EX-7 4 a2064865zex-7.htm EXHIBIT 7 Prepared by MERRILL CORPORATION
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BNY WESTERN TRUST COMPANY
Statement of Financial Condition
As of October 31, 2001

 
  10/31/2001
ASSETS      
Cash and due from banks   $ 5,190,627
Investment securities, U.S. Treasury Notes at cost, net of unamortized purchase premium     3,329,420
Federal Funds sold     11,000,000
Securities purchased under resale agreements     66,000,000
Fixed assets-net     1,313,845
Receivables and other assets     11,004,975
Goodwill (net)     177,910,446
   
  TOTAL ASSETS   $ 275,749,313
   
LIABILITIES      
Demand Deposits, Trust Dept. Funds, Official Checks & Other Deposits   $ 4,537,103
Time and Other Savings Deposits     615,672
Accrued Expenses and Reserve for Income Taxes     12,414,470
Promissory Note to BNY Co. Inc.     28,000,000
Other Liabilities     469,871
   
  TOTAL LIABILITIES   $ 46,037,116
   
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY      
Common Stock, no par value; authorized and outstanding, 1,000 shares   $ 1,000,000
Contributed Surplus     199,205,032
Retained Earnings     29,507,165
   
  TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY   $ 229,712,197
   
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY   $ 275,749,313
   



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BNY WESTERN TRUST COMPANY Statement of Financial Condition As of October 31, 2001