uses the cash method of accounting, will be required to
include his pro rata share of original issue discount on the Junior
Subordinated Debentures in income as it accrues, in accordance with a constant
yield method based on a compounding of interest, before the receipt of cash
distributions on the Preferred Securities. So long as the interest payment
period is not extended, cash distributions received by an initial Holder for
any quarterly interest period (assuming no disposition prior to the record
date for such distribution) will equal or exceed the sum of the daily accruals
of income for such quarterly interest period, unless the issue price of the
Junior Subordinated Debentures (as defined below) is less than $25.
The total amount of "original issue discount" on the Junior
Subordinated Debentures will equal the difference between the "issue price" of
the Junior Subordinated Debentures and their "stated redemption price at
maturity." Because SunAmerica has the right to extend the interest payment
period of the Junior Subordinated Debentures, all of the stated interest
payments on the Junior Subordinated Debentures will be includible in
determining their "stated redemption price at maturity." The "issue price" of
each $25 principal amount of the Junior Subordinated Debentures will be equal
to the fair market value of a Preferred Security on the Expiration Date
(reduced by Pre-Issuance Accrued Interest), which may be more or less than
$25, with the result that the total amount of original issue discount on the
Junior Subordinated Debentures may be more or less than the amount of stated
interest payable with respect thereto.
A Securityholder's initial tax basis for his pro rata share of the
Junior Subordinated Debentures will be equal to his pro rata share of their
"issue price," as defined above, and will be increased by original issue
discount accrued with respect thereto, and reduced by the amount of cash
distributions (including the amount of Pre-issuance Accrued Interest) paid to
such Securityholder. No portion of the amounts received on the Preferred
Securities will be eligible for the dividends received deduction.
Potential Extension of Payment Period on the Junior Subordinated Debentures
Securityholders will continue to accrue original issue discount with
respect to their pro rata share of the Junior Subordinated Debentures during
an extended interest payment period, and any holders who dispose of Preferred
Securities prior to the record date for the payment of interest following such
extended interest payment period will not receive from the Trust any cash
related thereto.
Distribution of Junior Subordinated Debentures to Holders of Preferred
Securities
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Under current law, a distribution by the Trust of the Junior
Subordinated Debentures as described under the caption "Description of the
Preferred Securities -- Special Event Redemption or Distribution", will be
non-taxable and will result in the Securityholder receiving directly his pro
rata share of the Junior Subordinated Debentures previously held indirectly
through the Trust, with a holding period and tax basis equal to the holding
period and adjusted tax basis such Securityholder was considered to have had
in his pro rata share of the underlying Junior Subordinated Debentures prior
to such distribution.
Treatment of the Payment of Pre-issuance Accrued Interest
"Pre-issuance Accrued Interest" payable on the first interest payment
date should be treated as a return of capital with respect to a
Securityholder's pro rata interest in the Junior Subordinated Debentures,
reducing the Securityholder's tax basis in his pro rata share of the Junior
Subordinated Debentures.
Market Discount and Bond Premium
Securityholders other than Initial Holders may be considered to have
acquired their pro rata interest in the Junior Subordinated Debentures with
market discount, acquisition premium or amortizable bond premium. Such
holders are advised to consult their tax advisors as to the income tax
consequences of the acquisition, ownership and disposition of the Preferred
Securities.
Disposition of the Preferred Securities
Upon on a sale, exchange or other disposition of the Preferred
Securities (including a distribution of cash in redemption of a
Securityholder's Preferred Securities upon redemption or repayment of the
underlying Junior Subordinated Debentures, but excluding the distribution of
Junior Subordinated Debentures), a Securityholder will be considered to have
disposed of all or part of his pro rata share of the Junior Subordinated
Debentures, and will recognize gain or loss equal to the difference between
the amount realized and the Securityholder's adjusted tax basis in his pro
rata share of the underlying Junior Subordinated Debentures deemed disposed
of. Gain or loss will be capital gain or loss (except to the extent of any
accrued market discount with respect to such Securityholder's pro rata share of
the Junior Subordinated Debentures not previously included in income). See
"Market Discount and Bond Premium" above. Such gain or loss will be long-term
capital gain or loss if the Preferred Securities have been held for more than
one year.
The Preferred Securities may trade at a price that does not fully
reflect the value of accrued but unpaid interest with respect to the
underlying Junior Subordinated Debentures. A Securityholder who disposes of
his Preferred Securities between record dates for payments of distributions
thereon will nevertheless be required to include accrued but unpaid interest
on the Junior Subordinated Debentures through the date of disposition in
income as ordinary income, and to add such amount to his adjusted tax basis in
his pro rata share of the underlying Junior Subordinated Debentures deemed
disposed of. Accordingly, such a Securityholder will recognize a capital loss
to the extent the selling price (which may not fully reflect the value of
accrued but unpaid interest) is less than the Securityholder's adjusted tax
basis (which will include accrued but unpaid interest). Subject to certain
limited exceptions, capital losses cannot be applied to offset ordinary income
for United States federal income tax purposes.
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United States Alien Holders
For purposes of this discussion, a "United States Alien Holder" is
any corporation, individual, partnership, estate or trust that is, as to the
United States, a foreign corporation, a non-resident alien individual, a
foreign partnership or a non-resident fiduciary of a foreign estate or trust.
Under present United States federal income tax law:
(i) payments by the Trust or any of its paying agents to any
holder of a Preferred Security who or which is a United States Alien
Holder will not be subject to United States federal withholding tax,
provided that (a) the beneficial owner of the Preferred Security does
not actually or constructively own 10% or more of the total combined
voting power of all classes of stock of SunAmerica entitled to vote,
(b) the beneficial owner of the Preferred Security is not a
controlled foreign corporation that is related to SunAmerica through
stock ownership, and (c) either (A) the beneficial owner of the
Preferred Security certifies to the Trust or its agent, under
penalties of perjury, that it is not a United States holder and
provides its name and address or (B) a securities clearing
organization, bank or other financial institution that holds
customers' securities in the ordinary course of its trade or business
(a "Financial Institution") and holds the Preferred Security
certifies to the Trust or its agent under penalties of perjury that
such statement has been received from the beneficial owner by it or
by a Financial Institution between it and the beneficial owner and
furnishes the Trust or its agent with a copy thereof;
(ii) a United States Alien Holder of a Preferred Security will
not be subject to United States federal withholding tax on any gain
realized upon the sale or other disposition of a Preferred Security;
and
(iii) any gain realized by a United States Alien Holder upon
the exchange of Series B Preferred for Preferred Securities will not
be subject to United States federal withholding tax.
Information Reporting to Holders
The Trust will report the original issue discount that accrued during
the year with respect to the Junior Subordinated Debentures, and any gross
proceeds received by the Trust from the retirement or redemption of the Junior
Subordinated Debentures, annually to the holders of record of the Preferred
Securities and the Internal Revenue Service. The Trust currently intends to
deliver such reports to holders of record prior to January 31 following each
calendar year. It is anticipated that persons who hold Preferred Securities
as nominees for beneficial holders will report the required tax information to
beneficial holders on Form 1099.
Backup Withholding
Payments made on, and proceeds from the sale of Preferred Securities
may be subject to a "backup" withholding tax of 31% unless the holder complies
with certain identification requirements. Any withheld amounts will generally
be allowed as a credit against the holder's federal income tax, provided the
required information is timely filed with the Internal Revenue Service.
LEGAL MATTERS
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Certain matters of Delaware law relating to the validity of the
Preferred Securities will be passed upon for the Trust by Richards, Layton &
Finger, Wilmington, Delaware, special Delaware counsel to the Trust. The
validity of the Preferred Securities Guarantee and the Junior Subordinated
Debentures will be passed upon for the Trust and SunAmerica by Davis Polk &
Wardwell, New York, New York, special counsel to SunAmerica and the Trust.
Davis Polk & Wardwell will rely as to matters of Maryland law on Piper &
Marbury, Baltimore, Maryland. Certain legal matters in connection with the
Preferred Securities, the Preferred Securities Guarantee and the Junior
Subordinated Debentures will be passed upon for the Trust and SunAmerica by
Susan L. Harris, Vice President and General Counsel - Corporate Affairs of
SunAmerica. Ms. Harris holds options, granted under SunAmerica's Employee
Stock Plan, to purchase in the aggregate less than 1% of SunAmerica's common
stock. David W. Ferguson, a partner of Davis Polk & Wardwell, is a director
of First SunAmerica Life Insurance Company, a subsidiary of SunAmerica.
EXPERTS
The consolidated financial statements incorporated in this Offering
Circular/Prospectus by reference to the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
year ended September 30, 1994 have been so incorporated in reliance on the
report of Price Waterhouse LLP, independent accountants, given on the
authority of said firm as experts in auditing and accounting.
ERISA MATTERS
SunAmerica and certain affiliates of SunAmerica, including Anchor
National Life Insurance Company and Sun Life Insurance Company of America, may
each be considered a "party in interest" within the meaning of the Employee
Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended ("ERISA"), or a
"disqualified person" within the meaning of the Code with respect to many
employee benefit plans. Prohibited transactions within the meaning of ERISA
or the Code may arise, for example, if the securities offered hereby are
acquired by a pension or other employee benefit plan with respect to which
SunAmerica or any of its affiliates is a service provider, unless such
securities are acquired pursuant to an exemption for transactions effected on
behalf of such plan by a "qualified professional asset manager" or pursuant to
any other available exemption. Any such pension or employee benefit plan
proposing to invest in the securities offered hereby should consult with its
legal counsel.
Facsimile copies of the Letter of Transmittal will be accepted.
Letters of Transmittal, certificates representing shares of Series B Preferred
and any other required documents should be sent by each Holder of Series B
Preferred or his broker, dealer, commercial bank, trust company or other
nominee to the Exchange Agent at one of the addresses as set forth below:
The Exchange Agent is:
The First National Bank of Chicago
By Hand or Overnight Courier in By Hand or Overnight Courier in
Chicago: New York:
The First National Bank of Chicago, First Chicago Trust Company of
Exchange Agent New York
One North State Street 14 Wall Street
9th Floor 8th Floor - Window 2
Attention: Securities Processing New York, New York 10005
Suite 0124
Chicago, Illinois 60602
By Mail:
The First National Bank of Chicago,
Exchange Agent
Registered Securities Processing Unit
One First National Plaza
Suite 0124
Chicago, Illinois 60670-0124
By Facsimile Transmission
(For Eligible Institutions Only):
(312) 407-1067 or (212) 240-8938
Confirm Receipt of Notice of Guaranteed Delivery
by Telephone:
(800) 524-9472 (Chicago) or (212) 240-8800 (New York)
The Information Agent is:
Georgeson & Company Inc.
Wall Street Plaza
New York, New York 10005
Call Toll-Free: (800) 223-2064
Any questions or requests for assistance or additional copies of this
Offering Circular/Prospectus, the Letter of Transmittal or for copies of the
Notice of Guaranteed Delivery may be directed to the Information Agent at its
telephone number and location set forth above. You may also contact your
broker, dealer, commercial bank or trust company or other nominee for
assistance concerning the Offer.
The Dealer Manager for the Offer is:
Merrill Lynch & Co.
APPENDIX A
Appendix A - Graphic Information Omitted from Electronic Filing
The diagram is entitled "Diagram of Offer". The diagram includes boxes
representing the Trust, the three Regular Trustees, the Property Trustee
and the Delaware Trustee, SunAmerica and the Holders of Series B Preferred.
Arrows between such boxes depict the exchange of Preferred Securities for
Series B Preferred in the Offer, the purchase of Common Securities of the
Trust by SunAmerica for cash, the purchase by the Trust with such cash of
Junior Subordinated Debentures of SunAmerica and the deposit of Junior
Subordinated Debentures of SunAmerica in the Trust in respect of the
aggregate liquidation amount of the Preferred Securities issued in
connection with the Offer. There are two explanatory notes at the bottom
of the diagram, which state:
_ Existing Holders of Series B Preferred who participate
in the Offer will receive one Preferred Security of the
Trust for each outstanding share of Series B Preferred
that is validly tendered and accepted for exchange.
_ The principal amount of Junior Subordinated Debentures
delivered to SunAmerica Capital Trust I as trust assets
will be equal to the sum of (i) the aggregate
liquidation amount of the Preferred Securities issued
in connection with the Offer and (ii) the purchase
price of the Common Securities issued to SunAmerica.
PART II
INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN OFFERING CIRCULAR/PROSPECTUS
Item 20. Indemnification of Directors and Officers.
Section 2-418 of the Maryland General Corporation law permits the
indemnification of directors, officers, employees and agents of Maryland
corporations. Article Eighth of SunAmerica's Restated Articles of
Incorporation (the "Articles") authorizes the indemnification of directors and
officers to the full extent required or permitted by the General Laws of the
State of Maryland, now or hereafter in force, whether such persons are serving
SunAmerica, or, at its request, any other entity, which indemnification shall
include the advance of expenses under the procedures and to the full extent
permitted by law. Article Eighth further provides that the foregoing rights of
indemnification shall not be exclusive of any other rights to which those
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seeking indemnification may be entitled and that no amendment or repeal of
Article Eighth shall apply to or have any effect on any right to
indemnification provided thereunder with respect to acts or omissions
occurring prior to such amendment or repeal. In addition, SunAmerica's
officers and directors are covered by certain directors' and officers'
liability insurance policies maintained by SunAmerica. Reference is made to
section 2-418 of the Maryland General Corporation Law and Article Eighth of
the Articles, which are incorporated herein by reference.
The Declaration provides that no Trustee, affiliate of any Trustee
or any officers, directors, shareholders, members, partners, employees,
representatives or agents of any Trustee or any employee or agent of the Trust
or its affiliates (each, an "Indemnified Person") shall be liable, responsible
or accountable in damages or otherwise to any employee or agent of the Trust
or its affiliates, or any officers, directors, shareholders, employees,
representatives or agents of SunAmerica or its affiliations or to any holders
of Trust Securities of the Trust for any loss, damage or claim incurred by
reason of any act or omission performed or omitted by such Indemnified Person
in good faith on behalf of the Trust and in a manner such Indemnified Person
reasonably believed to be within the scope of the authority conferred on such
Indemnified Person by the Declaration or by law, except that an Indemnified
Person shall be liable for any such loss, damage or claim incurred by reason of
such Indemnified Person's gross negligence (or, in the case of the Property
Trustee, negligence) or willful misconduct with respect to such acts or
omission. The Declaration also provides that, to the fullest extent permitted
by applicable law, SunAmerica shall indemnify and hold harmless each Trustee,
any affiliate of a Trustee or any officers, directors, shareholders, members,
partners, employees, representatives or agents of the Trustees, or any
employee or agent of the Trust or its affiliates (each, an "Indemnified
Person") from and against any loss, damage or claim incurred by such
Indemnified Person by reason of any act or omission performed or omitted by
such Indemnified Person in good faith on behalf of the Trust and in a manner
such Indemnified Person reasonably believed to be within the scope of
authority conferred on such Indemnified Person by the Declaration, except that
no Indemnified Person shall be entitled to be indemnified in respect of any
loss, damage or claim incurred by such Indemnified Person by reason of gross
negligence (or, in the case of the Property Trustee, negligence) or willful
misconduct with respect to such acts or omissions. The Declaration further
provides that to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, expenses
(including legal fees) incurred by an Indemnified Person in defending any
claim, demand, action, suit or proceeding shall, from time to time, be
advanced by SunAmerica prior to the final disposition of such claim, demand,
action, suit or proceeding upon receipt by SunAmerica of an undertaking by or
on behalf of the Indemnified Person to repay such amount if it shall be
determined that the Indemnified Person is not entitled to be indemnified
pursuant to the Declaration.
Item 21. Exhibits.
EXHIBIT NO. DOCUMENT
1.1 Form of Dealer Manager Agreement*
4.1 Form of Indenture between SunAmerica and The
First National Bank of Chicago, as Trustee*
4.2 Form of First Supplemental Indenture to
Indenture*
4.3 Declaration of Trust of SunAmerica Capital
Trust I**
4.4 Certificate of Trust of SunAmerica Capital
Trust I (included in Exhibit 4.3 above)**
4.5 Form of Amended and Restated Declaration of
Trust of SunAmerica Capital Trust I*
4.6 Form of Preferred Security (included in Exhibit
4.5 above)*
4.7 Form of Junior Subordinated Debenture (included
in Exhibit 4.2 above)*
4.8 Form of Guarantee Agreement with respect to
Preferred Securities**
4.9 Senior Indenture, dated as of December 15,
1991, between SunAmerica and Bank of America NT
& SA (formerly Security Pacific National Bank),
as Trustee, defining the rights of the holders
of SunAmerica's 9% Notes due January 15, 1995
and 9.95% Debentures due February 1, 2012, is
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit No.
4.1 to SunAmerica's Registration Statement No.
33-44084 on Form S-3, filed November 20, 1991.
4.10 Senior Debt Indenture, dated as of April 15,
1993, between SunAmerica and The First National
Bank of Chicago, as Trustee, defining the
rights of the holders of SunAmerica's 8 1/8%
Debentures due April 28, 2023 and certain other
debt securities of SunAmerica, is incorporated
herein by reference to Exhibit 4(h) to
SunAmerica's Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed
December 16, 1993.
4.11 Tri-Party Agreement, dated as of July 1, 1993,
among The First National Bank of Chicago, Bank
of America, NT & SA and SunAmerica, appointing
The First National Bank of Chicago as Successor
Trustee to Bank of America NT & SA for
SunAmerica's 9% Notes due January 15, 1995 and
9.95% Debentures due February 1, 2012, is
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit
4(i) to SunAmerica's Annual Report on Form
10-K, filed December 16, 1993.
5.1 Opinion of Davis Polk & Wardwell***
5.2 Opinion of Piper & Marbury***
5.3 Opinion of Richards, Layton & Finger***
8.1 Tax Opinion of Davis Polk & Wardwell***
12.1 Computations of consolidated ratio of earnings
to fixed charges and consolidated ratio of
earnings to combined fixed charges and
preferred stock dividends**
23.1 Consent of Price Waterhouse LLP*
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23.2 Consents of Davis Polk & Wardwell (included in
Exhibits 5.1 and 8.1 above)***
23.3 Consent of Piper & Marbury (included in Exhibit
5.2 above)***
23.4 Consent of Richards, Layton & Finger (included
in Exhibit 5.3 above)***
24.1 Powers of Attorney for SunAmerica (included on
signature pages)**
24.2 Powers of Attorney for SunAmerica, as sponsor,
to sign this Registration Statement on behalf
of SunAmerica Capital Trust I (included in
Exhibit 4.3 above)**
25.1 Statement of Eligibility under the Trust
Indenture Act of 1939, as amended, of
The First National Bank of Chicago, as Trustee
under the Indenture**
25.2 Statement of Eligibility under the Trust
Indenture Act of 1939, as amended, of The Bank
of New York, as Property Trustee under the
Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust
(bound separately)*
99.1 Proposed Form of Letter of Transmittal*
99.2 Proposed Form of Notice of Guaranteed Delivery*
99.3 Proposed Form of Letter to Brokers, Dealers,
Commercial Banks, Trust Companies and Other
Nominees*
99.4 Proposed Form of Letter to Clients*
99.5 Form of Exchange Agent Agreement**
99.6 Form of Information Agent Agreement**
99.7 Form of Newspaper Announcement*
99.8 Proposed Form of SunAmerica Letter to Holders
of 9 1/4% Preferred Stock, Series B*
_________________________________
*Filed herewith.
**Previously filed.
***To be filed by amendment.
Item 22. Undertakings.
Each of the Registrants hereby undertakes:
(1) That, for purposes of determining any liability under the
Securities Act of 1933, each filing of SunAmerica'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.
(2) Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the
Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling
persons of the Registrants pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise,
the Registrants have 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 the
Registrants of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling
person of the Registrants 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 Registrants will, unless
in the opinion of their 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.
(3) To respond to requests for information that is incorporated by
reference into the Offering Circular/Prospectus pursuant to Item 4, 10(b), 11
or 13 of Form S-4, within one business day of receipt of such request, and to
send the incorporated documents by first-class mail or equally prompt means.
This includes information contained in documents filed subsequent to the
effective date of the Registration Statement through the date responding to
the request.
(4) To supply by means of a post-effective amendment all information
concerning a transaction, and the company being acquired involved therein,
that was not the subject of and included in the Registration Statement when it
became effective.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933,
SunAmerica Inc. has duly caused this Amendment No. 4 to the Registration
Statement on Form S-4 to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto
duly authorized, in the City of Los Angeles, State of California, on this 18th
day of April, 1995.
SUNAMERICA INC.
By /s/ James R. Belardi
---------------------------
Name: James R. Belardi
Title: Senior Vice President
and Treasurer
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this
Amendment No. 4 to the Registration Statement has been signed by the following
persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
Signature Title Date
- ------------------------ ---------------------------------- --------------
* Chairman, President and Chief April 18, 1995
- ------------------------ Executive Officer (Principal
Eli Broad Executive Officer) of SunAmerica
Inc. and President (Principal
Executive Officer) of SunAmerica
Financial, Inc.
* Senior Vice President and April 18, 1995
- ------------------------ Treasurer (Principal Financial
James R. Belardi Officer)
* Senior Vice President and April 18, 1995
- ------------------------ Controller (Principal
Scott L. Robinson Accounting Officer)
* Director April 18, 1995
- ------------------------
Ronald J. Arnault
* Director April 18, 1995
- ------------------------
Karen Hastie-Williams
* Director April 18, 1995
- ------------------------
David O. Maxwell
* Director April 18, 1995
- ------------------------
Barry Munitz
* Director April 18, 1995
- ------------------------
Lester Pollack
* Director April 18, 1995
- ------------------------
Richard D. Rohr
* Director April 18, 1995
- ------------------------
Sanford C. Sigoloff
* Director April 18, 1995
- ------------------------
Harold M. Williams
* By /s/ Susan L. Harris
- -------------------------
(Attorney-in-Fact)
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933,
SunAmerica Capital Trust I has duly caused this Amendment No. 4 to the
Registration Statement on Form S-4 to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Los Angeles, State of
California, on this 18th day of April, 1995.
SUNAMERICA CAPITAL TRUST I
By: SunAmerica Inc., as Sponsor
By /s/ James R. Belardi
------------------------------
Name: James R. Belardi
Title: Senior Vice President
and Treasurer
EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT
NO. DOCUMENT
- ------- --------
1.1 Form of Dealer Manager Agreement*
4.1 Form of Indenture between SunAmerica and The First
National Bank of Chicago, as Trustee*
4.2 Form of First Supplemental Indenture to Indenture*
4.3 Declaration of Trust of SunAmerica Capital Trust I**
4.4 Certificate of Trust of SunAmerica Capital Trust I
(included in Exhibit 4.3 above)**
4.5 Form of Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust
of SunAmerica Capital Trust I*
4.6 Form of Preferred Security (included in Exhibit 4.5
above)*
4.7 Form of Junior Subordinated Debenture (included in
Exhibit 4.2 above)*
4.8 Form of Guarantee Agreement with respect to Preferred
Securities**
4.9 Senior Indenture, dated as of December 15, 1991,
between SunAmerica and Bank of America NT & SA
(formerly Security Pacific National Bank), as
Trustee, defining the rights of the holders of
SunAmerica's 9% Notes due January 15, 1995 and
9.95% Debentures due February 1, 2012, is
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit No.
4.1 to SunAmerica's Registration Statement No.
33-44084 on Form S-3, filed November 20, 1991.
4.10 Senior Debt Indenture, dated as of April 15, 1993,
between SunAmerica and The First National Bank of
Chicago, as Trustee, defining the rights of the
holders of SunAmerica's 8 1/8% Debentures due
April 28, 2023 and certain other debt securities
of SunAmerica, is incorporated herein by reference
to Exhibit 4(h) to SunAmerica's Annual Report on
Form 10-K, filed December 16, 1993.
4.11 Tri-Party Agreement, dated as of July 1, 1993, among
The First National Bank of Chicago, Bank of
America, NT & SA and SunAmerica, appointing The
First National Bank of Chicago as Successor
Trustee to Bank of America NT & SA for
SunAmerica's 9% Notes due January 15, 1995 and
9.95% Debentures due February 1, 2012, is
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4(i)
to SunAmerica's Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed
December 16, 1993.
5.1 Opinion of Davis Polk & Wardwell***
5.2 Opinion of Piper & Marbury***
5.3 Opinion of Richards, Layton & Finger***
8.1 Tax Opinion of Davis Polk & Wardwell***
12.1 Computations of consolidated ratio of earnings to
fixed charges and consolidated ratio of earnings
to combined fixed charges and preferred stock
dividends**
23.1 Consent of Price Waterhouse LLP*
23.2 Consents of Davis Polk & Wardwell (included in
Exhibits 5.1 and 8.1 above)***
23.3 Consent of Piper & Marbury (included in Exhibit 5.2
above)***
23.4 Consent of Richards, Layton & Finger (included in
Exhibit 5.3 above)***
24.1 Powers of Attorney for SunAmerica (included on
signature pages)**
24.2 Powers of Attorney for SunAmerica, as sponsor, to
sign this Registration Statement on behalf of
SunAmerica Capital Trust I (included in Exhibit
4.3 above)**
25.1 Statement of Eligibility under the Trust Indenture
Act of 1939, as amended, of The First National
Bank of Chicago, as Trustee under the Indenture**
25.2 Statement of Eligibility under the Trust Indenture
Act of 1939, as amended, of The Bank of New York,
as Property Trustee under the Amended and Restated
Declaration of Trust (bound separately)*
99.1 Proposed Form of Letter of Transmittal*
99.2 Proposed Form of Notice of Guaranteed Delivery*
99.3 Proposed Form of Letter to Brokers, Dealers,
Commercial Banks, Trust Companies and Other
Nominees*
99.4 Proposed Form of Letter to Clients*
99.5 Form of Exchange Agent Agreement**
99.6 Form of Information Agent Agreement**
99.7 Form of Newspaper Announcement*
99.8 Proposed Form of SunAmerica Letter to Holders of
9 1/4% Preferred Stock, Series B*
_________________________________
*Filed herewith.
**Previously filed.
***To be filed by amendment.
April [ ], 1995
Merrill Lynch & Co.
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith
Incorporated
Merrill Lynch World Headquarters
World Financial Center
North Tower
New York, New York 10281-1201
Dear Sir or Madam:
SunAmerica Capital Trust I (the "Trust"), a statutory
business trust organized under the Business Trust Act (the "Delaware Act") of
the State of Delaware (Chapter 38, Title 12, of the Delaware Code, 12 Del. C.
Section3801 et seq.), proposes to issue its [ ]% Trust Originated Preferred
Securities ("TOPrS(SM)") (the "Preferred Securities") in exchange (the
"Offer") for up to 5,500,000 shares of 9 1/4% Preferred Stock, Series B (the
"Target Securities") of SunAmerica Inc., a Maryland corporation (the "Company"
and, together with the Trust, the "Offerors"). The Preferred Securities will
be guaranteed (the "Guarantee") by the Company to the extent described in the
Offer Materials (as hereinafter defined).
This Agreement will confirm the understanding between the
Offerors and you pursuant to which the Offerors have retained you to act as
their exclusive dealer manager, on the terms and subject to the conditions set
forth herein, in connection with the Offer.
1. Appointment and Duties as Dealer Manager. The
Offerors hereby authorize you to act as sole dealer manager and, subject to
the terms and conditions hereof, you agree to act as the Offerors' sole dealer
manager in connection with the Offer. The Offerors hereby authorize you to
act on their behalf in accordance with this Agreement and the terms of the
Offer Materials, which Offer Materials you and any other broker or dealer or
any commercial bank or trust company approved by the Offerors are entitled to
use in connection with the solicitation of exchanges in connection with the
Offer. In so soliciting, you shall not be deemed to act as agent of the
Offerors, and the Offerors shall not be deemed to act as your agent. In
addition, in so soliciting, no broker, dealer, commercial bank or trust
company shall be deemed to act as your agent or as agent of the Offerors, and
you shall not be deemed to act as the agent of any broker, dealer, commercial
bank or trust company. The Offerors shall retain their own legal, tax and
accounting advice from appropriate third party advisors.
You agree, in accordance with your customary practice, to
perform those services in connection with the Offer as are customarily
performed by investment banking concerns in connection with offers of like
nature, including, but not limited to, soliciting tenders pursuant to the
Offer and communicating generally regarding the Offer with brokers, dealers,
commercial banks and trust companies and other persons, including the holders
of Target Securities; notwithstanding the foregoing, we agree that nothing set
forth in this Agreement shall require you to continue to render services
hereunder (i) for the period during which any injunction, restraining order or
other adverse judicial or regulatory ruling, declaration, pronouncement,
motion or other order shall remain in effect with respect to the Offer or with
respect to any of the transactions in connection with, or contemplated by, the
Offer or this Agreement if in your judgment you believe it inadvisable to
render services pursuant hereto, or (ii) if your continuing so to act would,
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in your judgment, violate any statute, regulation or other law of the United
States of America or any state thereof or other jurisdiction applicable to the
Offer.
We further agree that you shall not be under any liability
to the Offerors or any other person for any act on the part of any broker or
dealer (other than yourself in your capacity as dealer manager for the Offer,
which liability shall be governed by Section 6 hereof), commercial bank or
trust company which solicits holders of Target Securities; the Offerors
acknowledge and agree that, in your capacity as dealer manager, you shall act
as an independent contractor, and any of your duties arising out of your
engagement pursuant to this Agreement shall be owed solely to the Offerors.
The Offer Materials will be prepared and approved by the
Offerors; you and any other broker or dealer or any commercial bank or trust
company are authorized to use the Offer Materials in connection with the
solicitation of holders of Target Securities. You agree not to provide the
holders of Target Securities any written information regarding the Offer other
than information contained in the Offer Materials.
2. Duties of the Offerors.
(a) The Offerors shall not amend or supplement the
Offer Materials or prepare or approve any related material for use in
connection with the Offer without first having submitted a copy thereof to you
within a reasonable period of time prior to the filing or use thereof,
including as set forth in Section 3; the Offerors agree, at their expense, to
furnish to you as many copies of the Offer Materials in final form for your
use in connection with the Offer as you may reasonably request.
(b) The Offerors agree to furnish to you cards or
lists or copies thereof showing the names and addresses of, and the number of
shares or principal amount, as applicable, of Target Securities held by the
registered holders of the Target Securities as of a reasonably appropriate
date, and shall advise you on each business day during the continuance of the
Offer as to any transfers known to the Offerors or of record of the Target
Securities.
(c) The Offerors shall or shall cause the exchange
agent to inform you during each business day during the Offer (to be followed
on a daily basis by written confirmation) as to the respective amounts of
Target Securities which have been tendered pursuant to the Offer during the
interval since its previous daily report to you pursuant to this provision,
and the names and addresses of any holders who have so tendered Target
Securities.
(d) The Offerors agree to advise you promptly of the
occurrence of any event which could cause the Offerors to withdraw, rescind,
or modify the Offer and shall also advise you promptly of any proposal or
requirement to amend or supplement any filing required by the Securities Act
of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), or the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or "blue sky" or other state securities
laws; the Offerors will prepare and, if necessary, file with the Securities
and Exchange Commission (the "Commission"), as required by applicable law or
regulation, any and all necessary amendments and supplements to the Offer
Materials; prior to and during the continuance of the Offer, the Offerors will
inform you promptly after either receives notice or becomes aware of the
happening of any event, or the discovery of any fact, that would require the
making of any change in any Offer Materials then being used or would affect
the truth or completeness of any representation or warranty contained in this
Agreement if such representation or warranty were being made immediately after
the happening of such event or the discovery of such fact.
(e) The Offerors shall arrange for each information
agent and depositary named in the Offer Materials relating to the Offer to
cooperate with you in all respects reasonably requested by you.
(f) The Offerors acknowledge and agree that you may
use the Offer Materials as specified herein without any independent
investigation or verification on your part and the Offerors represent and
warrant to you that you may rely on the accuracy and adequacy of any
information delivered to you by or on behalf of the Offerors without any
independent verification of such information or an appraisal or evaluation of
the Offerors' assets and liabilities and that such information will not
contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material
fact necessary in order to make the statements therein, in the light of the
circumstances under which they were made, not misleading.
3. Offer Materials and Withdrawal Rights. Prior to the
commencement of the Offer, the Offerors agree to furnish you with as many
copies as you may reasonably request of (i) each of the documents that is
filed with the Commission, including each registration statement, preliminary
and final prospectus filed with the Commission, in connection with the Offer,
and all documents incorporated therein by reference, (ii) each offering
circular, sales memorandum, term sheet, proposed agreement, solicitation
statement, disclosure document, or other explanatory statement, or other
report, filing, document, release or communication mailed, delivered,
published, or filed by or on behalf of the Offerors in connection with the
Offer, (iii) each document required to be filed with the Commission pursuant
to the provisions of the Exchange Act pertaining to the Offer during the term
of this Agreement and (iv) each appendix, attachment, modification, amendment
or supplement to any of the foregoing and all related documents, including but
not limited to each related letter of transmittal (each of (i), (ii), (iii)
and (iv), together with each document incorporated by reference into any of
the foregoing, an "Offer Material" and, collectively, the "Offer Materials").
At the commencement of the Offer, the Offerors shall cause timely to be
delivered to each registered holder of any Target Securities legally or
contractually entitled thereto, such of the Offer Materials as may be required
by the Securities Act or the Exchange Act to be delivered to such holder and
any other offering materials prepared expressly for use by holders of Target
Securities tendering in the Offer, together with a return envelope.
Thereafter, to the extent practicable, until the expiration of the Offer, the
Offerors shall use their best efforts to cause copies of such materials and a
return envelope to be mailed to each person who becomes a holder of any
applicable Target Securities.
In connection with the Offer, if either of the Offerors (a)
uses or permits the use of, or files with the Commission or any other
governmental or regulatory agency, authority or instrumentality, any Offer
Material that (i) has not been submitted to you on a timely basis for your
comments as required in Section 2(a) hereof or (ii) has been so submitted and
with respect to which you reasonably object or (b) shall have breached any of
its representations, warranties, agreements or covenants herein, then you
shall be entitled to withdraw as dealer manager in connection with the Offer,
without any liability or penalty to you or any other Indemnified Party (as
hereinafter defined) for such withdrawal and without loss of any right to
indemnification or contribution provided in this Agreement, to the payment of
all fees and expenses payable hereunder that have accrued to the date of such
withdrawal or to the benefit of any other provisions surviving such withdrawal
pursuant to Section 11. In the event of any such withdrawal, for the purpose
of determining the fees payable to you pursuant to this Section 3, the amount
of Target Securities tendered for exchange as of the close of business on the
date of such withdrawal that are thereafter exchanged pursuant to the Offer
shall be deemed to have been exchanged, pursuant to the Offer, as of the date
of such withdrawal. If you should withdraw, the fees accrued and
reimbursement for your expenses through the date of such withdrawal shall be
paid to you in cash on or promptly after such date.
4. Compensation and Expense Reimbursement. In
consideration of the services to be rendered by you pursuant hereto, the
character and sufficiency of which the Offerors hereby acknowledge, the
Company agrees to pay you, in cash, the following non-refundable amounts:
(a) A fee, payable upon the consummation of the
Offer, equal to $_____ per share of Target Securities tendered pursuant to the
Offer.
(b) The Company agrees to pay to each Soliciting
Dealer (as defined herein) a solicitation fee of $_____ per share of Target
Securities validly tendered and accepted for exchange pursuant to the Offer
and covered by a Letter of Transmittal which designates, as having
solicited and obtained the tender, the name of (i) any dealer or broker in
securities, including you in your capacity as a dealer or broker, who is a
member of any national securities exchange or of the National Association
of Securities Dealers, Inc. ("NASD"), (ii) any foreign dealer or broker
not eligible for membership in the NASD which agrees to conform to the
NASD's Rules of Fair Practice in soliciting tenders outside the United
States to the same extent as though it were an NASD member, or (iii) any
bank or trust company (each of which is referred to herein as a "Soliciting
Dealer"). No such fee shall be payable to a Soliciting Dealer in respect
of Target Securities registered in the name of such Soliciting Dealer
unless (i) such Target Securities are held by such Soliciting Dealer as
nominee and such Target Securities are being tendered for the benefit of
one or more beneficial owners identified on the Letter of Transmittal or
(ii) such Target Securities are being tendered for the benefit of the
Soliciting Dealer and such Soliciting Dealer certifies on the Letter of
Transmittal that such Target Securities were acquired by the Soliciting
Dealer (x) after the commencement of the Offer, (y) at a price not in
excess of $_____ and (z) from a holder solicited by the Soliciting Dealer.
For purposes of clause (z), solicited shall mean direct contact (other than
the mailing of the Offer Materials) with the holder relating to the tender
of Target Securities beneficially owned by the holder that resulted in the
purchase by the Soliciting Dealer of such Target Securities. No such fee
shall be payable to a Soliciting Dealer with respect to the tender of
Target Securities by a holder unless the Letter of Transmittal accompanying
such tender designates such Soliciting Dealer. If the Target Securities
covered by the Letter of Transmittal are held by the Soliciting Dealer as
nominee for the tendering shareholder, the nominee may only be designated
as a Soliciting Dealer if the beneficial owner has so designated. No such
fee shall be payable to a Soliciting Dealer if such Soliciting Dealer is
required for any reason to transfer the amount of such fee to a depositing
holder (other than itself). No Soliciting Dealer shall be deemed to be the
agent of the Offerors.
(c) In addition, and without regard to whether the
Offer is commenced or consummated or whether this Agreement is terminated, the
Company agrees to pay promptly, in cash, all of the reasonable out-of-pocket
expenses you incurred in connection with the services rendered or to be
rendered by you pursuant to this Agreement, including all reasonable fees (not
to exceed $____) and expenses of your counsel. Nothing in this paragraph
shall in any way limit or affect your or any other Indemnified Party's right
to receive all expenses (including reasonable counsel fees and expenses) under
the indemnification provisions of this Agreement.
(d) Whether or not the Offer is commenced or
consummated and whether or not this Agreement has been terminated, the Company
shall pay (i) all expenses of preparation, printing, mailing and dissemination
of the Offer Materials and any other documents related to the Offer; (ii) all
fees and expenses paid by brokers, dealers (including you), commercial banks,
trust companies and nominees for their customary mailing and handling expenses
incurred in forwarding Offer Materials and any other documents related to the
Offer to their customers; (iii) all fees and expenses of the exchange agent
and any depositary, information agent or other persons rendering services in
connection with the Offer, including, without limitation, fees payable and
expenses incurred in respect of any agent of the Offerors engaged to solicit
holders of the Target Securities; (iv) all advertising charges incurred with
the approval of the Company; (v) all filing fees applicable to any transaction
addressed herein required to be paid to any governmental or regulatory agency
(including those required of you by the Commission); (vi) any fees payable in
connection with the rating of the Preferred Securities; (vii) the fees and
expenses incurred in connection with the listing on the New York Stock
Exchange of the Preferred Securities; and (viii) all other expenses incurred
in connection with the Offer.
5. Termination. Subject to Section 11, you may resign
and, following 3 business days notice, the Offerors may terminate your
engagement hereunder at any time. If this Agreement were to terminate for
any reason, however, in addition to, but without duplication of, any fees
earned pursuant to Section 3, you shall be entitled to receive all of the
amounts payable in respect of expenses incurred in accordance with Sections
4(c) and (d) hereof up to and including the effective date of such
termination; provided that if this Agreement were to be terminated by you
for cause or by the Offerors other than for cause, and on or prior to
February 28, 1996, either or both of the Offerors or any affiliate of the
Offerors proceed or proceeds with any exchange offer the terms of which do
not differ substantially from the terms set forth in any Offer Material or
as recommended by you prior to such termination, you also shall be entitled
to receive all of the amounts due and payable pursuant to Section 4(a)
hereof as if this Agreement were to remain in effect with respect to such
subsequent exchange offer.
6. Indemnification, Contribution and Other Provisions.
(a) The Company agrees to indemnify and hold harmless
you and your affiliates and your and their respective directors, officers,
employees, agents and controlling persons (you and each such person being an
"Indemnified Party") as follows:
(i) from and against any and all loss, liability, claim,
damage and expense whatsoever, as incurred, to which such
Indemnified Party may become subject under any applicable
federal or state law, or otherwise, and related to or arising
out of (A) an untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of a
material fact contained in the Offer Materials, other than the
Prospectus (as hereinafter defined), or the omission or alleged
omission therefrom of a material fact required to be stated
therein or necessary in order to make the statements therein
not misleading, (B) an untrue statement or alleged untrue
statement of a material fact contained in the Prospectus, or
the omission or alleged omission therefrom of a material fact
required to be stated therein or necessary to make the
statements therein, in the light of the circumstances under
which they were made, not misleading, (C) any breach by either
or both of the Offerors of any of their representations,
warranties and agreements contained in this Agreement, (D)
either or both of the Offerors' failure to make the Offer, or
the withdrawal, termination or extension of the Offer or any
other failure on their part to comply with the terms and
conditions specified in the Offer Materials, and (E) the Offer,
the engagement of you pursuant to, and the performance by you
of the services contemplated by, this Agreement;
(ii) against any and all loss, liability, claim, damage and
expense whatsoever, as incurred, to the extent of the aggregate
amount paid in settlement of any litigation, or investigation or
proceeding by any governmental agency or body, commenced or
threatened, or of any claim whatsoever based upon the occurrence
of any matter described in clause (i) above, if such settlement is
effected with the written consent of the Offerors; and
(iii) against any and all expense whatsoever, as incurred
(including, subject to the last sentence of Section 6(d) hereof,
reasonable fees and disbursements of counsel chosen by you),
reasonably incurred in investigating, preparing or defending
against any litigation, or investigation or proceeding by any
governmental agency or body, commenced or threatened, or any claim
whatsoever based upon the occurrence of any matter described in
clause (i) above, whether or not such Indemnified Party is a party
and whether or not such claim, action or proceeding is initiated
or brought by or on behalf of the Offerors, to the extent that any
such expense is not paid under clause (i) or (ii) above.
The Offerors shall not, however, be liable to an Indemnified
Party for any loss, liability, claim, settlement, damage or expense under
(A) clauses (i)(A) and (B) of this subsection 6(a) to the extent arising
out of an untrue statement or omission or alleged untrue statement or
omission made in the Offer Materials in reliance upon and in conformity
with written information furnished to the Offerors by you expressly for use
in the Offer Materials and (B) clause (i)(E) of this subsection 6(a) that
is found in a final judgment by a court of competent jurisdiction to have
resulted from your bad faith or gross negligence. Each of the Offerors
recognizes and acknowledges for all purposes of this Agreement that the
only information covered by clause (A) above consists of the third sentence
of the first paragraph under the caption "Listing and Trading of Preferred
Securities and Series B Preferred" in the Prospectus (as hereinafter
defined).
The Offerors also agree that no Indemnified Party shall have
any liability (whether direct or indirect, in contract or tort or otherwise)
to the Offerors or their security holders or creditors related to or arising
out of the Offer or the engagement of you pursuant to, or the performance by
you of the services contemplated by, this Agreement except to the extent that
any loss, liability, claim, damage or expense is found in a final judgment by
a court of competent jurisdiction to have resulted from your bad faith or
gross negligence.
The Offerors agree that, without your prior written consent,
they will not settle, compromise or consent to the entry of any judgment in
any pending or threatened claim, action or proceeding in respect of which
indemnification could be sought under the indemnification provisions of this
Section 6 (whether or not you or any other Indemnified Party is an actual or
potential party to such claim, action or proceeding), unless such settlement,
compromise or consent includes an unconditional release of each Indemnified
Party from all liability arising out of such claim, action or proceeding.
(b) If the indemnification of an Indemnified Party
provided for in this Agreement is for any reason held unenforceable, the
Company and such Indemnified Party shall contribute to the aggregate losses,
liabilities, claims, damages and expenses for which such indemnification is
held unenforceable, as incurred, in the proportion that your compensation
payable hereunder bears to the aggregate liquidation value of the Target
Securities, with such Indemnified Party paying the smaller portion and the
Offerors paying the larger portion. The Indemnified Parties, in the
aggregate, shall not be required to contribute any amount in excess of the
amount of fees received by you under this Agreement. The foregoing
contribution agreement shall be in addition to any rights that any Indemnified
Party may have at common law or otherwise. No investigation or failure to
investigate by any Indemnified Party shall impair the foregoing
indemnification and contribution agreement or any rights an Indemnified Party
may have.
(c) In the event that an Indemnified Party is
requested or required to appear as a witness in any action brought by or on
behalf of or against the Offerors in which such Indemnified Party is not named
as defendant, the Company agrees to reimburse you for all expenses incurred by
you in connection with such Indemnified Party's appearing and preparing to
appear as such a witness, including, without limitation, the reasonable fees
and disbursements of your legal counsel, and to compensate you in an amount to
be mutually agreed upon.
(d) The Offerors agree to notify you promptly of the
assertion against you or any other person of any claim or the commencement of
any action or proceeding relating to a transaction contemplated by this
Agreement. Promptly after receipt by an Indemnified Party of written notice
of any claim or commencement of any action or proceeding with respect to which
indemnification is being sought hereunder, such Indemnified Party will notify
the Offerors in writing of such claim or of the commencement of such action or
proceeding, but failure so to notify the Offerors will not relieve the Company
from any liability which it may have to such Indemnified Party (i) under the
indemnification agreement, except to the extent that the Company is materially
prejudiced by such failure, and (ii) otherwise than under this indemnification
agreement. An indemnifying party may participate at its own expense in the
defense of any such action. If it so elects within a reasonable time after
receipt of such notice, an indemnifying party, jointly with any other
indemnifying parties receiving such notice, may assume the defense of such
action with counsel chosen by it and approved by the Indemnified Parties
defendant in such action (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld),
unless such Indemnified Parties reasonably object to such assumption on the
ground that there may be legal defenses available to them which are different
from or in addition to those available to such indemnifying party. If an
indemnifying party assumes the defense of such action, the indemnifying
parties shall not be liable for any fees and expenses of counsel for the
Indemnified Parties incurred thereafter in connection with such action. In no
event shall the indemnifying parties be liable for reasonable fees and
expenses of more than one counsel (in addition to any local counsel) separate
from their own counsel for all Indemnified Parties in connection with any one
action or separate but similar or related actions in the same jurisdiction
arising out of the same general allegations or circumstances.
7. Representations and Warranties. The Company
represents and warrants to you that at the commencement of the Offer, at
each mailing or other dissemination of any Offer Material, and upon the
consummation of the Offer:
(a) The Company has been duly incorporated and is
validly existing as a corporation in good standing under the laws of the State
of Maryland, with corporate power and authority to own, lease and operate its
properties and to conduct its business as presently conducted and as described
in the Offer Materials; and the Company is duly qualified as a foreign
corporation to transact business and is in good standing in each jurisdiction
in which such qualification is required, whether by reason of the ownership or
leasing of property or the conduct of business, except where the failure to so
qualify or be in good standing would not have a material adverse effect on the
condition, financial or otherwise, or the earnings or business affairs of the
Company and its subsidiaries, considered as one enterprise.
(b) Each of Sun Life Insurance Company of America,
First SunAmerica Life Insurance Company, Anchor National Life Insurance
Company, SunAmerica Asset Management Corp., Resources Trust Company, Royal
Alliance Associates, Inc. and SunAmerica Securities, Inc. (together, the
"Subsidiaries") has been duly incorporated and is validly existing as a
corporation in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its
incorporation, has the corporate power and authority to own, lease and operate
its properties and to conduct its business as presently conducted and as
described in the Offer Materials, and is duly qualified as a foreign
corporation to transact business and is in good standing in each jurisdiction
in which such qualification is required, whether by reason of the ownership or
leasing of property or the conduct of business, except where the failure to so
qualify or be in good standing would not have a material adverse effect on the
condition, financial or otherwise, or the earnings or business affairs of the
Company and its subsidiaries, considered as one enterprise; and all of the
issued and outstanding capital stock of each Subsidiary has been duly
authorized and validly issued, is fully paid and nonassessable and is owned
(except for directors qualifying shares) directly or through subsidiaries, by
the Company, free and clear of any security interest, mortgage, pledge, lien,
encumbrance, claim or equity.
(c) The Trust has been duly created and is validly
existing in good standing as a business trust under the Delaware Act, is and
will be treated as a "grantor trust" for Federal income tax purposes under
existing law, has the business trust power and authority to conduct its
business as presently conducted and as described in the Offer Materials, and
is not required to be authorized to do business in any other jurisdiction.
(d) The Offerors have taken all corporate and
business trust action necessary to authorize this Agreement and the making and
consummation of the Offer and the transactions contemplated hereby and
thereby. This Agreement has been validly executed and delivered by each of
the Offerors.
(e) Each of the Offer Materials and the Offer will
comply in all material respects with the Securities Act and the Exchange Act,
as such Acts may be applicable, and in each case the applicable rules and
regulations of the Commission promulgated pursuant thereto, and with all
applicable rules or regulations of any governmental or regulatory authority or
body, including applicable "blue sky" or similar securities laws, and no
authorization, consent or approval of, or filing with, any court or
governmental body or agency is required in connection with the commencement or
consummation of the Offer and the other transactions contemplated hereby,
other than those which have been obtained or any filing which will have been
made prior to the commencement or consummation, as the case may be, of the
Offer. Neither of the Offerors nor any of their affiliates is presently doing
business with the government of Cuba or with any person or affiliate located
in Cuba.
(f) None of the Offer Materials will contain any
untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required
to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements made therein not
misleading; provided, however, that the representations and warranties in this
subsection shall not apply to statements or omissions made in the Offer
Materials in reliance upon and in conformity with written information
furnished to the Offerors by you expressly for use in the Offer Materials.
(g) The authorized, issued and outstanding capital
stock of the Company is as set forth in the Offer Materials (except for
subsequent issuances, if any, pursuant to reservations, stock option
agreements, employee benefit plans or the exercise of convertible securities
referred to in the Offer Materials); all of the issued and outstanding shares
of capital stock have been duly authorized and validly issued and are fully
paid, nonassessable and not subject to any preemptive or similar rights.
(h) The Preferred Securities and the [ ]%
Trust Originated Common Securities of the Trust (the "Common Securities" and,
together with the Preferred Securities, the "Trust Securities") have been duly
authorized by the Trust's Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust (the
"Declaration") and, when the Preferred Securities are issued in exchange for
Target Securities pursuant to the Offer and the Common Securities are issued
against payment therefor as provided in the Declaration, such Trust Securities
will be validly issued and (subject to the terms of the Declaration) fully
paid and nonassessable undivided beneficial interests in the assets of the
Trust, not subject to any preemptive or similar rights, and will conform to
all statements relating thereto contained in the Offer Materials. Holders of
Trust Securities will be entitled to the same limitation of personal liability
extended to stockholders of private corporations for profit.
(i) The Declaration has been duly authorized by the
Company and, as of the date of acceptance (the "Acceptance Date") of Target
Securities in the Offer, will have been duly executed and delivered by the
Company. Assuming due authorization, execution and delivery of the
Declaration by the Trustees of the Trust (the "Trustees"), the Declaration
will, as of the Acceptance Date, be a valid and binding obligation of the
Company and the Trustees, enforceable against the Company and the Trustees in
accordance with its terms, subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency and
similar laws affecting creditors' rights and remedies generally and to general
principles of equity (regardless of whether enforcement is sought in a
proceeding at law or in equity).
(j) The Indenture between the Company and The First
National Bank of Chicago ("First Chicago"), as trustee (including the related
supplemental indenture governing the Company's Junior Subordinated Debentures,
Series A, due 2044 (the "Debentures") to be deposited in the Trust, the
"Indenture"), has been duly qualified under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939,
as amended, and, assuming due authorization, execution and delivery by First
Chicago, as of the Acceptance Date each of the Indenture and the Debentures
will be a valid and binding agreement of the Company, enforceable in
accordance with its terms except as (a) the enforceability thereof may be
limited by bankruptcy, insolvency or similar laws affecting creditors' rights
generally and (b) rights of acceleration and the availability of equitable
remedies may be limited by equitable principles of general applicability, and
will conform to all statements relating thereto contained in the Offer
Materials.
(k) Neither of the Offerors nor any of the
Subsidiaries is in violation of its respective declaration of trust, charter
or bylaws, as applicable, or in default in the performance of any material
obligation, agreement, covenant or condition contained in any material
contract, indenture, mortgage, loan agreement, note, lease or other instrument
to which the Trust, the Company or any of the Subsidiaries is a party or by
which any of them may be bound, or to which any of the property or assets of
the Trust, the Company or of any of the Subsidiaries is subject, or in
violation of any applicable law, administrative regulation or administrative
or court order or decree, which violation or default would, singly or in the
aggregate, have a material adverse effect on the condition, financial or
otherwise, or the earnings or business affairs of the Trust, the Company and
its subsidiaries, considered as one enterprise; and the execution, delivery
and performance of this Agreement, and the consummation of the transactions
contemplated herein and in the Offer Materials will not conflict with or
constitute a breach of, or a default under, or result in the creation or
imposition of any lien, charge or encumbrance upon any property or assets of
the Trust, the Company or any of the Subsidiaries pursuant to, any material
contract, indenture, mortgage, loan agreement, note, lease or other instrument
to which the Trust, the Company or any of the Subsidiaries is a party or by
which any of them may be bound, or to which any of the property or assets of
the Trust, the Company or any of the Subsidiaries is subject, except for a
conflict, breach, default, lien, charge or encumbrance which would not have a
material adverse effect on the condition, financial or otherwise, or the
earnings or business affairs of the Trust, the Company and its subsidiaries
considered as one enterprise, nor will such action result in any violation of
the provisions of the respective Declaration, charter or bylaws of the Trust,
the Company or any of the Subsidiaries, as applicable, or any applicable law,
administrative regulation or administrative or court decree.
(l) There is no action, suit, or proceeding before
or by any court or governmental agency or body, domestic or foreign, pending
against or, to the knowledge of the Company, threatened against or affecting
either of the Offerors or any subsidiaries of the Company, or any of their
respective assets or properties, which is required to be disclosed in the
Offer Materials (other than as disclosed therein), or which is reasonably
likely to result in any material adverse change in the condition, financial or
otherwise, or in the earnings or business affairs of the Trust or the Company
and its subsidiaries, considered as one enterprise, or which would be
reasonably likely to materially and adversely affect a material portion of the
properties or assets thereof or which is reasonably likely to materially and
adversely affect the consummation of this Agreement; all pending legal or
governmental proceedings to which the Trust or the Company or any of its
subsidiaries is a party or of which any of their respective property or assets
is the subject which are not described in the Offer Materials, including
ordinary routine litigation incidental to the business of the Trust or the
Company or any of its subsidiaries, are, considered in the aggregate, not
material; and there are no contracts or documents of the Trust or the Company
or any of its subsidiaries which are required to be filed as exhibits to the
Offer Materials by the Securities Act, the Exchange Act or the rules and
regulations promulgated thereunder, which have not been filed.
(m) Price Waterhouse LLP, the accountants who
certified the financial statements and supporting schedules of the Company
included or incorporated by reference in the Offer Materials, are independent
public accountants with respect to the Offerors and the subsidiaries of the
Company as required by the Securities Act and the rules and regulations
promulgated thereunder.
(n) The financial statements of the Company included
or incorporated by reference in the Offer Materials present fairly the
financial position of the Company and the consolidated subsidiaries of the
Company as of the dates indicated and the results of their operations for the
periods specified; except as otherwise stated in the Offer Materials, said
financial statements have been prepared in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles applied on a consistent basis; the ratios of earnings to
combined fixed charges (including preferred stock dividends) included in the
Offer Materials have been calculated in compliance with Item 503(d) of
Regulation S-K of the Commission; and the supporting schedules included or
incorporated by reference in the Offer Materials present fairly the
information required to be included therein.
(o) Since the respective dates as of which
information is given in the Offer Materials, and except as otherwise stated or
contemplated therein, (A) there has been no material adverse change and no
development involving a prospective material adverse change in the condition,
financial or otherwise, or in the earnings or business affairs of the Company
and its subsidiaries, considered as one enterprise, whether or not arising in
the ordinary course of business, (B) there have been no transactions entered
into by the Company or any of the Subsidiaries which are material to the
Company and its subsidiaries, considered as one enterprise, other than those
entered into in the ordinary course of business, and (C) except for regular
quarterly dividends, there has been no dividend or distribution of any kind
declared, paid or made by the Company on any class of its capital stock.
(p) The Offerors and the Subsidiaries possess such
certificates, authorizations or permits issued by the appropriate state or
federal regulatory agencies or bodies as are necessary to conduct the business
as now conducted by them and as described in the Offer Materials, except where
the failure to so possess such certificates, authorizations or permits would
not have a material adverse effect on the condition, financial or otherwise,
or the earnings or business affairs of the Trust or the Company and its
subsidiaries, considered as one enterprise; and neither of the Offerors nor
any of the Subsidiaries has received any notice of proceedings relating to the
revocation or modification of any such certificate, authorization or permit
which, singly or in the aggregate, is reasonably likely to have a material
adverse effect on the condition, financial or otherwise, or the earnings or
business affairs of the Trust or the Company and its subsidiaries, considered
as one enterprise.
(q) Neither of the Offerors is an "investment
company" or a company "controlled" by an "investment company" within the
meaning of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.
(r) The Offerors meet, and at the respective times
of commencement and consummation of the Offer will meet, the registrant
requirements for use of Form S-3 under the Securities Act and the rules and
regulations promulgated thereunder.
(s) The Offerors represent that they have not
retained or caused to be retained and, during the term of this Agreement, will
not retain or cause to be retained as financial advisor, placement agent,
dealer manager or underwriter any other person to advise or assist it with the
Offer or otherwise directly or indirectly to use any other person to contact,
approach or negotiate with holders of the Target Securities with respect to
the Offer other than you as dealer manager as its exclusive agent.
(t) Any certificate signed by any officer of either
of the Offerors and delivered to you or to your counsel shall be deemed a
representation and warranty by the Offerors to you as to the matters covered
thereby.
8. Covenants of Offerors and Conditions to Obligations.
Your obligation to render services pursuant to this Agreement shall at all
times be subject, in your discretion, to the following conditions, which the
Offerors covenant to effect:
(a) The Offerors shall at all times during the Offer
have performed all of their obligations hereunder theretofore to be performed.
(b) All representations, warranties and other
statements of the Offerors contained in this Agreement are now, at the
commencement of, and at all times during the continuance, and upon the
consummation of, the Offer, shall be, true and correct.
(c) On the commencement date (the "Commencement
Date") of the Offer and on the Acceptance Date, the Offerors' counsel shall
deliver to you the opinions, in each case satisfactory to you, covering the
matters set forth in Appendix A hereto. The Offerors agree to furnish to you,
at your request, (i) a letter, satisfactory in form to you and your counsel,
dated the Commencement Date (and reaffirmed and updated upon the Acceptance
Date) and addressed to you, of Price Waterhouse LLP, independent certified
public accountants for the Company, containing statements and information of
the type ordinarily included in accountants' comfort letters with respect to
the financial statements and certain financial information contained in the
Offer Materials, (ii) a certificate from The Bank of New York and The Bank of
New York (Delaware), as Trustees, dated the Commencement Date (and reaffirmed
upon the Acceptance Date) and signed by appropriate officers of such Trustees,
containing statements and information substantially as set forth in Appendix B
hereto, and (iii) a certificate from the Company upon the Acceptance Date and
signed by appropriate officers of the Company reaffirming that the
representations and warranties of the Company contained in Section 7 are true
and correct as of such date and that the Offerors have complied with all of
the agreements and satisfied all of the conditions on their part to be
performed or satisfied on or before the consummation of the Offer.
(d) No stop order, restraining order or injunction
has been issued by the Commission or any court and no litigation shall have
been commenced or threatened before the Commission or any court with respect
to (i) the making or consummation of the Offer, (ii) the execution, delivery
or performance by the Offerors of this Agreement, or (iii) any of the
transactions in connection with, or contemplated by, the Offer Materials which
you or your legal counsel believe makes it inadvisable for you to continue to
render services pursuant hereto.
(e) It shall not have become unlawful under any law
or regulation, Federal, state or local, for you to render services pursuant to
this Agreement, or to continue so to act, as the case may be.
(f) The Offerors will have advised you promptly of
(i) the occurrence of any event that could cause the Offerors to withdraw or
terminate the Offer or would permit the Offerors not to consummate the Offer
and (ii) the issuance of any comment or order by the Commission or any other
governmental or regulatory agency or instrumentality concerning the Offer.
(g) The Preferred Securities shall have been
approved for listing on the New York Stock Exchange upon notice of issuance.
(h) At the commencement of, and at all times during
the continuance, and upon consummation of, the Offer, the Preferred Securities
shall have a rating of at least A- from Moody's Investors Service, Inc. and
at least Baa2 from Standard & Poor's Corporation as evidenced in a letter from
such rating agencies or other evidence satisfactory to you; no securities of
either of the Offerors shall have been downgraded or placed on any "watch
list" for possible downgrading by any nationally recognized statistical rating
organization.
9. Reference to You. The Offerors agree that any
reference to you or any of your affiliates in any Offer Material, or any other
release, publication or communication to any party outside the Offerors, is
subject to your prior approval. If you resign or are terminated prior to the
dissemination of any Offer Material or any other release or communication, no
reference shall be made therein to you without your prior written permission.
10. Access to Information. In connection with your
activities hereunder, the Offerors agree to furnish you and your counsel with
all information concerning the Offerors that you reasonably deem appropriate
and agree to provide you with reasonable access to the Offerors' officers,
directors, accountants, counsel, consultants and other appropriate agents and
representatives.
11. Survival of Certain Provisions. The indemnity and
contribution agreements and other provisions contained in Section 6 of this
Agreement, the covenants, representations and warranties of the Offerors made
pursuant to Sections 7 and 8 of this Agreement, the provisions contained in
Sections 4 and 5 of this Agreement and this Section 11 shall remain operative
and in full force and effect regardless of (a) any investigation made by or on
behalf of you or by or on behalf of any Indemnified Party, (b) consummation of
the Offer, or (c) any termination of this Agreement, and shall be binding
upon, and shall inure to the benefit of, any successors, assigns, heirs and
personal representatives of the Offerors, you, the Indemnified Persons and any
such person.
12. Notices. Notice given pursuant to any of the
provisions of this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be mailed or
delivered (a) to the Offerors at:
1 SunAmerica Center
Los Angeles, CA 90067-6022
Attention: Susan L. Harris, Esq.
with a copy to:
Davis Polk & Wardwell
450 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10017
Attention: David W. Ferguson, Esq.
and (b) to you at:
10900 Wilshire Boulevard
9th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Attention: Scott Ryles
with a copy to:
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom
300 South Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Attention: Gregg A. Noel, Esq.
13. Construction. This Agreement incorporates the entire
understanding of the parties and (except as otherwise provided herein)
supersedes all previous agreements, and shall be governed by, and construed in
accordance with, the laws of the State of New York as applied to contracts
made and performed in such State, without regard to principles of conflicts of
law.
14. Severability. Any determination that any provision of
this Agreement may be, or is, unenforceable shall not affect the
enforceability of the remainder of this Agreement.
15. Headings. The section headings in this Agreement have
been inserted as a matter of convenience of reference and are not to be deemed
to be part of this Agreement.
16. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed
simultaneously in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an
original, but all of which shall constitute but one and the same instrument.
17. Third Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement has been
and is made solely for the benefit of the Offerors, you and the other
Indemnified Parties referred to in Section 6 hereof and their respective
successors, heirs, personal representatives and assigns, and no other person
shall acquire or have any right under or by virtue of this Agreement.
18. Advertisements. The Offerors agree that you shall
have the right to place advertisements in financial and other newspapers and
journals at your own expense describing your services to the Offerors
hereunder; provided the publication of such advertisements shall comply with
applicable law.
19. Modification. This Agreement may not be modified or
amended except in writing, duly executed by the parties hereto.
20. Further Agreements. This Agreement does not
constitute any agreement, express or implied, on the part of you or any
commitment by you to underwrite, purchase, place, or cause the placement of
any securities or indebtedness.
If the foregoing terms correctly set forth our agreement,
please confirm this by signing and returning a duplicate copy of this letter.
Thereupon, this letter, as signed in counterpart, shall constitute our
agreement on the subject matter herein.
SUNAMERICA, INC.
By:________________________________
Name:
Title:
SUNAMERICA CAPITAL TRUST I,
a Delaware statutory business trust
BY: SUNAMERICA, INC., sponsor
By:________________________________
Name:
Title:
Confirmed and agreed to as
of the date first above written:
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH
INCORPORATED
By:________________________________
Name:
Title:
Investment Banking Group
Appendix A
(1) The favorable opinion of Piper & Marbury to the effect that:
(i) The Company has been duly incorporated and is validly
existing as a corporation in good standing under the laws of the
State of Maryland; and the Company has the corporate power under
the laws of the State of Maryland and under its charter to own,
lease and operate its properties and to conduct its business as
described in the Offer Materials.
(ii) This Agreement, the Declaration, the Indenture, the
Debentures and the Guarantee have been duly authorized for
execution and delivery by the Company.
(iii) The execution and delivery by the Company of, and the
performance by the Company of its obligations under, this
Agreement, the Declaration, the Indenture, the Debentures and the
Guarantee will not contravene any provision of any material
applicable law of the State of Maryland or the articles of
incorporation or bylaws of the Company (excluding the securities
or Blue Sky laws of the State of Maryland, as to which no opinion
is expressed).
(iv) The statements in the Prospectus under the caption
"Description of the Series B Preferred", to the extent such
statements constitute summaries of legal matters or documents, has
been reviewed by such counsel and is correct in all material
respects.
(2) The favorable opinion of Susan L. Harris, Esq., Vice
President and General Counsel - Corporate Affairs of the Company, to the
effect that:
(i) To the best of such counsel's knowledge and information,
the Company is duly qualified as a foreign corporation to
transact business and is in good standing in each jurisdiction
in which such qualification is required, except where the
failure to so qualify or be in good standing would not have a
material adverse effect on the condition, financial or
otherwise, or the earnings or business affairs of the Company
and its subsidiaries, considered as one enterprise.
(ii) Each Subsidiary has been duly incorporated and is
validly existing as a corporation in good standing under the laws
of the jurisdiction of its incorporation and has the corporate
power and authority to own, lease and operate its properties and
to conduct its business as presently conducted and as described in
the Offer Materials. Nothing has come to the attention of such
counsel to lead such counsel to believe that any of Sun Life
Insurance Company of America, Anchor National Life Insurance
Company or SunAmerica Asset Management Corp. is not duly qualified
as a foreign corporation to transact business or is not in good
standing in each jurisdiction in which such qualification is
required, except where the failure to so qualify or be in good
standing would not have a material adverse effect on the
condition, financial or otherwise, or the earnings or business
affairs of the Company and its subsidiaries considered as one
enterprise. To the best of such counsel's knowledge and
information, all of the issued and outstanding capital stock of
each Subsidiary is owned (except for directors qualifying shares),
directly or through subsidiaries, by the Company, free and clear
of any security interest, mortgage, pledge, lien, encumbrance,
claim or equity.
(iii) The registration statement relating to the Offer (the
"Registration Statement") is effective under the Securities Act
and, to the best of such counsel's knowledge and information, no
stop order suspending the effectiveness of the Registration
Statement has been issued under the Securities Act or proceedings
therefor initiated or threatened by the Commission.
(iv) At the time the Registration Statement became effective
and on the date hereof, the Registration Statement (other than
the financial statements, supporting schedules and other
financial data included or incorporated by reference therein
and that part of the Registration Statement that constitutes
the Form T-1, as to which no opinion need be rendered) appeared
on its face to be appropriately responsive in all material
respects to the requirements of the Securities Act and the
rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.
(v) Each document filed pursuant to the Exchange Act and
incorporated by reference in the prospectus included in the
Registration Statement at the time it became effective (the
"Prospectus"), or that is otherwise delivered to holders of Target
Securities, at the time it was filed or last amended (other than
financial statements, supporting schedules and other financial
data included or incorporated by reference therein, as to which no
opinion need be rendered), appeared on its face to be
appropriately responsive in all material respects to the
applicable requirements of the Securities Act, the Exchange Act
and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.
(vi) No authorization, consent or approval of, or other
order by, any court or administrative or governmental authority or
agency is required in connection with the Offer, except such as
may be required under the Securities Act, the Exchange Act or
state securities or Blue Sky or insurance securities laws or
except as have been obtained.
(vii) To the best of such counsel's knowledge and
information, there are no statutes or regulations required to be
described in the Registration Statement or the Prospectus which
are not described as required and there are no legal or
governmental proceedings pending or threatened which are required
to be disclosed in the Registration Statement, other than those
disclosed therein.
(viii) To the best of such counsel's knowledge and
information, there are no contracts, indentures, mortgages, loan
agreements, notes, leases or other instruments required to be
described or referred to in the Registration Statement or to be
filed as exhibits thereto other than those described or referred
to therein or filed as exhibits thereto, the descriptions thereof
or references thereto are correct and, to the best of such
counsel's knowledge and information, no default exists in the due
performance or observance of any material obligation, agreement,
covenant or condition contained in any contract, indenture,
mortgage, loan agreement, note, lease or other instrument so
described, referred to or filed, which default could have a
material adverse effect on the Partnership or the Company and its
subsidiaries considered as one enterprise.
(ix) To the best of such counsel's knowledge and
information, the execution and delivery of this Agreement, the
Declaration, the Indenture, the Debentures and the Guarantee
and the consummation of the transactions contemplated herein
and in the Offer Materials will not conflict with or constitute
a breach of, or default under, or result in the creation or
imposition of any lien, charge or encumbrance upon any property
or assets of the Trust, the Company or any of the Subsidiaries
pursuant to, any material contract, indenture, mortgage, loan
agreement, note, lease or other instrument to which the Trust,
the Company or any of the Subsidiaries is a party or by which
any of them may be bound, or to which any of the property or
assets of the Trust, the Company or any of the Subsidiaries is
subject, except for a conflict, breach, default, lien, charge
or encumbrance which would not have a material adverse effect
on the condition, financial or otherwise, or the earnings or
business affairs of the Trust or the Company and its
subsidiaries considered as one enterprise nor will such action
result in any violation of the provisions of the respective
Declaration, charter or by-laws of the Trust, the Company and
the Subsidiaries, as applicable, or any material applicable
law, administrative regulation or administrative or court
decree.
In giving such opinion, such counsel may rely, as to matters
governed by laws other than the laws of the State of California
and the Federal law of the United States of America, on an opinion
or opinions of Davis Polk & Wardwell, Richards, Layton & Finger
and Piper & Marbury, so long as each such opinion shall be dated
as of such date and shall expressly permit the dealer manager to
rely thereon as if such opinion were addressed to the dealer
manager.
(3) The favorable opinion of Davis Polk & Wardwell with respect
to the matters set forth in (iii), (iv) (but not with respect to any documents
incorporated by reference) and (vi) (solely with respect to Federal law and
the laws of the State of New York) of subsection (2) of this Section and to
the effect that:
(i) The statements in the Prospectus under the captions
"Description of the Preferred Securities," "Description of the
Junior Subordinated Debentures" and "Description of the Preferred
Securities Guarantee", insofar as such statements constitute
summaries of the legal matters or documents referred to therein,
have been reviewed by such counsel and fairly summarize the
matters referred to therein and the statements in the Prospectus
under the caption "Taxation" constitute in all material respects a
fair and accurate summary of the material United States federal
income tax consequences of the issuance of the Preferred
Securities in exchange for the Target Securities pursuant to the
Offer, and of the ownership and disposition of the Preferred
Securities.
(ii) The Indenture has been duly qualified under the Trust
Indenture Act of 1939, as amended, and, assuming due
authorization, execution and delivery by the Company and First
Chicago, as of the Acceptance Date each of the Indenture and the
Debentures will be a valid and binding agreement of the Company,
enforceable in accordance with its terms except as (a) the
enforceability thereof may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency or
similar laws affecting creditors' rights generally and (b) rights
of acceleration and the availability of equitable remedies may be
limited by equitable principles of general applicability.
(iii) The Preferred Securities, the Debentures
and the Guarantee conform in all material respects to the
description thereof contained in Prospectus and the Registration
Statement.
(iv) Neither of the Offerors is an "investment company" or a
company "controlled by an "investment company" within the meaning
of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.
In giving such opinion, such counsel may rely, as to matters
governed by laws other than the laws of the State of New York and
the Federal law of the United States of America, on an opinion or
opinions of Piper & Marbury and Richards, Layton & Finger so long
as each such opinion shall be dated as of such date and shall
expressly permit the dealer manager to rely thereon as if such
opinion were addressed to the dealer manager.
(4) The favorable opinion of Richards, Layton & Finger to the
effect that:
(i) The Trust has been duly created and is validly existing
in good standing as a business trust under the Delaware Act and
under the Declaration and the Delaware Act has the business trust
power and authority to conduct its business as described in the
Prospectus.
(ii) Assuming due authorization, execution and delivery of
the Declaration by the Company and the Trustees, the Declaration
as of the Acceptance Date will be a legal, valid and binding
agreement of the Company and the Trustees, enforceable against the
Company and the Trustees in accordance with its terms, except as
(a) the enforceability thereof may be limited by bankruptcy,
insolvency moratorium, receivership, reorganization, liquidation,
fraudulent conveyance or other similar laws relating to or
affecting the rights and remedies of creditors generally and (b)
principles of equity, including applicable law relating to
fiduciary duties (regardless of whether considered and applied in
a proceeding in equity or at law).
(iii) Under the Declaration and the Delaware Act, the
execution and delivery of this Agreement by the Trust, and the
performance by the Trust of its obligations hereunder, have been
duly authorized by all business trust action on the part of the
Trust.
(iv) The Trust Securities have been duly authorized by the
Declaration and when the Preferred Securities are issued in
exchange for Target Securities pursuant to the Offer and the
Common Securities are issued against payment therefor as provided
in the Declaration, the Trust Securities will be duly and validly
issued and, subject to the qualifications set forth in such
opinion, fully paid and nonassessable undivided beneficial
interests in the assets of the Trust. The holders of Trust
Securities, as beneficial owners of the Trust, will be entitled to
the same limitation of personal liability extended to stockholders
of private corporations for profit organized under the General
Corporation Law of the State of Delaware. In rendering such
opinion, such counsel may note that holders of Trust Securities
may be obligated, pursuant to the Declaration, to (i) provide
indemnity and security in connection with and pay taxes or other
governmental charges arising from transfers of Trust Security
Certificates and the issuance of replacement certificates for
Trust Securities, (ii) provide security and indemnity in
connection with requests of or directions to the Property Trustee
to exercise its rights and remedies under the Declaration, and
(iii) undertake as a party litigant to pay costs in any suit for
the enforcement of any right or remedy under the Declaration or
against the Property Trustee, to the extent provided in the
Declaration. In rendering such opinion such counsel may also note
that the Company, in its capacity as Sponsor and not in its
capacity as a Holder, has undertaken certain payment obligations
as set forth in the Declaration.
(v) Under the Declaration and the Delaware Act, the issuance
of the Trust Securities is not subject to preemptive rights.
(5) Susan L. Harris, Esq. and Davis Polk & Wardwell shall each
additionally state that they have participated in conferences with officers
and other representatives of the Trust and the Company, and representatives of
the independent public accountants for the Company, at which conferences the
contents of the Registration Statement and the Prospectus and related matters
were discussed and, although they are not passing upon, and do not assume any
responsibility for, the accuracy, completeness or fairness of the statements
contained in the Registration Statement or the Prospectus, and they have not
made any independent check or verification thereof, on the basis of the
foregoing, nothing has come to their attention that would lead them to believe
that the Registration Statement (except for (i) financial statements and other
financial data included or incorporated by reference therein, (ii) that part
of the Registration Statement that constitutes the Form T-1 and (iii) in the
case of Davis Polk & Wardwell only, any of the documents incorporated or
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deemed to be incorporated by reference therein), at the time it became
effective, contained an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to
state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the
statements therein not misleading or that the Prospectus (except for (i)
financial statements and other financial data included or incorporated by
reference therein, (ii) that part of the Registration Statement that
constitutes the Form T-1 and (iii) in the case of Davis Polk & Wardwell only,
any of the documents incorporated or deemed to be incorporated by reference
therein), at the time the Registration Statement became effective or at the
time of consummation of each Offer, included an untrue statement of a material
fact or omitted to state a material fact necessary in order to make the
statements therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were
made, not misleading.
Appendix B
TRUSTEES' CERTIFICATE
The Bank of New York, a New York banking corporation
("BONY-NY"), and The Bank of New York (Delaware), a Delaware banking
corporation ("BONY-DEL," and together with BONY-NY, the "Trustees"), each
hereby certifies that:
1. The [Declaration of Trust] [Amended and Restated
Declaration of Trust] of SunAmerica Capital Trust I (the "Trust"), dated as
of ________ __, 1995 (the "Declaration of Trust"), by and among SunAmerica
Inc., a Maryland corporation, as sponsor (the "Sponsor"), the Trustees and
the other parties thereto has been duly executed and delivered in the name
and on behalf of each of BONY-NY and BONY-DEL by ______________, its
____________, and ______________, its __________________, respectively.
2. Each person who, on behalf of each of the Trustees,
executed and delivered the [Declaration of Trust] [Amended and Restated
Declaration of Trust] was at the date thereof and is now duly elected,
appointed or authorized, qualified and acting as an officer or authorized
signatory of such Trustee and duly authorized to perform such act at the time
of such act and the signatures of such persons appearing on such documents are
their genuine signatures.
3. Attached hereto are (a) an extract from the By-laws of
each of the undersigned, duly adopted by its Board of Directors, respecting
the signing authority of the persons mentioned above in paragraph 2 above, and
(b) a letter from a Senior Executive Vice President of each of the undersigned
authorizing, pursuant to such By-laws, such signing authority, which By-laws
and letter at the date hereof are in full force and effect.
4. To the knowledge of the Trustees, without any
independent investigation, the statutory business trust created pursuant to
[the Declaration of Trust] [that certain original declaration of trust, dated
as of _________ __, 1995, by and among the Sponsor, the Trustees and the other
parties thereto] (a) has conducted no business other than in connection with
the Registration Statement on Form S-4 (Nos. 33-56961 and 33-56961-01) of the
Sponsor and the Trust (the "Registration Statement") and (b) has no
liabilities other than in connection with the Registration Statement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the Trustees has caused this
certificate to be executed in its corporate name by an officer thereunto duly
authorized and its corporate seal to be affixed hereto.
Dated: __________ __, 1995
The Bank of New York,
as trustee
By:___________________________
Name:
Title:
[SEAL]
The Bank of New York [Delaware],
as trustee
By:___________________________
Name:
Title:
[SEAL]
SUNAMERICA INC.
AND
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF CHICAGO,
AS TRUSTEE
INDENTURE
Dated as of March 15, 1995
Junior Subordinated Debentures
TABLE OF CONTENTS(*)
_________
(*) This Table of Contents does not constitute part of the Indenture and
should not have any bearing upon the interpretation of any of its terms or
provisions.
Page
PARTIES................................................................. 1
RECITALS:
Purpose of Indenture.................................................... 1
Compliance with legal requirements...................................... 1
Purpose of and consideration for Indenture.............................. 1
ARTICLE ONE
DEFINITIONS
SECTION 1.01. Certain terms defined; other terms defined
in the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as
amended, or by reference therein in the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended,
to have the meanings assigned therein.................... 2
Affiliate................................................ 2
Authenticating Agent..................................... 2
Board of Directors....................................... 2
Board Resolution......................................... 2
Business day............................................. 3
Certificate.............................................. 3
Common Securities........................................ 3
Company.................................................. 3
Corporate Trust Office................................... 3
Declaration of Trust..................................... 3
Debenture or Debentures.................................. 3
Debentureholder.......................................... 3
Default.................................................. 4
Depository............................................... 4
Event of Default......................................... 4
Global Debenture......................................... 4
Governmental Obligations................................. 4
Guarantee................................................ 5
Indenture................................................ 5
Interest Payment Date.................................... 5
Officers' Certificate.................................... 5
Opinion of Counsel....................................... 5
Outstanding.............................................. 5
Person................................................... 6
Predecessor Debenture.................................... 6
Preferred Securities..................................... 6
Property Trustee......................................... 6
Responsible Officer...................................... 6
Security Exchange........................................ 6
Senior Indebtedness...................................... 7
Subsidiary............................................... 7
SunAmerica Capital Trust................................. 8
Trustee.................................................. 8
Trust Indenture Act...................................... 8
ARTICLE TWO
ISSUE, DESCRIPTION, TERMS, EXECUTION, REGISTRATION
AND EXCHANGE OF DEBENTURES
SECTION 2.01. Designation, terms, amount, authentication
and delivery of Debentures............................... 8
SECTION 2.02. Form of Debentures and Trustee's
certificate.............................................. 10
SECTION 2.03. Date and denominations of Debentures and
provisions for payment of principal,
premium and interest..................................... 10
SECTION 2.04. Execution of Debentures.................................. 11
SECTION 2.05. Exchange of Debentures................................... 12
(a) Registration and transfer of
Debentures........................................... 12
(b) Debentures to be accompanied by
proper instruments of transfer....................... 13
(c) Charges upon exchange, transfer
or registration of Debentures........................ 13
(d) Restrictions on transfer or
exchange at time of redemption....................... 13
SECTION 2.06. Temporary Debentures..................................... 13
SECTION 2.07. Mutilated, destroyed, lost or stolen Debentures.......... 14
SECTION 2.08. Cancellation of surrendered Debentures.................. 15
SECTION 2.09. Provisions of Indenture and Debentures
for sole benefit of parties and Debentureholders......... 15
SECTION 2.10. Appointment of Authenticating Agent...................... 15
SECTION 2.11. Global Debenture......................................... 16
(a) Authentication and Delivery; Legend.................. 16
(b) Transfer of Global Debenture......................... 16
(c) Issuance of Debentures in definitive form............ 16
ARTICLE THREE
REDEMPTION OF DEBENTURES AND SINKING FUND PROVISIONS
SECTION 3.01. Redemption of Debentures................................. 17
SECTION 3.02. (a) Notice of redemption................................. 17
(b) Selection of Debentures in case
less than all Debentures to be redeemed............... 18
SECTION 3.03. (a) When Debentures called for
redemption become due and payable.................... 18
(b) Receipt of new Debenture upon
partial payment...................................... 18
SECTION 3.04. Sinking Fund for Debentures.............................. 18
SECTION 3.05. Satisfaction of Sinking Fund Payments
with Debentures.......................................... 19
SECTION 3.06. Redemption of Debentures for Sinking Fund................ 19
ARTICLE FOUR
PARTICULAR COVENANTS OF THE COMPANY
SECTION 4.01. Payment of principal of (and premium,
if any) and interest on Debentures....................... 19
SECTION 4.02. Maintenance of office or agency for payment of Debentures,
designation of office or agency for payment, registration,
transfer and exchange of Debentures...................... 20
SECTION 4.03. (a) Duties of paying agent............................... 20
(b) Company as payment agent............................. 20
(c) Holding sums of trust................................ 21
SECTION 4.04. Appointment to fill vacancy in Office
of Trustee............................................... 21
ARTICLE FIVE
DEBENTUREHOLDERS' LISTS AND REPORTS BY THE COMPANY
AND THE TRUSTEE
SECTION 5.01. Company to furnish Trustee information
as to names and addresses of Debentureholders............ 21
SECTION 5.02. (a) Trustee to preserve information as to names and
addresses of Debentureholders received by it in
capacity of paying agent............................. 21
(b) Trustee may destroy list of Debentureholders on
certain conditions................................... 21
(c) Trustee to make information as to names and
addresses of Debentureholders available to
"applicants" or mail communications to
Debentureholders in certain circumstances............ 21
(d) Procedure if Trustee elects not to make information
available to applicants.............................. 22
(e) Company and Trustee not accountable
for disclosure of information........................ 22
SECTION 5.03. (a) Annual and other reports to be
filed by Company with Trustee........................ 23
(b) Additional information and reports
to be filed with Trustee and
Securities and Exchange Commission................... 23
(c) Summaries of information and
reports to be transmitted by
Company to Debentureholders.......................... 23
(d) Annual Certificate to be furnished
to Trustee........................................... 23
SECTION 5.04. (a) Trustee to transmit annual report
to Debentureholders.................................. 23
(b) Trustee to transmit certain further
reports to Debentureholders.......................... 24
(c) Copies of reports to be filed with stock exchanges
and Securities and Exchange Commission............... 24
ARTICLE SIX
REMEDIES OF THE TRUSTEE AND DEBENTUREHOLDERS
ON EVENT OF DEFAULT
SECTION 6.01. (a) Events of Default defined............................ 25
(b) Acceleration of maturity upon Event of Default....... 26
(c) Waiver of default and rescission of
declaration of maturity.............................. 26
(d) Restoration of former position and
rights upon curing default........................... 26
(e) Certain rights of holders of
Preferred Securities................................. 27
SECTION 6.02. (a) Covenant of Company to pay to Trustee whole amount
due on Debentures on Default in payment of interest
or principal (and premiums, if any).................. 27
(b) Trustee may recover judgment for whole amount due on
Debentures on failure of Company to pay.............. 27
(c) Filing of proof of claim by Trustee in bankruptcy,
reorganization or receivership proceeding............ 28
(d) Rights of action and of asserting claims may be
enforced by Trustee without possession of Debentures. 28
SECTION 6.03. Application of moneys collected by Trustee............... 28
SECTION 6.04. Limitation on suits by holders of Debentures............. 29
SECTION 6.05. (a) Remedies cumulative.................................. 29
(b) Delay or omission in exercise of rights
not waiver of default................................ 30
SECTION 6.06. Rights of holders of majority in principal
amount of Debentures to direct Trustee and
to waive defaults........................................ 30
SECTION 6.07. Trustee to give notice of defaults known
to it, but may withhold in certain circumstances......... 31
SECTION 6.08. Requirements of an undertaking to pay
costs in certain suits under Indenture or
against Trustee.......................................... 31
ARTICLE SEVEN
CONCERNING THE TRUSTEE
SECTION 7.01. (a) Upon Event of Default occurring and continuing,
Trustee shall exercise powers vested in it, and use
same degree of care and skill in their exercise,
as prudent individual would use...................... 32
(b) Trustee not relieved from liability for negligence
or willful misconduct except as provided in this
section.............................................. 32
(1) Prior to Event of Default and after the curing
of all Events of Default which may have
occurred........................................ 32
(i) Trustee not liable except for performance of
duties specifically set forth................ 32
(ii) In absence of bad faith, Trustee may
conclusively rely on certificates or opinions
furnished it hereunder, subject to duty to
examine the same if specifically required to
be furnished to it........................... 32
(2) Trustee not liable for error of judgment made in
good faith by responsible officer unless Trustee
negligent....................................... 32
(3) Trustee not liable for action or non-action in
accordance with direction of holders of majority
in principal amount of debentures............... 32
(4) Trustee need not expend own funds
without adequate indemnity...................... 33
SECTION 7.02. Subject to provisions of Section 7.01:
(a) Trustee may rely on documents believed
genuine and properly signed or presented............. 33
(b) Sufficient evidence by certain instruments provided
for.................................................. 33
(c) Trustee may consult with counsel and act on advice or
Opinion of Counsel................................... 33
(d) Trustee may require indemnity from Debentureholders.. 33
(e) Trustee not liable for actions in good faith believed
to be authorized..................................... 33
(f) Prior to Event of Default, Trustee not bound to
investigate facts or matters stated in certificates,
etc., unless requested in writing by
Debentureholders..................................... 33
(g) Trustee may perform duties directly or through agents
or attorneys......................................... 34
SECTION 7.03 (a) Trustee not liable for recitals in Indenture or in
Debentures........................................... 34
(b) No representations by Trustee as to validity of
Indenture or of Debentures........................... 34
(c) Trustee not accountable for use of Debentures or
proceeds.......................................... 34
SECTION 7.04. Trustee, paying agent or Debenture Registrar may own
Debentures............................................ 34
SECTION 7.05. Moneys received by Trustee to be held in trust without
interest.............................................. 34
SECTION 7.06. (a) Trustee entitled to compensation, reimbursement
and indemnity..................................... 34
(b) Obligations to Trustee to be secured by lien prior
to Debentures..................................... 35
SECTION 7.07. Right of Trustee to rely on certificate of officers of
Company where no other evidence specifically
prescribed............................................ 35
SECTION 7.08. (a) Trustee acquiring conflicting interest to
eliminate conflict or resign...................... 35
(b) Notice to Debentureholders in case of failure to
comply with subsection (a)........................ 35
(c) Definition of conflicting interest................ 35
(d) Definition of certain terms....................... 38
(e) Calculation of percentages of Debentures.......... 39
(f) Trustee resignation not required under certain
circumstances..................................... 40
SECTION 7.09. Requirements for eligibility of Trustee............... 41
SECTION 7.10. (a) Resignation of Trustee and appointment of
successor......................................... 41
(b) Removal of Trustee by Company or by court on
Debentureholders' application..................... 41
(c) Removal of Trustee by holders of majority in
principal amount of Debentures.................... 42
(d) Time when resignation or removal of Trustee
effective......................................... 42
(e) One Trustee for each series....................... 42
SECTION 7.11. (a) Acceptance by successor to Trustee................ 42
(b) Trustee with respect to less than all series...... 42
(c) Company to confirm Trustee's rights............... 43
(d) Successor Trustee to be qualified................. 43
(e) Notice of succession.............................. 43
SECTION 7.12. Successor to Trustee by merger, consolidation or
succession to business................................ 43
SECTION 7.13. (a) Limitations on rights of Trustee as a creditor to
obtain payment of certain claims within four months
prior to default or during default, or to realize
on property as such creditor thereafter............... 44
(b) Certain creditor relationships excluded............... 46
(c) Definition of certain terms....................... 46
ARTICLE EIGHT
CONCERNING THE DEBENTUREHOLDERS
SECTION 8.01. Evidence of action by Debentureholders................ 47
SECTION 8.02. Proof of execution of instruments and of
holding of Debentures................................. 48
SECTION 8.03. Who may be deemed owners of Debentures................ 48
SECTION 8.04. Debentures owned by Company or controlled or
controlling companies disregarded for certain
purposes.............................................. 48
SECTION 8.05. Instruments executed by Debentureholders bind future
holders............................................... 49
ARTICLE NINE
SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURES
SECTION 9.01. Purposes for which supplemental indenture may be
entered into without consent of Debentureholders...... 49
SECTION 9.02. Modification of Indenture with consent of
Debentureholders...................................... 50
SECTION 9.03. Effect of supplemental indentures..................... 51
SECTION 9.04. Debentures may bear notation of changes by
supplemental indentures............................... 51
SECTION 9.05. Opinion of Counsel.................................... 52
ARTICLE TEN
CONSOLIDATION, MERGER, SALE OR CONVEYANCE
SECTION 10.01. Company May Consolidate, Etc. Only on Certain Terms. 52
SECTION 10.02. Successor Corporation Substituted................... 52
SECTION 10.03. Opinion of Counsel.................................. 52
ARTICLE ELEVEN
SATISFACTION AND DISCHARGE OF INDENTURE;
UNCLAIMED MONEYS
SECTION 11.01. Satisfaction and discharge of Indenture............... 53
SECTION 11.02. Application by Trustee of Funds Deposited
for Payment of Debentures........................... 55
SECTION 11.03. Application by Trustee of funds deposited
for payment of Debentures........................... 55
SECTION 11.04. Repayment of moneys held by paying agent............ 55
SECTION 11.05. Repayment of moneys held by Trustee................. 55
ARTICLE TWELVE
IMMUNITY OF INCORPORATORS, STOCKHOLDERS,
OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
SECTION 12.01. Incorporators, stockholders, officers and directors
of Company exempt from individual liability......... 56
ARTICLE THIRTEEN
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
SECTION 13.01. Successors and assigns of Company bound by
Indenture........................................... 56
SECTION 13.02. Acts of board, committee or officer of successor
company valid....................................... 56
SECTION 13.03. Surrender of powers of Company...................... 56
SECTION 13.04. Required notices or demands may be served by mail... 56
SECTION 13.05. Indenture and Debentures to be construed in
accordance with laws of the State of New York....... 57
SECTION 13.06. (a) Officers' Certificate and Opinion of Counsel to
be furnished upon applications or demands by
Company........................................ 57
(b) Statements to be included in each certificate
or opinion with respect to compliance with
condition or covenant.......................... 57
SECTION 13.07. Payments due on Sundays or holidays................. 57
SECTION 13.08. Provisions required by Trust Indenture Act of 1939
to control.......................................... 57
SECTION 13.09. Indenture may be executed in counterparts........... 58
SECTION 13.10. Separability of indenture provisions................ 58
SECTION 13.11. Assignment by Company to subsidiary................. 58
SECTION 13.12. Holders of Preferred Securities as third party
beneficiaries of this Indenture..................... 58
ARTICLE FOURTEEN
SUBORDINATION OF DEBENTURES
SECTION 14.01. Agreement to Subordinate............................ 58
SECTION 14.02. Rights of Senior Indebtedness In the Event
of Insolvency, etc. of the Company.................. 58
SECTION 14.03. Payment Over of Proceeds Received on Debentures..... 59
SECTION 14.04. Payments to Debentureholders........................ 61
SECTION 14.05. Holders of Debentures Authorize Trustee to
Effectuate Subordination of Debentures.............. 61
SECTION 14.06. Notice to Trustee................................... 61
SECTION 14.07. Trustee's May Hold Senior Indebtedness.............. 62
SECTION 14.08. Applicability of Article Fourteen to Paying Agents.. 62
ACCEPTANCE OF TRUST BY TRUSTEE....................................... 62
TESTIMONIUM.......................................................... 63
SIGNATURES AND SEALS................................................. 64
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS...................................................... 65
THIS INDENTURE, is dated as of the 15th day of March, 1995, between
SunAmerica Inc., a corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of
the State of Maryland (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the "Company"),
and The First National Bank of Chicago, a national banking association, as
Trustee (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the "Trustee"):
WHEREAS, for its lawful corporate purposes, the Company has fully
authorized the execution and delivery of this Indenture to provide for the
issuance of unsecured debentures (hereinafter referred to as the
"Debentures"), in an unlimited aggregate principal amount to be issued from
time to time in one or more series as in this Indenture provided, as
registered Debentures without coupons, to be authenticated by the
certificate of the Trustee;
WHEREAS, to provide the terms and conditions upon which the Debentures
are to be authenticated, issued and delivered, the Company has duly authorized
the execution of this Indenture;
WHEREAS, the Debentures and the certificate of authentication to be
borne by the Debentures (the "Certificate of Authentication") are to be
substantially in such forms as may be approved by the Board of Directors (as
defined below) or set forth in any indenture supplemental to this Indenture;
AND WHEREAS, all acts and things necessary to make the Debentures
issued pursuant hereto, when executed by the Company and authenticated and
delivered by the Trustee as in this Indenture provided, the valid, binding
and legal obligations of the Company, and to constitute these presents a
valid indenture and agreement according to its terms, have been done and
performed or will be done and performed prior to the issuance of such
Debentures, and the execution of this Indenture has been and the issuance
hereunder of the Debentures has been or will be prior to issuance in all
respects duly authorized, and the Company, in the exercise of the legal
right and power in it vested, executes this Indenture and proposes to make,
execute, issue and deliver the Debentures:
NOW, THEREFORE, THIS INDENTURE WITNESSETH:
That in order to declare the terms and conditions upon which the
Debentures are and are to be authenticated, issued and delivered, and in
consideration of the premises and of the acquisition and acceptance of the
Debentures by the holders thereof, the Company covenants and agrees with the
Trustee, for the equal and proportionate benefit (subject to the provisions of
this Indenture) of the respective holders from time to time of the Debentures,
without any discrimination, preference or priority of any one Debenture over
any other by reason of priority in the time of issue, sale or negotiation
thereof, or otherwise, except as provided herein, as follows:
ARTICLE ONE
Definitions
SECTION 1.01. The terms defined in this Section (except as in this
Indenture otherwise expressly provided or unless the context otherwise
requires) for all purposes of this Indenture, any resolution of the Board of
Directors of the Company and of any indenture supplemental hereof shall have
the respective meanings specified in this Section. All other terms used in
this Indenture which are defined in the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as
amended, or which are by reference in such Act defined in the Securities Act
of 1933, as amended (except as herein otherwise expressly provided or unless
the context otherwise requires), shall have the meanings assigned to such
terms in said Trust Indenture Act and in said Securities Act as in force at
the date of this instrument.
Affiliate:
The term "Affiliate" of the Company shall mean any company at least a majority
of whose outstanding voting stock shall at the time be owned by the Company,
or by one or more direct or indirect subsidiaries of the Company or by the
Company and one or more direct or indirect subsidiaries of the Company. For
the purposes only of this definition of the term "Affiliate", the term "voting
stock", as applied to the stock of any company, shall mean stock of any class
or classes having ordinary voting power for the election of a majority of the
directors of such company, other than stock having such power only by reason
of the occurrence of a contingency.
Authenticating Agent:
The term "Authenticating Agent" means an authenticating agent with respect to
all or any of the series of Debentures, as the case may be, appointed with
respect to all or any series of the Debentures, as the case may be, by the
Trustee pursuant to Section 2.10.
Board of Directors:
The term "Board of Directors" shall mean the Board of Directors of the
Company, or any committee of such Board duly authorized to act hereunder.
Board Resolution:
The term "Board Resolution" shall mean a copy of one or more resolutions,
certified by the secretary or an assistant secretary of the Company to have
been adopted or consented to by the Board of Directors and to be in full force
and effect, and delivered to the Trustee.
Business day:
The term "business day", with respect to any series of Debentures, shall mean
any day other than a day on which banking institutions in the Borough of
Manhattan, the City and State of New York, are authorized or obligated by law
or executive order to close.
Certificate:
The term "Certificate" shall mean a certificate signed by the principal
executive officer, the principal financial officer or the principal accounting
officer of the Company. The Certificate need not comply with the provisions of
Section 13.06.
Common Securities:
The term "Common Securities" shall mean the common undivided beneficial
interests in the assets of the applicable SunAmerica Capital Trust.
Company:
The term "Company" shall mean SunAmerica Inc., a corporation duly organized
and existing under the laws of the State of Maryland, and, subject to the
provisions of Article Ten, shall also include its successors and assigns.
Corporate Trust Office:
The term "Corporate Trust Office" shall mean the office of the Trustee at
which at any particular time its corporate trust business shall be principally
administered, which office at the date of the execution of this Indenture is
located at One First National Plaza, Suite 0126, Chicago, Illinois 60670-0126,
Attention: Corporate Trust Administration.
Declaration of Trust:
The term "Declaration of Trust" shall mean the Declaration of Trust of the
SunAmerica Capital Trust, if any, specified in the applicable Board Resolution
or supplemental indenture establishing a particular series of Debentures
pursuant to Section 2.01 hereof.
Debenture or Debentures:
The term "Debenture" or "Debentures" shall mean any Debenture or Debentures,
as the case may be, authenticated and delivered under this Indenture.
Debentureholder:
The term "Debentureholder", "holder of Debentures", "registered holder", or
other similar term, shall mean the person or persons in whose name or names a
particular Debenture shall be registered on the books of the Company kept for
the purpose in accordance with the terms of this Indenture.
Default:
The term "Default" shall mean any event, act or condition which with notice or
lapse of time, or both, would constitute an Event of Default.
Depository:
The term "Depository" shall mean, with respect to Debentures of any series,
for which the Company shall determine that such Debentures will be issued as a
Global Debenture, The Depository Trust Company, New York, New York, another
clearing agency, or any successor registered as a clearing agency under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or other
applicable statute or regulation, which, in each case, shall be designated by
the Company pursuant to either Section 2.01 or 2.11.
Event of Default:
The term "Event of Default" with respect to Debentures of a particular series
shall mean any event specified in Section 6.01(a), continued for the period of
time, if any, therein designated.
Global Debenture:
The term "Global Debenture" shall mean, with respect to any series of
Debentures, a Debenture executed by the Company and delivered by the Trustee
to the Depository or pursuant to the Depository's instruction, all in
accordance with the Indenture, which shall be registered in the name of the
Depository or its nominee.
Governmental Obligations:
The term, "Governmental Obligations" shall mean securities that are (i) direct
obligations of the United States of America for the payment of which its full
faith and credit is pledged or (ii) obligations of a person controlled or
supervised by and acting as an agency or instrumentality of the United States
of America, the payment of which is unconditionally guaranteed as a full faith
and credit obligation by the United States of America, which, in either case,
are not callable or redeemable at the option of the issuer thereof, and shall
also include a depository receipt issued by a bank (as defined in Section 3(a)
(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended) as custodian with respect to
any such Governmental Obligation or a specific payment of principal of or
interest on any such Governmental Obligation held by such custodian for the
account of the holder of such depository receipt; provided that (except as
required by law) such custodian is not authorized to make any deduction from
the amount payable to the holder of such depository receipt from any amount
received by the custodian in respect of the Governmental Obligation or the
specific payment of principal of or interest on the Governmental Obligation
evidenced by such depository receipt.
Guarantee:
The term "Guarantee" shall mean the guarantee, if any, that the Company may
enter into that operates directly or indirectly for the benefit of holders of
Preferred Securities issued by a SunAmerica Capital Trust.
Indenture:
The term "Indenture" shall mean this instrument as originally executed, or, if
amended or supplemented as herein provided, as so amended or supplemented.
Interest Payment Date:
The term "Interest Payment Date" when used with respect to any installment of
interest on a Debenture of a particular series shall mean the date specified
in such Debenture or in a Board Resolution or in an indenture supplemental
hereto with respect to such series as the fixed date on which an installment
of interest with respect to Debentures of that series is due and payable,
Officers' Certificate:
The term "Officers' Certificate" shall mean a certificate signed by the
President or a Vice President and by the Treasurer or an Assistant Treasurer
or the Controller or an Assistant Controller or the Secretary or an Assistant
Secretary of the Company and who shall be satisfactory to the Trustee. Each
such certificate shall include the statements provided for in Section 13.06,
if and to the extent required by the provisions thereof.
Opinion of Counsel:
The term "Opinion of Counsel" shall mean an opinion in writing signed by legal
counsel, who may be an employee of or counsel for the Company and who shall be
satisfactory to the Trustee. Each such opinion shall include the statements
provided for in section 13.06, if and to the extent required by the provisions
thereof.
Outstanding:
The term "Outstanding", when used with reference to Debentures of any series,
shall, subject to the provisions of Section 8.01, mean, as of any particular
time, all Debentures of that series theretofore authenticated and delivered by
the Trustee under this Indenture, except (a) Debentures theretofore canceled
by the Trustee or any paying agent, or delivered to the Trustee or any paying
agent for cancellation or which have previously been canceled; (b) Debentures
or portions thereof for the payment or redemption of which moneys or
Governmental Obligations in the necessary amount shall have been deposited in
trust with the Trustee or with any paying agent (other than the Company) or
shall have been set aside and segregated in trust for the holders of such
Debentures by the Company (if the Company shall act as its own paying agent);
provided, however, that if such Debentures or portions of such Debentures are
to be redeemed prior to the maturity thereof, notice of such redemption shall
have been given as in Article Three provided, or provision satisfactory to the
Trustee shall have been made for giving such notice; and (c) Debentures in
lieu of or in substitution for which other Debentures shall have been
authenticated and delivered pursuant to the terms of Section 2.07.
Person:
The term "Person" means any individual, corporation, joint venture,
association, joint stock company, trust, unincorporated organization or
government or any agency or political subdivision thereof.
Predecessor Debenture:
The term "Predecessor Debenture" of any particular Debenture shall mean every
previous Debenture evidencing all or a portion of the same debt as that
evidenced by such particular Debenture; and, for the purposes of this
definition, any Debenture authenticated and delivered under Section 2.07 in
lieu of a lost, destroyed or stolen Debenture shall be deemed to evidence the
same debt as the lost, destroyed or stolen Debenture.
Preferred Securities:
The term "Preferred Securities" shall mean the preferred undivided beneficial
interests in the assets of the applicable SunAmerica Capital Trust.
Property Trustee:
The term "Property Trustee" means the entity performing the function of the
Property Trustee under the applicable Declaration of Trust of a SunAmerica
Capital Trust.
Responsible Officer:
The term "Responsible Officer" when used with respect to the Trustee shall
mean the chairman of the board of directors, the president, any vice
president, the secretary, the treasurer, any trust officer, any corporate
trust officer or any other officer or assistant officer of the Trustee
customarily performing functions similar to those performed by the persons who
at the time shall be such officers, respectively, or to whom any corporate
trust matter is referred because of his or her knowledge of and familiarity
with the particular subject.
Security Exchange:
"Security Exchange" when used with respect to the Debentures of any series
which are held as trust assets of a SunAmerica Capital Trust pursuant to the
Declaration of Trust of such SunAmerica Capital Trust, means the distribution
of the Debentures of such series by such SunAmerica Capital Trust in exchange
for the Preferred Securities and Common Securities of such SunAmerica Capital
Trust in dissolution of such SunAmerica Capital Trust pursuant to the
Declaration of Trust of such SunAmerica Capital Trust.
Senior Indebtedness:
The term "Senior Indebtedness" means the principal of and premium, if any, and
interest on (a) all indebtedness of the Company, whether outstanding on the
date of this Indenture or thereafter created, (i) for money borrowed by the
Company (including, without limitation, indebtedness issued or to be issued
pursuant to the Subordinated Indenture dated as of April 15, 1993 between the
Company and The First National Bank of Chicago, as Trustee), (ii) for money
borrowed by, or obligations of, others and either assumed or guaranteed,
directly or indirectly, by the Company, (iii) in respect of letters of credit
and acceptances issued or made by banks, or (iv) constituting purchase money
indebtedness, or indebtedness secured by property included in the property,
plant and equipment accounts of the Company at the time of the acquisition of
such property by the Company, for the payment of which the Company is directly
liable, and (b) all deferrals, renewals, extensions and refundings of, and
amendments, modifications and supplements to, any such indebtedness. As used
in the preceding sentence the term "purchase money indebtedness" means
indebtedness evidenced by a note, debenture, bond or other instrument (whether
or not secured by any lien or other security interest) issued or assumed as
all of a part of the consideration for the acquisition of property, whether by
purchase, merger, consolidation or otherwise, unless by its terms such
indebtedness is subordinate to other indebtedness of the Company.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Indenture or the Debentures,
Senior Indebtedness shall not include (i) any indebtedness of the Company
which, by its terms or the terms of the instrument creating or evidencing it,
is subordinate in right of payment to or pari passu with the Debentures, as
the case may be, and, in particular, the Debentures shall rank pari passu with
all other debt securities and guarantees in respect of those debt securities,
issued to (y) any other SunAmerica Capital Trust and (z) any other trusts,
partnerships or any other entity affiliated with the Company which is a
financing vehicle of the Company ("Financing Entity") in connection with an
issuance of preferred securities by such Financing Entity, or (ii) any
indebtedness of the Company to a Subsidiary.
Subsidiary:
The term "Subsidiary" shall mean any corporation at least a majority of whose
outstanding voting stock shall at the time be owned by the Company or by one
or more subsidiaries or by the Company and one or more Subsidiaries. For the
purposes only of this definition of the term "Subsidiary", the term "voting
stock", as applied to the stock of any corporation, shall mean stock of any
class or classes having ordinary voting power for the election of a majority
of the directors of such corporation, other than stock having such power only
by reason of the occurrence of a contingency.
SunAmerica Capital Trust:
The term "SunAmerica Capital Trust" shall mean such statutory business trust
created under the laws of the State of Delaware specified in the applicable
Board Resolution or supplemental indenture establishing a particular series of
Debentures pursuant to Section 2.01 hereof.
Trustee:
The term "Trustee" shall mean The First National Bank of Chicago and, subject
to the provisions of Article Seven, shall also include its successors and
assigns, and, if at any time there is more than one person acting in such
capacity hereunder, "Trustee" shall mean each such person. The term "Trustee"
as used with respect to a particular series of the Debentures shall mean the
trustee with respect to that series.
Trust Indenture Act:
The term "Trust Indenture Act", subject to the provisions of Section 9.01 and
9.02, shall mean the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended and in effect at
the date of execution of this Indenture.
ARTICLE TWO
Issue, Description, Terms, Execution,
Registration and Exchange of Debentures
Section 2.01. The aggregate principal amount of Debentures which may
be authenticated and delivered under this Indenture is unlimited.
The Debentures may be issued in one or more series up to the aggregate
principal amount of Debentures of that series from time to time authorized by
or pursuant to a Board Resolution or pursuant to one or more indentures
supplemental hereto, prior to the initial issuance of Debentures of a
particular series. Prior to the initial issuance of Debentures of any series,
there shall be established in or pursuant to a Board Resolution, and set forth
in an Officers' Certificate, or established in one or more indentures
supplemental hereto:
(1) the title of the Debentures of the series (which shall
distinguish the Debentures of the series from all other Debentures);
(2) any limit upon the aggregate principal amount of the Debentures
of that series which may be authenticated and delivered under this Indenture
(except for Debentures authenticated and delivered upon registration of
transfer of, or in exchange for, or in lieu of, other Debentures of that
series):
(3) the date or dates on which the principal of the Debentures of
the series is payable;
(4) the rate or rates at which the Debentures of the series shall
bear interest or the manner of calculation of such rate or rates, if any;
(5) the date or dates from which such interest shall accrue, the
Interest Payment Dates on which such interest will be payable or the manner
of determination of such Interest Payment Dates and the record date for the
determination of holders to whom interest is payable on any such Interest
Payment Dates;
(6) the right, if any, to extend the interest payment periods and
the duration of such extension;
(7) the period or periods within which, the price or prices at
which, and the terms and conditions upon which, Debentures of the series may
be redeemed, in whole or in part, at the option of the Company;
(8) the obligation, if any, of the Company to redeem or purchase
Debentures of the series pursuant to any sinking fund or analogous
provisions (including payments made in cash in anticipation of future
sinking fund obligations) or at the option of a holder thereof and the
period or periods within which, the price or prices at which, and the terms
and conditions upon which, Debentures of the series shall be redeemed or
purchased, in whole or in part, pursuant to such obligation;
(9) the form of the Debentures of the series including the form of
the Certificate of Authentication for such series;
(10) if other than denominations of $25 or any integral multiple
thereof, the denominations in which the Debentures of the series shall be
issuable;
(11) any and all other terms with respect to such series (which terms
shall not be inconsistent with the terms of this Indenture); and
(12) whether the Debentures are issuable as a Global Debenture and,
in such case, the identity of the Depository for such series.
(13) If the Debentures of such series are to be deposited as trust
assets in a SunAmerica Capital Trust the name of the applicable SunAmerica
Capital Trust (which shall distinguish such statutory business trust from
all other SunAmerica Capital Trusts) into which the Debentures of such
series are to be deposited as trust assets and the date of its Declaration
of Trust.
All Debentures of any one series shall be substantially identical
except as to denomination and except as may otherwise be provided in or
pursuant to any such Board Resolution or in any indenture supplemental hereto.
If any of the terms of the series are established by action taken
pursuant to a Board Resolution, a copy of an appropriate record of such action
shall be certified by the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary of the Company
and delivered to the Trustee at or prior to the delivery of the Officers'
Certificate setting forth the terms of the series.
SECTION 2.02. The Debentures of any series and the Trustee's
certificate of authentication to be borne by such Debentures shall be
substantially of the tenor and purport as set forth in one or more indentures
supplemental hereto or as provided in a Board Resolution and as set forth in
an Officers' Certificate, and may have such letters, numbers or other marks
of identification or designation and such legends or endorsements printed,
lithographed or engraved thereon as the Company may deem appropriate and as
are not inconsistent with the provisions of this Indenture, or as may be
required to comply with any law or with any rule or regulation made pursuant
thereto or with any rule or regulation of any stock exchange on which
Debentures of that series may be listed, or to conform to usage.
SECTION 2.03. The Debentures shall be issuable as registered
Debentures and in the denominations of $25 or any integral multiple thereof,
subject to Section 2.01(10). The Debentures of a particular series shall bear
interest payable on the dates and at the rate specified with respect to that
series. The principal of and the interest on the Debentures of any series, as
well as any premium thereon in case of redemption thereof prior to maturity,
shall be payable in the coin or currency of the United States of America which
at the time is legal tender for public and private debt, at the office or
agency of the Company maintained for that purpose in the Borough of Manhattan,
the City and State of New York. Each Debenture shall be dated the date of its
authentication. Interest on the Debentures shall be computed on the basis of a
360-day year composed of twelve 30-day months.
The interest installment on any Debenture which is payable, and is
punctually paid or duly provided for, on any Interest Payment Date for
Debentures of that series shall be paid to the person in whose name said
Debenture (or one or more Predecessor Debentures) is registered at the close
of business on the regular record date for such interest installment. In the
event that any Debenture of a particular series or portion thereof is called
for redemption and the redemption date is subsequent to a regular record date
with respect to any Interest Payment Date and prior to such Interest Payment
Date, interest on such Debenture will be paid upon presentation and surrender
of such Debenture as provided in Section 3.03.
Any interest on any Debenture which is payable, but is not punctually
paid or duly provided for, on any Interest Payment Date for Debentures of the
same series (herein called "Defaulted Interest") shall forthwith cease to be
payable to the registered holder on the relevant regular record date by virtue
of having been such holder; and such Defaulted Interest shall be paid by the
Company, at its election, as provided in clause (1) or clause (2) below:
(1) The Company may make payment of any Defaulted Interest on
Debentures to the persons in whose names such Debentures (or their
respective Predecessor Debentures) are registered at the close of business
on a special record date for the payment of such Defaulted Interest, which
shall be fixed in the following manner: the Company shall notify the Trustee
in writing of the amount of Defaulted Interest proposed to be paid on each
such Debenture and the date of the proposed payment, and at the same time
the Company shall deposit with the Trustee an amount of money equal to the
aggregate amount proposed to be paid in respect of such Defaulted Interest
or shall make arrangements satisfactory to the Trustee for such deposit
prior to the date of the proposed payment, such money when deposited to be
held in trust for the benefit of the persons entitled to such Defaulted
Interest as in this clause provided. Thereupon the Trustee shall fix a
special record date for the payment of such Defaulted Interest which shall
not be more than 15 nor less than 10 days prior to the date of the proposed
payment and not less than 10 days after the receipt by the Trustee of the
notice of the proposed payment. The Trustee shall promptly notify the
Company of such special record date and, in the name and at the expense of
the Company, shall cause notice of the proposed payment of such Defaulted
Interest and the special record date therefor to be mailed, first class
postage prepaid, to each Debentureholder at his or her address as it appears
in the Debenture Register (as hereinafter defined), not less than 10 days
prior to such special record date. Notice of the proposed payment of such
Defaulted Interest and the special record date therefor having been mailed
as aforesaid, such Defaulted Interest shall be paid to the persons in whose
names such Debentures (or their Predecessor Debentures) are registered on
such special record date and shall be no longer payable pursuant to the
following clause (2).
(2) The Company may make payment of any Defaulted Interest on any
Debentures in any other lawful manner not inconsistent with the requirements
of any securities exchange on which such Debentures may be listed, and upon
such notice as may be required by such exchange, if, after notice given by
the Company to the Trustee of the proposed payment pursuant to this clause,
such manner of payment shall be deemed practicable by the Trustee.
Unless otherwise set forth in a Board Resolution or one or more
indentures supplemental hereto establishing the terms of any series of
Debentures pursuant to Section 2.01 hereof, the term "regular record date"
as used in this Section with respect to a series of Debentures with respect
to any Interest Payment Date for such series shall mean either the
fifteenth day of the month immediately preceding the month in which an
Interest Payment Date established for such series pursuant to Section 2.01
hereof shall occur, if such Interest Payment Date is the first day of a
month, or the last day of the month immediately preceding the month in
which an Interest Payment Date established for such series pursuant to
Section 2.01 hereof shall occur, if such Interest Payment Date is the
fifteenth day of a month, whether or not such date is business day.
Subject to the foregoing provisions of this Section, each Debenture of
a series delivered under this Indenture upon transfer of or in exchange for or
in lieu of any other Debenture of such series shall carry the rights to
interest accrued and unpaid, and to accrue, which were carried by such other
Debenture.
SECTION 2.04. The Debentures shall, subject to the provisions of
Section 2.06, be printed on steel engraved borders or fully or partially
engraved, or legibly typed, as the proper officers of the Company may
determine, and shall be signed on behalf of the Company by its President or
one of its Vice Presidents, under its corporate seal attested by its Secretary
or one of its Assistant Secretaries. The signature of the President or a Vice
President and/or the signature of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary in
attestation of the corporate seal, upon the Debentures, may be in the form of
a facsimile signature of a present or any future President or Vice President
and of a present or any future Secretary or Assistant Secretary and may be
imprinted or otherwise reproduced on the Debentures and for that purpose the
Company may use the facsimile signature of any person who shall have been a
President or Vice President, or of any person who shall have been a Secretary
or Assistant Secretary, notwithstanding the fact that at the time the
Debentures shall be authenticated and delivered or disposed of such person
shall have ceased to be the President or a Vice President, or the Secretary or
an Assistant Secretary, of the Company, as the case may be. The seal of the
Company may be in the form of a facsimile of the seal of the Company and may
be impressed, affixed, imprinted or otherwise reproduced on the Debentures.
Only such Debentures as shall bear thereon a Certificate of
Authentication substantially in the form established for such Debentures,
executed manually by an authorized signatory of the Trustee, or by any
Authenticating Agent with respect to such Debentures, shall be entitled to the
benefits of this Indenture or be valid or obligatory for any purpose. Such
certificate executed by the Trustee, or by any Authenticating Agent appointed
by the Trustee with respect to such Debentures, upon any Debenture executed by
the Company shall be conclusive evidence that the Debenture so authenticated
has been duly authenticated and delivered hereunder and that the holder is
entitled to the benefits of this Indenture.
At any time and from time to time after the execution and delivery of
this Indenture, the Company may deliver Debentures of any series executed by
the Company to the Trustee for authentication, together with a written order
of the Company for the authentication and delivery of such Debentures, signed
by its President or any Vice President and its Treasurer or any Assistant
Treasurer, and the Trustee in accordance with such written order shall
authenticate and deliver such Debentures.
In authenticating such Debentures and accepting the additional
responsibilities under this Indenture in relation to such Debentures, the
Trustee shall be entitled to receive, and (subject to Section 7.01) shall be
fully protected in relying upon, an Opinion of Counsel stating that the form
and terms thereof have been established in conformity with the provisions of
this Indenture.
The Trustee shall not be required to authenticate such Debentures if
the issue of such Debentures pursuant to this Indenture will affect the
Trustee's own rights, duties or immunities under the Debentures and this
Indenture or otherwise in a manner which is not reasonably acceptable to the
Trustee.
SECTION 2.05. (a) Debentures of any series may be exchanged upon
presentation thereof at the office or agency of the Company designated for
such purpose in the Borough of Manhattan, the City and State of New York, for
other Debentures of such series of authorized denominations, and for a like
aggregate principal amount, upon payment of a sum sufficient to cover any tax
or other governmental charge in relation thereto, all as provided in this
Section. In respect of any Debentures so surrendered for exchange, the Company
shall execute, the Trustee shall authenticate and such office or agency shall
deliver in exchange therefor the Debenture or Debentures of the same series
which the Debentureholder making the exchange shall be entitled to receive,
bearing numbers not contemporaneously outstanding.
(b) The Company shall keep, or cause to be kept, at its office or
agency designated for such purpose in the Borough of Manhattan, the City and
State of New York, or such other location designated by the Company a register
or registers (herein referred to as the "Debenture Register") in which,
subject to such reasonable regulations as it may prescribe, the Company shall
register the Debentures and the transfers of Debentures as in this Article
provided and which at all reasonable times shall be open for inspection by the
Trustee. The registrar for the purpose of registering Debentures and transfer
of Debentures as herein provided shall be appointed as authorized by Board
Resolution (the "Debenture Registrar").
Upon surrender for transfer of any Debenture at the office or agency
of the Company designated for such purpose in the Borough of Manhattan, the
City and State of New York, the Company shall execute, the Trustee shall
authenticate and such office or agency shall deliver in the name of the
transferee or transferees a new Debenture or Debentures of the same series as
the Debenture presented for a like aggregate principal amount.
All Debentures presented or surrendered for exchange or registration
of transfer, as provided in this Section, shall be accompanied (if so required
by the Company or the Debenture Registrar) by a written instrument or
instruments of transfer, in form satisfactory to the Company or the Debenture
Registrar, duly executed by the registered holder or by his duly authorized
attorney in writing.
(c) No service charge shall be made for any exchange or registration
of transfer of Debentures, or issue of new Debentures in case of partial
redemption of any series, but the Company may require payment of a sum
sufficient to cover any tax or other governmental charge in relation thereto,
other than exchanges pursuant to Section 2.06, the second paragraph of Section
3.03 and Section 9.04 not involving any transfer.
(d) The Company shall not be required (i) to issue, exchange or
register the transfer of any Debentures during a period beginning at the
opening of business 15 days before the day of the mailing of a notice of
redemption of less than all the outstanding Debentures of the same series and
ending at the close of business on the day of such mailing, nor (ii) to
register the transfer of or exchange any Debentures of any series or portions
thereof called for redemption. The provisions of this Section 2.05 are, with
respect to any Global Debenture, subject to Section 2.11 hereof.
SECTION 2.06. Pending the preparation of definitive Debentures of any
series, the Company may execute, and the Trustee shall authenticate and
deliver, temporary Debentures (printed, lithographed or typewritten) of any
authorized denomination, and substantially in the form of the definitive
Debentures in lieu of which they are issued, but with such omissions,
insertions and variations as may be appropriate for temporary Debentures, all
as may be determined by the Company. Every temporary Debenture of any series
shall be executed by the Company and be authenticated by the Trustee upon the
same conditions and in substantially the same manner, and with like effect, as
the definitive Debentures of such series. Without unnecessary delay the
Company will execute and will furnish definitive Debentures of such series and
thereupon any or all temporary Debentures of such series may be surrendered in
exchange therefor (without charge to the holders), at the office or agency of
the Company designated for the purpose in the Borough of Manhattan, the City
and State of New York, and the Trustee shall authenticate and such office or
agency shall deliver in exchange for such temporary Debentures an equal
aggregate principal amount of definitive Debentures of such series, unless the
Company advises the Trustee to the effect that definitive Debentures need not
be executed and furnished until further notice from the Company. Until so
exchanged, the temporary Debentures of such series shall be entitled to the
same benefits under this Indenture as definitive Debentures of such series
authenticated and delivered hereunder.
SECTION 2.07. In case any temporary or definitive Debenture shall
become mutilated or be destroyed, lost or stolen, the Company (subject to
the next succeeding sentence) shall execute, and upon its request the
Trustee (subject as aforesaid) shall authenticate and deliver, a new
Debenture of the same series bearing a number not contemporaneously
outstanding, in exchange and substitution for the mutilated Debenture, or
in lieu of and in substitution for the Debenture so destroyed, lost or
stolen. In every case the applicant for a substituted Debenture shall
furnish to the Company and to the Trustee such security or indemnity as may
be required by them to save each of them harmless, and, in every case of
destruction, loss or theft, the applicant shall also furnish to the Company
and to the Trustee evidence to their satisfaction of the destruction, loss
or theft of the applicant's Debenture and of the ownership thereof. The
Trustee may authenticate any such substituted Debenture and deliver the
same upon the written request or authorization of any officer of the
Company. Upon the issuance of any substituted Debenture, the Company may
require the payment of a sum sufficient to cover any tax or other
governmental charge that may be imposed in relation thereto and any other
expenses (including the fees and expenses of the Trustee) connected
therewith. In case any Debenture which has matured or is about to mature
shall become mutilated or be destroyed, lost or stolen, the Company may,
instead of issuing a substitute Debenture, pay or authorize the payment of
the same (without surrender thereof except in the case of a mutilated
Debenture) if the applicant for such payment shall furnish to the Company
and to the Trustee such security or indemnity as they may require to save
them harmless, and, in case of destruction, loss or theft, evidence to the
satisfaction of the Company and the Trustee of the destruction, loss or
theft of such Debenture and of the ownership thereof.
Every Debenture issued pursuant to the provisions of this Section in
substitution for any Debenture which is mutilated, destroyed, lost or stolen
shall constitute an additional contractual obligation of the Company, whether
or not the mutilated, destroyed, lost or stolen Debenture shall be found at
any time, or be enforceable by anyone, and shall be entitled to all the
benefits of this Indenture equally and proportionately with any and all other
Debentures of the same series duly issued hereunder. All Debentures shall be
held and owned upon the express condition that the foregoing provisions are
exclusive with respect to the replacement or payment of mutilated, destroyed,
lost or stolen Debentures, and shall preclude (to the extent lawful) any and
all other rights or remedies, notwithstanding any law or statute existing or
hereafter enacted to the contrary with respect to the replacement or payment
of negotiable instruments or other securities without their surrender.
SECTION 2.08. All Debentures surrendered for the purpose of payment,
redemption, exchange or registration of transfer shall, if surrendered to the
Company or any paying agent, be delivered to the Trustee for cancellation, or,
if surrendered to the Trustee, shall be canceled by it, and no Debentures
shall be issued in lieu thereof except as expressly required or permitted by
any of the provisions of this Indenture. On request of the Company, the
Trustee shall deliver to the Company canceled Debentures held by the Trustee.
In the absence of such request the Trustee may dispose of canceled Debentures
in accordance with its standard procedures and deliver a certificate of
disposition to the Company. If the Company shall otherwise acquire any of the
Debentures, however, such acquisition shall not operate as a redemption or
satisfaction of the indebtedness represented by such Debentures unless and
until the same are delivered to the Trustee for cancellation.
SECTION 2.09. Nothing in this Indenture or in the Debentures, express
or implied, shall give or be construed to give to any person, firm or
corporation, other than the parties hereto and the holders of the Debentures,
any legal or equitable right, remedy or claim under or in respect of this
Indenture, or under any covenant, condition or provision herein contained; all
such covenants, conditions and provisions being for the sole benefit of the
parties hereto and of the holders of the Debentures.
SECTION 2.10. So long as any of the Debentures of any series remain
outstanding there may be an Authenticating Agent for any or all such series
of Debentures which the Trustee shall have the right to appoint. Said
Authenticating Agent shall be authorized to act on behalf of the Trustee to
authenticate Debentures of such series issued upon exchange, transfer or
partial redemption thereof, and Debentures so authenticated shall be
entitled to the benefits of this Indenture and shall be valid and
obligatory for all purposes as if authenticated by the Trustee hereunder.
All references in this Indenture to the authentication of Debentures by the
Trustee shall be deemed to include authentication by an Authenticating
Agent for such series except for authentication upon original issuance or
pursuant to Section 2.07 hereof. Each Authenticating Agent shall be
acceptable to the Company and shall be a corporation which has a combined
capital and surplus, as most recently reported or determined by it,
sufficient under the laws of any jurisdiction under which it is organized
or in which it is doing business to conduct a trust business, and which is
otherwise authorized under such laws to conduct such business and is
subject to supervision or examination by Federal or State authorities. If
at any time any Authenticating Agent shall cease to be eligible in
accordance with these provisions, it shall resign immediately.
Any Authenticating Agent may at any time resign by giving written
notice of resignation to the Trustee and to the Company. The Trustee may at
any time (and upon request by the Company shall) terminate the agency of any
Authenticating Agent by giving written notice of termination to such
Authenticating Agent and to the Company. Upon resignation, termination or
cessation of eligibility of any Authenticating Agent, the Trustee may appoint
an eligible successor Authenticating Agent acceptable to the Company. Any
successor Authenticating Agent, upon acceptance of its appointment hereunder,
shall become vested with all the rights, powers and duties of its predecessor
hereunder as if originally named as an Authenticating Agent pursuant hereto.
SECTION 2.11. (a) If the Company shall establish pursuant to Section
2.01 that the Debentures of a particular series are to be issued as one or
more Global Debentures, then the Company shall execute and the Trustee shall,
in accordance with Section 2.04, authenticate and deliver, one or more Global
Debentures which (i) shall represent, and shall be denominated in an aggregate
amount equal to the aggregate principal amount of, all of the Outstanding
Debentures of such series, (ii) shall be registered in the name of the
Depository or its nominee, (iii) shall be delivered by the Trustee to the
Depository or pursuant to the Depository's instruction and (iv) shall bear a
legend substantially to the following effect: "Except as otherwise provided
in Section 2.11 of the Indenture, this Debenture may be transferred, in whole
but not in part, only to another nominee of the Depository or to a successor
Depository or to a nominee of such successor Depository."
(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 2.05, the Global
Debenture of a series may be transferred, in whole but not in part and in the
manner provided in Section 2.05, only to another nominee of the Depository for
such series, or to a successor Depository for such series selected or approved
by the Company or to a nominee of such successor Depository.
(c) If at any time the Depository for a series of Debentures notifies
the Company that it is unwilling or unable to continue as Depository for such
series or if at any time the Depository for such series shall no longer be
registered or in good standing under the Exchange Act, or other applicable
statute or regulation and a successor Depository for such series is not
appointed by the Company within 90 days after the Company receives such notice
or becomes aware of such condition, as the case may be, this Section 2.11
shall no longer be applicable to the Debentures of such series and the Company
will execute, and subject to Section 2.05, the Trustee will authenticate and
deliver Debentures of such series in definitive registered form without
coupons, in authorized denominations, and in an aggregate principal amount
equal to the principal amount of the Global Debentures of such series in
exchange for such Global Debenture. In addition, the Company may at any time
determine that the Debentures of any series shall no longer be represented by
one or more Global Debentures and that the provisions of this Section 2.11
shall no longer apply to the Debentures of such series. In such event the
Company will execute and subject to Section 2.05, the Trustee, upon receipt of
an Officers' Certificate evidencing such determination by the Company, will
authenticate and deliver Debentures of such series in definitive registered
form without coupons, in authorized denominations, and in an aggregate
principal amount equal to the principal amount of the Global Debentures of
such series in exchange for such Global Debentures. Upon the exchange of the
Global Debentures for such Debentures in definitive registered form without
coupons, in authorized denominations, the Global Debentures shall be canceled
by the Trustee. Such Debentures in definitive registered form issued in
exchange for the Global Debentures pursuant to this Section 2.11(c) shall be
registered in such names and in such authorized denominations as the
Depository, pursuant to instructions from its direct or indirect participants
or otherwise, shall instruct the Trustee. The Trustee shall deliver such
Debentures to the Depository for delivery to the persons in whose names such
Debentures are so registered.
ARTICLE THREE
Redemption of Debentures and
Sinking Fund Provisions
SECTION 3.01. The Company may redeem the Debentures of any series
issued hereunder on and after the dates and in accordance with the terms
established for such series pursuant to Section 2.01 hereof.
SECTION 3.02. (a) In case the Company shall desire to exercise such
right to redeem all or, as the case may be, a portion of the Debentures of any
series in accordance with the right reserved so to do, it shall give notice of
such redemption to holders of the Debentures of such series to be redeemed by
mailing, first class postage prepaid, a notice of such redemption not less
than 30 days and not more than 60 days before the date fixed for redemption
of that series to such holders at their last addresses as they shall appear
upon the Debenture Register. Any notice which is mailed in the manner herein
provided shall be conclusively presumed to have been duly given, whether or
not the registered holder receives the notice. In any case, failure duly to
give such notice to the holder of any Debenture of any series designated for
redemption in whole or in part, or any defect in the notice, shall not affect
the validity of the proceedings for the redemption of any other Debentures of
such series or any other series. In the case of any redemption of Debentures
prior to the expiration of any restriction on such redemption provided in the
terms of such Debentures or elsewhere in this Indenture, the Company shall
furnish the Trustee with an Officers' Certificate evidencing compliance with
any such restriction.
Each such notice of redemption shall specify the date fixed for
redemption and the redemption price at which Debentures of that series are to
be redeemed, and shall state that payment of the redemption price of such
Debentures to be redeemed will be made at the office or agency of the Company
in the Borough of Manhattan, the City and State of New York, upon presentation
and surrender of such Debentures, that interest accrued to the date fixed for
redemption will be paid as specified in said notice, that from and after said
date interest will cease to accrue and that the redemption is for a sinking
fund, if such is the case. If less than all the Debentures of a series are to
be redeemed, the notice to the holders of Debentures of that series to be
redeemed in whole or in part shall specify the particular Debentures to be so
redeemed. In case any Debenture is to be redeemed in part only, the notice
which relates to such Debenture shall state the portion of the principal
amount thereof to be redeemed, and shall state that on and after the
redemption date, upon surrender of such Debenture, a new Debenture or
Debentures of such series in principal amount equal to the unredeemed portion
thereof will be issued.
(b) If less than all the Debentures of a series are to be redeemed,
the Company shall give the Trustee at least 45 days' notice in advance of the
date fixed for redemption as to the aggregate principal amount of Debentures
of the series to be redeemed, and thereupon the Trustee shall select, by lot
or in such other manner as it shall deem appropriate and fair in its
discretion and which may provide for the selection of a portion or portions
(equal to $25 or any integral multiple thereof) of the principal amount of
such Debentures of a denomination larger than $25, the Debentures to be
redeemed and shall thereafter promptly notify the Company in writing of the
numbers of the Debentures to be redeemed, in whole or in part.
The Company may, if and whenever it shall so elect, by delivery of
instructions signed on its behalf by its President or any Vice President,
instruct the Trustee or any paying agent to call all or any part of the
Debentures of a particular series for redemption and to give notice of
redemption in the manner set forth in this Section, such notice to be in the
name of the Company or its own name as the Trustee or such paying agent may
deem advisable. In any case in which notice of redemption is to be given by
the Trustee or any such paying agent, the Company shall deliver or cause to be
delivered to, or permit to remain with, the Trustee or such paying agent, as
the case may be, such Debenture Register, transfer books or other records, or
suitable copies or extracts therefrom, sufficient to enable the Trustee or
such paying agent to give any notice by mail that may be required under the
provisions of this Section.
SECTION 3.03. (a) If the giving of notice of redemption shall have
been completed as above provided, the Debentures or portions of Debentures of
the series to be redeemed specified in such notice shall become due and
payable on the date and at the place stated in such notice at the applicable
redemption price, together with interest accrued to the date fixed for
redemption and interest on such Debentures or portions of Debentures shall
cease to accrue on and after the date fixed for redemption, unless the Company
shall default in the payment of such redemption price and accrued interest
with respect to any such Debenture or portion thereof. On presentation and
surrender of such Debentures on or after the date fixed for redemption at the
place of payment specified in the notice, said Debentures shall be paid and
redeemed at the applicable redemption price for such series, together with
interest accrued thereon to the date fixed for redemption (but if the date
fixed for redemption is an interest payment date, the interest installment
payable on such date shall be payable to the registered holder at the close of
business on the applicable record date pursuant to Section 2.03).
(b) Upon presentation of any Debenture of such series which is to be
redeemed in part only, the Company shall execute and the Trustee shall
authenticate and the office or agency where the Debenture is presented shall
deliver to the holder thereof, at the expense of the Company, a new Debenture
or Debentures of the same series, of authorized denominations in principal
amount equal to the unredeemed portion of the Debenture so presented.
SECTION 3.04. The provisions or Sections 3.04, 3.05 and 3.06 shall be
applicable to any sinking fund for the retirement of Debentures of a series,
except as otherwise specified as contemplated by section 2.01 for Debentures
of such series.
The minimum amount of any sinking fund payment provided for by the
terms of Debentures of any series is herein referred to as a "mandatory
sinking fund payment", and any payment in excess of such minimum amount
provided for by the terms of Debentures of any series is herein referred to as
on "optional sinking fund payment". If provided for by the terms of Debentures
for any series, the cash amount of any sinking fund payment may be subject to
reduction as provided in Section 3.05. Each sinking fund payment shall be
applied to the redemption of Debentures of any series as provided for by the
terms of Debentures of such series.
SECTION 3.05. The Company (i) may deliver outstanding Debentures of a
series (other than any previously called for redemption) and (ii) may apply as
a credit Debentures of a series which have been redeemed either at the
election of the Company pursuant to the terms of such Debentures or through
the application of permitted optional sinking fund payments pursuant to the
terms of such Debentures, in each case in satisfaction of all or any part of
any sinking fund payment with respect to the Debentures of such series
required to be made pursuant to the terms of such Debentures as provided for
by the terms of such series; provided that such Debentures have not been
previously so credited. Such Debentures shall be received and credited for
such purpose by the Trustee at the redemption price specified in such
Debentures for redemption through operation of the sinking fund and the amount
of such sinking fund payment shall be reduced accordingly.
SECTION 3.06. Not less than 45 days prior to each sinking fund
payment date for any series of Debentures, the Company will deliver to the
Trustee an Officers' Certificate specifying the amount of the next ensuing
sinking fund payment for that series pursuant to the terms for that series,
the portion thereof, if any, which is to be satisfied by delivering and
crediting Debentures of that series pursuant to Section 3.05 and the basis for
such credit and will, together with such Officers' Certificate, deliver to the
Trustee any Debentures to be so delivered. Not less than 30 days before each
such sinking fund payment date the Trustee shall select the Debentures to be
redeemed upon such sinking fund payment date in the manner specified in
Section 3.02 and cause notice of the redemption thereof to be given in the
name of and at the expense of the Company in the manner provided in Section
3.02. Such notice having been duly given, the redemption of such Debentures
shall be made upon the terms and in the manner stated in Section 3.03.
ARTICLE FOUR
Particular Covenants of the Company
The Company covenants and agrees for each series of the Debentures as
follows:
SECTION 4.01. The Company will duly and punctually pay or cause to be
paid the principal of (and premium, if any) and interest on the Debentures of
that series at the time and place and in the manner provided herein and
established with respect to such Debentures.
SECTION 4.02. So long as any series of the Debentures remain
outstanding, the Company agrees to maintain an office or agency in the Borough
of Manhattan, the City and State of New York, with respect to each such series
and at such other location or locations as may be designated as provided in
this Section 4.02, where (i) Debentures of that series may be presented for
payment, (ii) Debentures of that series may be presented as hereinabove
authorized for registration of transfer and exchange, and (iii) notices and
demands to or upon the Company in respect of the Debentures of that series and
this Indenture may be given or served, such designation to continue with
respect to such office or agency until the Company shall, by written notice
signed by its President or a Vice President and delivered to the Trustee,
designate some other office or agency for such purposes or any of them. If at
any time the Company shall fail to maintain any such required office or agency
or shall fail to furnish the Trustee with the address thereof, such
presentations, notices and demands may be made or served at the Corporate
Trust Office of the Trustee, and the Company hereby appoints the Trustee as
its agent to receive all such presentations, notices and demands.
SECTION 4.03. (a) If the Company shall appoint one or more paying
agents for all or any series of the Debentures, other than the Trustee, the
Company will cause each such paying agency to execute and deliver to the
Trustee an instrument in which such agent shall agree with the Trustee,
subject to the provisions of this Section:
(1) that it will hold all sums held by it as such agent for the
payment of the principal of (and premium, if any) or interest on the
Debentures of that series (whether such sums have been paid to it by the
Company or by any other obligor of such Debentures) in trust for the benefit
of the persons entitled thereto:
(2) that it will give the Trustee notice of any failure by the
Company (or by any other obligor of such Debentures) to make any payment of
the principal of (and premium, if any) or interest on the Debentures of that
series when the same shall be due and payable;
(3) that it will, at any time during the continuance of any failure
referred to in the preceding paragraph (a)(2) above, upon the written
request of the Trustee, forthwith pay to the Trustee all sums so held in
trust by such paying agent; and
(4) that it will perform all other duties of paying agent as set
forth in this Indenture.
(b) If the Company shall act as its own paying agent with respect to
any series of the Debentures, it will on or before each due date of the
principal of (and premium, if any) or interest on Debentures of that series,
set aside, segregate and hold in trust for the benefit of the persons entitled
thereto a sum sufficient to pay such principal (and premium, if any) or
interest so becoming due on Debentures of that series until such sums shall be
paid to such persons or otherwise disposed of as herein provided and will
promptly notify the Trustee of such action, or any failure (by it or any other
obligor on such Debentures) to take such action. Whenever the Company shall
have one or more paying agents for any series of Debentures, it will, prior to
each due date of the principal of (and premium, if any) or interest on any
Debentures of that series, deposit with the paying agent a sum sufficient to
pay the principal (and premium, if any) or interest so becoming due, such sum
to be held in trust for the benefit of the persons entitled to such principal,
premium or interest, and (unless such paying agent is the Trustee) the Company
will promptly notify the Trustee of its action or failure so to act.
(c) Anything in this Section to the contrary notwithstanding, (i) the
agreement to hold sums in trust as provided in this Section is subject to the
provisions of Section 11.05, and (ii) the Company may at any time, for the
purpose of obtaining the satisfaction and discharge of this Indenture or for
any other purpose, pay, or direct any paying agent to pay, to the Trustee all
sums held in trust by the Company or such paying agent, such sums to be held
by the Trustee upon the same terms and conditions as those upon which such
sums were held by the Company or such paying agent; and, upon such payment by
any paying agent to the Trustee, such paying agent shall be released from all
further liability with respect to such money.
SECTION 4.04. The Company, whenever necessary to avoid or fill a
vacancy in the office of Trustee, will appoint, in the manner provided in
Section 7.10, a Trustee, so that there shall at all times be a Trustee
hereunder.
ARTICLE FIVE
Debentureholders' Lists and Reports by the Company and the Trustee
SECTION 5.01. The Company will furnish or cause to be furnished to
the Trustee (a) on a monthly basis on each regular record date (as defined in
Section 2.03) a list, in such form as the Trustee may reasonably require, of
the names and addresses of the holders of each series of Debentures as of
such regular record date, provided, that the Company shall not be obligated to
furnish or cause to furnish such list at any time that the list shall not
differ in any respect from the most recent list furnished to the Trustee by
the Company and (b) at such other times as the Trustee may request in writing
within 30 days after the receipt by the Company of any such request, a list of
similar form and content as of a date not more than 15 days prior to the time
such list is furnished; provided, however, no such list need be furnished for
any series for which the Trustee shall be the Debenture Registrar.
SECTION 5.02. (a) The Trustee shall preserve, in as current a form
as is reasonably practicable, all information as to the names and addresses of
the holders of Debentures contained in the most recent list furnished to it as
provided in Section 5.01 and as to the names and addresses of holders of
Debentures received by the Trustee in its capacity as Debenture Registrar (if
acting in such capacity).
(b) The Trustee may destroy any list furnished to it as provided in
Section 5.01 upon receipt of a new list so furnished.
(c) In case three or more holders of Debentures of a series
(hereinafter referred to as "applicants") apply in writing to the Trustee, and
furnish to the Trustee reasonable proof that each such applicant has owned a
Debenture for a period of at least six months preceding the date of such
application, and such application states that the applicants desire to
communicate with other holders of Debentures of such series or holders of all
Debentures with respect to their rights under this Indenture or under such
Debentures, and is accompanied by a copy of the form of proxy or other
communication which such applicants propose to transmit, then the Trustee
shall within five business days after the receipt of such application, at its
election, either:
(1) afford to such applicants access to the information preserved at
the time by the Trustee in accordance with the provisions of subsection (a)
of this Section 5.02; or
(2) inform such applicants as to the approximate number of holders of
Debentures of such series or of all Debentures, as the case may be, whose
names and addresses appear in the information preserved at the time by the
Trustee, in accordance with the provisions of subsection (a) of this Section
5.02, and as to the approximate cost of mailing to such Debentureholders the
form of proxy or other communication, if any, specified in such application.
(d) If the Trustee shall elect not to afford such applicants access
to such information, the Trustee shall, upon the written request of such
applicants, mail to each holder of such series or of all Debentures, as the
case may be, whose name and address appears in the information preserved at
the time by the Trustee in accordance with the provisions of subsection (a) of
this Section 5.02, a copy of the form of proxy or other communication which is
specified in such request, with reasonable promptness after a tender to the
Trustee of the material to be mailed and of payment, or provision for the
payment, of the reasonable expenses of mailing, unless within five days after
such tender, the Trustee shall mail to such applicants and file with the
Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission"), together with a copy of
the material to be mailed, a written statement to the effect that, in the
opinion of the Trustee, such mailing would be contrary to the best interests
of the holders of Debentures of such series or of all Debentures, as the case
may be, or would be in violation of applicable law. Such written statement
shall specify the basis of such opinion. If the Commission, after opportunity
for a hearing upon the objections specified in the written statement so filed,
shall enter an order refusing to sustain any of such objections or if, after
the entry of an order sustaining one or more of such objections, the
Commission shall find, after notice and opportunity for hearing, that all the
objections so sustained have been met and shall enter an order so declaring,
the Trustee shall mail copies of such material to all such Debentureholders
with reasonable promptness after the entry of such order and the renewal of
such tender; otherwise, the Trustee shall be relieved of any obligation or
duty to such applicants respecting their application.
(e) Each and every holder of the Debentures, by receiving and holding
the same, agrees with the Company and the Trustee that neither the Company nor
the Trustee nor any paying agent nor any Debenture Registrar shall be held
accountable by reason of the disclosure of any such information as to the
names and addresses of the holders of Debentures in accordance with the
provisions of subsection (b) of this Section, regardless of the source from
which such information was derived, and that the Trustee shall not be held
accountable by reason of mailing any material pursuant to a request made under
said subsection (b).
SECTION 5.03. (a) The Company covenants and agrees to file with the
Trustee, within 15 days after the Company is required to file the same with
the Commission, copies of the annual reports and of the information, documents
and other reports (or copies of such portions of any of the foregoing as the
Commission may from time to time by rules and regulations prescribe) which the
Company may be required to file with the Commission pursuant to Section 13 or
Section 15 (d) of the Exchange Act; or, if the Company is not required to file
information, documents or reports pursuant to either of such sections, then to
file with the Trustee and the Commission in accordance with the rules and
regulations prescribed from time to time by the Commission, such of the
supplementary and periodic information, documents and reports which may be
required pursuant to Section 13 of the Exchange Act, in respect of a security
listed and registered on a national securities exchange as may be prescribed
from time to time in such rules and regulations.
(b) The Company covenants and agrees to file with the Trustee and the
Commission, in accordance with the rules and regulations prescribed from time
to time by the Commission, such additional information, documents and reports
with respect to compliance by the Company with the conditions and covenants
provided for in this Indenture as may be required from time to time by such
rules and regulations.
(c) The Company covenants and agrees to transmit by mail, first class
postage prepaid, or reputable over-night delivery service which provides
for evidence of receipt, to the Debentureholders, as their names and
addresses appear upon the Debenture Register, within 30 days after the
filing thereof with the Trustee, such summaries of any information,
documents and reports required to be filed by the Company pursuant to
subsections (a) and (b) of this Section as may be required by rules and
regulations prescribed from time to time by the Commission.
(d) The Company covenants and agrees to furnish to the Trustee, on or
before May 15 in each calendar year in which any of the Debentures are
outstanding, or on or before such other day in each calendar year as the
Company and the Trustee may from time to time agree upon, a Certificate as to
his or her knowledge of the Company's compliance with all conditions and
covenants under this Indenture. For purposes of this subsection (d), such
compliance shall be determined without regard to any period of grace or
requirement of notice provided under this Indenture.
SECTION 5.04. (a) On or before July 15 in each year in which any of
the Debentures are outstanding, the Trustee shall transmit by mail, first
class postage prepaid, to the Debentureholders, as their names and addresses
appear upon the Debenture Register, a brief report dated as of the preceding
May 15, with respect to any of the following events which may have occurred
within the previous twelve months (but if no such event has occurred within
such period no report need be transmitted):
(1) any change to its eligibility under Section 7.09, and its
qualifications under Section 7.08;
(2) the creation of or any material change to a relationship
specified in paragraphs (1) through (10) of subsection (c) of Section 7.08;
(3) the character and amount of any advances (and if the Trustee
elects so to state, the circumstances surrounding the making thereof) made
by the Trustee (as such) which remain unpaid on the date of such report, and
for the reimbursement of which it claims or may claim a lien or charge,
prior to that of the Debentures, on any property or funds held or collected
by it as Trustee if such advances so remaining unpaid aggregate more than
1/2 of 1% of the principal amount of the Debentures outstanding on the date
of such report;
(4) any change to the amount, interest rate, and maturity date of all
other indebtedness owing by the Company, or by any other obligor on the
Debentures, to the Trustee in its individual capacity, on the date of
such report, with a brief description of any property held as collateral
security therefor, except any indebtedness based upon a creditor
relationship arising in any manner described in paragraph (2), (3), (4),
or (6) of subsection (b) of Section 7.13;
(5) any change to the property and funds, if any, physically in the
possession of the Trustee as such on the date of such report;
(6) any release, or release and substitution, of property subject to
the lien of this Indenture (and the consideration thereof, if any) which it
has not previously reported;
(7) any additional issue of Debentures which the Trustee has not
previously reported; and
(8) any action taken by the Trustee in the performance of its duties
under this Indenture which it has not previously reported and which in its
opinion materially affects the Debentures or the Debentures of any series,
except any action in respect of a default, notice of which has been or is to
be withheld by it in accordance with the provisions of Section 6.07.
(b) The Trustee shall transmit by mail, first class postage prepaid,
to the Debentureholders, as their names and addresses appear upon the
Debenture Register, a brief report with respect to the character and amount of
any advances (and if the Trustee elects so to state, the circumstances
surrounding the making thereof) made by the Trustee as such since the date of
the last report transmitted pursuant to the provisions of subsection (a) of
this Section (or if no such report has yet been so transmitted, since the date
of execution of this Indenture), for the reimbursement of which it claims or
may claim a lien or charge prior to that of the Debentures of any series on
property or funds held or collected by it as Trustee, and which it has not
previously reported pursuant to this subsection if such advances remaining
unpaid at any time aggregate more than 10% of the principal amount of
Debentures of such series outstanding at such time, such report to be
transmitted within 90 days after such time.
(c) A copy of each such report shall, at the time of such
transmission to Debentureholders, be filed by the Trustee with the Company,
with each stock exchange upon which any Debentures are listed (if so listed)
and also with the Commission. The Company agrees to notify the Trustee when
any Debentures become listed on any stock exchange.
ARTICLE SIX
Remedies of the Trustee and Debentureholders
on Event of Default
SECTION 6.01. (a) Whenever used herein with respect to Debentures of
a particular series, "Event of Default" means any one or more of the following
events which has occurred and is continuing:
(1) default in the payment of any installment of interest upon any of
the Debentures of that series, as and when the same shall become due and
payable, and continuance of such default for a period of 30 days; provided,
however, that a valid extension of an interest payment period by the Company
in accordance with the terms of any indenture supplemental hereto, shall not
constitute a default in the payment of interest for this purpose;
(2) default in the payment of the principal of (or premium, if any,
on) any of the Debentures of that series as and when the same shall become
due and payable whether at maturity, upon redemption, by declaring or
otherwise, or in any payment required by any sinking or analogous fund
established with respect to that series;
(3) failure on the part of the Company duly to observe or perform
any other of the covenants or agreements on the part of the Company with
respect to that series contained in such Debentures or otherwise established
with respect to that series of Debentures pursuant to Section 2.01 hereof or
contained in this Indenture (other than a covenant or agreement which has
been expressly included in this Indenture solely for the benefit of one or
more series of Debentures other than such series) for a period of 90 days
after the date on which written notice of such failure, requiring the same
to be remedied and stating that such notice is a "Notice of Default"
hereunder, shall have been given to the Company by the Trustee, by
registered or certified mail, or to the Company and the Trustee by the
holders of at least 25% in principal amount of the Debentures of that series
at the time outstanding;
(4) a decree or order by a court having jurisdiction in the premises
shall have been entered adjudging the Company as bankrupt or insolvent, or
approving as properly filed a petition seeking liquidation or
reorganization of the Company under the Federal Bankruptcy Code or any other
similar applicable Federal or State law, and such decree or order shall have
continued unvacated and unstayed for a period of 90 days; or an involuntary
case shall be commenced under such Code in respect of the Company and shall
continue undismissed for a period of 90 days or an order for relief in such
case shall have been entered; or a decree or order of a court having
jurisdiction in the premises shall have been entered for the appointment on
the ground of insolvency or bankruptcy of a receiver or custodian or
liquidator or trustee or assignee in bankruptcy or insolvency of the Company
or of its property, or for the winding up or liquidation of its affairs, and
such decree or order shall have remained in force unvacated and unstayed for
a period of 90 days; or
(5) the Company shall institute proceedings to be adjudicated a
voluntary bankrupt, or shall consent to the filing of a bankruptcy
proceeding against it, or shall file a petition or answer or consent seeking
liquidation or reorganization under the Federal Bankruptcy Code or any other
similar applicable Federal or State law, or shall consent to the filing of
any such petition, or shall consent to the appointment on the ground of
insolvency or bankruptcy of a receiver or custodian or liquidator or trustee
or assignee in bankruptcy or insolvency of it or of its property, or shall
make an assignment for the benefit of creditors.
(b) In each and every such case, unless the principal of all the
Debentures of that series shall have already become due and payable, either
the Trustee or the holders of not less than 25% in aggregate principal amount
of the Debentures of that series then outstanding hereunder, by notice in
writing to the Company (and to the Trustee if given by such Debentureholders),
may declare the principal of all the Debentures of that series to be due and
payable immediately, and upon any such declaration the same shall become and
shall be immediately due and payable, anything contained in this Indenture or
in the Debentures of that series or established with respect to that series
pursuant to Section 2.01 hereof to the contrary notwithstanding.
(c) Section 6.01(b), however, is subject to the condition that if,
at any time after the principal of the Debentures of that series shall have
been so declared due and payable, and before any judgment or decree for the
payment of the moneys due shall have been obtained or entered as hereinafter
provided, the Company shall pay or shall deposit with the Trustee a sum
sufficient to pay all matured installments of interest upon all the Debentures
of that series and the principal of (and premium, if any, on) any and all
Debentures of that series which shall have become due otherwise than by
acceleration (with interest upon such principal and premium, if any, and, to
the extent that such payment is enforceable under applicable law, upon overdue
installments of interest, at the rate per annum expressed in the Debentures of
that series to the date of such payment or deposit) and the amount payable to
the Trustee under Section 7.06, and any and all defaults under the Indenture,
other than the nonpayment of principal on Debentures of that series which
shall not have become due by their terms, shall have been remedied or waived
as provided in Section 6.06 then and in every such case the holders of a
majority in aggregate principal amount of the Debentures of that series then
outstanding (subject to, in the case of any series of Debentures held as trust
assets of a SunAmerica Capital Trust and with respect to which a Security
Exchange has not theretofore occurred, such consent of the holders of the
Preferred Securities and the Common Securities of such SunAmerica Capital
Trust as may be required under the Declaration of Trust of such SunAmerica
Capital Trust), by written notice to the Company and to the Trustee, may
rescind and annul such declaration and its consequences with respect to that
series of Debentures; but no such rescission and annulment shall extend to or
shall affect any subsequent default, or shall impair any right consequent
thereon.
(d) In case the Trustee shall have proceeded to enforce any right
with respect to Debentures of that series under this Indenture and such
proceedings shall have been discontinued or abandoned because of such
rescission or annulment or for any other reason or shall have been determined
adversely to the Trustee, then and in every such case the Company and the
Trustee shall be restored respectively to their former positions and rights
hereunder, and all rights, remedies and powers of the Company and the Trustee
shall continue as though no such proceedings had been taken.
(e) If, prior to a Security Exchange with respect to the Debentures
of any series, a Default with respect to the Debentures of such series shall
have occurred, the Company expressly acknowledges that under the circumstances
set forth in the applicable Declaration of Trust, any holder of Preferred
Securities of the applicable SunAmerica Capital Trust may enforce directly
against the Company the applicable Property Trustee's rights hereunder. In
furtherance of the foregoing and for the avoidance of any doubt, the Company
acknowledges that, under the circumstances described in the applicable
Declaration of Trust, any such holder of Preferred Securities, in its own
name, in the name of the applicable SunAmerica Capital Trust or in the name of
the holders of the Preferred Securities issued by such SunAmerica Capital
Trust, may institute or cause to be instituted a proceeding, including,
without limitation, any suit in equity, an action at law or other judicial or
administrative proceeding, to enforce the applicable Property Trustee's rights
hereunder directly against the Company as issuer of the applicable series of
Debentures, and may prosecute such proceeding to judgment or final decree, and
enforce the same against the Company.
SECTION 6.02. (a) The Company covenants that (1) in case default
shall be made in the payment of any installment of interest on any of the
Debentures of a series, or any payment required by any sinking or analogous
fund established with respect to that series as and when the same shall have
become due and payable, and such default shall have continued for a period of
10 business days, or (2) in case default shall be made in the payment of the
principal of (or premium, if any, on) any of the Debentures of a series when
the same shall have become due and payable, whether upon maturity of the
Debentures of a series or upon redemption or upon declaration or otherwise,
then, upon demand of the Trustee, the Company will pay to the Trustee, for the
benefit of the holders of the Debentures of that series, the whole amount that
then shall have become due and payable on all such Debentures for principal
(and premium, if any) or interest, or both, as the case may be, with interest
upon the overdue principal (and premium, if any) and (to the extent that
payment of such interest is enforceable under applicable law and without
duplication of any other amounts paid by the Company or the applicable
SunAmerica Capital Trust in respect thereof) upon overdue installments of
interest at the rate per annum expressed in the Debentures of that series;
and, in addition thereto, such further amount as shall be sufficient to cover
the costs and expenses of collection, and the amount payable to the Trustee
under Section 7.06.
(b) In case the Company shall fail forthwith to pay such amounts
upon such demand, the Trustee, in its own name and as trustee of an express
trust, shall be entitled and empowered to institute any action or proceedings
at law or in equity for the collection of the sums so due and unpaid, and may
prosecute any such action or proceeding to judgment or final decree, and may
enforce any such judgment or final decree against the Company or other obligor
upon the Debentures of that series and collect in the manner provided by law
out of the property of the Company or other obligor upon the Debentures of
that series wherever situated the moneys adjudged or decreed to be payable.
(c) In case of any receivership, insolvency, liquidation,
bankruptcy, reorganization, readjustment, arrangement, composition or other
judicial proceedings affecting the Company, any other obligor on such
Debentures, or the creditors or property of either, the Trustee shall have the
power to intervene in such proceedings and take any action therein that may be
permitted by the court and shall (except as may be otherwise provided by law)
be entitled to file such proofs of claim and other papers and documents as may
be necessary or advisable in order to have the claims of the Trustee and of
the holders of Debentures of such series allowed for the entire amount due and
payable by the Company or such other obligor under the Indenture at the date
of institution of such proceedings and for any additional amount which may
become due and payable by the Company or such other obligor after such date,
and to collect and receive any moneys or other property payable or deliverable
on any such claim, and to distribute the same after the deduction of the
amount payable to the Trustee under Section 7.06; and any receiver, assignee
or trustee in bankruptcy or reorganization is hereby authorized by each of the
holders of Debentures of such series to make such payments to the Trustee,
and, in the event that the Trustee shall consent to the making of such
payments directly to such Debentureholders, to pay to the Trustee any amount
due it under Section 7.06.
(d) All rights of action and of asserting claims under this
Indenture, or under any of the terms established with respect to Debentures of
that series, may be enforced by the Trustee without the possession of any of
such Debentures, or the production thereof at any trial or other proceeding
relative thereto, and any such suit or proceeding instituted by the Trustee
shall be brought in its own name as trustee of an express trust, and any
recovery of judgment shall, after provision for payment to the Trustee of any
amounts due under Section 7.06, be for the ratable benefit of the holders of
the Debentures of such series.
In case of an Event of Default hereunder, the Trustee may in its
discretion proceed to protect and enforce the rights vested in it by this
Indenture by such appropriate judicial proceedings as the Trustee shall deem
most effectual to protect and enforce any of such rights, either at law or in
equity or in bankruptcy or otherwise, whether for the specific enforcement of
any covenant or agreement contained in the Indenture or in aid of the exercise
of any power granted in this Indenture, or to enforce any other legal or
equitable right vested in the Trustee by this Indenture or by law.
Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to authorize the Trustee to
authorize or consent to or accept or adopt on behalf of any Debentureholder
any plan of reorganization, arrangement, adjustment or composition affecting
the Debentures of that series or the rights of any holder thereof or to
authorize the Trustee to vote in respect of the claim of any Debentureholder
in any such proceeding.
SECTION 6.03. Any moneys collected by the Trustee pursuant to Section
6.02 with respect to a particular series of Debentures shall be applied in the
order following, at the date or dates fixed by the Trustee and, in case of the
distribution of such moneys on account of principal (or premium, if any) or
interest, upon presentation of the several Debentures of that series, and
stamping thereon the payment, if only partially paid, and upon surrender
thereof if fully paid:
FIRST: To the payment of costs and expenses of collection and of all
amounts payable to the Trustee under Section 7.06; and
SECOND: To the payment of the amounts then due and unpaid upon
Debentures of such series for principal (and premium, if any) and interest,
in respect of which or for the benefit of which such money has been
collected, ratably, without preference or priority of any kind, according to
the amounts due and payable on such Debentures for principal (and premium,
if any) and interest, respectively.
SECTION 6.04. No holder of any Debenture of any series shall have any
right by virtue or by availing of any provision of this Indenture to institute
any suit, action or proceeding in equity or at law upon or under or with
respect to this Indenture or for the appointment of a receiver or trustee, or
for any other remedy hereunder, unless such holder previously shall have given
to the Trustee written notice of an Event of Default and of the continuance
thereof with respect to Debentures of such series specifying such Event of
Default, as hereinbefore provided, and unless also the holders of not less
than 25% in aggregate principal amount of the Debentures of such series then
outstanding shall have made written request upon the Trustee to institute such
action, suit or proceeding in its own name as trustee hereunder and shall have
offered to the Trustee such reasonable indemnity as it may require against the
costs, expenses and liabilities to be incurred therein or thereby, and the
Trustee for 60 days after its receipt of such notice, request and offer of
indemnity, shall have failed to institute any such action, suit or proceeding;
it being understood and intended, and being expressly covenanted by the taker
and holder of every Debenture of such series with every other such taker and
holder and Trustee, that no one or more holders of Debentures of such series
shall have any right in any manner whatsoever by virtue or by availing of any
provision of this Indenture to affect, disturb or prejudice the rights of the
holders of any other of such Debentures, or to obtain or seek to obtain
priority over or preference to any other such holder, or to enforce any right
under this Indenture, except in the manner herein provided and for the equal,
ratable and common benefit of all holders of Debentures of such series. For
the protection and enforcement of the provisions of this Section, each and
every Debentureholder and the Trustee shall be entitled to such relief as can
be given either at law or in equity.
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Indenture, however, the
right of any holder of any Debenture to receive payment of the principal of
(and premium, if any) and interest on such Debenture, as therein provided, on
or after the respective due dates expressed in such Debenture (or in the case
of redemption, on the redemption date), or to institute suit for the
enforcement of any such payment on or after such respective dates or
redemption date, shall not be impaired or affected without the consent of such
holder.
SECTION 6.05. (a) All powers and remedies given by this Article to
the Trustee or to the Debentureholders shall, to the extent permitted by law,
be deemed cumulative and not exclusive of any others thereof or of any other
powers and remedies available to the Trustee or the holders of the debentures,
by judicial proceedings or otherwise, to enforce performance or observance of
the covenants and agreements contained in this Indenture or otherwise
established with respect to such Debentures.
(b) No delay or omission of the Trustee or of any holder of any of
the Debentures to exercise any right or power accruing upon any Event of
Default occurring and continuing as aforesaid shall impair any such right or
power, or shall be construed to be a waiver of any such default or an
acquiescence therein; and, subject to the provisions of Section 6.04, every
power and remedy given by this Article or by law to the Trustee or to the
Debentureholders may be exercised from time to time, and as often as shall be
deemed expedient, by the Trustee or by the Debentureholders.
SECTION 6.06. The holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount
of the Debentures of any series at the time outstanding, determined in
accordance with Section 8.04 (with, in the case of any series of Debentures
held as trust assets of a SunAmerica Capital Trust and with respect to
which a Security Exchange has not theretofore occurred, such consent of
holders of the Preferred Securities and the Common Securities of such
SunAmerica Capital Trust as may be required under the Declaration of Trust
of such SunAmerica Capital Trust), shall have the right to direct the time,
method and place of conducting any proceeding for any remedy available to
the Trustee, or exercising any trust or power conferred on the Trustee with
respect to such series; provided, however, that such direction shall not be
in conflict with any rule of law or with this Indenture or unduly
prejudicial to the rights of holders of Debentures of any other series at
the time outstanding determined in accordance with Section 8.04 not parties
thereto. Subject to the provisions of Section 7.01, the Trustee shall have
the right to decline to follow any such direction if the Trustee in good
faith shall, by a Responsible Officer or Officers of the Trustee, determine
that the proceeding so directed would involve the Trustee in personal
liability. The holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the
Debentures of any series at the time outstanding affected thereby,
determined in accordance with section 8.04 (with, in the case of any series
of Debentures held as trust assets of a SunAmerica Capital Trust and with
respect to which a Security Exchange has not theretofore occurred, such
consent of holders of the Preferred Securities and the Common Securities of
such SunAmerica Capital Trust as may be required under the Declaration of
Trust of such SunAmerica Capital Trust), may on behalf of the holders of
all of the Debentures of such series waive any past default in the
performance of any of the covenants contained herein or established
pursuant to section 2.01 with respect to such series and its consequences,
except a default in the payment of the principal of, or premium, if any, or
interest on, any of the Debentures of that series as and when the same
shall become due by the terms of such Debentures otherwise than by
acceleration (unless such default has been cured and a sum sufficient to
pay all matured installments of interest and principal and any premium has
been deposited with the Trustee (in accordance with Section 6.01(c)) or a
call for redemption of Debentures of that series. Upon any such waiver,
the default covered thereby shall be deemed to be cured for all purposes of
this Indenture and the Company, the Trustee and the holders of the
Debentures of such series shall be restored to their former positions and
rights hereunder, respectively; but no such waiver shall extend to any
subsequent or other default or impair any right consequent thereon.
SECTION 6.07. The Trustee shall, within 90 days after the occurrence
of a default with respect to a particular series, transmit by mail, first
class postage prepaid, to the holders of Debentures of that series, as their
names and addresses appear upon the Debenture Register, notice of all defaults
with respect to that series known to the Trustee, unless such defaults shall
have been cured before the giving of such notice (the term "defaults" for the
purposes of this Section being hereby defined to be the events specified in
subsections (1), (2), (3), (4) and (5) of Section 6.01(a), not including any
periods of grace provided for therein and irrespective of the giving of notice
provided for by subsection (3) of Section 6.01(a)); provided, that, except in
the case of default in the payment of the principal of (or premium, if any) or
interest on any of the Debentures of that series or in the payment of any
sinking fund installment established with respect to that series, the Trustee
shall be protected in withholding such notice if and so long as the board of
directors, the executive committee, or a trust committee of directors and/or
Responsible Officers, of the Trustee in good faith determine that the
withholding of such notice is in the interests of the holders of Debentures of
that series; provided further, that in the case of any default of the
character specified in Section 6.01(a)(3) with respect to Debentures of such
series no such notice to the holders of the Debentures of that series shall be
given until at least 30 days after the occurrence thereof.
The Trustee shall not be deemed to have knowledge of any default,
except (i) a default under subsection (a)(1) or (a)(2) of Section 6.01 as long
as the Trustee is acting as paying agent for such series of Debentures or (ii)
any default as to which the Trustee shall have received written notice or a
Responsible Officer charged with the administration of this Indenture shall
have obtained written notice.
SECTION 6.08. All parties to this Indenture agree, and each holder of
any Debentures by his or her acceptance thereof shall be deemed to have
agreed, that any court may in its discretion require, in any suit for the
enforcement of any right or remedy under this Indenture, or in any suit
against the Trustee for any action taken or omitted by it as Trustee, the
filing by any party litigant in such suit of an undertaking to pay the costs
of such suit, and that such court may in its discretion assess reasonable
costs, including reasonable attorneys' fees, against any party litigant in
such suit, having due regard to the merits and good faith of the claims or
defenses made by such party litigant; but the provisions of this Section shall
not apply to any suit instituted by the Trustee, to any suit instituted by any
Debentureholder, or group of Debentureholders, holding more than 10% in
aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Debentures of any series, or to
any suit instituted by any Debentureholder for the enforcement of the payment
of the principal of (or premium, if any) or interest on any Debenture of such
series, on or after the respective due dates expressed in such Debenture or
established pursuant to this Indenture.
ARTICLE SEVEN
Concerning the Trustee
SECTION 7.01. (a) The Trustee, prior to the occurrence of an Event
of Default with respect to Debentures of a series and after the curing of all
Events of Default with respect to Debentures of that series which may have
occurred, shall undertake to perform with respect to Debentures of such series
such duties and only such duties as are specifically set forth in this
Indenture, and no implied covenants shall be read into this Indenture against
the Trustee. In case an Event of Default with respect to Debentures of a
series has occurred (which has not been cured or waived), the Trustee shall
exercise with respect to Debentures of that series such of the rights and
powers vested in it by this Indenture, and use the same degree of care and
skill in their exercise, as a prudent man would exercise or use under the
circumstances in the conduct of his own affairs.
(b) No provision of this Indenture shall be construed to relieve the
Trustee from liability for its own negligent action, its own negligent failure
to act, or its own willful misconduct, except that:
(1) prior to the occurrence of an Event of Default with respect to
Debentures of a series and after the curing or waiving of all such Events of
Default with respect to that series which may have occurred:
(i) the duties and obligations of the Trustee shall with
respect to Debentures of such series be determined solely by the
express provisions of this Indenture, and the Trustee shall not be
liable with respect to Debentures of such series except for the
performance of such duties and obligations as are specifically set
forth in this Indenture, and no implied covenants or obligations shall
be read into this Indenture against the Trustee; and
(ii) in the absence of bad faith on the part of the Trustee,
the Trustee may with respect to Debentures of such series conclusively
rely, as to the truth of the statements and the correctness of the
opinions expressed therein, upon any certificates or opinions
furnished to the Trustee and conforming to the requirements of this
Indenture; but in the case of any such certificates or opinions which
by any provision hereof are specifically required to be furnished to
the Trustee, the Trustee shall be under a duty to examine the same to
determine whether or not they conform to the requirements of this
Indenture;
(2) the Trustee shall not be liable for any error of judgment made
in good faith by a Responsible Officer or Responsible Officers of the
Trustee, unless it shall be proved that the Trustee was negligent in
ascertaining the pertinent facts;
(3) the Trustee shall not be liable with respect to any action taken
or omitted to be taken by it in good faith in accordance with the
direction of the holders of not less than a majority in principal amount
of the Debentures of any series at the time outstanding relating to the
time, method and place of conducting any proceeding for any remedy
available to the Trustee, or exercising any trust or power conferred upon
the Trustee under this Indenture with respect to the Debentures of that
series; and
(4) none of the provisions contained in this Indenture shall require
the Trustee to expend or risk its own funds or otherwise incur personal
financial liability in the performance of any of its duties or in the
exercise of any of its rights or powers, if there is reasonable ground for
believing that the repayment of such funds or liability is not reasonably
assured to it under the terms of this Indenture or adequate indemnity
against such risk is not reasonably assured to it.
SECTION 7.02. Except as otherwise provided in Section 7.01:
(a) The Trustee may rely and shall be protected in acting or
refraining from acting upon any resolution, certificate, statement,
instrument, opinion, report, notice, request, consent, order, approval,
bond, security or other paper or document believed by it to the genuine and
to have been signed or presented by the proper party or parties;
(b) Any request, direction, order or demand of the Company mentioned
herein shall be sufficiently evidenced by a Board Resolution or an
instrument signed in the name of the Company by the President or any Vice
President and by the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary or the Treasurer or
an Assistant Treasurer (unless other evidence in respect thereof is
specifically prescribed herein);
(c) The Trustee may consult with counsel and the written advice of
such counsel or any Opinion of Counsel shall be full and complete
authorization and protection in respect of any action taken or suffered or
omitted hereunder in good faith and in reliance thereon;
(d) The Trustee shall be under no obligation to exercise any of the
rights or powers vested in it by this Indenture at the request, order or
direction of any of the Debentureholders, pursuant to the provisions of this
Indenture, unless such Debentureholders shall have offered to the Trustee
reasonable security or indemnity against the costs, expenses and liabilities
which may be incurred therein or thereby; nothing herein contained shall,
however, relieve the Trustee of the obligation, upon the occurrence of an
Event of Default with respect to a series of the Debentures (which has not
been cured or waived) to exercise with respect to Debentures of that series
such of the rights and powers vested in it by this Indenture, and to use the
same degree of care and skill in their exercise, as a prudent man would
exercise or use under the circumstances in the conduct of his own affairs;
(e) The Trustee shall not be liable for any action taken or omitted
to be taken by it in good faith and believed by it to be authorized or
within the discretion or rights or powers conferred upon it by this
Indenture;
(f) The Trustee shall not be bound to make any investigation into
the facts or matters stated in any resolution, certificate, statement,
instrument, opinion, report, notice, request, consent, order, approval,
bond, security, or other papers or documents, unless requested in writing so
to do by the holders of not less than a majority in principal amount of the
outstanding Debentures of the particular series affected thereby (determined
as provided in Section 8.04); provided, however, that if the payment within
a reasonable time to the Trustee of the costs, expenses or liabilities
likely to be incurred by it in the making of such investigation is, in the
opinion of the Trustee, not reasonably assured to the Trustee by the
security afforded to it by the terms of this Indenture, the Trustee may
require reasonable indemnity against such costs, expenses or liabilities as
a condition to so proceeding. The reasonable expense of every such
examination shall be paid by the Company or, if paid by the Trustee, shall
be repaid by the Company upon demand; and
(g) The Trustee may execute any of the trusts or powers hereunder or
perform any duties hereunder either directly or by or through agents or
attorneys and the Trustee shall not be responsible for any misconduct or
negligence on the part of any agent or attorney appointed with due care by
it hereunder.
SECTION 7.03. (a) The recitals contained herein and in the
Debentures (other than the Certificate of Authentication on the Debentures)
shall be taken as the statements of the Company, and the Trustee assumes no
responsibility for the correctness of the same.
(b) The Trustee makes no representations as to the validity or
sufficiency of this Indenture or of the Debentures.
(c) The Trustee shall not be accountable for the use or application
by the Company of any of the Debentures or of the proceeds of such Debentures,
or for the use or application of any moneys paid over by the Trustee in
accordance with any provision of this Indenture or established pursuant to
Section 2.01, or for the use or application of any moneys received by any
paying agent other than the Trustee.
SECTION 7.04. The Trustee or any paying agent or Debenture Registrar,
in its individual or any other capacity, may become the owner or pledgee of
Debentures with the same rights it would have if it were not Trustee, paying
agent or Debenture Registrar.
SECTION 7.05. Subject to the provisions of Section 11.05, all moneys
received by the Trustee shall, until used or applied as herein provided, be
held in trust for the purposes for which they were received, but need not be
segregated from other funds except to the extent required by law. The Trustee
shall be under no liability for interest on any moneys received by it
hereunder except such as it may agree with the Company to pay thereon.
SECTION 7.06. (a) The Company covenants and agrees to pay to the
Trustee from time to time, and the Trustee shall be entitled to, reasonable
compensation (which shall not be limited by any provision of law in regard to
the compensation of a trustee of an express trust) for all services rendered
by it in the execution of the trusts hereby created and in the exercise and
performance of any of the powers and duties hereunder of the Trustee, and the
Company will pay or reimburse the Trustee upon its request for all reasonable
expenses, disbursements and advances incurred or made by the Trustee in
accordance with any of the provisions of this Indenture (including the
reasonable compensation and the expenses and disbursements of its counsel and
of all persons not regularly in its employ) except any such expense,
disbursement or advance as may arise from its negligence or bad faith. The
Company also covenants to indemnify the Trustee (and its officers, agents,
directors and employees) for, and to hold it harmless against, any loss,
liability or expense incurred without negligence or bad faith on the part of
the Trustee and arising out of or in connection with the acceptance or
administration of this trust, including the costs and expenses of defending
itself against any claim of liability in the premises.
(b) The obligations of the Company under this Section to compensate
and indemnify the Trustee and to pay or reimburse the Trustee for expenses,
disbursements and advances shall constitute additional indebtedness hereunder.
Such additional indebtedness shall be secured by a lien prior to that of the
Debentures upon all property and funds held or collected by the Trustee as
such, except funds held in trust for the benefit of the holders of particular
Debentures.
SECTION 7.07. Except as otherwise provided in Section 7.01, whenever
in the administration of the provisions of this Indenture the Trustee shall
deem it necessary or desirable that a matter be proved or established prior to
taking or suffering or omitting to take any action hereunder, such matter
(unless other evidence in respect thereof be herein specifically prescribed)
may, in the absence of negligence or bad faith on the part of the Trustee, be
deemed to be conclusively proved and established by an Officers' Certificate
delivered to the Trustee and such certificate, in the absence of negligence or
bad faith on the part of the Trustee, shall be full warrant to the Trustee for
any action taken, suffered or omitted to be taken by it under the provisions
of this Indenture upon the faith thereof.
SECTION 7.08. (a) If the Trustee has or shall acquire any
conflicting interest, as defined in this Section, with respect to the
Debentures of any series and if the Default to which such conflicting interest
relates has not been cured, duly waived or otherwise eliminated, within 90
days after ascertaining that it has such conflicting interest, it shall either
eliminate such conflicting interest, except as otherwise provided herein, or
resign with respect to the Debentures of that series in the manner and with
the effect specified in Section 7.10 and the Company shall promptly appoint a
successor Trustee in the manner provided herein.
(b) In the event that the Trustee shall fail to comply with the
provisions of subsection (a) of this Section, with respect to the Debentures
of any series the Trustee shall, within ten days after the expiration of such
90-day period, transmit notice of such failure by mail, first class postage
prepaid, to the Debentureholders of that series as their names and addresses
appear upon the registration books.
(c) For the purposes of this Section the Trustee shall be deemed to
have a conflicting interest with respect to the Debentures of any series if a
Default has occurred and is continuing and:
(1) the Trustee is trustee under this Indenture with respect to the
outstanding Debentures of any series other than that series, or is trustee
under another indenture under which any other securities, or certificates of
interest or participation in any other securities, of the Company are
outstanding, unless such other indenture is a collateral trust indenture
under which the only collateral consists of Debentures issued under this
Indenture; provided that there shall be excluded from the operation of this
paragraph the Debentures of any series other than that series and any other
indenture or indentures under which other securities, or certificates of
interest or participation in other securities, of the Company are
outstanding if (i) this Indenture and such other indenture or indentures and
all series of securities issuable thereunder are wholly unsecured and rank
equally and such other indenture or indentures (and such series) are
hereafter qualified under the Trust Indenture Act, unless the Commission
shall have found and declared by order pursuant to subsection (b) of Section
305 or subsection (c) of Section 307 of the Trust Indenture Act, that
differences exist between (A) the provisions of this Indenture with respect
to Debentures of that series and with respect to one or more other series or
(B) the provisions of this Indenture and the provisions of such other
indenture or indentures (or such series), which are so likely to involve a
material conflict of interest as to make it necessary in the public interest
or for the protection of investors to disqualify the Trustee from acting as
such under this Indenture with respect to the Debentures of that series and
such other series or such other indenture or indentures, or (ii) the Company
shall have sustained the burden of proving, on application to the Commission
and after opportunity for hearing thereon, that the trusteeship under this
Indenture with respect to Debentures of that series and such other series or
such other indenture or indentures is not so likely to involve a material
conflict of interest as to make it necessary in the public interest or for
the protection of investors to disqualify the Trustee from acting as such
under this Indenture with respect to Debentures of that series and such
other series or under such other indentures;
(2) the Trustee or any of its directors or executive officers is an
underwriter for the Company;
(3) the Trustee directly or indirectly controls or is directly or
indirectly controlled by or is under direct or indirect common control with
or an underwriter for the Company;
(4) the Trustee or any of its directors or executive officers is a
director, officer, partner, employee, appointee or representative of the
Company, or of an underwriter (other than the Trustee itself) for the
Company who is currently engaged in the business of underwriting, except
that (A) one individual may be a director and/or an executive officer of the
Trustee and a director and/or an executive officer of the Company, but may
not be at the same time an executive officer of both the Trustee and the
Company; (B) if and so long as the number of directors of the Trustee in
office is more than nine, one additional individual may be a director and/or
an executive officer of the Trustee and a director of the Company; and (C)
the Trustee may be designated by the Company or by an underwriter for the
Company to act in the capacity of transfer agent, registrar, custodian,
paying agent, fiscal agent, escrow agent, or depository, or in any other
similar capacity, or, subject to the provisions of paragraph (1) of this
subsection (c), to act as trustee whether under an indenture or otherwise;
(5) 10% or more of the voting securities of the Trustee is
beneficially owned either by the Company or by any director, partner, or
executive officer thereof, or 20% or more of such voting securities is
beneficially owned, collectively, by any two or more of such persons; or 10%
or more of the voting securities of the Trustee is beneficially owned either
by an underwriter for the Company or by any director, partner, or executive
officer thereof, or is beneficially owned, collectively by any two or more
such persons;
(6) the Trustee is the beneficial owner of, or holds as collateral
security for an obligation which is in default (as hereinafter in this
subsection (c) defined), (A) 5% or more of the voting securities, or 10% or
more of any other class of security, of the Company, not including the
Debentures issued under this Indenture and securities issued under any other
indenture under which the Trustee is also trustee, or (B) 10% or more of any
class of security of an underwriter for the Company;
(7) the Trustee is the beneficial owner of, or holds as collateral
security for an obligation which is in default (as hereinafter in this
subsection (c) defined), 5% or more of the voting securities of any person
who, to the knowledge of the Trustee, owns 10% or more of the voting
securities of, or controls directly or indirectly or is under direct or
indirect common control with, the Company;
(8) the Trustee is the beneficial owner of, or holds as collateral
security for an obligation which is in default (as hereinafter in this
subsection (c) defined), 10% or more of any class of security of any person
who, to the knowledge of the Trustee, owns 50% or more of the voting
securities of the Company;
(9) the Trustee owns, on the date of Default upon the Debentures of
any series or any anniversary of such Default while such Default upon the
Debentures issued under this Indenture remains outstanding, in the capacity
of executor, administrator, testamentary or inter vivos trustee, guardian,
committee or conservator, or in any other similar capacity, an aggregate of
25% or more of the voting securities, or of any class of security, of any
person, the beneficial ownership of a specified percentage of which would
have constituted a conflict interest under paragraph (6), (7), or (8) of
this subsection (c). As to any such securities of which the Trustee
acquired ownership through becoming executor, administrator or testamentary
trustee of an estate which includes them, the provisions of the preceding
sentence shall not apply, for a period of two years from the date of such
acquisition, to the extent that such securities in such estate do not exceed
25% of such voting securities or 25% of any such class of security.
Promptly after the dates of any such Default upon the Debentures issued
under this Indenture and annually in each succeeding year that the
Debentures issued under this Indenture remain in Default, the Trustee shall
make a check of its holding of such securities in any of the above-mentioned
capacities as of such dates. If the Company fails to make payment in full
of principal of or interest on any of the Debentures when and as the same
becomes due and payable, and such failure continues for 30 days thereafter,
the Trustee shall make a prompt check of its holding of such securities in
any of the above-mentioned capacities as of the date of the expiration of
such 30-day period, and after such date, notwithstanding the foregoing
provisions of this paragraph (9), all such securities so held by the
Trustee, with sole or joint control over such securities vested in it,
shall, but only so long as such failure shall continue, be considered as
though beneficially owned by the Trustee for the purposes of paragraphs (6),
(7) and (8) of this subsection (c); or
(10) except under the circumstances described in paragraph (1), (3),
(4), (5) or (6) of subsection (b) of Section 7.13 the Trustee shall be or
shall become a creditor of the Company.
For purposes of paragraph (1) of this subsection (c), and of Section
6.06, the term "series of securities" or "securities" means a series, class or
group of securities issuable under an indenture pursuant to whose terms
holders of one such series may vote to direct the indenture trustee, or
otherwise take action pursuant to a vote of such holders, separately from
holders of another such series; provided, that, "series of securities" or
"series" shall not include any series of securities issuable under an
indenture if all such series rank equally and are wholly secured.
The specification of percentages in paragraphs (5) to (9), inclusive,
of this subsection (c) shall not be construed as indicating that the ownership
of such percentages of securities of a person is or is not necessary or
sufficient to constitute direct or indirect control for the purposes of
paragraph (3) or (7) of this subsection (c).
For the purposes of paragraphs (6), (7), (8) and (9) of this
subsection (c) only, (A) the terms "security" and "securities" shall include
only such securities as are generally known as corporate securities, but shall
not include any note or other evidence of indebtedness issued to evidence an
obligation to repay moneys lent to a person by one or more banks, trust
companies or banking firms, or any certificate of interest or participation in
any such note or evidence of indebtedness; (B) an obligation shall be deemed
to be in "default", when a default in payment of principal shall have
continued for 30 days or more and shall not have been cured; and (C) the
Trustee shall not be deemed to be the owner or holder of (i) any security
which it holds as collateral security (as trustee or otherwise) for any
obligation which is not in default as defined in clause (B) above, or (ii) any
security which it holds as collateral security under this Indenture,
irrespective of any Default hereunder, or (iii) any security which it holds as
agent for collection, or as custodian, escrow agent or depositary, or in any
similar representative capacity.
Except as above provided, the word "security" or securities" as used
in this Indenture shall mean any note, stock, treasury stock, bond, debenture,
evidence of indebtedness, certificate of interest or participation in any
profit-sharing agreement, collateral trust certificate, pre-organization
certificate or subscription, transferable share, investment contract, voting
trust certificate, certificate of deposit for a security, fractional undivided
interest in oil, gas, or other mineral rights, or, in general, any interest or
instrument commonly known as a "security", or any certificate of interest or
participation in, temporary or interim certificate for, receipt for, guarantee
of, or warrant or right to subscribe to or purchase, any of the foregoing.
(d) For the purposes of this Section:
(1) The term "underwriter" when used with reference to the Company
shall mean every person, who, within one year prior to the time as of which
the determination is made, has purchased from the Company with a view to, or
has offered or sold for the Company in connection with, the distribution of
any security of the Company, or has participated or has had a direct or
indirect participation in any such undertaking, or has participated or has
had a participation in the direct or indirect underwriting of any such
undertaking, but such term shall not include a person whose interest was
limited to a commission from an underwriter or dealer not in excess of the
usual and customary distributors' or sellers' commission.
(2) The term "director" shall mean any member of the board of
directors of a corporation or any individual performing similar functions
with respect to any organization whether incorporated or unincorporated.
(3) The term "person" shall mean an individual, a corporation, a
partnership, an association, a joint-stock company, a trust, an
unincorporated organization or a government or political subdivision
thereof. As used in this paragraph, the term "trust" shall include only a
trust where the interest or interests of the beneficiary or beneficiaries
are evidenced by a security.
(4) The term "voting security" shall mean any security presently
entitling the owner or holder thereof to vote in the direction or management
of the affairs of a person, or any security issued under or pursuant to any
trust, agreement or arrangement whereby a trustee or trustees or agent or
agents for the owner or holder of such security are presently entitled to
vote in the direction or management of the affairs of a person.
(5) The term "Company" shall mean any obligor upon the Debentures.
(6) The term "executive officer" shall mean the chairman of the board
of directors, president, every vice president, every assistant vice
president, every trust officer, the cashier, the secretary, and the
treasurer of a corporation, and any individual customarily performing
similar functions with respect to any organization whether incorporated or
unincorporated.
(e) The percentages of voting securities and other securities
specified in this Section shall be calculated in accordance with the following
provisions:
(1) A specified percentage of the voting securities of the Trustee,
the Company or any other person referred to in this Section (each of whom is
referred to as a "person" in this paragraph) means such amount of the
outstanding voting securities of such person as entitles the holder or
holders thereof to cast such specified percentage of the aggregate votes
which the holders of all the outstanding voting securities of such person
are entitled to cast in the direction or management of the affairs of such
person.
(2) A specified percentage of a class of securities of a person means
such percentage of the aggregate amount of securities of the class
outstanding.
(3) The term "amount", when used in regard to securities, means the
principal amount if relating to evidences of indebtedness, the number of
shares if relating to capital shares and the number of units if relating to
any other kind of security.
(4) The term "outstanding" means issued and not held by or for the
account of the issuer. The following securities shall not be deemed
outstanding within the meaning of this definition:
(i) securities of an issuer held in a sinking fund relating to
securities of the issuer of the same class;
(ii) securities of an issuer held in a sinking fund relating to
another class of securities of the issuer, if the obligation evidenced
by such other class of securities is not in default as to principal or
interest or otherwise;
(iii) securities pledged by the issuer thereof as security for an
obligation of the issuer not in default as to principal or interest or
otherwise; and
(iv) securities held in escrow if placed in escrow by the issuer
thereof, provided, however, that any voting securities of an issuer
shall be deemed outstanding if any person other than the issuer is
entitled to exercise the voting rights thereof.
(5) A security shall be deemed to be of the same class as another
security if both securities confer upon the holder or holders thereof
substantially the same rights and privileges; provided, however, that, in
the case of secured evidences of indebtedness, all of which are issued under
a single indenture, differences in the interest rates or maturity dates of
various series thereof shall not be deemed sufficient to constitute such
series different classes; and provided, further, that, in the case of
unsecured evidences of indebtedness, differences in the interest rates or
maturity dates thereof shall not be deemed sufficient to constitute them
securities of different classes, whether or not they are issued under a
single indenture.
(f) Except in the case of a default in the payment of the principal
of (or premium, if any) or interest on any Debentures issued under this
Indenture, or in the payment of any sinking or analogous fund installment, the
Trustee shall not be required to resign as provided by this Section 7.08 if
such Trustee shall have sustained the burden of proving, on application to the
Commission and after opportunity for hearing thereon, that (i) the default
under the Indenture may be cured or waived during a reasonable period and
under the procedures described in such application and (ii) a stay of the
Trustee's duty to resign will not be inconsistent with the interests of
Debentureholders. The filing of such an application shall automatically stay
the performance of the duty to resign until the Commission orders otherwise.
Any resignation of the Trustee shall become effective only upon the
appointment of a successor trustee and such successor's acceptance of such an
appointment.
SECTION 7.09. There shall at all times be a Trustee with respect to
the Debentures issued hereunder which shall at all times be a corporation
organized and doing business under the laws of the United States of America
or any State or Territory thereof or of the District of Columbia, or a
corporation or other person permitted to act as trustee by the Commission,
authorized under such laws to exercise corporate trust powers, having a
combined capital and surplus of at least 50 million dollars, and subject to
supervision or examination by Federal, State, Territorial, or District of
Columbia authority. If such corporation publishes reports of condition at
least annually, pursuant to law or to the requirements of the aforesaid
supervising or examining authority, then for the purposes of this Section,
the combined capital and surplus of such corporation shall be deemed to be
its combined capital and surplus as set forth in its most recent report of
condition so published. The Company may not, nor may any person directly
or indirectly controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the
Company, serve as Trustee. In case at any time the Trustee shall cease to
be eligible in accordance with the provisions of this Section, the Trustee
shall resign immediately in the manner and with the effect specified in
Section 7.10.
SECTION 7.10. (a) The Trustee or any successor hereafter appointed,
may at any time resign with respect to the Debentures of one or more series
by giving written notice thereof to the Company and by transmitting notice
of resignation by mail, first class postage prepaid, to the
Debentureholders of such series, as their names and addresses appear upon
the Debenture Register. Upon receiving such notice of resignation, the
Company shall promptly appoint a successor trustee with respect to
Debentures of such series by written instrument, in duplicate, executed by
order of the Board of Directors, one copy of which instrument shall be
delivered to the resigning Trustee and one copy to the successor trustee.
If no successor trustee shall have been so appointed and have accepted
appointment within 30 days after the mailing of such notice of resignation,
the resigning Trustee may petition any court of competent jurisdiction for
the appointment of a successor trustee with respect to Debentures of such
series, or any Debentureholder of that series who has been a bona fide
holder of a Debenture or Debentures for at least six months may, subject to
the provisions of Section 6.08, on behalf of himself and all others
similarly situated, petition any such court for the appointment of a
successor trustee. Such court may thereupon after such notice, if any, as
it may deem proper and prescribe, appointment a successor trustee.
(b) In case at any time any of the following shall occur:
(1) the Trustee shall fail to comply with the provisions of
subsection (a) of Section 7.08 after written request therefor by the Company
or by any Debentureholder who has been a bona fide holder of a Debenture or
Debentures for at least six months; or
(2) the Trustee shall cease to be eligible in accordance with the
provisions of Section 7.09 and shall fail to resign after written request
therefor by the Company or by any such Debentureholder; or
(3) the Trustee shall become incapable of acting, or shall be
adjudged a bankrupt or insolvent, or a receiver of the Trustee or of its
property shall be appointed, or any public officer shall take charge or
control of the Trustee or of its property or affairs for the purpose of
rehabilitation, conservation or liquidation, then, in any such case, the
Company may remove the Trustee with respect to all Debentures and appoint a
successor trustee by written instrument, in duplicate, executed by order of
the Board of Directors, one copy of which instrument shall be delivered to
the Trustee so removed and one copy to the successor trustee, or, subject to
the provisions of Section 6.08, unless the Trustee's duty to resign is
stated as provided herein, any Debentureholder who has been a bona fide
holder of a Debenture or Debentures for at least six months may, on behalf
of himself and all others similarly situated, petition any court of
competent jurisdiction for the removal of the Trustee and the appointment
of a successor trustee. Such court may thereupon after such notice, if any,
as it may deem proper and prescribe, remove the Trustee and appoint a
successor trustee.
(c) The holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the
Debentures of any series at the time outstanding may at any time remove the
Trustee with respect to such series and appoint a successor trustee.
(d) Any resignation or removal of the Trustee and appointment of a
successor trustee with respect to the Debentures of a series pursuant to any
of the provisions of this Section shall become effective upon acceptance of
appointment by the successor trustee as provided in Section 7.11.
(e) Any successor trustee appointed pursuant to this Section may be
appointed with respect to the Debentures of one or more series or all of such
series, and at any time there shall be only one Trustee with respect to the
Debentures of any particular series.
SECTION 7.11. (a) In case of the appointment hereunder of a
successor trustee with respect to all Debentures, every such successor trustee
so appointed shall execute, acknowledge and deliver to the Company and to the
retiring Trustee an instrument accepting such appointment, and thereupon the
resignation or removal of the retiring Trustee shall become effective and such
successor trustee, without any further act, deed or conveyance, shall become
vested with all the rights, powers, trusts and duties of the retiring Trustee;
but, on the request of the Company or the successor trustee, such retiring
Trustee shall, upon payment of its charges, execute and deliver an instrument
transferring to such successor trustee all the rights, powers, and trusts of
the retiring Trustee and shall duly assign, transfer and deliver to such
successor trustee all property and money held by such retiring Trustee
hereunder.
(b) In case of the appointment hereunder of a successor trustee with
respect to the Debentures of one or more (but not all) series, the Company,
the retiring Trustee and each successor trustee with respect to the
Debentures of one or more series shall execute and deliver an indenture
supplemental hereto wherein each successor trustee shall accept such
appointment and which (1) shall contain such provisions as shall be
necessary or desirable to transfer and confirm to, and to vest in, each
successor trustee all the rights, powers, trusts and duties of the retiring
Trustee with respect to the Debentures of that or those series to which the
appointment of such successor trustee relates, (2) shall contain such
provisions as shall be deemed necessary or desirable to confirm that all
the rights, powers, trusts and duties of the retiring Trustee with respect
to the Debentures of that or those series as to which the retiring Trustee
is not retiring shall continue to be vested in the retiring Trustee, and
(3) shall add to or change any of the provisions of this Indenture as shall
be necessary to provide for or facilitate the administration of the trusts
hereunder by more than one Trustee, it being understood that nothing herein
or in such supplemental indenture shall constitute such Trustees co-
trustees of the same trust, that each such Trustee shall be trustee of a
trust or trusts hereunder separate and apart from any trust or trusts
hereunder administered by any other such Trustee and that no Trustee shall
be responsible for any act or failure to act on the part of any other
Trustee hereunder; and upon the execution and delivery of such supplemental
indenture the resignation or removal of the retiring Trustee shall become
effective to the extent provided therein, such retiring Trustee shall with
respect to the Debentures of that or those series to which the appointment
of such successor trustee relates have no further responsibility for the
exercise of rights and powers or for the performance of the duties and
obligations vested in the Trustee under this Indenture, and each such
successor trustee, without any further act, deed or conveyance, shall
become vested with all the rights, powers, trusts and duties of the
retiring Trustee with respect to the Debentures of that or those series to
which the appointment of such successor trustee relates; but, on request of
the Company or any successor Trustee, such retiring Trustee shall duly
assign, transfer and deliver to such successor trustee, to the extent
contemplated by such supplemental indenture, the property and money held by
such retiring Trustee hereunder with respect to the Debentures of that or
those series to which the appointment of such successor trustee relates.
(c) Upon request of any such successor trustee, the Company shall
execute any and all instruments for more fully and certainly vesting in and
confirming to such successor trustee all such rights, power and trusts
referred to in paragraph (a) or (b) of this Section, as the case may be.
(d) No successor trustee shall accept its appointment unless at the
time of such acceptance such successor trustee shall be qualified and eligible
under this Article.
(e) Upon acceptance of appointment by a successor trustee as provided
in this Section, the Company shall transmit notice of the succession of such
trustee hereunder by mail, first class postage prepaid, to the
Debentureholders, as their names and addresses appear upon the Debenture
Register. If the Company fails to transmit such notice within ten days after
acceptance of appointment by the successor trustee, the successor trustee
shall cause such notice to be transmitted at the expense of the Company.
SECTION 7.12. Any corporation into which the Trustee may be merged or
converted or with which it may be consolidated, or any corporation resulting
from any merger, conversion or consolidation to which the Trustee shall be a
party, or any corporation succeeding to the corporate trust business of the
Trustee, shall be the successor of the Trustee hereunder, provided such
corporation shall be qualified under the provisions of Section 7.08 and
eligible under the provisions of Section 7.09, without the execution or filing
of any paper or any further act on the part of any of the parties hereto,
anything herein to the contrary notwithstanding. In case any Debentures shall
have been authenticated, but not delivered, by the Trustee then in office, any
successor by merger, conversion or consolidation to such authenticating
Trustee may adopt such authentication and deliver the Debentures so
authenticated with the same effect as if such successor Trustee had itself
authenticated such Debentures.
SECTION 7.13. (a) Subject to the provisions of subsection (b) of
this Section, if the Trustee shall be or shall become a creditor, directly or
indirectly, secured or unsecured, of the Company within three months prior to
a default, as defined in subsection (b) of this Section, or subsequent to such
a default, then, unless and until such default shall be cured, the Trustee
shall set apart and hold in a special account for the benefit of the Trustee
individually, the holders of the Debentures and the holders of other indenture
securities (as defined in subsection (c) of this Section):
(1) an amount equal to any and all reductions in the amount due and
owing upon any claim as such creditor in respect of principal or interest,
effected after the beginning of such three months' period and valid as
against the Company and its other creditors, except any such reduction
resulting from the receipt or disposition of any property described in
paragraph (2) of this subsection, or from the exercise of any right of
set-off which the Trustee could have exercised if a petition in bankruptcy
had been filed by or against the Company upon the date of such default; and
(2) all property received by the Trustee in respect of any claim as
such creditor, either as security therefor, or in satisfaction or
composition thereof, or otherwise, after the beginning of such three months'
period, or an amount equal to the proceeds of any such property, if disposed
of, subject, however, to the rights, if any, of the Company and its other
creditors in such property or such proceeds.
Nothing herein contained, however, shall affect the right of the
Trustee:
(A) to retain for its own account (i) payments made on account of any
such claim by any person (other than the Company) who is liable thereon, and
(ii) the proceeds of the bona fide sale of any such claim by the Trustee to
a third person, and (iii) distributions made in cash, securities, or other
property in respect of claims filed against the Company in bankruptcy or
receivership or in a case for reorganization pursuant to the Federal
Bankruptcy Code or applicable State law;
(B) to realize, for its own account, upon any property held by it as
security for any such claim, if such property was so held prior to the
beginning of such three months' period;
(C) to realize, for its own account, but only to the extent of the
claim hereinafter mentioned, upon any property held by it as security for
any such claim, if such claim was created after the beginning of such three
months' period and such property was received as security therefor
simultaneously with the creation thereof, and if the Trustee shall sustain
the burden of proving that at the time such property was so received the
Trustee had no reasonable cause to believe that a default, as defined in
subsection (c) of this Section, would occur within three months; or
(D) to receive payment on any claim referred to in paragraph (B) or
(C), against the release of any property held as security for such claim as
provided in such paragraph (B) or (C), as the case may be, to the extent of
the fair value of such property.
For the purposes of paragraphs (B), (C) and (D), property substituted
after the beginning of such three months' period for property held as security
at the time of such substitution shall, to the extent of the fair value of the
property released, have the same status as the property released, and, to the
extent that any claim referred to in any of such paragraphs is created in
renewal of or in substitution for or for the purpose of repaying or refunding
any pre-existing claim of the Trustee as such creditor, such claim shall have
the same status as such pre-existing claim.
If the Trustee shall be required to account, the funds and property
held in such special account and the proceeds thereof shall be apportioned
between the Trustee, the Debentureholders and the holders of other indenture
securities in such manner that the Trustee, the Debentureholders and the
holders of other indenture securities realize, as a result of payments from
such special account and payments of dividends on claims filed against the
Company in bankruptcy or receivership or in a case for reorganization pursuant
to the Federal Bankruptcy Code or applicable State law, the same percentage of
their respective claims, figured before crediting to the claim of the Trustee
anything on account of the receipt by it from the Company of the funds and
property in such special account and before crediting to the respective claims
of the Trustee, the Debentureholders and the holders of other indenture
securities dividends on claims filed against the Company in bankruptcy or
receivership or in a case for reorganization pursuant to the Federal
Bankruptcy Code or applicable State law, but after crediting thereon receipts
on account of the indebtedness represented by their respective claims from all
sources other than from such dividends and from the funds and property so held
in such special account. As used in this paragraph, with respect to any
claim, the term "dividends" shall include any distribution with respect to
such claim, in bankruptcy or receivership or in a case for reorganization
pursuant to the Federal Bankruptcy Code or applicable State law, whether such
distribution is made in cash, securities, or other property, but shall not
include any such distribution with respect to the secured portion, if any, of
such claim. The court in which such bankruptcy, receivership or a case for
reorganization is pending shall have jurisdiction (i) to apportion between the
Trustee, the Debentureholders and the holders of other indenture securities,
in accordance with the provisions of this paragraph, the funds and property
held in such special account and the proceeds thereof, or (ii) in lieu of such
apportionment, in whole or in part, to give to the provisions of this
paragraph due consideration in determining the fairness of the distributions
to be made to the Trustee, the Debentureholders and the holders of other
indenture securities with respect to their respective claims, in which event
it shall not be necessary to liquidate or to appraise the value of any
securities or other property held in such special account or as security for
any such claim, or to make a specific allocation of such distributions as
between the secured and unsecured portions of such claims, or otherwise to
apply the provisions of this paragraph as a mathematical formula.
Any Trustee who has resigned or been removed after the beginning of
such three months' period shall be subject to the provisions of this
subsection (a) as though such resignation or removal had not occurred. If any
Trustee has resigned or been removed prior to the beginning of such three
months' period, it shall be subject to the provisions of this subsection (a)
if and only if the following conditions exist:
(i) the receipt of property or reduction of claim which would have
given rise to the obligation to account, if such Trustee had continued as
trustee, occurred after the beginning of such three months' period; and
(ii) such receipt of property or reduction of claim occurred within
three months after such resignation or removal.
(b) There shall be excluded from the operation of subsection (a) of
this Section a creditor relationship arising from:
(1) the ownership or acquisition of securities issued under any
indenture, or any security or securities having a maturity of one year or
more at the time of acquisition by the Trustee;
(2) advances authorized by a receivership or bankruptcy court of
competent jurisdiction, or by this Indenture, for the purpose of preserving
any property other than cash which shall at any time be subject to the lien,
if any, of this Indenture or of discharging tax liens or other prior liens
or encumbrances thereon, if notice of such advance and of the circumstances
surrounding the making thereof is given to the Debentureholders at the time
and in the manner provided in this Indenture;
(3) disbursements made in the ordinary course of business in the
capacity of trustee under an indenture, transfer agent, registrar,
custodian, paying agent, subscription agent, fiscal agent or depositary, or
other similar capacity;
(4) an indebtedness created as a result of services rendered or
premises rented; or an indebtedness created as a result of goods or
securities sold in a cash transaction as defined in subsection (c) of this
Section;
(5) the ownership of stock or of other securities of a Company
organized under the provisions of Section 25(a) of the Federal Reserve Act,
as amended, which is directly or indirectly a creditor of the Company; or
(6) the acquisition, ownership, acceptance or negotiation of any
drafts, bills of exchange, acceptance or obligations which fall within the
classification of self-liquidating paper as defined in subsection (c) of
this Section.
(c) As used in this Section:
(1) The term "default" shall mean any failure to make payment in full
of the principal of (or premium, if any) or interest upon any of the
Debenture or upon the other indenture securities when and as such principal
(or premium, if any) or interest becomes due and payable.
(2) The term "other indenture securities" shall mean securities upon
which the Company is an obligor (as defined in the Trust Indenture Act)
outstanding under any other indenture (A) under which the Trustee is also
trustee, (B) which contains provisions substantially similar to the
provisions of subsection (a) of this Section, and (C) under which a default
exists at the time of the apportionment of the funds and property held in
said special account.
(3) The term "cash transaction" shall mean any transaction in which
full payment for goods or securities sold is made within seven days after
delivery of the goods or securities in currency or in checks or other orders
drawn upon banks or bankers and payable upon demand.
(4) The term "self-liquidating paper" shall mean any draft, bill of
exchange, acceptance or obligation which is made, drawn, negotiated or
incurred by the Company for the purpose of financing the purchase,
processing, manufacture, shipment, storage or sale of goods, wares or
merchandise and which is secured by documents evidencing title to,
possession of, or a lien upon, the goods, wares or merchandise or the
receivables or proceeds arising from the sale of the goods, wares or
merchandise previously constituting the security, provided the security is
received by the Trustee simultaneously with the creation of the creditor
relationship with the Company arising from the making, drawing, negotiating
or incurring of the draft, bill of exchange, acceptance or obligation.
(5) The term "Company" shall mean any obligor upon any of the
Debentures.
ARTICLE EIGHT
Concerning the Debentureholders
SECTION 8.01. Whenever in this Indenture it is provided that the
holders of a majority or specified percentage in aggregate principal amount of
the Debentures of a particular series may take any action (including the
making of any demand or request, the giving of any notice, consent or waiver
or the taking of any other action) the fact that at the time of taking any
such action the holders of such majority or specified percentage of that
series have joined therein may be evidenced by any instrument or any number of
instruments of similar tenor executed by such holders of Debentures of that
series in person or by agent or proxy appointed in writing.
If the Company shall solicit from the Debentureholders of any series
any request, demand, authorization, direction, notice, consent, waiver or
other action, the Company may, at its option, as evidenced by an Officers'
Certificate, fix in advance a record date for such series for the
determination of Debentureholders entitled to give such request, demand,
authorization, direction, notice, consent, waiver or other action, but the
Company shall have no obligation to do so. If such a record date is fixed,
such request, demand, authorization, direction, notice, consent, waiver or
other action may be given before or after the record date, but only the
Debentureholders of record at the close of business on the record date
shall be deemed to be Debentureholders for the purposes of determining
whether Debentureholders of the requisite proportion of outstanding
Debentures of that series have authorized or agreed or consented to such
request, demand, authorization, direction, notice, consent, waiver or other
action, and for that purpose the outstanding Debentures of that series
shall be computed as of the record date; provided that no such
authorization, agreement or consent by such Debentureholders on the record
date shall be deemed effective unless it shall become effective pursuant to
the provisions of this Indenture not later than six months after the record
date.
SECTION 8.02. Subject to the provisions of Section 7.01, proof of the
execution of any instrument by a Debentureholder (such proof will not require
notarization) or his agent or proxy and proof of the holding by any person of
any of the Debentures shall be sufficient if made in the following manner;
(a) The fact and date of the execution by any such person of any
instrument may be proved in any reasonable manner acceptable to the Trustee.
(b) The ownership of Debentures shall be proved by the Debenture
Register of such Debentures or by a certificate of the Debenture Registrar
thereof.
(c) The Trustee may require such additional proof of any matter
referred to in this Section as it shall deem necessary.
SECTION 8.03. Prior to the due presentment for registration of
transfer of any Debenture, the Company, the Trustee, any paying agent and
any Debenture Registrar may deem and treat the person in whose name such
Debenture shall be registered upon the books of the Company as the absolute
owner of such Debenture (whether or not such Debenture shall be overdue and
notwithstanding any notice of ownership or writing thereon made by anyone
other than the Debenture Registrar) for the purpose of receiving payment of
or on account of the principal of, premium, if any, and (subject to Section
2.03) interest on such Debenture and for all other purposes; and neither
the Company nor the Trustee nor any paying agent nor any Debenture
Registrar shall be affected by any notice to the contrary.
SECTION 8.04. In determining whether the holders of the requisite
aggregate principal amount of Debentures of a particular series have concurred
in any direction, consent or waiver under this Indenture, Debentures of that
series which are owned by the Company or any other obligor on the Debentures
of that series or by any Subsidiary of the Company or of such other obligor on
the Debentures of that series shall be disregarded and deemed not to be
outstanding for the purpose of any such determination, except that for the
purpose of determining whether the Trustee shall be protected in relying on
any such direction, consent or waiver, only Debentures of such series which
the Trustee actually knows are so owned shall be so disregarded. Debentures
so owned which have been pledged in good faith may be regarded as outstanding
for the purposes of this Section, if the pledgee shall establish to the
satisfaction of the Trustee the pledgee's right so to act with respect to such
Debentures and that the pledgee is not a person directly or indirectly
controlling or controlled by or under direct or indirect common control with
the Company or any such other obligor. In case of a dispute as to such right,
any decision by the Trustee taken upon the advice of counsel shall be full
protection to the Trustee.
SECTION 8.05. At any time prior to (but not after) the evidencing to
the Trustee, as provided in Section 8.01, of the taking of any action by the
holders of the majority or percentage in aggregate principal amount of the
Debentures of a particular series specified in this Indenture in connection
with such action, any holder of a Debenture of that series which is shown by
the evidence to be included in the Debentures the holders of which have
consented to such action may, by filing written notice with the Trustee, and
upon proof of holding as provided in Section 8.02, revoke such action so far
as concerns such Debenture. Except as aforesaid any such action taken by the
holder of any Debenture shall be conclusive and binding upon such holder and
upon all future holders and owners of such Debenture, and of any Debenture
issued in exchange therefor, on registration of transfer thereof or in place
thereof, irrespective of whether or not any notation in regard thereto is made
upon such Debenture. Any action taken by the holders of the majority or
percentage in aggregate principal amount of the Debentures of a particular
series specified in this Indenture in connection with such action shall be
conclusively binding upon the Company, the Trustee and the holders of all the
Debentures of that series.
ARTICLE NINE
Supplemental Indentures
SECTION 9.01. In addition to any supplemental indenture otherwise
authorized by this Indenture, the Company, when authorized by a Board
Resolution, and the Trustee may from time to time and at any time enter into
an indenture or indentures supplemental hereto (which shall conform to the
provisions of the Trust Indenture Act as then in effect), without the consent
of the Debentureholders, for one or more of the following purposes:
(a) to evidence the succession of another corporation to the Company,
and the assumption by any such successor of the covenants of the Company
contained herein or otherwise established with respect to the Debentures; or
(b) to add to the covenants of the Company such further covenants,
restrictions, conditions or provisions for the protection of the holders of
the Debentures of all or any series as the Board of Directors and the
Trustee shall consider to be for the protection of the holders of Debentures
of all or any series, and to make the occurrence, or the occurrence and
continuance, of a default in any of such additional covenants, restrictions,
conditions or provisions a default or an Event of Default with respect to
such series permitting the enforcement of all or any of the several remedies
provided in this Indenture as herein set forth; provided, however, that in
respect of any such additional covenant, restriction, condition or provision
such supplemental indenture may provide for a particular period of grace
after default (which period may be shorter or longer than that allowed in
the case of other defaults) or may provide for an immediate enforcement upon
such default or may limit the remedies available to the Trustee upon such
default or may limit the right of the holders of a majority in aggregate
principal amount of the Debentures of such series to waive such default; or
(c) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision
contained herein or in any supplemental indenture which may be defective or
inconsistent with any other provision contained herein or in any
supplemental indenture, or to make such other provisions in regard to
matters or questions arising under this Indenture as shall not be
inconsistent with the provisions of this Indenture and shall not adversely
affect the interests of the holders of the Debentures of any series; or
(d) to change or eliminate any of the provisions of this Indenture,
provided that any such change or elimination shall become effective only
when there is no Debenture outstanding of any series created prior to the
execution of such supplemental indenture which is entitled to the benefit of
such provision.
The Trustee is hereby authorized to join with the Company in the
execution of any such supplemental indenture, and to make any further
appropriate agreements and stipulations which may be therein contained, but
the Trustee shall not be obligated to enter into any such supplemental
indenture which affects the Trustee's own rights, duties or immunities under
this Indenture or otherwise.
Any supplemental indenture authorized by the provisions of this
Section may be executed by the Company and the Trustee without the consent of
the holders of any of the Debentures at the time outstanding, notwithstanding
any of the provisions of Section 9.02.
SECTION 9.02. With the consent (evidenced as provided in Section
8.01) of the holders of not less than a majority in aggregate principal amount
of the Debentures of each series affected by such supplemental indenture or
indentures at the time outstanding (and, in the case of any series of
Debentures held as trust assets of a SunAmerica Capital Trust and with respect
to which a Security Exchange has not theretofore occurred, such consent of
holders of the Preferred Securities and the Common Securities of such
SunAmerica Capital Trust as may be required under the Declaration of Trust of
such SunAmerica Capital Trust), the Company, when authorized by a Board
Resolution, and the Trustee may from time to time and at any time enter into
an indenture or indentures supplemental hereto (which shall conform to the
provisions of the Trust Indenture Act as then in effect) for the purpose of
adding any provisions to or changing in any manner or eliminating any of the
provisions of this Indenture or of any supplemental indenture or of modifying
in any manner the rights of the holders of the Debentures of such series under
this Indenture; provided, however, that no such supplemental indenture shall
(i) extend the fixed maturity of any Debentures of any series, or reduce the
principal amount thereof, or reduce the rate or extend the time of payment of
interest thereon, or reduce any premium payable upon the redemption thereof,
without the consent of the holder of each Debenture so affected or (ii) reduce
the aforesaid percentage of Debentures, the holders of which are required to
consent to any such supplemental indenture, without the consent of the holders
of each Debenture (and, in the case of any series of Debentures held as trust
assets of a SunAmerica Capital Trust and with respect to which a Security
Exchange has not theretofore occurred, such consent of the holders of the
Preferred Securities and the Common Securities of such SunAmerica Capital
Trust as may be required under the Declaration of Trust of such SunAmerica
Capital Trust) then outstanding and affected thereby.
Upon the request of the Company, accompanied by a Board Resolution
authorizing the execution of any such supplemental indenture, and upon the
filing with the Trustee of evidence of the consent of Debentureholders (and,
in the case of any series of Debentures held as trust assets of a SunAmerica
Capital Trust and with respect to which a Security Exchange has not
theretofore occurred, such consent of holders of the Preferred Securities and
the Common Securities of such SunAmerica Capital Trust as may be required
under the Declaration of Trust of such SunAmerica Capital Trust) required to
consent thereto as aforesaid, the Trustee shall join with the Company in the
execution of such supplemental indenture unless such supplemental indenture
affects the Trustee's own rights, duties or immunities under this Indenture or
otherwise, in which case the Trustee may in its discretion but shall not be
obligated to enter into such supplemental indenture.
It shall not be necessary for the consent of the Debentureholders of
any series affected thereby under this Section to approve the particular form
of any proposed supplemental indenture, but it shall be sufficient if such
consent shall approve the substance thereof.
Promptly after the execution by the Company and the Trustee of any
supplemental indenture pursuant to the provisions of this Section, the Trustee
shall transmit by mail, first class postage prepaid, a notice, setting forth
in general terms the substance of such supplemental indenture, to the
Debentureholders of all series affected thereby as their names and addresses
appear upon the Debenture Register. Any failure of the Trustee to mail such
notice, or any defect therein, shall not, however, in any way impair or affect
the validity of any such supplemental indenture.
SECTION 9.03. Upon the execution of any supplemental indenture
pursuant to the provisions of this Article or of Section 10.01, this
Indenture shall, with respect to such series, be and be deemed to be
modified and amended in accordance therewith and the respective rights,
limitations of rights, obligations, duties and immunities under this
Indenture of the Trustee, the Company and the holders of Debentures of the
series affected thereby shall thereafter be determined, exercised and
enforced hereunder subject in all respects to such modifications and
amendments, and all the terms and conditions of any such supplemental
indenture shall be and be deemed to be part of the terms and conditions of
this Indenture for any and all purposes.
SECTION 9.04. Debentures of any series, affected by a supplemental
indenture, authenticated and delivered after the execution of such
supplemental indenture pursuant to the provisions of this Article or of
Section 10.01, may bear a notation in form approved by the Company, provided
such form meets the requirements of any exchange upon which such series may be
listed, as to any matter provided for in such supplemental indenture. If the
Company shall so determine, new Debentures of that series so modified as to
conform, in the opinion of the Board of Directors, to any modification of this
Indenture contained in any such supplemental indenture may be prepared by the
Company, authenticated by the Trustee and delivered in exchange for the
Debentures of that series then outstanding.
SECTION 9.05. The Trustee, subject to the provisions of Section 7.01,
may receive an Opinion of Counsel as conclusive evidence that any supplemental
indenture executed pursuant to this Article is authorized or permitted by, and
conforms to, the terms of this Article and that it is proper for the Trustee
under the provisions of this Article to join in the execution thereof.
ARTICLE TEN
Consolidation, Merger, Sale or Conveyance
SECTION 10.01. The Company shall not consolidate with or merge into
any other Person or transfer or lease its properties and assets substantially
as an entirety to any Person, and the Company shall not permit any other
Person to consolidate with or merge into the Company, unless:
(a) either the Company shall be the continuing corporation, or the
corporation (if other than the Company) formed by such consolidation or into
which the Company is merged or to which the properties and assets of the
Company substantially as an entity are transferred or leased shall be a
corporation organized and existing under the laws of the United States of
America or any State thereof or the District of Columbia and shall expressly
assume, by an indenture supplemental hereto, executed and delivered to the
Trustee, in form satisfactory to the Trustee, all the obligations of the
Company under the Debentures and this Indenture; and
(b) immediately after giving effect to such transaction no Event of
Default, and no event which, after notice or lapse of time or both, would
become an Event of Default, shall have happened and be continuing.
SECTION 10.02 The successor corporation formed by such
consolidation or into which the Company is merged or to which such transfer or
lease is made shall succeed to and be substituted for, and may exercise every
right and power of, the Company under this Indenture with the same effect as
if such successor corporation had been named as the Company herein, and
thereafter (except in the case of a lease to another Person) the predecessor
corporation shall be relieved of all obligations and covenants under the
Indenture and the Debentures and, in the event of such conveyance or transfer,
any such predecessor corporation may be dissolved and liquidated.
SECTION 10.03. The Trustee, subject to the provisions of Section
7.01, may receive an Opinion of Counsel as conclusive evidence that any such
consolidation, merger, sale, conveyance, transfer or other disposition, and
any such assumption, comply with the provisions of this Article.
ARTICLE ELEVEN
Satisfaction and Discharge of Indenture;
Unclaimed Moneys
SECTION 11.01. (A) If at any time (a) the Company shall have paid
or caused to be paid the principal of and interest on all the Debentures of
any series Outstanding hereunder (other than Debentures of such series which
have been destroyed, lost or stolen and which have been replaced or paid as
provided in Section 2.07) as and when the same shall have become due and
payable, or (b) the Company shall have delivered to the Trustee for
cancellation all Debentures of any series theretofore authenticated (other
than any Debentures of such series which shall have been destroyed, lost or
stolen and which shall have been replaced or paid as provided in Section 2.07)
or (c) (i) all the Debentures of series not theretofore delivered to the
Trustee for cancellation shall have become due and payable, or are by their
terms to become due and payable within one year or are to be called for
redemption within one year under arrangements satisfactory to the Trustee for
the giving of notice of redemption, and (ii) the Company shall have
irrevocably deposited or caused to be deposited with the Trustee as trust
funds the entire amount in cash (other than moneys repaid by the Trustee or
any paying agent to the Company in accordance with Section 11.04) or
Government Obligations, maturing as to principal and interest at such times
and in such amounts as will insure the availability of cash, or a combination
thereof, sufficient in the opinion of a nationally recognized firm of
independent public accountants expressed in a written certification thereof
delivered to the Trustee, to pay (A) the principal and interest on all
Debentures of such series on each date that such principal or interest is due
and payable and (B) any mandatory sinking fund payments on the dates on which
such payments are due and payable in accordance with the terms of the
Indenture and the Debentures of such series; and if, in any such case, the
Company shall also pay or cause to be paid all other sums payable hereunder by
the Company, then this Indenture shall cease to be of further effect (except
as to (i) rights of registration of transfer and exchange of Debentures of
such series and the Company's right of optional redemption, if any, (ii)
substitution of mutilated, defaced, destroyed, lost or stolen Debentures,
(iii) rights of holders of Debentures to receive payments of principal thereof
and interest thereon, upon the original stated due dates therefor (but not
upon acceleration), and remaining rights of the Debentureholders to receive
mandatory sinking fund payments, if any, (iv) the rights, obligations, duties
and immunities of the Trustee hereunder, (v) the rights of the holders of
Debentures of such series as beneficiaries hereof with respect to the property
so deposited with the Trustee payable to all or any of them, and (vi) the
obligations of the Company under Section 4.02) and the Trustee, on demand of
the Company accompanied by an Officers' Certificate and an Opinion of Counsel
and at the cost and expense of the Company, shall execute proper instruments
acknowledging such satisfaction of and discharging this Indenture; provided,
that the rights of Holders of the Debentures to receive amounts in respect of
principal of and interest on the Debentures held by them shall not be delayed
longer than required by then-applicable mandatory rules or policies of any
securities exchange upon which the Debentures are listed. The Company agrees
to reimburse the Trustee for any costs or expenses thereafter reasonably and
properly incurred and to compensate the Trustee for any services thereafter
reasonably and properly rendered by the Trustee in connection with this
Indenture or the Debentures of such series.
(B) The following provisions shall apply to the Debentures of each
series unless specifically otherwise provided in a Board Resolution or
indenture supplemental hereto provided pursuant to Section 2.01. In addition
to discharge of the Indenture pursuant to the next preceding paragraph, the
Company shall be deemed to have paid and discharged the entire indebtedness on
all the Debentures of a series on the date of the deposit referred to in
subparagraph (a) below, and the provisions of this Indenture with respect to
the Debentures of such series shall no longer be in effect (except as to (i)
rights of registration of transfer and exchange of Debentures of such series
and the Company's right of optional redemption, if any, (ii) substitution of
mutilated, defaced, destroyed, lost or stolen Debentures, (iii) rights of
holders of Debentures to receive payments of principal thereof and interest
thereon, upon the original stated due dates therefor (but not upon
acceleration), and remaining rights of the holders of Debentures to receive
mandatory sinking fund payments, if any, (iv) the rights, obligations, duties
and immunities of the Trustee hereunder, (v) the rights of the Holders of
Debentures as beneficiaries hereof with respect to the property so deposited
with the Trustee payable to all or any of them and (vi) the obligations of the
Company under Section 4.02) and the Trustee, at the expense of the Company,
shall at the Company's request, execute proper instruments acknowledging the
same, if
(a) with reference to this provision the Company has irrevocably
deposited or caused to be irrevocably deposited with the Trustee as trust
funds in trust, specifically pledged as security for, and dedicated
solely to, the benefit of the holders of the Debentures of such series
(i) cash in an amount, or (ii) Governmental Obligations maturing as to
principal and interest at such times and in such amounts as will insure
the availability of cash or (iii) a combination thereof, sufficient, in
the opinion of a nationally recognized firm of independent public
accountants expressed in a written certification thereof delivered to the
Trustee, to pay (A) the principal and interest on all Debentures of such
series on each date that such principal or interest is due and payable
and (B) any mandatory sinking fund payments on the dates on which such
payments are due and payable in accordance with the terms of the
Indenture and the Debentures of such series;
(b) such deposit will not result in a breach or violation of, or
constitute a default under, any agreement or instrument to which the Company
is a party or by which it is bound;
(c) the Company has delivered to the Trustee an Opinion of Counsel
based on the fact that (x) the Company has received from, or there has been
published by, the Internal Revenue Service a ruling or (y) since the date
hereof, there has been a change in the applicable Federal income tax law, in
either case to the effect that, and such opinion shall confirm that, the
holders of the Debentures of such series will not recognize income, gain or
loss for Federal income tax purposes as a result of such deposit, defeasance
and discharge and will be subject to Federal income tax on the same amount
and in the same manner and at the same times, as would have been the case if
such deposit, defeasance and discharge had not occurred;
(d) the Company has delivered to the Trustee an Officer's Certificate
and an Opinion of Counsel, each stating that all conditions precedent
provided for relating to the defeasance contemplated by this provision have
been complied with; and
(e) no event or condition shall exist that, pursuant to the
provisions of Section 14.02 or 14.03, would prevent the Company from making
payments of the principal of or interest on the Debentures of such series on
the date of such deposit.
SECTION 11.02 Subject to Section 11.04, all moneys deposited with the
Trustee (or other trustee) pursuant to Section 11.01 shall be held in trust
and applied by it to the payment, either directly or through any paying agent
(including the Company acting as its own paying agent), to the Holders of the
particular Debentures of such series for the payment or redemption of which
such moneys have been deposited with the Trustee, of all sums due and to
become due thereon for principal and interest; but such money need not be
segregated from other funds except to the extent required by law.
SECTION 11.03 In connection with the satisfaction and discharge of
this Indenture with respect to Debentures of any series, all moneys then held
by any paying agent under the provisions of this Indenture with respect to
such series of Debentures shall, upon demand of the Company, be repaid to it
or paid to the Trustee and thereupon such paying agent shall be released from
all further liability with respect to such moneys.
SECTION 11.04 Any moneys deposited with or paid to the Trustee or any
paying agent for the payment of the principal of or interest on any Security
of any series and not applied but remaining unclaimed for two years after the
date upon which such principal or interest shall have become due and payable,
shall, upon the written request of the Company and unless otherwise required
by mandatory provisions of applicable escheat or abandoned or unclaimed
property law, be repaid to the Company by the Trustee for such series or such
paying agent, and the Holder of the Debentures of such series shall, unless
otherwise required by mandatory provisions of applicable escheat or abandoned
or unclaimed property laws, thereafter look only to the Company for any
payment which such holder may be entitled to collect, and all liability of the
Trustee or any paying agent with respect to such moneys shall thereupon cease;
provided, however, that the Trustee or such paying agent, before being
required to make any such repayment with respect to moneys deposited with it
for any payment series, shall at the expense of the Company, mail by
first-class mail to holders of such Debentures at their addresses as they
shall appear on the Debenture Register, notice, that such moneys remain and
that, after a date specified therein, which shall not be less than thirty days
from the date of such mailing or publication, any unclaimed balance of such
money then remaining will be repaid to the Company.
SECTION 11.05 The Company shall pay and indemnify the Trustee against
any tax, fee or other charge imposed on or assessed against the Governmental
Obligations deposited pursuant to Section 11.01 or the principal or interest
received in respect of such obligations.
ARTICLE TWELVE
Immunity of Incorporators, Stockholders, Officers
and Directors
SECTION 12.01. No recourse under or upon any obligations, covenant or
agreement of this Indenture, or of any Debenture, or for any claim based
thereon or otherwise in respect thereof, shall be had against any
incorporator, stockholder, officer or director, past, present or future as
such, of the Company or of any predecessor or successor corporation, either
directly or through the Company or any such predecessor or successor
corporation, whether by virtue of any constitution, statue or rule of law, or
by the enforcement of any assessment or penalty or otherwise; it being
expressly understood that this Indenture and the obligations issued hereunder
are solely corporate obligations, and that no such personal liability whatever
shall attach to, or is or shall be incurred by, the incorporators,
stockholders, officers or directors as such, of the Company or of any
predecessor or successor corporation, or any of them, because of the creation
of the indebtedness hereby authorized, or under or by reason of the
obligations, covenants or agreements contained in this Indenture or in any of
the Debentures or implied therefrom; and that any and all such personal
liability of every name and nature, either at common law or in equity or by
constitution or statute, of, and any and all such rights and claims against,
every such incorporator, stockholder, officer or director as such, because the
creation of the indebtedness hereby authorized, or under or by reason of the
obligations, covenants or agreements contained in this Indenture or in any of
the Debentures or implied therefrom, are hereby expressly waived and released
as a condition of, and as a consideration for, the execution of this Indenture
and the issuance of such Debentures.
ARTICLE THIRTEEN
Miscellaneous Provisions
SECTION 13.01. All the covenants, stipulations, promises and
agreements in this Indenture contained by or on behalf of the Company shall
bind its successors and assigns, whether so expressed or not.
SECTION 13.02. Any act or proceeding by any provision of this
Indenture authorized or required to be done or performed by any board,
committee or officer of the Company shall and may be done and performed
with like force and effect by the corresponding board, committee or officer
of any corporation that shall at the time be the lawful sole successor of
the Company.
SECTION 13.03. The Company by instrument in writing executed by
authority of two-thirds of its Board of Directors and delivered to the Trustee
may surrender any of the powers reserved to the Company and thereupon such
power so surrendered shall terminate both as to the Company and as to any
successor corporation.
SECTION 13.04. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein any
notice or demand which by any provision of this Indenture is required or
permitted to be given or served by the Trustee or by the holders of Debentures
to or on the Company may be given or served by being deposited first class
postage prepaid in a post-office letterbox addressed (until another address
is filed in writing by the Company with the Trustee), as follows: SunAmerica
Inc., 1 SunAmerica Center, Los Angeles, California 90067-6022, Attention:
Secretary. Any notice, election, request or demand by the Company or any
Debentureholder to or upon the Trustee shall be deemed to have been
sufficiently given or made, for all purposes, if given or made in writing at
the Corporate Trust Office of the Trustee.
SECTION 13.05. This Indenture and each Debenture shall be deemed to
be a contract made under the laws of the State of New York, and for all
purposes shall be construed in accordance with the laws of said State.
SECTION 13.06. (a) Upon any application or demand by the Company to
the Trustee to take any action under any of the provisions of this
Indenture, the Company shall furnish to the Trustee an Officers'
Certificate stating that all conditions precedent provided for in this
Indenture relating to the proposed action have been complied with and an
Opinion of Counsel stating that in the opinion of such counsel all such
conditions precedent have been complied with, except that in the case of
any such application or demand as to which the furnishing of such documents
is specifically required by any provision of this Indenture relating to
such particular application or demand, no additional certificate or opinion
need be furnished.
(b) Each certificate or opinion provided for in this Indenture and
delivered to the Trustee with respect to compliance with a condition or
covenant in this Indenture (other than the certificate provided pursuant to
Section 5.03(d) of this Indenture) shall include (1) a statement that the
person making such certificate or opinion has read such covenant or condition;
(2) a brief statement as to the nature and scope of the examination or
investigation upon which the statements or opinions contained in such
certificate or opinion are based; (3) a statement that, in the opinion of such
person, he has made such examination or investigation as is necessary to
enable him to express an informed opinion as to whether or not such covenant
or condition has been complied with; and (4) a statement as to whether or not,
in the opinion of such person, such condition or covenant has been complied
with.
SECTION 13.07. Except as provided pursuant to Section 2.01 pursuant
to a Board Resolution, and as set forth in an Officers' Certificate, or
established in one or more indentures supplemental to the Indenture, in any
case where the date of maturity of interest or principal of any Debenture or
the date of redemption of any Debenture shall not be a business day then
payment of interest or principal (and premium, if any) may be made on the next
succeeding business day with the same force and effect as if made on the
nominal date of maturity or redemption, and no interest shall accrue for the
period after such nominal date.
SECTION 13.08. If and to the extent that any provision of this
Indenture limits, qualifies or conflicts with the duties imposed by Sections
310 to 317, inclusive, of the Trust Indenture Act, such imposed duties shall
control.
SECTION 13.09. This Indenture may be executed in any number of
counterparts, each of which shall be an original; but such counterparts shall
together constitute but one and the same instrument.
SECTION 13.10. In case any one or more of the provisions contained in
this Indenture or in the Debentures of any series shall for any reason be held
to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity,
illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any other provisions of this
Indenture or of such Debentures, but this Indenture and such Debentures shall
be construed as if such invalid or illegal or unenforceable provision had
never been contained herein or therein.
SECTION 13.11. The Company will have the right at all times to assign
any of its rights or obligations under this Indenture to a direct or indirect
wholly owned Subsidiary of the Company; provided that, in the event of any
such assignment, the Company will remain jointly and severally liable for all
such obligations. Subject to the foregoing, this Indenture is binding upon
and inures to the benefit of the parties thereto and their respective
successors and assigns. This Indenture may not otherwise be assigned by the
parties hereto.
SECTION 13.12. The Company hereby acknowledges that, to the extent
specifically set forth herein, prior to a Security Exchange with respect to
the Debentures of any series held as trust assets of a SunAmerica Capital
Trust, the holders of the Preferred Securities of such SunAmerica Capital
Trust shall expressly be third party beneficiaries of this Indenture.
ARTICLE FOURTEEN
Subordination of Debentures
SECTION 14.01. The Company, for itself, its successors and assigns,
covenants and agrees, and each holder of a Debenture, by its acceptance
thereof, likewise covenants and agrees, that the payment of the principal of,
premium, if any, and interest on, each and all of the Debentures and is hereby
expressly subordinated, to the extent and in the manner hereinafter in this
Article Fourteen set forth, in right of payment to the prior payment in full
of all Senior Indebtedness.
SECTION 14.02.
(a) In the event of any insolvency or bankruptcy proceedings, and any
receivership, liquidation, reorganization or other similar proceedings in
connection therewith, relative to the Company or to its creditors, as such,
or to its property, and in the event of any proceedings for voluntary
liquidation, dissolution or other winding up of the Company, whether or not
involving insolvency or bankruptcy, and in the event of any execution sale,
then the holders of Senior Indebtedness shall be entitled to receive payment
in full of principal thereof and interest due thereon (including without
limitation, except to the extent, if any, prohibited by mandatory provisions
of law, post-petition interest in any such proceedings) in money of all
Senior Indebtedness before the holders of Debentures are entitled to receive
any payment on account of the principal of or interest on the indebtedness
evidenced by the Debentures, and to that end the holders of Senior
Indebtedness shall be entitled to receive for application in payment thereof
any payment or distribution of any kind or character, whether in cash or
property or securities, which may be payable or deliverable in connection
with any such proceedings or sale in respect of the principal of or interest
on the Debentures other than securities of the Company as reorganized or
readjusted or securities of the Company or any other corporation provided
for by a plan of reorganization or readjustment the payment of which is
subordinate, at least to the extent provided in this Article Fourteen with
respect to the Debentures, to the payment of all indebtedness of the nature
of Senior Indebtedness, provided that the rights of the holders of the
Senior Indebtedness are not altered by such reorganization or readjustment;
(b) In the event and during the continuation of any default in payment
of any Senior Indebtedness or if any event of default, as therein defined,
shall exist under any Senior Indebtedness or any agreement pursuant to which
any Senior Indebtedness is issued, no payment of the principal of, premium
if any, or interest on the Debentures shall be made and the Company
covenants that it will, upon ascertaining any such default or event of
default, provide written notice to the Trustee of such default or event of
default;
(c) In the event that the Debentures of any series are declared due
and payable before their expressed maturity because of the occurrence of an
Event of Default (under circumstances when the provisions of subsection (a)
of this Section 14.02 shall not be applicable), the holders of all Senior
Indebtedness shall be entitled to receive payment in full in money of such
Senior Indebtedness before such holders of Debentures are entitled to
receive any payment on account of the principal of or interest on the
Debentures; and
(d) No holder of Senior Indebtedness shall be prejudiced in his right
to enforce subordination of the Debentures by any act or failure to act on
the part of the Company.
SECTION 14.03 In the event that, notwithstanding the provisions of
Section 14.02, any payment or distribution of assets of the Company of any
kind or character, whether in cash, property or securities (other than
securities of the Company as reorganized or readjusted or securities of the
Company or any other corporation provided for by a plan of reorganization
or readjustment the payment of which is subordinate, at least to the extent
provided in this Article Fourteen with respect to the Debentures, to the
payment of all indebtedness of the nature of Senior Indebtedness, provided
that the rights of the holders of the Senior Indebtedness are not altered
by such reorganization or readjustment) shall be received by the holders or
by the Trustee for their benefit in connection with any proceedings or sale
referred to in subsection (a) of Section 14.02 before all Senior
Indebtedness is paid in full in money, such payment or distribution shall
be paid over to the holders of such Senior Indebtedness or their
representative or representatives or to the trustee or trustees under any
indenture under which any instruments evidencing any of such Senior
Indebtedness may have been issued, ratably according to the aggregate
amounts remaining unpaid on account of the Senior Indebtedness held or
represented by each, for application to the payment of all Senior
Indebtedness remaining unpaid until all such Senior Indebtedness shall have
been paid in full in money, after giving effect to any concurrent payment
or distribution to the holders of such Senior Indebtedness.
From and after the payment in full in money of all Senior
Indebtedness, the holders of Debentures (together with the holders of any
other indebtedness of the Company which is subordinate in right of payment to
the payment in full of all Senior Indebtedness, which is not subordinate in
right of payment to the Debentures and which by its terms grants such right of
subrogation to the holder thereof) shall be subrogated to the rights of the
holders of Senior Indebtedness to receive payments or distributions of assets
or securities of the Company applicable to the Senior Indebtedness until the
Debentures shall be paid in full, and, for the purposes of such subrogation,
no such payments or distributions to the holders of Senior Indebtedness of
assets or securities, which otherwise would have been payable or distributable
to holders of Debentures , shall, as between the Company, its creditors other
than the holders of Senior Indebtedness, and the holders, be deemed to be a
payment by the Company to or on account of the Senior Indebtedness, it being
understood that the provisions of this Article Fourteen are and are intended
solely for the purpose of defining the relative rights of the holders, on the
one hand, and the holders of the Senior Indebtedness, on the other hand, and
nothing contained in this Article Fourteen or elsewhere in this Indenture or
in the Debentures is intended to or shall impair as between the Company, its
creditors other than the holders of Senior Indebtedness, and the holders, the
obligation of the Company, which is unconditional and absolute, to pay to the
holders the principal of and interest on the Debentures as and when the same
shall become due and payable in accordance with their terms, or to affect the
relative rights of the holders and creditors of the Company other than the
holders of the Senior Indebtedness, nor shall anything herein or therein
prevent the Trustee or the holder of any Debenture from exercising all
remedies otherwise permitted by applicable law upon default under this
Indenture subject to the rights of the holders of Senior Indebtedness, under
Section 14.02, to receive cash, property or securities of the Company
otherwise payable or deliverable to the holders of the Debentures.
Upon any distribution or payment in connection with any proceedings or
sale referred to in subsection (a) of Section 14.02, the Trustee, subject as
between the Trustee and the holders to the provisions of Sections 7.01 and
7.02 hereof, shall be entitled to rely upon a certificate of the liquidating
trustee or agent or other person making any distribution or payment to the
Trustee for the purpose of ascertaining the holders of Senior Indebtedness
entitled to participate in such payment or distribution, the amount of such
Senior Indebtedness or the amount payable thereon, the amount or amounts paid
or distributed thereon and all other facts pertinent thereto or to this
Article Fourteen . In the event that the Trustee determines, in good faith,
that further evidence is required with respect to the right of any person as a
holder of Senior Indebtedness to participate in any payment or distribution
pursuant to this Section 14.03, the Trustee may request such person to furnish
evidence to the reasonable satisfaction of the Trustee as to the amount of
Senior Indebtedness held by such person, as to the extent to which such person
is entitled to participate in such payment or distribution, and as to other
facts pertinent to the rights of such person under this Section 14.03, and if
such evidence is not furnished, the Trustee may defer any payment to such
person pending judicial determination as to the right of such person to
receive such payment.
The Trustee, however, shall not be deemed to owe any fiduciary duty to
the holders of Senior Indebtedness, and shall not be liable to any such
holders if it shall in good faith pay over or distribute to holders of
Debentures or the Company or any other person moneys or assets to which any
holders of Senior Indebtedness shall be entitled by virtue of Article Fourteen
of this Indenture or otherwise.
SECTION 14.04 Nothing contained in this Article Fourteen or
elsewhere in this Indenture, or in any of the Debentures, shall prevent at any
time, (a) the Company from making payments at any time of principal of or
interest on the Debentures, except under the conditions described in Section
14.02 or during the pendency of any proceedings or sale therein referred to,
provided, however, that payments of principal of or interest on the Debentures
shall only be made by the Company within three business days of the due dates
for such payments or (b) the application by the Trustee of any moneys
deposited with it hereunder to the payment of or on account of the principal
of or interest on the Debentures, if at the time of such deposit the Trustee
did not have written notice in accordance with Section 14.06 of any event
prohibiting the making of such deposit by the Company or if in the event of
redemption, the Trustee did not have such written notice prior to the time
that the notice of redemption pursuant to Section 3.02 was given (which notice
of redemption shall in no event be given more than 60 days prior to the date
fixed for redemption).
SECTION 14.05 Each Debentureholder by his acceptance of a Debenture
authorizes and directs the Trustee on his behalf to take such action as may be
necessary or appropriate to acknowledge or effectuate the subordination as
provided in this Article Fourteen and appoints the Trustee as attorney-in-fact
for any and all such purposes, including, in the event of any dissolution,
winding up, liquidation or reorganization of the Company (whether in
bankruptcy, insolvency or receivership proceedings or upon an assignment for
the benefit of creditors or otherwise) tending towards liquidation of the
business and assets of the Company, the immediate filing of a claim for the
unpaid balance of such Debentureholder's Debentures in the form required in
said proceedings and cause said claim to be approved.
SECTION 14.06 Notwithstanding the provisions of this Article
Fourteen or any other provisions of this Indenture, the Trustee shall not
be charged with the knowledge of the existence of any facts which would
prohibit the making of any payment of moneys to the Trustee, unless and
until the Trustee shall have received written notice thereof from the
Company or from the holder or the representative of any class of Senior
Indebtedness; provided, however, that if at least two business days prior
to the date upon which by the terms hereof any such monies may become
payable for any purpose (including, without limitation, the payment of
either the cash amount payable at maturity or interest on any Debenture)
the Trustee shall not have received with respect to such monies the notice
provided for in this Section 14.06, then, anything herein contained to the
contrary notwithstanding, the Trustee shall have full power and authority
to receive such monies and to apply the same to the purpose for which they
were received, and shall not be affected by any notice to the contrary,
which may be received by it on or after such two business days prior to
such date.
SECTION 14.07 The Trustee shall be entitled to all the rights set
forth in this Article Fourteen with respect to any Senior Indebtedness which
may at any time be held by it, to the same extent as any other holder of
Senior Indebtedness.
SECTION 14.08 In case at any time any paying agent other than the
Trustee shall be appointed by the Company and be then acting hereunder, the
term "Trustee" as used in this Article Fourteen shall in such case (unless the
context shall otherwise require) be construed as extending to and including
such paying agent within its meaning as fully for all intents and purposes as
if such paying agent were named in this Article Fourteen in place of the
Trustee.
The First National Bank of Chicago, as Trustee, hereby accepts the
trust in this Indenture declared and provided, upon the terms and conditions
hereinabove set forth.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Indenture to
be duly executed, and their respective corporate seals to be hereunto affixed
and attested, all as of the day and year first above written.
SUNAMERICA INC.
By ______________________________
Attest:
By ______________________
Secretary
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF CHICAGO,
as Trustee
Attest:
By _______________________________
By ______________________
Assistant Secretary
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
ss.:
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
On _____________ __, 1995 before me, ____________, Notary Public,
personally appeared ________________ and
/ / personally known to me -OR -
/ / proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s)
whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to
me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized
capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the
person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed
the instrument.
Witness my hand and official seal.
_____________________________
Signature of Notary
CAPACITY CLAIMED BY SIGNER
/ / INDIVIDUAL(S) _____________________________
/ / CORPORATE OFFICER(S) ______________________
/ / PARTNER(S)
/ / ATTORNEY-IN-FACT
/ / TRUSTEE(S)
/ / GUARDIAN/CONSERVATOR
/ / OTHER:
SIGNER IS REPRESENTING:
NAME OF PERSON(S) OR ENTITY(IES)
SUNAMERICA INC
STATE OF ILLINOIS )
ss.:
COUNTY OF COOK )
On ______________ __, 1995 before me, ___________, Notary Public,
personally appeared ___________________ and
/ / personally known to me - OR -
/ / proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s)
whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to
me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized
capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the
person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed
the instrument.
Witness my hand and official seal.
_____________________________
Signature of Notary
CAPACITY CLAIMED BY SIGNER
/ / INDIVIDUAL(S) _________________________
/ / CORPORATE OFFICER(S) / / TRUST OFFICER
/ / ATTORNEY-IN-FACT
/ / TRUSTEE(S)
/ / GUARDIAN/CONSERVATOR
/ / OTHER:
SIGNER IS REPRESENTING:
NAME OF PERSON(S) OR ENTITY(IES)
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF CHICAGO
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SUNAMERICA INC.
AND
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF CHICAGO
as Trustee
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FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE
Dated as of March 15, 1995
TO
INDENTURE
Dated as of March 15, 1995
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___% Junior Subordinated Debentures,
Series A, Due 2044
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FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE, dated as of the 15th day of
March, 1995 (the "First Supplemental Indenture"), between SUNAMERICA INC.,
a corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of
Maryland (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the "Company"), and The
First National Bank of Chicago, a national banking association, as trustee
(hereinafter sometimes referred to as the "Trustee") under the Indenture
dated as of March 15, 1995 between the Company and the Trustee (the
"Indenture"; all terms used and not defined herein are used as defined in
the Indenture),
WHEREAS, the Company executed and delivered the Indenture to
the Trustee to provide for the future issuance of its junior subordinated
debentures (the "Debentures"), said Debentures to be issued from time to time
in series as might be determined by the Company under the Indenture, in an
unlimited aggregate principal amount which may be authenticated and delivered
thereunder as in the Indenture provided; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the terms of the Indenture, the Company
desires to provide for the establishment of a new series of its Debentures to
be known as its ____% Junior Subordinated Debentures, Series A, Due 2044 (said
series being hereinafter referred to as the "Series A Debentures"), the form
and substance of such Series A Debentures and the terms, provisions and
conditions thereof to be set forth as provided in the Indenture and this First
Supplemental Indenture; and
WHEREAS, the Company has caused to be formed SunAmerica Capital
Trust I ("SunAmerica Capital I") as a statutory business trust under the
Business Trust Act of the State of Delaware (12 Del. Code Section 3801 et
seq.) pursuant to a declaration of trust dated March 21, 1995 (the "Original
Declaration") and the filing of a certificate of trust with the Secretary of
State of the State of Delaware on March 22, 1995; and
WHEREAS, the Original Declaration is to be amended and restated
in its entirety pursuant to an Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust dated
as of May __, 1995 (such Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust, as amended
from time to time, the "Declaration of Trust"; and
WHEREAS, SunAmerica Capital I has offered (the "Offer") to
issue its ___% Trust Originated Preferred Securities (the "Preferred
Securities") to holders of the 9 1/4% Preferred Stock, Series B ("Series B
Preferred") of the Company in exchange for such Series B Preferred; and
WHEREAS, in connection with such Offer and the purchase by the
Company of the Common Securities (as defined in the Declaration of Trust) of
SunAmerica Capital I, the Company will deposit, and SunAmerica Capital I will
purchase, respectively, as trust assets Series A Debentures; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Declaration of Trust, the legal title
to the Series A Debentures shall be owned and held of record in the name of
The Bank of New York or its successor under the Declaration of Trust, as
Property Trustee (the "Property Trustee") in trust for the benefit of holders
of the Preferred Securities and the Common Securities; and
WHEREAS, upon the occurrence of a Special Event (as defined in
the Declaration of Trust) the Regular Trustees (as defined in the Declaration
of Trust) of SunAmerica Capital I shall, unless the Series A Debentures are
redeemed as described herein, dissolve SunAmerica Capital I and cause to be
distributed to the holders of the Preferred Securities and Common Securities,
on a Pro Rata basis (determined as provided in the terms of the Preferred
Securities and Common Securities attached as Exhibits B and C to the
Declaration of Trust), Series A Debentures and in connection with a
Liquidation Distribution (as defined in the Declaration of Trust) the Regular
Trustees may cause to be distributed to holders of Preferred Securities and
Common Securities, on such a Pro Rata basis, Series A Debentures (each a
"Dissolution Event"); and
WHEREAS, the Company desires and has requested the Trustee to
join with it in the execution and delivery of this First Supplemental
Indenture, and all requirements necessary to make this First Supplemental
Indenture a valid instrument, in accordance with its terms, and to make the
Series A Debentures, when executed by the Company and authenticated and
delivered by the Trustee, the valid obligations of the Company, have been
performed and fulfilled, and the execution and delivery hereof have been in
all respects duly authorized;
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the purchase and acceptance
of the Series A Debentures by the holders thereof, and for the purpose of
setting forth, as provided in the Indenture, the form and substance of the
Series A Debentures and the terms, provisions and conditions thereof, the
Company covenants and agrees with the Trustee as follows:
ARTICLE ONE
General Terms and Conditions of
the Series A Debentures
SECTION 1.01. There shall be and is hereby authorized a series
of Debentures designated the "______% Junior Subordinated Debentures, Series
A, Due 2044", limited in aggregate principal amount to the sum of (i)
$[___________], plus (ii) a dollar amount equal to the principal amount of
Series A Debentures purchased by SunAmerica Capital I with the proceeds
received by SunAmerica Capital I from the purchase by the Company of the
Common Securities of SunAmerica Capital I, which amount shall be as set forth
in any written order of the Company for the authentication and delivery of
Series A Debentures. The Series A Debentures shall mature and the principal
shall be due and payable together with all accrued and unpaid interest
thereon, including Compounded Interest (as hereinafter defined) on ________
__, 2044, and shall be issued in the form of registered Series A Debentures
without coupons.
SECTION 1.02. The Series A Debentures shall be issued in
certificated form. Principal and interest on the Series A Debentures issued
in certificated form will be payable, the transfer of such Series A Debentures
will be registrable and such Series A Debentures will be exchangeable for
Series A Debentures bearing identical terms and provisions at the office or
agency of the Company in the Borough of Manhattan, The City and State of New
York; provided, however, that payment of interest may be made at the option of
the Company by check mailed to the registered holder at such address as shall
appear in the Debenture register and that the payment of principal with
respect to the Series A Debentures will only be made upon surrender of the
Series A Debentures to the Trustee. Notwithstanding the foregoing, so long as
the Property Trustee is the legal owner and record holder of the Series A
Debentures, the payment of the principal of and interest on (including
Compounded Interest, if any) on the Series A Debentures held by the Property
Trustee will be made by the Company in immediately available funds on the
payment date therefor at such place and to the Property Account (as defined in
the Declaration of Trust) established and maintained by the Property Trustee
pursuant to the Declaration of Trust.
SECTION 1.03. Each Series A Debenture will bear interest at
the rate of ____% per annum from (*) , 1995 until the principal
thereof becomes due and payable, and on any overdue principal and (to the
extent that payment of such interest is enforceable under applicable law) on
any overdue installment of interest at the same rate per annum, compounded
quarterly, payable (subject to the provisions of Article Three) quarterly in
arrears on March 30, June 30, September 30 and December 30 of each year (each,
an "Interest Payment Date", commencing on June 30, 1995), to the person in
whose name such Series A Debenture or any predecessor Series A Debenture is
registered, at the close of business on the regular record date for such
interest installment, which, except as set forth below, shall be the close of
business on the March 15, June 15, September 15 or December 15 next preceding
that Interest Payment Date. In addition, each Series A Debenture will bear
interest at the rate of 9 1/4% per annum from March 15, 1995 through
(*) , 1995 ("Pre-issuance Interest"), payable on June 30, 1995, to the
person in whose name such Series A Debenture is registered at the close of
business on the regular record date for such Interest Payment Date. Any such
interest installment not punctually paid or duly provided for shall forthwith
cease to be payable to the registered holders on such regular record date, and
may be paid to the person in whose name the Series A Debenture (or one or more
Predecessor Debentures) is registered at the close of business on a special
record date to be fixed by the Trustee for the payment of such defaulted
interest, notice whereof shall be given to the registered holders of the
Series A Debentures not less than 10 days prior to such special record date,
or may be paid at any time in any other lawful manner not inconsistent with
the requirements of any securities exchange on which the Series A Debentures
may be listed, and upon such notice as may be required by such exchange, all
as more fully provided in the Indenture.
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(*) Insert first day following Expiration Date.
The amount of interest payable for any period will be computed
on the basis of a 360-day year of twelve 30-day months and for any period
shorter than a full quarterly interest period for which interest is computed,
the amount of interest payable will be computed on the basis of the actual
number of days elapsed in such a 30-day month. In the event that any date on
which interest is payable on the Series A Debentures is not a business day,
then payment of interest payable on such date will be made on the next
succeeding day which is a business day (and without any interest or other
payment in respect of any such delay), except that, if such business day is in
the next succeeding calendar year, such payment shall be made on the
immediately preceding business day, in each case with the same force and
effect as if made on such date.
ARTICLE TWO
Optional Redemption
of the Series A Debentures
SECTION 2.01. Except as provided in Section 2.02, Series A
Debentures may not be redeemed by the Company prior to June 15, 1997. Subject
to the terms of Article Three of the Indenture, the Company shall have the
right to redeem the Series A Debentures, in whole or in part, from time to
time, on or after June 15, 1997, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the
principal amount to be redeemed plus any accrued and unpaid interest thereon,
including Compounded Interest, if any, to the date of such redemption (the
"Optional Redemption Price"). Any redemption pursuant to this paragraph will
be made upon not less than 30 nor more than 60 days' notice, at the Optional
Redemption Price.
SECTION 2.02. If, at any time, a Tax Event (as defined below)
shall occur or be continuing after receipt of a Dissolution Tax Opinion (as
defined below) and (i) the Regular Trustees and the Company shall have
received an opinion (a "Redemption Tax Opinion") of a nationally recognized
independent tax counsel experienced in such matters that, as a result of a
Tax Event, there is more than an insubstantial risk that the Company would
be precluded from deducting the interest on the Series A Debentures for
United States federal income tax purposes even if the Series A Debentures
were distributed to the holders of Preferred Securities and Common
Securities in liquidation of such holder's interest in SunAmerica Capital I
as set forth in the Declaration of Trust or (ii) the Regular Trustees shall
have been informed by such tax counsel that a No Recognition Opinion (as
defined below) cannot be delivered to SunAmerica Capital I, the Company
shall have the right at any time, upon not less than 30 nor more than 60
days notice, to redeem the Series A Debentures in whole or in part for cash
at the Optional Redemption Price within 90 days following the occurrence of
such Tax Event; provided, however, that, if at the time there is available
to the Company or the Regular Trustees on behalf of SunAmerica Capital I
the opportunity to eliminate, within such 90 day period, the Tax Event by
taking some ministerial action ("Ministerial Action"), such as filing a
form or making an election, or pursuing some other similar reasonable
measure, which has no adverse effect on SunAmerica Capital I, the Company
or the holders of the Preferred Securities, the Company or the Regular
Trustees on behalf of SunAmerica Capital I will pursue such measure in lieu
of redemption and provided further that the Company shall have no right to
redeem the Series A Debentures while the Regular Trustees on behalf of
SunAmerica Capital I are pursuing any such Ministerial Action.
"Tax Event" means that the Company and the Regular Trustees
shall have obtained an opinion of nationally recognized independent tax
counsel experienced in such matters (a "Dissolution Tax Opinion") to the
effect that on or after (*)(*) , 1995, as a result of (a) any
amendment to, or change (including any announced prospective change) in, the
laws (or any regulations thereunder) of the United States or any political
subdivision or taxing authority thereof or therein, (b) any amendment to, or
change in, an interpretation or application of any such laws or regulations by
any legislative body, court, governmental agency or regulatory authority
(including the enactment of any legislation and the publication of any
judicial decision or regulatory determination), (c) any interpretation or
pronouncement that provides for a position with respect to such laws or
regulations that differs from the theretofore generally accepted position or
(d) any action taken by any governmental agency or regulatory authority, which
amendment or change is enacted, promulgated, issued or announced or which
interpretation or pronouncement is issued or announced or which action is
taken, in each case on or after (**) , 1995, there is more than an
insubstantial risk that (i) SunAmerica Capital I is, or will be within 90 days
of the date thereof, subject to United States federal income tax with respect
to income accrued or received on the Series A Debentures, (ii) SunAmerica
Capital I is, or will be within 90 days of the date thereof, subject to more
than a de minimis amount of taxes, duties or other governmental charges or
(iii) interest payable by the Company to SunAmerica Capital I on the Series A
Debentures is not, or within 90 days of the date thereof will not be,
deductible by the Company for United States federal income tax purposes.
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(*)(*) Insert Expiration Date.
"No Recognition Opinion" means an opinion of a nationally
recognized independent tax counsel experienced in such matters, which opinion
may rely on any then applicable published revenue ruling of the Internal
Revenue Service, to the effect that the holders of the Preferred Securities
will not recognize any gain or loss for United States federal income tax
purposes as a result of a dissolution of SunAmerica Capital I and distribution
of the Series A Debentures as provided in the Declaration of Trust.
SECTION 2.03. If the Series A Debentures are only partially
redeemed pursuant to this Article Two, the Series A Debentures will be
redeemed pro rata or by lot or by any other method utilized by the Trustee.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, if a partial redemption of the Series A
Debentures would result in the delisting of the Preferred Securities by any
national securities exchange or other organization on which the Preferred
Securities are then listed, the Company shall not be permitted to effect such
partial redemption and will only redeem the Series A Debentures in whole.
ARTICLE THREE
Extension of Interest Payment Period
SECTION 3.01. So long as the Company is not in default in the
payment of interest on the Series A Debentures, the Company shall have the
right, at any time during the term of the Series A Debentures, from time to
time to extend the interest payment period of such Series A Debentures (other
than with respect to Pre-issuance Interest) for up to 20 consecutive quarterly
interest periods (the "Extended Interest Payment Period"), at the end of which
period the Company shall pay all interest accrued and unpaid thereon (together
with interest thereon at the rate of __% per annum to the extent permitted by
applicable law, compounded quarterly ("Compounded Interest")). During such
Extended Interest Payment Period the Company shall not declare or pay any
dividend on, or redeem, purchase, acquire or make a distribution or
liquidation payment with respect to, any of its common stock or preferred
stock, or make any guarantee payments with respect thereto; provided that the
Company may pay accrued dividends (and cash in lieu of fractional shares) upon
conversion of its Series D Mandatory Conversion Premium Dividend Preferred
Stock in accordance with the terms of such stock. Prior to the termination of
any such Extended Interest Payment Period, the Company may pay all or any
portion of the interest accrued on the Series A Debentures on any Interest
Payment Date to holders of record on the regular record date for such Interest
Payment Date or from time to time further extend such Period, provided that
such Period together with all such further extensions thereof shall not exceed
20 consecutive quarterly interest periods. Upon the termination of any
Extended Interest Payment Period and upon the payment of all accrued and
unpaid interest then due, together with Compounded Interest, the Company may
select a new Extended Interest Payment Period, subject to the foregoing
requirements. No interest shall be due and payable during an Extended
Interest Payment Period, except at the end thereof. At the end of the
Extended Interest Payment Period the Company shall pay all interest accrued
and unpaid on the Series A Debentures including any Compounded Interest which
shall be payable to the holders of the Series A Debentures in whose names the
Series A Debentures are registered in the Debenture register on the first
record date after the end of the Extended Interest Payment Period.
SECTION 3.02. (a) So long as the Property Trustee is the
legal owner and holder of record of the Series A Debentures, at the time the
Company selects an Extended Interest Payment Period, the Company shall give
both the Property Trustee and the Trustee written notice of its selection of
such Extended Interest Payment Period one business day prior to the earlier of
(i) the next succeeding date on which distributions on the Preferred
Securities are payable or (ii) the date SunAmerica Capital I is required to
give notice of the record date or the date such distributions are payable to
the New York Stock Exchange or other applicable self-regulatory organization
or to holders of the Preferred Securities, but in any event not less than one
business day prior to such record date. The Company shall cause SunAmerica
Capital I to give notice of the Company's selection of such Extended Interest
Payment Period to the holders of the Preferred Securities.
(b) If as a result of a Dissolution Event Series A Debentures
have been distributed to holders of Preferred Securities and Common
Securities, at the time the Company selects an Extended Interest Payment
Period, the Company shall give the holders of the Series A Debentures and the
Trustee written notice of its selection of such Extended Interest Payment
Period 10 business days prior to the earlier of (i) the next succeeding
Interest Payment Date or (ii) the date the Company is required to give notice
of the record or payment date of such interest payment to the New York Stock
Exchange or other applicable self-regulatory organization or to holders of the
Series A Debentures, but in any event not less than two business days prior to
such record date.
ARTICLE FOUR
Covenants Applicable to Series A Debentures
SECTION 4.01. So long as any Preferred Securities remain
outstanding, the Company will not declare or pay any dividend on, or redeem,
purchase, acquire or make a distribution or liquidation payment with respect
to, any of its common stock or preferred stock, or make any guarantee payments
with respect thereto, if at such time (i) the Company shall be in default with
respect to its Guarantee Payments (as defined in the Guarantee Agreement) or
other payment obligations under the Guarantee Agreement, (ii) there shall have
occurred any Event of Default under the Indenture with respect to the Series A
Debentures or (iii) the Company shall have given notice of its selection of an
Extended Interest Payment Period and such Period, or any extension thereof, is
continuing; provided that the Company will be permitted to pay accrued
dividends (and cash in lieu of fractional shares) upon the conversion of any
of its Series D Mandatory Conversion Premium Dividend Preferred Stock in
accordance with the terms of such stock.
SECTION 4.02. In connection with the distribution of the
Series A Debentures to the holders of the Preferred Securities upon a
Dissolution Event, the Company will use its best efforts to list such Series A
Debentures on the New York Stock Exchange or on such other exchange as the
Preferred Securities are then listed and traded.
SECTION 4.03. The Company covenants and agrees for the benefit
of the holders of the Preferred Securities to comply fully with all of its
obligations and agreements under the Declaration of Trust, including, without
limitation, its obligations under Article IV thereof.
SECTION 4.04. Prior to the distribution of Series A Debentures
to the holders of Preferred Securities upon a Dissolution Event, the Company
covenants and agrees for the benefit of the holders of the Preferred
Securities (i) not to cause or permit the Common Securities to be transferred
except as permitted by the Declaration of Trust and (ii) not to take any
action which would cause the Trust to cease to be treated as a grantor trust
for United States federal income tax purposes, except in connection with a
distribution of the Series A Debentures as provided in the Declaration of
Trust.
ARTICLE FIVE
Form of Series A Debenture
SECTION 5.01. The Series A Debentures and the Trustee's
Certificate of Authentication to be endorsed thereon are to be substantially
in the following forms:
(FORM OF FACE OF DEBENTURE)
No. $
CUSIP NO. 866930AE0
SUNAMERICA INC.
% JUNIOR SUBORDINATED DEBENTURE,
SERIES A, DUE 2044
SunAmerica Inc., a corporation duly organized and existing
under the laws of the State of Maryland (herein referred to as the
"Company", which term includes any successor corporation under the
Indenture hereinafter referred to) for value received, hereby promises to
pay to ____________________, or registered assigns, the principal sum of
_________ Dollars on _______________, 2044, and to pay interest on said
principal sum from _____(*)_____, 1995 or from the most recent interest
payment date (each such date, an "Interest Payment Date") to which interest
has been paid or duly provided for, quarterly (subject to deferral as set
forth herein) in arrears on March 30, June 30, September 30 and December 30
of each year commencing June 30, 1995 at the rate of ____% per annum plus
Compounded Interest, if any, until the principal hereof shall have become
due and payable, and on any overdue principal and premium, if any, and
(without duplication and to the extent that payment of such interest is
enforceable under applicable law) on any overdue installment of interest at
the same rate per annum. In addition, the Company promises to pay to such
holder or registered assigns interest at the rate of 9 1/4% per annum from
March 15, 1995 through _____(**)_____, 1995 ("Pre-issuance Interest"),
payable on June 30, 1995. The amount of interest payable on any Interest
Payment Date shall be computed on the basis of a 360-day year of twelve 30-
day months and for any period shorter than a full quarterly interest period
for which interest is computed, the amount of interest payable will be
computed on the basis of the actual number of days elapsed in such a 30-day
month. In the event that any date on which interest is payable on this
Debenture is not a business day, then payment of interest payable on such
date will be made on the next succeeding day which is a business day (and
without any interest or other payment in respect of any such delay), except
that, if such business day is in the next succeeding calendar year, such
payment shall be made on the immediately preceding business day, in each
case with the same force and effect as if made on such date. The interest
installment so payable, and punctually paid or duly provided for, on any
Interest Payment Date will, as provided in the Indenture, be paid to the
person in whose name this Debenture (or one or more Predecessor Debentures,
as defined in said Indenture) is registered at the close of business on the
regular record date for such interest installment, which shall be the close
of business on the March 15, June 15, September 15 or December 15 next
preceding such Interest Payment Date. Any such interest installment not
punctually paid or duly provided for shall forthwith cease to be payable to
the registered holders on such regular record date, and may be paid to the
person in whose name this Debenture (or one or more Predecessor Debentures)
is registered at the close of business on a special record date to be fixed
by the Trustee for the payment of such defaulted interest, notice whereof
shall be given to the registered holders of this series of Debentures not
less than 10 days prior to such special record date, or may be paid at any
time in any other lawful manner not inconsistent with the requirements of
any securities exchange on which the Debentures may be listed, and upon
such notice as may be required by such exchange, all as more fully provided
in the Indenture. The principal of (and premium, if any) and the interest
on this Debenture shall be payable at the office or agency of the Company
maintained for that purpose in the Borough of Manhattan, The City and State
of New York, in any coin or currency of the United States of America which
at the time of payment is legal tender for payment of public and private
debts; provided, however, that payment of interest may be made at the
option of the Company by check mailed to the registered holder at such
address as shall appear in the Debenture register and that the payment of
principal will only be made upon the surrender of this Debenture to the
Trustee. Notwithstanding the foregoing, so long as the owner and record
holder of this Debenture is the Property Trustee (as defined in the
Indenture referred to on the reverse hereof), the payment of the principal
of (and premium, if any) and interest (including Compounded Interest, if
any) on this Debenture will be made at such place and to such account of
the Property Trustee as may be designated by the Property Trustee.
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(*) Insert first day following Expiration Date.
(**) Insert Expiration Date.
The indebtedness evidenced by this Debenture is, to the extent
provided in the Indenture, subordinate and subject in right of payment to the
prior payment in full of all Senior Indebtedness, and this Debenture is issued
subject to the provisions of the Indenture with respect thereto. Each Holder
of this Debenture, by accepting the same, (a) agrees to and shall be bound by
such provisions, (b) authorizes and directs the Trustee on his behalf to take
such action as may be necessary or appropriate to acknowledge or effectuate
the subordination so provided and (c) appoints the Trustee his
attorney-in-fact for any and all such purposes. Each Holder hereof, by his
acceptance hereof, hereby waives all notice of the acceptance of the
subordination provisions contained herein and in the Indenture by each holder
of Senior Indebtedness, whether now outstanding or hereafter incurred, and
waives reliance by each such Holder upon said provisions.
This Debenture shall not be entitled to any benefit under the
Indenture hereinafter referred to, be valid or become obligatory for any
purpose until the Certificate of Authentication hereon shall have been signed
by or on behalf of the Trustee.
Unless the Certificate of Authentication hereon has been
executed by the Trustee referred to on the reverse side hereof, this Debenture
shall not be entitled to any benefit under the Indenture or be valid or
obligatory for any purpose.
The provisions of this Debenture are continued on the reverse
side hereof and such continued provisions shall for all purposes have the same
effect as though fully set forth at this place.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this Instrument to
be executed.
Dated__________________________
SUNAMERICA INC.
By__________________________________
Attest:
By______________________________
Secretary
(FORM OF CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION)
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION
This is one of the Debentures of the series of Debentures
described in the within-mentioned Indenture.
______________________________ ______________________________
______________________________ ______________________________
as Trustee or as Authentication Agent
By____________________________ ______________________________
Authorized Signatory Authorized Signatory
(FORM OF REVERSE OF DEBENTURE)
This Debenture is one of a duly authorized series of Debentures
of the Company (herein sometimes referred to as the "Debentures"), specified
in the Indenture, all issued or to be issued in one or more series under and
pursuant to an Indenture dated as of March 15, 1995 duly executed and
delivered between the Company and The First National Bank of Chicago, a
national banking association, as Trustee (herein referred to as the
"Trustee"), as supplemented by the First Supplemental Indenture dated as of
March 15, 1995 between the Company and the Trustee (said Indenture as so
supplemented being hereinafter referred to as the "Indenture"), to which
Indenture and all indentures supplemental thereto reference is hereby made for
a description of the rights, limitations of rights, obligations, duties and
immunities thereunder of the Trustee, the Company and the holders of the
Debentures, and, to the extent specifically set forth in the Indenture, the
holders of Senior Indebtedness and Preferred Securities. By the terms of the
Indenture, the Debentures are issuable in series which may vary as to amount,
date of maturity, rate of interest and in other respects as in the Indenture
provided. This series of Debentures is limited in aggregate principal amount
as specified in said First Supplemental Indenture.
Except as provided in the next paragraph, the Debentures may
not be redeemed by the Company prior to June 15, 1997. The Company shall have
the right to redeem this Debenture at the option of the Company, without
premium or penalty, in whole or in part at any time on or after June 15, 1997
(an "Optional Redemption"), at a redemption price equal to 100% of the
principal amount plus any accrued but unpaid interest, including any
Compounded Interest, if any, to the date of such redemption (the "Optional
Redemption Price"). Any redemption pursuant to this paragraph will be made
upon not less than 30 nor more than 60 days' notice, at the Optional
Redemption Price.
If, at any time, a Tax Event (as defined below) shall occur or
be continuing after receipt of a Dissolution Tax Opinion (as defined below)
and (i) the Regular Trustees and the Company shall have received an opinion
(a "Redemption Tax Opinion") of a nationally recognized independent tax
counsel experienced in such matters that, as a result of a Tax Event, there
is more than an insubstantial risk that the Company would be precluded from
deducting the interest on the Series A Debentures for United States federal
income tax purposes even if the Series A Debentures were distributed to the
holders of Preferred Securities and Common Securities in liquidation of
such holder's interest in SunAmerica Capital I as set forth in the
Declaration of Trust or (ii) the Regular Trustees shall have been informed
by such tax counsel that a No Recognition Opinion (as defined below) cannot
be delivered to SunAmerica Capital I, the Company shall have the right at
any time, upon not less than 30 nor more than 60 days notice, to redeem the
Series A Debentures in whole or in part for cash at the Optional Redemption
Price within 90 days following the occurrence of such Tax Event; provided,
however, that, if at the time there is available to the Company or the
Regular Trustees on behalf of SunAmerica Capital I the opportunity to
eliminate, within such 90 day period, the Tax Event by taking some
ministerial action ("Ministerial Action"), such as filing a form or making
an election, or pursuing some other similar reasonable measure, which has
no adverse effect on SunAmerica Capital I, the Company or the holders of
the Preferred Securities, the Company or the Regular Trustees on behalf of
SunAmerica Capital I will pursue such measure in lieu of redemption and
provided further that the Company shall have no right to redeem the Series
A Debentures while the Regular Trustees on behalf of SunAmerica Capital I
are pursuing any such Ministerial Action.
"Tax Event" means that the Company and the Regular Trustees
shall have obtained an opinion of nationally recognized independent tax
counsel experienced in such matters (a "Dissolution Tax Opinion") to the
effect that on or after (*)(*) , 1995, as a result of (a) any
amendment to, or change (including any announced prospective change) in, the
laws (or any regulations thereunder) of the United States or any political
subdivision or taxing authority thereof or therein, (b) any amendment to, or
change in, an interpretation or application of any such laws or regulations by
any legislative body, court, governmental agency or regulatory authority
(including the enactment of any legislation and the publication of any
judicial decision or regulatory determination), (c) any interpretation or
pronouncement that provides for a position with respect to such laws or
regulations that differs from the theretofore generally accepted position or
(d) any action taken by any governmental agency or regulatory authority, which
amendment or change is enacted, promulgated, issued or announced or which
interpretation or pronouncement is issued or announced or which action is
taken, in each case on or after (**)(*) , 1995, there is more than an
insubstantial risk that (i) SunAmerica Capital I is, or will be within 90 days
of the date thereof, subject to United States federal income tax with respect
to income accrued or received on the Series A Debentures, (ii) SunAmerica
Capital I is, or will be within 90 days of the date thereof, subject to more
than a de minimis amount of taxes, duties or other governmental charges or
(iii) interest payable by the Company to SunAmerica Capital I on the Series A
Debentures is not, or within 90 days of the date thereof will not be,
deductible by the Company for United States federal income tax purposes.
"No Recognition Opinion" means an opinion of a nationally
recognized independent tax counsel experienced in such matters, which opinion
may rely on any then applicable published revenue ruling of the Internal
Revenue Service, to the effect that the holders of the Preferred Securities
will not recognize any gain or loss for United States federal income tax
purposes as a result of a dissolution of SunAmerica Capital I and distribution
of the Series A Debentures as provided in the Declaration of Trust.
If the Debentures are only partially redeemed by the Company
pursuant to an Optional Redemption or as a result of a Tax Event as described
above, the Debentures will be redeemed pro rata or by lot or in some other
equitable manner determined by the Trustee. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if
a partial redemption of the Series A Debentures would result in the delisting
of the Preferred Securities by any national securities exchange or other
organization on which the Preferred Securities are then listed, the Company
shall not be permitted to effect such partial redemption and will only redeem
the Series A Debentures in whole.
In the event of redemption of this Debenture in part only, a
new Debenture or Debentures of this series for unredeemed portion hereof will
be issued in the name of the Holder hereof upon the cancellation hereof.
In case an Event of Default, as defined in the Indenture, shall
have occurred and be continuing, the principal of all of the Debentures may be
declared, and upon such declaration shall become, due and payable, in the
manner, with the effect and subject to the conditions provided in the
Indenture.
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(*)(*) Insert Expiration Date.
(**)(*) Insert Expiration Date.
The Indenture contains provisions for defeasance at any time of
the entire indebtedness of this Debenture upon compliance by the Company with
certain conditions set forth therein.
The Indenture contains provisions permitting the Company and
the Trustee, with the consent of the Holders of not less than a majority in
aggregate principal amount of the Debentures of each series affected at the
time outstanding, as defined in the Indenture (and, in the case of any
series of Debentures held as trust assets of a SunAmerica Capital Trust and
with respect to which a Security Exchange has not theretofore occurred,
such consent of holders of the Preferred Securities and the Common
Securities of such SunAmerica Capital Trust as may be required under the
Declaration of Trust of such SunAmerica Capital Trust), to execute
supplemental indentures for the purpose of adding any provisions to or
changing in any manner or eliminating any of the provisions of the
Indenture or of any supplemental indenture or of modifying in any manner
the rights of the Holders of the Debentures; provided, however, that no
such supplemental indenture shall (i) extend the fixed maturity of any
Debentures of any series, or reduce the principal amount thereof, or reduce
the rate or extend the time of payment of interest thereon, or reduce any
premium payable upon the redemption thereof, without the consent of the
holder of each Debenture so affected or (ii) reduce the aforesaid
percentage of Debentures, the holders of which are required to consent to
any such supplemental indenture, without the consent of the holders of each
Debenture (and, in the case of any series of Debentures held as trust
assets of a SunAmerica Capital Trust and with respect to which a Security
Exchange has not theretofore occurred, such consent of the holders of the
Preferred Securities and the Common Securities of such SunAmerica Capital
Trust as may be required under the Declaration of Trust of such SunAmerica
Capital Trust) then outstanding and affected thereby. The Indenture also
contains provisions permitting the Holders of a majority in aggregate
principal amount of the Debentures of a series at the time outstanding
affected thereby (subject, in the case of any series of Debentures held as
trust assets of a SunAmerica Capital Trust and with respect to which a
Securities Exchange has not theretofore occurred, to such consent of
holders of Preferred Securities and Common Securities of such SunAmerica
Capital Trust as may be required under the Declaration of Trust of such
SunAmerica Capital Trust), on behalf of the Holders of the Debentures of
such series, to waive any past default in the performance of any of the
covenants contained in the Indenture, or established pursuant to the
Indenture with respect to such series, and its consequences, except a
default in the payment of the principal of or premium, if any, or interest
on any of the Debentures of such series. Any such consent or waiver by the
registered Holder of this Debenture (unless revoked as provided in the
Indenture) shall be conclusive and binding upon such Holder and upon all
future Holders and owners of this Debenture and of any Debenture issued in
exchange herefor or in place hereof (whether by registration of transfer or
otherwise), irrespective of whether or not any notation of such consent or
waiver is made upon this Debenture.
Subject to Section 13.13 of the Indenture, no reference herein
to the Indenture (other than such Section) and no provision of this Debenture
or of the Indenture shall alter or impair the obligation of the Company, which
is absolute and unconditional, to pay the principal of and premium, if any,
and interest on this Debenture at the time and place at the rate and in the
money herein prescribed.
So long as the Company is not in default in the payment of
interest on the Debentures, the Company shall have the right, at any time
during the term of the Debentures, from time to time to extend the interest
payment period of such Debentures (other than with respect to Pre-issuance
Interest) for up to 20 consecutive quarterly interest periods (the
"Extended Interest Payment Period"), at the end of which period the Company
shall pay all interest then accrued and unpaid (together with interest
thereon at the rate of __% per annum to the extent permitted by applicable
law, compounded quarterly ("Compounded Interest")). During such Extended
Interest Payment Period the Company shall not declare or pay any dividend
on, or redeem, purchase, acquire or make a distribution or liquidation
payment with respect to, any of its common stock or preferred stock, or
make any guarantee payments with respect thereto, provided that the Company
may pay accrued dividends (and cash in lieu of fractional shares) upon
conversion of its Series D Mandatory Conversion Premium Dividend Preferred
Stock in accordance with the terms of such Stock. Prior to the termination
of any such Extended Interest Payment Period, the Company may pay all or
any portion of the interest accrued on the Debentures on any Interest
Payment Date to holders of record on the regular record date for such
Interest Payment Date or from time to time further extend such Extended
Interest Payment Period, provided that such Period together with all such
further extensions thereof shall not exceed 20 consecutive quarterly
interest periods. At the termination of any such Extended Interest Payment
Period and upon the payment of all accrued and unpaid interest then due,
together with Compounded Interest, the Company may select a new Extended
Interest Payment Period, subject to the foregoing requirements. No
interest on this Debenture shall be due and payable during an Extended
Interest Payment Period, except at the end thereof. At the end of the
Extended Interest Payment Period the Company shall pay all interest accrued
and unpaid on the Series A Debentures including any Compounded Interest
which shall be payable to the holders of the Series A Debentures in whose
names the Series A Debentures are registered in the Debenture register on
the first record date after the end of the Extended Interest Payment
Period.
As provided in the Indenture and subject to certain limitations
therein set forth, this Debenture is transferable by the registered holder
hereof on the Debenture register of the Company, upon surrender of this
Debenture for registration of transfer at the office or agency of the Company
in the Borough of Manhattan, The City and State of New York accompanied by a
written instrument or instruments of transfer in form satisfactory to the
Company or the Trustee duly executed by the registered holder hereof or his
attorney duly authorized in writing, and thereupon one or more new Debentures
of authorized denominations and for the same aggregate principal amount and
series will be issued to the designated transferee or transferees. No service
charge will be made for any such transfer, but the Company may require payment
of a sum sufficient to cover any tax or other governmental charge payable in
relation thereto.
Prior to due presentment for registration of transfer of this
Debenture, the Company, the Trustee, any paying agent and any Debenture
Registrar may deem and treat the registered holder hereof as the absolute
owner hereof (whether or not this Debenture shall be overdue and
notwithstanding any notice of ownership or writing hereon made by anyone other
than the Debenture Registrar) for the purpose of receiving payment of or on
account of the principal hereof and premium, if any, and interest due hereon
and for all other purposes, and neither the Company nor the Trustee nor any
paying agent nor any Debenture Registrar shall be affected by any notice to
the contrary.
No recourse shall be had for the payment of the principal of or
the interest on this Debenture, or for any claim based hereon, or otherwise in
respect hereof, or based on or in respect of the Indenture, against any
incorporator, stockholder, officer or director, past, present or future, as
such, of the Company or of any predecessor or successor corporation, whether
by virtue of any constitution, statute or rule of law, or by the enforcement
of any assessment or penalty or otherwise, all such liability being, by the
acceptance hereof and as part of the consideration for the issuance hereof,
expressly waived and released.
The Debentures of this series are issuable only in registered
form without coupons in denominations of $25 and any integral multiple
thereto. As provided in the Indenture and subject to certain limitations
therein set forth, Debentures of this Series are exchangeable for a like
aggregate principal amount of Debentures of this series of a different
authorized denomination, as requested by the Holder surrendering the same.
All terms used in this Debenture which are defined in the
Indenture shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Indenture.
ARTICLE SIX
Original Issue of Series A Debentures
SECTION 6.01. Series A Debentures in the aggregate principal
amount equal to the sum of $_____________ plus a dollar amount equal to the
principal amount of Series A Debentures purchased by SunAmerica Capital I with
the proceeds received by SunAmerica Capital I from the purchase by the Company
of the Common Securities of SunAmerica Capital I, may, upon execution of this
First Supplemental Indenture, be executed by the Company and delivered to the
Trustee for authentication, and the trustee shall thereupon authenticate and
deliver said Debentures to or upon the written order of the Company, signed by
its Chairman, its President, or any Vice President and its Treasurer or an
Assistant Treasurer, without any further action by the Company.
ARTICLE SEVEN
Miscellaneous Provisions
SECTION 7.01. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this
First Supplemental Indenture or in the form of Series A Debenture or otherwise
clearly required by the context hereof or thereof, all terms used herein or in
said form of Series A Debenture that are defined in the Indenture shall have
the several meanings respectively assigned to them thereby.
SECTION 7.02. The Indenture, as supplemented by this First
Supplemental Indenture, is in all respects ratified and confirmed, and this
First Supplemental Indenture shall be deemed part of the Indenture in the
manner and to the extent herein and therein provided.
SECTION 7.03. The recitals herein contained are made by the
Company and not by the Trustee, and the Trustee assumes no responsibility for
the correctness thereof. The Trustee makes no representation as to the
validity or sufficiency of this First Supplemental Indenture.
SECTION 7.04. This First Supplemental Indenture may be
executed in any number of counterparts each of which shall be an original; but
such counterparts shall together constitute but one and the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this First
Supplemental Indenture to be duly executed, and their respective corporate
seals to be hereunto affixed and attested, on the date or dates indicated in
the acknowledgments and as of the day and year first above written.
SUNAMERICA INC.
By________________________________
Attest:
_________________________
Secretary
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF
CHICAGO, as Trustee
By________________________________
Attest:
_________________________
Assistant Secretary
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) ss.:
COUNTY OF [ ] ) ___________________, 1995
On the ______ day ______________, in the year one thousand nine
hundred ninety-five, before me personally came ________________________ to me
known, who, being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that he resides at
_______________________________; that he is _______________ Officer of
SUNAMERICA INC., one of the corporations described in and which executed the
above instrument; that he knows the corporate seal of said corporation; that
the seal affixed to the said instrument is such corporation seal; that it was
so affixed by authority of the Board of Directors of said corporation, and
that he signed his name thereto by like authority.
___________________________________
STATE OF ILLINOIS )
) ss.:
COUNTY OF COOK ) _________ __, 1995
On the ______ day of ___________, in the year one thousand nine
hundred ninety-five, before me personally came ________________________ to me
known, who, being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that (s)he resides at
_______________________________, that (s)he is a(n) __________ of THE FIRST
NATIONAL BANK OF CHICAGO, one of the corporations described in and which
executed the above instrument; that (s)he knows the corporate seal of said
corporation; that the seal affixed to said instrument is such corporate seal;
that it was so affixed by authority of the Board of Directors of said
corporation and that (s)he signed his (her) name thereto by like authority.
_________________________________
NOTARY PUBLIC
My Commission Expires
AMENDED AND RESTATED
DECLARATION OF TRUST
OF
SunAmerica Capital Trust I
May __, 1995
AMENDED AND RESTATED DECLARATION OF TRUST ("Declaration") dated
and effective as of May __, 1995 by the undersigned trustees (together with
all other Persons from time to time duly appointed and serving as trustees
in accordance with the provisions of this Declaration, the "Trustees"),
SunAmerica Inc., a Maryland corporation, as trust sponsor ("SunAmerica" or
the "Sponsor"), and by the holders, from time to time, of undivided
beneficial interests in the assets of the Trust to be issued pursuant to
this Declaration.
WHEREAS, the Sponsor and the Trustees entered into a
Declaration of Trust dated as of March 21, 1995 (the "Original Declaration")
in order to establish a statutory business trust (the "Trust") under the
Business Trust Act (as hereinafter defined);
WHEREAS, the Certificate of Trust (the "Certificate of Trust")
of the Trust was filed with the office of the Secretary of State of the State
of Delaware on March 22, 1995;
WHEREAS, the Trustees and the Sponsor desire to continue the
Trust pursuant to the Business Trust Act for the purpose of, as described
more fully in Section 3.3 hereof, (i) issuing Preferred Securities (as
defined herein) representing undivided beneficial interests in the assets
of the Trust in exchange for Series B Preferred Stock (as hereinafter
defined) of SunAmerica pursuant to the Offer (as hereinafter defined) and
delivering such Series B Preferred Stock to SunAmerica in consideration for
the deposit by SunAmerica as trust assets of Debentures (as hereinafter
defined) of SunAmerica issued under the Indenture (as hereinafter defined)
and (ii) issuing and selling Common Securities (as defined herein)
representing undivided beneficial interests in the assets of the Trust to
SunAmerica in exchange for cash and investing the proceeds thereof in
additional Debentures of SunAmerica issued under the Indenture to be held
as assets of the Trust; and
NOW, THEREFORE, it being the intention of the parties hereto
that the Trust constitute a business trust under the Business Trust Act, that
the Original Declaration be amended and restated in its entirety as provided
herein and that this Declaration constitute the governing instrument of such
business trust, the Trustees declare that all assets referred to in clauses
(i) and (ii) of the previous Whereas clause contributed to or purchased by the
Trust will be held in trust for the benefit of the Holders (as defined herein)
from time to time, of the Certificates (as defined herein) representing
undivided beneficial interests in the assets of the Trust issued hereunder,
subject to the provisions of this Declaration.
ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS
SECTION 1.1 Definitions.
(a) Capitalized terms used in this Declaration but not defined
in the preamble above have the respective meanings assigned to them in this
Section 1.1;
(b) a term defined anywhere in this Declaration has the same
meaning throughout;
(c) all references to "the Declaration" or "this Declaration"
are to this Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust (including Exhibits A, B
and C hereto (the "Exhibits")) as modified, supplemented or amended from time
to time;
(d) all references in this Declaration to Articles and
Sections and Exhibits are to Articles and Sections of and Exhibits to this
Declaration unless otherwise specified;
(e) a term defined in the Trust Indenture Act has the same
meaning when used in this Declaration unless otherwise defined in this
Declaration or unless the context otherwise requires; and
(f) a reference to the singular includes the plural and vice
versa.
"Affiliate" has the same meaning as given to that term in Rule
405 of the Securities Act or any successor rule thereunder.
"Appointment Event" means an event defined in the terms of the
Preferred Securities set forth in Exhibit B which entitles the Holders of a
Majority in liquidation amount of the Preferred Securities to appoint a
Special Regular Trustee.
"Book Entry Interest" means a beneficial interest in a
Certificate registered in the name of a Clearing Agency or a nominee thereof,
ownership and transfers of which shall be maintained and made through book
entries by such Clearing Agency as described in Section 9.4.
"Business Day" means any day other than a day on which banking
institutions in New York, New York are authorized or required by law to close.
"Business Trust Act" means Chapter 38 of Title 12 of the
Delaware Code, 12 Del. Code Section 3801 et seq., as it may be amended from
time to time.
"Certificate" means a Common Security Certificate or a
Preferred Security Certificate.
"Certificate of Trust" has the meaning set forth in the second
Whereas clause above.
"Clearing Agency" means an organization registered as a
"Clearing Agency" pursuant to Section 17A of the Exchange Act that is acting
as depository for the Preferred Securities and in whose name or in the name of
a nominee of that organization, shall be registered a Global Certificate and
which shall undertake to effect book entry transfers and pledges of the
Preferred Securities.
"Clearing Agency Participant" means a broker, dealer, bank,
other financial institution or other Person for whom from time to time the
Clearing Agency effects book entry transfers and pledges of securities
deposited with the Clearing Agency.
"Code" means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended from
time to time or any successor legislation. A reference to a specific section
((Sec.)) of the Code refers not only to such specific section but also to any
corresponding provision of any federal tax statute enacted after the date of
this Declaration, as such specific section or corresponding provision is in
effect on the date of application of the provisions of this Declaration
containing such reference.
"Commission" means the Securities and Exchange Commission.
"Common Security" has the meaning specified in Section 7.1(b).
"Common Security Certificate" means a definitive certificate in
fully registered form representing a Common Security substantially in the form
of Annex I to Exhibit C.
"Covered Person" means (i) any officer, director, shareholder,
partner, member, representative, employee or agent of the Trust or its
Affiliates, (ii) any officer, director, shareholder, employees,
representatives or agents of SunAmerica or its Affiliates and (iii) the
Holders from time to time of the Securities.
"Dealer Manager Agreement" means the dealer manager agreement
entered into among SunAmerica, the Trust and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner &
Smith Incorporated with respect to, among other things, the Offer and the
Preferred Securities.
"Debenture Trustee" means The First National Bank of Chicago,
as trustee under the Indenture until a successor is appointed thereunder and
thereafter means such successor trustee.
"Debentures" means the series of Junior Subordinated Debentures
issued by SunAmerica under the Indenture to the Property Trustee and entitled
the "__% Junior Subordinated Debentures due 2044".
"Delaware Trustee" has the meaning set forth in Section
5.1(a)(3).
"Distribution" means a distribution payable to Holders of
Securities of amounts of interest (including Compounded Interest (as
defined in the Debentures) and interest payable in respect of the period
from March 15, 1995 to the Expiration Date), premium and principal paid by
SunAmerica in respect of the Debentures held by the Property Trustee.
"DTC" means The Depository Trust Company, the initial Clearing
Agency.
"Event of Default" in respect of the Securities means an
Indenture Event of Default has occurred and is continuing in respect of the
Debentures and in respect of the Preferred Securities also means SunAmerica is
in default on any of its payment or other obligations under the Preferred
Guarantee.
"Exchange Act" means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended from time to time or any successor legislation.
"Expiration Date" has the meaning set forth in the Offering
Circular/Prospectus.
"Fiscal Year" has the meaning specified in Section 11.1.
"Holder" means a Person in whose name a Certificate
representing a Security is registered, such Person being a beneficial owner
within the meaning of the Business Trust Act.
"Indemnified Person" means any Trustee, any Affiliate of any
Trustee, any officers, directors, shareholders, members, partners, employees,
representatives or agents of any Trustee, or any employee or agent of the
Trust or its Affiliates.
"Indenture" means the Indenture dated as of March 15, 1995
between SunAmerica and the Debenture Trustee and the First Supplemental
Indenture thereto dated such date pursuant to which the Debentures are to be
issued.
"Indenture Event of Default" means any event or condition
defined as an "Event of Default" with respect to the Debentures under Section
6.01(a) of the Indenture has occurred and is continuing.
"Investment Company" means an investment company as defined in
the Investment Company Act.
"Investment Company Act" means the Investment Company Act of
1940, as amended from time to time or any successor legislation.
"Legal Action" has the meaning specified in Section 3.6(g).
"Liquidation Distribution" has the meaning set forth in
Exhibits B and C hereto establishing the terms of the Securities.
"Majority in liquidation amount of the Securities" means,
except as otherwise required by the Trust Indenture Act and except as provided
in the penultimate paragraph of paragraph 5 of Exhibit B hereto, Holder(s) of
outstanding Securities voting together as a single class or, as the context
may require, Holder(s) of outstanding Preferred Securities or Common
Securities voting separately as a class, who are the record owners of a
relevant class of Securities whose liquidation amount (including the stated
amount that would be paid on redemption, liquidation or maturity, plus accrued
and unpaid Distributions to the date upon which the voting percentages are
determined) represents more than 50% of the liquidation amount of all
outstanding Securities of such class.
"Ministerial Action" has the meaning set forth in the terms of
the Securities as set forth in Exhibits B and C hereto.
"Offer" means the offer by the Trust to exchange Preferred
Securities of the Trust for outstanding Series B Preferred Stock of SunAmerica
in consideration for the deposit by SunAmerica as trust assets of Debentures
issued under the Indenture, all as described in the Offering
Circular/Prospectus.
"Offering Circular/Prospectus" means the Offering
Circular/Prospectus dated April __, 1995 relating to the Offer.
"Original Declaration" has the meaning set forth in the first
WHEREAS clause above.
"Paying Agent" has the meaning specified in Section 3.8(i).
"Person" means a legal person, including any individual,
corporation, estate, partnership, joint venture, association, joint stock
company, limited liability company, trust, unincorporated association, or
government or any agency or political subdivision thereof, or any other entity
of whatever nature.
"Preferred Guarantee" means the Guarantee Agreement to be dated
as of May __, 1995 of SunAmerica in respect of the Preferred Securities.
"Preferred Security" has the meaning specified in Section
7.1(b).
"Preferred Security Beneficial Owner" means, with respect to a
Book Entry Interest, a Person who is the beneficial owner of such Book Entry
Interest, as reflected on the books of the Clearing Agency, or on the books of
a Person maintaining an account with such Clearing Agency (directly as a
Clearing Agency Participant or as an indirect participant, in each case in
accordance with the rules of such Clearing Agency).
"Preferred Security Certificate" means a definitive certificate
in fully registered form representing a Preferred Security substantially in
the form of Annex I to Exhibit B.
"Property Trustee" means the Trustee meeting the eligibility
requirements set forth in Section 5.1(c) and having the duties set forth for
the Property Trustee herein.
"Property Account" has the meaning specified in Section
3.8(c)(i).
"Quorum" means a majority of the Regular Trustees or, if there
are only two Regular Trustees, both such Regular Trustees.
"Regular Trustee" means any Trustee other than the Property
Trustee and the Delaware Trustee.
"Related Party" means any direct or indirect wholly owned
subsidiary of SunAmerica or any other Person which owns, directly or
indirectly, 100% of the outstanding voting securities of SunAmerica.
"Resignation Request" has the meaning specified in Section
5.2(d).
"Responsible Officer" means, with respect to the Property
Trustee, the chairman of the board of directors, the president, any
vice-president, any assistant vice-president, the secretary, any assistant
secretary, the treasurer, any assistant treasurer, any trust officer or
assistant trust officer or any other officer of the Property Trustee
customarily performing functions similar to those performed by any of the
above designated officers and also means, with respect to a particular
corporate trust matter, any other officer to whom such matter is referred
because of that officer's knowledge of and familiarity with the particular
subject.
"Rule 3a-7" means Rule 3a-7 under the Investment Company Act or
any successor rule thereunder.
"Securities" means the Common Securities and the Preferred
Securities.
"Securities Act" means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended
from time to time or any successor legislation.
"Series B Preferred Stock" means the 9-1/4% Preferred Stock,
Series B of SunAmerica.
"66-2/3% in liquidation amount of the Securities" means, except
as otherwise required by the Trust Indenture Act and except as provided in the
penultimate paragraph of paragraph 5 of Exhibit B hereto, Holder(s) of
outstanding Securities voting together as a single class or, as the context
may require, Holder(s) of outstanding Preferred Securities or Common
Securities, voting separately as a class, who are the record owners of a
relevant class of Securities whose liquidation amount (including the stated
amount that would be paid on redemption, liquidation or maturity, plus accrued
and unpaid Distributions to the date upon which the voting percentages are
determined) represents 66-2/3% or more of the liquidation amount of all
outstanding Securities of such class.
"Special Event" has the meaning set forth in the terms of the
Securities as set forth in Exhibits B and C hereto.
"Special Regular Trustee" means a Regular Trustee appointed by
the Holders of a Majority in liquidation amount of the Preferred Securities in
accordance with Section 5.2(a)(ii)(B).
"Sponsor" or "SunAmerica" means SunAmerica Inc., a Maryland
corporation, or any successor entity in a merger, in its capacity as sponsor
of the Trust.
"Successor Delaware Trustee" has the meaning specified in
Section 5.2(b)(ii).
"Successor Property Trustee" means a successor Trustee
possessing the qualifications to act as Property Trustee under Section 5.1(c).
"10% in liquidation amount of the Securities" means, except as
otherwise required by the Trust Indenture Act and except as provided in the
penultimate paragraph of paragraph 5 of Exhibit B hereto, Holder(s) of
outstanding Securities voting together as a single class or, as the context
may require, Holder(s) of outstanding Preferred Securities or Common
Securities, voting separately as a class, who are the record owners of a
relevant class of Securities whose liquidation amount (including the stated
amount that would be paid on redemption, liquidation or maturity, plus
accrued and unpaid Distributions to the date upon which the voting
percentages are determined) represents 10% or more of the liquidation
amount of all outstanding Securities of such class.
"Treasury Regulations" means the income tax regulations
including temporary and proposed regulations, promulgated under the Code by
the United States Treasury, as such regulations may be amended from time to
time (including corresponding provisions of succeeding regulations).
"Trustee" or "Trustees" means each Person who has signed this
Declaration as a trustee, so long as such Person shall continue in office in
accordance with the terms hereof, and all other Persons who may from time to
time be duly appointed, qualified and serving as Trustees in accordance with
the provisions hereof, and references herein to a Trustee or the Trustees
shall refer to such Person or Persons solely in their capacity as trustees
hereunder.
"Trust Indenture Act" means the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as
amended.
ARTICLE II
TRUST INDENTURE ACT
SECTION 2.1 Trust Indenture Act; Application.
(a) This Declaration is subject to the provisions of the
Trust Indenture Act that are required to be part of this Declaration and
shall, to the extent applicable, be governed by such provisions;
(b) if and to the extent that any provision of this
Declaration limits, qualifies or conflicts with the duties imposed by
SectionSection 310 to 317, inclusive, of the Trust Indenture Act, such
imposed duties shall control;
(c) the Property Trustee shall [to the extent permitted by
applicable law and/or the rules and regulations of the Commission] be the only
Trustee which is a trustee for the purposes of the Trust Indenture Act; and
(d) the application of the Trust Indenture Act to this
Declaration shall not affect the nature of the Securities as equity securities
representing undivided beneficial interests in the assets of the Trust.
SECTION 2.2 Lists of Holders of Preferred Securities.
(a) Each of the Sponsor and the Regular Trustees on behalf of
the Trust shall provide the Property Trustee with such information as is
required under Section 312(a) of the Trust Indenture Act at the times and in
the manner provided in Section 312(a); and
(b) the Property Trustee shall comply with its obligations
under SectionSection 310(b), 311 and 312(b) of the Trust Indenture Act.
SECTION 2.3 Reports by the Property Trustee.
Within 60 days after May 15 of each year, the Property Trustee
shall provide to the Holders of the Preferred Securities such reports as
are required by Section 313 of the Trust Indenture Act, if any, in the
form, in the manner and at the times provided by Section 313 of the Trust
Indenture Act. The Property Trustee shall also comply with the
requirements of Section 313(d) of the Trust Indenture Act.
SECTION 2.4 Periodic Reports to Property Trustee.
Each of the Sponsor and the Regular Trustees on behalf of the
Trust shall provide to the Property Trustee, the Commission and the Holders of
the Preferred Securities, as applicable, such documents, reports and
information as required by Section 314(a)(1)-(3) (if any) of the Trust
Indenture Act and the compliance certificates required by Section 314(a)(4)
and (c) of the Trust Indenture Act, any such certificates to be provided in
the form, in the manner and at the times required by Section 314(a)(4) and (c)
of the Trust Indenture Act.
SECTION 2.5 Evidence of Compliance with
Conditions Precedent.
Each of the Sponsor and the Regular Trustees on behalf of the
Trust shall provide to the Property Trustee such evidence of compliance
with any conditions precedent, if any, provided for in this Declaration
which relate to any of the matters set forth in Section 314(c) of the Trust
Indenture Act. Any certificate or opinion required to be given pursuant to
Section 314(c) shall comply with Section 314(e) of the Trust Indenture Act.
SECTION 2.6 Events of Default; Waiver
(a) Subject to Section 2.6(c), holders of Preferred Securities
may by vote of at least a Majority in liquidation amount of the Preferred
Securities (A) direct the time, method, and place of conducting any proceeding
for any remedy available to the Property Trustee, or exercising any trust or
power conferred upon the Property Trustee or (B) on behalf of the Holders of
all Preferred Securities consent to the waiver of any past Event of Default in
respect of the Preferred Securities and its consequences, provided that if the
Event of Default arises out of an Indenture Event of Default:
(i) which is not waivable under the Indenture, the Event of
Default under this Declaration shall also be not waivable; or
(ii) which requires the consent or vote of all of the holders of
the Debentures to be waived, the Event of Default under this
Declaration may only be waived by the vote of all of the Holders of
the Preferred Securities.
Upon such waiver, any such default shall cease to exist, and any Event of
Default with respect to the Preferred Securities arising therefrom shall be
deemed to have been cured, for every purpose of this Declaration, but no such
waiver shall extend to any subsequent or other default or Event of Default
with respect to the Preferred Securities or impair any right consequent
thereon.
(b) Holders of Common Securities may by vote of at least a
Majority in liquidation amount of the Common Securities, on behalf of the
Holders of all of the Common Securities, waive any past Event of Default with
respect to the Common Securities and its consequences, provided that, if the
Event of Default arises out of an Indenture Event of Default:
(i) which is not waivable under the Indenture, except where
the Holders of the Common Securities are deemed to have waived such
Event of Default under the Declaration as provided below, the Event
of Default under this Declaration shall also not be waivable; or
(ii) which requires the consent or vote of all of the holders of
the Debentures to be waived, except where the Holders of the Common
Securities are deemed to have waived such Event of Default under the
Declaration as provided below, the Event of Default under this
Declaration may only be waived by the vote of all of the Holders of
the Common Securities; and
provided, further that, each Holder of Common Securities will be deemed to
have waived any such Event of Default with respect to the Common Securities
until all Events of Default with respect to the Preferred Securities have been
cured, waived by the Holders of Preferred Securities or otherwise eliminated
and until all Events of Default with respect to the Preferred Securities have
been so cured, waived or otherwise eliminated, the Property Trustee will be
deemed to be acting solely on behalf of the Holders of the Preferred
Securities and only the Holders of the Preferred Securities will have the
right to direct the Property Trustee in accordance with the terms of this
Declaration or the Securities. In the event that any Event of Default with
respect to the Preferred Securities is waived by the Holders of Preferred
Securities as provided in this Declaration, the Holders of Common Securities
agree that such waiver shall also constitute the waiver of such Event of
Default with respect to the Common Securities for all purposes under this
Declaration without any further act, vote or consent of the Holders of the
Common Securities. Subject to the foregoing provisions of this Section
2.6(c), upon such waiver, any such default shall cease to exist and any Event
of Default with respect to the Common Securities arising therefrom shall be
deemed to have been cured, for every purpose of this Declaration, but no such
waiver shall extend to any subsequent or other default or Event of Default
with respect to the Common Securities or impair any right consequent thereon.
(c) The right of any Holder of Securities to receive payment
of Distributions on the Securities in accordance with this Declaration and the
terms of the Securities set forth in Exhibits B and C on or after the
respective payment dates therefor, or to institute suit for the enforcement of
any such payment on or after such payment dates, shall not be impaired without
the consent of each such Holder.
(d) As provided in the terms of the Securities set forth in
Exhibits B and C hereto, a waiver of an Indenture Event of Default constitutes
a waiver of the corresponding Event of Default under this Declaration.
SECTION 2.7 Disclosure of Information
The disclosure of information as to the names and addresses of
the Holders of the Securities in accordance with Section 312 of the Trust
Indenture Act, regardless of the source from which such information was
derived, shall not be deemed to be a violation of any existing law, or any law
hereafter enacted which does not specifically refer to Section 312 of the
Trust Indenture Act, nor shall the Property Trustee be held accountable by
reason of mailing any material pursuant to a request made under Section 312(b)
of the Trust Indenture Act.
ARTICLE III
ORGANIZATION
SECTION 3.1 Name.
The Trust continued by this Declaration is named "SunAmerica
Capital Trust I" as such name may be modified from time to time by the Regular
Trustees following written notice to the Holders of Securities. The Trust's
activities may be conducted under the name of the Trust or any other name
deemed advisable by the Regular Trustees.
SECTION 3.2 Office.
The address of the principal office of the Trust is c/o
SunAmerica Inc., 1 SunAmerica Center, Los Angeles, California 90067-6022.
Upon ten days written notice to the Holders, the Regular Trustees may
change the location of the Trust's principal office. The name of the
registered agent and office of the Trust in the State of Delaware is The
Prentice-Hall Corporation System, Inc., 32 Loockerman Square, Suite L-100,
Dover, Kent County, Delaware 19904. At any time, the Regular Trustees may
designate another registered agent and/or registered office.
SECTION 3.3 Purpose.
The exclusive purposes and functions of the Trust are: (a)(i)
to issue Preferred Securities in exchange for Series B Preferred Stock
pursuant to the Offer and delivering such Series B Preferred Stock to
SunAmerica in consideration for the deposit by SunAmerica as trust assets of
Debentures issued under the Indenture having an aggregate principal amount
equal to the aggregate liquidation amount of the Preferred Securities so
delivered; (ii) to enter into such agreements and arrangements as may be
necessary in connection with the Offer and to take all action, and exercise
such discretion, as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the Offer
and to file such registration statements or make such other filings under the
Securities Act, the Exchange Act or state securities or "Blue Sky" laws as may
be necessary or desirable in connection with the Offer and the issuance of the
Preferred Securities; and (iii) to issue and sell Common Securities to
SunAmerica for cash and use the proceeds of such sale to purchase as trust
assets an equal aggregate principal amount of Debentures issued under the
Indenture; and (b) except as otherwise limited herein, to engage in only those
other activities necessary, or incidental thereto. The Trust shall not borrow
money, issue debt or reinvest proceeds derived from investments, pledge any of
its assets or at any time while the Securities are outstanding, otherwise
undertake (or permit to be undertaken) any activity that would result in or
cause the Trust to be treated as anything other than a grantor trust for
United States federal income tax purposes.
SECTION 3.4 Authority.
Subject to the limitations provided in this Declaration and to
the specific duties of the Property Trustee, the Regular Trustees shall have
exclusive and complete authority to carry out the purposes of the Trust. An
action taken by the Regular Trustees in accordance with their powers shall
constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust and an action taken by the
Property Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and
serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with the Trustees acting on behalf of the
Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of the
Trustees to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to
rely conclusively on the power and authority of the Trustees as set forth in
this Declaration.
SECTION 3.5 Title to Property of the Trust.
Except as provided in Section 3.8 with respect to the
Debentures and the Property Account or unless otherwise provided in this
Declaration, legal title to all assets of the Trust shall be vested in the
Trust. The Holders of Certificates shall not have legal title to any part of
the assets of the Trust, but shall have an individual undivided beneficial
interest in the assets of the Trust.
SECTION 3.6 Powers and Duties of the Regular Trustees.
The Regular Trustees shall have the exclusive power, authority
and duty to cause the Trust, and shall cause the Trust, to engage in the
following activities:
(a) to issue Preferred Securities and Common Securities, in
each case in accordance with this Declaration; provided, however, that the
Trust may issue no more than one series of Preferred Securities and no more
than one series of Common Securities, and, provided further, there shall be no
interests in the Trust other than the Securities and the issuance of
Securities shall be limited to a one-time, simultaneous issuance of both
Preferred Securities and Common Securities;
(b) in connection with the Offer and the issuance of the
Preferred Securities, at the direction of the Sponsor, to effect or cause to
be effected the filings, and to execute or cause to be executed, the
documents, set forth in Section 3.11;
(c) to acquire as trust assets Debentures upon consummation of
the Offer in connection with the exchange of Preferred Securities for
Series B Preferred Stock pursuant to the Offer and to acquire as trust
assets additional Debentures with the proceeds of the sale of the Common
Securities; provided, however, the Regular Trustees shall cause legal title
to all of the Debentures to be vested in, and the Debentures to be held of
record in the name of, the Property Trustee for the benefit of the Holders
of the Preferred Securities and the Common Securities;
(d) to cause the Trust to enter into the Dealer Manager
Agreement and such other agreements and arrangements as may be necessary or
desirable in connection with the Offer and the consummation thereof, and to
take all action, and exercise all discretion, as may be necessary or desirable
in connection with the Offer or the consummation thereof;
(e) to give the Sponsor and the Property Trustee prompt
written notice of the occurrence of a Special Event provided, that the Regular
Trustees shall consult with the Sponsor and the Property Trustee before taking
or refraining to take any Ministerial Action in relation to a Special Event;
(f) to establish a record date with respect to all actions to
be taken hereunder that require a record date be established, including for
the purposes of Section 316(c) of the Trust Indenture Act and with respect to
Distributions, voting rights, redemptions, and exchanges, and to issue
relevant notices to Holders of the Preferred Securities and Common Securities
as to such actions and applicable record dates;
(g) to bring or defend, pay, collect, compromise, arbitrate,
resort to legal action, or otherwise adjust claims or demands of or against
the Trust ("Legal Action"), unless pursuant to Section 3.8(e), the Property
Trustee has the exclusive power to bring such Legal Action;
(h) to employ or otherwise engage employees and agents (who
may be designated as officers with titles) and managers, contractors,
advisors, and consultants and pay reasonable compensation for such services;
(i) to cause the Trust to comply with the Trust's obligations
under the Trust Indenture Act;
(j) to give the certificate to the Property Trustee required
by Section 314(a)(4) of the Trust Indenture Act which certificate may be
executed by any Regular Trustee;
(k) to incur expenses which are necessary or incidental to
carry out any of the purposes of the Trust;
(l) to act as, or appoint another Person to act as, registrar
and transfer agent for the Securities, the Regular Trustees hereby initially
appointing the Property Trustee for such purposes;
(m) to take all actions and perform such duties as may be
required of the Regular Trustee pursuant to the terms of the Securities set
forth in Exhibits B and C hereto;
(n) to execute all documents or instruments, perform all
duties and powers, and do all things for and on behalf of the Trust in all
matters necessary or incidental to the foregoing;
(o) to take all action which may be necessary or appropriate
for the preservation and the continuation of the Trust's valid existence,
rights, franchises and privileges as a statutory business trust under the laws
of the State of Delaware and of each other jurisdiction in which such
existence is necessary to protect the limited liability of the Holders of the
Securities or to enable the Trust to effect the purposes for which the Trust
has been created;
(p) to take all action, not inconsistent with this
Declaration or with applicable law, which the Regular Trustees determine in
their discretion to be reasonable and necessary or desirable in carrying out
the activities of the Trust as set out in this Section 3.6, in order that:
(i) the Trust will not be deemed to be an Investment Company
required to be registered under the Investment Company Act;
(ii) the Trust will not be classified for United States
federal income tax purposes as an association taxable as a
corporation or a partnership and will be treated as a grantor trust
for United States federal income tax purposes; and
(iii) the Trust comply with any requirements imposed by any
taxing authority on holders of instruments treated as indebtedness
for United States federal income tax purposes;
provided that such action does not adversely affect the interests of Holders;
(q) to take all action necessary to cause all applicable tax
returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed with respect
to the Trust to be duly prepared and filed by the Regular Trustees, on behalf
of the Trust; and
(r) subject to the requirements of Rule 3a-7 and Section
317(b) of the Trust Indenture Act, to appoint one or more Paying Agents in
addition to the Property Trustee.
The Regular Trustees must exercise the powers set forth in this
Section 3.6 in a manner which is consistent with the purposes and functions of
the Trust set out in Section 3.3 and the Regular Trustees shall not take any
action which is inconsistent with the purposes and functions of the Trust set
forth in Section 3.3.
Subject to this Section 3.6, the Regular Trustees shall have
none of the powers nor any of the authority of the Property Trustee set forth
in Section 3.8.
SECTION 3.7 Prohibition of Actions by Trust and Trustees.
The Trust shall not, and the Trustees (including the Property
Trustee) shall cause the Trust not to, engage in any activity other than as
required or authorized by this Declaration. In particular, the Trust shall
not and the Trustees (including the Property Trustee) shall not:
(a) invest any proceeds received by the Trust from holding
the Debentures but shall promptly distribute all such proceeds to Holders of
Securities pursuant to the terms of this Declaration and of the Securities;
(b) acquire any assets other than as expressly provided
herein;
(c) possess Trust property for other than a Trust purpose;
(d) make any loans, other than loans represented by the
Debentures;
(e) possess any power or otherwise act in such a way as to
vary the Trust assets or the terms of the Securities in any way whatsoever;
(f) issue any securities or other evidences of beneficial
ownership of, or beneficial interests in, the Trust other than the Securities;
(g) incur any indebtedness for borrowed money; or
(h) (i) direct the time, method and place of exercising any
trust or power conferred upon the Debenture Trustee with respect to the
Debentures, (ii) waive any past default that is waivable under Section 6.06 of
the Indenture, (iii) exercise any right to rescind or annul any declaration
that the principal of all of the Debentures shall be due and payable or (iv)
consent to any amendment, modification or termination of the Indenture or the
Debentures, where such consent shall be required, unless in the case of this
clause (h) the Property Trustee shall have received an unqualified opinion of
nationally recognized independent tax counsel recognized as expert in such
matters to the effect that such action will not cause the Trust to be
classified for United States federal income tax purposes as an association
taxable as a corporation or partnership and that the Trust will continue to be
classified as a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes.
SECTION 3.8 Powers and Duties of the Property Trustee.
(a) The legal title to the Debentures shall be owned by and
held of record in the name of the Property Trustee in trust for the benefit of
the Holders of the Securities. The right, title and interest of the Property
Trustee to the Debentures shall vest automatically in each Person who may
hereafter be appointed as Property Trustee in accordance with Article V. Such
vesting and cessation of title shall be effective whether or not conveyancing
documents have been executed and delivered.
(b) The Property Trustee shall not transfer its right, title
and interest in the Debentures to the Regular Trustees or, if the Property
Trustee does not also act as the Delaware Trustee, the Delaware Trustee.
(c) The Property Trustee shall:
(i) establish and maintain a segregated non-interest bearing
bank account (the "Property Account") in the name of and under the
exclusive control of the Property Trustee on behalf of the Holders of
the Securities and on the receipt of payments of funds made in
respect of the Debentures held by the Property Trustee, deposit such
funds into the Property Account and, without any further acts of the
Property Trustee or the Regular Trustees, promptly make payments to
the Holders of the Preferred Securities and Common Securities from
the Property Account in accordance with Section 6.1. Funds in the
Property Account shall be held uninvested until disbursed in
accordance with this Declaration. The Property Account shall be an
account which is maintained with a banking institution whose long
term unsecured indebtedness is rated by a "nationally recognized
statistical rating organization", as such term is defined for
purposes of Rule 436(g)(2) under the Securities Act, at least equal
to (but in no event less than "A" or the equivalent) the rating
assigned to the Preferred Securities by a nationally recognized
statistical rating organization;
(ii) engage in such ministerial activities as shall be
necessary or appropriate to effect promptly the redemption of the
Preferred Securities and the Common Securities to the extent the
Debentures are redeemed or mature;
(iii) upon notice of distribution issued by the Regular
Trustees in accordance with the terms of the Preferred Securities and
the Common Securities, engage in such ministerial activities as shall
be necessary or appropriate to effect promptly the distribution
pursuant to terms of the Securities of Debentures to Holders of
Securities upon the occurrence of a Special Event; and
(iv) have the legal power to exercise all of the rights,
powers and privileges of a holder of the Debentures under the
Indenture and, if an Event of Default occurs and is continuing, the
Property Trustee, subject to Section 2.6(b), shall for the benefit of
the Holders of the Securities, enforce its rights under the Indenture
with respect to the Debentures, subject to the rights of the Holders
of the Preferred Securities pursuant to the terms of this Declaration
and the Trust Indenture Act.
(d) The Property Trustee shall take all actions and perform
such duties as may be specifically required of the Property Trustee pursuant
to the terms of the Securities set forth in Exhibits B and C hereto.
(e) The Property Trustee shall take any Legal Action which
arises out of or in connection with an Event of Default or the Property
Trustee's duties and obligation under this Declaration or the Trust Indenture
Act.
(f) All moneys deposited in the Property Account, the
Preferred Guarantee and all Debentures held by the Property Trustee for the
benefit of the Holders of the Securities will not be subject to any right,
charge, security interest, lien or claim of any kind in favor of, or for the
benefit of that Property Trustee or its agents or their creditors.
(g) The Property Trustee shall, within 90 days after the
occurrence of a default with respect to the Securities, transmit by mail,
first class postage prepaid, to the holders of the Securities, as their
names and addresses appear upon the register, notice of all defaults with
respect to the Securities known to the Property Trustee, unless such
defaults shall have been cured before the giving of such notice (the term
"defaults" for the purposes of this Section 3.8(g) being hereby defined to
be an Indenture Event of Default, not including any periods of grace
provided for in the Indenture and irrespective of the giving of any notice
provided therein); provided, that, except in the case of default in the
payment of the principal of (or premium, if any) or interest on any of the
Debentures, the Property Trustee shall be protected in withholding such
notice if and so long as the board of directors, the executive committee,
or a trust committee of directors and/or Responsible Officers, of the
Property Trustee in good faith determine that the withholding of such
notice is in the interests of the Holders of the Securities. The Property
Trustee shall not be deemed to have knowledge of any default, except (i) a
default in the payment of principal, premium or interest on the Debentures
or (ii) any default as to which the Property Trustee shall have received
written notice or a Responsible Officer charged with the administration of
this Declaration shall have obtained written notice.
(h) The Property Trustee shall not resign as a Trustee unless
either:
(i) the Trust has been completely liquidated and the
proceeds thereof distributed to the Holders of
Securities pursuant to the terms of the Securities;
or
(ii) a Successor Property Trustee has been appointed and
accepted that appointment in accordance with
Article V.
(i) The Property Trustee shall act as paying agent in respect
of the Securities and, subject to Section 3.6(r), may authorize one or more
Persons (each, a "Paying Agent") to pay Distributions, redemption payments or
liquidation payments on behalf of the Trust with respect to the Preferred
Securities. Any such Paying Agent shall comply with Section 317(b) of the
Trust Indenture Act. Any Paying Agent may be removed by the Property Trustee,
after consultation with the Regular Trustees, at any time and a successor
Paying Agent or additional Paying Agents may be appointed at any time by the
Property Trustee, subject to Section 3.6(r).
(j) Subject to this Section 3.8, the Property Trustee shall
have none of the powers or the authority of the Regular Trustees set forth in
Section 3.6.
(k) The Property Trustee shall exercise the powers, duties and
rights set forth in this Section 3.8 and Section 3.10 in a manner which is
consistent with the purposes and functions of the Trust set out in Section 3.3
and the Property Trustee shall not take any action which is inconsistent with
the purposes and functions of the Trust set forth in Section 3.3.
SECTION 3.9 Delaware Trustee.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Declaration other
than Section 5.1(a)(3), the Delaware Trustee shall not be entitled to exercise
any powers, nor shall the Delaware Trustee have any of the duties and
responsibilities of the Regular Trustees and the Property Trustee described in
this Declaration. Except as set forth in Section 5.1(a)(3), the Delaware
Trustee shall be a Trustee for the sole and limited purpose of fulfilling the
requirements of Section 3807 of the Business Trust Act. No implied covenants
or obligations shall be read into this Declaration against the Delaware
Trustee.
SECTION 3.10 Certain Rights and Duties of the
Property Trustee.
(a) The Property Trustee, before the occurrence of an Event of
Default and after the curing of all Events of Default that may have occurred,
shall undertake to perform only such duties as are specifically set forth in
this Declaration, and no implied covenants shall be read into this Declaration
against the Property Trustee. In case an Event of Default has occurred (that
has not been cured or waived pursuant to Section 2.6), the Property Trustee
shall exercise such of the rights and powers vested in it by this Declaration,
and use the same degree of care and skill in their exercise, as a prudent
person would exercise or use under the circumstances in the conduct of his or
her own affairs.
(b) No provision of this Declaration shall be construed to
relieve the Property Trustee from liability for its own negligent action, its
own negligent failure to act or its own willful misconduct, except that:
(i) prior to the occurrence of an Event of Default and after
the curing or waiving of all such Events of Default that may have
occurred:
(A) the duties and obligations of the Property Trustee shall
be determined solely by the express provisions of this
Declaration, and the Property Trustee shall not be liable
except for the performance of such duties and obligations
as are specifically set forth in this Declaration, and no
implied covenants or obligations shall be read into this
Declaration against the Property Trustee; and
(B) in the absence of bad faith on the part of the Property
Trustee, the Property Trustee may conclusively rely, as
to the truth of the statements and the correctness of the
opinions expressed therein, upon any certificates or
opinions furnished to the Property Trustee and conforming
to the requirements of this Declaration; but in the case
of any such certificates or opinions that by any
provision hereof are specifically required to be
furnished to the Property Trustee, the Property Trustee
shall be under a duty to examine the same to determine
whether or not they conform to the requirements of this
Declaration;
(ii) the Property Trustee shall not be liable for any error of
judgment made in good faith by a Responsible Officer of the Property
Trustee, unless it shall be proved that the Property Trustee was
negligent in ascertaining the pertinent facts;
(iii) the Property Trustee shall not be liable with respect to
any action taken or omitted to be taken by it in good faith in
accordance with the direction of the Holders as provided herein
relating to the time, method and place of conducting any proceeding
for any remedy available to the Property Trustee hereunder or under
the Indenture, or exercising any trust or power conferred upon the
Property Trustee under this Declaration; and
(iv) no provision of this Declaration shall require the Property
Trustee to expend or risk its own funds or otherwise incur personal
financial liability in the performance of any of its duties or in the
exercise of any of its rights or powers, if it shall have reasonable
ground for believing that the repayment of such funds or liability is
not reasonably assured to it under the terms of this Declaration or
adequate indemnity against such risk or liability is not reasonably
assured to it.
(c) Subject to the provisions of Section 3.10(a) and (b):
(i) whenever in the administration of this Declaration, the
Property Trustee shall deem it desirable that a matter be proved or
established prior to taking, suffering or omitting any action
hereunder, the Property Trustee (unless other evidence is herein
specifically prescribed) may, in the absence of bad faith on its part
and, if the Trust is excluded from the definition of Investment
Company solely by means of Rule 3a-7, subject to the requirements of
Rule 3a-7, request and rely upon a certificate, which shall comply
with the provisions of Section 314(e) of the Trust Indenture Act,
signed by any two of the Regular Trustees or by an authorized officer
of the Sponsor, as the case may be;
(ii) The Property Trustee (A) may consult with counsel (which
may be counsel to the Sponsor or any of its Affiliates and may
include any of its employees) selected by it in good faith and
with due care and the written advice or opinion of such counsel
with respect to legal matters shall be full and complete
authorization and protection in respect of any action taken,
suffered or omitted by it hereunder in good faith and in reliance
thereon and in accordance with such advice and opinion and (B)
shall have the right at any time to seek instructions concerning
the administration of this Declaration from any court of competent
jurisdiction;
(iii) The Property Trustee may execute any of the trusts or
powers hereunder or perform any duties hereunder either directly or
by or through agents or attorneys and the Property Trustee shall not
be responsible for any misconduct or negligence on the part of any
agent or attorney appointed by it in good faith and with due care;
(iv) The Property Trustee shall be under no obligation to
exercise any of the rights or powers vested in it by this Declaration
at the request or direction of any Holders, unless such Holders shall
have offered to the Property Trustee reasonable security and
indemnity against the costs, expenses (including attorneys' fees and
expenses) and liabilities that might be incurred by it in complying
with such request or direction; provided that nothing contained in
this clause (iv) shall relieve the Property Trustee of the
obligation, upon the occurrence of an Event of Default (which has not
been cured or waived) to exercise such of the rights and powers
vested in it by this Declaration, and to use the same degree of care
and skill in this exercise, as a prudent person would exercise or use
under the circumstances in the conduct of his or her own affairs; and
(v) Any action taken by the Property Trustee or its agents
hereunder shall bind the Holders of the Securities and the signature
of the Property Trustee or its agents alone shall be sufficient and
effective to perform any such action; and no third party shall be
required to inquire as to the authority of the Property Trustee to so
act, or as to its compliance with any of the terms and provisions of
this Declaration, both of which shall be conclusively evidenced by
the Property Trustee's or its agent's taking such action.
SECTION 3.11 Registration Statement and Related Matters.
In accordance with the Original Declaration, SunAmerica and the
Trustees have authorized and directed, and hereby confirm the authorization
of, SunAmerica, as the sponsor of the Trust, (i) to file with the Commission
and execute, in each case on behalf of the Trust, (a) the Registration
Statement on Form S-4 (File Nos. 33-56961 and 33-56961-01) (the "1933 Act
Registration Statement") including Amendment No. 3 thereto and any further
pre-effective or post-effective amendments to such Registration Statement,
relating to the registration under the Securities Act of the Preferred
Securities of the Trust, (b) a Registration Statement on Form 8-A or other
appropriate form (the "1934 Act Registration Statement") (including all
pre-effective and post-effective amendments thereto) relating to the
registration of the Preferred Securities of the Trust under Section 12(b) of
the Exchange Act and (c) an Issuer Tender Offer Statement on Schedule 13E-4
and any other tender offer statement required to be filed by the Trust with
the Commission (including, if necessary, Schedule 14D-1) relating to the Offer
(collectively, the "Tender Offer Schedules") and any amendment or supplement
thereto; (ii) to file with the New York Stock Exchange and execute on behalf
of the Trust a listing application and all other applications, statements,
certificates, agreements and other instruments as shall be necessary or
desirable to cause the Preferred Securities to be listed on the New York Stock
Exchange; (iii) to file and execute on behalf of the Trust such applications,
reports, surety bonds, irrevocable consents, appointments of attorney for
service of process and other papers and documents as shall be necessary or
desirable to register the Preferred Securities under the securities or "Blue
Sky" laws of such jurisdictions as SunAmerica on behalf of the Trust, may deem
necessary or desirable and (iv) to execute on behalf of the Trust that certain
Dealer Manager Agreement among the Trust, SunAmerica and Merrill Lynch,
Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. relating to the Offer, substantially in the form
included as Exhibit 1.1 to the 1933 Act Registration Statement. In the event
that any filing referred to in clauses (i)-(iii) above is required by the
rules and regulations of the Commission, the New York Stock Exchange or state
securities or blue sky laws, to be executed on behalf of the Trust by the
Trustees, the Regular Trustees, in their capacities as Trustees of the Trust,
are hereby authorized and directed to join in any such filing and to execute
on behalf of the Trust any and all of the foregoing, it being understood that
the Property Trustee and the Delaware Trustee, in their capacities as Trustees
of the Trust, shall not be required to join in any such filing or execute on
behalf of the Trust any such document unless required by the rules and
regulations of the Commission, the New York Stock Exchange or state securities
or blue sky laws. In connection with all of the foregoing, SunAmerica and
each Trustee, solely in its capacity as Trustee of the Trust, have constituted
and appointed, and hereby confirm the appointment of, Eli Broad, Jay S.
Wintrob, Susan L. Harris and James M. Lurie, and each of them, as his, her or
its, as the case may be, true and lawful attorneys-in-fact, and agents, with
full power of substitution and resubstitution, for SunAmerica or such Trustee
or in SunAmerica's or such Trustee's name, place and stead, in any and all
capacities, to sign any and all amendments (including post-effective
amendments) to the 1933 Act Registration Statement, the 1934 Act Registration
Statement and the Tender Offer Schedules and to file the same, with all
exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the
Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents full power and
authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and
necessary to be done in connection therewith, as fully to all intents and
purposes as SunAmerica or such Trustee might or could do in person, hereby
ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents or any of
them, or their or his or her substitute or substitutes, shall do or cause to
be done by virtue hereof.
SECTION 3.12 Filing of Amendments to Certificate of Trust.
The Certificate of Trust as filed with the Secretary of State
of the State of Delaware on March 22, 1995 is attached hereto as Exhibit A.
On or after the date of execution of this Declaration, the Trustees shall
cause the filing with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware of
such amendments to the Certificate of Trust as the Trustees shall deem
necessary or desirable.
SECTION 3.13 Execution of Documents by Regular Trustees.
Unless otherwise determined by the Regular Trustees and except
as otherwise required by the Business Trust Act with respect to the
Certificate of Trust or otherwise, a majority of, or if there are only two,
both of, the Regular Trustees are authorized to execute and deliver on behalf
of the Trust any documents which the Regular Trustees have the power and
authority to execute or deliver pursuant to this Declaration.
SECTION 3.14 Trustees Not Responsible for Recitals or
Issuance of Securities.
The recitals contained in this Declaration and the Securities
shall be taken as the statements of the Sponsor and the Trustees do not assume
any responsibility for their correctness. The Trustees make no
representations as to the value or condition of the property of the Trust or
any part thereof. The Trustees make no representations as to the validity or
sufficiency of this Declaration or the Securities.
SECTION 3.15 Duration of Trust.
The Trust, absent termination pursuant to the provisions of
Article VIII hereof, shall have existence until December 31, 2044.
ARTICLE IV
SPONSOR
SECTION 4.1 Purchase of Common Securities by Sponsor.
The Sponsor will purchase Common Securities issued by the Trust
at the same time as the Preferred Securities are issued in exchange for Series
B Preferred Stock pursuant to the Offer, such purchase to be in an amount
equal to 3% of the sum of (i) the aggregate stated liquidation amount of the
Preferred Securities issued in exchange for Series B Preferred Stock pursuant
to the Offer and (ii) the proceeds derived from the sale of the Common
Securities. The purchase price paid by the Sponsor for the Common Securities
shall constitute a contribution to the capital of the Trust and shall not
constitute a loan to the Trust.
SECTION 4.2 Expenses.
(a) The Sponsor shall be responsible for and shall pay for
all debts and obligations (other than with respect to the Securities) and
all costs and expenses of the Trust (including, but not limited to, costs
and expenses relating to the organization of the Trust, the issuance of the
Preferred Securities pursuant to the Offer, the fees and expenses
(including reasonable counsel fees and expenses) of the Trustees (including
any amounts payable under Article X), the costs and expenses relating to
the operation of the Trust, including without limitation, costs and
expenses of accountants, attorneys, statistical or bookkeeping services,
expenses for printing and engraving and computing or accounting equipment,
paying agent(s), registrar(s), transfer agent(s), duplicating, travel and
telephone and other telecommunications expenses and costs and expenses
incurred in connection with the disposition of Trust assets).
(b) The Sponsor will pay any and all taxes (other than United
States withholding taxes attributable to the Trust or its assets) and all
liabilities, costs and expenses with respect to such taxes of the Trust.
(c) The Sponsor's obligations under this Section 4.2 shall be
for the benefit of, and shall be enforceable by, any Person to whom any such
debts, obligations, costs, expenses and taxes are owed (a "Creditor") whether
or not such Creditor has received notice hereof. Any such Creditor may
enforce the Sponsor's obligations under this Section 4.2 directly against the
Sponsor and the Sponsor irrevocably waives any right or remedy to require that
any such Creditor take any action against the Trust or any other Person before
proceeding against the Sponsor. The Sponsor agrees to execute such additional
agreements as may be necessary or desirable in order to give full effect to
the provisions of this Section 4.2.
ARTICLE V
TRUSTEES
SECTION 5.1 Number of Trustees; Qualifications.
(a) The number of Trustees initially shall be five (5). At
any time (i) before the issuance of the Securities, the Sponsor may, by
written instrument, increase or decrease the number of, and appoint, remove
and replace the, Trustees, and (ii) after the issuance of the Securities and
except as provided in clause (5) below and Section 5.2(a)(ii)(B) with respect
to the Special Regular Trustee, the number of Trustees may be increased or
decreased solely by, and Trustees may be appointed, removed or replaced solely
by, vote of Holders of Common Securities representing a Majority in
liquidation amount of the Common Securities voting as a class; provided that
in any case:
(1) the number of Trustees shall be at least five (5)
unless the Trustee that acts as the Property Trustee also acts
as the Delaware Trustee, in which cases the number of Trustees
shall be at least three (3);
(2) unless a Special Regular Trustee has been appointed
(which appointment shall not impair the right of the Holders of
Common Securities to increase or decrease the number of, or to
appoint, remove or replace, Trustees (other than the Special
Regular Trustee) as provided above), at least a majority of the
Trustees shall at all times be officers, directors or employees
of SunAmerica;
(3) if required by the Business Trust Act, one Trustee
(the "Delaware Trustee") shall be either a natural person who
is a resident of the State of Delaware or, if not a natural
person, an entity which has its principal place of business in
the State of Delaware and otherwise is permitted to act as a
Trustee hereunder under the laws of the State of Delaware,
except that if the Property Trustee has its principal place of
business in the State of Delaware and otherwise is permitted to
act as a Trustee hereunder under the laws of the State of
Delaware, then the Property Trustee shall also be the Delaware
Trustee and Section 3.9 shall have no application;
(4) there shall at all times be a Property Trustee
hereunder which shall satisfy the requirements of Section
5.1(c); and
(5) the number of Trustees shall be increased
automatically by one (1) if an Appointment Event has occurred
and is continuing and the Holders of a Majority in liquidation
amount of the Preferred Securities appoint a Special Regular
Trustee in accordance with Section 5.2(a)(ii)(B) and the terms
of the Preferred Securities.
Each Trustee shall be either a natural person at least 21 years of age or a
legal entity which shall act through one or more duly appointed
representatives.
(b) The initial Regular Trustees shall be:
James R. Belardi
Scott Richland
Scott L. Robinson
c/o SunAmerica Inc.
1 SunAmerica Center
Los Angeles, California 90067-6022
(c) There shall at all times be one Trustee which shall act as
Property Trustee. In order to act as Property Trustee hereunder, such Trustee
shall:
(i) not be an Affiliate of the Sponsor;
(ii) be a corporation organized and doing business under the
laws of the United States of America or any State or Territory
thereof or of the District of Columbia, or a corporation or Person
permitted by the Commission to act as an institutional trustee under
the Trust Indenture Act, authorized under such laws to exercise
corporate trust powers, having a combined capital and surplus of at
least $50,000,000, and subject to supervision or examination by
Federal, State, Territorial or District of Columbia authority. If
such corporation publishes reports of condition at least annually,
pursuant to law or to the requirements of the supervising or
examining authority referred to above, then for the purposes of this
Section 5.1(c)(ii), the combined capital and surplus of such
corporation shall be deemed to be its combined capital and surplus as
set forth in its most recent report of condition so published; and
(iii) if the Trust is excluded from the definition of an
Investment Company solely by reason of Rule 3a-7 and to the extent
Rule 3a-7 requires a trustee having certain qualifications to hold
title to the "eligible assets" (as defined in Rule 3a-7) of the
Trust, the Property Trustee shall possess those qualifications.
If at any time the Property Trustee shall cease to satisfy the
requirements of clauses (i)-(iii) above, the Property Trustee shall
immediately resign in the manner and with the effect set out in Section
5.2(d). If the Property Trustee has or shall acquire any "conflicting
interest" within the meaning of Section 310(b) of the Trust Indenture Act,
the Property Trustee and the Holders of the Common Securities (as if such
Holders were the obligor referred to in Section 310(b) of the Trust
Indenture Act) shall in all respects comply with the provisions of Section
310(b) of the Trust Indenture Act.
The initial Trustee which shall serve as the Property Trustee
is The Bank of New York, whose address is as set forth in Section 14.1(b).
(d) The initial Trustee which shall serve as the Delaware
Trustee is The Bank of New York (Delaware), whose address is as set forth in
Section 14.1(c).
(e) Any action taken by (i) Holders of Common Securities
pursuant to this Article V or (ii) Holders of Preferred Securities pursuant to
this Article V to appoint or remove a Special Regular Trustee upon the
occurrence of an Appointment Event, shall be taken at a meeting of Holders of
Common Securities or Preferred Securities, as the case may be, convened for
such purpose or by written consent as provided in Section 12.2.
(f) No amendment may be made to this Section 5.1 which would
change any rights with respect to the number, existence or appointment and
removal of Trustees (other than any Special Regular Trustee), except with the
consent of each Holder of Common Securities.
(g) No amendment may be made to this Section 5.1 or Section
5.2(a)(ii)(B), which would change the rights of Holders of Preferred
Securities to appoint, remove or replace a Special Regular Trustee except with
the consent of each Holder of Preferred Securities.
SECTION 5.2 Appointment, Removal and Resignation of
Trustees.
(a) Subject to Section 5.2(b), Trustees may be appointed or removed
without cause at any time:
(i) until the issuance of the Securities, by written instrument
executed by the Sponsor; and
(ii) after the issuance of the Securities,
(A) other than with respect to the Special Regular Trustee,
by vote of the Holders of a Majority in liquidation
amount of the Common Securities voting as a class; and
(B) if an Appointment Event has occurred and is continuing,
one (1) additional Regular Trustee (the "Special
Regular Trustee") may be appointed, who need not be an
Affiliate of the Sponsor, by vote of the Holders of a
Majority in liquidation amount of the Preferred
Securities, voting as a class and such Special Regular
Trustee may only be removed (otherwise than by the
operation of Section 5.2(c)), by vote of the Holders of
a Majority in liquidation amount of the Preferred
Securities voting as a class.
(b) (i) The Trustee that acts as Property Trustee shall not be removed
in accordance with Section 5.2(a) until a Successor Property
Trustee possessing the qualifications to act as Property
Trustee under Section 5.1(c) has been appointed and has
accepted such appointment by written instrument executed by
such Successor Property Trustee and delivered to the Regular
Trustees, the Sponsor and the Property Trustee being
removed; and
(ii) the Trustee that acts as Delaware Trustee shall not be removed
in accordance with Section 5.2(a) until a successor Trustee
possessing the qualifications to act as Delaware Trustee under
Section 5.1(a)(3) (a "Successor Delaware Trustee") has been
appointed and has accepted such appointment by written
instrument executed by such Successor Delaware Trustee and
delivered to the Regular Trustees, the Sponsor and the Delaware
Trustee being removed.
(c) A Trustee appointed to office shall hold office until his successor
shall have been appointed or until his death, removal or resignation,
provided that a Special Regular Trustee shall only hold office while
an Appointment Event is continuing and shall cease to hold office
immediately after the Appointment Event pursuant to which the Special
Regular Trustee was appointed and all other Appointment Events cease
to be continuing.
(d) Any Trustee may resign from office (without need for prior or
subsequent accounting) by an instrument (a "Resignation Request") in
writing signed by the Trustee and delivered to the Sponsor and the
Trust, which resignation shall take effect upon such delivery or upon
such later date as is specified therein; provided, however, that:
(i) no such resignation of the Trustee that acts as the
Property Trustee shall be effective until:
(A) a Successor Property Trustee possessing the
qualifications to act as Property Trustee
under Section 5.1(c) has been appointed and
has accepted such appointment by instrument
executed by such Successor Property Trustee
and delivered to the Trust, the Sponsor and
the resigning Property Trustee; or
(B) if the Trust is excluded from the definition
of an Investment Company solely by reason of
Rule 3a-7, until the assets of the Trust have
been completely liquidated and the proceeds
thereof distributed to the Holders of the
Securities;
(ii) no such resignation of the Trustee that acts as the
Delaware Trustee shall be effective until a Successor
Delaware Trustee has been appointed and has accepted
such appointment by instrument executed by such
Successor Delaware Trustee and delivered to the Trust,
the Sponsor and the resigning Delaware Trustee; and
(iii) no such resignation of a Special Regular Trustee shall
be effective until the 60th day following delivery of
the Resignation Request to the Sponsor and the Trust or
such later date specified in the Resignation Request
during which period the Holders of the Preferred
Securities shall have the right to appoint a successor
Special Regular Trustee as provided in this Article V.
(e) If no Successor Property Trustee or Successor Delaware Trustee shall
have been appointed and accepted appointment as provided in this
Section 5.2 within 60 days after delivery to the Sponsor and the
Trust of a Resignation Request, the resigning Property Trustee or
Delaware Trustee may petition any court of competent jurisdiction for
appointment of a Successor Property Trustee or Successor Delaware
Trustee. Such court may thereupon after such notice, if any, as it
may deem proper and prescribe, appoint a Successor Property Trustee
or Successor Delaware Trustee, as the case may be.
SECTION 5.3 Vacancies Among Trustees.
If a Trustee ceases to hold office for any reason and the
number of Trustees is not reduced pursuant to Section 5.1 or if the number of
Trustees is increased pursuant to Section 5.1, a vacancy shall occur. A
resolution certifying the existence of such vacancy by a majority of the
Regular Trustees shall be conclusive evidence of the existence of such
vacancy. The vacancy shall be filled with a Trustee appointed in accordance
with the requirements of this Article V.
SECTION 5.4 Effect of Vacancies.
The death, resignation, retirement, removal, bankruptcy,
dissolution, liquidation, incompetence or incapacity to perform the duties of
a Trustee, or any one of them, shall not operate to annul the Trust. Whenever
a vacancy in the number of Regular Trustees shall occur until such vacancy is
filled as provided in this Article V, the Regular Trustees in office,
regardless of their number, shall have all the powers granted to the Regular
Trustees and shall discharge all the duties imposed upon the Regular Trustees
by this Declaration.
SECTION 5.5 Meetings.
Meetings of the Regular Trustees shall be held from time to
time upon the call of any Trustee. Regular meetings of the Regular Trustees
may be held at a time and place fixed by resolution of the Regular Trustees.
Notice of any in-person meetings of the Regular Trustees shall be hand
delivered or otherwise delivered in writing (including by facsimile, with a
hard copy by overnight courier) not less than 48 hours before such meeting.
Notice of any telephonic meetings of the Regular Trustees or any committee
thereof shall be hand delivered or otherwise delivered in writing (including
by facsimile, with a hard copy by overnight courier) not less than 24 hours
before a meeting. Notices shall contain a brief statement of the time, place
and anticipated purposes of the meeting. The presence (whether in person or
by telephone) of a Regular Trustee at a meeting shall constitute a waiver of
notice of such meeting except where a Regular Trustee attends a meeting for
the express purpose of objecting to the transaction of any activity on the
ground that the meeting has not been lawfully called or convened. Unless
provided otherwise in this Declaration, any action of the Regular Trustees may
be taken at a meeting by vote of a majority of the Regular Trustees present
(whether in person or by telephone) and eligible to vote with respect to such
matter, provided that a Quorum is present, or without a meeting by the
unanimous written consent of the Regular Trustees.
SECTION 5.6 Delegation of Power.
(a) Any Regular Trustee may, by power of attorney consistent
with applicable law, delegate to any other natural person over the age of 21
his or her power for the purpose of executing any registration statement or
amendment thereto or other document or schedule filed with the Commission or
making any other governmental filing (including, without limitation to filings
referred to in Section 2.11).
(b) The Regular Trustees shall have power to delegate from
time to time to such of their number or to officers of the Trust the doing of
such things and the execution of such instruments either in the name of the
Trust or the names of the Regular Trustees or otherwise as the Regular
Trustees may deem expedient, to the extent such delegation is not prohibited
by applicable law or contrary to the provisions of the Trust, as set forth
herein.
ARTICLE VI
DISTRIBUTIONS
SECTION 6.1 Distributions.
Holders shall receive periodic Distributions, redemption
payments and liquidation distributions in accordance with the applicable terms
of the relevant Holder's Securities. Distributions shall be made to the
Holders of Preferred Securities and Common Securities in accordance with the
terms of the Securities as set forth in Exhibits B and C hereto. If and to
the extent that SunAmerica makes a payment of interest (including Compounded
Interest (as defined in the Indenture)), premium and principal on the
Debentures held by the Property Trustee (the amount of any such payment being
a "Payment Amount"), the Property Trustee shall and is directed to promptly
make a Distribution of the Payment Amount to Holders in accordance with the
terms of the Securities as set forth in Exhibits B and C hereto.
ARTICLE VII
ISSUANCE OF SECURITIES
SECTION 7.1 General Provisions Regarding Securities.
(a) The Regular Trustees shall issue on behalf of the Trust
securities in fully registered form representing undivided beneficial
interests in the assets of the Trust in accordance with Section 7.1(b) and for
the consideration specified in Section 3.3.
(b) The Regular Trustees shall issue on behalf of the Trust
one class of preferred securities representing undivided beneficial
interests in the assets of the Trust having such terms as are set forth in
Exhibit B (the "Preferred Securities") which terms are incorporated by
reference in, and made a part of, this Declaration as if specifically set
forth herein, and one class of common securities representing undivided
beneficial interests in the assets of the Trust having such terms as are
set forth in Exhibit C (the "Common Securities") which terms are
incorporated by reference in, and made a part of, this Declaration as if
specifically set forth herein. The Trust shall have no securities or other
interests in the assets of the Trust other than the Preferred Securities
and the Common Securities.
(c) The Certificates shall be signed on behalf of the Trust by
the Regular Trustees (or if there are more than two Regular Trustees by any
two of the Regular Trustees). Such signatures may be the manual or facsimile
signatures of the present or any future Regular Trustee. Typographical and
other minor errors or defects in any such reproduction of any such signature
shall not affect the validity of any Security. In case any Regular Trustee of
the Trust who shall have signed any of the Certificates shall cease to be such
Regular Trustee before the Certificate so signed shall be delivered by the
Trust, such Certificate nevertheless may be delivered as though the person who
signed such Certificate had not ceased to be such Regular Trustee; and any
Certificate may be signed on behalf of the Trust by such persons as, at the
actual date of the execution of such Security, shall be the Regular Trustees
of the Trust, although at the date of the execution and delivery of the
Declaration any such person was not such a Regular Trustee. Certificates
shall be printed, lithographed or engraved or may be produced in any other
manner as is reasonably acceptable to the Regular Trustees, as evidenced by
their execution thereof, and may have such letters, numbers or other marks of
identification or designation and such legends or endorsements as the Regular
Trustees may deem appropriate, or as may be required to comply with any law or
with any rule or regulation made pursuant thereto or with any rule or
regulation of any stock exchange on which Securities may be listed, or to
conform to usage.
(d) The consideration received by the Trust for the issuance
of the Preferred Securities shall constitute a contribution to the capital of
the Trust and shall not constitute a loan to the Trust.
(e) Upon issuance of the Securities as provided in this
Declaration, the Securities so issued shall be deemed to be validly issued,
fully paid and non-assessable.
(f) Every Person, by virtue of having become a Holder or a
Preferred Security Beneficial Owner in accordance with the terms of this
Declaration, shall be deemed to have expressly assented and agreed to the
terms of, and shall be bound by this Declaration.
(g) Upon issuance of the Securities as provided in this
Declaration, the Regular Trustees on behalf of the Trust shall return to
SunAmerica the $10 constituting initial trust assets as set forth in the
Original Declaration.
ARTICLE VIII
TERMINATION OF TRUST
SECTION 8.1 Termination of Trust.
This Declaration and the Trust shall terminate and be of no
further force or effect when:
(i) all of the Securities shall have been called for
redemption and the amounts necessary for redemption thereof shall
have been paid to the Holders of Securities in accordance with the
terms of the Securities; or
(ii) all of the Debentures shall have been distributed to the
Holders of Securities in exchange for all of the Securities in
accordance with the terms of the Securities; or
(iii) upon the expiration of the term of the Trust as set forth
in Section 3.15,
and a certificate of cancellation is filed by the Trustees with the Secretary
of State of the State of Delaware.
The provisions of Sections 3.10 and 4.2 and Article X shall
survive the termination of the Trust.
ARTICLE IX
TRANSFER OF INTERESTS
SECTION 9.1 Transfer of Securities.
(a) Securities may only be transferred, in whole or in part,
in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in this Declaration.
Any transfer or purported transfer of any Security not made in accordance with
this Declaration shall be null and void.
(b) Subject to this Article IX, Preferred Securities shall be
freely transferable.
(c) Subject to this Article IX, SunAmerica and any Related
Party may only transfer Common Securities to SunAmerica or a Related Party,
provided that any such transfer shall be subject to the condition that the
transferor shall have obtained (1) either a ruling from the Internal
Revenue Service or an unqualified written opinion addressed to the Trust
and delivered to the Trustees of nationally recognized independent tax
counsel experienced in such matters to the effect that such transfer will
not (i) cause the Trust to be treated as issuing a class of interests in
the Trust differing from the class of interests represented by the Common
Securities originally issued to SunAmerica, (ii) result in the Trust
acquiring or disposing of, or being deemed to have acquired or disposed of,
an asset, or (iii) result in or cause the Trust to be treated as anything
other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes
and (2) an unqualified written opinion addressed to the Trust and delivered
to the Trustees of a nationally recognized independent counsel experienced
in such matters that such transfer will not cause the Trust to be an
Investment Company or controlled by an Investment Company.
SECTION 9.2 Transfer of Certificates.
The Regular Trustees shall provide for the registration of
Certificates and of transfers of Certificates, which will be effected without
charge but only upon payment (with such indemnity as the Regular Trustees may
require) in respect of any tax or other government charges which may be
imposed in relation to it. Upon surrender for registration of transfer of any
Certificate, the Regular Trustees shall cause one or more new Certificates to
be issued in the name of the designated transferee or transferees. Every
Certificate surrendered for registration of transfer shall be accompanied by a
written instrument of transfer in form satisfactory to the Regular Trustees
duly executed by the Holder or such Holder's attorney duly authorized in
writing. Each Certificate surrendered for registration of transfer shall be
canceled by the Regular Trustees. A transferee of a Certificate shall be
entitled to the rights and subject to the obligations of a Holder hereunder
upon the receipt by such transferee of a Certificate. By acceptance of a
Certificate, each transferee shall be deemed to have agreed to be bound by
this Declaration.
SECTION 9.3 Deemed Security Holders.
The Trustees may treat the Person in whose name any Certificate
shall be registered on the books and records of the Trust as the sole holder
of such Certificate and of the Securities represented by such Certificate for
purposes of receiving Distributions and for all other purposes whatsoever and,
accordingly, shall not be bound to recognize any equitable or other claim to
or interest in such Certificate or in the Securities represented by such
Certificate on the part of any Person, whether or not the Trustees shall have
actual or other notice thereof.
SECTION 9.4 Book Entry Interests.
The Preferred Securities Certificates, on original issuance,
will be issued in fully registered form. With respect to any Certificates
registered on the books and records of the Trust in the name of a Clearing
Agency or the nominee of a Clearing Agency:
(i) the Trust and the Trustees shall be entitled to deal with
the Clearing Agency for all purposes of this Declaration (including
the payment of Distributions on such Certificates and receiving
approvals, votes or consents hereunder) as the Preferred Security
Holder and the sole holder of such Certificates and, except as set
forth herein or in Rule 3a-7 with respect to the Property Trustee,
shall have no obligation to the Preferred Security Beneficial Owners;
(ii) to the extent that the provisions of this Section 9.4
conflict with any other provisions of this Declaration, the
provisions of this Section 9.4 shall control; and
(iii) the rights of the Preferred Security Beneficial Owners
shall be exercised only through the Clearing Agency and shall be
limited to those established by law and agreements between such
Preferred Security Beneficial Owners and the Clearing Agency and/or
the Clearing Agency Participants. The Clearing Agency will make book
entry transfers among Clearing Agency Participants and receive and
transmit payments of Distributions on such Certificates to such
Clearing Agency Participants.
SECTION 9.5 Notices to Holders of Certificates.
Whenever a notice or other communication to the Holders is
required to be given under this Declaration, the relevant Trustees shall give
such notices and communications to the Holders and, with respect to any
Preferred Security Certificate registered in the name of a Clearing Agency or
the nominee of a Clearing Agency, the Trustees shall, except as set forth
herein or in Rule 3a-7 with respect to the Property Trustee, have no
obligations to the Preferred Security Beneficial Owners.
SECTION 9.6 Appointment of Successor Clearing Agency.
If any Clearing Agency elects to discontinue its services as
securities depository with respect to the Preferred Securities, the Regular
Trustees may, in their sole discretion, appoint a successor Clearing Agency
with respect to the Preferred Securities.
SECTION 9.7 Definitive Preferred Securities Certificates.
If (i) a Clearing Agency elects to discontinue its services as
securities depository with respect to the Preferred Securities and a successor
Clearing Agency is not appointed within 90 days after such discontinuance
pursuant to Section 9.6 or (ii) the Regular Trustees elect after consultation
with the Sponsor to terminate the book entry system through the Clearing
Agency with respect to the Preferred Securities, then upon surrender of the
Certificates representing the Book Entry Interests with respect to the
Preferred Securities by the Clearing Agency, accompanied by registration
instructions, the Regular Trustees shall cause definitive Preferred Security
Certificates to be delivered to Preferred Security Beneficial Owners in
accordance with the instructions of the Clearing Agency. Neither the Trustees
nor the Trust shall be liable for any delay in delivery of such instructions
and each of them may conclusively rely on and shall be protected in relying
on, such instructions.
SECTION 9.8 Mutilated, Destroyed, Lost or Stolen
Certificates.
If (a) any mutilated Certificates should be surrendered to the
Regular Trustees, or if the Regular Trustees shall receive evidence to their
satisfaction of the destruction, loss or theft of any Certificate; and (b)
there shall be delivered to the Regular Trustees such security or indemnity as
may be required by them to keep each of them harmless, then in the absence of
notice that such Certificate shall have been acquired by a bona fide
purchaser, any two Regular Trustees on behalf of the Trust shall execute and
deliver, in exchange for or in lieu of any such mutilated, destroyed, lost or
stolen Certificate, a new Certificate of like denomination. In connection
with the issuance of any new Certificate under this Section 9.8, the Regular
Trustees may require the payment of a sum sufficient to cover any tax or other
governmental charge that may be imposed in connection therewith. Any
duplicate Certificate issued pursuant to this Section shall constitute
conclusive evidence of an ownership interest in the relevant Securities, as if
originally issued, whether or not the lost, stolen or destroyed Certificate
shall be found at any time.
ARTICLE X
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY; INDEMNIFICATION
SECTION 10.1 Exculpation.
(a) No Indemnified Person shall be liable, responsible or
accountable in damages or otherwise to the Trust or any Covered Person for any
loss, damage or claim incurred by reason of any act or omission performed or
omitted by such Indemnified Person in good faith on behalf of the Trust and in
a manner such Indemnified Person reasonably believed to be within the scope of
the authority conferred on such Indemnified Person by this Declaration or by
law, except that an Indemnified Person shall be liable for any such loss,
damage or claim incurred by reason of such Indemnified Person's gross
negligence (or, in the case of the Property Trustee, negligence) or willful
misconduct with respect to such acts or omissions.
(b) An Indemnified Person shall be fully protected in relying
in good faith upon the records of the Trust and upon such information,
opinions, reports or statements presented to the Trust by any Person as to
matters the Indemnified Person reasonably believes are within such other
Person's professional or expert competence and who has been selected with
reasonable care by or on behalf of the Trust, including information, opinions,
reports or statements as to the value and amount of the assets, liabilities,
profits, losses, or any other facts pertinent to the existence and amount of
assets from which Distributions to Holders of Securities might properly be
paid.
(c) The Holders of Securities, in their capacities as Holders,
shall be entitled to the same limitation of liability extended to stockholders
of private corporations for profit organized under the General Corporation Law
of the State of Delaware.
SECTION 10.2 Indemnification.
(a) To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the
Sponsor shall indemnify and hold harmless each Indemnified Person from and
against any loss, damage or claim incurred by such Indemnified Person by
reason of any act or omission performed or omitted by such Indemnified Person
in good faith on behalf of the Trust and in a manner such Indemnified Person
reasonably believed to be within the scope of authority conferred on such
Indemnified Person by this Declaration, except that no Indemnified Person
shall be entitled to be indemnified in respect of any loss, damage or claim
incurred by such Indemnified Person by reason of gross negligence (or, in the
case of the Property Trustee, negligence) or willful misconduct with respect
to such acts or omissions.
(b) To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law,
expenses (including legal fees) incurred by an Indemnified Person in defending
any claim, demand, action, suit or proceeding shall, from time to time, be
advanced by the Sponsor prior to the final disposition of such claim, demand,
action, suit or proceeding upon receipt by the Sponsor of an undertaking by or
on behalf of the Indemnified Person to repay such amount if it shall be
determined that the Indemnified Person is not entitled to be indemnified as
authorized in Section 10.2(a).
ARTICLE XI
ACCOUNTING
SECTION 11.1 Fiscal Year.
The fiscal year ("Fiscal Year") of the Trust shall be the
calendar year, or such other year as is required by the Code.
SECTION 11.2 Certain Accounting Matters.
(a) At all times during the existence of the Trust, the
Regular Trustees shall keep, or cause to be kept, full books of account,
records and supporting documents, which shall reflect in reasonable detail,
each transaction of the Trust. The books of account shall be maintained on
the accrual method of accounting, in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles, consistently applied. The Trust shall use the accrual
method of accounting for United States federal income tax purposes. The books
and records of the Trust, together with a copy of this Declaration and a
certified copy of the Certificate of Trust, or any amendment thereto, shall at
all times be maintained at the principal office of the Trust and shall be open
for inspection for any examination by any Holder or its duly authorized
representative for any purpose reasonably related to its interest in the Trust
during normal business hours.
(b) The Regular Trustees shall, as soon as available after the
end of each Fiscal Year of the Trust, cause to be prepared and mailed to each
Holder of Securities unaudited financial statements of the Trust for such
Fiscal Year, prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles, provided that if the Trust is required to comply with the periodic
reporting requirements of Sections 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, such
financial statements for such Fiscal Year shall be examined and reported on by
a firm of independent certified public accountants selected by the Regular
Trustees (which firm may be the firm used by the Sponsor).
(c) The Regular Trustees shall cause to be prepared and mailed
to each Holder of Securities, an annual United States federal income tax
information statement, on such form as is required by the Code, containing
such information with regard to the Securities held by each Holder as is
required by the Code and the Treasury Regulations. Notwithstanding any right
under the Code to deliver any such statement at a later date, the Regular
Trustees shall endeavor to deliver all such statements within 30 days after
the end of each Fiscal Year of the Trust.
(d) The Regular Trustees shall cause to be prepared and filed
with the appropriate taxing authority, an annual United States federal income
tax return, on such form as is required by the Code, and any other annual
income tax returns required to be filed by the Regular Trustees on behalf of
the Trust with any state or local taxing authority, such returns to be filed
as soon as practicable after the end of each Fiscal Year of the Trust.
SECTION 11.3 Banking.
The Trust shall maintain one or more bank accounts in the name
and for the sole benefit of the Trust; provided, however, all payments of
funds in respect of the Debentures held by the Property Trustee shall be made
directly to the Property Account and no other funds from the Trust shall be
deposited in the Property Account. The sole signatories for such accounts
shall be designated by the Regular Trustees provided, however, the Property
Trustee shall designate the sole signatories for the Property Account.
SECTION 11.4 Withholding.
The Trust and the Trustees shall comply with all withholding
requirements under United States federal, state and local law. The Trust
shall request, and the Holders shall provide to the Trust, such forms or
certificates as are necessary to establish an exemption from withholding
with respect to each Holder, and any representations and forms as shall
reasonably be requested by the Trust to assist it in determining the extent
of, and in fulfilling, its withholding obligations. The Trust shall file
required forms with applicable jurisdictions and, unless an exemption from
withholding is properly established by a Holder, shall remit amounts
withheld with respect to the Holder to applicable jurisdictions. To the
extent that the Trust is required to withhold and pay over any amounts to
any authority with respect to distributions or allocations to any Holder,
the amount withheld shall be deemed to be a distribution in the amount of
the withholding to the Holder. In the event of any claimed
overwithholding, Holders shall be limited to an action against the
applicable jurisdiction. If the amount to be withheld was not withheld
from a Distribution, the Trust may reduce subsequent Distributions by the
amount of such withholding.
ARTICLE XII
AMENDMENTS AND MEETINGS
SECTION 12.1 Amendments.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this Declaration or by any
applicable terms of the Securities, this Declaration may be amended by, and
only by, a written instrument executed by a majority of the Regular
Trustees; provided, however, that (i) no amendment to this Declaration
shall be made unless the Regular Trustees shall have obtained (A) either a
ruling from the Internal Revenue Service or a written unqualified opinion
of nationally recognized independent tax counsel experienced in such
matters to the effect that such amendment will not cause the Trust to be
classified for United States federal income tax purposes as an association
taxable as a corporation or a partnership and to the effect that the Trust
will continue to be treated as a grantor trust for purposes of United
States federal income taxation and (B) a written unqualified opinion of
nationally recognized independent counsel experienced in such matters to
the effect that such amendment will not cause the Trust to be an Investment
Company which is required to be registered under the Investment Company
Act, (ii) at such time after the Trust has issued any Securities which
remain outstanding, any amendment which would adversely affect the rights,
privileges or preferences of any Holder of Securities may be effected only
with such additional requirements as may be set forth in the terms of such
Securities, (iii) Section 4.2, Section 9.1(c) and this Section 12.1 shall
not be amended without the consent of all of the Holders of the Securities,
(iv) no amendment which adversely affects the rights, powers and privileges
of the Property Trustee shall be made without the consent of the Property
Trustee, (v) Article IV shall not be amended without the consent of the
Sponsor, (vi) the rights of Holders of Common Securities under Article V to
increase or decrease the number of, and to appoint, replace or remove,
Trustees (other than a Special Regular Trustee) shall not be amended
without the consent of each Holder of Common Securities and (vii) the
rights of Holders of Preferred Securities to appoint or remove a Special
Regular Trustee shall not be amended without the consent of each Holder of
Preferred Securities.
(b) Notwithstanding Section 12.2(a)(ii), this Declaration may
be amended without the consent of the Holders of the Securities to (i) cure
any ambiguity, (ii) correct or supplement any provision in this Declaration
that may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision of this
Declaration, (iii) to add to the covenants, restrictions or obligations of
the Sponsor, and (iv) to conform to any changes in Rule 3a-7 or any change
in interpretation or application of Rule 3a-7 by the Commission, which
amendment does not adversely affect the rights, preferences or privileges
of the Holders.
SECTION 12.2 Meetings of the Holders of Securities;
Action by Written Consent.
(a) Meetings of the Holders of Preferred Securities and/or
Common Securities may be called at any time by the Regular Trustees (or as
provided in the terms of the Securities) to consider and act on any matter on
which Holders of such class of Securities are entitled to act under the terms
of this Declaration, the terms of the Securities or the rules of any stock
exchange on which the Preferred Securities are listed or admitted for trading.
The Regular Trustees shall call a meeting of Holders of Preferred Securities
or Common Securities, if directed to do so by Holders of at least 10% in
liquidation amount of such class of Securities. Such direction shall be given
by delivering to the Regular Trustees one or more calls in a writing stating
that the signing Holders of Securities wish to call a meeting and indicating
the general or specific purpose for which the meeting is to be called. Any
Holders of Securities calling a meeting shall specify in writing the
Certificates held by the Holders of Securities exercising the right to call a
meeting and only those specified Certificates shall be counted for purposes of
determining whether the required percentage set forth in the second sentence
of this paragraph has been met.
(b) Except to the extent otherwise provided in the terms of
the Securities, the following provision shall apply to meetings of Holders of
Securities:
(i) Notice of any such meeting shall be given by mail to all
the Holders of Securities having a right to vote thereat not less
than 7 days nor more than 60 days prior to the date of such
meeting. Whenever a vote, consent or approval of the Holders of
Securities is permitted or required under this Declaration or the
rules of any stock exchange on which the Preferred Securities are
listed or admitted for trading, such vote, consent or approval may
be given at a meeting of the Holders of Securities. Any action
that may be taken at a meeting of the Holders of Securities may be
taken without a meeting if a consent in writing setting forth the
action so taken is signed by Holders of Securities owning not less
than the minimum aggregate liquidation amount of Securities that
would be necessary to authorize or take such action at a meeting
at which all Holders of Securities having a right to vote thereon
were present and voting. Prompt notice of the taking of action
without a meeting shall be given to the Holders of Securities
entitled to vote who have not consented in writing. The Regular
Trustees may specify that any written ballot submitted to the
Holders of Securities for the purpose of taking any action without
a meeting shall be returned to the Trust within the time specified
by the Regular Trustees.
(ii) Each Holder of a Security may authorize any Person to act
for it by proxy on all matters in which a Holder of a Security is
entitled to participate, including waiving notice of any meeting, or
voting or participating at a meeting. No proxy shall be valid after
the expiration of 11 months from the date thereof unless otherwise
provided in the proxy. Every proxy shall be revocable at the
pleasure of the Holder of the Security executing it. Except as
otherwise provided herein or in the terms of the Securities, all
matters relating to the giving, voting or validity of proxies shall
be governed by the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware
relating to proxies, and judicial interpretations thereunder, as if
the Trust were a Delaware corporation and the Holders of the
Securities were stockholders of a Delaware corporation.
(iii) Each meeting of the Holders of the Securities shall be
conducted by the Regular Trustees or by such other Person that the
Regular Trustees may designate.
(iv) Unless otherwise provided in the Business Trust Act, this
Declaration or the rules of any stock exchange on which the Preferred
Securities are then listed or admitted for trading, the Regular
Trustees, in their sole discretion, shall establish all other
provisions relating to meetings of Holders of Securities, including
notice of the time, place or purpose of any meeting at which any
matter is to be voted on by any Holders of Securities, waiver of any
such notice, action by consent without a meeting, the establishment
of a record date, quorum requirements, voting in person or by proxy
or any other matter with respect to the exercise of any such right to
vote.
ARTICLE XIII
REPRESENTATIONS OF PROPERTY TRUSTEE
AND DELAWARE TRUSTEE
SECTION 13.1 Representations and Warranties of Property
Trustee.
(a) The Trustee which acts as initial Property Trustee
represents and warrants to the Trust and to the Sponsor at the date of this
Declaration, and each Successor Property Trustee represents and warrants to
the Trust and the Sponsor at the time of the Successor Property Trustee's
acceptance of its appointment as Property Trustee that:
(i) The Property Trustee is a banking corporation with
trust powers, duly organized, validly existing and in good
standing under the laws of the State of its incorporation, with
trust power and authority to execute and deliver, and to carry
out and perform its obligations under the terms of, this
Declaration.
(ii) The execution, delivery and performance by the
Property Trustee of this Declaration has been duly authorized
by all necessary corporate action on the part of the Property
Trustee. The Declaration has been duly executed and delivered
by the Property Trustee, and constitutes a legal, valid and
binding obligation of the Property Trustee, enforceable against
it in accordance with its terms, subject to applicable
bankruptcy, reorganization, moratorium, insolvency, and other
similar laws affecting creditors' rights generally and to
general principles of equity and the discretion of the court
(regardless of whether the enforcement of such remedies is
considered in a proceeding in equity or at law).
(iii) The execution, delivery and performance of this
Declaration by the Property Trustee does not conflict with or
constitute a breach of the Charter or By-laws of the Property
Trustee.
(iv) No consent, approval or authorization of, or
registration with or notice to, any banking authority which
supervises or regulates the Property Trustee is required for
the execution, delivery or performance by the Property Trustee,
of this Declaration.
(v) The Property Trustee satisfies the qualifications
set forth in Section 5.1(c).
(b) The Trustee which acts as initial Delaware Trustee
represents and warrants to the Trust and the Sponsor at the date of this
Declaration, and each Successor Delaware Trustee represents and warrants to
the Trust and the Sponsor at the time of the Successor Delaware Trustee's
acceptance of its appointment as Delaware Trustee, that it satisfies the
qualifications set forth in Section 5.1(a)(3).
ARTICLE XIV
MISCELLANEOUS
SECTION 14.1 Notices.
All notices provided for in this Declaration shall be in
writing, duly signed by the party giving such notice, and shall be delivered,
telecopied or mailed by first class mail, as follows:
(a) if given to the Trust, in care of the Regular Trustees at
the Trust's mailing address set forth below (or such other address as
the Regular Trustees on behalf of the Trust may give notice of to the
Holders of the Securities):
SunAmerica Capital Trust I
c/o SunAmerica Inc.
1 SunAmerica Center
Los Angeles, California 90067-6022
Attention: James R. Belardi
Scott Richland
Scott L. Robinson
Trustees
Facsimile No: (310) 772-6025
(b) if given to the Property Trustee, at the mailing address
of the Property Trustee set forth below (or such other address as
the Property Trustee may give notice of to the Holders of the
Securities):
The Bank of New York
101 Barclay Street
New York, New York 10286
Attention: Corporate Trust Trustee
Administration
Facsimile No: (212) 815-5999
(c) if given to the Delaware Trustee, at the mailing address
of the Delaware Trustee set forth below (or such other address as
the Delaware Trustee may give notice of to the Holders of the
Securities):
The Bank of New York (Delaware)
White Clay Center
Route 273
Newark, Delaware 19711
(d) if given to the Holder of the Common Securities, at the
mailing address of the Sponsor set forth below (or such other address
as the Holder of the Common Securities may give notice to the Trust):
SunAmerica Inc.
1 SunAmerica Center
Los Angeles, California 90067-6022
Attention: Corporate Secretary
Facsimile No: (310) 772-6025
(e) if given to any other Holder, at the address set forth on
the books and records of the Trust.
A copy of any notice to the Property Trustee or the Delaware
Trustee shall also be sent to the Trust. All notices shall be deemed to have
been given, when received in person, telecopied with receipt confirmed, or
mailed by first class mail, postage prepaid except that if a notice or other
document is refused delivery or cannot be delivered because of a changed
address of which no notice was given, such notice or other document shall be
deemed to have been delivered on the date of such refusal or inability to
deliver.
SECTION 14.2 Undertaking for Costs.
All parties to this Declaration agree, and each Holder of any
Securities by his or her acceptance thereof shall be deemed to have agreed,
that any court may in its discretion require, in any suit for the enforcement
of any right or remedy under this Declaration, or in any suit against the
Property Trustee for any action taken or omitted by it as Property Trustee,
the filing by any party litigant in such suit of an undertaking to pay the
costs of such suit, and that such court may in its discretion assess
reasonable costs, including reasonable attorneys' fees, against any party
litigant in such suit, having due regard to the merits and good faith of the
claims or defenses made by such party litigant; but the provisions of this
Section 14.2 shall not apply to any suit instituted by the Property Trustee,
to any suit instituted by any Holder of Preferred Securities, or group of
Holders of Preferred Securities, holding more than 10% in aggregate
liquidation amount of the outstanding Preferred Securities, or to any suit
instituted by any Holder of Preferred Securities for the enforcement of the
payment of the principal of (or premium, if any) or interest on the
Debentures, on or after the respective due dates expressed in such Debentures.
SECTION 14.3 Governing Law.
This Declaration and the rights of the parties hereunder shall
be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of
Delaware and all rights and remedies shall be governed by such laws without
regard to principles of conflict of laws.
SECTION 14.4 Headings.
Headings contained in this Declaration are inserted for
convenience of reference only and do not affect the interpretation of this
Declaration or any provision hereof.
SECTION 14.5 Partial Enforceability.
If any provision of this Declaration, or the application of
such provision to any Person or circumstance, shall be held invalid, the
remainder of this Declaration, or the application of such provision to persons
or circumstances other than those to which it is held invalid, shall not be
affected thereby.
SECTION 14.6 Counterparts.
This Declaration may contain more than one counterpart of the
signature pages and this Declaration may be executed by the affixing of the
signature of the Sponsor and each of the Trustees to one of such counterpart
signature pages. All of such counterpart signature pages shall be read as
though one, and they shall have the same force and effect as though all of the
signers had signed a single signature page.
SECTION 14.7 Intention of the Parties.
It is the intention of the parties hereto that the Trust not be
classified for United States federal income tax purposes an association
taxable as a corporation or partnership but that the Trust be treated as a
grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes. The provisions
of this Declaration shall be interpreted to further this intention of the
parties.
SECTION 14.8 Successors and Assigns.
Whenever in this Declaration any of the parties hereto is named
or referred to, the successors and assigns of such party shall be deemed to be
included, and all covenants and agreements in this Declaration by the Sponsor
and the Trustees shall bind and inure to the benefit of their respective
successors and assigns, whether so expressed.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has caused these presents
to be executed as of the day and year first above written.
SunAmerica Inc.,
as Sponsor
By:___________________
Name: James R. Belardi
Title: Senior Vice President and Treasurer
________________________
James R. Belardi,
as Trustee
________________________
Scott L. Robinson,
as Trustee
________________________
Scott Richland,
as Trustee
The Bank of New York,
as Trustee
By:___________________
Name:
Title:
The Bank of New York (Delaware),
as Trustee
By:___________________
Name:
Title:
[There personally appeared before me _____ (on behalf of
SunAmerica Inc.) James R. Belardi, Scott Richland, Scott L. Robinson,
__________ (on behalf of The Bank of New York (Delaware)) and __________
(on behalf of The Bank of New York) who acknowledged the foregoing
instrument to be his or its free act and deed and the free act and deed of
SunAmerica Inc. and the Trustees of SunAmerica Capital Trust I.
Before me,
Notary Public
My Commission Expires: ]
EXHIBIT A
CERTIFICATE OF TRUST
OF
SUNAMERICA CAPITAL TRUST I
THIS Certificate of Trust of SunAmerica Capital Trust I (the
"Trust"), dated March 21, 1995, is being duly executed and filed by the
undersigned, as trustees, to form a business trust under the Delaware Business
Trust Act (12 Del. Code Section 3801 et seq.).
1. Name. The name of the business trust being formed hereby
is SunAmerica Capital Trust I.
2. Delaware Trustee. The name and business address of the
trustee of the Trust with a principal place of business in the State of
Delaware is The Bank of New York (Delaware), a Delaware banking corporation,
White Clay Center, Route 273, Newark, Delaware 19711.
3. Effective Date. This Certificate of Trust shall be
effective as of its filing.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned, being the sole trustees of
the Trust, have executed this Certificate of Trust as of the date first above
written.
The Bank of New York (Delaware),
as Trustee
By:______________________
Name:
Title:
The Bank of New York,
as Trustee
By:______________________
Name:
Title:
_________________________
James R. Belardi,
as Trustee
_________________________
Scott Richland,
as Trustee
_________________________
Scott L. Robinson,
as Trustee
EXHIBIT B
TERMS OF
PREFERRED SECURITIES
Pursuant to Section 7.1 of the Amended and Restated Declaration
of Trust of SunAmerica Capital Trust I dated as of May __, 1995 (as amended
from time to time, the "Declaration"), the designations, rights, privileges,
restrictions, preferences and other terms and provisions of the Preferred
Securities are set forth below (each capitalized term used but not defined
herein having the meaning set forth in the Declaration):
1. Designation and Number. Preferred Securities of the Trust
with an aggregate liquidation amount in the assets of the Trust of $[137.5
million ($137,500,000)] and a liquidation amount in the assets of the Trust of
$25 per Preferred Security, are hereby designated as " % Trust Originated
Preferred Securities". The Preferred Security Certificates evidencing the
Preferred Securities shall be substantially in the form attached hereto as
Annex I, with such changes and additions thereto or deletions therefrom as
may be required by ordinary usage, custom or practice or to conform to the
rules of any stock exchange on which the Preferred Securities are listed.
The Preferred Securities shall be issued to former holders of shares of
9 1/4% Preferred Stock, Series B (the "Series B Preferred"), of SunAmerica
Inc. ("SunAmerica") in exchange for such Series B Preferred pursuant to
the Offer. In connection with such Offer and the purchase by SunAmerica of
the Common Securities, SunAmerica will deposit in the Trust, and the Trust
will purchase, respectively, as trust assets Debentures of SunAmerica
having an aggregate principal amount equal to $_________, and bearing
interest at an annual rate equal to the annual Distribution rate on the
Preferred Securities and Common Securities and having payment and
redemption provisions which correspond to the payment and redemption
provisions of the Preferred Securities and Common Securities.
2. Distributions. (a) Distributions payable on each
Preferred Security will be fixed at a rate per annum of % (the "Coupon
Rate") of the stated liquidation amount of $25 per Preferred Security.
Distributions in arrears for more than one quarter will bear interest at the
rate per annum of % thereof (to the extent permitted by law), compounded
quarterly. The term "Distributions" as used herein includes such cash
distributions and any such interest payable unless otherwise stated. A
Distribution will be made by the Property Trustee only to the extent that
interest payments are made in respect of the Debentures held by the Property
Trustee. The amount of Distributions payable for any period will be computed
for any full quarterly Distribution period on the basis of a 360-day year of
twelve 30-day months, and for any period shorter than a full quarterly
Distribution period for which Distributions are computed, Distributions will
be computed on the basis of the actual number of days elapsed in such a 30-day
month.
(b) Distributions on the Preferred Securities will be
cumulative, will accrue from (*) , 1995 and will be payable quarterly in
arrears, on March 30, June 30, September 30 and December 30 of each year,
commencing on June 15, 1995, except as otherwise described below, but only if
and to the extent that interest payments are made in respect of the Debentures
held by the Property Trustee. In addition, holders of Preferred Securities
will be entitled to a cash distribution at the rate of 9 1/4% per annum of the
liquidation amount thereof from March 15, 1995 through (*) , 1995,
payable at the time of the first Distribution payment on the Preferred
Securities. So long as SunAmerica shall not be in default in the payment of
interest on the Debentures, SunAmerica has the right under the Indenture for
the Debentures to defer payments of interest by extending the interest payment
period from time to time on the Debentures for a period not exceeding 20
consecutive quarterly interest periods (each, an "Extension Period") and, as a
consequence, quarterly Distributions will continue to accrue with interest
thereon (to the extent permitted by applicable law) at the rate of % per
annum, compounded quarterly during any such Extension Period. Prior to the
termination of any such Extension Period, SunAmerica may further extend such
Extension Period; provided that such Extension Period together with all such
previous and further extensions thereof may not exceed 20 consecutive
quarterly interest periods. Upon the termination of any Extension Period and
the payment of all amounts then due, SunAmerica may commence a new Extension
Period, subject to the above requirements. Payments of accrued Distributions
will be payable to Holders of Preferred Securities as they appear on the books
and records of the Trust on the first record date after the end of the
Extension Period.
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(*)Insert first day following the Expiration Date.
(c) Distributions on the Preferred Securities will be payable
promptly by the Property Trustee (or other Paying Agent) upon receipt of
immediately available funds to the Holders thereof as they appear on the books
and records of the Trust on the relevant record dates, which will be the March
15, June 15, September 15 and December 15 prior to the relevant Distribution
date, which record and dates correspond to the record and interest payment
dates on the Debentures. Distributions payable on any Preferred Securities
that are not punctually paid on any Distribution payment date as a result of
SunAmerica having failed to make the corresponding interest payment on the
Debentures will forthwith cease to be payable to the person in whose name such
Preferred Security is registered on the relevant record date, and such
defaulted Distribution will instead be payable to the person in whose name
such Preferred Security is registered on the special record date established
by the Regular Trustees, which record date shall correspond to the special
record date or other specified date determined in accordance with the
Indenture; provided, however, that Distributions shall not be considered
payable on any Distribution payment date falling within an Extension Period
unless SunAmerica has elected to make a full or partial payment of interest
accrued on the Debentures on such Distribution payment date. Subject to any
applicable laws and regulations and the provisions of the Declaration, each
payment in respect of the Preferred Securities will be made as described
paragraph 9 hereof. If any date on which Distributions are payable on the
Preferred Securities is not a Business Day, then payment of the Distribution
payable on such date will be made on the next succeeding day that is a
Business Day (and without any interest or other payment in respect of any such
delay) except that, if such Business Day is in the next succeeding calendar
year, such payment shall be made on the immediately preceding Business Day, in
each case with the same force and effect as if made on such date.
(d) All Distributions paid with respect to the Preferred
Securities and the Common Securities will be paid Pro Rata to the Holders
thereof entitled thereto. If an Event of Default has occurred and is
continuing, the Preferred Securities shall have a priority over the Common
Securities with respect to Distributions.
(e) In the event that there is any money or other property held
by or for the Trust that is not accounted for under the Declaration, such
money or property shall be distributed Pro Rata among the Holders of the
Preferred Securities and Common Securities.
3. Liquidation Distribution Upon Dissolution. In the event of
any voluntary or involuntary dissolution, winding-up or termination of the
Trust, the Holders of the Preferred Securities and Common Securities at the
date of the dissolution, winding-up or termination, as the case may be, will
be entitled to receive Pro Rata solely out of the assets of the Trust
available for distribution to Holders of Preferred Securities and Common
Securities after satisfaction of liabilities to creditors, an amount equal to
the aggregate of the stated liquidation amount of $25 per Preferred Security
and Common Security plus accrued and unpaid Distributions thereon to the date
of payment (such amount being the "Liquidation Distribution"), unless, in
connection with such dissolution, winding-up or termination, and after
satisfaction of liabilities to creditors, Debentures in an aggregate principal
amount equal to the aggregate stated liquidation amount such Preferred
Securities and Common Securities and bearing accrued and unpaid interest in an
amount equal to the accrued and unpaid Distributions on, such Preferred
Securities and Common Securities, shall be distributed Pro Rata to the Holders
of the Preferred Securities and Common Securities in exchange for such
Securities.
If, upon any such dissolution, the Liquidation Distribution can
be paid only in part because the Trust has insufficient assets available to
pay in full the aggregate Liquidation Distribution, then the amounts payable
directly by the Trust on the Preferred Securities and Common Securities shall
be paid, subject to the next paragraph, on a Pro Rata basis.
Holders of Common Securities will be entitled to receive
Liquidation Distributions upon any such dissolution Pro Rata with Holders of
Preferred Securities, except that if an Event of Default has occurred and is
continuing, the Preferred Securities shall have a priority over the Common
Securities with respect to such Liquidation Distribution.
4. Redemption and Distribution of Debentures. The Preferred
Securities and Common Securities may only be redeemed if Debentures having an
aggregate principal amount equal to the aggregate liquidation amount of the
Preferred Securities and Common Securities are repaid, redeemed or distributed
as set forth below:
(a) Upon the repayment of the Debentures, in whole or in
part, whether at maturity, upon redemption at any time or from time to time on
or after June 15, 1997, the proceeds of such repayment will be promptly
applied to redeem Pro Rata Preferred Securities and Common Securities having
an aggregate liquidation amount equal to the aggregate principal amount of the
Debentures so repaid or redeemed, upon not less than 30 nor more than 60 days'
notice, at a redemption price of $25 per Preferred and Common Security plus an
amount equal to accrued and unpaid Distributions thereon to the date of
redemption, payable in cash (the "Redemption Price"). The date of any such
repayment or redemption of Preferred Securities and Common Securities shall be
established to coincide with the repayment or redemption date of the
Debentures.
(b) If fewer than all the outstanding Preferred Securities
and Common Securities are to be so redeemed, the Preferred Securities and the
Common Securities will be redeemed Pro Rata and the Preferred Securities to be
redeemed will be redeemed as described in paragraph 4(f)(ii) below. If a
partial redemption would result in the delisting of the Preferred Securities
by any national securities exchange or other organization on which the
Preferred Securities are then listed, SunAmerica pursuant to the Indenture
will only redeem Debentures in whole and, as a result, the Trust may only
redeem the Preferred Securities in whole.
(c) If, at any time, a Tax Event or an Investment Company
Event (each as hereinafter defined, and each a "Special Event") shall occur
and be continuing, the Regular Trustees shall, unless the Debentures are
redeemed in the limited circumstances described below, dissolve the Trust and,
after satisfaction of creditors, cause Debentures held by the Property Trustee
having an aggregate principal amount equal to the aggregate stated liquidation
amount of and accrued and unpaid interest equal to accrued and unpaid
Distributions on, and having the same record date for payment as the Preferred
Securities and Common Securities, to be distributed to the Holders of the
Preferred Securities and Common Securities on a Pro Rata basis in liquidation
of such Holders' interests in the Trust, within 90 days following the
occurrence of such Special Event (the "90 Day Period"), provided, however,
that in the case of the occurrence of a Tax Event, as a condition of such
dissolution and distribution, the Regular Trustees shall have received an
opinion of a nationally recognized independent tax counsel experienced in such
matters (a "No Recognition Opinion"), which opinion may rely on any then
applicable published revenue ruling of the Internal Revenue Service, to the
effect that the Holders of the Preferred Securities will not recognize any
gain or loss for United States federal income tax purposes as a result of the
dissolution of the Trust and distribution of Debentures; and provided,
further, that, if and as long as at the time there is available to the Trust
the opportunity to eliminate, within the 90 Day Period, the Special Event by
taking some ministerial action, such as filing a form or making an election,
or pursuing some other similar reasonable measure that has no adverse effect
on the Trust, SunAmerica, or the Holders of the Preferred Securities
("Ministerial Action"), the Trust will pursue such measure in lieu of
dissolution.
If in the case of the occurrence of a Tax Event, after receipt
of a Dissolution Tax Opinion (as defined below), (i) the Regular Trustees have
received an opinion (a "Redemption Tax Opinion") of nationally recognized
independent tax counsel experienced in such matters that, as a result of a Tax
Event, there is more than an insubstantial risk that SunAmerica would be
precluded from deducting the interest on the Debentures for United States
federal income tax purposes even if the Debentures were distributed to the
Holders of Preferred Securities and Common Securities in liquidation of such
Holder's interest in the Trust as described in this paragraph 4(c) or (ii) the
Regular Trustees shall have been informed by such tax counsel that a No
Recognition Opinion cannot be delivered to the Trust, SunAmerica shall have
the right at any time, upon not less than 30 nor more than 60 days notice, to
redeem the Debentures in whole or in part for cash at the Redemption Price
within 90 days following the occurrence of such Tax Event, and promptly
following such redemption Preferred Securities and Common Securities with an
aggregate liquidation amount equal to the aggregate principal amount of the
Debentures so redeemed will be redeemed by the Trust at the Redemption Price
on a Pro Rata basis; provided, however, that, if at the time there is
available to SunAmerica or the Regular Trustees on behalf of the Trust the
opportunity to eliminate, within such 90 day period, the Tax Event by taking
some Ministerial Action, SunAmerica or the Regular Trustees on behalf of the
Trust will pursue such measure in lieu of redemption and provided further that
SunAmerica shall have no right to redeem the Debentures while the Regular
Trustees on behalf of the Trust are pursuing such Ministerial Action. The
Common Securities will be redeemed Pro Rata with the Preferred Securities,
except if an Event of Default under the Indenture has occurred and is
continuing, the Preferred Securities will have a priority over the Common
Securities with respect to payment of the Redemption Price.
"Tax Event" means that the Regular Trustees shall have obtained
an opinion of nationally recognized independent tax counsel experienced in
such matters (a "Dissolution Tax Opinion") to the effect that on or after
___(**)_____, 1995 as a result of (a) any amendment to, or change
(including any announced prospective change) in, the laws (or any
regulations thereunder) of the United States or any political subdivision
or taxing authority thereof or therein, (b) any amendment to, or change in,
an interpretation or application of any such laws or regulations by any
legislative body, court, governmental agency or regulatory authority
(including the enactment of any legislation and the publication of any
judicial decision or regulatory determination), (c) any interpretation or
pronouncement that provides for a position with respect to such laws or
regulations that differs from the theretofore generally accepted position
or (d) any action taken by any governmental agency or regulatory authority,
which amendment or change is enacted, promulgated, issued or announced or
which interpretation or pronouncement is issued or announced or which
action is taken, in each case on or after (***) , 1995, there is more than
an insubstantial risk that (i) the Trust is, or will be within 90 days of
the date thereof, subject to United States federal income tax with respect
to income accrued or received on the Debentures, (ii) the Trust is, or will
be within 90 days of the date thereof, subject to more than a de minimis
amount of taxes, duties or other governmental charges or (iii) interest
payable by SunAmerica to the Trust on the Debentures is not, or within 90
days of the date thereof will not be, deductible by SunAmerica for United
States federal income tax purposes. In case of any uncertainty regarding a
Tax Event, the good faith determination of the Regular Trustees (based on
the advice of counsel) shall be conclusive.
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(**)Insert Expiration Date.
"Investment Company Event" means that the Regular Trustees
shall have received an opinion of nationally recognized independent counsel
experienced in practice under the Investment Company Act that, as a result of
the occurrence of a change in law or regulation or a change in interpretation
or application of law or regulation by any legislative body, court,
governmental agency or regulatory authority (a "Change in 1940 Act Law"), the
Trust is or will be considered an Investment Company which is required to be
registered under the Investment Company Act, which Change in 1940 Act Law
becomes effective on or after (***) , 1995. In case of any uncertainty
regarding an Investment Company Event, the good faith determination of the
Regular Trustees (based on the advice of counsel) shall be conclusive.
On the date fixed for any distribution of Debentures, upon
dissolution of the Trust, (i) the Preferred Securities will no longer be
deemed to be outstanding and (ii) certificates representing Preferred
Securities will be deemed to represent beneficial interests in the Debentures
having an aggregate principal amount equal to the stated liquidation amount
of, and bearing accrued and unpaid interest equal to accrued and unpaid
Distributions on, such Preferred Securities until such certificates are
presented to SunAmerica or its agent for transfer or reissuance.
(d) The Trust may not redeem fewer than all the outstanding
Preferred Securities unless all accrued and unpaid Distributions have been
paid on all Preferred Securities for all quarterly Distribution periods
terminating on or prior to the date of redemption.
(e) If Debentures are distributed to Holders of the Preferred
Securities, SunAmerica, pursuant to the terms of the Indenture, will use its
best efforts to have the Debentures listed on the New York Stock Exchange or
on such other exchange as the Preferred Securities were listed immediately
prior to the distribution of the Debentures.
(f) (i) Notice of any redemption of, or notice of
distribution of Debentures in exchange for, the Preferred Securities and
Common Securities (a "Redemption/Distribution Notice") will be given by the
Regular Trustees on behalf of the Trust by mail to each Holder of Preferred
Securities and Common Securities to be redeemed or exchanged not less than 30
nor more than 60 days prior to the date fixed for redemption or exchange
thereof. For purposes of the calculation of the date of redemption or
exchange and the dates on which notices are given pursuant to this paragraph
(f)(i), a Redemption/Distribution Notice shall be deemed to be given on the
day such notice is first mailed by first-class mail, postage prepaid, to
Holders of Preferred Securities and Common Securities. Each Redemption/
Distribution Notice shall be addressed to the Holders of Preferred Securities
and Common Securities at the address of each such Holder appearing in the
books and records of the Trust. No defect in the Redemption/Distribution
Notice or in the mailing of either thereof with respect to any Holder shall
affect the validity of the redemption or exchange proceedings with respect to
any other Holder.
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(***)Insert Expiration Date.
(ii) In the event that fewer than all the outstanding
Preferred Securities are to be redeemed, the Preferred Securities to be
redeemed will be redeemed Pro Rata from each Holder of Preferred Securities
and, in respect of Preferred Securities registered in the name of and held of
record by DTC (or successor Clearing Agency) Pro Rata from each Clearing
Agency Participant (subject to adjustment to eliminate fractional Preferred
Securities).
(iii) If the Trust gives a Redemption/ Distribution Notice in
respect of a redemption of Preferred Securities as provided in this paragraph
4 (which notice will be irrevocable) then immediately prior to the close of
business on the redemption date, provided that SunAmerica has paid to the
Property Trustee in immediately available funds a sufficient amount of cash in
connection with the related redemption or maturity of the Debentures,
Distributions will cease to accrue on the Preferred Securities called for
redemption, such Preferred Securities will no longer be deemed to be
outstanding and all rights of Holders of such Preferred Securities so called
for redemption will cease, except the right of the Holders of such Preferred
Securities to receive the Redemption Price, but without interest on such
Redemption Price. Neither the Trustees nor the Trust shall be required to
register or cause to be registered the transfer of any Preferred Securities
which have been so called for redemption. If any date fixed for redemption of
Preferred Securities is not a Business Day, then payment of the Redemption
Price payable on such date will be made on the next succeeding day that is a
Business Day (and without any interest or other payment in respect of any such
delay) except that, if such Business Day falls in the next calendar year, such
payment will be made on the immediately preceding Business Day, in each case
with the same force and effect as if made on such date fixed for redemption.
If payment of the Redemption Price in respect of Preferred Securities is
improperly withheld or refused and not paid either by the Property Trustee or
by SunAmerica pursuant to the Preferred Securities Guarantee, Distributions on
such Preferred Securities will continue to accrue, from the original
redemption date to the date of payment, in which case the actual payment date
will be considered the date fixed for redemption for purposes of calculating
the Redemption Price.
(iv) Redemption/Distribution Notices shall be sent by the
Regular Trustees on behalf of the Trust to the Holders of the Preferred
Securities.
(v) Upon the date of dissolution of the Trust and distribution
of Debentures as a result of the occurrence of a Special Event, Preferred
Security Certificates shall be deemed to represent beneficial interests in the
Debentures so distributed, and the Preferred Securities will no longer be
deemed outstanding and may be canceled by the Regular Trustees. The
Debentures so distributed shall have an aggregate principal amount equal to
the aggregate liquidation amount of the Preferred Securities so distributed.
(vi) Subject to the foregoing and applicable law (including,
without limitation, United States federal securities laws), SunAmerica or any
of its subsidiaries may at any time and from time to time purchase outstanding
Preferred Securities by tender, in the open market or by private agreement.
5. Voting Rights. (a) Except as provided under paragraph
5(b) below and as otherwise required by law and the Declaration, the Holders
of the Preferred Securities will have no voting rights.
(b) If (i) the Trust fails to make Distributions in full on
the Preferred Securities for 6 consecutive quarterly Distribution periods;
(ii) an Event of Default occurs and is continuing; or (iii) SunAmerica is in
default on any of its payment or other obligations under the Preferred
Guarantee (each, an "Appointment Event"), then the Holders of the Preferred
Securities, acting as a single class, will be entitled by the vote of Holders
of Preferred Securities representing a Majority in liquidation amount of the
Preferred Securities to appoint a Special Regular Trustee in accordance with
paragraph 5.2(a)(ii)(B) of the Declaration. Any Holder of Preferred
Securities (other than the Sponsor or any Affiliate of the Sponsor) will have
the right to nominate any Person to be appointed as Special Regular
Trustee. For purposes of determining whether the Trust has failed to pay
Distributions in full for 6 consecutive quarterly Distribution periods,
Distributions shall be deemed to remain in arrears, notwithstanding any
payments in respect thereof, until full cumulative Distributions have been
or contemporaneously are paid with respect to all quarterly Distribution
periods terminating on or prior to the date of payment of such cumulative
Distributions. Not later than 30 days after such right to appoint a
Special Regular Trustee arises, the Regular Trustees will convene a meeting
for the purpose of appointing a Special Regular Trustee. If the Regular
Trustees fail to convene such meeting within such 30-day period, the
Holders of Preferred Securities representing 10% in liquidation amount of
the outstanding Preferred Securities will be entitled to convene such
meeting in accordance with Section 12.2 of the Declaration. The record
date for such meeting will be the close of business on the Business Day
next preceding the day on which notice of the meeting is sent to Holders of
Preferred Securities. The provisions of the Declaration relating to the
convening and conduct of the meetings of the Holders will apply with
respect to any such meeting. If, at any such meeting, Holders of less than
a Majority in liquidation amount of Preferred Securities entitled to vote
for the appointment of a Special Regular Trustee vote for such appointment,
no Special Regular Trustee shall be appointed. Any Special Regular Trustee
may be removed without cause at any time by the Holders of Preferred
Securities representing a Majority in liquidation amount of the Preferred
Securities in accordance with Section 5.2(a)(ii)(B) of the Declaration.
The Holders of 10% in liquidation amount of the Preferred Securities will
be entitled to convene such a meeting in accordance with Section 12.2 of
the Declaration. The record date for such meeting will be the close of
business on the Business Day next preceding the day on which notice of the
meeting is sent to Holders of Preferred Securities. Any Special Regular
Trustee appointed shall cease to be a Special Regular Trustee as provided
in Section 5.2(c) of the Declaration. Notwithstanding the appointment of
any such Special Regular Trustee, SunAmerica shall retain all rights under
the Indenture, including the right to extend the interest payment period on
Debentures, and any extension for a period not exceeding 20 quarterly
interest periods will not constitute an Event of Default under the
Indenture.
If any proposed amendment to the Declaration provides for, or
the Regular Trustees otherwise propose to effect, (i) any action that would
adversely affect the powers, preferences or special rights of the Securities,
whether by way of amendment to the Declaration or otherwise, or (ii) the
dissolution, winding-up or termination of the Trust, other than in connection
with the distribution of Debentures held by the Property Trustee, upon the
occurrence of a Special Event or in connection with the redemption of
Preferred Securities as a consequence of a redemption of Debentures, then the
Holders of outstanding Securities will be entitled to vote on such amendment
or proposal as a class and such amendment or proposal shall not be effective
except with the approval of the Holders of Securities representing 66-2/3% in
liquidation amount of such Securities, provided, however, (A) if any amendment
or proposal referred to in clause (i) above would adversely affect only the
Preferred Securities or the Common Securities, then only the affected class
will be entitled to vote on such amendment or proposal and such amendment or
proposal shall not be effective except with the approval of 66-2/3% in
liquidation amount of such class of Securities, (B) the rights of Holders of
Preferred Securities under Article V of the Declaration to appoint and remove
a Special Regular Trustee shall not be amended without the consent of each
Holder of Preferred Securities, and (C) amendments to the Declaration shall be
subject to such further requirements as are set forth in Sections 12.1 and
12.2 of the Declaration.
Subject to the requirements of the penultimate sentence of this
paragraph, the Holders of a Majority in liquidation amount of the Preferred
Securities, voting separately as a class shall have the right to (A) on behalf
of all Holders of Securities, waive any past default that is waivable under
the Declaration and (B) direct the time, method, and place of conducting any
proceeding for any remedy available to the Property Trustee, or exercising any
trust or power conferred upon the Property Trustee under the Declaration,
including the right to direct the Property Trustee, as the holder of the
Debentures, to (i) direct the time, method and place of conducting any
proceeding for any remedy available to the Debenture Trustee, or executing any
trust or power conferred on the Debenture Trustee with respect to the
Debentures, (ii) waive any past default that is waivable under Section 6.06 of
the Indenture, (iii) exercise any right to rescind or annul a declaration that
the principal of all the Debentures shall be due and payable or (iv) consent
to any amendment, modification or termination of the Indenture or the
Debentures, where such consent shall be required; provided, however, that
where a consent under the Indenture would require the consent of (1) holders
of Debentures representing a specified percentage greater than a majority in
principal amount of the Debentures (a "Specified Percentage") or (2) each
Holder of Debentures affected thereby, no such consent shall be given by the
Property Trustee without the prior consent of, in the case of clause (1)
above, Holders of Preferred Securities representing such Specified Percentage
of the aggregate liquidation amount of the Preferred Securities or, in the
case of clause (2) above, each Holder of all Preferred Securities affected
thereby. The Property Trustee shall not revoke any action previously
authorized or approved by a vote of the Holders of Preferred Securities.
Other than with respect to directing the time, method and place of conducting
any proceeding for any remedy available to the Property Trustee or the
Debenture Trustee as set forth above, the Property Trustee shall be under no
obligation to take any of the foregoing actions at the direction of the
Holders of the Preferred Securities unless the Property Trustee shall have
obtained an opinion of nationally recognized independent tax counsel
recognized as expert in such matters to the effect that the Trust will not be
classified for United States federal income tax purposes as an association
taxable as a corporation or a partnership on account of such action and will
be treated as a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes
following such action. If the Property Trustee fails to enforce its rights
under the Declaration (including, without limitation, its rights, powers and
privileges as a holder of the Debentures under the Indenture), any Holder of
Preferred Securities may, after a period of 30 days has elapsed from such
Holder's written request to the Property Trustee to enforce such rights,
institute a legal proceeding directly against SunAmerica to enforce the
Property Trustee's rights under the Declaration, without first instituting a
legal proceeding against the Property Trustee or any other Person.
A waiver of an Indenture Event of Default will constitute a
waiver of the corresponding Event of Default under the Declaration in respect
of the Securities.
Any required approval or direction of Holders of Preferred
Securities may be given at a separate meeting of Holders of Preferred
Securities convened for such purpose, at a meeting of all of the Holders of
Securities of the Trust or pursuant to written consent. The Regular
Trustees will cause a notice of any meeting at which Holders of Preferred
Securities are entitled to vote, or of any matter upon which action by
written consent of such Holders is to be taken, to be mailed to each Holder
of record of Preferred Securities. Each such notice will include a
statement setting forth (i) the date of such meeting or the date by which
such action is to be taken, (ii) a description of any resolution proposed
for adoption at such meeting on which such Holders are entitled to vote or
of such matter upon which written consent is sought and (iii) instructions
for the delivery of proxies or consents.
No vote or consent of the Holders of Preferred Securities will
be required for the Trust to redeem and cancel Preferred Securities in
accordance with the Declaration.
Notwithstanding that Holders of Preferred Securities are
entitled to vote or consent under any of the circumstances described above,
any of the Preferred Securities at such time that are owned by SunAmerica
or by any entity directly or indirectly controlling or controlled by or
under direct or indirect common control with SunAmerica shall not be
entitled to vote or consent and shall, for purposes of such vote or
consent, be treated as if they were not outstanding.
Except as provided in this paragraph 5, Holders of the
Preferred Securities will have no rights to increase or decrease the number of
Trustees or to appoint, remove or replace a Trustee, which voting rights are
vested solely in the Holders of the Common Securities.
6. Pro Rata Treatment. A reference in these terms of the
Preferred Securities to any payment, distribution or treatment as being
"Pro Rata" shall mean pro rata to each Holder of Securities according to
the aggregate liquidation amount of the Securities held by the relevant
Holder in relation to the aggregate liquidation amount of all Securities
outstanding unless, in relation to a payment, an Event of Default has
occurred and is continuing, in which case any funds available to make such
payment shall be paid first to each Holder of the Preferred Securities pro
rata according to the aggregate liquidation amount of Preferred Securities
held by the relevant Holder relative to the aggregate liquidation amount of
all Preferred Securities outstanding, and only after satisfaction of all
amounts owed to the Holders of the Preferred Securities, to each Holder of
Common Securities pro rata according to the aggregate liquidation amount of
Common Securities held by the relevant Holder relative to the aggregate
liquidation amount of all Common Securities outstanding.
7. Ranking. The Preferred Securities rank pari passu, and
payment thereon will be made Pro Rata with, the Common Securities except that
where an Event of Default occurs and is continuing, the rights of Holders of
Preferred Securities to payment in respect of Distributions and payments upon
liquidation, redemption or otherwise rank in priority to the rights to payment
of the Common Securities Holders.
8. Mergers, Consolidations or Amalgamations. The Trust may
not consolidate, amalgamate, merge with or into, or be replaced by, or convey,
transfer or lease its properties and assets to, any corporation or other body.
9. Transfer, Exchange, Method of Payments. Payment of
Distributions and payments on redemption of the Preferred Securities will
be payable, the transfer of the Preferred Securities will be registrable,
and Preferred Securities will be exchangeable for Preferred Securities of
other denominations of a like aggregate liquidation amount, at the
principal corporate trust office of the Property Trustee in The City of New
York; provided that payment of Distributions may be made at the option of
the Regular Trustees on behalf of the Trust by check mailed to the address
of the persons entitled thereto and that the payment on redemption of any
Preferred Security will be made only upon surrender of such Preferred
Security to the Property Trustee.
10. Acceptance of Indenture and Preferred Guarantee. Each
Holder of Preferred Securities, by the acceptance thereof, agrees to the
provisions of (i) the Preferred Guarantee, including the subordination
provisions therein and (ii) the Indenture and the Debentures, including the
subordination provisions of the Indenture.
11. No Preemptive Rights. The Preferred Securities shall have
no preemptive rights to subscribe to any additional Preferred Securities or
Common Securities.
12. Miscellaneous. These terms shall constitute a part of the
Declaration. The Trust will provide a copy of the Declaration, the Preferred
Guarantee and the Indenture to a Holder without charge on written request to
the Trust at its principal place of business.
Annex I
Certificate Number Number of Preferred Securities
B-1
CUSIP NO. 86702P203
Certificate Evidencing Preferred Securities
of
SunAmerica Capital Trust I
__% Trust Originated Preferred Securities
(liquidation amount $25 per Preferred Security)
SunAmerica Capital Trust I, a statutory business trust formed
under the laws of the State of Delaware (the "Trust"), hereby certifies
that _________ (the "Holder") is the registered owner of _____ (______)
preferred securities of the Trust representing undivided beneficial
interests in the assets of the Trust designated the __% Trust Originated
Preferred Securities (liquidation amount $25 per Preferred Security) (the
"Preferred Securities"). The Preferred Securities are transferable on the
books and records of the Trust, in person or by a duly authorized attorney,
upon surrender of this certificate duly endorsed and in proper form for
transfer. The designations, rights, privileges, restrictions, preferences
and other terms and provisions of the Preferred Securities are set forth
in, and this certificate and the Preferred Securities represented hereby
are issued and shall in all respects be subject to the terms and provisions
of, the Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust of the Trust dated as of
_________, 1995, as the same may be amended from time to time (the
"Declaration") including the designation of the terms of Preferred
Securities as set forth in Exhibit B thereto. The Preferred Securities and
the Common Securities issued by the Trust pursuant to the Declaration
represent undivided beneficial interests in the assets of the Trust,
including the Debentures (as defined in the Declaration) issued by
SunAmerica Inc., a Maryland corporation ("SunAmerica"), to the Trust
pursuant to the Indenture referred to in the Declaration. The Holder is
entitled to the benefits of the Guarantee Agreement of SunAmerica dated as
of _________, 1995 (the "Guarantee") to the extent provided therein. The
Trust will furnish a copy of the Declaration, the Guarantee and the
Indenture to the Holder without charge upon written request to the Trust at
its principal place of business or registered office.
The Holder of this Certificate, by accepting this Certificate,
is deemed to have (i) agreed to the terms of the Indenture and the
Debentures, including that the Debentures are subordinate and junior in
right of payment to all Senior Debt (as defined in the Indenture) as and to
the extent provided in the Indenture and (ii) agreed to the terms of the
Guarantee, including that the Guarantee is subordinate and junior in right
of payment to all other liabilities of SunAmerica, including the
Debentures, except those made pari passu or subordinate by their terms, and
senior to all capital stock now or hereafter issued by SunAmerica and to
any guarantee now or hereafter entered into by SunAmerica in respect of any
of its capital stock.
Upon receipt of this certificate, the Holder is bound by the
Declaration and is entitled to the benefits thereunder.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Trustees of the Trust have executed
this certificate this ____ day of _________, 1995.
SUNAMERICA CAPITAL TRUST I
By:_________________________, as trustee
Name: James R. Belardi
Title: Trustee
By:_________________________, as trustee
Name: Scott L. Robinson
Title: Trustee
ASSIGNMENT
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned assigns and transfers this Preferred
Security to:
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
(Insert assignee's social security or tax identification number)
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
(Insert address and zip code of assignee)
and irrevocably appoints
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
agent to transfer this Preferred Security Certificate on the books of the
Trust. The agent may substitute another to act for him or her.
Date: _________________________
Signature: ____________________
(Sign exactly as your name appears on the other side of this Preferred
Security Certificate)
EXHIBIT C
TERMS OF
COMMON SECURITIES
Pursuant to Section 7.1 of the Amended and Restated Declaration
of Trust of SunAmerica Capital Trust I dated as of May __, 1995 (as amended
from time to time, the "Declaration"), the designations, rights, privileges,
restrictions, preferences and other terms and provisions of the Common
Securities are set forth below (each capitalized term used but not defined
herein having the meaning set forth in the Declaration):
1. Designation and Number. Common Securities of the Trust
with an aggregate liquidation amount in the assets of the Trust of $______
and a liquidation amount in the assets of the Trust of $25 per Common
Security, are hereby designated as " % Trust Originated Common Securities".
The Common Security Certificates evidencing the Common Securities shall be
substantially in the form attached hereto as Annex I, with such changes and
additions thereto or deletions therefrom as may be required by ordinary
usage, custom or practice. The Common Securities are to be issued and sold
to SunAmerica Inc. ("SunAmerica") in consideration of $_____ in cash. In
connection with the Offer and the purchase by SunAmerica of the Common
Securities, SunAmerica will deposit in the Trust, and the Trust will
purchase, respectively, as trust assets Debentures of SunAmerica having an
aggregate principal amount equal to $_______, and bearing interest at an
annual rate equal to the annual Distribution rate on the Preferred
Securities and Common Securities and having payment and redemption
provisions which correspond to the payment and redemption provisions of the
Preferred Securities and Common Securities.
2. Distributions. (a) Distributions payable on each Common
Security will be fixed at a rate per annum of % (the "Coupon Rate") of the
stated liquidation amount of $25 per Common Security. Distributions in
arrears for more than one quarter will bear interest at the rate per annum of
% thereof (to the extent permitted by applicable law), compounded quarterly.
The term "Distributions" as used herein includes such cash distributions and
any such interest payable unless otherwise stated. A Distribution will be
made by the Property Trustee only to the extent that interest payments are
made in respect of the Debentures held by the Property Trustee. The amount of
Distributions payable for any period will be computed for any full quarterly
Distribution period on the basis of a 360-day year of twelve 30-day months,
and for any period shorter than a full quarterly Distribution period for which
Distributions are computed, Distributions will be computed on the basis of the
actual number of days elapsed in such a 30-day month.
(b) Distributions on the Common Securities will be cumulative,
will accrue from the first day following
(****) , 1995 and will be payable quarterly in arrears, on March 30,
June 30, September 30 and December 30 of each year, commencing on June 30,
1995, except as otherwise described below, but only if and to the extent that
interest payments are made in respect of the Debentures held by the Property
Trustee. In addition, holders of Common Securities will be entitled to a cash
distribution at the rate of 9 1/4% per annum of the liquidation amount thereof
from March 15, 1995 through (*), 1995, payable at the time of the
first Distribution payment on the Common Securities. So long as SunAmerica
shall not be in default in the payment of interest on the Debentures,
SunAmerica has the right under the Indenture for the Debentures to defer
payments of interest by extending the interest payment period from time to
time on the Debentures for a period not exceeding 20 consecutive quarterly
interest periods (each, an "Extension Period") and, as a consequence,
quarterly Distributions will continue to accrue with interest thereon (to the
extent permitted by applicable law) at the rate of % per annum, compounded
quarterly during any such Extension Period. Prior to the termination of any
such Extension Period, SunAmerica may further extend such Extension Period;
provided that such Extension Period together with all such previous and
further extensions thereof may not exceed 20 consecutive quarterly interest
periods. Upon the termination of any Extension Period and the payment of all
amounts then due, SunAmerica may commence a new Extension Period, subject to
the above requirements. Payments of accrued Distributions will be payable to
Holders of Common Securities as they appear on the books and records of the
Trust on the first record date after the end of the Extension Period.
(c) Distributions on the Common Securities will be payable
promptly by the Property Trustee (or other Paying Agent) upon receipt of
immediately available funds to the Holders thereof as they appear on the books
and records of the Trust on the relevant record dates which will be the March
15, June 15, September 15 and December 15 prior to the relevant Distribution
date which record and payment dates correspond to the record and interest
payment dates on the Debentures. Distributions payable on any Common
Securities that are not punctually paid on any Distribution date as a result
of SunAmerica having failed to make the corresponding interest payment on the
Debentures will forthwith cease to be payable to the person in whose name such
Common Security is registered on the relevant record date, and such defaulted
Distribution will instead be payable to the person in whose name such Common
Security is registered on the special record date established by the Regular
Trustees, which record date shall correspond to the special record date or
other specified date determined in accordance with the Indenture; provided,
however, that Distributions shall not be considered payable on any
Distribution payment date falling within an Extension Period unless SunAmerica
has elected to make a full or partial payment of interest accrued on the
Debentures on such Distribution payment date. Subject to any applicable laws
and regulations and the provisions of the Declaration, each payment in respect
of the Common Securities will be made as described in paragraph 9 hereof. If
any date on which Distributions are payable on the Common Securities is not a
Business Day, then payment of the Distribution payable on such date will be
made on the next succeeding day that is a Business Day (and without any
interest or other payment in respect of any such delay) except that, if such
Business Day is in the next succeeding calendar year, such payment shall be
made on the immediately preceding Business Day, in each case with the same
force and effect as if made on such date.
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(****) Fill in Expiration Date.
(d) All Distributions paid with respect to the Common
Securities and the Preferred Securities will be paid Pro Rata to the Holders
thereof entitled thereto. If an Event of Default has occurred and is
continuing, the Preferred Securities shall have a priority over the Common
Securities with respect to Distributions.
(e) In the event that there is any money or other property held
by or for the Trust that is not accounted for under the Declaration, such
money or property shall be distributed Pro Rata among the Holders of the
Preferred Securities and Common Securities.
3. Liquidation Distribution Upon Dissolution. In the event of
any voluntary or involuntary dissolution, winding-up or termination of the
Trust, the Holders of the Preferred Securities and Common Securities at the
date of the dissolution, winding-up or termination, as the case may be, will
be entitled to receive Pro Rata solely out of the assets of the Trust
available for distribution to Holders of Preferred Securities and Common
Securities, after satisfaction of liabilities to creditors, an amount equal to
the aggregate of the stated liquidation amount of $25 per Preferred Security
and Common Security plus accrued and unpaid Distributions thereon to the date
of payment (such amount being the "Liquidation Distribution"), unless, in
connection with such dissolution, winding-up or termination, and after
satisfaction of liabilities to creditors, Debentures in an aggregate principal
amount equal to the aggregate stated liquidation amount of such Preferred
Securities and Common Securities bearing accrued and unpaid interest in an
amount equal to the accrued and unpaid Distributions on, such Preferred
Securities and Common Securities, shall be distributed Pro Rata to the Holders
of the Preferred Securities and Common Securities in exchange for such
Securities.
If, upon any such dissolution, the Liquidation Distribution can
be paid only in part because the Trust has insufficient assets available to
pay in full the aggregate Liquidation Distribution, then the amounts payable
directly by the Trust on the Preferred Securities and Common Securities shall
be paid, subject to the next paragraph, on a Pro Rata basis.
Holders of Common Securities will be entitled to receive
Liquidation Distributions upon any such dissolution Pro Rata with Holders of
Preferred Securities, except that if an Event of Default has occurred and is
continuing, the Preferred Securities shall have a priority over the Common
Securities with respect to such Liquidation Distribution.
4. Redemption and Distribution of Debentures. The Preferred
Securities and Common Securities may only be redeemed if Debentures having an
aggregate principal amount equal to the aggregate liquidation amount of the
Preferred Securities and Common Securities are repaid, redeemed or distributed
as set forth below:
(a) Upon the repayment of the Debentures, in whole or in
part, whether at maturity, upon redemption at any time or from time to time on
or after June 15, 1997, the proceeds of such repayment will be promptly
applied to redeem Pro Rata Preferred Securities and Common Securities having
an aggregate liquidation amount equal to the aggregate principal amount of the
Debentures so repaid or redeemed, upon not less than 30 nor more than 60 days'
notice, at a redemption price of $25 per Preferred and Common Security plus an
amount equal to accrued and unpaid Distributions thereon to the date of
redemption, payable in cash (the "Redemption Price"). The date of any such
repayment or redemption of Preferred Securities and Common Securities shall be
established to coincide with the repayment or redemption date of the
Debentures.
(b) If fewer than all the outstanding Preferred Securities
and Common Securities are to be so redeemed, the Preferred Securities and the
Common Securities will be redeemed Pro Rata and the Common Securities to be
redeemed will be redeemed as described in paragraph 4(e)(ii) below. If a
partial redemption would result in the delisting of the Preferred Securities
by any national securities exchange or other organization on which the
Preferred Securities are then listed, SunAmerica pursuant to the Indenture
will only redeem Debentures in whole and, as a result, the Trust may only
redeem the Common Securities in whole.
(c) If, at any time, a Tax Event or an Investment Company
Event (each as hereinafter defined, and each a "Special Event") shall occur
and be continuing, the Regular Trustees shall, unless the Debentures are
redeemed in the limited circumstances described below, dissolve the Trust
and, after satisfaction of creditors, cause Debentures held by the Property
Trustee having an aggregate principal amount equal to the aggregate stated
liquidation amount of, with an interest rate identical to the Coupon Rate
of, and accrued and unpaid interest equal to accrued and unpaid
Distributions on, and having the same record date for payment as the
Preferred Securities and Common Securities, to be distributed to the
Holders of the Preferred Securities and Common Securities on a Pro Rata
basis in liquidation of such Holders' interests in the Trust, within 90
days following the occurrence of such Special Event (the "90 Day Period"),
provided, however, that in the case of the occurrence of a Tax Event, as a
condition of such dissolution and distribution, the Regular Trustees shall
have received an opinion of a nationally recognized independent tax counsel
experienced in such matters (a "No Recognition Opinion"), which opinion may
rely on any then applicable published revenue rulings of the Internal
Revenue Service, to the effect that the Holders of the Preferred Securities
will not recognize any gain or loss for United States federal income tax
purposes as a result of the dissolution of the Trust and distribution of
Debentures; and provided, further, that, if and as long as at the time
there is available to the Trust the opportunity to eliminate, within the 90
Day Period, the Special Event by taking some ministerial action, such as
filing a form or making an election, or pursuing some other similar
reasonable measure that has no adverse effect on the Trust, SunAmerica, or
the Holders of the Preferred Securities ("Ministerial Action") the Trust
will pursue such measure in lieu of dissolution.
If in the case of the occurrence of a Tax Event, after receipt
of a Dissolution Tax Opinion (as defined below), (i) the Regular Trustees have
received an opinion (a "Redemption Tax Opinion") of nationally recognized
independent tax counsel experienced in such matters that, as a result of a Tax
Event, there is more than an insubstantial risk that SunAmerica would be
precluded from deducting the interest on the Debentures for United States
federal income tax purposes even if the Debentures were distributed to the
Holders of Preferred Securities and Common Securities in liquidation of such
Holder's interest in the Trust as described in this paragraph 4(c) or (ii) the
Regular Trustees shall have been informed by such tax counsel that a No
Recognition Opinion cannot be delivered to the Trust, SunAmerica shall have
the right at any time, upon not less than 30 nor more than 60 days notice, to
redeem the Debentures in whole or in part for cash at the Redemption Price
within 90 days following the occurrence of such Tax Event, and promptly
following such redemption Preferred Securities and Common Securities with an
aggregate liquidation amount equal to the aggregate principal amount of the
Debentures so redeemed will be redeemed by the Trust at the Redemption Price
on a Pro Rata basis: provided, however, that, if at the time there is
available to SunAmerica or the Regular Trustees on behalf of the Trust the
opportunity to eliminate, within such 90 day period, the Tax Event by taking
some Ministerial Action, SunAmerica or the Holders of the Preferred
Securities, SunAmerica or the Regular Trustees on behalf of the Trust will
pursue such measure in lieu of redemption, and provided further that
SunAmerica shall have no right to redeem the Debentures while the Regular
Trustees on behalf of the Trust are pursuing such Ministerial Action. The
Common Securities will be redeemed Pro Rata with the Preferred Securities,
except if an Event of Default under the Indenture has occurred and is
continuing, the Preferred Securities will have a priority over the Common
Securities with respect to payment of the Redemption Price.
"Tax Event" means that the Regular Trustees shall have obtained
an opinion of nationally recognized independent tax counsel experienced in
such matters (a "Dissolution Tax Opinion") to the effect that on or after
(*****) , 1995 as a result of (a) any amendment to, or change
(including any announced prospective change) in, the laws (or any regulations
thereunder) of the United States or any political subdivision or taxing
authority thereof or therein, (b) any amendment to, or change in, an
interpretation or application of any such laws or regulations by any
legislative body, court, governmental agency or regulatory authority
(including the enactment of any legislation and the publication of any
judicial decision or regulatory determination), (c) any interpretation or
pronouncement that provides for a position with respect to such laws or
regulations that differs from the theretofore generally accepted position or
(d) any action taken by any governmental agency or regulatory authority, which
amendment or change is enacted, promulgated, issued or announced or which
interpretation or pronouncement is issued or announced or which action is
taken, in each case on or after (******) , 1995, there is more than an
insubstantial risk that (i) the Trust is, or will be within 90 days of the
date thereof, subject to United States federal income tax with respect to
income accrued or received on the Debentures, (ii) the Trust is, or will be
within 90 days of the date thereof, subject to more than a de minimis amount
of taxes, duties or other governmental charges or (iii) interest payable by
SunAmerica to the Trust on the Debentures is not, or within 90 days of the
date thereof will not be, deductible by SunAmerica for United States federal
income tax purposes. In the case of any uncertainty regarding a Tax Event,
the good faith determination of the Regular Trustees (based on advice of
counsel) shall be conclusive.
"Investment Company Event" means that the Regular Trustees
shall have received an opinion of nationally recognized independent counsel
experienced in practice under the Investment Company Act that, as a result of
the occurrence of a change in law or regulation or a change in interpretation
or application of law or regulation by any legislative body, court,
governmental agency or regulatory authority (a "Change in 1940 Act Law"), the
Trust is or will be considered an Investment Company which is required to be
registered under the Investment Company Act, which Change in 1940 Act Law
becomes effective on or after (***) , 1995. In case of any uncertainty
regarding an Investment Company Event, the good faith determination of the
Regular Trustees (based on the advice of counsel) shall be conclusive.
On the date fixed for any distribution of Debentures, upon
dissolution of the Trust, (i) the Common Securities will no longer be deemed
to be outstanding and (ii) any certificates representing Common Securities
will be deemed to represent beneficial interests in the Debentures having an
aggregate principal amount equal to the stated liquidation amount of, and
bearing accrued and unpaid interest equal to accrued and unpaid Distributions
on, such Common Securities until such certificates are presented to SunAmerica
or its agent for transfer or reissuance.
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(*****)Insert Expiration Date.
(******)Insert Expiration Date.
(d) The Trust may not redeem fewer than all the outstanding
Common Securities unless all accrued and unpaid Distributions have been paid
on all Common Securities for all quarterly Distribution periods terminating on
or prior to the date of redemption.
(e)(i) Notice of any redemption of, or notice of distribution
of Debentures in exchange for, the Preferred Securities and Common Securities
(a "Redemption/Distribution Notice") will be given by the Regular Trustees on
behalf of the Trust by mail to each Holder of Preferred Securities and Common
Securities to be redeemed or exchanged not less than 30 nor more than 60 days
prior to the date fixed for redemption or exchange thereof. For purposes of
the calculation of the date of redemption or exchange and the dates on which
notices are given pursuant to this paragraph (e)(i), a Redemption/Distribution
Notice shall be deemed to be given on the day such notice is first mailed by
first-class mail, postage prepaid, to Holders of Preferred Securities and
Common Securities. Each Redemption/Distribution Notice shall be addressed to
the Holders of Preferred Securities and Common Securities at the address of
each such Holder appearing in the books and
records of the Trust. No defect in the Redemption/Distribution Notice or in
the mailing of either thereof with respect to any Holder shall affect the
validity of the redemption or exchange proceedings with respect to any other
Holder.
(ii) In the event that fewer than all the outstanding Common
Securities are to be redeemed, the Common Securities to be redeemed will be
redeemed Pro Rata from each Holder of Common Securities (subject to adjustment
to eliminate fractional Common Securities).
(iii) If the Trust gives a Redemption/ Distribution Notice in
respect of a redemption of Common Securities as provided in this paragraph 4
(which notice will be irrevocable) then immediately prior to the close of
business on the redemption date, provided that SunAmerica has paid to the
Property Trustee in immediately available funds a sufficient amount of cash in
connection with the related redemption or maturity of the Debentures,
Distributions will cease to accrue on the Common Securities called for
redemption, such Common Securities will no longer be deemed to be outstanding
and all rights of Holders of such Common Securities so called for redemption
will cease, except the right of the Holders of such Common Securities to
receive the Redemption Price, but without interest on such Redemption Price.
Neither the Trustees nor the Trust shall be required to register or cause to
be registered the transfer of any Common Securities which have been so called
for redemption. If any date fixed for redemption of Common Securities is not
a Business Day, then payment of the Redemption Price payable on such date will
be made on the next succeeding day that is a Business Day (and without any
interest or other payment in respect of any such delay) except that, if such
Business Day falls in the next calendar year, such payment will be made on the
immediately preceding Business Day, in each case with the same force and
effect as if made on such date fixed for redemption. If payment of the
Redemption Price in respect of Common Securities is improperly withheld or
refused and not paid by the Property Trustee, Distributions on such Common
Securities will continue to accrue, from the original redemption date to the
date of payment, in which case the actual payment date will be considered the
date fixed for redemption for purposes of calculating the Redemption Price.
(iv) Redemption/Distribution Notices shall be sent by the
Regular Trustees on behalf of the Trust to the Holders of the Common
Securities.
(v) Upon the date of dissolution of the Trust and distribution
of Debentures as a result of the occurrence of a Special Event, Common
Security Certificates shall be deemed to represent beneficial interests in the
Debentures so distributed, and the Common Securities will no longer be deemed
outstanding and may be canceled by the Regular Trustees. The Debentures so
distributed shall have an aggregate principal amount equal to the aggregate
liquidation amount of the Common Securities so distributed.
5. Voting Rights. (a) Except as provided under paragraph
5(b) below and as otherwise required by law and the Declaration, the Holders
of the Common Securities will have no voting rights.
(b) Except as provided in the Declaration with respect to a
Special Regular Trustee, Holders of Common Securities have the sole right
under the Declaration to increase or decrease the number of Trustees, and to
appoint, remove or replace a Trustee, any such increase, decrease,
appointment, removal or replacement to be approved by Holders of Common
Securities representing a Majority in liquidation amount of the Common
Securities.
If any proposed amendment to the Declaration provides for, or
the Regular Trustees otherwise propose to effect, (i) any action that would
adversely affect the powers, preferences or special rights of the Securities,
whether by way of amendment to the Declaration or otherwise, or (ii) the
dissolution, winding-up or termination of the Trust, other than in connection
with the distribution of Debentures held by the Property Trustee, upon the
occurrence of a Special Event or in connection with the redemption of Common
Securities as a consequence of a redemption of Debentures, then the Holders of
outstanding Securities will be entitled to vote on such amendment or proposal
as a class and such amendment or proposal shall not be effective except with
the approval of the Holders of Securities representing 66-2/3% in liquidation
amount of such Securities; provided, however, (A) if any amendment or proposal
referred to in clause (i) above would adversely affect only the Preferred
Securities or the Common Securities, then only the affected class will be
entitled to vote on such amendment or proposal and such amendment or proposal
shall not be effective except with the approval of 66-2/3% in liquidation
amount of such class of Securities, (B) the rights of Holders of Common
Securities under Article V of the Declaration to increase or decrease the
number of, and to appoint, replace or remove, Trustees (other than a Special
Regular Trustee) shall not be amended without the consent of each Holder of
Common Securities, and (C) amendments to the Declaration shall be subject to
such further requirements as are set forth in Sections 12.1 and 12.2 of the
Declaration.
Holders of Common Securities may by vote of a Majority in
liquidation amount of the Common Securities on behalf of the Holders of all of
the Common Securities, waive any past Event of Default with respect to the
Common Securities and its consequences, provided that, if the Event of Default
arises out of an Indenture Event of Default:
(i) which is not waivable under the Indenture, except where
the Holders of the Common Securities are deemed to have waived such
Event of Default under the Declaration as provided below, the Event
of Default under the Declaration is not waivable; or
(ii) which requires the consent or vote of all of the holders of
Debentures to be waived, except where the Holders of the Common
Securities are deemed to have waived such Event of Default under the
Declaration as provided below, the Event of Default under the
Declaration may only be waived by the vote of all of the Holders of
the Securities; and
provided, further that, each Holder of Common Securities will be deemed to
have waived any such Event of Default with respect to the Common Securities
until all Events of Default with respect to the Preferred Securities have been
cured, waived by the Holders of Preferred Securities or otherwise eliminated
and until all Events of Default with respect to the Preferred Securities have
been so cured, waived or otherwise eliminated, the Property Trustee will be
deemed to be acting solely on behalf of the Holders of the Preferred
Securities and only the Holders of the Preferred Securities will have the
right to direct the Property Trustee in accordance with the terms of the
Declaration and the Preferred Securities. In the event that any Event of
Default with respect to the Preferred Securities is waived by the Holders of
the Preferred Securities as provided in the Declaration, the Holders of Common
Securities pursuant to the Declaration have agreed that such waiver also
constitutes the waiver of such Event of Default with respect to the Common
Securities for all purposes under the Declaration without any further act,
vote or consent of the Holders of the Common Securities. The Property Trustee
shall notify all Holders of Preferred Securities and Common Securities of any
notice of default received from the Debenture Trustee with respect to the
Debentures.
A waiver of an Indenture Event of Default will constitute a
waiver of the corresponding Event of Default under the Declaration in respect
of the Securities.
Any required approval of Holders of Common Securities may be
given at a separate meeting of Holders of Common Securities convened for such
purpose, at a meeting of all of the Holders of Securities of the Trust or
pursuant to written consent. The Regular Trustees will cause a notice of any
meeting at which Holders of Common Securities are entitled to vote, or of any
matter upon which action by written consent of such Holders is to be taken, to
be mailed to each Holder of record of Common Securities. Each such notice
will include a statement setting forth (i) the date of such meeting or the
date by which such action is to be taken, (ii) a description of any resolution
proposed for adoption at such meeting on which such Holders are entitled to
vote or of such matter upon which written consent is sought and (iii)
instructions for the delivery of proxies or consents.
No vote or consent of the Holders of Common Securities will be
required for the Trust to redeem and cancel Common Securities in accordance
with the Declaration.
6. Pro Rata Treatment. A reference in these terms of the
Common Securities to any payment, distribution or treatment as being "Pro
Rata" shall mean pro rata to each Holder of Securities according to the
aggregate liquidation amount of the Securities held by the relevant Holder
in relation to the aggregate liquidation amount of all Securities
outstanding unless, in relation to a payment, an Event of Default has
occurred and is continuing, in which case any funds available to make such
payment shall be paid first to each Holder of the Preferred Securities pro
rata according to the aggregate liquidation amount of Preferred Securities
held by the relevant Holder relative to the aggregate liquidation amount of
all Preferred Securities outstanding, and only after satisfaction of all
amounts owed to the Holders of the Preferred Securities, to each Holder of
Common Securities pro rata according to the aggregate liquidation amount of
Common Securities held by the relevant Holder relative to the aggregate
liquidation amount of all Common Securities outstanding.
7. Ranking. The Common Securities rank pari passu with the
Preferred Securities except that where an Event of Default occurs and is
continuing, the rights of Holders of Common Securities to payment in
respect of Distributions and payments upon liquidation, redemption or
otherwise are subordinate to the rights of Holders the Preferred
Securities.
8. Mergers, Consolidations or Amalgamations. The Trust may
not consolidate, amalgamate, merge with or into, or be replaced by, or convey,
transfer or lease its properties and assets to, any corporation or other body.
9. Transfers, Exchanges, Method of Payments. Payment of
Distributions and payments on redemption of the Common Securities will be
payable, the transfer of the Common Securities will be registrable, and Common
Securities will be exchangeable for Common Securities of other denominations
of a like aggregate liquidation amount, at the principal corporate trust
office of the Property Trustee in The City of New York; provided that payment
of Distributions may be made at the option of the Regular Trustees on behalf
of the Trust by check mailed to the address of the persons entitled thereto
and that the payment on redemption of any Common Security will be made only
upon surrender of such Common Security to the Property Trustee.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, transfers of Common Securities are subject to
conditions set forth in Section 9.1(c) of the Declaration.
10. Acceptance of Indenture. Each Holder of Common
Securities, by the acceptance thereof, agrees to the provisions of the
Indenture and the Debentures, including the subordination provisions thereof.
11. No Preemptive Rights. The Holders of Common Securities
shall have no preemptive rights to subscribe to any additional Common
Securities or Preferred Securities.
12. Miscellaneous. These terms shall constitute a part of the
Declaration. The Trust will provide a copy of the Declaration and the
Indenture to a Holder without charge on written request to the Trust at its
principal place of business.
Annex I
TRANSFER OF THIS CERTIFICATE
IS SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS
SET FORTH IN THE DECLARATION
REFERRED TO BELOW
Certificate Number Number of Common Securities
C-1
Certificate Evidencing Common Securities
of
SunAmerica Capital Trust I
__% Trust Originated Common Securities
(liquidation amount $25 per Common Security)
SunAmerica Capital Trust I, a statutory business trust formed
under the laws of the State of Delaware (the "Trust"), hereby certifies
that SunAmerica Inc. (the "Holder") is the registered owner of _____
(______) common securities of the Trust representing undivided beneficial
interests in the assets of the Trust designated the __% Trust Originated
Common Securities (liquidation amount $25 per Common Security) (the
"Common Securities"). The Common Securities are transferable on the books
and records of the Trust, in person or by a duly authorized attorney, upon
surrender of this certificate duly endorsed and in proper form for transfer
and satisfaction of the other conditions set forth in the Declaration (as
defined below) including, without limitation Section 9.1(c) thereof. The
designations, rights, privileges, restrictions, preferences and other terms
and provisions of the Common Securities are set forth in, and this
certificate and the Common Securities represented hereby are issued and
shall in all respects be subject to the terms and provisions of, the
Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust of the Trust dated as of
_________, 1995, as the same may be amended from time to time (the
"Declaration") including the designation of the terms of Common Securities
as set forth in Exhibit C thereto. The Common Securities and the Preferred
Securities issued by the Trust pursuant to the Declaration represent
undivided beneficial interests in the assets of the Trust, including the
Debentures (as defined in the Declaration) issued by SunAmerica Inc., a
Maryland corporation, to the Trust pursuant to the Indenture referred to in
the Declaration. The Trust will furnish a copy of the Declaration and the
Indenture to the Holder without charge upon written request to the Trust at
its principal place of business or registered office.
The Holder of this Certificate, by accepting this Certificate,
is deemed to have agreed to the terms of the Indenture and the Debentures,
including that the Debentures are subordinate and junior in right of payment
to all Senior Debt (as defined in the Indenture) as and to the extent provided
in the Indenture.
Upon receipt of this certificate, the Holder is bound by the
Declaration and is entitled to the benefits thereunder.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Trustees of the Trust have executed
this certificate this _____ day of _________, 1995.
SUNAMERICA CAPITAL TRUST I
By________________________, as trustee
Name: James R. Belardi
Title: Trustee
By_________________________, as trustee
Name: Scott L. Robinson
Title: Trustee
ASSIGNMENT
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned assigns and transfer this Common Security
Certificate to:
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
(Insert assignee's social security or tax identification number)
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
(Insert address and zip code of assignee)
and irrevocably appoints
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
agent to transfer this Common Security Certificate on the books of the
Trust. The agent may substitute another to act for him or her.
Date: ________________________
Signature: _________________________________
(Sign exactly as your name appears on the other side of this Common Security
Certificate)
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Prospectus
constituting part of this Registration Statement on Form S-4 of our report
dated November 9, 1994 appearing on page F-2 of SunAmerica Inc.'s Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 1994. We also consent
to the incorporation by reference of our report on the Financial Statement
Schedules, which appears on page S-2 of such Annual Report on Form 10-K.
We also consent to the reference to us under heading "Experts" in such
Prospectus.
/s/ Price Waterhouse LLP
PRICE WATERHOUSE LLP
Los Angeles, California
April 18, 1995
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FORM T-1
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
STATEMENT OF ELIGIBILITY
UNDER THE TRUST INDENTURE ACT OF 1939 OF A
CORPORATION DESIGNATED TO ACT AS TRUSTEE
CHECK IF AN APPLICATION TO DETERMINE
ELIGIBILITY OF A TRUSTEE PURSUANT TO
SECTION 305(b)(2) |__|
THE BANK OF NEW YORK
(Exact name of trustee as specified in its charter)
New York 13-5160382
(State of incorporation (I.R.S. employer
if not a U.S. national bank) identification no.)
48 Wall Street, New York, N.Y. 10286
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
SUNAMERICA CAPITAL TRUST I
(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)
Delaware Applied For
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. employer
incorporation or organization) identification no.)
1 SunAmerica Center
Los Angeles, California 90067-6022
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
_______________________________
__ % Trust Originated Preferred Securities
(Title of the indenture securities)
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1. General information. Furnish the following information as to the
Trustee:
(a) Name and address of each examining or supervising authority to
which it is subject.
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Name Address
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Superintendent of Banks of the State of 2 Rector Street, New York,
New York N.Y. 10006, and Albany,
N.Y. 12203
Federal Reserve Bank of New York 33 Liberty Plaza, New York,
N.Y. 10045
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Washington, D.C. 20429
New York Clearing House Association New York, New York
(b) Whether it is authorized to exercise corporate trust powers.
Yes.
2. Affiliations with Obligor.
If the obligor is an affiliate of the trustee, describe each such
affiliation.
None. (See Note on page 3.)
16. List of Exhibits.
Exhibits identified in parentheses below, on file with the Commission,
are incorporated herein by reference as an exhibit hereto, pursuant to
Rule 7a-29 under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939 (the "Act") and Rule 24
of the Commission's Rules of Practice.
1. A copy of the Organization Certificate of The Bank of New York
(formerly Irving Trust Company) as now in effect, which contains
the authority to commence business and a grant of powers to
exercise corporate trust powers. (Exhibit 1 to Amendment No. 1 to
Form T-1 filed with Registration Statement No. 33-6215, Exhibits
1a and 1b to Form T-1 filed with Registration Statement No.
33-21672 and Exhibit 1 to Form T-1 filed with Registration
Statement No. 33-29637.)
4. A copy of the existing By-laws of the Trustee. (Exhibit 4 to Form
T-1 filed with Registration Statement No. 33-31019.)
6. The consent of the Trustee required by Section 321(b) of the Act.
(Exhibit 6 to Form T-1 filed with Registration Statement No.
33-44051.)
7. A copy of the latest report of condition of the Trustee published
pursuant to law or to the requirements of its supervising or
examining authority.
NOTE
Inasmuch as this Form T-1 is filed prior to the ascertainment by the
Trustee of all facts on which to base a responsive answer to Item 2, the
answer to said Item is based on incomplete information.
Item 2 may, however, be considered as correct unless amended by an
amendment to this Form T-1.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Act, the Trustee, The Bank of New
York, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of New
York, has duly caused this statement of eligibility to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, all in The City of New York,
and State of New York, on the 18th day of April, 1995.
THE BANK OF NEW YORK
By: /s/ WALTER N. GITLIN
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Name: WALTER N. GITLIN
Title: VICE PRESIDENT
Exhibit 7
Consolidated Report of Condition of
THE BANK OF NEW YORK
of 48 Wall Street, New York, N.Y. 10286
And Foreign and Domestic Subsidiaries,
a member of the Federal Reserve System, at the close of business December 31,
1994, published in accordance with a call made by the Federal Reserve Bank of
this District pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Reserve Act.
Dollar Amounts
in Thousands
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ASSETS
Cash and balances due from
depository institutions:
Noninterest-bearing balances and
currency and coin ................. $ 2,715,471
Interest-bearing balances ........... 853,709
Securities:
Held-to-maturity securities ......... 1,346,480
Available-for-sale securities ....... 1,564,425
Federal funds sold in domestic
offices of the bank.................. 5,557,770
Loans and lease financing
receivables:
Loans and leases, net of unearned
income .................24,091,702
LESS: Allowance for loan and
lease losses ..............581,958
LESS: Allocated transfer risk
reserve ....................31,502
Loans and leases, net of unearned
income, allowance, and reserve .... 23,478,242
Assets held in trading accounts ..................... 746,396
Premises and fixed assets (including
capitalized leases) ................. 624,567
Other real estate owned ............................. 46,570
Investments in unconsolidated
subsidiaries and associated
companies ........................... 181,905
Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding ............. 794,339
Intangible assets ................................... 77,527
Other assets ........................................ 1,300,004
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Total assets ........................................ $39,287,405
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LIABILITIES
Deposits:
In domestic offices ................. $18,681,498
Noninterest-bearing .......7,230,562
Interest-bearing .........11,450,936
In foreign offices, Edge and
Agreement subsidiaries, and IBFs .... 10,611,477
Noninterest-bearing ..........69,012
Interest-bearing .........10,542,465
Federal funds purchased and securities
sold under agreements to
repurchase in domestic offices of
the bank and of its Edge and
Agreement subsidiaries,
and in IBFs:
Federal funds purchased ............. 1,033,228
Securities sold under agreements
to repurchase ..................... 31,875
Demand notes issued to the U.S.
Treasury ............................ 141,663
Trading liabilities ................................. 562,071
Other borrowed money:
With original maturity of one year
or less ........................... 1,576,410
With original maturity of more than
one year .......................... 243,955
Bank's liability on acceptances
executed and outstanding ............ 796,534
Subordinated notes and debentures ................... 1,056,320
Other liabilities ................................... 1,490,732
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Total liabilities ................................... 36,225,763
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EQUITY CAPITAL
Common stock ........................................ 942,284
Surplus ............................................. 525,666
Undivided profits and capital
reserves ............................ 1,654,282
Net unrealized holding gains
(losses) on available-for-sale
securities .......................... (54,920)
Cumulative foreign currency
translation adjustments ............. (5,670)
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Total equity capital ................................ 3,061,642
============
Total liabilities and equity
capital ............................. $39,287,405
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I, Robert E. Keilman, Senior Vice President and Comptroller of
the above-named bank do hereby declare that this Report of Condition has been
prepared in conformance with the instructions issued by the Board of Governors
of the Federal Reserve System and is true to the best of my knowledge and
belief.
Robert E. Keilman
We, the undersigned directors, attest to the correctness of
this Report of Condition and declare that it has been examined by us and to
the best of our knowledge and belief has been prepared in conformance with the
instructions issued by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
and is true and correct.
Thomas A. Renyi
J. Carter Bacot Directors
Alan R. Griffith
LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL
To Tender Shares of 9 1/4% Preferred Stock,
Series B (the "Series B Preferred")
of
SUNAMERICA INC.
Pursuant to the offer by SUNAMERICA CAPITAL TRUST I to exchange
its % Trust Originated Preferred Securities ("TOPrSSM"),
for up to 5,500,000 outstanding shares of Series B Preferred
THE OFFER, PRORATION PERIOD AND WITHDRAWAL RIGHTS WILL EXPIRE AT 5:00 P.M.,
NEW YORK CITY TIME, ON MAY , 1995, UNLESS THE OFFER IS EXTENDED.
The Exchange Agent for the Offer is: The First National Bank of Chicago
By Hand or Overnight Courier By Hand or Overnight Courier in
in Chicago: New York:
The First National Bank of Chicago, First Chicago Trust Company of
Exchange Agent New York
One North State Street 14 Wall Street
9th Floor 8th Floor - Window 2
Attention: Securities Processing New York, New York 10005
Suite 0124
Chicago, Illinois 60602
By Mail:
(registered or certified mail recommended)
The First National Bank of Chicago,
Exchange Agent
Registered Securities Processing Unit
One First National Plaza
Suite 0124
Chicago, Illinois 60670-0124
By Facsimile Transmission:
(For Eligible Institutions Only)
(312) 407-1067 or (212) 240-8938
Confirm Receipt of Notice of Guaranteed Delivery
by Telephone:
(800) 524-9472 (Chicago) or (212) 240-8800 (New York)
DELIVERY OF THIS LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL TO AN ADDRESS OTHER THAN AS SET
FORTH ABOVE OR
TRANSMISSION OF INSTRUCTIONS VIA FACSIMILE TRANSMISSION TO A NUMBER OTHER THAN
AS SET FORTH ABOVE WILL NOT CONSTITUTE A VALID DELIVERY.
THE INSTRUCTIONS ACCOMPANYING THIS LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL SHOULD BE READ
CAREFULLY BEFORE THIS LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL IS COMPLETED.
SM "Trust Originated Preferred Securities" and "TOPrS" are service marks of
Merrill Lynch & Co.
This Letter of Transmittal is to be completed by holders of shares of
Series B Preferred, either (i) if certificates for shares of Series B
Preferred are to be forwarded herewith or (ii) unless an Agent's Message
(as defined in the accompanying Offering Circular/Prospectus of SunAmerica
Inc. and SunAmerica Capital Trust I dated April , 1995 (the "Offering
Circular/Prospectus")) is utilized, if tenders of shares of Series B
Preferred are to be made by book-entry transfer into the account of The
First National Bank of Chicago, as Exchange Agent (the "Exchange Agent"),
at The Depository Trust Company ("DTC") pursuant to the procedures
described under "The Offer -- Procedures for Tendering" in the Offering
Circular/Prospectus. Holders of shares of Series B Preferred who tender
shares of Series B Preferred by book-entry transfer are referred to herein
as "Book-Entry Shareholders."
Any holder of Series B Preferred who submits this Letter of Transmittal and
tenders shares of Series B Preferred in accordance with the instructions
contained herein prior to the Expiration Date (as defined in the Offering
Circular/Prospectus) will thereby have directed SunAmerica Capital Trust I
(the "Trust") to deliver its % Trust Originated Preferred Securities
("TOPrS") (the "Preferred Securities") in exchange for such holder's Series B
Preferred and in consideration of the deposit by SunAmerica Inc.
("SunAmerica") with the Trust as trust assets of its % Junior Subordinated
Debentures, Series A, due 2044 (the "Junior Subordinated Debentures") as set
forth in the Offering Circular/Prospectus. Tenders of Series B Preferred
pursuant to this Letter of Transmittal are subject to withdrawal as described
in the Offering Circular/Prospectus under the caption "The Offer -- Withdrawal
of Tenders".
DESCRIPTION OF SHARES OF SERIES B PREFERRED TENDERED
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Name(s) and Address(es) of Registered Holder(s) Shares of Series B Preferred Tendered
(Please fill in, if blank) (Attach additional list if necessary)
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Total Number of Number of
Certificate Shares Represented Shares
Number(s)* by Certificate(s)* Tendered**
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Total Shares
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* Need not be completed by stockholders tendering by book-entry transfer.
** Unless otherwise indicated, the holder will be deemed to have tendered the full number of shares of Series B Preferred
represented by the tendered certificates. See Instruction 4.
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( ) CHECK HERE IF TENDERED SHARES OF SERIES B PREFERRED ARE BEING DELIVERED BY
BOOK-ENTRY TRANSFER TO THE EXCHANGE AGENT'S ACCOUNT AT DTC AND COMPLETE
THE FOLLOWING:
Name of Tendering
Institution...................................................................
Account No.
..............................................................................
Transaction Code No.
..............................................................................
( ) CHECK HERE IF TENDERED SHARES OF SERIES B PREFERRED ARE BEING DELIVERED
PURSUANT TO A NOTICE OF GUARANTEED DELIVERY PREVIOUSLY SENT TO THE
EXCHANGE AGENT AND COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:
Name(s) of Tendering Stockholder(s)
..............................................................................
Date of Execution of Notice of Guaranteed Delivery
..............................................................................
Name of Institution which Guaranteed Delivery
..............................................................................
If delivery is by book-entry transfer:
Name of Tendering Institution
..............................................................................
Account No.
..............................................................................
Transaction Code No.
..............................................................................
__________________
SOLICITED TENDERS
(SEE INSTRUCTION 11)
SunAmerica will pay to any Soliciting Dealer, as defined in Instruction 11,
a solicitation fee of $__________ per share of Series B Preferred validly
tendered and accepted for exchange pursuant to the Offer (as herein defined).
The undersigned represents that the Soliciting Dealer which solicited and
obtained this tender is:
Name of Firm:________________________________________________________________
(Please Print)
Name of Individual Broker or Financial Consultant:___________________________
Identification Number (if known):____________________________________________
Address:_____________________________________________________________________
(Include Zip Code)
The following is to be completed ONLY if customer's Series B Preferred held
in nominee name are tendered.
BENEFICIAL OWNERS NUMBER OF SHARES OF SERIES B PREFERRED TENDERED
(ATTACH ADDITIONAL LIST IF NECESSARY)
Beneficial Owner No. 1...................................
Beneficial Owner No. 2...................................
Beneficial Owner No. 3...................................
The acceptance of compensation by such Soliciting Dealer will constitute a
representation by it that: (i) it has complied with the applicable
requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the applicable rules
and regulations thereunder, in connection with such solicitations; (ii) it is
entitled to such compensation for such solicitation under the terms and
conditions of the Offer; (iii) in soliciting tenders of shares of Series B
Preferred, it has used no soliciting materials other than those furnished by
SunAmerica and the Trust; and (iv) if it is a foreign broker or dealer not
eligible for membership in the National Association of Securities Dealers,
Inc. (the "NASD"), it has agreed to conform to the NASD's Rules of Fair
Practice in making solicitations outside the United States to the same extent
as though it were an NASD member.
The payment of compensation to any Soliciting Dealer is dependent on such
Soliciting Dealer returning a Notice of Solicited Tenders to the Exchange
Agent.
SOLICITING DEALERS SEEKING PAYMENT OF A FEE FOR SHARES OF SERIES B
PREFERRED BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY SUCH SOLICITING DEALER MUST COMPLETE THE
CERTIFICATION BELOW.
CERTIFICATION BY TENDERING SOLICITING DEALERS
(SEE INSTRUCTION 11)
The undersigned Soliciting Dealer hereby certifies that the shares of
Series B Preferred tendered hereby were acquired by the Soliciting Dealer
(x) after the commencement of the Offer, (y) at a price not in excess of
$____ per share of Series B Preferred and (z) from a holder solicited by
the Soliciting Dealer. For purposes of clause (z), "solicited" shall mean
direct contact (other than the mailing of the Offer materials) with the
holder relating to the tender of shares of Series B Preferred beneficially
owned by the holder that resulted in the purchase by the Soliciting Dealer
of such shares of Series B Preferred.
___________________________________
(Name of Soliciting Dealer)
By:_____________________________
Name:
Title:
NOTE: SIGNATURES MUST BE PROVIDED BELOW
PLEASE READ THE ACCOMPANYING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
Ladies and Gentlemen:
The undersigned hereby tenders to SunAmerica Capital Trust I, a Delaware
statutory business trust (the "Trust"), the above-described shares of 9 1/4%
Preferred Stock, Series B, no par value (the "Series B Preferred"), pursuant
to the offer by the Trust to exchange its % Trust Originated Preferred
Securities (the "Preferred Securities") for up to 5,500,000 shares of Series B
Preferred of SunAmerica Inc. ("SunAmerica"), upon the terms and subject to the
conditions set forth in the Offering Circular/Prospectus, receipt of which is
hereby acknowledged, and in this Letter of Transmittal (which, together with
the Offering Circular/Prospectus, constitute the "Offer"). Shares of Series B
Preferred not accepted for exchange because of proration will be returned.
Subject to and effective upon acceptance for exchange of the shares of
Series B Preferred tendered herewith, the undersigned hereby sells, assigns
and transfers to or upon the order of the Trust all right, title and
interest in and to all the shares of Series B Preferred that are being
tendered hereby and appoints the Exchange Agent the true and lawful agent
and attorney-in-fact of the undersigned with respect to such shares of
Series B Preferred, with full power of substitution (such power of attorney
being deemed to be an irrevocable power coupled with an interest), to (a)
deliver certificates for such shares of Series B Preferred or transfer
ownership of such shares of Series B Preferred on the account books
maintained by DTC, together, in any such case, with all accompanying
evidences of transfer and authenticity, to the Exchange Agent for the
account of the Trust, (b) present such shares of Series B Preferred for
transfer on the books of SunAmerica and (c) receive all benefits and
otherwise exercise all rights of beneficial ownership of such shares of
Series B Preferred, all in accordance with the terms of the Offer.
The undersigned hereby represents and warrants that the undersigned has
full power and authority to tender, exchange, assign and transfer the shares
of Series B Preferred tendered hereby and to acquire Preferred Securities
issuable upon the exchange of such tendered Series B Preferred and that, when
the undersigned's shares of Series B Preferred are accepted for exchange, the
Trust will acquire good and unencumbered title to such shares of tendered
Series B Preferred, free and clear of all liens, restrictions, charges and
encumbrances and not subject to any adverse claim. The undersigned will, upon
request, execute and deliver any additional documents deemed by the Trust to
be necessary or desirable to complete the exchange, assignment and transfer of
tendered Series B Preferred or transfer ownership of such Series B Preferred.
All authority herein conferred or agreed to be conferred shall survive
the death, bankruptcy or incapacity of the undersigned and every obligation
of the undersigned hereunder shall be binding upon the heirs, legal
representatives, successors, assigns, executors and administrators of the
undersigned. Except as stated in the Offer, this tender is irrevocable.
The undersigned understands that tenders of shares of Series B Preferred
pursuant to any one of the procedures described in "The Offer -- Procedures
for Tendering" of the Offering Circular/Prospectus and in the instructions
hereto will constitute agreements between the undersigned and the Trust upon
the terms and subject to the conditions of the Offer.
Unless otherwise indicated under "Special Exchange Instructions", please
cause Preferred Securities to be issued, and return any shares of Series B
Preferred not tendered or not accepted for exchange, in the name(s) of the
undersigned (and, in the case of shares of Series B Preferred tendered by
book-entry transfer, by credit to the account at DTC). Similarly, unless
otherwise indicated under "Special Delivery Instructions", please mail any
certificates for shares of Series B Preferred not tendered or not accepted for
exchange (and accompanying documents, as appropriate), and any certificates
for Preferred Securities, to the undersigned at the address shown below the
undersigned's signature(s). If both "Special Exchange Instructions" and
"Special Delivery Instruction" are completed, please cause Preferred
Securities to be issued, and return any shares of Series B Preferred not
tendered or not accepted for exchange, in the name(s) of, and deliver any
certificates for such Series B Preferred or Preferred Securities to, the
person(s) so indicated (and in the case of shares of Series B Preferred
tendered by book-entry transfer, by credit to the account at DTC so
indicated). The undersigned recognizes that the Trust has no obligation,
pursuant to the "Special Exchange Instructions", to transfer any shares of
Series B Preferred from the name of the registered holder(s) thereof if the
Trust does not accept for exchange any of the shares of Series B Preferred so
tendered.
SPECIAL EXCHANGE INSTRUCTIONS SPECIAL DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS
(See Instructions 1, 5, 6 and 7) (See Instructions 1, 5 and 7)
To be completed ONLY if certificates To be completed ONLY if certificates
for Preferred Securities are to be for shares of Series B Preferred
issued, or beneficial interests in not tendered or not accepted for
certificates representing exchange, or certificates for Preferred
Preferred Securities are to be Securities, are to be mailed to someone
recorded, or certificates for shares other than the undersigned, or to the
of Series B Preferred not tendered undersigned at an address other than
or not accepted for exchange are to that shown below the undersigned's
be issued, or beneficial interests in signature(s).
global securities representing shares
of Series B Preferred not accepted
for exchange are to be recorded, in
the name of someone other than the
undersigned.
Issue ()certificates for Mail () certificates for
Preferred Securities shares of Series B
in name of: Preferred to:
Record ()beneficial interests in () certificates for
certificates representing Preferred Securities to:
Preferred Securities to
DTC account of:
Name...................................
Issue ()certificates for (Please Print)
shares of Series B
Preferred to: Address...............................
Record ()beneficial interests ................................
in shares of Series B (Zip Code)
Preferred to DTC
account of:
Name..................................
(Please Print)
Address...............................
......................................
(Zip Code)
......................................
(Taxpayer Identification No.)
SIGN HERE
(Please complete Substitute Form W-9 below)
.........................................
.........................................
Signature(s) of Owner(s)
Dated ............................., 1995
Name(s)..................................
.........................................
(Please Print)
Capacity (full title)....................
Address..................................
.........................................
(Include Zip Code)
Area Code and
Telephone No.............................
(Must be signed by registered holder(s) exactly as name(s) appear(s)
on certificate(s) for shares of Series B Preferred or on a security
position listing or by person(s) authorized to become registered
holder(s) by certificates and documents transmitted herewith. If
signature is by a trustee, executor, administrator, guardian,
attorney-in-fact, officer of a corporation or other person acting in
a fiduciary or representative capacity, please set forth full title
and see Instruction 5.)
Guarantee of Signature(s)
(See Instructions 1 and 5)
Authorized
Signature................................
Name.....................................
Title....................................
Address..................................
Name of Firm.............................
Area Code and
Telephone Number.........................
Dated ............................., 1995
PAYER'S NAME: SUNAMERICA INC.
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Name(s) as shown above on certificate(s) for shares of Series B Preferred
(if joint ownership, list first and circle the name of the person or entity
whose number you enter in Part I below).
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Address (if holder does not complete, signature in Part III below will
constitute a certification that the address on the reverse hereof is
correct).
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City, State, and Zip Code
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SUBSTITUTE Social Security
Form W-9 Part I -- PLEASE Number
Department of the PROVIDE YOUR TIN IN OR
Treasury Internal THE BOX AT RIGHT AND ___________________________
Revenue Service CERTIFY BY SIGNING Employer
Payer's Request For AND DATING BELOW Identification
Taxpayer Number
Identification TIN Applied For ( )
Number (TIN)
And Certification ------------------------------------------------------
Part II --
For Payees exempt from backup withholding, write
"Exempt" here.
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Part III -- Certification. Under penalties of perjury, I certify that:
(1) The number shown on this form is my correct Taxpayer Identification
Number (or I am waiting for a number to be issued to me), and
(2) I am not subject to backup withholding because (a) I am exempt from
backup withholding, (b) I have not been notified by the Internal
Revenue Service (the "IRS") that I am subject to backup withholding
as a result of a failure to report all interest or dividends, or (c)
the IRS has notified me that I am no longer subject to backup
withholding.
Certification Instructions. You must cross out item (2) above if you have
been notified by the IRS that you are currently subject to backup
withholding because of under reporting interest or dividends on your tax
return. However, if you have been notified by the IRS that you are no
longer subject to backup withholding, do not cross out item (2).
SIGNATURE_________________________________________ DATE ____________________
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YOU MUST COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING CERTIFICATE IF YOU
CHECKED THE BOX IN PART I OF SUBSTITUTE FORM W-9
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CERTIFICATE OF AWAITING TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
I certify under penalties of perjury that a Taxpayer Identification
Number has not been issued to me, and either (a) I have mailed or
delivered an application to receive a Taxpayer Identification Number to the
appropriate Internal Revenue Service Center or Social Security
Administration Office or (b) I intend to mail or deliver an application in
the near future. I understand that if I do not provide a Taxpayer
Identification Number within 60 days, thirty-one (31) percent of all
reportable payments made to me will be withheld until I provide a
properly-certified Taxpayer Identification Number to the Exchange Agent.
________________________________________________ _________________________
Signature Date
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INSTRUCTIONS
Forming Part of the Terms and Conditions of the Offers
1. Guarantee of Signatures. No signature guarantee is
required on this Letter of Transmittal (i) if tendered shares of Series B
Preferred are registered in the name(s) of the undersigned and the
Preferred Securities to be issued in exchange therefor are to be issued
(and any shares of Series B Preferred not tendered or not accepted for
exchange are to be returned) in the name of the registered holder(s)
(which term, for the purposes described herein, shall include any
participant in DTC whose name appears on a security listing as the owner of
shares of Series B Preferred) and (ii) such holder(s) have not completed
the instruction entitled "Special Exchange Instructions" or "Special
Delivery Instructions" on this Letter of Transmittal. If the tendered
shares of Series B Preferred are registered in the name(s) of someone other
than the undersigned or if the Preferred Securities to be issued in
exchange therefor are to be issued (or shares of Series B Preferred not
tendered or not accepted for exchange are to be returned) in the name of
any other person, such tendered shares of Series B Preferred must be
endorsed or accompanied by written instruments of transfer in form
satisfactory to the Trust and duly executed by the registered holder, and
the signature on the endorsement or instrument of transfer must be
guaranteed by a financial institution (including most banks, savings and
loan associations and brokerage houses) that is a participant in the
Security Transfer Agents Medallion Program or the Stock Exchange Medallion
Program (any of the foregoing hereinafter referred to as an "Eligible
Institution"). See Instruction 5.
2. Delivery of Letter of Transmittal and Series B Preferred.
This Letter of Transmittal is to be completed by holders of shares of
Series B Preferred either if certificates are to be forwarded herewith or,
unless an Agent's Message (as defined in the Offering Circular/Prospectus)
is utilized, if tenders are to be made pursuant to the procedure for tender
by book-entry transfer set forth under "The Offer -- Procedures for
Tendering -- Book-Entry Transfer" in the Offering Circular/Prospectus.
Certificates for shares of Series B Preferred, or timely confirmation (a
"Book-Entry Confirmation") of a book-entry transfer of such shares of
Series B Preferred into the Exchange Agent's account at DTC, as well as
this Letter of Transmittal (or a facsimile hereof), properly completed and
duly executed, with any required signature guarantees, or an Agent's
Message in the case of a book-entry delivery, and any other documents
required by this Letter of Transmittal, must be received by the Exchange
Agent at one of its addresses set forth herein prior to the Expiration
Date.
If a holder of Series B Preferred desires to participate in the
Offer and time will not permit this Letter of Transmittal or shares of
Series B Preferred to reach the Exchange Agent before the Expiration Date
or the procedure for book-entry transfer cannot be completed on a timely
basis, a tender may be effected if the Exchange Agent has received at its
office prior to the Expiration Date, a letter, telegram or facsimile
transmission from an Eligible Institution setting forth the name and
address of the tendering Holder, the name(s) in which the shares of Series
B Preferred are registered and, if the shares of Series B Preferred are
held in certificated form, the certificate numbers of the shares of Series
B Preferred to be tendered, and stating that the tender is being made
thereby and guaranteeing that within five New York Stock Exchange, Inc.
("NYSE") trading days after the date of execution of such letter, telegram
or facsimile transmission by the Eligible Institution, the shares of Series
B Preferred in proper form for transfer together with a properly completed
and duly executed Letter of Transmittal (and any other required documents),
or a confirmation of book-entry transfer of such shares of Series B
Preferred into the Exchange Agent's account at DTC, will be delivered by
such Eligible Institution. Unless the shares of Series B Preferred being
tendered by the above-described method are deposited with the Exchange
Agent within the time period set forth above (accompanied or preceded by a
properly completed Letter of Transmittal and any other required documents)
or a confirmation of book-entry transfer of such Series B Preferred into
the Exchange Agent's account at DTC in accordance with DTC's Automated
Tender Offer Program ("ATOP") procedures is received, the Trust may, at its
option, reject the tender.
The method of delivery of shares of Series B Preferred and all
other required documents, including delivery through DTC, is at the option
and risk of the tendering shareholder. If certificates for shares of
Series B Preferred are sent by mail, registered mail with return receipt
requested, properly insured, is recommended. In all cases, sufficient time
should be allowed to ensure timely delivery.
No alternative, conditional or contingent tenders will be
accepted, and no fractional shares of Series B Preferred will be accepted
for exchange. By executing this Letter of Transmittal (or facsimile
hereof), the tendering holder waives any right to receive any notice of the
acceptance of the shares of Series B Preferred for exchange.
3. Inadequate Space. If the space provided herein is
inadequate, the certificate numbers and/or the number of shares of Series B
Preferred should be listed on a separate signed schedule attached hereto.
4. Partial Tenders. (Not applicable to Book-Entry
Shareholders) If fewer than all the shares of Series B Preferred
represented by any certificate delivered to the Exchange Agent are to be
tendered, fill in the number of shares of Series B Preferred which are to
be tendered in the box entitled "Number of Shares Tendered". In such case,
a new certificate for the remainder of the shares of Series B Preferred
represented by the old certificate will be sent to the person(s) signing
this Letter of Transmittal, unless otherwise provided in the appropriate
box on this Letter of Transmittal, as promptly as practicable following the
Expiration Date. All shares of Series B Preferred represented by
certificates delivered to the Exchange Agent will be deemed to have been
tendered unless otherwise indicated.
5. Signatures on Letter of Transmittal; Stock Powers and
Endorsements. If this Letter of Transmittal is signed by the registered
holder(s) of the shares of Series B Preferred tendered hereby, the
signature(s) must correspond with the name(s) as written on the face of the
certificates without alteration, enlargement or any change whatsoever.
If any of the shares of Series B Preferred tendered hereby are
held of record by two or more persons, all such persons must sign this
Letter of Transmittal.
If any of the shares of Series B Preferred tendered hereby are
registered in different names on different certificates, it will be
necessary to complete, sign and submit as many separate Letters of
Transmittal as there are different registrations of certificates.
If this Letter of Transmittal is signed by the registered
holder(s) of the shares of Series B Preferred tendered hereby, no
endorsements of certificates or separate stock powers are required unless
Preferred Securities issued in exchange therefor are to be issued, or
shares of Series B Preferred not tendered or not exchanged are to be
returned, in the name of any person other than the registered holder(s).
Signatures on any such certificates or stock powers must be guaranteed by
an Eligible Institution.
If this Letter of Transmittal is signed by a person other than
the registered holder(s) of the shares of Series B Preferred tendered
hereby, certificates must be endorsed or accompanied by appropriate stock
powers, in either case, signed exactly as the name(s) of the registered
holder(s) appear(s) on the certificates for such shares of Series B
Preferred. Signature(s) on any such certificates or stock powers must be
guaranteed by an Eligible Institution.
If this Letter of Transmittal or any certificate or stock power
is signed by a trustee, executor, administrator, guardian,
attorney-in-fact, officer of a corporation or other person acting in a
fiduciary or representative capacity, such person should so indicate when
signing, and proper evidence satisfactory to the Trust of the authority of
such person so to act must be submitted.
6. Stock Transfer Taxes. SunAmerica will pay all stock
transfer taxes, if any, applicable to the exchange of any shares of Series
B Preferred pursuant to the Offer. If, however, certificates representing
Preferred Securities are to be delivered to, or shares of Series B
Preferred not tendered or accepted for exchange, are to be issued in the
name of, any person other than the registered holder of the Series B
Preferred tendered or if a transfer tax is imposed for any reason other
than the exchange of Series B Preferred pursuant to the Offer, then the
amount of any such transfer taxes (whether imposed on the registered holder
or any other persons) will be payable by the tendering holder. If
satisfactory evidence of payment of such taxes or exemption therefrom is
not submitted with this Letter of Transmittal, the amount of such transfer
taxes will be billed directly to such tendering holder.
7. Special Exchange and Delivery Instructions. If
certificates representing Preferred Securities are to be issued in the name
of, or any shares of Series B Preferred not tendered or not accepted for
exchange are to be issued or to be returned to, a person other than the
person(s) signing this Letter of Transmittal or any certificates for
Preferred Securities or certificates for shares of Series B Preferred not
tendered or not accepted for exchange are to be mailed to someone other
than the person(s) signing this Letter of Transmittal or to the person(s)
signing this Letter of Transmittal at an address other than that shown
above, the appropriate boxes on this Letter of Transmittal should be
completed. Book-Entry Shareholders may request that shares of Series B
Preferred not accepted for exchange be credited to such account maintained
at DTC as such Book-Entry Shareholder may designate under "Special Exchange
Instructions". If no such instructions are given, such shares of Series B
Preferred not accepted for exchange will be returned by crediting the
account at DTC.
8. Substitute Form W-9. Under the federal income tax laws,
the Exchange Agent may be required to withhold 31% of the amount of any
payments made to certain shareholders pursuant to the Offer. In order to
avoid such backup withholding, each tendering shareholder, and, if
applicable, each other payee, must provide such shareholder's or payee's
correct taxpayer identification number and certify that such shareholder or
payee is not subject to such backup withholding by completing the
Substitute Form W-9 set forth above. In general, if a shareholder or payee
is an individual, the taxpayer identification number is the Social Security
number of such individual. Certain shareholders or payees (including,
among others, all corporations and certain foreign individual(s) are not
subject to these backup withholding and reporting requirements. In order
to satisfy the Exchange Agent that a foreign individual qualifies as an
exempt recipient, such shareholder or payee must submit a statement, signed
under penalties of perjury, attesting to that individual's exempt status.
Such statements can be obtained from the Exchange Agent. For further
information concerning backup withholding and instructions for completing
the Substitute Form W-9 (including how to obtain a taxpayer identification
number if you do not have one and how to complete the Substitute Form W-9
if Shares are held in more than one name), consult the enclosed Guidelines
for Certification of Taxpayer Identification Number on Substitute Form W-9.
9. Waiver of Conditions. The conditions of the Offer may be
waived by the Trust from time to time in accordance with, and subject to
the limitations described in, the Offering Circular/Prospectus, provided
that acceptance of Series B Preferred validly tendered in the Offer is
subject to the condition that as of the Expiration Date there be at least
400 record or beneficial holders of Preferred Securities to be issued in
exchange of such Series B Preferred, which condition may not be waived.
10. Requests for Assistance or Additional Copies. Requests
for assistance or additional copies of the Offering Circular/Prospectus and
this Letter of Transmittal may be obtained from the Trust or the
Information Agent at their respective addresses or telephone numbers set
forth below.
11. Solicited Tenders. SunAmerica will pay to a Soliciting
Dealer (as defined herein) a solicitation fee of $_____ per share of Series
B Preferred validly tendered and accepted for exchange pursuant to the
Offer. For purposes of this Instruction 11, "Soliciting Dealer" includes
(i) any broker or dealer in securities, including the Dealer Manager in its
capacity as a dealer or broker, who is a member of any national securities
exchange or of the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (the
"NASD"), (ii) any foreign broker or dealer not eligible for membership in
the NASD who agrees to conform to the NASD's Rules of Fair Practice in
soliciting tenders outside the United States to the same extent as though
it were an NASD member, or (iii) any bank or trust company, any one of whom
has solicited and obtained a tender pursuant to the Offer. No such fee
shall be payable to a Soliciting Dealer in respect of shares of Series B
Preferred registered in the name of such Soliciting Dealer unless (i) such
shares of Series B Preferred are held by such Soliciting Dealer as nominee
and such shares of Series B Preferred are being tendered for the benefit of
one or more beneficial owners identified on the Letter of Transmittal or on
the Notice of Solicited Tenders (included in the materials provided to
brokers and dealers) or (ii) such shares of Series B Preferred are being
tendered for the benefit of the Soliciting Dealer and such Soliciting
Dealer certifies on the Letter of Transmittal or on the Notice of Solicited
Tenders that such shares of Series B Preferred were acquired by the
Soliciting Dealer (x) after the commencement of the Offer, (y) at a price
not in excess of $____ per share of Series B Preferred and (z) from a
holder solicited by the Soliciting Dealer. For purposes of clause (z),
"solicited" shall mean direct contact (other than the mailing of the Offer
materials) with the holder relating to the tender of shares of Series B
Preferred beneficially owned by the holder that resulted in the purchase by
the Soliciting Dealer of such shares of Series B Preferred. No such fee
shall be payable to a Soliciting Dealer with respect to the tender of
shares of Series B Preferred by a holder unless the Letter of Transmittal
accompanying such tender designates such Soliciting Dealer as such in the
box captioned "Solicited Tenders" or the Notice of Solicited Tenders
accompanying such tender designates such Soliciting Dealer. No such fee
shall be payable to a Soliciting Dealer with respect to the tender of
shares of Series B Preferred by the holder of record, for the benefit of
the beneficial owner, unless the beneficial owner has designated such
Soliciting Dealer. No such fee shall be payable to a Soliciting Dealer if
such Soliciting Dealer is required for any reason to transfer the amount of
such fee to a depositing holder (other than itself). No broker, dealer,
bank, trust company or fiduciary shall be deemed to be the agent of
SunAmerica, the Trust, the Exchange Agent, the Information Agent or the
Dealer Manager.
No such fee shall be payable to a Soliciting Dealer unless the
Soliciting Dealer returns a Notice of Solicited Tenders to the Depositary
within 5 business days after expiration of the Offer.
(DO NOT WRITE IN SPACES BELOW)
Date Received_________ Accepted By________ Checked By__________
Shares of Shares of Shares of Shares of
Series B Series B Series B No. of Series B
Preferred Preferred Preferred Preferred Preferred Certificate
Surrendered Tendered Accepted Securities Returned Block No.
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__________________________________________________________________
Delivery Prepared By _________ Checked By_________ Date________
SunAmerica Capital Trust I
c/o SunAmerica Inc.
1 SunAmerica Center
Los Angeles, California 90067-6022
Call Toll-Free: (800) 871-2000
The Information Agent for the Offer is:
Georgeson & Company Inc.
Wall Street Plaza
New York, New York 10005
Call Toll-Free: (800) 223-2064
The Dealer Manager for the Offer is:
Merrill Lynch & Co.
World Financial Center
250 Vesey Street
North Tower
New York, New York 10281-1201
(212) 449-4906
April , 1995
NOTICE OF GUARANTEED DELIVERY
This form, or a form substantially equivalent to this form, must be used
to accept the Offer (as defined below) if (i) certificates for shares of
9 1/4% Preferred Stock, Series B (the "Series B Preferred") of SunAmerica Inc.
("SunAmerica") cannot be delivered to the Exchange Agent by the Expiration Date
(as defined in the Offering Circular/Prospectus of SunAmerica and SunAmerica
Capital Trust I dated April __, 1995 (the "Offering Circular/Prospectus")),
(ii) the procedure for book-entry transfer of shares of Series B Preferred (as
set out in the Offering Circular/Prospectus) cannot be completed by the
Expiration Date or (iii) the Letter of Transmittal (or a facsimile thereof)
and all other required documents cannot be delivered to the Exchange Agent
prior to the Expiration Date. This form, properly completed and duly
executed, may be delivered by hand or facsimile transmission or mail to the
Exchange Agent. See the Offering Circular/Prospectus.
To: The First National Bank of Chicago, Exchange Agent
By Hand or Overnight Courier By Hand or Overnight Courier
in Chicago: in New York:
The First National Bank First Chicago Trust Company
of Chicago, of New York
Exchange Agent 14 Wall Street
One North State Street 8th Floor - Window 2
9th Floor New York, New York 10005
Attention: Securities Processing
Suite 0124
Chicago, Illinois 60602
By Mail:
(registered or certified mail recommended)
The First National Bank of Chicago,
Exchange Agent
Registered Securities Processing Unit
One First National Plaza
Suite 0124
Chicago, Illinois 60670-0124
By Facsimile Transmission:
(For Eligible Institutions Only)
(312) 407-1067 or (212) 240-8938
Confirm Receipt of Notice of Guaranteed Delivery
by Telephone:
(800) 524-9472 (Chicago) or (212) 240-8800 (New York)
Delivery of this Notice of Guaranteed Delivery to an address other than
as set forth above or transmission of instructions via facsimile
transmission to a number other than as set forth above will not constitute
a valid delivery.
Ladies and Gentlemen:
The undersigned hereby tenders to SunAmerica Capital Trust I (the
"Trust"), upon the terms and conditions set forth in the Offering
Circular/Prospectus dated April , 1995 and the related Letter of Transmittal
(which constitute the "Offer"), receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the
number of shares of Series B Preferred set forth below, pursuant to the
guaranteed delivery procedure set forth in the Offering Circular/Prospectus.
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Number of shares of Series B SIGN HERE
Preferred tendered:.........................
Certificate Nos. (if available)
\................................................ .................................................
\................................................ .................................................
(Signature(s))
If shares of Series B Preferred will be
tendered by book-entry transfer:
.................................................
Name of Tendering (Name(s)) (Please Print)
Institution:...................................
.................................................
\................................................ (Address)
Account No. ..................................... .................................................
(Zip Code)
.................................................
(Area Code and Telephone No.)
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GUARANTEE
(Not to be used for signature guarantee)
The undersigned, a firm that is a member of a registered national
securities exchange or the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc.,
or a commercial bank or trust company having an office branch or agency in the
United States, guarantees (a) that the above named person(s) "own(s)" the
shares of Series B Preferred tendered hereby within the meaning of Rule 14e-4
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, (b) that such tender of
shares of Series B Preferred complies with Rule 14e-4 and (c) to deliver to
the Exchange Agent either the shares of Series B Preferred tendered hereby, in
proper form for transfer, or confirmation of the book-entry transfer of the
shares of the Series B Preferred tendered hereby into the account of the
Exchange Agent at the Depository Trust Company, in each case together with a
properly completed and duly executed Letter(s) of Transmittal (or facsimile(s)
thereof), with any required signature guarantees (or an Agent's message (as
defined in the Offering Circular/Prospectus)) and any other required documents
within five New York Stock Exchange trade days after the date of execution of
this Notice.
............................................
(Name of Firm)
............................................
(Authorized Signature)
............................................
(Name)
............................................
(Address)
............................................
(Zip Code)
Dated: ................. ............................................
(Area Code and Telephone No.)
DO NOT SEND STOCK CERTIFICATES WITH THIS FORM. YOUR STOCK CERTIFICATES
MUST BE SENT WITH THE LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL.
SUNAMERICA CAPITAL TRUST I
OFFER TO EXCHANGE ITS
% TRUST ORIGINATED PREFERRED SECURITIES ("TOPrSSM")
(liquidation amount $25 per
Preferred Security and
guaranteed to the extent set forth in the
Offering Circular/Prospectus by
SunAmerica Inc.)
FOR UP TO 5,500,000 OUTSTANDING SHARES OF
9 1/4% PREFERRED STOCK, SERIES B
OF
SUNAMERICA INC.
April , 1995
To Brokers, Dealers, Commercial
Banks, Trust Companies and
Other Nominees
We have been appointed by SunAmerica Inc., a Maryland corporation
("SunAmerica") and SunAmerica Capital Trust I, a Delaware statutory business
trust (the "Trust"), to act as Dealer Manager in connection with the offer by
the Trust to exchange, upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth
in the Offering Circular/Prospectus referred to below and the related Letter
of Transmittal (which together constitute the "Offer"), its ____% Trust
Originated Preferred Securities ("TOPrS") (the "Preferred Securities") for up
to 5,500,000 shares of outstanding 9 1/4% Preferred Stock, Series B (the
"Series B Preferred") of SunAmerica that are validly tendered and accepted for
exchange pursuant to the Offer. In connection with the Offer, SunAmerica will
deposit in the Trust as trust assets its ___% Junior Subordinated Debentures,
Series A, due 2044 as set forth in the Offering Circular/Prospectus referred
to below.
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SM "Trust Originated Preferred Securities" and "TOPrS" are service marks of
Merrill Lynch & Co.
Pursuant to the Offer, exchanges will be made on the basis of one
Preferred Security for each share of Series B Preferred validly tendered and
accepted for exchange in the Offer. Shares of Series B Preferred not accepted
for exchange because of proration will be returned.
The Trust will accept for exchange all shares of Series B Preferred
validly tendered and not withdrawn, upon the terms and subject to the
conditions of the Offer, including the provisions thereof relating to
proration described in the Offering Circular/Prospectus dated April ___, 1995
(the "Offering Circular/Prospectus").
For your information and for forwarding to your clients for whom you
hold shares of Series B Preferred registered in your name or in the name of
your nominee, we are enclosing the following documents:
1. Offering/Circular Prospectus dated April __, 1995;
2. Letter of Transmittal for your use and for the information of
your clients, together with Guidelines for Certification of
Taxpayer Identification Number on Substitute Form W-9 providing
information relating to backup federal income tax withholding;
3. Notice of Guaranteed Delivery to be used to accept the Offer if
the shares of Series B Preferred and all other required
documents cannot be delivered to the Exchange Agent by the
Expiration Date (as defined in the Offering/Circular
Prospectus), or the book-entry transfer of the shares of Series
B Preferred cannot be completed by the Expiration Date;
4. A form of letter that may be sent to your clients of whose
accounts you hold shares of Series B Preferred registered in
your name or in the name of your nominee, with space provided
for obtaining such clients' instructions and designation of
Soliciting Dealer with regard to the Offer; and
5. Return envelope addressed to The First National Bank of
Chicago, the Exchange Agent.
WE URGE YOU TO CONTACT YOUR CLIENTS AS PROMPTLY AS POSSIBLE.
THE OFFER, THE PRORATION PERIOD AND WITHDRAWAL RIGHTS EXPIRE AT 5:00
P.M., NEW YORK CITY TIME, ON MAY , 1995, UNLESS THE OFFER IS EXTENDED.
NEITHER THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF SUNAMERICA NOR SUNAMERICA NOR THE
TRUSTEES NOR THE TRUST MAKES ANY RECOMMENDATION TO HOLDERS OF SERIES B
PREFERRED AS TO WHETHER TO TENDER OR REFRAIN FROM TENDERING IN THE OFFER.
HOLDERS OF SERIES B PREFERRED ARE URGED TO CONSULT THEIR FINANCIAL AND TAX
ADVISORS IN MAKING THEIR DECISIONS ON WHAT ACTION TO TAKE IN LIGHT OF THEIR
OWN PARTICULAR CIRCUMSTANCES.
SunAmerica will pay to a Soliciting Dealer (as defined herein) a
solicitation fee of $ per share of Series B Preferred validly tendered and
accepted for exchange pursuant to the Offer. For purposes of this letter,
"Soliciting Dealer" includes (i) any broker or dealer in securities, including
the Dealer Manager in its capacity as a broker or dealer, who is a member of
any national securities exchange or of the National Association of Securities
Dealers, Inc. (the "NASD"), (ii) any foreign broker or dealer not eligible for
membership in the NASD who agrees to conform to the NASD's Rules of Fair
Practice in soliciting tenders outside the United States to the same extent as
though it were an NASD member, or (iii) any bank or trust company, any one of
whom has solicited and obtained a tender pursuant to the Offer. No such fee
shall be payable to a Soliciting Dealer in respect of shares of Series B
Preferred registered in the name of such Soliciting Dealer unless (i) such
shares of Series B Preferred are held by such Soliciting Dealer as nominee and
such shares of Series B Preferred are being tendered for the benefit of one
or more beneficial owners identified on the Letter of Transmittal or on the
Notice of Solicited Tenders or (ii) such shares of Series B Preferred are
being tendered for the benefit of the Soliciting Dealer and such Soliciting
Dealer certifies on the Letter of Transmittal or on the Notice of Solicited
Tenders that such shares of Series B Preferred were acquired by the Soliciting
Dealer (x) after the commencement of the Offer, (y) at a price not in excess
of $____ per share of Series B Preferred and (z) from a holder solicited by
the Soliciting Dealer. For purposes of clause (z), "solicited" shall mean
direct contact (other than the mailing of the Offer materials) with the holder
relating to the tender of shares of Series B Preferred beneficially owned by
the holder that resulted in the purchase by the Soliciting Dealer of such
shares of Series B Preferred. No such fee shall be payable to a Soliciting
Dealer with respect to the tender of shares of Series B Preferred by a holder
unless the Letter of Transmittal accompanying such tender designates such
Soliciting Dealer as such in the box captioned "Solicited Tenders" or the
Notice of Solicited Tenders accompanying such tender designates such
Soliciting Dealer. No such fee shall be payable to a Soliciting Dealer with
respect to the tender of shares of Series B Preferred by the holder of record,
for the benefit of the beneficial owner, unless the beneficial owner has
designated such Soliciting Dealer. No such fee shall be payable to a
Soliciting Dealer if such Soliciting Dealer is required for any reason to
transfer the amount of such fee to a depositing holder (other than itself).
No broker, dealer, bank, trust company or fiduciary shall be deemed to be the
agent of SunAmerica, the Trust, the Exchange Agent, the Information Agent or
the Dealer Manager.
SunAmerica will upon request, reimburse brokers, dealers, commercial
banks and trust companies for reasonable and necessary costs and expenses
incurred by them in forwarding materials to their customers. SunAmerica will
pay all stock transfer taxes applicable to the acceptance of shares of Series
B Preferred pursuant to the Offer, subject to Instruction 6 of the Letter of
Transmittal.
In order for a Soliciting Dealer to receive a solicitation fee, the
Exchange Agent must have received from such Soliciting Dealer a properly
completed and duly executed Notice of Solicited Tenders in the form attached
hereto (or facsimile thereof) within 5 business days after expiration of the
Offer.
Any inquiries you may have with respect to the Offer should be
addressed to, and additional copies of the enclosed materials may be obtained
from, the Information Agent or the undersigned at the addresses and telephone
numbers set forth in the back cover of the Offering Circular/Prospectus.
Very truly yours,
MERRILL LYNCH & CO.
NOTHING CONTAINED HEREIN OR IN THE ENCLOSED DOCUMENTS SHALL
CONSTITUTE YOU THE AGENT OF SUNAMERICA, THE TRUST, THE TRUSTEES OF THE TRUST,
THE DEALER MANAGER, THE INFORMATION AGENT OR THE EXCHANGE AGENT, OR AUTHORIZE
YOU OR ANY OTHER PERSON TO USE ANY DOCUMENT OR MAKE ANY STATEMENT ON BEHALF OF
ANY OF THEM IN CONNECTION WITH THE OFFER OTHER THAN THE DOCUMENTS ENCLOSED
HEREWITH AND THE STATEMENTS CONTAINED THEREIN.
NOTICE OF SOLICITED TENDERS
List below the number of shares of Series B Preferred whose tender
you have solicited. All shares of Series B Preferred beneficially owned by a
beneficial owner, whether in one account or several, and in however many
capacities, must be aggregated for purposes of completing the tables below.
Any questions as to what constitutes beneficial ownership should be directed
to the Exchange Agent. If the space below is inadequate, list the shares of
Series B Preferred in a separate signed schedule and affix the list to this
Notice of Solicited Tenders. Please do not complete the sections of the table
headed "TO BE COMPLETED ONLY BY EXCHANGE AGENT."
ALL NOTICES OF SOLICITED TENDERS SHOULD BE RETURNED TO THE EXCHANGE
AGENT AT THE ADDRESS SET FORTH ON THE BACK COVER OF THE OFFERING
CIRCULAR/PROSPECTUS. ALL QUESTIONS CONCERNING THE NOTICES OF SOLICITED
TENDERS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE INFORMATION AGENT AT THE TELEPHONE NUMBER
SET FORTH ON THE BACK COVER OF THE OFFERING CIRCULAR/PROSPECTUS.
SOLICITED TENDERS OF SHARES OF SERIES B PREFERRED NOT BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY SOLICITING DEALER
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TO BE COMPLETED TO BE COMPLETED TO BE COMPLETED TO BE COMPLETED
BY THE SOLICITING BY THE SOLICITING ONLY BY ONLY BY
DEALER DEALER EXCHANGE AGENT EXCHANGE AGENT
NUMBER OF FEE
NUMBER OF SHARES VOI TICKET SHARES $ PER
-----------------
BENEFICIAL OWNERS TENDERED NUMBER* ACCEPTED SHARE
Beneficial Owner No. 1......
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- -----------------
Beneficial Owner No. 2......
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- -----------------
Beneficial Owner No. 3......
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- -----------------
Beneficial Owner No. 4......
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Beneficial Owner No. 5......
------------------- ------------------- ----------------- -----------------
Total.....................
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* Complete if shares of Series B Preferred delivered by book-entry transfer.
SOLICITED TENDERS OF SHARES OF SERIES B PREFERRED BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY SOLICITING DEALER
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TO BE COMPLETED TO BE COMPLETED TO BE COMPLETED TO BE COMPLETED
BY THE SOLICITING BY THE SOLICITING ONLY BY ONLY BY
DEALER DEALER EXCHANGE AGENT EXCHANGE AGENT
NUMBER OF FEE
NUMBER OF SHARES VOI TICKET SHARES $ PER
-----------------
TENDERED NUMBER* ACCEPTED SHARE
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Total.........
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* Complete if shares of Series B Preferred delivered by book-entry transfer.
All questions as to the validity, form and eligibility (including
time of receipt) of Notices of Solicited Tenders will be determined by the
Exchange Agent, in its sole discretion, which determination will be final and
binding. Neither the Exchange Agent nor any other person will be under any
duty to give notification of any defects or irregularities in any Notice of
Solicited Tenders or incur any liability for failure to give such notification.
The undersigned hereby confirms that: (i) it has complied with the
applicable requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and the
applicable rules and regulations thereunder, in connection with such
solicitation; (ii) it is entitled to such compensation for such solicitation
under the terms and conditions of the Offering Circular/Prospectus; (iii) in
soliciting tenders of shares of Series B Preferred, it has used no soliciting
materials other than those furnished by SunAmerica or the Trust; and (iv) if
it is a foreign broker or dealer not eligible for membership in the NASD, it
has agreed to conform to the NASD's Rules of Fair Practice in making
solicitations outside the United States to the same extent as though it were
an NASD member.
The undersigned hereby certifies that the shares of Series B
Preferred beneficially owned by the Soliciting Dealer and tendered in
connection herewith were acquired by the Soliciting Dealer (x) after the
commencement of the Offer, (y) at a price not in excess of $____ per share
of Series B Preferred and (z) from a holder solicited by the Soliciting
Dealer. For purposes of clause (z), "solicited" shall mean direct contact
(other than the mailing of the Offer materials) with the holder relating to
the tender of shares of Series B Preferred beneficially owned by the holder
that resulted in the purchase by the Soliciting Dealer of such shares of
Series B Preferred.
Printed Firm Name Address
Authorized Signature Area Code and Telephone Number
SUNAMERICA CAPITAL TRUST I
OFFER TO EXCHANGE ITS
% TRUST ORIGINATED PREFERRED SECURITIES ("TOPrSSM")
(liquidation amount $25 per
Preferred Security and
guaranteed to the extent set forth in the
Offering Circular/Prospectus by
SunAmerica Inc.)
FOR UP TO 5,500,000 OUTSTANDING SHARES OF
9 1/4% PREFERRED STOCK, SERIES B
OF
SUNAMERICA INC.
April , 1995
To Our Clients:
Enclosed for your consideration are the Offering Circular/Prospectus
dated April ___, 1995 (the "Offering Circular/Prospectus") and the related
Letter of Transmittal (which together constitute the "Offer") in connection
with the Offer by SunAmerica Capital Trust I, a Delaware statutory business
trust (the "Trust") to exchange its ____% Trust Originated Preferred
Securities ("TOPrS") (the "Preferred Securities") for up to 5,500,000 shares
of outstanding 9 1/4% Preferred Stock, Series B (the "Series B Preferred") of
SunAmerica Inc., a Maryland corporation ("SunAmerica") that are validly
tendered and accepted for exchange pursuant to the Offer. In connection with
the Offer, SunAmerica will deposit in the Trust as trust assets its ___%
Junior Subordinated Debentures, Series A, due 2044 as set forth in the
Offering Circular/Prospectus.
Pursuant to the Offer, exchanges will be made on the basis of one (1)
Preferred Security for each share of Series B Preferred validly tendered and
accepted for exchange in the Offer. Shares of Series B Preferred not accepted
for exchange because of proration will be returned.
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SM "Trust Originated Preferred Securities" and "TOPrS" are service marks of
Merrill Lynch & Co.
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The Trust will accept for exchange all shares of Series B Preferred
validly tendered and not withdrawn, upon the terms and subject to the
conditions of the Offer, including the provisions thereof relating to
proration described in the Offering Circular/Prospectus. We are the holder of
record of shares of Series B Preferred held for your account. A tender of
such shares of Series B Preferred can be made only by us as the holder of
record and pursuant to your instructions. The Letter of Transmittal is
furnished to you for your information only and cannot be used by you to tender
shares of Series B Preferred held by us for your account.
We request instructions as to whether you wish us to tender any or
all of the shares of Series B Preferred held by us for your account, upon the
terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Offering
Circular/Prospectus and the Letter of Transmittal. We also request that you
designate, in the box captioned "Soliciting Tenders", any Soliciting Dealer
who solicited your tender of shares of Series B Preferred.
Your attention is invited to the following:
1. The Offer, the proration period and withdrawal rights expire at
5:00 p.m., New York City time, on May ___, 1995, unless the Offer is extended.
2. Subject to the next sentence, the Trust expressly reserves the
right to extend, amend or modify the terms of the Offer, and not accept for
exchange any Series B Preferred, at any time prior to the date of expiration
of the Offer for any reason, including (without limitation) if holders of fewer
than 2,810,000 shares of Series B Preferred are tendered (which condition may
be waived by the Trust). In addition, acceptance of Series B Preferred
validly tendered in the Offer is subject to the condition that there be at
least 400 record or beneficial holders of Preferred Securities to be issued
in exchange for Series B Preferred, which condition may not be waived.
3. Any stock transfer taxes applicable to the exchange of shares of
Series B Preferred pursuant to the Offer will be paid by SunAmerica, except as
otherwise provided in Instruction 6 of the Letter of Transmittal.
If you wish to have us tender any or all of your shares of Series B
Preferred, please so instruct us by completing, executing, detaching and
returning to us the instruction form on the detachable part hereof. An
envelope to return your instructions to us is enclosed. If you authorize
tender of your shares of Series B Preferred, all such shares of Series B
Preferred will be tendered unless otherwise specified on the detachable part
hereof. Your instructions should be forwarded to us in ample time to permit
us to submit a tender on your behalf by the Expiration Date.
As described in the Offering Circular/Prospectus, if fewer than all
shares of Series B Preferred validly tendered prior to the Expiration Date are
to be accepted by the Trust, the Trust will accept shares of Series B
Preferred from each tendering holder on a pro rata basis, subject to
adjustment to avoid the acceptance for exchange of fractional shares.
THE OFFER IS NOT BEING MADE TO, NOR WILL TENDERS BE ACCEPTED FROM OR
ON BEHALF OF, HOLDERS OF SHARES OF SERIES B PREFERRED IN ANY JURISDICTION IN
WHICH THE MAKING OF THE OFFER OR ACCEPTANCE THEREOF WOULD NOT BE IN COMPLIANCE
WITH THE LAWS OF SUCH JURISDICTION. IN THOSE JURISDICTIONS THE LAWS OF WHICH
REQUIRE THAT THE OFFER BE MADE BY A LICENSED BROKER OR DEALER, THE OFFER SHALL
BE DEEMED TO BE MADE ON BEHALF OF THE TRUST BY MERRILL LYNCH & CO. OR ONE OR
MORE REGISTERED BROKERS OR DEALERS LICENSED UNDER THE LAWS OF SUCH
JURISDICTION.
Instructions with Respect to the Offer
The undersigned acknowledge(s) receipt of your letter and the
enclosed Offering Circular/Prospectus dated April ___, 1995 and the related
Letter of Transmittal in connection with the Offer by the Trust to exchange
its Preferred Securities for up to 5,500,000 shares of outstanding 9 1/4%
Preferred Stock, Series B of SunAmerica that are validly tendered and accepted
for exchange. Pursuant to the Offer, exchanges will be made on the basis of
one Preferred Security for each share of Series B Preferred validly tendered
and accepted for exchange in the Offer. Shares of Series B Preferred not
accepted for exchange because of proration will be returned.
This will instruct you to tender the number of shares of Series B
Preferred indicated below held by you for the account of the undersigned, upon
the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Offering
Circular/Prospectus and the related Letter of Transmittal.
( ) By checking this box, all shares of Series B Preferred held by you
for our account, including fractional shares, will be tendered in the
Offer. If fewer than all shares of Series B Preferred are to be
tendered, we have checked the box and indicated below the aggregate
number of shares of Series B Preferred to be tendered by you.
________________shares(*)
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* Unless otherwise indicated, it will be assumed that all shares of
Series B Preferred held by us for your account are to be tendered.
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Please designate in the box below any Soliciting Dealer who solicited your
tender.
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| SOLICITED TENDERS |
| The undersigned represents that the Soliciting Dealer who |
| solicited and obtained this tender is: |
| |
| Name of Firm: ______________________________________________ |
| (Please Print) |
| Name of Individual Broker |
| or Financial Consultant: ___________________________________ |
| Identification Number (if known): __________________________ |
| Address: ___________________________________________________ |
| ____________________________________________________________ |
| (Include Zip Code) |
|________________________________________________________________|
SIGN HERE
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Signature(s) Please print name(s) and
address(es) here
Dated....................................
This is neither an offer to exchange or to sell nor a solicitation of an offer
to exchange or buy any of these securities. The Offer is made only by the
Offering Circular/Prospectus and the related Letter of Transmittal and the
Offer is not being made to, nor will tenders be accepted from or on behalf of,
holders of these securities in any jurisdiction in which the making or
acceptance thereof would not be in compliance with the securities or blue sky
laws of such jurisdiction. In any jurisdiction where the securities or blue
sky laws require the Offer to be made by a licensed broker or dealer, the
Offer is being made on behalf of the Trust by Merrill Lynch & Co. or one or
more other brokers or dealers which are licensed under the laws of such
jurisdiction.
Notice of Offer to Holders of
SUNAMERICA INC.
9 1/4% Preferred Stock, Series B
SunAmerica Capital Trust I, a Delaware statutory business trust (the
"Trust") is offering, upon the terms and subject to the conditions set
forth in its Offering Circular/Prospectus dated April __, 1995 (the
"Offering Circular/Prospectus") and the accompanying Letter of Transmittal
(the "Letter of Transmittal" which, together with the Offering
Circular/Prospectus, constitute the "Offer"), to exchange its ___% Trust
Originated Preferred Securities ("TOPrSSM") (the "Preferred Securities")
for up to 5,500,000 shares of outstanding 9 1/4% Preferred Stock, Series B
(the "Series B Preferred") of SunAmerica Inc., a Maryland corporation
("SunAmerica"). Exchanges will be made on the basis of one (1) Preferred
Security for each share of Series B Preferred validly tendered and accepted
for exchange in the Offer. Shares of Series B Preferred not accepted for
exchange because of proration will be returned. In connection with the
Offer, SunAmerica will deposit in the Trust as trust assets its ___% Junior
Subordinated Debentures, Series A, due 2044 as set forth in the Offering
Circular/Prospectus.
THE OFFER WILL EXPIRE AT 5:00 P.M., NEW YORK CITY TIME, ON
MAY __, 1995, UNLESS EXTENDED.
NEITHER THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF SUNAMERICA NOR SUNAMERICA NOR THE
TRUSTEES NOR THE TRUST MAKES ANY RECOMMENDATION TO HOLDERS OF SERIES B
PREFERRED AS TO WHETHER TO TENDER OR REFRAIN FROM TENDERING IN THE OFFER.
EACH HOLDER OF SERIES B PREFERRED MUST MAKE ITS OWN DECISION ON WHAT ACTION
TO TAKE IN LIGHT OF ITS OWN PARTICULAR CIRCUMSTANCES.
Upon the terms and conditions of the Offer, including the provisions
relating to proration described in the Offering Circular/Prospectus, the Trust
will accept for exchange up to 5,500,000 shares of Series B Preferred, validly
tendered and not withdrawn prior to 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on May ___,
1995, or if the Offer is extended by the Trust, in its sole discretion, the
latest date and time to which the Offer has been extended (the "Expiration
Date"). Tenders of Series B Preferred pursuant to the Offer may be withdrawn
at any time prior to the Expiration Date and, unless accepted for exchange by
the Trust, may be withdrawn at any time after 40 business days after ______,
1995. Shares of Series B Preferred not accepted because of proration will be
returned to the tendering holders at SunAmerica's expense as promptly as
practicable following the Expiration Date.
Subject to the next sentence, the Trust expressly reserves the right
to extend, amend or modify the terms of the Offer, and not accept for exchange
any Series B Preferred, at any time prior to the Expiration Date for any
reason, including (without limitation) if holders of fewer than 2,810,000
shares of Series B Preferred are tendered (which condition may be waived by
the Trust). In addition, acceptance of Series B Preferred validly tendered in
the Offer is subject to the condition that there be at least 400 record or
beneficial owners of Preferred Securities to be issued in exchange for Series
B Preferred, which condition may not be waived.
The purpose of the Offer is to refinance the Series B Preferred with
the Preferred Securities and to achieve certain tax efficiencies while
preserving SunAmerica's flexibility with respect to future financings.
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SM "Trust Originated Preferred Securities" and "TOPrS" are service marks of
Merrill Lynch & Co.
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The Offering Circular/Prospectus and Letter of Transmittal contain
important information which should be read before any action is taken by
holders of Series B Preferred. Tenders may be made only by a properly
completed and executed Letter of Transmittal and in conformance with the terms
thereof and of the Offering Circular/Prospectus.
SunAmerica will pay to Soliciting Dealers (as defined in the Offering
Circular/Prospectus) a solicitation fee of $_____ per share of Series B
Preferred validly tendered and accepted for exchange pursuant to the Offer,
subject to certain conditions.
The information required to be disclosed by paragraph (d)(1) of Rule
13e-4 of the General Rules and Regulations under the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934, as amended, is contained in the Offering Circular/Prospectus and is
incorporated herein by reference.
The Offering Circular/Prospectus and the related Letter of
Transmittal are first being sent to holders of Series B Preferred on April __,
1995 and are being furnished to brokers, dealers, banks and similar persons
whose names, or names of whose nominees, appear on the lists of holders of the
Series B Preferred or, if applicable, who are listed as participants in a
clearing agency's security position listing for subsequent transmittal to
beneficial owners of Series B Preferred.
Any questions or requests for assistance may be directed to the
Information Agent and the Dealer Manager at the addresses and telephone
numbers set forth below. Requests for copies of the Offering
Circular/Prospectus or of the Letter of Transmittal or the Notice of
Guaranteed Delivery may be directed to Georgeson & Company, Inc., the
Information Agent, at (800) 223-2064, and copies will be forwarded promptly at
SunAmerica's expense. Shareholders may also contact their broker, dealer,
commercial bank or trust company for assistance concerning the Offer.
The Information Agent for the Offer is:
GEORGESON
& COMPANY INC.
Wall Street Plaza
New York, New York 10005
Call Toll Free:
(800) 223-2064
The Dealer Manager for the Offer is:
Merrill Lynch & Co.
World Financial Center
North Tower
New York, New York 10281-1305
(212) 449-4906
April __, 1995
[SUNAMERICA INC. LETTERHEAD]
April __, 1995
To Holders of 9 1/4%
Preferred Stock, Series B:
SunAmerica Capital Trust I, a newly organized special purpose
Delaware statutory business trust (the "Trust"), all of whose common
beneficial interests are owned by SunAmerica Inc. ("SunAmerica"), is proposing
an exchange offer for up to 5,500,000 shares of outstanding 9 1/4% Preferred
Stock, Series B (the "Series B Preferred") of SunAmerica. The Trust is
offering (the "Offer") to exchange its ___% Trust Originated Preferred
Securities (the "Preferred Securities") for shares of Series B Preferred on
the basis of one Preferred Security for each share of Series B Preferred
validly tendered and not withdrawn pursuant to the Offer. Shares of Series B
Preferred not accepted for exchange because of proration or otherwise will be
returned. In connection with the Offer, SunAmerica will deposit in the Trust
as trust assets its ___% Junior Subordinated Debentures, Series A, due 2044.
The Offer is explained in detail in the enclosed Offering
Circular/Prospectus and Letter of Transmittal. If you want to tender your
shares and to participate in the Offer, the instructions for tendering are
also set forth in detail in the enclosed materials. I encourage you to
read these materials carefully before making any decision with respect to
the Offer. Neither SunAmerica nor its Board of Directors makes any
recommendation to any stockholder whether to tender or to refrain from
tendering in the Offer.
Very truly yours,
Eli Broad
Chairman, President and
Chief Executive Officer
