-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, TmlSslGmhGIB/NxCYDYfyrdw2SzeCptp48jOGz8gznVqtiNNyjUJah+JmGRSiiCb TmrL37di/cyqSGrrzTxvDw== 0001193125-11-052389.txt : 20110301 0001193125-11-052389.hdr.sgml : 20110301 20110301180139 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001193125-11-052389 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: POSASR PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 17 FILED AS OF DATE: 20110301 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20110301 EFFECTIVENESS DATE: 20110301 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Ally Financial Inc. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000040729 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: FINANCE LESSORS [6172] IRS NUMBER: 380572512 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: POSASR SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-165608 FILM NUMBER: 11653441 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: MAIL CODE: 482-B08-D76 STREET 2: 200 RENAISSANCE CENTER CITY: DETROIT STATE: MI ZIP: 48265 BUSINESS PHONE: 866-710-4623 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: MAIL CODE: 482-B08-D76 STREET 2: 200 RENAISSANCE CENTER CITY: DETROIT STATE: MI ZIP: 48265 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: GMAC INC. DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20090701 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: GMAC LLC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20060720 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: GENERAL MOTORS ACCEPTANCE CORP DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: GMAC Capital Trust I CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001487811 IRS NUMBER: 276372943 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: POSASR SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-165608-01 FILM NUMBER: 11653442 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O GMAC INC. STREET 2: 200 RENAISSANCE CENTER CITY: DETROIT STATE: MI ZIP: 48265 BUSINESS PHONE: (866) 710-4623 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O GMAC INC. STREET 2: 200 RENAISSANCE CENTER CITY: DETROIT STATE: MI ZIP: 48265 POSASR 1 dposasr.htm POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NUMBER 1 TO FORM S-3 Post-Effective Amendment Number 1 to Form S-3
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As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 1, 2011

Registration No. 333-165608

 

 

 

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Amendment No. 1

TO

FORM S-3

REGISTRATION STATEMENT

UNDER

THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933

Ally Financial Inc.

(Exact Name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   38-0572512

(State or Other Jurisdiction of

Incorporation or Organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification Number)

GMAC Capital Trust I

(Exact Name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   27-6372943

(State or Other Jurisdiction of

Incorporation or Organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification Number)

200 Renaissance Center

P.O. Box 200

Detroit, Michigan 48265-2000

(866) 710-4623

(Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of each of the registrants’ principal executive offices)

David J. DeBrunner

200 Renaissance Center

Detroit, Michigan 48265-2000

(313) 556-5000

(Name, address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of agent for service)

Copy to:

Richard A. Drucker

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

450 Lexington Avenue

New York, NY 10017

(212) 450-4000

Approximate date of commencement of proposed sale to the public: From time to time after this Registration Statement becomes effective.

If the only securities being registered on this Form are being offered pursuant to dividend or interest reinvestment plans, please check the following box.  ¨

If any of the securities being registered on this Form are to be offered on a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act of 1933, other than securities offered only in connection with dividend or interest reinvestment plans, check the following box.  x

If this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, please check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering.  ¨

If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(c) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering.  ¨

If this Form is a registration statement pursuant to General Instruction I.D. or a post-effective amendment thereto that shall become effective upon filing with the Commission pursuant to Rule 462(e) under the Securities Act, check the following box.  x

If this Form is a post-effective amendment to a registration statement filed pursuant to General Instruction I.D. filed to register additional securities or additional classes of securities pursuant to Rule 413(b) under the Securities Act, check the following box.  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer   ¨            Accelerated filer   ¨           Non-accelerated filer   x           Smaller reporting company   ¨

CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE

 

Title of Each

Class of Securities

to be Registered

 

Amount to

be

Registered

 

Proposed

Maximum

Offering Price

Per Unit

 

Proposed

Maximum
Aggregate Offering
Price

  Amount of
Registration Fee
 

8.0% Trust Preferred Securities, Series 1 of GMAC Capital Trust I

  (1)   (1)   (1)   (1)

8.0% Junior Subordinated Deferrable Interest Debentures due 2040 (2)

  (1)   (1)   (1)   (1)

Fixed Rate/Floating Rate Trust Preferred Securities, Series 2 of GMAC Capital Trust I

  (1)   (1)   (1)   (1)

Fixed Rate/Floating Rate Junior Subordinated Deferrable Interest Debentures due 2040 (3)

  (1)   (1)   (1)   (1)

Guarantee of 8.0% Trust Preferred Securities, Series 1 of GMAC Capital Trust I

  (4)   (4)   (4)   (4)

Guarantee of Fixed Rate/Floating Rate Trust Preferred Securities, Series 2 of GMAC Capital Trust I

  (4)   (4)   (4)   (4)

 

 

(1) In accordance with Rules 456(b) and 457(r) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the registrant is deferring payment of the registration fee.

 

(2) The 8.0% Junior Subordinated Deferrable Interest Debentures may later be distributed to the holders of 8.0% Trust Preferred Securities, Series 1 and 8.0% Series 1 Trust Common Securities upon dissolution of Series 1 of GMAC Capital Trust I, or the entire GMAC Capital Trust I, and the distribution of the assets thereof.

 

(3) The Fixed Rate/Floating Rate Junior Subordinated Deferrable Interest Debentures may later be distributed to the holders of Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities and Series 2 Trust Common Securities upon dissolution of Series 2 of GMAC Capital Trust I, or the entire GMAC Capital Trust I, and the distribution of the assets thereof.

 

(4) Pursuant to Rule 457(n), no additional registration fee is due for the guarantees.


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PROSPECTUS

GMAC Capital Trust I

8.0% Trust Preferred Securities, Series 1

Liquidation Amount $1,000 Per Trust Preferred Security

and

Fixed Rate/Floating Rate Trust Preferred Securities, Series 2

Liquidation Amount $25 Per Trust Preferred Security

Each series guaranteed to the extent set forth herein by

LOGO

Ally Financial Inc.

This prospectus relates to 8.0% Trust Preferred Securities, Series 1 of GMAC Capital Trust I (the “Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities”) with a liquidation amount of $1,000 per Series 1 Trust Preferred Security and Fixed Rate/Floating Rate Trust Preferred Securities, Series 2 of GMAC Capital Trust I (the “Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities” and, together with the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities, the “Trust Preferred Securities”) with a liquidation amount of $25 per Series 2 Trust Preferred Security.

Ally Financial Inc. has guaranteed the Trust Preferred Securities to the extent described in this prospectus.

The selling securityholders who may sell or otherwise dispose of the securities offered by this prospectus include the United States Department of the Treasury (“Treasury”) and any other holders of the securities covered by this prospectus to whom Treasury has transferred its registration rights in accordance with the terms of the securities purchase and exchange agreement between us and Treasury. The selling securityholders may offer the securities from time to time directly or through underwriters, broker-dealers or agents, and in one or more public or private transactions and at fixed prices, at prevailing market prices, at prices related to prevailing market prices, or at negotiated prices. If these securities are sold through underwriters, broker-dealers or agents, the selling securityholders will be responsible for underwriting discounts or commissions or agents’ commissions, if any. We will not receive any proceeds from the sale of securities by the selling securityholders.

The Trust Preferred Securities are not currently listed on any established securities exchange or quotation system.

This prospectus may not be used to sell securities unless accompanied by a prospectus supplement that will describe the method of sale and terms of the related offering.

The securities offered by this prospectus are not savings accounts, deposits or other obligations of any bank and are not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Investing in the securities offered by this prospectus involves risks. See “Risk Factors” beginning on page 9 of this prospectus and contained in our periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, as well as the other information contained or incorporated by reference in this prospectus.

Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission nor any other regulatory body has approved or disapproved of these securities or passed upon the adequacy or accuracy of this prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

The date of this prospectus is March 1, 2011.


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

     Page  

This Prospectus

     ii   

Information Incorporated by Reference; Where You Can Find More Information

     iii   

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

     iv   

Summary

     1   

Ratios of Earnings to Fixed Charges

     8   

Risk Factors

     9   

Description of the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities

     14   

Description of the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities

     30   

Description of the Series 1 Debentures

     45   

Description of the Series 2 Debentures

     57   

Description of the Guarantees

     70   

Effect of Obligations under the Debentures and the Guarantees

     74   

Use of Proceeds

     76   

Selling Securityholders

     77   

Plan of Distribution

     79   

Legal Matters

     81   

Experts

     81   

 

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THIS PROSPECTUS

This prospectus is part of a registration statement that we filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) using a “shelf” registration process. Under this shelf registration process, the selling securityholders may from time to time sell or otherwise dispose of the securities described in this prospectus in one or more offerings.

This prospectus provides you with a general description of the securities the selling securityholders may offer. Each time the selling securityholders sell securities, we will provide a prospectus supplement that will contain specific information about the terms of that offering. The prospectus supplement may also add to, update or change information contained in this prospectus and, accordingly, to the extent inconsistent, information in this prospectus will be superseded by the information in the prospectus supplement.

The prospectus supplement to be attached to the front of this prospectus may describe, as applicable: the initial public offering price, the price paid for the securities, net proceeds and the other specific terms related to the offering of these securities, and the federal income tax consequences of investing in the securities.

Unless the context otherwise requires, references in this prospectus to “the Company,” “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to Ally Financial Inc. and its direct and indirect subsidiaries (including Residential Capital, LLC, or “ResCap”) on a consolidated basis, references to “Ally” refer only to Ally Financial Inc. and references to the “Trust” refer to GMAC Capital Trust I.

We have not authorized anyone to provide any information other than that contained in this prospectus or in any prospectus supplement or in any free writing prospectus prepared by or on behalf of us or to which we have referred to you. We take no responsibility for, and can provide no assurance as to the reliability of, any other information that others may give you. We are not making an offer or soliciting a purchase of these securities in any jurisdiction in which the offer or solicitation is not authorized or in which the person making the offer or solicitation is not qualified to do so or to anyone to whom it is unlawful to make the offer or solicitation. You should not assume that the information in this prospectus or any prospectus supplement is accurate as of any date other than the date on the cover of the applicable document. Our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects may have changed since that date.

 

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INFORMATION INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE; WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION

The SEC allows us to incorporate by reference into this prospectus the information in other documents that we file with the SEC, which means that we can disclose important information to you by referring you to those documents. The information incorporated by reference is considered to be a part of this prospectus, and information in documents that we file later with the SEC will automatically update and supersede information contained in documents filed earlier with the SEC or contained in this prospectus or a prospectus supplement. We incorporate by reference in this prospectus the documents listed below:

 

   

Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010; and

 

   

Current Reports on Form 8-K filed on January 14, 2011, February 11, 2011 and February 28, 2011.

We are also incorporating by reference any future filings we make with the SEC under Sections 13(a), 13(c), 14 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), after the date of this prospectus and prior to the date of any supplement to this prospectus, except that, unless otherwise indicated, we are not incorporating any information furnished under Item 2.02 or Item 7.01 of any Current Report on Form 8-K. Notwithstanding the foregoing, we are not incorporating any document or information deemed to have been furnished and not filed in accordance with SEC rules.

Ally is subject to the informational requirements of the Exchange Act and, in accordance therewith, files reports and information statements and other information with the SEC. You may read and copy any document Ally files with the SEC at the SEC’s public reference room at 100 F Street, N.E., Room 1580, Washington, DC 20549. You may also obtain copies of the same documents from the public reference room of the SEC in Washington by paying a fee. Please call the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330 or visit the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov for further information on the public reference room. Ally’s filings are also electronically available from the SEC’s Electronic Document Gathering and Retrieval System, which is commonly known by the acronym “EDGAR,” and which may be accessed at www.sec.gov, as well as from commercial document retrieval services.

You may also obtain a copy of any or all of the documents referred to above that may have been or may be incorporated by reference into this prospectus (excluding certain exhibits to the documents) at no cost to you by writing or telephoning us at the following address and telephone number:

Ally Financial Inc.

Attention:  Investor Relations

440 South Church Street, 14th Floor

Charlotte, North Carolina 28202

Tel:  (866) 710-4623

 

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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This prospectus contains or incorporates by reference documents containing various forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable federal securities laws, including the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, that are based upon our current expectations and assumptions concerning future events, which are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated.

The words “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “initiative,” “objective,” “plan,” “goal,” “project,” “outlook,” “priorities,” “target,” “intend,” “evaluate,” “pursue,” “seek,” “may,” “would,” “could,” “should,” “believe,” “potential,” “continue,” or the negative of any of those words or similar expressions is intended to identify forward-looking statements. All statements contained in or incorporated by reference into this prospectus, other than statements of historical fact, including, without limitation, statements about our plans, strategies, prospects and expectations regarding future events and our financial performance, are forward-looking statements that involve certain risks and uncertainties.

While these statements represent our current judgment on what the future may hold, and we believe these judgments are reasonable as of the date made, these statements are not guarantees of any events or financial results, and our actual results may differ materially due to numerous important factors that are described in Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010, as updated by our subsequent Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and the other documents specifically incorporated by reference herein. See “Information Incorporated by Reference; Where You Can Find More Information.” Many of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions are beyond our control, and may cause our actual results and performance to differ materially from our expectations. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements contained or incorporated by reference in this prospectus. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this prospectus. We undertake no obligation to update publicly or otherwise revise any forward-looking statements, except where expressly required by law.

 

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SUMMARY

This summary highlights some of the information contained, or incorporated by reference, in this prospectus to help you understand our business. It does not contain all of the information that may be important to you. You should carefully read this prospectus in its entirety, including the information incorporated by reference into this prospectus, to understand fully the considerations that are important to you in making your investment decision. You should pay special attention to the “Risk Factors” beginning on page 9 and the section entitled “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” beginning on page iv.

Our Company

Ally (formerly known as GMAC Inc.) was originally founded in 1919 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Motors Corporation (currently General Motors Company or “GM”). On December 24, 2008, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the “FRB”) approved Ally’s application to become a bank holding company under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended. Ally’s banking subsidiary is Ally Bank, which is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Ally. Our principal executive offices are located at 200 Renaissance Center, Detroit, Michigan 48265, and our telephone number is (866) 710-4623.

Our Business

Global Automotive Services and Mortgage are our primary lines of business.

The Trust

GMAC Capital Trust I (the “Trust”) is a Delaware statutory trust and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ally. It was created on December 22, 2009 for the purpose of issuing and selling trust preferred securities and common securities representing undivided beneficial interests in the assets of the Trust and acquiring certain debt securities from Ally. Currently, the Trust’s only assets are the 8.00% junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures issued by Ally on December 30, 2009, the terms of which are described in “Description of the Series 1 Debentures” below. Ally currently owns all of the common securities issued by the Trust.

As described in more detail below, it is intended that the existing amended and restated declaration of trust of the Trust (the “Declaration”) will be further amended (such further amended and restated Declaration, the “Amended and Restated Declaration”) to provide for the continuation of the Trust, as a statutory trust organized in series, each series of which shall be separate from the other series of the Trust as set forth in the Amended and Restated Declaration. The Amended and Restated Declaration will generally provide that (i) the securities of each series of the Trust represent undivided beneficial interests in only the designated assets of the Trust with respect to such series, and will only have designated rights or powers, with respect to such series, (ii) the debts and liabilities incurred with respect to a series shall be enforceable only against the assets of such series and not against the assets of any other series, and (iii) each series shall have separate trustees having separate rights, powers and duties with respect to the operation of such series.

Securities Being Offered

The Trust Preferred Securities

On December 30, 2009, 2,540,000 8.00% trust preferred securities were issued by the Trust, a subsidiary of Ally, to Treasury and 127,000 8.00% trust preferred securities were purchased by Treasury upon the exercise of a warrant issued by Ally to Treasury. All issuances were part of Treasury’s Automotive Industry Financing Program under the Troubled Asset Relief Program (“TARP”) created under the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (the “EESA”) in a private placement exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”).

In accordance with the Amended and Restated Declaration, the Trust will initially designate two series: series 1 (“Series 1”) and series 2 (“Series 2”). It is intended that pursuant to the Amended and Restated

 

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Declaration, the outstanding trust preferred securities will be designated “8.0% Trust Preferred Securities, Series 1” (the “Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities”). The Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities and the Series 1 Common Securities (as defined below) shall represent undivided beneficial interests in the assets designated to Series 1. The Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities and the Series 2 Common Securities (each as defined below) shall represent undivided beneficial interests in the assets designated to Series 2.

Pursuant to the Amended and Restated Declaration, the holders of the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities will have the right to designate a portion of the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities as trust preferred securities of additional series having terms and conditions as agreed among Ally, the Trust and the holders of the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities at the time of any such designation. Ally’s consent would not be required if 100% of the holders of the outstanding Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities wish to designate a portion of the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities as a new series with the same terms as the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities in connection with a sale of such new series in a transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act.

Treasury currently holds 100% of the outstanding 8.00% trust preferred securities. Ally and Treasury have agreed to designate a portion of the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities to be Fixed Rate/Floating Rate Trust Preferred Securities, Series 2 of GMAC Capital Trust I (the “Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities,” and together with the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities, the “Trust Preferred Securities”) at the time of execution of the Amended and Restated Declaration. We refer to such designation as the “Designation.”

The Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities

Each Series 1 Trust Preferred Security has a liquidation amount of $1,000 (the “Series 1 Trust Preferred Liquidation Amount”). Cumulative cash distributions on the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities will accrue at a rate of 8.00% per annum, compounding quarterly, on the sum of (1) the Series 1 Trust Preferred Liquidation Amount and (2) the amount of any accrued and unpaid distributions for any prior distribution period on such Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities, if any, computed on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months. During any period in which Ally elects to defer interest payments on the Series 1 Debentures (described below), Series 1 will defer distributions on the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities, but such distributions will continue to accrue and compound through any such deferral period. The Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities have no stated maturity date, but must be redeemed upon the redemption or maturity of the Series 1 Debentures (which mature on February 15, 2040).

In the event of any partial redemption of the Series 1 Debentures, Series 1 will redeem Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities with a liquidation amount equal to the principal balance of the redeemed Series 1 Debentures. The redemption price for each Series 1 Trust Preferred Security on any redemption date will be equal to the sum of (1) $1,000 per security, (2) accrued and unpaid distributions to the redemption date and (3) the premium, if any, paid in connection with the redemption of the corresponding Series 1 Debentures. Series 1 may not redeem Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities prior to December 30, 2014, except upon the occurrence of certain specified events described below or while the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities are held by the U.S. government as part of assistance provided to Ally under TARP or a similar or related U.S. government program, in each case subject to the receipt of any required approvals from the FRB. On or after December 30, 2014, subject to the receipt of any required approvals from the FRB, Series 1 may redeem all or a portion of the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities at the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities liquidation preference at any time, but may not redeem less than all of the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities unless all accrued and unpaid distributions on the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities and the Series 1 Common Securities (as defined below) have been paid on or before the redemption date.

The only assets designated to Series 1 will be the Series 1 Debentures. The Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities and the Series 1 Common Securities shall represent undivided beneficial interests in the Series 1 Debentures. Subject to the receipt of any required approval of the FRB, Ally may dissolve Series 1 at any time, and cause the Series 1 Debentures to be distributed to the holders of the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities and the Series 1 Common Securities.

 

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The Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities generally are nonvoting, other than voting on certain matters under certain circumstances, including, generally, an amendment of the Amended and Restated Declaration that is adverse to the holders of Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities and with respect to certain actions to be taken upon the occurrence of certain events of default on the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities or, under certain circumstances, on the Series 1 Debentures.

During any period in which any Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities remain outstanding, but in which distributions on the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities have not been fully paid, none of Ally and its subsidiaries will (1) declare or pay dividends on, make any distributions with respect thereto, or redeem, purchase or otherwise acquire, any of Ally’s capital stock; or (2) make any payments of principal, interest, or premium on, or repay, repurchase or redeem, any debt securities that rank on a parity with or junior in interest to the Series 1 Debentures, with certain specified exceptions in each case.

For a full description of the terms of the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities, see “Description of the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities” below.

The Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities

Each Series 2 Trust Preferred Security has a liquidation amount of $25 (the “Series 2 Trust Preferred Liquidation Amount”).

From and including the date of Designation to but excluding February 15, 2016, cumulative cash distributions on the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities will accrue at a fixed rate per annum to be agreed among Ally, Series 2 and Treasury at the time of Designation, compounding quarterly, on the sum of (1) the Series 2 Trust Preferred Liquidation Amount and (2) the amount of any accrued and unpaid distributions for any prior distribution period on such Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities, if any, computed on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months. From and including February 15, 2016 to but excluding February 15, 2040, cumulative cash distributions on the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities will accrue at an annual rate equal to three-month LIBOR plus a spread to be agreed among Ally, Series 1 and Treasury at the time of Designation, compounding quarterly, on the sum of (1) the Series 2 Trust Preferred Liquidation Amount and (2) the amount of any accrued and unpaid distributions for any prior distribution period on such Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities, if any, computed on the basis of a 360-day year and the actual number of days elapsed with respect to any interest payment period. During any period in which Ally elects to defer interest payments on the Series 2 Debentures (described below), Series 2 will defer distributions on the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities, but such distributions will continue to accrue and compound through any such deferral period. The Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities have no stated maturity date, but must be redeemed upon the redemption or maturity of the Series 2 Debentures (which mature on February 15, 2040).

In the event of any partial redemption of the Series 2 Debentures, Series 2 will redeem Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities with a liquidation amount equal to the principal balance of the redeemed Series 2 Debentures. The redemption price for each Series 2 Trust Preferred Security on any redemption date will be equal to the sum of (1) $25 per security, (2) accrued and unpaid distributions to the redemption date and (3) the premium, if any, paid in connection with the redemption of the corresponding Series 2 Debentures. Series 2 may not redeem Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities prior to February 15, 2016, except upon the occurrence of certain specified events described below, subject to the receipt of any required approvals from the FRB. On or after February 15, 2016, subject to the receipt of any required approvals from the FRB, Series 2 may redeem all or a portion of the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities at the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities liquidation preference at any time, but may not redeem less than all of the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities unless all accrued and unpaid distributions on the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities and Series 2 Common Securities (as defined below) have been paid on or before the redemption date.

The only assets designated to Series 2 will be the Series 2 Debentures. The Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities and the Series 2 Common Securities shall represent undivided beneficial interests in the Series 2 Debentures. Subject to the receipt of any required approval of the FRB, Ally may dissolve Series 2 at any time,

 

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and cause the Series 2 Debentures to be distributed to the holders of the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities and the Series 2 Common Securities.

The Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities generally will be nonvoting, other than voting on certain matters under certain circumstances, including, generally, an amendment of the Amended and Restated Declaration that is adverse to holders of the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities and with respect to certain actions to be taken upon the occurrence of certain events of default on the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities or, under certain circumstances, on the corresponding Series 2 Debentures.

During any period in which any Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities remain outstanding, but in which distributions on the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities have not been fully paid, none of Ally and its subsidiaries will (1) declare or pay dividends on, make any distributions with respect thereto, or redeem, purchase or otherwise acquire any of Ally’s capital stock; or (2) make any payments of principal, interest, or premium on, or repay, repurchase or redeem, any debt securities that rank on a parity with or junior in interest to the Series 2 Debentures, with certain specified exceptions in each case.

For a full description of the terms of the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities, see “Description of the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities” below.

The Debentures

The Trust used the proceeds received in connection with the sale of the 8.00% trust preferred securities and the 8.00% common securities on December 30, 2009 to purchase an aggregate principal amount of $2,747,010,000 (equal to the sum of the liquidation preference of all 8.00% trust preferred securities and the 8.00% common securities sold on that day) of Ally’s 8.00% junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures due 2040. The 8.00% junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures due 2040 were issued pursuant to an indenture dated as of December 30, 2009, as amended, between Ally and The Bank of New York Mellon as trustee (the “Indenture”).

Immediately upon the effectiveness of the Amended and Restated Declaration and the Designation, all the assets of the Trust existing immediately prior to the effectiveness will be designated to be assets with respect to Series 1 and all of the claims and obligations of the Trust existing immediately prior to the effectiveness will be claims and obligations with respect to Series 1. The Indenture will be amended and restated (such amended and restated indenture, the “Amended and Restated Indenture”), upon which amendment Ally’s 8.00% junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures due 2040 shall be designated the “Series 1 Debentures.” Immediately following such designation, a portion of the Series 1 Debentures with an aggregate principal amount equal to the aggregate liquidation preference of (1) the portion of Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities designated as Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities, if any, and (2) the portion of Series 1 Common Securities designated as Series 2 Common Securities, if any, will be designated as the “Fixed Rate/Floating Rate Junior Subordinated Deferrable Interest Debentures due 2040” (the “Series 2 Debentures,” and together with the Series 1 Debentures, the “Debentures”). The Series 1 Debentures will be held by, and will constitute the only assets of, Series 1. The Series 2 Debentures will be held by, and will constitute the only assets of Series 2.

The Series 1 Debentures

Interest will accrue on the Series 1 Debentures at the rate of 8.00% per annum, compounding quarterly, on the sum of (1) the principal amount of the Debentures and (2) the amount of any accrued and unpaid interest for any prior interest payment period on such Series 1 Debentures, if any, computed on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months. Ally may elect to defer interest payments on the Series 1 Debentures for one or more periods, in each case for up to 20 consecutive quarters, provided that no event of default with respect to the Series 1 Debentures giving rise to acceleration rights has occurred and is continuing, and provided further that no such deferral may extend beyond the maturity date of the Series 1 Debentures. During any such interest deferral period, interest will continue to accrue and compound as set forth above.

 

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The Series 1 Debentures mature and become due and payable, together with any accrued and unpaid interest thereon, on February 15, 2040. Ally may not redeem the Series 1 Debentures prior to December 30, 2014, except upon the occurrence of certain specified events or while the Series 1 Debentures are held by the U.S. government as part of assistance provided to Ally under TARP or a similar or related U.S. government program, in each case subject to the receipt of any required approvals from the FRB. On or after December 30, 2014, subject to the receipt of any required approvals from the FRB, Ally may redeem the Series 1 Debentures at any time or from time to time, at a redemption price equal to 100% of their principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest.

Upon the occurrence of certain specified events of default with respect to the Series 1 Debentures (including any nonpayment of interest that continues for 20 consecutive quarters or certain events of bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization of Ally), the trustee for the Series 1 Debentures or the holders of 25% of the principal amount of the Series 1 Debentures (or, under certain circumstances, the holders of 25% of the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities) will have the right to declare the principal amount of the Series 1 Debentures, and any accrued interest, immediately due and payable.

The Series 1 Debentures are generally nonvoting, with the exception of voting rights in connection with certain changes to the Series 1 Debentures or the Amended and Restated Indenture, or with respect to certain actions to be taken upon the occurrence of certain events of default with respect to the Series 1 Debentures.

The Series 1 Debentures are unsecured, and rank equally in right of payment with all of Ally’s other existing and future junior subordinated indebtedness, junior in right of payment to all of Ally’s existing and future senior or subordinated indebtedness, and senior in right of payment to all of Ally’s existing and future equity securities.

For a full description of the terms of the Series 1 Debentures, see “Description of the Series 1 Debentures” below.

The Series 2 Debentures

From and including the date of Designation to but excluding February 15, 2016, interest will accrue on the Series 2 Debentures at a fixed rate per annum to be agreed among Ally, Series 1 and Treasury at the time of Designation, compounding quarterly, on the sum of (1) the principal amount of the Series 2 Debentures and (2) the amount of any accrued and unpaid interest for any prior interest payment period on such Series 2 Debentures, if any, computed on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months. From and including February 15, 2016 to but excluding February 15, 2040, interest will accrue on the Series 2 Debentures at an annual rate equal to three-month LIBOR plus a spread to be agreed among Ally, Series 1 and Treasury at the time of Designation, compounding quarterly, on the sum of (1) the principal amount of the Series 2 Debentures and (2) the amount of any accrued and unpaid interest for any prior interest payment period on such Series 2 Debentures, if any, computed on the basis of a 360-day year and the actual number of days elapsed with respect to any interest payment period. Ally may elect to defer interest payments on the Series 2 Debentures for one or more periods, in each case for up to 20 consecutive quarters, provided that no event of default with respect to the Series 2 Debentures giving rise to acceleration rights has occurred and is continuing, and provided further that no such deferral may extend beyond the maturity date of the Series 2 Debentures. During any such interest deferral period, interest will continue to accrue and compound on the Series 2 Debentures as set forth above.

The Series 2 Debentures mature and become due and payable, together with any accrued and unpaid interest thereon, on February 15, 2040. Ally may not redeem the Series 2 Debentures prior to February 15, 2016, except upon the occurrence of certain specified events, subject to the receipt of any required approvals from the FRB. Subject to the receipt of any required approvals from the FRB, Ally may redeem the Series 2 Debentures at any time or from time to time on or after February 15, 2016, at a redemption price equal to 100% of their principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest.

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or reorganization of Ally), the trustee for the Series 2 Debentures or the holders of 25% of the principal amount of the Series 2 Debentures (or, under certain circumstances, the holders of 25% of the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities) will have the right to declare the principal amount of the Series 2 Debentures, and any accrued interest, immediately due and payable.

The Series 2 Debentures will generally be nonvoting, with the exception of voting rights in connection with certain changes to the Series 2 Debentures or the Amended and Restated Indenture, or with respect to certain actions to be taken upon the occurrence of certain events of default with respect to the Series 2 Debentures.

The Series 2 Debentures are unsecured, and rank equally in right of payment with all of Ally’s other existing and future junior subordinated indebtedness, junior in right of payment to all of Ally’s existing and future senior or subordinated indebtedness, and senior in right of payment to all of Ally’s existing and future equity securities.

For a full description of the terms of the Debentures, see “Description of the Series 2 Debentures” below.

The Guarantees

Ally has, pursuant to a Guarantee Agreement (the “Guarantee Agreement”), fully and unconditionally guaranteed, on a subordinated basis, for the benefit of the holders of the outstanding 8.00% trust preferred securities of the Trust, the payment of certain amounts due on such 8.00% trust preferred securities to the extent not paid by or on behalf of the Trust. Concurrently with the Designation, Ally intends to amend and restate the Guarantee Agreement (the “Amended and Restated Guarantee Agreements”) to provide guarantees with respect to each of Series 1 and Series 2. The Amended and Restated Guarantee Agreements will provide for full and unconditional guarantees, on a subordinated basis, for the benefit of the holders of the respective series of Trust Preferred Securities, of the payment of certain amounts due on the respective series of Trust Preferred Securities to the extent not paid by or on behalf of such series (the “Guarantees”).

With respect to each series of Trust Preferred Securities, the guaranteed amounts include: (1) any accumulated and unpaid distributions required to be paid to that series of Trust Preferred Securities, to the extent that that series of the Trust has funds that are legally and immediately available to pay distributions on the Trust Preferred Securities of that series; (2) any redemption price required to be paid to the holders of that series of Trust Preferred Securities, to the extent that that series of the Trust has funds that are legally and immediately available to pay such redemption price; and (3) upon a termination, winding-up or liquidation of that series of the Trust, if the Debentures of a particular series are not distributed to holders of the corresponding series of Trust Preferred Securities in exchange for such Trust Preferred Securities, the lesser of the liquidation distribution for that series of Trust Preferred Securities and the value of assets of that series of the Trust remaining available for distribution to holders of that series of Trust Preferred Securities after the satisfaction of certain liabilities to creditors of that series of the Trust, as required by law.

Ally’s obligations with respect to the Guarantees may be satisfied either by direct payment of such amount to the holders of the Trust Preferred Securities, or by causing the relevant series of the Trust to make such payment. It will constitute an event of default under the Guarantees if Ally fails to perform any of its payment obligations, or other obligations under the Amended and Restated Guarantee Agreements. Following any default with respect to a series of Trust Preferred Securities, the holders of a majority of the outstanding Trust Preferred Securities of that series have the right to exercise or proceed with certain rights, remedies or actions against Ally.

The Guarantees will be an unsecured obligation of Ally, and will have the same ranking with respect to Ally’s other indebtedness as the Debentures. The Series 1 Guarantee will terminate upon the earlier of (1) the payment of the guaranteed amounts with respect to the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities in full by either or both of Ally and Series 1 and (2) the distribution of the Series 1 Debentures to the holders of the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities in exchange for their Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities. The Series 2 Guarantee will terminate upon the earlier of (1) the payment of the guaranteed amounts with respect to the Series 2 Trust

 

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Preferred Securities in full by either or both of Ally and Series 2 and (2) the distribution of the Series 2 Debentures to the holders of the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities in exchange for their Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities.

For a full description of the terms of the Guarantees, see “Description of the Guarantees” below.

The Common Securities

On December 30, 2009, Ally purchased from the Trust 80,010 8.00% common securities of the Trust, which represented all the outstanding common securities issued by the Trust.

In connection with the Designation, and pursuant to the Amended and Restated Declaration, all the outstanding 8.00% common securities of the Trust will be designated “8.0% Common Securities, Series 1” (the “Series 1 Common Securities”) and immediately thereafter a number of the Series 1 Common Securities will be re-designated as the “Fixed Rate/Floating Rate Common Securities, Series 2” (the “Series 2 Common Securities,” and together with the Series 1 Common Securities, the “Common Securities”). The number of Series 1 Common Securities that will be so re-designated will be determined pro rata to the number of Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities that will be re-designated as Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities.

The Offering

This prospectus relates to the offer and sale by the selling securityholders named herein of Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities and Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities, from time to time, directly or through one or more underwriters, broker-dealers or agents. If securities are sold through underwriters or broker-dealers, the selling securityholders will be responsible for underwriting discounts or commissions or agent’s commissions. The securities may be sold in one or more transactions at fixed prices, at prevailing market prices at the time of the sale, at varying prices determined at the time of sale, or at negotiated prices. Neither Ally nor the Trust nor any series of the Trust will receive any proceeds from the sale of securities by the selling securityholders. See “Plan of Distribution.”

 

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RATIOS OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES

Our consolidated ratios of earnings to fixed charges were as follows for the periods presented:

 

     Year Ended December 31,  
         2010 (a)              2009 (a)              2008 (a)              2007 (a)              2006 (a)      

Ratio of earnings to fixed charges (b)

     1.16         0.03         1.53         0.90         1.14   

 

(a) During 2009, we committed to sell certain operations of our International Automotive Finance operations, Insurance operations, Mortgage operations, and Commercial Finance Group. We report these businesses separately as discontinued operations in the Consolidated Financial Statements. Refer to Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion of our discontinued operations. All reported periods of the calculation of the ratio of earnings to fixed charges exclude discontinued operations.
(b) The ratio calculation indicates a less than one-to-one coverage for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2007. Earnings available for fixed charges for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2007, were inadequate to cover total fixed charges. The deficient amount for the ratio were $6,968 million for 2009 and $1,350 million for 2007.

 

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RISK FACTORS

An investment in our securities is subject to certain risks. In consultation with your own financial, tax and legal advisors, you should carefully consider, among other matters, the following discussions of risk before deciding whether an investment in the Trust Preferred Securities is suitable for you. The risks described below are intended to highlight risks that are specific to the Trust Preferred Securities, but are not the only risks we face. Additional risks, including those generally affecting the industry in which we operate, risks that we currently deem immaterial and risks generally applicable to companies that have recently undertaken similar transactions, may also impair our business, the value of your investment and our ability to make distributions on the Trust Preferred Securities. For a more complete description of the risks that may affect our business, see our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010 (as amended or supplemented in subsequent reports on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q or Form 8-K). In addition to the risks described below, we face other risks that are described from time to time in periodic reports that we file with the SEC. If any of the following risks actually occur, the value of the Trust Preferred Securities could decline, and you may lose all or part of your investment. The risks discussed below also include forward-looking statements, and our actual results may differ materially from those discussed in these forward-looking statements.

Risks Relating to the Trust Preferred Securities

Ally is not required to pay you under the Guarantees and the Debentures unless it first makes other required payments.

Ally’s obligations under the Debentures and the Guarantees rank junior to all of Ally’s “Senior Indebtedness” as such term is defined under “Description of the Series 1 Debentures—Subordination” and “Description of the Series 2 Debentures—Subordination.” This means that Ally cannot make any payments on the Debentures or the Guarantees if it defaults on a payment of Senior Indebtedness and does not cure the default within the applicable grace period or if the Senior Indebtedness becomes immediately due because of a default and has not yet been paid in full.

In the event of the bankruptcy, liquidation or dissolution of Ally, its assets would be available to pay obligations under the Debentures and the Guarantees only after Ally made all payments on its Senior Indebtedness.

In addition, Ally’s obligations under the Debentures and the Guarantees are “structurally subordinated” to all existing and future liabilities of Ally’s subsidiaries. This means that in the event of an insolvency, liquidation, bankruptcy or other reorganization of any subsidiary, holders of the Debentures will be creditors of Ally only and will have no direct claim against any such subsidiary but may only recover by virtue of Ally’s equity interest. As a result, all existing and future liabilities of Ally’s subsidiaries, including claims of lessors under capital and operating leases, trade creditors and holders of preferred stock of such subsidiaries have the right to be satisfied in full prior to receipt by Ally of any payment as a stockholder of its subsidiaries.

Neither the Trust Preferred Securities, the Debentures nor the Guarantees limit the ability of Ally and its subsidiaries to incur additional indebtedness, including indebtedness that ranks senior in priority of payment to the Debentures and the Guarantees. See “Description of the Guarantees—Status of the Guarantees,” “Description of the Series 1 Debentures—Subordination” and “Description of the Series 2 Debentures—Subordination” below.

Ally is not required to pay you under the Guarantees if the relevant series of the Trust does not have cash available.

The ability of a particular series of the Trust to make payments on such series of Trust Preferred Securities is solely dependent upon Ally making the related payments on the corresponding series of Debentures when due.

 

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The Guarantees only guarantee that Ally will make distribution and redemption payments if the relevant series of the Trust has funds available to make the payments on such series but fails to do so. If Ally defaults on its obligations to make payments on a series of Debentures, the corresponding series of the Trust will not have sufficient funds available to make payments on Trust Preferred Securities of such series. Therefore, in those circumstances, holders of Trust Preferred Securities of such series will not be able to rely upon the Guarantees for payment of these amounts. If this happens, the options of such holders are discussed under “Description of the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities—Declaration Defaults” and “Description of the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities—Declaration Defaults” below.

The U.S. federal income tax treatment of the trust is uncertain.

Based on the advice of counsel, Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, the Trust intends to treat each series of the Trust as a separate grantor trust for U.S. federal income tax purposes, and by acquiring a Trust Preferred Security, a holder of Trust Preferred Securities will be deemed to have agreed to such treatment. Under this treatment, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, a holder of Trust Preferred Securities of a particular series will be treated as owning an undivided beneficial ownership interest in the Debentures of such series. However, the treatment of the Trust is uncertain, and the Trust as a whole or one or more series thereof could be treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes. If the Trust or any series were treated as a partnership, we do not expect that such treatment would materially change a holder’s U.S. federal income tax treatment with respect to the Trust Preferred Securities, except that a holder might not be able to make certain elections that would be available if the Trust or such series were not treated as a partnership.

Deferral of distributions with respect to a series of Trust Preferred Securities would have adverse tax consequences for the holders of Trust Preferred Securities of such series and might adversely affect the trading price of such Trust Preferred Securities.

If distributions on a series of Trust Preferred Securities are deferred, holders of Trust Preferred Securities of such series will be required to recognize ordinary income for U.S. federal income tax purposes in respect of their ratable share of the interest on the Debentures designated to such series of the Trust before they receive any cash distributions relating to this interest. In addition, such holders will not receive such cash distributions from the Trust if they sell their Trust Preferred Securities before the end of any extension period or before the record date relating to the distributions that are paid.

Ally has no current intention of deferring interest payments on the Debentures. However, if Ally exercises its deferral right in the future with respect to the Trust Preferred Securities of any series, the Trust Preferred Securities of such series may trade at a price that does not fully reflect the value of accrued but unpaid interest on the Debentures. If a holder sells Trust Preferred Securities of such series during an extension period, such holder may not receive the same return on investment as someone else who continues to hold the Trust Preferred Securities of such series. In addition, the existence of Ally’s right to defer payments of interest on the Debentures means that the market price for the Trust Preferred Securities, which represent an undivided beneficial interest in the Debentures, may be more volatile than other securities that are not subject to such a deferral right.

The Trust Preferred Securities are rated below investment grade.

The Trust Preferred Securities are not investment-grade rated and may be subject to greater price volatility than higher-rated securities of similar maturity.

You should not rely on the distributions from the Trust Preferred Securities through their maturity date—they may be redeemed at the option of Ally.

The Series 1 Debentures may be redeemed, in whole or in part, at any time, (i) on or after December 30, 2014 or (ii) at any time while the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities are held by the U.S. government as part of assistance provided to Ally under TARP or a similar or related U.S. government program subject to the receipt of

 

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any required approvals from the FRB, at a redemption price equal to $1,000 per Series 1 Trust Preferred Security plus any accumulated and unpaid distributions to the redemption date. The Series 2 Debentures may be redeemed, in whole or in part, at any time on or after February 15, 2016 at a redemption price equal to $25 per Series 2 Trust Preferred Security plus any accumulated and unpaid distributions to the redemption date.

You should assume that this redemption option with respect to any series will be exercised if it is in the interest of Ally to redeem the Debentures. If a series of Debentures is redeemed, the corresponding series of the Trust must redeem the Trust Preferred Securities and Common Securities of such series having an aggregate liquidation amount equal to the aggregate principal amount of Debentures to be redeemed. See “Description of the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities—Redemption of Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities,” “Description of the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities—Redemption of Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities,” “Description of the Series 1 Debentures—Optional Redemption” and “Description of the Series 2 Debentures—Optional Redemption” below.

Ally may view redemption of the Debentures to be in its interest if certain changes in regulatory capital law or interpretation have effect on or after the applicable redemption date. While Ally believes the Trust Preferred Securities are exempt from the mandatory disqualification of certain types of Tier 1 capital under Section 171(b)(5)(A) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act”), the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (“Basel”) has proposed, among other proposals, revisions to its definition of Tier 1 capital for banks (the “Basel Proposal”) and has announced the timeframe for phasing in its new Tier 1 capital requirements. Under the Basel Proposal, Ally believes the Trust Preferred Securities represent a capital injection in the Company made by Treasury in December 2009 and thus, currently expects the Trust Preferred Securities should continue to be included as Tier 1 capital of Ally until January 1, 2018. Ultimately, however, the date on which the Trust Preferred Securities may be excluded from Ally’s Tier 1 capital will be determined by the relevant regulatory authority implementing the Dodd-Frank Act and the Basel Proposal.

If the Trust Preferred Securities are redeemed, you may not be able to reinvest the money you receive upon such redemption at the same rate of return as provided by the Trust Preferred Securities.

You should not rely on the distributions from the Trust Preferred Securities through their maturity date—they may be redeemed at any time if certain changes in tax or investment company law occur.

If certain changes, which are more fully described below, in tax, investment company or bank regulatory law or interpretations occur and are continuing, and certain other conditions that are more fully described below are satisfied, the Trust Preferred Securities could be redeemed by the relevant series of the Trust within 90 days of the event at a redemption price equal to the relevant liquidation amount per security plus any accumulated and unpaid distributions. See “Description of the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities—Special Event Redemption” and “—Distribution of the Series 1 Debentures” and “Description of the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities—Special Event Redemption” and “—Distribution of the Series 2 Debentures.”

Treasury is a federal agency and your ability to bring a claim against Treasury under the federal securities laws may be limited.

The doctrine of sovereign immunity, as limited by the Federal Tort Claims Act (the “FTCA”), provides that claims may not be brought against the United States of America or any agency or instrumentality thereof unless specifically permitted by act of Congress. The FTCA bars claims for fraud or misrepresentation. At least one federal court, in a case involving a federal agency, has held that the United States may assert its sovereign immunity to claims brought under the federal securities laws. In addition, Treasury and its officers, agents, and employees are exempt from liability for any violation or alleged violation of the anti-fraud provisions of Section 10(b) of the Exchange Act by virtue of Section 3(c) thereof. Accordingly, any attempt to assert such a claim against the officers, agents or employees of Treasury for a violation of the Securities Act of 1933, as

 

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amended (the “Securities Act”) or the Exchange Act resulting from an alleged material misstatement in or material omission from this prospectus or the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part or resulting from any other act or omission in connection with the offering of the Trust Preferred Securities by Treasury would likely be barred.

There could be adverse tax consequences to you if Ally terminates a series of the Trust and distributes the corresponding series of Debentures to holders of that series of trust securities.

Ally has the right to terminate a series of the Trust at any time, so long as it obtains any required regulatory approval. If Ally decides to exercise its right to terminate a series of the Trust and does not cause the Trust Preferred Securities of that series to be redeemed for cash, that series of the Trust will (1) if it is Series 1, redeem the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities and Series 1 Common Securities by distributing the Series 1 Debentures to holders of the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities and Series 1 Common Securities on a ratable basis and (2) if it is Series 2, redeem the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities and Series 2 Common Securities by distributing the Series 2 Debentures to holders of the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities and Series 2 Common Securities on a ratable basis.

Under current U.S. federal income tax law, a distribution of Debentures to you on the dissolution of a series of the Trust would not be a taxable event to you. However, if the relevant series of the Trust were characterized for U.S. federal income tax purposes as an association taxable as a corporation at the time it is dissolved or if there is a change in law, the distribution of Debentures could be a taxable event to you.

The FRB may be able to restrict the ability of Ally to pay interest on or to redeem the Debentures, or of a series of the Trust to make distributions with respect to or redeem the Trust Preferred Securities of that series.

The FRB will have the right to supervise the Trust or any series of the Trust and their respective activities. Under certain circumstances, including any determination that a payment, distribution or redemption or Ally’s relationship to the Trust or any series of the Trust would constitute or result in an unsafe and unsound banking practice, the FRB may have the authority to restrict the ability of Ally to make interest payments on or to redeem the Debentures, or of the relevant series of the Trust to make distributions on or to redeem the relevant series of Trust Preferred Securities.

An active trading market for the Trust Preferred Securities or the Debentures may not develop.

There can be no assurance that an active trading market for the Trust Preferred Securities or the Debentures of any series of the Trust will develop, or, if developed, that an active trading market will be maintained. As a result, neither Ally nor the relevant series of the Trust can assure you that you will be able to sell, or at what price you may be able to sell, your Trust Preferred Securities or the Debentures if such series of the Trust distributes them to you.

Ally has the right to defer interest on the Debentures for five years without causing an event of default.

Ally has the right to defer interest on one or both series of the Debentures for one or more consecutive interest periods not to exceed 20 consecutive quarters. During any such deferral period, holders of the corresponding series of Trust Preferred Securities may receive no current payments on their Trust Preferred Securities and, so long as Ally is otherwise in compliance with its obligations, such holders will have no remedies against Ally, the Trust or any series of the Trust for nonpayment. If Ally has paid all deferred interest on a series of Debentures, then it may at any time commence a new deferral period with respect to the corresponding series of Trust Preferred Securities.

 

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If you hold Trust Preferred Securities of a particular series, you cannot prevent the trustee for that series from taking actions you may not agree with.

As a holder of Trust Preferred Securities, you will have limited voting rights. In particular, except for the limited exceptions described later in this prospectus, only Ally can elect or remove any trustee for either the series 1 securities or the series 2 securities. See “Description of the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities—Voting Rights” and “Description of the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities—Voting Rights” below.

You have limited remedies for defaults under the Amended and Restated Indenture.

Although various events may constitute defaults under the Amended and Restated Indenture, a default that is not an “event of default” with respect to a particular series will not trigger the acceleration of principal and interest on the Debentures of such series. An acceleration of principal and interest with respect to a series of Debentures will occur only upon Ally’s failure to pay in full all interest accrued on such series upon the conclusion of an extension period of 20 consecutive quarters or as a result of specified events of bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization of Ally. See “Description of the Series 1 Debentures—Indenture Events of Default and Acceleration” and “Description of the Series 2 Debentures—Indenture Events of Default and Acceleration.”

The Trust Preferred Securities are not securities of Ally.

The Trust Preferred Securities are issued by the specified series of the Trust, not Ally, and represent beneficial interests only in the Debentures designated to a specified series of the Trust. In an event of a default on the Trust Preferred Securities of a particular series, the remedies that holders of that series of Trust Preferred Securities have against Ally are limited to those described in, as applicable, “Description of the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities—Declaration Defaults,” “Description of the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities—Declaration Defaults,” “Description of the Series 1 Debentures—Indenture Defaults,” “Description of the Series 2 Debentures—Indenture Defaults,” “Description of the Guarantees” in this prospectus. Neither any series of the Trust nor you will have, by virtue of ownership of Trust Preferred Securities, any control rights at Ally, including any rights to vote for Ally’s board of directors or to direct Ally to take any action, except those actions associated with enforcing your rights with respect to the series of Trust Preferred Securities that you hold. If Ally elects to dissolve any series of the Trust, you will be entitled only to the assets of the relevant series of the Trust as described in “Description of the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities—Distribution of the Series 1 Debentures” and “Description of the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities—Distribution of the Series 2 Debentures.”

 

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DESCRIPTION OF THE SERIES 1 TRUST PREFERRED SECURITIES

The trust preferred securities and common securities of Series 1 were originally issued pursuant to the terms of the Declaration as “8.00% trust preferred securities” and “8.00% common securities,” respectively, and will be designated the “8.0% Trust Preferred Securities, Series 1” (the “Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities”) and “8.0% Common Securities, Series 1” (the “Series 1 Common Securities”), respectively, pursuant to the Amended and Restated Declaration. The institutional trustee for Series 1 under the Amended and Restated Declaration, The Bank of New York Mellon, will act as indenture trustee for Series 1 under the Amended and Restated Declaration, for purposes of compliance with the provisions of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended (the “Trust Indenture Act”). The terms of the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities include those stated in the Amended and Restated Declaration and those made part of the Amended and Restated Declaration by the Trust Indenture Act. The following summary of the material terms and provisions of the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities is not intended to be complete and is qualified by the Amended and Restated Declaration, the Statutory Trust Act of the State of Delaware and the Trust Indenture Act. Certain provisions of the Amended and Restated Declaration applicable to all series 1 securities are described in this prospectus only with respect to the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities. The form of the Amended and Restated Declaration is filed as an exhibit to the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part.

General

The Amended and Restated Declaration authorizes the administrative trustees for Series 1 to act, on behalf of Series 1, with respect to the Series 1 Common Securities and the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities (collectively, the “series 1 securities,” and together with the series 2 securities (as defined in the “Description of the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities”), the “trust securities”). The series 1 securities represent undivided beneficial interests in Ally’s “8.0% Junior Subordinated Deferrable Interest Debentures due 2040” (the “Series 1 Debentures”), which will be the only assets designated to Series 1. All of the Series 1 Common Securities are owned by Ally. The Series 1 Common Securities rank equally, and payments will be made on the Series 1 Common Securities on a ratable basis, with the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities. If a default under the Amended and Restated Declaration applicable to Series 1 occurs and continues, however, the rights of the holders of the Series 1 Common Securities to receive payment of periodic distributions and payments upon liquidation, redemption and otherwise will be subordinated to the rights of the holders of the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities.

Pursuant to the Amended and Restated Declaration, the institutional trustee for Series 1 holds title to the Series 1 Debentures for the benefit of the holders of the series 1 securities. The payment of distributions out of money held by Series 1 with respect to the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities, and payments upon redemption of the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities or liquidation of Series 1 out of money held by Series 1 with respect to the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities, are guaranteed by Ally to the extent described under “Description of the Guarantees.” The Series 1 Guarantee is held by The Bank of New York Mellon, the guarantee trustee for the Series 1 Guarantee, for the benefit of the holders of the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities. The Series 1 Guarantee does not cover payment of distributions when Series 1 does not have sufficient funds available to pay such distributions. In such event, the remedy of a holder of Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities is to:

 

   

vote to direct the institutional trustee for Series 1 to exercise any trust or power under the Amended and Restated Declaration, including the enforcement of the institutional trustee’s rights under the Series 1 Debentures; or

 

   

if the failure of Series 1 to pay distributions is attributable to the failure of Ally to pay interest or principal on the Series 1 Debentures, sue Ally, on or after the respective due dates specified in the Series 1 Debentures, for enforcement of payment to such holder of the principal or interest on the Series 1 Debentures having a principal amount equal to the aggregate liquidation amount of the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities of such holder.

 

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Distributions

Distributions on the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities are fixed at a rate per annum of 8.0% of the stated liquidation amount of $1,000 per Series 1 Trust Preferred Security. Distributions not paid when due, or when they would be due if not for any extension period or default by Ally on the Series 1 Debentures, will themselves accumulate additional interest at the annual rate of 8.0% thereof, compounded quarterly. When this prospectus refers to any payment of distributions, distributions include any such interest payable unless otherwise stated. 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 a partial month in such period.

Distributions on the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities are cumulative, began accruing from and including December 30, 2009, and are payable quarterly in arrears on February 15, May 15, August 15 and November 15 of each year, beginning on February 15, 2010. When, as and if available for payment, distributions are made by the institutional trustee for Series 1, except as otherwise described below.

The distribution rate and the distribution payment dates and other payment dates for the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities correspond to the interest rate and interest payment dates and other payment dates on the Series 1 Debentures.

Deferral of Distributions.  Ally has the right under the Amended and Restated Indenture to defer interest payments on the Series 1 Debentures for an extension period not exceeding 20 consecutive quarters, subject to certain conditions, during which no interest shall be due and payable. A deferral of interest payments cannot extend, however, beyond the maturity of the Series 1 Debentures. An extension period begins in the quarter in which notice of the extension period is given. As a consequence of Ally’s extension of the interest payment period, quarterly distributions on the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities would be deferred during any such extended interest payment period. During an extension period, the amount of distributions due to holders of Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities will continue to accumulate and such deferred distributions will themselves accrue interest to the extent and in the amount that interest accrues and compounds on the underlying Series 1 Debentures. In the event that Ally exercises its right to extend an interest payment period, then:

(i) Ally and any of its subsidiaries (other than a subsidiary that is a depository institution or a subsidiary thereof) will not declare or pay any dividend on, make any distributions relating to, or redeem, purchase, acquire or make a liquidation payment relating to, any of Ally’s capital stock or make any guarantee payment with respect thereto other than:

(a) redemptions, purchases or other acquisitions of shares of capital stock of Ally in connection with the administration of any employee benefit plan in the ordinary course of business and consistent with past practice;

(b) the acquisition by Ally or any of its subsidiaries of record ownership in capital stock of Ally for the beneficial ownership of any other persons (other than Ally or any of its subsidiaries), including trustees or custodians;

(c) as a result of an exchange or conversion of any class or series of Ally’s capital stock for any other class or series of Ally’s capital stock, in each case, solely to the extent required pursuant to binding contractual agreements entered into prior to or on December 30, 2009 or any subsequent agreement for the accelerated exercise, settlement or exchange thereof for capital stock of Ally;

(d) distributions by or among any wholly-owned subsidiary of Ally;

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(f) unpaid tax distributions to holders of membership interests of GMAC LLC pursuant to Section 4(b) of GMAC LLC’s Plan of Conversion, dated June 30, 2009; and

(ii) Ally and any of its subsidiaries (other than a subsidiary that is a depository institution or a subsidiary thereof) will not make any payment of interest, principal or premium on, or repay, repurchase or redeem, any debt securities or guarantees issued by Ally that rank equally with or junior to the Series 1 Debentures (“Series 1 Junior Subordinated Indebtedness,” together with Series 2 Junior Subordinated Indebtedness (as defined in the “Description of the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities”), “Junior Subordinated Indebtedness”) other than:

(a) redemptions, purchases or other acquisitions of Series 1 Junior Subordinated Indebtedness in connection with the administration of any employee benefit plan in the ordinary course of business and consistent with past practice;

(b) the acquisition by Ally or any of its subsidiaries of record ownership in Series 1 Junior Subordinated Indebtedness for the beneficial ownership of any other persons (other than Ally or any of its subsidiaries), including trustees or custodians;

(c) as a result of an exchange or conversion of any class or series of Series 1 Junior Subordinated Indebtedness for any other class or series of Series 1 Junior Subordinated Indebtedness;

(d) redemptions of securities held by Ally or any wholly-owned subsidiary of Ally; and

(e) any payment of interest on Series 1 Junior Subordinated Indebtedness paid pro rata with interest paid on the Series 1 Debentures such that the respective amounts of such payments made shall bear the same ratio to each other as all accrued but unpaid interest per like-amount of Series 1 Debentures and all Series 1 Junior Subordinated Indebtedness bear to each other.

These restrictions, however, will not apply (1) to any stock dividends paid by Ally where the dividend stock is the same stock as that on which the dividend is being paid or (2) dividends or distributions by or other transactions solely among Ally and any wholly-owned subsidiary of Ally or solely among wholly-owned subsidiaries of Ally. Series 1 shall have the right to make partial distributions during an extension period if a corresponding payment of interest is made on the Series 1 Debentures. Prior to the termination of any extension period, Ally may further extend such extension period, so long as such extension period, together with all such other extension periods, does not exceed 20 consecutive quarters. An extension period cannot extend, however, beyond the maturity of the Series 1 Debentures.

Upon the termination of any extension period with respect to Series 1 and the payment of all amounts then due, Ally may commence a new extension period with respect to the Series 1 Debentures, which must comply with the above requirements. Consequently, there could be several extension periods of varying lengths throughout the term of the Series 1 Debentures. The administrative trustees for Series 1 shall give the holders of the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities notice of any extension period upon their receipt of notice thereof from Ally. If distributions are deferred, the deferred distributions and accrued interest on such distributions will be paid to holders of record of the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities as they appear on the securities register of Series 1 on the record date immediately preceding the termination of the related extension period. See “Description of the Series 1 Debentures—Interest” and “—Option to Extend Interest Payment Period.”

Payment of Distributions.  Distributions on the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities are payable to the extent that Series 1 has funds available for the payment of such distributions. The funds of Series 1 available for distribution to the holders of the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities are limited to payments received from Ally on the Series 1 Debentures. The payment of distributions out of monies held by Series 1 with respect to the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities is guaranteed by Ally only to the extent set forth under “Description of the Guarantees.” See also “Description of the Series 1 Debentures.”

 

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Distributions on the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities are payable to the holders named on the securities register of Series 1 at the close of business on the relevant record dates. While the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities are in definitive, fully-registered form, subject to the rules of any securities exchange on which the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities are listed, the relevant record dates shall be 15 days prior to the relevant distribution dates or such other record date fixed by the administrative trustee for Series 1 that is not more than 60 nor less than 10 days prior to such relevant distribution dates. If the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities are in book-entry only form, the record date will be one business day before the relevant distribution dates. Distributions will be paid through the institutional trustee for Series 1 who will hold amounts received in respect of the Series 1 Debentures in the property account for the benefit of the holders of the series 1 securities. Unless any applicable laws and regulations and the provisions of the Amended and Restated Declaration state otherwise, each such payment will be made as described under “—Form of Certificates” below.

In the event that any date on which distributions are to be made on the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities is not a business day, then payment of the distributions 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 next 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. A “business day” means any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or any other day on which banking institutions in the State of New York generally are authorized or required by law or other governmental action to close. Any day that is a distribution record date shall be a distribution record date whether or not such day is a business day.

Exchanges

If at any time Ally or any of its affiliates is the holder or beneficial owner of any Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities, Ally or such affiliate, as applicable, has the right to deliver to the institutional trustee for Series 1 all or such portion of its Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities as it elects and, subject to the terms of the Amended and Restated Indenture, receive, in exchange therefor, Series 1 Debentures having an aggregate principal amount equal to the aggregate Liquidation Amount of the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities exchanged therefor. After such exchange, such Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities shall be cancelled and shall no longer be deemed to be outstanding and all rights of Ally or such affiliate, as applicable, as holder with respect to such Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities shall cease. In the event of any such exchange, Ally shall also have a similar option with respect to a proportionate amount of the Series 1 Common Securities that it holds.

Redemption of Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities

The Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities have no stated maturity date but will be redeemed upon the maturity of the Series 1 Debentures. In addition, the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities may be redeemed prior to maturity of the Series 1 Debentures on the dates and to the extent the Series 1 Debentures are redeemed. See “Description of the Series 1 Debentures—Optional Redemption.” The Series 1 Debentures will mature on February 15, 2040 (see “Description of the Series 1 Debentures—General”) and may be redeemed, in whole or in part, at any time on or after December 30, 2014, or at any time if either the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities or the Series 1 Debentures are held by the U.S. government as part of assistance provided to Ally under TARP or a similar or related U.S. government program, subject to the receipt of any required approvals from the FRB. The Series 1 Debentures can also be redeemed at any time, in whole or in part, in certain circumstances upon the occurrence of a Tax Event, an Investment Company Event or a Regulatory Capital Event with respect to Series 1. See “—Special Event Redemption” below.

If then required, Ally will obtain the concurrence or approval of the FRB before exercising its redemption rights described in the preceding paragraph.

Upon the maturity of the Series 1 Debentures, the proceeds of their repayment will simultaneously be applied to redeem all outstanding Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities at the redemption price. Upon the redemption of the Series 1 Debentures, whether in whole or in part, either at the option of Ally or pursuant to a

 

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Special Event, Series 1 will use the cash it receives upon the redemption to redeem Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities and Series 1 Common Securities having an aggregate liquidation amount equal to the aggregate principal amount of the Series 1 Debentures so redeemed at the redemption price. Before such redemption, holders of Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities will be given not less than 30 nor more than 60 days’ notice. Prior to any redemption with respect to Series 1, Ally will obtain any required regulatory approval. In the event that fewer than all of the outstanding Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities are to be redeemed, the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities will be redeemed on a ratable basis as described under “—Form of Certificates” below. See “—Special Event Redemption” and “Description of the Series 1 Debentures—Optional Redemption.”

Special Event Redemption

“Tax Event” means that the administrative trustees for Series 1 will have received an opinion of a nationally recognized independent tax counsel experienced in such matters that states that, as a result of any:

 

   

amendment to, or change (including any announced prospective change) in, the laws or associated regulations of the United States or any political subdivision or taxing authority of the United States on or after December 30, 2009; or

 

   

amendment to, or change in, an interpretation or application of 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, regulatory determination, or administrative pronouncement on or after December 30, 2009,

there is more than an insubstantial risk that:

 

   

Series 1 would be subject to U.S. federal income tax relating to interest accrued or received on the Series 1 Debentures;

 

   

interest payable to Series 1 on the Series 1 Debentures would not be deductible, in whole or in part, by Ally for U.S. federal income tax purposes; or

 

   

Series 1 would be subject to more than a minimal amount of other taxes, duties or other governmental charges.

“Investment Company Event” means that the administrative trustees for Series 1 will have received an opinion of a nationally recognized independent counsel experienced in such matters to the effect that, as a result of the occurrence of a change in law or regulation or a written change in interpretation or application of law or regulation by any legislative body, court, governmental agency or regulatory authority, there is more than an insubstantial risk that the Trust or Series 1 is or will be considered an “investment company” that is required to be registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”), which change becomes effective on or after December 30, 2009.

“Regulatory Capital Event” means that if Ally determines, based on an opinion of counsel experienced in such matters, who may be an employee of Ally or any of its affiliates, that, as a result of

 

   

any amendment to, clarification of or change (including any announced prospective change) in applicable laws or regulations or official interpretations thereof or policies with respect thereto, announced or effective after December 30, 2009, or

 

   

any official administrative pronouncement or judicial decision interpreting or applying such laws or regulations, announced or effective after December 30, 2009,

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guidelines or policies of the FRB; provided, however, that the distribution of the Series 1 Debentures in connection with the liquidation of the Trust or Series 1 shall not in and of itself constitute a Regulatory Capital Event unless such liquidation shall have occurred in connection with a Tax Event or an Investment Company Event.

This prospectus refers to a Tax Event, an Investment Company Event or a Regulatory Capital Event as a “Special Event.” Provided that Ally obtains any required regulatory approval, if a Special Event occurs and continues, Ally may, upon not less than 30 nor more than 60 days’ notice, redeem the Series 1 Debentures, in whole or in part, for cash within 90 days following the occurrence of such Special Event. Following such redemption, series 1 securities with an aggregate liquidation amount equal to the aggregate principal amount of the Series 1 Debentures so redeemed shall be redeemed by Series 1 at the redemption price on a ratable basis. If, however, at the time there is available to Ally or the Trust acting with respect to Series 1 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 that will have no adverse effect on Series 1, Ally or the holders of the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities or the Series 1 Debentures, then Ally or the Trust acting with respect to Series 1 will pursue such measure instead of redemption.

Distribution of the Series 1 Debentures

Ally will have the right to dissolve Series 1, subject to the receipt of any required regulatory approvals. Pursuant to the Amended and Restated Indenture, Ally has agreed not to do so other than in connection with a Special Event or in connection with certain mergers, consolidations or amalgamations permitted by the Amended and Restated Declaration. In the event of any dissolution of the Trust or Series 1 and after satisfaction of the claims and obligations of Series 1 as provided by applicable law, the Trust acting with respect to Series 1 may cause the Series 1 Debentures to be distributed to the holders of the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities in an aggregate stated principal amount equal to the aggregate stated liquidation amount of such securities then outstanding. Prior to any such distribution, Ally must obtain any required regulatory approvals.

If the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) or on any other national securities exchange and if the Series 1 Debentures are distributed to the holders of the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities upon dissolution of Series 1, then Ally will use its best efforts to cause the Series 1 Debentures to be listed on the NYSE or on such other exchange as the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities are then listed.

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the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities will no longer be deemed to be outstanding;

 

   

if any global securities have been issued, the securities depositary or its nominee, as the record holder of the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities, will receive a registered global certificate or certificates representing the Series 1 Debentures to be delivered upon such distribution; and

 

   

any certificates representing Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities not held by the depositary or its nominee will be deemed to represent Debentures having an aggregate principal amount equal to the aggregate stated liquidation amount of, with an interest rate identical to the coupon rate of, and with accrued and unpaid interest equal to accrued and unpaid distributions on, such Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities until such certificates are presented to Ally or its agent for transfer or reissuance.

Redemption Procedures

Series 1 may not redeem fewer than all of the outstanding Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities unless all accrued and unpaid distributions have been paid on all Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities for all quarterly distribution periods terminating on or prior to the date of redemption.

 

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If (i) the Trust acting with respect to Series 1 gives an irrevocable notice of redemption of the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities, and (ii) if Ally has paid to the institutional trustee for Series 1 a sufficient amount of cash in connection with the related redemption or maturity of the Series 1 Debentures, then (x) if the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities are in book-entry form, by 12:00 noon, New York City time, on the redemption date, the institutional trustee for Series 1 will irrevocably deposit with the depositary or its nominee funds sufficient to pay the applicable redemption price and will also give the depositary irrevocable instructions and authority to pay the redemption price to the holders of the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities or (y) if the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities are in definitive form, the institutional trustee for Series 1 will pay the applicable redemption price to the applicable holder of Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities by check mailed to such holder.

Once notice of redemption is given and redemption funds are deposited, distributions will cease to accrue and all rights of holders of the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities called for redemption will cease, except the right of the holders to receive the redemption price, but without interest on such redemption price. If any redemption date 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, 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.

If payment of the redemption price for any Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities is improperly withheld or refused and not paid either by Series 1 or by Ally pursuant to the Series 1 Guarantee, distributions on such Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities will continue to accrue from the original redemption date to the date of payment. In this case, the actual payment date will be the redemption date for purposes of calculating the redemption price. See “—Form of Certificates.”

In the event that fewer than all of the outstanding Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities are to be redeemed, the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities held by the depositary or its nominee will be redeemed in accordance with the depositary’s or nominee’s standard procedures. See “—Form of Certificates.”

Ally or its affiliates may, at any time, and from time to time, purchase outstanding Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities by tender, in the open market or by private agreement.

Liquidation Distribution upon Dissolution

This prospectus refers to any voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution, winding-up or termination of the Trust or any series of the Trust as a “liquidation.” If a liquidation occurs with respect to the Trust or Series 1, the holders of the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities will be entitled to receive out of the assets of Series 1, after satisfaction of claims and obligations of Series 1, pursuant to applicable law, distributions in an amount equal to the aggregate of the stated liquidation amount of $1,000 per Series 1 Trust Preferred Security plus accumulated and unpaid distributions thereon to the date of payment. However, such holders will not receive such distribution if Ally instead distributes on a ratable basis to the holders of the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities, the Series 1 Debentures in an aggregate stated principal amount equal to the aggregate stated liquidation amount of, with an interest rate identical to the distribution rate of, and with accrued and unpaid interest equal to accrued and unpaid distributions on, the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities outstanding at such time. See “—Distribution of the Series 1 Debentures.”

If this distribution can be paid only in part because Series 1 has insufficient assets available to pay in full the aggregate distribution, then the amounts directly payable with respect to Series 1 shall be paid on a ratable basis. The holders of the Series 1 Common Securities will be entitled to receive distributions upon any such liquidation on a ratable basis with the holders of the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities. However, if a declaration default (as defined below) with respect to Series 1 has occurred and is continuing, the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities will have a preference over the Series 1 Common Securities with regard to such distributions.

 

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Pursuant to the Amended and Restated Declaration, the Trust will dissolve and wind up its affairs on the date following the date upon which the last series of the Trust has terminated.

Pursuant to the Amended and Restated Declaration, Series 1 will terminate:

(i) on December 30, 2064, the expiration of the term of Series 1;

(ii) upon the bankruptcy of Ally or any holder of the Series 1 Common Securities;

(iii) upon the filing of a certificate of dissolution or its equivalent with respect to Ally or the revocation of Ally’s charter and the expiration of 90 days after the date of revocation without a reinstatement thereof;

(iv) upon the entry of a decree of judicial dissolution of any holder of the Series 1 Common Securities, Ally, the Trust or Series 1;

(v) subject to obtaining any required regulatory approval, when all of the series 1 securities have been called for redemption;

(vi) subject to obtaining any required regulatory approval, upon the exchange of all of the then-outstanding Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities; or

(vii) subject to obtaining any required regulatory approval, when Series 1 shall have been dissolved in accordance with the terms of the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities upon election by Ally of its right to terminate Series 1 and distribute all of the Series 1 Debentures to the holders of the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities in exchange for all of the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities.

Declaration Defaults

An “indenture default” with respect to Series 1 is a default under the Amended and Restated Indenture (as defined below in “Description of the Series 1 Debentures”) relating to the Series 1 Debentures and also constitutes a “declaration default” with respect to Series 1, which is a default under the Amended and Restated Declaration relating to Series 1. Pursuant to the Amended and Restated Declaration, the holder of the Series 1 Common Securities will be deemed to have waived all declaration defaults relating to the Series 1 Common Securities until all declaration defaults relating to the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities have been cured, waived or otherwise eliminated. Until such declaration defaults relating to the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities have been cured, waived or otherwise eliminated, the institutional trustee for Series 1 will be deemed to be acting solely on behalf of the holders of the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities and only the holders of the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities will have the right to direct the institutional trustee for Series 1 as to matters under the Amended and Restated Declaration, and therefore the Amended and Restated Indenture. In the event that any declaration default relating to the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities is waived by the holders of the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities as provided in the Amended and Restated Declaration, such waiver also constitutes a waiver of such declaration default relating to the Series 1 Common Securities for all purposes under the Amended and Restated Declaration without any further act, vote or consent of the holders of Series 1 Common Securities. See “—Voting Rights.”

To the fullest extent permitted by law, if the institutional trustee for Series 1 fails to enforce its rights under the Series 1 Debentures, any holder of Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities may directly institute a legal proceeding against Ally to enforce these rights without first suing the institutional trustee for Series 1 or any other person or entity. If a declaration default has occurred and is continuing with respect Series 1 and such event is attributable to the failure of Ally to pay interest or principal (or premium, if any) on the Series 1 Debentures on the date such interest or principal (or premium, if any) is otherwise payable, or in the case of redemption, on the redemption date, then a holder of Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities may also bring a direct action. This means

 

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that a holder may directly sue for enforcement of payment to such holder of the principal of or interest (or premium, if any) on the Series 1 Debentures having a principal amount equal to the aggregate liquidation amount of the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities of such holder on or after the respective due date specified in the Series 1 Debentures. Such holder need not first (i) direct the institutional trustee for Series 1 to enforce the terms of the Series 1 Debentures or (ii) sue Ally to enforce the institutional trustee’s rights under the Series 1 Debentures. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Amended and Restated Declaration, for so long as the U.S. government is a holder of 100% of the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities, the U.S. government shall have (i) the right to exercise its rights under Section 5.06 of the Amended and Restated Indenture and Section 5.04 of the Amended and Restated Guarantee Agreements and, if the U.S. government shall exercise any such rights, the institutional trustee shall not take any contradictory action and (ii) the exclusive power, duty and authority (in lieu of the administrative trustees for Series 1) to exercise the rights set forth in Section 3.07(g) of the Amended and Restated Declaration. Except as described herein, the holders of Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities will not be able to exercise directly any other remedy available to the holders of the Series 1 Debentures.

In connection with such direct action, Ally will be subrogated to the rights of such holder of Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities under the Amended and Restated Declaration to the extent of any payment made by Ally to such holder of Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities in such direct action. This means that Ally will be entitled to payment of amounts that a holder of Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities receives in respect of an unpaid distribution that resulted in the bringing of a direct action to the extent that such holder receives or has already received full payment relating to such unpaid distribution from Series 1.

Upon the occurrence of an indenture event of default with respect to the Series 1 Debentures, the indenture trustee or the institutional trustee for Series 1, as the sole holder of the Series 1 Debentures, will have the right under the Amended and Restated Indenture to declare the principal of and interest on the Series 1 Debentures to be immediately due and payable, provided that if such a declaration is not made, the holders of at least 25% in aggregate liquidation amount of the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities then outstanding will have the right to make such declaration. See “Description of the Series 1 Debentures—Indenture Events of Default and Acceleration.”

Ally and Series 1 are each required to file annually with the institutional trustee for Series 1 an officers’ certificate as to its compliance with all conditions and covenants under the Amended and Restated Declaration.

Voting Rights

Except as described in the next succeeding paragraph, in “—Modification of the Amended and Restated Declaration,” and in this prospectus under “Description of the Guarantees—Modification of the Guarantees; Assignment,” and except as provided under the Statutory Trust Act, the Trust Indenture Act, the Amended and Restated Declaration and as otherwise required by law, the holders of the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities have no voting rights.

So long as any Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities are outstanding, the vote or consent of the holders of a majority in aggregate liquidation amount of the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities, voting separately as a class, shall be necessary for effecting or validating:

 

   

Any authorization or issuance of equity securities with respect to Series 1 ranking senior to the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities with respect to either or both of the payment of distributions and/or the distribution of assets on any liquidation, dissolution or winding-up of Series 1;

 

   

Any amendment, alteration or repeal of any provision of the Amended and Restated Indenture or Amended and Restated Declaration (including, with certain exceptions, any amendment, alteration or repeal by means of a merger, consolidation or otherwise) so as to adversely affect the rights, preferences, privileges or voting powers of the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities; or

 

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Any consummation of a binding exchange or reclassification involving the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities, unless in each case (x) the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities remain outstanding or, in the case of any such merger or consolidation with respect to which Ally is not the surviving or resulting entity, are converted into or exchanged for preference securities of the surviving or resulting entity or its ultimate parent and (y) such units remaining outstanding or such preference securities, as the case may be, have such rights, preferences, privileges and voting powers, and limitations and restrictions thereof, taken as a whole, as are not materially less favorable to the holders thereof than the rights, preferences, privileges and voting powers, and limitations and restrictions thereof, of Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities immediately prior to such consummation, taken as a whole.

The holders of a majority in aggregate liquidation amount of the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities have the right to direct the exercise of any trust or power conferred upon the institutional trustee for Series 1 or to direct any proceeding for any remedy available to the institutional trustee for Series 1 so long as the institutional trustee for Series 1 receives the tax opinion discussed below, including the right to direct the institutional trustee for Series 1, as holder of the Series 1 Debentures, to:

(i) direct any proceeding for any remedy available to the indenture trustee, or exercise any trust or power conferred on the indenture trustee, with respect to the Series 1 Debentures;

(ii) waive any past indenture default with respect to the Series 1 Debentures that is waivable under Section 5.6 of the Amended and Restated Indenture;

(iii) exercise any right to rescind or annul an acceleration of the maturity of the Series 1 Debentures; or

(iv) consent to any amendment, modification or termination of the Amended and Restated Indenture or the Series 1 Debentures where such consent is required.

Where a consent or action under the Amended and Restated Indenture would require the consent or act of holders of more than a majority in principal amount of the Series 1 Debentures, or a “super majority,” then only holders of that super majority of Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities may direct the institutional trustee for Series 1 to give such consent or take such action. Further, the institutional trustee for Series 1 can refrain from following any directions of the holders that violate the Amended and Restated Declaration or conflict with any applicable rule of law or would involve the institutional trustee for Series 1 in personal liability against which indemnity would, in its opinion, not be adequate. If the institutional trustee for Series 1 fails to enforce its rights under the Series 1 Debentures, any record holder of Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities may directly sue Ally to enforce the institutional trustee’s rights under the Series 1 Debentures. The record holder does not have to sue the institutional trustee for Series 1 or any other person or entity before bringing such a direct action.

The institutional trustee for Series 1 is required to notify all holders of the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities of any default actually known to certain officers of the institutional trustee and of any notice of default with respect to the Series 1 Debentures received from the indenture trustee. The notice is required to state that the default with respect to the Series 1 Debentures also constitutes a declaration default with respect to the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities. Except for directing the time, method and place of conducting a proceeding for a remedy available to the institutional trustee for Series 1, the institutional trustee for Series 1, as holder of the Series 1 Debentures, will not take any of the actions described in clauses (i), (ii), (iii) or (iv) above unless the institutional trustee for Series 1 receives an opinion of a nationally recognized independent tax counsel to the effect that, such action will not (x) cause the Trust or Series 1 (as applicable) to be classified (i) as other than either a grantor trust or a partnership or (ii) as an entity taxable as a corporation, in either case, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, or (y) materially reduce the likelihood of the Trust or Series 1 (as applicable) being classified as a grantor trust for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

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Restated Indenture or the Series 1 Debentures, the institutional trustee for Series 1 is required to request the written direction of the holders of the series 1 securities. The institutional trustee for Series 1 will vote as directed by a majority in liquidation amount of the series 1 securities voting together as a single class. Where any amendment, modification or termination under the Amended and Restated Indenture would require the consent of a super majority, however, the institutional trustee for Series 1 may only give such consent at the direction of the holders of the same super majority of the holders of the series 1 securities. The institutional trustee for Series 1 is not required to take any such action in accordance with the directions of the holders of the series 1 securities unless the institutional trustee for Series 1 has obtained a tax opinion to the effect described above.

A waiver of an indenture default with respect to the Series 1 Debentures (i) by the institutional trustee for Series 1 at the direction of the holders of the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities or (ii) for so long as the U.S. government is a holder of 100% of the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities, the U.S. government acting directly in accordance with the Amended and Restated Indenture, will constitute a waiver of the corresponding declaration default with respect to Series 1.

Any required approval or direction of holders of Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities may be given at a separate meeting of holders of Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities convened for such purpose, at a meeting of all of the holders of series 1 securities or by written consent. The administrative trustees for Series 1 will mail to each holder of record of Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities a notice of any meeting at which such holders are entitled to vote, or of any matter upon which action by written consent of such holders is to be taken. Each such notice will include a statement setting forth the following information:

 

   

the date of such meeting or the date by which such action is to be taken;

 

   

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

 

   

instructions for the delivery of proxies or consents.

No vote or consent of the holders of Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities will be required for the Trust acting with respect to Series 1 to redeem and cancel Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities or distribute Series 1 Debentures in accordance with the Amended and Restated Declaration and the terms of the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities.

Despite the fact that holders of Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities are entitled to vote or consent under the circumstances described above, any Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities that are owned at the time by Ally or any entity directly or indirectly controlling or controlled by, or under direct or indirect common control with, Ally, will not be entitled to vote or consent. Instead, these Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities will be treated as if they were not outstanding. These limitations will apply to the U.S. government only to the extent required by the Trust Indenture Act.

Voting and consensual rights available to or in favor of holders or beneficial owners of Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities may, to the extent permitted by applicable rule or law, be exercised only by a “United States Person” within the meaning of Section 7701(a)(30) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”) that is a beneficial owner of a Series 1 Trust Preferred Security or by a United States Person acting as irrevocable agent with discretionary powers for the beneficial owner of a Series 1 Trust Preferred Security that is not a United States person. Beneficial owners of a Series 1 Trust Preferred Security that are not United States Persons must, to the extent permitted by applicable rule or law, irrevocably appoint a United States Person with discretionary powers to act as their agent with respect to such voting and consensual rights.

The procedures by which holders of Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities may exercise their voting rights are described below. See “—Form of Certificates.”

 

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Holders of the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities generally have no rights to appoint or remove the administrative trustees for Series 1. Instead, these trustees for Series 1 may be appointed, removed or replaced solely by Ally as the indirect or direct holder of all of the Series 1 Common Securities.

Modification of the Amended and Restated Declaration

The Amended and Restated Declaration may be modified and amended if approved by the administrative trustees for Series 1, and in certain circumstances, the institutional trustee for Series 1 and/or the Delaware trustee. If, however, any proposed amendment provides for, or the administrative trustees for Series 1 otherwise propose to effect:

(i) any action that would adversely affect the powers, preferences or rights of the series 1 securities, whether by way of amendment to the Amended and Restated Declaration or otherwise or

(ii) the dissolution, winding-up or termination of Series 1 other than pursuant to the terms of the Amended and Restated Declaration,

then the holders of the series 1 securities voting together as a single class will be entitled to vote on such amendment or proposal. Such amendment or proposal shall not be effective except with the approval of holders of at least a majority in liquidation amount of the series 1 securities affected thereby. If, however, any amendment or proposal referred to in clause (i) above would adversely affect only the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities or only the Series 1 Common Securities, then only holders of 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 holders of a majority in liquidation amount of such class.

Despite the foregoing, no amendment or modification may be made to the Amended and Restated Declaration if such amendment or modification would:

(i)(x) cause the Trust or Series 1 (as applicable) to be classified (a) as other than either a grantor trust or a partnership or (b) as an entity taxable as a corporation, in either case, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, or (y) materially reduce the likelihood of the Trust or Series 1 (as applicable) being classified as a grantor trust for U.S. federal income tax purposes, provided that the foregoing shall not limit the amendments to all or a portion of Series 1 to designate one or more new series with such terms as specified with respect to such new series, to the extent 100% of the holders of the Series 1 Common Securities have consented to any such amendment, provided further that the consent of the holders of the Series 1 Common Securities shall not be required for the designation of a special new series with the same economic terms and otherwise substantially identical terms (except as provided in the Amended and Restated Declaration) to the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities in connection with the sale of such securities in a transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act;

(ii) reduce or otherwise adversely affect the powers of the institutional trustee for Series 1 in contravention of the Trust Indenture Act; or

(iii) cause the Trust or Series 1 to be deemed an “investment company” that is required to be registered under the 1940 Act.

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 substantially as an entirety to, any corporation or other body except as described below. The Trust may, with the unanimous consent of the administrative trustees for each series of the Trust and without the consent of the holders of the trust securities of any series of the Trust, the Delaware trustee or the

 

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institutional trustee for any series, consolidate, amalgamate, merge with or into, or be replaced by a trust organized as such under the laws of any State, provided that:

(i) such successor entity either:

(a) expressly assumes all of the obligations of the Trust with respect to each series of trust securities or

(b) substitutes for the Trust Preferred Securities of each series other successor securities having substantially the same terms as that series of Trust Preferred Securities, so long as the successor securities rank the same as that series of Trust Preferred Securities rank regarding distributions and payments upon liquidation, redemption and otherwise;

(ii) Ally expressly acknowledges with respect to each series of the Trust a trustee for each such series of the successor entity that possesses the same powers and duties as the institutional trustee for such series;

(iii) the Trust Preferred Securities of each series or any successor securities of such series are listed, or any successor securities of such series will be listed upon notification of issuance, on any national securities exchange or with another organization on which the Trust Preferred Securities of such series are then listed or quoted;

(iv) such merger, consolidation, amalgamation or replacement does not cause the Trust Preferred Securities of any series, including any successor securities of such series, to be downgraded by any nationally recognized statistical rating organization;

(v) such merger, consolidation, amalgamation or replacement does not adversely affect the rights, preferences and privileges of the holders of the trust securities of any series, including any successor securities with respect to such series, in any material respect, other than in connection with any dilution of the holders’ interest in the new entity;

(vi) such successor entity has a purpose substantially identical to that of the Trust with respect to each series of the Trust;

(vii) prior to such merger, consolidation, amalgamation or replacement, each series of the Trust has received an opinion of a nationally recognized independent counsel to the Trust acting for each such series experienced in such matters, to the effect that:

(a) such merger, consolidation, amalgamation or replacement does not adversely affect the rights, preferences and privileges of the holders of the trust securities of any series, including any successor securities of such series, in any material respect, other than in connection with any dilution of the holders’ interest in the new entity;

(b) following such merger, consolidation, amalgamation or replacement, neither the Trust nor such successor entity nor any series of the Trust will be required to register as an “investment company” under the 1940 Act; and

(c) (x) following such merger, consolidation, amalgamation or replacement, the Trust or any series (or any successor thereto), as applicable, will be classified, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, as either a grantor trust or a partnership, and not as an entity taxable as a corporation, and (y) such merger, consolidation, amalgamation or replacement will not materially reduce the likelihood of the Trust or any series (or any successor thereto), as applicable, being classified as a grantor trust for U.S. federal income tax purposes; and

(viii) Ally guarantees the obligations of such successor entity with respect to each series of the Trust under the successor securities with respect to each such series at least to the extent provided by the relevant Amended and Restated Guarantee Agreement.

 

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Form of Certificates

The Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities, on original issuance, were issued, and pursuant to the Amended and Restated Declaration, will continue to be in the form of definitive, fully registered Trust Preferred Security Certificates (the “Definitive Trust Preferred Security Certificates”). The Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities may, upon the instruction of Ally, be issued in the form of one or more fully registered global Series 1 Trust Preferred Security Certificates, without distribution coupons (each, a “Global Certificate”). If so issued, each Global Certificate will be deposited with, or on behalf of, The Depository Trust Company (“DTC”), a securities depositary, and will be registered in the name of DTC or a nominee of DTC. DTC will thus be the only registered holder of these Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities and will be considered the sole owner of the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities for purposes of the Amended and Restated Declaration. The Trust acting with respect to Series 1 and the trustees shall have no obligation to the beneficial owners of the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities.

If the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities are held as Global Certificates, purchasers of Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities may hold interests in the global Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities only through DTC, if they are a participant in the DTC system. Purchasers may also hold interests through a securities intermediary—banks, brokerage houses and other institutions that maintain securities accounts for customers—that has an account with DTC or its nominee (“participants”). DTC will maintain accounts showing the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities holdings of its participants, and these participants will in turn maintain accounts showing the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities holdings of their customers. Some of these customers may themselves be securities intermediaries holding Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities for their customers. Thus, each beneficial owner of a book-entry Series 1 Trust Preferred Security will hold such Series 1 Trust Preferred Security indirectly through a hierarchy of intermediaries, with DTC at the “top” and the beneficial owner’s own securities intermediary at the “bottom.”

If the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities are held as Global Certificates, the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities of each beneficial owner will be evidenced solely by entries on the books of the beneficial owner’s securities intermediary. The actual purchaser of the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities will generally not be entitled to have the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities represented by the Global Certificates registered in its name and will not be considered the owner under the Amended and Restated Declaration.

If Ally determines that the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities no longer require the private placement legend, it will deliver to the institutional trustee for Series 1 an opinion of counsel to the effect that the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities are eligible to be transferred without restriction, and certificates not bearing the private placement legend will be issued. While the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities do bear the legend, they will be subject to certain restrictions on transfer.

Before registering for transfer or exchange of any Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities, the institutional trustee for Series 1, which has been appointed the securities registrar for purposes of registering or transferring such securities, may require an opinion of counsel or other satisfactory evidence that either (1) no portion of the purchase consideration constitutes assets of any “employee benefit plan” subject to Section 406 of the U.S. Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), any plan, account or other arrangement subject to Section 4975 of the Code, or any similar provisions, or any entity whose underlying assets are considered to include “plan assets” of any such employee benefit plan or other plan, account or arrangement or (2) the purchase and holding of the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities will not constitute a nonexempt prohibited transaction under Section 406 of ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code or a violation under any applicable similar law.

In this prospectus, for book-entry Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities, references to actions taken by securityholders will mean actions taken by DTC upon instructions from its participants, and references to payments and notices of redemption to securityholders will mean payments and notices of redemption to DTC as the registered holder of the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities for distribution to participants in accordance with DTC’s procedures.

 

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If the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities are held as Global Certificates, a beneficial owner of book-entry securities represented by a Global Certificate may exchange the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities for Definitive Trust Preferred Security Certificates only if:

(1) DTC elects to discontinue its services as depositary with respect to the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities and the administrative trustees for Series 1 do not appoint a replacement for DTC within 90 days; or

(2) the administrative trustees for Series 1 elect after consultation with Ally and subject to the procedures of DTC to terminate the book entry system through the DTC with respect to the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities.

Upon surrender of Global Certificates for exchange, the administrative trustees for Series 1 and the securities registrar shall cause Definitive Trust Preferred Security Certificates to be delivered to the beneficial owners of Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities in accordance with the instructions of DTC.

DTC is a limited purpose trust company organized under the laws of the State of New York, 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 agency” registered under Section 17A of the Exchange Act. The rules applicable to DTC and its participants are on file with the SEC.

Ally and the administrative trustees for Series 1 will not have any responsibility or liability for any aspect of the records relating to, or payments made on account of, beneficial ownership interest in the book-entry securities or for maintaining, supervising or reviewing any records relating to the beneficial ownership interests.

If Global Certificates are issued in the future, DTC may discontinue providing its services as securities depositary with respect to the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities. Under such circumstances, in the event that a successor securities depositary is not obtained, Definitive Trust Preferred Security Certificates are required to be printed and delivered. Additionally, the administrative trustees for Series 1, with the consent of Ally, may decide to discontinue use of the system of book-entry transfers through DTC or any successor depositary with respect to the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities. In that event, certificates for the Series 1 Trust 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 Ally and the Trust acting with respect to Series 1 believe to be reliable, but neither Ally nor the Trust acting with respect to Series 1 takes responsibility for the accuracy thereof.

Information Concerning the Institutional Trustee

Prior to the occurrence of a default with respect to Series 1, the institutional trustee for Series 1 undertakes to perform only such duties with respect to Series 1 as are specifically set forth in the Amended and Restated Declaration. After a default with respect to Series 1, the institutional trustee for Series 1 will exercise the rights and powers vested in it by the Amended and Restated Declaration using the same degree of care and skill as a prudent individual would exercise in the conduct of his or her own affairs. The institutional trustee for Series 1 is under no obligation to exercise any of the rights or powers vested in it by the Amended and Restated Declaration at the request of any holder of Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities unless offered security and indemnity reasonably satisfactory to it by such holder against the costs, expenses and liabilities that might be incurred thereby. Despite the foregoing, the institutional trustee for Series 1, upon the occurrence of a declaration default with respect to Series 1, shall not be relieved of its obligation to exercise the rights and powers vested in it by the Amended and Restated Declaration. The institutional trustee for Series 1 will not be liable for any special, indirect or consequential loss or damage of any kind (including lost profits), nor will it be responsible or liable for any failure or delay in the performance of its obligations arising out of forces beyond its reasonable control.

 

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Paying Agent/Security Registrar

While the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities are in definitive form, the following provisions apply:

 

   

the institutional trustee for Series 1 may authorize one or more paying agents for Series 1 and designate or remove an additional or substitute paying agent at any time;

 

   

the security registrar for Series 1 will affect the registration of transfers of Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities without charge but only upon payment, with the giving of such indemnity as the security registrar may require, in respect of any tax or other government charges that may be imposed in relation to the registration of transfers; and

 

   

neither the administrative trustees for Series 1 nor the Trust acting with respect to Series 1 will be required to register or cause to be registered the transfer of Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities after such Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities have been called for redemption.

Governing Law

The Amended and Restated Declaration for all purposes will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware.

Miscellaneous

The administrative trustees for Series 1 are authorized in carrying out the activities of the Trust provided for in the Amended and Restated Declaration to take any action, not inconsistent with the Amended and Restated Declaration or applicable law, that they determine to be necessary or desirable in carrying out such activities with respect to Series 1 including, but not limited to (i) causing the Trust and Series 1 not to be deemed to be an “investment company” required to be registered under the 1940 Act, (ii) taking any action to the extent necessary or prudent to (x) ensure that the Trust or Series 1 (as applicable) will be classified, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, as either a grantor trust or a partnership, and not as an entity taxable as a corporation, or (y) increase the likelihood of the Trust or Series 1 (as applicable) being classified as a grantor trust for U.S. federal income tax purposes, and (iii) cooperating with Ally to ensure that the Series 1 Debentures will be treated as indebtedness of Ally for U.S. federal income tax purposes. However, the administrative trustees for Series 1 may not take such action if doing so would adversely affect the interests of the holders of the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities.

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DESCRIPTION OF THE SERIES 2 TRUST PREFERRED SECURITIES

The trust preferred securities and common securities of Series 2 will be designated the “Fixed Rate/Floating Rate Trust Preferred Securities, Series 2” (the “Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities”) and the “Fixed Rate/Floating Rate Common Securities, Series 2” (the “Series 2 Common Securities”), respectively, pursuant to the Amended and Restated Declaration. The institutional trustee for Series 2 under the Amended and Restated Declaration, The Bank of New York Mellon, will act as indenture trustee for Series 2 under the Amended and Restated Declaration, for purposes of compliance with the provisions of the Trust Indenture Act. The terms of the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities include those stated in the Amended and Restated Declaration and those made part of the Amended and Restated Declaration by the Trust Indenture Act. The following summary of the material terms and provisions of the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities is not intended to be complete and is qualified by the Amended and Restated Declaration, the Statutory Trust Act of the State of Delaware and the Trust Indenture Act. Certain provisions of the Amended and Restated Declaration applicable to all series 2 securities, are described in this prospectus only with respect to the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities. The form of the Amended and Restated Declaration is filed as an exhibit to the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part.

General

The Amended and Restated Declaration authorizes the administrative trustees for Series 2 to act, on behalf of Series 2, with respect to the Series 2 Common Securities and the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities (collectively, the “series 2 securities,” and together with the series 1 securities, the “trust securities”). The series 2 securities represent undivided beneficial interests in Ally’s “Fixed Rate/Floating Rate Junior Subordinated Deferrable Interest Debentures due 2040” (the “Series 2 Debentures”), which will be the only assets designated to Series 2. All of the Series 2 Common Securities are owned by Ally. The Series 2 Common Securities rank equally, and payments will be made on the Series 2 Common Securities on a ratable basis, with the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities. If a default under the Amended and Restated Declaration applicable to Series 2 occurs and continues, however, the rights of the holders of the Series 2 Common Securities to receive payment of periodic distributions and payments upon liquidation, redemption and otherwise will be subordinated to the rights of the holders of the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities.

Pursuant to the Amended and Restated Declaration, the institutional trustee for Series 2 holds title to the Series 2 Debentures for the benefit of the holders of the series 2 securities. The payment of distributions out of money held by Series 2 with respect to the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities, and payments upon redemption of the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities or liquidation of Series 2 out of money held by Series 2 with respect to the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities, are guaranteed by Ally to the extent described under “Description of the Guarantees.” The Series 2 Guarantee is held by The Bank of New York Mellon, the guarantee trustee for the Series 2 Guarantee, for the benefit of the holders of the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities. The Series 2 Guarantee does not cover payment of distributions when Series 2 does not have sufficient funds available to pay such distributions. In such event, the remedy of a holder of Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities is to:

 

   

vote to direct the institutional trustee for Series 2 to exercise any trust or power under the Amended and Restated Declaration, including the enforcement of the institutional trustee’s rights under the Series 2 Debentures; or

 

   

if the failure of Series 2 to pay distributions is attributable to the failure of Ally to pay interest or principal on the Series 2 Debentures, sue Ally, on or after the respective due dates specified in the Series 2 Debentures, for enforcement of payment to such holder of the principal or interest on the Series 2 Debentures having a principal amount equal to the aggregate liquidation amount of the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities of such holder.

 

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Distributions

Distributions on the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities are payable on the stated liquidation amount of $25 per Series 2 Trust Preferred Security as follows:

 

   

from the date of Designation, to but excluding February 15, 2016, at a fixed rate to be agreed among Ally, Series 1 and Treasury at the time of Designation payable quarterly in arrears on February 15, May 15, August 15 and November 15 of each year, beginning August 15, 2011; and

 

   

from and including February 15, 2016 to but excluding February 15, 2040, at an annual rate equal to three-month LIBOR plus a spread to be agreed among Ally, Series 1 and Treasury at the time of Designation payable quarterly in arrears on February 15, May 15, August 15 and November 15 of each year, beginning May 15, 2016.

Distributions not paid when due, or when they would be due if not for any extension period or default by Ally on the Series 2 Debentures, will bear interest, compounded quarterly at the applicable coupon rate and without regard for any extension period. When this prospectus refers to any payment of distributions, distributions include any such interest payable unless otherwise stated. The amount of distributions accruing from the date of Designation to but excluding February 15, 2016 will be computed on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months. The amount of distributions accruing from and including February 15, 2016 to but excluding February 15, 2040 will be computed on the basis of a 360-day year and the actual number of days elapsed.

Distributions on the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities are cumulative and will be made by the institutional trustee for Series 2, except as otherwise described below, when, as and if available for payment.

The distribution rate and the distribution payment dates and other payment dates for the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities correspond to the interest rate and interest payment dates and other payment dates on the Series 2 Debentures.

Deferral of Distributions.  Ally has the right under the Amended and Restated Indenture to defer interest payments on the Series 2 Debentures for an extension period not exceeding 20 consecutive quarters, subject to certain conditions, during which no interest shall be due and payable. A deferral of interest payments cannot extend, however, beyond the maturity of the Series 2 Debentures. An extension period begins in the quarter in which notice of the extension period is given. As a consequence of Ally’s extension of the interest payment period, distributions on the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities would be deferred during any such extended interest payment period. During an extension period, the amount of distributions due to holders of Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities will continue to accumulate and such deferred distributions will themselves accrue interest to the extent and in the amount that interest accrues and compounds on the underlying Series 2 Debentures.

In the event that Ally exercises its right to extend an interest payment period, then:

(i) Ally and any of its subsidiaries (other than a subsidiary that is a depository institution or a subsidiary thereof) will not declare or pay any dividend on, make any distributions relating to, or redeem, purchase, acquire or make a liquidation payment relating to, any of Ally’s capital stock or make any guarantee payment with respect thereto other than:

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(b) the acquisition by Ally or any of its subsidiaries of record ownership in capital stock of Ally for the beneficial ownership of any other persons (other than Ally or any of its subsidiaries), including trustees or custodians;

(c) as a result of an exchange or conversion of any class or series of Ally’s capital stock for any other class or series of Ally’s capital stock, in each case, solely to the extent required pursuant to binding contractual agreements entered into prior to or on December 30, 2009 or any subsequent agreement for the accelerated exercise, settlement or exchange thereof for capital stock of Ally;

(d) distributions by or among any wholly-owned subsidiary of Ally;

(e) redemptions of securities held by Ally or any wholly-owned subsidiary of Ally; and

(f) unpaid tax distributions to holders of membership interests of GMAC LLC pursuant to Section 4(b) of GMAC LLC’s Plan of Conversion, dated June 30, 2009; and

(ii) Ally and any of its subsidiaries (other than a subsidiary that is a depository institution or a subsidiary thereof) will not make any payment of interest, principal or premium on, or repay, repurchase or redeem, any debt securities or guarantees issued by Ally that rank equally with or junior to the Series 2 Debentures (“Series 2 Junior Subordinated Indebtedness,” and together with Series 1 Junior Subordinated Indebtedness, the “Junior Subordinated Indebtedness”) other than:

(a) redemptions, purchases or other acquisitions of Junior Subordinated Indebtedness in connection with the administration of any employee benefit plan in the ordinary course of business and consistent with past practice;

(b) the acquisition by Ally or any of its subsidiaries of record ownership in Junior Subordinated Indebtedness for the beneficial ownership of any other persons (other than Ally or any of its subsidiaries), including trustees or custodians;

(c) as a result of an exchange or conversion of any class or series of Junior Subordinated Indebtedness for any other class or series of Junior Subordinated Indebtedness;

(d) redemptions of securities held by Ally or any wholly-owned subsidiary of Ally; and

(e) any payment of interest on Junior Subordinated Indebtedness paid pro rata with interest paid on the Series 2 Debentures such that the respective amounts of such payments made shall bear the same ratio to each other as all accrued but unpaid interest per like-amount of Series 2 Debentures and all Junior Subordinated Indebtedness bear to each other.

These restrictions, however, will not apply (1) to any stock dividends paid by Ally where the dividend stock is the same stock as that on which the dividend is being paid or (2) dividends or distributions by or other transactions solely among Ally and any wholly-owned subsidiary of Ally or solely among wholly-owned subsidiaries of Ally. Series 2 shall have the right to make partial distributions during an extension period if a corresponding payment of interest is made on the Series 2 Debentures. Prior to the termination of any extension period, Ally may further extend such extension period, so long as such extension period, together with all such other extension periods, does not exceed 20 consecutive quarters. An extension period cannot extend, however, beyond the maturity of the Series 2 Debentures.

Upon the termination of any extension period with respect to Series 2 and the payment of all amounts then due, Ally may commence a new extension period with respect to the Series 2 Debentures, which must comply with the above requirements. Consequently, there could be several extension periods of varying lengths throughout the term of the Series 2 Debentures. The administrative trustees for Series 2 shall give the holders of

 

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the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities notice of any extension period upon their receipt of notice thereof from Ally. If distributions are deferred, the deferred distributions and accrued interest on such distributions will be paid to holders of record of the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities as they appear on the securities register of Series 2 on the record date immediately preceding the termination of the related extension period. See “Description of the Series 2 Debentures—Interest” and “—Option to Extend Interest Payment Period.”

Payment of Distributions.  Distributions on the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities are payable to the extent that Series 2 has funds available for the payment of such distributions. The funds of Series 2 available for distribution to the holders of the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities are limited to payments received from Ally on the Series 2 Debentures. The payment of distributions out of monies held by Series 2 with respect to the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities is guaranteed by Ally only to the extent set forth under “Description of the Guarantees.” See also “Description of the Series 2 Debentures.”

Distributions on the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities are payable to the holders named on the securities register of Series 2 at the close of business on the relevant record dates. While the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities are in definitive, fully-registered form, subject to the rules of any securities exchange on which the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities are listed, the relevant record dates shall be 15 days prior to the relevant distribution dates or such other record date fixed by the administrative trustee for Series 2 that is not more than 60 nor less than 10 days prior to such relevant distribution dates. If the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities are in book-entry only form, the record date will be one business day before the relevant distribution dates. Distributions will be paid through the institutional trustee for Series 2 who will hold amounts received in respect of the Series 2 Debentures in the property account for the benefit of the holders of the series 2 securities. Unless any applicable laws and regulations and the provisions of the Amended and Restated Declaration state otherwise, each such payment will be made as described under “—Form of Certificates” below.

In the event that any date on which distributions are to be made on the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities on or prior to February 15, 2016 is not a business day, then payment of the distributions 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. If any date on which distributions are to be made on the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities after February 15, 2016 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 interest will accrue to but excluding the date interest is paid. However, if such business day is in the next succeeding calendar month, such payment shall be made on, and interest will accrue to but excluding, the immediately preceding business day. A “business day” means any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or any other day on which banking institutions in the State of New York generally are authorized or required by law or other governmental action to close.

Exchanges

If at any time Ally or any of its affiliates is the holder or beneficial owner of any Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities, Ally or such affiliate, as applicable, has the right to deliver to the institutional trustee for Series 2 all or such portion of its Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities as it elects and, subject to the terms of the Amended and Restated Indenture, receive, in exchange therefor, Series 2 Debentures having an aggregate principal amount equal to the aggregate Liquidation Amount of the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities exchanged therefor. After such exchange, such Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities shall be cancelled and shall no longer be deemed to be outstanding and all rights of Ally or such affiliate, as applicable, as holder with respect to such Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities shall cease. In the event of any such exchange, Ally shall also have a similar option with respect to a proportionate amount of the Series 2 Common Securities that it holds.

Redemption of Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities

The Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities have no stated maturity date but will be redeemed upon the maturity of the Series 2 Debentures. In addition, the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities may be redeemed prior to maturity of the Series 2 Debentures on the dates and to the extent the Series 2 Debentures are redeemed. See “Description

 

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of the Series 2 Debentures—Optional Redemption.” The Series 2 Debentures will mature on February 15, 2040 (see “Description of the Series 2 Debentures—General”) and, subject to obtaining any required regulatory approval, may be redeemed, in whole or in part, at any time on or after February 15, 2016, or at any time, in whole or in part, in certain circumstances upon the occurrence of a Tax Event or an Investment Company Event with respect to Series 2. See “—Special Event Redemption” below.

If then required, Ally will obtain the concurrence or approval of the FRB before exercising its redemption rights described in the preceding paragraph.

Upon the maturity of the Series 2 Debentures, the proceeds of their repayment will simultaneously be applied to redeem all outstanding Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities at the redemption price. Upon the redemption of the Series 2 Debentures, whether in whole or in part, either at the option of Ally or pursuant to a Special Event, Series 2 will use the cash it receives upon the redemption to redeem Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities and Series 2 Common Securities having an aggregate liquidation amount equal to the aggregate principal amount of the Series 2 Debentures so redeemed at the redemption price. Before such redemption, holders of Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities will be given not less than 30 nor more than 60 days’ notice. Prior to any redemption with respect to Series 2, Ally will obtain any required regulatory approval. In the event that fewer than all of the outstanding Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities are to be redeemed, the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities will be redeemed on a ratable basis as described under “—Form of Certificates” below. See “—Special Event Redemption” and “Description of the Series 2 Debentures—Optional Redemption.”

Special Event Redemption

“Tax Event” means that the administrative trustees for Series 2 will have received an opinion of a nationally recognized independent tax counsel experienced in such matters that states that, as a result of any:

 

   

amendment to, or change (including any announced prospective change) in, the laws or associated regulations of the United States or any political subdivision or taxing authority of the United States on or after December 30, 2009; or

 

   

amendment to, or change in, an interpretation or application of 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, regulatory determination, or administrative pronouncement on or after December 30, 2009,

there is more than an insubstantial risk that:

 

   

Series 2 would be subject to U.S. federal income tax relating to interest accrued or received on the Series 2 Debentures;

 

   

interest payable to Series 2 on the Series 2 Debentures would not be deductible, in whole or in part, by Ally for U.S. federal income tax purposes; or

 

   

Series 2 would be subject to more than a minimal amount of other taxes, duties or other governmental charges.

“Investment Company Event” means that the administrative trustees for Series 2 will have received an opinion of a nationally recognized independent counsel experienced in such matters to the effect that, as a result of the occurrence of a change in law or regulation or a written change in interpretation or application of law or regulation by any legislative body, court, governmental agency or regulatory authority, there is more than an insubstantial risk that the Trust or Series 2 is or will be considered an “investment company” that is required to be registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”), which change becomes effective on or after December 30, 2009.

 

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This prospectus refers to a Tax Event or an Investment Company Event as a “Special Event.” Provided that Ally obtains any required regulatory approval, if a Special Event occurs and continues, Ally may, upon not less than 30 nor more than 60 days’ notice, redeem the Series 2 Debentures, in whole or in part, for cash within 90 days following the occurrence of such Special Event. Following such redemption, series 2 securities with an aggregate liquidation amount equal to the aggregate principal amount of the Series 2 Debentures so redeemed shall be redeemed by Series 2 at the redemption price on a ratable basis. If, however, at the time there is available to Ally or the Trust acting with respect to Series 2 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 that will have no adverse effect on Series 2, Ally or the holders of the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities or the Series 2 Debentures, then Ally or the Trust acting with respect to Series 2 will pursue such measure instead of redemption.

Distribution of the Series 2 Debentures

Ally will have the right to dissolve Series 2, subject to the receipt of any required regulatory approvals. Pursuant to the Amended and Restated Indenture, Ally has agreed not to do so other than in connection with a Special Event or in connection with certain mergers, consolidations or amalgamations permitted by the Amended and Restated Declaration. In the event of any dissolution of the Trust or Series 2 and after satisfaction of the claims and obligations of Series 2 as provided by applicable law, the Trust acting with respect to Series 2 may cause the Series 2 Debentures to be distributed to the holders of the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities in an aggregate stated principal amount equal to the aggregate stated liquidation amount of such securities then outstanding. Prior to any such distribution, Ally must obtain any required regulatory approvals.

If the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) or on any other national securities exchange and if the Series 2 Debentures are distributed to the holders of the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities upon dissolution of Series 2, then Ally will use its best efforts to cause the Series 2 Debentures to be listed on the NYSE or on such other exchange as the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities are then listed.

After the date for any distribution of Series 2 Debentures upon dissolution of Series 2:

 

   

the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities will no longer be deemed to be outstanding;

 

   

if any global securities have been issued, the securities depositary or its nominee, as the record holder of the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities, will receive a registered global certificate or certificates representing the Series 2 Debentures to be delivered upon such distribution; and

 

   

any certificates representing Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities not held by the depositary or its nominee will be deemed to represent Debentures having an aggregate principal amount equal to the aggregate stated liquidation amount of, with an interest rate identical to the coupon rate of, and with accrued and unpaid interest equal to accrued and unpaid distributions on, such Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities until such certificates are presented to Ally or its agent for transfer or reissuance.

Redemption Procedures

Series 2 may not redeem fewer than all of the outstanding Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities unless all accrued and unpaid distributions have been paid on all Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities for all distribution periods terminating on or prior to the date of redemption.

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institutional trustee for Series 2 will irrevocably deposit with the depositary or its nominee funds sufficient to pay the applicable redemption price and will also give the depositary irrevocable instructions and authority to pay the redemption price to the holders of the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities or (y) if the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities are in definitive form, the institutional trustee for Series 2 will pay the applicable redemption price to the applicable holder of Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities by check mailed to such holder.

Once notice of redemption is given and redemption funds are deposited, distributions will cease to accrue and all rights of holders of the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities called for redemption will cease, except the right of the holders to receive the redemption price, but without interest on such redemption price. If any redemption date 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, 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.

If payment of the redemption price for any Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities is improperly withheld or refused and not paid either by Series 2 or by Ally pursuant to the Series 2 Guarantee, distributions on such Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities will continue to accrue at the then applicable rate from the original redemption date to the date of payment. In this case, the actual payment date will be the redemption date for purposes of calculating the redemption price. See “—Form of Certificates.”

In the event that fewer than all of the outstanding Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities are to be redeemed, the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities held by the depositary or its nominee will be redeemed in accordance with the depositary’s or nominee’s standard procedures. See “—Form of Certificates.”

Ally or its affiliates may, at any time, and from time to time, purchase outstanding Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities by tender, in the open market or by private agreement.

Liquidation Distribution upon Dissolution

This prospectus refers to any voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution, winding-up or termination of the Trust or any series of the Trust as a “liquidation.” If a liquidation occurs with respect to the Trust or Series 2, the holders of the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities will be entitled to receive out of the assets of Series 2, after satisfaction of claims and obligations of Series 2, pursuant to applicable law, distributions in an amount equal to the aggregate of the stated liquidation amount of $25 per Series 2 Trust Preferred Security plus accumulated and unpaid distributions thereon to the date of payment. However, such holders will not receive such distribution if Ally instead distributes on a ratable basis to the holders of the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities, the Series 2 Debentures in an aggregate stated principal amount equal to the aggregate stated liquidation amount of, with an interest rate identical to the distribution rate of, and with accrued and unpaid interest equal to accrued and unpaid distributions on, the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities outstanding at such time. See “—Distribution of the Series 2 Debentures.”

If this distribution can be paid only in part because Series 2 has insufficient assets available to pay in full the aggregate distribution, then the amounts directly payable with respect to Series 2 shall be paid on a ratable basis. The holders of the Series 2 Common Securities will be entitled to receive distributions upon any such liquidation on a ratable basis with the holders of the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities. However, if a declaration default (as defined below) with respect to Series 2 has occurred and is continuing, the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities will have a preference over the Series 2 Common Securities with regard to such distributions.

Pursuant to the Amended and Restated Declaration, the Trust will dissolve and wind up its affairs on the date following the date upon which the last series of the Trust has terminated.

Pursuant to the Amended and Restated Declaration, Series 2 will terminate:

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(ii) upon the bankruptcy of Ally or any holder of the Series 2 Common Securities;

(iii) upon the filing of a certificate of dissolution or its equivalent with respect to Ally or the revocation of Ally’s charter and the expiration of 90 days after the date of revocation without a reinstatement thereof;

(iv) upon the entry of a decree of judicial dissolution of any holder of the Series 2 Common Securities, Ally, the Trust or Series 2;

(v) subject to obtaining any required regulatory approval, when all of the series 2 securities have been called for redemption;

(vi) subject to obtaining any required regulatory approval, upon the exchange of all of the then-outstanding Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities; or

(vii) subject to obtaining any required regulatory approval, when Series 2 shall have been dissolved in accordance with the terms of the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities upon election by Ally of its right to terminate Series 2 and distribute all of the Series 2 Debentures to the holders of the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities in exchange for all of the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities.

Declaration Defaults

An “indenture default” with respect to Series 2 is a default under the Amended and Restated Indenture (as defined below in “Description of the Series 2 Debentures”) relating to the Series 2 Debentures and also constitutes a “declaration default” with respect to Series 2, which is a default under the Amended and Restated Declaration relating to Series 2. Pursuant to the Amended and Restated Declaration, the holder of the Series 2 Common Securities will be deemed to have waived all declaration defaults relating to the Series 2 Common Securities until all declaration defaults relating to the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities have been cured, waived or otherwise eliminated. Until such declaration defaults relating to the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities have been cured, waived or otherwise eliminated, the institutional trustee for Series 2 will be deemed to be acting solely on behalf of the holders of the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities and only the holders of the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities will have the right to direct the institutional trustee for Series 2 as to matters under the Amended and Restated Declaration, and therefore the Amended and Restated Indenture. In the event that any declaration default relating to the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities is waived by the holders of the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities as provided in the Amended and Restated Declaration, such waiver also constitutes a waiver of such declaration default relating to the Series 2 Common Securities for all purposes under the Amended and Restated Declaration without any further act, vote or consent of the holders of Series 2 Common Securities. See “—Voting Rights.”

To the fullest extent permitted by law, if the institutional trustee for Series 2 fails to enforce its rights under the Series 2 Debentures, any holder of Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities may directly institute a legal proceeding against Ally to enforce these rights without first suing the institutional trustee for Series 2 or any other person or entity. If a declaration default has occurred and is continuing with respect to Series 2 and such event is attributable to the failure of Ally to pay interest or principal (or premium, if any) on the Series 2 Debentures on the date such interest or principal (or premium, if any) is otherwise payable, or in the case of redemption, on the redemption date, then a holder of Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities may also bring a direct action. This means that a holder may directly sue for enforcement of payment to such holder of the principal of or interest (or premium, if any) on the Series 2 Debentures having a principal amount equal to the aggregate liquidation amount of the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities of such holder on or after the respective due date specified in the Series 2 Debentures. Such holder need not first (i) direct the institutional trustee for Series 2 to enforce the terms of the Series 2 Debentures or (ii) sue Ally to enforce the institutional trustee’s rights under the Series 2 Debentures. The holders of Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities will not be able to exercise directly any other remedy available to the holders of the Series 2 Debentures.

 

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In connection with such direct action, Ally will be subrogated to the rights of such holder of Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities under the Amended and Restated Declaration to the extent of any payment made by Ally to such holder of Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities in such direct action. This means that Ally will be entitled to payment of amounts that a holder of Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities receives in respect of an unpaid distribution that resulted in the bringing of a direct action to the extent that such holder receives or has already received full payment relating to such unpaid distribution from Series 2.

Upon the occurrence of an indenture event of default with respect to the Series 2 Debentures, the indenture trustee or the institutional trustee for Series 2, as the sole holder of the Series 2 Debentures, will have the right under the Amended and Restated Indenture to declare the principal of and interest on the Series 2 Debentures to be immediately due and payable, provided that if such a declaration is not made, the holders of at least 25% in aggregate liquidation amount of the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities then outstanding will have the right to make such declaration. See “Description of the Series 2 Debentures—Indenture Events of Default and Acceleration.”

Ally and Series 2 are each required to file annually with the institutional trustee for Series 2 an officers’ certificate as to its compliance with all conditions and covenants under the Amended and Restated Declaration.

Voting Rights

Except as described in the next succeeding paragraph, in “—Modification of the Amended and Restated Declaration,” and in this prospectus under “Description of the Guarantees—Modification of the Guarantees; Assignment,” and except as provided under the Statutory Trust Act, the Trust Indenture Act, the Amended and Restated Declaration and as otherwise required by law, the holders of the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities have no voting rights.

The holders of a majority in aggregate liquidation amount of the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities, voting separately as a class, have the right to direct the exercise of any trust or power conferred upon the institutional trustee for Series 2 or to direct any proceeding for any remedy available to the institutional trustee for Series 2 so long as the institutional trustee for Series 2 receives the tax opinion discussed below, including the right to direct the institutional trustee for Series 2, as holder of the Series 2 Debentures, to:

(i) direct any proceeding for any remedy available to the indenture trustee, or exercise any trust or power conferred on the indenture trustee, with respect to the Series 2 Debentures;

(ii) waive any past indenture default with respect to the Series 2 Debentures that is waivable under Section 5.6 of the Amended and Restated Indenture;

(iii) exercise any right to rescind or annul an acceleration of the maturity of the Series 2 Debentures; or

(iv) consent to any amendment, modification or termination of the Amended and Restated Indenture or the Series 2 Debentures where such consent is required.

Where a consent or action under the Amended and Restated Indenture would require the consent or act of holders of more than a majority in principal amount of the Series 2 Debentures, or a “super majority,” then only holders of that super majority of Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities may direct the institutional trustee for Series 2 to give such consent or take such action. Further, the institutional trustee for Series 2 can refrain from following any directions of the holders that violate the Amended and Restated Declaration or conflict with any applicable rule of law or would involve the institutional trustee for Series 2 in personal liability against which indemnity would, in its opinion, not be adequate. If the institutional trustee for Series 2 fails to enforce its rights under the Series 2 Debentures, any record holder of Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities may directly sue Ally to enforce the institutional trustee’s rights under the Series 2 Debentures. The record holder does not have to sue the institutional trustee for Series 2 or any other person or entity before bringing such a direct action.

 

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The institutional trustee for Series 2 is required to notify all holders of the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities of any default actually known to certain officers of the institutional trustee and of any notice of default with respect to the Series 2 Debentures received from the indenture trustee. The notice is required to state that the default with respect to the Series 2 Debentures also constitutes a declaration default with respect to the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities. Except for directing the time, method and place of conducting a proceeding for a remedy available to the institutional trustee for Series 2, the institutional trustee for Series 2, as holder of the Series 2 Debentures, will not take any of the actions described in clauses (i), (ii), (iii) or (iv) above unless the institutional trustee for Series 2 receives an opinion of a nationally recognized independent tax counsel to the effect that, such action will not (x) cause the Trust or Series 2 (as applicable) to be classified (i) as other than either a grantor trust or a partnership or (ii) as an entity taxable as a corporation, in either case, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, or (y) materially reduce the likelihood of the Trust or Series 2 (as applicable) being classified as a grantor trust for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

If the consent of the institutional trustee for Series 2, as holder of the Series 2 Debentures, is required under the Amended and Restated Indenture for any amendment, modification or termination of the Amended and Restated Indenture or the Series 2 Debentures, the institutional trustee for Series 2 is required to request the written direction of the holders of the series 2 securities. The institutional trustee for Series 2 will vote as directed by a majority in liquidation amount of the series 2 securities voting together as a single class. Where any amendment, modification or termination under the Amended and Restated Indenture would require the consent of a super majority, however, the institutional trustee for Series 2 may only give such consent at the direction of the holders of the same supermajority of the holders of the series 2 securities. The institutional trustee for Series 2 is not required to take any such action in accordance with the directions of the holders of the series 2 securities unless the institutional trustee for Series 2 has obtained a tax opinion to the effect described above.

A waiver of an indenture default with respect to the Series 2 Debentures by the institutional trustee for Series 2 at the direction of the holders of the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities will constitute a waiver of the corresponding declaration default with respect to Series 2.

Any required approval or direction of holders of Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities may be given at a separate meeting of holders of Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities convened for such purpose, at a meeting of all of the holders of series 2 securities or by written consent. The administrative trustees for Series 2 will mail to each holder of record of Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities a notice of any meeting at which such holders are entitled to vote, or of any matter upon which action by written consent of such holders is to be taken. Each such notice will include a statement setting forth the following information:

 

   

the date of such meeting or the date by which such action is to be taken;

 

   

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

 

   

instructions for the delivery of proxies or consents.

No vote or consent of the holders of Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities will be required for the Trust acting with respect to Series 2 to redeem and cancel Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities or distribute Series 2 Debentures in accordance with the Amended and Restated Declaration and the terms of the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities.

Despite the fact that holders of Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities are entitled to vote or consent under the circumstances described above, any Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities that are owned at the time by Ally or any entity directly or indirectly controlling or controlled by, or under direct or indirect common control with, Ally, will not be entitled to vote or consent. Instead, these Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities will be treated as if they were not outstanding.

 

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Voting and consensual rights available to or in favor of holders or beneficial owners of Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities may, to the extent permitted by applicable rule or law, be exercised only by a United States Person that is a beneficial owner of a Series 2 Trust Preferred Security or by a United States Person acting as irrevocable agent with discretionary powers for the beneficial owner of a Series 2 Trust Preferred Security that is not a United States person. Beneficial owners of a Series 2 Trust Preferred Security that are not United States Persons must, to the extent permitted by applicable rule or law, irrevocably appoint a United States Person with discretionary powers to act as their agent with respect to such voting and consensual rights.

The procedures by which holders of Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities may exercise their voting rights are described below. See “—Form of Certificates.”

Holders of the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities generally have no rights to appoint or remove the administrative trustees for Series 2. Instead, these trustees for Series 2 may be appointed, removed or replaced solely by Ally as the indirect or direct holder of all of the Series 2 Common Securities.

Modification of the Amended and Restated Declaration

The Amended and Restated Declaration may be modified and amended if approved by the administrative trustees for Series 2, and in certain circumstances, the institutional trustee for Series 2 and/or the Delaware trustee. If, however, any proposed amendment provides for, or the administrative trustees for Series 2 otherwise propose to effect:

(i) any action that would adversely affect the powers, preferences or rights of the series 2 securities, whether by way of amendment to the Amended and Restated Declaration or otherwise or

(ii) the dissolution, winding-up or termination of Series 2 other than pursuant to the terms of the Amended and Restated Declaration,

then the holders of the series 2 securities voting together as a single class will be entitled to vote on such amendment or proposal. Such amendment or proposal shall not be effective except with the approval of holders of at least a majority in liquidation amount of the series 2 securities affected thereby. If, however, any amendment or proposal referred to in clause (i) above would adversely affect only the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities or only the Series 2 Common Securities, then only holders of 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 holders of a majority in liquidation amount of such class.

Despite the foregoing, no amendment or modification may be made to the Amended and Restated Declaration if such amendment or modification would:

(i)(x) cause the Trust or Series 2 (as applicable) to be classified (a) as other than either a grantor trust or a partnership or (b) as an entity taxable as a corporation, in either case, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, or (y) materially reduce the likelihood of the Trust or Series 2 (as applicable) being classified as a grantor trust for U.S. federal income tax purposes;

(ii) reduce or otherwise adversely affect the powers of the institutional trustee for Series 2 in contravention of the Trust Indenture Act; or

(iii) cause the Trust or Series 2 to be deemed an “investment company” that is required to be registered under the 1940 Act.

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below. The Trust may, with the unanimous consent of the administrative trustees for each series of the Trust and without the consent of the holders of the trust securities of any series of the Trust, the Delaware trustee or the institutional trustee for any series, consolidate, amalgamate, merge with or into, or be replaced by a trust organized as such under the laws of any State, provided that:

(i) such successor entity either:

(a) expressly assumes all of the obligations of the Trust with respect to each series of trust securities or

(b) substitutes for the Trust Preferred Securities of each series other successor securities having substantially the same terms as that series of Trust Preferred Securities, so long as the successor securities rank the same as that series of Trust Preferred Securities rank regarding distributions and payments upon liquidation, redemption and otherwise;

(ii) Ally expressly acknowledges with respect to each series of the Trust a trustee for each such series of the successor entity that possesses the same powers and duties as the institutional trustee for such series;

(iii) the Trust Preferred Securities of each series or any successor securities of such series are listed, or any successor securities of such series will be listed upon notification of issuance, on any national securities exchange or with another organization on which the Trust Preferred Securities of such series are then listed or quoted;

(iv) such merger, consolidation, amalgamation or replacement does not cause the Trust Preferred Securities of any series, including any successor securities of such series, to be downgraded by any nationally recognized statistical rating organization;

(v) such merger, consolidation, amalgamation or replacement does not adversely affect the rights, preferences and privileges of the holders of the trust securities of any series, including any successor securities with respect to such series, in any material respect, other than in connection with any dilution of the holders’ interest in the new entity;

(vi) such successor entity has a purpose substantially identical to that of the Trust with respect to each series of the Trust;

(vii) prior to such merger, consolidation, amalgamation or replacement, each series of the Trust has received an opinion of a nationally recognized independent counsel to the Trust acting for each such series experienced in such matters, to the effect that:

(a) such merger, consolidation, amalgamation or replacement does not adversely affect the rights, preferences and privileges of the holders of the trust securities of any series, including any successor securities of such series, in any material respect, other than in connection with any dilution of the holders’ interest in the new entity;

(b) following such merger, consolidation, amalgamation or replacement, neither the Trust nor such successor entity nor any series of the Trust will be required to register as an “investment company” under the 1940 Act; and

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(viii) Ally guarantees the obligations of such successor entity with respect to each series of the Trust under the successor securities with respect to each such series at least to the extent provided by the relevant Amended and Restated Guarantee Agreement.

Form of Certificates

The Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities will initially be in the form of definitive, fully registered Trust Preferred Security Certificates (the “Definitive Trust Preferred Security Certificates”). The Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities may, upon the instruction of Ally, be issued in the form of one or more fully registered global Series 2 Trust Preferred Security Certificates, without distribution coupons (each, a “Global Certificate”). If so issued, each Global Certificate will be deposited with, or on behalf of, The Depository Trust Company (“DTC”), a securities depositary, and will be registered in the name of DTC or a nominee of DTC. DTC will thus be the only registered holder of these Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities and will be considered the sole owner of the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities for purposes of the Amended and Restated Declaration. The Trust acting with respect to Series 2 and the trustees shall have no obligation to the beneficial owners of the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities.

If the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities are held as Global Certificates, purchasers of Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities may hold interests in the global Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities only through DTC, if they are a participant in the DTC system. Purchasers may also hold interests through a securities intermediary—banks, brokerage houses and other institutions that maintain securities accounts for customers—that has an account with DTC or its nominee (“participants”). DTC will maintain accounts showing the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities holdings of its participants, and these participants will in turn maintain accounts showing the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities holdings of their customers. Some of these customers may themselves be securities intermediaries holding Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities for their customers. Thus, each beneficial owner of a book-entry Series 2 Trust Preferred Security will hold such Series 2 Trust Preferred Security indirectly through a hierarchy of intermediaries, with DTC at the “top” and the beneficial owner’s own securities intermediary at the “bottom.”

If the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities are held as Global Certificates, the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities of each beneficial owner will be evidenced solely by entries on the books of the beneficial owner’s securities intermediary. The actual purchaser of the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities will generally not be entitled to have the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities represented by the Global Certificates registered in its name and will not be considered the owner under the Amended and Restated Declaration.

In this prospectus, for book-entry Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities, references to actions taken by securityholders will mean actions taken by DTC upon instructions from its participants, and references to payments and notices of redemption to securityholders will mean payments and notices of redemption to DTC as the registered holder of the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities for distribution to participants in accordance with DTC’s procedures.

If the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities are held as Global Certificates, a beneficial owner of book-entry securities represented by a Global Certificate may exchange the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities for Definitive Trust Preferred Security Certificates only if:

(1) DTC elects to discontinue its services as depositary with respect to the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities and the administrative trustees for Series 2 do not appoint replacement for DTC within 90 days; or

(2) the administrative trustees for Series 2 elect after consultation with Ally and subject to the procedures of DTC to terminate the book entry system through the DTC with respect to the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities.

Upon surrender of Global Certificates for exchange, the administrative trustees for Series 2 and the securities registrar shall cause Definitive Trust Preferred Security Certificates to be delivered to the beneficial owners of Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities in accordance with the instructions of DTC.

 

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DTC is a limited purpose trust company organized under the laws of the State of New York, 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 agency” registered under Section 17A of the Exchange Act. The rules applicable to DTC and its participants are on file with the SEC.

Ally and the administrative trustees for Series 2 will not have any responsibility or liability for any aspect of the records relating to, or payments made on account of, beneficial ownership interest in the book-entry securities or for maintaining, supervising or reviewing any records relating to the beneficial ownership interests.

If Global Certificates are issued in the future, DTC may discontinue providing its services as securities depositary with respect to the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities. Under such circumstances, in the event that a successor securities depositary is not obtained, Definitive Trust Preferred Security Certificates are required to be printed and delivered. Additionally, the administrative trustees for Series 2, with the consent of Ally, may decide to discontinue use of the system of book-entry transfers through DTC or any successor depositary with respect to the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities. In that event, certificates for the Series 2 Trust 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 Ally and the Trust acting with respect to Series 2 believe to be reliable, but neither Ally nor the Trust acting with respect to Series 2 takes responsibility for the accuracy thereof.

Information Concerning the Institutional Trustee

Prior to the occurrence of a default with respect to Series 2, the institutional trustee for Series 2 undertakes to perform only such duties with respect to Series 2 as are specifically set forth in the Amended and Restated Declaration. After a default with respect to Series 2, the institutional trustee for Series 2 will exercise the rights and powers vested in it by the Amended and Restated Declaration using the same degree of care and skill as a prudent individual would exercise in the conduct of his or her own affairs. The institutional trustee for Series 2 is under no obligation to exercise any of the rights or powers vested in it by the Amended and Restated Declaration at the request of any holder of Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities unless offered security and indemnity reasonably satisfactory to it by such holder against the costs, expenses and liabilities that might be incurred thereby. Despite the foregoing, the institutional trustee for Series 2, upon the occurrence of a declaration default with respect to Series 2, shall not be relieved of its obligation to exercise the rights and powers vested in it by the Amended and Restated Declaration. The institutional trustee for Series 2 will not be liable for any special, indirect or consequential loss or damage of any kind (including lost profits), nor will it be responsible or liable for any failure or delay in the performance of its obligations arising out of forces beyond its reasonable control.

Paying Agent/Security Registrar

While the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities are in definitive form, the following provisions apply:

 

   

the institutional trustee for Series 2 may authorize one or more paying agents for Series 2 and designate or remove an additional or substitute paying agent at any time;

 

   

the security registrar for Series 2 will affect the registration of transfers of Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities without charge, but only upon payment, with the giving of such indemnity as the security registrar may require, in respect of any tax or other government charges that may be imposed in relation to the registration of transfers; and

 

   

neither the administrative trustees for Series 2 nor the Trust acting with respect to Series 2 will be required to register or cause to be registered the transfer of Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities after such Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities have been called for redemption.

 

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Governing Law

The Amended and Restated Declaration for all purposes will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware.

Miscellaneous

The administrative trustees for Series 2 are authorized in carrying out the activities of the Trust provided for in the Amended and Restated Declaration to take any action, not inconsistent with the Amended and Restated Declaration or applicable law, that they determine to be necessary or desirable in carrying out such activities with respect to Series 2 including, but not limited to (i) causing the Trust and Series 2 not to be deemed to be an “investment company” required to be registered under the 1940 Act, (ii) taking any action to the extent necessary or prudent to (x) ensure that the Trust or Series 2 (as applicable) will be classified, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, as either a grantor trust or a partnership, and not as an entity taxable as a corporation, or (y) increase the likelihood of the Trust or Series 2 (as applicable) being classified as a grantor trust for U.S. federal income tax purposes, and (iii) cooperating with Ally to ensure that the Series 2 Debentures will be treated as indebtedness of Ally for U.S. federal income tax purposes. However, the administrative trustees for Series 2 may not take such action if doing so would adversely affect the interests of the holders of the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities.

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DESCRIPTION OF THE SERIES 1 DEBENTURES

Set forth below is a description of the specific terms of the Series 1 Debentures in which Series 1 of the Trust has invested the proceeds from the issuance and sale of the series 1 securities. The terms of the Series 1 Debentures include those stated in the Amended and Restated Indenture and by the Trust Indenture Act. The following description is not intended to be complete and is qualified by the Amended and Restated Indenture and by the Trust Indenture Act. The form of the Amended and Restated Indenture is filed as an exhibit to the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part. Several capitalized terms used herein are defined in the Amended and Restated Indenture. Wherever particular sections or defined terms of the Amended and Restated Indenture are referred to, such sections or defined terms are incorporated herein by reference as part of the statement made, and the statement is qualified in its entirety by such reference.

Under circumstances discussed more fully below involving the dissolution of the Trust or Series 1, provided that any required regulatory approval is obtained, the Series 1 Debentures will be distributed to the holders of the series 1 securities in liquidation of the Trust or Series 1. See “Description of the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities—Distribution of the Series 1 Debentures.”

General

The Series 1 Debentures were originally issued pursuant to the terms of the Indenture as “8.00% junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures due 2040” and will be designated as “8.0% Junior Subordinated Deferrable Interest Debentures due 2040” (the “Series 1 Debentures”) pursuant to the Amended and Restated Indenture. The Series 1 Debentures are unsecured debt under the Amended and Restated Indenture and represent an aggregate principal amount equal to the sum of the aggregate stated liquidation amount of the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities and Series 1 Common Securities.

The entire principal amount of the Series 1 Debentures will mature and become due and payable, together with any accrued and unpaid interest thereon including compound interest, on February 15, 2040.

If the Series 1 Debentures are distributed to holders of the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities in liquidation of such holders’ interests in Series 1, such Series 1 Debentures may be issued in the form of one or more global securities (as described below) or in certificated form. If the Series 1 Debentures are issued in the form of global securities, the Series 1 Debentures may be issued in certificated form in exchange for a global security as described below under “—Discontinuance of the Depositary’s Services.” In the event that the Series 1 Debentures are issued in certificated form, such Series 1 Debentures will be in denominations of $1,000 and integral multiples thereof and may be transferred or exchanged at the offices described below. Payments on Series 1 Debentures issued as a global security will be made to DTC, to a successor depositary or, in the event that no depositary is used, to a paying agent for the Series 1 Debentures. In the event the Series 1 Debentures are issued in certificated form, principal and interest will be payable, the transfer of the Series 1 Debentures will be registrable and the Series 1 Debentures will be exchangeable for Series 1 Debentures of other denominations of a like aggregate principal amount at the corporate trust office of the indenture trustee in New York, New York. Payment of interest may be made at the option of Ally by check mailed to the address of the persons entitled thereto. See “—Book-Entry and Settlement.”

Ally has not issued, and does not intend to issue, the Series 1 Debentures to anyone other than the Trust.

 

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Subordination

The Amended and Restated Indenture provides that the Series 1 Debentures are subordinated and junior, both in liquidation and in priority of payment, to the extent specified in the Amended and Restated Indenture, to all Senior Indebtedness (as defined below) of Ally. This means that no payment of principal, including redemption payments, premium, if any, or interest on the Series 1 Debentures may be made if:

 

   

any Senior Indebtedness of Ally has not been paid when due and any applicable grace period relating to such default has ended and such default has not been cured or been waived or ceased to exist; or

 

   

the maturity of any Senior Indebtedness of Ally has been accelerated because of a default.

Upon any payment by Ally or distribution of assets of Ally to creditors upon any dissolution, winding-up, liquidation or reorganization, whether voluntary or involuntary, or in bankruptcy, insolvency, receivership or other proceedings, all principal, premium, if any, and interest due or to become due on all Senior Indebtedness of Ally must be paid in full before the holders of Series 1 Debentures are entitled to receive or retain any payment. Subject to satisfaction of all claims related to all Senior Indebtedness of Ally, the rights of the holders of the Series 1 Debentures will be subrogated to the rights of the holders of Senior Indebtedness of Ally to receive payments or distributions applicable to Senior Indebtedness until all amounts owing on the Series 1 Debentures are paid in full.

The term “Senior Indebtedness” means, with respect to Ally, the principal, premium, if any, and interest (including interest accruing on or after the filing of any petition in bankruptcy or for reorganization relating to Ally, whether or not such claim for post-petition interest is allowed in such proceeding) on and of all indebtedness and obligations in respect of:

(i) (a) indebtedness for money borrowed and (b) indebtedness evidenced by securities, notes, debentures, bonds or other similar instruments issued by Ally including all indebtedness (whether now or hereafter outstanding) issued under the subordinated debt indenture, dated as of December 31, 2008, between Ally and The Bank of New York Mellon, as trustee, as the same may be amended, modified or supplemented from time to time;

(ii) all capital lease obligations of Ally;

(iii) all obligations of Ally issued or assumed as the deferred purchase price of property, all conditional sale obligations of Ally and all obligations of Ally under any conditional sale or title retention agreement;

(iv) all obligations, contingent or otherwise, of Ally in respect of any letters of credit, banker’s acceptance, security purchase facilities and similar credit transactions;

(v) all obligations of Ally in respect of interest rate swap, cap or other agreements, interest rate future or option contracts, currency swap agreements, currency future or options contracts and other similar agreements;

(vi) all obligations of the type referred to in clauses (i) through (v) above of other persons for the payment of which Ally is responsible or liable as obligor, guarantor or otherwise; and

(vii) all obligations of the type referred to in clauses (i) through (vi) above of other persons secured by any lien on any property or asset of Ally, whether or not such obligation is assumed by Ally;

except that Senior Indebtedness does not include obligations in respect of:

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(ii) any guarantee entered into by Ally in respect of any series of preferred securities, capital securities or preference stock of the Trust (or any similar trust established for the purpose of issuing trust preferred securities in connection with the issuance of securities under the Amended and Restated Indenture);

(iii) any accounts payable or other liabilities to trade creditors (including guarantees thereof or instruments evidencing such liabilities); or

(iv) any indebtedness or any guarantee that is by its terms subordinated to, or ranks equally with, the Series 1 Debentures and the issuance of which (x) has received the concurrence or approval of the FRB or its staff or (y) does not at the time of issuance prevent the Series 1 Debentures from qualifying for Tier 1 capital treatment (irrespective of any limits on the amount of Ally’s Tier 1 capital) under applicable capital adequacy guidelines, regulations, policies, published interpretations, or has received the concurrence or approval of the FRB or its staff.

The Series 1 Debentures rank senior to all of Ally’s equity securities, including preferred stock.

The Amended and Restated Indenture does not limit the aggregate amount of Senior Indebtedness that may be issued by Ally.

Notwithstanding the above and anything to the contrary in this prospectus, holders of Senior Indebtedness do not have any rights under the Amended and Restated Indenture to enforce any of the covenants in the Amended and Restated Indenture.

Optional Redemption

Ally will have the right to redeem the Series 1 Debentures, in whole or in part at any time, (i) on or after December 30, 2014, (ii) while the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities or the Series 1 Debentures are held by the U.S. government as part of assistance provided to Ally under TARP or a similar or related U.S. government program or (iii) in certain circumstances upon the occurrence of a Special Event with respect to Series 1, as described in “Description of the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities—Special Event Redemption.” Any optional redemption must be made upon not less than 30 nor more than 60 days’ notice and, with respect to a redemption upon a Special Event, within 90 days following the occurrence of such Special Event.

Ally may not redeem the Series 1 Debentures unless it receives the prior approval of the FRB to do so, if such approval is then required by the FRB.

The redemption price will be equal to 100% of the principal amount to be redeemed plus any accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date. If the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities are listed on a national securities exchange and a partial redemption of the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities resulting from a partial redemption of the Series 1 Debentures would result in the delisting of the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities, Ally may only redeem the Series 1 Debentures in whole.

Interest

The Series 1 Debentures bear interest at the annual rate of 8.0%, from and including December 30, 2009, or from the most recent interest payment date to which interest has been paid or provided for, payable quarterly in arrears on February 15, May 15, August 15 and November 15 of each year, beginning February 15, 2010. Each date on which interest is payable is called an “interest payment date.” Interest will be paid to the person in whose name such Series 1 Debentures are registered, with limited exceptions, at the close of business on the business day preceding such interest payment date. In the event the Series 1 Debentures shall be held in book-entry form by a party other than the institutional trustee for Series 1, the record date shall be the date 15 days prior to the interest payment date, or such other record date fixed by the administrative trustees for Series 1 of the Trust that is not more than 60 nor less than 10 days prior to such interest payment date.

 

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The amount of interest payable for any period will be computed on the basis of a 360-day year of twelve 30-day months. The amount of interest payable for any period shorter than a full quarterly period will be computed on the basis of the actual number of days elapsed in a partial month in such period. In the event that any date on which interest is payable on the Series 1 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, then 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

Ally has the right to defer interest payments by extending the interest payment period of the Series 1 Debentures for an extension period not exceeding 20 consecutive quarters, so long as no event of default with respect to the Series 1 Debentures has occurred and is continuing. However, no extension period may extend beyond the maturity of the Series 1 Debentures. At the end of any extension period, Ally will pay all interest then accrued and unpaid, together with interest thereon at the rate specified for the Series 1 Debentures to the extent permitted by applicable law. An extension period begins in the quarter in which notice of the extension period is given.

During any such extension period:

(i) Ally and any of its subsidiaries (other than a subsidiary that is a depository institution or a subsidiary thereof) will not declare or pay any dividend on, make any distributions relating to, or redeem, purchase, acquire or make a liquidation payment relating to, any of Ally’s capital stock or make any guarantee payment with respect thereto other than:

(a) redemptions, purchases, or other acquisitions of shares of capital stock of Ally in connection with the administration of any employee benefit plan in the ordinary course of business and consistent with past practice;

(b) the acquisition by Ally or any of its subsidiaries of record ownership in capital stock of Ally for the beneficial ownership of any other persons (other than Ally or any of its subsidiaries), including trustees or custodians;

(c) as a result of an exchange or conversion of any class or series of Ally’s capital stock for any other class or series of Ally’s capital stock, in each case, solely to the extent required pursuant to binding contractual agreements entered into prior to or on December 30, 2009 or any subsequent agreement for the accelerated exercise, settlement or exchange thereof for capital stock of Ally;

(d) distributions by or among any wholly-owned subsidiary of Ally;

(e) redemptions of securities held by Ally or any wholly-owned subsidiary of Ally; and

(f) unpaid tax distributions to holders of membership interests of GMAC LLC pursuant to Section 4(b) of GMAC LLC’s Plan of Conversion, dated June 30, 2009; and

(ii) Ally and any of its subsidiaries (other than a subsidiary that is a depository institution or a subsidiary thereof) will not make any payment of interest, principal or premium, if any, on, or repay, repurchase or redeem, any Series 1 Junior Subordinated Indebtedness (as defined in the “Description of the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities) other than:

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(b) the acquisition by Ally or any of its subsidiaries of record ownership in Series 1 Junior Subordinated Indebtedness for the beneficial ownership of any other persons (other than Ally or any of its subsidiaries), including trustees or custodians;

(c) as a result of an exchange or conversion of any class or series of Series 1 Junior Subordinated Indebtedness for any other class or series of Series 1 Junior Subordinated Indebtedness;

(d) redemptions of securities held by Ally or any wholly-owned subsidiary of Ally; and

(e) any payment of interest on Series 1 Junior Subordinated Indebtedness paid pro rata with interest paid on the Series 1 Debentures such that the respective amounts of such payments made shall bear the same ratio to each other as all accrued but unpaid interest per like-amount of the Series 1 Debentures and all Series 1 Junior Subordinated Indebtedness bear to each other.

The foregoing, however, will not apply to any stock dividends paid by Ally where the dividend stock is the same stock as that on which the dividend is being paid, or dividends or distributions by or other transactions solely among Ally and any wholly-owned subsidiary of Ally or solely among wholly-owned subsidiaries of Ally. Prior to the termination of any extension period, Ally may further defer payments of interest by extending such extension period. Such extension period, including all such other extensions, however, may not exceed 20 consecutive quarters, including the quarterly interest period in which notice of such extension period is given. No extension period may extend beyond the maturity of the Series 1 Debentures. At the termination of any extension period and upon the payment of all amounts then due, Ally may commence a new extension period, if consistent with the terms set forth in this section. No interest during an extension period, except at the end of such period, shall be due and payable. However, Ally has the right to prepay all or any portion of accrued interest during an extension period.

Ally has no present intention of exercising its right to defer payments of interest by extending the interest payment period on the Series 1 Debentures.

If the institutional trustee for Series 1 of the Trust is the sole holder of the Series 1 Debentures at the time Ally selects an extended interest payment period, Ally will give the administrative trustees and institutional trustee for Series 1 notice of its selection of such extension period at least one business day prior to the earlier of:

(i) the next date on which distributions on the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities would be payable, if not for such extension period, or

(ii) the date the administrative trustees for Series 1 are required to give notice to the NYSE or other applicable self-regulatory organization or to holders of the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities of the record date or the date such distributions are payable;

provided, that, in any event, Ally is not required to give the administrative trustees for Series 1 or the institutional trustee for Series 1 notice of its selection of such extension period more than 15 business days, and must give such notice no less than 5 business days, before the next succeeding interest payment date on the Series 1 Debentures. The administrative trustees for Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities will give notice of Ally’s selection of such extension period to the holders of the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities.

If the institutional trustee for Series 1 is not the sole holder of the Series 1 Debentures at the time Ally selects an extended interest payment period, Ally will give the holders of the Series 1 Debentures, the administrative trustees for Series 1 and the indenture trustee for Series 1 notice of its selection of such extension period at least ten business days before the earlier of:

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(ii) the date upon which Ally is required to give notice to the NYSE or other applicable self-regulatory organization or to holders of the Series 1 Debentures of the record or payment date of such interest payment.

provided, that, in any event, Ally is not required to give the holders of the Series 1 Debentures, the administrative trustees for Series 1 or the indenture trustees for Series 1 notice of its selection of such extension period more than 15 business days, and must give such notice no less than 5 business days, before the next succeeding interest payment date.

Indenture Events of Default and Acceleration

The Amended and Restated Indenture provides that the following are “indenture events of default” with respect to the Series 1 Debentures:

(i) failure to pay in full interest accrued on any Series 1 Debenture upon the conclusion of a period consisting of 20 consecutive quarters commencing with the earliest quarter for which interest (including interest accrued on deferred payments) has not been paid in full and continuance of such failure to pay for a period of 30 days; or

(ii) specified events of bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization, or court appointment of a receiver, liquidator or trustee of Ally.

If any indenture event of default with respect to the Series 1 Debentures shall occur and be continuing, the indenture trustee or the institutional trustee for Series 1, as the sole holder of the Series 1 Debentures, will have the right to declare the principal of all the Series 1 Debentures then outstanding to be immediately due and payable, upon which the principal and the accrued interest on the Series 1 Debentures shall be immediately due and payable. The institutional trustee for Series 1 may also enforce its other rights as a creditor relating to the Series 1 Debentures.

If, upon an indenture event of default with respect to the Series 1 Debentures, the indenture trustee or the institutional trustee for Series 1, as the sole holder of the Series 1 Debentures, fails to declare the principal of all the Series 1 Debentures then outstanding to be immediately due and payable, the holders of at least 25% in aggregate liquidation amount of the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities then outstanding will have the right to do so.

Indenture Defaults

The Amended and Restated Indenture provides that the following are “indenture defaults” with respect to the Series 1 Debentures:

(i) an indenture event of default with respect to the Series 1 Debentures;

(ii) a failure of Ally to pay the principal of, or premium, if any, on, any Series 1 Debenture when and as the same shall become payable;

(iii) a failure of Ally to pay any installment of interest on any Series 1 Debenture when and as the same shall become payable, which failure shall have (taking into account any extension period) continued unremedied for 30 days;

(iv) the failure of Ally for 90 days following written notice of such failure to observe and perform any other covenant or Agreement in respect of the Series 1 Debentures; and

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the series 1 securities in liquidation of their interests in Series 1, (b) the redemption of all of the outstanding series 1 securities or (c) certain mergers, consolidations or amalgamations permitted by the Amended and Restated Declaration of Series 1.

There is no right of acceleration with respect to indenture defaults with respect to the Series 1 Debentures, except for those that are indenture events of default with respect to the Series 1 Debentures. An indenture default with respect to the Series 1 Debentures also constitutes a declaration default with respect to the series 1 securities. The holders of Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities in limited circumstances have the right to direct the institutional trustee for Series 1 to exercise its rights as the holder of the Series 1 Debentures. See “Description of the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities—Declaration Defaults” and “—Voting Rights.”

Any deferral of interest on the Series 1 Debentures made in accordance with the provisions described above in “—Option to Extend Interest Payment Period” will not constitute a default under the Amended and Restated Indenture for the Series 1 Debentures.

The indenture trustee may withhold notice to the holders of the Series 1 Debentures of any default with respect thereto, except a default in the payment of principal, premium or interest, if it considers such withholding to be in the interest of such holders. The indenture trustee shall be under no obligation to exercise any of the rights or powers vested in it by the Amended and Restated Indenture at the request or direction of any of the holders pursuant to the Amended and Restated Indenture, unless such holders shall have offered to the indenture trustee security or indemnity satisfactory to the indenture trustee against the costs, expenses and liabilities which might be incurred by it in compliance with such request or direction.

The holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the Series 1 Debentures may direct the proceeding for any remedy available to the indenture trustee for Series 1 and the exercise of any trust or power conferred on the indenture trustee for Series 1 with respect to the Series 1 Debentures. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Amended and Restated Indenture, for so long as the U.S. government is a holder of 100% of the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities, the U.S. government shall have the right to institute and conduct any proceeding for any remedy, or to exercise any trust or power, conferred upon the indenture trustee with respect to the Series 1 Debentures.

Despite the foregoing, if an indenture default has occurred and is continuing with respect to Series 1 and such event is attributable to the failure of Ally to pay interest or principal (or premium, if any) on the Series 1 Debentures when such interest or principal (or premium, if any) otherwise payable, or in the case of redemption, the redemption date, Ally acknowledges that, in such event, a holder of Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities may sue for payment on or after the respective due date specified in the Series 1 Debentures. Despite any payment made to such holder of Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities by Ally in connection with a direct action, Ally shall remain obligated to pay the principal of or interest on the Series 1 Debentures held by Series 1 or the institutional trustee for Series 1. Ally shall be subrogated to the rights of the holder of such Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities relating to payments on the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities to the extent of any payments made by Ally to such holder in any direct action. The holders of the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities will not be able to exercise directly any other remedy available to the holders of the Series 1 Debentures.

Modifications and Amendments

Modifications and amendments to the Amended and Restated Indenture with respect to Series 1 through a supplemental indenture may be made by Ally and the indenture trustee with the consent of the holders of a majority in principal amount of the Series 1 Debentures at the time outstanding (or, with respect to certain actions, without such consent). However, no such modification or amendment may, without the consent of the holder of each Series 1 Debenture affected thereby:

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(ii) reduce the percentage of principal amount of Series 1 Debentures the consent of whose holders is necessary to modify or amend the Amended and Restated Indenture or waive compliance by Ally with any covenant or past default on the Series 1 Debentures;

(iii) subject to certain exceptions, modify provisions of the Amended and Restated Indenture relating to (a) the ability to enter into certain supplemental indentures, (b) the rights of holders of Series 1 Debentures to direct the proceeding for any remedy available to the indenture trustee or the exercise of any trust or power conferred upon the indenture trustee with respect to the Series 1 Debentures or (c) the ability of holders of Series 1 Debentures to waive certain past defaults; or

(iv) remove or impair the rights of any holder of a Series 1 Debenture to bring a direct action against Ally upon the occurrence of certain indenture defaults. (See “—Indenture Defaults” above.)

If the Series 1 Debentures are held by Series 1 or a trustee of Series 1, such supplemental indenture shall not be effective until the holders of a majority in liquidation preference of the series 1 securities shall have consented to such supplemental indenture. If the consent of the holder of each outstanding Series 1 Debenture is required, such supplemental indenture shall not be effective until each holder of the series 1 securities shall have consented to such supplemental indenture.

Discharge and Defeasance

Ally may discharge most of its obligations to holders of the Series 1 Debentures under the Amended and Restated Indenture if all such Series 1 Debentures that have not already been delivered to the indenture trustee for cancellation have become due and payable or are by their terms due and payable within one year, or are to be called for redemption within one year. Ally discharges its obligations by depositing with the indenture trustee an amount sufficient to pay when due the principal of and premium, if any, and interest on all outstanding Series 1 Debentures and to make any mandatory scheduled installment payments thereon when due.

Unless otherwise specified in this prospectus relating to the Series 1 Debentures, Ally, at its option:

(i) will be released from any and all obligations in respect of the Series 1 Debentures, which is known as “defeasance and discharge”; or

(ii) need not comply with certain covenants specified herein regarding the Series 1 Debentures, which is known as “covenant defeasance.”

If Ally exercises its covenant defeasance option, the failure to comply with any defeased covenant contained in the Amended and Restated Indenture or any supplemental indenture will no longer be a default under the Amended and Restated Indenture.

To exercise either its defeasance and discharge or covenant defeasance option, Ally must:

(i) deposit with the indenture trustee, in trust, cash or U.S. government obligations in an amount sufficient to pay all the principal of and premium, if any, and any interest on the Series 1 Debentures when such payments are due and deliver a written certification of a nationally recognized accounting firm that the amount deposited is sufficient; and

(ii) deliver an opinion of counsel (that, in the case of a defeasance and discharge, must be based upon a ruling or administrative pronouncement of the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”), or a change in applicable U.S. federal income tax law) to the effect that the holders of the Series 1 Debentures will not recognize income, gain or loss for U.S. federal income tax purposes as a result of such deposit or defeasance and will be required to pay U.S. federal income tax in the same manner as if such defeasance had not occurred.

 

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When there is a defeasance and discharge, the Amended and Restated Indenture will no longer govern the Series 1 Debentures, Ally will no longer be liable for payment, and the holders of such Series 1 Debentures will be entitled only to the deposited funds. When there is a covenant defeasance, however, Ally will continue to be obligated for payments when due if the deposited funds are not sufficient to pay the holders.

The obligations under the Amended and Restated Indenture to pay all expenses of the Trust relating to Series 1, to register the transfer or exchange of Series 1 Debentures, to replace mutilated, defaced, destroyed, lost or stolen Series 1 Debentures, and to maintain paying agents and hold monies for payment in trust will continue even if Ally exercises its defeasance and discharge or covenant defeasance option.

Concerning the Indenture Trustee

Ally and certain of its subsidiaries may also maintain bank accounts, borrow money and have other customary commercial banking or investment banking relationships with the indenture trustee in the ordinary course of business.

Consolidation, Merger and Sale of Assets

The Amended and Restated Indenture provides that Ally will not consolidate with or merge into another corporation or convey, transfer or lease its assets substantially as an entirety unless:

(i) the successor is a corporation organized in the United States and expressly assumes the due and punctual payment of the principal of, and premium, if any, and interest on all the Series 1 Debentures and the Series 2 Debentures and the performance of every other covenant of the Amended and Restated Indenture on the part of Ally; and

(ii) immediately thereafter no indenture default and no event that, after notice or lapse of time, or both, would become an indenture default with respect to either Series 1 Debentures or Series 2 Debentures, shall have happened and be continuing.

Upon any such consolidation, merger, conveyance or transfer, the successor corporation shall succeed to and be substituted for and may exercise every right and power of Ally under the Amended and Restated Indenture. Thereafter the predecessor corporation shall be relieved of all obligations and covenants under the Amended and Restated Indenture and the Series 1 Debentures.

Book-Entry and Settlement

The Series 1 Debentures, on original issuance, were issued, and pursuant to the Amended and Restated Indenture, will be issued in fully registered certificated form without interest coupons. If distributed to holders of the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities in connection with the involuntary or voluntary dissolution, winding-up or liquidation of Series 1 as a result of the occurrence of a Special Event, (i) any definitive certificates representing the Series 1 Debentures held by Series 1 or the institutional trustee for Series 1 will be presented to the institutional trustee in exchange for one or more global certificates registered in the name of the depositary or its nominee in an aggregate principal amount of all outstanding Series 1 Debentures issued to Series 1 and (ii) any definitive certificates representing the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities (except any Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities held by DTC, its nominee or any other clearing agency or its nominee) will be deemed to represent beneficial interests in the Series 1 Debentures having an aggregate principal amount equal to the aggregate liquidation amount of, with an interest rate identical to the distribution rate of, the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities, and accrued and unpaid interest equal to accrued and unpaid distributions on such Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities until such certificates are presented to Ally or its agent for transfer or reissue.

 

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Each global certificate is referred to as a “global security.” Except under the limited circumstances described below under “—Discontinuance of the Depositary’s Services,” the Series 1 Debentures represented by a global security will not be exchangeable for, and will not otherwise be issuable as, the Series 1 Debentures in definitive form. The global securities may not be transferred except by the depositary to a nominee of the depositary or by a nominee of the depositary to the depositary or another nominee of the depositary or to a successor depositary or its nominee.

The laws of some jurisdictions require that certain purchasers of securities take physical delivery of such securities in definitive form. These laws may impair the ability to transfer or pledge beneficial interests in a global security.

Except as provided below, owners of beneficial interests in a global security will not be entitled to receive physical delivery of the Series 1 Debentures in definitive form and will not be considered the holders, as defined in the Amended and Restated Indenture, of the global security for any purpose under the Amended and Restated Indenture. A global security representing Series 1 Debentures is only exchangeable for another global security of like denomination and tenor to be registered in the name of the depositary or its nominee or to a successor depositary or its nominee. This means that each beneficial owner must rely on the procedures of the depositary, or if such person is not a participant, on the procedures of the participant through which such person owns its interest, to exercise any rights of a holder under the Amended and Restated Indenture.

The Depositary

If the Series 1 Debentures are issued in the form of a global certificate, DTC will act as securities depositary for the Series 1 Debentures. As of the date of this prospectus, the description in this prospectus of DTC’s book-entry system and DTC’s practices as they relate to purchases, transfers, notices and payments relating to the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities apply in all material respects to any debt obligations represented by one or more global securities held by DTC. Ally may appoint a successor to DTC or any successor depositary in the event DTC or such successor depositary is unable or unwilling to continue as a depositary for the global securities. For a description of DTC and the specific terms of the depositary arrangements, see “Description of the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities—Form of Certificates” and “Description of the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities—Form of Certificates.”

None of Ally, the Trust, the indenture trustee, any paying agent and any other agent of Ally or the indenture trustee will have any responsibility or liability for any aspect of the records relating to or payments made on account of beneficial ownership interests in a global security for such Series 1 Debentures or for maintaining, supervising or reviewing any records relating to such beneficial ownership interests.

Discontinuance of the Depositary’s Services

A global security shall be exchangeable for the Series 1 Debentures registered in the names of persons other than the depositary or its nominee only if:

(i) the depositary notifies Ally that it is unwilling or unable to continue as a depositary for the Series 1 Debentures and/or the Series 2 Debentures and no successor depositary shall have been appointed within 90 days of the depositary so notifying Ally;

(ii) the depositary, at any time, ceases to be registered or in good standing under the Exchange Act or other applicable statute or regulation and no successor depositary shall have been appointed within 90 days of Ally becoming aware of the condition; or

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Any global security that is exchangeable pursuant to the preceding sentence shall be exchangeable for the Series 1 Debentures registered in such names and in such authorized denominations as the depositary shall direct. It is expected that such instructions will be based upon directions received by the depositary from its direct or indirect participants or otherwise relating to ownership of beneficial interests in such global security.

Certain Covenants

If there shall have occurred and be continuing a default under the Amended and Restated Indenture with respect to the Series 1 Debentures, or Ally shall have given notice of its election to defer payments of interest on the Series 1 Debentures by extending the interest payment period and such period, or any extension of such period, shall be continuing, then:

(i) Ally and any of its subsidiaries (other than a subsidiary that is a depository institution or a subsidiary thereof) will not declare or pay any dividend on, make any distributions relating to, or redeem, purchase, acquire or make a liquidation payment relating to, any of Ally’s capital stock or make any guarantee payment with respect thereto other than:

(a) redemptions, purchases, or other acquisitions of shares of capital stock of Ally in connection with the administration of any employee benefit plan in the ordinary course of business and consistent with past practice;

(b) the acquisition by Ally or any of its subsidiaries of record ownership in capital stock of Ally for the beneficial ownership of any other persons (other than Ally or any of its subsidiaries), including trustees or custodians;

(c) as a result of an exchange or conversion of any class or series of Ally’s capital stock for any other class or series of Ally’s capital stock, in each case, solely to the extent required pursuant to binding contractual agreements entered into prior to or on December 30, 2009 or any subsequent agreement for the accelerated exercise, settlement or exchange thereof for capital stock of Ally;

(d) distributions by or among any wholly-owned subsidiary of Ally;

(e) redemptions of securities held by Ally or any wholly-owned subsidiary of Ally; and

(f) unpaid tax distributions to holders of membership interests of GMAC LLC pursuant to Section 4(b) of GMAC LLC’s Plan of Conversion, dated June 30, 2009; and

(ii) Ally and any of its subsidiaries (other than a subsidiary that is a depository institution or a subsidiary thereof) will not make any payment of interest, principal or premium, if any, on, or repay, repurchase or redeem, any Series 1 Junior Subordinated Indebtedness other than:

(a) redemptions, purchases or other acquisitions of Series 1 Junior Subordinated Indebtedness in connection with the administration of any employee benefit plan in the ordinary course of business and consistent with past practice;

(b) the acquisition by Ally or any of its subsidiaries of record ownership in Series 1 Junior Subordinated Indebtedness for the beneficial ownership of any other persons (other than Ally or any of its subsidiaries), including trustees or custodians;

(c) as a result of an exchange or conversion of any class or series of Series 1 Junior Subordinated Indebtedness for any other class or series of Series 1 Junior Subordinated Indebtedness;

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(e) any payment of interest on Series 1 Junior Subordinated Indebtedness paid pro rata with interest paid on the Series 1 Debentures such that the respective amounts of such payments made shall bear the same ratio to each other as all accrued but unpaid interest per like-amount of the Series 1 Debentures and all Series 1 Junior Subordinated Indebtedness bear to each other.

These restrictions, however, will not apply to any stock dividends paid by Ally where the dividend stock is the same stock as that on which the dividend is being paid, or dividends or distributions by or other transactions solely among Ally and any wholly-owned subsidiary of Ally or solely among wholly-owned subsidiaries of Ally.

So long as the series 1 securities remain outstanding, Ally will covenant to:

(i) directly or indirectly maintain 100% ownership of the Series 1 Common Securities, unless a permitted successor of Ally succeeds to Ally’s ownership of the Series 1 Common Securities;

(ii) not voluntarily dissolve, wind up or terminate Series 1 or the Trust, except in connection with:

(a) a distribution of the Series 1 Debentures upon a Special Event; or

(b) certain mergers, consolidations or amalgamations permitted by the Amended and Restated Declaration;

(iii) timely perform its duties as sponsor of Series 1;

(iv) use its reasonable efforts to cause Series 1 to remain a statutory trust, except in connection with the distribution of the Series 1 Debentures to the holders of series 1 securities in liquidation of their interests in Series 1, the redemption of all of the outstanding series 1 securities, or mergers, consolidations or amalgamations permitted by the Amended and Restated Declaration; and

(v) not knowingly take any action that would (x) cause the Trust or Series 1 (as applicable) to be classified (a) as other than either a grantor trust or a partnership or (b) as an entity taxable as a corporation, in either case, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, or (y) materially reduce the likelihood of the Trust or Series 1 (as applicable) being classified as a grantor trust for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

Governing Law

The Amended and Restated Indenture and the Series 1 Debentures for all purposes are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York.

Fees and Expenses

The Amended and Restated Indenture provides that Ally will pay certain fees and expenses of Series 1, including all fees and expenses related to:

(i) the costs and expenses of Series 1 including, but not limited to, the costs and expenses related to the organization of the Trust;

(ii) the fees and expenses of the institutional trustee, the administrative trustees for Series 1 and the Delaware trustee;

(iii) the costs and expenses relating to the operation, maintenance and dissolution of Series 1; and

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DESCRIPTION OF THE SERIES 2 DEBENTURES

Set forth below is a description of the specific terms of the Series 2 Debentures in which Series 2 of the Trust has invested the proceeds from the issuance and sale of the series 2 securities. The terms of the Series 2 Debentures include those stated in the Amended and Restated Indenture and by the Trust Indenture Act. The following description is not intended to be complete and is qualified by the Amended and Restated Indenture and by the Trust Indenture Act. The form of the Amended and Restated Indenture is filed as an exhibit to the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part. Several capitalized terms used herein are defined in the Amended and Restated Indenture. Wherever particular sections or defined terms of the Amended and Restated Indenture are referred to, such sections or defined terms are incorporated herein by reference as part of the statement made, and the statement is qualified in its entirety by such reference.

Under circumstances discussed more fully below involving the dissolution of the Trust or Series 2, provided that any required regulatory approval is obtained, the Series 2 Debentures will be distributed to the holders of the series 2 securities in liquidation of the Trust or Series 2. See “Description of the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities—Distribution of the Series 2 Debentures.”

General

The Series 2 Debentures will be issued by Ally as “Fixed Rate/Floating Rate Junior Subordinated Deferrable Interest Debentures due 2040” pursuant to the Amended and Restated Indenture. The Series 2 Debentures are unsecured debt under the Amended and Restated Indenture and represent an aggregate principal amount equal to the sum of the aggregate stated liquidation amount of the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities and Series 2 Common Securities.

The entire principal amount of the Series 2 Debentures will mature and become due and payable, together with any accrued and unpaid interest thereon including compound interest on February 15, 2040.

If the Series 2 Debentures are distributed to holders of the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities in liquidation of such holders’ interests in Series 2, such Series 2 Debentures may be issued in the form of one or more global securities (as described below) or in certificated form. If the Series 2 Debentures are issued in the form of global securities, the Series 2 Debentures may be issued in certificated form in exchange for a global security as described below under “—Discontinuance of the Depositary’s Services.” In the event that the Series 2 Debentures are issued in certificated form, such Series 2 Debentures will be in denominations of $25 and integral multiples thereof and may be transferred or exchanged at the offices described below. Payments on Series 2 Debentures issued as a global security will be made to DTC, to a successor depositary or, in the event that no depositary is used, to a paying agent for the Series 2 Debentures. In the event the Series 2 Debentures are issued in certificated form, principal and interest will be payable, the transfer of the Series 2 Debentures will be registrable and the Series 2 Debentures will be exchangeable for Series 2 Debentures of other denominations of a like aggregate principal amount at the corporate trust office of the indenture trustee in New York, New York. Payment of interest may be made at the option of Ally by check mailed to the address of the persons entitled thereto. See “—Book-Entry and Settlement.”

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Subordination

The Amended and Restated Indenture provides that the Series 2 Debentures are subordinated and junior, both in liquidation and in priority of payment, to the extent specified in the Amended and Restated Indenture, to all Senior Indebtedness (as defined below) of Ally. This means that no payment of principal, including redemption payments, premium, if any, or interest on the Series 2 Debentures may be made if:

 

   

any Senior Indebtedness of Ally has not been paid when due and any applicable grace period relating to such default has ended and such default has not been cured or been waived or ceased to exist; or

 

   

the maturity of any Senior Indebtedness of Ally has been accelerated because of a default.

Upon any payment by Ally or distribution of assets of Ally to creditors upon any dissolution, winding-up, liquidation or reorganization, whether voluntary or involuntary, or in bankruptcy, insolvency, receivership or other proceedings, all principal, premium, if any, and interest due or to become due on all Senior Indebtedness of Ally must be paid in full before the holders of Series 2 Debentures are entitled to receive or retain any payment. Subject to satisfaction of all claims related to all Senior Indebtedness of Ally, the rights of the holders of the Series 2 Debentures will be subrogated to the rights of the holders of Senior Indebtedness of Ally to receive payments or distributions applicable to Senior Indebtedness until all amounts owing on the Series 2 Debentures are paid in full.

The term “Senior Indebtedness” means, with respect to Ally, the principal, premium, if any, and interest (including interest accruing on or after the filing of any petition in bankruptcy or for reorganization relating to Ally, whether or not such claim for post-petition interest is allowed in such proceeding) on and of all indebtedness and obligations in respect of:

(i) (a) indebtedness for money borrowed and (b) indebtedness evidenced by securities, notes, debentures, bonds or other similar instruments issued by Ally including all indebtedness (whether now or hereafter outstanding) issued under the subordinated debt indenture, dated as of December 31, 2008, between Ally and The Bank of New York Mellon, as trustee, as the same may be amended, modified or supplemented from time to time;

(ii) all capital lease obligations of Ally;

(iii) all obligations of Ally issued or assumed as the deferred purchase price of property, all conditional sale obligations of Ally and all obligations of Ally under any conditional sale or title retention agreement;

(iv) all obligations, contingent or otherwise, of Ally in respect of any letters of credit, banker’s acceptance, security purchase facilities and similar credit transactions;

(v) all obligations of Ally in respect of interest rate swap, cap or other agreements, interest rate future or option contracts, currency swap agreements, currency future or options contracts and other similar agreements;

(vi) all obligations of the type referred to in clauses (i) through (v) above of other persons for the payment of which Ally is responsible or liable as obligor, guarantor or otherwise; and

(vii) all obligations of the type referred to in clauses (i) through (vi) above of other persons secured by any lien on any property or asset of Ally, whether or not such obligation is assumed by Ally;

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(ii) any guarantee entered into by Ally in respect of any series of preferred securities, capital securities or preference stock of the Trust (or any similar trust established for the purpose of issuing trust preferred securities in connection with the issuance of securities under the Amended and Restated Indenture);

(iii) any accounts payable or other liabilities to trade creditors (including guarantees thereof or instruments evidencing such liabilities); or

(iv) any indebtedness or any guarantee that is by its terms subordinated to, or ranks equally with, the Series 2 Debentures and the issuance of which (x) has received the concurrence or approval of the FRB or its staff or (y) does not at the time of issuance prevent the Series 2 Debentures from qualifying for Tier 1 capital treatment (irrespective of any limits on the amount of Ally’s Tier 1 capital) under applicable capital adequacy guidelines, regulations, policies, published interpretations, or has received the concurrence or approval of the FRB or its staff.

The Series 2 Debentures rank senior to all of Ally’s equity securities, including preferred stock.

The Amended and Restated Indenture does not limit the aggregate amount of Senior Indebtedness that may be issued by Ally.

Notwithstanding the above and anything to the contrary in this prospectus, holders of Senior Indebtedness do not have any rights under the Amended and Restated Indenture to enforce any of the covenants in the Amended and Restated Indenture.

Optional Redemption

Ally will have the right to redeem the Series 2 Debentures, in whole or in part, at any time (i) on or after February 15, 2016 or (ii) in certain circumstances, upon the occurrence of a Special Event with respect to Series 2, as described in “Description of the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities—Special Event Redemption.” Any optional redemption must be made upon not less than 30 nor more than 60 days’ notice and, with respect to a redemption upon a Special Event, within 90 days following the occurrence of such Special Event.

Ally may not redeem the Series 2 Debentures unless it receives the prior approval of the FRB to do so, if such approval is then required by the FRB.

The redemption price will be equal to 100% of the principal amount to be redeemed plus any accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date. If the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities are listed on a national securities exchange and a partial redemption of the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities resulting from a partial redemption of the Series 2 Debentures would result in the delisting of the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities, Ally may only redeem the Series 2 Debentures in whole.

Interest

The Series 2 Debentures bear interest (i) from and including the date of Designation to but excluding February 15, 2016 at a fixed rate to be agreed among Ally, Series 1 and Treasury at the time of Designation, payable quarterly in arrears on February 15, May 15, August 15 and November 15 of each year, beginning on August 15, 2011; and (ii) from and including February 15, 2016 to but excluding February 15, 2040, at an annual rate equal to three-month LIBOR plus a spread to be agreed among Ally, Series 1 and Treasury at the time of Designation , payable quarterly in arrears on February 15, May 15, August 15 and November 15 of each year, beginning May 15, 2016. Each date on which interest is payable is called an “interest payment date.” Interest will be paid to the person in whose name such Series 2 Debentures are registered, with limited exceptions, at the close of business on the business day preceding such interest payment date. In the event the Series 2 Debentures shall be held in book-entry form by a party other than the institutional trustee for Series 2, the record date shall be the date 15 days prior to the interest payment date, or such other record date fixed by the administrative trustees for Series 2 of the Trust that is not more than 60 nor less than 10 days prior to such interest payment date.

 

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The amount of interest payable for any period ending on or before February 15, 2016 will be computed on the basis of a 360-day year of twelve 30-day months, and for any period after February 15, 2016 will be computed on the basis of a 360-day year and the actual number of days elapsed, including the first day of such period but excluding the date of maturity. In the event that any interest payment date on or prior to February 15, 2016 is not a business day, then payment of the interest payable on such interest payment 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. In the event that any interest payment date after February 15, 2016 is not a business day, then the interest payable on such interest payment date will be made on the next succeeding day that is a business day, and interest will accrue to but excluding the date interest is paid. However, if such business day is in the next succeeding calendar month, such payment shall be made on, and interest will accrue to but excluding, the immediately preceding business day, in each case with the same force and effect as if made on such date.

For the purposes of calculating interest accruing on the Series 2 Debentures from and including February 15, 2016:

“Three-month LIBOR” means, with respect to any quarterly interest period, the rate (expressed as a percentage per annum) for deposits in United States dollars for a three-month period, as applicable, commencing on the first day of that quarterly interest period that appears on the Reuters Screen LIBOR as of 11:00 a.m. (London time) on the LIBOR determination date for that quarterly interest period, as the case may be. If such rate does not appear on Reuters Screen LIBOR, three-month LIBOR will be determined on the basis of the rates at which deposits in United States dollars for a three-month period commencing on the first day of that quarterly interest period, as applicable, and in a principal amount of not less than $1 million are offered to prime banks in the London interbank market by four major banks in the London interbank market selected by the Calculation Agent (after consultation with Ally), at approximately 11:00 a.m., London time, on the LIBOR determination date for that quarterly interest period. The Calculation Agent will request the principal London office of each of such banks to provide a quotation of its rate. If at least two such quotations are provided, three-month LIBOR with respect to that quarterly interest period, as applicable, will be the arithmetic mean (rounded upward if necessary to the nearest whole multiple of 0.00001%) of such quotations. If fewer than two quotations are provided, three-month LIBOR with respect to that quarterly interest period, as applicable, will be the arithmetic mean (rounded upward if necessary to the nearest whole multiple of 0.00001%) of the rates quoted by three major banks in New York City selected by the Calculation Agent, at approximately 11:00 a.m., New York City time, on the first day of that quarterly interest period, as applicable, for loans in United States dollars to leading European banks for a three-month period, as applicable, commencing on the first day of that quarterly interest period and in a principal amount of not less than $1 million. However, if fewer than three banks selected by the Calculation Agent to provide quotations are quoting as described above, three-month LIBOR for that quarterly interest period, as applicable, will be the same as three-month LIBOR as determined for the previous interest period or, in the case of the quarterly interest period beginning on February 15, 2016, 0.29000%. The establishment of three-month LIBOR for each quarterly interest period, as applicable, by the Calculation Agent shall (in the absence of manifest error) be final and binding;

“Calculation Agent” means The Bank of New York Mellon or any other successor appointed by Ally, acting as calculation agent;

“LIBOR determination date” means the second London banking day immediately preceding the first day of the relevant quarterly interest period;

“London banking day” means any day on which commercial banks are open for general business (including dealings in deposits in United States dollars) in London; and “Reuters Screen LIBOR” means the display designated on the Reuters Screen LIBOR (or such other page as may replace Reuters Screen LIBOR on the service or such other service as may be nominated by the British Bankers’ Association for the purpose of displaying London interbank offered rates for United States dollar deposits).

 

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Option to Extend Interest Payment Period

Ally has the right to defer interest payments by extending the interest payment period of the Series 2 Debentures for an extension period not exceeding 20 consecutive quarters, so long as no event of default with respect to the Series 2 Debentures has occurred and is continuing. However, no extension period may extend beyond the maturity of the Series 2 Debentures. At the end of any extension period, Ally will pay all interest then accrued and unpaid, together with interest thereon at the rate specified for the Series 2 Debentures to the extent permitted by applicable law. An extension period begins in the quarter in which notice of the extension period is given.

During any such extension period:

(i) Ally and any of its subsidiaries (other than a subsidiary that is a depository institution or a subsidiary thereof) will not declare or pay any dividend on, make any distributions relating to, or redeem, purchase, acquire or make a liquidation payment relating to, any of Ally’s capital stock or make any guarantee payment with respect thereto other than:

(a) redemptions, purchases or other acquisitions of shares of capital stock of Ally in connection with the administration of any employee benefit plan in the ordinary course of business and consistent with past practice;

(b) the acquisition by Ally or any of its subsidiaries of record ownership in capital stock of Ally for the beneficial ownership of any other persons (other than Ally or any of its subsidiaries), including trustees or custodians;

(c) as a result of an exchange or conversion of any class or series of Ally’s capital stock for any other class or series of Ally’s capital stock, in each case, solely to the extent required pursuant to binding contractual agreements entered into prior to or on December 30, 2009 or any subsequent agreement for the accelerated exercise, settlement or exchange thereof for capital stock of Ally;

(d) distributions by or among any wholly-owned subsidiary of Ally;

(e) redemptions of securities held by Ally or any wholly-owned subsidiary of Ally; and

(f) unpaid tax distributions to holders of membership interests of GMAC LLC pursuant to Section 4(b) of GMAC LLC’s Plan of Conversion, dated June 30, 2009; and

(ii) Ally and any of its subsidiaries (other than a subsidiary that is a depository institution or a subsidiary thereof) will not make any payment of interest, principal or premium, if any, on, or repay, repurchase or redeem any Junior Subordinated Indebtedness (as defined in the “Description of the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities”) other than:

(a) redemptions, purchases or other acquisitions of Junior Subordinated Indebtedness in connection with the administration of any employee benefit plan in the ordinary course of business and consistent with past practice;

(b) the acquisition by Ally or any of its subsidiaries of record ownership in Junior Subordinated Indebtedness for the beneficial ownership of any other persons (other than Ally or any of its subsidiaries), including trustees or custodians;

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(d) redemptions of securities held by Ally or any wholly-owned subsidiary of Ally; and

(e) any payment of interest on Junior Subordinated Indebtedness paid pro rata with interest paid on the Series 2 Debentures such that the respective amounts of such payments made shall bear the same ratio to each other as all accrued but unpaid interest per like-amount of the Series 2 Debentures and all Junior Subordinated Indebtedness bear to each other.

The foregoing, however, will not apply to any stock dividends paid by Ally where the dividend stock is the same stock as that on which the dividend is being paid, or dividends or distributions by or other transactions solely among Ally and any wholly-owned subsidiary of Ally or solely among wholly-owned subsidiaries of Ally. Prior to the termination of any extension period, Ally may further defer payments of interest by extending such extension period. Such extension period, including all such other extensions, however, may not exceed 20 consecutive quarters, including the interest period in which notice of such extension period is given. No extension period may extend beyond the maturity or early redemption of the Series 2 Debentures. At the termination of any extension period and upon the payment of all amounts then due, Ally may commence a new extension period, if consistent with the terms set forth in this section. No interest during an extension period, except at the end of such period, shall be due and payable. However, Ally has the right to prepay all or any portion of accrued interest during an extension period.

Ally has no present intention of exercising its right to defer payments of interest by extending the interest payment period on the Series 2 Debentures.

If the institutional trustee for Series 2 of the Trust is the sole holder of the Series 2 Debentures at the time Ally selects an extended interest payment period, Ally will give the administrative trustees and institutional trustee for Series 2 notice of its selection of such extension period at least one business day prior to the earlier of:

(i) the next date on which distributions on the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities would be payable, if not for such extension period, or

(ii) the date the administrative trustees for Series 2 are required to give notice to the NYSE or other applicable self-regulatory organization or to holders of the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities of the record date or the date such distributions are payable;

provided, that, in any event, Ally is not required to give the administrative trustees for Series 2 or the institutional trustee for Series 2 notice of its selection of such extension period more than 15 business days, and must give such notice no less than 5 business days, before the next succeeding interest payment date on the Series 2 Debentures. The administrative trustees for Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities will give notice of Ally’s selection of such extension period to the holders of the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities.

If the institutional trustee for Series 2 is not the sole holder of the Series 2 Debentures at the time Ally selects an extended interest payment period, Ally will give the holders of the Series 2 Debentures, the administrative trustees for Series 2 and the indenture trustee for Series 2 notice of its selection of such extension period at least ten business days before the earlier of:

(i) the next succeeding interest payment date; or

(ii) the date upon which Ally is required to give notice to the NYSE or other applicable self-regulatory organization or to holders of the Series 2 Debentures of the record or payment date of such related interest payment.

provided, that, in any event, Ally is not required to give the holders of the Series 2 Debentures, the administrative trustees for Series 2 or the indenture trustee for Series 2 notice of its selection of such extension period more than 15 business days, and must give such notice no less than 5 business days, before the next succeeding interest payment date.

 

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Indenture Events of Default and Acceleration

The Amended and Restated Indenture provides that the following are “indenture events of default” with respect to the Series 2 Debentures:

(i) failure to pay in full interest accrued on any Series 2 Debenture upon the conclusion of a period consisting of 20 consecutive quarters commencing with the earliest quarter for which interest (including interest accrued on deferred payments) has not been paid in full and continuance of such failure to pay for a period of 30 days; or

(ii) specified events of bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization, or court appointment of a receiver, liquidator or trustee of Ally.

If any indenture event of default with respect to the Series 2 Debentures shall occur and be continuing, the indenture trustee or the institutional trustee for Series 2, as the sole holder of the Series 2 Debentures, will have the right to declare the principal of all the Series 2 Debentures then outstanding to be immediately due and payable, upon which the principal and the accrued interest on the Series 2 Debentures shall be immediately due and payable. The institutional trustee for Series 2 may also enforce its other rights as a creditor relating to the Series 2 Debentures.

If, upon an indenture event of default with respect to the Series 2 Debentures, the indenture trustee or the institutional trustee for Series 2, as the sole holder of the Series 2 Debentures, fails to declare the principal of all the Series 2 Debentures then outstanding to be immediately due and payable, the holders of at least 25% in aggregate liquidation amount of the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities then outstanding will have the right to do so.

Indenture Defaults

The Amended and Restated Indenture provides that the following are “indenture defaults” with respect to the Series 2 Debentures:

(i) an indenture event of default with respect to the Series 2 Debentures;

(ii) a failure of Ally to pay the principal of, or premium, if any, on, any Series 2 Debenture when and as the same shall become payable;

(iii) a failure of Ally to pay any installment of interest on any Series 2 Debenture when and as the same shall become payable, which failure shall have (taking into account any extension period) continued unremedied for 30 days;

(iv) the failure of Ally for 90 days following written notice of such failure to observe and perform any other covenant or Agreement in respect of the Series 2 Debentures; and

(v) the Trust or Series 2 shall have voluntarily or involuntarily dissolved, wound up its business or otherwise terminated its existence, except in connection with (a) the distribution of the Series 2 Debentures to holders of the series 2 securities in liquidation of their interests in Series 2, (b) the redemption of all of the outstanding series 2 securities or (c) certain mergers, consolidations or amalgamations permitted by the Amended and Restated Declaration of Series 2.

There is no right of acceleration with respect to indenture defaults with respect to the Series 2 Debentures, except for those that are indenture events of default with respect to the Series 2 Debentures. An indenture default with respect to the Series 2 Debentures also constitutes a declaration default with respect to the series 2

 

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securities. The holders of Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities in limited circumstances have the right to direct the institutional trustee for Series 2 to exercise its rights as the holder of the Series 2 Debentures. See “Description of the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities—Declaration Defaults” and “—Voting Rights.”

Any deferral of interest on the Series 2 Debentures made in accordance with the provisions described above in “—Option to Extend Interest Payment Period” will not constitute a default under the Amended and Restated Indenture for the Series 2 Debentures.

The indenture trustee may withhold notice to the holders of the Series 2 Debentures of any default with respect thereto, except a default in the payment of principal, premium or interest, if it considers such withholding to be in the interest of such holders. The indenture trustee shall be under no obligation to exercise any of the rights or powers vested in it by the Amended and Restated Indenture at the request or direction of any of the holders pursuant to the Amended and Restated Indenture, unless such holders shall have offered to the indenture trustee security or indemnity satisfactory to the indenture trustee against the costs, expenses and liabilities which might be incurred by it in compliance with such request or direction.

Despite the foregoing, if an indenture default has occurred and is continuing with respect to Series 2 and such event is attributable to the failure of Ally to pay interest or principal (or premium, if any) on the Series 2 Debentures when such interest or principal (or premium, if any) is otherwise payable, or in the case of redemption, the redemption date, Ally acknowledges that, in such event, a holder of Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities may sue for payment on or after the respective due date specified in the Series 2 Debentures. Despite any payment made to such holder of Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities by Ally in connection with a direct action, Ally shall remain obligated to pay the principal of or interest on the Series 2 Debentures held by Series 2 or the institutional trustee for Series 2. Ally shall be subrogated to the rights of the holder of such Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities relating to payments on the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities to the extent of any payments made by Ally to such holder in any direct action. The holders of the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities will not be able to exercise directly any other remedy available to the holders of the Series 2 Debentures.

Modifications and Amendments

Modifications and amendments to the Amended and Restated Indenture with respect to Series 2 through a supplemental indenture may be made by Ally and the indenture trustee with the consent of the holders of a majority in principal amount of the Series 2 Debentures at the time outstanding (or, with respect to certain actions, without such consent). However, no such modification or amendment may, without the consent of the holder of each Series 2 Debenture affected thereby:

(i) modify certain terms of payment of principal, premium, or interest on such Series 2 Debentures;

(ii) reduce the percentage of principal amount of Series 2 Debentures the consent of whose holders is necessary to modify or amend the Amended and Restated Indenture or waive compliance by Ally with any covenant or past default on the Series 2 Debentures;

(iii) subject to certain exceptions, modify provisions of the Amended and Restated Indenture relating to (a) the ability to enter into certain supplemental indentures, (b) the rights of holders of Series 2 Debentures to direct the proceeding for any remedy available to the indenture trustee or the exercise of any trust or power conferred upon the indenture trustee with respect to the Series 2 Debentures, or (c) the ability of holders of Series 2 Debentures to waive certain past defaults; or

(iv) remove or impair the rights of any holder of a Series 2 Debenture to bring a direct action against Ally upon the occurrence of certain indenture defaults. (See “—Indenture Defaults” above.)

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to such supplemental indenture. If the consent of the holder of each outstanding Series 2 Debenture is required, such supplemental indenture shall not be effective until each holder of the series 2 securities shall have consented to such supplemental indenture.

Discharge and Defeasance

Ally may discharge most of its obligations to holders of the Series 2 Debentures under the Amended and Restated Indenture if all such Series 2 Debentures that have not already been delivered to the indenture trustee for cancellation have become due and payable or are by their terms due and payable within one year, or are to be called for redemption within one year. Ally discharges its obligations by depositing with the indenture trustee an amount sufficient to pay when due the principal of and premium, if any, and interest on all outstanding Series 2 Debentures and to make any mandatory scheduled installment payments thereon when due.

Unless otherwise specified in this prospectus relating to the Series 2 Debentures, Ally, at its option:

(i) will be released from any and all obligations in respect of the Series 2 Debentures, which is known as “defeasance and discharge”; or

(ii) need not comply with certain covenants specified herein regarding the Series 2 Debentures, which is known as “covenant defeasance.”

If Ally exercises its covenant defeasance option, the failure to comply with any defeased covenant contained in the Amended and Restated Indenture or any supplemental indenture will no longer be a default under the Amended and Restated Indenture.

To exercise either its defeasance and discharge or covenant defeasance option, Ally must:

(i) deposit with the indenture trustee, in trust, cash or U.S. government obligations in an amount sufficient to pay all the principal of and premium, if any, and any interest on the Series 2 Debentures when such payments are due and deliver a written certification of a nationally recognized accounting firm that the amount deposited is sufficient; and

(ii) deliver an opinion of counsel (that, in the case of a defeasance and discharge, must be based upon a ruling or administrative pronouncement of the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”), or a change in applicable U.S. federal income tax law) to the effect that the holders of the Series 2 Debentures will not recognize income, gain or loss for U.S. federal income tax purposes as a result of such deposit or defeasance and will be required to pay U.S. federal income tax in the same manner as if such defeasance had not occurred.

When there is a defeasance and discharge, the Amended and Restated Indenture will no longer govern the Series 2 Debentures, Ally will no longer be liable for payment, and the holders of such Series 2 Debentures will be entitled only to the deposited funds. When there is a covenant defeasance, however, Ally will continue to be obligated for payments when due if the deposited funds are not sufficient to pay the holders.

The obligations under the Amended and Restated Indenture to pay all expenses of the Trust relating to Series 2, to register the transfer or exchange of Series 2 Debentures, to replace mutilated, defaced, destroyed, lost or stolen Series 2 Debentures, and to maintain paying agents and hold monies for payment in trust will continue even if Ally exercises its defeasance and discharge or covenant defeasance option.

Concerning the Indenture Trustee

Ally and certain of its subsidiaries may also maintain bank accounts, borrow money and have other customary commercial banking or investment banking relationships with the indenture trustee in the ordinary course of business.

 

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Consolidation, Merger and Sale of Assets

The Amended and Restated Indenture provides that Ally will not consolidate with or merge into another corporation or convey, transfer or lease its assets substantially as an entirety unless:

(i) the successor is a corporation organized in the United States and expressly assumes the due and punctual payment of the principal of, and premium, if any, and interest on all the Series 1 Debentures and the Series 2 Debentures and the performance of every other covenant of the Amended and Restated Indenture on the part of Ally; and

(ii) immediately thereafter no indenture default and no event that, after notice or lapse of time, or both, would become an indenture default with respect to either Series 1 Debentures or Series 2 Debentures, shall have happened and be continuing.

Upon any such consolidation, merger, conveyance or transfer, the successor corporation shall succeed to and be substituted for and may exercise every right and power of Ally under the Amended and Restated Indenture. Thereafter the predecessor corporation shall be relieved of all obligations and covenants under the Amended and Restated Indenture and the Series 2 Debentures.

Book-Entry and Settlement

The Series 2 Debentures will be issued in fully registered certificated form without interest coupons. If distributed to holders of the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities in connection with the involuntary or voluntary dissolution, winding-up or liquidation of Series 2 as a result of the occurrence of a Special Event, (i) any definitive certificates representing the Series 2 Debentures held by Series 2 or the institutional trustee for Series 2 will be presented to the institutional trustee in exchange for one or more global certificates registered in the name of the depositary or its nominee in an aggregate principal amount of all outstanding Series 2 Debentures issued to Series 2 and (ii) any definitive certificates representing the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities (except any Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities held by DTC, its nominee or any other clearing agency or its nominee) will be deemed to represent beneficial interests in the Series 2 Debentures having an aggregate principal amount equal to the aggregate liquidation amount of, with an interest rate identical to the distribution rate of, the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities, and accrued and unpaid interest equal to accrued and unpaid distributions on such Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities until such certificates are presented to Ally or its agent for transfer or reissue.

Each global certificate is referred to as a “global security.” Except under the limited circumstances described below under “—Discontinuance of the Depositary’s Services,” the Series 2 Debentures represented by a global security will not be exchangeable for, and will not otherwise be issuable as, the Series 2 Debentures in definitive form. The global securities may not be transferred except by the depositary to a nominee of the depositary or by a nominee of the depositary to the depositary or another nominee of the depositary or to a successor depositary or its nominee.

The laws of some jurisdictions require that certain purchasers of securities take physical delivery of such securities in definitive form. These laws may impair the ability to transfer or pledge beneficial interests in a global security.

Except as provided below, owners of beneficial interests in a global security will not be entitled to receive physical delivery of the Series 2 Debentures in definitive form and will not be considered the holders, as defined in the Amended and Restated Indenture, of the global security for any purpose under the Amended and Restated Indenture. A global security representing Series 2 Debentures is only exchangeable for another global security of like denomination and tenor to be registered in the name of the depositary or its nominee or to a successor depositary or its nominee. This means that each beneficial owner must rely on the procedures of the depositary, or if such person is not a participant, on the procedures of the participant through which such person owns its interest, to exercise any rights of a holder under the Amended and Restated Indenture.

 

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The Depositary

If the Series 2 Debentures are issued in the form of a global certificate, DTC will act as securities depositary for the Series 2 Debentures. As of the date of this prospectus, the description in this prospectus of DTC’s book-entry system and DTC’s practices as they relate to purchases, transfers, notices and payments relating to the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities apply in all material respects to any debt obligations represented by one or more global securities held by DTC. Ally may appoint a successor to DTC or any successor depositary in the event DTC or such successor depositary is unable or unwilling to continue as a depositary for the global securities. For a description of DTC and the specific terms of the depositary arrangements, see “Description of the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities—Form of Certificates” and “Description of the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities—Form of Certificates.”

None of Ally, the Trust, the indenture trustee, any paying agent and any other agent of Ally or the indenture trustee will have any responsibility or liability for any aspect of the records relating to or payments made on account of beneficial ownership interests in a global security for such Series 2 Debentures or for maintaining, supervising or reviewing any records relating to such beneficial ownership interests.

Discontinuance of the Depositary’s Services

A global security shall be exchangeable for the Series 2 Debentures registered in the names of persons other than the depositary or its nominee only if:

(i) the depositary notifies Ally that it is unwilling or unable to continue as a depositary for the Series 1 Debentures and/or the Series 2 Debentures and no successor depositary shall have been appointed within 90 days of the depositary so notifying Ally;

(ii) the depositary, at any time, ceases to be registered or in good standing under the Exchange Act or other applicable statute or regulation and no successor depositary shall have been appointed within 90 days of Ally becoming aware of the condition; or

(iii) Ally, in its sole discretion, determines that such global security shall be so exchangeable.

Any global security that is exchangeable pursuant to the preceding sentence shall be exchangeable for the Series 2 Debentures registered in such names and in such authorized denominations as the depositary shall direct. It is expected that such instructions will be based upon directions received by the depositary from its direct or indirect participants or otherwise relating to ownership of beneficial interests in such global security.

Certain Covenants

If there shall have occurred and be continuing a default under the Amended and Restated Indenture with respect to the Series 2 Debentures, or Ally shall have given notice of its election to defer payments of interest on the Series 2 Debentures by extending the interest payment period and such period, or any extension of such period, shall be continuing, then:

(i) Ally and any of its subsidiaries (other than a subsidiary that is a depository institution or a subsidiary thereof) will not declare or pay any dividend on, make any distributions relating to, or redeem, purchase, acquire or make a liquidation payment relating to, any of Ally’s capital stock or make any guarantee payment with respect thereto other than:

(a) redemptions, purchases or other acquisitions of shares of capital stock of Ally in connection with the administration of any employee benefit plan in the ordinary course of business and consistent with past practice;

 

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(b) the acquisition by Ally or any of its subsidiaries of record ownership in capital stock of Ally for the beneficial ownership of any other persons (other than Ally or any of its subsidiaries), including trustees or custodians;

(c) as a result of an exchange or conversion of any class or series of Ally’s capital stock for any other class or series of Ally’s capital stock, in each case, solely to the extent required pursuant to binding contractual agreements entered into prior to or on December 30, 2009 or any subsequent agreement for the accelerated exercise, settlement or exchange thereof for capital stock of Ally;

(d) distributions by or among any wholly-owned subsidiary of Ally;

(e) redemptions of securities held by Ally or any wholly-owned subsidiary of Ally; and

(f) unpaid tax distributions to holders of membership interests of GMAC LLC pursuant to Section 4(b) of GMAC LLC’s Plan of Conversion, dated June 30, 2009; and

(ii) Ally and any of its subsidiaries (other than a subsidiary that is a depository institution or a subsidiary thereof) will not make any payment of interest, principal or premium, if any, on, or repay, repurchase or redeem any Junior Subordinated Indebtedness other than:

(a) redemptions, purchases or other acquisitions of Junior Subordinated Indebtedness in connection with the administration of any employee benefit plan in the ordinary course of business and consistent with past practice;

(b) the acquisition by Ally or any of its subsidiaries of record ownership in Junior Subordinated Indebtedness for the beneficial ownership of any other persons (other than Ally or any of its subsidiaries), including trustees or custodians;

(c) as a result of an exchange or conversion of any class or series of Junior Subordinated Indebtedness for any other class or series of Junior Subordinated Indebtedness;

(d) redemptions of securities held by Ally or any wholly-owned subsidiary of Ally; and

(e) any payment of interest on Junior Subordinated Indebtedness paid pro rata with interest paid on the Series 2 Debentures such that the respective amounts of such payments made shall bear the same ratio to each other as all accrued but unpaid interest per like-amount of Series 2 Debentures and all Junior Subordinated Indebtedness bear to each other.

These restrictions, however, will not apply to any stock dividends paid by Ally where the dividend stock is the same stock as that on which the dividend is being paid or dividends or distributions by or other transactions solely among Ally and any wholly-owned subsidiary of Ally or solely among wholly-owned subsidiaries of Ally.

So long as the series 2 securities remain outstanding, Ally will covenant to:

(i) directly or indirectly maintain 100% ownership of the Series 2 Common Securities, unless a permitted successor of Ally succeeds to Ally’s ownership of the Series 2 Common Securities;

(ii) not voluntarily dissolve, wind up or terminate Series 2 or the Trust, except in connection with:

(a) a distribution of the Series 2 Debentures upon a Special Event; or

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(iii) timely perform its duties as sponsor of Series 2;

(iv) use its reasonable efforts to cause Series 2 to remain a statutory trust, except in connection with the distribution of the Series 2 Debentures to the holders of series 2 securities in liquidation of their interests in Series 2, the redemption of all of the outstanding series 2 securities, or mergers, consolidations or amalgamations permitted by the Amended and Restated Declaration; and

(v) not knowingly take any action that would (x) cause the Trust or Series 2 (as applicable) to be classified (a) as other than either a grantor trust or a partnership or (b) as an entity taxable as a corporation, in either case, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, or (y) materially reduce the likelihood of the Trust or Series 2 (as applicable) being classified as a grantor trust for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

Governing Law

The Amended and Restated Indenture and the Series 2 Debentures for all purposes are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York.

Fees and Expenses

The Amended and Restated Indenture provides that Ally will pay certain fees and expenses of Series 2, including all fees and expenses related to:

(i) the costs and expenses of Series 2 including, but not limited to, the costs and expenses related to the organization of the Trust;

(ii) the fees and expenses of the institutional trustee, the administrative trustees for Series 2 and the Delaware trustee;

(iii) the costs and expenses relating to the operation, maintenance and dissolution of Series 2; and

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DESCRIPTION OF THE GUARANTEES

Set forth below is a summary of information concerning the Amended and Restated Guarantee Agreements that will be executed and delivered by Ally for the benefit of the holders of Trust Preferred Securities. The Bank of New York Mellon will be acting as the guarantee trustee for each of the Series 1 Guarantee and the Series 2 Guarantee. The terms of the Guarantees are those set forth in the Amended and Restated Guarantee Agreements and those made part of the Guarantees by the Trust Indenture Act. The summary is not intended to be complete and is qualified in all respects by the provisions of the Amended and Restated Guarantee Agreements, the forms of which are filed as exhibits to the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part, and the Trust Indenture Act. The Guarantee for each series of Trust Preferred Securities is held by the guarantee trustee for that series of Guarantee for the benefit of the holders of the respective series of Trust Preferred Securities.

General

Pursuant to and to the extent set forth in the Amended and Restated Guarantee Agreements, Ally irrevocably and unconditionally agrees to pay in full to the holders of each series of Trust Preferred Securities, except to the extent paid by the respective series of the Trust, as and when due, to the extent the relevant series of the Trust has funds available, regardless of any defense, right of set-off or counterclaim that such series of the Trust may have or assert, the following payments, which are referred to as “guarantee payments,” without duplication:

(i) any accrued and unpaid distributions that are required to be paid on a series of Trust Preferred Securities, to the extent that the relevant series of the Trust has funds available for such distributions;

(ii) the relevant redemption price per Trust Preferred Security, plus all accrued and unpaid distributions to the date of redemption, to the extent that the relevant series of the Trust has funds available for such redemptions, relating to any Trust Preferred Securities of that series called for redemption by the relevant series of the Trust; and

(iii) upon a voluntary or involuntary dissolution, winding-up or termination of a series of the Trust, other than in connection with the distribution of the respective series of Debentures to the holders of the respective series of Trust Preferred Securities, or the redemption of all of the respective series of Trust Preferred Securities upon the maturity or redemption of all of the corresponding series of Debentures, the lesser of:

(a) the aggregate of the liquidation amount and all accrued and unpaid distributions with respect to such series of Trust Preferred Securities to the date of payment, or

(b) the amount of assets of the relevant series of the Trust remaining underlying such series of Trust Preferred Securities for distribution to holders of that series of Trust Preferred Securities in liquidation of such series.

Ally’s obligation to make a guarantee payment may be satisfied by direct payment of the required amounts by Ally to the holders of Trust Preferred Securities or by causing the Trust with respect to such series to pay such amounts to such holders.

The Guarantees do not apply to any payment of distributions or redemption price, or to payments upon the dissolution, winding-up or termination of the relevant series of the Trust, except to the extent such series of Trust has funds available for such payments. If Ally does not make interest payments on a series of Debentures, the corresponding series of the Trust will not pay distributions on the corresponding series of Trust Preferred Securities and will not have funds available for such payments. Ally’s obligations in respect of the Guarantees are subordinated, both in liquidation and in priority of payment, to Senior Indebtedness of Ally to the same extent that the Debentures are subordinated to Senior Indebtedness of Ally. See “Description of the Series 1 Debentures” and “Description of the Series 2 Debentures.”

 

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Important Covenants of Ally

In the Amended and Restated Guarantee Agreements, Ally covenants that, so long as any Trust Preferred Securities of either series remain outstanding, if there shall have occurred and is continuing any event that would constitute a default under the Amended and Restated Indenture with respect to such series of the Debentures, then:

(i) Ally and any of its subsidiaries (except a subsidiary that is a depository institution or a subsidiary of a depository institution) will not declare or pay any dividend on, make any distributions relating to, or redeem, purchase, acquire or make a liquidation payment relating to, any of Ally’s capital stock or make any guarantee payment with respect thereto other than:

(a) redemptions, purchases, or other acquisitions of shares of capital stock of Ally in connection with the administration of any employee benefit plan in the ordinary course of business and consistent with past practice;

(b) the acquisition by Ally or any of its subsidiaries of record ownership in capital stock of Ally for the beneficial ownership of any other persons (other than Ally or any of its subsidiaries), including trustees or custodians;

(c) as a result of an exchange or conversion of any class or series of Ally’s capital stock for any other class or series of Ally’s capital stock, in each case, solely to the extent required pursuant to binding contractual agreements entered into on or prior to December 30, 2009 or any subsequent agreement for the accelerated exercise, settlement or exchange thereof for capital stock of Ally;

(d) distributions by or among any wholly-owned subsidiary of Ally;

(e) redemptions of securities held by Ally or any wholly-owned subsidiary of Ally; and

(f) unpaid tax distributions to holders of membership interests of GMAC LLC pursuant to Section 4(b) of GMAC LLC’s Plan of Conversion, dated June 30, 2009; and

(ii) Ally and any of its subsidiaries (except a subsidiary that is a depository institution or a subsidiary of a depository institution) will not make any payment of interest, principal or premium, if any, on, or repay, repurchase or redeem, any Junior Subordinated Indebtedness corresponding to the series of Debentures in default other than:

(a) redemptions, purchases or other acquisitions of that series of Junior Subordinated Indebtedness in connection with the administration of any employee benefit plan in the ordinary course of business and consistent with past practice;

(b) the acquisition by Ally or any of its subsidiaries of record ownership in that series of Junior Subordinated Indebtedness for the beneficial ownership of any other persons (other than Ally or any of its subsidiaries), including trustees or custodians;

(c) as a result of an exchange or conversion of any class or series of that series of Junior Subordinated Indebtedness for any other class or series of that series of Junior Subordinated Indebtedness;

(d) redemptions of securities held by Ally or any wholly-owned subsidiary of Ally; and

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bear the same ratio to each other as all accrued but unpaid interest per like-amount of Debentures and all that series of Junior Subordinated Indebtedness bear to each other.

The above restrictions, however, will not apply to any stock dividends paid by Ally where the dividend stock is the same stock as that on which the dividend is being paid, or dividends or distributions by or other transactions solely among Ally and any wholly-owned subsidiary of Ally or solely among wholly-owned subsidiaries of Ally.

Modification of the Guarantees; Assignment

With respect to each of Series of Trust Preferred Securities, the respective Guarantee may be amended only with the prior approval of the holders of not less than a majority in aggregate liquidation amount of the outstanding Trust Preferred Securities of that series. No approval will be required, however, for any changes that do not adversely affect the rights of holders of that series of Trust Preferred Securities. The Amended and Restated Guarantee Agreements shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the successors and permitted assigns of Ally. The Guarantees are not assignable without the prior written consent of all other parties to the Amended and Restated Guarantee Agreement, except in limited circumstances permitted by the Amended and Restated Indenture.

Events of Default

An event of default under the Guarantees with respect to a series of the Trust will occur upon the failure of Ally to perform any of its payment or other obligations with respect to such series required by the Amended and Restated Guarantee Agreements. The holders of a majority in aggregate liquidation amount of the Trust Preferred Securities of the relevant series have the right to direct the time, method and place of conducting any proceeding for any remedy available to the guarantee trustee for that series in respect of the relevant Guarantee or to direct the exercise of any trust or power conferred upon the guarantee trustee for that series in respect of the relevant Guarantee, unless (i) such direction is in conflict with any rule of law or with the relevant Amended and Restated Guarantee Agreement; or (ii) the guarantee trustee for such series declines to follow any such direction because it determines in good faith that the proceeding so directed would involve the guarantee trustee in personal liability, against which adequate indemnity, in its opinion, has not been provided.

If the guarantee trustee for a series of Guarantee fails to enforce its rights under the relevant Amended and Restated Guarantee Agreement, any holder of related Trust Preferred Securities may directly sue Ally to enforce the guarantee trustee’s rights under the relevant Amended and Restated Guarantee Agreement without first suing the Trust, the guarantee trustee or any other person or entity. A holder of Trust Preferred Securities may also directly sue Ally to enforce such holder’s right to receive payment under the relevant Amended and Restated Guarantee Agreement without first (i) directing the guarantee trustee for the relevant series of Guarantee to enforce the terms of the relevant Amended and Restated Guarantee Agreement or (ii) suing the Trust or any other person or entity.

Ally will be required to provide to the guarantee trustee of each series with such documents, reports and information as required by the Trust Indenture Act.

Information Concerning the Guarantee Trustee

Prior to the occurrence of a default relating to the Guarantee for a series of Trust Preferred Securities, the guarantee trustee for that series of trust securities undertakes to perform only such duties as are specifically set forth in the relevant Amended and Restated Guarantee Agreement. If such a default has occurred and has not been cured or waived, such guarantee trustee will exercise the rights and powers vested in it by the relevant Amended and Restated Guarantee Agreement with the same degree of care as a prudent individual would exercise in the conduct of his or her own affairs. Provided that the foregoing requirements have been met with respect to a series, the guarantee trustee for each series is under no obligation to exercise any of the powers

 

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vested in it by the respective Amended and Restated Guarantee Agreement at the request of any holder of the relevant series of Trust Preferred Securities unless it is offered security and indemnity reasonably satisfactory to it against the costs, expenses and liabilities that might be incurred thereby. However, the foregoing shall not relieve such guarantee trustee, upon the occurrence of an event of default, of its obligations to exercise the rights and powers vested in it by the relevant Amended and Restated Guarantee Agreement.

Termination of the Guarantees

The Guarantee with respect to a particular series will terminate upon full payment of the redemption price of all Trust Preferred Securities of that series, upon distribution of the Debentures of that series to holders of the Trust Preferred Securities of that series, or upon full payment of the amounts payable with respect to that series in accordance with the Amended and Restated Declaration upon liquidation of that series. The Guarantee with respect to a particular series will continue to be effective or will be reinstated, as the case may be, if at any time any holder of Trust Preferred Securities of that series must restore payment of any sums paid under that series of Trust Preferred Securities or the relevant Amended and Restated Guarantee Agreement.

Status of the Guarantees

The Guarantees constitute an unsecured obligation of Ally and ranks:

 

   

junior in liquidation and in priority of payment to all Senior Indebtedness of Ally to the same extent provided in the Amended and Restated Indenture with respect to the respective series of Debentures; and

 

   

equally with all other enhanced trust preferred security guarantees and related junior subordinated debt securities that Ally issues in the future.

The terms of the Trust Preferred Securities provide that each holder of Trust Preferred Securities of any series by acceptance of such securities agrees to the subordination provisions and other terms of the relevant Amended and Restated Guarantee Agreement.

The Guarantees constitute a guarantee of payment and not of collection. This means that the guaranteed party may directly sue Ally to enforce its rights under the Guarantees without suing any other person or entity.

Governing Law

The Amended and Restated Guarantee Agreements for all purposes are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York.

 

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EFFECT OF OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE DEBENTURES AND THE GUARANTEES

As set forth in the Amended and Restated Declaration, the purpose of each series of the Trust is to issue the Trust Preferred Securities and Common Securities and to invest the proceeds from such issuance in the respective series of Debentures.

As long as payments of interest and other payments are made when due on a series of the Debentures, such payments will be sufficient to cover the distributions and payments due on the corresponding series of Trust Preferred Securities and Common Securities. This is due to the following factors:

 

   

the aggregate principal amount of each series of Debentures is equal to the aggregate stated liquidation amount of the corresponding series of Trust Preferred Securities and Common Securities;

 

   

the interest rate and the interest and other payment dates on each series of the Debentures match the distribution rate and distribution and other payment dates for the corresponding series of Trust Preferred Securities;

 

   

under the Amended and Restated Indenture, Ally will pay, and no series of the Trust will be obligated to pay, directly or indirectly, any costs, expenses, debts and obligations of the Trust other than those relating to the Trust Preferred Securities and Common Securities; and

 

   

the Amended and Restated Declaration further provides that the administrative trustees for each series may not cause or permit the respective series to engage in any activity that is not consistent with the purposes of such series.

Payments of distributions with respect to a series of Trust Preferred Securities, to the extent that series of the Trust has funds available, and other payments due on a series of Trust Preferred Securities, to the extent that series of the Trust has funds available, are guaranteed by Ally to the extent described in this prospectus. If Ally does not make interest payments on a series of Debentures, the respective series will not have sufficient funds to pay distributions on the corresponding series of Trust Preferred Securities. The Guarantee for each series of Trust Preferred Securities is a subordinated guarantee in relation to that series of Trust Preferred Securities. The Guarantee for a series of Trust Preferred Securities does not apply to any payment of distributions with respect to that series of Trust Preferred Securities unless and until that series of the Trust has sufficient funds for the payment of such distributions. See “Description of the Guarantees.”

The Guarantee for any series of Trust Preferred Securities covers the payment of distributions and other payments on that series of Trust Preferred Securities only if and to the extent that Ally has made a payment of interest or principal or other payments on the corresponding series of Debentures. The Guarantees, when taken together with Ally’s obligations under the Debentures and pursuant to the Amended and Restated Indenture and its obligations under the Amended and Restated Declaration, provide a full and unconditional guarantee of distributions, redemption payments and liquidation payments on the Trust Preferred Securities.

If Ally fails to make interest or other payments on a series of Debentures when due, taking account of any extension period, the Amended and Restated Declaration allows the holders of the corresponding series of Trust Preferred Securities to direct the institutional trustee for that series of trust securities to enforce its rights under the corresponding series of Debentures. If such institutional trustee fails to enforce these rights, any holder of that series of Trust Preferred Securities may directly sue Ally to enforce such rights without first suing such institutional trustee or any other person or entity. See “Description of the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities—Declaration Defaults” and “—Voting Rights” and “Description of the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities—Declaration Defaults” and “—Voting Rights.” Although various events may constitute defaults under the Amended and Restated Indenture, a default that is not an “event of default” with respect to a series of Debentures will not trigger the acceleration of principal and interest on such series of Debentures. An acceleration of

 

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principal and interest with respect to a series of Trust Preferred Securities will occur only upon Ally’s failure to pay in full all interest accrued on such series of Trust Preferred Securities upon the conclusion of an extension period of 20 consecutive quarters or as a result of specified events of bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization of Ally. See “Description of the Series 1 Debentures—Indenture Events of Default and Acceleration” and “Description of the Series 2 Debentures—Indenture Events of Default and Acceleration.”

A holder of Trust Preferred Securities of a particular series may institute a direct action if a declaration default has occurred with respect to that series of Trust Preferred Securities and is continuing and such event is attributable to the failure of Ally to pay interest or principal on the corresponding series of Debentures on the date such interest or principal is otherwise payable. A direct action may be brought without first (1) directing the institutional trustee for the relevant series of trust securities to enforce the terms of the corresponding series of Debentures or (2) suing Ally to enforce the institutional trustee’s rights under the corresponding series of Debentures. In connection with such direct action, Ally will be subrogated to the rights of such holder of Trust Preferred Securities under the Amended and Restated Declaration to the extent of any payment made by Ally to such holder of Trust Preferred Securities. Consequently, Ally will be entitled to payment of amounts that a holder of Trust Preferred Securities receives in respect of an unpaid distribution to the extent that such holder receives or has already received full payment relating to such unpaid distribution from the Trust.

Ally acknowledges that the guarantee trustee for a series of Guarantee will enforce the Guarantee on behalf of the holders of that series of Trust Preferred Securities. If Ally fails to make payments under the Guarantee with respect to a series of Trust Preferred Securities, the Guarantee allows the holders of that series of Trust Preferred Securities to direct the guarantee trustee for that series of Guarantee to enforce its rights thereunder. If that guarantee trustee fails to enforce the Guarantee, any holder of that series of Trust Preferred Securities may directly sue Ally to enforce that guarantee trustee’s rights under the Guarantee. Such holder need not first sue the respective series of the Trust, the guarantee trustee for that series of Guarantee, or any other person or entity. A holder of Trust Preferred Securities may also directly sue Ally to enforce such holder’s right to receive payment under the Guarantee for that series of Trust Preferred Securities. Such holder need not first (i) direct the guarantee trustee for that series of Guarantee to enforce the terms of the Guarantee or (ii) sue the Trust or any other person or entity.

Ally and the Trust believe that the above mechanisms and obligations, taken together, are equivalent to a full and unconditional guarantee by Ally of payments due on the Trust Preferred Securities. See “Description of the Guarantees—General.”

 

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USE OF PROCEEDS

Ally will not receive any proceeds from the sale of the securities. All proceeds of any sale will go to the selling securityholders.

 

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SELLING SECURITYHOLDERS

The selling securityholders may include (i) Treasury, which acquired all of the Trust Preferred Securities from us as described in “Summary,” and (ii) any other person or persons holding Trust Preferred Securities to whom Treasury has transferred its registration rights under the terms of the Purchase Agreement. Treasury is required to notify us in writing of any such transfer of its registration rights within ten days after the transfer, including the name and address of the transferee and the number and type of securities with respect to which the registration rights have been assigned. As of the date of this prospectus, Treasury has not notified us of any such transfer. Accordingly, Treasury currently holds 100% of the outstanding 8.00% trust preferred securities and, immediately following the Designation, will hold record and beneficial ownership of 100% of each of the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities and the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities. However, Treasury has notified us of its intention to distribute all or a portion of the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities that it will own following the Designation to the public in an underwritten offering.

The securities to be offered under this prospectus for the account of the selling securityholders include Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities and Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities.

This prospectus is part of a registration statement that we filed with the SEC using a “shelf” registration process. Under this shelf registration process, the selling securityholders may from time to time sell or otherwise dispose of the securities described in this prospectus in one or more offerings. Each time the selling securityholders sell securities under this registration statement, we will provide a prospectus supplement that will contain specific information about the terms of that offering if and when necessary. For purposes of this prospectus, we have assumed that, after completion of the offering or series of offerings, none of the securities offered by this prospectus will be held by the selling securityholders.

We do not know when or in what amounts the selling securityholders may offer the securities for sale. The selling securityholders might not sell any or all of the securities offered by this prospectus. Because the selling securityholders may offer all or some of the securities pursuant to this offering, we cannot estimate the number of the securities that will be held by the selling securityholders after completion of the offering.

The only potential selling securityholder whose identity we are currently aware of is Treasury. Our relationship with Treasury includes, among other things, (i) the transactions and arrangements entered into in connection with Treasury’s acquisition of Trust Preferred Securities from the Trust and Ally, (ii) the transactions and arrangements entered into in connection with Treasury’s acquisition of approximately $11.4 billion in aggregate liquidation preference of our Fixed Rate Cumulative Mandatorily Convertible Preferred Stock, Series F-2 and the recent conversion of 110,000,000 shares of Ally’s Fixed Rate Cumulative Mandatorily Convertible Preferred Stock, Series F-2 into 531,850 shares of Ally’s common stock; (iii) the arrangements established by the Amended and Restated Governance Agreement, dated as of May 21, 2009, by and among Ally, Treasury and Ally’s other common stockholders (the “Governance Agreement”); (iv) the Master Transaction Agreement entered into among Ally, Treasury, Chrysler and U.S. Dealer Automotive Receivables Transition LLC on May 21, 2009, in connection with the Master Automotive Financing Agreement between Ally and Chrysler; and (5) Treasury’s ownership of approximately 73.8% of Ally’s outstanding common stock.

Ally’s operations are regulated by various U.S. governmental authorities, including in certain respects, by Treasury. Additionally, as of February 25, 2011, Treasury held 981,971 shares of Ally’s common stock, 118,750,000 shares of Fixed Rate Cumulative Mandatorily Convertible Preferred Stock, Series F-2 and 2,667,000 trust preferred securities of the Trust. Treasury and Ally are also parties to certain agreements.

The following description of Treasury was provided by Treasury and derived from Treasury’s website. Treasury is the executive agency of the U.S. government responsible for promoting economic prosperity and ensuring the financial security of the United States. Treasury is responsible for a wide range of activities, such as advising the President on economic and financial issues, encouraging sustainable economic growth and fostering

 

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improved governance in financial institutions. Treasury operates and maintains systems that are critical to the nation’s financial infrastructure, such as the production of coin and currency, the disbursement of payments to the American public, revenue collection and the borrowing of funds necessary to run the federal government. Treasury works with other federal agencies, foreign governments and international financial institutions to encourage global economic growth, raise standards of living and, to the extent possible, predict and prevent economic and financial crises. Treasury also performs a critical and far-reaching role in enhancing national security by implementing economic sanctions against foreign threats to the United States, identifying and targeting the financial support networks of national security threats and improving the safeguards of our financial systems. In addition, under EESA, Treasury was given certain authority and facilities to restore the liquidity and stability of the financial system.

Governmental Immunity

The doctrine of sovereign immunity, as limited by the Federal Tort Claims Act, as amended (the “FTCA”), provides that claims may not be brought against the United States or any agency or instrumentality thereof unless specifically permitted by act of Congress. The FTCA bars claims for fraud or misrepresentation. The courts have held, in cases involving federal agencies and instrumentalities, that the United States may assert its sovereign immunity to claims brought under the federal securities laws. Thus, any attempt to assert a claim against Treasury alleging a violation of the federal securities laws, including the Securities Act and the Exchange Act, resulting from an alleged material misstatement in or material omission from this prospectus or the Registration Statement on Form S-3 of which this prospectus is a part, or any other act or omission in connection with any offering by Treasury to which this prospectus relates, likely would be barred. In addition, Treasury has advised us that Treasury and its members, officers, agents and employees are exempt from liability for any violation or alleged violation of the anti-fraud provisions of Section 10(b) of the Exchange Act by virtue of Section 3(c) thereof. Accordingly, any attempt to assert such a claim against the members, officers, agents or employees of Treasury for a violation of the Securities Act or the Exchange Act resulting from an alleged material misstatement in or material omission from this prospectus or the Registration Statement on Form S-3 of which this prospectus is a part or resulting from any other act or omission in connection with any offering by Treasury to which this prospectus relates likely would be barred.

Information about the selling securityholders may change over time and changed information will be set forth in supplements to this prospectus if and when necessary.

 

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PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION

The selling securityholders may sell all or a portion of the securities beneficially owned by them and offered by this prospectus from time to time directly or through one or more underwriters, broker-dealers or agents. If securities are sold through underwriters or broker-dealers, the selling securityholders will be responsible for underwriting discounts or commissions or agent’s commissions. The securities may be sold in one or more transactions at fixed prices, at prevailing market prices at the time of the sale, at varying prices determined at the time of sale, or at negotiated prices. These sales may be effected in transactions that may involve crosses or block transactions. The selling securityholders may use any one or more of the following methods when selling Trust Preferred Securities:

 

   

on any national securities exchange or quotation service on which the securities may be listed or quoted at the time of sale;

 

   

in the over-the-counter market;

 

   

in transactions other than on these exchanges or systems or in the over-the-counter market;

 

   

through the writing of options, whether such options are listed on an options exchange or otherwise;

 

   

ordinary brokerage transactions and transactions in which the broker-dealer solicits purchasers;

 

   

block trades in which the broker-dealer will attempt to sell the units as agent but may position and resell a portion of the block as principal to facilitate the transaction;

 

   

purchases by a broker-dealer as principal and resale by the broker-dealer for its account;

 

   

an exchange distribution in accordance with the rules of the applicable exchange;

 

   

privately negotiated transactions;

 

   

broker-dealers may agree with the selling securityholders to sell a specified number of such units at a stipulated price per unit;

 

   

a combination of any such methods of sale; or

 

   

any other method permitted pursuant to applicable law.

The selling securityholders may also sell securities under Rule 144 under the Securities Act, if available, rather than under this prospectus.

Broker-dealers engaged by the selling securityholders may arrange for other brokers-dealers to participate in sales. If the selling securityholders effect such transactions by selling securities to or through underwriters, broker-dealers or agents, such underwriters, broker-dealers or agents may receive commissions in the form of discounts, concessions or commissions from the selling securityholders, or commissions from purchasers of the securities for whom they may act as agent or to whom they may sell as principal. These discounts, concessions or commissions as to any particular underwriter, broker-dealer or agent will be in amounts to be negotiated, which are not expected to be in excess of those customary in the types of transactions involved.

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transactions with broker-dealers or other financial institutions or the creation of one or more derivative securities that require the delivery to such broker-dealer or other financial institution of units offered by this prospectus, which units such broker-dealer or other financial institution may resell pursuant to this prospectus (as supplemented or amended to reflect such transaction).

The selling securityholders may pledge or grant a security interest in some or all of the securities owned by them and, if they default in the performance of their secured obligations, the pledgees or secured parties may offer and sell the securities from time to time pursuant to this prospectus or any amendment or supplement to this prospectus under Rule 424(b)(3) or other applicable provision of the Securities Act, amending, if necessary, the identification of selling securityholders to include the pledgee, transferee or other successors in interest as selling securityholders under this prospectus. The selling securityholders also may transfer and donate the securities in other circumstances in which case the transferees, donees, pledgees or other successors in interest will be the selling beneficial owners for purposes of this prospectus.

The selling securityholders and any broker-dealer participating in the distribution of the securities may be deemed to be “underwriters” within the meaning of the Securities Act, and any commission paid, or any discounts or concessions allowed to, any such broker-dealer may be deemed to be underwriting commissions or discounts under the Securities Act. At the time a particular offering of securities is made, a prospectus supplement, if required, will be distributed that will set forth (i) the name of each such selling securityholder and of the participating broker-dealer(s), (ii) the number of securities involved, (iii) the price at which such securities were sold, (iv) the commissions paid or discounts or concessions allowed to such broker-dealer(s), where applicable, and (v) any other facts material to the transaction.

The aggregate proceeds to the selling securityholders from the sale of the securities will be the purchase price of the securities less discounts and commissions, if any.

Under the securities laws of some states, the securities covered by this prospectus may be sold in such states only through registered or licensed brokers or dealers. In addition, in some states the securities may not be sold unless such units have been registered or qualified for sale in such state or an exemption from registration or qualification is available and is complied with.

There can be no assurance that any selling securityholder will sell any or all of the securities registered pursuant to the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part.

If a selling securityholder uses this prospectus for any sale of securities, it will be subject to the prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act. The selling securityholders and any other person participating in such distribution will be subject to applicable provisions of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations thereunder, including, without limitation, Regulation M under the Exchange Act, which may limit the timing of purchases and sales of any of the securities by the selling securityholders and any other participating person. Regulation M may also restrict the ability of any person engaged in the distribution of securities to engage in market-making activities with respect to such securities. All of the foregoing may affect the marketability of the securities covered by this prospectus and the ability of any person or entity to engage in market-making activities with respect to such securities.

Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, we will pay substantially all expenses of the registration of the securities covered by this prospectus, including, without limitation, SEC filing fees and expenses of compliance with state securities or “blue sky” laws; provided, however, that a selling securityholder will pay all underwriting discounts and selling commissions, if any. We will indemnify the selling securityholders against liabilities, including some liabilities under the Securities Act, in accordance with the Purchase Agreement, or the selling securityholders will be entitled to contribution. We have agreed under the Purchase Agreement to cause such of our managers and senior executive officers to execute customary lock-up agreements in such form and for such time period up to 90 days as may be requested by a managing underwriter with respect to an underwritten offering of securities covered by this prospectus.

 

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LEGAL MATTERS

Richards, Layton & Finger, P.A., special Delaware counsel to the Trust, has opined on certain matters of Delaware law relating to the validity of the Trust Preferred Securities. Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP has opined on certain matters of New York law relating to the validity of the Debentures and the Guarantees.

EXPERTS

The consolidated financial statements of Ally, as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, and for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2010, incorporated in this prospectus by reference from the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, and the effectiveness of Ally’s internal control over financial reporting, have been audited by Deloitte & Touche LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their reports, which are incorporated herein by reference. Such consolidated financial statements have been so incorporated in reliance upon the reports of such firm given upon their authority as experts in accounting and auditing.

 

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GMAC Capital Trust I

8.0% Trust Preferred Securities, Series 1

Liquidation Amount $1,000 Per Trust Preferred Security

and

Fixed Rate/Floating Rate Trust Preferred Securities, Series 2

Liquidation Amount $25 Per Trust Preferred Security

Each guaranteed to the extent set forth herein by

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PART II

INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN THE PROSPECTUS

Item 14. Other Expenses of Issuance and Distribution

The following table sets forth the estimated expenses in connection with the issuance and distribution of the securities (other than any underwriting discounts or commissions) covered by the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part. Ally will bear all of these expenses.

 

SEC Registration Fees*

   $              (a) 

FINRA Filing Fees*

              (b) 

Printing and distribution expenses*

              (b) 

Legal fees and expenses*

              (b) 

Accounting fees and expenses*

              (b) 

Miscellaneous*

              (b) 

Total

   $              (b) 

 

(a) Omitted because the registration fee is being deferred pursuant to Rule 456(b) and Rule 457(r).

 

(b) These fees are calculated based on the securities offered and the number of issuances and accordingly cannot be estimated at this time.

Item 15. Indemnification of Directors and Officers

Subsection (a) of Section 145 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware, or “DGCL,” empowers a corporation to indemnify any person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative (other than an action by or in the right of the corporation) by reason of the fact that the person is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, against expenses (including attorneys’ fees), judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by the person in connection with such action, suit or proceeding if the person acted in good faith and in a manner the person reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the corporation and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe the person’s conduct was unlawful. The termination of any action, suit or proceeding by judgment, order, settlement, conviction or upon a plea of nolo contendere or its equivalent, shall not, of itself, create a presumption that the person did not act in good faith and in a manner that the person reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interest of the corporation and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had reasonable cause to believe that the person’s conduct was unlawful.

Subsection (b) of Section 145 of the DGCL empowers a corporation to indemnify any person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action or suit by or in right of the corporation to procure a judgment in its favor by reason of the fact that such person acted in any of the capacities set forth above, against expenses (including attorneys’ fees) actually and reasonably incurred by the person in connection with the defense or settlement of such action or suit if the person acted in good faith and in a manner the person reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the corporation and except that no indemnification may be made in respect of any claim, issue or matter as to which such person shall have been adjudged to be liable to the corporation unless and only to the extent that the Court of Chancery of Delaware or the court in which such action or suit was brought shall determine upon application that, despite the adjudication of liability but in view of all the circumstances of the case, such person is fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnity for such expenses that the Court of Chancery or such other court shall deem proper.

 

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Subsection (d) of Section 145 of the DGCL provides that any indemnification under subsections (a) and (b) of Section 145 (unless ordered by a court) shall be made by the corporation only as authorized in the specific case upon a determination that indemnification of the present or former director, officer, employee or agent is proper in the circumstances because the person has met the applicable standard of conduct set forth in subsections (a) and (b) of Section 145. Such determination shall be made, with respect to a person who is a director or officer at the time of such determination, (1) by a majority vote of the directors who are not parties to such action, suit or proceeding, even though less than a quorum, or (2) by a committee of such directors designated by the majority vote of such directors, even though less than a quorum, or (3) if there are no such directors, or if such directors so direct, by independent legal counsel in a written opinion, or (4) by the stockholders.

Section 145 of the DGCL further provides that to the extent a present or former director or officer of a corporation has been successful on the merits or otherwise in the defense of any action, suit or proceeding referred to in subsections (a) and (b) of Section 145, or in defense of any claim, issue or matter therein, such person shall be indemnified against expenses (including attorneys’ fees) actually and reasonably incurred by such person in connection therewith and that such expenses may be paid by the corporation in advance of the final disposition of such action, suit or proceeding upon receipt of an undertaking by or on behalf of such director or officer to repay such amount if it shall ultimately be determined that such person is not entitled to be indemnified by the corporation as authorized in Section 145 of the DGCL; that any indemnification and advancement of expenses provided by, or granted pursuant to, Section 145 shall not be deemed exclusive of any other rights to which the indemnified party may be entitled; that indemnification provided by, or granted pursuant to, Section 145 shall, unless otherwise provided when authorized and ratified, continue as to a person who has ceased to be a director, officer, employee or agent and shall inure to the benefit of such person’s heirs, executors and administrators; and empowers the corporation to purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of any person who is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise against any liability asserted against such person and incurred by such person in any such capacity, or arising out of such person’s status as such, whether or not the corporation would have the power to indemnify such person against such liabilities under Section 145. Section D of Article VIII of Ally’s Certificate of Incorporation provides that Ally shall indemnify its directors and officers to the fullest extent permitted by the DGCL, except that no indemnification shall be made in respect of any claim, issue, or matter as to which such person has been adjudged to be liable to Ally, unless, and only to the extent that, the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware or the court in which such action or suit was brought shall determine upon application that, despite the adjudication of liability but in view of all the circumstances of the case, such person is fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnity for such expenses which the Court of Chancery or such other court shall deem proper.

Section A of Article VIII of Ally’s Certificate of Incorporation provides that no director of Ally shall be liable to the company or any of its stockholders for monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty as a director, except for any breach of such director’s duty of loyalty to the company or its stockholders, acts or omissions not in good faith or that involve intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of a law; or for any transaction from which such director derived an improper personal benefit.

The Amended and Restated Declaration provides that no institutional trustee or any of its affiliates, Delaware trustee or any of its affiliates, or officer, director, shareholder, member, partner, employee, representative custodian, nominee or agent of the institutional trustee or the Delaware trustee (each a “Fiduciary Indemnified Person”), and no administrative trustee, affiliate of any administrative trustee, or any officer, director, shareholder, member, partner, employee, representative or agent of any administrative trustee, or any employee or agent of the Trust or its affiliates (each a “Company Indemnified Person”) shall be liable, responsible or accountable in damages or otherwise to the Trust, any affiliate of the Trust or any holder of securities issued by the Trust, or to any officer, director, shareholder, partner, member, representative, employee or agent of the Trust or its affiliates for any loss, damage or claim incurred by reason of any act or omission

 

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performed or omitted by such Fiduciary Indemnified Person or Company Indemnified Person in good faith on behalf of the Trust and in a manner such Fiduciary Indemnified Person or Company Indemnified Person reasonably believed to be within the scope of the authority conferred on such Fiduciary Indemnified Person or Company Indemnified Person by the Amended and Restated Declaration or by law, except that a Fiduciary Indemnified Person or Company Indemnified Person shall be liable for any and all loss, liability, claim or damage incurred by reason of such Fiduciary Indemnified Person’s or Company Indemnified Person’s gross negligence, bad faith or willful misconduct with respect to such acts or omissions.

The Amended and Restated Declaration also provides that, to the full extent permitted by law, Ally shall indemnify any Company Indemnified Person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative (other than an action by or in right of the Trust) by reason of the fact that he or she is or was a Company Indemnified Person against expenses (including attorneys’ fees), judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by him in connection with such action, suit or proceeding if he acted in good faith and in a manner he reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Trust and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe his conduct was unlawful. The Amended and Restated Declaration also provides that to the full extent permitted by law, Ally shall indemnify any Company Indemnified Person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action or suit by or in right of the Trust to procure a judgment in its favor by reason of the fact that he is or was a Company Indemnified Person against expenses (including attorneys’ fees) actually and reasonably incurred by him in connection with the defense or settlement of such action or suit if he acted in good faith and in a manner he reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Trust and except that no indemnification shall be made in respect of any claim, issue or matter as to which such Company Indemnified Person shall have been adjudged to be liable to the Trust unless and only to the extent that the Court of Chancery or the court in which such action or suit was brought shall determine upon application that, despite the adjudication of liability but in view of all the circumstances of the case, such person is fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnity for such expenses which such Court of Chancery or such other court shall deem proper.

The Amended and Restated Declaration provides that expenses (including attorneys’ fees) incurred by a Company Indemnified Person in defending a civil, criminal, administrative or investigative action, suit or proceeding referred to in the immediately preceding two sentences shall be paid by Ally in advance of the final disposition of such action, suit or proceeding upon receipt of an undertaking by or on behalf of such Company Indemnified Person to repay such amount if it shall ultimately be determined that he is not entitled to be indemnified by Ally as authorized in the Amended and Restated Declaration.

The directors and officers of Ally and the administrative trustees are covered by insurance policies indemnifying them against certain liabilities, including certain liabilities arising under the Securities Act that might be incurred by them in such capacities and against which they cannot be indemnified by Ally or the Ally Trusts. Any agents, dealers or underwriters who execute any underwriting or distribution agreement relating to securities offered pursuant to this registration statement will agree to indemnify Ally’s directors and their officers and the administrative trustees who signed the Registration Statement against certain liabilities that may arise under the Securities Act with respect to information furnished to Ally or the Trust by or on behalf of such indemnifying party.

For the undertaking with respect to indemnification, see Item 17 herein.

 

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Item 16. Exhibits

The following exhibits are filed with or incorporated by reference into this registration statement:

 

Exhibit Number

 

Description of Document

4.1*   Form of Second Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust of GMAC Capital Trust I, to be entered into between Ally Financial Inc., the trustees of GMAC Capital Trust I and the holders, from time to time, of undivided beneficial interests in the relevant series of the Trust.
4.2*   Form of Amended and Restated Indenture, to be entered into between Ally Financial Inc. and The Bank of New York Mellon.
4.3*   Form of Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities Guarantee Agreement, to be entered into between Ally Financial Inc. and The Bank of New York Mellon.
4.4*   Form of Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities Guarantee Agreement, to be entered into between Ally Financial Inc. and The Bank of New York Mellon.
4.5*   Certificate of Trust for GMAC Capital Trust I.
4.6   Form of Series 1 Trust Preferred Security of GMAC Capital Trust I (included in Exhibit 4.1).
4.7   Form of Series 1 Common Security of GMAC Capital Trust I (included in Exhibit 4.1).
4.7   Form of Series 2 Trust Preferred Security of GMAC Capital Trust I (included in Exhibit 4.1).
4.9   Form of Series 2 Common Security of GMAC Capital Trust I (included in Exhibit 4.1).
4.10   Form of specimen certificate representing Series 1 Debentures (included in Exhibit 4.1).
4.11   Form of specimen certificate representing Series 2 Debentures (included in Exhibit 4.1).
5.1*   Opinion of Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP as to the validity of the Debentures and the Guarantees (including the consent of such counsel).
5.2*   Opinion of Richards, Layton & Finger, P.A., special Delaware counsel, as to the validity of the Trust Preferred Securities (including the consent of such counsel).
8.1**   Opinion of Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP regarding certain tax matters (including the consent of such counsel)
10.1   Securities Purchase and Exchange Agreement, between the U.S. Department of Treasury, GMAC Capital Trust I and Ally Financial Inc., dated as of December 30, 2009, incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 of the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by Ally Financial Inc. on January 5, 2010.
12.1*   Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges.
23.1*   Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP.
23.2*   Consent of Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP (included in Exhibit 5.1)
23.3*   Consent of Richards, Layton & Finger, P.A. (included in Exhibit 5.2)
23.4**   Consent of Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP (included in Exhibit 8.1)

 

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Exhibit Number

  

Description of Document

25.1*    Form T-1 Statement of Eligibility under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended, of The Bank of New York Mellon to act as Indenture Trustee for each of the Series 1 Debentures and the Series 2 Debentures under the Amended and Restated Indenture.
25.2*    Form T-1 Statement of Eligibility under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended, of The Bank of New York Mellon to act as Institutional Trustee for each of Series 1 and Series 2 under the Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust of GMAC Capital Trust I.
25.3*    Form T-1 Statement of Eligibility under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended, of The Bank of New York Mellon to act as Guarantee Trustee under the Amended and Restated Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities Guarantee Agreement for the benefit of holders of Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities of GMAC Capital Trust I.
25.4*    Form T-1 Statement of Eligibility under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended, of The Bank of New York Mellon to act as Guarantee Trustee under the Amended and Restated Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities Guarantee Agreement for the benefit of holders of Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities of GMAC Capital Trust I .

 

  * Filed herewith
  ** To be filed by amendment

Item 17. Undertakings

The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes:

(1) To file, during any period in which offers or sales are being made, a post-effective amendment to this registration statement:

(a) to include any prospectus required by Section 10(a)(3) of the Securities Act;

(b) to reflect in the prospectus any facts or events arising after the effective date of the registration statement (or the most recent post-effective amendment thereof) that, individually or in the aggregate, represent a fundamental change in the information set forth in the registration statement; and

(c) to include any material information with respect to the plan of distribution not previously disclosed in the registration statement or any material change to such information in the registration statement;

provided, however, that paragraphs (1)(a), (1)(b) and (1)(c) of this section do not apply if the information required to be included in a post-effective amendment by those paragraphs is contained in reports filed with or furnished to the Commission by the Registrant pursuant to section 13 or section 15(d) of the Exchange Act that are incorporated by reference in the registration statement, or is contained in a form of prospectus filed pursuant to Rule 424(b) that is part of the registration statement.

(2) That, for the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act, each such post-effective amendment shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.

(3) To remove from registration by means of a post-effective amendment any of the securities being registered which remain unsold at the termination of the offering.

(4) That, for the purpose of determining liability under the Securities Act to any purchaser:

(a) each prospectus filed by the Registrant pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3) shall be deemed to be part of the registration statement as of the date the filed prospectus was deemed part of and included in the registration statement; and

 

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(b) each prospectus required to be filed pursuant to Rule 424(b)(2), (b)(5), or (b)(7) as part of a registration statement in reliance on Rule 430B relating to an offering made pursuant to Rule 415(a)(1)(i), (vii), or (x) for the purpose of providing the information required by section 10(a) of the Securities Act shall be deemed to be part of and included in the registration statement as of the earlier of the date such form of prospectus is first used after effectiveness or the date of the first contract of sale of securities in the offering described in the prospectus. As provided in Rule 430B, for liability purposes of the issuer and any person that is at that date an underwriter, such date shall be deemed to be a new effective date of the registration statement relating to the securities in the registration statement to which that prospectus relates, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof. Provided, however, that no statement made in a registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement or made in a document incorporated or deemed incorporated by reference into the registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement will, as to a purchaser with a time of contract of sale prior to such effective date, supersede or modify any statement that was made in the registration statement or prospectus that was part of the registration statement or made in any such document immediately prior to such effective date.

(5) That, for the purpose of determining liability of the Registrant under the Securities Act to any purchaser in the initial distribution of the securities: the undersigned Registrant undertakes that in a primary offering of securities of an undersigned Registrant pursuant to this registration statement, regardless of the underwriting method used to sell the securities to the purchaser, if the securities are offered or sold to such purchaser by means of any of the following communications, the undersigned Registrant will be a seller to the purchaser and will be considered to offer or sell such securities to such purchaser:

(a) any preliminary prospectus or prospectus of an undersigned Registrant relating to the offering required to be filed pursuant to Rule 424;

(b) any free writing prospectus relating to the offering prepared by or on behalf of the undersigned Registrant or used or referred to by the undersigned Registrant;

(c) the portion of any other free writing prospectus relating to the offering containing material information about the undersigned Registrant or its securities provided by or on behalf of the undersigned Registrant; and

(d) any other communication that is an offer in the offering made by the undersigned Registrant to the purchaser.

(6) That, for purposes of determining any liability under the Securities Act, each filing of the Registrant’s annual report pursuant to section 13(a) or section 15(d) of the Exchange Act 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.

Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the Registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the Registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the SEC such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the Registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the Registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the Registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.

 

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SIGNATURES AND POWER OF ATTORNEY

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act, Ally certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form S-3 and has duly caused this Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized in the City of Detroit, and State of Michigan, on the 1st day of March, 2011.

 

Ally Financial Inc.

By:

 

/s/    Cathy L. Quenneville

  Name:  

Cathy L. Quenneville

  Title:  

Secretary

 

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Each person whose signature appears below appoints Cathy L. Quenneville, as his true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, for him and in his name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign any and all amendments (including post-effective amendments) to this Registration Statement and any Registration Statement (including any amendment thereto) for this offering that is to be effective upon filing pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, as amended, and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and all other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorney-in-fact and agent full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done, as fully to all intents and purposes as he might or would do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorney-in-fact and agent may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act, this Registration Statement has been signed on the 1st day of March, 2011 by the following persons in the capacities indicated.

 

Signature

  

Title

Michael A. Carpenter*

Name:    Michael A. Carpenter

  

Chief Executive Officer and Director

(Principal Executive Officer)

/s/    James G. Mackey

Name:    James G. Mackey

  

Interim Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial Officer)

David J. DeBrunner*

Name:    David J. DeBrunner

  

Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller

(Principal Accounting Officer)

Robert T. Blakely*

Name:    Robert T. Blakely

   Director

Mayree C. Clark*

Name:    Mayree C. Clark

   Director

Stephen A. Feinberg*

Name:    Stephen A. Feinberg

   Director

Kim S. Fennebresque*

Name:    Kim S. Fennebresque

   Director

Franklin W. Hobbs*

Name:    Franklin W. Hobbs

   Director

/s/    Marjorie Magner

Name:    Marjorie Magner

   Director

/s/    John J. Stack

Name:    John J. Stack

   Director

*By:

  

/s/    Cathy L. Quenneville

Name:    Cathy L. Quenneville

   Attorney-in-Fact

 

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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act, GMAC Capital Trust I certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form S-3 and has duly caused this Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized in the City of Detroit, and State of Michigan, on the 1st day of March, 2011.

 

GMAC Capital Trust I
By:  

Christopher Halmy*

  Name:  

Christopher Halmy

  Title:  

Administrative Trustee

 

By:  

Sean Leary*

  Name:  

Sean Leary

  Title:  

Administrative Trustee

*By:

 

/s/    Cathy L. Quenneville

   Attorney-in-Fact
Name:        Cathy L. Quenneville   

 

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Each person whose signature appears below appoints Cathy L. Quenneville, as his true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, for him and in his name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign any and all amendments (including post-effective amendments) to this Registration Statement and any Registration Statement (including any amendment thereto) for this offering that is to be effective upon filing pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, as amended, and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and all other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorney-in-fact and agent full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done, as fully to all intents and purposes as he might or would do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorney-in-fact and agent may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act, GMAC Capital Trust I certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form S-3 and has duly caused this Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized in the City of Detroit, and State of Michigan, on the 1st day of March, 2011.

 

GMAC Capital Trust I with respect to Series 1
By:  

Christopher Halmy*

  Name:  

Christopher Halmy

  Title:  

Administrative Trustee

 

By:  

Sean Leary*

  Name:  

Sean Leary

  Title:  

Administrative Trustee

 

GMAC Capital Trust I with respect to Series 2
By:  

/s/    Matthew M. Brennan

  Name:  

Matthew M. Brennan

  Title:  

Administrative Trustee

 

By:  

/s/    Alison M. Summerville

  Name:  

Alison M. Summerville

  Title:  

Administrative Trustee

*By:

 

/s/    Cathy L. Quenneville

   Attorney-in-Fact
Name:        Cathy L. Quenneville   

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit Number

 

Description of Document

4.1*   Form of Second Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust of GMAC Capital Trust I, to be entered into between Ally Financial Inc., the trustees of GMAC Capital Trust I and the holders, from time to time, of undivided beneficial interests in the relevant series of the Trust.
4.2*   Form of Amended and Restated Indenture, to be entered into between Ally Financial Inc. and The Bank of New York Mellon.
4.3*   Form of Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities Guarantee Agreement, to be entered into between Ally Financial Inc. and The Bank of New York Mellon.
4.4*   Form of Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities Guarantee Agreement, to be entered into between Ally Financial Inc. and The Bank of New York Mellon.
4.5*   Certificate of Trust for GMAC Capital Trust I.
4.6   Form of Series 1 Trust Preferred Security of GMAC Capital Trust I (included in Exhibit 4.1).
4.7   Form of Series 1 Common Security of GMAC Capital Trust I (included in Exhibit 4.1).
4.7   Form of Series 2 Trust Preferred Security of GMAC Capital Trust I (included in Exhibit 4.1).
4.9   Form of Series 2 Common Security of GMAC Capital Trust I (included in Exhibit 4.1).
4.10   Form of specimen certificate representing Series 1 Debentures (included in Exhibit 4.1).
4.11   Form of specimen certificate representing Series 2 Debentures (included in Exhibit 4.1).
5.1*   Opinion of Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP as to the validity of the Debentures and the Guarantees (including the consent of such counsel).
5.2*   Opinion of Richards, Layton & Finger, P.A., special Delaware counsel, as to the validity of the Trust Preferred Securities (including the consent of such counsel).
8.1**   Opinion of Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP regarding certain tax matters (including the consent of such counsel)
10.1   Securities Purchase and Exchange Agreement, between the U.S. Department of Treasury, GMAC Capital Trust I and Ally Financial Inc., dated as of December 30, 2009, incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 of the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by Ally Financial Inc. on January 5, 2010.
12.1*   Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges.
23.1*   Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP.
23.2*   Consent of Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP (included in Exhibit 5.1)
23.3*   Consent of Richards, Layton & Finger, P.A. (included in Exhibit 5.2)
23.4**   Consent of Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP (included in Exhibit 8.1)
25.1*   Form T-1 Statement of Eligibility under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended, of The Bank of New York Mellon to act as Indenture Trustee for each of the Series 1 Debentures and the Series 2 Debentures under the Amended and Restated Indenture.

 

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Exhibit Number

  

Description of Document

25.2*    Form T-1 Statement of Eligibility under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended, of The Bank of New York Mellon to act as Institutional Trustee for each of Series 1 and Series 2 under the Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust of GMAC Capital Trust I.
25.3*    Form T-1 Statement of Eligibility under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended, of The Bank of New York Mellon to act as Guarantee Trustee under the Amended and Restated Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities Guarantee Agreement for the benefit of holders of Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities of GMAC Capital Trust I.
25.4*    Form T-1 Statement of Eligibility under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended, of The Bank of New York Mellon to act as Guarantee Trustee under the Amended and Restated Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities Guarantee Agreement for the benefit of holders of Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities of GMAC Capital Trust I .

 

  * Filed herewith
  ** To be filed by amendment

 

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EX-4.1 2 dex41.htm FORM OF SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED DECLARATION OF TRUST Form of Second Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust

Exhibit 4.1

SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED DECLARATION

OF TRUST

GMAC CAPITAL TRUST I

Dated as of [], 2011

SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED DECLARATION OF TRUST (“Second Amended and Restated Declaration”), dated and effective as of [ ], 2011 (the “Effective Date”), by the Trustees of each Series (as defined herein), the Sponsor and by the holders, from time to time, of undivided beneficial interests in the relevant series of the Trust that have been issued or re-designated, as the case may be, pursuant to the Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust dated December 30, 2009 (the “First Amended and Restated Declaration”) or this Second Amended and Restated Declaration, as the case may be (the portion of this Second Amended Declaration other than any Series Supplements (as defined herein), is referred to as the “Base Declaration” and capitalized terms used, but not defined in this Base Declaration shall have the meaning ascribed to such terms in the applicable Series Supplement);

WHEREAS, the GMAC Capital Trust I (the “Trust”) was established as a trust under the Statutory Trust Act (as defined herein) pursuant to a Declaration of Trust dated as of December 22, 2009 (the “Original Declaration”) and a Certificate of Trust filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware on December 22, 2009 for the sole purpose of issuing and selling certain securities representing undivided beneficial interests in the assets of the Trust and acquiring certain Debentures of the Debenture Issuer;

WHEREAS, on December 30, 2009 (the “Original Closing Date”) the Trust was continued as a statutory trust under the Statutory Trust Act for which the First and Amended Restated Declaration constituted the governing instrument of such statutory trust;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the First Amended and Restated Declaration the Trust has issued Common Securities and Trust Preferred Securities representing undivided beneficial interests in the assets of the Trust, which consisted solely of certain Debentures issued by the Debenture Issuer;

WHEREAS, each of the Sponsor and 100% of the holders of the Common Securities and 100% of the holders of the Trust Preferred Securities (each as defined in the First Amended and Restated Declaration) wish to amend and restate the First Amended and Restated Declaration, and have so directed the Trustees under the First Amended and Restated Declaration, for the Trust to avail itself of the provisions in the Statutory Trust Act relating to series trusts;

 

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WHEREAS, all conditions precedent contained in the First Amended and Restated Declaration to its amendment have been satisfied or waived;

WHEREAS, immediately upon the effectiveness of this Second Amended and Restated Declaration all of the outstanding Common Securities shall be designated as Common Securities of Series 1 of the Trust and all of the outstanding Trust Preferred Securities shall be designated Trust Preferred Securities of Series 1 of the Trust and all of the assets of the Trust existing immediately prior to such effectiveness (i.e., the Debentures held by the Trust) shall be designated to be assets with respect to Series 1 of the Trust and all of the claims and obligations of the Trust existing immediately prior to such effectiveness shall be claims and obligations with respect to Series 1 of the Trust;

WHEREAS, immediately following such designation of all assets, claims, securities and obligations of the Trust to be assets, claims, securities and obligations with respect to Series 1 of the Trust, in accordance with the terms of the governing instrument for the Trust with respect to Series 1, the holders of 100% of the outstanding Common Securities and the Trust Preferred Securities of Series 1 of the Trust wish to designate a portion of the Trust Preferred Securities and a proportionate portion of the Common Securities that are outstanding with respect to Series 1 of the Trust, together with a corresponding portion of the Debentures held with respect to such Series 1 of the Trust, to be Common Securities, Trust Preferred Securities of, and Debentures held with respect to, Series 2 of the Trust;

NOW, THEREFORE, it being the intention and the agreement of the parties hereto (i) to continue the Trust, as a statutory trust organized in series under the Statutory Trust Act and (ii) that the Trust continued hereby shall be governed by the terms of this Base Declaration and each Series created within the Trust shall be governed by the respective Series Supplement and this Base Declaration.

Section 1. Trust Indenture Act.

(a) This Second Amended and Restated Declaration is subject to the provisions of the Trust Indenture Act that are required to be part of this Second Amended and Restated Declaration and shall, to the extent applicable, be governed by such provisions.

Section 2. Name.

(a) The Trust continued hereby shall be known as “GMAC Capital Trust I,” as such name may be modified from time to time by the unanimous written consent of the Administrative Trustee of each series of the Trust that at

 

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such time has outstanding securities, following written notice to each Institutional Trustee as well as each Holder of any securities of any series.

Section 3. Authorization of Letter Agreement and Ratification of S-3 Filing.

(a) The Letter Agreement by and among Ally Financial Inc., the Trust and the United States Department of the Treasury (the “Letter Agreement”) to be dated on or about March [    ], 2011 is hereby authorized. Ally, as Sponsor of the Trust, is hereby authorized and directed to execute in such capacity the Letter Agreement.

(b) Any action taken by the Administrative Trustees or Ally Financial Inc. as Sponsor prior to the execution and delivery of this Second Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust in connection with the preparation and filing of Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Ally Financial Inc.’s and the Trust’s registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-165608) is hereby fully ratified in all respects.

Section 4. Series.

(a) Pursuant to Sections 3806(b)(2) and 3804(a) of the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, the Trust may designate one or more series of beneficial interests having the rights and preferences set forth in the Series Supplement of the Trust, as the same may be amended from time to time, in a segregated pool of assets of the Trust consisting of a specified principal amount of the Debentures (each such segregated pool of assets and related series of beneficial interests a “Series”).

(b) The securities of each Series will represent undivided beneficial interests in only the specified assets of the Trust with respect to such Series and the profits and losses derived from those assets. As such, separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and the assets of the Trust associated with each Series shall be held and accounted for in the manner provided for in Section 3804(a) of the Delaware Statutory Trust Act by the Trust separately from the assets of any other Series. It is intended by the parties hereto that there shall be no general assets of the Trust.

(c) Each Series will have the right to such separate trustees from other Series as set forth in the relevant Series Supplement for such Series, each of which will have powers and duties only with respect to the assets, liabilities and interests of any other Series.

(d) Dissolution, liquidation or distribution of the assets with respect to one Series will not affect the status of the Trust or any other Series.

(e) The terms and conditions for each Series will be set forth in a supplement to this Base Declaration (together with all exhibits, annexes, supplements and other attachments thereto, each a “Series Supplement”).

(f) As of the date hereof, the Trust consists of two Series, designated Series 1 and Series 2; provided that, with the consent required by Section 7.01(f) of the Series 1 Supplement to this Base Declaration, the holders for Series 1 may, from time to time without the consent of any other Series, designate a portion of

 

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the Securities and Debentures of Series 1 (and the related portion of the Guarantee Agreement) to become a new series in accordance with the Series 1 Supplement.

Section 5. Limitation of Liabilities of each Series; Allocation of Liabilities.

(a) Pursuant to Section 3804(a) of the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, there shall be a limitation on liabilities of each Series such that (a) the debts, liabilities, obligations and expenses incurred, contracted for or otherwise existing with respect to a particular Series shall be enforceable against the assets of such Series only, and not against the assets of any other Series and (b) none of the debts, liabilities, obligations and expenses incurred, contracted for or otherwise existing with respect to the Trust generally or any other Series hereof shall be enforceable against the assets of such Series. Notice of this limitation on interseries liabilities shall be set forth in the certificate of trust of the Trust pursuant to a restated certificate of trust in the form of Exhibit 1 hereto to be filed in the Office of the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware (the “Restated Certificate”) and upon the giving of such notice in the certificate of trust, the statutory provisions of Section 3804(a) of the Delaware Statutory Trust Act relating to limitations on interseries liabilities (and the statutory effect under Section 3804(a) of setting forth such notice in the certificate of trust) shall become applicable to the Trust and each Series. The Delaware Trustee is hereby authorized and directed, at the expense of the Sponsor, to execute and file the Restated Certificate with the Office of the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Second Amended and Restated Declaration, to the extent that a claim or obligation of the Trust was incurred, suffered or is attributable to a period of time prior to the date hereof such claim or obligation shall be allocated automatically to each Series of the Trust on a pro rata basis in accordance with the currently outstanding principal amount of the Debentures held by each Series.

Section 6. Delaware Trustee.

The Delaware Trustee for the Trust shall continue to be:

BNY Mellon Trust of Delaware

100 White Clay Center

Suite 102

Newark, DE 19711

Attn: Corporate Trust Department

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have at least one trustee with a principal place of business in the State (the “Delaware Trustee”). It is understood and agreed by the parties hereto that the Delaware Trustee shall have none of the duties or liabilities of any other Trustee.

(b) The duties of the Delaware Trustee shall be limited to (i) accepting legal process served on the Trust in the State of Delaware and (ii) the execution of any certificates required to be filed with the Delaware Secretary of State which the Delaware Trustee is required to execute under Section 3811 of the Act. To the extent that, at law or in equity, the Delaware Trustee has duties (including fiduciary duties) and liabilities relating thereto to the Trust or the Holders of any Securities, it is hereby understood and agreed by the other parties hereto that such duties and liabilities are replaced by the duties and liabilities of the Delaware Trustee expressly set forth in this Base Declaration. The Delaware Trustee shall have no liability for the acts or omissions of any other Trustee.

(c) The Delaware Trustee may be removed by the Sponsor upon 30 days, prior written notice to the Delaware Trustee. The Delaware Trustee may resign upon 30 days, prior written notice to the Sponsor. No resignation or removal of the Delaware Trustee shall be effective except upon the appointment of a successor Delaware Trustee (the “Successor Delaware Trustee”). If no Successor Delaware Trustee has been appointed within such 30 day period, the Delaware Trustee or the Sponsor may, at the expense of the Trust (allocated pro rata among the Series), petition a court to appoint a Successor Delaware Trustee.

(d) Any Person into which the Delaware Trustee may be merged or with which it may be consolidated, or any Person resulting from any merger or consolidation to which the Delaware Trustee shall be a party, or any Person which succeeds to all or substantially all of the corporate trust business of the Delaware Trustee, shall be the Successor Delaware Trustee under this Base Declaration without the execution, delivery or filing of any paper or instrument or further act to be done on the part of the parties hereto, except as may be required by applicable law.

(e) The Delaware Trustee shall be entitled to all of the same rights, protections, indemnities and immunities under this Second Amended and Restated Declaration with respect to the Trust as the Institutional Trustee.

(f) The Delaware Trustee represents and warrants to the Trust and to the Sponsor at the date of this Second Amended and Restated 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:

(i) The Delaware Trustee is a banking corporation or association with trust powers, duly organized, validly existing and in good

 

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standing under the laws of its jurisdiction of incorporation or formation, with trust power and authority to execute and deliver, and to carry out and perform its obligations under the terms of, the Declaration.

(ii) The Delaware Trustee has been authorized to perform its obligations under the Certificate of Trust and the Declaration. The Declaration under Delaware law constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation of the Delaware 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) No consent, approval or authorization of, or registration with or notice to, any State or Federal banking authority is required for the execution, delivery or performance by the Delaware Trustee, of the Declaration.

(iv) The Delaware Trustee is an entity which maintains its principal place of business in the State of Delaware.

Section 7. [Reserved].

Section 8. Amendments.

(a) This Base Declaration may be amended in accordance with the requirements set forth in each then existing Series Supplement (or if none, by the Delaware Trustee and the Sponsor and, if applicable, any Indenture Trustee or Administrative Trustee with any surviving rights that would be adversely affected by such amendment).

Section 9. Dissolution of Trust.

(a) The Trust shall dissolve and wind up its affairs in accordance with Section 3808 of the Delaware Statutory Trust Act on the date following the date upon which the last Series has terminated pursuant to the Series Supplements. Upon the completion of winding up of the Trust, including the payment or the making reasonable provision for payment of all obligations of the Trust in accordance with Section 3808 of the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, the Delaware Trustee shall file a certificate of cancellation with the Delaware Secretary of State in accordance with Section 3810 of the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, at which time the Trust and this Second and Amended and Restated Declaration shall terminate, other than provisions of this Second and Amended and Restated Declaration that by their terms survive.

 

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Section 10. Mergers.

(a) The Trust may not consolidate, amalgamate, merge with or into, or be replaced by, or convey, transfer or lease its properties and assets substantially as an entirety to any corporation or other body, except as described in Section 10(b).

(b) The Trust may, with the unanimous consent of the Administrative Trustees for each series of the Trust and without the consent of the Delaware Trustee for the Trust, any Holders (as defined in each series) of the Securities (as defined in each series) of any series, or the Institutional Trustee (as defined in each Series) for any series, consolidate, amalgamate, merge with or into, or be replaced by a trust organized as such under the laws of any State; provided that each of the requirements relating to the Successor Entity set forth with respect to any affected Series has been met:

(i) such successor entity (the “Successor Entity”) either:

(A) expressly assumes all of the obligations of the Trust with respect to each series under the Securities of each such series; or

(B) substitutes for the Securities of each series of the Trust other securities having substantially the same terms as the Trust Preferred Securities of each such series (the “Successor Securities”) so long as the Successor Securities of each series rank the same as the Trust Preferred Securities of such series rank with respect to Distributions with respect to such series and payments upon liquidation, redemption and otherwise;

(ii) the Debenture Issuer expressly acknowledges with respect to each series of the Trust a trustee of the Successor Entity for each such series that possesses the same powers and duties as the Institutional Trustee of such series in its capacity as the Holder of the Debentures with respect to each such series;

(iii) the Trust Preferred Securities of each series or any Successor Securities of such series are listed, or any Successor Securities of such series will be listed upon notification of issuance, on any national securities exchange or with any other organization on which the Trust Preferred Securities of such series are then listed or quoted;

(iv) such merger, consolidation, amalgamation or replacement does not cause the Trust Preferred Securities of any series

 

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(including any Successor Securities of any such series) to be downgraded by any nationally recognized statistical rating organization;

(v) such merger, consolidation, amalgamation or replacement does not adversely affect the rights, preferences and privileges of the Holders of the Securities of any series of the Trust (including any Successor Securities with respect to such series) set forth in this Base Declaration or the relevant Series Supplement in any material respect (other than with respect to any dilution of such Holders’ interests in the new entity as a result of such merger, consolidation, amalgamation or replacement);

(vi) such Successor Entity has a purpose substantially identical to that of the Trust with respect to each series of the Trust;

(vii) prior to such merger, consolidation, amalgamation or replacement, each series of the Trust has received an opinion of a nationally recognized independent counsel to the Trust acting for each such series and experienced in such matters to the effect that:

(A) such merger, consolidation, amalgamation or replacement does not adversely affect the rights, preferences and privileges of the Holders of the Securities of any series of the Trust (including any Successor Securities of any such series) in any material respect (other than with respect to any dilution of the Holders’ interest in the new entity); and

(B) following such merger, consolidation, amalgamation or replacement, neither the Trust, any Successor Entity nor any Series will be required to register as an Investment Company; and

(C) (x) following such merger, consolidation, amalgamation or replacement, the Trust or any series (or any successor thereto), as applicable, will be classified, for United States federal income tax purposes, as either a grantor trust or a partnership, and not as an entity taxable as a corporation, and (y) such merger, consolidation, amalgamation or replacement will not materially reduce the likelihood of the Trust or any series (or any successor thereto), as applicable, being classified as a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes; and

(viii) the Sponsor guarantees the obligations of such Successor Entity with respect to each series of the Trust under the

 

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Successor Securities with respect to each such series at least to the extent provided by the Guarantee Agreements.

(c) [Reserved]

Section 11. Governing Law.

This Base Declaration shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without reference to its conflict of law provisions, and the obligations, rights and remedies of the parties hereunder shall be determined in accordance with such laws.

Section 12. Duration.

The Trust shall continue perpetually unless terminated pursuant to Section 1.09 hereof.

Section 13. Joinder of Parties to Series Supplements.

By its execution of a Series Supplement, each such Person shall, without any further action by such Person, be deemed to be a party to, and bound by, this Base Declaration.

Section 14. Notices.

Any notice, request, instruction or other document to be given hereunder by any party to the other will be in writing and will be deemed to have been duly given (a) on the date of delivery if delivered personally, or by facsimile, upon confirmation of receipt, or (b) on the second business day following the date of dispatch if delivered by a recognized next day courier service. All notices shall be delivered, telecopied or sent by a recognized next day courier service, as set forth below, or pursuant to such other instructions as may be designated by the Trust, the Trustees or the Holders:

(a) if given to the Trust with respect to a particular Series, in care of the Administrative Trustees for such Series at the Trust’s mailing address set forth below (or such other address as the Trust may give notice of to the Holders of the Securities with respect to each Series and the Institutional Trustee for each Series):

GMAC Capital Trust I

c/o Ally Financial Inc.

200 Renaissance Center

P.O. Box 200

Detroit, Michigan 48265-2000

Attention: General Counsel

 

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(b) if given to the Delaware Trustee, at the mailing address set forth below (or such other address as Delaware Trustee may give notice of to the Holders of the Securities with respect to each Series):

BNY Mellon Trust of Delaware

100 White Clay Center

Suite 102

Newark, DE 19711

Attention: Corporate Trust Department

(c) if given to the Institutional Trustee, at the mailing address set forth in the Series Supplement for such Series.

(d) if given to the Holder of the Common Securities with respect to any Series, at the mailing address set forth in the Series Supplement for such Series.

(e) if given to any other Holder with respect to any Series, at the address set forth on the books and records of such Series.

Section 15. Voting.

The Sponsor, in its sole discretion, shall have the authority to request the vote or approval of the Holders of each Series voting separately (with the approval thereof being obtained in the manner as may be set forth in each Series Supplement) on any matter which affects the Trust generally.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have caused these presents to be executed as of the day and year first above written.

 

BNY MELLON BANK TRUST OF

DELAWARE, as Delaware Trustee

By:  

 

  Name:
  Title:
ALLY FINANCIAL INC., as sponsor
By:  

 

  Name: Cathy L. Quenneville
  Title: Secretary

 

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RESTATED

CERTIFICATE OF TRUST

OF

GMAC CAPITAL TRUST I

THIS Restated Certificate of Trust of GMAC Capital Trust I (the “Trust”) is being duly filed by the undersigned, as trustee, to amend and restate the currently effective Certificate of Trust of the Trust (the “Certificate of Trust”) under the Delaware Statutory Trust Act (12 Del. Code, § 3801 et seq.) (the “Act”). The original certificate of trust of the Trust was filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware on December 22, 2009 (the “Original Certificate of Trust”).

The Original Certificate of Trust shall be amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:

1. Name. The name of the statutory trust is GMAC Capital Trust I.

2. Delaware Trustee. The name and business address of the trustee of the Trust which has its principal place of business in the State of Delaware are as follows BNY Mellon Trust of Delaware, 100 White Clay Center, Suite 102, Newark, DE 19711.

3. Series. Pursuant to Section 3806(b)(2) of the Act, the Trust may issue one or more series of beneficial interests having the rights and preferences set forth in the governing instrument of the Trust, as the same may be amended from time to time (each a “Series”).

4. Notice of Limitation of Liabilities of each Series. Pursuant to Section 3804(a) of the Act, there shall be a limitation on liabilities of each Series such that (a) the debts, liabilities, obligations and expenses incurred, contracted for or otherwise existing with respect to a particular Series shall be enforceable against the assets of such Series only, and not against the assets of the Trust generally or the assets of any other Series thereof and (b) none of the debts, liabilities, obligations and expenses incurred, contracted for or otherwise existing with respect to the Trust generally or any other Series thereof shall be enforceable against the assets of such Series.

5. Effective Date. This Restated Certificate of Trust shall be effective upon filing.

[SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS]

 

Exhibit 1-1


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has duly executed this Restated Certificate of Trust in accordance with Section 3811(a)(2) of the Act.

 

BNY MELLON TRUST OF

DELAWARE, not in its individual

capacity but solely as Delaware

Trustee

By:    
Name:  
Title:  

 

Exhibit 1-2


SERIES 1 SUPPLEMENT TO THE SECOND

AMENDED AND RESTATED DECLARATION OF TRUST

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

          Page  
ARTICLE 1   
INTERPRETATION AND DEFINITIONS   
Section 1.01    Definitions.      1   
ARTICLE 2   
TRUST INDENTURE ACT   
Section 2.01    Trust Indenture Act; Application.      8   
Section 2.02    Lists of Holders of Securities.      9   
Section 2.03    Reports by the Institutional Trustee.      9   
Section 2.04    Reports to Institutional Trustee.      10   
Section 2.05    Evidence of Compliance with Conditions Precedent.      10   
Section 2.06    Defaults; Waiver.      10   
Section 2.07    Default; Notice.      12   
ARTICLE 3   
ORGANIZATION   
Section 3.01    Name.      13   
Section 3.02    Office.      13   
Section 3.03    Duration of Series 1.      13   
Section 3.04    Purpose.      13   
Section 3.05    Authority.      14   
Section 3.06    Title to Property of the Trust.      14   
Section 3.07    Powers and Duties of the Administrative Trustees.      14   
Section 3.08    Prohibition of Actions by the Trust and the Trustees.      18   
Section 3.09    Powers and Duties of the Institutional Trustee.      19   
Section 3.10    Certain Duties and Responsibilities of the Institutional Trustee.      21   
Section 3.11    Certain Rights of Institutional Trustee.      23   
Section 3.12    [Reserved].      26   
Section 3.13    Execution of Documents.      26   
Section 3.14    Not Responsible for Recitals or Issuance of Securities.      26   
Section 3.15    [Reserved].      26   
Section 3.16    [Reserved].      26   

 

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ARTICLE 4   
SPONSOR   

Section 4.01

   Sponsor’s Purchase of Common Securities.      26   

Section 4.02

   Responsibilities of the Sponsor.      26   
ARTICLE 5   
TRUSTEES   

Section 5.01

   Number of Trustees; U.S. Person.      27   

Section 5.02

   [Reserved].      28   

Section 5.03

   Institutional Trustee; Eligibility.      28   

Section 5.04

   Qualifications of Administrative Trustees Generally.      29   

Section 5.05

   Initial Trustees; Additional Powers of Administrative Trustees.      29   

Section 5.06

   Appointment, Removal and Resignation of Trustees.      30   

Section 5.07

   Vacancies Among Trustees.      31   

Section 5.08

   Effect of Vacancies.      31   

Section 5.09

   Meetings.      32   

Section 5.10

   Delegation of Power.      32   

Section 5.11

   Merger, Conversion, Consolidation or Succession to Business.      33   
ARTICLE 6   
DISTRIBUTIONS; EXCHANGES   

Section 6.01

   Distributions.      33   

Section 6.02

   Exchanges.      33   
ARTICLE 7   
SECURITIES   

Section 7.01

   General Provisions Regarding Securities.      35   
ARTICLE 8   
DISSOLUTION; TERMINATION OF SERIES   

Section 8.01

   Dissolution of Series 1.      37   
ARTICLE 9   
TRANSFER OF INTERESTS   

Section 9.01

   Transfer of Securities.      38   

Section 9.02

   Transfer of Certificates.      40   

Section 9.03

   Deemed Security Holders.      42   

Section 9.04

   Book Entry Interests.      42   

Section 9.05

   Notices to Clearing Agency.      43   

 

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Section 9.06

  Appointment of Successor Clearing Agency.      43   

Section 9.07

  Definitive Trust Preferred Security Certificates.      44   

Section 9.08

  Mutilated, Destroyed, Lost or Stolen Certificates.      44   
ARTICLE 10   

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY OF HOLDERS OF SECURITIES, TRUSTEES

OR OTHERS

  

Section 10.01

  Liability.      45   

Section 10.02

  Exculpation.      45   

Section 10.03

  Fiduciary Duty.      46   

Section 10.04

  Indemnification.      47   

Section 10.05

  Outside Businesses.      51   
ARTICLE 11   
ACCOUNTING   

Section 11.01

  Fiscal Year.      51   

Section 11.02

  Certain Accounting Matters.      51   

Section 11.03

  Banking.      52   

Section 11.04

  Withholding.      52   

Section 11.05

  Tax Treatment.      53   
ARTICLE 12   
AMENDMENTS AND MEETINGS   

Section 12.01

  Amendments.      53   

Section 12.02

  Meetings of the Holders of Securities; Action by Written Consent.      56   
ARTICLE 13   
REPRESENTATIONS OF INSTITUTIONAL TRUSTEE   

Section 13.01

  Representations and Warranties of Institutional Trustee.      58   

Section 13.02

  [Reserved].      59   
ARTICLE 14   
MISCELLANEOUS   

Section 14.01

  Notices.      59   

Section 14.02

  Governing Law; Waiver of Trial by Jury.      60   

Section 14.03

  Intention of the Parties.      60   

Section 14.04

  Headings.      61   

Section 14.05

  Successors and Assigns.      61   

Section 14.06

  Partial Enforceability.      61   

 

 

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Section 14.07

  Counterparts.      61   

ANNEX I

  TERMS OF SECURITIES      SS1-I-1   

EXHIBIT A-1

  FORM OF TRUST PREFERRED SECURITY CERTIFICATE      SS1-A1-1   

EXHIBIT A-2

  FORM OF COMMON SECURITY CERTIFICATE      SS1-A2-1   

EXHIBIT B

  SPECIMEN OF DEBENTURE      SS1-B-1   

EXHIBIT C

 

[RESERVED]

     SS1-C-1   

EXHIBIT D

  FORM OF TRANSFER CERTIFICATE      SS1-D-1   

EXHIBIT E

  FORM OF RULE 144A TRANSFER CERTIFICATE      SS1-E-1   

 

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CROSS REFERENCE TABLE*

 

Section of Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended

  

Section of Series 1 Supplement

§310    2.01(c)
            (a)    5.03(a)
            (b)    5.03(c), 5.03(d)
§311    (a)    2.02(b)
            (b)    2.02(b)
§312    (a)    2.02(a)
            (b)    2.02(b)
§313    2.03
§314    (a)    2.04; 3.07(j)
            (c)    2.05
§315    (a)    3.10(b)
            (c)    3.10(a)
            (d)    3.10(a)
§316    (a)    2.01(a)
            (a)(1)(A)    2.06(b)(ii)
            (a)(1)(B)    2.06(a)(ii), 2.06(b)(ii), 2.06(c)
            (c)    3.07(e)
§317    2.01(c)
            (b)    2.01(c)

 

* This Cross-Reference Table does not constitute part of the Series 1 Supplement and shall not affect the interpretation of any of its terms or provisions.

 

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SERIES 1 SUPPLEMENT TO THE SECOND

AMENDED AND RESTATED DECLARATION OF TRUST

OF

GMAC Capital Trust I

This Series 1 Supplement, together with the Base Declaration, as defined in the Second Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust dated [•], 2011 of which this Series 1 Supplement forms an integral part, establishes the terms applicable to Series 1 of GMAC Capital Trust I (the “Trust”) including the Securities issued in respect of such series and the related assets. This Series 1 Supplement, together with the Base Declaration as it applies to this Series 1, is at times referred to as the “Declaration.”

ARTICLE 1

INTERPRETATION AND DEFINITIONS

Section 1.01. Definitions.

Unless the context otherwise requires:

(a) Capitalized terms used in this Series 1 Supplement but not defined in the preamble above or in the Base Declaration have the respective meanings assigned to them in this Section 1.01;

(b) a term defined anywhere in this Declaration has the same meaning throughout this Declaration;

(c) all references to “the Declaration” or “this Declaration” are to the Base Declaration, together with this Series 1 Supplement (and not any other Series Supplement), as modified, supplemented or amended from time to time;

(d) all references in this Series 1 Supplement to Articles and Sections and Annexes and Exhibits are to Articles and Sections of and Annexes and Exhibits to this Series 1 Supplement 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 Series 1 Supplement or unless the context otherwise requires;

(f) a reference to the singular includes the plural and vice versa; and

 

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(g) terms defined in, and provisions set forth in, any Series Supplement other than this Series 1 Supplement shall have no effect with respect to this Series 1 Supplement.

10% in liquidation amount of the Securities” means, except as provided in the terms of the Trust Preferred Securities or (subject to Section 2.01(a)) by the Trust Indenture Act, Holders of outstanding Securities voting together as a single class or, as the context may require, Holders of outstanding Trust Preferred Securities or Holders of outstanding Common Securities voting separately as a class, who are the record owners of an aggregate liquidation amount representing 10% or more of the aggregate liquidation amount (including the stated amount that would be paid on redemption, liquidation or otherwise, plus accrued and unpaid Distributions to the date upon which the voting percentages are determined) of all outstanding Securities of the relevant class.

Administrative Trustee” has the meaning specified in Section 5.01(a).

Affiliate” means, with respect to any Person, any other Person that, directly or indirectly, whether through one of more intermediaries, Controls, is Controlled by or is under common Control with such Person, excluding any employee benefit plan or related trust; provided that (i) the Trust shall not be deemed to be an Affiliate of the Sponsor and (ii) the United States Department of the Treasury shall not be deemed to be an Affiliate of the Sponsor for purposes hereof, in each case except to the extent required by the Trust Indenture Act.

Ally” means Ally Financial Inc., a Delaware corporation.

Authorized Officer” of a Person means any Person that is authorized to bind such Person.

Book Entry Interest” means a beneficial interest in a Global Certificate, ownership and transfers of which shall be maintained and made through book entries by a Clearing Agency as described in Section 9.04.

Business Day” means any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or any other day on which banking institutions in the State of New York generally are authorized or required by law or other governmental action to close.

Certificate” means a Common Security Certificate or a Trust Preferred Security Certificate.

Change in 1940 Act Law” has the meaning set forth in Annex I hereto.

Clearing Agency” means an organization registered as a “Clearing Agency” pursuant to Section 17A of the Exchange Act that is acting as depositary for the Trust Preferred Securities and in whose name or in the name of a nominee

 

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of that organization shall be registered one or more Global Certificates and which shall undertake to effect book entry transfers and pledges of the Trust 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.

Closing Date” means [•], 2011.

Code” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended from time to time, or any successor legislation.

Commission” means the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Common Securities” has the meaning specified in Section 7.01.

Common Security Certificate” means a definitive certificate in fully registered form representing a Common Security substantially in the form of Exhibit A-2.

Company Indemnified Person” means (a) any Administrative Trustee; (b) any Affiliate of any Administrative Trustee; (c) any officers, directors, shareholders, members, partners, employees, representatives or agents of any Administrative Trustee; or (d) any officer, employee or agent of the Trust or its Affiliates, in each case acting with respect to this Series 1 or, if applicable, with respect to the Trust as a whole.

Corporate Trust Office” means the office of the Institutional Trustee at which the corporate trust business of the Institutional Trustee shall, at any particular time, be principally administered, which office at the Closing Date is located at 101 Barclay Street-8W, New York, New York 10286.

Covered Person” means (a) any officer, director, shareholder, partner, member, representative, employee or agent of (i) the Trust or (ii) the Trust’s Affiliates, in each case acting with respect to this Series 1 or, if applicable, with respect to the Trust as a whole, and (b) any Holder of Securities.

Debenture Issuer” means Ally Financial Inc. in its capacity as issuer of the Debentures under the Indenture.

Debenture Trustee” means The Bank of New York Mellon, acting as trustee under the Indenture with respect to the relevant series supplement of the Indenture for the Debentures until a successor is appointed thereunder, and thereafter means such successor trustee.

 

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Debentures” or “Series 1 Debentures” means the series of Debentures to be issued by the Debenture Issuer under the Indenture to be held by the Institutional Trustee with respect to this Series 1, a specimen certificate for such series of Debentures being Exhibit B.

Default” in respect of the Securities means a Default (as defined in the Indenture) has occurred and is continuing in respect of the Debentures.

Definitive Trust Preferred Security Certificates” has the meaning set forth in Section 9.04.

Distribution” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.01.

DTC” means The Depository Trust Company, the initial Clearing Agency.

ERISA” has the meaning specified in Section 9.02(c).

Exchange” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.02(a).

Exchange Act” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended from time to time, or any successor legislation.

Fiduciary Indemnified Person” has the meaning set forth in Section 10.04(b).

Fiscal Year” has the meaning set forth in Section 11.01.

Global Certificate” has the meaning set forth in Section 9.04.

Guarantee Agreement” means the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities Guarantee Agreement dated [•] 2011, of Ally, as Guarantor in respect of the Trust Preferred Securities.

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 Statutory Trust Act.

Indemnified Person” means a Company Indemnified Person or a Fiduciary Indemnified Person.

Indenture” means the Amended and Restated Indenture dated as of [•] 2011, as further amended or supplemented from time to time, between the Debenture Issuer and the Debenture Trustee, governing the Debentures held with respect to this Series 1 of the Trust.

 

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Institutional Trustee” means the Trustee with respect to this Series 1 of the Trust meeting the eligibility requirements set forth in Section 5.03.

Institutional Trustee Account” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.09(c).

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.

Investment Company Event” has the meaning set forth in Annex I hereto.

Legal Action” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.07(g).

Liquidation Amount” means, with respect to Trust Preferred Securities or Common Securities, the liquidation amount per Trust Preferred Security or Common Security, respectively, as set forth in Annex I hereto.

Majority in liquidation amount of the Securities” means, except as provided in the terms of the Trust Preferred Securities or (subject to Section 2.01(a) by the Trust Indenture Act, Holder(s) of outstanding Securities voting together as a single class or, as the context may require, Holders of outstanding Trust Preferred Securities or Holders of outstanding Common Securities voting separately as a class, who are the record owners of an aggregate liquidation amount representing more than 50% of the aggregate liquidation amount (including the stated amount that would be paid on redemption, liquidation or otherwise, plus accrued and unpaid Distributions to the date upon which the voting percentages are determined) of all outstanding Securities of the relevant class.

Ministerial Action” has the meaning set forth in Annex I hereto.

Officers’ Certificate” means, with respect to any Person, a certificate signed by two Authorized Officers of such Person, provided that only one Administrative Trustee is required to sign on behalf of the Trust, acting with respect to this Series 1, any Officers’ Certificate delivered pursuant to Section 2.05 of this Series 1 Supplement. Any Officers’ Certificate delivered with respect to compliance with a condition or covenant provided for in this Series 1 Supplement shall include:

(a) a statement that each officer signing the Officers’ Certificate has read the covenant or condition and the definitions relating thereto;

 

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(b) a brief statement of the nature and scope of the examination or investigation undertaken by each officer in rendering the Officers’ Certificate;

(c) a statement that each such officer has made such examination or investigation as, in such officer’s opinion, is necessary to enable such officer to express an informed opinion as to whether or not such covenant or condition has been complied with; and

(d) a statement as to whether, in the opinion of each such officer, such condition or covenant has been complied with.

Paying Agent” has the meaning specified in Section 3.09(h).

Payment Amount” has the meaning specified in Section 6.01.

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.

Private Placement Legend” has the meaning specified in Section 9.01(b).

Purchase Agreement” means the Securities Purchase and Exchange Agreement dated December 30, 2009, as amended from time to time, by and among the United States Department of the Treasury, Ally and the Trust.

Quorum” means any one Administrative Trustee or, if there is only one Administrative Trustee, such Administrative Trustee.

Regulatory Capital Event” has the meaning set forth in Annex I hereto.

Related Party” means, with respect to the Sponsor, any direct or indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the Sponsor or any other Person that owns, directly or indirectly, 100% of the outstanding voting securities of the Sponsor.

Responsible Officer” means, with respect to the Institutional Trustee, any officer within the Corporate Trust Office of the Institutional Trustee with direct responsibility for the administration of this Declaration 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.

 

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Securities” means the Common Securities and the Trust Preferred Securities.

Securities Act” means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended from time to time, or any successor legislation.

Security Registrar” has the meaning set forth in Section 9.02(a).

Special Event” has the meaning set forth in Annex I hereto.

Special New Series” means any portion of Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities that is designated as a new series of Trust Preferred Securities pursuant to the terms of this Declaration with same economic terms and otherwise substantially identical terms to the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities (except for the provisions set forth in Articles 3, 4 and 7 which shall have terms substantially identical to those set forth in the corresponding provisions in effect for Series 2 of the Trust in effect as of the date of this Declaration) in connection with any sale of such new series of Trust Preferred Securities in a transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act.

Sponsor” means Ally or any successor entity in a merger, consolidation or amalgamation, in its capacity as sponsor of the Trust.

Sponsor Affiliated Holder” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.02(a).

Statutory Trust Act” means Chapter 38 of Title 12 of the Delaware Code, 12 Del. Code §§ 3801 et seq., as it may be amended from time to time, or any successor legislation.

Successor Institutional Trustee” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.06(b).

Super Majority” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.06(a)(ii).

Similar Laws” has the meaning specified in Section 9.02(c).

Tax Event” has the meaning set forth in Annex I hereto.

Transfer Certification” has the meaning set forth in Section 9.02(b).

Transfer Opinion” has the meaning set forth in Section 9.02(b).

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).

 

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Trust Preferred Securities” has the meaning specified in Section 7.01.

Trust 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).

Trust Preferred Security Certificate” means a certificate representing a Trust Preferred Security substantially in the form of Exhibit A-1.

Trustee” or “Trustees” means each Person who acts as an Administrative Trustee, Institutional Trustee, or Delaware 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 from time to time, or any successor legislation.

U.S. Government” means any of (i) the federal government of the United States of America, (ii) any instrumentality or agency of the federal government of the United States of America and (iii) any Person wholly-owned by, or the sole beneficiary of which is, the federal government of the United States of America or any instrumentality or agency thereof.

“United States Person” means a “United States person” within the meaning of Section 7701(a)(30) of the Code.

ARTICLE 2

TRUST INDENTURE ACT

Section 2.01. Trust Indenture Act; Application.

(a) This Declaration shall be 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, subject to any applicable exemptive order issued by the Commission, including any such order addressing the final paragraph of § 316(a) of the Trust Indenture Act.

 

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(b) The Institutional Trustee shall be the only Trustee that is a Trustee with respect to this Series 1 for the purposes of the Trust Indenture Act.

(c) If and to the extent that any provision of this Declaration limits, qualifies or conflicts with the duties required to be imposed by §§ 310 to 317, inclusive, of the Trust Indenture Act, and such duties are not expressly excluded by this Declaration as permitted by the Trust Indenture Act, such imposed duties shall control.

(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 held with respect to this Series 1, the payments received therefrom and the profits and losses derived therefrom.

Section 2.02. Lists of Holders of Securities.

(a) Each of the Sponsor and the Administrative Trustees on behalf of this Series 1 of the Trust shall provide the Institutional Trustee (i) within 14 days after each record date for payment of Distributions, a list, in such form as the Institutional Trustee may reasonably require, of the names and addresses of the Holders of the Securities (“List of Holders”) as of such record date, provided that neither the Sponsor nor the Administrative Trustees on behalf of this Series 1 of the Trust shall be obligated to provide such List of Holders at any time the List of Holders does not differ from the most recent List of Holders given to the Institutional Trustee by the Sponsor and the Administrative Trustees on behalf of this Series 1 of the Trust and (ii) at any other time, within 30 days of receipt by the Trust, acting with respect to this Series 1 of a written request for a List of Holders as of a date no more than 14 days before such List of Holders is given to the Institutional Trustee. The Institutional Trustee shall preserve, in as current a form as is reasonably practicable, all information contained in Lists of Holders given to it or which it receives in the capacity as Paying Agent (if acting in such capacity), provided that the Institutional Trustee may destroy any List of Holders previously given to it on receipt of a new List of Holders.

(b) The Institutional Trustee shall comply with its obligations under §§ 311(a), 311(b) and 312(b) of the Trust Indenture Act.

Section 2.03. Reports by the Institutional Trustee.

Within 60 days after May 15 of each year (commencing with the year of the first anniversary of the Closing Date), the Institutional Trustee shall provide to the Holders of the Trust Preferred Securities such reports as are required by § 313(a) of the Trust Indenture Act, if any, in the form and in the manner provided by § 313 of the Trust Indenture Act. The Institutional Trustee shall also comply with the other requirements of § 313 of the Trust Indenture Act.

 

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Section 2.04. Reports to Institutional Trustee.

Each of the Sponsor and the Administrative Trustees on behalf of this Series 1 of the Trust shall provide to the Institutional Trustee such documents, reports and information as required by § 314(a) of the Trust Indenture Act (if any) and the compliance certificate required by § 314(a)(4) of the Trust Indenture Act in the form, in the manner and at the times required by § 314 of the Trust Indenture Act, but, with respect to the compliance certificate, no later than 120 days after each calendar year. The Sponsor shall notify the Institutional Trustee when any Trust Preferred Securities are listed on any stock exchange.

Section 2.05. Evidence of Compliance with Conditions Precedent.

Each of the Sponsor and the Administrative Trustees on behalf of this Series 1 of the Trust shall provide to the Institutional Trustee such evidence of compliance with any conditions precedent provided for in this Declaration that relate to any of the matters set forth in § 314(c) of the Trust Indenture Act. Any certificate or opinion required to be given by an officer pursuant to § 314(c)(1) of the Trust Indenture Act may be given in the form of an Officers’ Certificate.

Section 2.06. Defaults; Waiver.

(a) The Holders of a Majority in liquidation amount of Trust Preferred Securities may, by vote, on behalf of the Holders of all of the Trust Preferred Securities, waive any past Default in respect of the Trust Preferred Securities and its consequences, provided that if the underlying Default under the Indenture:

(i) is not waivable under the Indenture, the Default under this Declaration shall also not be waivable; or

(ii) is waivable only with the consent of holders of more than a majority in principal amount of the Debentures (a “Super Majority”) affected thereby, only the Holders of at least the proportion in aggregate liquidation amount of the Trust Preferred Securities that the relevant Super Majority represents of the aggregate principal amount of the Debentures outstanding may waive such Default in respect of the Trust Preferred Securities under this Declaration.

The foregoing provisions of this Section 2.06(a) shall be in lieu of § 316(a)(1)(B) of the Trust Indenture Act and such § 316(a)(1)(B) of the Trust Indenture Act is hereby expressly excluded from this Declaration and the Securities to the extent permitted by the Trust Indenture Act. Upon such waiver, any such default shall cease to exist, and any Default with respect to the Trust 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

 

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a Default with respect to the Trust Preferred Securities or impair any right consequent thereon. Any waiver by the Holders of the Trust Preferred Securities of a Default with respect to the Trust Preferred Securities shall also be deemed to constitute a waiver by the Holders of the Common Securities of any such Default with respect to the Common Securities for all purposes of this Declaration without any further act, vote, or consent of the Holders of the Common Securities.

(b) The Holders of a Majority in liquidation amount of the Common Securities may, by vote on behalf of the Holders of all of the Common Securities, waive any past Default with respect to the Common Securities and its consequences, provided that if the underlying Default under the Indenture:

(i) is not waivable under the Indenture, except where the Holders of the Common Securities are deemed to have waived such Default under this Declaration as provided in this Section 2.06(b), the Default under this Declaration shall also not be waivable; or

(ii) is waivable only with the consent of a Super Majority, except where the Holders of the Common Securities are deemed to have waived such Default under this Declaration as provided in this Section 2.06(b), only the Holders of at least the proportion in aggregate liquidation amount of the Common Securities that the relevant Super Majority represents of the aggregate principal amount of the Debentures outstanding may waive such Default in respect of the Common Securities under this Declaration;

provided, further each Holder of Common Securities will be deemed to have waived any such Default and all Defaults with respect to the Common Securities and its consequences until all Defaults with respect to the Trust Preferred Securities have been cured, waived or otherwise eliminated, and until such Defaults with respect to the Trust Preferred Securities have been so cured, waived or otherwise eliminated, the Institutional Trustee will be deemed to be acting solely on behalf of the Holders of the Trust Preferred Securities and only the Holders of the Trust Preferred Securities will have the right to direct the Institutional Trustee in accordance with the terms of the Securities. The foregoing provisions of this Section 2.06(b) shall be in lieu of §§ 316(a)(1)(A) and 316(a)(1)(B) of the Trust Indenture Act and such §§ 316(a)(1)(A) and 316(a)(1)(B) of the Trust Indenture Act are hereby expressly excluded from this Declaration and the Securities, in each case, to the extent permitted by the Trust Indenture Act. Subject to the foregoing provisions of this Section 2.06(b), upon the waiver of a Default by the Holders of a Majority in liquidation amount of the Common Securities, any such default shall cease to exist and any 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

 

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subsequent or other default or Default with respect to the Common Securities or impair any right consequent thereon.

(c) A waiver of a Default under the Indenture by (i) the Institutional Trustee at the direction of the Holders of the Trust Preferred Securities or (ii) for so long as the U.S. Government is a holder of 100% of the Trust Preferred Securities of this Series 1, the U.S. Government acting directly in accordance with the Indenture, constitutes a waiver of the corresponding Default under this Declaration. The foregoing provisions of this Section 2.06(c) shall be in lieu of §316(a)(1)(B) of the Trust Indenture Act and such §316(a)(1)(B) of the Trust Indenture Act is hereby expressly excluded from this Series 2 Supplement and the Securities to the extent permitted by the Trust Indenture Act.

(d) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Declaration, for so long as the U.S. Government is a holder of 100% of the Trust Preferred Securities of this Series 1, the U.S. Government shall on its own behalf as the holder of the Trust Preferred Securities of this Series 1 have the right to waive any Default or Event of Default with respect to this Series 1 or the Debentures (to the extent provided in the Indenture).

Section 2.07. Default; Notice.

(a) The Institutional Trustee shall, within 90 days after the occurrence of a Default, transmit by mail, first class postage prepaid, (or such other means of communication as may be acceptable to the Clearing Agency) to the Holders of the Securities, notices of (i) all defaults with respect to the Securities actually known to a Responsible Officer of the Institutional Trustee, unless such defaults have been cured before the giving of such notice (the term “defaults” for the purposes of this Section 2.07(a) being hereby defined to be a Default as defined in the Indenture, not including any periods of grace provided for therein and irrespective of the giving of any notice provided therein) and (ii) any notice of default received from the Indenture Trustee with respect to the Debentures, which notice from the Institutional Trustee to the Holders shall state that a Default under the Indenture also constitutes a Default with respect to the Securities; provided that, except for a default in the payment of principal of (or premium, if any) or interest on any of the Debentures or in the payment of any sinking fund installment established for the Debentures, the Institutional Trustee shall be protected in withholding such notice if and so long as a Responsible Officer of the Institutional Trustee in good faith determines that the withholding of such notice is in the interests of the Holders of the Securities.

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(i) a default under Sections 5.07(b) and 5.07(c) of the Indenture; or

(ii) any default as to which the Institutional Trustee shall have received written notice or of which a Responsible Officer of the Institutional Trustee charged with the administration of this Declaration shall have actual knowledge.

ARTICLE 3

ORGANIZATION

Section 3.01. Name.

The Series governed by this Declaration shall be designated Series 1 of the Trust (“Series 1”), as such name may be modified from time to time by the Administrative Trustees following written notice to the Institutional Trustee, the Delaware Trustee and the Holders of Securities. The Trust’s activities with respect to this Series 1 may be conducted under the name of the Trust with respect to this Series 1 or any other name deemed advisable by the Administrative Trustees.

Section 3.02. Office

The principal address of the Trust for matters relating to this Series 1 is c/o Ally Financial Inc., 200 Renaissance Center, P.O. Box 200, Detroit, Michigan 48265-2000. On ten Business Days written notice to the Institutional Trustee, the Delaware Trustee and the Holders of Securities, the Administrative Trustees may designate another principal address for matters relating to this Series 1.

Section 3.03. Duration of Series 1

This Series 1, unless dissolved and terminated pursuant to the provisions of this Declaration, shall have existence for fifty-five (55) years from the Original Closing Date.

Section 3.04. Purpose.

The exclusive purposes and functions of this Series 1 of the Trust are (a) to act in accordance with this Declaration with respect to the Trust Preferred Securities, (b) to act in accordance with this Declaration with respect to the Common Securities, (c) to acquire the Debentures from the Debenture Issuer, (d) to take certain steps in accordance with this Declaration with respect to amending a portion of the Series 1 Securities and related assets to be designated Securities of and assets with respect to a new Series, and (e) except as otherwise limited

 

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herein, to engage in only those other activities necessary or incidental thereto. The Trust, acting with respect to this Series 1, shall not borrow money, issue debt or reinvest proceeds derived from investments, pledge any of its assets, or otherwise take any action or undertake (or permit to be undertaken) any activity that would cause the Trust or Series 1 (as applicable) to be classified (i) as other than either a grantor trust or a partnership or (ii) as an entity taxable as a corporation, in either case, for United States federal income tax purposes, or materially reduce the likelihood of the Trust or Series 1 (as applicable) being classified as a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes; provided, that the foregoing shall not limit amendments to all or a portion of this Series 1 to designate one or more new series with such terms as specified with respect to such new series in accordance with this Declaration. The Trust and this Series 1 shall be administered exclusively in the United States, and a court within the United States shall be able to exercise primary supervision over the administration of the Trust and each series thereof within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Sections 301.7701-7(a) and (c).

Section 3.05. Authority.

Subject to the limitations provided in this Declaration and to the specific duties of the Institutional Trustee, the Administrative Trustees shall have exclusive and complete authority to carry out the purposes of the Trust with respect to this Series 1. An action taken by the Administrative Trustees in accordance with their powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust with respect to this Series 1 and an action taken by the Institutional Trustee on behalf of the Trust with respect to this Series 1 in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust with respect to this Series 1. In dealing with the Trustees acting on behalf of the Trust with respect to this Series 1, no person shall be required to inquire into the authority of the Trustees to bind the Trust with respect to this Series 1. Persons dealing with the Trust acting with respect to this Series 1 are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of the Trustees as set forth in this Declaration.

Section 3.06. Title to Property of the Trust.

Except as provided in Section 3.09 with respect to the Debentures and the Institutional Trustee Account or as otherwise provided in this Declaration, legal title to all assets of the Trust with respect to this Series 1 shall be vested in the Trust acting with respect to this Series 1. The Holders shall not have legal title to any part of the assets of the Trust or any series of the Trust, but shall have an undivided beneficial interest in the assets of the Trust held with respect to this Series 1, the payments received therefrom and the profits and losses derived therefrom.

Section 3.07. Powers and Duties of the Administrative Trustees.

 

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Except to the extent provided otherwise in Annex 1, the Administrative Trustees shall have the exclusive power, duty and authority to cause the Trust to engage in the following activities, if and as applicable (and subject, as applicable, to the terms and conditions of the Purchase Agreement), with respect to this Series 1:

(a) to amend and redesignate a portion of such Trust Preferred Securities, in each case in accordance with this Declaration and to amend and redesignate a portion of its Common Securities and Debentures in accordance with this Declaration;

(b) in connection with the Trust Preferred Securities, at the direction of the Sponsor, to:

(i) execute and file with the Commission on behalf of the Trust with respect to this Series 1 a registration statement on Form S-3 or on another appropriate form, or a registration statement under Rule 462(b) of the Securities Act, in each case prepared by the Sponsor, including any pre-effective or post-effective amendments thereto, relating to the registration under the Securities Act of the Trust Preferred Securities;

(ii) execute and file any documents prepared by the Sponsor, or take any acts as determined by the Sponsor to be necessary in order to qualify or register all or part of the Trust Preferred Securities in any State in which the Sponsor has determined to qualify or register such Trust Preferred Securities for sale;

(iii) execute and file an application, prepared by the Sponsor, to the New York Stock Exchange or any other national stock exchange for listing upon notice of issuance of any Trust Preferred Securities; and

(iv) execute and file with the Commission on behalf of the Trust with respect to this Series 1 a registration statement on Form 8-A, prepared by the Sponsor, including any pre-effective or post-effective amendments thereto, relating to the registration of the Trust Preferred Securities under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act;

(c) to acquire the Debentures as described in the Purchase Agreement and to hold the Debentures, as such Debentures may be re-designated from time to time in series pursuant to the Indenture; provided, however, that the Administrative Trustees shall cause legal title to the Debentures to be held of record in the name of the Institutional Trustee for the benefit of the Holders of the Trust Preferred Securities and the Holders of Common Securities;

 

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(d) to give the Sponsor and the Institutional Trustee prompt written notice of the occurrence of a Special Event, provided that the Administrative Trustees shall consult with the Sponsor and the Institutional Trustee before taking or refraining from taking any Ministerial Action in relation to a Special Event;

(e) to establish a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date be established, including and with respect to, for the purposes of § 316(c) of the Trust Indenture Act, Distributions, voting rights, redemptions and exchanges, and to issue relevant notices to the Holders of Trust Preferred Securities and Holders of Common Securities as to such actions and applicable record dates;

(f) to take all actions and perform such duties as may be required of the Administrative Trustees pursuant to the terms of the Securities;

(g) to bring or defend, pay, collect, compromise, arbitrate, resort to legal action, or otherwise adjust claims or demands of or against the Trust with respect to this Series 1 (“Legal Action”), unless pursuant to Section 3.09(g), the Institutional Trustee has the 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 with respect to this Series 1 to comply with the Trust’s obligations under the Trust Indenture Act;

(j) to give the certificate required by § 314(a)(4) of the Trust Indenture Act to the Institutional Trustee, which certificate may be executed by any Administrative Trustee;

(k) to incur expenses that are necessary or incidental to carry out any of the purposes of the Trust with respect to this Series 1;

(l) to act as, or appoint another Person to act as, registrar and transfer agent for the Securities;

(m) to give prompt written notice to the Holders of the Securities of any notice received from the Debenture Issuer of its election to defer payments of interest on the Debentures by extending the interest payment period under the Indenture;

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necessary to protect the limited liability of the Holders of the Trust Preferred Securities or to enable the Trust, acting with respect to this Series 1, to effect the purposes with respect to this Series 1 for which the Trust was created;

(o) to take any action, not inconsistent with this Declaration or with applicable law, that the Administrative Trustees determine in their discretion to be necessary or desirable in carrying out the activities of the Trust with respect to this Series 1 as set out in this Section 3.07, including, but not limited to:

(i) causing the Trust and this Series 1 not to be deemed to be an Investment Company required to be registered under the Investment Company Act;

(x) ensure that the Trust or Series 1 (as applicable) will be classified, for United States federal income tax purposes, as either a grantor trust or a partnership, and not as an entity taxable as a corporation, or (y) increase the likelihood of the Trust or Series 1 (as applicable) being classified as a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes;

(iii) cooperating with the Debenture Issuer to ensure that the Debentures will be treated as indebtedness of the Debenture Issuer for United States federal income tax purposes;

provided that any such action does not adversely affect the interests of Holders;

(p) to take all action necessary to cause all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed with respect to this Series 1 of the Trust to be duly prepared and filed by the Administrative Trustees, on behalf of the Trust with respect to this Series 1;

(q) to take all action necessary to comply with its obligations under the Purchase Agreement; and

(r) to execute all documents or instruments, perform all duties and powers, and do all things for and on behalf of the Trust with respect to this Series 1 in all matters necessary or incidental to the foregoing.

The Administrative Trustees must exercise the powers set forth in this Section 3.07 in a manner that is consistent with the purposes and functions of the Trust with respect to this Series 1 set out in Section 3.04, and the Administrative Trustees shall not take any action that is inconsistent with the purposes and functions of the Trust with respect to this Series 1 set forth in Section 3.04.

Subject to this Section 3.07, the Administrative Trustees shall have none of the powers or the authority of the Institutional Trustee set forth in Section 3.09.

 

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Any expenses incurred by the Administrative Trustees pursuant to this Section 3.07 shall be reimbursed by the Debenture Issuer.

Section 3.08. Prohibition of Actions by the Trust and the Trustees.

(a) The Trust acting with respect to this Series 1 shall not, and the Trustees (including the Institutional Trustee) shall not cause the Trust with respect to this Series 1 to, engage in any activity other than as required or authorized by this Declaration. In particular, the Trust acting with respect to this Series 1 shall not:

(i) invest any proceeds received by the Trust with respect to this Series 1 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;

(ii) acquire any assets other than as expressly provided herein;

(iii) possess Trust property with respect to this Series 1 for other than a Trust purpose with respect to this Series 1;

(iv) make any loans or incur any indebtedness;

(v) possess any power or otherwise act in such a way as to vary the Trust assets with respect to this Series 1 or the terms of the Securities in any way whatsoever; provided that this clause (v) shall not prohibit any amendment of the terms of this Series 1 or the Securities in accordance with this Declaration;

(vi) issue any securities or other evidences of beneficial ownership of, or beneficial interest in, the Trust with respect to this Series 1 other than the Securities; provided that this clause (vi) shall not prohibit any amendment of the terms of this Series 1 or the Securities in accordance with this Declaration;

(vii) other than as provided in this Declaration, (A) direct the time, method and place of exercising any trust or power conferred upon the Debenture Trustee with respect to the Debentures, (B) waive any past default that is waivable under the Indenture with respect to the Debentures, (C) exercise any right to rescind or annul any declaration that the principal of all the Debentures shall be due and payable or (D) consent to any amendment, modification or termination of the Indenture or the Debentures where such consent shall be required, unless the Trust acting with respect to this Series 1 shall have obtained an opinion of nationally recognized independent tax counsel experienced in such matters to the

 

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effect that such action will not (x) cause the Trust or Series 1 (as applicable) to be classified (a) as other than either a grantor trust or a partnership or (b) as an entity taxable as a corporation, in either case, for United States federal income tax purposes, or (y) materially reduce the likelihood of the Trust or Series 1 (as applicable) being classified as a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes.

Section 3.09. Powers and Duties of the Institutional Trustee.

(a) The legal title to the Debentures shall be owned by and held of record in the name of the Institutional Trustee in trust for the benefit of the Holders of the Securities. The right, title and interest of the Institutional Trustee to the Debentures shall vest automatically in each Person who may hereafter be appointed as Institutional Trustee in accordance with Section 5.06. Such vesting and cessation of title shall be effective whether or not conveying documents with regard to the Debentures have been executed and delivered.

(b) The Institutional Trustee shall not transfer its right, title and interest in the Debentures to the Administrative Trustees or to the Delaware Trustee (if the Institutional Trustee does not also act as Delaware Trustee).

(c) The Institutional Trustee shall:

(i) establish and maintain a segregated non-interest bearing trust account (the “Institutional Trustee Account”) in the name of and under the exclusive control of the Institutional Trustee on behalf of the Holders of the Securities and, upon the receipt of payments of funds made in respect of the Debentures held by the Institutional Trustee, deposit such funds into the Institutional Trustee Account and make payments to the Holders of the Trust Preferred Securities and Holders of the Common Securities from the Institutional Trustee Account in accordance with Section 6.01. Funds in the Institutional Trustee Account shall be held uninvested until disbursed in accordance with this Declaration. The Institutional Trustee Account shall be an account that is maintained with a banking institution the rating on whose long-term unsecured indebtedness assigned by a “nationally recognized statistical rating organization,” as that term is used by the Commission in Rule 15c3-1(c)(2)(vi)(F) under the Securities Act, is at least equal to the rating assigned to the Trust Preferred Securities by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization;

(ii) engage in such ministerial activities as shall be necessary or appropriate to effect the redemption of the Trust Preferred Securities and the Common Securities to the extent the Debentures are redeemed or mature and to effect the Exchange of Trust Preferred Securities and Common Securities for Debentures to the extent the Sponsor or a Sponsor

 

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Affiliated Holder elects to effect such Exchange pursuant to Section 6.02 hereof; and

(iii) upon written notice of distribution issued by the Administrative Trustees in accordance with the terms of the Securities, engage in such ministerial activities as shall be necessary or appropriate to effect the distribution of the Debentures to Holders of Securities pursuant to the terms of the Securities.

(d) The Institutional Trustee shall take all actions and perform such duties as may be specifically required of the Institutional Trustee pursuant to the terms of the Securities.

(e) Subject to Section 2.06, the Institutional Trustee shall take any Legal Action which arises out of or in connection with a Default of which a Responsible Officer of the Institutional Trustee has actual knowledge or the Institutional Trustee’s duties and obligations under this Declaration or the Trust Indenture Act.

(f) The Institutional Trustee shall not resign as a Trustee unless either:

(i) this Series 1 of the Trust has been completely liquidated and the proceeds of the liquidation distributed to the Holders of Securities, pursuant to the terms of the Securities; or

(ii) a Successor Institutional Trustee has been appointed and has accepted that appointment in accordance with Section 5.06.

(g) The Institutional Trustee shall have the legal power to exercise all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of Debentures under the Indenture and, if a Default actually known to a Responsible Officer of the Institutional Trustee occurs and is continuing, the Institutional Trustee shall (except as otherwise provided in Annex 1), for the benefit of Holders of the Securities, enforce its rights as holder of the Debentures subject to the rights of the Holders pursuant to the terms of such Securities, this Declaration, the Statutory Trust Act and the Trust Indenture Act.

(h) The Institutional Trustee may authorize one or more Persons (each, a “Paying Agent”) to pay Distributions, redemption payments or liquidation payments on behalf of this Series 1 of the Trust with respect to all Securities and any such Paying Agent shall comply with § 317(b) of the Trust Indenture Act. Any Paying Agent may be removed by the Institutional Trustee at any time and a successor Paying Agent or additional Paying Agents may be appointed at any time by the Institutional Trustee.

 

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(i) Subject to this Section 3.09, the Institutional Trustee shall have none of the duties, liabilities, powers or the authority of the Administrative Trustees set forth in Section 3.07.

The Institutional Trustee must exercise the powers set forth in this Section 3.09 in a manner that is consistent with the purposes and functions of the Trust with respect to this Series 1 set out in Section 3.04, and the Institutional Trustee shall not take any action that is inconsistent with the purposes and functions of the Trust with respect to this Series 1 set out in Section 3.04.

Section 3.10. Certain Duties and Responsibilities of the Institutional Trustee.

(a) The Institutional Trustee, before the occurrence of any Default and after the curing of all Defaults 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 Institutional Trustee. In case a Default has occurred (that has not been cured or waived pursuant to Section 2.06) of which a Responsible Officer of the Institutional Trustee has actual knowledge, the Institutional 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 the exercise of such rights and powers, 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 Institutional 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 a Default and after the curing or waiving of all such Defaults that may have occurred:

(A) the duties and obligations of the Institutional Trustee shall be determined solely by the express provisions of this Declaration and the Institutional 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 Institutional Trustee; and

(B) in the absence of willful misconduct on the part of the Institutional Trustee, the Institutional 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 Institutional Trustee and conforming to the requirements of this Declaration; but in the case

 

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of any such certificates or opinions that by any provision hereof are specifically required to be furnished to the Institutional Trustee, the Institutional Trustee shall be under a duty to examine the same to determine whether or not they conform to the requirements of this Declaration (but need not confirm or investigate the accuracy of mathematical calculations or other facts stated therein);

(ii) the Institutional Trustee shall not be liable for any error of judgment made in good faith by a Responsible Officer of the Institutional Trustee, unless it shall be proved that the Institutional Trustee was negligent in ascertaining the pertinent facts;

(iii) the Institutional 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 liquidation amount of the Securities relating to the time, method and place of conducting any proceeding for any remedy available to the Institutional Trustee, or exercising any trust or power conferred upon the Institutional Trustee under this Declaration;

(iv) no provision of this Declaration shall require the Institutional 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 grounds for believing that the repayment of such funds or liability is not reasonably assured to it under the terms of this Declaration or indemnity reasonably satisfactory to the Institutional Trustee against such risk or liability is not reasonably assured to it;

(v) the Institutional Trustee’s sole duty with respect to the custody, safe keeping and physical preservation of the Debentures and the Institutional Trustee Account shall be to deal with such property in a similar manner as the Institutional Trustee deals with similar property for its own account, subject to the protections and limitations on liability afforded to the Institutional Trustee under this Declaration and the Trust Indenture Act;

(vi) the Institutional Trustee shall have no duty or liability for or with respect to the value, genuineness, existence or sufficiency of the Debentures or the payment of any taxes or assessments levied thereon or in connection therewith;

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the Sponsor. Money held by the Institutional Trustee need not be segregated from other funds held by it except in relation to the Institutional Trustee Account maintained by the Institutional Trustee pursuant to Section 3.09(c)(i) and except to the extent otherwise required by law; and

(viii) the Institutional Trustee shall not be responsible for monitoring the compliance by the Administrative Trustees or the Sponsor with their respective duties under this Declaration, nor shall the Institutional Trustee be liable for any default or misconduct of the Administrative Trustees or the Sponsor.

Section 3.11. Certain Rights of Institutional Trustee.

(a) Subject to the provisions of Section 3.10:

(i) the Institutional Trustee may conclusively rely and shall be fully protected in acting or refraining from acting upon any resolution, certificate, statement, instrument, opinion, report, notice, request, direction, consent, order, bond, debenture, note, other evidence of indebtedness or other paper or document believed by it to be genuine and to have been signed, sent or presented by the proper party or parties;

(ii) any direction or act of the Sponsor or the Administrative Trustees contemplated by this Declaration shall be sufficiently evidenced by an Officers’ Certificate;

(iii) whenever in the administration of this Declaration, the Institutional Trustee shall deem it desirable that a matter be proved or established before taking, suffering or omitting any action hereunder, the Institutional Trustee (unless other evidence is herein specifically prescribed) may, in the absence of bad faith on its part, request and conclusively rely upon an Officers’ Certificate which, upon receipt of such request, shall be promptly delivered by the Sponsor or the Administrative Trustees;

(iv) the Institutional Trustee shall have no duty to see to any recording, filing or registration of any instrument (including any financing or continuation statement or any filing under tax or securities laws) or any rerecording, refiling or registration thereof;

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protection in respect of any action taken, suffered or omitted by it hereunder in good faith and in accordance with such advice or opinion, such counsel may be counsel to the Sponsor or any of its Affiliates, and may include any of its employees. The Institutional Trustee shall have the right at any time to seek instructions concerning the administration of this Declaration from any court of competent jurisdiction;

(vi) the Institutional 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 Holder, unless such Holder shall have provided to the Institutional Trustee security and indemnity, reasonably satisfactory to the Institutional Trustee, against the costs, expenses (including attorneys’ fees and expenses and the expenses of the Institutional Trustee’s agents, nominees or custodians) and liabilities that might be incurred by it in complying with such request or direction, including such reasonable advances as may be requested by the Institutional Trustee, provided that nothing contained in this Section 3.11(a)(vi) shall be taken to relieve the Institutional Trustee, upon the occurrence of a Default, of its obligation to exercise the rights and powers vested in it by this Declaration;

(vii) the Institutional 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, direction, consent, order, bond, debenture, note, other evidence of indebtedness or other paper or document, but the Institutional Trustee, in its discretion and after prior consultation with the Sponsor, may make such further inquiry or investigation into such facts or matters as it may see fit at the expense of the Sponsor and shall incur no liability of any kind by reason of such inquiry or investigation;

(viii) the Institutional Trustee may execute any of the trusts or powers hereunder or perform any duties hereunder either directly or by or through agents, custodians, nominees or attorneys and the Institutional 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;

(ix) the rights, privileges, protections, immunities and benefits given to the Institutional Trustee, including, without limitation, its right to be indemnified, are extended to, and shall be enforceable by, the Institutional Trustee in each of its capacities hereunder, and each agent, custodian and other Person employed to act hereunder by the Institutional Trustee and appointed with due care by it;

 

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(x) any action taken by the Institutional Trustee or its agents hereunder shall bind the Trust with respect to this Series 1 and the Holders of the Securities, and the signature of the Institutional 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 Institutional 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 Institutional Trustee’s or its agent’s taking such action;

(xi) whenever in the administration of this Declaration the Institutional Trustee shall deem it desirable to receive instructions with respect to enforcing any remedy or right or taking any other action hereunder, the Institutional Trustee (i) may request instructions from the Holders of the Securities which instructions may only be given by the Holders of the same proportion in liquidation amount of the Securities as would be entitled to direct the Institutional Trustee under the terms of the Securities in respect of such remedy, right or action, (ii) may refrain from enforcing such remedy or right or taking such other action until such instructions are received, and (iii) shall be protected in conclusively relying on or acting in or accordance with such instructions;

(xii) except as otherwise expressly provided by this Declaration, the Institutional Trustee shall not be under any obligation to take any action that is discretionary under the provisions of this Declaration;

(xiii) in no event shall the Institutional Trustee be liable for special, indirect or consequential loss or damage of any kind whatsoever (including but not limited to lost profits), even if the Institutional Trustee has been advised of the likelihood of such loss or damage and regardless of the form of action; and

(xiv) in no event shall the Institutional Trustee be responsible or liable for any failure or delay in the performance of its obligations under this Declaration arising out of or caused by, directly or indirectly, forces beyond its reasonable control, including without limitation strikes, work stoppages, accidents, acts of war or terrorism, civil or military disturbances, nuclear or natural catastrophes or acts of God, and interruptions, loss or malfunctions of third-party utilities, communications or computer (software or hardware) services.

(b) No provision of this Declaration shall be deemed to impose any duty or obligation on the Institutional Trustee to perform any act or acts or exercise any right, power, duty or obligation conferred or imposed on it, in any jurisdiction in which it shall be illegal, or in which the Institutional Trustee shall be unqualified

 

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or incompetent in accordance with applicable law, to perform any such act or acts, or to exercise any such right, power, duty or obligation. No permissive power or authority available to the Institutional Trustee shall be construed to be a duty.

Section 3.12. [Reserved]

Section 3.13. Execution of Documents.

Unless otherwise determined by the Administrative Trustees, and except as otherwise required by the Statutory Trust Act, any Administrative Trustee is authorized to execute on behalf of the Trust with respect to this Series 1 any documents that the Administrative Trustees have the power and authority to execute pursuant to Section 3.07; provided that the registration statement referred to in Section 3.07(b)(i), including any amendments thereto, shall be signed by all of the Administrative Trustees.

Section 3.14. 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 with respect to this Series 1 or any part thereof. The Trustees make no representations as to the validity or sufficiency of this Declaration or the Securities.

Section 3.15. [Reserved]

Section 3.16. [Reserved].

ARTICLE 4

SPONSOR

Section 4.01. Sponsor’s Purchase of Common Securities.

On the Closing Date, the Sponsor will own all of the Common Securities with respect to this Series 1 of the Trust.

Section 4.02. Responsibilities of the Sponsor.

In connection with any resale of the Trust Preferred Securities, the Sponsor shall have the exclusive right and responsibility to engage in the following activities with respect to this Series 1 of the Trust, if and as applicable (and subject, as applicable, to the terms and conditions of the Purchase Agreement):

 

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(a) to maintain an effective registration statement on Form S-3 or on another appropriate form, or a registration statement under Rule 462(b) of the Securities Act, including any pre-effective or post-effective amendments thereto, relating to the registration under the Securities Act of the Trust Preferred Securities;

(b) to determine the States in which to take appropriate action to qualify or register for sale all or part of the Trust Preferred Securities and to do any and all such acts, other than actions which must be taken by the Trust with respect to this Series 1, and advise the Trust with respect to this Series 1 of actions it must take, and prepare for execution and filing any documents to be executed and filed by the Trust with respect to this Series 1, as the Sponsor deems necessary or advisable in order to comply with the applicable laws of any such States;

(c) to prepare for filing by the Trust with respect to this Series 1 an application to the New York Stock Exchange or any other national stock exchange for listing upon notice of issuance of any Trust Preferred Securities;

(d) to negotiate, along with the other parties thereto, including the United States Department of the Treasury (or such other then–existing investor in the Series 1 Securities) and the Underwriters, the terms of any agreements providing for the resale of the Trust Preferred Securities. The Sponsor shall have the authority to execute and deliver the Purchase Agreement on behalf of the Trust with respect to Series 1;

(e) to prepare for filing with the Commission by the Trust with respect to this Series 1 a registration statement on Form 8-A, including any pre-effective or post-effective amendments thereto, relating to the registration of the Trust Preferred Securities under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act, including any amendments thereto;

(f) otherwise to carry out and perform the provisions of the Purchase Agreement relating to the obligations of the Trust with respect to this Series 1; and

(g) to make such amendments and redesignations of Securities and assets of Series 1 of the Trust as specified in Article 7 of this Declaration.

ARTICLE 5

TRUSTEES

Section 5.01. Number of Trustees; U.S. Person.

 

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The number of Trustees with respect to this Series 1 initially shall be three (3) exclusive of the Delaware Trustee, and:

(a) the number of Trustees with respect to this Series 1 may be increased or decreased by vote of the Holders of a Majority in liquidation amount of the Common Securities voting as a class at a meeting of the Holders of the Common Securities or by written consent, provided, however, that the number of Trustees shall in no event be less than two (2); provided further that (1) there shall be at least one Trustee acting for the Trust with respect to this Series 1 who is an employee or officer of, or is affiliated with the Sponsor (an “Administrative Trustee”); and (2) one Trustee shall be the Institutional Trustee; and

(b) no Person shall serve as a Trustee unless such Person is a United States Person.

Section 5.02. [Reserved]

Section 5.03. Institutional Trustee; Eligibility.

(a) There shall at all times be one Trustee that shall act as Institutional Trustee with respect to Series 1 of the Trust which 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 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 million U.S. dollars ($50,000,000), and subject to supervision or examination by Federal, State 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 5.03(a)(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 or this Series 1 is excluded from the definition of an Investment Company solely by means of Rule 3a-7 and to the extent Rule 3a-7 requires a trustee having certain qualifications to hold title to the “eligible assets” with respect to this Series 1 of the Trust, the Institutional Trustee shall possess those qualifications.

 

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(b) If at any time the Institutional Trustee shall cease to be eligible to so act under Section 5.03(a), the Institutional Trustee shall immediately resign in the manner and with the effect set forth in Section 5.06(c).

(c) If the Institutional Trustee has or shall acquire any “conflicting interest” within the meaning of § 310(b) of the Trust Indenture Act, the Institutional Trustee and the Holders of the Common Securities (as if such Holders were the obligor referred to in § 310(b) of the Trust Indenture Act) shall in all respects comply with the provisions of § 310(b) of the Trust Indenture Act, subject to the penultimate paragraph thereof.

(d) The Guarantee Agreement shall be deemed to be specifically described in this Declaration for purposes of clause (i) of the first proviso contained in § 310(b) of the Trust Indenture Act.

(e) The initial Institutional Trustee shall be as set forth in Section 5.05 hereof.

Section 5.04. Qualifications of Administrative Trustees Generally.

Each Administrative Trustee shall be either a natural person who is at least 21 years of age or a legal entity that shall act through one or more Authorized Officers and shall be a United States Person.

Section 5.05. Initial Trustees; Additional Powers of Administrative Trustees.

(a) The initial Administrative Trustees shall be:

Christopher Halmy

Sean Leary

The initial Institutional Trustee shall be:

The Bank of New York Mellon

101 Barclay Street-8W

New York, New York 10286

(b) Except as expressly set forth in this Declaration and except if a meeting of the Administrative Trustees is called with respect to any matter over which the Administrative Trustees have power to act, any power of the Administrative Trustees may be exercised by, or with the consent of, any one such Administrative Trustee.

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Administrative Trustee is authorized to execute on behalf of the Trust with respect to this Series 1 any documents which the Administrative Trustees have the power and authority to cause the Trust with respect to this Series 1 to execute pursuant to Section 3.07, provided that any registration statement referred to in Section 3.07(b)(i), including any amendments thereto, shall be signed by all of the Administrative Trustees; and

(d) an Administrative 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 purposes of signing any documents which the Administrative Trustees have power and authority to cause the Trust with respect to this Series 1 to execute pursuant to Section 3.07.

Section 5.06. Appointment, Removal and Resignation of Trustees.

(a) Subject to Section 5.06(b), Trustees may be appointed or removed without cause at any time:

(i) in the case of the Administrative Trustees by vote of the Holders of a Majority in liquidation amount of the Common Securities voting as a class by written consent or at a meeting of the Holders of the Common Securities;

(ii) in the case of the Institutional Trustee and the Delaware Trustee, unless a Default shall have occurred and be continuing, by a vote of the Holders of a Majority in liquidation amount of the Common Securities voting as a class by written consent or at a meeting of the Holders of the Common Securities; and

(iii) in the case of the Institutional Trustee and the Delaware Trustee, if a Default shall have occurred and be continuing, by a vote of the Holders of a Majority in liquidation amount of the Trust Preferred Securities voting as a class by written consent or at a meeting of the Holders of the Trust Preferred Securities.

(b) The Trustee that acts as Institutional Trustee shall not be removed in accordance with Section 5.06(a) until a successor Trustee possessing the qualifications to act as Institutional Trustee under Section 5.03 (a “Successor Institutional Trustee”) has been appointed and has accepted such appointment by written instrument executed by such Successor Institutional Trustee and delivered to the Administrative Trustees and the Sponsor.

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instrument in writing signed by the Trustee and delivered to the Sponsor and the Trust with respect to this Series 1, 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 Institutional Trustee shall be effective:

(A) until a Successor Institutional Trustee has been appointed and has accepted such appointment by instrument executed by such Successor Institutional Trustee and delivered to the Trust with respect to this Series 1, the Sponsor and the resigning Institutional Trustee; or

(B) until the assets of the Trust with respect to this Series 1 have been completely liquidated and the proceeds thereof distributed to the holders of the Securities.

(d) The Holders of the Common Securities shall use their best efforts to promptly appoint a Successor Institutional Trustee as the case may be if the Institutional Trustee delivers an instrument of resignation in accordance with this Section 5.06.

(e) If no Successor Institutional Trustee shall have been appointed and accepted appointment as provided in this Section 5.06 within 60 days after delivery to the Sponsor and the Trust with respect to this Series 1 of an instrument of resignation, the resigning Institutional Trustee may petition any court of competent jurisdiction at the expense of the Sponsor for appointment of a Successor Institutional Trustee. Such court may thereupon, after prescribing such notice, if any, as it may deem proper and prescribe, appoint a Successor Institutional Trustee.

(f) No Institutional Trustee shall be liable for the acts or omissions to act of any Successor Institutional Trustee.

Section 5.07. Vacancies Among Trustees.

If a Trustee ceases to hold office for any reason and the number of Trustees is not reduced pursuant to Section 5.01, or if the number of Trustees is increased pursuant to Section 5.01, a vacancy shall occur. A resolution certifying the existence of such vacancy by the Administrative Trustees or, if there are more than two, a majority of the Administrative Trustees shall be conclusive evidence of the existence of such vacancy. The vacancy shall be filled with a Trustee appointed in accordance with Section 5.06.

Section 5.08. Effect of Vacancies.

 

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The death, resignation, retirement, removal, bankruptcy, dissolution, liquidation, incompetence or incapacity to perform the duties of a Trustee shall not operate to annul the Trust with respect to this Series 1. Whenever a vacancy in the number of Administrative Trustees shall occur, until such vacancy is filled by the appointment of an Administrative Trustee in accordance with Section 5.06, the Administrative Trustees in office, regardless of their number, shall have all the powers granted to the Administrative Trustees and shall discharge all the duties imposed upon the Administrative Trustees by this Declaration.

Section 5.09. Meetings.

If there is more than one Administrative Trustee, meetings of the Administrative Trustees shall be held from time to time upon the call of any Administrative Trustee. Regular meetings of the Administrative Trustees may be held at a time and place fixed by resolution of the Administrative Trustees. Notice of any in-person meetings of the Administrative 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 Administrative 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 an Administrative Trustee at a meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice of such meeting except where an Administrative 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 Administrative Trustees may be taken at a meeting by vote of a majority of the Administrative 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 Administrative Trustees. In the event there is only one Administrative Trustee, any and all action of such Administrative Trustee shall be evidenced by a written consent of such Administrative Trustee.

Section 5.10. Delegation of Power.

(a) Any Administrative 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 documents contemplated in Section 3.07, including any registration statement or amendment thereto filed with the Commission, or making any other governmental filing;

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Series 1 the doing of such things and the execution of such instruments either in the name of the Trust with respect to this Series 1 or the names of the Administrative Trustees or otherwise as the Administrative Trustees may deem expedient, to the extent such delegation is not prohibited by applicable law or contrary to the provisions of the Trust with respect to this Series 1, as set forth herein; and

(c) any delegation of power by an Administrative Trustee under Section 3.07(g) (and Section 3.07(o) insofar as it applies to Section 3.07(g)) or by the Institutional Trustee under Section 3.09(e) shall be to a United States Person.

Section 5.11. Merger, Conversion, Consolidation or Succession to Business.

Any corporation into which the Institutional Trustee or the Delaware Trustee, as the case may be, may be merged or converted or with which either may be consolidated, or any corporation resulting from any merger, conversion or consolidation to which the Institutional Trustee or the Delaware Trustee, as the case may be, shall be a party, or any corporation succeeding to all or substantially all the corporate trust business of the Institutional Trustee or the Delaware Trustee, as the case may be, shall be the successor of the Institutional Trustee or the Delaware Trustee, as the case may be, hereunder, provided such corporation shall be otherwise qualified and eligible under this Article, without the execution or filing of any paper or any further act on the part of any of the parties hereto.

ARTICLE 6

DISTRIBUTIONS; EXCHANGES

Section 6.01. Distributions.

Holders shall receive Distributions (as defined herein) in accordance with the applicable terms of the relevant Holder’s Securities. Distributions shall be made on the Trust Preferred Securities and the Common Securities in accordance with the preferences set forth in their respective terms. If and to the extent that the Debenture Issuer makes a payment of interest (including Compounded Interest (as defined in the Indenture)), premium and/or principal on the Debentures held by the Institutional Trustee (the amount of any such payment being a “Payment Amount”), the Institutional Trustee shall and is directed to make a distribution (a “Distribution”) of the Payment Amount to Holders.

Section 6.02. Exchanges.

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Preferred Securities or is a Trust Preferred Security Beneficial Owner, such Sponsor Affiliated Holder shall have the right to deliver to the Institutional Trustee all or such portion of its Trust Preferred Securities as it elects and, subject to the terms of the Indenture, receive, in exchange therefor, Debentures having an aggregate principal amount equal to the aggregate Liquidation Amount of the Trust Preferred Securities exchanged therefor (such an exchange being referred to herein as an “Exchange”). Such election (i) shall be exercisable, and shall be effective on any Business Day, provided that such Business Day is not a record date or any date falling between a record date and a date on which the related Distribution is payable, by such Sponsor Affiliated Holder delivering to the Institutional Trustee a written notice of such election specifying the aggregate Liquidation Amount of Trust Preferred Securities with respect to which such election is being made and the date on which such Exchange shall occur, which date shall be not less than three (3) Business Days after the date of receipt by the Institutional Trustee of such election notice and (ii) shall be conditioned upon such Sponsor Affiliated Holder having delivered or caused to be delivered to the Institutional Trustee or its designee the Trust Preferred Securities which are the subject of such election by 10:00 a.m. New York City time, on the date on which such Exchange is to occur. After the Exchange, such Trust Preferred Securities shall be cancelled and shall no longer be deemed to be outstanding and all rights of the Sponsor Affiliated Holder with respect to such Trust Preferred Securities shall cease. So long as the Trust Preferred Securities are in book-entry-only form, the delivery and the cancellation of the Trust Preferred Securities pursuant to this Section 6.02 shall be made in accordance with the customary procedures of the Clearing Agency for the Trust Preferred Securities.

(b) In the case of an Exchange described in Section 6.02(a), the Trust shall, acting with respect to this Series 1, at the written request of the Sponsor, on the date of such Exchange, exchange Debentures having a principal amount equal to a proportional amount of the aggregate Liquidation Amount of the outstanding Common Securities, such proportional amount determined by multiplying the aggregate Liquidation Amount of the outstanding Common Securities by the ratio of the aggregate Liquidation Amount of the Trust Preferred Securities exchanged pursuant to Section 6.02(a) to the aggregate Liquidation Amount of the Trust Preferred Securities outstanding immediately prior to such Exchange, for such proportional amount of Common Securities held by the Sponsor (which contemporaneously shall be cancelled and no longer be deemed to be outstanding); provided, that the Sponsor delivers or causes to be delivered to the Institutional Trustee or its designee the required amount of Common Securities to be exchanged by 10:00 a.m., New York City time, on the date on which such Exchange is to occur.

 

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ARTICLE 7

SECURITIES

Section 7.01. General Provisions Regarding Securities.

(a) As of the Closing Date, this Series 1 of the Trust has outstanding one class of preferred securities representing undivided beneficial interests in the assets of the Trust with respect to this Series 1 having such terms as are set forth in Annex I (the “Trust Preferred Securities”) and one class of common securities representing undivided beneficial interests in the assets of the Trust with respect to this Series 1 having such terms as are set forth in Annex I (the “Common Securities”). The Trust shall issue no securities or other interests in the assets of the Trust with respect to this Series 1 other than the Trust Preferred Securities and the Common Securities.

(b) The Certificates shall be signed on behalf of the Trust with respect to this Series 1 by an Administrative Trustee. Such signature shall be the manual or facsimile signature of any present or any future Administrative Trustee. In case any Administrative Trustee of the Trust with respect to this Series 1 who shall have signed any of the Securities shall cease to be such Administrative Trustee before the Certificates so signed shall be delivered by the Trust with respect to this Series 1, such Certificates nevertheless may be delivered as though the person who signed such Certificates had not ceased to be such Administrative Trustee; and any Certificate may be signed on behalf of the Trust with respect to this Series 1 by such persons who, at the actual date of execution of such Security, shall be the Administrative Trustees of the Trust with respect to this Series 1, although at the date of the execution and delivery of the Declaration any such person was not such an Administrative Trustee. Certificates shall be printed, lithographed or engraved or may be produced in any other manner as is reasonably acceptable to the Administrative 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 Administrative Trustees may deem appropriate, or as may be required to comply with any law or with any rule or regulation of any stock exchange on which Securities may be listed, or to conform to usage.

(c) Any cash consideration received by the Trust with respect to this Series 1 for the issuance of the Securities shall constitute a contribution to the capital of the Trust and shall not constitute a loan to the Trust with respect to this Series 1.

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(e) Every Person, by virtue of having become a Holder or a Trust 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.

(f) Upon consent by 100% of the Holders of the Securities of this Series 1 of the Trust (or if the relevant new series is a Special New Series, solely upon consent by 100% of the Holders of the Trust Preferred Securities of this Series 1 of the Trust), the Trust with respect to this Series 1 may:

(i) subject to any consent of the Debenture Issuer required by the Indenture, cause the terms of the Debenture underlying the portion of Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities and Series 1 Common Securities to be amended to reflect the designation of a new series of debentures (with the first new series being designated Series 2) and the terms applicable to such new series;

(ii) amend the designation and terms of the portion of the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities with a series number and terms that correspond to the designation of the portion of the Debentures that has been amended and designated for such new series pursuant to clause (i) (with the first new such series being designated Series 2) with corresponding changes made to a proportionate portion of the Series 1 Common Securities; and

(iii) the actions described in clauses (i) and (ii) will be deemed to have occurred as follows:

(A) the Trust acting with respect to Series 1 distributed the portion of Debentures to be amended to the Holders of Trust Preferred Securities and Common Securities and the liquidation amount of the Trust Preferred Securities and the Common Securities was correspondingly reduced;

(B) the holders of the Trust Preferred Securities, the Common Securities and the Debenture Issuer amended the relevant portions of such Debentures to reflect the specified new terms and designation; and

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Preferred Securities and Common Securities, respectively, were reduced pursuant to clause (A).

provided that, the amended designation of such portion of Trust Preferred Securities cannot correspond to the designation of another series that at the time of such amendment has securities outstanding; provided further, that a corresponding proportion of the Common Securities must be redesignated as part of the same series as the newly designated series of Trust Preferred Securities, and provided further, that in connection with any redesignation of a series of Securities, the Trust, acting with respect to Series 1, shall agree with the Guarantor to amend the Guarantee Agreement to provide for the relevant portion of the guarantee to be redesignated for the new series.

(g) Holders of the Common Securities of this Series 1 of the Trust hereby agree for the benefit of the Holders of the Trust Preferred Securities of this Series 1 of the Trust to use commercially reasonable efforts to effectuate the designation of a Special New Series in accordance with the terms of this Declaration and to cause the Debenture Issuer to provide any consent required by subparagraph (f)(i) of this Section 7.01 if notified in writing of the intent to designate such Special New Series by Holders of 100% of the Trust Preferred Securities of this Series 1.

ARTICLE 8

DISSOLUTION; TERMINATION OF SERIES

Section 8.01. Dissolution of Series 1.

(a) This Series 1 of the Trust shall dissolve:

(i) upon the bankruptcy of any Holder of the Common Securities or the Sponsor;

(ii) upon the filing of a certificate of dissolution or its equivalent with respect to the Sponsor or the revocation of the Sponsor’s charter and the expiration of 90 days after the date of revocation without a reinstatement thereof;

(iii) upon the entry of a decree of judicial dissolution of any Holder of the Common Securities, the Sponsor, the Trust or this Series 1;

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(v) subject to obtaining any required regulatory approval, upon Exchange of all of the then-outstanding Trust Preferred Securities pursuant to Section 6.02; or

(vi) subject to obtaining any required regulatory approval, when this Series 1 shall have been dissolved in accordance with the terms of the Securities upon election by the Sponsor of its right to terminate this Series 1 and distribute all of the Debentures to the Holders of Securities in exchange for all of the Securities.

(vii) upon the expiration of the term of this Series 1 set forth in Section 3.03.

(b) As soon as is practicable after the occurrence of an event referred to in Section 8.01(a), and after satisfaction of the claims and obligations of the Trust with respect to this Series 1 as required by applicable law, including Section 3808 of the Statutory Trust Act, and subject to the terms set forth in Annex I, the Administrative Trustees, when notified in writing of the completion of the winding up of this Series 1 of the Trust in accordance with the Statutory Trust Act, shall terminate this Series 1 of the Trust by recording such termination on the books and records of the Trust.

(c) The provisions of Section 3.10, Section 3.11 and Article 10 shall survive the termination of this Series 1 of the Trust.

ARTICLE 9

TRANSFER OF INTERESTS

Section 9.01. Transfer of Securities.

(a) Securities may be transferred, in whole or in part, only in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in this Declaration and in the terms of the Securities. 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 9, all Certificates or other instruments representing the Trust Preferred Securities will bear a legend substantially to the following effect (the “Private Placement Legend”):

THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS INSTRUMENT HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “SECURITIES ACT”), OR THE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY STATE AND MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED, SOLD OR OTHERWISE DISPOSED OF EXCEPT WHILE A REGISTRATION STATEMENT

 

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RELATING THERETO IS IN EFFECT UNDER SUCH ACT AND APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS OR PURSUANT TO AN EXEMPTION FROM REGISTRATION UNDER SUCH ACT OR SUCH LAWS. EACH PURCHASER OF THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS INSTRUMENT IS NOTIFIED THAT THE SELLER MAY BE RELYING ON THE EXEMPTION FROM SECTION 5 OF THE SECURITIES ACT PROVIDED BY RULE 144A THEREUNDER. ANY TRANSFEREE OF THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS INSTRUMENT BY ITS ACCEPTANCE HEREOF (1) REPRESENTS THAT IT IS (X) A “QUALIFIED INSTITUTIONAL BUYER” (AS DEFINED IN RULE 144A UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT) OR (Y) AN INSTITUTIONAL “ACCREDITED INVESTOR” WITHIN THE MEANING OF SUBPARAGRAPH (a)(1), (2), (3) OR (7) OF RULE 501 UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT, (2) AGREES THAT IT WILL NOT OFFER, SELL OR OTHERWISE TRANSFER THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS INSTRUMENT EXCEPT (A) PURSUANT TO A REGISTRATION STATEMENT WHICH IS THEN EFFECTIVE UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT, (B) FOR SO LONG AS THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS INSTRUMENT ARE ELIGIBLE FOR RESALE PURSUANT TO RULE 144A, TO A PERSON IT REASONABLY BELIEVES IS A “QUALIFIED INSTITUTIONAL BUYER” AS DEFINED IN RULE 144A UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT THAT PURCHASES FOR ITS OWN ACCOUNT OR FOR THE ACCOUNT OF A QUALIFIED INSTITUTIONAL BUYER TO WHOM NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT THE TRANSFER IS BEING MADE IN RELIANCE ON RULE 144A, (C) TO THE DEBENTURE ISSUER OR (D) PURSUANT TO ANY OTHER AVAILABLE EXEMPTION FROM THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT AND (3) AGREES THAT IT WILL GIVE TO EACH PERSON TO WHOM THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS INSTRUMENT ARE TRANSFERRED A NOTICE SUBSTANTIALLY TO THE EFFECT OF THIS LEGEND.

All Certificates or other instruments representing the Trust Preferred Securities will also bear a legend substantially to the following effect:

ANY PURCHASER OR HOLDER OF THIS SECURITY OR ANY INTEREST THEREIN WILL BE DEEMED TO HAVE REPRESENTED AND WARRANTED BY ITS PURCHASE AND HOLDING THEREOF THAT EITHER (I) NO PORTION OF THE ASSETS USED BY IT TO ACQUIRE AND HOLD THE SECURITY CONSTITUTES ASSETS OF ANY “EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN” SUBJECT TO SECTION 406 OF THE U.S. EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED (“ERISA”), ANY PLAN, ACCOUNT OR OTHER ARRANGEMENT SUBJECT TO SECTION 4975 OF THE U.S. INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED (THE “CODE”), OR PROVISIONS UNDER ANY FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL, NON-U.S. OR

 

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OTHER LAWS OR REGULATIONS THAT ARE SIMILAR TO SUCH PROVISIONS OF ERISA OR THE CODE (COLLECTIVELY, “SIMILAR LAWS”), OR ANY ENTITY WHOSE UNDERLYING ASSETS ARE CONSIDERED TO INCLUDE “PLAN ASSETS” OF ANY SUCH EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN OR OTHER PLAN, ACCOUNT OR ARRANGEMENT OR (II) THE PURCHASE AND HOLDING OF THIS SECURITY WILL NOT CONSTITUTE A NON-EXEMPT PROHIBITED TRANSACTION UNDER SECTION 406 OF ERISA OR SECTION 4975 OF THE CODE OR A VIOLATION UNDER ANY APPLICABLE SIMILAR LAW.

(c) Subject to this Article 9, the Sponsor and any Related Party may transfer Common Securities only to the Sponsor or a Related Party of the Sponsor that is a United States Person; provided that any such transfer is subject to the condition precedent that the transferor obtain the written opinion of nationally recognized independent counsel experienced in such matters that such transfer would not cause more than an insubstantial risk that:

(i) (x) the Trust or Series 1 (as applicable) would be classified (a) as other than either a grantor trust or a partnership or (b) as an entity taxable as a corporation, in either case, for United States federal income tax purposes, or (y) there would be a material reduction in the likelihood that the Trust or Series 1 (as applicable) would be classified as a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes; and

(ii) the Trust or this Series 1 would be an Investment Company or the transferee would become an Investment Company.

Section 9.02. Transfer of Certificates.

(a) The Trust acting with respect to this Series 1 shall cause to be kept at the Corporate Trust Office of the Institutional Trustee a register in which, subject to such reasonable regulations as it may prescribe, the Trust acting with respect to this Series 1 shall provide for the registration of Trust Preferred Securities and of transfers of Trust Preferred Securities. The Institutional Trustee is hereby appointed “Security Registrar” for the purpose of registering Trust Preferred Securities and transfers of Trust Preferred Securities as herein provided. The Security Registrar 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 Security Registrar may require) in respect of any tax or other government charges that may be imposed in relation to it. Upon surrender for registration of transfer of any Certificate, the Security Registrar 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 Security Registrar duly executed by the Holder or such Holder’s attorney duly

 

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authorized in writing. Each Certificate surrendered for registration of transfer shall be canceled by the Security Registrar. 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.

(b) In the event that any Trust Preferred Securities (i) become registered under the Securities Act or (ii) are eligible to be transferred without restriction in accordance with Rule 144 or another exemption from registration under the Securities Act (other than Rule 144A), the Administrative Trustees shall cause to be issued, in accordance with Section 9.02(a) above, new Certificates or other instruments representing such Trust Preferred Securities, which shall not contain the Private Placement Legend. Securities shall be freely transferable, subject to compliance with this Article 9 and the Securities Act. Subject to the last sentence of this Section 9.02(b), if a Certificate representing a Trust Preferred Security bears a Private Placement Legend, such Trust Preferred Security (x) may be transferred to a Person or Persons who take delivery thereof in the form of a Certificate bearing a Private Placement Legend only if the Security Registrar receives (A) an appropriately completed certificate of transfer in the form attached hereto as Exhibit D and (B) if applicable, a certificate substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit E (each such certificate, a “Transfer Certification”); and (y) may be transferred to a Person or Persons who take delivery thereof in the form of a Certificate not bearing a Private Placement Legend or may be exchanged for a Certificate not bearing a Private Placement Legend only if the Security Registrar has previously received an opinion of counsel in form reasonably acceptable to the Sponsor to the effect that the Trust Preferred Securities are eligible to be transferred without restriction (a “Transfer Opinion”). The Institutional Trustee and the Security Registrar shall have no obligation or duty to monitor, determine or inquire as to compliance with any restrictions on transfer or exchange imposed under this Declaration or under applicable law with respect to any transfer or exchange of any interest in any Security (including any transfers between or among Clearing Agency Participants, members or beneficial owners in any Global Security) other than to require delivery of such certificates and other documentation or evidence as are expressly required by, and to do so if and when expressly required by, the terms of this Declaration, and to examine the same to determine substantial compliance as to form with the express requirements hereof. At such time as the Debenture Issuer shall determine, in accordance with applicable law, that the Trust Preferred Securities are no longer required to bear the Private Placement Legend, then: (x) the Sponsor shall deliver to the Institutional Trustee a Transfer Opinion; (y) the Security Registrar shall cause to be issued, in accordance with Section 9.02(a) above, new Certificates or other instruments representing such Trust Preferred Securities, which shall not contain the Private Placement Legend; and (z) no

 

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Transfer Certification shall be required as a condition to any subsequent transfer of the Trust Preferred Securities.

(c) Before registering for transfer or exchange any Trust Preferred Securities, the Securities Registrar may require an Opinion of Counsel or other evidence satisfactory to it (which may include a certificate from such purchaser or Holder) that either (i) no portion of the assets used by such purchaser or Holder to acquire and hold the Trust Preferred Securities constitutes assets of any “employee benefit plan” subject to Section 406 of the U.S. Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), any plan, account or other arrangement subject to Section 4975 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), or provisions under any federal, state, local, non-U.S. or other laws or regulations that are similar to such provisions of ERISA or the Code (collectively, “Similar Laws”), or any entity whose underlying assets are considered to include “plan assets” of any such employee benefit plan or other plan, account or arrangement or (ii) the purchase and holding of the Trust Preferred Securities will not constitute a non-exempt prohibited transaction under Section 406 of ERISA or section 4975 of the Code or a violation under any applicable similar law.

Section 9.03. Deemed Security Holders.

The Trustees and the Security Registrar shall treat the Person in whose name any Certificate shall be registered on the books and records of the Trust with respect to this Series 1 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 Trust acting with respect to Series 1 shall have actual or other notice thereof.

Section 9.04. Book Entry Interests.

The Trust Preferred Securities are issued in the form of definitive, fully registered Trust Preferred Security Certificates (the “Definitive Trust Preferred Security Certificates”). The Trust Preferred Securities may, upon the instruction of the Sponsor, be issued in the form of one or more, fully registered, global Trust Preferred Security Certificates (each a “Global Certificate”), to be delivered to DTC, the initial Clearing Agency, by, or on behalf of, the Trust with respect to this Series 1. Such Global Certificates shall initially be registered on the books and records of the Trust with respect to this Series 1 in the name of Cede & Co., the nominee of DTC, and no Trust Preferred Security Beneficial Owner will receive a definitive Trust Preferred Security Certificate representing such Trust Preferred Security Beneficial Owner’s interests in such Global Certificates, except

 

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as provided in Section 9.07. If the Trust Preferred Securities are held as Global Certificates, then unless and until Definitive Trust Preferred Security Certificates shall have been issued to the Trust Preferred Security Beneficial Owners pursuant to Section 9.07:

(a) the provisions of this Section 9.04 shall be in full force and effect;

(b) the Trust acting with respect to this Series 1 and the Trustees shall be entitled to deal with the Clearing Agency for all purposes of this Declaration (including the payment of Distributions on the Global Certificates and receiving approvals, votes or consents hereunder) as the Holder of the Trust Preferred Securities and the sole holder of the Global Certificates and shall have no obligation to the Trust Preferred Security Beneficial Owners;

(c) to the extent that the provisions of this Section 9.04 conflict with any other provisions of this Declaration, the provisions of this Section 9.04 shall control; and

(d) the rights of the Trust 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 Trust Preferred Security Beneficial Owners and the Clearing Agency and/or the Clearing Agency Participants and the Clearing Agency shall receive and transmit payments of Distributions on the Global Certificates to such Clearing Agency Participants. DTC will make book entry transfers among the Clearing Agency Participants.

Section 9.05. Notices to Clearing Agency.

While the Trust Preferred Securities are in the form of Definitive Trust Preferred Security Certificates, all notices and communications to the Trust Preferred Security Holders shall be made at the respective addresses of the Holders set forth on the books and records of the Trust with respect to this Series 1. If the Trust Preferred Securities are held as Global Certificates, whenever a notice or other communication to the Trust Preferred Security Holders is required under this Declaration, the Administrative Trustees shall give all such notices and communications specified herein to be given to the Trust Preferred Security Holders to the Clearing Agency, and shall have no notice obligations to the Trust Preferred Security Beneficial Owners.

Section 9.06. Appointment of Successor Clearing Agency.

If any Clearing Agency elects to discontinue its services as a securities depositary with respect to the Trust Preferred Securities, the Administrative Trustees may, in their sole discretion, appoint a successor Clearing Agency with respect to such Trust Preferred Securities.

 

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Section 9.07. Definitive Trust Preferred Security Certificates.

If, following the issuance of Global Certificates:

(a) a Clearing Agency elects to discontinue its services as a securities depositary with respect to the Trust Preferred Securities and a successor Clearing Agency is not appointed within 90 days after such discontinuance pursuant to Section 9.06; or

(b) the Administrative Trustees elect after consultation with the Sponsor and subject to the procedures of the Clearing Agency to terminate the book entry system through the Clearing Agency with respect to the Trust Preferred Securities, then:

(c) Definitive Trust Preferred Security Certificates shall be prepared by the Administrative Trustees on behalf of the Trust acting with respect to this Series 1 with respect to such Trust Preferred Securities; and

(d) upon surrender of the Global Certificates by the Clearing Agency, accompanied by registration instructions, the Administrative Trustees and the Security Registrar shall cause Definitive Certificates to be delivered to Trust Preferred Security Beneficial Owners in accordance with the instructions of the Clearing Agency. Neither the Trustees nor the Trust with respect to this Series 1 nor the Security Registrar 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, said instructions of the Clearing Agency. The Definitive Trust Preferred Security Certificates shall be printed, lithographed or engraved or may be produced in any other manner as is reasonably acceptable to the Administrative 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 Administrative 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 Trust Preferred Securities may be listed, or to conform to usage.

Section 9.08. Mutilated, Destroyed, Lost or Stolen Certificates.

If:

(a) any mutilated Certificates should be surrendered to the Security Registrar, or if the Security Registrar shall receive evidence to its satisfaction of the destruction, loss or theft of any Certificate; and

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absence of notice that such Certificate shall have been acquired by a bona fide purchaser, any Administrative Trustee on behalf of the Trust with respect to this Series 1 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 9.08, the Administrative Trustees and the Security Registrar 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 10

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY OF HOLDERS OF SECURITIES, TRUSTEES OR OTHERS

Section 10.01. Liability.

(a) Except as expressly set forth in this Declaration, the Guarantee Agreement and the terms of the Securities, the Sponsor shall not be:

(i) personally liable for the return of any portion of the capital contributions (or any return thereon) of the Holders of the Securities which shall be made solely from assets of the Trust with respect to this Series 1; and

(ii) required to pay to the Trust with respect to this Series 1 or to any Holder of Securities any deficit upon dissolution of the Trust with respect to this Series 1 or otherwise.

(b) The Holder of the Common Securities shall be liable for all of the debts and obligations of the Trust with respect to this Series 1 (other than with respect to the Securities) to the extent not satisfied out of the assets of the Trust with respect to this Series 1.

(c) Pursuant to § 3803(a) of the Statutory Trust Act, the Holders of the Trust Preferred Securities shall 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.

Section 10.02. Exculpation.

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performed or omitted by such Indemnified Person in good faith on behalf of the Trust with respect to this Series 1 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 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 with respect to this Series 1 and upon such information, opinions, reports or statements presented to the Trust with respect to this Series 1 by any Person as to matters the Indemnified Person reasonably believes are within such other Person’s professional or expert competence and who, if selected by such Person, has been selected with reasonable care by such Person, 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.

Section 10.03. Fiduciary Duty.

(a) To the extent that, at law or in equity, an Indemnified Person has duties (including fiduciary duties) and liabilities relating thereto to the Trust with respect to this Series 1 or to any other Covered Person, an Indemnified Person acting under this Declaration shall not be liable to the Trust with respect to this Series 1 or to any other Covered Person for its good faith reliance on the provisions of this Declaration. The provisions of this Declaration, to the extent that they restrict or eliminate the duties and liabilities of an Indemnified Person otherwise existing at law or in equity (other than the duties imposed on the Institutional Trustee under the Trust Indenture Act), are agreed by the parties hereto to replace such other duties and liabilities of such Indemnified Person.

(b) Unless otherwise expressly provided herein:

(i) whenever a conflict of interest exists or arises between any Covered Persons; or

(ii) whenever this Declaration or any other agreement contemplated herein or therein provides that an Indemnified Person shall act in a manner that is, or provides terms that are, fair and reasonable to the Trust with respect to this Series 1 or any Holder of Securities,

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conflict, agreement, transaction or situation and the benefits and burdens relating to such interests, any customary or accepted industry practices, and any applicable generally accepted accounting practices or principles. In the absence of bad faith by the Indemnified Person, the resolution, action or term so made, taken or provided by the Indemnified Person shall not constitute a breach of this Declaration or any other agreement contemplated herein or of any duty or obligation of the Indemnified Person at law or in equity or otherwise.

(c) Whenever in this Declaration an Indemnified Person is permitted or required to make a decision:

(i) in its “discretion” or under a grant of similar authority, the Indemnified Person shall be entitled to consider such interests and factors as it desires, including its own interests, and shall have no duty or obligation to give any consideration to any interest of or factors affecting the Trust with respect to this Series 1 or any other Person; or

(ii) in its “good faith” or under another express standard, the Indemnified Person shall act under such express standard and shall not be subject to any other or different standard imposed by this Declaration or by applicable law.

Section 10.04. Indemnification.

(a)(i) The Debenture Issuer shall indemnify, to the full extent permitted by law, any Company Indemnified Person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative (other than an action by or in the right of the Trust with respect to this Series 1) by reason of the fact that he is or was a Company Indemnified Person against expenses (including attorneys’ fees), judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by him in connection with such action, suit or proceeding if he acted in good faith and in a manner he reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Trust with respect to this Series 1, and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe his conduct was unlawful. The termination of any action, suit or proceeding by judgment, order, settlement, conviction, or upon a plea of nolo contendere or its equivalent, shall not, of itself, create a presumption that the Company Indemnified Person did not act in good faith and in a manner which he reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Trust with respect to this Series 1, and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had reasonable cause to believe that his conduct was unlawful.

 

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(ii) The Debenture Issuer shall indemnify, to the full extent permitted by law, any Company Indemnified Person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action or suit by or in the right of the Trust with respect to this Series 1 to procure a judgment in its favor by reason of the fact that he is or was a Company Indemnified Person against expenses (including attorneys’ fees) actually and reasonably incurred by him in connection with the defense or settlement of such action or suit if he acted in good faith and in a manner he reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Trust with respect to this Series 1 and except that no such indemnification shall be made in respect of any claim, issue or matter as to which such Company Indemnified Person shall have been adjudged to be liable to the Trust with respect to this Series 1 unless and only to the extent that the Court of Chancery of Delaware or the court in which such action or suit was brought shall determine upon application that, despite the adjudication of liability but in view of all the circumstances of the case, such person is fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnity for such expenses which such Court of Chancery or such other court shall deem proper.

(iii) To the extent that a Company Indemnified Person shall be successful on the merits or otherwise (including dismissal of an action without prejudice or the settlement of an action without admission of liability) in defense of any action, suit or proceeding referred to in paragraphs (i) and (ii) of this Section 10.04(a), or in defense of any claim, issue or matter therein, he shall be indemnified, to the full extent permitted by law, against expenses (including attorneys’ fees) actually and reasonably incurred by him in connection therewith.

(iv) Any indemnification under paragraphs (i) and (ii) of this Section 10.04(a) (unless ordered by a court) shall be made by the Debenture Issuer only as authorized in the specific case upon a determination that indemnification of the Company Indemnified Person is proper in the circumstances because he has met the applicable standard of conduct set forth in paragraphs (i) and (ii). Such determination shall be made (1) by the Administrative Trustees by a majority vote of a quorum consisting of such Administrative Trustees who were not parties to such action, suit or proceeding, (2) if such a quorum is not obtainable, or, even if obtainable, if a quorum of disinterested Administrative Trustees so directs, by independent legal counsel in a written opinion, or (3) by the Common Security Holder of the Trust with respect to this Series 1.

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paragraphs (i) and (ii) of this Section 10.04(a) shall be paid by the Debenture Issuer in advance of the final disposition of such action, suit or proceeding upon receipt of an undertaking by or on behalf of such Company Indemnified Person to repay such amount if it shall ultimately be determined that he is not entitled to be indemnified by the Debenture Issuer as authorized in this Section 10.04(a). Notwithstanding the foregoing, no advance shall be made by the Debenture Issuer if a determination is reasonably and promptly made (i) by the Administrative Trustees by a majority vote of a quorum of disinterested Administrative Trustees, (ii) if such a quorum is not obtainable, or, even if obtainable, if a quorum of disinterested Administrative Trustees so directs, by independent legal counsel in a written opinion or (iii) the Common Security Holder of the Trust with respect to this Series 1, that, based upon the facts known to the Administrative Trustees, counsel or the Common Security Holder at the time such determination is made, such Company Indemnified Person acted in bad faith or in a manner that such person did not believe to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Trust with respect to this Series 1, or, with respect to any criminal proceeding, that such Company Indemnified Person believed or had reasonable cause to believe his conduct was unlawful. In no event shall any advance be made in instances where the Administrative Trustees, independent legal counsel or Common Security Holder reasonably determine that such person deliberately breached his duty to the Trust with respect to this Series 1 or the Common or Trust Preferred Security Holders.

(vi) The indemnification and advancement of expenses provided by, or granted pursuant to, the other paragraphs of this Section 10.04(a) shall not be deemed exclusive of any other rights to which those seeking indemnification and advancement of expenses may be entitled under any agreement, vote of stockholders or disinterested directors of the Debenture Issuer or Trust Preferred Security Holders of the Trust with respect to this Series 1 or otherwise, both as to action in his official capacity and as to action in another capacity while holding such office. All rights to indemnification under this Section 10.04(a) shall be deemed to be provided by a contract between the Debenture Issuer and each Company Indemnified Person who serves in such capacity at any time while this Section 10.04(a) is in effect. Any repeal or modification of this Section 10.04(a) shall not affect any rights or obligations then existing.

(vii) The Debenture Issuer may purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of any person who is or was a Company Indemnified Person against any liability asserted against him and incurred by him in any such capacity, or arising out of his status as such, whether or not the Debenture Issuer would have the power to indemnify him against such liability under the provisions of this Section 10.04(a).

 

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(viii) For purposes of this Section 10.04(a), references to “the Trust with respect to this Series 1” shall include, in addition to the resulting or surviving entity, any constituent entity (including any constituent of a constituent) absorbed in a consolidation or merger, so that any person who is or was a director, trustee, officer or employee of such constituent entity, or is or was serving at the request of such constituent entity as a director, trustee, officer, employee or agent of another entity, shall stand in the same position under the provisions of this Section 10.04(a) with respect to the resulting or surviving entity as he would have with respect to such constituent entity if its separate existence had continued.

(ix) The indemnification and advancement of expenses provided by, or granted pursuant to, this Section 10.04(a) shall, unless otherwise provided when authorized or ratified, continue as to a person who has ceased to be a Company Indemnified Person and shall inure to the benefit of the heirs, executors and administrators of such a person.

(b) The Debenture Issuer agrees to indemnify the (i) Institutional Trustee, (ii) the Delaware Trustee, (iii) any Affiliate of the Institutional Trustee and the Delaware Trustee, and (iv) any officers, directors, shareholders, members, partners, employees, representatives, custodians, nominees or agents of the Institutional Trustee and the Delaware Trustee (each of the Persons in (i) through (iv) being referred to as a “Fiduciary Indemnified Person”) for, and to hold each Fiduciary Indemnified Person harmless against, any and all loss, liability, claim, damage or expense incurred without negligence, bad faith or willful misconduct on its part, arising out of or in connection with the acceptance or administration or the trust or trusts hereunder, including the costs and expenses (including reasonable legal fees and expenses) of defending itself against or investigating any claim or liability in connection with the exercise or performance of any of its powers or duties hereunder. The obligation to indemnify as set forth in this Section 10.04(b) shall survive the resignation or removal of the Institutional Trustee or the Delaware Trustee, as the case may be, and the termination of this Declaration. The Debenture Issuer agrees to pay the Institutional Trustee and the Delaware Trustee from time to time such compensation for all services rendered by the Institutional Trustee and the Delaware Trustee hereunder as may be mutually agreed upon in writing by the Debenture Issuer and the Institutional Trustee or the Delaware Trustee, as the case may be, and, except as otherwise expressly provided therein or herein, to reimburse the Institutional Trustee and the Delaware Trustee upon its or their request for all reasonable expenses (including reasonable counsel fees and expenses), disbursements and advances incurred or made by the Institutional Trustee or the Delaware Trustee, as the case may be, in accordance with the provisions of this Declaration, except any such expense, disbursement or advance as may be attributable to its or their negligence, bad faith or willful misconduct. The provisions of this sentence shall survive the

 

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resignation or removal of the Delaware Trustee or the Institutional Trustee or the termination of this Declaration.

(c) When the Trustee incurs expenses or renders services in connection with an Event of Default, the expenses (including the reasonable charges and expenses of its counsel) and the compensation for the services are intended to constitute expenses of administration under any applicable Federal or state bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar law.

Section 10.05. Outside Businesses.

Any Covered Person, the Sponsor, the Delaware Trustee and the Institutional Trustee may engage in or possess an interest in other business ventures of any nature or description, independently or with others, similar or dissimilar to the business of the Trust with respect to this Series 1, and the Trust with respect to this Series 1 and the Holders of Securities shall have no rights by virtue of this Declaration in and to such independent ventures or the income or profits derived therefrom, and the pursuit of any such venture, even if competitive with the business of the Trust with respect to this Series 1, shall not be deemed wrongful or improper. No Covered Person, the Sponsor, the Delaware Trustee, or the Institutional Trustee shall be obligated to present any particular investment or other opportunity to the Trust even if such opportunity is of a character that, if presented to the Trust, could be taken by the Trust acting with respect to this Series 1, and any Covered Person, the Sponsor, the Delaware Trustee and the Institutional Trustee shall have the right to take for its own account (individually or as a partner or fiduciary) or to recommend to others any such particular investment or other opportunity. Any Covered Person, the Delaware Trustee and the Institutional Trustee may engage or be interested in any financial or other transaction with the Sponsor or any Affiliate of the Sponsor, or may act as depositary for, trustee or agent for, or act on any committee or body of holders of, securities or other obligations of the Sponsor or its Affiliates.

ARTICLE 11

ACCOUNTING; CERTAIN TAX MATTERS

Section 11.01. Fiscal Year.

The fiscal year (“Fiscal Year”) of the Trust with respect to this Series 1 shall be the calendar year, or such other year as is required by the Code.

Section 11.02. Certain Accounting Matters.

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records and supporting documents, which shall reflect in reasonable detail, each transaction of the Trust with respect to this Series 1. The books of account shall be maintained on the accrual method of accounting, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, consistently applied. The Trust acting with respect to this Series 1 shall use the accrual method of accounting for United States federal income tax purposes. The books of account and the records of the Trust with respect to this Series 1 shall be examined by and reported upon as of the end of each Fiscal Year of the Trust by a firm of independent certified public accountants selected by the Administrative Trustees.

(b) The Administrative Trustees shall cause to be prepared and delivered to each of the Holders of Securities, to the extent, if any, required by the Trust Indenture Act, within 90 days after the end of each Fiscal Year of this Series 1 of the Trust, annual financial statements of the Trust with respect to this Series 1, including a balance sheet of the Trust with respect to this Series 1 as of the end of such Fiscal Year, and the related statements of income or loss.

(c) The Administrative Trustees shall cause to be duly prepared and delivered to each of the Holders of Securities any annual United States federal income tax information statement 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 Administrative Trustees shall endeavor to deliver all such statements within 30 days after the end of each Fiscal Year of this Series 1 of the Trust.

(d) The Administrative Trustees shall cause to be duly prepared and filed with the appropriate taxing authority, an annual United States federal income tax return, on a Form 1041 or such other form required by United States federal income tax law, and any other tax returns required to be filed by the Trust with respect to this Series 1 with any taxing authority.

Section 11.03. Banking.

The Trust acting with respect to this Series 1 shall maintain one or more bank accounts in the name and for the sole benefit of the Trust with respect to this Series 1; provided, however, that all payments of funds in respect of the Debentures held by the Institutional Trustee shall be made directly to the Institutional Trustee Account and no other funds of the Trust with respect to this Series 1 shall be deposited in the Institutional Trustee Account. The sole signatories for such accounts shall be designated by the Administrative Trustees; provided, however, that the Institutional Trustee shall designate the signatories for the Institutional Trustee Account.

Section 11.04. Withholding.

 

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The Trust acting with respect to this Series 1 and the Administrative Trustees shall comply with all withholding requirements under United States federal, state and local law. The Trust acting with respect to this Series 1 shall request, and the Holders shall provide to the Trust with respect to this Series 1, such forms or certificates as are necessary to establish an exemption from, or reduction in, withholding with respect to each Holder, and any representations and forms as shall reasonably be requested by the Trust acting with respect to this Series 1 to assist it in determining the extent of, and in fulfilling, its withholding obligations. The Administrative Trustees 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 acting with respect to this Series 1 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 required to be withheld was not withheld from actual Distributions made, the Trust acting with respect to this Series 1 may reduce subsequent Distributions by the amount of such withholding.

Section 11.05. Tax Treatment.

The Trust and each beneficial owner of Securities, by acquiring such Securities, agrees, unless otherwise required by law, to treat, for all United States federal income tax purposes (i) each series of the Trust as a separate entity, (ii) Series 1 as a grantor trust, (iii) itself as owning an undivided beneficial interest in the Series 1 Debentures, (iv) the Series 1 Debentures as indebtedness of the Debenture Issuer, and (v) the stated interest on the Series 1 Debentures as ordinary interest income that is includible in such beneficial owner’s gross income at the time the interest is paid or accrued in accordance with such beneficial owner’s regular method of tax accounting.

ARTICLE 12

AMENDMENTS AND MEETINGS

Section 12.01. Amendments.

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this Declaration or by any applicable terms of the Securities, this Declaration may be amended only by a written instrument approved and executed by:

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(ii) if the amendment affects the rights, powers, duties, obligations or immunities of the Institutional Trustee, the Institutional Trustee; and

(iii) if the amendment affects the rights, powers, duties, obligations or immunities of the Delaware Trustee, the Delaware Trustee.

(b) No amendment of the Declaration shall be made, and any such purported amendment shall be void and ineffective:

(i) unless, in the case of any proposed amendment, the Institutional Trustee shall have first received an Officers’ Certificate from each of the Trust acting with respect to this Series 1 and the Sponsor that such amendment is permitted by, and conforms to, the terms of this Declaration (including the terms of the Securities);

(ii) unless, in the case of any proposed amendment which affects the rights, powers, duties, obligations or immunities of the Institutional Trustee, the Institutional Trustee shall have first received:

(A) an Officers’ Certificate from each of the Trust acting with respect to this Series 1 and the Sponsor that such amendment is permitted by, and conforms to, the terms of this Declaration (including the terms of the Securities); and

(B) an opinion of counsel (who may be counsel to the Sponsor or the Trust with respect to this Series 1) that such amendment is permitted by, and conforms to, the terms of this Declaration (including the terms of the Securities); and

(iii) to the extent the result of such amendment would be to:

(A)(x) cause the Trust or Series 1 (as applicable) to be classified (a) as other than either a grantor trust or a partnership or (b) as an entity taxable as a corporation, in either case, for United States federal income tax purposes, or (y) materially reduce the likelihood of the Trust or Series 1 (as applicable) being classified as a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, provided that the foregoing shall not limit amendments to all or a portion of this Series 1 to designate one or more new series with such terms as specified with respect to such new series, to the extent 100% of Holders of Securities of this Series 1 have consented to any such amendment provided that the consent of the Holders of the Common Securities shall not be required for any such designation of a Special New Series;

 

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(B) reduce or otherwise adversely affect the powers of the Institutional Trustee in contravention of the Trust Indenture Act; or

(C) cause the Trust or this Series 1 to be deemed to be an Investment Company required to be registered under the Investment Company Act;

(iv) in the case of any amendment and redesignation of a portion of the Trust Preferred Securities of this Series 1 and the amendment and redesignation of a portion of the Common Securities and Debentures of this Series 1:

(A) if the amendment and redesignation would result in this Series 1 of the Trust issuing more than one series of Trust Preferred Securities or more than one series of Common Securities;

(B) if the amendment and redesignation would result in there being any interest in the Trust with respect to Series 1 other than the Securities

(C) if the amendment and the redesignation of a new Series of Securities is not limited to a simultaneous redesignation of both Trust Preferred Securities and Common Securities on the date of such redesignaton; or

(D) unless such amendment and redesignation shall be made only with the consent of 100% of all holders of Common Securities and 100% of all holders of Trust Preferred Securities of this Series 1 except that the consent of the Holders of the Common Securities shall not be required for any such designation of a Special New Series.

(c) Any amendment that 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.

(d) Section 9.01(c) and this Section 12.01 shall not be amended without the consent of all of the Holders of the Securities.

(e) Article 4 shall not be amended without the consent of the Holders of a Majority in liquidation amount of the Common Securities.

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be amended without the consent of the Holders of a Majority in liquidation amount of the Common Securities.

(g) Subject to Section 12.01(c), this Declaration may be amended without the consent of the Holders of the Securities to:

(i) cure any ambiguity or manifest error;

(ii) correct or supplement any provision in this Declaration that may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision of this Declaration;

(iii) add to the covenants, restrictions or obligations of the Sponsor;

(iv) to conform to any change in Rule 3a-7 or written change in interpretation or application of Rule 3a-7 by any legislative body, court, government agency or regulatory authority;

(v) to modify, eliminate and add to any provision of the Declaration to such extent as may be reasonably necessary to effectuate any of the foregoing or to otherwise comply with applicable law; and

(vi) modify, eliminate or add to any provisions of this Declaration to the extent necessary or prudent to (x) ensure that the Trust or Series 1 (as applicable) will be classified, for United States federal income tax purposes, as either a grantor trust or a partnership, and not as an entity taxable as a corporation, or (y) increase the likelihood of the Trust or Series 1 (as applicable) being classified as a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes.

(h) Any amendment to the Base Declaration must be in accordance with the provisions of this Series 1 and the provisions of each other Series affected by such amendment.

Section 12.02. Meetings of the Holders of Securities; Action by Written Consent.

(a) Meetings of the Holders of any class of Securities may be called at any time by the Administrative 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 Trust Preferred Securities are listed or admitted for trading. The Administrative Trustees shall call a meeting of the Holders of such class if directed to do so by the Holders of Securities representing at least 10% in liquidation amount of such class of

 

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Securities. Such direction shall be given by delivering to the Administrative 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 Security Certificates held by the Holders of Securities exercising the right to call a meeting and only those Securities specified 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 provisions shall apply to meetings of Holders of Securities:

(i) notice of any such meeting shall be given to all the Holders of Securities having a right to vote thereat at least 7 days and not more than 60 days before 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 Trust 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 the Holders of Securities owning not less than the minimum amount of Securities in liquidation amount 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 Administrative Trustees may specify that any written ballot submitted to the Security Holder for the purpose of taking any action without a meeting shall be returned to the Trust acting with respect to this Series 1 within the time specified by the Administrative 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 Securities 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 Securities executing it. Except as otherwise provided herein, 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 with respect to this Series 1 were a Delaware corporation and the Holders of the Securities were stockholders of a Delaware corporation;

 

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(iii) each meeting of the Holders of the Securities shall be conducted by the Administrative Trustees or by such other Person that the Administrative Trustees may designate; and

(iv) unless the Statutory Trust Act, this Declaration, the terms of the Securities, the Trust Indenture Act or the listing rules of any stock exchange on which the Trust Preferred Securities are then listed or trading, otherwise provides, the Administrative 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 13

REPRESENTATIONS OF INSTITUTIONAL TRUSTEE

Section 13.01. Representations and Warranties of Institutional Trustee.

The Trustee that acts as initial Institutional Trustee represents and warrants to the Trust with respect to this Series 1 and to the Sponsor at the date of this Declaration, and each Successor Institutional Trustee represents and warrants to the Trust with respect to this Series 1 and the Sponsor at the time of the Successor Institutional Trustee’s acceptance of its appointment as Institutional Trustee that:

(a) the Institutional Trustee is a banking corporation or association with trust powers, duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of its jurisdiction of incorporation or formation, with trust power and authority to execute and deliver, and to carry out and perform its obligations under the terms of, this Declaration;

(b) the execution, delivery and performance by the Institutional Trustee of the Declaration has been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action on the part of the Institutional Trustee. The Declaration has been duly executed and delivered by the Institutional Trustee, and it constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation of the Institutional 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);

 

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(c) the execution, delivery and performance of the Declaration by the Institutional Trustee does not conflict with or constitute a breach of the Articles of Organization or By-laws of the Institutional Trustee; and

(d) no consent, approval or authorization of, or registration with or notice to, any State or Federal banking authority is required for the execution, delivery or performance by the Institutional Trustee, of this Declaration.

Section 13.02. [Reserved]

ARTICLE 14

MISCELLANEOUS

Section 14.01. Notices.

Any notice, request, instruction or other document to be given hereunder by any party to the other will be in writing and will be deemed to have been duly given (a) on the date of delivery if delivered personally, or by facsimile, upon confirmation of receipt, or (b) on the second business day following the date of dispatch if delivered by a recognized next day courier service. All notices shall be delivered, telecopied or sent by a recognized next day courier service, as set forth below, or pursuant to such other instructions as may be designated by the Trust with respect to this Series 1, the Trustees or the Holders:

(a) if given to the Trust with respect to this Series 1, in care of the Administrative Trustees at the mailing address set forth below for the Trust acting with respect to Series 1 (or such other address as the Trust may give notice of to the Holders of the Securities and the Institutional Trustee):

GMAC Capital Trust I

c/o Ally Financial Inc.

200 Renaissance Center

P.O. Box 200

Detroit, Michigan 48265-2000

Attention: General Counsel

(b) if given to the Institutional Trustee, at the mailing address set forth below (or such other address as the Institutional Trustee may give notice of to the Holders of the Securities and the Sponsor):

The Bank of New York Mellon

101 Barclay Street-8W

New York, New York 10286

Attention: Corporate Trust Administration

 

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(c) 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 of to the Trust with respect to this Series 1 and the Institutional Trustee):

Ally Financial Inc.

200 Renaissance Center

P.O. Box 200

Detroit, Michigan 48265-2000

Attention: General Counsel

(d) if given to any other Holder, at the address set forth on the books and records of the Trust with respect to this Series 1.

All such 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 14.02. Governing Law; Waiver of Trial by Jury.

THIS DECLARATION SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND CONSTRUED AND INTERPRETED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE APPLICABLE TO CONTRACTS MADE AND TO BE PREFORMED ENTIRELY WITHIN SUCH STATE. EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO AGREES (A) TO SUBMIT TO THE NON-EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION AND VENUE OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK AND THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS FOR ANY AND ALL CIVIL ACTIONS, SUITS OR PROCEEDINGS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING OF THIS DECLARATION OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY OR THEREBY, AND (B) TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW THAT NOTICE MAY BE SERVED UPON THE TRUST, THE TRUSTEES AND THE HOLDERS AT THE ADDRESSES AND IN THE MANNER SET FORTH IN SECTION 14.01 AND, IF APPLICABLE, TO CERTAIN HOLDERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL LAW. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO HEREBY UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY CIVIL LEGAL ACTION OR PROCEEDING RELATING TO THIS INDENTURE OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY OR THEREBY.

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It is the intention of the parties hereto that this Series 1 be classified for United States federal income tax purposes as a domestic grantor trust. The provisions of this Declaration shall be interpreted to further this intention of the parties.

Section 14.04. 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 14.05. 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.

Section 14.06. 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 14.07. Counterparts.

This instrument may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which so executed shall be deemed to be an original, but all such counterparts shall together constitute but one and the same instrument. Delivery of an executed signature page of this Indenture by facsimile or electronic (including PDF) transmission shall be effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart thereof.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have caused these presents to be executed as of the day and year first above written.

 

By:  

 

Name:   Sean Leary
Title:   Administrative Trustee
By:  

 

Name:   Christopher Halmy
Title:   Administrative Trustee

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON,

as Institutional Trustee

By:  

 

Name:  
Title:  
Ally Financial Inc., as Sponsor
By:  

 

Name:   Cathy L. Quenneville
Title:   Secretary

[Series 1 Supplement to the Second Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust Signature Page]

 

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ANNEX I

TERMS OF

8.0% TRUST PREFERRED SECURITIES

SERIES 1

8.0% COMMON SECURITIES

SERIES 1

Pursuant to Section 7.01 of the Series 1 Supplement (as amended from time to time, the “Series 1 Supplement”) to the Second Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust, dated as of [            ], 2011 (as amended from time to time, the “Base Declaration” and together with the Series 1 Supplement, the “Declaration”), the designation, rights, privileges, restrictions, preferences and other terms and provisions of the Trust Preferred Securities and the Common Securities are set out below (each capitalized term used but not defined herein has the meaning set forth in the Declaration):

1. Designation and Number.

(a) Trust Preferred Securities. [] Trust Preferred Securities of the Trust with respect to this Series 1 with an aggregate liquidation amount with respect to the assets of the Trust with respect to this Series 1 of [] DOLLARS ($[]), and a liquidation amount with respect to the assets of the Trust with respect to this Series 1 of $1,000 per security, are hereby designated for the purposes of identification only as “8.0% Trust Preferred Securities, Series 1” (the “Trust Preferred Securities”). The Trust Preferred Security Certificates evidencing the Trust Preferred Securities shall be substantially in the form of Exhibit A-1 to the Declaration, 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 Trust Preferred Securities are listed.

(b) Common Securities. [] ([]) Common Securities of the Trust with respect to this Series 1 with an aggregate liquidation amount with respect to the assets of the Trust with respect to this Series 1 of [] DOLLARS ($[]), and a liquidation amount with respect to the assets of the Trust with respect to this Series 1 of $1,000 per common security, are hereby designated for the purposes of identification only as “8.0% Common Securities, Series 1” (the “Common Securities”). The Common Security Certificates evidencing the Common Securities shall be substantially in the form of Exhibit A-2 to the Declaration, with such changes and additions thereto or deletions therefrom as may be required by ordinary usage, custom or practice.

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(a) Distributions payable on each Security will be fixed at a rate per annum of 8.0% (the “Coupon Rate”) of the stated liquidation amount per Security, such rate being the rate of interest payable on the Debentures to be held by the Institutional Trustee. Distributions in arrears beyond the first date such Distributions are payable (or would be payable, if not for any Extension Period (as defined below) or default by the Debenture Issuer on the Debentures) will accumulate at the rate of interest payable on the Debentures, compounded quarterly (to the extent permitted by applicable law). The term “Distributions” as used herein includes such cash distributions and any such interest payable unless otherwise stated. A Distribution is payable only to the extent that payments are made in respect of the Debentures held by the Institutional Trustee and to the extent the Institutional Trustee has funds available therefor. 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 a partial month in such period.

(b) Distributions on the Securities will be cumulative, will accrue from and including December 30, 2009, and will be payable quarterly in arrears, on February 15, May 15, August 15 and November 15 of each year, commencing on February 15, 2010. When, as and if available for payment, Distributions will be made by the Institutional Trustee, except as otherwise described below. The Debenture Issuer has the right under the Indenture to defer payments of interest on the Debentures by extending the interest payment period from time to time on the Debentures for a period not exceeding 20 consecutive quarters (each an “Extension Period”), during which Extension Period no interest shall be due and payable on the Debentures, provided, that no Extension Period may extend beyond the date of maturity of the Debentures. As a consequence of the Debenture Issuer’s extension of the interest payment period, quarterly Distributions will also be deferred. Despite such deferral, quarterly Distributions will continue to accumulate to the extent and in the amount that interest accrues and compounds on the underlying Debentures. In the event that the Debenture Issuer exercises its right to extend the interest payment period, then (a) the Debenture Issuer and any subsidiary of the Debenture Issuer (other than a subsidiary of the Debenture Issuer that is a depository institution or a subsidiary thereof) shall not declare or pay any dividend on, make any distributions with respect to, or redeem, purchase, acquire or make a liquidation payment with respect to, any of the Debenture Issuer’s capital stock or make any guarantee payment with respect thereto (other than (i) redemptions, purchases or other acquisitions of shares of capital stock of the Debenture Issuer in connection with the administration of any employee benefit plan in the ordinary course of business and consistent with past practice, (ii) the acquisition by the Debenture Issuer or any of its subsidiaries of record ownership in capital stock of the Debenture Issuer

 

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for the beneficial ownership of any other persons (other than the Debenture Issuer or any of its subsidiaries), including trustees or custodians, (iii) as a result of an exchange or conversion of any class or series of the Debenture Issuer’s capital stock for any other class or series of the Debenture Issuer’s capital stock, in each case, solely to the extent required pursuant to binding contractual agreements entered into prior to or on December 30, 2009 or any subsequent agreement for the accelerated exercise, settlement or exchange thereof for capital stock of the Debenture Issuer, (iv) distributions by or among any wholly-owned subsidiary of the Debenture Issuer, (v) redemptions of securities held by the Debenture Issuer or any wholly owned subsidiary of the Debenture Issuer, and (vi) unpaid tax distributions to holders of membership interests of GMAC LLC pursuant to Section 4(b) of GMAC LLC’s Plan of Conversion, dated June 30, 2009), and (b) the Debenture Issuer and any subsidiary of the Debenture Issuer (other than a subsidiary of the Debenture Issuer that is a depository institution, or a subsidiary thereof) shall not make any payment of interest on or principal of (or premium, if any, on), or repay, repurchase or redeem, any debt securities or guarantees issued by the Debenture Issuer which rank pari passu with or junior to the Debentures (“Junior Subordinated Indebtedness”) (other than (i) redemptions, purchases or other acquisitions of Junior Subordinated Indebtedness in connection with the administration of any employee benefit plan in the ordinary course of business and consistent with past practice, (ii) the acquisition by the Debenture Issuer or any of its subsidiaries of record ownership in Junior Subordinated Indebtedness for the beneficial ownership of any other persons (other than the Debenture Issuer or any of its subsidiaries), including trustees or custodians, (iii) as a result of an exchange or conversion of any class or series of Junior Subordinated Indebtedness for any other class or series of Junior Subordinated Indebtedness, (iv) redemptions of securities held by the Debenture Issuer or any wholly-owned subsidiary of the Debenture Issuer and (v) any payment of interest on Junior Subordinated Indebtedness paid pro rata with interest paid on the Debentures such that the respective amounts of such payments made shall bear the same ratio to each other as all accrued but unpaid interest per like-amount of Debentures and all Junior Subordinated Indebtedness bear to each other). The restrictions in the foregoing clauses (a) and (b) will not apply to (i) any stock dividends paid by the Debenture Issuer where the dividend stock is the same stock as that on which the dividend is being paid or (ii) dividends or distributions by or other transactions solely among the Debenture Issuer and any wholly-owned subsidiary of the Debenture Issuer or solely among wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Debenture Issuer. For the avoidance of doubt, the Trust with respect to this Series 1 shall have the right to make partial Distributions during an Extension Period if a corresponding payment of interest is made on the Debentures. Prior to the termination of any such Extension Period, the Debenture Issuer may further extend such Extension Period; provided, that such Extension Period, together with all such other extensions thereof, may not exceed 20 consecutive quarters; provided further, that no Extension Period may extend beyond the maturity of the Debentures. Payments of

 

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deferred Distributions and accrued interest thereon will be payable to Holders as they appear on the books and records of the Trust with respect to this Series 1 on the record date immediately preceding the end of the Extension Period. At the termination of any Extension Period and upon the payment of all amounts then due, the Debenture Issuer may commence a new Extension Period, subject to the above requirements. The Administrative Trustees will give notice to each Holder of any Extension Period upon their receipt of notice thereof from the Debenture Issuer.

(c) Distributions on the Securities will be payable to the Holders thereof as they appear on the books and records of the Trust with respect to this Series 1 at the close of business on the relevant record dates. While the Trust Preferred Securities are in definitive, fully-registered form, subject to the rules of any securities exchange on which the Trust Preferred Securities are listed, the relevant record dates shall be 15 days prior to the relevant payment dates or such other record date fixed by the Administrative Trustee that is not more than 60 nor less than 10 days prior to such relevant payment dates (each a “Distribution Record Date”), which payment dates shall correspond to the interest payment dates on the Debentures. If the Trust Preferred Securities shall be in book-entry only form, the relevant record dates shall be one Business Day prior to the relevant payment dates, which payment dates shall correspond to the interest payment dates on the Debentures. Subject to any applicable laws and regulations and the provisions of the Declaration, each such payment in respect of the Trust Preferred Securities will be made in accordance with the procedures of The Depository Trust Company (“DTC”). The relevant record dates for the Common Securities shall be the same record date as for the Trust Preferred Securities. Distributions payable on any Securities that are not punctually paid on any Distribution payment date, as a result of the Debenture Issuer having failed to make a payment under the Debentures, will cease to be payable to the Person in whose name such Securities are registered on the relevant record date, and such defaulted Distribution will instead be payable to the Person in whose name such Securities are registered on the special record date or other specified date determined in accordance with the Indenture. If any date on which Distributions are payable on the 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. Any day that is a Distribution Record Date shall be a Distribution Record Date whether or not such day is a Business Day.

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property shall be distributed Pro Rata (as defined herein) among the Holders of the Securities.

3. Liquidation Distribution upon Dissolution.

(a) In the event of any voluntary or involuntary dissolution, of the Trust or this Series 1, the Holders of the Securities will be entitled to receive out of the assets of the Trust with respect to this Series 1 available for distribution to Holders of Securities after satisfaction of claims and obligations of the Trust with respect to this Series 1 pursuant to applicable law, distributions in an amount equal to the aggregate of the stated liquidation amount per Security plus accrued and unpaid Distributions thereon to the date of payment (such amount being the “Liquidation Distribution”), unless, in connection with the winding-up, Debentures in an aggregate principal amount equal to the aggregate stated liquidation amount, with an interest rate equal to the Coupon Rate, and bearing accrued and unpaid interest in an amount equal to the accumulated and unpaid Distributions on, such Securities outstanding at such time, have been distributed on a Pro Rata basis to the Holders of the Securities in exchange for such Securities. Prior to any such Liquidation Distribution, the Debenture Issuer will obtain any required regulatory approval.

(b) If, upon any such dissolution, the Liquidation Distribution can be paid only in part because the Trust with respect to this Series 1 has insufficient assets available to pay in full the aggregate Liquidation Distribution, then the amounts payable directly by the Trust with respect to this Series 1 on the Securities shall be paid on a Pro Rata basis.

4. Redemption and Distribution.

(a) Upon the repayment of the Debentures in whole or in part, whether at maturity or upon redemption (either at the option of the Debenture Issuer or pursuant to a Special Event as described below or while Trust Preferred Securities are held by the U.S. Government in connection with assistance provided to the Debenture Issuer under the Troubled Asset Relief Program or any similar or related U.S. Government program, subject to consultation with the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the “Federal Reserve”)), the proceeds from such repayment or payment shall be simultaneously applied to redeem Securities having an aggregate liquidation amount equal to the aggregate principal amount of the Debentures so repaid or redeemed at a redemption price equal to the liquidation amount per Security plus an amount equal to accrued and unpaid Distributions thereon at the date of the redemption, payable in cash (the “Redemption Price”). Holders shall be given not less than 30 nor more than 60 days’ notice of such redemption. Prior to any such redemption, the Debenture Issuer will obtain any required regulatory approval.

 

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(b) If fewer than all the outstanding Securities are to be so redeemed, the Securities will be redeemed Pro Rata and the Trust Preferred Securities to be redeemed will be as described in Section 4(e)(ii) below.

(c) Subject to obtaining any required regulatory approval, if, at any time, a Tax Event, an Investment Company Event or a Regulatory Capital Event (each as defined below, and each a “Special Event”) shall occur and be continuing, the Debenture Issuer shall have the right, upon not less than 30 nor more than 60 days’ notice, to redeem the Debentures, in whole or in part, for cash within 90 days following the occurrence of such Special Event, and, following such redemption, Securities with an aggregate liquidation amount equal to the aggregate principal amount of the Debentures so redeemed shall be redeemed by the Trust with respect to this Series 1 at the Redemption Price on a Pro Rata basis; provided, however, that if at the time there is available to the Debenture Issuer or the Trust with respect to this Series 1 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 that will have no adverse effect on the Trust with respect to this Series 1 (a “Ministerial Action”), the Debenture Issuer or the holders of the Trust Preferred Securities or the Debentures, then the Debenture Issuer or the Trust acting with respect to this Series 1 will pursue such measure in lieu of redemption.

Tax Event” means that the Administrative Trustees shall have received an opinion of a nationally recognized independent tax counsel experienced in such matters (a “Tax Event Opinion”) to the effect that, 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 or (b) any amendment to, or change in, an interpretation or application of such laws or regulations by any legislative body, court, governmental agency or regulatory authority (including the enactment of any legislation or the publication of any judicial decision or regulatory determination or administrative pronouncement on or after December 30, 2009), in either case after December 30, 2009, there is more than an insubstantial risk that (i) Series 1 of the Trust would be subject to United States federal income tax with respect to interest accrued or received on the Debentures, (ii) Series 1 of the Trust would be subject to more than a de minimis amount of other taxes, duties or other governmental charges, or (iii) interest payable to Series 1 of the Trust on the Debentures would not be deductible, in whole or in part, by the Debenture Issuer for United States federal income tax purposes.

Investment Company Event” means that the Administrative Trustees shall have received an opinion of a nationally recognized independent counsel experienced in practice under the Investment Company Act to the effect that, as a result of the occurrence of a change in law or regulation or a written change in interpretation or application of law or regulation by any legislative body, court,

 

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governmental agency or regulatory authority (a “Change in 1940 Act Law”), there is a more than an insubstantial risk that the Trust or this Series 1 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 December 30, 2009.

Regulatory Capital Event” means a determination by the Debenture Issuer, based on an opinion of counsel experienced in such matters (who may be an employee of the Debenture Issuer or any of its affiliates), that, as a result of (a) any amendment to, clarification of or change (including any announced prospective change) in applicable laws or regulations or official interpretations thereof or policies with respect thereto or (b) any official administrative pronouncement or judicial decision interpreting or applying such laws or regulations, which amendment, clarification, change, pronouncement or decision is announced or is effective after December 30, 2009, there is more than an insubstantial risk that the Trust Preferred Securities will no longer constitute Tier 1 Capital of the Debenture Issuer or any bank holding company of which the Debenture Issuer is a subsidiary (or its equivalent) for purposes of the capital adequacy guidelines or policies of the Federal Reserve or its successor as the Debenture Issuer’s primary federal banking regulator, provided, however, that the distribution of the Debentures in connection with the liquidation of the Trust or this Series 1 of the Trust shall not in and of itself constitute a Regulatory Capital Event unless such liquidation shall have occurred in connection with a Tax Event or an Investment Company Event.

On and from the date fixed by the Administrative Trustees for any distribution of the Debentures and dissolution of the Trust with respect to this Series 1: (i) the Securities will no longer be deemed to be outstanding, (ii) if any Global Securities have been issued, DTC or its nominee (or any successor Clearing Agency or its nominee), as the record Holder of the Trust Preferred Securities, will receive a registered global certificate or certificates representing the Debentures to be delivered upon such distribution and (iii) any certificates representing Securities, except for certificates representing Trust Preferred Securities held by DTC or its nominee (or any successor Clearing Agency or its nominee), will be deemed to represent beneficial interests in the Debentures 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 such Securities until such certificates are presented to the Debenture Issuer or its agent for transfer or reissue.

(d) The Trust acting with respect to this Series 1 may not redeem fewer than all the outstanding Securities unless all accumulated and unpaid Distributions have been paid on all Securities for all quarterly Distribution periods terminating on or before the date of redemption.

 

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(e) Redemption or Distribution procedures will be as follows:

(i) Notice of any redemption of, or notice of distribution of Debentures in exchange for the Securities (a “Redemption/Distribution Notice”) will be given by the Trust with respect to this Series 1 by mail to the Institutional Trustee and the Delaware Trustee and to each Holder of the Securities to be redeemed or exchanged not fewer than 30 nor more than 60 days before the date fixed for redemption or exchange thereof which, in the case of a redemption, will be the date fixed for redemption of the Debentures. For purposes of the calculation of the date of redemption or exchange and the dates on which notices are given pursuant to this Section 4(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 the Holders of the Securities. Each Redemption/Distribution Notice shall be addressed to the Holders of the Securities at the address of each such Holder appearing in the books and records of the Trust with respect to this Series 1. 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 Securities are to be redeemed, the Securities to be redeemed shall be redeemed Pro Rata from each Holder of Trust Preferred Securities, it being understood that, in respect of Trust Preferred Securities registered in the name of and held of record by DTC or its nominee (or any successor Clearing Agency or its nominee), the distribution of the proceeds of such redemption will be made to each Clearing Agency Participant (or Person on whose behalf such nominee holds such securities) in accordance with the procedures applied by such agency or nominee.

(iii) If Securities are to be redeemed and the Trust acting with respect to this Series 1 gives a Redemption/Distribution Notice, which notice may only be issued if the Debentures are redeemed as set out in this Section 4 (which notice will be irrevocable), then (A) while the Trust Preferred Securities are in book-entry only form, with respect to the Trust Preferred Securities, by 12:00 noon, New York City time, on the redemption date, provided that the Debenture Issuer has paid to the Institutional Trustee a sufficient amount of cash in connection with the related redemption or maturity of the Debentures, the Institutional Trustee will deposit irrevocably with DTC or its nominee (or successor Clearing Agency or its nominee) funds sufficient to pay the applicable Redemption Price with respect to the Trust Preferred Securities and will give DTC (or any successor Clearing Agency) irrevocable instructions and authority to pay the Redemption Price to the Holders of the Trust Preferred Securities,

 

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and (B) with respect to Trust Preferred Securities issued in definitive form and Common Securities, provided, that the Debenture Issuer has paid the Institutional Trustee a sufficient amount of cash in connection with the related redemption or maturity of the Debentures, the Institutional Trustee will pay the relevant Redemption Price to the Holders of such Securities by check mailed to the address of the relevant Holder appearing on the books and records of the Trust with respect to this Series 1 on the redemption date. If a Redemption/Distribution Notice shall have been given and funds deposited as required, if applicable, then immediately prior to the close of business on the date of such deposit, or on the redemption date, as applicable, distributions will cease to accrue on the Securities so called for redemption and all rights of the Holders of such Securities so called for redemption will cease, except the right of the Holders of such Securities to receive the Redemption Price, but without interest on such Redemption Price. Neither the Administrative Trustees nor the Trust with respect to this Series 1 shall be required to register or cause to be registered the transfer of any Securities that have been so called for redemption. If any date fixed for redemption of 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 any Securities is improperly withheld or refused and not paid either by the Institutional Trustee or by the Sponsor as guarantor pursuant to the relevant Securities Guarantee, Distributions on such Securities will continue to accrue from the original redemption date to the actual 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 Administrative Trustees on behalf of the Trust with respect to this Series 1 to (A) in respect of the Trust Preferred Securities, DTC or its nominee (or any successor Clearing Agency or its nominee) if the Global Certificates have been issued or, if Definitive Trust Preferred Security Certificates have been issued, to the Holder thereof and (B) in respect of the Common Securities to the Holder thereof.

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outstanding Trust Preferred Securities by tender, in the open market or by private agreement.

5. Voting Rights — Trust Preferred Securities.

(a) Except as provided under Sections 5(b), 5(c) and 7 and as otherwise required by law and the Declaration, the Holders of the Trust Preferred Securities will have no voting rights.

(b) So long as any Trust Preferred Securities are outstanding, the vote or consent of the Holders of a Majority in aggregate liquidation amount of the Trust Preferred Securities, voting separately as a class, shall be necessary for effecting or validating:

(i) Any authorization or issuance of equity securities of Series 1 ranking senior to the Trust Preferred Securities with respect to either or both the payment of distributions and/or the distribution of assets on any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of Series 1 of the Trust;

(ii) Any amendment, alteration or repeal of any provision of the Indenture, Base Declaration or Declaration (including, unless no vote on such merger or consolidation is required by Section 5(b)(iii) below, any amendment, alteration or repeal by means of a merger, consolidation or otherwise) so as to adversely affect the rights, preferences, privileges or voting powers of the Trust Preferred Securities; or

(iii) Any consummation of a binding exchange or reclassification involving the Trust Preferred Securities, unless in each case (x) the Trust Preferred Securities remain outstanding or, in the case of any such merger or consolidation with respect to which the Debenture Issuer is not the surviving or resulting entity, are converted into or exchanged for preference securities of the surviving or resulting entity or its ultimate parent, and (y) such units remaining outstanding or such preference securities, as the case may be, have such rights, preferences, privileges and voting powers, and limitations and restrictions thereof, taken as a whole, as are not materially less favorable to the holders thereof than the rights, preferences, privileges and voting powers, and limitations and restrictions thereof, of Trust Preferred Securities immediately prior to such consummation, taken as a whole;

(c) Subject to the requirements set forth in this paragraph, the Holders of a Majority in aggregate liquidation amount of the Trust Preferred Securities, voting separately as a class, may direct the time, method, and place of conducting any proceeding for any remedy available to the Institutional Trustee, or direct the exercise of any trust or power conferred upon the Institutional Trustee under the

 

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Declaration, including the right to direct the Institutional Trustee, as 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 exercising any trust or power conferred on the Debenture Trustee with respect to the Debentures, (ii) waive any past Default (as defined in the Indenture) that is waivable under Section 5.06 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 that, where a consent or action under the Indenture would require the consent or act of the Holders of greater than a majority in principal amount of Debentures affected thereby (a “Super Majority”), the Institutional Trustee may only give such consent or take such action at the written direction of the Holders of at least the proportion in liquidation amount of the Trust Preferred Securities which the relevant Super Majority represents of the aggregate principal amount of the Debentures outstanding; provided, further, that the Institutional Trustee shall have the right to refrain from following any such direction that violates the Declaration or conflicts with any applicable rule of law or would involve it in personal liability against which indemnity would, in the opinion of the Institutional Trustee, not be adequate, and the Institutional Trustee may take any other action deemed proper by it that is not inconsistent with such direction. The Institutional Trustee shall not revoke any action previously authorized or approved by a vote of the Holders of the Trust Preferred Securities. Except with respect to directing the time, method and place of conducting a proceeding for a remedy available to the Institutional Trustee, the Institutional Trustee, as holder of the Debentures, shall not take any of the actions described in clauses (i), (ii), (iii) or (iv) above unless the Institutional Trustee has obtained an opinion of a nationally recognized independent tax counsel experienced in such matters to the effect that such action will not (x) cause the Trust or Series 1 (as applicable) to be classified (a) as other than either a grantor trust or a partnership or (b) as an entity taxable as a corporation, in either case, for United States federal income tax purposes, or (y) materially reduce the likelihood of the Trust or Series 1 (as applicable) being classified as a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes. To the fullest extent permitted by law, if the Institutional Trustee fails to enforce its rights under the Debentures, any Holder of Trust Preferred Securities may directly institute a legal proceeding against the Debenture Issuer to enforce the Institutional Trustee’s rights under the Debentures without first instituting a legal proceeding against the Institutional Trustee or any other Person or entity. If a Default under the Declaration has occurred and is continuing and such event is attributable to the failure of the Debenture Issuer to pay interest or principal (or premium, if any) on the Debentures on the date such interest or principal (or premium, if any) is otherwise payable (or in the case of redemption, on the redemption date), then a holder of Trust Preferred Securities may also directly institute a proceeding for enforcement of payment to such holder (a “Direct

 

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Action”) of the principal of or interest (or premium, if any) on the Debentures having a principal amount equal to the aggregate liquidation amount of the Trust Preferred Securities of such holder on or after the respective due date specified or provided for in the Debentures without first (i) directing the Institutional Trustee to enforce the terms of the Debentures or (ii) instituting a legal proceeding directly against the Debenture Issuer to enforce the Institutional Trustee’s rights under the Debentures. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Declaration, for so long as the U.S. Government is a holder of 100% of the Trust Preferred Securities of this Series 1, the U.S. Government shall have (i) the right to exercise its rights under Section 5.06 of the Indenture and Section 5.04 of the Guarantee Agreement and, if the U.S. Government shall exercise any such rights, the Institutional Trustee shall not take any contradictory action and (ii) the exclusive power, duty and authority (in lieu of the Administrative Trustees) to exercise the rights set forth in Section 3.07(g) of the Declaration. Except as provided in the preceding two sentences or as provided for in the Indenture or the terms of the Debentures, the Holders of Trust Preferred Securities will not be able to exercise directly any other remedy available to the holders of the Debentures. In connection with such Direct Action, the Debenture Issuer will be subrogated to the rights of such Holder of Trust Preferred Securities under the Declaration to the extent of any payment made by the Debenture Issuer to such holder of Trust Preferred Securities in such Direct Action.

Any required approval or direction of Holders of Trust Preferred Securities may be given at a separate meeting of Holders of Trust Preferred Securities convened for such purpose, at a meeting of all of the Holders of Securities in the Trust or pursuant to written consent. The Administrative Trustees will cause a notice of any meeting at which Holders of Trust 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 Trust 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 the Trust Preferred Securities will be required for the Trust with respect to this Series 1 to redeem and cancel Trust Preferred Securities or to distribute the Debentures in accordance with the Declaration and the terms of the Securities.

Notwithstanding that Holders of Trust Preferred Securities are entitled to vote or consent under any of the circumstances described above, any of the Trust Preferred Securities that are owned by the Sponsor or any Affiliate of the Sponsor 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; provided, however, that the

 

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foregoing shall apply to the U.S. Government only to the extent required by Section 316(a) of the Trust Indenture Act.

Voting and consensual rights available to or in favor of Holders or Trust Preferred Security Beneficial Owners under this Trust Agreement may, to the extent permitted by applicable rule or law, be exercised only by a United States Person that is a beneficial owner of a Trust Preferred Security or by a United States Person acting as irrevocable agent with discretionary powers for the beneficial owner of a Trust Preferred Security that is not a United States Person. Beneficial owners of Trust Preferred Securities that are not United States Persons must, to the extent permitted by applicable rule or law, irrevocably appoint a United States Person with discretionary powers to act as their agent with respect to such voting and consensual rights.

6. Voting Rights — Common Securities.

(a) Except as provided under Sections 6(b), 6(c) and 7 and as otherwise required by law and the Declaration, the Holders of the Common Securities will have no voting rights.

(b) The Holders of the Common Securities are entitled, in accordance with and subject to Article 5 of the Declaration, to vote to appoint, remove or replace any Trustee or to increase or decrease the number of Trustees.

(c) Subject to Section 2.06 of the Declaration and only after the Default with respect to the Trust Preferred Securities has been cured, waived, or otherwise eliminated and subject to the requirements of the second to last sentence of this paragraph, the Holders of a Majority in liquidation amount of the Common Securities, voting separately as a class, may direct the time, method, and place of conducting any proceeding for any remedy available to the Institutional Trustee, or direct the exercise of any trust or power conferred upon the Institutional Trustee under the Declaration, including (i) directing the time, method, place of conducting any proceeding for any remedy available to the Debenture Trustee, or exercising any trust or power conferred on the Debenture Trustee with respect to the Debentures, (ii) waiving any past Default (as defined in the Indenture) that is waivable under Section 5.06 of the Indenture, or (iii) exercising any right to rescind or annul a declaration that the principal of all the Debentures shall be due and payable, provided that, where a consent or action under the Indenture would require the consent or act of the Holders of a Super Majority of the Debentures affected thereby, the Institutional Trustee may only give such consent or take such action at the written direction of the Holders of at least the proportion in liquidation amount of the Common Securities which the relevant Super Majority represents of the aggregate principal amount of the Debentures outstanding; provided, further, that the Institutional Trustee shall have the right to refrain from following any such direction that violates the Declaration

 

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or conflicts with any applicable rule of law or would involve it in personal liability against which indemnity would, in the opinion of the Institutional Trustee, not be adequate, and the Institutional Trustee may take any other action deemed proper by it that is not inconsistent with such direction. Pursuant to this Section 6(c), the Institutional Trustee shall not revoke any action previously authorized or approved by a vote of the Holders of the Trust Preferred Securities. Other than with respect to directing the time, method and place of conducting any proceeding for any remedy available to the Institutional Trustee or the Debenture Trustee as set forth above, the Institutional Trustee shall not take any action in accordance with the directions of the Holders of the Common Securities under this paragraph unless the Institutional Trustee has obtained an opinion of nationally recognized tax counsel experienced in such matters to the effect that such action will not (i) cause the Trust or Series 1 (as applicable) to be classified (x) as other than either a grantor trust or a partnership or (y) as an entity taxable as a corporation, in either case, for United States federal income tax purposes, or (ii) materially reduce the likelihood of the Trust or Series 1 (as applicable) being classified as a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes. If the Institutional Trustee fails to enforce its rights under the Declaration, any Holder of Common Securities may institute a legal proceeding directly against any Person to enforce the Institutional Trustee’s rights under the Declaration, without first instituting a legal proceeding against the Institutional Trustee or any other Person.

(d) Any approval or direction 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 in the Trust with respect to this Series 1 or pursuant to written consent. The Administrative 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.

(e) No vote or consent of the Holders of the Common Securities will be required for the Trust acting with respect to this Series 1 to redeem and cancel Common Securities or to distribute the Debentures in accordance with the Declaration and the terms of the Securities.

7. Amendments to Declaration and Indenture.

(a) In addition to any requirements under Section 12.01 of the Declaration, if any proposed amendment to the Declaration provides for, or the Administrative Trustees otherwise propose to effect, (i) any action that would

 

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adversely affect the powers, preferences or 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 with respect to this Series 1, other than as described in Section 8.01 of the Declaration, then the Holders of outstanding Securities as a class, will be entitled to vote on such amendment or proposal (but not on any other amendment or proposal) and such amendment or proposal shall not be effective except with the approval of the Holders of at least a Majority in liquidation amount of the Securities, voting together as a single class; provided, however, if any amendment or proposal referred to in clause (i) above would adversely affect only the Trust Preferred Securities or only 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 a Majority in liquidation amount of such class of Securities.

(b) In the event the consent of the Institutional Trustee as the holder of the Debentures is required under the Indenture with respect to any amendment, modification or termination of the Indenture or the Debentures, the Institutional Trustee shall request the written direction of the Holders of the Securities with respect to such amendment, modification or termination and shall vote with respect to such amendment, modification or termination as directed by a Majority in liquidation amount of the Securities voting or consenting together as a single class; provided, however, that where a consent under the Indenture would require the consent of a Super Majority, the Institutional Trustee may only give such consent at the direction of the Holders of at least the proportion in liquidation amount of the Securities which the relevant Super Majority represents of the aggregate principal amount of the Debentures outstanding; provided, further, that the Institutional Trustee shall not take any action in accordance with the directions of the Holders of the Securities under this Section 7(b) unless the Institutional Trustee has obtained an opinion of nationally recognized tax counsel experienced in such matters to the effect that such action will not (i) cause the Trust or Series 1 (as applicable) to be classified (x) as other than either a grantor trust or a partnership or (y) as an entity taxable as a corporation, in either case, for United States federal income tax purposes, or (ii) materially reduce the likelihood of the Trust or Series 1 (as applicable) being classified as a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes.

8. Pro Rata.

A reference in these terms of the 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, a 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 Trust Preferred Securities pro

 

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rata according to the aggregate liquidation amount of Trust Preferred Securities held by the relevant Holder relative to the aggregate liquidation amount of all Trust Preferred Securities outstanding, and only after satisfaction of all amounts owed to the Holders of the Trust 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.

9. Ranking.

The Trust Preferred Securities rank pari passu and payment thereon shall be made Pro Rata with the Common Securities except that, where a Default (as defined in the Indenture) occurs and is continuing under the Indenture in respect of the Debentures held by the Institutional Trustee, the rights of Holders of the Common Securities to payment in respect of Distributions and payments upon liquidation, redemption and otherwise are subordinated to the rights to payment of the Holders of the Trust Preferred Securities.

10. Listing.

The Trust Preferred Securities will not initially be listed on any exchange. In the event that the Holder of the Common Securities determines to list the Trust Preferred Securities on an exchange, the Administrative Trustees shall use their best efforts to cause the Trust Preferred Securities to be so listed.

11. Acceptance of Securities Guarantee and Indenture.

Each Holder of Trust Preferred Securities and Common Securities, by the acceptance thereof, agrees to the provisions of the Guarantee Agreement, including the subordination provisions therein and to the provisions of the Indenture.

12. No Preemptive Rights.

The Holders of the Securities shall have no preemptive rights to subscribe for any additional securities.

13. Miscellaneous.

These terms constitute a part of the Declaration.

The Sponsor will provide a copy of the Declaration or the Guarantee Agreement, and the Indenture to a Holder without charge on written request to the Sponsor at its principal place of business.

 

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EXHIBIT A-1

FORM OF TRUST PREFERRED SECURITY CERTIFICATE

SERIES 1

THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS INSTRUMENT ARE NOT SAVINGS ACCOUNTS, DEPOSITS OR OTHER OBLIGATIONS OF A BANK AND ARE NOT INSURED BY THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION OR ANY OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY.

THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS INSTRUMENT HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “SECURITIES ACT”), OR THE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY STATE AND MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED, SOLD OR OTHERWISE DISPOSED OF EXCEPT WHILE A REGISTRATION STATEMENT RELATING THERETO IS IN EFFECT UNDER SUCH ACT AND APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS OR PURSUANT TO AN EXEMPTION FROM REGISTRATION UNDER SUCH ACT OR SUCH LAWS. EACH PURCHASER OF THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS INSTRUMENT IS NOTIFIED THAT THE SELLER MAY BE RELYING ON THE EXEMPTION FROM SECTION 5 OF THE SECURITIES ACT PROVIDED BY RULE 144A THEREUNDER. ANY TRANSFEREE OF THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS INSTRUMENT BY ITS ACCEPTANCE HEREOF (1) REPRESENTS THAT IT IS (X) A “QUALIFIED INSTITUTIONAL BUYER” (AS DEFINED IN RULE 144A UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT) OR (Y) AN INSTITUTIONAL “ACCREDITED INVESTOR” WITHIN THE MEANING OF SUBPARAGRAPH (a) (1), (2), (3) OR (7) OF RULE 501 UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT, (2) AGREES THAT IT WILL NOT OFFER, SELL OR OTHERWISE TRANSFER THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS INSTRUMENT EXCEPT (A) PURSUANT TO A REGISTRATION STATEMENT WHICH IS THEN EFFECTIVE UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT, (B) FOR SO LONG AS THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS INSTRUMENT ARE ELIGIBLE FOR RESALE PURSUANT TO RULE 144A, TO A PERSON IT REASONABLY BELIEVES IS A “QUALIFIED INSTITUTIONAL BUYER” AS DEFINED IN RULE 144A UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT THAT PURCHASES FOR ITS OWN ACCOUNT OR FOR THE ACCOUNT OF A QUALIFIED INSTITUTIONAL BUYER TO WHOM NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT THE TRANSFER IS BEING MADE IN RELIANCE ON RULE 144A, (C) TO THE DEBENTURE ISSUER OR (D) PURSUANT TO ANY OTHER AVAILABLE EXEMPTION FROM THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT AND (3) AGREES THAT IT WILL GIVE TO EACH PERSON TO WHOM THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS INSTRUMENT ARE TRANSFERRED A NOTICE SUBSTANTIALLY TO THE EFFECT OF THIS LEGEND.

 

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THE DEBENTURES WERE ISSUED WITH ORIGINAL ISSUE DISCOUNT (“OID”) FOR PURPOSES OF SECTIONS 1272, 1273, AND 1275 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED. ALLY FINANCIAL INC. (THE “COMPANY”) WILL, BEGINNING NO LATER THAN TEN (10) DAYS AFTER THE ISSUE DATE, PROMPTLY PROVIDE TO HOLDERS OF SECURITIES, UPON WRITTEN REQUEST, THE ISSUE PRICE, THE AMOUNT OF OID, THE ISSUE DATE, AND THE YIELD TO MATURITY WITH RESPECT TO THE DEBENTURES. ANY SUCH WRITTEN REQUEST SHOULD BE SENT TO THE COMPANY AT ALLY FINANCIAL INC., 200 RENAISSANCE CENTER, P.O. BOX 200, DETROIT, MICHIGAN 48265-2000, ATTENTION: CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER.

ANY PURCHASER OR HOLDER OF THIS SECURITY OR ANY INTEREST THEREIN WILL BE DEEMED TO HAVE REPRESENTED AND WARRANTED BY ITS PURCHASE AND HOLDING THEREOF THAT EITHER (I) NO PORTION OF THE ASSETS USED BY IT TO ACQUIRE AND HOLD THE SECURITY CONSTITUTES ASSETS OF ANY “EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN” SUBJECT TO SECTION 406 OF THE U.S. EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED (“ERISA”), ANY PLAN, ACCOUNT OR OTHER ARRANGEMENT SUBJECT TO SECTION 4975 OF THE U.S. INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED (THE “CODE”), OR PROVISIONS UNDER ANY FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL, NON-U.S. OR OTHER LAWS OR REGULATIONS THAT ARE SIMILAR TO SUCH PROVISIONS OF ERISA OR THE CODE (COLLECTIVELY, “SIMILAR LAWS”), OR ANY ENTITY WHOSE UNDERLYING ASSETS ARE CONSIDERED TO INCLUDE “PLAN ASSETS” OF ANY SUCH EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN OR OTHER PLAN, ACCOUNT OR ARRANGEMENT OR (II) THE PURCHASE AND HOLDING OF THIS SECURITY WILL NOT CONSTITUTE A NON-EXEMPT PROHIBITED TRANSACTION UNDER SECTION 406 OF ERISA OR SECTION 4975 OF THE CODE OR A VIOLATION UNDER ANY APPLICABLE SIMILAR LAW.

 

Certificate Number    Number of Trust Preferred Securities
   CUSIP NO.                                 
   Aggregate liquidation amount:
   $                                 

 

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Certificate Evidencing Trust Preferred Securities

of

GMAC Capital Trust I

8.0% Trust Preferred Securities

Series 1

(Liquidation Amount $1,000 per Trust Preferred Security)

GMAC Capital Trust I, a statutory 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 with respect to Series 1 designated the 8.0% Trust Preferred Securities, Series 1 (the “Trust Preferred Securities”). The Trust Preferred Securities are transferable on the books and records of the Trust with respect to Series 1, in person or by a duly authorized attorney, upon surrender of this certificate duly endorsed and in proper form for transfer. The designation, rights, privileges, restrictions, preferences and other terms and provisions of the Trust Preferred Securities are set forth in, and this certificate and the Trust Preferred Securities represented hereby are issued and shall in all respects be subject to, the provisions of the Second Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust of the Trust dated as of [], 2011, as the same may be amended from time to time, together with the Series 1 Supplement thereto (the “Declaration”), including the designation of the terms of the Trust Preferred Securities as set forth in Annex I thereto. Capitalized terms used herein but not defined shall have the meaning given them in the Declaration. The Holder is entitled to the benefits of the Guarantee Agreement to the extent provided therein. The Sponsor will provide a copy of the Declaration, the Guarantee Agreement and the Indenture to a Holder without charge upon written request to the Sponsor at its principal place of business.

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 Indebtedness (as defined in the Indenture) and (ii) agreed to the terms of the Guarantee Agreement, including that the Guarantee Agreement is (A) subordinate and junior in right of payment to all other liabilities of Ally, (B) pari passu with the most senior preferred or preference stock now or hereafter issued by Ally and with any guarantee now or hereafter issued by Ally with respect to preferred or preference stock of Ally’s affiliates and (C) senior to Ally’s common stock.

 

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Upon receipt of this certificate, the Holder is bound by the Declaration and is entitled to the benefits thereunder.

By acceptance, the Holder, and by acquiring an interest herein, each beneficial owner of a Trust Preferred Security, agrees, unless otherwise required by law, to treat, for United States federal income tax purposes, (i) each series of the Trust as a separate entity, (ii) Series 1 as a grantor trust, (iii) itself as owning an undivided beneficial interest in the Series 1 Debentures, (iv) the Series 1 Debentures as indebtedness of the Debenture Issuer, and (v) the stated interest on the Series 1 Debentures as ordinary interest income that is includible in such beneficial owner’s gross income at the time the interest is paid or accrued in accordance with such beneficial owner’s regular method of tax accounting.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Trust has executed this certificate this          day of         ,         .

 

GMAC Capital Trust I

By:

 

 

 

Name:

 
 

Title:

 

Administrative Trustee

 

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ASSIGNMENT

FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned assigns and transfers this Trust Preferred 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 Trust Preferred Security Certificate on the books of the Trust for Series 1. 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 Trust Preferred

Security Certificate)

 

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EXHIBIT A-2

FORM OF COMMON SECURITY CERTIFICATE

TRANSFER OF THIS CERTIFICATE

IS SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS

SET FORTH IN THE DECLARATION

REFERRED TO BELOW

 

Certificate Number

   Number of Common Securities

Certificate Evidencing Common Securities

of

GMAC Capital Trust I

8.0% Common Securities

Series 1

(Liquidation Amount $1,000 per Common Security)

GMAC Capital Trust I, a statutory trust formed under the laws of the State of Delaware (the “Trust”), hereby certifies that Ally Financial Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Holder”), is the registered owner of                      (            ) common securities of the Trust with respect to Series 1 representing undivided beneficial interests in the assets of the Trust held with respect to Series 1, designated the 8.0% Common Securities, Series 1 (the “Common Securities”). The Common Securities are transferable on the books and records of the Trust with respect to Series 1, 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 9.01 thereof. The designation, rights, privileges, restrictions, preferences and other terms and provisions of the Common Securities represented hereby are issued and shall in all respects be subject to the provisions of the Second Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust of the Trust dated as of [], 2011, as the same may be amended from time to time, together with the Series 1 Supplement thereto (the “Declaration”), including the designation of the terms of the Common Securities as set forth in Annex I thereto. Capitalized terms used herein but not defined shall have the meaning given them in the Declaration. The Sponsor will provide a copy of the Declaration and the Indenture to a Holder without charge upon written request to the Sponsor at its principal place of business.

Upon receipt of this certificate, the Holder is bound by the Declaration and is entitled to the benefits thereunder.

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

 

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Indebtedness (as defined in the Indenture) as and to the extent provided in the Indenture.

By acceptance, the Holder, and by acquiring an interest herein, each beneficial owner of a Common Security, agrees, unless otherwise required by law, to treat, for United States federal income tax purposes, (i) each series of the Trust as a separate entity, (ii) Series 1 as a grantor trust, (iii) itself as owning an undivided beneficial interest in the Series 1 Debentures, (iv) the Series 1 Debentures as indebtedness of the Debenture Issuer, and (v) the stated interest on the Series 1 Debentures as ordinary interest income that is includible in such beneficial owner’s gross income at the time the interest is paid or accrued in accordance with such beneficial owner’s regular method of tax accounting.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Trust has executed this certificate this day of , .

 

GMAC Capital Trust I

By:

 

 

 

Name:

 
 

Title:

 

Administrative Trustee

 

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ASSIGNMENT

FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned assigns and transfers this Trust Preferred 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 Trust Preferred Security Certificate on the books of the Trust for Series
1. 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 Trust Preferred

Security Certificate)

 

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EXHIBIT B

SPECIMEN OF DEBENTURE

 

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THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS INSTRUMENT HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “SECURITIES ACT”), OR THE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY STATE AND MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED, SOLD OR OTHERWISE DISPOSED OF EXCEPT WHILE A REGISTRATION STATEMENT RELATING THERETO IS IN EFFECT UNDER SUCH ACT AND APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS OR PURSUANT TO AN EXEMPTION FROM REGISTRATION UNDER SUCH ACT OR SUCH LAWS. EACH PURCHASER OF THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS INSTRUMENT IS NOTIFIED THAT THE SELLER MAY BE RELYING ON THE EXEMPTION FROM SECTION 5 OF THE SECURITIES ACT PROVIDED BY RULE 144A THEREUNDER. ANY TRANSFEREE OF THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS INSTRUMENT BY ITS ACCEPTANCE HEREOF (1) REPRESENTS THAT IT IS (X) A “QUALIFIED INSTITUTIONAL BUYER” (AS DEFINED IN RULE 144A UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT) OR (Y) AN INSTITUTIONAL “ACCREDITED INVESTOR” WITHIN THE MEANING OF SUBPARAGRAPH (a) (1), (2), (3) OR (7) OF RULE 501 UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT, (2) AGREES THAT IT WILL NOT OFFER, SELL OR OTHERWISE TRANSFER THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS INSTRUMENT EXCEPT (A) PURSUANT TO A REGISTRATION STATEMENT WHICH IS THEN EFFECTIVE UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT, (B) FOR SO LONG AS THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS INSTRUMENT ARE ELIGIBLE FOR RESALE PURSUANT TO RULE 144A, TO A PERSON IT REASONABLY BELIEVES IS A “QUALIFIED INSTITUTIONAL BUYER” AS DEFINED IN RULE 144A UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT THAT PURCHASES FOR ITS OWN ACCOUNT OR FOR THE ACCOUNT OF A QUALIFIED INSTITUTIONAL BUYER TO WHOM NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT THE TRANSFER IS BEING MADE IN RELIANCE ON RULE 144A, (C) TO THE ISSUER OR (D) PURSUANT TO ANY OTHER AVAILABLE EXEMPTION FROM THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT AND (3) AGREES THAT IT WILL GIVE TO EACH PERSON TO WHOM THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS INSTRUMENT ARE TRANSFERRED A NOTICE SUBSTANTIALLY TO THE EFFECT OF THIS LEGEND.

ANY PURCHASER OR HOLDER OF THIS SECURITY OR ANY INTEREST THEREIN WILL BE DEEMED TO HAVE REPRESENTED AND WARRANTED BY ITS PURCHASE AND HOLDING THEREOF THAT EITHER (I) NO PORTION OF THE ASSETS USED BY IT TO ACQUIRE AND HOLD THE SECURITY CONSTITUTES ASSETS OF ANY “EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN” SUBJECT TO SECTION 406 OF THE U.S. EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED (“ERISA”), ANY PLAN, ACCOUNT OR OTHER

 

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ARRANGEMENT SUBJECT TO SECTION 4975 OF THE U.S. INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED (THE “CODE”), OR PROVISIONS UNDER ANY FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL, NON-U.S. OR OTHER LAWS OR REGULATIONS THAT ARE SIMILAR TO SUCH PROVISIONS OF ERISA OR THE CODE (COLLECTIVELY, “SIMILAR LAWS”), OR ANY ENTITY WHOSE UNDERLYING ASSETS ARE CONSIDERED TO INCLUDE “PLAN ASSETS” OF ANY SUCH EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN OR OTHER PLAN, ACCOUNT OR ARRANGEMENT OR (II) THE PURCHASE AND HOLDING OF THIS SECURITY WILL NOT CONSTITUTE A NON-EXEMPT PROHIBITED TRANSACTION UNDER SECTION 406 OF ERISA OR SECTION 4975 OF THE CODE OR A VIOLATION UNDER ANY APPLICABLE SIMILAR LAW.

THIS SECURITY WAS ISSUED WITH ORIGINAL ISSUE DISCOUNT (“OID”), FOR PURPOSES OF SECTIONS 1272, 1273, AND 1275 OF THE CODE. ALLY FINANCIAL INC. (THE “COMPANY”) WILL, BEGINNING NO LATER THAN TEN (10) DAYS AFTER THE ISSUE DATE, PROMPTLY PROVIDE TO HOLDERS OF SECURITIES, UPON WRITTEN REQUEST, THE ISSUE PRICE, THE AMOUNT OF OID, THE ISSUE DATE AND THE YIELD TO MATURITY WITH RESPECT TO THE SECURITIES. ANY SUCH WRITTEN REQUEST SHOULD BE SENT TO THE COMPANY AT ALLY FINANCIAL INC., 200 RENAISSANCE CENTER, P.O. BOX 200, DETROIT, MICHIGAN 48265-2000, ATTENTION: CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER.

No.     

$                    

ALLY FINANCIAL INC.

8.0% JUNIOR SUBORDINATED

DEFERRABLE INTEREST DEBENTURE

DUE February 15, 2040

SERIES 1

ALLY FINANCIAL INC., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”, which term includes any successor corporation under the indenture dated as of December 30, 2009 as amended and restated on [             ], 2011, between the Company and The Bank of New York Mellon, as trustee), for value received, hereby promises to pay to The Bank of New York Mellon, as Institutional Trustee of GMAC Capital Trust I (the “Trust”) with respect to Series 1 thereof (“Series 1 of the Trust”), pursuant to that certain Second Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust and Series 1 Supplement thereto, each dated as of [            ], 2011, or registered

 

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assigns, the principal sum of [            ] ($[            ]) on February 15, 2040, and to pay interest on said principal sum from December 30, 2009, 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 February 15, May 15, August 15 and November 15 of each year commencing February 15, 2010, at a rate of 8.0% per annum, 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 compounded quarterly. 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. In the event that an amount of interest is payable for any period shorter than a full quarterly period, interest will be computed on the basis of the actual number of days elapsed in a partial month in such period. In the event that any date on which interest is payable on this Security is not a Business Day, then payment of 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. 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 Security (or one or more Predecessor Securities, as defined in said Indenture) is registered at the close of business on the regular record date for such interest installment, which shall be (a) while this Security is held by the Institutional Trustee of Series 1 of the Trust or is represented by a Global Security, the close of business on the Business Day next preceding such Interest Payment Date, or (b) if pursuant to the provisions of the Indenture this Security is not in book-entry form, 15 days prior to such Interest Payment Date or such other record date fixed by the Administrative Trustee that is not more than 60 nor less than 10 days prior to 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 Security (or one or more Predecessor Securities) 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 Securities 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 Securities of this series 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 Security shall be payable at the office or agency of the Trustee maintained for that purpose in any coin or currency of the United States of America that at the time of

 

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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 Security Register. Notwithstanding the foregoing, so long as the Holder of this Security is the Institutional Trustee of a series of a GMAC Trust, the payment of the principal of (and premium, if any) and interest on this Security will be made at such place and to such account as may be designated by such Institutional Trustee.

This Security is not a deposit or savings account. This Security is not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other governmental agency or instrumentality.

The indebtedness evidenced by this Security is, to the extent provided in the Indenture, subordinate and junior in right of payment to the prior payment in full of all Senior Indebtedness of the Company, and this Security is issued subject to the provisions of the Indenture with respect thereto. Each Holder of this Security, by accepting the same, (a) agrees to and shall be bound by, such provisions, (b) authorizes and directs the Trustee on his or her 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 or her attorney-in-fact for any and all such purposes. Each Holder hereof, by his or her 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 of the Company, whether now outstanding or hereafter incurred, and waives reliance by each such holder upon said provisions.

This Security 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.

The provisions of this Security 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.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this instrument to be executed.

Dated:                     , 2011

 

ALLY FINANCIAL INC.

By:

 

 

  Name:   [        ]
  Title:   [        ]

 

Attest:

By:

 

 

  Name: [        ]
  Title:  Administrative Trustee

CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION

This is one of the Securities of the series of Securities described in the within-mentioned Indenture.

 

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON,
as Trustee

By:

 

 

  Authorized Signatory

 

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(REVERSE OF SECURITY)

ALLY FINANCIAL INC.

8.0% JUNIOR SUBORDINATED

DEFERRABLE INTEREST DEBENTURE

DUE FEBRUARY 15, 2040 SERIES 1

This Security is one of a duly authorized issue of securities of the Company (herein sometimes referred to as the “Securities”), specified in the Indenture, all issued or to be issued in one or more series under and pursuant to an indenture dated as of December 30, 2009 as amended and restated on [             ], 2011 (the “Indenture”), duly executed and delivered between the Company and The Bank of New York Mellon, as trustee (the “Trustee”), to which Indenture and all indentures supplemental thereto reference is hereby made for a description of the respective rights, limitations of rights, obligations, duties and immunities thereunder of the Trustee, the Company and the Holders of the Securities. By the terms of the Indenture, the Securities are issuable in series that may vary as to amount, date of maturity, rate of interest and in other respects as provided in the Indenture. This series of Securities is limited in aggregate principal amount to $[            ].

The Company shall have the right to redeem this Security, in whole or in part, (i) while 8.0% Trust Preferred Securities of Series 1 of the Trust (the “Trust Preferred Securities”) or this Security are held by the U.S. Government in connection with assistance provided to the Company under the Troubled Asset Relief Program or any similar or related U.S. government program, subject to consultation with the Federal Reserve; (ii) at the option of the Company without premium or penalty, at any time on or after December 30, 2014 (an “Optional Redemption”); or (iii) any time in certain circumstances upon the occurrence of a Tax Event, an Investment Company Event or a Regulatory Capital Event (each as defined below, and each a “Special Event”), at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount thereof, plus any accrued and unpaid interest to the date of such redemption (the “Optional Redemption Price”). Any redemption pursuant to this paragraph will be made at the Optional Redemption Price upon not less than 30 days nor more than 60 days notice, and with respect to a redemption upon a Special Event, within 90 days following the occurrence of such Special Event; provided, however, that if at the time there is available to the Company or Series 1 of 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 that will have no adverse effect on Series 1 of the Trust, the Company or the holders of the Trust Preferred Securities or the Securities, then the Company or Series 1 of the Trust will pursue such measure in lieu of redemption. If the Securities of this

 

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series are only partially redeemed by the Company pursuant to an Optional Redemption, such Securities will be redeemed pro rata or by lot or by any other method utilized by the Trustee; provided that if, at the time of redemption, the Securities of this series are registered as a Global Security, the Depositary (as defined herein) shall determine the principal amount of such Securities held by each Security Beneficial Owner to be redeemed in accordance with its procedures.

Tax Event” means that the Administrative Trustees shall have received an opinion of a nationally recognized independent tax counsel experienced in such matters (a “Tax Event Opinion”) to the effect that, 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 or (b) any amendment to, or change in, an interpretation or application of 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 or administrative pronouncement on or after December 30, 2009), in either case after December 30, 2009 there is more than an insubstantial risk that (i) Series 1 of the Trust would be subject to United States federal income tax with respect to interest accrued or received on the Securities of this series, (ii) Series 1 of the Trust would be subject to more than a de minimis amount of other taxes, duties or other governmental charges, or (iii) interest payable to Series 1 of the Trust on the Securities of this series would not be deductible, in whole or in part, by the Company for United States federal income tax purposes.

Investment Company Event” means that the Administrative Trustees shall have received an opinion of a nationally recognized independent counsel experienced in practice under the Investment Company Act to the effect that, as a result of the occurrence of a change in law or regulation or a written 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”), there is a more than an insubstantial risk that Series 1 of the Trust (or 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 December 30, 2009.

Regulatory Capital Event” means a determination by the Company, based on an opinion of counsel experienced in such matters (who may be an employee of the Company or any of its affiliates), that, as a result of (a) any amendment to, clarification of or change (including any announced prospective change) in applicable laws or regulations or official interpretations thereof or policies with respect thereto or (b) any official administrative pronouncement or judicial decision interpreting or applying such laws or regulations, which amendment, clarification, change, pronouncement or decision is announced or is

 

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effective after December 30, 2009, there is more than an insubstantial risk that the Trust Preferred Securities will no longer constitute Tier I Capital of the Company or any bank holding company of which the Company is a subsidiary (or its equivalent) for purposes of the capital adequacy guidelines or policies of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System or its successor as the Company’s primary federal banking regulator, provided, however, that the distribution of the Debentures in connection with the liquidation of Series 1 of the Trust (or the Trust) shall not in and of itself constitute a Regulatory Capital Event unless such liquidation shall have occurred in connection with a Tax Event or an Investment Company Event.

Any redemption of the Securities of this series, in whole or in part, prior to the stated maturity date is subject to the prior concurrence approval of the Federal Reserve or the staff thereof, (i) if such concurrence or approval is then required in order for securities such as the Securities of this series to qualify as tier 1 capital of a bank holding company under applicable capital adequacy guidelines, regulations, policies, or published interpretations of the Federal Reserve, or (ii) if the Federal Reserve or its staff has informed the Company that it must obtain such approval before redeeming the Securities.

In the event of redemption of this Security in part only, a new Security or Securities of this series for the 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, with respect to the Securities of this series shall have occurred and be continuing, the principal of all the Securities of this series 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.

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 Securities of each series affected at the time Outstanding, as defined in the Indenture, 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 Securities of such series under the Indenture; provided, however, that no such supplemental indenture shall modify certain provisions of the Indenture, as set forth in the Indenture, without the consent of the Holders of each Security then outstanding and affected thereby including, without limitation, to: (i) extend the fixed maturity of any Securities 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, or change any Place of Payment where, or the coin or currency in which, any Security or any premium or the interest thereon is payable,

 

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or impair the right to institute suit for the enforcement of any such payment on or after the Stated Maturity thereof (or, in the case of redemption, on or after the Redemption Date), or modify the provisions of the Indenture with respect to the subordination of the Securities in a manner adverse to the Holders, or (ii) reduce the aforesaid percentage of Securities, the Holders of which are required to consent to any such supplemental indenture, or the consent of whose Holders is required for any waiver (of compliance with certain provisions of the Indenture or certain defaults thereunder and their consequences) provided for in the Indenture. The Indenture also contains provisions permitting the Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the Securities of any series at the time outstanding affected thereby, on behalf of all of the Holders of the Securities 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 Securities of such series. Any such consent or waiver by the registered Holder of this Security (unless revoked as provided in the Indenture) shall be conclusive and binding upon such Holder and upon all future Holders and owners of this Security and of any Security 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 Security. In determining whether the Holders of the requisite principal amount of Outstanding Securities have given any request, demand, authorization, direction, notice, consent or waiver under the Indenture or hereunder, Securities owned by the U.S. Government shall not be deemed to be Securities owned by an Affiliate of the Company.

No reference herein to the Indenture and no provision of this Security 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 Security at the time and place and at the rate and in the money herein prescribed.

So long as no Event of Default, as defined in the Indenture, shall have occurred and be continuing, the Company shall have the right at any time during the term of the Securities of this series and from time to time to extend the interest payment period of such Securities for up to 20 consecutive quarters (an “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 specified for the Securities of this series to the extent that payment of such interest is enforceable under applicable law); provided, that no such Extended Interest Payment Period shall extend beyond the maturity of such Securities; and provided further that during any such Extended Interest Payment Period (a) the Company and any subsidiary of the Company (other than a subsidiary of the Company that is a depository institution, or a subsidiary thereof) shall not declare or pay any dividend on, make any distributions with respect to, or redeem,

 

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purchase, acquire or make a liquidation payment with respect to, any of the Company’s capital stock or make any guarantee payment with respect thereto (other than (i) redemptions, purchases or other acquisitions of shares of capital stock of the Company in connection with the administration of any employee benefit plan in the ordinary course of business and consistent with past practice, (ii) the acquisition by the Company or any of its subsidiaries of record ownership in capital stock of the Company for the beneficial ownership of any other persons (other than the Company or any of its subsidiaries), including trustees or custodians, (iii) as a result of an exchange or conversion of any class or series of the Company’s capital stock for any other class or series of the Company’s capital stock, in each case, solely to the extent required pursuant to binding contractual agreements entered into prior to or on December 30, 2009 or any subsequent agreement for the accelerated exercise, settlement or exchange thereof for capital stock of the Company, (iv) distributions by or among any wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, (v) redemptions of securities held by the Company or any wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, and (vi) unpaid tax distributions to holders of membership interests of GMAC LLC pursuant to Section 4(b) of GMAC LLC’s Plan of Conversion, dated June 30, 2009), and (b) the Company and any subsidiary of the Company (other than a subsidiary of the Company that is a depository institution, or a subsidiary thereof) shall not make any payment of interest on or principal of (or premium, if any, on), or repay, repurchase or redeem, any debt securities or guarantees issued by the Company which rank pari passu with or junior to the Securities (“Junior Subordinated Indebtedness”) (other than (i) redemptions, purchases or other acquisitions of Junior Subordinated Indebtedness in connection with the administration of any employee benefit plan in the ordinary course of business and consistent with past practice, (ii) the acquisition by the Company or any of its subsidiaries of record ownership in Junior Subordinated Indebtedness for the beneficial ownership of any other persons (other than the Company or any of its subsidiaries), including trustees or custodians, (iii) as a result of an exchange or conversion of any class or series of Junior Subordinated Indebtedness for any other class or series of Junior Subordinated Indebtedness, (iv) redemptions of securities held by the Company or any wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company and (v) any payment of interest on Junior Subordinated Indebtedness paid pro rata with interest paid on the Securities of this series such that the respective amounts of such payments made shall bear the same ratio to each other as all accrued but unpaid interest per like-amount of such Securities and all Junior Subordinated Indebtedness bear to each other). The restrictions in the foregoing clauses (a) and (b) will not apply to (i) any stock dividends paid by the Company where the dividend stock is the same stock as that on which the dividend is being paid or (ii) dividends or distributions by or other transactions solely among the Company and any wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company or solely among wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Company. For the avoidance of doubt, the Company shall have the right to make partial payments of interest on any Interest Payment Date during an Extended

 

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Interest Payment Period. Prior to the termination of any such Extended Interest Payment Period, the Company may further extend such Extended Interest Payment Period, provided that such Extended Interest Payment Period together with all such other extensions thereof shall not exceed 20 consecutive quarters; provided further, that no Extended Interest Payment Period may extend beyond the maturity of the Securities of this series. At the termination of any such Extended Interest Payment Period and upon the payment of all accrued and unpaid interest and any additional amounts then due, the Company may commence a new Extended Interest Payment Period.

As provided in the Indenture and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, this Security is transferable by the registered Holder hereof on the Security Register of the Company, upon surrender of this Security for registration of transfer at the office or agency of the Trustee in 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 Securities 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 or the Trustee 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 Security, the Company, the Trustee, any paying agent and the Security Registrar may deem and treat the registered holder hereof as the absolute owner hereof (whether or not this Security shall be overdue and notwithstanding any notice of ownership or writing hereon made by anyone other than the Security 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 Security 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 Security, 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.

If issued as a Global Security, this Global Security is exchangeable for Securities of this series in definitive form only under certain limited circumstances set forth in the Indenture. Securities of this series so issued are

 

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issued only in registered form without coupons in denominations of $1,000 and any integral multiple thereof. As provided in the Indenture and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, Securities of this series so issued are exchangeable for a like aggregate principal amount of Securities of this series of a different authorized denomination, as requested by the Holder surrendering the same.

All terms used in this Security shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Officer’s Certificate. All other terms used in this Security that are defined in the Indenture shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Indenture.

 

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EXHIBIT C

[Reserved]

 

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EXHIBIT D

[FORM OF CERTIFICATE TO BE DELIVERED UPON

TRANSFER OF PREFERRED SECURITIES]

Ally Financial Inc.

200 Renaissance Center

P.O. Box 200

Detroit, Michigan 48265-2000

Facsimile: (313) 656-6214

Attention: General Counsel

The Bank of New York Mellon

101 Barclay Street — 8W

New York, New York 10286

Attention: Corporate Trust Administration

Re: 8.0% Trust Preferred Securities, Series 1, liquidation amount $1,000 per preferred security (the “Securities”) CUSIP # [                        ]

Reference is hereby made to that certain Second Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust, dated as of [            ], 2011 (the “ARDT”), among Ally Financial Inc., the administrative trustees named therein, BNY Mellon Trust of Delaware, as Delaware Trustee, and The Bank of New York Mellon, as Institutional Trustee (the “Institutional Trustee”). Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings set forth in the ARDT.

This certificate relates to $             aggregate liquidation amount of Securities held in definitive form by the undersigned.

The undersigned,                      (transferor), hereby requests that the Security Registrar register a transfer of a Security or Securities to                      (transferee).

In connection with such transfer of the Security or Securities, the undersigned confirms that such Securities are being transferred in accordance with their terms:

CHECK ONE BOX BELOW:

 

¨ to Ally Financial Inc. or any subsidiary thereof; or

 

¨ to a “qualified institutional buyer” within the meaning of Rule 144A (“Rule 144A”) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) and in compliance with Rule 144A or (B) an institutional “accredited investor” within the meaning of subparagraph (a)(1), (2), (3) or (7) of Rule 501 under the Securities Act;

 

¨ pursuant to an exemption from registration provided by Rule 144 under the Securities Act or any other available exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act.

 

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Unless one of the boxes is checked, the Security Registrar will refuse to register the transfer of any of the Securities referenced in this certificate.

 

     

 

  Signature

  
 

 

(Signature must be guaranteed by a

participant in a recognized signature

guarantee medallion program)

 

TO BE COMPLETED BY PURCHASER

IF THE SECOND BOX ABOVE IS CHECKED.

The undersigned represents and warrants that: (initial applicable statement)

             it and any account for which it is acting is a “qualified institutional buyer” within the meaning of Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (“Rule 144A”), (ii) it exercises sole investment discretion with respect to each such account, and (iii) it is aware that the sale to it is being made in reliance on Rule 144A and acknowledges that it has received such information as the undersigned has requested pursuant to Rule 144A or has determined not to request such information and that it is aware that the transferor is relying upon the undersigned’s foregoing representations in order to claim the exemption from registration provided by Rule 144A.

             it is an institutional “accredited investor” within the meaning of subparagraph (a)(1), (2), (3) or (7) of Rule 501 under the Securities Act purchasing for its own account or for the account of such an “accredited investor”, and it is acquiring the Securities for investment purposes and not with a view to, or for offer or sale in connection with, any distribution in violation of the Securities Act, and it has such knowledge and experience in financial and business matters as to be capable of evaluation the merits and risks of its investment in the Securities, and it and any account for which it is acting is able to bear the economic risks of the investment.

 

[Name of Transferee]

By:

 

 

  Name:1   [        ]
  Title:   [        ]

 

 

1

To be signed by an executive officer.

 

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EXHIBIT E

[FORM OF CERTIFICATE TO BE DELIVERED

IN CONNECTION WITH TRANSFERS PURSUANT TO RULE 144A]

Ally Financial Inc.

200 Renaissance Center

P.O. Box 200

Detroit, Michigan 48265-2000

Facsimile: (313) 656-6214

Attention: General Counsel

The Bank of New York Mellon

101 Barclay Street — 8W

New York, New York 10286

Attention: Corporate Trust Administration

Re: 8.0% Trust Preferred Securities, Series 1, liquidation amount $1,000 per preferred security (the “Securities”) CUSIP # [                    ]

Ladies and Gentlemen:

In connection with our proposed sale of $[            ] aggregate liquidation amount of the Securities (the “Subject Securities”), we hereby certify that such transfer is being effected pursuant to and in accordance with Rule 144A (“Rule 144A”) under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and, accordingly, we hereby further certify that the Subject Securities are being transferred to a person that we reasonably believe is purchasing the Subject Securities for its own account, or for one or more accounts with respect to which such person exercises sole investment discretion, and such person and each such account is a “qualified institutional buyer” within the meaning of Rule 144A in a transaction meeting the requirements of Rule 144A and such Subject Securities are being transferred in compliance with any applicable securities laws of any state of the United States.

The Bank of New York Mellon and Ally Financial Inc. are entitled to rely upon this letter and are irrevocably authorized to produce this letter or a copy hereof to any interested party in any administrative or legal proceedings or official inquiry with respect to the matters covered hereby.

 

Very truly yours,
[Name of Transferor]

 

By:

 

 

  Name:2
  Title:

 

2

To be signed by an authorized signatory.

 

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SERIES 2 SUPPLEMENT TO THE SECOND

AMENDED AND RESTATED DECLARATION OF TRUST

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

 

         PAGE  
ARTICLE 1   
INTERPRETATION AND DEFINITIONS   

SECTION 1.01

  Definitions.      1   
ARTICLE 2   
TRUST INDENTURE ACT   

SECTION 2.01

  Trust Indenture Act; Application.      9   

SECTION 2.02

  Lists of Holders of Securities.      9   

SECTION 2.03

  Reports by the Institutional Trustee.      10   

SECTION 2.04

  Reports to Institutional Trustee.      10   

SECTION 2.05

  Evidence of Compliance with Conditions Precedent.      10   

SECTION 2.06

  Defaults; Waiver.      10   

SECTION 2.07

  Default; Notice.      12   
ARTICLE 3   
ORGANIZATION   

SECTION 3.01

  Name.      13   

SECTION 3.02

  Office      13   

SECTION 3.03

  Duration of Series 2      13   

SECTION 3.04

  Purpose.      13   

SECTION 3.05

  Authority.      14   

SECTION 3.06

  Title to Property of the Trust.      14   

SECTION 3.07

  Powers and Duties of the Administrative Trustees.      14   

SECTION 3.08

  Prohibition of Actions by the Trust and the Trustees.      18   

SECTION 3.09

  Powers and Duties of the Institutional Trustee.      19   

SECTION 3.10

  Certain Duties and Responsibilities of the Institutional Trustee.      21   

SECTION 3.11

  Certain Rights of Institutional Trustee.      23   

SECTION 3.12

  [Reserved].      26   

SECTION 3.13

  Execution of Documents.      26   

SECTION 3.14

  Not Responsible for Recitals or Issuance of Securities.      26   

SECTION 3.15

  [Reserved]      26   

SECTION 3.16

  [Reserved]      26   

 

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ARTICLE 4   
SPONSOR   

SECTION 4.01

  Sponsor’s Purchase of Common Securities.      26   

SECTION 4.02

  Responsibilities of the Sponsor.      26   
ARTICLE 5   
TRUSTEES   

SECTION 5.01

  Number of Trustees; U.S. Person.      27   

SECTION 5.02

  [Reserved]      28   

SECTION 5.03

  Institutional Trustee; Eligibility.      28   

SECTION 5.04

  Qualifications of Administrative Trustees Generally.      29   

SECTION 5.05

  Initial Trustees; Additional Powers of Administrative Trustees      29   

SECTION 5.06

  Appointment, Removal and Resignation of Trustees.      30   

SECTION 5.07

  Vacancies Among Trustees.      31   

SECTION 5.08

  Effect of Vacancies.      31   

SECTION 5.09

  Meetings.      32   

SECTION 5.10

  Delegation of Power.      32   

SECTION 5.11

  Merger, Conversion, Consolidation or Succession to Business.      33   
ARTICLE 6   
DISTRIBUTIONS; EXCHANGES   

SECTION 6.01

  Distributions.      33   

SECTION 6.02

  Exchanges.      33   
ARTICLE 7   
SECURITIES   

SECTION 7.01

  General Provisions Regarding Securities.      34   
ARTICLE 8   
DISSOLUTION; TERMINATION OF SERIES   

SECTION 8.01

  Dissolution of Series 2.      35   
ARTICLE 9   
TRANSFER OF INTERESTS   

SECTION 9.01

  Transfer of Securities.      36   

SECTION 9.02

  Transfer of Certificates.      38   

SECTION 9.03

  Deemed Security Holders.      39   

SECTION 9.04

  Book Entry Interests.      40   

 

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SECTION 9.05

  Notices to Clearing Agency.      40   

SECTION 9.06

  Appointment of Successor Clearing Agency.      41   

SECTION 9.07

  Definitive Trust Preferred Security Certificates.      41   

SECTION 9.08

  Mutilated, Destroyed, Lost or Stolen Certificates.      42   
ARTICLE 10   
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY OF HOLDERS OF SECURITIES, TRUSTEES OR OTHERS   

SECTION 10.01

  Liability.      42   

SECTION 10.02

  Exculpation.      43   

SECTION 10.03

  Fiduciary Duty.      43   

SECTION 10.04

  Indemnification.      44   

SECTION 10.05

  Outside Businesses.      48   
ARTICLE 11   
ACCOUNTING; CERTAIN TAX MATTERS   

SECTION 11.01

  Fiscal Year.      49   

SECTION 11.02

  Certain Accounting Matters.      49   

SECTION 11.03

  Banking.      50   

SECTION 11.04

  Withholding.      50   

SECTION 11.05

  Tax Treatment.      50   
ARTICLE 12   
AMENDMENTS AND MEETINGS   

SECTION 12.01

  Amendments.      51   

SECTION 12.02

  Meetings of the Holders of Securities; Action by Written Consent.      53   
ARTICLE 13   
REPRESENTATIONS OF INSTITUTIONAL TRUSTEE   

SECTION 13.01

  Representations and Warranties of Institutional Trustee.      55   

SECTION 13.02

  [Reserved]      56   
ARTICLE 14   
MISCELLANEOUS   

SECTION 14.01

  Notices.      56   

SECTION 14.02

  Governing Law; Waiver of Trial by Jury.      57   

SECTION 14.03

  Intention of the Parties.      57   

SECTION 14.04

  Headings.      58   

SECTION 14.05

  Successors and Assigns.      58   

SECTION 14.06

  Partial Enforceability.      58   

 

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SECTION 14.07

  Counterparts.      58   

ANNEX I

  TERMS OF SECURITIES      SS2-I-1   

EXHIBIT A-1

  FORM OF TRUST PREFERRED SECURITY CERTIFICATE      SS2-A1-1   

EXHIBIT A-2

  FORM OF COMMON SECURITY CERTIFICATE      SS2-A2-1   

EXHIBIT B

  SPECIMEN OF DEBENTURE      SS2-B-1   

EXHIBIT C

  UNDERWRITING AGREEMENT      SS2-C-1   

EXHIBIT D

  FORM OF TRANSFER CERTIFICATE      SS2-D-1   

EXHIBIT E

  FORM OF RULE 144A TRANSFER CERTIFICATE      SS2-E-1   

 

 

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CROSS-REFERENCE TABLE*

 

Section of Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended

   Section of Series 2 Supplement  
§310      2.01(c)   
            (a)      5.03(a)   
            (b)      5.03(c), 5.03(d)   
§311    (a)      2.02(b)   
            (b)      2.02(b)   
§312    (a)      2.02(a)   
            (b)      2.02(b)   
§313      2.03   
§314    (a)      2.04; 3.07(j)   
            (c)      2.05   
§315    (a)      3.10(b)   
            (c)      3.10(a)   
            (d)      3.10(a)   
§316    (a)      2.01(a)   
            (a)(1)(A)      2.06(b)(ii)   
            (a)(1)(B)      2.06(a)(ii), 2.06(b)(ii)   
            (c)      3.07(e)   
§317      2.01(c)   
            (b)      2.01(c)   

 

* This Cross-Reference Table does not constitute part of the Series 2 Supplement and shall not affect the interpretation of any of its terms or provisions.

 

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SERIES 2 SUPPLEMENT TO THE

SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED

DECLARATION OF TRUST

OF

GMAC CAPITAL TRUST I

[], 2011

This Series 2 Supplement, together with the Base Declaration, as defined in the Second Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust dated [], 2011 of which this Series 2 Supplement forms an integral part, establishes the terms applicable to Series 2 of GMAC Capital Trust I (the “Trust”) including the Securities issued in respect of such series and the related assets. This Series 2 Supplement, together with the Base Declaration as it applies to this Series 2, is at times referred to as the “Declaration.”

ARTICLE 1

INTERPRETATION AND DEFINITIONS

Section 1.01 Definitions.

Unless the context otherwise requires:

(a) Capitalized terms used in this Series 2 Supplement but not defined in the preamble above or in the Base Declaration have the respective meanings assigned to them in this Section 1.01;

(b) a term defined anywhere in this Declaration has the same meaning throughout this Declaration;

(c) all references to “the Declaration” or “this Declaration” are to the Base Declaration, together with this Series 2 Supplement (and not any other Series Supplement), as modified, supplemented or amended from time to time;

(d) all references in this Series 2 Supplement to Articles and Sections and Annexes and Exhibits are to Articles and Sections of and Annexes and Exhibits to this Series 2 Supplement 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 Series 2 Supplement or unless the context otherwise requires;

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(g) terms defined in, and provisions set forth in, any Series Supplement other than this Series 2 Supplement shall have no effect with respect to this Series 2 Supplement.

10% in liquidation amount of the Securities” means, except as provided in the terms of the Trust Preferred Securities or by the Trust Indenture Act, Holders of outstanding Securities voting together as a single class or, as the context may require, Holders of outstanding Trust Preferred Securities or Holders of outstanding Common Securities voting separately as a class, who are the record owners of an aggregate liquidation amount representing 10% or more of the aggregate liquidation amount (including the stated amount that would be paid on redemption, liquidation or otherwise, plus accrued and unpaid Distributions to the date upon which the voting percentages are determined) of all outstanding Securities of the relevant class.

Administrative Trustee” has the meaning specified in Section 5.01(a).

Affiliate” has the same meaning as given to that term in Rule 405 of the Securities Act or any successor rule thereunder.

Ally” means Ally Financial Inc., a Delaware corporation.

Authorized Officer” of a Person means any Person that is authorized to bind such Person.

Book Entry Interest” means a beneficial interest in a Global Certificate, ownership and transfers of which shall be maintained and made through book entries by a Clearing Agency as described in Section 9.04.

Business Day” means any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or any other day on which banking institutions in the State of New York generally are authorized or required by law or other governmental action to close.

Certificate” means a Common Security Certificate or a Trust Preferred Security Certificate.

Change in 1940 Act Law” has the meaning set forth in Annex I hereto.

Clearing Agency” means an organization registered as a “Clearing Agency” pursuant to Section 17A of the Exchange Act that is acting as depositary for the Trust Preferred Securities and in whose name or in the name of a nominee of that organization shall be registered one or more Global Certificates and which shall undertake to effect book entry transfers and pledges of the Trust Preferred Securities.

 

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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.

Closing Date” means [], 2011.

Code” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended from time to time, or any successor legislation.

Commission” means the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Common Securities” has the meaning specified in Section 7.01.

Common Security Certificate” means a definitive certificate in fully registered form representing a Common Security substantially in the form of Exhibit A-2.

Company Indemnified Person” means (a) any Administrative Trustee; (b) any Affiliate of any Administrative Trustee; (c) any officers, directors, shareholders, members, partners, employees, representatives or agents of any Administrative Trustee; or (d) any officer, employee or agent of the Trust or its Affiliates, in each case acting with respect to this Series 2 or, if applicable, with respect to the Trust as a whole.

Corporate Trust Office” means the office of the Institutional Trustee at which the corporate trust business of the Institutional Trustee shall, at any particular time, be principally administered, which office at the Closing Date is located at 101 Barclay Street-8W, New York, New York 10286.

Covered Person” means (a) any officer, director, shareholder, partner, member, representative, employee or agent of (i) the Trust or (ii) the Trust’s Affiliates, in each case acting with respect to this Series 2 or, if applicable, with respect to the Trust as a whole, and (b) any Holder of Securities.

Debenture Issuer” means Ally Financial Inc. in its capacity as issuer of the Debentures under the Indenture.

Debenture Trustee” means The Bank of New York Mellon, acting as trustee under the Indenture with respect to the relevant series supplement of the Indenture for the Debentures until a successor is appointed thereunder, and thereafter means such successor trustee.

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Institutional Trustee with respect to this Series 2, a specimen certificate for such series of Debentures being Exhibit B.

Default” in respect of the Securities means a Default (as defined in the Indenture) has occurred and is continuing in respect of the Debentures.

Definitive Trust Preferred Security Certificates” has the meaning set forth in Section 9.04.

Distribution” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.01.

DTC” means The Depository Trust Company, the initial Clearing Agency.

Exchange” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.02(a).

Exchange Act” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended from time to time, or any successor legislation.

Fiduciary Indemnified Person” has the meaning set forth in Section 10.04(b).

Fiscal Year” has the meaning set forth in Section 11.01.

Global Certificate” has the meaning set forth in Section 9.04.

Guarantee Agreement” means the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities Guarantee Agreement dated [] 2011, of Ally, as Guarantor in respect of the Trust Preferred Securities.

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 Statutory Trust Act.

Indemnified Person” means a Company Indemnified Person or a Fiduciary Indemnified Person.

Indenture” means the Amended and Restated Indenture dated as of [] 2011, as further amended or supplemented from time to time, between the Debenture Issuer and the Debenture Trustee, governing the Debentures held with respect to this Series 2 of the Trust.

Institutional Trustee” means the Trustee with respect to this Series 2 of the Trust meeting the eligibility requirements set forth in Section 5.03.

 

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Institutional Trustee Account” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.09(c).

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.

Investment Company Event” has the meaning set forth in Annex I hereto.

Legal Action” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.07(g).

Liquidation Amount” means, with respect to Trust Preferred Securities or Common Securities, the liquidation amount per Trust Preferred Security or Common Security, respectively, as set forth in Annex I hereto.

Majority in liquidation amount of the Securities” means, except as provided in the terms of the Trust Preferred Securities or by the Trust Indenture Act, Holder(s) of outstanding Securities voting together as a single class or, as the context may require, Holders of outstanding Trust Preferred Securities or Holders of outstanding Common Securities voting separately as a class, who are the record owners of an aggregate liquidation amount representing more than 50% of the aggregate liquidation amount (including the stated amount that would be paid on redemption, liquidation or otherwise, plus accrued and unpaid Distributions to the date upon which the voting percentages are determined) of all outstanding Securities of the relevant class.

Ministerial Action” has the meaning set forth in Annex I hereto.

Officers’ Certificate” means, with respect to any Person, a certificate signed by two Authorized Officers of such Person, provided that only one Administrative Trustee is required to sign on behalf of the Trust, acting with respect to this Series 2, any Officers’ Certificate delivered pursuant to Section 2.05 of this Series 2 Supplement. Any Officers’ Certificate delivered with respect to compliance with a condition or covenant provided for in this Series 2 Supplement shall include:

(a) a statement that each officer signing the Officers’ Certificate has read the covenant or condition and the definitions relating thereto;

(b) a brief statement of the nature and scope of the examination or investigation undertaken by each officer in rendering the Officers’ Certificate;

 

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(c) a statement that each such officer has made such examination or investigation as, in such officer’s opinion, is necessary to enable such officer to express an informed opinion as to whether or not such covenant or condition has been complied with; and

(d) a statement as to whether, in the opinion of each such officer, such condition or covenant has been complied with.

Paying Agent” has the meaning specified in Section 3.09(h).

Payment Amount” has the meaning specified in Section 6.01.

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.

Private Placement Legend” has the meaning specified in Section 9.01(b).

Quorum” means any one Administrative Trustee or, if there is only one Administrative Trustee, such Administrative Trustee.

Related Party” means, with respect to the Sponsor, any direct or indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the Sponsor or any other Person that owns, directly or indirectly, 100% of the outstanding voting securities of the Sponsor.

Responsible Officer” means, with respect to the Institutional Trustee, any officer within the Corporate Trust Office of the Institutional Trustee with direct responsibility for the administration of this Declaration 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.

Securities” means the Common Securities and the Trust Preferred Securities.

Securities Act” means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended from time to time, or any successor legislation.

Security Registrar” has the meaning set forth in Section 9.02(a).

Special Event” has the meaning set forth in Annex I hereto.

 

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Sponsor” means Ally or any successor entity in a merger, consolidation or amalgamation, in its capacity as sponsor of the Trust.

Sponsor Affiliated Holder” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.02(a).

Statutory Trust Act” means Chapter 38 of Title 12 of the Delaware Code, 12 Del. Code §§ 3801 et seq., as it may be amended from time to time, or any successor legislation.

Successor Institutional Trustee” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.06(b).

Super Majority” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.06(a)(ii).

Tax Event” has the meaning set forth in Annex I hereto.

Three-month LIBOR” means, with respect to any quarterly interest period, the rate (expressed as a percentage per annum) for deposits in United States dollars for a three-month period, as applicable, commencing on the first day of that quarterly interest period that appears on the Reuters Screen LIBOR as of 11:00 a.m. (London time) on the LIBOR determination date for that quarterly interest period, as the case may be. If such rate does not appear on Reuters Screen LIBOR, three-month LIBOR will be determined on the basis of the rates at which deposits in United States dollars for a three-month period commencing on the first day of that quarterly interest period, as applicable, and in a principal amount of not less than $1 million are offered to prime banks in the London interbank market by four major banks in the London interbank market selected by the calculation agent (after consultation with Ally), at approximately 11:00 a.m., London time, on the LIBOR determination date for that quarterly interest period. The calculation agent will request the principal London office of each of such banks to provide a quotation of its rate. If at least two such quotations are provided, three-month LIBOR with respect to that quarterly interest period, as applicable, will be the arithmetic mean (rounded upward if necessary to the nearest whole multiple of 0.00001%) of such quotations. If fewer than two quotations are provided, three-month LIBOR with respect to that quarterly interest period, as applicable, will be the arithmetic mean (rounded upward if necessary to the nearest whole multiple of 0.00001%) of the rates quoted by three major banks in New York City selected by the calculation agent, at approximately 11:00 a.m., New York City time, on the first day of that quarterly interest period, as applicable, for loans in United States dollars to leading European banks for a three-month period, as applicable, commencing on the first day of that quarterly interest period and in a principal amount of not less than $1 million. However, if fewer than three banks selected by the calculation agent to provide quotations are quoting as described above, three-month LIBOR for that quarterly interest period, as applicable, will be the same as three-month LIBOR as determined for the

 

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previous interest period or, in the case of the quarterly interest period beginning on February 15, 2016, 0.29000%. The establishment of three-month LIBOR for each quarterly interest period, as applicable, by the calculation agent shall (in the absence of manifest error) be final and binding.

Transfer Certification” has the meaning set forth in Section 9.02(b).

Transfer Opinion” has the meaning set forth in Section 9.02(b).

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).

Trust Preferred Securities” has the meaning specified in Section 7.01.

Trust 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).

Trust Preferred Security Certificate” means a certificate representing a Trust Preferred Security substantially in the form of Exhibit A-1.

Trustee” or “Trustees” means each Person who acts as an Administrative Trustee, Institutional Trustee, or Delaware 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 from time to time, or any successor legislation.

“United States Person” means a “United States person” within the meaning of Section 7701(a)(30) of the Code.

 

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ARTICLE 2

TRUST INDENTURE ACT

Section 2.01 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) The Institutional Trustee shall be the only Trustee that is a Trustee with respect to this Series 2 for the purposes of the Trust Indenture Act.

(c) If and to the extent that any provision of this Declaration limits, qualifies or conflicts with the duties imposed by §§ 310 to 317, inclusive, of the Trust Indenture Act, such imposed duties shall control.

(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 held with respect to this Series 2, the payments received therefrom and the profits and losses derived therefrom.

Section 2.02 Lists of Holders of Securities.

(a) Each of the Sponsor and the Administrative Trustees on behalf of this Series 2 of the Trust shall provide the Institutional Trustee (i) within 14 days after each record date for payment of Distributions, a list, in such form as the Institutional Trustee may reasonably require, of the names and addresses of the Holders of the Securities (“List of Holders”) as of such record date, provided, that neither the Sponsor nor the Administrative Trustees on behalf of this Series 2 of the Trust shall be obligated to provide such List of Holders at any time the List of Holders does not differ from the most recent List of Holders given to the Institutional Trustee by the Sponsor and the Administrative Trustees on behalf of this Series 2 of the Trust, and (ii) at any other time, within 30 days of receipt by the Trust, acting with respect to this Series 2 of a written request for a List of Holders as of a date no more than 14 days before such List of Holders is given to the Institutional Trustee. The Institutional Trustee shall preserve, in as current a form as is reasonably practicable, all information contained in Lists of Holders given to it or which it receives in the capacity as Paying Agent (if acting in such capacity), provided, that the Institutional Trustee may destroy any List of Holders previously given to it on receipt of a new List of Holders.

(b) The Institutional Trustee shall comply with its obligations under §§ 311(a), 311(b) and 312(b) of the Trust Indenture Act.

 

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Section 2.03 Reports by the Institutional Trustee.

Within 60 days after May 15 of each year (commencing with the year of the first anniversary of the Closing Date), the Institutional Trustee shall provide to the Holders of the Trust Preferred Securities such reports as are required by § 313(a) of the Trust Indenture Act, if any, in the form and in the manner provided by § 313 of the Trust Indenture Act. The Institutional Trustee shall also comply with the other requirements of § 313 of the Trust Indenture Act.

Section 2.04 Reports to Institutional Trustee.

Each of the Sponsor and the Administrative Trustees on behalf of this Series 2 of the Trust shall provide to the Institutional Trustee such documents, reports and information as required by § 314(a) of the Trust Indenture Act (if any) and the compliance certificate required by § 314(a)(4) of the Trust Indenture Act in the form, in the manner and at the times required by § 314 of the Trust Indenture Act, but, with respect to the compliance certificate, no later than 120 days after each calendar year. The Sponsor shall notify the Institutional Trustee when any Trust Preferred Securities are listed on any stock exchange.

Section 2.05 Evidence of Compliance with Conditions Precedent.

Each of the Sponsor and the Administrative Trustees on behalf of this Series 2 of the Trust shall provide to the Institutional Trustee such evidence of compliance with any conditions precedent provided for in this Declaration that relate to any of the matters set forth in § 314(c) of the Trust Indenture Act. Any certificate or opinion required to be given by an officer pursuant to § 314(c)(1) of the Trust Indenture Act may be given in the form of an Officers’ Certificate.

Section 2.06 Defaults; Waiver.

(a) The Holders of a Majority in liquidation amount of Trust Preferred Securities may, by vote, on behalf of the Holders of all of the Trust Preferred Securities, waive any past Default in respect of the Trust Preferred Securities and its consequences, provided, that if the underlying Default under the Indenture:

(i) is not waivable under the Indenture, the Default under this Declaration shall also not be waivable; or

(ii) is waivable only with the consent of holders of more than a majority in principal amount of the Debentures (a “Super Majority”) affected thereby, only the Holders of at least the proportion in aggregate liquidation amount of the Trust Preferred Securities that the relevant Super Majority represents of the aggregate principal amount of the Debentures

 

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outstanding may waive such Default in respect of the Trust Preferred Securities under this Declaration.

The foregoing provisions of this Section 2.06(a) shall be in lieu of § 316(a)(1)(B) of the Trust Indenture Act and such § 316(a)(1)(B) of the Trust Indenture Act is hereby expressly excluded from this Declaration and the Securities to the extent permitted by the Trust Indenture Act. Upon such waiver, any such default shall cease to exist, and any Default with respect to the Trust 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 a Default with respect to the Trust Preferred Securities or impair any right consequent thereon. Any waiver by the Holders of the Trust Preferred Securities of a Default with respect to the Trust Preferred Securities shall also be deemed to constitute a waiver by the Holders of the Common Securities of any such Default with respect to the Common Securities for all purposes of this Declaration without any further act, vote, or consent of the Holders of the Common Securities.

(b) The Holders of a Majority in liquidation amount of the Common Securities may, by vote, on behalf of the Holders of all of the Common Securities, waive any past Default with respect to the Common Securities and its consequences, provided, that if the underlying Default under the Indenture:

(i) is not waivable under the Indenture, except where the Holders of the Common Securities are deemed to have waived such Default under this Declaration as provided in this Section 2.06(b), the Default under this Declaration shall also not be waivable; or

(ii) is waivable only with the consent of a Super Majority, except where the Holders of the Common Securities are deemed to have waived such Default under this Declaration as provided in this Section 2.06(b), only the Holders of at least the proportion in aggregate liquidation amount of the Common Securities that the relevant Super Majority represents of the aggregate principal amount of the Debentures outstanding may waive such Default in respect of the Common Securities under this Declaration;

provided, further each Holder of Common Securities will be deemed to have waived any such Default and all Defaults with respect to the Common Securities and its consequences until all Defaults with respect to the Trust Preferred Securities have been cured, waived or otherwise eliminated, and until such Defaults with respect to the Trust Preferred Securities have been so cured, waived or otherwise eliminated, the Institutional Trustee will be deemed to be acting solely on behalf of the Holders of the Trust Preferred Securities and only the Holders of the Trust Preferred Securities will have the right to direct the Institutional Trustee in accordance with the terms of the Securities. The foregoing

 

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provisions of this Section 2.06(b) shall be in lieu of §§ 316(a)(1)(A) and 316(a)(1)(B) of the Trust Indenture Act and such §§ 316(a)(1)(A) and 316(a)(1)(B) of the Trust Indenture Act are hereby expressly excluded from this Declaration and the Securities to the extent permitted by the Trust Indenture Act. Subject to the foregoing provisions of this Section 2.06(b), upon the waiver of a Default by the Holders of a Majority in liquidation amount of the Common Securities, any such default shall cease to exist and any 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 Default with respect to the Common Securities or impair any right consequent thereon.

(c) A waiver of a Default under the Indenture by the Institutional Trustee at the direction of the Holders of the Trust Preferred Securities, constitutes a waiver of the corresponding Default under this Declaration. The foregoing provisions of this Section 2.06(c) shall be in lieu of § 316(a)(1)(B) of the Trust Indenture Act and such § 316(a)(1)(B) of the Trust Indenture Act is hereby expressly excluded from this Series 2 Supplement and the Securities to the extent permitted by the Trust Indenture Act.

Section 2.07 Default; Notice.

(a) The Institutional Trustee shall, within 90 days after the occurrence of a Default, transmit by mail, first class postage prepaid, (or such other means of communication as may be acceptable to the Clearing Agency) to the Holders of the Securities, notices of (i) all defaults with respect to the Securities actually known to a Responsible Officer of the Institutional Trustee, unless such defaults have been cured before the giving of such notice (the term “defaults” for the purposes of this Section 2.07(a) being hereby defined to be a Default as defined in the Indenture, not including any periods of grace provided for therein and irrespective of the giving of any notice provided therein) and (ii) any notice of default received from the Indenture Trustee with respect to the Debentures, which notice from the Institutional Trustee to the Holders shall state that a Default under the Indenture also constitutes a Default with respect to the Securities; provided that, except for a default in the payment of principal of (or premium, if any) or interest on any of the Debentures or in the payment of any sinking fund installment established for the Debentures, the Institutional Trustee shall be protected in withholding such notice if and so long as a Responsible Officer of the Institutional Trustee in good faith determines that the withholding of such notice is in the interests of the Holders of the Securities.

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(i) a default under Sections 5.07(b) and 5.07(c) of the Indenture; or

(ii) any default as to which the Institutional Trustee shall have received written notice or of which a Responsible Officer of the Institutional Trustee charged with the administration of this Declaration shall have actual knowledge.

ARTICLE 3

ORGANIZATION

Section 3.01 Name.

The Series governed by this Declaration shall be designated Series 2 of the Trust (“Series 2”), as such name may be modified from time to time by the Administrative Trustees following written notice to the Institutional Trustee, the Delaware Trustee and the Holders of Securities. The Trust’s activities with respect to this Series 2 may be conducted under the name of the Trust with respect to this Series 2 or any other name deemed advisable by the Administrative Trustees.

Section 3.02 Office.

The principal address of the Trust for matters relating to this Series 2 is c/o Ally Financial Inc., 200 Renaissance Center, P.O. Box 200, Detroit, Michigan 48265-2000. On ten Business Days written notice to the Institutional Trustee, the Delaware Trustee and the Holders of Securities, the Administrative Trustees may designate another principal address for matters relating to this Series 2.

Section 3.03 Duration of Series 2.

This Series 2, unless dissolved and terminated pursuant to the provisions of this Declaration, shall have existence for fifty-five (55) years from the Original Closing Date.

Section 3.04 Purpose.

The exclusive purposes and functions of this Series 2 of the Trust are (a) to act in accordance with this Declaration with respect to the Trust Preferred Securities, (b) to act in accordance with this Declaration with respect to the Common Securities, (c) to acquire the Debentures from the Debenture Issuer, and (d) except as otherwise limited herein, to engage in only those other activities necessary or incidental thereto. The Trust, acting with respect to this Series 2, shall not borrow money, issue debt or reinvest proceeds derived from investments, pledge any of its assets, or otherwise take any action or undertake (or permit to be undertaken) any activity that would cause the Trust or Series 2 (as applicable) to be classified

 

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(i) as other than either a grantor trust or a partnership or (ii) as an entity taxable as a corporation, in either case, for United States federal income tax purposes, or materially reduce the likelihood of the Trust or Series 2 (as applicable) being classified as a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes. The Trust and this Series 2 shall be administered exclusively in the United States, and a court within the United States shall be able to exercise primary supervision over the administration of the Trust and each series thereof within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Sections 301.7701-7(a) and (c).

Section 3.05 Authority.

Subject to the limitations provided in this Declaration and to the specific duties of the Institutional Trustee, the Administrative Trustees shall have exclusive and complete authority to carry out the purposes of the Trust with respect to this Series 2. An action taken by the Administrative Trustees in accordance with their powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust with respect to this Series 2 and an action taken by the Institutional Trustee on behalf of the Trust with respect to this Series 2 in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust with respect to this Series 2. In dealing with the Trustees acting on behalf of the Trust with respect to this Series 2, no person shall be required to inquire into the authority of the Trustees to bind the Trust with respect to this Series 2. Persons dealing with the Trust acting with respect to this Series 2 are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of the Trustees as set forth in this Declaration.

Section 3.06 Title to Property of the Trust.

Except as provided in Section 3.09 with respect to the Debentures and the Institutional Trustee Account or as otherwise provided in this Declaration, legal title to all assets of the Trust with respect to this Series 2 shall be vested in the Trust acting with respect to this Series 2. The Holders shall not have legal title to any part of the assets of the Trust or any series of the Trust, but shall have an undivided beneficial interest in the assets of the Trust held with respect to this Series 2, the payments received therefrom and the profits and losses derived therefrom.

Section 3.07 Powers and Duties of the Administrative Trustees.

The Administrative Trustees shall have the exclusive power, duty and authority to cause the Trust to engage in the following activities, if and as applicable, with respect to this Series 2:

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issue no more than one series of Trust Preferred Securities and no more than one series of Common Securities, and, provided further, that there shall be no interests in the Trust with respect to Series 2 other than the Securities, and the designation of Series 2 Securities shall be limited to a simultaneous designation of both Trust Preferred Securities and Common Securities on the Closing Date;

(b) in connection with the Trust Preferred Securities, at the direction of the Sponsor, to:

(i) execute and file with the Commission on behalf of the Trust with respect to this Series 2 a registration statement on Form S-3 or on another appropriate form, or a registration statement under Rule 462(b) of the Securities Act, in each case prepared by the Sponsor, including any pre-effective or post-effective amendments thereto, relating to the registration under the Securities Act of the Trust Preferred Securities;

(ii) execute and file any documents prepared by the Sponsor, or take any acts as determined by the Sponsor to be necessary in order to qualify or register all or part of the Trust Preferred Securities in any State in which the Sponsor has determined to qualify or register such Trust Preferred Securities for sale;

(iii) execute and file an application, prepared by the Sponsor, to the New York Stock Exchange or any other national stock exchange for listing upon notice of issuance of any Trust Preferred Securities; and

(iv) execute and file with the Commission on behalf of the Trust with respect to this Series 2 a registration statement on Form 8-A, prepared by the Sponsor, including any pre-effective or post-effective amendments thereto, relating to the registration of the Trust Preferred Securities under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act;

(v) deliver, along with the other parties thereto including the United States Department of Treasury and the underwriters, the underwriting agreement providing for the resale of the Trust Preferred Securities (the “Underwriting Agreement”), such Underwriting Agreement and the execution thereof by any Administrative Trustee of this Series 2 being hereby authorized by this Declaration;

(c) to hold the Debentures; provided, however, that the Administrative Trustees shall cause legal title to the Debentures to be held of record in the name of the Institutional Trustee for the benefit of the Holders of the Trust Preferred Securities and the Holders of Common Securities;

 

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(d) to give the Sponsor and the Institutional Trustee prompt written notice of the occurrence of a Special Event; provided, that the Administrative Trustees shall consult with the Sponsor and the Institutional Trustee before taking or refraining from taking any Ministerial Action in relation to a Special Event;

(e) to establish a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date be established, including and with respect to, for the purposes of § 316(c) of the Trust Indenture Act, Distributions, voting rights, redemptions and exchanges, and to issue relevant notices to the Holders of Trust Preferred Securities and Holders of Common Securities as to such actions and applicable record dates;

(f) to take all actions and perform such duties as may be required of the Administrative Trustees pursuant to the terms of the Securities;

(g) to bring or defend, pay, collect, compromise, arbitrate, resort to legal action, or otherwise adjust claims or demands of or against the Trust with respect to this Series 2 (“Legal Action”), unless pursuant to Section 3.09(e), the Institutional 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 with respect to this Series 2 to comply with the Trust’s obligations under the Trust Indenture Act;

(j) to give the certificate required by § 314(a)(4) of the Trust Indenture Act to the Institutional Trustee, which certificate may be executed by any Administrative Trustee;

(k) to incur expenses that are necessary or incidental to carry out any of the purposes of the Trust, with respect to this Series 2;

(l) to act as, or appoint another Person to act as, registrar and transfer agent for the Securities;

(m) to give prompt written notice to the Holders of the Securities of any notice received from the Debenture Issuer of its election to defer payments of interest on the Debentures by extending the interest payment period under the Indenture;

(n) to take all action with respect to this Series 2 that may be necessary or appropriate for the preservation and the continuation of the Trust’s valid existence, rights, franchises and privileges as a statutory trust under the laws of the State of Delaware and of each other jurisdiction in which such existence is

 

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necessary to protect the limited liability of the Holders of the Trust Preferred Securities or to enable the Trust, acting with respect to this Series 2, to effect the purposes with respect to this Series 2 for which the Trust was created;

(o) to take any action, not inconsistent with this Declaration or with applicable law, that the Administrative Trustees determine in their discretion to be necessary or desirable in carrying out the activities of the Trust with respect to this Series 2 as set out in this Section 3.07, including, but not limited to:

(i) causing the Trust and this Series 2 not to be deemed to be an Investment Company required to be registered under the Investment Company Act;

(ii) taking any action to the extent necessary or prudent to (x) ensure that the Trust or Series 2 (as applicable) will be classified, for United States federal income tax purposes, as either a grantor trust or a partnership, and not as an entity taxable as a corporation, or (y) increase the likelihood of the Trust or Series 2 (as applicable) being classified as a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes;

(iii) cooperating with the Debenture Issuer to ensure that the Debentures will be treated as indebtedness of the Debenture Issuer for United States federal income tax purposes;

provided, that any such action does not adversely affect the interests of Holders;

(p) to take all action necessary to cause all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed with respect to this Series 2 of the Trust to be duly prepared and filed by the Administrative Trustees, on behalf of the Trust with respect to this Series 2; and

(q) to execute all documents or instruments, perform all duties and powers, and do all things for and on behalf of the Trust with respect to this Series 2 in all matters necessary or incidental to the foregoing.

The Administrative Trustees must exercise the powers set forth in this Section 3.07 in a manner that is consistent with the purposes and functions of the Trust with respect to this Series 2 set out in Section 3.04, and the Administrative Trustees shall not take any action that is inconsistent with the purposes and functions of the Trust with respect to this Series 2 set forth in Section 3.04.

Subject to this Section 3.07, the Administrative Trustees shall have none of the powers or the authority of the Institutional Trustee set forth in Section 3.09.

Any expenses incurred by the Administrative Trustees pursuant to this Section 3.07 shall be reimbursed by the Debenture Issuer.

 

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Section 3.08 Prohibition of Actions by the Trust and the Trustees.

(a) The Trust acting with respect to this Series 2 shall not, and the Trustees (including the Institutional Trustee) shall not cause the Trust with respect to this Series 2 to, engage in any activity other than as required or authorized by this Declaration. In particular, the Trust acting with respect to this Series 2 shall not:

(i) invest any proceeds received by the Trust with respect to this Series 2 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;

(ii) acquire any assets other than as expressly provided herein;

(iii) possess Trust property with respect to this Series 2 for other than a Trust purpose with respect to this Series 2;

(iv) make any loans or incur any indebtedness;

(v) possess any power or otherwise act in such a way as to vary the Trust assets with respect to this Series 2 or the terms of the Securities in any way whatsoever;

(vi) issue any securities or other evidences of beneficial ownership of, or beneficial interest in, the Trust with respect to this Series 2 other than the Securities; or

(vii) other than as provided in this Declaration, (A) direct the time, method and place of exercising any trust or power conferred upon the Debenture Trustee with respect to the Debentures, (B) waive any past default that is waivable under the Indenture with respect to the Debentures, (C) exercise any right to rescind or annul any declaration that the principal of all the Debentures shall be due and payable or (D) consent to any amendment, modification or termination of the Indenture or the Debentures where such consent shall be required, unless the Trust acting with respect to this Series 2 shall have obtained an opinion of nationally recognized independent tax counsel experienced in such matters to the effect that such action will not (x) cause the Trust or Series 2 (as applicable) to be classified (a) as other than either a grantor trust or a partnership or (b) as an entity taxable as a corporation, in either case, for United States federal income tax purposes, or (y) materially reduce the likelihood of the Trust or Series 2 (as applicable) being classified as a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes.

 

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Section 3.09 Powers and Duties of the Institutional Trustee.

(a) The legal title to the Debentures shall be owned by and held of record in the name of the Institutional Trustee in trust for the benefit of the Holders of the Securities. The right, title and interest of the Institutional Trustee to the Debentures shall vest automatically in each Person who may hereafter be appointed as Institutional Trustee in accordance with Section 5.06. Such vesting and cessation of title shall be effective whether or not conveying documents with regard to the Debentures have been executed and delivered.

(b) The Institutional Trustee shall not transfer its right, title and interest in the Debentures to the Administrative Trustees or to the Delaware Trustee (if the Institutional Trustee does not also act as Delaware Trustee).

(c) The Institutional Trustee shall:

(i) establish and maintain a segregated non-interest bearing trust account (the “Institutional Trustee Account”) in the name of and under the exclusive control of the Institutional Trustee on behalf of the Holders of the Securities and, upon the receipt of payments of funds made in respect of the Debentures held by the Institutional Trustee, deposit such funds into the Institutional Trustee Account and make payments to the Holders of the Trust Preferred Securities and Holders of the Common Securities from the Institutional Trustee Account in accordance with Section 6.01. Funds in the Institutional Trustee Account shall be held uninvested until disbursed in accordance with this Declaration. The Institutional Trustee Account shall be an account that is maintained with a banking institution the rating on whose long-term unsecured indebtedness assigned by a “nationally recognized statistical rating organization,” as that term is used by the Commission in Rule 15c3-1(c)(2)(vi)(F) under the Securities Act, is at least equal to the rating assigned to the Trust Preferred Securities by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization;

(ii) engage in such ministerial activities as shall be necessary or appropriate to effect the redemption of the Trust Preferred Securities and the Common Securities to the extent the Debentures are redeemed or mature and to effect the Exchange of Trust Preferred Securities and Common Securities for Debentures to the extent the Sponsor or a Sponsor Affiliated Holder elects to effect such Exchange pursuant to Section 6.02 hereof; and

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effect the distribution of the Debentures to Holders of Securities pursuant to the terms of the Securities.

(d) The Institutional Trustee shall take all actions and perform such duties as may be specifically required of the Institutional Trustee pursuant to the terms of the Securities.

(e) Subject to Section 2.06, the Institutional Trustee shall take any Legal Action which arises out of or in connection with a Default of which a Responsible Officer of the Institutional Trustee has actual knowledge or the Institutional Trustee’s duties and obligations under this Declaration or the Trust Indenture Act.

(f) The Institutional Trustee shall not resign as a Trustee unless either:

(i) this Series 2 of the Trust has been completely liquidated and the proceeds of the liquidation distributed to the Holders of Securities pursuant to the terms of the Securities; or

(ii) a Successor Institutional Trustee has been appointed and has accepted that appointment in accordance with Section 5.06.

(g) The Institutional Trustee shall have the legal power to exercise all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of Debentures under the Indenture and, if a Default actually known to a Responsible Officer of the Institutional Trustee occurs and is continuing, the Institutional Trustee shall, for the benefit of Holders of the Securities, enforce its rights as holder of the Debentures subject to the rights of the Holders pursuant to the terms of such Securities, this Declaration, the Statutory Trust Act and the Trust Indenture Act.

(h) The Institutional Trustee may authorize one or more Persons (each, a “Paying Agent”) to pay Distributions, redemption payments or liquidation payments on behalf of this Series 2 of the Trust with respect to all Securities and any such Paying Agent shall comply with § 317(b) of the Trust Indenture Act. Any Paying Agent may be removed by the Institutional Trustee at any time and a successor Paying Agent or additional Paying Agents may be appointed at any time by the Institutional Trustee.

(i) Subject to this Section 3.09, the Institutional Trustee shall have none of the duties, liabilities, powers or the authority of the Administrative Trustees set forth in Section 3.07.

The Institutional Trustee must exercise the powers set forth in this Section 3.09 in a manner that is consistent with the purposes and functions of the Trust with respect to this Series 2 set out in Section 3.04, and the Institutional Trustee

 

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shall not take any action that is inconsistent with the purposes and functions of the Trust with respect to this Series 2 set out in Section 3.04.

Section 3.10 Certain Duties and Responsibilities of the Institutional Trustee.

(a) The Institutional Trustee, before the occurrence of any Default and after the curing of all Defaults 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 Institutional Trustee. In case a Default has occurred (that has not been cured or waived pursuant to Section 2.06) of which a Responsible Officer of the Institutional Trustee has actual knowledge, the Institutional 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 the exercise of such rights and powers, 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 Institutional 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 a Default and after the curing or waiving of all such Defaults that may have occurred:

(A) the duties and obligations of the Institutional Trustee shall be determined solely by the express provisions of this Declaration and the Institutional 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 Institutional Trustee; and

(B) in the absence of willful misconduct on the part of the Institutional Trustee, the Institutional 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 Institutional 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 Institutional Trustee, the Institutional Trustee shall be under a duty to examine the same to determine whether or not they conform to the requirements of this Declaration (but need not confirm or investigate the accuracy of mathematical calculations or other facts stated therein);

 

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(ii) the Institutional Trustee shall not be liable for any error of judgment made in good faith by a Responsible Officer of the Institutional Trustee, unless it shall be proved that the Institutional Trustee was negligent in ascertaining the pertinent facts;

(iii) the Institutional 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 liquidation amount of the Securities relating to the time, method and place of conducting any proceeding for any remedy available to the Institutional Trustee, or exercising any trust or power conferred upon the Institutional Trustee under this Declaration;

(iv) no provision of this Declaration shall require the Institutional 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 grounds for believing that the repayment of such funds or liability is not reasonably assured to it under the terms of this Declaration or indemnity reasonably satisfactory to the Institutional Trustee against such risk or liability is not reasonably assured to it;

(v) the Institutional Trustee’s sole duty with respect to the custody, safe keeping and physical preservation of the Debentures and the Institutional Trustee Account shall be to deal with such property in a similar manner as the Institutional Trustee deals with similar property for its own account, subject to the protections and limitations on liability afforded to the Institutional Trustee under this Declaration and the Trust Indenture Act;

(vi) the Institutional Trustee shall have no duty or liability for or with respect to the value, genuineness, existence or sufficiency of the Debentures or the payment of any taxes or assessments levied thereon or in connection therewith;

(vii) the Institutional Trustee shall not be liable for any interest on any money received by it except as it may otherwise agree with the Sponsor. Money held by the Institutional Trustee need not be segregated from other funds held by it except in relation to the Institutional Trustee Account maintained by the Institutional Trustee pursuant to Section 3.09(c)(i) and except to the extent otherwise required by law; and

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with their respective duties under this Declaration, nor shall the Institutional Trustee be liable for any default or misconduct of the Administrative Trustees or the Sponsor.

Section 3.11 Certain Rights of Institutional Trustee.

(a) Subject to the provisions of Section 3.10:

(i) the Institutional Trustee may conclusively rely and shall be fully protected in acting or refraining from acting upon any resolution, certificate, statement, instrument, opinion, report, notice, request, direction, consent, order, bond, debenture, note, other evidence of indebtedness or other paper or document believed by it to be genuine and to have been signed, sent or presented by the proper party or parties;

(ii) any direction or act of the Sponsor or the Administrative Trustees contemplated by this Declaration shall be sufficiently evidenced by an Officers’ Certificate;

(iii) whenever in the administration of this Declaration, the Institutional Trustee shall deem it desirable that a matter be proved or established before taking, suffering or omitting any action hereunder, the Institutional Trustee (unless other evidence is herein specifically prescribed) may, in the absence of bad faith on its part, request and conclusively rely upon an Officers’ Certificate which, upon receipt of such request, shall be promptly delivered by the Sponsor or the Administrative Trustees;

(iv) the Institutional Trustee shall have no duty to see to any recording, filing or registration of any instrument (including any financing or continuation statement or any filing under tax or securities laws) or any rerecording, refiling or registration thereof;

(v) the Institutional Trustee may consult with counsel or other experts of its selection and the advice or opinion of such counsel and experts with respect to legal matters or advice within the scope of such experts’ area of expertise 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 accordance with such advice or opinion, such counsel may be counsel to the Sponsor or any of its Affiliates, and may include any of its employees. The Institutional Trustee shall have the right at any time to seek instructions concerning the administration of this Declaration from any court of competent jurisdiction;

 

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(vi) the Institutional 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 Holder, unless such Holder shall have provided to the Institutional Trustee security and indemnity, reasonably satisfactory to the Institutional Trustee, against the costs, expenses (including attorneys’ fees and expenses and the expenses of the Institutional Trustee’s agents, nominees or custodians) and liabilities that might be incurred by it in complying with such request or direction, including such reasonable advances as may be requested by the Institutional Trustee provided that nothing contained in this Section 3.11(a)(vi) shall be taken to relieve the Institutional Trustee, upon the occurrence of a Default, of its obligation to exercise the rights and powers vested in it by this Declaration;

(vii) the Institutional 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, direction, consent, order, bond, debenture, note, other evidence of indebtedness or other paper or document, but the Institutional Trustee, in its discretion and after prior consultation with the Sponsor, may make such further inquiry or investigation into such facts or matters as it may see fit at the expense of the Sponsor and shall incur no liability of any kind by reason of such inquiry or investigation;

(viii) the Institutional Trustee may execute any of the trusts or powers hereunder or perform any duties hereunder either directly or by or through agents, custodians, nominees or attorneys and the Institutional 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;

(ix) the rights, privileges, protections, immunities and benefits given to the Institutional Trustee, including, without limitation, its right to be indemnified, are extended to, and shall be enforceable by, the Institutional Trustee in each of its capacities hereunder, and each agent, custodian and other Person employed to act hereunder by the Institutional Trustee and appointed with due care by it;

(x) any action taken by the Institutional Trustee or its agents hereunder shall bind the Trust with respect to this Series 2 and the Holders of the Securities, and the signature of the Institutional 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 Institutional 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 Institutional Trustee’s or its agent’s taking such action;

 

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(xi) whenever in the administration of this Declaration the Institutional Trustee shall deem it desirable to receive instructions with respect to enforcing any remedy or right or taking any other action hereunder, the Institutional Trustee (i) may request instructions from the Holders of the Securities which instructions may only be given by the Holders of the same proportion in liquidation amount of the Securities as would be entitled to direct the Institutional Trustee under the terms of the Securities in respect of such remedy, right or action, (ii) may refrain from enforcing such remedy or right or taking such other action until such instructions are received, and (iii) shall be protected in conclusively relying on or acting in or accordance with such instructions;

(xii) except as otherwise expressly provided by this Declaration, the Institutional Trustee shall not be under any obligation to take any action that is discretionary under the provisions of this Declaration;

(xiii) in no event shall the Institutional Trustee be liable for special, indirect or consequential loss or damage of any kind whatsoever (including but not limited to lost profits), even if the Institutional Trustee has been advised of the likelihood of such loss or damage and regardless of the form of action; and

(xiv) in no event shall the Institutional Trustee be responsible or liable for any failure or delay in the performance of its obligations under this Declaration arising out of or caused by, directly or indirectly, forces beyond its reasonable control, including without limitation strikes, work stoppages, accidents, acts of war or terrorism, civil or military disturbances, nuclear or natural catastrophes or acts of God, and interruptions, loss or malfunctions of third party utilities, communications or computer (software or hardware) services.

(b) No provision of this Declaration shall be deemed to impose any duty or obligation on the Institutional Trustee to perform any act or acts or exercise any right, power, duty or obligation conferred or imposed on it, in any jurisdiction in which it shall be illegal, or in which the Institutional Trustee shall be unqualified or incompetent in accordance with applicable law, to perform any such act or acts, or to exercise any such right, power, duty or obligation. No permissive power or authority available to the Institutional Trustee shall be construed to be a duty.

 

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Section 3.12 [Reserved].

Section 3.13 Execution of Documents.

Unless otherwise determined by the Administrative Trustees, and except as otherwise required by the Statutory Trust Act, any Administrative Trustee is authorized to execute on behalf of the Trust with respect to this Series 2 any documents that the Administrative Trustees have the power and authority to execute pursuant to Section 3.07; provided, that the registration statement referred to in Section 3.07(b)(i), including any amendments thereto, shall be signed by all of the Administrative Trustees.

Section 3.14 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 with respect to this Series 2 or any part thereof. The Trustees make no representations as to the validity or sufficiency of this Declaration or the Securities.

Section 3.15 [Reserved]

Section 3.16 [Reserved]

ARTICLE 4

SPONSOR

Section 4.01 Sponsor’s Purchase of Common Securities.

On the Closing Date, the Sponsor will own all of the Common Securities with respect to this Series 2 of the Trust.

Section 4.02 Responsibilities of the Sponsor.

In connection with any resale of the Trust Preferred Securities, the Sponsor shall have the exclusive right and responsibility to engage in the following activities with respect to this Series 2 of the Trust, if and as applicable:

(a) to prepare for filing with the Commission by the Trust with respect to this Series 2 a registration statement on Form S-3 or on another appropriate form, or a registration statement under Rule 462(b) of the Securities Act, including any pre-effective or post-effective amendments thereto, relating to the registration under the Securities Act of the Trust Preferred Securities;

 

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(b) to determine the States in which to take appropriate action to qualify or register for sale all or part of the Trust Preferred Securities and to do any and all such acts, other than actions which must be taken by the Trust with respect to this Series 2, and advise the Trust with respect to this Series 2 of actions it must take, and prepare for execution and filing any documents to be executed and filed by the Trust with respect to this Series 2, as the Sponsor deems necessary or advisable in order to comply with the applicable laws of any such States;

(c) to prepare for filing by the Trust with respect to this Series 2 an application to the New York Stock Exchange or any other national stock exchange for listing upon notice of issuance of any Trust Preferred Securities;

(d) to negotiate, along with the other parties thereto including the United States Department of Treasury and the Underwriters, the terms of the Underwriting Agreement providing for the resale of the Trust Preferred Securities;

(e) to prepare for filing with the Commission by the Trust with respect to this Series 2 a registration statement on Form 8-A, including any pre-effective or post-effective amendments thereto, relating to the registration of the Trust Preferred Securities under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act, including any amendments thereto; and

(f) otherwise to carry out and perform the obligations of the Trust with respect to this Series 2.

ARTICLE 5

TRUSTEES

Section 5.01 Number of Trustees; U.S. Person.

The number of Trustees with respect to this Series 2 initially shall be three (3) exclusive of the Delaware Trustee, and:

(a) the number of Trustees with respect to this Series 2 may be increased or decreased by vote of the Holders of a Majority in liquidation amount of the Common Securities voting as a class at a meeting of the Holders of the Common Securities or by written consent, provided, however, that the number of Trustees shall in no event be less than two (2); provided further that (1) there shall be at least one Trustee acting for the Trust with respect to this Series who is an employee or officer of, or is affiliated with the Sponsor (an “Administrative Trustee”); and (2) one Trustee shall be the Institutional Trustee; and

(b) no Person shall serve as a Trustee unless such Person is a United States Person.

 

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Section 5.02 [Reserved]

Section 5.03 Institutional Trustee; Eligibility.

(a) There shall at all times be one Trustee that shall act as Institutional Trustee with respect to Series 2 of the Trust which 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 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 million U.S. dollars ($50,000,000), and subject to supervision or examination by Federal, State 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 5.03(a)(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 or this Series 2 is excluded from the definition of an Investment Company solely by means of Rule 3a-7 and to the extent Rule 3a-7 requires a trustee having certain qualifications to hold title to the “eligible assets” with respect to this Series 2 of the Trust, the Institutional Trustee shall possess those qualifications.

(b) If at any time the Institutional Trustee shall cease to be eligible to so act under Section 5.03(a), the Institutional Trustee shall immediately resign in the manner and with the effect set forth in Section 5.06(c).

(c) If the Institutional Trustee has or shall acquire any “conflicting interest” within the meaning of § 310(b) of the Trust Indenture Act, the Institutional Trustee and the Holders of the Common Securities (as if such Holders were the obligor referred to in § 310(b) of the Trust Indenture Act) shall in all respects comply with the provisions of § 310(b) of the Trust Indenture Act, subject to the penultimate paragraph thereof.

(d) The Guarantee Agreement shall be deemed to be specifically described in this Declaration for purposes of clause (i) of the first proviso contained in Section 310(b) of the Trust Indenture Act.

 

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(e) The initial Institutional Trustee shall be as set forth in Section 5.05 hereof.

Section 5.04 Qualifications of Administrative Trustees Generally.

Each Administrative Trustee shall be either a natural person who is at least 21 years of age or a legal entity that shall act through one or more Authorized Officers and shall be a United States Person.

Section 5.05 Initial Trustees; Additional Powers of Administrative Trustees.

(a) The initial Administrative Trustees shall be:

Alison M. Summerville

Matthew M. Brennan

The initial Institutional Trustee shall be:

The Bank of New York Mellon

101 Barclay Street-8W

New York, New York 10286

Attention: Corporate Trust Administration

(b) Except as expressly set forth in this Declaration and except if a meeting of the Administrative Trustees is called with respect to any matter over which the Administrative Trustees have power to act, any power of the Administrative Trustees may be exercised by, or with the consent of, any one such Administrative Trustee.

(c) Unless otherwise determined by the Administrative Trustees, and except as otherwise required by the Statutory Trust Act or applicable law, any Administrative Trustee is authorized to execute on behalf of the Trust with respect to this Series 2 any documents which the Administrative Trustees have the power and authority to cause the Trust with respect to this Series 2 to execute pursuant to Section 3.07, provided, that any registration statement referred to in Section 3.07(b)(i), including any amendments thereto, shall be signed by all of the Administrative Trustees; and

(d) an Administrative 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 purposes of signing any documents which the Administrative Trustees have power and authority to cause the Trust with respect to this Series 2 to execute pursuant to Section 3.07.

 

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Section 5.06 Appointment, Removal and Resignation of Trustees.

(a) Subject to Section 5.06(b), Trustees may be appointed or removed without cause at any time:

(i) in the case of the Administrative Trustees by vote of the Holders of a Majority in liquidation amount of the Common Securities voting as a class by written consent or at a meeting of the Holders of the Common Securities;

(ii) in the case of the Institutional Trustee and the Delaware Trustee, unless a Default shall have occurred and be continuing, by a vote of the Holders of a Majority in liquidation amount of the Common Securities voting as a class by written consent or at a meeting of the Holders of the Common Securities; and

(iii) in the case of the Institutional Trustee and the Delaware Trustee, if a Default shall have occurred and be continuing, by a vote of the Holders of a Majority in liquidation amount of the Trust Preferred Securities voting as a class by written consent or at a meeting of the Holders of the Trust Preferred Securities.

(b) (i) The Trustee that acts as Institutional Trustee shall not be removed in accordance with Section 5.06(a) until a successor Trustee possessing the qualifications to act as Institutional Trustee under Section 5.03 (a “Successor Institutional Trustee”) has been appointed and has accepted such appointment by written instrument executed by such Successor Institutional Trustee and delivered to the Administrative Trustees and the Sponsor.

(c) A Trustee appointed to office shall hold office until his successor shall have been appointed or until his death, removal or resignation. Any Trustee may resign from office (without need for prior or subsequent accounting) by an instrument in writing signed by the Trustee and delivered to the Sponsor and the Trust with respect to this Series 2, 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 Institutional Trustee shall be effective:

(A) until a Successor Institutional Trustee has been appointed and has accepted such appointment by instrument executed by such Successor Institutional Trustee and delivered to the Trust with respect to this Series 2, the Sponsor and the resigning Institutional Trustee; or

 

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(B) until the assets of the Trust with respect to this Series 2 have been completely liquidated and the proceeds thereof distributed to the holders of the Securities.

(d) The Holders of the Common Securities shall use their best efforts to promptly appoint a Successor Institutional Trustee as the case may be if the Institutional Trustee delivers an instrument of resignation in accordance with this Section 5.06.

(e) If no Successor Institutional Trustee shall have been appointed and accepted appointment as provided in this Section 5.06 within 60 days after delivery to the Sponsor and the Trust with respect to this Series 2 of an instrument of resignation, the resigning Institutional Trustee may petition any court of competent jurisdiction at the expense of the Sponsor for appointment of a Successor Institutional Trustee. Such court may thereupon, after prescribing such notice, if any, as it may deem proper and prescribe, appoint a Successor Institutional Trustee.

(f) No Institutional Trustee shall be liable for the acts or omissions to act of any Successor Institutional Trustee.

Section 5.07 Vacancies Among Trustees.

If a Trustee ceases to hold office for any reason and the number of Trustees is not reduced pursuant to Section 5.01, or if the number of Trustees is increased pursuant to Section 5.01, a vacancy shall occur. A resolution certifying the existence of such vacancy by the Administrative Trustees or, if there are more than two, a majority of the Administrative Trustees shall be conclusive evidence of the existence of such vacancy. The vacancy shall be filled with a Trustee appointed in accordance with Section 5.06.

Section 5.08 Effect of Vacancies.

The death, resignation, retirement, removal, bankruptcy, dissolution, liquidation, incompetence or incapacity to perform the duties of a Trustee shall not operate to annul the Trust with respect to this Series 2. Whenever a vacancy in the number of Administrative Trustees shall occur, until such vacancy is filled by the appointment of an Administrative Trustee in accordance with Section 5.06, the Administrative Trustees in office, regardless of their number, shall have all the powers granted to the Administrative Trustees and shall discharge all the duties imposed upon the Administrative Trustees by this Declaration.

 

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Section 5.09 Meetings.

If there is more than one Administrative Trustee, meetings of the Administrative Trustees shall be held from time to time upon the call of any Administrative Trustee. Regular meetings of the Administrative Trustees may be held at a time and place fixed by resolution of the Administrative Trustees. Notice of any in-person meetings of the Administrative 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 Administrative 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 an Administrative Trustee at a meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice of such meeting except where an Administrative 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 Administrative Trustees may be taken at a meeting by vote of a majority of the Administrative 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 Administrative Trustees. In the event there is only one Administrative Trustee, any and all action of such Administrative Trustee shall be evidenced by a written consent of such Administrative Trustee.

Section 5.10 Delegation of Power.

(a) Any Administrative 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 documents contemplated in Section 3.07, including any registration statement or amendment thereto filed with the Commission, or making any other governmental filing;

(b) the Administrative Trustees shall have power to delegate from time to time to such of their number or to officers of the Trust with respect to this Series 2 the doing of such things and the execution of such instruments either in the name of the Trust with respect to this Series 2 or the names of the Administrative Trustees or otherwise as the Administrative Trustees may deem expedient, to the extent such delegation is not prohibited by applicable law or contrary to the provisions of the Trust, with respect to this Series 2, as set forth herein; and

 

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(c) any delegation of power by an Administrative Trustee under Section 3.07(g) (and Section 3.07(o) insofar as it applies to Section 3.07(g)) or by the Institutional Trustee under Section 3.09(e) shall be to a United States Person.

Section 5.11 Merger, Conversion, Consolidation or Succession to Business.

Any corporation into which the Institutional Trustee or the Delaware Trustee, as the case may be, may be merged or converted or with which either may be consolidated, or any corporation resulting from any merger, conversion or consolidation to which the Institutional Trustee or the Delaware Trustee, as the case may be, shall be a party, or any corporation succeeding to all or substantially all the corporate trust business of the Institutional Trustee or the Delaware Trustee, as the case may be, shall be the successor of the Institutional Trustee or the Delaware Trustee, as the case may be, hereunder, provided such corporation shall be otherwise qualified and eligible under this Article, without the execution or filing of any paper or any further act on the part of any of the parties hereto.

ARTICLE 6

DISTRIBUTIONS; EXCHANGES

Section 6.01 Distributions.

Holders shall receive Distributions (as defined herein) in accordance with the applicable terms of the relevant Holder’s Securities. Distributions shall be made on the Trust Preferred Securities and the Common Securities in accordance with the preferences set forth in their respective terms. If and to the extent that the Debenture Issuer makes a payment of interest (including Compounded Interest (as defined in the Indenture)), premium and/or principal on the Debentures held by the Institutional Trustee (the amount of any such payment being a “Payment Amount”), the Institutional Trustee shall and is directed to make a distribution (a “Distribution”) of the Payment Amount to Holders.

Section 6.02 Exchanges.

(a) If at any time the Sponsor or any of its Affiliates (the Sponsor or any such Affiliate, a “Sponsor Affiliated Holder”) is the Holder of any Trust Preferred Securities or is a Trust Preferred Security Beneficial Owner, such Sponsor Affiliated Holder shall have the right to deliver to the Institutional Trustee all or such portion of its Trust Preferred Securities as it elects and, subject to the terms of the Indenture, receive, in exchange therefor, Debentures having an aggregate principal amount equal to the aggregate Liquidation Amount of the Trust Preferred Securities exchanged therefor (such an exchange being referred to herein as an “Exchange”). Such election (i) shall be exercisable, and shall be effective on any Business Day, provided that such Business Day is not a record

 

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date or any date falling between a record date and a date on which the related Distribution is payable, by such Sponsor Affiliated Holder delivering to the Institutional Trustee a written notice of such election specifying the aggregate Liquidation Amount of Trust Preferred Securities with respect to which such election is being made and the date on which such Exchange shall occur, which date shall be not less than three (3) Business Days after the date of receipt by the Institutional Trustee of such election notice and (ii) shall be conditioned upon such Sponsor Affiliated Holder having delivered or caused to be delivered to the Institutional Trustee or its designee the Trust Preferred Securities which are the subject of such election by 10:00 a.m. New York City time, on the date on which such Exchange is to occur. After the Exchange, such Trust Preferred Securities shall be cancelled and shall no longer be deemed to be outstanding and all rights of the Sponsor Affiliated Holder with respect to such Trust Preferred Securities shall cease. So long as the Trust Preferred Securities are in book-entry-only form, the delivery and the cancellation of the Trust Preferred Securities pursuant to this Section 6.02 shall be made in accordance with the customary procedures of the Clearing Agency for the Trust Preferred Securities.

(b) In the case of an Exchange described in Section 6.02(a), the Trust shall, acting with respect to this Series 2, at the written request of the Sponsor, on the date of such Exchange, exchange Debentures having a principal amount equal to a proportional amount of the aggregate Liquidation Amount of the outstanding Common Securities, such proportional amount determined by multiplying the aggregate Liquidation Amount of the outstanding Common Securities by the ratio of the aggregate Liquidation Amount of the Trust Preferred Securities exchanged pursuant to Section 6.02(a) to the aggregate Liquidation Amount of the Trust Preferred Securities outstanding immediately prior to such Exchange, for such proportional amount of Common Securities held by the Sponsor (which contemporaneously shall be cancelled and no longer be deemed to be outstanding); provided, that the Sponsor delivers or causes to be delivered to the Institutional Trustee or its designee the required amount of Common Securities to be exchanged by 10:00 a.m., New York City time, on the date on which such Exchange is to occur.

ARTICLE 7

SECURITIES

Section 7.01 General Provisions Regarding Securities.

(a) As of the Closing Date, this Series 2 of the Trust has outstanding one class of preferred securities representing undivided beneficial interests in the assets of the Trust with respect to this Series 2 having such terms as are set forth in Annex I (the “Trust Preferred Securities”) and one class of common securities representing undivided beneficial interests in the assets of the Trust with respect to this Series 2 having such terms as are set forth in Annex I (the “Common

 

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Securities”). The Trust shall issue no securities or other interests in the assets of the Trust with respect to this Series 2 other than the Trust Preferred Securities and the Common Securities.

(b) The Certificates shall be signed on behalf of the Trust with respect to this Series 2 by an Administrative Trustee. Such signature shall be the manual or facsimile signature of any present or any future Administrative Trustee. In case any Administrative Trustee of the Trust with respect to this Series 2 who shall have signed any of the Securities shall cease to be such Administrative Trustee before the Certificates so signed shall be delivered by the Trust with respect to this Series 2, such Certificates nevertheless may be delivered as though the person who signed such Certificates had not ceased to be such Administrative Trustee; and any Certificate may be signed on behalf of the Trust with respect to this Series 2 by such persons who, at the actual date of execution of such Security, shall be the Administrative Trustees of the Trust with respect to this Series 2, although at the date of the execution and delivery of the Declaration any such person was not such an Administrative Trustee. Certificates shall be printed, lithographed or engraved or may be produced in any other manner as is reasonably acceptable to the Administrative 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 Administrative Trustees may deem appropriate, or as may be required to comply with any law or with any rule or regulation of any stock exchange on which Securities may be listed, or to conform to usage.

(c) Any cash consideration received by the Trust with respect to this Series 2 for the issuance of the Securities shall constitute a contribution to the capital of the Trust and shall not constitute a loan to the Trust with respect to this Series 2.

(d) The Securities are deemed to be validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable.

(e) Every Person, by virtue of having become a Holder or a Trust 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.

ARTICLE 8

DISSOLUTION; TERMINATION OF SERIES

Section 8.01 Dissolution of Series 2.

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(i) upon the bankruptcy of any Holder of the Common Securities or the Sponsor;

(ii) upon the filing of a certificate of dissolution or its equivalent with respect to the Sponsor or the revocation of the Sponsor’s charter and the expiration of 90 days after the date of revocation without a reinstatement thereof;

(iii) upon the entry of a decree of judicial dissolution of any Holder of the Common Securities, the Sponsor, the Trust or this Series 2;

(iv) subject to obtaining any required regulatory approval, when all of the Securities have been called for redemption;

(v) subject to obtaining any required regulatory approval, upon the Exchange of all of the then-outstanding Trust Preferred Securities pursuant to Section 6.02;

(vi) subject to obtaining any required regulatory approval, when this Series 2 shall have been dissolved in accordance with the terms of the Securities upon election by the Sponsor of its right to terminate this Series 2 and distribute all of the Debentures to the Holders of Securities in exchange for all of the Securities.

(viii) upon the expiration of the term of this Series 2 set forth in Section 3.03.

(b) As soon as is practicable after the occurrence of an event referred to in Section 8.01(a), and after satisfaction of the claims and obligations of the Trust with respect to this Series 2 as required by applicable law, including Section 3808 of the Statutory Trust Act, and subject to the terms set forth in Annex I, the Administrative Trustees, when notified in writing of the completion of the winding up of this Series 2 of the Trust in accordance with the Statutory Trust Act, shall terminate this Series 2 of the Trust by recording such termination on the books and records of the Trust.

(c) The provisions of Section 3.10, Section 3.11 and Article 10 shall survive the termination of this Series 2 of the Trust.

ARTICLE 9

TRANSFER OF INTERESTS

Section 9.01 Transfer of Securities.

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terms of the Securities. 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 9, all Certificates or other instruments representing the Trust Preferred Securities will bear a legend substantially to the following effect (the “Private Placement Legend”):

THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS INSTRUMENT HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “SECURITIES ACT”), OR THE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY STATE AND MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED, SOLD OR OTHERWISE DISPOSED OF EXCEPT WHILE A REGISTRATION STATEMENT RELATING THERETO IS IN EFFECT UNDER SUCH ACT AND APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS OR PURSUANT TO AN EXEMPTION FROM REGISTRATION UNDER SUCH ACT OR SUCH LAWS. EACH PURCHASER OF THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS INSTRUMENT IS NOTIFIED THAT THE SELLER MAY BE RELYING ON THE EXEMPTION FROM SECTION 5 OF THE SECURITIES ACT PROVIDED BY RULE 144A THEREUNDER. ANY TRANSFEREE OF THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS INSTRUMENT BY ITS ACCEPTANCE HEREOF (1) REPRESENTS THAT IT IS (X) A “QUALIFIED INSTITUTIONAL BUYER” (AS DEFINED IN RULE 144A UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT) OR (Y) AN INSTITUTIONAL “ACCREDITED INVESTOR” WITHIN THE MEANING OF SUBPARAGRAPH (a)(1), (2), (3) OR (7) OF RULE 501 UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT, (2) AGREES THAT IT WILL NOT OFFER, SELL OR OTHERWISE TRANSFER THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS INSTRUMENT EXCEPT (A) PURSUANT TO A REGISTRATION STATEMENT WHICH IS THEN EFFECTIVE UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT, (B) FOR SO LONG AS THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS INSTRUMENT ARE ELIGIBLE FOR RESALE PURSUANT TO RULE 144A, TO A PERSON IT REASONABLY BELIEVES IS A “QUALIFIED INSTITUTIONAL BUYER” AS DEFINED IN RULE 144A UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT THAT PURCHASES FOR ITS OWN ACCOUNT OR FOR THE ACCOUNT OF A QUALIFIED INSTITUTIONAL BUYER TO WHOM NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT THE TRANSFER IS BEING MADE IN RELIANCE ON RULE 144A, (C) TO THE DEBENTURE ISSUER OR (D) PURSUANT TO ANY OTHER AVAILABLE EXEMPTION FROM THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT AND (3) AGREES THAT IT WILL GIVE TO EACH PERSON TO WHOM THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS INSTRUMENT ARE TRANSFERRED A NOTICE SUBSTANTIALLY TO THE EFFECT OF THIS LEGEND.

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that is a United States Person; provided, that any such transfer is subject to the condition precedent that the transferor obtain the written opinion of nationally recognized independent counsel experienced in such matters that such transfer would not cause more than an insubstantial risk that:

(i) (x) the Trust or Series 2 (as applicable) would be classified (a) as other than either a grantor trust or a partnership or (b) as an entity taxable as a corporation, in either case, for United States federal income tax purposes, or (y) there would be a material reduction in the likelihood that the Trust or Series 2 (as applicable) would be classified as a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes; and

(ii) the Trust or this Series 2 would be an Investment Company or the transferee would become an Investment Company.

Section 9.02 Transfer of Certificates.

(a) The Trust acting with respect to this Series 2 shall cause to be kept at the Corporate Trust Office of the Institutional Trustee a register in which, subject to such reasonable regulations as it may prescribe, the Trust acting with respect to this Series 2 shall provide for the registration of Trust Preferred Securities and of transfers of Trust Preferred Securities. The Institutional Trustee is hereby appointed “Security Registrar” for the purpose of registering Trust Preferred Securities and transfers of Trust Preferred Securities as herein provided. The Security Registrar 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 Security Registrar may require) in respect of any tax or other government charges that may be imposed in relation to it. Upon surrender for registration of transfer of any Certificate, the Security Registrar 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 Security Registrar 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 Security Registrar. 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.

(b) In the event that any Trust Preferred Securities (i) become registered under the Securities Act or (ii) are eligible to be transferred without restriction in accordance with Rule 144 or another exemption from registration under the Securities Act (other than Rule 144A), the Administrative Trustees shall cause to be issued, in accordance with Section 9.02(a) above, new Certificates or other instruments representing such Trust Preferred Securities, which shall not contain

 

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the Private Placement Legend. Securities shall be freely transferable, subject to compliance with this Article 9 and the Securities Act. Subject to the last sentence of this Section 9.02(b), if a Certificate representing a Trust Preferred Security bears a Private Placement Legend, such Trust Preferred Security (x) may be transferred to a Person or Persons who take delivery thereof in the form of a Certificate bearing a Private Placement Legend only if the Security Registrar receives (A) an appropriately completed certificate of transfer in the form attached hereto as Exhibit D and (B) if applicable, a certificate substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit E (each such certificate, a “Transfer Certification”); and (y) may be transferred to a Person or Persons who take delivery thereof in the form of a Certificate not bearing a Private Placement Legend or may be exchanged for a Certificate not bearing a Private Placement Legend only if the Security Registrar has previously received an opinion of counsel in form reasonably acceptable to the Sponsor to the effect that the Trust Preferred Securities are eligible to be transferred without restriction (a “Transfer Opinion”). The Institutional Trustee and the Security Registrar shall have no obligation or duty to monitor, determine or inquire as to compliance with any restrictions on transfer or exchange imposed under this Declaration or under applicable law with respect to any transfer or exchange of any interest in any Security (including any transfers between or among Clearing Agency Participants, members or beneficial owners in any Global Security) other than to require delivery of such certificates and other documentation or evidence as are expressly required by, and to do so if and when expressly required by, the terms of this Declaration, and to examine the same to determine substantial compliance as to form with the express requirements hereof. At such time as the Debenture Issuer shall determine, in accordance with applicable law, that the Trust Preferred Securities are no longer required to bear the Private Placement Legend, then: (x) the Sponsor shall deliver to the Institutional Trustee a Transfer Opinion; (y) the Security Registrar shall cause to be issued, in accordance with Section 9.02(a) above, new Certificates or other instruments representing such Trust Preferred Securities, which shall not contain the Private Placement Legend; and (z) no Transfer Certification shall be required as a condition to any subsequent transfer of the Trust Preferred Securities.

Section 9.03 Deemed Security Holders.

The Trustees and the Security Registrar shall treat the Person in whose name any Certificate shall be registered on the books and records of the Trust with respect to this Series 2 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 Trust acting with respect to this Series 2 shall have actual or other notice thereof.

 

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Section 9.04 Book Entry Interests.

The Trust Preferred Securities are issued in the form of definitive, fully registered Trust Preferred Security Certificates (the “Definitive Trust Preferred Security Certificates”). The Trust Preferred Securities may, upon the instruction of the Sponsor, be issued in the form of one or more, fully registered, global Trust Preferred Security Certificates (each a “Global Certificate”), to be delivered to DTC, the initial Clearing Agency, by, or on behalf of, the Trust with respect to this Series 2. Such Global Certificates shall initially be registered on the books and records of the Trust with respect to this Series 2 in the name of Cede & Co., the nominee of DTC, and no Trust Preferred Security Beneficial Owner will receive a definitive Trust Preferred Security Certificate representing such Trust Preferred Security Beneficial Owner’s interests in such Global Certificates, except as provided in Section 9.07. If the Trust Preferred Securities are held as Global Certificates, then unless and until Definitive Trust Preferred Security Certificates shall have been issued to the Trust Preferred Security Beneficial Owners pursuant to Section 9.07:

(a) the provisions of this Section 9.04 shall be in full force and effect;

(b) the Trust acting with respect to this Series 2 and the Trustees shall be entitled to deal with the Clearing Agency for all purposes of this Declaration (including the payment of Distributions on the Global Certificates and receiving approvals, votes or consents hereunder) as the Holder of the Trust Preferred Securities and the sole holder of the Global Certificates and shall have no obligation to the Trust Preferred Security Beneficial Owners;

(c) to the extent that the provisions of this Section 9.04 conflict with any other provisions of this Declaration, the provisions of this Section 9.04 shall control; and

(d) the rights of the Trust 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 Trust Preferred Security Beneficial Owners and the Clearing Agency and/or the Clearing Agency Participants and the Clearing Agency receive and transmit payments of Distributions on the Global Certificates to such Clearing Agency Participants. DTC will make book entry transfers among the Clearing Agency Participants.

Section 9.05 Notices to Clearing Agency.

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2. If the Trust Preferred Securities are held as Global Certificates, whenever a notice or other communication to the Trust Preferred Security Holders is required under this Declaration, the Administrative Trustees shall give all such notices and communications specified herein to be given to the Trust Preferred Security Holders to the Clearing Agency, and shall have no notice obligations to the Trust Preferred Security Beneficial Owners.

Section 9.06 Appointment of Successor Clearing Agency.

If any Clearing Agency elects to discontinue its services as a securities depositary with respect to the Trust Preferred Securities, the Administrative Trustees may, in their sole discretion, appoint a successor Clearing Agency with respect to such Trust Preferred Securities.

Section 9.07 Definitive Trust Preferred Security Certificates.

If:

(a) a Clearing Agency elects to discontinue its services as a securities depositary with respect to the Trust Preferred Securities and a successor Clearing Agency is not appointed within 90 days after such discontinuance pursuant to Section 9.06; or

(b) the Administrative Trustees elect after consultation with the Sponsor and subject to the procedures of the Clearing Agency to terminate the book entry system through the Clearing Agency with respect to the Trust Preferred Securities,

then:

(c) Definitive Trust Preferred Security Certificates shall be prepared by the Administrative Trustees on behalf of the Trust acting with respect to this Series 2 with respect to such Trust Preferred Securities; and

(d) upon surrender of the Global Certificates by the Clearing Agency, accompanied by registration instructions, the Administrative Trustees and the Security Registrar shall cause Definitive Certificates to be delivered to Trust Preferred Security Beneficial Owners in accordance with the instructions of the Clearing Agency. Neither the Trustees nor the Trust with respect to this Series 2 nor the Security Registrar 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, said instructions of the Clearing Agency. The Definitive Trust Preferred Security Certificates shall be printed, lithographed or engraved or may be produced in any other manner as is reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Trustees, as evidenced by their execution thereof, and may have such letters, numbers or other marks of identification or designation and such legends or

 

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endorsements as the Administrative 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 Trust Preferred Securities may be listed, or to conform to usage.

Section 9.08 Mutilated, Destroyed, Lost or Stolen Certificates.

If:

(a) any mutilated Certificates should be surrendered to the Security Registrar, or if the Security Registrar shall receive evidence to its satisfaction of the destruction, loss or theft of any Certificate; and

(b) there shall be delivered to the Security Registrar 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 Administrative Trustee on behalf of the Trust with respect to this Series 2 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 9.08, the Administrative Trustees and the Security Registrar 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 10

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY OF HOLDERS OF

SECURITIES, TRUSTEES OR OTHERS

Section 10.01 Liability.

(a) Except as expressly set forth in this Declaration, the Guarantee Agreement and the terms of the Securities, the Sponsor shall not be:

(i) personally liable for the return of any portion of the capital contributions (or any return thereon) of the Holders of the Securities which shall be made solely from assets of the Trust with respect to this Series 2; and

(ii) required to pay to the Trust with respect to this Series 2 or to any Holder of Securities any deficit upon dissolution of the Trust with respect to this Series 2 or otherwise.

 

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(b) The Holder of the Common Securities shall be liable for all of the debts and obligations of the Trust with respect to this Series 2 (other than with respect to the Securities) to the extent not satisfied out of the assets of the Trust with respect to this Series 2.

(c) Pursuant to § 3803(a) of the Statutory Trust Act, the Holders of the Trust Preferred Securities shall 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.

Section 10.02 Exculpation.

(a) No Indemnified Person shall be liable, responsible or accountable in damages or otherwise to the Trust with respect to this Series 2 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 with respect to this Series 2 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 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 with respect to this Series 2 and upon such information, opinions, reports or statements presented to the Trust with respect to this Series 2 by any Person as to matters the Indemnified Person reasonably believes are within such other Person’s professional or expert competence and who, if selected by such Person, has been selected with reasonable care by such Person, 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.

Section 10.03 Fiduciary Duty.

(a) To the extent that, at law or in equity, an Indemnified Person has duties (including fiduciary duties) and liabilities relating thereto to the Trust with respect to this Series 2 or to any other Covered Person, an Indemnified Person acting under this Declaration shall not be liable to the Trust with respect to this Series 2 or to any other Covered Person for its good faith reliance on the provisions of this Declaration. The provisions of this Declaration, to the extent that they restrict or eliminate the duties and liabilities of an Indemnified Person otherwise existing at law or in equity (other than the duties imposed on the

 

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Institutional Trustee under the Trust Indenture Act), are agreed by the parties hereto to replace such other duties and liabilities of such Indemnified Person.

(b) Unless otherwise expressly provided herein:

(i) whenever a conflict of interest exists or arises between any Covered Persons; or

(ii) whenever this Declaration or any other agreement contemplated herein or therein provides that an Indemnified Person shall act in a manner that is, or provides terms that are, fair and reasonable to the Trust with respect to this Series 2 or any Holder of Securities,

the Indemnified Person shall resolve such conflict of interest, take such action or provide such terms, considering in each case the relative interest of each party (including its own interest) to such conflict, agreement, transaction or situation and the benefits and burdens relating to such interests, any customary or accepted industry practices, and any applicable generally accepted accounting practices or principles. In the absence of bad faith by the Indemnified Person, the resolution, action or term so made, taken or provided by the Indemnified Person shall not constitute a breach of this Declaration or any other agreement contemplated herein or of any duty or obligation of the Indemnified Person at law or in equity or otherwise.

(c) Whenever in this Declaration an Indemnified Person is permitted or required to make a decision:

(i) in its “discretion” or under a grant of similar authority, the Indemnified Person shall be entitled to consider such interests and factors as it desires, including its own interests, and shall have no duty or obligation to give any consideration to any interest of or factors affecting the Trust with respect to this Series 2 or any other Person; or

(ii) in its “good faith” or under another express standard, the Indemnified Person shall act under such express standard and shall not be subject to any other or different standard imposed by this Declaration or by applicable law.

Section 10.04 Indemnification.

(a) (i) The Debenture Issuer shall indemnify, to the full extent permitted by law, any Company Indemnified Person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative (other than an action by or in the right of the Trust with respect to this Series 2) by reason of the

 

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fact that he is or was a Company Indemnified Person against expenses (including attorneys’ fees), judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by him in connection with such action, suit or proceeding if he acted in good faith and in a manner he reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Trust with respect to this Series 2, and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe his conduct was unlawful. The termination of any action, suit or proceeding by judgment, order, settlement, conviction, or upon a plea of nolo contendere or its equivalent, shall not, of itself, create a presumption that the Company Indemnified Person did not act in good faith and in a manner which he reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Trust with respect to this Series 2, and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had reasonable cause to believe that his conduct was unlawful.

(i) The Debenture Issuer shall indemnify, to the full extent permitted by law, any Company Indemnified Person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action or suit by or in the right of the Trust with respect to this Series 2 to procure a judgment in its favor by reason of the fact that he is or was a Company Indemnified Person against expenses (including attorneys’ fees) actually and reasonably incurred by him in connection with the defense or settlement of such action or suit if he acted in good faith and in a manner he reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Trust with respect to this Series 2 and except that no such indemnification shall be made in respect of any claim, issue or matter as to which such Company Indemnified Person shall have been adjudged to be liable to the Trust with respect to this Series 2 unless and only to the extent that the Court of Chancery of Delaware or the court in which such action or suit was brought shall determine upon application that, despite the adjudication of liability but in view of all the circumstances of the case, such person is fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnity for such expenses which such Court of Chancery or such other court shall deem proper.

(ii) To the extent that a Company Indemnified Person shall be successful on the merits or otherwise (including dismissal of an action without prejudice or the settlement of an action without admission of liability) in defense of any action, suit or proceeding referred to in paragraphs (i) and (ii) of this Section 10.04(a), or in defense of any claim, issue or matter therein, he shall be indemnified, to the full extent permitted by law, against expenses (including attorneys’ fees) actually and reasonably incurred by him in connection therewith.

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Debenture Issuer only as authorized in the specific case upon a determination that indemnification of the Company Indemnified Person is proper in the circumstances because he has met the applicable standard of conduct set forth in paragraphs (i) and (ii). Such determination shall be made (1) by the Administrative Trustees by a majority vote of a quorum consisting of such Administrative Trustees who were not parties to such action, suit or proceeding, (2) if such a quorum is not obtainable, or, even if obtainable, if a quorum of disinterested Administrative Trustees so directs, by independent legal counsel in a written opinion, or (3) by the Common Security Holder of the Trust with respect to this Series 2.

(iv) Expenses (including attorneys’ fees) incurred by a Company Indemnified Person in defending a civil, criminal, administrative or investigative action, suit or proceeding referred to in paragraphs (i) and (ii) of this Section 10.04(a) shall be paid by the Debenture Issuer in advance of the final disposition of such action, suit or proceeding upon receipt of an undertaking by or on behalf of such Company Indemnified Person to repay such amount if it shall ultimately be determined that he is not entitled to be indemnified by the Debenture Issuer as authorized in this Section 10.04(a). Notwithstanding the foregoing, no advance shall be made by the Debenture Issuer if a determination is reasonably and promptly made (i) by the Administrative Trustees by a majority vote of a quorum of disinterested Administrative Trustees, (ii) if such a quorum is not obtainable, or, even if obtainable, if a quorum of disinterested Administrative Trustees so directs, by independent legal counsel in a written opinion or (iii) the Common Security Holder of the Trust with respect to this Series 2, that, based upon the facts known to the Administrative Trustees, counsel or the Common Security Holder at the time such determination is made, such Company Indemnified Person acted in bad faith or in a manner that such person did not believe to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Trust with respect to this Series 2, or, with respect to any criminal proceeding, that such Company Indemnified Person believed or had reasonable cause to believe his conduct was unlawful. In no event shall any advance be made in instances where the Administrative Trustees, independent legal counsel or Common Security Holder reasonably determine that such person deliberately breached his duty to the Trust with respect to this Series 2 or the Common or Trust Preferred Security Holders.

(v) The indemnification and advancement of expenses provided by, or granted pursuant to, the other paragraphs of this Section 10.04(a) shall not be deemed exclusive of any other rights to which those seeking indemnification and advancement of expenses may be entitled under any agreement, vote of stockholders or disinterested directors of the Debenture Issuer or Trust Preferred Security Holders of the Trust with

 

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respect to this Series 2 or otherwise, both as to action in his official capacity and as to action in another capacity while holding such office. All rights to indemnification under this Section 10.04(a) shall be deemed to be provided by a contract between the Debenture Issuer and each Company Indemnified Person who serves in such capacity at any time while this Section 10.04(a) is in effect. Any repeal or modification of this Section 10.04(a) shall not affect any rights or obligations then existing.

(vi) The Debenture Issuer may purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of any person who is or was a Company Indemnified Person against any liability asserted against him and incurred by him in any such capacity, or arising out of his status as such, whether or not the Debenture Issuer would have the power to indemnify him against such liability under the provisions of this Section 10.04(a).

(vii) For purposes of this Section 10.04(a), references to “the Trust with respect to this Series 2” shall include, in addition to the resulting or surviving entity, any constituent entity (including any constituent of a constituent) absorbed in a consolidation or merger, so that any person who is or was a director, trustee, officer or employee of such constituent entity, or is or was serving at the request of such constituent entity as a director, trustee, officer, employee or agent of another entity, shall stand in the same position under the provisions of this Section 10.04(a) with respect to the resulting or surviving entity as he would have with respect to such constituent entity if its separate existence had continued.

(viii) The indemnification and advancement of expenses provided by, or granted pursuant to, this Section 10.04(a) shall, unless otherwise provided when authorized or ratified, continue as to a person who has ceased to be a Company Indemnified Person and shall inure to the benefit of the heirs, executors and administrators of such a person.

(b) The Debenture Issuer agrees to indemnify the (i) Institutional Trustee, (ii) the Delaware Trustee, (iii) any Affiliate of the Institutional Trustee and the Delaware Trustee, and (iv) any officers, directors, shareholders, members, partners, employees, representatives, custodians, nominees or agents of the Institutional Trustee and the Delaware Trustee (each of the Persons in (i) through (iv) being referred to as a “Fiduciary Indemnified Person”) for, and to hold each Fiduciary Indemnified Person harmless against, any and all loss, liability, claim, damage or expense incurred without negligence, bad faith or willful misconduct on its part, arising out of or in connection with the acceptance or administration or the trust or trusts hereunder, including the costs and expenses (including reasonable legal fees and expenses) of defending itself against or investigating any claim or liability in connection with the exercise or performance of any of its

 

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powers or duties hereunder. The obligation to indemnify as set forth in this Section 10.04(b) shall survive the resignation or removal of the Institutional Trustee or the Delaware Trustee, as the case may be, and the termination of this Declaration. The Debenture Issuer agrees to pay the Institutional Trustee and the Delaware Trustee from time to time such compensation for all services rendered by the Institutional Trustee and the Delaware Trustee hereunder as may be mutually agreed upon in writing by the Debenture Issuer and the Institutional Trustee or the Delaware Trustee, as the case may be, and, except as otherwise expressly provided therein or herein, to reimburse the Institutional Trustee and the Delaware Trustee upon its or their request for all reasonable expenses (including reasonable counsel fees and expenses), disbursements and advances incurred or made by the Institutional Trustee or the Delaware Trustee, as the case may be, in accordance with the provisions of this Declaration, except any such expense, disbursement or advance as may be attributable to its or their negligence, bad faith or willful misconduct. The provisions of this sentence shall survive the resignation or removal of the Delaware Trustee or the Institutional Trustee or the termination of this Declaration.

(c) When the Trustee incurs expenses or renders services in connection with an Event of Default, the expenses (including the reasonable charges and expenses of its counsel) and the compensation for the services are intended to constitute expenses of administration under any applicable Federal or state bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar law.

Section 10.05 Outside Businesses.

Any Covered Person, the Sponsor, the Delaware Trustee and the Institutional Trustee may engage in or possess an interest in other business ventures of any nature or description, independently or with others, similar or dissimilar to the business of the Trust with respect to this Series 2, and the Trust with respect to this Series 2 and the Holders of Securities shall have no rights by virtue of this Declaration in and to such independent ventures or the income or profits derived therefrom, and the pursuit of any such venture, even if competitive with the business of the Trust with respect to this Series 2, shall not be deemed wrongful or improper. No Covered Person, the Sponsor, the Delaware Trustee, or the Institutional Trustee shall be obligated to present any particular investment or other opportunity to the Trust even if such opportunity is of a character that, if presented to the Trust, could be taken by the Trust acting with respect to this Series 2, and any Covered Person, the Sponsor, the Delaware Trustee and the Institutional Trustee shall have the right to take for its own account (individually or as a partner or fiduciary) or to recommend to others any such particular investment or other opportunity. Any Covered Person, the Delaware Trustee and the Institutional Trustee may engage or be interested in any financial or other transaction with the Sponsor or any Affiliate of the Sponsor, or may act as

 

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depositary for, trustee or agent for, or act on any committee or body of holders of, securities or other obligations of the Sponsor or its Affiliates.

ARTICLE 11

ACCOUNTING; CERTAIN TAX MATTERS

Section 11.01 Fiscal Year.

The fiscal year (“Fiscal Year”) of the Trust with respect to this Series 2 shall be the calendar year, or such other year as is required by the Code.

Section 11.02 Certain Accounting Matters.

(a) At all times during the existence of this Series 2 of the Trust, the Administrative 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 with respect to this Series 2. The books of account shall be maintained on the accrual method of accounting, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, consistently applied. The Trust acting with respect to this Series 2 shall use the accrual method of accounting for United States federal income tax purposes. The books of account and the records of the Trust with respect to this Series 2 shall be examined by and reported upon as of the end of each Fiscal Year of the Trust by a firm of independent certified public accountants selected by the Administrative Trustees.

(b) The Administrative Trustees shall cause to be prepared and delivered to each of the Holders of Securities, to the extent, if any, required by the Trust Indenture Act, within 90 days after the end of each Fiscal Year of this Series 2 of the Trust, annual financial statements of the Trust with respect to this Series 2, including a balance sheet of the Trust with respect to this Series 2 as of the end of such Fiscal Year, and the related statements of income or loss;

(c) The Administrative Trustees shall cause to be duly prepared and delivered to each of the Holders of Securities any annual United States federal income tax information statement 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 Administrative Trustees shall endeavor to deliver all such statements within 30 days after the end of each Fiscal Year of this Series 2 of the Trust.

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income tax law, and any other tax returns required to be filed by the Trust with respect to this Series 2 with any taxing authority.

Section 11.03 Banking.

The Trust acting with respect to this Series 2 shall maintain one or more bank accounts in the name and for the sole benefit of the Trust with respect to this Series 2; provided, however, that all payments of funds in respect of the Debentures held by the Institutional Trustee shall be made directly to the Institutional Trustee Account and no other funds of the Trust with respect to this Series 2 shall be deposited in the Institutional Trustee Account. The sole signatories for such accounts shall be designated by the Administrative Trustees; provided, however, that the Institutional Trustee shall designate the signatories for the Institutional Trustee Account.

Section 11.04 Withholding.

The Trust acting with respect to this Series 2 and the Administrative Trustees shall comply with all withholding requirements under United States federal, state and local law. The Trust acting with respect to this Series 2 shall request, and the Holders shall provide to the Trust with respect to this Series 2, such forms or certificates as are necessary to establish an exemption from, or reduction in, withholding with respect to each Holder, and any representations and forms as shall reasonably be requested by the Trust acting with respect to this Series 2 to assist it in determining the extent of, and in fulfilling, its withholding obligations. The Administrative Trustees 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 acting with respect to this Series 2 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 required to be withheld was not withheld from actual Distributions made, the Trust acting with respect to this Series 2 may reduce subsequent Distributions by the amount of such withholding.

Section 11.05 Tax Treatment.

The Trust and each beneficial owner of Securities, by acquiring such Securities, agrees, unless otherwise required by law, to treat, for all United States federal income tax purposes (i) each series of the Trust as a separate entity, (ii) Series 2 as a grantor trust, (iii) itself as owning an undivided beneficial interest in the Series 2 Debentures, (iv) the Series 2 Debentures as indebtedness of the Debenture Issuer, and (v) the stated interest on the Series 2 Debentures as

 

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ordinary interest income that is includible in such beneficial owner’s gross income at the time the interest is paid or accrued in accordance with such beneficial owner’s regular method of tax accounting.

ARTICLE 12

AMENDMENTS AND MEETINGS

Section 12.01 Amendments.

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this Declaration or by any applicable terms of the Securities, this Declaration may be amended only by a written instrument approved and executed by:

(i) the Administrative Trustees (or, if there are more than two Administrative Trustees a majority of the Administrative Trustees);

(ii) if the amendment affects the rights, powers, duties, obligations or immunities of the Institutional Trustee, the Institutional Trustee; and

(iii) if the amendment affects the rights, powers, duties, obligations or immunities of the Delaware Trustee, the Delaware Trustee.

(b) No amendment of the Declaration shall be made, and any such purported amendment shall be void and ineffective:

(i) unless, in the case of any proposed amendment, the Institutional Trustee shall have first received an Officers’ Certificate from each of the Trust acting with respect to this Series 2 and the Sponsor that such amendment is permitted by, and conforms to, the terms of this Declaration (including the terms of the Securities);

(ii) unless, in the case of any proposed amendment which affects the rights, powers, duties, obligations or immunities of the Institutional Trustee, the Institutional Trustee shall have first received:

(A) an Officers’ Certificate from each of the Trust acting with respect to this Series 2 and the Sponsor that such amendment is permitted by, and conforms to, the terms of this Declaration (including the terms of the Securities); and

(B) an opinion of counsel (who may be counsel to the Sponsor or the Trust with respect to this Series 2) that such amendment is permitted by, and conforms to, the terms of this Declaration (including the terms of the Securities); and

 

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(iii) to the extent the result of such amendment would be to:

(A) (x) cause the Trust or Series 2 (as applicable) to be classified (a) as other than either a grantor trust or a partnership or (b) as an entity taxable as a corporation, in either case, for United States federal income tax purposes, or (y) materially reduce the likelihood of the Trust or Series 2 (as applicable) being classified as a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes;

(B) reduce or otherwise adversely affect the powers of the Institutional Trustee in contravention of the Trust Indenture Act; or

(C) cause the Trust or this Series 2 to be deemed to be an Investment Company required to be registered under the Investment Company Act.

(c) Any amendment that 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.

(d) Section 9.01(c) and this Section 12.01 shall not be amended without the consent of all of the Holders of the Securities.

(e) Article 5 shall not be amended without the consent of the Holders of a Majority in liquidation amount of the Common Securities.

(f) The rights of the Holders of the Common Securities under Article 5 to increase or decrease the number of, and appoint and remove Trustees shall not be amended without the consent of the Holders of a Majority in liquidation amount of the Common Securities.

(g) Subject to Section 12.01(c), this Declaration may be amended without the consent of the Holders of the Securities to:

(i) cure any ambiguity or manifest error;

(ii) correct or supplement any provision in this Declaration that may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision of this Declaration;

(iii) add to the covenants, restrictions or obligations of the Sponsor;

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government agency or regulatory authority which amendment does not have a material adverse effect on the right, preferences or privileges of the Holders;

(v) to modify, eliminate and add to any provision of the Declaration to such extent as may be reasonably necessary to effectuate any of the foregoing or to otherwise comply with applicable law; and

(vi) modify, eliminate or add to any provisions of this Declaration to the extent necessary or prudent to (x) ensure that the Trust or Series 2 (as applicable) will be classified, for United States federal income tax purposes, as either a grantor trust or a partnership, and not as an entity taxable as a corporation, or (y) increase the likelihood of the Trust or Series 2 (as applicable) being classified as a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes.

(g) Any amendment to the Base Declaration must be made in accordance with the provisions of this Series 2 and the provisions of each other Series affected by such amendment.

Section 12.02 Meetings of the Holders of Securities; Action by Written Consent.

(a) Meetings of the Holders of any class of Securities may be called at any time by the Administrative 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 Trust Preferred Securities are listed or admitted for trading. The Administrative Trustees shall call a meeting of the Holders of such class if directed to do so by the Holders of Securities representing at least 10% in liquidation amount of such class of Securities. Such direction shall be given by delivering to the Administrative 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 Security Certificates held by the Holders of Securities exercising the right to call a meeting and only those Securities specified shall be counted for purposes of determining whether the required percentage set forth in the second sentence of this paragraph has been met.

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(i) notice of any such meeting shall be given to all the Holders of Securities having a right to vote thereat at least 7 days and not more than 60 days before 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 Trust 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 the Holders of Securities owning not less than the minimum amount of Securities in liquidation amount 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 Administrative Trustees may specify that any written ballot submitted to the Security Holder for the purpose of taking any action without a meeting shall be returned to the Trust acting with respect to this Series 2 within the time specified by the Administrative 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 Securities 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 Securities executing it. Except as otherwise provided herein, 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 with respect to this Series 2 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 Administrative Trustees or by such other Person that the Administrative Trustees may designate; and

(iv) unless the Statutory Trust Act, this Declaration, the terms of the Securities, the Trust Indenture Act or the listing rules of any stock exchange on which the Trust Preferred Securities are then listed or trading, otherwise provides, the Administrative 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

 

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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 13

REPRESENTATIONS OF INSTITUTIONAL TRUSTEE

Section 13.01 Representations and Warranties of Institutional Trustee.

The Trustee that acts as initial Institutional Trustee represents and warrants to the Trust with respect to this Series 2 and to the Sponsor at the date of this Declaration, and each Successor Institutional Trustee represents and warrants to the Trust with respect to this Series 2 and the Sponsor at the time of the Successor Institutional Trustee’s acceptance of its appointment as Institutional Trustee that:

(a) the Institutional Trustee is a banking corporation or association with trust powers, duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of its jurisdiction of incorporation or formation, with trust power and authority to execute and deliver, and to carry out and perform its obligations under the terms of, this Declaration;

(b) the execution, delivery and performance by the Institutional Trustee of the Declaration has been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action on the part of the Institutional Trustee. The Declaration has been duly executed and delivered by the Institutional Trustee, and it constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation of the Institutional 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);

(c) the execution, delivery and performance of the Declaration by the Institutional Trustee does not conflict with or constitute a breach of the Articles of Organization or By-laws of the Institutional Trustee; and

(d) no consent, approval or authorization of, or registration with or notice to, any State or Federal banking authority is required for the execution, delivery or performance by the Institutional Trustee, of this Declaration.

 

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Section 13.02 [Reserved]

ARTICLE 14

MISCELLANEOUS

Section 14.01 Notices.

Any notice, request, instruction or other document to be given hereunder by any party to the other will be in writing and will be deemed to have been duly given (a) on the date of delivery if delivered personally, or by facsimile, upon confirmation of receipt, or (b) on the second business day following the date of dispatch if delivered by a recognized next day courier service. All notices shall be delivered, telecopied or sent by a recognized next day courier service, as set forth below, or pursuant to such other instructions as may be designated by the Trust with respect to this Series 2, the Trustees or the Holders:

(a) if given to the Trust with respect to this Series 2, in care of the Administrative Trustees at the mailing address set forth below for the Trust acting with respect to Series 2 (or such other address as the Trust may give notice of to the Holders of the Securities and the Institutional Trustee):

GMAC Capital Trust I

c/o Ally Financial Inc.

200 Renaissance Center

P.O. Box 200

Detroit, Michigan 48265-2000

Attention: General Counsel

(b) if given to the Institutional Trustee, at the mailing address set forth below (or such other address as the Institutional Trustee may give notice of to the Holders of the Securities and the Sponsor):

The Bank of New York Mellon

101 Barclay Street-8W

New York, New York 10286

Attention: Corporate Trust Administration

(c) 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 of to the Trust with respect to this Series 2 and the Institutional Trustee):

Ally Financial Inc.

200 Renaissance Center

P.O. Box 200

 

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Detroit, Michigan 48265-2000

Attention: General Counsel

(d) if given to any other Holder, at the address set forth on the books and records of the Trust with respect to this Series 2.

All such 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 14.02 Governing Law; Waiver of Trial by Jury

THIS DECLARATION SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND CONSTRUED AND INTERPRETED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE APPLICABLE TO CONTRACTS MADE AND TO BE PREFORMED ENTIRELY WITHIN SUCH STATE. EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO AGREES (A) TO SUBMIT TO THE NON-EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION AND VENUE OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK AND THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS FOR ANY AND ALL CIVIL ACTIONS, SUITS OR PROCEEDINGS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING OF THIS DECLARATION OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY OR THEREBY, AND (B) TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW THAT NOTICE MAY BE SERVED UPON THE TRUST, THE TRUSTEES AND THE HOLDERS AT THE ADDRESSES AND IN THE MANNER SET FORTH IN SECTION 14.01 AND, IF APPLICABLE, TO CERTAIN HOLDERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL LAW. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO HEREBY UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY CIVIL LEGAL ACTION OR PROCEEDING RELATING TO THIS INDENTURE OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY OR THEREBY.

Section 14.03 Intention of the Parties.

It is the intention of the parties hereto that this Series 2 be classified for United States federal income tax purposes as a domestic grantor trust. The provisions of this Declaration shall be interpreted to further this intention of the parties.

 

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Section 14.04 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 14.05 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.

Section 14.06 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 14.07 Counterparts.

This instrument may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which so executed shall be deemed to be an original, but all such counterparts shall together constitute but one and the same instrument. Delivery of an executed signature page of this Indenture by facsimile or electronic (including PDF) transmission shall be effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart thereof.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have caused these presents to be executed as of the day and year first above written.

 

By:    
Name:   Alison M. Summerville
Title:   Administrative Trustee
By:    
Name:   Matthew M. Brennan
Title:   Administrative Trustee
THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, as Institutional Trustee
By:    
Name:  
Title:  
Ally Financial Inc., as Sponsor
By:    
Name:   Cathy L. Quenneville
Title:   Secretary

[Series 2 Supplement to the Second Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust Signature Page]

 

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ANNEX I

TERMS OF

[]% FIXED RATE/FLOATING RATE PREFERRED SECURITIES

SERIES 2

[]% FIXED RATE/FLOATING RATE COMMON SECURITIES

SERIES 2

Pursuant to Section 7.01 of the Series 2 Supplement (as amended from time to time, the “Series 2 Supplement”) to the Second Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust, dated as of [•], 2011 (as amended from time to time, the “Base Declaration” and together with the Series 2 Supplement, the “Declaration”), the designation, rights, privileges, restrictions, preferences and other terms and provisions of the Trust Preferred Securities and the Common Securities are set out below (each capitalized term used but not defined herein has the meaning set forth in the Declaration):

1. Designation and Number.

(a) Trust Preferred Securities. [] Trust Preferred Securities of the Trust with respect to this Series 2 with an aggregate liquidation amount with respect to the assets of the Trust with respect to this Series 2 of [] DOLLARS ($[]), and a liquidation amount with respect to the assets of the Trust with respect to this Series 2 of $25 per security, are hereby designated for the purposes of identification only as “[]% Fixed Rate/Floating Rate Trust Preferred Securities, Series 2” (the “Trust Preferred Securities”). The Trust Preferred Security Certificates evidencing the Trust Preferred Securities shall be substantially in the form of Exhibit A-1 to the Declaration, 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 Trust Preferred Securities are listed.

(b) Common Securities. [] Common Securities of the Trust with respect to this Series 2 with an aggregate liquidation amount with respect to the assets of the Trust with respect to this Series 2 of [] DOLLARS ($[]), and a liquidation amount with respect to the assets of the Trust with respect to this Series 2 of $25 per common security, are hereby designated for the purposes of identification only as “[]% Fixed Rate/Floating Rate Common Securities, Series 2” (the “Common Securities”). The Common Security Certificates evidencing the Common Securities shall be substantially in the form of Exhibit A-2 to the Declaration, with such changes and additions thereto or deletions therefrom as may be required by ordinary usage, custom or practice.

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(a) Distributions will be cumulative and will be payable on each Security until redemption (i) from [], 2011 to but excluding February 15, 2016, at an annual rate of []% payable quarterly in arrears on February 15, May 15, August 15 and November 15 of each year, beginning August 15, 2011, and (ii) from and including February 15, 2016 to but excluding February 15, 2040, at an annual rate equal to three-month LIBOR plus []% payable quarterly in arrears on February 15, May 15, August 15 and November 15 of each year, beginning May 15, 2016 (the “Coupon Rates”), these rates being the rates payable on the Debentures to be held by the Institutional Trustee. The amount of Distributions payable (w) from [], 2011 to but excluding February 15, 2016 shall be computed for any full quarterly Distribution period on the basis of a 360-day year consisting 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 a partial month in such period and (x) from and including February 15, 2016 to but excluding February 15, 2040 shall be computed on the basis of a 360-day year and the actual number of days elapsed. Distributions in arrears beyond the first date such Distributions are payable (or would be payable, if not for any Extension Period (as defined below) or default by the Debenture Issuer on the Debentures) will bear interest thereon, compounded quarterly on February 15, May 15, August 15 and November 15 of each year, beginning August 15, 2011, at the applicable Coupon Rate and without regard for any Extension Period (to the extent permitted by applicable law). The term “Distributions” as used herein includes such cash distributions and any such interest payable unless otherwise stated. A Distribution is payable only to the extent that payments are made in respect of the Debentures held by the Institutional Trustee and to the extent the Institutional Trustee has funds available therefor.

(b) When, as and if available for payment, Distributions will be made by the Institutional Trustee, except as otherwise described below. The Debenture Issuer has the right under the Indenture to defer payments of interest on the Debentures by extending the interest payment period from time to time on the Debentures for a period not exceeding 20 consecutive quarters (each an “Extension Period”), during which Extension Period no interest shall be due and payable on the Debentures, provided, that no Extension Period may extend beyond the date of maturity of the Debentures. As a consequence of the Debenture Issuer’s extension of the interest payment period, quarterly Distributions will also be deferred. Despite such deferral, quarterly Distributions will continue to accumulate to the extent and in the amount that interest accrues and compounds on the underlying Debentures. In the event that the Debenture Issuer exercises its right to extend the interest payment period, then (a) the Debenture Issuer and any subsidiary of the Debenture Issuer (other than a subsidiary of the Debenture Issuer that is a depository institution or a subsidiary thereof) shall not declare or pay any dividend on, make any distributions with

 

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respect to, or redeem, purchase, acquire or make a liquidation payment with respect to, any of the Debenture Issuer’s capital stock or make any guarantee payment with respect thereto (other than (i) redemptions, purchases or other acquisitions of shares of capital stock of the Debenture Issuer in connection with the administration of any employee benefit plan in the ordinary course of business and consistent with past practice, (ii) the acquisition by the Debenture Issuer or any of its subsidiaries of record ownership in capital stock of the Debenture Issuer for the beneficial ownership of any other persons (other than the Debenture Issuer or any of its subsidiaries), including trustees or custodians, (iii) as a result of an exchange or conversion of any class or series of the Debenture Issuer’s capital stock for any other class or series of the Debenture Issuer’s capital stock, in each case, solely to the extent required pursuant to binding contractual agreements entered into prior to or on December 30, 2009 or any subsequent agreement for the accelerated exercise, settlement or exchange thereof for capital stock of the Debenture Issuer, (iv) distributions by or among any wholly-owned subsidiary of the Debenture Issuer, (v) redemptions of securities held by the Debenture Issuer or any wholly-owned subsidiary of the Debenture Issuer, and (vi) unpaid tax distributions to holders of membership interests of GMAC LLC pursuant to Section 4(b) of GMAC LLC’s Plan of Conversion, dated June 30, 2009), and (b) the Debenture Issuer and any subsidiary of the Debenture Issuer (other than a subsidiary of the Debenture Issuer that is a depository institution, or a subsidiary thereof) shall not make any payment of interest on or principal of (or premium, if any, on), or repay, repurchase or redeem, any debt securities or guarantees issued by the Debenture Issuer which rank pari passu with or junior to the Debentures (“Junior Subordinated Indebtedness”) (other than (i) redemptions, purchases or other acquisitions of Junior Subordinated Indebtedness in connection with the administration of any employee benefit plan in the ordinary course of business and consistent with past practice, (ii) the acquisition by the Debenture Issuer or any of its subsidiaries of record ownership in Junior Subordinated Indebtedness for the beneficial ownership of any other persons (other than the Debenture Issuer or any of its subsidiaries), including trustees or custodians, (iii) as a result of an exchange or conversion of any class or series of Junior Subordinated Indebtedness for any other class or series of Junior Subordinated Indebtedness, (iv) redemptions of securities held by the Debenture Issuer or any wholly-owned subsidiary of the Debenture Issuer and (v) any payment of interest on Junior Subordinated Indebtedness paid pro rata with interest paid on the Debentures such that the respective amounts of such payments made shall bear the same ratio to each other as all accrued but unpaid interest per like-amount of Debentures and all Junior Subordinated Indebtedness bear to each other). The restrictions in the foregoing clauses (a) and (b) will not apply to (i) any stock dividends paid by the Debenture Issuer where the dividend stock is the same stock as that on which the dividend is being paid or (ii) dividends or distributions by or other transactions solely among the Debenture Issuer and any wholly-owned subsidiary of the Debenture Issuer or solely among wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Debenture Issuer. For the

 

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avoidance of doubt, the Trust with respect to this Series 2 shall have the right to make partial Distributions during an Extension Period if a corresponding payment of interest is made on the Debentures. Prior to the termination of any such Extension Period, the Debenture Issuer may further extend such Extension Period; provided, that such Extension Period, together with all such other extensions thereof, shall not exceed 20 consecutive quarters; provided further, that no Extension Period may extend beyond the maturity of the Debentures. Payments of deferred Distributions and accrued interest thereon will be payable to Holders as they appear on the books and records of the Trust with respect to this Series 2 on the record date immediately preceding the end of the Extension Period. At the termination of any Extension Period and upon the payment of all amounts then due, the Debenture Issuer may commence a new Extension Period, subject to the above requirements. The Administrative Trustees will give notice to each Holder of any Extension Period upon their receipt of notice thereof from the Debenture Issuer.

(c) Distributions on the Securities will be payable to the Holders thereof as they appear on the books and records of the Trust with respect to this Series 2 at the close of business on the relevant record dates. While the Trust Preferred Securities are in definitive, fully-registered form, subject to the rules of any securities exchange on which the Trust Preferred Securities are listed, the relevant record dates shall be 15 days prior to the relevant payment dates or such other record date fixed by the Administrative Trustee that is not more than 60 nor less than 10 days prior to such relevant payment dates (each a “Distribution Record Date”), which payment dates shall correspond to the interest payment dates on the Debentures. If the Trust Preferred Securities shall be in book-entry only form, the relevant record dates shall be one Business Day prior to the relevant payment dates, which payment dates shall correspond to the interest payment dates on the Debentures. Subject to any applicable laws and regulations and the provisions of the Declaration, each such payment in respect of the Trust Preferred Securities will be made in accordance with the procedures of The Depository Trust Company (“DTC”). The relevant record dates for the Common Securities shall be the same record date as for the Trust Preferred Securities. Distributions payable on any Securities that are not punctually paid on any Distribution payment date, as a result of the Debenture Issuer having failed to make a payment under the Debentures, will cease to be payable to the Person in whose name such Securities are registered on the relevant record date, and such defaulted Distribution will instead be payable to the Person in whose name such Securities are registered on the special record date or other specified date determined in accordance with the Indenture. If any date on which Distributions are payable on the Securities on or before February 15, 2016 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). If any date on which Distributions are payable on the Securities after February 15,

 

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2016 is not a Business Day, then payment of the Distribution payable on such date shall be made or be made available for payment on the next succeeding day that is a Business Day and interest will accrue to but excluding the date interest is paid. However, if such Business Day is in the next succeeding calendar month, such payment shall be made on, and interest will accrue to but excluding, the immediately preceding Business Day.

(d) In the event that there is any money or other property held by or for the Trust with respect to this Series 2 that is not accounted for hereunder, such property shall be distributed Pro Rata (as defined herein) among the Holders of the Securities.

3. Liquidation Distribution upon Dissolution.

(a) In the event of any voluntary or involuntary dissolution, of the Trust or this Series 2, the Holders of the Securities will be entitled to receive out of the assets of the Trust with respect to this Series 2 available for distribution to Holders of Securities after satisfaction of claims and obligations of the Trust with respect to this Series 2 pursuant to applicable law, distributions in an amount equal to the aggregate of the stated liquidation amount per Security plus accrued and unpaid Distributions thereon to the date of payment (such amount being the “Liquidation Distribution”), unless, in connection with the winding-up, Debentures in an aggregate principal amount equal to the aggregate stated liquidation amount, with an interest rate equal to the Coupon Rate, and bearing accrued and unpaid interest in an amount equal to the accumulated and unpaid Distributions on, such Securities outstanding at such time, have been distributed on a Pro Rata basis to the Holders of the Securities in exchange for such Securities. Prior to any such Liquidation Distribution, the Debenture Issuer will obtain any required regulatory approval.

(b) If, upon any such dissolution, the Liquidation Distribution can be paid only in part because the Trust with respect to this Series 2 has insufficient assets available to pay in full the aggregate Liquidation Distribution, then the amounts payable directly by the Trust with respect to this Series 2 on the Securities shall be paid on a Pro Rata basis.

4. Redemption and Distribution.

(a) Upon the repayment of the Debentures in whole or in part, whether at maturity or upon redemption (either at the option of the Debenture Issuer or pursuant to a Special Event as described below), the proceeds from such repayment or payment shall be simultaneously applied to redeem Securities having an aggregate liquidation amount equal to the aggregate principal amount of the Debentures so repaid or redeemed at a redemption price equal to the liquidation amount per Security plus an amount equal to accrued and unpaid

 

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Distributions thereon at the date of the redemption, payable in cash (the “Redemption Price”). Holders shall be given not less than 30 nor more than 60 days’ notice of such redemption. Prior to any such redemption, the Debenture Issuer will obtain any required regulatory approval.

(b) If fewer than all the outstanding Securities are to be so redeemed, the Securities will be redeemed Pro Rata and the Trust Preferred Securities to be redeemed will be as described in Section 4(g)(ii) below.

(c) Subject to obtaining any required regulatory approval, the Debenture Issuer may redeem the Debentures, in whole or in part, at any time on or after February 15, 2016 at the Redemption Price.

(d) Subject to obtaining any required regulatory approval, if, at any time, a Tax Event or an Investment Company Event (each as defined below, and each a “Special Event”) shall occur and be continuing, the Debenture Issuer shall have the right, upon not less than 30 nor more than 60 days’ notice, to redeem the Debentures, in whole or in part, for cash within 90 days following the occurrence of such Special Event, and, following such redemption, Securities with an aggregate liquidation amount equal to the aggregate principal amount of the Debentures so redeemed shall be redeemed by the Trust with respect to this Series 2 at the Redemption Price on a Pro Rata basis; provided, however, that if at the time there is available to the Debenture Issuer or the Trust with respect to this Series 2 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 that will have no adverse effect on the Trust with respect to this Series 2 (a “Ministerial Action”), the Debenture Issuer or the holders of the Trust Preferred Securities or the Debentures, then the Debenture Issuer or the Trust acting with respect to this Series 2 will pursue such measure in lieu of redemption.

“Tax Event” means that the Administrative Trustees shall have received an opinion of a nationally recognized independent tax counsel experienced in such matters (a “Tax Event Opinion”) to the effect that, 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 or (b) any amendment to, or change in, an interpretation or application of such laws or regulations by any legislative body, court, governmental agency or regulatory authority (including the enactment of any legislation or the publication of any judicial decision or regulatory determination or administrative pronouncement on or after December 30, 2009), in either case after December 30, 2009 there is more than an insubstantial risk that (i) Series 2 of the Trust would be subject to United States federal income tax with respect to interest accrued or received on the Debentures, (ii) Series 2 of the Trust would be subject to more than a de minimis amount of

 

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other taxes, duties or other governmental charges, or (iii) interest payable to Series 2 of the Trust on the Debentures would not be deductible, in whole or in part, by the Debenture Issuer for United States federal income tax purposes.

“Investment Company Event” means that the Administrative Trustees shall have received an opinion of a nationally recognized independent counsel experienced in practice under the “Investment Company Act” to the effect that, as a result of the occurrence of a change in law or regulation or a written 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”), there is a more than an insubstantial risk that the Trust or this Series 2 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 December 30, 2009.

On and from the date fixed by the Administrative Trustees for any distribution of the Debentures and dissolution of the Trust with respect to this Series 2: (i) the Securities will no longer be deemed to be outstanding, (ii) if any Global Securities have been issued, DTC or its nominee (or any successor Clearing Agency or its nominee), as the record Holder of the Trust Preferred Securities, will receive a registered global certificate or certificates representing the Debentures to be delivered upon such distribution and (iii) any certificates representing Securities, except for certificates representing Trust Preferred Securities held by DTC or its nominee (or any successor Clearing Agency or its nominee), will be deemed to represent beneficial interests in the Debentures 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 such Securities until such certificates are presented to the Debenture Issuer or its agent for transfer or reissue.

(e) The Trust acting with respect to this Series 2 may not redeem fewer than all the outstanding Securities unless all accumulated and unpaid Distributions have been paid on all Securities for all quarterly Distribution periods terminating on or before the date of redemption.

(f) [Reserved]

(g) Redemption or Distribution procedures will be as follows:

(i) Notice of any redemption of, or notice of distribution of Debentures in exchange for the Securities (a “Redemption/Distribution Notice”) will be given by the Trust with respect to this Series 2 by mail to the Institutional Trustee and the Delaware Trustee and to each Holder of the Securities to be redeemed or exchanged not fewer than 30 nor more

 

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than 60 days before the date fixed for redemption or exchange thereof which, in the case of a redemption, will be the date fixed for redemption of the Debentures. For purposes of the calculation of the date of redemption or exchange and the dates on which notices are given pursuant to this Section 4(g)(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 the Holders of the Securities. Each Redemption/Distribution Notice shall be addressed to the Holders of the Securities at the address of each such Holder appearing in the books and records of the Trust with respect to this Series 2. 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 Securities are to be redeemed, the Securities to be redeemed shall be redeemed Pro Rata from each Holder of Trust Preferred Securities, it being understood that, in respect of Trust Preferred Securities registered in the name of and held of record by DTC or its nominee (or any successor Clearing Agency or its nominee), the distribution of the proceeds of such redemption will be made to each Clearing Agency Participant (or Person on whose behalf such nominee holds such securities) in accordance with the procedures applied by such agency or nominee.

(iii) If Securities are to be redeemed and the Trust acting with respect to this Series 2 gives a Redemption/Distribution Notice, which notice may only be issued if the Debentures are redeemed as set out in this Section 4 (which notice will be irrevocable), then (A) while the Trust Preferred Securities are in book-entry only form, with respect to the Trust Preferred Securities, by 12:00 noon, New York City time, on the redemption date, provided, that the Debenture Issuer has paid to the Institutional Trustee a sufficient amount of cash in connection with the related redemption or maturity of the Debentures, the Institutional Trustee will deposit irrevocably with DTC or its nominee (or successor Clearing Agency or its nominee) funds sufficient to pay the applicable Redemption Price with respect to the Trust Preferred Securities and will give DTC (or any successor Clearing Agency) irrevocable instructions and authority to pay the Redemption Price to the Holders of the Trust Preferred Securities, and (B) with respect to Trust Preferred Securities issued in definitive form and Common Securities, provided, that the Debenture Issuer has paid the Institutional Trustee a sufficient amount of cash in connection with the related redemption or maturity of the Debentures, the Institutional Trustee will pay the relevant Redemption Price to the Holders of such Securities by check mailed to the address of the relevant Holder appearing on the books and records of the Trust with respect to this Series 2 on the

 

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redemption date. If a Redemption/Distribution Notice shall have been given and funds deposited as required, if applicable, then immediately prior to the close of business on the date of such deposit, or on the redemption date, as applicable, distributions will cease to accrue on the Securities so called for redemption and all rights of the Holders of such Securities so called for redemption will cease, except the right of the Holders of such Securities to receive the Redemption Price, but without interest on such Redemption Price. Neither the Administrative Trustees nor the Trust with respect to this Series 2 shall be required to register or cause to be registered the transfer of any Securities that have been so called for redemption. If any date fixed for redemption of 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 any Securities is improperly withheld or refused and not paid either by the Institutional Trustee or by the Sponsor as guarantor pursuant to the relevant Securities Guarantee, Distributions on such Securities will continue to accrue from the original redemption date to the actual 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 Administrative Trustees on behalf of the Trust with respect to this Series 2 to (A) in respect of the Trust Preferred Securities, DTC or its nominee (or any successor Clearing Agency or its nominee) if the Global Certificates have been issued or, if Definitive Trust Preferred Security Certificates have been issued, to the Holder thereof and (B) in respect of the Common Securities, to the Holder thereof.

(v) Subject to the foregoing and applicable law (including, without limitation, United States federal securities laws), the Debenture Issuer or its affiliates may at any time and from time to time purchase outstanding Trust Preferred Securities by tender, in the open market or by private agreement.

5. Voting Rights — Trust Preferred Securities.

(a) Except as provided under Sections 5(b) and 7 and as otherwise required by law and the Declaration, the Holders of the Trust Preferred Securities will have no voting rights.

 

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(b) (1) Subject to the requirements set forth in this paragraph, the Holders of a Majority in aggregate liquidation amount of the Trust Preferred Securities, voting separately as a class, may direct the time, method, and place of conducting any proceeding for any remedy available to the Institutional Trustee, or direct the exercise of any trust or power conferred upon the Institutional Trustee under the Declaration, including the right to direct the Institutional Trustee, as 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 exercising any trust or power conferred on the Debenture Trustee with respect to the Debentures, (ii) waive any past Default (as defined in the Indenture) that is waivable under Section 5.06 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, that, where a consent or action under the Indenture would require the consent or act of the Holders of greater than a majority in principal amount of Debentures affected thereby (a “Super Majority”), the Institutional Trustee may only give such consent or take such action at the written direction of the Holders of at least the proportion in liquidation amount of the Trust Preferred Securities which the relevant Super Majority represents of the aggregate principal amount of the Debentures outstanding; provided, further, that the Institutional Trustee shall have the right to refrain from following any such direction that violates the Declaration or conflicts with any applicable rule of law or would involve it in personal liability against which indemnity would, in the opinion of the Institutional Trustee, not be adequate, and the Institutional Trustee may take any other action deemed proper by it that is not inconsistent with such direction. The Institutional Trustee shall not revoke any action previously authorized or approved by a vote of the Holders of the Trust Preferred Securities. Except with respect to directing the time, method and place of conducting a proceeding for a remedy available to the Institutional Trustee, the Institutional Trustee, as holder of the Debentures, shall not take any of the actions described in clause (i), (ii), (iii) or (iv) above unless the Institutional Trustee has obtained an opinion of a nationally recognized independent tax counsel experienced in such matters to the effect such action will not (x) cause the Trust or Series 2 (as applicable) to be classified (a) as other than either a grantor trust or a partnership or (b) as an entity taxable as a corporation, in either case, for United States federal income tax purposes, or (y) materially reduce the likelihood of the Trust or Series 2 (as applicable) being classified as a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes. To the fullest extent permitted by law, if the Institutional Trustee fails to enforce its rights under the Debentures, any Holder of Trust Preferred Securities may directly institute a legal proceeding against the Debenture Issuer to enforce the Institutional Trustee’s rights under the Debentures without first instituting a legal proceeding against the Institutional Trustee or any other Person or entity. If a Default under the Declaration has occurred and is continuing and such event is attributable to the failure of the

 

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Debenture Issuer to pay interest or principal (or premium, if any) on the Debentures on the date such interest or principal (or premium, if any) is otherwise payable (or in the case of redemption, on the redemption date), then a holder of Trust Preferred Securities may also directly institute a proceeding for enforcement of payment to such holder (a “Direct Action”) of the principal of or interest (or premium, if any) on the Debentures having a principal amount equal to the aggregate liquidation amount of the Trust Preferred Securities of such holder on or after the respective due date specified or provided for in the Debentures without first (i) directing the Institutional Trustee to enforce the terms of the Debentures or (ii) instituting a legal proceeding directly against the Debenture Issuer to enforce the Institutional Trustee’s rights under the Debentures. Except as provided in the preceding sentence, the Holders of Trust Preferred Securities will not be able to exercise directly any other remedy available to the holders of the Debentures. In connection with such Direct Action, the Debenture Issuer will be subrogated to the rights of such Holder of Trust Preferred Securities under the Declaration to the extent of any payment made by the Debenture Issuer to such holder of Trust Preferred Securities in such Direct Action.

(2) Any required approval or direction of Holders of Trust Preferred Securities may be given at a separate meeting of Holders of Trust Preferred Securities convened for such purpose, at a meeting of all of the Holders of Securities in the Trust or pursuant to written consent. The Administrative Trustees will cause a notice of any meeting at which Holders of Trust 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 Trust 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.

(3) No vote or consent of the Holders of the Trust Preferred Securities will be required for the Trust with respect to this Series 2 to redeem and cancel Trust Preferred Securities or to distribute the Debentures in accordance with the Declaration and the terms of the Securities.

(4) Notwithstanding that Holders of Trust Preferred Securities are entitled to vote or consent under any of the circumstances described above, any of the Trust Preferred Securities that are owned by the Sponsor or any Affiliate of the Sponsor 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 to the extent required by Section 316(a) of the Trust Indenture Act.

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the extent permitted by applicable rule or law, be exercised only by a United States Person that is a beneficial owner of a Trust Preferred Security or by a United States Person acting as irrevocable agent with discretionary powers for the beneficial owner of a Trust Preferred Security that is not a United States Person. Beneficial owners of Trust Preferred Securities that are not United States Persons must, to the extent permitted by applicable rule or law, irrevocably appoint a United States Person with discretionary powers to act as their agent with respect to such voting and consensual rights.

6. Voting Rights — Common Securities.

(a) Except as provided under Sections 6(b), (c) and 7 and as otherwise required by law and the Declaration, the Holders of the Common Securities will have no voting rights.

(b) The Holders of the Common Securities are entitled, in accordance with and subject to Article 5 of the Declaration, to vote to appoint, remove or replace any Trustee or to increase or decrease the number of Trustees.

(c) Subject to Section 2.06 of the Declaration and only after the Default with respect to the Trust Preferred Securities has been cured, waived, or otherwise eliminated and subject to the requirements of the second to last sentence of this paragraph, the Holders of a Majority in liquidation amount of the Common Securities, voting separately as a class, may direct the time, method, and place of conducting any proceeding for any remedy available to the Institutional Trustee, or direct the exercise of any trust or power conferred upon the Institutional Trustee under the Declaration, including (i) directing the time, method, place of conducting any proceeding for any remedy available to the Debenture Trustee, or exercising any trust or power conferred on the Debenture Trustee with respect to the Debentures, (ii) waiving any past Default (as defined in the Indenture) that is waivable under Section 5.06 of the Indenture, or (iii) exercising any right to rescind or annul a declaration that the principal of all the Debentures shall be due and payable, provided that, where a consent or action under the Indenture would require the consent or act of the Holders of a Super Majority of the Debentures affected thereby, the Institutional Trustee may only give such consent or take such action at the written direction of the Holders of at least the proportion in liquidation amount of the Common Securities which the relevant Super Majority represents of the aggregate principal amount of the Debentures outstanding; provided, further, that the Institutional Trustee shall have the right to refrain from following any such direction that violates the Declaration or conflicts with any applicable rule of law or would involve it in personal liability against which indemnity would, in the opinion of the Institutional Trustee, not be adequate, and the Institutional Trustee may take any other action deemed proper by it that is not inconsistent with such direction. Pursuant to this Section 6(c), the Institutional Trustee shall not revoke any action previously authorized or approved by a vote

 

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of the Holders of the Trust Preferred Securities. Other than with respect to directing the time, method and place of conducting any proceeding for any remedy available to the Institutional Trustee or the Debenture Trustee as set forth above, the Institutional Trustee shall not take any action in accordance with the directions of the Holders of the Common Securities under this paragraph unless the Institutional Trustee has obtained an opinion of nationally recognized tax counsel experienced in such matters to the effect that such action will not (i) cause the Trust or Series 2 (as applicable) to be classified (x) as other than either a grantor trust or a partnership or (y) as an entity taxable as a corporation, in either case, for United States federal income tax purposes, or (ii) materially reduce the likelihood of the Trust or Series 2 (as applicable) being classified as a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes. If the Institutional Trustee fails to enforce its rights under the Declaration, any Holder of Common Securities may institute a legal proceeding directly against any Person to enforce the Institutional Trustee’s rights under the Declaration, without first instituting a legal proceeding against the Institutional Trustee or any other Person.

(d) Any approval or direction 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 in the Trust with respect to this Series 2 or pursuant to written consent. The Administrative 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.

(e) No vote or consent of the Holders of the Common Securities will be required for the Trust acting with respect to this Series 2 to redeem and cancel Common Securities or to distribute the Debentures in accordance with the Declaration and the terms of the Securities.

7. Amendments to Declaration and Indenture.

(a) In addition to any requirements under Section 12.01 of the Declaration, if any proposed amendment to the Declaration provides for, or the Administrative Trustees otherwise propose to effect, (i) any action that would adversely affect the powers, preferences or 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 with respect to this Series 2, other than as described in Section 8.01 of the Declaration, then the Holders of outstanding Securities as a class, will be entitled to vote on such amendment or proposal (but

 

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not on any other amendment or proposal) and such amendment or proposal shall not be effective except with the approval of the Holders of at least a Majority in liquidation amount of the Securities, voting together as a single class; provided, however, if any amendment or proposal referred to in clause (i) above would adversely affect only the Trust Preferred Securities or only 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 a Majority in liquidation amount of such class of Securities.

(b) In the event the consent of the Institutional Trustee as the holder of the Debentures is required under the Indenture with respect to any amendment, modification or termination of the Indenture or the Debentures, the Institutional Trustee shall request the written direction of the Holders of the Securities with respect to such amendment, modification or termination and shall vote with respect to such amendment, modification or termination as directed by a Majority in liquidation amount of the Securities voting or consenting together as a single class; provided, however, that where a consent under the Indenture would require the consent of a Super Majority, the Institutional Trustee may only give such consent at the direction of the Holders of at least the proportion in liquidation amount of the Securities which the relevant Super Majority represents of the aggregate principal amount of the Debentures outstanding; provided, further, that the Institutional Trustee shall not take any action in accordance with the directions of the Holders of the Securities under this Section 7(b) unless the Institutional Trustee has obtained an opinion of nationally recognized tax counsel experienced in such matters to the effect that such action will not (i) cause the Trust or Series 2 (as applicable) to be classified (x) as other than either a grantor trust or a partnership or (y) as an entity taxable as a corporation, in either case, for United States federal income tax purposes, or (ii) materially reduce the likelihood of the Trust or Series 2 (as applicable) being classified as a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes.

8. Pro Rata.

A reference in these terms of the 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, a 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 Trust Preferred Securities pro rata according to the aggregate liquidation amount of Trust Preferred Securities held by the relevant Holder relative to the aggregate liquidation amount of all Trust Preferred Securities outstanding, and only after satisfaction of all amounts owed to the Holders of the Trust Preferred Securities, to each Holder of Common Securities pro rata according to the aggregate liquidation amount of Common

 

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Securities held by the relevant Holder relative to the aggregate liquidation amount of all Common Securities outstanding.

9. Ranking.

The Trust Preferred Securities rank pari passu and payment thereon shall be made Pro Rata with the Common Securities except that, where a Default (as defined in the Indenture) occurs and is continuing under the Indenture in respect of the Debentures held by the Institutional Trustee, the rights of Holders of the Common Securities to payment in respect of Distributions and payments upon liquidation, redemption and otherwise are subordinated to the rights to payment of the Holders of the Trust Preferred Securities.

10. Listing.

The Trust Preferred Securities will not initially be listed on any exchange. In the event that the Holder of the Common Securities determines to list the Trust Preferred Securities on an exchange, the Administrative Trustees shall use their best efforts to cause the Trust Preferred Securities to be so listed.

11. Acceptance of Securities Guarantee and Indenture.

Each Holder of Trust Preferred Securities and Common Securities, by the acceptance thereof, agrees to the provisions of the Guarantee Agreement, including the subordination provisions therein and to the provisions of the Indenture.

12. No Preemptive Rights.

The Holders of the Securities shall have no preemptive rights to subscribe for any additional securities.

13. Miscellaneous.

These terms constitute a part of the Declaration.

The Sponsor will provide a copy of the Declaration or the Guarantee Agreement, and the Indenture to a Holder without charge on written request to the Sponsor at its principal place of business.

 

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EXHIBIT A-1

FORM OF TRUST PREFERRED SECURITY CERTIFICATE

SERIES 2

THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS INSTRUMENT ARE NOT SAVINGS ACCOUNTS, DEPOSITS OR OTHER OBLIGATIONS OF A BANK AND ARE NOT INSURED BY THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION OR ANY OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY.

 

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IF THE DEBENTURES ARE ISSUED WITH ORIGINAL ISSUE DISCOUNT (“OID”) FOR PURPOSES OF SECTIONS 1272, 1273, AND 1275 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED, ALLY FINANCIAL INC. (THE “COMPANY”) WILL, BEGINNING NO LATER THAN TEN (10) DAYS AFTER THE ISSUE DATE, PROMPTLY PROVIDE TO HOLDERS OF SECURITIES, UPON WRITTEN REQUEST, THE ISSUE PRICE, THE AMOUNT OF OID, THE ISSUE DATE, AND THE YIELD TO MATURITY WITH RESPECT TO THE DEBENTURES. ANY SUCH WRITTEN REQUEST SHOULD BE SENT TO THE COMPANY AT ALLY FINANCIAL INC., 200 RENAISSANCE CENTER, P.O. BOX 200, DETROIT, MICHIGAN 48265-2000, ATTENTION: CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER.

 

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Certificate Number   Number of Trust Preferred Securities

CUSIP NO. []

Certificate Evidencing Trust Preferred Securities

of

GMAC Capital Trust I

[]% Fixed Rate/Floating Rate Trust Preferred Securities

Series 2

(Liquidation Amount $25 per Trust Preferred Security)

GMAC Capital Trust I, a statutory 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 with respect to Series 2 designated the []% Fixed Rate/Floating Rate Trust Preferred Securities, Series 2 (the “Trust Preferred Securities”). The Trust Preferred Securities are transferable on the books and records of the Trust with respect to Series 2, in person or by a duly authorized attorney, upon surrender of this certificate duly endorsed and in proper form for transfer. The designation, rights, privileges, restrictions, preferences and other terms and provisions of the Trust Preferred Securities are set forth in, and this certificate and the Trust Preferred Securities represented hereby are issued and shall in all respects be subject to, the provisions of the Second Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust of the Trust dated as of [], 2011, as the same may be amended from time to time, together with the Series 2 Supplement thereto (the “Declaration”), including the designation of the terms of the Trust Preferred Securities as set forth in Annex I thereto. Capitalized terms used herein but not defined shall have the meaning given them in the Declaration. The Holder is entitled to the benefits of the Guarantee Agreement to the extent provided therein. The Sponsor will provide a copy of the Declaration, the Guarantee Agreement and the Indenture to a Holder without charge upon written request to the Sponsor at its principal place of business.

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 Indebtedness (as defined in the Indenture) and (ii) agreed to the terms of the Guarantee Agreement, including that the Guarantee Agreement is (A) subordinate and junior in right of payment to all other liabilities of Ally, (B) pari passu with the most senior preferred or preference stock now or hereafter issued by Ally and

 

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with any guarantee now or hereafter issued by Ally with respect to preferred or preference stock of Ally’s affiliates and (C) senior to Ally’s common stock.

Upon receipt of this certificate, the Holder is bound by the Declaration and is entitled to the benefits thereunder.

By acceptance, the Holder, and by acquiring an interest herein, each beneficial owner of a Trust Preferred Security, agrees, unless otherwise required by law, to treat, for United States federal income tax purposes, (i) each series of the Trust as a separate entity, (ii) Series 2 as a grantor trust, (iii) itself as owning an undivided beneficial interest in the Series 2 Debentures, (iv) the Series 2 Debentures as indebtedness of the Debenture Issuer, and (v) the stated interest on the Series 2 Debentures as ordinary interest income that is includible in such beneficial owner’s gross income at the time the interest is paid or accrued in accordance with such beneficial owner’s regular method of tax accounting.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Trust has executed this certificate this      day of                 ,     .

 

GMAC Capital Trust I

 

 

Name:  
Title:   Administrative Trustee

 

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ASSIGNMENT

FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned assigns and transfers this Trust Preferred 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 Trust Preferred Security Certificate on the books of the Trust for Series 2. 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 Trust Preferred

Security Certificate)

 

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EXHIBIT A-2

FORM OF COMMON SECURITY CERTIFICATE

TRANSFER OF THIS CERTIFICATE

IS SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS

SET FORTH IN THE DECLARATION

REFERRED TO BELOW

 

Certificate Number   Number of Common Securities

Certificate Evidencing Common Securities

of

GMAC Capital Trust I

[]% Fixed Rate/Floating Rate Common Securities

Series 2

(Liquidation Amount $25 per Common Security)

GMAC Capital Trust I, a statutory trust formed under the laws of the State of Delaware (the “Trust”), hereby certifies that Ally Financial Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Holder”), is the registered owner of                      (                    ) common securities of the Trust with respect to Series 2 representing undivided beneficial interests in the assets of the Trust held with respect to Series 2, the payments received therefrom and the profits and losses derived therefrom, designated the []% Fixed Rate/Floating Rate Common Securities, Series 2 (the “Common Securities”). The Common Securities are transferable on the books and records of the Trust with respect to Series 2, 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 9.01 thereof. The designation, rights, privileges, restrictions, preferences and other terms and provisions of the Common Securities represented hereby are issued and shall in all respects be subject to the provisions of the Second Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust of the Trust dated as of [], 2011, as the same may be amended from time to time, together with the Series 2 Supplement thereto (the “Declaration”), including the designation of the terms of the Common Securities as set forth in Annex I thereto. Capitalized terms used herein but not defined shall have the meaning given them in the Declaration. The Sponsor will provide a copy of the Declaration and the Indenture to a Holder without charge upon written request to the Sponsor at its principal place of business.

 

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Upon receipt of this certificate, the Holder is bound by the Declaration and is entitled to the benefits thereunder.

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 Indebtedness (as defined in the Indenture) as and to the extent provided in the Indenture.

By acceptance, the Holder, and by acquiring an interest herein, each beneficial owner of a Common Security, agrees, unless otherwise required by law, to treat, for United States federal income tax purposes (i) each series of the Trust as a separate entity, (ii) Series 2 as a grantor trust, (iii) itself as owning an undivided beneficial interest in the Series 2 Debentures, (iv) the Series 2 Debentures as indebtedness of the Debenture Issuer, and (v) the stated interest on the Series 2 Debentures as ordinary interest income that is includible in such beneficial owner’s gross income at the time the interest is paid or accrued in accordance with such beneficial owner’s regular method of tax accounting.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Trust has executed this certificate this      day of                     ,     .

 

GMAC Capital Trust I

 

 

Name:  
Title:   Administrative Trustee

 

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ASSIGNMENT

FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned assigns and transfers 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 for Series 2. 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)

 

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EXHIBIT B

SPECIMEN OF DEBENTURE

IF THIS SECURITY IS ISSUED WITH ORIGINAL ISSUE DISCOUNT (“OID”), FOR PURPOSES OF SECTIONS 1272, 1273, AND 1275 OF THE CODE, ALLY FINANCIAL INC. (THE “COMPANY”) WILL, BEGINNING NO LATER THAN TEN (10) DAYS AFTER THE ISSUE DATE, PROMPTLY PROVIDE TO HOLDERS OF SECURITIES, UPON WRITTEN REQUEST,

 

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THE ISSUE PRICE, THE AMOUNT OF OID, THE ISSUE DATE AND THE YIELD TO MATURITY WITH RESPECT TO THE SECURITIES. ANY SUCH WRITTEN REQUEST SHOULD BE SENT TO THE COMPANY AT ALLY FINANCIAL INC., 200 RENAISSANCE CENTER, P.O. BOX 200, DETROIT, MICHIGAN 48265-2000, ATTENTION: CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER.

No. 1

$[            ]

ALLY FINANCIAL INC.

[    ]% FIXED RATE/FLOATING RATE JUNIOR SUBORDINATED

DEFERRABLE INTEREST DEBENTURES

DUE FEBRUARY 15, 2040

ALLY FINANCIAL INC., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”, which term includes any successor corporation under the indenture dated as of December 30, 2009 as amended and restated on [    ], 2011, between the Company and The Bank of New York Mellon, as trustee), for value received, hereby promises to pay to The Bank of New York Mellon, as Institutional Trustee of GMAC Capital Trust I (the “Trust”) with respect to Series 2 thereof (“Series 2 of the Trust”), pursuant to that certain Second Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust and Series 2 Supplement thereto, each dated as of [    ], 2011 (the “Declaration”), or registered assigns, the principal sum of [            ] ($[            ]) on February 15, 2040, and to pay interest on said principal sum (i) from and including [    ], 2011 to but excluding February 15, 2016, at an annual rate of [    ]% payable quarterly in arrears on February 15, May 15, August 15 and November 15 of each year, beginning August 15, 2011, and (ii) from and including February 15, 2016 to but excluding February 15, 2040, at an annual rate equal to three-month LIBOR (as defined in the Declaration) plus [    ]% payable quarterly in arrears on February 15, May 15, August 15 and November 15 of each year, beginning May 15, 2016 (the “Coupon Rate”), 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 applicable Coupon Rate per annum compounded quarterly on February 15, May 15, August 15 and November 15 of each year, beginning August 15, 2011, at the applicable Coupon Rate and without regard for any Extended Interest Payment Period (as defined below) (to the extent permitted by applicable law). The amount of interest payable shall be computed on the basis of (i) a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months with respect to any interest payment period ending on or before February 15, 2016 and will include the first day but exclude the last day of such period, and (ii) a 360-day year and the actual number of days elapsed with respect to any

 

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interest payment period after February 15, 2016 and will include the first day of such period but exclude the date of maturity. Except as provided in the following sentence, the amount of interest payable for any period shorter than a full quarterly period for which interest is computed with respect to any interest payment period ending on or before February 15, 2016, will be computed on the basis of the actual number of days elapsed in a partial month in such period. If the date for payment of any interest on or before February 15, 2016 is not a Business Day, then payment of interest payable on such date shall be made or be made available for payment on the next succeeding day that is a Business Day, and without any interest or other payment in respect of any such delay. If any interest payment date after February 15, 2016 is not a Business Day, then payment of interest payable on such date shall be made or be made available for payment on the next succeeding day that is a Business Day and interest will accrue to but excluding the date interest is paid. However, if such Business Day is in the next succeeding calendar month, such payment shall be made on, and interest will accrue to but excluding, the immediately preceding Business Day. 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 Security (or one or more Predecessor Securities, as defined in said Indenture) is registered at the close of business on the regular record date for such interest installment, which shall be (a) while this Security is held by the Institutional Trustee of Series 2 of the Trust or is represented by a Global Security, the close of business on the Business Day next preceding such Interest Payment Date, or (b) if pursuant to the provisions of the Indenture this Security is not in book-entry form, 15 days prior to such Interest Payment Date or such other record date fixed by the Administrative Trustee that is not more than 60 nor less than 10 days prior to 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 Security (or one or more Predecessor Securities) 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 Securities 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 Securities of this series 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 Security shall be payable at the office or agency of the Trustee maintained for that purpose in any coin or currency of the United States of America that 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 Security Register. Notwithstanding the foregoing, so long as the Holder of this Security is the Institutional Trustee of a

 

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series of a GMAC Trust, the payment of the principal of (and premium, if any) and interest on this Security will be made at such place and to such account as may be designated by such Institutional Trustee.

This Security is not a deposit or savings account. This Security is not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other governmental agency or instrumentality.

The indebtedness evidenced by this Security is, to the extent provided in the Indenture, subordinate and junior in right of payment to the prior payment in full of all Senior Indebtedness of the Company, and this Security is issued subject to the provisions of the Indenture with respect thereto. Each Holder of this Security, by accepting the same, (a) agrees to and shall be bound by, such provisions, (b) authorizes and directs the Trustee on his or her 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 or her attorney-in-fact for any and all such purposes. Each Holder hereof, by his or her 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 of the Company, whether now outstanding or hereafter incurred, and waives reliance by each such holder upon said provisions.

This Security 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.

The provisions of this Security 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.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this instrument to be executed.

Dated:                      , 2011

 

ALLY FINANCIAL INC.

By:

 

 

  Name:
  Title:

 

Attest:

By:

 

 

  Name:
  Title:

CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION

This is one of the Securities of the series of Securities described in the within-mentioned Indenture.

 

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON,
as Trustee

By:

 

 

  Authorized Signatory

 

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(REVERSE OF SECURITY)

ALLY FINANCIAL INC.

[    ]% FIXED RATE/FLOATING RATE JUNIOR SUBORDINATED

DEFERRABLE INTEREST DEBENTURES

DUE FEBRUARY 15, 2040

This Security is one of a duly authorized issue of securities of the Company (herein sometimes referred to as the “Securities”), specified in the Indenture, all issued or to be issued in one or more series under and pursuant to an indenture dated as of December 30, 2009 as amended and restated on [    ], 2011 (the “Indenture”), duly executed and delivered between the Company and The Bank of New York Mellon, as trustee (the “Trustee”), to which Indenture and all indentures supplemental thereto reference is hereby made for a description of the respective rights, limitations of rights, obligations, duties and immunities thereunder of the Trustee, the Company and the Holders of the Securities. By the terms of the Indenture, the Securities are issuable in series that may vary as to amount, date of maturity, rate of interest and in other respects as provided in the Indenture. This series of Securities is limited in aggregate principal amount to $[            ].

The Company shall have the right to redeem this Security (i) at the option of the Company, in whole or in part, at any time on or after February 15, 2016 (an “Optional Redemption”), or (ii) any time in certain circumstances upon the occurrence of a Tax Event or an Investment Company Event (as defined below, each, a “Special Event”) at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount thereof, plus any accrued and unpaid interest to the date of such redemption (the “Optional Redemption Price”). Any redemption pursuant to this paragraph will be made at the Optional Redemption Price upon not less than 30 days nor more than 60 days notice, and with respect to a redemption upon a Special Event, within 90 days following the occurrence of such Special Event; provided, however, that if at the time there is available to the Company or Series 2 of 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 that will have no adverse effect on Series 2 of the Trust, the Company or the holders of the Trust Preferred Securities or the Securities, then the Company or Series 2 of the Trust will pursue such measure in lieu of redemption. If the Securities of this series are only partially redeemed by the Company pursuant to an Optional Redemption, such Securities will be redeemed pro rata or by lot or by any other method utilized by the Trustee; provided that if, at the time of redemption, the Securities of this series are registered as a Global Security, the Depositary (as defined herein) shall determine the principal amount of such Securities held by each Security Beneficial Owner to be redeemed in accordance with its procedures.

 

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Tax Event” means that the Administrative Trustees shall have received an opinion of a nationally recognized independent tax counsel experienced in such matters (a “Tax Event Opinion”) to the effect that, 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 or (b) any amendment to, or change in, an interpretation or application of 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 or administrative pronouncement on or after December 30, 2009), in either case after December 30, 2009 there is more than an insubstantial risk that (i) Series 2 of the Trust would be subject to United States federal income tax with respect to interest accrued or received on the Securities of this series, (ii) Series 2 of the Trust would be subject to more than a de minimis amount of other taxes, duties or other governmental charges, or (iii) interest payable to Series 2 of the Trust on the Securities of this series would not be deductible, in whole or in part, by the Company for United States federal income tax purposes.

Investment Company Event” means that the Administrative Trustees shall have received an opinion of a nationally recognized independent counsel experienced in practice under the Investment Company Act to the effect that, as a result of the occurrence of a change in law or regulation or a written 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”), there is a more than an insubstantial risk that Series 2 of the Trust (or 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 December 30, 2009.

Any redemption of the Securities of this series, in whole or in part, prior to the stated maturity date is subject to the prior concurrence approval of the Federal Reserve or the staff thereof, (i) if such concurrence or approval is then required in order for securities such as the Securities of this series to qualify as tier 1 capital of a bank holding company under applicable capital adequacy guidelines, regulations, policies, or published interpretations of the Federal Reserve, or (ii) if the Federal Reserve or its staff has informed the Company that it must obtain such approval before redeeming the Securities.

In the event of redemption of this Security in part only, a new Security or Securities of this series for the 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, with respect to the Securities of this series shall have occurred and be continuing, the principal of all

 

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the Securities of this series 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.

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 Securities of each series affected at the time Outstanding, as defined in the Indenture, 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 Securities of such series under the Indenture; provided, however, that no such supplemental indenture shall modify certain provisions of the Indenture, as set forth in the Indenture, without the consent of the Holders of each Security then outstanding and affected thereby including, without limitation, to: (i) extend the fixed maturity of any Securities 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, or change any Place of Payment where, or the coin or currency in which, any Security or any premium or the interest thereon is payable, or impair the right to institute suit for the enforcement of any such payment on or after the Stated Maturity thereof (or, in the case of redemption, on or after the Redemption Date), or modify the provisions of the Indenture with respect to the subordination of the Securities in a manner adverse to the Holders, or (ii) reduce the aforesaid percentage of Securities, the Holders of which are required to consent to any such supplemental indenture, or the consent of whose Holders is required for any waiver (of compliance with certain provisions of the Indenture or certain defaults thereunder and their consequences) provided for in the Indenture. The Indenture also contains provisions permitting the Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the Securities of any series at the time outstanding affected thereby, on behalf of all of the Holders of the Securities 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 Securities of such series. Any such consent or waiver by the registered Holder of this Security (unless revoked as provided in the Indenture) shall be conclusive and binding upon such Holder and upon all future Holders and owners of this Security and of any Security 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 Security. In determining whether the Holders of the requisite principal amount of Outstanding Securities have given any request, demand, authorization, direction, notice, consent or waiver under the Indenture or hereunder, Securities owned by the U.S. Government shall not be deemed to be Securities owned by an Affiliate of the Company.

 

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No reference herein to the Indenture and no provision of this Security 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 Security at the time and place and at the rate and in the money herein prescribed.

So long as no Event of Default, as defined in the Indenture, shall have occurred and be continuing, the Company shall have the right at any time during the term of the Securities of this series and from time to time to extend the interest payment period of such Securities for up to 20 consecutive quarters (an “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 specified for the Securities of this series to the extent that payment of such interest is enforceable under applicable law); provided, that no such Extended Interest Payment Period shall extend beyond the maturity of such Securities; and provided further that during any such Extended Interest Payment Period (a) the Company and any subsidiary of the Company (other than a subsidiary of the Company that is a depository institution, or a subsidiary thereof) shall not declare or pay any dividend on, make any distributions with respect to, or redeem, purchase, acquire or make a liquidation payment with respect to, any of the Company’s capital stock or make any guarantee payment with respect thereto (other than (i) redemptions, purchases or other acquisitions of shares of capital stock of the Company in connection with the administration of any employee benefit plan in the ordinary course of business and consistent with past practice, (ii) the acquisition by the Company or any of its subsidiaries of record ownership in capital stock of the Company for the beneficial ownership of any other persons (other than the Company or any of its subsidiaries), including trustees or custodians, (iii) as a result of an exchange or conversion of any class or series of the Company’s capital stock for any other class or series of the Company’s capital stock, in each case, solely to the extent required pursuant to binding contractual agreements entered into prior to or on December 30, 2009 or any subsequent agreement for the accelerated exercise, settlement or exchange thereof for capital stock of the Company, (iv) distributions by or among any wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, (v) redemptions of securities held by the Company or any wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, and (vi) unpaid tax distributions to holders of membership interests of GMAC LLC pursuant to Section 4(b) of GMAC LLC’s Plan of Conversion, dated June 30, 2009), and (b) the Company and any subsidiary of the Company (other than a subsidiary of the Company that is a depository institution, or a subsidiary thereof) shall not make any payment of interest on or principal of (or premium, if any, on), or repay, repurchase or redeem, any debt securities or guarantees issued by the Company which rank pari passu with or junior to the Securities (“Junior Subordinated Indebtedness”) (other than (i) redemptions, purchases or other acquisitions of Junior Subordinated Indebtedness in connection with the administration of any employee benefit plan

 

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in the ordinary course of business and consistent with past practice, (ii) the acquisition by the Company or any of its subsidiaries of record ownership in Junior Subordinated Indebtedness for the beneficial ownership of any other persons (other than the Company or any of its subsidiaries), including trustees or custodians, (iii) as a result of an exchange or conversion of any class or series of Junior Subordinated Indebtedness for any other class or series of Junior Subordinated Indebtedness, (iv) redemptions of securities held by the Company or any wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company and (v) any payment of interest on Junior Subordinated Indebtedness paid pro rata with interest paid on the Securities of this series such that the respective amounts of such payments made shall bear the same ratio to each other as all accrued but unpaid interest per like-amount of such Securities and all Junior Subordinated Indebtedness bear to each other). The restrictions in the foregoing clauses (a) and (b) will not apply to (i) any stock dividends paid by the Company where the dividend stock is the same stock as that on which the dividend is being paid or (ii) dividends or distributions by or other transactions solely among the Company and any wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company or solely among wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Company. For the avoidance of doubt, the Company shall have the right to make partial payments of interest on any Interest Payment Date during an Extended Interest Payment Period. Prior to the termination of any such Extended Interest Payment Period, the Company may further extend such Extended Interest Payment Period, provided that such Extended Interest Payment Period together with all such other extensions thereof shall not exceed 20 consecutive quarters; provided further, that no Extended Interest Payment Period may extend beyond the maturity of the Securities of this series. At the termination of any such Extended Interest Payment Period and upon the payment of all accrued and unpaid interest and any additional amounts then due, the Company may commence a new Extended Interest Payment Period.

As provided in the Indenture and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, this Security is transferable by the registered Holder hereof on the Security Register of the Company, upon surrender of this Security for registration of transfer at the office or agency of the Trustee in 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 Securities 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 or the Trustee 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 Security, the Company, the Trustee, any paying agent and the Security Registrar may deem and treat the registered holder hereof as the absolute owner hereof (whether or not this

 

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Security shall be overdue and notwithstanding any notice of ownership or writing hereon made by anyone other than the Security 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 Security 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 Security, 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.

If issued as a Global Security, this Global Security is exchangeable for Securities of this series in definitive form only under certain limited circumstances set forth in the Indenture. Securities of this series so issued are issued only in registered form without coupons in denominations of $25 and any integral multiple thereof. As provided in the Indenture and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, Securities of this series so issued are exchangeable for a like aggregate principal amount of Securities of this series of a different authorized denomination, as requested by the Holder surrendering the same.

All terms used in this Security shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Officer’s Certificate. All other terms used in this Security that are defined in the Indenture shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Indenture.

 

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EXHIBIT C

UNDERWRITING AGREEMENT

 

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EXHIBIT D

[FORM OF CERTIFICATE TO BE DELIVERED UPON

TRANSFER OF PREFERRED SECURITIES]

Ally Financial Inc.

200 Renaissance Center

P.O. Box 200

Detroit, Michigan 48265-2000

Facsimile: (313) 656-6214

Attention: General Counsel

The Bank of New York Mellon

101 Barclay Street — 8W

New York, New York 10286

Attention: Corporate Trust Administration

Re: []% Fixed Rate/Floating Rate Trust Preferred Securities, Series 2, liquidation amount $25 per preferred security (the “Securities”) CUSIP # [                    ]

Reference is hereby made to that certain Second Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust, dated as of [], 2011 (the “ARDT”), among Ally Financial Inc., the administrative trustees named therein, BNY Mellon Trust of Delaware, as Delaware Trustee, and The Bank of New York Mellon, as Institutional Trustee (the “Institutional Trustee”). Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings set forth in the ARDT.

This certificate relates to $             aggregate liquidation amount of Securities held in definitive form by the undersigned.

The undersigned,              (transferor), hereby requests that the Security Registrar register a transfer of a Security or Securities to              (transferee).

In connection with such transfer of the Security or Securities, the undersigned confirms that such Securities are being transferred in accordance with their terms:

CHECK ONE BOX BELOW:

 

  ¨ to Ally Financial Inc. or any subsidiary thereof; or

 

  ¨

to a “qualified institutional buyer” within the meaning of Rule 144A (“Rule 144A”) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) and in compliance with Rule 144A or (B) an institutional “accredited investor” within the meaning of

 

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subparagraph (a)(1), (2), (3) or (7) of Rule 501 under the Securities Act;

 

  ¨ pursuant to an exemption from registration provided by Rule 144 under the Securities Act or any other available exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act

Unless one of the boxes is checked, the Security Registrar will refuse to register the transfer of any of the Securities referenced in this certificate.

 

 

 

 
  Signature  

 

 

 

 
  (Signature must be guaranteed by a participant in a recognized signature guarantee medallion program)  

TO BE COMPLETED BY PURCHASER IF THE SECOND BOX ABOVE IS CHECKED.

The undersigned represents and warrants that: (initial applicable statement)

             it and any account for which it is acting is a “qualified institutional buyer” within the meaning of Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (“Rule 144A”), (ii) it exercises sole investment discretion with respect to each such account, and (iii) it is aware that the sale to it is being made in reliance on Rule 144A and acknowledges that it has received such information as the undersigned has requested pursuant to Rule 144A or has determined not to request such information and that it is aware that the transferor is relying upon the undersigned’s foregoing representations in order to claim the exemption from registration provided by Rule 144A.

             it is an institutional “accredited investor” within the meaning of subparagraph (a)(1), (2), (3) or (7) of Rule 501 under the Securities Act purchasing for its own account or for the account of such an “accredited investor”, and it is acquiring the Securities for investment purposes and not with a view to, or for offer or sale in connection with, any distribution in violation of the Securities Act, and it has such knowledge and experience in financial and business matters as to be capable of evaluation the merits and risks of its investment in the Securities, and it and any account for which it is acting is able to bear the economic risks of the investment.

 

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[Name of Transferee]

By:

 

 

  Name:
  Title:

 

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EXHIBIT E

[FORM OF CERTIFICATE TO BE DELIVERED

IN CONNECTION WITH TRANSFERS PURSUANT TO RULE 144A]

Ally Financial Inc.

200 Renaissance Center

P.O. Box 200

Detroit, Michigan 48265-2000

Facsimile: (313) 656-6214

Attention: General Counsel

The Bank of New York Mellon

101 Barclay Street — 8W

New York, New York 10286

Attention: Corporate Trust Administration

Re: []% Fixed Rate/Floating Rate Trust Preferred Securities, Series 2, liquidation amount $25 per preferred security (the “Securities”) CUSIP # [                    ]

Ladies and Gentlemen:

In connection with our proposed sale of $             aggregate liquidation amount of the Securities (the “Subject Securities”), we hereby certify that such transfer is being effected pursuant to and in accordance with Rule 144A (“Rule 144A”) under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and, accordingly, we hereby further certify that the Subject Securities are being transferred to a person that we reasonably believe is purchasing the Subject Securities for its own account, or for one or more accounts with respect to which such person exercises sole investment discretion, and such person and each such account is a “qualified institutional buyer” within the meaning of Rule 144A in a transaction meeting the requirements of Rule 144A and such Subject Securities are being transferred in compliance with any applicable securities laws of any state of the United States.

The Bank of New York Mellon and Ally Financial Inc. are entitled to rely upon this letter and are irrevocably authorized to produce this letter or a copy hereof to any interested party in any administrative or legal proceedings or official inquiry with respect to the matters covered hereby.

 

Very truly yours,

[Name of Transferor]

By:

 

 

 

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Name:
Title:

 

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EX-4.2 3 dex42.htm FORM OF AMENDED AND RESTATED INDENTURE Form of Amended and Restated Indenture

Exhibit 4.2

 

 

 

ALLY FINANCIAL INC.

TO

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON

Trustee

 

 

AMENDED AND RESTATED INDENTURE

Dated as of [            ], 2011

 

 

Providing for the issuance of Junior Subordinated Debt Securities

 

 

 


TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

 

         PAGE  

ARTICLE 1

DEFINITIONS AND OTHER PROVISIONS OF GENERAL APPLICATION

  

  

Section 1.01.   Definitions      1   
Section 1.02.   Compliance Certificates and Opinions      10   
Section 1.03.   Form of Documents Delivered to Trustee      11   
Section 1.04.   Acts of Holders; Record Dates      11   
Section 1.05.   Notices, Etc., to Trustee and Company      12   
Section 1.06.   Notice to Holders; Waiver      13   
Section 1.07.   Trust Indenture Act      13   
Section 1.08.   Effect of Headings and Table of Contents      13   
Section 1.09.   Successors and Assigns      13   
Section 1.10.   Separability Clause      14   
Section 1.11.   Benefits of Indenture      14   
Section 1.12.   Governing Law; Submission to Jurisdiction      14   
Section 1.14.   Legal Holidays      14   
Section 1.15.   Tax Characterization      15   
Section 1.16.   Notices      15   

ARTICLE 2

SECURITY FORMS

  

  

Section 2.01.   Forms Generally      16   
Section 2.02.   Form of Face of Security      16   
Section 2.03.   Form of Reverse of Security      21   
Section 2.04.   Form of Trustee’s Certificate of Authentication      27   

ARTICLE 3

THE SECURITIES

  

  

Section 3.01.   Amount Unlimited; Issuable in Series      27   
Section 3.02.   Denominations      29   
Section 3.03.   Execution, Authentication, Delivery and Dating      29   
Section 3.04.   Temporary Securities      30   
Section 3.05.   Registration, Registration of Transfer and Exchange      31   
Section 3.06.   Mutilated, Destroyed, Lost and Stolen Securities      33   
Section 3.07.   Payment of Interest; Interest Rights Preserved      34   
Section 3.08.   Persons Deemed Owners      35   
Section 3.09.   Cancellation      35   
Section 3.10.   Interest      36   
Section 3.11.   Form and Payment      37   


Section 3.12.   Global Securities      37   
Section 3.13.   CUSIP Numbers      39   

ARTICLE 4

SATISFACTION AND DISCHARGE; DEFEASANCE

  

  

Section 4.01.   Satisfaction and Discharge of Indenture      39   
Section 4.02.   Defeasance and Discharge      40   
Section 4.03.   Covenant Defeasance      41   
Section 4.04.   Conditions to Defeasance or Covenant Defeasance      42   
Section 4.05.   Application of Trust Money      43   
Section 4.06.   Indemnity for U.S. Government Obligations      43   
Section 4.07.   Reinstatement      43   

ARTICLE 5

REMEDIES

  

  

Section 5.01.   Events of Default      44   
Section 5.02.   Acceleration of Maturity      45   
Section 5.03.   Collection of Indebtedness and Suits for Enforcement by Trustee      46   
Section 5.04.   Trustee to File Claims as Attorney-in-Fact      47   
Section 5.05.   Application of Money Collected      48   
Section 5.06.   Control by Holders; Waiver of Past Default      48   
Section 5.07.   Limitation on Suits; Default      50   
Section 5.08.   Costs and Attorneys’ Fees in Legal Proceedings      51   
Section 5.09.   Remedies Cumulative      52   
Section 5.10.   Waiver of Stay or Extension Laws      52   

ARTICLE 6

THE TRUSTEE

  

  

Section 6.01.   Certain Duties and Responsibilities      53   
Section 6.02.   Notice of Defaults      54   
Section 6.03.   Certain Rights of Trustee      54   
Section 6.04.   Not Responsible for Recitals or Issuance of Securities      56   
Section 6.05.   May Hold Securities      57   
Section 6.06.   Money Held in Trust      57   
Section 6.07.   Compensation and Reimbursement      57   
Section 6.08.   Disqualification; Conflicting Interests      58   
Section 6.09.   Corporate Trustee Required; Eligibility      58   
Section 6.10.   Resignation and Removal; Appointment of Successor      59   
Section 6.11.   Acceptance of Appointment by Successor      60   
Section 6.12.   Merger, Conversion, Consolidation or Succession to Business      62   

 

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Section 6.13.    Preferential Collection of Claims Against Company      62   
Section 6.14.    Appointment of Authenticating Agent      62   

ARTICLE 7

HOLDERS LISTS AND REPORTS BY TRUSTEE AND COMPANY

  

  

Section 7.01.    Company to Furnish Trustee Names and Addresses of Holders      64   
Section 7.02.    Preservation of Information; Communications to Holders      64   
Section 7.03.    Reports by Trustee      64   
Section 7.04.    Reports by Company      65   
Section 7.05.    Officers’ Certificate as to Events of Default      65   

ARTICLE 8

CONSOLIDATION, MERGER, CONVEYANCE, TRANSFER OR LEASE

  

  

Section 8.01.    Company May Consolidate, Etc., Only on Certain Terms      66   
Section 8.02.    Successor Corporation Substituted      66   

ARTICLE 9

SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURES

  

  

Section 9.01.    Supplemental Indentures Without Consent of Holders      67   
Section 9.02.    Supplemental Indentures with Consent of Holders      68   
Section 9.03.    Execution of Supplemental Indentures      69   
Section 9.04.    Effect of Supplemental Indentures      70   
Section 9.05.    Conformity with Trust Indenture Act      70   
Section 9.06.    Reference in Securities to Supplemental Indentures      70   

ARTICLE 10

COVENANTS

  

  

Section 10.01.    Payment of Principal, Premium and Interest      70   
Section 10.02.    Maintenance of Office or Agency      70   
Section 10.03.    Money for Securities Payments to be Held in Trust      71   
Section 10.04.    Statement by Officers as to Default      72   
Section 10.05.    Covenants as to GMAC Trusts      73   
Section 10.06.    Payment of Expenses      73   
Section 10.07.    Listing on an Exchange      74   
Section 10.08.    Future Issuance of Securities under this Indenture      75   

ARTICLE 11

REDEMPTION OF SECURITIES

  

  

Section 11.01.    Applicability of Article; Federal Reserve Approval      75   
Section 11.02.    Election to Redeem; Notice to Trustee      75   

 

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Section 11.03.    Selection by Trustee of Securities to be Redeemed      76   
Section 11.04.    Notice of Redemption      76   
Section 11.05.    Deposit of Redemption Price      77   
Section 11.06.    Securities Payable on Redemption Date      77   
Section 11.07.    Securities Redeemed in Part      78   

ARTICLE 12

SINKING FUNDS

  

  

Section 12.01.    Applicability of Article      78   
Section 12.02.    Satisfaction of Sinking Fund Payments with Securities      79   
Section 12.03.    Redemption of Securities for Sinking Fund      79   

ARTICLE 13

EXTENSION OF INTEREST PAYMENT PERIOD

  

  

Section 13.01.    Extension of Interest Payment Period      80   
Section 13.02.    Notice of Extension      80   
Section 13.03.    Limitation of Transactions      81   

ARTICLE 14

SUBORDINATION OF SECURITIES

  

  

Section 14.01.    Agreement to Subordinate      83   
Section 14.02.    Default on Senior Indebtedness      83   
Section 14.03.    Liquidation; Dissolution; Bankruptcy      84   
Section 14.04.    Subrogation      85   
Section 14.05.    Trustee to Effectuate Subordination      86   
Section 14.06.    Notice by the Company      87   
Section 14.07.    Rights of the Trustee; Holders of Senior Indebtedness      87   
Section 14.08.    Subordination may not be Impaired      88   
Section 14.09.    Trustee’s Compensation not Prejudiced      88   

ARTICLE 15

MISCELLANEOUS

  

  

Section 15.01.    Acknowledgment of Rights      89   
Section 15.02.    Counterparts      89   

Exhibit A Form of Transfer Certificate

Exhibit B Form of Rule 144A Transfer Certificate

Annex I Form of Series 1 Securities

Annex II Form of Series 2 Securities

 

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INDEX OF TERMS

 

    

PAGE

 

Act

     2   

Administrative Trustees

     2   

Affiliate

     2   

Authenticating Agent

     2   

Board of Directors

     2   

Board Resolution

     2   

Book Entry Interest

     2   

Business Day

     2   

Commission

     3   

Common Securities

     3   

Company

     1, 3, 18   

Company Order

     3   

Company Request

     3   

Compounded Interest

     3, 80   

Control

     3   

Corporate Trust Office

     3   

Coupon Rate

     3, 36   

Covenant Defeasance

     3, 42   

Declaration

     4   

Default

     4, 50   

Defaulted Interest

     4, 34   

Defeasance

     4, 41   

Deferred Interest

     4, 80   

Delaware Trustee

     4   

Depositary

     4   

Direct Action

     4, 89   

Dissolution Event

     4   

Distributions

     4   

Event of Default

     4, 44   

Exchange Act

     4,78   

Extended Interest Payment Period

     4, 24, 80   

Federal Reserve

     4   

Floating or Adjustable Rate Provision

     4   

Floating or Adjustable Rate Security

     5   

Global Security

     5   

GMAC Trust

     5   

Holder

     5   

Indenture

     5, 21   

Institutional Trustee

     5   

Interest Payment Date

     5, 19, 36   

 

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Interest Payment Period

     5, 36   

mandatory sinking fund

     23   

mandatory sinking fund payment

     78   

Maturity

     5   

Non Book-Entry Trust Preferred Securities

     5, 38   

Officers’ Certificate

     5   

Opinion of Counsel

     6   

Optional Redemption

     22   

Optional Redemption Price

     22   

optional sinking fund payment

     78   

Outstanding

     6   

Paying Agent

     7   

Person

     7   

Place of Payment

     7   

Predecessor Security

     7   

Private Placement Legend

     7, 17   

Redemption Date

     7   

Redemption Price

     7   

Regular Record Date

     7   

Responsible Officer

     8   

Securities

     1, 8, 21   

Securities Act

     8, 17   

Security Beneficial Owner

     8   

Security Register

     8, 31   

Security Registrar

     8, 31   

Senior Indebtedness

     8   

Special Record Date

     9   

Stated Maturity

     9   

TARP

     9   

Transfer Certification

     9, 32   

Transfer Opinion

     9, 32   

Trust Indenture Act

     9   

Trust Preferred Securities

     9   

Trust Preferred Security Certificate

     10   

Trust Securities

     10   

Trustee

     1, 10, 21   

U.S. Government

     10   

U.S. Government Obligations

     10, 42   

 

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Ally Financial Inc.

Reconciliation and tie between Trust Indenture Act and

Amended and Restated Indenture, dated as of [            ], 2011

 

Trust Indenture Act Section

   Amended and Restated Indenture Section  

§ 310 (b)

     6.08, 6.10(d)(i)   

§ 311 (a)

     6.13   

(b)

     6.13   

§ 312 (b)

     7.02   

(c)

     7.02   

§ 313 (a)

     7.03   

§ 316 (a)

     1.07(a)   

 

NOTE: This reconciliation and tie shall not, for any purpose, be deemed to be a part of the Amended and Restated Indenture.

 

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AMENDED AND RESTATED INDENTURE (herein called the “Indenture”), dated as of [            ], 2011, between ALLY FINANCIAL INC., a corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of Delaware (herein called the “Company”), having its principal office at 200 Renaissance Center, P.O. Box 200, Detroit, Michigan 48265-2000, and THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, a New York banking corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of New York, as Trustee (herein called the “Trustee”). This Indenture amends and restates in its entirety the indenture between the parties hereto dated as of December 30, 2009.

RECITALS OF THE COMPANY

The Company has duly authorized the execution and delivery of this Indenture to provide for the issuance from time to time of its unsecured junior subordinated debentures, notes or other evidences of indebtedness (herein called the “Securities”), to be issued in one or more series as in this Indenture provided.

All things necessary to make this Indenture a valid agreement of the Company, in accordance with its terms, have been done.

NOW, THEREFORE, THIS INDENTURE WITNESSETH:

For and in consideration of the premises and the purchase of the Securities by the Holders thereof, it is mutually covenanted and agreed, for the equal and proportionate benefit of all Holders of the Securities or of series thereof, as follows:

ARTICLE 1

DEFINITIONS AND OTHER PROVISIONS OF GENERAL APPLICATION

Section 1.01. Definitions.

For all purposes of this Indenture, except as otherwise expressly provided or unless the context otherwise requires:

(1) the terms defined in this Article have the meanings assigned to them in this Article and include the plural as well as the singular;

(2) all other terms used herein which are defined in the Trust Indenture Act, either directly or by reference therein, have the meanings assigned to them therein;

(3) all accounting terms not otherwise defined herein have the meanings assigned to them in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles,


and, except as otherwise herein expressly provided, the term “generally accepted accounting principles” with respect to any computation required or permitted hereunder shall mean such accounting principles as are generally accepted at the date of such computation; and

(4) the words “herein,” “hereof” and “hereunder” and other words of similar import refer to this Indenture as a whole and not to any particular Article, Section or other subdivision.

Certain terms, used principally in Article 6, are defined in that Article.

Act” when used with respect to any Holder, has the meaning specified in Section 1.04.

Administrative Trustees” has the meaning set forth in the Declaration of the applicable GMAC Trust.

Affiliate” means, with respect to any Person, any other Person that, directly or indirectly, whether through one or more intermediaries, Controls, is Controlled by or is under common Control with such Person, excluding any employee benefit plan or related trust; provided that (i) no GMAC Trust to which Securities have been issued shall be deemed to be an Affiliate of the Company and (ii) the United States Department of the Treasury shall not be deemed to be an Affiliate of the Company for purposes hereof.

Authenticating Agent” means any Person authorized by the Trustee to act on behalf of the Trustee to authenticate Securities.

Board of Directors” means either the board of directors of the Company or any duly authorized committee of that board.

Board Resolution” means a copy of a resolution certified by the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary of the Company to have been duly adopted by the Board of Directors or by a duly authorized committee of the Board of Directors and to be in full force and effect on the date of such certification, and delivered to the Trustee.

Book Entry Interest” means a beneficial interest in a Global Security, ownership and transfers of which shall be maintained and made through book entries by the Depositary.

Business Day” means any day except Saturday, Sunday or any other day on which banking institutions in the State of New York generally are authorized or required by law or other governmental action to close.

 

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Commission” means the Securities and Exchange Commission, as from time to time constituted, created under the Exchange Act, or, if at any time after the execution of this instrument such Commission is not existing and performing the duties now assigned to it under the Trust Indenture Act, then the body performing such duties at such time.

Common Securities” means with respect to a series of a GMAC Trust undivided beneficial common interests in the assets of such series of such GMAC Trust which rank, except upon the occurrence and continuation of an Event of Default, pari passu with Trust Preferred Securities of such series of such GMAC Trust.

Company” means the Person named as the “Company” in the first paragraph of this instrument until a successor corporation shall have become such pursuant to the applicable provisions of this Indenture, and thereafter “Company” shall mean such successor corporation.

Company Request” or “Company Order” means a written request or order signed in the name of the Company by the Chief Executive Officer, the Chairman of the Board, the Chief Administrative Officer, any Vice Chairman, the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller, the Chief Accounting Officer, the Treasurer, any Assistant Treasurer, or a member of the Funding Committee of the Company, and by its General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, or any Assistant Secretary of the Company, and delivered to the Trustee.

Compounded Interest” has the meaning specified in Section 13.01.

Control,” “Controlled” or “Controlling” means, with respect to any Person, any circumstance in which such Person is directly or indirectly controlled by another Person by virtue of the latter Person having the power to (i) elect, or cause the election of (whether by way of voting capital stock, by contract, trust or otherwise), the majority of the members of the board of directors or a similar governing body of the first Person, or (ii) direct (whether by way of voting capital stock, by contract, trust or otherwise) the affairs and policies of such Person.

Corporate Trust Office” means the office of the Trustee in the City of New York, New York at which at any particular time its corporate trust business shall be principally administered, which at the date hereof is located at 101 Barclay Street — 8W, New York, New York 10286 or such other address as the Trustee may designate from time to time by notice to the Holders and the Company.

Coupon Rate” has the meaning specified in Section 3.10(a).

Covenant Defeasance” has the meaning specified in Section 4.03.

 

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Declaration” means, with respect to a series of a GMAC Trust, the second amended and restated declaration of trust which consists of the base declaration and any series supplement applicable to such series or any other governing instrument of such GMAC Trust with respect to such series.

Default” has the meaning specified in Section 5.07.

Defaulted Interest” has the meaning specified in Section 3.07(b).

Defeasance” has the meaning specified in Section 4.02.

Deferred Interest” has the meaning specified in Section 13.01.

Delaware Trustee” has the meaning specified in the Declaration of the applicable GMAC Trust.

Depositary” means, with respect to Securities of any series issuable in whole or in part in the form of one or more Global Securities, a clearing agency registered under the Exchange Act that is designated to act as Depositary for such Securities as contemplated by Section 3.01.

Direct Action” has the meaning specified in Section 15.01.

Dissolution Event” means, with respect to a series of a GMAC Trust, that as a result of the occurrence and continuation of an event set forth in the Declaration of that GMAC Trust with respect to such series of such GMAC Trust (or such entire GMAC Trust) is to be dissolved in accordance with its Declaration.

Distributions” on Trust Securities of a series of a GMAC Trust has the meaning set forth in the Declaration of such GMAC Trust applicable to such series.

Event of Default” has the meaning specified in Section 5.01.

Exchange Act” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as amended from time to time, and any successor legislation.

Extended Interest Payment Period” has the meaning specified in Section 13.01.

Federal Reserve” means either or both of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, or its successor as the Company’s primary federal banking regulator.

Floating or Adjustable Rate Provision” means a formula or provision, specified in a Board Resolution or an indenture supplemental hereto, providing

 

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for the determination, whether pursuant to objective factors or pursuant to the sole discretion of any Person (including the Company), and periodic adjustment of the interest rate per annum borne by a Floating or Adjustable Rate Security.

Floating or Adjustable Rate Security” means any Security which provides for interest to be payable thereon at a rate per annum that may vary from time to time over the term thereof in accordance with a Floating or Adjustable Rate Provision.

Global Security” means a Security that evidences all or part of the Securities of any series and is authenticated and delivered to, and registered in the name of, the Depositary for such Securities or a nominee thereof.

GMAC Trust” means GMAC Capital Trust I, a Delaware statutory trust, or any similar trust created for the purpose of issuing Trust Preferred Securities in connection with the issuance of Securities under this Indenture.

Holder” means a Person in whose name a Security is registered in the Security Register.

Indenture” means this instrument as originally executed or as it may from time to time be supplemented or amended by one or more indentures supplemental hereto entered into pursuant to the applicable provisions hereof and shall include the terms of particular series of Securities established as contemplated by Section 3.01.

Institutional Trustee” has the meaning set forth in the Declaration of the applicable series of a GMAC Trust.

Interest Payment Date,” when used with respect to any Security, means the Stated Maturity of an installment of interest on such Security.

Interest Payment Period” has the meaning specified in Section 3.10.

Maturity,” when used with respect to any Security, means the date on which the principal of such Security or an installment of principal becomes due and payable as therein or herein provided, whether at the Stated Maturity or by declaration of acceleration, call for redemption or otherwise.

Non Book-Entry Trust Preferred Securities” has the meaning specified in Section 3.12(a)(ii).

Officers’ Certificate” means a certificate signed by the Chief Executive Officer, the Chairman of the Board, the Chief Administrative Officer, any Vice Chairman, the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller, the Chief Accounting Officer, the Treasurer, any Assistant Treasurer, or a member of the Funding

 

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Committee of the Company, and by its General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, or any Assistant Secretary of the Company, and delivered to the Trustee. The officer signing an Officers’ Certificate pursuant to Section 10.04 shall be the principal executive, financial or accounting officer of the Issuer or the Company, as the case may be.

Opinion of Counsel” means a written opinion of counsel, who may be counsel for the Company.

Outstanding,” when used with respect to Securities, means, as of the date of determination, all Securities theretofore authenticated and delivered under this Indenture, except:

(i) Securities theretofore cancelled by the Trustee or delivered to the Trustee for cancellation;

(ii) Securities for whose payment or redemption money in the necessary amount has been theretofore deposited with the Trustee or any Paying Agent (other than the Company) in trust or set aside and segregated in trust by the Company (if the Company shall act as its own Paying Agent) for the Holders of such Securities; provided that, if such Securities are to be redeemed, notice of such redemption has been duly given pursuant to this Indenture or provision therefor satisfactory to the Trustee has been made; and

(iii) Securities which have been paid pursuant to Section 3.06 or in exchange for or in lieu of which other Securities have been authenticated and delivered pursuant to Section 3.06, other than any such Securities in respect of which there shall have been presented to the Trustee proof satisfactory to it that such Securities are held by a protected purchaser in whose hands such Securities are valid obligations of the Company;

provided that in determining whether the Holders of the requisite principal amount of the Outstanding Securities have given any request, demand, authorization, direction, notice, consent or waiver hereunder, Securities owned by the Company or any other obligor upon the Securities or (subject to Section 1.07) any Affiliate of the Company or of such other obligor shall be disregarded and deemed not to be Outstanding; provided, however, that the foregoing shall apply to the U.S. Government only to the extent required by Section 316(a) of the Trust Indenture Act; provided, further, that, in determining whether the Trustee shall be protected in relying upon any such request, demand, authorization, direction, notice, consent or waiver, only Securities which a Responsible Officer of the Trustee actually knows to be so owned shall be so disregarded and provided, further, that Securities held by the Institutional Trustee for the benefit of the holders of the Trust Securities shall not be so disregarded. Securities so owned which have been pledged in good faith may be regarded as Outstanding if the

 

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pledgee establishes to the satisfaction of the Trustee the pledgee’s right so to act with respect to such Securities and that the pledgee is not the Company or any other obligor upon the Securities or any Affiliate of the Company or of such other obligor.

Paying Agent” means any Person authorized by the Company to pay the principal of (or premium, if any) or interest on any Securities on behalf of the Company.

Person” means any individual, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, joint venture, association, joint stock company, trust, unincorporated organization or government or any agency or political subdivision thereof.

Place of Payment,” when used with respect to the Securities of any series, means the place or places where the principal of (and premium, if any) and interest on the Securities of that series are payable as specified as contemplated by Section 3.01.

Predecessor Security” of any particular Security means every previous Security evidencing all or a portion of the same debt as that evidenced by such particular Security; and, for the purposes of this definition, any Security authenticated and delivered under Section 3.06 in exchange for or in lieu of a mutilated, destroyed, lost or stolen Security shall be deemed to evidence the same debt as the mutilated, destroyed, lost or stolen Security.

Private Placement Legend” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.02.

Redemption Date,” when used with respect to any Security to be redeemed, means the date fixed for such redemption by or pursuant to this Indenture.

Redemption Option Date” means, with respect to a series of Securities, the date specified as contemplated by Section 3.01 on or after which, from time to time, the Company, at its option, may redeem such series of Securities in whole or in part.

Redemption Price,” when used with respect to any Security to be redeemed, means such percentage of the principal amount of such Security that is specified pursuant to Section 3.01 plus any accrued and unpaid interest thereon to the date of redemption.

Regular Record Date” for the interest payable on any Interest Payment Date on the Securities of any series means the date specified as such pursuant to Section 3.01.

 

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Responsible Officer” means, with respect to the Trustee, any officer within the Corporate Trust Office of the Trustee having direct responsibility for the administration of this Indenture 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.

Securities” has the meaning stated in the first recital of this Indenture and more particularly means any Securities authenticated and delivered under this Indenture.

Securities Act” means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended from time to time, or any successor legislation.

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 Depositary, or on the books of a Person maintaining an account with such Depositary (directly as a Depositary participant or as an indirect participant, in each case in accordance with the rules of the Depositary).

Security Register” and “Security Registrar” have the respective meanings specified in Section 3.05(a).

Senior Indebtedness” means with respect to the Company the principal, premium, if any, and interest (including interest accruing on or after the filing of any petition in bankruptcy or for reorganization relating to the Company, whether or not such claim for post-petition interest is allowed in such proceeding) on and of all indebtedness and obligations in respect of (i) (A) indebtedness of the Company for money borrowed and (B) indebtedness evidenced by securities, notes, debentures, bonds or other similar instruments issued by the Company, including, without limitation, all indebtedness (whether now or hereafter outstanding) issued under the subordinated debt indenture, dated as of December 31, 2008, between the Company and The Bank of New York Mellon, as trustee, as the same may be amended, modified or supplemented from time to time; (ii) all capital lease obligations of the Company; (iii) all obligations of the Company issued or assumed as the deferred purchase price of property, all conditional sale obligations of the Company and all obligations of the Company under any conditional sale or title retention agreement; (iv) all obligations, contingent or otherwise, of the Company in respect of any letters of credit, banker’s acceptance, security purchase facilities and similar credit transactions; (v) all obligations of the Company in respect of interest rate swap, cap or other agreements, interest rate future or options contracts, currency swap agreements, currency future or option contracts and other similar agreements; (vi) all obligations of the type referred to in clauses (i) through (v) of other Persons for the payment of which the Company is responsible or liable as obligor, guarantor or otherwise (“guarantees”); and (vii) all obligations of the type referred to in clauses (i)

 

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through (vi) of other Persons secured by any lien on any property or asset of the Company (whether or not such obligation is assumed by the Company), except that Senior Indebtedness does not include obligations in respect of (1) any indebtedness issued under this Indenture; (2) any guarantee entered into by the Company in respect of any series of preferred securities, capital securities or preference stock of a GMAC Trust; (3) any accounts payable or other liabilities to trade creditors (including guarantees thereof or instruments evidencing such liabilities) or (4) any indebtedness or any guarantee that is by its terms subordinated to, or ranks equally with, the Securities and the issuance of which, in the case of this clause (4) only, (x) has received the concurrence or approval of the Federal Reserve or its staff or (y) does not at the time of issuance prevent the Securities from qualifying for tier 1 capital treatment (irrespective of any limits on the amount of the Company’s tier 1 capital) under applicable capital adequacy guidelines, regulations, policies, published interpretations, or any applicable concurrence or approval of the Federal Reserve or its staff.

Special Event” with respect to any series of a GMAC Trust, has the meaning specified in the Declaration for such series of such GMAC Trust.

Special Record Date” for the payment of any Defaulted Interest means a date fixed by the Trustee pursuant to Section 3.07.

Stated Maturity” when used with respect to any Security or any installment of principal thereof or interest thereon, means the date specified in such Security as the fixed date on which the principal of such Security or such installment of principal or interest is due and payable.

TARP” means the Troubled Asset Relief Program established under Section 101 of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008.

Transfer Certification” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.05(h).

Transfer Opinion” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.05(h).

Trust Indenture Act” means the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as in force at the date as of which this instrument was executed, except as provided in Section 9.05.

Trust Preferred Securities” means with respect to a series of a GMAC Trust undivided beneficial preferred interests in the assets of such series of such GMAC Trust which rank, except upon the occurrence and continuation of an Event of Default, pari passu with Common Securities issued by such series of such GMAC Trust.

 

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Trust Preferred Security Certificate” has the meaning specified in the Declaration of the applicable series of a GMAC Trust.

Trust Securities” means Common Securities and Trust Preferred Securities of any series of any GMAC Trust.

Trustee” means the Person named as the “Trustee” in the first paragraph of this instrument until a successor Trustee shall have become such pursuant to the applicable provisions of this Indenture, and thereafter “Trustee” shall mean or include each Person who is then a Trustee hereunder, and if at any time there is more than one such Person, “Trustee” as used with respect to the Securities of any series shall mean the Trustee with respect to Securities of that series.

U.S. Government” means any of (i) the federal government of the United States of America, (ii) any instrumentality or agency of the federal government of the United States of America and (iii) any Person wholly-owned by, or the sole beneficiary of which is, the federal government of the United States of America or any instrumentality or agency thereof.

U.S. Government Obligations” has the meaning specified in Section 4.04.

Section 1.02. Compliance Certificates and Opinions. Upon any application or request by the Company to the Trustee to take any action under any provision of this Indenture, the Company shall furnish to the Trustee an Officers’ Certificate stating that all conditions precedent, if any, 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, if any, have been complied with, except that in the case of any such application or request as to which the furnishing of such documents is specifically required by any provision of this Indenture relating to such particular application or request, no additional certificate or opinion need be furnished.

Every certificate or opinion with respect to compliance with a condition or covenant provided for in this Indenture (other than the Officers’ Certificate required by Section 10.04) shall include,

(a) a statement that each individual signing such certificate or opinion has read such covenant or condition and the definitions herein relating thereto;

(b) 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;

 

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(c) a statement that, in the opinion of each such individual, 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

(d) a statement as to whether, in the opinion of each such individual, such condition or covenant has been complied with.

Section 1.03. Form of Documents Delivered to Trustee.

(a) In any case where several matters are required to be certified by, or covered by an opinion of, any specified Person, it is not necessary that all such matters be certified by, or covered by the opinion of, only one such Person, or that they be so certified or covered by only one document, but one such Person may certify or give an opinion with respect to some matters and one or more other such Persons as to other matters, and any such Person may certify or give an opinion as to such matters in one or several documents.

(b) Any certificate or opinion of an officer of the Company may be based, insofar as it relates to legal matters, upon a certificate or opinion of, or representations by, counsel, unless such officer knows, or in the exercise of reasonable care should know, that the certificate or opinion or representations with respect to the matters upon which his certificate or opinion is based are erroneous. Any such certificate or Opinion of Counsel may be based, insofar as it relates to factual matters, upon a certificate or opinion of, or representations by, an officer or officers of the Company stating that the information with respect to such factual matters is in the possession of the Company, unless such counsel knows, or in the exercise of reasonable care should know, that the certificate or opinion or representations with respect to such matters are erroneous.

(c) Where any Person is required to make, give or execute two or more applications, requests, consents, certificates, statements, opinions or other instruments under this Indenture, they may, but need not, be consolidated and form one instrument.

Section 1.04. Acts of Holders; Record Dates.

(a) Any request, demand, authorization, direction, notice, consent, waiver or other action provided or permitted by this Indenture to be given or taken by Holders shall be embodied in and evidenced by one or more instruments of substantially similar tenor signed by such Holders in person or by an agent duly appointed in writing; and, except as herein otherwise expressly provided, such action shall become effective when such instrument or instruments are delivered to the Trustee and, where it is hereby expressly required, to the Company. Such instrument or instruments (and the action embodied therein and evidenced thereby)

 

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are herein sometimes referred to as the “Act” of the Holders signing such instrument or instruments. Proof of execution of any such instrument or of a writing appointing any such agent shall be sufficient for any purpose of this Indenture and (subject to Section 6.01) conclusive in favor of the Trustee and the Company, if made in the manner provided in this Section.

(b) The fact and date of the execution by any Person of any such instrument or writing may be proved by the affidavit of a witness of such execution or by a certificate of a notary public or other officer authorized by law to take acknowledgments of deeds, certifying that the individual signing such instrument or writing acknowledged to him the execution thereof. Where such execution is by a signer acting in a capacity other than his individual capacity, such certificate or affidavit shall also constitute sufficient proof of his authority. The fact and date of the execution of any such instrument or writing, or the authority of the Person executing the same, may also be proved in any other manner which the Trustee deems sufficient.

(c) The ownership of Securities shall be proved by the Security Register.

(d) Any request, demand, authorization, direction, notice, consent, waiver or other Act of the Holder of any Security shall bind every future Holder of the same Security and the Holder of every Security issued upon the registration of transfer thereof or in exchange therefor or in lieu thereof in respect of anything done, omitted or suffered to be done by the Trustee or the Company in reliance thereon, whether or not notation of such action is made upon such Security.

Section 1.05. Notices, Etc., to Trustee and Company.

Any request, demand, authorization, direction, notice, consent, waiver or Act of Holders or other document provided or permitted by this Indenture to be made upon, given or furnished to, or filed with,

(a) the Trustee by any Holder or by the Company shall be sufficient for every purpose hereunder if made, given, furnished or filed in writing to or with and received by the Trustee at its Corporate Trust Office, Attention: Corporate Trust Administration; provided, however, that such instrument will be considered properly given if submitted in an electronic format acceptable to the Trustee, or

(b) the Company by the Trustee or by any Holder shall be sufficient for every purpose hereunder (unless otherwise herein expressly provided) if in writing and mailed, first-class postage prepaid, to the Company addressed to it at the address of its principal office specified in the first paragraph of this instrument or at any other address previously furnished in writing to the Trustee by the Company; provided, however, that such instrument will be considered properly given if submitted in an electronic format acceptable to the Company.

 

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Section 1.06. Notice to Holders; Waiver.

Where this Indenture provides for notice to Holders of any event, such notice shall be sufficiently given (unless otherwise herein expressly provided) if in writing and mailed, first-class postage prepaid, to each Holder affected by such event, at his address as it appears in the Security Register, not later than the latest date and not earlier than the earliest date, prescribed for the giving of such notice. In any case where notice to Holders is given by mail, neither the failure to mail such notice, nor any defect in any notice so mailed, to any particular Holder shall affect the sufficiency of such notice with respect to other Holders. Where this Indenture provides for notice in any manner, such notice may be waived in writing by the Person entitled to receive such notice, either before or after the event, and such waiver shall be the equivalent of such notice. Waivers of notice by Holders shall be filed with the Trustee, but such filing shall not be a condition precedent to the validity of any action taken in reliance upon such waiver.

In case by reason of the suspension of regular mail service or by reason of any other cause it shall be impracticable to give such notice by mail, then such notification as shall be made with the approval of the Trustee shall constitute a sufficient notification for every purpose hereunder.

Section 1.07. Trust Indenture Act.

(a) This Indenture shall be subject to the provisions of the Trust Indenture Act that are required to be part of this Indenture and shall, to the extent applicable, be governed by such provisions, subject to any applicable exemptive order issued by the Commission, including any such order addressing the final paragraph of Section 316(a) of the Trust Indenture Act.

Section 1.08. Effect of Headings and Table of Contents.

The Article and Section headings herein and the Table of Contents are for convenience only and shall not affect the construction hereof.

Section 1.09. Successors and Assigns.

(a) Neither this Indenture nor any right, remedy, obligation nor liability arising hereunder or by reason hereof shall be assignable by any party hereto without the prior written consent of the other party, and any attempt to assign any right, remedy, obligation or liability hereunder without such consent shall be void, except in connection with a transaction involving the Company that is permitted under Article 8 and pursuant to which the successor or assignee agrees in writing to perform the Company’s obligations hereunder.

 

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(b) This Indenture shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of any successor or permitted assign of the Company and the Trustee.

Section 1.10. Separability Clause.

In case any provision in this Indenture or in the Securities shall be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby, and there shall be deemed substituted for the provision at issue a valid, legal and enforceable provision as similar as possible to the provision at issue.

Section 1.11. Benefits of Indenture.

Nothing in this Indenture or in the Securities, express or implied, shall give to any Person, other than the parties hereto and their successors hereunder, the holders of Senior Indebtedness, the Holders, and, to the extent expressly provided in 5.02, 5.06, 9.02 and 15.01, the holders of the Trust Preferred Securities or Trust Securities, as applicable, any benefit or any legal or equitable right, remedy or claim under this Indenture.

Section 1.12. Governing Law; Submission to Jurisdiction.

THIS INDENTURE AND THE SECURITIES SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND CONSTRUED AND INTERPRETED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, AND ALL RIGHTS AND REMEDIES SHALL BE GOVERNED BY SUCH LAWS WITHOUT REGARD FOR THE PRINCIPLES OF ITS CONFLICT OF LAWS. EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO AGREES IN SECTION 1.13 TO SUBMIT TO THE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION AND VENUE OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK AND THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS FOR ANY AND ALL CIVIL ACTIONS, SUITS OR PROCEEDINGS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS INDENTURE OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY OR THEREBY, AND (A) THAT NOTICE MAY BE SERVED UPON (I) THE COMPANY AT THE ADDRESS AND IN THE MANNER SET FORTH FOR NOTICES TO THE COMPANY IN SECTION 1.15 AND (II) THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL LAW. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO HEREBY UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY CIVIL LEGAL ACTION OR PROCEEDING RELATING TO THIS INDENTURE OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY OR THEREBY.

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In any case where any Interest Payment Date, Redemption Date or Stated Maturity of any Security shall not be a Business Day at any Place of Payment, then (notwithstanding any other provision of this Indenture or of the Securities) payment of interest or principal (and premium, if any) need not be made at such Place of Payment on such date, but may be made on the next succeeding Business Day at such Place of Payment with the same force and effect as if made on the Interest Payment Date or Redemption Date, or at the Stated Maturity, provided that no interest shall accrue for the period from and after such Interest Payment Date, Redemption Date or Stated Maturity, as the case may be, 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.

Section 1.15. Tax Characterization.

The Company, the Trustee and each Holder and beneficial owner of a Security (by acceptance or acquisition thereof) agrees to treat the Securities as indebtedness for United States federal, state and local income and franchise tax purposes and agrees not to take any contrary position before any taxing authority or on any tax return unless otherwise required by law.

Section 1.16. Notices.

Any notice, request, instruction or other document to be given hereunder by any party to the other will be in writing and will be deemed to have been duly given (a) on the date of delivery if delivered personally, or by facsimile, upon confirmation of receipt, or (b) on the second Business Day following the date of dispatch if delivered by a recognized next day courier service. All notices shall be delivered, telecopied or sent by a recognized next day courier service, as set forth below, or pursuant to such other instructions as may be designated by the Trustee, the Company or the Holders:

(a) If given to the Trustee, at the Trustee’s mailing address set forth below (or such other address as the Trustee may give notice of to the Holders and the Company):

The Bank of New York Mellon

101 Barclay Street – 8W

New York, New York 10286

Attention: Corporate Trust Administration

(b) If given to the Company, at the Company’s mailing address set forth below (or such other address as the Company may give notice of to the Holders and the Trustee):

 

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Ally Financial Inc.

200 Renaissance Center

P.O. Box 200

Detroit, Michigan 48265-2000

Attention: General Counsel

(c) If given to any Holder, at the address set forth on the books and records of the Company.

ARTICLE 2

SECURITY FORMS

Section 2.01. Forms Generally.

The Securities of each series shall be in substantially the form set forth in this Article, or in such other form as shall be established by or pursuant to a Board Resolution or in one or more indentures supplemental hereto, in each case with such appropriate insertions, omissions, substitutions and other variations as are required or permitted by this Indenture, and may have such letters, numbers or other marks of identification and such legends or endorsements placed thereon as may be required to comply with the rules of any securities exchange or Depositary therefor or as may, consistently herewith, be determined by the officers executing such Securities, as evidenced by their execution of such Securities. If the form of Securities of any series is 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 Company Order contemplated by Section 3.03 for the authentication and delivery of such Securities.

The Securities of Series 1 and Series 2 shall be in substantially the form set forth in Annex I and Annex II, respectively.

The Trustee’s certificates of authentication shall be in substantially the form set forth in this Article.

The definitive Securities may be produced in any manner as determined by the officers executing such Securities, as evidenced by their execution of such Securities.

Section 2.02. Form of Face of Security.

[If the Security is to be a Global Security, insert: This Security is a Global Security within the meaning of the Indenture hereinafter referred to and is

 

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registered in the name of a Depositary or a nominee of a Depositary. This Security is exchangeable for Securities registered in the name of a person other than the Depositary or its nominee only in the limited circumstances described in the Indenture, and no transfer of this Security (other than a transfer of this Security as a whole by the Depositary to a nominee of the Depositary or by a nominee of the Depositary to the Depositary or another nominee of the Depositary) may be registered except in limited circumstances.

Unless this Security is presented by an authorized representative of The Depository Trust Company (55 Water Street, New York, New York) to the issuer or its agent for registration of transfer, exchange or payment, and any Security issued is registered in the name of Cede & Co. or such other name as requested by an authorized representative of The Depository Trust Company and any payment hereon is made to Cede & Co., ANY TRANSFER, PLEDGE OR OTHER USE HEREOF FOR VALUE OR OTHERWISE BY A PERSON IS WRONGFUL since the registered owner hereof, Cede & Co., has an interest herein.]

[If the Security is issued pursuant to an exemption from registration under the Securities Act, insert a legend substantially to the following effect (the “Private Placement Legend”), unless the Company shall determine, in accordance with applicable law, that such legend is inapplicable. If a Security that includes such legend (i) becomes registered under the Securities Act or (ii) is eligible to be transferred without restriction in accordance with Rule 144 or another exemption from registration under the Securities Act (other than Rule 144A), it shall be exchanged upon surrender in accordance with Section 3.05 at the option of the Holder for a Security that does not include such legend:

THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS INSTRUMENT HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “SECURITIES ACT”), OR THE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY STATE AND MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED, SOLD OR OTHERWISE DISPOSED OF EXCEPT WHILE A REGISTRATION STATEMENT RELATING THERETO IS IN EFFECT UNDER SUCH ACT AND APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS OR PURSUANT TO AN EXEMPTION FROM REGISTRATION UNDER SUCH ACT OR SUCH LAWS. EACH PURCHASER OF THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS INSTRUMENT IS NOTIFIED THAT THE SELLER MAY BE RELYING ON THE EXEMPTION FROM SECTION 5 OF THE SECURITIES ACT PROVIDED BY RULE 144A THEREUNDER. ANY TRANSFEREE OF THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS INSTRUMENT BY ITS ACCEPTANCE HEREOF (1) REPRESENTS THAT IT IS (X) A “QUALIFIED INSTITUTIONAL BUYER” (AS DEFINED IN RULE 144A UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT) OR (Y) AN INSTITUTIONAL “ACCREDITED INVESTOR” WITHIN THE MEANING OF SUBPARAGRAPH (a) (1), (2), (3) OR (7) OF RULE 501 UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT, (2) AGREES THAT IT

 

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WILL NOT OFFER, SELL OR OTHERWISE TRANSFER THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS INSTRUMENT EXCEPT (A) PURSUANT TO A REGISTRATION STATEMENT WHICH IS THEN EFFECTIVE UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT, (B) FOR SO LONG AS THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS INSTRUMENT ARE ELIGIBLE FOR RESALE PURSUANT TO RULE 144A, TO A PERSON IT REASONABLY BELIEVES IS A “QUALIFIED INSTITUTIONAL BUYER” AS DEFINED IN RULE 144A UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT THAT PURCHASES FOR ITS OWN ACCOUNT OR FOR THE ACCOUNT OF A QUALIFIED INSTITUTIONAL BUYER TO WHOM NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT THE TRANSFER IS BEING MADE IN RELIANCE ON RULE 144A, (C) TO THE ISSUER OR (D) PURSUANT TO ANY OTHER AVAILABLE EXEMPTION FROM THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT AND (3) AGREES THAT IT WILL GIVE TO EACH PERSON TO WHOM THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS INSTRUMENT ARE TRANSFERRED A NOTICE SUBSTANTIALLY TO THE EFFECT OF THIS LEGEND.]

ANY PURCHASER OR HOLDER OF THIS SECURITY OR ANY INTEREST THEREIN WILL BE DEEMED TO HAVE REPRESENTED AND WARRANTED BY ITS PURCHASE AND HOLDING THEREOF THAT EITHER (I) NO PORTION OF THE ASSETS USED BY IT TO ACQUIRE AND HOLD THE SECURITY CONSTITUTES ASSETS OF ANY “EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN” SUBJECT TO SECTION 406 OF THE U.S. EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED (“ERISA”), ANY PLAN, ACCOUNT OR OTHER ARRANGEMENT SUBJECT TO SECTION 4975 OF THE U.S. INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED (THE “CODE”), OR PROVISIONS UNDER ANY FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL, NON-U.S. OR OTHER LAWS OR REGULATIONS THAT ARE SIMILAR TO SUCH PROVISIONS OF ERISA OR THE CODE (COLLECTIVELY, “SIMILAR LAWS”), OR ANY ENTITY WHOSE UNDERLYING ASSETS ARE CONSIDERED TO INCLUDE “PLAN ASSETS” OF ANY SUCH EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN OR OTHER PLAN, ACCOUNT OR ARRANGEMENT OR (II) THE PURCHASE AND HOLDING OF THIS SECURITY WILL NOT CONSTITUTE A NON-EXEMPT PROHIBITED TRANSACTION UNDER SECTION 406 OF ERISA OR SECTION 4975 OF THE CODE OR A VIOLATION UNDER ANY APPLICABLE SIMILAR LAW.

[If the security is issued with original issue discount, insert: THIS SECURITY WAS ISSUED WITH ORIGINAL ISSUE DISCOUNT (“OID”), FOR PURPOSES OF SECTIONS 1272, 1273, AND 1275 OF THE CODE, ALLY FINANCIAL INC. (THE “COMPANY”) WILL, BEGINNING NO LATER THAN TEN (10) DAYS AFTER THE ISSUE DATE, PROMPTLY PROVIDE TO HOLDERS OF SECURITIES, UPON WRITTEN REQUEST,

 

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THE ISSUE PRICE, THE AMOUNT OF OID, THE ISSUE DATE AND THE YIELD TO MATURITY WITH RESPECT TO THE SECURITIES. ANY SUCH WRITTEN REQUEST SHOULD BE SENT TO THE COMPANY AT ALLY FINANCIAL INC., 200 RENAISSANCE CENTER, P.O. BOX 200, DETROIT, MICHIGAN 48265-2000, ATTENTION: CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER.]

No.        

ALLY FINANCIAL INC.

[Insert title of series of Security]

ALLY FINANCIAL INC., a Delaware corporation (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             ,         , and to pay interest on said principal sum from,             , 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                     ,                     , and                     ] of each year commencing [         ,        ], at [If the Security is to bear interest at a fixed rate, insert -a rate of     % per annum,] [If the Security is a Floating or Adjustable Rate Security, insert a rate of     % per annum [computed-determined] in accordance with the [insert defined name of Floating or Adjustable Rate Provision] set forth below] 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 compounded [quarterly]. 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 period for which interest is payable, interest will be computed on the basis of the actual number of days elapsed in a partial month in such period. In the event that any date on which interest is payable on this Security is not a Business Day, then payment of 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. 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 Security (or one or more Predecessor Securities, 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 Business Day next preceding such Interest Payment Date, [if pursuant to the provisions of the

 

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Indenture the Securities are no longer represented by a Global Security: which shall be the close of business on the Business Day next preceding such Interest Payment Date or such other record date fixed by the Administrative Trustee that is not more than 60 nor less than 10 days prior to 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 Security (or one or more Predecessor Securities) 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 Securities 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 Securities of this series may be listed, and upon such notice as may be required by such exchange, all as more fully provided in the Indenture. Payments on this Global Security will be made to the Depository Trust Company, or to a successor Depositary. [If pursuant to the provisions of the Indenture the Securities are no longer represented by a Global Security: The principal of (and premium, if any) and the interest on this Security shall be payable at the office or agency of the Trustee maintained for that purpose in any coin or currency of the United States of America that 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 Security Register. Notwithstanding the foregoing, so long as the Holder of this Security is the Institutional Trustee of a series of a GMAC Trust, the payment of the principal of (and premium, if any) and interest on this Security will be made at such place and to such account as may be designated by such Institutional Trustee.]

This Security is not a deposit or savings account. This Security is not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other governmental agency or instrumentality.

[At this point in the Security Form of any series of Floating or Adjustable Rate Securities, the text of the Floating or Adjustable Rate Provision relating thereto should be inserted.]

The indebtedness evidenced by this Security is, to the extent provided in the Indenture, subordinate and junior in right of payment to the prior payment in full of all Senior Indebtedness of the Company, and this Security is issued subject to the provisions of the Indenture with respect thereto. Each Holder of this Security, by accepting the same, (a) agrees to and shall be bound by, such provisions, (b) authorizes and directs the Trustee on his or her 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 or her attorney-in-fact for any and all such purposes. Each Holder hereof, by his or her acceptance hereof,

 

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hereby waives all notice of the acceptance of the subordination provisions contained herein and in the Indenture by each holder of Senior Indebtedness of the Company, whether now outstanding or hereafter incurred, and waives reliance by each such holder upon said provisions.

This Security 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.

The provisions of this Security 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:                    

 

ALLY FINANCIAL INC.

By:

 

 

  Name:
  Title:

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  Name:
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Section 2.03. Form of Reverse of Security.

This Security is one of a duly authorized issue of securities of the Company (herein sometimes referred to as the “Securities”), specified in the Indenture, all issued or to be issued in one or more series under and pursuant to the indenture dated as of December 30, 2009 as amended and restated on [            ], 2011 (the “Indenture”), duly executed and delivered between the Company and The Bank of New York Mellon, as trustee (the “Trustee”), to which Indenture and all indentures supplemental thereto reference is hereby made for a description of the respective rights, limitations of rights, obligations, duties and immunities thereunder of the Trustee, the Company and the Holders of the Securities. By the terms of the Indenture, the Securities are issuable in series that may vary as to amount, date of maturity, rate of interest and in other respects as provided in the

 

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Indenture. This series of Securities is limited in aggregate principal amount to $        .

Because of the occurrence and continuation of a Special Event, in certain circumstances, this Security may become due and payable at [specify redemption prices] % of the principal amount thereof, together with any interest accrued thereon (the “Redemption Price”). The Redemption Price shall be paid prior to 12:00 noon, New York City time, on the date of such redemption or at such earlier time as the Company determines. The Company shall have the right to redeem this Security at the option of the Company, [without premium or penalty,] in whole or in part at any time on or after [             ,         ] (an “Optional Redemption”), or at any time in certain circumstances upon the occurrence of a Special Event at a redemption price equal to [specify redemption prices] % of the principal amount thereof, plus any accrued but unpaid interest to the date of such redemption (the “Optional Redemption Price”). Any redemption pursuant to this paragraph will be made upon not less than 30 days nor more than 60 days notice, at the Optional Redemption Price. If the Securities of this series are only partially redeemed by the Company pursuant to an Optional Redemption, such Securities will be redeemed pro rata or by lot or by any other method utilized by the Trustee; provided that if, at the time of redemption, the Securities of this series are registered as a Global Security, the Depositary shall determine the principal amount of such Securities held by each Security Beneficial Owner to be redeemed in accordance with its procedures.

Any redemption of the Securities of this series, in whole or in part, prior to the stated maturity date is subject to the prior concurrence or approval of the Federal Reserve or the staff thereof, (i) if such concurrence or approval is then required in order for securities such as the Securities of this series to qualify as tier 1 capital of a bank holding company under applicable capital adequacy guidelines, regulations, policies, or published interpretations of the Federal Reserve, or (ii) if the Federal Reserve or its staff has informed the Company that it must obtain such approval before redeeming the Securities.

[The Securities of this series are subject to redemption upon not less than 30 days’ nor more than 60 days’ notice by mail, (1) on         in any year commencing with the year          and ending with the year          through operation of the sinking fund for this series at a Redemption Price of             ,         (2) at any time [on or after             ,         , as a whole or in part, at the election of the Company, at the following Redemption Prices (expressed as percentages of the principal amount): If redeemed [on or before             ,         , and if redeemed during the 12-month period beginning of the years indicated, and thereafter at a Redemption Price equal to     % of the principal amount, together in the case of any such redemption (whether through operation of the sinking fund or otherwise) with accrued interest to the Redemption Date, but interest installments whose Stated Maturity is on or prior to such Redemption

 

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Date will be payable to the Holders of such Securities, or one or more Predecessor Securities, of record at the close of business on the relevant Record Dates referred to on the face hereof, all as provided in the Indenture.]

[Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company may not, prior to             ,         redeem any Securities of this series as contemplated by Clause (2) of the preceding paragraph as a part of, or in anticipation of, any refunding operation by the application, directly or indirectly, of monies borrowed having an interest cost to the Company (calculated in accordance with generally accepted financial practice) of less than     % per annum.]

[The sinking fund for this series provides for the redemption on in each year beginning with the year                      and ending with the year of [not less than] $         (“mandatory sinking fund”) and not more than $         aggregate principal amount of Securities of this series. Securities of this series acquired or redeemed by the Company otherwise than through [mandatory] sinking fund payments may be credited against subsequent [mandatory] sinking fund payments otherwise required to be made in the [inverse] order in which they become due.]

In the event of redemption of this Security in part only, a new Security or Securities of this series for the 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, with respect to the Securities of this series shall have occurred and be continuing, the principal of all the Securities of this series 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.

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 Securities of each series affected at the time Outstanding, as defined in the Indenture, 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 Securities of such series under the Indenture; provided, however, that no such supplemental indenture shall modify certain provisions of the Indenture, as set forth in the Indenture, without the consent of the Holders of each Security then outstanding and affected thereby including, without limitation, to: (i) extend the fixed maturity of any Securities 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, or change any Place of Payment where, or the coin or currency in which, any Security or any premium or the interest thereon is payable,

 

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or impair the right to institute suit for the enforcement of any such payment on or after the Stated Maturity thereof (or, in the case of redemption, on or after the Redemption Date), or modify the provisions of the Indenture with respect to the subordination of the Securities in a manner adverse to the Holders, or (ii) reduce the aforesaid percentage of Securities, the Holders of which are required to consent to any such supplemental indenture, or the consent of whose Holders is required for any waiver (of compliance with certain provisions of the Indenture or certain defaults thereunder and their consequences) provided for in the Indenture. The Indenture also contains provisions permitting the Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the Securities of any series at the time outstanding affected thereby, on behalf of all of the Holders of the Securities 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 Securities of such series. Any such consent or waiver by the registered Holder of this Security (unless revoked as provided in the Indenture) shall be conclusive and binding upon such Holder and upon all future Holders and owners of this Security and of any Security 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 Security. In determining whether the Holders of the requisite principal amount of Outstanding Securities have given any request, demand, authorization, direction, notice, consent or waiver under the Indenture or hereunder, Securities owned by the U.S. Government shall not be deemed to be Securities owned by an Affiliate of the Company.

No reference herein to the Indenture and no provision of this Security 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 Security at the time and place and at the rate and in the money herein prescribed.

So long as no Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing, the Company shall have the right at any time during the term of the Securities of this series and from time to time to extend the interest payment period of such Securities for up to 20 consecutive quarters (an “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 specified for the Securities of this series to the extent that payment of such interest is enforceable under applicable law); provided, that no such Extended Interest Payment Period shall extend beyond the maturity of such Securities; and provided further that during any such Extended Interest Payment Period (a) the Company and any subsidiary of the Company (other than a subsidiary of the Company that is a depository institution, or a subsidiary thereof) shall not declare or pay any dividend on, make any distributions with respect to, or redeem, purchase, acquire

 

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or make a liquidation payment with respect to, any of the Company’s capital stock or make any guarantee payment with respect thereto (other than (i) redemptions, purchases or other acquisitions of shares of capital stock of the Company in connection with the administration of any employee benefit plan in the ordinary course of business and consistent with past practice, (ii) the acquisition by the Company or any of its subsidiaries of record ownership in capital stock of the Company for the beneficial ownership of any other persons (other than the Company or any of its subsidiaries), including trustees or custodians, (iii) as a result of an exchange or conversion of any class or series of the Company’s capital stock for any other class or series of the Company’s capital stock, in each case, solely to the extent required pursuant to binding contractual agreements entered into prior to or on the original issue date of the Securities of this series or any subsequent agreement for the accelerated exercise, settlement or exchange thereof for capital stock of the Company, (iv) distributions by or among any wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, (v) redemptions of securities held by the Company or any wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, and (vi) unpaid tax distributions to holders of membership interests of GMAC LLC pursuant to Section 4.01(b) of GMAC LLC’s Plan of Conversion, dated June 30, 2009), and (b) the Company and any subsidiary of the Company (other than a subsidiary of the Company that is a depository institution, or a subsidiary thereof) shall not make any payment of interest on or principal of (or premium, if any, on), or repay, repurchase or redeem, any debt securities or guarantees issued by the Company which rank pari passu with or junior to the Securities (“Junior Subordinated Indebtedness”) (other than (i) redemptions, purchases or other acquisitions of Junior Subordinated Indebtedness in connection with the administration of any employee benefit plan in the ordinary course of business and consistent with past practice, (ii) the acquisition by the Company or any of its subsidiaries of record ownership in Junior Subordinated Indebtedness for the beneficial ownership of any other persons (other than the Company or any of its subsidiaries), including trustees or custodians, (iii) as a result of an exchange or conversion of any class or series of Junior Subordinated Indebtedness for any other class or series of Junior Subordinated Indebtedness, (iv) redemptions of securities held by the Company or any wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company and (v) any payment of interest on Junior Subordinated Indebtedness paid pro rata with interest paid on the Securities of this series such that the respective amounts of such payments made shall bear the same ratio to each other as all accrued but unpaid interest per like-amount of such Securities and all Junior Subordinated Indebtedness bear to each other). The foregoing restrictions, however, will not apply to (i) any stock dividends paid by the Company where the dividend stock is the same stock as that on which the dividend is being paid or (ii) dividends or distributions by or other transactions solely among the Company and any wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company or solely among wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Company. For the avoidance of doubt, the Company shall have the right to make partial payments of interest on any Interest Payment Date during an Extended Interest Payment Period. Prior to

 

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the termination of any such Extended Interest Payment Period, the Company may further extend such Extended Interest Payment Period, provided that such Extended Interest Payment Period together with all such other extensions thereof shall not exceed 20 consecutive quarters; provided further, that no Extended Interest Payment Period may extend beyond the maturity of the Securities of this series. At the termination of any such Extended Interest Payment Period and upon the payment of all accrued and unpaid interest and any additional amounts then due, the Company may commence a new Extended Interest Payment Period.

As provided in the Indenture and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, this Security is transferable by the registered Holder hereof on the Security Register of the Company, upon surrender of this Security for registration of transfer at the office or agency of the Trustee in 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 Securities 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 or the Trustee 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 Security, the Company, the Trustee, any paying agent and the Security Registrar may deem and treat the registered holder hereof as the absolute owner hereof (whether or not this Security shall be overdue and notwithstanding any notice of ownership or writing hereon made by anyone other than the Security 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 Security 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 Security, 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 Securities of this series are issuable only in registered form without coupons in denominations of $1,000 and any integral multiple thereof.] [This Global Security is exchangeable for Securities of this series in definitive form only under certain limited circumstances set forth in the Indenture. Securities of

 

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this series so issued are issuable only in registered form without coupons in denominations of $1,000 and any integral multiple thereof.] As provided in the Indenture and subject to certain limitations [herein and] therein set forth, Securities of this series [so issued] are exchangeable for a like aggregate principal amount of Securities of this series of a different authorized denomination, as requested by the Holder surrendering the same.

All terms used in this Security that are defined in the Indenture shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Indenture.

Section 2.04. Form of Trustee’s Certificate of Authentication.

CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION

This is one of the Securities of the series of Securities described in the within-mentioned Indenture.

 

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON,
as Trustee

By:  

 

      Authorized Signatory
Dated:  

 

ARTICLE 3

THE SECURITIES

Section 3.01. Amount Unlimited; Issuable in Series.

(a) The aggregate principal amount of Securities which may be authenticated and delivered under this Indenture is unlimited.

(b) The Securities may be issued in one or more 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, prior to the issuance of Securities of any series:

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(ii) the date or dates on which the principal of the Securities of the series is payable, and, if applicable to the series, the terms of any sinking fund obligations with respect to such series;

(iii) the rate or rates at which the Securities of the series shall bear interest or the Floating or Adjustable Rate Provision, pursuant to which such rates shall be determined, the date or dates from which any such interest shall accrue, the Interest Payment Dates on which any such interest shall be payable and the Regular Record Date for the interest payable on any Interest Payment Date (if such Interest Payment Dates or Regular Record Dates differ from those provided herein);

(iv) the place or places where the principal of (and any premium, if any) and interest on Securities of the series shall be payable;

(v) in addition to the redemption rights provided herein (including the Redemption Option Date for the series), the period or periods within which and the price or prices at which any Securities of the series may be redeemed, in whole or in part, at the option of the Company;

(vi) if other than denominations of $1,000 and any integral multiple thereof, the denominations in which Securities of the series shall be issuable;

(vii) any other defaults applicable with respect to the Securities of the series in addition to those provided in Section 5.07(a) through (f);

(viii) any other covenant or warranty included for the benefit of Securities of the series in addition to (and not inconsistent with) those included in this Indenture for the benefit of Securities of all series, or any other covenant or warranty included for the benefit of Securities of the series in lieu of any covenant or warranty included in this Indenture for the benefit of Securities of all series, or any provision that any covenant or warranty included in this Indenture for the benefit of Securities of all series shall not be for the benefit of Securities of the series, or any combination of such covenants, warranties or provisions;

(ix) the subordination terms of the Securities of the series;

(x) the provisions of this Indenture, if any, that shall not apply to the series; and

(xi) any other terms of the series (which additional terms shall not be inconsistent with the provisions of this Indenture).

 

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(c) All Securities of any one series shall be substantially identical except as to denomination and except as may otherwise be provided in or pursuant to such Board Resolution and set forth, or determined in the manner provided, in the Officers’ Certificate referred to above or in any such indenture supplemental hereto.

(d) If any of the terms of the Securities of a 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 Securities of such series.

Section 3.02. Denominations.

The Securities of each series shall be issuable in registered form without coupons and in such denominations as shall be specified as contemplated by Section 3.01. In the absence of any such provisions with respect to the Securities of any series, the Securities of such series shall be issuable in denominations of $1,000 and any integral multiple thereof.

Section 3.03. Execution, Authentication, Delivery and Dating.

(a) The Securities shall be executed on behalf of the Company by its Chief Executive Officer, its Chairman of the Board, its Chief Administrative Officer, any Vice Chairman, its Chief Financial Officer, its Controller, its Chief Accounting Officer, its Treasurer or any Assistant Treasurer, attested by (x) its Corporate Secretary or (y) one of its Assistant Secretaries. The signature of any of these officers on the Securities may be manual or facsimile.

(b) Securities bearing the manual or facsimile signatures of individuals who were at any time the proper officers of the Company shall bind the Company, notwithstanding that such individuals or any of them have ceased to hold such offices prior to the authentication and delivery of such Securities or did not hold such offices at the date of such Securities.

(c) At any time and from time to time after the execution and delivery of this Indenture, the Company may deliver Securities of any series executed by the Company to the Trustee for authentication, together with a Company Order for the authentication and delivery of such Securities, and the Trustee in accordance with the Company Order shall authenticate and deliver such Securities. If the form or terms of the Securities of the series have been established in or pursuant to one or more Board Resolutions as permitted by Sections 2.01 and 3.01, in authenticating such Securities, and accepting the additional responsibilities under this Indenture in relation to such Securities, the Trustee shall be given, at the time of the initial delivery by the Company of Securities of such series to the

 

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Trustee for authentication, and (subject to Section 6.01) shall be fully protected in relying upon, an Opinion of Counsel stating,

(i) if the form of such Securities has been established by or pursuant to Board Resolution as permitted by Section 2.01, that such form has been established in conformity with the provisions of this Indenture;

(ii) if the terms of such Securities have been established by or pursuant to Board Resolution as permitted by Section 3.01, that such terms have been established in conformity with the provisions of this Indenture; and

(iii) that such Securities, when authenticated and delivered by or on behalf of the Trustee and issued by the Company in the manner and subject to any conditions specified in such Opinion of Counsel, will constitute valid and legally binding obligations of the Company enforceable in accordance with their terms, subject to bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, and other laws of general applicability relating to or affecting the enforcement or creditors’ rights and to general equity principles.

(d) If such form or terms have been so established, the Trustee shall not be required to authenticate such Securities if the issue of such Securities pursuant to this Indenture will affect the Trustee’s own rights, duties or immunities under the Securities and this Indenture or otherwise in a manner which is not reasonably acceptable to the Trustee.

(e) Each Security shall be dated the date of its authentication.

(f) No Security shall be entitled to any benefit under this Indenture or be valid or obligatory for any purpose unless there appears on such Security a certificate of authentication substantially in the form provided for herein executed by the Trustee by manual signature, and such certificate upon any Security shall be conclusive evidence, and the only evidence, that such Security has been duly authenticated and delivered hereunder and is entitled to the benefits of this Indenture.

Section 3.04. Temporary Securities.

(a) Pending the preparation of definitive Securities of any series, the Company may execute, and upon receipt of a Company Order the Trustee shall authenticate and deliver, temporary Securities which are printed, lithographed, typewritten, mimeographed or otherwise produced, in any authorized denomination, substantially of the tenor of the definitive Securities in lieu of which they are issued and with such appropriate insertions, omissions,

 

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substitutions and other variations as the directors or officers executing such Securities may determine, as evidenced by their execution of such Securities.

(b) If temporary Securities of any series are issued, the Company will cause definitive Securities of that series to be prepared without unreasonable delay. After the preparation of definitive Securities of such series, the temporary Securities of such series shall be exchangeable for definitive Securities of such series upon surrender of the temporary Securities of such series at the office or agency of the Company in a Place of Payment for Securities of that series, without charge to the Holder. Upon surrender for cancellation of any one or more temporary Securities of any series the Company shall execute and the Trustee shall authenticate and deliver in exchange therefor a like aggregate principal amount of definitive Securities of the same series and of like tenor of authorized denominations. Until so exchanged, the temporary Securities of any series shall in all respects be entitled to the same benefits under this Indenture as definitive Securities of such series.

Section 3.05. Registration, Registration of Transfer and Exchange.

(a) The Company shall cause to be kept at the Corporate Trust Office of the Trustee a register (the register maintained in such office and in any other office or agency of the Company in a Place of Payment being herein sometimes collectively referred to as the “Security Register”) in which, subject to such reasonable regulations as it may prescribe, the Company shall provide for the registration of Securities, or of Securities of a particular series, and of transfers of Securities or of Securities of such series. The Trustee is hereby appointed “Security Registrar” for the purpose of registering Securities and transfers of Securities as herein provided.

(b) Subject to Section 3.11, upon surrender for registration of transfer of any Security of any series at the office or agency of the Company in a Place of Payment for Securities of that series, the Company shall execute, and the Trustee shall authenticate and deliver, in the name of the designated transferee or transferees, one or more new Securities of like tenor of the same series, of any authorized denominations and of a like aggregate principal amount.

(c) Subject to Section 3.11, at the option of the Holder, Securities of any series may be exchanged for other Securities of like tenor of the same series, of any authorized denominations and of a like aggregate principal amount, upon surrender of the Securities to be exchanged at such office or agency. Whenever any Securities are so surrendered for exchange, the Company shall execute, and the Trustee shall authenticate and deliver, the Securities that the Holder making the exchange is entitled to receive.

 

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(d) All Securities issued upon any registration of transfer or exchange of Securities shall be the valid obligations of the Company, evidencing the same debt, and entitled to the same benefits under this Indenture, as the Securities surrendered upon such registration of transfer or exchange.

(e) Every Security presented or surrendered for registration of transfer or for exchange shall (if so required by the Company or the Trustee) be duly endorsed, or be accompanied by a written instrument of transfer in form satisfactory to the Company and the Security Registrar, duly executed by the Holder thereof or his attorney duly authorized in writing.

(f) No service charge shall be made for any registration of transfer or exchange of Securities, but the Company or the Trustee may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover any tax or other governmental charge that may be imposed in connection with any registration of transfer or exchange of Securities.

(g) The Company shall not be required (i) to issue, register the transfer of or exchange any Security of any series during a period beginning at the opening of business 15 days before the day of the mailing of a notice of redemption of Securities of such series selected for redemption under Section 11.03 and ending at the close of business on the day of such mailing, or (ii) to register the transfer of or exchange any Security so selected for redemption in whole or in part, except the unredeemed portion of any Security being redeemed in part.

(h) Subject to this Section 3.05, Securities shall be freely transferable, subject to compliance with the Securities Act. Subject to the last sentence of this subsection (h), if a Security bears a Private Placement Legend, such Security (x) may be transferred to a Person or Persons who take delivery thereof in the form of a Security bearing a Private Placement Legend only if the Security Registrar receives (A) an appropriately completed certificate of transfer in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A and (B) if applicable, a certificate substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit B (each, a “Transfer Certification”); and (y) may be transferred to a Person or Persons who take delivery thereof in the form of a Security not bearing a Private Placement Legend, or may be exchanged for a Certificate not bearing a Private Placement Legend, only if the Security Registrar has previously received an opinion of counsel in form reasonably acceptable to the Company to the effect that the Securities of the same series are eligible to be transferred without restriction (a “Transfer Opinion”). The Trustee and the Security Registrar shall have no obligation or duty to monitor, determine or inquire as to compliance with any restrictions on transfer or exchange imposed under this Indenture or under applicable law with respect to any transfer or exchange of any interest in any Security (including any transfers between or among Depositary participants, members or beneficial owners in any Global Security) other than to require delivery of such certificates and other

 

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documentation or evidence as are expressly required by, and to do so if and when expressly required by, the terms of this Indenture, and to examine the same to determine substantial compliance as to form with the express requirements hereof. At such time as the Company shall determine, in accordance with applicable law, that the Securities are no longer required to bear the Private Placement Legend, the Company shall deliver to the Trustee a Transfer Opinion, and no Transfer Certification shall be required as a condition to any subsequent transfer of any Security.

Section 3.06. Mutilated, Destroyed, Lost and Stolen Securities.

(a) If any mutilated Security is surrendered to the Trustee, the Company shall execute and the Trustee shall authenticate and deliver in exchange therefor a new Security of the same series and of like tenor and principal amount and bearing a number not contemporaneously outstanding.

(b) If there shall be delivered to the Company and the Trustee (i) evidence to their satisfaction of the destruction, loss or theft of any Security and (ii) such security or indemnity as may be required by them to save each of them and any agent of either of them harmless, then, in the absence of notice to the Company or the Trustee that such Security has been acquired by a protected purchaser, the Company shall execute and upon its written request the Trustee shall authenticate and deliver, in lieu of any such destroyed, lost or stolen Security, a new Security of the same series and of like tenor and principal amount as such destroyed, lost or stolen Security and bearing a number not contemporaneously outstanding.

(c) In case any such mutilated, destroyed, lost or stolen Security has become or is about to become due and payable, the Company in its discretion may, instead of issuing a new Security, pay such Security.

(d) Upon the issuance of any new Security under this Section, 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.

(e) Every new Security of any series issued pursuant to this Section in lieu of any mutilated, destroyed, lost or stolen Security shall constitute an original additional contractual obligation of the Company, whether or not the mutilated, destroyed, lost or stolen Security shall be at any time enforceable by anyone, and shall be entitled to all the benefits of this Indenture equally and proportionately with any and all other Securities of that series duly issued hereunder.

 

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(f) The provisions of this Section are exclusive and shall preclude (to the extent lawful) all other rights and remedies with respect to the replacement or payment of mutilated, destroyed, lost or stolen Securities.

Section 3.07. Payment of Interest; Interest Rights Preserved.

(a) Interest on any Security which is payable, and is punctually paid or duly provided for, on any Interest Payment Date shall be paid to the Person in whose name that Security (or one or more Predecessor Securities) is registered at the close of business on the Regular Record Date for such interest.

(b) Interest on any Security of any series which is payable, but is not punctually paid or duly provided for, on any Interest Payment Date (other than pursuant to an Extended Interest Payment Period) (herein called “Defaulted Interest”) shall forthwith cease to be payable to the Holder on the relevant Regular Record Date by virtue of having been such Holder, and such Defaulted Interest may be paid by the Company, at its election in each case, as provided in clause (i) or (ii) below:

(i) The Company may elect to make payment of any Defaulted Interest to the Persons in whose names the Securities of such series (or their respective Predecessor Securities) 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 Security of such series 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 be not more than 15 days and not 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 Holder of Securities of such series at his address as it appears in the Security Register, 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 so mailed, such Defaulted Interest shall be paid to the Persons in whose names the Securities of such series (or

 

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their respective Predecessor Securities) are registered at the close of business on such Special Record Date and shall no longer be payable pursuant to the following clause (ii).

(ii) The Company may make payment of any Defaulted Interest on the Securities of any series in any other lawful manner not inconsistent with the requirements of any securities exchange on which such Securities may be listed, and upon such notice as may be required by such exchange, if, after written 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 in its sole discretion.

(c) Subject to the foregoing provisions of this Section, each Security delivered under this Indenture upon registration of transfer of or in exchange for or in lieu of any other Security shall carry the rights to interest accrued and unpaid, and to accrue, which were carried by such other Security.

(d) For the purposes of determining the Holders who are entitled to participate in any distribution on the Securities in respect of which a Regular Record Date or a Special Record Date is not otherwise provided for in this Indenture, or for the purpose of any other action (unless provided for pursuant to Section 3.01), the Company may from time to time fix a date, not more than 90 days prior to the date of the payment of distribution or other action, as the case may be, as a record date for the determination of the identity of the Holders of record for such purposes.

Section 3.08. Persons Deemed Owners.

The Company, the Trustee and any agent of the Company or the Trustee may treat the Person in whose name any Security is registered as the owner of such Security for the purpose of receiving payment of principal of (and premium, if any) and (subject to Section 3.07) interest on such Security and for all other purposes whatsoever, whether or not such Security be overdue, and neither the Company, the Trustee nor any agent of the Company or the Trustee shall be affected by notice to the contrary.

Section 3.09. Cancellation.

All Securities surrendered for payment, redemption, registration of transfer or exchange or for credit against any sinking fund payment shall, if surrendered to any Person other than the Trustee, be delivered to the Trustee and shall be promptly cancelled by it. The Company may at any time deliver to the Trustee for cancellation any Securities previously authenticated and delivered hereunder which the Company may have acquired in any manner whatsoever, and all Securities so delivered shall be promptly cancelled by the Trustee. No

 

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Securities shall be authenticated in lieu of or in exchange for any Securities cancelled as provided in this Section, except as expressly permitted by this Indenture. Unless otherwise directed by a Company Order, delivery of which must be delivered in a timely manner to prevent such disposition, all cancelled Securities held by the Trustee shall be disposed of by it in its customary manner, and the Trustee, upon receipt of a written request of the Company, shall deliver a certificate of such disposal to the Company.

Section 3.10. Interest.

(a) Each Security will bear interest at the rate established for the series of Securities of which such Security is a part pursuant to Section 3.01 (the “Coupon Rate”) from and including the original date of issuance of such Security 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 Coupon Rate, compounded quarterly (or on such other periodic basis established for such series of Securities of which such Security is a part pursuant to Section 3.01), payable (subject to the provisions of Article 4) quarterly in arrears on February 15, May 15, August 15 and November 15 of each year (or in such other periodic installments on such other dates established as payment dates for the series of Securities of which such Security is a part pursuant to Section 3.01) (each, an “Interest Payment Date”) commencing on the date established for the series of Securities of which such Security is a part pursuant to Section 3.01, to the Person in whose name such Security or any Predecessor Security is registered, at the close of business on the Regular Record Date for such interest installment, which, in respect of any Securities of which the Institutional Trustee of the applicable series of any GMAC Trust is the Holder or a Global Security, shall be the close of business on the Business Day next preceding that Interest Payment Date. Notwithstanding the foregoing sentence, if the Trust Preferred Securities of the applicable series of a GMAC Trust are no longer in book-entry only form or, except if the Securities originally issued to such series of such GMAC Trust are held by the Institutional Trustee of such series of such GMAC Trust, the Securities of any series are not represented by a Global Security, the Company may select a Regular Record Date for such interest installment on such series of Securities which shall be any date more than 14 days but less than 60 days before an Interest Payment Date.

(b) 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 will include the first day but exclude the last day of such period. Except as provided in the following sentence, the amount of interest payable for any period shorter than a full quarterly period for which interest is computed, will be computed on the basis of the actual number of days elapsed in a partial month in such period. In the event that any date on which interest is payable on the Securities of any series is not a Business Day, then payment of interest payable on such date will be made on the

 

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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.

(c) If the Securities of a series are established as a series of Floating or Adjustable Rate Securities pursuant to Section 3.01, then Section 3.10(b) shall not apply and the Floating or Adjustable Rate Provisions, together with any additional terms established in the applicable Board Resolution, supplemental indenture or form of the executed Security shall govern such series.

Section 3.11. Form and Payment.

Except as provided in Section 3.12, the Securities of each series shall be issued in fully registered certificated form without interest coupons. Principal and interest on the Securities issued in certificated form will be payable, the transfer of such Securities will be registrable, and such Securities will be exchangeable, for Securities of the same series bearing identical terms and provisions at the office or agency of the Trustee; provided, however, that payment of interest may be made at the option of the Company by check mailed to the Holders of such Securities at such address as shall appear in the Security Register. Notwithstanding the foregoing, so long as the Holder of all Securities of any series is the Institutional Trustee of any series of any GMAC Trust, the payment of the principal of and interest (including Compounded Interest, if any) on Securities of such series will be made at such place and to such account as may be designated by the Institutional Trustee.

Section 3.12. Global Securities.

(a) In connection with a Dissolution Event with respect to any series of any GMAC Trust,

(i) the Securities in non book-entry certificated form held by such series of such GMAC Trust, or its Institutional Trustee, will be presented to the Trustee by the Institutional Trustee of such series of such GMAC Trust in exchange for a Global Security in an aggregate principal amount equal to the aggregate principal amount of all outstanding Securities of the series issued to such series of such GMAC Trust, to be registered in the name of the Depositary, or its nominee, and delivered by the Trustee to the Depositary for crediting to the accounts of its participants pursuant to the instructions of the Administrative Trustees of the relevant series of the relevant GMAC Trust. The Company upon any such presentation shall execute a Global Security in such aggregate principal amount and deliver the same to the Trustee for authentication

 

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and delivery in accordance with this Indenture. Payments on any Securities issued as a Global Security will be made to the Depositary; and

(ii) if any Trust Preferred Securities of such series of such GMAC Trust are held in non book-entry certificated form, the Securities in non book-entry certificated form held by such series of such GMAC Trust, or its Institutional Trustee, may be presented to the Trustee by the Institutional Trustee of such series of such GMAC Trust and any Trust Preferred Security Certificate which represents Trust Preferred Securities of such series of such GMAC Trust other than Trust Preferred Securities held by the Depositary or its nominee (“Non Book-Entry Trust Preferred Securities”) will be deemed to represent Securities presented to the Trustee by such Institutional Trustee having an aggregate principal amount equal to the aggregate liquidation amount of the Non Book-Entry Trust Preferred Securities until such Trust Preferred Security Certificates are presented to the Security Registrar for transfer or reissuance at which time such Trust Preferred Security Certificates will be cancelled and a Security, registered in the name of the holder of the Trust Preferred Security Certificate or the transferee of the holder of such Trust Preferred Security Certificate, as the case may be, with an aggregate principal amount equal to the aggregate liquidation amount of the Trust Preferred Security Certificate cancelled, will be executed by the Company and delivered to the Trustee for authentication and delivery in accordance with this Indenture. On issue of such Securities, Securities with an equivalent aggregate principal amount that were presented by the Institutional Trustee to the Trustee will be deemed to have been cancelled.

(b) A Global Security may be transferred, in whole but not in part, only to another nominee of the Depositary, or to a successor Depositary selected or approved by the Company or to a nominee of such successor Depositary.

(c) If at any time the Depositary notifies the Company that it is unwilling or unable to continue as Depositary for any series of Securities or if at any time the Depositary 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 Depositary 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, the Company will execute, and, subject to this Article 3, the Trustee, upon written notice from the Company, will authenticate and deliver the Securities 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 Security in exchange for such Global Security. In addition, the Company may at any time determine that the Securities of any series shall no longer be represented by a Global Security, subject to the procedures of the Depositary. In such event the Company will execute and, subject to this

 

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Article 3, the Trustee, upon receipt of an Officers’ Certificate evidencing such determination by the Company, will authenticate and deliver the Securities 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 Security for such series in exchange for such Global Security. Upon the exchange of the Global Security for such Securities in definitive registered form without coupons, in authorized denominations, the Global Security shall be cancelled by the Trustee. Such Securities in definitive registered form issued in exchange for the Global Security shall be registered in such names and in such authorized denominations as the Depositary, pursuant to instructions from its direct or indirect participants or otherwise, shall instruct the Trustee. The Trustee shall deliver such Securities to the Depositary, for delivery to the Persons in whose names such Securities are so registered.

Section 3.13. CUSIP Numbers.

The Company in issuing the Securities may use “CUSIP” numbers (if then generally in use), and, if so, the Trustee shall use “CUSIP” numbers in notices of redemption as a convenience to Holders; provided that any such notice may state that no representation is made as to the correctness of such numbers either as printed on the Securities or as contained in any notice of a redemption and that reliance may be placed only on the other identification numbers printed on the Securities, and any such redemption shall not be affected by any defect in or omission of such numbers. The Company will promptly notify the Trustee in writing of any change in the “CUSIP” numbers.

ARTICLE 4

SATISFACTION AND DISCHARGE; DEFEASANCE

Section 4.01. Satisfaction and Discharge of Indenture.

This Indenture shall upon Company Request cease to be of further effect (except as to any surviving rights of registration of transfer or exchange of Securities herein expressly provided for), and the Trustee, at the expense of the Company, shall execute proper instruments acknowledging satisfaction and discharge of this Indenture, when

(a) either

(i) all Securities theretofore authenticated and delivered (other than (A) Securities which have been mutilated, destroyed, lost or stolen and which have been replaced or paid as provided in Section 3.06 and (B) Securities for whose payment money has theretofore been deposited in trust or segregated and held in trust by the Company and thereafter repaid

 

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to the Company or discharged from such trust, as provided in Section 10.03) have been delivered to the Trustee for cancellation; or

(ii) all such Securities not theretofore delivered to the Trustee for cancellation

(A) have become due and payable, or

(B) will become due and payable at their Stated Maturity within one year, or

(C) are to be called for redemption within one year under arrangements satisfactory to the Trustee for the giving of notice of redemption by the Trustee in the name, and at the expense, of the Company,

and the Company, in the case of (A), (B) or (C) above, has deposited or caused to be deposited with the Trustee as trust funds in trust for the purpose an amount sufficient to pay and discharge the entire indebtedness on such Securities not theretofore delivered to the Trustee for cancellation, for principal (and premium, if any) and interest to the date of such deposit (in the case of Securities which have become due and payable) or to the Stated Maturity or Redemption Date, as the case may be; or

(b) the Company has paid or caused to be paid all other sums payable hereunder by the Company; and

(c) the Company has delivered to the Trustee an Officers’ Certificate and an Opinion of Counsel, each stating that all conditions precedent herein provided for relating to the satisfaction and discharge of this Indenture have been complied with.

Notwithstanding the satisfaction and discharge of this Indenture, the obligations of the Company to the Trustee under Section 6.07, the Company’s obligation to pay the expenses of any series of any GMAC Trust under Section 10.06, and, if money shall have been deposited with the Trustee pursuant to subclause (ii) of clause (a) of this Section, the obligations of the Trustee under Section 4.02 and the last paragraph of Section 10.03 shall survive.

Section 4.02. Defeasance and Discharge.

The following provisions shall apply to the Securities of each series unless specifically otherwise provided in a Board Resolution, Officers’ Certificate or indenture supplemental hereto provided pursuant to Section 3.01. In addition to discharge of this Indenture pursuant to Sections 4.01 and 4.03, in the case of any series of Securities with respect to which an amount sufficient to pay and

 

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discharge the entire indebtedness on such Securities not theretofore delivered to the Trustee for cancellation, for principal (and premium, if any) and interest, as certified pursuant to subparagraph (a) of Section 4.04, can be determined at the time of making the deposit referred to in such subparagraph (a), the Company shall be deemed to have paid and discharged the entire indebtedness on all the Securities of such a series as provided in this Section on and after the date the conditions set forth in Section 4.04 are satisfied, and the provisions of this Indenture with respect to the Securities of such series shall no longer be in effect (except as to (i) rights of registration of transfer and exchange of Securities of such series, (ii) substitution of mutilated, defaced, destroyed, lost or stolen Securities of such series, (iii) rights of Holders of Securities of such series to receive, solely from the trust fund described in subparagraph (a) of Section 4.04, payments of principal thereof and interest, if any, thereon upon the original stated due dates therefor (but not upon acceleration), and remaining rights of the Holders of Securities of such series to receive mandatory sinking fund payments, if any, (iv) the rights, obligations, duties and immunities of the Trustee hereunder, (v) this Section 4.02, (vi) the rights of the Holders of Securities of such series as beneficiaries hereof with respect to the property so deposited with the Trustee payable to all or any of them and (vii) the Company’s obligation to pay the expenses of any series of any GMAC Trust under Section 10.06) (hereinafter called “Defeasance”), and the Trustee at the cost and expense of the Company, shall execute proper instruments acknowledging the same.

Section 4.03. Covenant Defeasance.

In the case of any series of Securities with respect to which an amount sufficient to pay and discharge the entire indebtedness on such Securities not theretofore delivered to the Trustee for cancellation, for principal (and premium, if any) and interest, as certified pursuant to subparagraph (a) of Section 4.04 can be determined at the time of making the deposit referred to in such subparagraph (a), (i) the Company shall be released from its obligations under any covenants specified in or pursuant to this Indenture (except as to (A) rights of registration of transfer and exchange of Securities of such series, (B) substitution of mutilated, defaced, destroyed, lost or stolen Securities of such series, (C) rights of Holders of Securities of such series to receive, from the Company pursuant to Section 10.01, payments of principal thereof and interest, if any, thereon upon the original stated due dates therefor (but not upon acceleration), the Holders of Securities of such series to receive mandatory sinking fund payments, if any, (D) the rights, obligations, duties and immunities of the Trustee hereunder, (E) the rights of the Holders of Securities of such series as beneficiaries hereof with respect to the property so deposited with the Trustee payable to all or any of them and (F) the Company’s obligation to pay the expenses of any series of any GMAC Trust under Section 10.06), and (ii) the occurrence of any event specified in Section 5.07(e) (with respect to any of the covenants specified in or pursuant to this Indenture) and 5.07(f) shall be deemed not to be or result in a Default, in each

 

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case with respect to the Outstanding Securities of such series as provided in this Section on and after the date the conditions set forth in Section 4.04 are satisfied (hereinafter called “Covenant Defeasance”), and the Trustee, at the cost and expense of the Company, shall execute proper instruments acknowledging the same. For this purpose, such Covenant Defeasance means that the Company may omit to comply with and shall have no liability in respect of any term, condition or limitation set forth in any such covenant (to the extent so specified in the case of Section 5.07(e)), whether directly or indirectly by reason of any reference elsewhere herein to any such covenant or by reason of any reference in any such covenant to any other provision herein or in any other document, but the remainder of this Indenture and the Securities of such series shall be unaffected thereby.

Section 4.04. Conditions to Defeasance or Covenant Defeasance.

The following shall be the conditions to application of either Section 4.02 or 4.03 to the Outstanding Securities:

(a) with reference to Section 4.02 or 4.03, the Company has irrevocably deposited or caused to be irrevocably deposited with the Trustee as funds in trust, specifically pledged as security for, and dedicated solely to, the benefit of the Holders of Securities of such series (i) cash in an amount, (ii) direct obligations of the United States of America, backed by its full faith and credit (“U.S. Government Obligations”), maturing as to principal and interest, if any, at such times and in such amounts as will insure the availability of cash, or (iii) a combination of (i) and (ii), in the opinion of a nationally recognized firm of independent public accountants expressed in a written certification thereof delivered to the Trustee, to pay and discharge, (A) the principal of and interest, if any, on all Securities of such series on each date that such principal or interest, if any, 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 this Indenture and the Securities of such series;

(b) in the case of Defeasance under Section 4.02, 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 United States federal income tax law, in either case to the effect that, and such opinion shall confirm that, the Holders of the Securities of such series will not recognize income, gain or loss for United States federal income tax purposes as a result of such deposit, Defeasance and discharge and will be subject to United States 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;

 

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(c) in the case of Covenant Defeasance under Section 4.03, the Company has delivered to the Trustee an Opinion of Counsel to the effect that, and such opinion shall confirm that, the Holders of the Securities of such series will not recognize income, gain or loss for United States federal income tax purposes as a result of such deposit and Covenant Defeasance and will be subject to United States 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 and Covenant Defeasance had not occurred;

(d) such Defeasance or Covenant Defeasance 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; and

(e) the Company shall have delivered to the Trustee an Officers’ Certificate and an Opinion of Counsel, each stating that all conditions precedent contemplated by this provision have been complied with.

Section 4.05. Application of Trust Money.

Subject to the provisions of the last paragraph of Section 10.03, all money and U.S. Government Obligations deposited with the Trustee pursuant to Section 4.04 shall be held in trust, and such money and all money from such U.S. Government Obligations shall be applied by it, in accordance with the provisions of the Securities and this Indenture, to the payment, either directly or through any Paying Agent (including the Company acting as its own Paying Agent) as the Trustee may determine, to the Persons entitled thereto, of the principal (and premium, if any) and interest for whose payment such money and U.S. Government Obligations has been deposited with the Trustee. All money or U.S. Government Obligations deposited with the Trustee under Section 4.01 or Section 4.04 shall not be subject to the claims of the holders of Senior Indebtedness under Article 14.

Section 4.06. Indemnity for U.S. Government Obligations.

The Company shall pay and indemnify the Trustee against any tax, fee or other charge imposed on or assessed against the U.S. Government Obligations deposited pursuant to Section 4.04 or the principal or interest received in respect of such obligations other than any such tax, fee or other charge that by law is for the account of the Holders of Outstanding Securities.

Section 4.07. Reinstatement.

If the Trustee is unable to apply any money or U.S. Government Obligations in accordance with Section 4.04 by reason of any legal proceeding or by reason of any order or judgment of any court or governmental authority

 

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enjoining, restraining or otherwise prohibiting such application, the Company’s obligations under this Indenture and the Securities shall be revived and reinstated as though no deposit had occurred pursuant to Section 4.04, until such time as the Trustee or Paying Agent is permitted to apply all such money or U.S. Government Obligations in accordance with Section 4.04; provided that, if the Company has made any payment of principal or interest on the Securities of any series because of the reinstatement of its obligations, the Company shall be subrogated to the rights of the Holders of such Securities to receive such payment from the money or U.S. Government Obligations held by the Trustee or Paying Agent.

ARTICLE 5

REMEDIES

Section 5.01. Events of Default.

The term “Event of Default” as used in this Indenture with respect to Securities of any series shall mean one of the following described events (whatever the reason for such Event of Default and whether it shall be voluntary or involuntary or be effected by operation of law or pursuant to any judgment, decree or order of any court or any order, rule or regulation of any administrative or governmental body):

(a) failure to pay in full interest accrued upon any Security of that series upon the conclusion of a period consisting of 20 consecutive quarters, commencing with the earliest quarter for which interest (including Deferred Interest) has not been paid in full, and continuance of such failure to pay for a period of 30 days;

(b) the entry by a court having jurisdiction in the premises of a decree or order for relief in respect of the Company in an involuntary case under the Federal bankruptcy code, as now or hereafter constituted, or any other applicable Federal or State bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar law now or hereafter in effect, or appointing a receiver, liquidator, assignee, custodian, trustee or sequestrator (or similar official) of the Company or for substantially all of its property, or ordering the winding-up or liquidation of its affairs and such decree or order shall remain unstayed and in effect for a period of 90 consecutive days; or

(c) the commencement by the Company of a voluntary case under the Federal bankruptcy code, as now or hereafter constituted, or any other applicable Federal or State bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar law now or hereafter in effect, or the consent by the Company to the entry of an order for relief in an involuntary case under any such law, or the consent by the Company to the appointment of or taking possession by a receiver, liquidator, assignee, trustee,

 

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custodian or sequestrator (or similar official) of the Company or for substantially all of its property, or the making by it of an assignment for the benefit of creditors.

Section 5.02. Acceleration of Maturity.

If any one or more of the above described Events of Default shall occur with respect to Securities of any series at the time Outstanding, then, and in each and every such case, during the continuance of such Event of Default, the Trustee or the Holders of 25% or more in principal amount of the Securities of such series then Outstanding may declare the principal amount of all the Securities of such series then Outstanding, if not then due and payable, to be due and payable immediately, by a notice in writing to the Company (and to the Trustee if given by such Holders), and upon any such declaration the principal amount and the accrued interest on the Securities of such series shall become and be immediately due and payable, anything in this Indenture or in the Securities of such series contained to the contrary notwithstanding, provided that if, upon an Event of Default, the Trustee or the Holders of 25% or more in principal amount of the Securities of that series then Outstanding fail to declare the principal amount of all the Securities of such series then Outstanding to be immediately due and payable, the holders of at least 25% in aggregate liquidation amount of the corresponding series of Trust Preferred Securities then Outstanding shall have such right by a notice in writing to the Company and the Trustee; and upon any such declaration such principal amount of and the accrued interest on all the Securities of such series then Outstanding shall become immediately due and payable. Payment of principal and interest on such Securities shall remain subordinated to the extent provided in Article 14 notwithstanding that such amount shall become immediately due and payable as herein provided. This provision, however, is subject to the condition that, if at any time after the principal of all the Securities of such series shall have been so declared to be due and payable, all arrears of interest, if any, upon all the Securities of such series (with interest, to the extent that interest thereon shall be legally enforceable, on any overdue installment of interest at the rate borne by the Securities of such series) and all amounts owing the Trustee and any predecessor trustee hereunder under Section 6.07 and all other sums payable under this Indenture (except the principal of the Securities of such series which would not be due and payable were it not for such declaration) shall be paid by the Company, and every other Default under this Indenture, other than the non-payment of the principal of Securities of that series which have become due solely by such declaration of acceleration, shall have been made good to the reasonable satisfaction of the Trustee or of the Holders of a majority in principal amount of the Securities of such series then Outstanding, or provision deemed by the Trustee or by such Holders to be adequate therefor shall have been made, then and in every such case the Holders of a majority in principal amount of the Securities of such series then Outstanding may, on behalf of the Holders of all the Securities of such series, waive the Event of Default by reason of which the principal of the Securities of

 

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such series shall have been so declared to be due and payable and may rescind and annul such declaration and its consequences, provided that, if the Holders of at least a majority in principal amount of the Securities of such series then Outstanding fails to rescind and annul such declaration and its consequences, the holders of a majority in aggregate liquidation amount of the related series of Trust Preferred Securities then outstanding shall have such right by written notice to the Company and the Trustee, subject to the satisfaction of the conditions set forth in this sentence; but no such waiver, rescission or annulment shall extend to or affect any subsequent Default or impair any right consequent thereon. Any declaration by the Trustee pursuant to this Section 5.02 shall be by written notice to the Company, and any declaration or waiver by the Holders of Securities of any series or by the holders of Trust Securities of any series pursuant to this Section 5.02 shall be by written notice to the Company and the Trustee.

Section 5.03. Collection of Indebtedness and Suits for Enforcement by Trustee.

(a) If the Company shall fail for a period of 30 days to pay any installment of interest on the Securities of any series that is due and payable or shall fail to pay the principal of and premium, if any, on any of the Securities of such series when and as the same shall become due and payable, whether at maturity, or by call for redemption (otherwise than pursuant to a sinking fund) by declaration as authorized by this Indenture, or otherwise, or shall fail for a period of 30 days to make any sinking fund payment as to a series of Securities, then, upon demand of the Trustee, the Company will pay to the Trustee for the benefit of the Holders of Securities of such series then Outstanding the whole amount which then shall have become due and payable on any such Security, with interest on the overdue principal and premium, if any, and (so far as the same may be legally enforceable) on the overdue installments of interest at the rate borne by the Securities of such series, and all amounts owing the Trustee and any predecessor trustee hereunder under Section 6.07.

(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 proceeding 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 any other obligor upon the Securities of such series, and collect the moneys adjudged or decreed to be payable out of the property of the Company or any other obligor upon the Securities of such series, wherever situated, in the manner provided by law. Every recovery of judgment in any such action or other proceeding, subject to the payment to the Trustee of all amounts owing the Trustee and any predecessor trustee hereunder under Section 6.07, shall be for the ratable benefit of the Holders of such series of Securities which shall be the subject of such action or

 

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proceeding. All rights of action upon or under any of the Securities or this Indenture may be enforced by the Trustee without the possession of any of the Securities and without the production of any thereof at any trial or any proceeding relative thereto.

(c) If a Default, of which a Responsible Officer of the Trustee has actual knowledge, with respect to any series of Securities occurs and is continuing, the Trustee may in its discretion proceed to protect and enforce its rights and the rights of the Holders of Securities of such series by such appropriate judicial proceedings as the Trustee shall deem most effectual to protect and enforce any such rights, whether for the specific enforcement of any covenant or agreement in this Indenture, or in aid of the exercise of any power granted herein, or to enforce any other proper remedy.

Section 5.04. Trustee to File Claims as Attorney-in-Fact.

The Trustee is hereby appointed, and each and every Holder of the Securities, by receiving and holding the same, shall be conclusively deemed to have appointed the Trustee, the true and lawful attorney-in-fact of such Holder, with authority to make or file (whether or not the Company shall be in default in respect of the payment of the principal of, or interest on, any of the Securities), in its own name and as trustee of an express trust or otherwise as it shall deem advisable, in any receivership, insolvency, liquidation, bankruptcy, reorganization, adjustment, composition or other judicial proceeding relative to the Company or any other obligor upon the Securities or to their respective creditors or property, any and all claims, proofs of claim, proofs of debt, petitions, consents, other papers and documents and amendments of any thereof, as may be necessary or advisable in order to have the claims of the Trustee and any predecessor trustee hereunder and of the Holders of the Securities allowed in any such proceeding and to collect and receive any moneys or other property payable or deliverable on any such claim, and to execute and deliver any and all other papers and documents and to do and perform any and all other acts and things, as it may deem necessary or advisable in order to enforce in any such proceeding any of the claims of the Trustee and any predecessor trustee hereunder and of any of such Holders in respect of any of the Securities; and any receiver, assignee, trustee, custodian or debtor in any such proceeding is hereby authorized, and each and every taker or Holder of the Securities, by receiving and holding the same, shall be conclusively deemed to have authorized any such receiver, assignee, trustee, custodian or debtor, to make any such payment or delivery only to or on the order of the Trustee, and to pay to the Trustee any amount due it and any predecessor trustee hereunder under Section 6.07; provided, however, that nothing herein contained shall be deemed to authorize or empower the Trustee to consent to or accept or adopt, on behalf of any Holder of Securities, any plan of reorganization or readjustment of the Company affecting the Securities or the rights of any

 

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Holder thereof, or to authorize or empower the Trustee to vote in respect of the claim of any Holder of any Securities in any such proceeding.

Section 5.05. Application of Money Collected.

Any money or property collected or to be applied by the Trustee with respect to a series of Securities under this Article 5 shall be applied in the following order, at the date or dates fixed by the Trustee for the distribution of such money or property on account of principal or any premium or interest, upon presentation of the several Securities, and the notation thereon of the payment, if only partially paid, and upon surrender thereof, if fully paid:

First: To the payment of all amounts due to the Trustee and any predecessor trustee hereunder under Section 6.07.

Second: Subject to Article 14, in case the principal of the Outstanding Securities of such series shall not have become due and be unpaid, to the payment of interest on the Securities of such series, in the order of the maturity of the installments of such interest, with interest (to the extent that such interest has been collected by the Trustee) upon the overdue installments of interest at the rate borne by such Securities, such payments to be made ratably to the Persons entitled thereto.

Third: Subject to Article 14, in case the principal of the Outstanding Securities of such series shall have become due, by declaration or otherwise, to the payment of the whole amount then owing and unpaid upon the Securities of such series for principal and premium, if any, and interest, with interest on the overdue principal and premium, if any, and (to the extent that such interest has been collected by the Trustee) upon overdue installments of interest at the rate borne by the Securities of such series, and in case such moneys shall be insufficient to pay in full the whole amounts so due and unpaid upon the Securities of such series, then to the payment of such principal and premium, if any, and interest without preference or priority of principal and premium, if any, over interest, or of interest over principal and premium, if any, or of any installment of interest over any other installment of interest, or of any Security of such series over any other Security of such series, ratably to the aggregate of such principal and premium, if any, and accrued and unpaid interest.

Fourth: The balance, if any, to the Company or as a court of competent jurisdiction may direct.

Section 5.06. Control by Holders; Waiver of Past Default.

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conducting any proceeding for any remedy available to the Trustee hereunder, or of exercising any trust or power hereby conferred upon the Trustee with respect to the Securities of such series; provided, however, that the Trustee shall have the right to decline to follow any such direction if the Trustee being advised by counsel determines that the action so directed may not lawfully be taken or would be unduly prejudicial to Holders not joining in such direction or would involve the Trustee in personal liability. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Indenture, for so long as the U.S. Government is a holder of 100% of the Trust Preferred Securities of a series of a GMAC Trust, the U.S. Government shall have the right to institute and conduct any proceeding for any remedy conferred upon the Trustee hereunder, or to exercise any trust or power hereby conferred upon the Trustee, in each case with respect to the Securities held by such series of such GMAC Trust and, if the U.S. Government shall institute any such proceeding or exercise any such trust or power, the Trustee, consistent with its rights, duties and obligations under this Indenture, shall not take any contradictory action with respect to the Securities held by such series of such GMAC Trust.

(b) Prior to any declaration accelerating the maturity of the Securities of any series, the Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of such series of Outstanding Securities may on behalf of the Holders of all of the Securities of such series waive any past default hereunder and its consequences except a default not theretofore cured in the payment of interest or any premium on or the principal of the Securities of such series or in respect of any covenant or provision hereof which under Article 9 cannot be modified or waived without the consent of the Holder of each Outstanding Security of each series affected thereby; provided, however, that if the Securities of such series are held by a series of a GMAC Trust or a trustee of such series of such trust, such waiver or modification to such waiver shall not be effective until the holders of Trust Securities representing a majority in liquidation preference of such series of Trust Securities of the applicable series of GMAC Trust shall have consented to such waiver or modification to such waiver in accordance with the Declaration for such series of GMAC Trust; provided further, that if the consent of the Holder of each Outstanding Security is required, such waiver shall not be effective until each holder of such series of Trust Securities of the applicable GMAC Trust shall have consented to such waiver in accordance with the Declaration for such series of GMAC Trust. Upon any such waiver the Company, the Trustee and the Holders of the Securities 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. Whenever any default hereunder shall have been waived as permitted by this Section 5.06, said default shall for all purposes of the Securities of such series and this Indenture cease to exist, and any Default or Event of Default arising therefrom shall be deemed to have been cured and to be not continuing. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Indenture, for so long as the U.S. Government is a holder of 100%

 

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of the Trust Preferred Securities of a series of a GMAC Trust, the U.S. Government shall on its own behalf as the Holder of such series of Trust Securities, have the right to waive any Default or Event of Default with respect to the related series of Securities.

Section 5.07. Limitation on Suits; Default.

Subject to Section 5.06(a), no Holder of any Security of any series shall have any right to institute any action, suit or proceeding at law or in equity for the execution of any trust hereunder or for the appointment of a receiver or for any other remedy hereunder, in each case with respect to a Default with respect to such series of Securities, unless such Holder previously shall have given to the Trustee written notice of the happening of one or more of the Defaults herein specified with respect to such series of Securities, and unless also the Holders of 25% or more in principal amount of the Securities of such series then Outstanding shall have requested the Trustee in writing to take action in respect of the matter complained of, and unless also there shall have been offered to the Trustee security and indemnity satisfactory to it against the costs, expenses and liabilities to be incurred therein or thereby, and the Trustee, for 60 days after receipt of such notification, request and offer of indemnity, shall have neglected or refused to institute any such action, suit or proceeding; and such notification, request and offer of indemnity are hereby declared in every such case to be conditions precedent to any such action, suit or proceeding by any Holder of any Security of such series; it being understood and intended that no one or more of the Holders of Securities of such series shall have any right in any manner whatsoever by his or their action to enforce any right hereunder, except in the manner herein provided, and that every action, suit or proceeding at law or in equity shall be instituted, had and maintained in the manner herein provided and for the equal and ratable benefit of all Holders of the Outstanding Securities of such series; provided, however, that nothing contained in this Indenture or in the Securities of such series shall affect or impair the obligation of the Company, which is absolute and unconditional, to pay the principal of, and premium, if any, and interest on the Securities of such series to the respective Holders of such Securities at the respective due dates in such Securities stated, or affect or impair the right, which is also absolute and unconditional, of such Holders to institute suit to enforce the payment thereof.

The following events shall constitute a “Default” with respect to any series of Securities under this Indenture:

(a) an Event of Default with respect to such series specified in Section 5.01; or

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shall have continued unremedied for a period of 30 days, it being understood that the occurrence of an Extended Interest Payment Period in accordance with the terms of such Security will not constitute such a default; or

(c) the failure of the Company to pay the principal of (and premium, if any, on) any Security of such series, when and as the same shall become payable, whether at maturity as therein expressed, by call for redemption (otherwise than pursuant to a sinking fund), by declaration as authorized by this Indenture or otherwise, whether or not permitted by Article 14; or

(d) the failure of the Company to pay a sinking fund installment, if any, when and as the same shall become payable by the terms of a Security of such series, which failure shall have continued unremedied for a period of 30 days, whether or not permitted by Article 14; or

(e) the failure of the Company, subject to the provisions of Section 8.01, to observe and perform any other of the covenants or agreements on the part of the Company contained in this Indenture (including any indenture supplemental hereto) (other than a covenant or agreement which has been expressly included in this Indenture solely for the benefit of a series of Securities other than that series), which failure shall not have been remedied for a period of 90 days after written notice shall have been given to the Company by the Trustee or shall have been given to the Company and the Trustee by Holders of 25% or more in aggregate principal amount of the Securities of such series then Outstanding, specifying such failure and requiring the Company to remedy the same; or

(f) in the event Securities of a series are issued and sold to a series of a GMAC Trust or a trustee of such series of such trust in connection with the issuance of Trust Securities by such series of such GMAC Trust, such series of such GMAC Trust (or the entire GMAC Trust) shall have voluntarily or involuntarily dissolved, wound up its business or otherwise terminated its existence except in connection with (i) the distribution of Securities to holders of Trust Securities in liquidation of their interests in such series of such GMAC Trust, (ii) the redemption of all of the outstanding Trust Securities of such series of such GMAC Trust or (iii) mergers, consolidations or amalgamations permitted by the Declaration of such series of such GMAC Trust; or

(g) any other Default provided with respect to Securities of that series.

Section 5.08. Costs and Attorneys’ Fees in Legal Proceedings.

All parties to this Indenture and the Holders of the Securities agree that the court may in its discretion require, in any action, suit or proceeding for the enforcement of any right or remedy under this Indenture, or in any action, suit or proceeding against the Trustee for any action taken or omitted by it as Trustee, the

 

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filing by any party litigant in such action, suit or proceeding of an undertaking to pay the costs of such action, suit or proceeding, and that such court may in its discretion assess reasonable costs, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, against any party litigant in such action, suit or proceeding, having due regard to the merits and good faith of the claims or defenses made by such party litigant; provided, however, that the provisions of this Section 5.08 shall not apply to any action, suit or proceeding instituted by the Trustee, to any action, suit or proceeding instituted by any one or more Holders of Securities holding in the aggregate more than 10% in principal amount of the Outstanding Securities, or to any action, suit or proceeding instituted by any Holder of Securities for the enforcement of the payment of the principal of or premium, if any, or the interest on, any of the Securities, on or after the respective due dates expressed in such Securities.

Section 5.09. Remedies Cumulative.

Except as provided in the last sentence of Section 3.06, no remedy herein conferred upon or reserved to the Trustee or to the Holders of Securities of any series is intended to be exclusive of any other remedy or remedies, and each and every remedy shall be cumulative and shall be in addition to every other remedy given hereunder or now or hereafter existing at law or in equity or by statute. No delay or omission of the Trustee or of any Holder of the Securities of any series to exercise any right or power accruing upon any Default shall impair any such right or power or shall be construed to be a waiver of any such Default or an acquiescence therein; and every power and remedy given by this Article 5 to the Trustee and to the Holders, respectively, may be exercised from time to time and as often as may be deemed expedient by the Trustee or by the Holders, as the case may be. In case the Trustee or any Holder of Securities shall have proceeded to enforce any right under this Indenture and the proceedings for the enforcement thereof shall have been discontinued or abandoned because of waiver or for any other reason or shall have been adjudicated adversely to the Trustee or to such Holder, then and in every such case the Company, the Trustee and the Holders shall severally and respectively be restored to their former positions and rights hereunder and thereafter all rights, remedies and powers of the Trustee and the Holders shall continue as though no such proceedings had been instituted, except as to any matters so waived or adjudicated.

Section 5.10. Waiver of Stay or Extension Laws.

The Company covenants (to the extent that it may lawfully do so) that it will not at any time insist upon, or plead, or in any manner whatsoever claim or take the benefit or advantage of, any stay or extension law wherever enacted, now or at any time hereafter in force, which may affect the covenants or the performance of this Indenture; and the Company (to the extent that it may lawfully do so) hereby expressly waives all benefit or advantage of any such law

 

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and covenants that it will not hinder, delay or impede the execution of any power herein granted to the Trustee, but will suffer and permit the execution of every such power as though no law had been enacted.

ARTICLE 6

THE TRUSTEE

Section 6.01. Certain Duties and Responsibilities.

(a) Except during the continuance of a Default;

(i) the Trustee undertakes to perform such duties and only such duties 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 its part, the Trustee may conclusively rely, as to the truth of the statements and the correctness of the opinions expressed therein, upon 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 (but need not confirm or investigate the accuracy of mathematical calculations or other facts stated therein).

(b) In case a Default with respect to any series of Securities, of which a Responsible Officer of the Trustee has actual knowledge, has occurred and is continuing, the Trustee shall exercise 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.

(c) 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

(i) this subsection shall not be construed to limit the effect of subsection (a) of this Section;

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(iii) 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 a majority in principal amount of the Outstanding Securities of any series determined as provided in Section 5.06, 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 Securities of such series; and

(iv) no provision of this Indenture shall require the Trustee to expend or risk its own funds or otherwise incur any financial liability in the performance of any of its duties hereunder, or in the exercise of any of its rights or powers, if it shall have reasonable grounds for believing that repayment of such funds or indemnity, reasonably satisfactory to it, against such risk or liability is not reasonably assured to it.

(d) Whether or not therein expressly so provided, every provision of this Indenture relating to the conduct or affecting the liability of or affording protection to the Trustee shall be subject to the provisions of this Section.

Section 6.02. Notice of Defaults.

Within 90 days after the occurrence of any Default hereunder with respect to Securities of any series, the Trustee shall transmit by mail to all Holders of Securities of such series, as their names and addresses appear in the Security Register, notice of such Default hereunder actually known to a Responsible Officer of the Trustee, unless such Default shall have been cured or waived; provided that, except in the case of a Default in the payment of the principal of (or premium, if any) or interest on any Security of such series or in the payment of any sinking fund installment with respect to Securities of such series, the Trustee shall be protected in withholding such notice if and so long as a Responsible Officer of the Trustee in good faith determines that the withholding of such notice is in the interest of the Holders of Securities of such series; and provided, further, that in the case of any Default of the character specified in Section 5.07(e) with respect to Securities of such series, no such notice to Holders shall be given until at least 30 days after the occurrence thereof.

Section 6.03. Certain Rights of Trustee.

Subject to the provision of Section 6.01:

(a) the Trustee may conclusively rely and shall be fully protected in acting or refraining from acting upon any resolution, certificate, statement, instrument, opinion, report, notice, request, direction, consent, order, bond, debenture, note, other evidence of indebtedness or other paper or document

 

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believed by it to be genuine and to have been signed or presented by the proper party or parties;

(b) any request or direction of the Company mentioned herein shall be sufficiently evidenced by a Company Request or Company Order, and any resolution of the Board of Directors may be sufficiently evidenced by a Board Resolution;

(c) whenever in the administration of this Indenture the Trustee shall deem it desirable that a matter be proved or established prior to taking, suffering or omitting any action hereunder, the Trustee (unless other evidence be herein specifically prescribed) may, in the absence of bad faith on its part, conclusively rely upon an Officers’ Certificate;

(d) the Trustee may consult with counsel of its selection and the advice of such counsel or any Opinion of Counsel 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;

(e) the Trustee shall be under no obligation to exercise any of the rights or powers vested in it by this Indenture at the request or direction of any of the Holders pursuant to this Indenture, unless such Holders shall have offered to the Trustee security or indemnity, reasonably satisfactory to it, against the costs, expenses and liabilities which might be incurred by it in compliance with such request or direction;

(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, direction, consent, order, bond, debenture, note, other evidence of indebtedness or other paper or document, but the Trustee, in its discretion, may make such further inquiry or investigation into such facts or matters as it may see fit, and, if the Trustee shall determine to make such further inquiry or investigation, it shall be entitled to examine the books, records and premises of the Company, personally or by agent or attorney at the expense of the Company and shall incur no liability of any kind by reason of such inquiry or investigation;

(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;

(h) the Trustee shall not be charged with knowledge of any Default or Event of Default with respect to the Securities, other than (1) an Event of Default under Section 5.01(a) if such an Event of Default shall have occurred; (2) a

 

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Default under Section 5.07(b) or 5.07(c) if such a Default shall have occurred; or (3) any Default as to which the Trustee shall have received written notice (which notice shall have been given to the Trustee at the Corporate Trust Office of the Trustee by the Company or by any Holder of the relevant Securities and which is in fact such a Default) or of which a Responsible Officer shall have actual knowledge;

(i) the Trustee shall not be liable for special, indirect or consequential loss or damage of any kind whatsoever (including but not limited to lost profits), even if the Trustee has been advised of the likelihood of such loss or damage and regardless of the form of action;

(j) the Trustee shall not be responsible or liable for any failure or delay in the performance of its obligations under this Indenture arising out of or caused by, directly or indirectly, forces beyond its reasonable control, including without limitation strikes, work stoppages, accidents, acts of war or terrorism, civil or military disturbances, nuclear or natural catastrophes or acts of God, and interruptions, loss or malfunctions of third-party utilities, communications or computer (software or hardware) services;

(k) the rights, privileges, protections, immunities and benefits given to the Trustee, including, without limitation, its right to be indemnified, are extended to, and shall be enforceable by, the Trustee in each of its capacities hereunder, and each agent, custodian and other Person employed to act hereunder by the Trustee and appointed with due care by it;

(l) the Trustee may request that the Company deliver an Officers’ Certificate setting forth the names of individuals and/or titles of officers authorized at such time to take specified actions pursuant to this Indenture, which Officers’ Certificate may be signed by any person authorized to sign an Officers’ Certificate, including any person specified as so authorized in any such certificate previously delivered and not superseded;

(m) the permissive rights of the Trustee enumerated herein shall not be construed as duties; and

(n) the Trustee shall not be liable for any action taken, suffered, or omitted to be taken by it in good faith and reasonably believed by it to be authorized or within the discretion or rights or powers conferred upon it by this Indenture.

Section 6.04. Not Responsible for Recitals or Issuance of Securities.

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and the Trustee or any Authenticating Agent assumes no responsibility for their correctness. The Trustee makes no representations as to the validity or sufficiency of this Indenture or of the Securities. The Trustee or any Authenticating Agent shall not be accountable for the use or application by the Company of Securities or the proceeds thereof.

Section 6.05. May Hold Securities.

The Trustee, any Authenticating Agent, any Paying Agent, any Security Registrar or any other agent of the Company, in its individual or any other capacity, may become the owner or pledgee of Securities and, subject to Section 6.08 and 6.13, may otherwise deal with the Company with the same rights it would have if it were not Trustee, Authenticating Agent, Paying Agent, Security Registrar or such other agent.

Section 6.06. Money Held in Trust.

Money held by the Trustee in trust hereunder 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 money received by it hereunder except as otherwise agreed with the Company.

Section 6.07. Compensation and Reimbursement.

(a) The Company agrees:

(i) to pay to the Trustee from time to time reasonable compensation for all services rendered by it hereunder (which compensation shall not be limited by any provision of law in regard to the compensation of a trustee of an express trust);

(ii) except as otherwise expressly provided herein, to reimburse the Trustee upon its request for all reasonable expenses, disbursements and advances incurred or made by the Trustee in accordance with any provision of this Indenture (including the reasonable compensation and the expenses and disbursements of its agents, nominees, custodians and counsel), except any such expense, disbursement or advance as shall be determined to have been caused by its own negligence, bad faith or willful misconduct; and

(iii) to indemnify the Trustee for, and to hold it harmless against, any loss, liability or expense incurred without negligence, bad faith or willful misconduct on its part, arising out of or in connection with the acceptance or administration of the trust hereunder, including the costs and expenses of defending itself against any claim or liability in

 

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connection with the exercise or performance of any of its powers or duties hereunder.

(b) As security for the performance of the obligations of the Company under this Section, the Trustee shall have a lien prior to the Securities upon all property and funds held or collected by the Trustee as such, except funds held in trust for the benefit of Holders of particular Securities. The obligations of the Company under this Section shall survive the removal or resignation of the Trustee and the satisfaction, discharge or termination of this Indenture.

(c) Without prejudice to any other rights available to the Trustee under applicable law, when the Trustee incurs any expenses or renders any services after the occurrence of an Event of Default specified in Section 5.01(b) or Section 5.01(c), such expenses and the compensation for such services are intended to constitute expenses of administration under the United States Bankruptcy Code (Title 11 of the United States Code) or any similar federal or state law for the relief of debtors.

Section 6.08. Disqualification; Conflicting Interests.

The Trustee shall be subject to the provisions of Section 310(b) of the Trust Indenture Act during the period of time provided for therein. In determining whether the Trustee has a conflicting interest as defined in Section 310(b) of the Trust Indenture Act with respect to the Securities of any series, there shall be excluded for purposes of the conflicting interest provisions of such Section 310(b) the Securities of every other series issued under this Indenture. Nothing herein shall prevent the Trustee from filing with the Commission the application referred to in the second to last paragraph of Section 310(b) of the Trust Indenture Act.

Section 6.09. Corporate Trustee Required; Eligibility.

There shall at all times be a Trustee hereunder which shall be a corporation organized and doing business under the laws of the United States of America, any State thereof or the District of Columbia, 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 or State authority. If such corporation publishes reports of condition at least annually, pursuant to law or to the requirements of said supervision 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. If at any time the Trustee shall cease to be eligible in accordance with the provisions of this Section, it shall resign immediately in the manner and with the effect hereinafter specified in this Article.

 

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Section 6.10. Resignation and Removal; Appointment of Successor.

(a) No resignation or removal of the Trustee and no appointment of a successor Trustee pursuant to this Article shall become effective until the acceptance of appointment by the successor Trustee in accordance with the applicable requirements of Section 6.11.

(b) The Trustee may resign at any time with respect to the Securities of one or more series by giving written notice thereof to the Company. If the instrument of acceptance by a successor Trustee required by Section 6.11 shall not have been delivered to the Trustee within 30 days after the giving 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 the Securities of such series.

(c) The Trustee may be removed at any time with respect to the Securities of any series by Act of the Holders of a majority in principal amount of the Outstanding Securities of such series, delivered to the Trustee and to the Company.

(d) If at any time:

(i) the Trustee shall fail to comply with Section 310(b) of the Trust Indenture Act after written request therefor by the Company or by any Holder who has been a bona fide Holder of a Security for at least six months, or

(ii) the Trustee shall cease to be eligible under Section 6.09 and shall fail to resign after written request therefor by the Company or by any such Holder, or

(iii) the Trustee shall become incapable of acting or shall be adjudged 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, (i) the Company, by a Board Resolution, may remove the Trustee with respect to all Securities, or (ii) subject to Section 5.08, any Holder who has been a bona fide Holder of a Security 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 with respect to all Securities and the appointment of a successor Trustee or Trustees.

 

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(e) If the Trustee shall resign, be removed or become incapable of acting, or if a vacancy shall occur in the office of Trustee for any cause, with respect to the Securities of one or more series, the Company, by a Board Resolution, shall promptly appoint a successor Trustee or Trustees with respect to the Securities of that or those series (it being understood that any such successor Trustee may be appointed with respect to the Securities of one or more or all of such series and that at any time there shall be only one Trustee with respect to the Securities of any particular series) and shall comply with the applicable requirements of Section 6.11. If, within one year after such resignation, removal or incapability, or the occurrence of such vacancy, a successor Trustee with respect to the Securities of any series shall be appointed by Act of the Holders of a majority in principal amount of the Outstanding Securities of such series delivered to the Company and the retiring Trustee, the successor Trustee so appointed shall, forthwith upon its acceptance of such appointment in accordance with the applicable requirements of Section 6.11, become the successor Trustee with respect to the Securities of such series and to that extent supersede the successor Trustee appointed by the Company. If no successor Trustee with respect to the Securities of any series shall have been so appointed by the Company or the Holders and accepted appointment in the manner required by Section 6.11, any Holder who has been a bona fide Holder of a Security of such series for at least six months may, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated, petition any court of competent jurisdiction for the appointment of a successor Trustee with respect to the Securities of such series.

(f) The Company shall give notice of each resignation and each removal of the Trustee with respect to the Securities of any series and each appointment of a successor Trustee with respect to the Securities of any series by mailing written notice of such event by first-class mail, postage prepaid, to all Holders of Securities of such series as their names and addresses appear in the Security Register. Each notice shall include the name of the successor Trustee with respect to the Securities of such series and the address of its Corporate Trust Office.

Section 6.11. Acceptance of Appointment by Successor.

(a) In case of the appointment hereunder of a successor Trustee with respect to all Securities, 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

 

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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 Securities of one or more (but not all) series, the Company, the retiring Trustee and each successor Trustee with respect to the Securities 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 Securities of that or those series to which the appointment of such successor Trustee relates, (2) if the retiring Trustee is not retiring with respect to the Securities of all series for which it is the Trustee hereunder, 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 Securities 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 and 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 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 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 Securities 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 all property and money held by such retiring Trustee hereunder with respect to the Securities 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, powers 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.

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Section 6.12. Merger, Conversion, Consolidation or Succession to Business.

Any corporation or association into which the Trustee may be merged or converted or with which it may be consolidated, or any corporation or association resulting from any merger, conversion or consolidation to which the Trustee shall be a party, or any corporation or association to which all or substantially all of the corporate trust business of the Trustee may be sold or otherwise transferred, shall be the successor of the Trustee hereunder without the execution or filing of any paper or any further act, provided such corporation shall be otherwise qualified and eligible under this Article. In case any Securities 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 Securities so authenticated with the same effect as if such successor Trustee had itself authenticated such Securities.

Section 6.13. Preferential Collection of Claims Against Company.

The Trustee shall comply with the Trust Indenture Act Section 311(a), excluding any creditor relationship listed in the Trust Indenture Act Section 311(b). A Trustee who has resigned or been removed shall be subject to the Trust Indenture Act Section 311(a) to the extent indicated therein.

Section 6.14. Appointment of Authenticating Agent.

(a) At any time when any of the Securities remain Outstanding the Trustee may appoint an Authenticating Agent or Agents with respect to one or more series of Securities which shall be authorized to act on behalf of the Trustee to authenticate Securities of such series issued upon exchange, registration of transfer or partial redemption thereof or pursuant to Section 3.06, and Securities 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. Wherever reference is made in this Indenture to the authentication and delivery of Securities by the Trustee or the Trustee’s certificate of authentication, such reference shall be deemed to include authentication and delivery on behalf of the Trustee by an Authenticating Agent and a certificate of authentication executed on behalf of the Trustee by an Authenticating Agent. Each Authenticating Agent shall be acceptable to the Company and shall at all times be a corporation organized and doing business under the laws of the United States of America, any State thereof or the District of Columbia, authorized under such laws to act as Authenticating Agent, having a combined capital and surplus of not less than $50,000,000 and subject to supervision or examination by Federal or State authority. If such Authenticating Agent publishes reports of condition at least annually, pursuant to law or to the requirements of said supervising or examining authority, then for the purposes of this Section, the combined capital and surplus

 

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of such Authenticating Agent shall be deemed to be its combined capital and surplus as set forth in its most recent report of condition so published. If at any time an Authenticating Agent shall cease to be eligible in accordance with the provisions of this Section, such Authenticating Agent shall resign immediately in the manner and with the effect specified in this Section.

(b) Any corporation into which an Authenticating Agent may be merged or converted or with which it may be consolidated, or any corporation resulting from any merger, conversion or consolidation to which such Authenticating Agent shall be a party, or any corporation succeeding to the corporate agency or corporate trust business of an Authenticating Agent, shall continue to be an Authenticating Agent, provided such corporation shall be otherwise eligible under this Section, without the execution or filing of any paper or any further act on the part of the Trustee or the Authenticating Agent.

(c) An Authenticating Agent may resign at any time by giving written notice thereof to the Trustee and to the Company. The Trustee may at any time terminate the agency of an Authenticating Agent by giving written notice thereof to such Authenticating Agent and to the Company. Upon receiving such a notice of resignation or upon such a termination, or in case at any time such Authenticating Agent shall cease to be eligible in accordance with the provisions of this Section, the Trustee may appoint a successor Authenticating Agent which shall be acceptable to the Company and shall give notice of such appointment by first-class mail, postage prepaid, to all Holders of Securities of the series with respect to which such Authenticating Agent will serve, as their names and addresses appear in the Security Register. Any successor Authenticating Agent upon acceptance of its appointment hereunder shall become vested with all the rights, powers and duties of its predecessor hereunder, with like effect as if originally named as an Authenticating Agent. No successor Authenticating Agent shall be appointed unless eligible under the provisions of this Section.

(d) The Company agrees to pay to each Authenticating Agent from time to time reasonable compensation for its services under this Section.

(e) If an appointment with respect to one or more series is made pursuant to this Section, the Securities of such series may have endorsed thereon an alternative certificate of authentication in the following form:

This is one of the Securities of the series designated herein referred to in the within-mentioned Indenture.

 

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THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, As Trustee

By:  

 

  As Authenticating Agent
By:  

 

  Authorized Officer
Dated                                                                                             

ARTICLE 7

HOLDERS LISTS AND REPORTS BY TRUSTEE AND COMPANY

Section 7.01. Company to Furnish Trustee Names and Addresses of Holders.

The Company will furnish or cause to be furnished to the Trustee:

(a) semi-annually not more than 15 days after each Regular Record Date a list, in such form as the Trustee may reasonably require, of the names and addresses of the Holders of Securities of such series as of the preceding March 1 or September 1, or as of such Regular Record Date, as the case may be, 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; and provided, further that the Company shall not be obligated to furnish such list at any time the list does not differ from the most recent list given to the Trustee by the Company;

provided that if and so long as the Trustee shall be the Security Registrar for such series, such list shall not be required to be furnished.

Section 7.02. Preservation of Information; Communications to Holders.

Holders may communicate pursuant to the Trust Indenture Act Section 312(b) with other Holders with respect to their rights under this Indenture and the Securities. The Company, the Trustee, the Registrar and any other person shall have the protection of the Trust Indenture Act Section 312(c).

Section 7.03. Reports by Trustee.

Within 60 days after May 15 of each year commencing with the year 2010, the Trustee shall provide to the Holders of Securities such reports as are required by Section 313(a) of the Trust Indenture Act, if any, in the form and in the manner provided by Section 313 of the Trust Indenture Act. The Trustee shall also

 

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comply with the other requirements of Section 313 of the Trust Indenture Act. The Company will notify the Trustee when any such Securities are listed on any securities exchange.

Section 7.04. Reports by Company.

The Company shall:

(a) 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 Securities Exchange Act of 1934; or, if the Company is not required to file information, documents or reports pursuant to either of said Sections, then it shall file with the Trustee and the Commission, in accordance with 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 Securities Exchange Act of 1934 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) file with the Trustee and the Commission, in accordance with 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 of this Indenture as may be required from time to time by such rules and regulations; and

(c) transmit by mail to all Holders, as their names and addresses appear in the Security 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 paragraphs (a) and (b) of this Section as may be required by rules and regulations prescribed from time to time by the Commission.

Delivery of such reports, information and documents to the Trustee is for informational purposes only and the Trustee’s receipt of such reports shall not constitute constructive notice of any information contained therein or determinable from information contained therein, including the Company’s compliance with any of its covenants hereunder (as to which the Trustee is entitled to rely exclusively on Officers’ Certificates).

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The Company shall deliver to the Trustee, as soon as practicable and in any event within five days after the Company becomes aware of the occurrence of any Default or Event of Default or an event which, with notice or the lapse of time or both, would constitute a Default or an Event of Default, an Officers’ Certificate setting forth the details of such event, Default or Event of Default and the action which the Company proposes to take with respect thereto.

ARTICLE 8

CONSOLIDATION, MERGER, CONVEYANCE, TRANSFER OR LEASE

Section 8.01. Company May Consolidate, Etc., Only on Certain Terms.

The Company shall not consolidate with or merge into any other corporation or convey, transfer or lease its properties and assets substantially as an entirety to any Person, unless:

(a) the Person formed by such consolidation (if other than the Company) or into which the Company is merged or the Person which acquires by conveyance or transfer, or which leases, the properties and assets of the Company substantially as an entirety shall be a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the United States of America, 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, the due and punctual payment of the principal of (and premium, if any) and interest on all the Securities and the performance of every covenant of this Indenture on the part of the Company to be performed or observed;

(b) immediately after giving effect to such transaction, no Default, and no event which, after notice or lapse of time or both, would become a Default, shall have happened and be continuing; and

(c) the Company has delivered to the Trustee an Officers’ Certificate and an Opinion of Counsel, each stating that such consolidation, merger, conveyance, transfer or lease and such supplemental indenture comply with this Article and that all conditions precedent herein provided for relating to such transaction have been complied with.

Section 8.02. Successor Corporation Substituted.

Upon any consolidation of the Company with, or merger of the Company into, any other corporation or any conveyance, transfer or lease of the properties and assets of the Company substantially as an entirety in accordance with Section 8.01, the successor corporation formed by such consolidation or into which the Company is merged or to which such conveyance, transfer or lease is made shall

 

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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, the predecessor corporation shall be relieved of all obligations and covenants under this Indenture and the Securities.

ARTICLE 9

SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURES

Section 9.01. Supplemental Indentures Without Consent of Holders.

Without the consent of any Holders, the Company, when authorized by a Board Resolution, and the Trustee, at any time and from time to time, may enter into one or more indentures supplemental hereto, in form satisfactory to the Trustee, for any 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 and in the Securities, pursuant to Article 8; or

(b) to add to the covenants of the Company for the benefit of the Holders of all or any series of Securities (and if such covenants are to be for the benefit of less than all series of Securities, stating that such covenants are expressly being included solely for the benefit of one or more specified series) or to surrender any right or power herein conferred upon the Company; or

(c) to add any additional Defaults; or

(d) to change or eliminate any of the provisions of this Indenture, provided that any such change or elimination (i) shall become effective only when there is no Security Outstanding of any series created prior to the execution of such supplemental indenture which is entitled to the benefit of such provision or (ii) shall not apply to any Outstanding Securities; or

(e) to secure the Securities; or

(f) to establish the form or terms of Securities of any series as permitted by Sections 2.01 and 3.01; or

(g) to evidence and provide for the acceptance of appointment hereunder by a successor Trustee with respect to the Securities of one or more series and to 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, pursuant to the requirements of Section 6.11(b); or

 

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(h) to cure any ambiguity or manifest error, to correct or supplement any provision herein which may be inconsistent with any other provision herein, or to make any other provisions with respect to matters or questions arising under this Indenture, provided such action shall not adversely affect the interests of the Holders of Securities of any series in any material respect; or

(i) to comply with the requirements of the Commission in order to effect or maintain the qualification of this Indenture under the Trust Indenture Act; provided such action shall not adversely affect the interests of the Holders of Securities of any series in any material respect.

Section 9.02. Supplemental Indentures with Consent of Holders.

With the consent of the Holders of not less than a majority in principal amount of the Outstanding Securities of each series affected by such supplemental indenture, by Act of said Holders delivered to the Company and the Trustee, the Company, when authorized by a Board Resolution, and the Trustee may enter into an indenture or indentures supplemental hereto for the purpose of adding any provisions to or changing in any manner or eliminating any of the provisions of this Indenture or of modifying in any manner the rights of the Holders of Securities of such series under this Indenture; provided that no such supplemental indenture shall, without the consent of the Holder of each Outstanding Security affected thereby,

(a) change the Stated Maturity of the principal of, or any installment of principal of or interest on, any Security, or reduce the principal amount thereof or the rate of interest thereon (including any change in the Floating or Adjustable Rate Provision pursuant to which such rate is determined that would reduce that rate for any period) or any premium payable upon the redemption thereof, or change any Place of Payment where, or the coin or currency in which, any Security or any premium or the interest thereon is payable, or impair the right to institute suit for the enforcement of any such payment on or after the Stated Maturity thereof (or, in the case of redemption, on or after the Redemption Date), or modify the provisions of this Indenture with respect to the subordination of the Securities in a manner adverse to the Holders, or

(b) reduce the percentage in principal amount of the Outstanding Securities of any series, the consent of whose Holders is required for any such supplemental indenture, or the consent of whose Holders is required for any waiver (of compliance with certain provisions of this Indenture or certain defaults hereunder and their consequences) provided for in this Indenture, or

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Outstanding Security affected thereby; provided that this clause shall not be deemed to require the consent of any Holder with respect to changes in the references to “the Trustee” and concomitant changes in this Section or the deletion of this proviso, in accordance with the requirements of Section 6.11(b) and 9.01(h), or

(d) remove or impair the rights of any Holder of Securities to bring a Direct Action in certain circumstances, as provided in Section 15.01;

provided, further, that if the Securities of such series are held by a series of a GMAC Trust or a trustee of such series of such trust, such supplemental indenture shall not be effective until the holders of a majority in liquidation preference of Trust Securities of the applicable series of the applicable GMAC Trust shall have consented to such supplemental indenture; provided, further, that if the consent of the Holder of each Outstanding Security is required, such supplemental indenture shall not be effective until each holder of the Trust Securities of the applicable series of the applicable GMAC Trust shall have consented to such supplemental indenture, and provided, further that consensual rights available to or in favor of Holders of Trust Securities under this Indenture may, to the extent permitted by applicable rule or law, be exercised only by a “United States person” within the meaning of Section 7701(a)(30) of the Code (a “United States Person”) that is a beneficial owner of a Trust Security or by a United States Person acting as irrevocable agent with discretionary powers for the beneficial owner of a Trust Security that is not a United States Person. Beneficial owners of a Trust Security that are not United States Persons must, to the extent permitted by applicable rule or law, irrevocably appoint a United States Person with discretionary powers to act as their agent with respect to such voting and consensual rights.

A supplemental indenture which changes or eliminates any covenant or other provision of this Indenture which has expressly been included solely for the benefit of one or more particular series of Securities, or which modifies the rights of the Holders of Securities of such series with respect to such covenant or other provision, shall be deemed not to affect the rights under this Indenture of the Holders of Securities of any other series.

It shall not be necessary for any Act of Holders under this Section to approve the particular form of any proposed supplemental indenture, but it shall be sufficient if such Act shall approve the substance thereof.

Section 9.03. Execution of Supplemental Indentures.

In executing, or accepting the additional trusts created by, any supplemental indenture permitted by this Article or the modifications thereby of the trusts created by this Indenture, the Trustee shall be given, in addition to the documents required by Section 1.02, and (subject to Section 6.01) shall be fully

 

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protected in relying upon, an Opinion of Counsel and an Officers’ Certificate stating that the execution of such supplemental indenture is authorized or permitted by this Indenture. The Trustee may, but 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.

Section 9.04. Effect of Supplemental Indentures.

Upon the execution of any supplemental indenture under this Article, this Indenture shall be modified in accordance therewith, and such supplemental indenture shall form a part of this Indenture for all purposes; and every Holder of Securities theretofore or thereafter authenticated and delivered hereunder shall be bound thereby to the extent provided therein.

Section 9.05. Conformity with Trust Indenture Act.

Every supplemental indenture executed pursuant to this Article shall conform to the requirements of the Trust Indenture Act as then in effect.

Section 9.06. Reference in Securities to Supplemental Indentures.

Securities of any series authenticated and delivered after the execution of any supplemental indenture pursuant to this Article may, and shall if required by the Trustee, bear a notation in form approved by the Trustee as to any matter provided for in such supplemental indenture. If the Company shall so determine, new Securities of any series so modified as to conform, in the opinion of the Trustee and the Company, to any such supplemental indenture may be prepared and executed by the Company and authenticated and delivered by the Trustee in exchange for Outstanding Securities of such series.

ARTICLE 10

COVENANTS

Section 10.01. Payment of Principal, Premium and Interest.

The Company covenants and agrees for the benefit of each series of Securities that it will duly and punctually pay the principal of (and premium, if any) and interest on the Securities of that series in accordance with the terms of the Securities of such series and this Indenture, and will duly comply with all other terms, agreements and conditions contained in, or made in the Indenture for the benefit of, the Securities of such series.

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The Company will maintain in each Place of Payment for any series of Securities an office or agency where Securities of that series may be presented or surrendered for payment, where Securities of that series may be surrendered for registration of transfer or exchange and where notices and demands to or upon the Company in respect of the Securities of that series and this Indenture may be served. The Company will give prompt written notice to the Trustee of the location, and any change in the location, of such office or agency. 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, surrenders, 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, surrenders, notices and demands.

The Company may also from time to time designate one or more other offices or agencies where the Securities of one or more series may be presented or surrendered for any or all such purposes and may from time to time rescind such designations; provided that no such designation or rescission shall in any manner relieve the Company of its obligation to maintain an office or agency in each Place of Payment for Securities of any series for such purposes. The Company will give prompt written notice to the Trustee of any such designation or rescission and of any change in the location of any such other office or agency.

Section 10.03. Money for Securities Payments to be Held in Trust.

If the Company shall at any time act as its own Paying Agent with respect to any series of Securities, it will, on or before each due date of the principal of (and premium, if any) or interest on any of the Securities of that series, segregate and hold in trust for the benefit of the Persons entitled thereto a sum sufficient to pay the principal (and premium, if any) or interest so becoming due until such sums shall be paid to such Persons or otherwise disposed of as herein provided and will promptly notify the Trustee of its action or failure so to act.

Whenever the Company shall have one or more Paying Agents for any series of Securities, it will, prior to each due date of the principal of (and premium, if any) or interest on any Securities of that series, deposit with a 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.

The Company will cause each Paying Agent for any series of Securities other than the Trustee to execute and deliver to the Trustee an instrument in which such Paying Agent shall agree with the Trustee, subject to the provisions of this Section, that such Paying Agent will:

 

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(a) hold all sums held by it for the payment of the principal of (and premium, if any) or interest on Securities of that series in trust for the benefit of the Persons entitled thereto until such sums shall be paid to such Persons or otherwise disposed of as herein provided;

(b) give the Trustee notice of any default by the Company (or any other obligor upon the Securities of that series) in the making of any payment of principal (and premium, if any) or interest on the Securities of that series; and

(c) at any time during the continuance of any such default, upon the written request of the Trustee, forthwith pay to the Trustee all sums so held in trust by such Paying Agent.

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 by Company Order 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 trusts 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.

Any money deposited with the Trustee or any Paying Agent, or then held by the Company, in trust for the payment of the principal of (and premium, if any) or interest on any Security of any series and remaining unclaimed for two years after such principal (and premium, if any) or interest has become due and payable shall be paid to the Company on Company Request, or (if then held by the Company) shall be discharged from such trust; and the Holder of such Security shall thereafter, as an unsecured general creditor, look only to the Company for payment thereof, and all liability of the Trustee or such Paying Agent with respect to such trust money, and all liability of the Company as trustee thereof, shall thereupon cease; provided that the Trustee or such Paying Agent, before being required to make any such repayment, may at the expense of the Company cause to be published once, in a newspaper published in the English language, customarily published on each Business Day and of general circulation in the Borough of Manhattan, The City of New York, New York, notice that such money remains unclaimed and that, after a date specified therein, which shall not be less than 30 days from the date of such publication, any unclaimed balance of such money then remaining will be repaid to the Company.

Section 10.04. Statement by Officers as to Default.

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Company is in default in the performance and observance of any of the terms, provisions and conditions of this Indenture, and if the Company shall be in default, specifying all such defaults and the nature and status thereof of which they may have knowledge.

Section 10.05. Covenants as to GMAC Trusts.

For so long as any Trust Securities of a series of a GMAC Trust remain outstanding, the Company will (i) maintain 100% direct or indirect ownership of the Common Securities of such series of such GMAC Trust; provided, however, that any permitted successor of the Company hereunder may succeed to the Company’s ownership of such Common Securities, (ii) not voluntarily dissolve, wind up or terminate such series of such GMAC Trust (or the entire GMAC Trust), except in connection with a distribution of Securities upon a Special Event, and in connection with certain mergers, consolidations or amalgamations permitted by the Declaration of such series of such GMAC Trust, (iii) timely perform its duties as Sponsor of the applicable series of applicable GMAC Trust, (iv) use its reasonable efforts to cause such series of such GMAC Trust to remain a statutory trust, except in connection with (1) the distribution of Securities to holders of Trust Securities in liquidation of their interests in such series of such GMAC Trust, (2) the redemption of all of the outstanding Trust Securities of such series of such GMAC Trust, or (3) mergers, consolidations or amalgamations permitted by the Declaration of such series of such GMAC Trust, and (v) not knowingly take any action that would (x) cause such GMAC Trust or such series (as applicable) to be classified (a) as other than either a grantor trust or a partnership or (b) as an entity taxable as a corporation, in either case, for United States federal income tax purposes, or (y) materially reduce the likelihood of the such GMAC Trust or such series (as applicable) being classified as a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes.

Section 10.06. Payment of Expenses.

(a) In connection with the sale and issuance of each series of Securities to the Institutional Trustee of a series of a GMAC Trust and in connection with the offering and sale of Trust Securities by such series of such GMAC Trust, the Company, in its capacity as borrower with respect to such Securities, shall:

(i) pay all costs and expenses relating to the offering, sale and issuance of such Securities, including any commissions to any underwriters engaged by the Company in connection with such offering, sale and issuance and compensation of the Trustee under this Indenture in accordance with the provisions of Section 6.01;

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organization of the trust, the offering, sale and issuance of the Trust Securities of such series of such GMAC Trust (including any commissions to any underwriters engaged by the Company in connection therewith), the fees and expenses of the Institutional Trustee, the Administrative Trustees and the Delaware Trustee of such series of such GMAC Trust, the costs and expenses relating to the operation, maintenance and dissolution of such series of such GMAC Trust and the enforcement by such Institutional Trustee of the rights of the holders of the Trust Preferred Securities of such series of such GMAC 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 acquisition, financing, and disposition of assets of such series of such GMAC Trust);

(iii) be primarily liable for any indemnification obligations arising with respect to the Declaration of such series of such GMAC Trust; and

(iv) pay any and all taxes (other than United States withholding taxes in respect of amounts paid on the Securities held by such series of such GMAC Trust) and all liabilities, costs and expenses with respect to such taxes of such series of such GMAC Trust.

(b) Upon termination of this Indenture or any series of Securities or the removal or resignation of the Trustee pursuant to Section 6.10, the Company shall pay to the Trustee all amounts accrued and owing to the Trustee to the date of such termination, removal or resignation. Upon termination of the Declaration of any series of any GMAC Trust (or the entire GMAC Trust ) or the removal or resignation of the Delaware Trustee or the Institutional Trustee, as the case may be, pursuant to Section 5.06 of the Series Supplement for such Declaration of such series of such GMAC Trust, the Company shall pay to such Delaware Trustee or such Institutional Trustee, as the case may be, all amounts accrued and owing to such Delaware Trustee or such Institutional Trustee, as the case may be, to the date of such termination, removal or resignation.

Section 10.07. Listing on an Exchange.

If Securities of any series are to be issued as a Global Security in connection with the distribution of such Securities to the holders of the Trust Preferred Securities of a series of a GMAC Trust upon a Dissolution Event with respect to such series of such GMAC Trust (or the entire GMAC Trust) and the Trust Preferred Securities are listed on the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. or on any other national securities exchange, the Company will use its best efforts to list

 

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such series of Securities on the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. or on such other securities exchange as the Trust Preferred Securities of such series of such GMAC Trust are then listed. The Company will promptly notify the Trustee in writing of any Securities that will be listed on or delisted from any securities exchange.

Section 10.08. Future Issuance of Securities under this Indenture.

Any Securities issued under this Indenture shall (x) be issued with the concurrence or approval of the Federal Reserve or its staff or (y) qualify at the time of issuance for tier 1 capital treatment (irrespective of any limits on the amount of the Company’s tier 1 capital) under applicable capital adequacy guidelines, regulations, policies, published interpretations or any applicable concurrence or approval of the Federal Reserve or its staff.

ARTICLE 11

REDEMPTION OF SECURITIES

Section 11.01. Applicability of Article; Federal Reserve Approval.

Securities of each series are redeemable before their respective Stated Maturities in accordance with their respective terms and (except as otherwise specified as contemplated by Section 3.01 for Securities of any series) in accordance with this Article. Any redemption of any series of Securities, in whole or in part, prior to their respective Stated Maturities shall be subject to receipt by the Company of the prior concurrence or approval of the Federal Reserve or its staff, (i) if such concurrence or approval is then required in order for securities such as the Securities to qualify as tier 1 capital under applicable capital adequacy guidelines, regulations, policies, published interpretations, or any applicable concurrence or approval of the Federal Reserve or its staff, or (ii) if the Federal Reserve or its staff has informed the Company that it must obtain such concurrence or approval before redeeming the Securities.

Section 11.02. Election to Redeem; Notice to Trustee.

(a) Subject to the provisions of Section 11.02(b) and to the other provisions of this Article 11, except as otherwise may be specified in this Indenture or, with respect to any series of Securities, as otherwise specified as contemplated by Section 3.01 for the Securities of such series, the Company shall have the right to redeem any series of Securities, in whole or in part, at any time on or after the Redemption Option Date for such series at the Redemption Price. The election of the Company to redeem any Securities redeemable at the election of the Company shall be evidenced by a Board Resolution. In case of any redemption at the election of the Company of the Securities of any series, the Company shall, at least 40 days (unless a shorter period is acceptable to the

 

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Trustee), but not more than 60 days, prior to the Redemption Date fixed by the Company, notify the Trustee of such Redemption Date and of the principal amount of Securities of such series to be redeemed. In the case of any redemption of Securities (a) prior to the expiration of any restriction on such redemption provided in the terms of such Securities or elsewhere in this Indenture, or (b) pursuant to an election of the Company which is subject to a condition provided in the terms of such Securities or elsewhere in this Indenture, the Company shall furnish the Trustee with an Officers’ Certificate evidencing compliance with such restriction or condition.

(b) If any series of Trust Preferred Securities are listed on the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. or on any other national securities exchange and a partial redemption of any series of Securities would result in the delisting of the Trust Preferred Securities of such series of such GMAC Trust from any national securities exchange on which the Trust Preferred Securities of such series of such GMAC Trust are then listed, the Company shall not be permitted to effect such partial redemption and may redeem such series of Securities only in whole.

Section 11.03. Selection by Trustee of Securities to be Redeemed.

If fewer than all the Securities of any series are to be redeemed, the particular Securities to be redeemed shall be selected not more than 60 days prior to the Redemption Date by the Trustee, from the Outstanding Securities of such series not previously called for redemption, by such method as the Trustee shall deem fair and appropriate and which may provide for the selection for redemption of portions (equal to the minimum authorized denomination for Securities of that series or any integral multiple thereof) of the principal amount of Securities of such series of a denomination larger than the minimum authorized denomination for Securities of that series; provided that, if at the time of redemption such Securities are registered as a Global Security, the Depositary shall determine, in accordance with its procedures, the principal amount of such Securities held by each Security Beneficial Owner to be redeemed.

The Trustee shall promptly notify the Company in writing of the Securities selected for redemption and, in case of any Securities selected for partial redemption, the principal amount thereof to be redeemed.

For all purposes of this Indenture, unless the context otherwise requires, all provisions relating to the redemption of Securities shall relate, in the case of any Securities redeemed or to be redeemed only in part, to the portion of the principal amount of such Securities which has been or is to be redeemed.

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Notice of redemption shall be given by first-class mail, postage prepaid, mailed not less than 30 nor more than 60 days prior to the Redemption Date, to each Holder of Securities to be redeemed, at his address appearing in the Security Register.

All notices of redemption shall state:

(a) the Redemption Date,

(b) the Redemption Price (or if not then ascertainable, the manner of calculation thereof),

(c) if less than all the Outstanding Securities of any series are to be redeemed, the identification (and, in the case of partial redemption, the principal amounts) of the particular Securities of such series to be redeemed,

(d) that on the Redemption Date the Redemption Price will become due and payable upon each such Security to be redeemed and that interest thereon will cease to accrue on and after said date,

(e) the place or places where such Securities are to be surrendered for payment of the Redemption Price, and

(f) that the redemption is for a sinking fund, if such is the case.

Notice of redemption of Securities to be redeemed at the election of the Company shall be given by the Company or, at the Company’s request and provision of such notice information to the Trustee no less than 10 days prior to the mailing of such redemption notice, by the Trustee in the name and at the expense of the Company.

Section 11.05. Deposit of Redemption Price.

Prior to 10:00 a.m., New York City time, on any Redemption Date, the Company shall deposit with the Trustee or with a Paying Agent (or, if the Company is acting as its own Paying Agent, segregate and hold in trust as provided in Section 10.03) an amount of money sufficient to pay the Redemption Price of, and (except if the Redemption Date shall be an Interest Payment Date) accrued interest on, all the Securities which are to be redeemed on that date.

Section 11.06. Securities Payable on Redemption Date.

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interest) such Securities shall cease to bear interest. Upon surrender of any such Security for redemption in accordance with said notice, such Security shall be paid by the Company at the Redemption Price, together with accrued interest to the Redemption Date; provided that installments of interest whose Stated Maturity is on or prior to the Redemption Date shall be payable to the Holders of such Securities, or one or more Predecessor Securities, registered as such at the close of business on the relevant Record Dates according to their terms and the provisions of Section 3.07.

(b) If any Security called for redemption shall not be so paid upon surrender thereof for redemption, the principal (and premium, if any) shall, until paid, bear interest from the Redemption Date at the rate prescribed therefor in the Security.

(c) The Redemption Price shall be paid prior to 12:00 noon, New York City time, on the date of such redemption or such earlier time as the Company determines, provided that the Company shall deposit with the Trustee an amount sufficient to pay the Redemption Price by 10:00 a.m., New York City time, on the date such Redemption Price is to be paid.

Section 11.07. Securities Redeemed in Part.

Any Security which is to be redeemed only in part shall be surrendered at a Place of Payment for Securities of that series (with, if the Company or the Trustee so requires, due endorsement by, or a written instrument of transfer in form satisfactory to the Company duly executed by, the Holder thereof or his attorney duly authorized in writing), and the Company shall execute, and the Trustee shall authenticate and deliver to the Holder of such Security without service charge, a new Security or Securities of the same series, of like tenor and of any authorized denomination as requested by such Holder, in aggregate principal amount equal to and in exchange for the unredeemed portion of the principal of the Security so surrendered.

ARTICLE 12

SINKING FUNDS

Section 12.01. Applicability of Article.

The provisions of this Article shall be applicable to any sinking fund for the retirement of Securities of a series except as otherwise specified as contemplated by Section 3.01 for the Securities of such series.

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fund payment,” and any payment in excess of such minimum amount provided for by the terms of Securities of any series is herein referred to as an “optional sinking fund payment.” If provided for by the terms of Securities of any series, the cash amount of any sinking fund payment may be subject to reduction as provided in Section 12.02. Each sinking fund payment shall be applied to the redemption of Securities as provided for by the terms of Securities of such series.

Section 12.02. Satisfaction of Sinking Fund Payments with Securities.

Unless the form or terms of any series of Securities shall provide otherwise, the Company (1) may deliver to the Trustee Outstanding Securities of a series (other than any previously called for redemption) and (2) may apply as a credit Securities of a series which have been redeemed either at the election of the Company pursuant to the terms of such Securities or through the application of permitted optional sinking fund payments pursuant to the terms of such Securities, in each case in satisfaction of all or any part of any sinking fund payment with respect to any Securities of such series required to be made pursuant to the terms of such Securities as provided for by the terms of such Securities; provided that such Securities have not been previously so credited. Such Securities shall be received and credited for such purpose by the Trustee at the Redemption Price specified in such Securities for redemption through operation of the sinking fund and the amount of such sinking fund payment shall be reduced accordingly.

Section 12.03. Redemption of Securities for Sinking Fund.

Not less than 60 days prior to each sinking fund payment date for any series of Securities 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 of that series, the portion thereof, if any, which is to be satisfied by payment of cash and the portion thereof, if any, which is to be satisfied by delivering and crediting Securities of that series pursuant to Section 12.02 and will also deliver to the Trustee any Securities to be so delivered. Not less than 45 days before each such sinking fund payment date, the Trustee shall select the Securities to be redeemed upon such sinking fund payment date in the manner specified in Section 11.03 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 11.04. The Company shall deposit the amount of cash, if any, required for such sinking fund payment with the Trustee in the manner provided in Section 11.05. Such notice having been duly given, the redemption of such Securities shall be made upon the terms and in the manner stated in Sections 11.06 and 11.07.

 

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ARTICLE 13

EXTENSION OF INTEREST PAYMENT PERIOD

Section 13.01. Extension of Interest Payment Period.

So long as no Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing, the Company shall have the right, at any time and from time to time during the term of the Securities of any series, to defer payments of interest by extending the interest payment period of all Securities of such series for a period not exceeding 20 consecutive quarters (the “Extended Interest Payment Period”), during which Extended Interest Payment Period no interest shall be due and payable on Securities of such series; provided that no Extended Interest Payment Period may extend beyond the Maturity of such Securities. To the extent permitted by applicable law, interest, the payment of which has been deferred because of the extension of the interest payment period pursuant to this Section 13.01, will bear interest thereon at the Coupon Rate compounded on each date during the Extended Interest Payment Period that would be an Interest Payment Date but for the existence of such Extended Interest Payment Period for each Interest Payment Period during the Extended Interest Payment Period (“Compounded Interest”). At the end of any Extended Interest Payment Period with respect to any series of Securities, the Company shall pay all interest accrued and unpaid on such Securities, including any Compounded Interest (together, “Deferred Interest”) that shall be payable to the Holders of Securities of such Series in whose names such Securities are registered in the Security Register on the record date immediately preceding the end of such Extended Interest Payment Period. For the avoidance of doubt, the Company shall have the right to make partial payments of interest on any Interest Payment Date during an Extended Interest Payment Period. Before the termination of any Extended Interest Payment Period, the Company may further extend such period; provided that such period, together with all such other extensions thereof, shall not exceed 20 consecutive quarters; and provided further, that no prepayment of interest during an Extended Interest Payment Period shall allow the Company to extend such Extended Interest Payment Period beyond 20 consecutive quarters. Upon the termination of any Extended Interest Payment Period with respect to any series of Securities and upon the payment of all Deferred Interest then due, the Company may commence a new Extended Interest Payment Period with respect to such series of Securities, subject to the foregoing requirements. No interest on a series of Securities shall be due and payable during an Extended Interest Payment Period with respect thereto, except at the end thereof, provided the Company may prepay at any time all or any portion of the interest accrued during any Extended Interest Payment Period.

Section 13.02. Notice of Extension.

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Interest Payment Period with respect thereto, the Company shall give written notice to the Administrative Trustees and the Institutional Trustee of such series of such GMAC Trust and to the Trustee of its selection of such Extended Interest Payment Period at least one Business Day before the earlier of (i) the next succeeding date on which Distributions on the Trust Securities issued by such series of such GMAC Trust would be payable, if not for such Extended Interest Payment Period, or (ii) the date such series of such GMAC Trust 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 Trust Preferred Securities issued by such series of such GMAC Trust, but in any event at least one Business Day before such record date.

(b) If the Institutional Trustee of a series of a GMAC Trust is not the only Holder of Securities of a series at the time the Company selects an Extended Interest Payment Period with respect thereto, the Company shall give written notice to the Holders of Securities of such series, the Administrative Trustees for such series and the Trustee of its selection of such Extended Interest Payment Period at least 10 Business Days before 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 Securities of such series.

(c) The quarter in which any notice is given pursuant to paragraphs (a) or (b) of this Section 13.02 shall be counted as one of the 20 quarters permitted in the maximum Extended Interest Payment Period with respect to any series of Securities.

(d) Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Indenture, the Company shall be required to give notice to any Person of its selection of an Extended Interest Payment Period no more than 15 Business Days and no less than 5 Business Days before the next succeeding Interest Payment Date of the affected Securities.

Section 13.03. Limitation of Transactions.

If with respect to any series of Securities (i) the Company shall exercise its right to defer payments of interest thereon as provided in Section 13.01 or (ii) there shall have occurred and be continuing any Default, then (a) the Company and any subsidiary of the Company (other than a subsidiary that is a depository institution, or a subsidiary thereof) shall not declare or pay any dividend on, make any distributions with respect to, or redeem, purchase, acquire or make a liquidation payment with respect to, any of the Company’s capital stock or make any guarantee payment with respect thereto (other than (i) redemptions, purchases or other acquisitions of shares of capital stock of the Company in

 

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connection with the administration of any employee benefit plan in the ordinary course of business and consistent with past practice, (ii) the acquisition by the Company or any of its subsidiaries of record ownership in capital stock of the Company for the beneficial ownership of any other persons (other than the Company or any of its subsidiaries), including trustees or custodians, (iii) as a result of an exchange or conversion of any class or series of the Company’s capital stock for any other class or series of the Company’s capital stock, in each case, solely to the extent required pursuant to binding contractual agreements entered into prior to or on the original issue date of the Securities of this series or any subsequent agreement for the accelerated exercise, settlement or exchange thereof for capital stock of the Company, (iv) distributions by or among any wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, (v) redemptions of securities held by the Company or any wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, and (vi) unpaid tax distributions to holders of membership interests of GMAC LLC pursuant to Section 4.01(b) of GMAC LLC’s Plan of Conversion, dated June 30, 2009), and (b) the Company and any subsidiary of the Company (other than a subsidiary that is a depository institution, or a subsidiary thereof) shall not make any payment of interest on or principal of (or premium, if any, on), or repay, repurchase or redeem, any debt securities or guarantees issued by the Company which rank pari passu with or junior to the Securities (“Junior Subordinated Indebtedness”) (other than (i) redemptions, purchases or other acquisitions of Junior Subordinated Indebtedness in connection with the administration of any employee benefit plan in the ordinary course of business and consistent with past practice, (ii) the acquisition by the Company or any of its subsidiaries of record ownership in Junior Subordinated Indebtedness for the beneficial ownership of any other persons (other than the Company or any of its subsidiaries), including trustees or custodians, (iii) as a result of an exchange or conversion of any class or series of Junior Subordinated Indebtedness for any other class or series of Junior Subordinated Indebtedness, (iv) redemptions of securities held by the Company or any wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company and (v) any payment of interest on Junior Subordinated Indebtedness paid pro rata with interest paid on the Securities of such series such that the respective amounts of such payments made shall bear the same ratio to each other as all accrued but unpaid interest per like-amount of such Securities and all Junior Subordinated Indebtedness bear to each other). The restrictions in the foregoing clauses (a) and (b) will not apply to (i) any stock dividends paid by the Company where the dividend stock is the same stock as that on which the dividend is being paid or (ii) dividends or distributions by or other transactions solely among the Company and any wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company or solely among wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Company.

 

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ARTICLE 14

SUBORDINATION OF SECURITIES

Section 14.01. Agreement to Subordinate.

(a) The Company covenants and agrees, and each Holder of Securities issued hereunder by such Holder’s acceptance thereof likewise covenants and agrees, that all Securities shall be issued subject to the provisions of this Article 14; and each Holder of a Security, whether upon original issue or upon transfer or assignment thereof, accepts and agrees to be bound by such provisions.

(b) The payment by the Company of the principal of, premium, if any, and interest on all Securities issued hereunder shall, to the extent and in the manner hereinafter set forth, be subordinated and junior in right of payment to the prior payment in full of all Senior Indebtedness of the Company, whether outstanding at the date of this Indenture or thereafter incurred.

(c) No provision of this Article 14 shall prevent the occurrence of any Default hereunder.

Section 14.02. Default on Senior Indebtedness.

(a) In the event and during the continuation of any default by the Company in the payment of principal, premium, interest or any other payment due on any Senior Indebtedness of the Company, as the case may be, or in the event that the maturity of any Senior Indebtedness of the Company, as the case may be, has been accelerated because of a default, then, in either case, no payment shall be made by the Company with respect to the principal (including redemption payments) of, or premium, if any, or interest on, the Securities or to acquire any of the Securities (except sinking fund payments made in Securities acquired by the Company prior to such default):

(b) In the event that, notwithstanding the foregoing, any payment shall be received by the Trustee, by any Holder or by any Paying Agent (or, if the Company is acting as its own Paying Agent, money for any such payment is segregated and held in trust) when such payment is prohibited by the preceding paragraph of this Section 14.02, before all Senior Indebtedness of the Company is paid in full, or provision is made for such payment in money in accordance with its terms, such payment shall be held in trust for the benefit of, and shall be paid over or delivered to, the holders of Senior Indebtedness of the Company or their respective representatives, or to the trustee or trustees under any indenture pursuant to which any of such Senior Indebtedness may have been issued, as their respective interests may appear, ratably according to the aggregate amount remaining unpaid on account of the principal, premium, interest or any other payment due on the Senior Indebtedness held or represented by each, for

 

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application to the payment of all Senior Indebtedness of the Company, as the case may be, remaining unpaid to the extent necessary to pay such Senior Indebtedness in full in money in accordance with its terms, after giving effect to any concurrent payment or distribution to or for the benefit of the holders of such Senior Indebtedness, but only to the extent that the holders of the Senior Indebtedness (or their representative or representatives or a trustee) notify the Trustee in writing within 90 days of such payment of the amounts then due and owing on the Senior Indebtedness and only the amounts specified in such notice to the Trustee shall be paid to the holders of Senior Indebtedness.

Section 14.03. Liquidation; Dissolution; Bankruptcy.

(a) Upon any payment by the Company or distribution of assets of the Company of any kind or character, whether in cash, property or securities, to creditors upon any dissolution or winding-up or liquidation or reorganization of the Company, whether voluntary or involuntary or in bankruptcy, insolvency, receivership or other proceedings, all amounts due upon all Senior Indebtedness of the Company shall first be paid in full, or payment thereof provided for in money in accordance with its terms, before any payment is made by the Company on account of the principal (and premium, if any) or interest on the Securities; and upon any such dissolution or winding-up or liquidation or reorganization, any payment by the Company, or distribution of assets of the Company of any kind or character, whether in cash, property or securities, to which the Holders of the Securities or the Trustee would be entitled to receive, except for the provisions of this Article 14, shall be paid by the Company or by any receiver, trustee in bankruptcy, liquidating trustee, agent or other Person making such payment or distribution, or by the Holders of the Securities or by the Trustee under this Indenture if received by them or it, directly to the holders of Senior Indebtedness of the Company (pro rata to such holders on the basis of the respective amounts of Senior Indebtedness held by such holders, as calculated by the Company) or their representative or representatives, or to the trustee or trustees under any indenture pursuant to which any instruments evidencing such Senior Indebtedness may have been issued, as their respective interests may appear, to the extent necessary to pay such Senior Indebtedness in full, in money or money’s worth, after giving effect to any concurrent payment or distribution to or for the holders of such Senior Indebtedness, before any payment or distribution is made to the Holders of Securities or to the Trustee.

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distribution shall be held in trust for the benefit of and shall be paid over or delivered to the holders of such Senior Indebtedness or their representative or representatives, or to the trustee or trustees under any indenture pursuant to which any of such Senior Indebtedness may have been issued, as their respective interests may appear, ratably according to the aggregate amount remaining unpaid on account of the principal, premium, interest or any other payment due on the Senior Indebtedness held or represented by each, as calculated by the Company, for application to the payment of all Senior Indebtedness of the Company, as the case may be, remaining unpaid to the extent necessary to pay such Senior Indebtedness in full in money in accordance with its terms, after giving effect to any concurrent payment or distribution to or for the benefit of the holders of such Senior Indebtedness.

(c) For purposes of this Article 14, the words “cash, property or securities” shall not be deemed to include shares of stock 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 subordinated at least to the extent provided in this Article 14 with respect to the Securities to the payment of all Senior Indebtedness of the Company, as the case may be, that may at the time be outstanding, provided that (i) such Senior Indebtedness is assumed by the new corporation, if any, resulting from any such reorganization or readjustment, and (ii) the rights of the holders of such Senior Indebtedness are not, without the consent of such holders, altered by such reorganization or readjustment. The consolidation of the Company with, or the merger of the Company into, another corporation or the liquidation or dissolution of the Company following the conveyance or transfer of its property as an entirety, or substantially as an entirety, to another corporation upon the terms and conditions provided for in Article 8 shall not be deemed a dissolution, winding-up, liquidation or reorganization for the purposes of this Section 14.03 if such other corporation shall, as a part of such consolidation, merger, conveyance or transfer, comply with the conditions stated in Article 8. Nothing in Section 14.02 or in this Section 14.03 shall apply to claims of, or payments to the Trustee under or pursuant to Section 6.07.

Section 14.04. Subrogation.

(a) Subject to the payment in full of all Senior Indebtedness of the Company, the rights of the Holders of the Securities shall be subrogated to the rights of the holders of such indebtedness to receive payments or distributions of cash, property or securities of the Company, as the case may be, applicable to such Senior Indebtedness until the principal of (and premium, if any) and interest on the Securities shall be paid in full; and, for the purposes of such subrogation, no payments or distributions to the holders of such Senior Indebtedness of any cash, property or securities to which the Holders of the Securities or the Trustee would be entitled except for the provisions of this Article 14, and no payment

 

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over pursuant to the provisions of this Article 14 to or for the benefit of the holders of such Senior Indebtedness by Holders of the Securities or the Trustee, shall, as between the Company, its creditors other than Holders of Senior Indebtedness of the Company, and the holders of the Securities, be deemed to be a payment by the Company to or on account of such Senior Indebtedness. It is understood that the provisions of this Article 14 are and are intended solely for the purposes of defining the relative rights of the Holders of the Securities, on the one hand, and the holders of such Senior Indebtedness on the other hand.

(b) Nothing contained in this Article 14 or elsewhere in this Indenture or in the Securities is intended to or shall impair, as between the Company, its creditors other than the holders of Senior Indebtedness of the Company, and the Holders of the Securities, the obligation of the Company, which is absolute and unconditional, to pay to the Holders of the Securities the principal of (and premium, if any) and interest on the Securities as and when the same shall become due and payable in accordance with their terms, or is intended to or shall affect the relative rights of the Holders of the Securities and creditors of the Company, as the case may be, other than the holders of Senior Indebtedness of the Company, as the case may be, nor shall anything herein or therein prevent the Trustee or the Holder of any Security from exercising all remedies otherwise permitted by applicable law upon default under the Indenture, subject to the rights, if any, under this Article 14 of the holders of such Senior Indebtedness in respect of cash, property or securities of the Company, as the case may be, received upon the exercise of any such remedy.

(c) Upon any payment or distribution of assets of the Company referred to in this Article 14, the Trustee, subject to the provisions of Section 6.01, and the Holders of the Securities shall be entitled to conclusively rely upon any order or decree made by any court of competent jurisdiction in which such dissolution, winding-up, liquidation or reorganization proceedings are pending, or a certificate of the receiver, trustee in bankruptcy, liquidation trustee, agent or other Person making such payment or distribution, delivered to the Trustee or to the Holders of the Securities, for the purposes of ascertaining the Persons entitled to participate in such distribution, the holders of Senior Indebtedness and other indebtedness of the Company, as the case may be, the amount thereof or payable thereon, the amount or amounts paid or distributed thereon and all other facts pertinent thereto or to this Article 14.

Section 14.05. Trustee to Effectuate Subordination.

Each Holder of Securities by such Holder’s acceptance thereof authorizes and directs the Trustee on such Holder’s behalf to take such action as may be necessary or appropriate to effectuate the subordination provided in this Article 14 and appoints the Trustee such Holder’s attorney-in-fact for any and all such purposes.

 

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Section 14.06. Notice by the Company.

The Company shall give prompt written notice to a Responsible Officer of the Trustee of any fact known to the Company that would prohibit the making of any payment of monies to or by the Trustee in respect of the Securities pursuant to the provisions of this Article 14. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Article 14 or any other provision of this Indenture, the Trustee shall not be charged with knowledge of the existence of any facts that would prohibit the making of any payment of monies to or by the Trustee in respect of the Securities pursuant to the provisions of this Article 14, unless and until a Responsible Officer of the Trustee shall have received written notice thereof from the Company or a holder or holders of Senior Indebtedness or their representative or representatives or from any trustee therefor; and before the receipt of any such written notice, the Trustee, subject to the provisions of Section 6.01 shall be entitled in all respects to assume that no such facts exist; provided, however, that if the Trustee shall not have received the notice provided for in this Section 14.06 at least three Business Days prior to the date upon which by the terms hereof any money may become payable for any purpose (including, without limitation, the payment of the principal of (or premium, if any) or interest on any Security), then, anything herein contained to the contrary notwithstanding, the Trustee shall have full power and authority to receive such money and to apply the same to the purposes for which they were received, and shall not be affected by any notice to the contrary that may be received by it within three Business Days prior to such date.

The Trustee, subject to the provisions of Section 6.01, shall be entitled to conclusively rely on the delivery to it of a written notice by a Person representing himself to be a holder of Senior Indebtedness of the Company, as the case may be (or a trustee on behalf of such holder), to establish that such notice has been given by a holder of such Senior Indebtedness or a trustee on behalf of any such holder or holders. 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 such Senior Indebtedness to participate in any payment or distribution pursuant to this Article 14, the Trustee may request such Person to furnish evidence to the reasonable satisfaction of the Trustee as to the amount of such Senior Indebtedness held by such Person, the extent to which such Person is entitled to participate in such payment or distribution and any other facts pertinent to the rights of such Person under this Article 14, 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.

Section 14.07. Rights of the Trustee; Holders of Senior Indebtedness.

The Trustee in its individual capacity shall be entitled to all the rights set forth in this Article 14 in respect of any Senior Indebtedness at any time held by it,

 

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to the same extent as any other holder of Senior Indebtedness, and nothing in this Indenture shall deprive the Trustee of any of its rights as such holder.

With respect to the holders of Senior Indebtedness of the Company, the Trustee undertakes to perform or to observe only such of its covenants and obligations as are specifically set forth in this Article 14, and no implied covenants or obligations with respect to the holders of such Senior Indebtedness shall be read into this Indenture against the Trustee. The Trustee shall not be deemed to owe any fiduciary duty to the holders of such Senior Indebtedness and, subject to the provisions of Section 6.01, the Trustee shall not be liable to any holder of such Senior Indebtedness if it shall pay over or deliver to Holders of Securities, the Company or any other Person money or assets to which any holder of such Senior Indebtedness shall be entitled by virtue of this Article 14 or otherwise.

Section 14.08. Subordination may not be Impaired.

No right of any present or future holder of any Senior Indebtedness of the Company to enforce subordination as herein provided shall at any time in any way be prejudiced or impaired by any act or failure to act on the part of the Company, as the case may be, or by any act or failure to act, in good faith, by any such holder, or by any noncompliance by the Company, as the case may be, with the terms, provisions and covenants of this Indenture, regardless of any knowledge thereof that any such holder may have or otherwise be charged with.

Without in any way limiting the generality of the foregoing paragraph, the holders of Senior Indebtedness of the Company may, at any time and from time to time, without the consent of or notice to the Trustee or the Holders of the Securities, without incurring responsibility to the Holders of the Securities and without impairing or releasing the subordination provided in this Article 14 or the obligations hereunder of the Holders of the Securities to the holders of such Senior Indebtedness, do any one or more of the following: (i) change the manner, place or terms of payment or extend the time of payment of, or renew or alter, such Senior Indebtedness, or otherwise amend or supplement in any manner such Senior Indebtedness or any instrument evidencing the same or any agreement under which such Senior Indebtedness is outstanding; (ii) sell, exchange, release or otherwise deal with any property pledged, mortgaged or otherwise securing such Senior Indebtedness; (iii) release any Person liable in any manner for the collection of such Senior Indebtedness; and (iv) exercise or refrain from exercising any rights against the Company, as the case may be, and any other Person.

Section 14.09. Trustee’s Compensation not Prejudiced.

 

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Nothing in this Article 14 shall apply to amounts due to the Trustee pursuant to Section 6.07 of this Indenture.

ARTICLE 15

MISCELLANEOUS

Section 15.01. Acknowledgment of Rights.

The Company acknowledges that, with respect to any Securities held by a series of a GMAC Trust or a trustee of such series of such Trust, if the Institutional Trustee of such series of such GMAC Trust fails to enforce its rights under this Indenture as the Holder of the series of Securities held as the assets of such series of such GMAC Trust, any holder of Trust Preferred Securities of such series of such GMAC Trust may institute legal proceedings directly against the Company to enforce such Institutional Trustee’s rights under this Indenture without first instituting any legal proceedings against such Institutional Trustee or any other person or entity.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, if a Default has occurred and is continuing and such event is attributable to the failure of the Company to pay interest or principal (or premium, if any) on the applicable series of Securities on the date such interest or principal (or premium, if any) is otherwise payable (or in the case of redemption, on the redemption date), the Company acknowledges that a holder of Trust Securities issued by a series of a GMAC Trust which is, or the Institutional Trustee of which is, the Holder of such Securities may directly institute a proceeding for enforcement of payment to such holder of the principal of or interest on (or premium, if any) the applicable series of Securities having a principal amount equal to the aggregate liquidation amount of the Trust Securities of such holder with respect to such series (a “Direct Action”) on or after the respective due date specified of such holder on or after the respective due date specified in the applicable series of Securities. Notwithstanding any payments made to such holder of the applicable series of Trust Securities by the Company in connection with a Direct Action, the Company shall remain obligated to pay the principal of or interest on (or premium, if any) the series of Securities held by the applicable series of the applicable GMAC Trust or the Institutional Trustee of such series of such GMAC Trust, and the Company shall be subrogated to the rights of the holder of such Trust Securities to the extent of any payments made by the Company to such holder in any Direct Action.

Section 15.02. Counterparts.

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signature page of this Indenture by facsimile or electronic (including PDF) transmission shall be effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart thereof.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Indenture to be duly executed as of the day and year first above written.

 

ALLY FINANCIAL INC.
By:  

 

  Name:   Cathy L. Quenneville
  Title:   Secretary

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON
As Trustee

By:  

 

  Name:  
  Title:  

 

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EXHIBIT A

[FORM OF CERTIFICATE TO BE DELIVERED UPON

TRANSFER OF SECURITIES]

Ally Financial Inc.

200 Renaissance Center

P.O. Box 200

Detroit, Michigan 48265-2000

Facsimile: (313) 656-6214

Attention: General Counsel

The Bank of New York Mellon

101 Barclay Street — 8W

New York, New York 10286

Attention: Corporate Trust Administration

Re:     Junior Subordinated Deferrable Interest Debentures due                      (the “Securities”) CUSIP # [            ]

Reference is hereby made to that certain indenture dated as of December 30, 2009 as amended and restated on [    ], 2011 (the “Indenture”), between Ally Financial Inc. and The Bank of New York Mellon, as trustee (the “Trustee”). Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings set forth in the Indenture.

This certificate relates to $         principal amount of Securities held in definitive form by the undersigned.

The undersigned,                      (transferor), hereby requests the Trustee to transfer a Security or Securities to                      (transferee).

In connection with such transfer of the Security or Securities, the undersigned confirms that such Securities are being transferred in accordance with their terms:

CHECK ONE BOX BELOW:

 

  ¨ to Ally Financial Inc. or any subsidiary thereof; or

 

  ¨ to a “qualified institutional buyer” within the meaning of Rule 144A (“Rule 144A”) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) and in compliance with Rule 144A or (B) an institutional “accredited investor” within the meaning of subparagraph (a)(1), (2), (3) or (7) of Rule 501 under the Securities Act;


  ¨ pursuant to an exemption from registration provided by Rule 144 under the Securities Act or any other available exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act.

Unless one of the boxes is checked, the Security Registrar will refuse to register the transfer of any of the Securities referenced in this certificate.

 

 

    Signature

 

Signature Guarantee:  

 

  Name:   (Signature must be guaranteed by a participant in a recognized signature guarantee medallion program

TO BE COMPLETED BY PURCHASER IF THE SECOND BOX ABOVE IS

CHECKED.

The undersigned represents and warrants that: (initial applicable statement)

             it and any account for which it is acting is a “qualified institutional buyer” within the meaning of Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (“Rule 144A”), (ii) it exercises sole investment discretion with respect to each such account, and (iii) it is aware that the sale to it is being made in reliance on Rule 144A and acknowledges that it has received such information as the undersigned has requested pursuant to Rule 144A or has determined not to request such information and that it is aware that the transferor is relying upon the undersigned’s foregoing representations in order to claim the exemption from registration provided by Rule 144A; or

             it is an institutional “accredited investor” within the meaning of subparagraph (a)(1), (2), (3) or (7) of Rule 501 under the Securities Act purchasing for its own account or for the account of such an “accredited investor”, and it is acquiring the Securities for investment purposes and not with a view to, or for offer or sale in connection with, any distribution in violation of the Securities Act, and it has such knowledge and experience in financial and business matters as to be capable of evaluation the merits and risks of its investment in the Securities, and it and any account for which it is acting is able to bear the economic risks of the investment.

 

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[Name of Transferee]
By:  

 

  Name:1
  Title:

 

 

1

To be signed by an executive officer.

 

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EXHIBIT B

[FORM OF CERTIFICATE TO BE DELIVERED BY QIBs

IN CONNECTION WITH TRANSFERS PURSUANT TO RULE 144A]

Ally Financial Inc.

200 Renaissance Center

P.O. Box 200

Detroit, Michigan 48265-2000

Facsimile: (313) 656-6214

Attention: General Counsel

The Bank of New York Mellon

101 Barclay Street — 8W

New York, New York 10286

Attention: Corporate Trust Administration

Re: [            ] Junior Subordinated Deferrable Interest Debentures due (the “Securities”) CUSIP # [            ]

Ladies and Gentlemen:

In connection with our proposed sale of $         aggregate principal amount at maturity of the Securities (the “Subject Securities”), we hereby certify that such transfer is being effected pursuant to and in accordance with Rule 144A (“Rule 144A”) under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and, accordingly, we hereby further certify that the Subject Securities are being transferred to a person that we reasonably believe is purchasing the Subject Securities for its own account, or for one or more accounts with respect to which such person exercises sole investment discretion, and such person and each such account is a “qualified institutional buyer” within the meaning of Rule 144A in a transaction meeting the requirements of Rule 144A and such Subject Securities are being transferred in compliance with any applicable securities laws of any state of the United States.


The Bank of New York Mellon and Ally Financial Inc. are entitled to rely upon this letter and are irrevocably authorized to produce this letter or a copy hereof to any interested party in any administrative or legal proceedings or official inquiry with respect to the matters covered hereby.

 

Very truly yours,
[Name of Transferor]
By:  

 

  Name:2
  Title:

 

 

2

To be signed by an authorized signatory.

 

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ANNEX I

FORM OF SERIES 1 SECURITIES


THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS INSTRUMENT HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “SECURITIES ACT”), OR THE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY STATE AND MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED, SOLD OR OTHERWISE DISPOSED OF EXCEPT WHILE A REGISTRATION STATEMENT RELATING THERETO IS IN EFFECT UNDER SUCH ACT AND APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS OR PURSUANT TO AN EXEMPTION FROM REGISTRATION UNDER SUCH ACT OR SUCH LAWS. EACH PURCHASER OF THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS INSTRUMENT IS NOTIFIED THAT THE SELLER MAY BE RELYING ON THE EXEMPTION FROM SECTION 5 OF THE SECURITIES ACT PROVIDED BY RULE 144A THEREUNDER. ANY TRANSFEREE OF THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS INSTRUMENT BY ITS ACCEPTANCE HEREOF (1) REPRESENTS THAT IT IS (X) A “QUALIFIED INSTITUTIONAL BUYER” (AS DEFINED IN RULE 144A UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT) OR (Y) AN INSTITUTIONAL “ACCREDITED INVESTOR” WITHIN THE MEANING OF SUBPARAGRAPH (a) (1), (2), (3) OR (7) OF RULE 501 UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT, (2) AGREES THAT IT WILL NOT OFFER, SELL OR OTHERWISE TRANSFER THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS INSTRUMENT EXCEPT (A) PURSUANT TO A REGISTRATION STATEMENT WHICH IS THEN EFFECTIVE UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT, (B) FOR SO LONG AS THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS INSTRUMENT ARE ELIGIBLE FOR RESALE PURSUANT TO RULE 144A, TO A PERSON IT REASONABLY BELIEVES IS A “QUALIFIED INSTITUTIONAL BUYER” AS DEFINED IN RULE 144A UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT THAT PURCHASES FOR ITS OWN ACCOUNT OR FOR THE ACCOUNT OF A QUALIFIED INSTITUTIONAL BUYER TO WHOM NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT THE TRANSFER IS BEING MADE IN RELIANCE ON RULE 144A, (C) TO THE ISSUER OR (D) PURSUANT TO ANY OTHER AVAILABLE EXEMPTION FROM THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT AND (3) AGREES THAT IT WILL GIVE TO EACH PERSON TO WHOM THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS INSTRUMENT ARE TRANSFERRED A NOTICE SUBSTANTIALLY TO THE EFFECT OF THIS LEGEND.

ANY PURCHASER OR HOLDER OF THIS SECURITY OR ANY INTEREST THEREIN WILL BE DEEMED TO HAVE REPRESENTED AND WARRANTED BY ITS PURCHASE AND HOLDING THEREOF THAT EITHER (I) NO PORTION OF THE ASSETS USED BY IT TO ACQUIRE AND HOLD THE SECURITY CONSTITUTES ASSETS OF ANY “EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN” SUBJECT TO SECTION 406 OF THE U.S. EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED (“ERISA”), ANY PLAN, ACCOUNT OR OTHER


ARRANGEMENT SUBJECT TO SECTION 4975 OF THE U.S. INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED (THE “CODE”), OR PROVISIONS UNDER ANY FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL, NON-U.S. OR OTHER LAWS OR REGULATIONS THAT ARE SIMILAR TO SUCH PROVISIONS OF ERISA OR THE CODE (COLLECTIVELY, “SIMILAR LAWS”), OR ANY ENTITY WHOSE UNDERLYING ASSETS ARE CONSIDERED TO INCLUDE “PLAN ASSETS” OF ANY SUCH EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN OR OTHER PLAN, ACCOUNT OR ARRANGEMENT OR (II) THE PURCHASE AND HOLDING OF THIS SECURITY WILL NOT CONSTITUTE A NON-EXEMPT PROHIBITED TRANSACTION UNDER SECTION 406 OF ERISA OR SECTION 4975 OF THE CODE OR A VIOLATION UNDER ANY APPLICABLE SIMILAR LAW.

[THIS SECURITY WAS ISSUED WITH ORIGINAL ISSUE DISCOUNT (“OID”), FOR PURPOSES OF SECTIONS 1272, 1273, AND 1275 OF THE CODE. ALLY FINANCIAL INC. (THE “COMPANY”) WILL, BEGINNING NO LATER THAN TEN (10) DAYS AFTER THE ISSUE DATE, PROMPTLY PROVIDE TO HOLDERS OF SECURITIES, UPON WRITTEN REQUEST, THE ISSUE PRICE, THE AMOUNT OF OID, THE ISSUE DATE AND THE YIELD TO MATURITY WITH RESPECT TO THE SECURITIES. ANY SUCH WRITTEN REQUEST SHOULD BE SENT TO THE COMPANY AT ALLY FINANCIAL INC., 200 RENAISSANCE CENTER, P.O. BOX 200, DETROIT, MICHIGAN 48265-2000, ATTENTION: CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER.]

No. 1

$[        ]

ALLY FINANCIAL INC.

8.0% JUNIOR SUBORDINATED

DEFERRABLE INTEREST DEBENTURE

DUE February 15, 2040

ALLY FINANCIAL INC., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”, which term includes any successor corporation under the indenture dated as of December 30, 2009 as amended and restated on [ ], 2011, between the Company and The Bank of New York Mellon, as trustee), for value received, hereby promises to pay to The Bank of New York Mellon, as Institutional Trustee of GMAC Capital Trust I (the “Trust”) with respect to Series 1 thereof (“Series 1 of the Trust”), pursuant to that certain Second Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust and Series 1 Supplement thereto, each dated as of [    ], 2011, or registered assigns, the principal sum of [            ] ($[        ]) on February 15, 2040, and to pay interest on said principal sum from December 30, 2009, or from the most

 

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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 February 15, May 15, August 15 and November 15 of each year commencing February 15, 2010, at a rate of 8.0% per annum, 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 compounded quarterly. 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. In the event that an amount of interest is payable for any period shorter than a full quarterly period, interest will be computed on the basis of the actual number of days elapsed in a partial month in such period. In the event that any date on which interest is payable on this Security is not a Business Day, then payment of 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. 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 Security (or one or more Predecessor Securities, as defined in said Indenture) is registered at the close of business on the regular record date for such interest installment, which shall be (a) while this Security is held by the Institutional Trustee of Series 1 of the Trust or is represented by a Global Security, the close of business on the Business Day next preceding such Interest Payment Date, or (b) if pursuant to the provisions of the Indenture this Security is not in book-entry form, 15 days prior to such Interest Payment Date or such other record date fixed by the Administrative Trustee that is not more than 60 nor less than 10 days prior to 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 Security (or one or more Predecessor Securities) 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 Securities 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 Securities of this series 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 Security shall be payable at the office or agency of the Trustee maintained for that purpose in any coin or currency of the United States of America that 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

 

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check mailed to the registered Holder at such address as shall appear in the Security Register. Notwithstanding the foregoing, so long as the Holder of this Security is the Institutional Trustee of a series of a GMAC Trust, the payment of the principal of (and premium, if any) and interest on this Security will be made at such place and to such account as may be designated by such Institutional Trustee.

This Security is not a deposit or savings account. This Security is not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other governmental agency or instrumentality.

The indebtedness evidenced by this Security is, to the extent provided in the Indenture, subordinate and junior in right of payment to the prior payment in full of all Senior Indebtedness of the Company, and this Security is issued subject to the provisions of the Indenture with respect thereto. Each Holder of this Security, by accepting the same, (a) agrees to and shall be bound by, such provisions, (b) authorizes and directs the Trustee on his or her 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 or her attorney-in-fact for any and all such purposes. Each Holder hereof, by his or her 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 of the Company, whether now outstanding or hereafter incurred, and waives reliance by each such holder upon said provisions.

This Security 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.

The provisions of this Security 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.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this instrument to be executed.

Dated:             , 2011

 

ALLY FINANCIAL INC.
By:  

 

  Name:
  Title:

 

Attest:

By:

 

 

  Name:
  Title:

CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION

This is one of the Securities of the series of Securities described in the within-mentioned Indenture.

 

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON,
as Trustee

By:

 

 

  Authorized Signatory

[SIGNATURE PAGE TO DEBENTURES]


(REVERSE OF SECURITY)

ALLY FINANCIAL INC.

8.0% JUNIOR SUBORDINATED

DEFERRABLE INTEREST DEBENTURE

DUE February 15, 2040

This Security is one of a duly authorized issue of securities of the Company (herein sometimes referred to as the “Securities”), specified in the Indenture, all issued or to be issued in one or more series under and pursuant to an indenture dated as of December 30, 2009 as amended and restated on [ ], 2011 (the “Indenture”), duly executed and delivered between the Company and The Bank of New York Mellon, as trustee (the “Trustee”), to which Indenture and all indentures supplemental thereto reference is hereby made for a description of the respective rights, limitations of rights, obligations, duties and immunities thereunder of the Trustee, the Company and the Holders of the Securities. By the terms of the Indenture, the Securities are issuable in series that may vary as to amount, date of maturity, rate of interest and in other respects as provided in the Indenture. This series of Securities is limited in aggregate principal amount to $[        ].

The Company shall have the right to redeem this Security, in whole or in part, (i) while 8.0% Trust Preferred Securities of Series 1 of the Trust (the “Trust Preferred Securities”) or this Security are held by the U.S. Government in connection with assistance provided to the Company under the Troubled Asset Relief Program or any similar or related U.S. government program, subject to consultation with the Federal Reserve; (ii) at the option of the Company without premium or penalty, at any time on or after December 30, 2014 (an “Optional Redemption”); or (iii) any time in certain circumstances upon the occurrence of a Tax Event, an Investment Company Event or a Regulatory Capital Event (each as defined below, and each a “Special Event”), at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount thereof, plus any accrued and unpaid interest to the date of such redemption (the “Optional Redemption Price”). Any redemption pursuant to this paragraph will be made at the Optional Redemption Price upon not less than 30 days nor more than 60 days notice, and with respect to a redemption upon a Special Event, within 90 days following the occurrence of such Special Event; provided, however, that if at the time there is available to the Company or Series 1 of 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 that will have no adverse effect on Series 1 of the Trust, the Company or the holders of the Trust Preferred Securities or the Securities, then the Company or Series 1 of the Trust will pursue such measure in lieu of redemption. If the Securities of this series are only partially redeemed by the Company pursuant to an Optional

 

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Redemption, such Securities will be redeemed pro rata or by lot or by any other method utilized by the Trustee; provided that if, at the time of redemption, the Securities of this series are registered as a Global Security, the Depositary (as defined herein) shall determine the principal amount of such Securities held by each Security Beneficial Owner to be redeemed in accordance with its procedures.

Tax Event” means that the Administrative Trustees shall have received an opinion of a nationally recognized independent tax counsel experienced in such matters (a “Tax Event Opinion”) to the effect that, 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 or (b) any amendment to, or change in, an interpretation or application of 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 or administrative pronouncement on or after December 30, 2009), in either case after December 30, 2009 there is more than an insubstantial risk that (i) Series 1 of the Trust would be subject to United States federal income tax with respect to interest accrued or received on the Securities of this series, (ii) Series 1 of the Trust would be subject to more than a de minimis amount of other taxes, duties or other governmental charges, or (iii) interest payable to Series 1 of the Trust on the Securities of this series would not be deductible, in whole or in part, by the Company for United States federal income tax purposes.

Investment Company Event” means that the Administrative Trustees shall have received an opinion of a nationally recognized independent counsel experienced in practice under the Investment Company Act to the effect that, as a result of the occurrence of a change in law or regulation or a written 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”), there is a more than an insubstantial risk that Series 1 of the Trust (or 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 December 30, 2009.

Regulatory Capital Event” means a determination by the Company, based on an opinion of counsel experienced in such matters (who may be an employee of the Company or any of its affiliates), that, as a result of (a) any amendment to, clarification of or change (including any announced prospective change) in applicable laws or regulations or official interpretations thereof or policies with respect thereto or (b) any official administrative pronouncement or judicial decision interpreting or applying such laws or regulations, which amendment, clarification, change, pronouncement or decision is announced or is effective after December 30, 2009, there is more than an insubstantial risk that the

 

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Trust Preferred Securities will no longer constitute Tier I Capital of the Company or any bank holding company of which the Company is a subsidiary (or its equivalent) for purposes of the capital adequacy guidelines or policies of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System or its successor as the Company’s primary federal banking regulator, provided, however, that the distribution of the Debentures in connection with the liquidation of Series 1 of the Trust (or the Trust) shall not in and of itself constitute a Regulatory Capital Event unless such liquidation shall have occurred in connection with a Tax Event or an Investment Company Event.

Any redemption of the Securities of this series, in whole or in part, prior to the stated maturity date is subject to the prior concurrence approval of the Federal Reserve or the staff thereof, (i) if such concurrence or approval is then required in order for securities such as the Securities of this series to qualify as tier 1 capital of a bank holding company under applicable capital adequacy guidelines, regulations, policies, or published interpretations of the Federal Reserve, or (ii) if the Federal Reserve or its staff has informed the Company that it must obtain such approval before redeeming the Securities.

In the event of redemption of this Security in part only, a new Security or Securities of this series for the 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, with respect to the Securities of this series shall have occurred and be continuing, the principal of all the Securities of this series 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.

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 Securities of each series affected at the time Outstanding, as defined in the Indenture, 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 Securities of such series under the Indenture; provided, however, that no such supplemental indenture shall modify certain provisions of the Indenture, as set forth in the Indenture, without the consent of the Holders of each Security then outstanding and affected thereby including, without limitation, to: (i) extend the fixed maturity of any Securities 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, or change any Place of Payment where, or the coin or currency in which, any Security or any premium or the interest thereon is payable, or impair the right to institute suit for the enforcement of any such payment on or

 

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after the Stated Maturity thereof (or, in the case of redemption, on or after the Redemption Date), or modify the provisions of the Indenture with respect to the subordination of the Securities in a manner adverse to the Holders, or (ii) reduce the aforesaid percentage of Securities, the Holders of which are required to consent to any such supplemental indenture, or the consent of whose Holders is required for any waiver (of compliance with certain provisions of the Indenture or certain defaults thereunder and their consequences) provided for in the Indenture. The Indenture also contains provisions permitting the Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the Securities of any series at the time outstanding affected thereby, on behalf of all of the Holders of the Securities 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 Securities of such series. Any such consent or waiver by the registered Holder of this Security (unless revoked as provided in the Indenture) shall be conclusive and binding upon such Holder and upon all future Holders and owners of this Security and of any Security 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 Security. In determining whether the Holders of the requisite principal amount of Outstanding Securities have given any request, demand, authorization, direction, notice, consent or waiver under the Indenture or hereunder, Securities owned by the U.S. Government shall not be deemed to be Securities owned by an Affiliate of the Company.

No reference herein to the Indenture and no provision of this Security 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 Security at the time and place and at the rate and in the money herein prescribed.

So long as no Event of Default, as defined in the Indenture, shall have occurred and be continuing, the Company shall have the right at any time during the term of the Securities of this series and from time to time to extend the interest payment period of such Securities for up to 20 consecutive quarters (an “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 specified for the Securities of this series to the extent that payment of such interest is enforceable under applicable law); provided, that no such Extended Interest Payment Period shall extend beyond the maturity of such Securities; and provided further that during any such Extended Interest Payment Period (a) the Company and any subsidiary of the Company (other than a subsidiary of the Company that is a depository institution, or a subsidiary thereof) shall not declare or pay any dividend on, make any distributions with respect to, or redeem, purchase, acquire or make a liquidation payment with respect to, any of the

 

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Company’s capital stock or make any guarantee payment with respect thereto (other than (i) redemptions, purchases or other acquisitions of shares of capital stock of the Company in connection with the administration of any employee benefit plan in the ordinary course of business and consistent with past practice, (ii) the acquisition by the Company or any of its subsidiaries of record ownership in capital stock of the Company for the beneficial ownership of any other persons (other than the Company or any of its subsidiaries), including trustees or custodians, (iii) as a result of an exchange or conversion of any class or series of the Company’s capital stock for any other class or series of the Company’s capital stock, in each case, solely to the extent required pursuant to binding contractual agreements entered into prior to or on December 30, 2009 or any subsequent agreement for the accelerated exercise, settlement or exchange thereof for capital stock of the Company, (iv) distributions by or among any wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, (v) redemptions of securities held by the Company or any wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, and (vi) unpaid tax distributions to holders of membership interests of GMAC LLC pursuant to Section 4(b) of GMAC LLC’s Plan of Conversion, dated June 30, 2009), and (b) the Company and any subsidiary of the Company (other than a subsidiary of the Company that is a depository institution, or a subsidiary thereof) shall not make any payment of interest on or principal of (or premium, if any, on), or repay, repurchase or redeem, any debt securities or guarantees issued by the Company which rank pari passu with or junior to the Securities (“Junior Subordinated Indebtedness”) (other than (i) redemptions, purchases or other acquisitions of Junior Subordinated Indebtedness in connection with the administration of any employee benefit plan in the ordinary course of business and consistent with past practice, (ii) the acquisition by the Company or any of its subsidiaries of record ownership in Junior Subordinated Indebtedness for the beneficial ownership of any other persons (other than the Company or any of its subsidiaries), including trustees or custodians, (iii) as a result of an exchange or conversion of any class or series of Junior Subordinated Indebtedness for any other class or series of Junior Subordinated Indebtedness, (iv) redemptions of securities held by the Company or any wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company and (v) any payment of interest on Junior Subordinated Indebtedness paid pro rata with interest paid on the Securities of this series such that the respective amounts of such payments made shall bear the same ratio to each other as all accrued but unpaid interest per like-amount of such Securities and all Junior Subordinated Indebtedness bear to each other). The restrictions in the foregoing clauses (a) and (b) will not apply to (i) any stock dividends paid by the Company where the dividend stock is the same stock as that on which the dividend is being paid or (ii) dividends or distributions by or other transactions solely among the Company and any wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company or solely among wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Company. For the avoidance of doubt, the Company shall have the right to make partial payments of interest on any Interest Payment Date during an Extended Interest Payment Period. Prior to the termination of any such Extended Interest

 

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Payment Period, the Company may further extend such Extended Interest Payment Period, provided that such Extended Interest Payment Period together with all such other extensions thereof shall not exceed 20 consecutive quarters; provided further, that no Extended Interest Payment Period may extend beyond the maturity of the Securities of this series. At the termination of any such Extended Interest Payment Period and upon the payment of all accrued and unpaid interest and any additional amounts then due, the Company may commence a new Extended Interest Payment Period.

As provided in the Indenture and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, this Security is transferable by the registered Holder hereof on the Security Register of the Company, upon surrender of this Security for registration of transfer at the office or agency of the Trustee in 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 Securities 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 or the Trustee 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 Security, the Company, the Trustee, any paying agent and the Security Registrar may deem and treat the registered holder hereof as the absolute owner hereof (whether or not this Security shall be overdue and notwithstanding any notice of ownership or writing hereon made by anyone other than the Security 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 Security 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 Security, 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.

If issued as a Global Security, this Global Security is exchangeable for Securities of this series in definitive form only under certain limited circumstances set forth in the Indenture. Securities of this series so issued are issued only in registered form without coupons in denominations of $1,000 and

 

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any integral multiple thereof. As provided in the Indenture and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, Securities of this series so issued are exchangeable for a like aggregate principal amount of Securities of this series of a different authorized denomination, as requested by the Holder surrendering the same.

All terms used in this Security shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Officer’s Certificate. All other terms used in this Security that are defined in the Indenture shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Indenture.

 

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ANNEX II

FORM OF SERIES 2 SECURITIES


[IF THIS SECURITY IS ISSUED WITH ORIGINAL ISSUE DISCOUNT (“OID”), FOR PURPOSES OF SECTIONS 1272, 1273, AND 1275 OF THE CODE, ALLY FINANCIAL INC. (THE “COMPANY”) WILL, BEGINNING NO LATER THAN TEN (10) DAYS AFTER THE ISSUE DATE, PROMPTLY PROVIDE TO HOLDERS OF SECURITIES, UPON WRITTEN REQUEST,

 


THE ISSUE PRICE, THE AMOUNT OF OID, THE ISSUE DATE AND THE YIELD TO MATURITY WITH RESPECT TO THE SECURITIES. ANY SUCH WRITTEN REQUEST SHOULD BE SENT TO THE COMPANY AT ALLY FINANCIAL INC., 200 RENAISSANCE CENTER, P.O. BOX 200, DETROIT, MICHIGAN 48265-2000, ATTENTION: CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER.]

No. 1

$[        ]

ALLY FINANCIAL INC.

[    ]% FIXED RATE/FLOATING RATE JUNIOR SUBORDINATED

DEFERRABLE INTEREST DEBENTURES

DUE February 15, 2040

ALLY FINANCIAL INC., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”, which term includes any successor corporation under the indenture dated as of December 30, 2009 as amended and restated on [            ], 2011, between the Company and The Bank of New York Mellon, as trustee), for value received, hereby promises to pay to The Bank of New York Mellon, as Institutional Trustee of GMAC Capital Trust I (the “Trust”) with respect to Series 2 thereof (“Series 2 of the Trust”), pursuant to that certain Second Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust and Series 2 Supplement thereto, each dated as of [            ], 2011 (the “Declaration”), or registered assigns, the principal sum of [        ] ($[        ]) on February 15, 2040, and to pay interest on said principal sum (i) from and including [            ], 2011 to but excluding February 15, 2016, at an annual rate of [    ]% payable quarterly in arrears on February 15, May 15, August 15 and November 15 of each year, beginning August 15, 2011, and (ii) from and including February 15, 2016 to but excluding February 15, 2040, at an annual rate equal to three-month LIBOR (as defined in the Declaration) plus [    ]% payable quarterly in arrears on February 15, May 15, August 15 and November 15 of each year, beginning May 15, 2016 (the “Coupon Rate”), 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 applicable Coupon Rate per annum compounded quarterly on February 15, May 15, August 15 and November 15 of each year, beginning August 15, 2011 at the applicable Coupon Rate and without regard for any Extended Interest Payment Period (as defined below) (to the extent permitted by applicable law). The amount of interest payable shall be computed on the basis of (i) a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months with respect to any interest payment period ending on or before February 15, 2016 and will include the first day but exclude the last day of such period, and (ii) a 360-day year and the actual number of days elapsed with respect

 

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to any interest payment period after February 15, 2016 and will include the first day of such period but exclude the date of maturity. Except as provided in the following sentence, the amount of interest payable for any period shorter than a full quarterly period for which interest is computed with respect to any interest payment period ending on or before February 15, 2016, will be computed on the basis of the actual number of days elapsed in a partial month in such period. If the date for payment of any interest on or before February 15, 2016 is not a Business Day, then payment of interest payable on such date shall be made or be made available for payment on the next succeeding day that is a Business Day, and without any interest or other payment in respect of any such delay. If any interest payment date after February 15, 2016 is not a Business Day, then payment of interest payable on such date shall be made or be made available for payment on the next succeeding day that is a Business Day and interest will accrue to but excluding the date interest is paid. However, if such Business Day is in the next succeeding calendar month, such payment shall be made on, and interest will accrue to but excluding, the immediately preceding Business Day. 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 Security (or one or more Predecessor Securities, as defined in said Indenture) is registered at the close of business on the regular record date for such interest installment, which shall be (a) while this Security is held by the Institutional Trustee of Series 2 of the Trust or is represented by a Global Security, the close of business on the Business Day next preceding such Interest Payment Date, or (b) if pursuant to the provisions of the Indenture this Security is not in book-entry form, 15 days prior to such Interest Payment Date or such other record date fixed by the Administrative Trustee that is not more than 60 nor less than 10 days prior to 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 Security (or one or more Predecessor Securities) 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 Securities 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 Securities of this series 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 Security shall be payable at the office or agency of the Trustee maintained for that purpose in any coin or currency of the United States of America that 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 Security Register. Notwithstanding the foregoing, so long as the Holder of this Security is the Institutional Trustee of a

 

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series of a GMAC Trust, the payment of the principal of (and premium, if any) and interest on this Security will be made at such place and to such account as may be designated by such Institutional Trustee.

This Security is not a deposit or savings account. This Security is not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other governmental agency or instrumentality.

The indebtedness evidenced by this Security is, to the extent provided in the Indenture, subordinate and junior in right of payment to the prior payment in full of all Senior Indebtedness of the Company, and this Security is issued subject to the provisions of the Indenture with respect thereto. Each Holder of this Security, by accepting the same, (a) agrees to and shall be bound by, such provisions, (b) authorizes and directs the Trustee on his or her 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 or her attorney-in-fact for any and all such purposes. Each Holder hereof, by his or her 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 of the Company, whether now outstanding or hereafter incurred, and waives reliance by each such holder upon said provisions.

This Security 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.

The provisions of this Security 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.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this instrument to be executed.

Dated:             , 2011

 

ALLY FINANCIAL INC.
By:  

 

  Name:
  Title:

 

Attest:
By:  

 

  Name:
  Title:

CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION

This is one of the Securities of the series of Securities described in the within-mentioned Indenture.

 

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON,
as Trustee

By:  

 

  Authorized Signatory

[SIGNATURE PAGE TO DEBENTURES]


(REVERSE OF SECURITY)

ALLY FINANCIAL INC.

[    ]% FIXED RATE/FLOATING RATE JUNIOR SUBORDINATED

DEFERRABLE INTEREST DEBENTURES

DUE February 15, 2040

This Security is one of a duly authorized issue of securities of the Company (herein sometimes referred to as the “Securities”), specified in the Indenture, all issued or to be issued in one or more series under and pursuant to an indenture dated as of December 30, 2009 as amended and restated on [            ], 2011 (the “Indenture”), duly executed and delivered between the Company and The Bank of New York Mellon, as trustee (the “Trustee”), to which Indenture and all indentures supplemental thereto reference is hereby made for a description of the respective rights, limitations of rights, obligations, duties and immunities thereunder of the Trustee, the Company and the Holders of the Securities. By the terms of the Indenture, the Securities are issuable in series that may vary as to amount, date of maturity, rate of interest and in other respects as provided in the Indenture. This series of Securities is limited in aggregate principal amount to $[        ].

The Company shall have the right to redeem this Security (i) at the option of the Company, in whole or in part, at any time on or after February 15, 2016 (an “Optional Redemption”), or (ii) any time in certain circumstances upon the occurrence of a Tax Event or an Investment Company Event (as defined below, each, a “Special Event”) at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount thereof, plus any accrued and unpaid interest to the date of such redemption (the “Optional Redemption Price”). Any redemption pursuant to this paragraph will be made at the Optional Redemption Price upon not less than 30 days nor more than 60 days notice, and with respect to a redemption upon a Special Event, within 90 days following the occurrence of such Special Event; provided, however, that if at the time there is available to the Company or Series 2 of 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 that will have no adverse effect on Series 2 of the Trust, the Company or the holders of the Trust Preferred Securities or the Securities, then the Company or Series 2 of the Trust will pursue such measure in lieu of redemption. If the Securities of this series are only partially redeemed by the Company pursuant to an Optional Redemption, such Securities will be redeemed pro rata or by lot or by any other method utilized by the Trustee; provided that if, at the time of redemption, the Securities of this series are registered as a Global Security, the Depositary (as defined herein) shall determine the principal amount of such Securities held by each Security Beneficial Owner to be redeemed in accordance with its procedures.

 

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Tax Event” means that the Administrative Trustees shall have received an opinion of a nationally recognized independent tax counsel experienced in such matters (a “Tax Event Opinion”) to the effect that, 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 or (b) any amendment to, or change in, an interpretation or application of 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 or administrative pronouncement on or after December 30, 2009), in either case after December 30, 2009 there is more than an insubstantial risk that (i) Series 2 of the Trust would be subject to United States federal income tax with respect to interest accrued or received on the Securities of this series, (ii) Series 2 of the Trust would be subject to more than a de minimis amount of other taxes, duties or other governmental charges, or (iii) interest payable to Series 2 of the Trust on the Securities of this series would not be deductible, in whole or in part, by the Company for United States federal income tax purposes.

Investment Company Event” means that the Administrative Trustees shall have received an opinion of a nationally recognized independent counsel experienced in practice under the Investment Company Act to the effect that, as a result of the occurrence of a change in law or regulation or a written 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”), there is a more than an insubstantial risk that Series 2 of the Trust (or 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 December 30, 2009.

Any redemption of the Securities of this series, in whole or in part, prior to the stated maturity date is subject to the prior concurrence approval of the Federal Reserve or the staff thereof, (i) if such concurrence or approval is then required in order for securities such as the Securities of this series to qualify as tier 1 capital of a bank holding company under applicable capital adequacy guidelines, regulations, policies, or published interpretations of the Federal Reserve, or (ii) if the Federal Reserve or its staff has informed the Company that it must obtain such approval before redeeming the Securities.

In the event of redemption of this Security in part only, a new Security or Securities of this series for the unredeemed portion hereof will be issued in the name of the Holder hereof upon the cancellation hereof.

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the Securities of this series 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.

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 Securities of each series affected at the time Outstanding, as defined in the Indenture, 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 Securities of such series under the Indenture; provided, however, that no such supplemental indenture shall modify certain provisions of the Indenture, as set forth in the Indenture, without the consent of the Holders of each Security then outstanding and affected thereby including, without limitation, to: (i) extend the fixed maturity of any Securities 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, or change any Place of Payment where, or the coin or currency in which, any Security or any premium or the interest thereon is payable, or impair the right to institute suit for the enforcement of any such payment on or after the Stated Maturity thereof (or, in the case of redemption, on or after the Redemption Date), or modify the provisions of the Indenture with respect to the subordination of the Securities in a manner adverse to the Holders, or (ii) reduce the aforesaid percentage of Securities, the Holders of which are required to consent to any such supplemental indenture, or the consent of whose Holders is required for any waiver (of compliance with certain provisions of the Indenture or certain defaults thereunder and their consequences) provided for in the Indenture. The Indenture also contains provisions permitting the Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the Securities of any series at the time outstanding affected thereby, on behalf of all of the Holders of the Securities 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 Securities of such series. Any such consent or waiver by the registered Holder of this Security (unless revoked as provided in the Indenture) shall be conclusive and binding upon such Holder and upon all future Holders and owners of this Security and of any Security 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 Security. In determining whether the Holders of the requisite principal amount of Outstanding Securities have given any request, demand, authorization, direction, notice, consent or waiver under the Indenture or hereunder, Securities owned by the U.S. Government shall not be deemed to be Securities owned by an Affiliate of the Company.

 

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No reference herein to the Indenture and no provision of this Security 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 Security at the time and place and at the rate and in the money herein prescribed.

So long as no Event of Default, as defined in the Indenture, shall have occurred and be continuing, the Company shall have the right at any time during the term of the Securities of this series and from time to time to extend the interest payment period of such Securities for up to 20 consecutive quarters (an “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 specified for the Securities of this series to the extent that payment of such interest is enforceable under applicable law); provided, that no such Extended Interest Payment Period shall extend beyond the maturity of such Securities; and provided further that during any such Extended Interest Payment Period (a) the Company and any subsidiary of the Company (other than a subsidiary of the Company that is a depository institution, or a subsidiary thereof) shall not declare or pay any dividend on, make any distributions with respect to, or redeem, purchase, acquire or make a liquidation payment with respect to, any of the Company’s capital stock or make any guarantee payment with respect thereto (other than (i) redemptions, purchases or other acquisitions of shares of capital stock of the Company in connection with the administration of any employee benefit plan in the ordinary course of business and consistent with past practice, (ii) the acquisition by the Company or any of its subsidiaries of record ownership in capital stock of the Company for the beneficial ownership of any other persons (other than the Company or any of its subsidiaries), including trustees or custodians, (iii) as a result of an exchange or conversion of any class or series of the Company’s capital stock for any other class or series of the Company’s capital stock, in each case, solely to the extent required pursuant to binding contractual agreements entered into prior to or on December 30, 2009 or any subsequent agreement for the accelerated exercise, settlement or exchange thereof for capital stock of the Company, (iv) distributions by or among any wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, (v) redemptions of securities held by the Company or any wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, and (vi) unpaid tax distributions to holders of membership interests of GMAC LLC pursuant to Section 4(b) of GMAC LLC’s Plan of Conversion, dated June 30, 2009), and (b) the Company and any subsidiary of the Company (other than a subsidiary of the Company that is a depository institution, or a subsidiary thereof) shall not make any payment of interest on or principal of (or premium, if any, on), or repay, repurchase or redeem, any debt securities or guarantees issued by the Company which rank pari passu with or junior to the Securities (“Junior Subordinated Indebtedness”) (other than (i) redemptions, purchases or other acquisitions of Junior Subordinated Indebtedness in connection with the administration of any employee benefit plan

 

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in the ordinary course of business and consistent with past practice, (ii) the acquisition by the Company or any of its subsidiaries of record ownership in Junior Subordinated Indebtedness for the beneficial ownership of any other persons (other than the Company or any of its subsidiaries), including trustees or custodians, (iii) as a result of an exchange or conversion of any class or series of Junior Subordinated Indebtedness for any other class or series of Junior Subordinated Indebtedness, (iv) redemptions of securities held by the Company or any wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company and (v) any payment of interest on Junior Subordinated Indebtedness paid pro rata with interest paid on the Securities of this series such that the respective amounts of such payments made shall bear the same ratio to each other as all accrued but unpaid interest per like-amount of such Securities and all Junior Subordinated Indebtedness bear to each other). The restrictions in the foregoing clauses (a) and (b) will not apply to (i) any stock dividends paid by the Company where the dividend stock is the same stock as that on which the dividend is being paid or (ii) dividends or distributions by or other transactions solely among the Company and any wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company or solely among wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Company. For the avoidance of doubt, the Company shall have the right to make partial payments of interest on any Interest Payment Date during an Extended Interest Payment Period. Prior to the termination of any such Extended Interest Payment Period, the Company may further extend such Extended Interest Payment Period, provided that such Extended Interest Payment Period together with all such other extensions thereof shall not exceed 20 consecutive quarters; provided further, that no Extended Interest Payment Period may extend beyond the maturity of the Securities of this series. At the termination of any such Extended Interest Payment Period and upon the payment of all accrued and unpaid interest and any additional amounts then due, the Company may commence a new Extended Interest Payment Period.

As provided in the Indenture and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, this Security is transferable by the registered Holder hereof on the Security Register of the Company, upon surrender of this Security for registration of transfer at the office or agency of the Trustee in 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 Securities 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 or the Trustee 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 Security, the Company, the Trustee, any paying agent and the Security Registrar may deem and treat the registered holder hereof as the absolute owner hereof (whether or not this

 

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Security shall be overdue and notwithstanding any notice of ownership or writing hereon made by anyone other than the Security 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 Security 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 Security, 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.

If issued as a Global Security, this Global Security is exchangeable for Securities of this series in definitive form only under certain limited circumstances set forth in the Indenture. Securities of this series so issued are issued only in registered form without coupons in denominations of $25 and any integral multiple thereof. As provided in the Indenture and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, Securities of this series so issued are exchangeable for a like aggregate principal amount of Securities of this series of a different authorized denomination, as requested by the Holder surrendering the same.

All terms used in this Security shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Officer’s Certificate. All other terms used in this Security that are defined in the Indenture shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Indenture.

 

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EX-4.3 4 dex43.htm FORM OF SERIES 1 TRUST PREFERRED SECURITIES GUARANTEE AGREEMENT Form of Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities Guarantee Agreement

Exhibit 4.3

SERIES 1 TRUST PREFERRED SECURITIES GUARANTEE AGREEMENT

Ally Financial Inc.

Dated as of [            ], 2011


TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

ARTICLE 1

DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION

  

  

Section 1.01.   Definitions and Interpretation

     2   
ARTICLE 2   
TRUST INDENTURE ACT   

Section 2.01.   Trust Indenture Act; Application

     5   

Section 2.02.   Lists of Holders of Securities

     6   

Section 2.03.   Reports by the Guarantee Trustee

     6   

Section 2.04.   Reports to Guarantee Trustee

     6   

Section 2.05.   Evidence of Compliance with Conditions Precedent

     6   

Section 2.06.   Events of Default; Waiver

     7   

Section 2.07.   Event of Default; Notice

     7   

Section 2.08.   Conflicting Interests

     7   
ARTICLE 3   
POWERS, DUTIES AND RIGHTS OF CAPITAL GUARANTEE TRUSTEE   

Section 3.01.   Powers and Duties of the Guarantee Trustee

     7   

Section 3.02.   Certain Rights of Guarantee Trustee

     9   

Section 3.03.   Not Responsible for Recitals or Issuance of Guarantee

     12   
ARTICLE 4   
CAPITAL GUARANTEE TRUSTEE   

Section 4.01.   Guarantee Trustee; Eligibility

     12   

Section 4.02.   Appointment, Removal and Resignation of Guarantee Trustees

     13   
ARTICLE 5   
GUARANTEE   

Section 5.01.   Guarantee

     14   

Section 5.02.   Waiver of Notice and Demand

     14   

Section 5.03.   Obligations Not Affected

     14   

Section 5.04.   Rights of Holders

     15   

Section 5.05.   Guarantee of Payment

     16   

Section 5.06.   Subrogation

     16   

Section 5.07.   Independent Obligations

     16   

 

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ARTICLE 6   
LIMITATION OF TRANSACTIONS; SUBORDINATION   

Section 6.01.   Limitation of Transactions

     16   

Section 6.02.   Subordination

     18   

Section 6.03.   Pari Passu Guarantees

     18   
ARTICLE 7   
TERMINATION   

Section 7.01.   Termination

     18   
ARTICLE 8   
INDEMNIFICATION   

Section 8.01.   Exculpation

     19   

Section 8.02.   Compensation; Expenses; Indemnification

     19   
ARTICLE 9   
MISCELLANEOUS   

Section 9.01.   Successors and Assigns

     20   

Section 9.02.   Amendments

     20   

Section 9.03.   Notices

     20   

Section 9.04.   Benefit

     21   

Section 9.05.   Governing Law; Waiver of Trial by Jury

     21   

 

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SERIES 1 TRUST PREFERRED SECURITIES GUARANTEE

AGREEMENT

This SERIES 1 TRUST PREFERRED SECURITIES GUARANTEE AGREEMENT (the “Guarantee Agreement”), dated as of [            ], 2011, is executed and delivered by Ally Financial Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Guarantor”), and The Bank of New York Mellon, as trustee (the “Guarantee Trustee”), for the benefit of the Holders (as defined herein) from time to time of the Trust Preferred Securities (as defined herein) of GMAC Capital Trust I, a Delaware statutory trust (the “Trust”) with respect to Series 1 thereof (the “Issuer”). This Guarantee Agreement, together with the guarantee agreement for the benefit of holders of trust preferred securities of Series 2 of the Trust, amends and restates the guarantee agreement dated as of December 30, 2009 of the trust preferred securities of the Trust (the “Original Guarantee Agreement”).

WHEREAS, pursuant to an Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust (the “Original Declaration”), dated as of December 30, 2009, among the trustees of the Trust named therein, the Guarantor, as sponsor, and the holders from time to time of undivided beneficial interests in the assets of the Trust, the Trust has issued 2,667,000 preferred securities, having an aggregate liquidation amount of $2,667,000,000, designated the 8.0% trust preferred securities;

WHEREAS, as incentive for the holders to purchase the trust preferred securities issued under the Original Declaration, the Guarantor has irrevocably and unconditionally agreed, to the extent set forth in the Original Guarantee Agreement, to pay to the holders of such trust preferred securities the Guarantee Payments (as defined therein) and to make certain other payments on the terms and conditions set forth therein.

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Second Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust dated as of [ ], 2011 (the “Second Amended Declaration”), the Trust has re-designated its previously issued trust preferred securities as trust preferred securities of the Issuer (the “Trust Preferred Securities”) and then immediately thereafter designated a portion of such Trust Preferred Securities as trust preferred securities of Series 2 of the Trust.

WHEREAS, the Guarantor will continue to be bound by its irrevocable guarantee with respect to each such series.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the purchase by each Holder of the Trust Preferred Securities and the resale of the portion of such Trust Preferred Securities that have been designated as trust preferred securities of Series 2 of the Trust, which purchase and resale the Guarantor hereby agrees has benefited and shall benefit the Guarantor, the Guarantor executes and delivers this Guarantee Agreement for the benefit of the Holders of the Trust Preferred Securities.


ARTICLE 1

DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION

Section 1.01. Definitions and Interpretation.

In this Guarantee Agreement, unless the context otherwise requires:

(a) Capitalized terms used in this Guarantee Agreement but not defined in the preamble above have the respective meanings assigned to them in this Section 1.01;

(b) a term defined anywhere in this Guarantee Agreement has the same meaning throughout;

(c) all references to “the Guarantee Agreement” or “this Guarantee Agreement” are to this Guarantee Agreement as modified, supplemented or amended from time to time;

(d) all references in this Guarantee Agreement to Articles and Sections are to Articles and Sections of this Guarantee Agreement, unless otherwise specified;

(e) a term defined in the Trust Indenture Act has the same meaning when used in this Guarantee Agreement, unless otherwise defined in this Guarantee Agreement or unless the context otherwise requires; and

(f) a reference to the singular includes the plural and vice versa.

“Authorized Officer” of a Person means any Person that is authorized to bind such Person.

“Affiliate” has the same meaning as given to that term in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended from time to time, or any successor rule thereunder.

“Business Day” means any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or a day on which banking institutions in the City of New York, New York are permitted or required by any applicable law or regulation to close.

“Closing Date” means [                    ].

“Corporate Trust Office” means the office of the Guarantee Trustee at which the corporate trust business of the Guarantee Trustee shall, at any particular

 

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time, be principally administered, which office at the date of execution of this Agreement is located at 101 Barclay Street-8W, New York, New York 10286.

“Covered Person” means any Holder or beneficial owner of Trust Preferred Securities.

“Debentures” means the series of junior subordinated debt securities of the Guarantor designated the 8.0% Junior Subordinated Deferrable Interest Debentures due February 15, 2040 held by the Institutional Trustee (as defined in the Declaration) of the Issuer.

“Declaration” means the Base Declaration together with the Series 1 Supplement, in each case as defined in the Second Amended Declaration.

“Event of Default” means a default by the Guarantor on any of its payment or other obligations under this Guarantee Agreement.

“Guarantee Payments” means the following payments or distributions, without duplication, with respect to the Trust Preferred Securities, to the extent not paid or made by or on behalf of the Issuer: (i) any accrued and unpaid Distributions (as defined in Annex I to the Declaration) that are required to be paid on the Trust Preferred Securities, to the extent the Issuer has funds available therefor at such time, (ii) the redemption price of $1,000 per Trust Preferred Security, plus all accrued and unpaid Distributions to the date of redemption (the “Redemption Price”), to the extent that the Issuer has funds available therefor, with respect to any Trust Preferred Securities called for redemption by the Issuer and (iii) upon a voluntary or involuntary dissolution, winding-up or termination of the Issuer (other than in connection with the distribution of Debentures to the Holders in exchange for Trust Preferred Securities as provided in the Declaration or the redemption of all of the Trust Preferred Securities upon the maturity or redemption of all of the Debentures as provided in the Declaration) the lesser of (a) the aggregate of the liquidation amount of $1,000 per Trust Preferred Security and all accrued and unpaid Distributions on the Trust Preferred Securities to the date of payment, or (b) the amount of assets of the Issuer remaining for distribution to Holders in liquidation of the Issuer (in either case, the “Liquidation Distribution”).

“Guarantee Trustee” means The Bank of New York Mellon, until a Successor Guarantee Trustee has been appointed and has accepted such appointment pursuant to the terms of this Guarantee Agreement, and thereafter means each such Successor Guarantee Trustee.

“Holder” shall mean any holder, as registered on the books and records of the Issuer, of any Trust Preferred Securities; provided, however, that (subject to Section 2.01(a) hereof) in determining whether the holders of the requisite percentage of Trust Preferred Securities have given any request, notice, consent or

 

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waiver hereunder, “Holder” shall not include the Guarantor, any Affiliate of the Guarantor or the Guarantee Trustee.

“Indemnified Person” means the Guarantee Trustee, any Affiliate of the Guarantee Trustee, or any officers, directors, shareholders, members, partners, employees, representatives, nominees, custodians or agents of the Guarantee Trustee.

“Indenture” means the Amended and Restated Indenture dated as of [            ], 2011, as further amended or supplemented from time to time, among the Guarantor and The Bank of New York Mellon, as trustee, and any indenture supplemental thereto, pursuant to which the Debentures are to be issued to the Institutional Trustee of the Issuer.

“Junior Subordinated Indebtedness” has the meaning provided in Section 6.01.

“List of Holders” has the meaning provided in Section 2.02(a).

“Majority in liquidation amount of Trust Preferred Securities” means, except as provided by the Trust Indenture Act (subject to Section 2.01(a) hereof), a vote by Holder(s), voting separately as a class (which vote may be by written consent), holding Trust Preferred Securities representing more than 50% of the aggregate liquidation amount (including the stated amount that would be paid on redemption, liquidation or otherwise, plus accrued and unpaid Distributions to the date upon which the voting percentages are determined) of all outstanding Trust Preferred Securities.

“Officers’ Certificate” means, with respect to any Person, a certificate signed by two Authorized Officers of such Person. Any Officers’ Certificate delivered with respect to compliance with a condition or covenant provided for in this Guarantee Agreement shall include:

(a) a statement that each officer signing the Officers’ Certificate has read the covenant or condition and the definitions relating thereto;

(b) a brief statement of the nature and scope of the examination or investigation undertaken by each officer in rendering the Officers’ Certificate;

(c) a statement that each such officer has made such examination or investigation as, in such officer’s opinion, is necessary to enable such officer to express an informed opinion as to whether or not such covenant or condition has been complied with; and

(d) a statement as to whether, in the opinion of each such officer, such condition or covenant has been complied with.

 

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“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.

“Responsible Officer” means, with respect to the Guarantee Trustee, any officer within the Corporate Trust Office of the Guarantee Trustee with direct responsibility for the administration of this Guarantee Agreement 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.

“Successor Guarantee Trustee” means a successor Guarantee Trustee possessing the qualifications to act as Guarantee Trustee under Section 4.01.

“Trust Indenture Act” means the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended.

“U.S. Government” means any of (i) the federal government of the United States of America, (ii) any instrumentality or agency of the federal government of the United States of America and (iii) any Person wholly-owned by, or the sole beneficiary of which is, the federal government of the United States of America or any instrumentality or agency thereof.

ARTICLE 2

TRUST INDENTURE ACT

Section 2.01. Trust Indenture Act; Application.

(a) Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, the Trust Indenture Act shall apply as a matter of contract to this Guarantee Agreement for purposes of interpretation, construction and defining the rights and obligations hereunder, and this Guarantee Agreement, the Guarantor and the Guarantee Trustee shall be deemed for all purposes hereof to be subject to and governed by the Trust Indenture Act to the same extent as would be the case if this Guarantee Agreement were qualified under that Act on the date of this Guarantee Agreement; provided, however, that Trust Preferred Securities held by the U.S. Government shall not be disregarded under the terms of the final paragraph of Section 316(a) of the Trust Indenture Act. Upon and following qualification of this Guarantee Agreement as an indenture under the Trust Indenture Act, this Guarantee Agreement shall be subject to the provisions of the Trust Indenture Act that are required to be part of this Guarantee Agreement and shall, to the extent applicable, be governed by such provisions, subject to any applicable exemptive order issued by the Commission, including any such order addressing the final paragraph of Section 316(a) of the Trust Indenture Act.

 

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(b) If and to the extent that any provision of this Guarantee Agreement limits, qualifies or conflicts with the duties required to be imposed by Section 310 to 317, inclusive, of the Trust Indenture Act, and such duties are not expressly excluded by this Guarantee Agreement as permitted by the Trust Indenture Act, such imposed duties shall control. If any provision of this Guarantee Agreement modifies or excludes any provision of the Trust Indenture Act which may be so modified or excluded, such provision shall be deemed to apply to this Guarantee Agreement as so modified or to be excluded, as the case may be.

Section 2.02. Lists of Holders of Securities.

(a) The Guarantor shall provide or cause to be provided to the Guarantee Trustee with a list, in such form as the Guarantee Trustee may reasonably request, of the names and addresses of the Holders (“List of Holders”) as of such date, (i) within one Business Day after January 1 and June 30 of each year, and (ii) at any other time within 30 days of receipt by the Guarantor of a written request for a List of Holders as of a date no more than 14 days before such List of Holders is given to the Guarantee Trustee; provided, that the Guarantor shall not be obligated to provide such List of Holders at any time the List of Holders does not differ from the most recent List of Holders given to the Guarantee Trustee by the Guarantor. The Guarantee Trustee may destroy any List of Holders previously given to it on receipt of a new List of Holders.

(b) The Guarantee Trustee shall comply with its obligations under Sections 311(a), 311(b) and 312(b) of the Trust Indenture Act.

Section 2.03. Reports by the Guarantee Trustee.

Within 60 days after May 15 of each year (commencing with the year of the first anniversary of the Closing Date), the Guarantee Trustee shall provide to the Holders such reports as are required by Section 313(a) of the Trust Indenture Act, if any, in the form and in the manner provided by Section 313 of the Trust Indenture Act. The Guarantee Trustee shall also comply with the other requirements of Section 313 of the Trust Indenture Act.

Section 2.04. Reports to Guarantee Trustee.

The Guarantor shall provide to the Guarantee Trustee such documents, reports and information as required by Section 314(a) (if any) and the compliance certificate required by Section 314(a)(4) of the Trust Indenture Act in the form, in the manner and at the times required by Section 314 of the Trust Indenture Act. The Guarantor shall notify the Guarantee Trustee when any Trust Preferred Securities are listed on any stock exchange.

Section 2.05. Evidence of Compliance with Conditions Precedent.

 

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The Guarantor shall provide to the Guarantee Trustee such evidence of compliance with any conditions precedent, if any, provided for in this Guarantee Agreement that 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 by an officer pursuant to Section 314(c)(1) may be given in the form of an Officers’ Certificate.

Section 2.06. Events of Default; Waiver.

The Holders of a Majority in liquidation amount of Trust Preferred Securities may, by vote (which vote may be by written consent), on behalf of the Holders of all of the Trust Preferred Securities, waive any past Event of Default and its consequences. Upon such waiver, any such Event of Default shall cease to exist, and any Event of Default arising therefrom shall be deemed to have been cured, for every purpose of this Guarantee Agreement, but no such waiver shall extend to any subsequent or other default or Event of Default or impair any right consequent thereon.

Section 2.07. Event of Default; Notice.

(a) The Guarantee Trustee shall, within 90 days after the occurrence of an Event of Default, transmit by mail, first class postage prepaid, to the Holders, notices of all Events of Default actually known to a Responsible Officer of the Guarantee Trustee, unless such defaults have been cured before the giving of such notice; provided, that the Guarantee Trustee shall be protected in withholding such notice if and so long as a Responsible Officer of the Guarantee Trustee in good faith determines that the withholding of such notice is in the interests of the Holders.

(b) The Guarantee Trustee shall not be deemed to have knowledge of any Event of Default unless either the Guarantee Trustee shall have received written notice, or a Responsible Officer of the Guarantee Trustee charged with the administration of the Declaration shall have obtained actual knowledge.

Section 2.08. Conflicting Interests.

The Declaration shall be deemed to be specifically described in this Guarantee Agreement for the purposes of clause (i) of the first proviso contained in Section 310(b) of the Trust Indenture Act.

ARTICLE 3

POWERS, DUTIES AND RIGHTS OF CAPITAL GUARANTEE TRUSTEE

Section 3.01. Powers and Duties of the Guarantee Trustee.

 

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(a) This Guarantee Agreement shall be held by the Guarantee Trustee for the benefit of the Holders, and the Guarantee Trustee shall not transfer its right, title and interest in this Guarantee Agreement to any Person except a Holder exercising his or her rights pursuant to Section 5.04(b) or to a Successor Guarantee Trustee on acceptance by such Successor Guarantee Trustee of its appointment to act as Successor Guarantee Trustee. The right, title and interest of the Guarantee Trustee shall automatically vest in any Successor Guarantee Trustee, upon acceptance by such Successor Guarantee Trustee of its appointment hereunder, and such vesting and cessation of title shall be effective whether or not conveyancing documents have been executed and delivered pursuant to the appointment of such Successor Guarantee Trustee.

(b) If an Event of Default actually known to a Responsible Officer of the Guarantee Trustee has occurred and is continuing, the Guarantee Trustee shall enforce this Guarantee Agreement for the benefit of the Holders of the Trust Preferred Securities.

(c) The Guarantee Trustee, before the occurrence of any 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 Guarantee Agreement, and no implied covenants shall be read into this Guarantee Agreement against the Guarantee Trustee. In case an Event of Default has occurred (that has not been cured or waived pursuant to Section 2.06) and is actually known to a Responsible Officer of the Guarantee Trustee, the Guarantee Trustee shall exercise such of the rights and powers vested in it by this Guarantee Agreement, and use the same degree of care and skill in its exercise thereof, as a prudent person would exercise or use under the circumstances in the conduct of his or her own affairs.

(d) No provision of this Guarantee Agreement shall be construed to relieve the Guarantee 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 any 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 Guarantee Trustee shall be determined solely by the express provisions of this Guarantee Agreement, and the Guarantee Trustee shall not be liable except for the performance of such duties and obligations as are specifically set forth in this Guarantee Agreement, and no implied covenants or obligations shall be read into this Guarantee Agreement against the Guarantee Trustee; and

 

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(B) in the absence of bad faith or willful misconduct on the part of the Guarantee Trustee, the Guarantee 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 Guarantee Trustee and conforming to the requirements of this Guarantee Agreement; but in the case of any such certificates or opinions that by any provision hereof are specifically required to be furnished to the Guarantee Trustee, the Guarantee Trustee shall be under a duty to examine the same to determine whether or not they conform to the requirements of this Guarantee Agreement (but need not confirm or investigate the accuracy of mathematical calculations or other facts stated therein);

(ii) the Guarantee Trustee shall not be liable for any error of judgment made in good faith by a Responsible Officer of the Guarantee Trustee, unless it shall be proved that the Guarantee Trustee was negligent in ascertaining the pertinent facts upon which such judgment was made;

(iii) the Guarantee 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 liquidation amount of Trust Preferred Securities relating to the time, method and place of conducting any proceeding for any remedy available to the Guarantee Trustee, or exercising any trust or power conferred upon the Guarantee Trustee under this Guarantee Agreement; and

(iv) no provision of this Guarantee Agreement shall require the Guarantee 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 the Guarantee Trustee shall have reasonable grounds for believing that the repayment of such funds or liability is not reasonably assured to it under the terms of this Guarantee Agreement or indemnity, reasonably satisfactory to the Guarantee Trustee, against such risk or liability is not reasonably assured to it.

Section 3.02. Certain Rights of Guarantee Trustee.

(a) Subject to the provisions of Section 3.01:

(i) The Guarantee Trustee may conclusively rely, and shall be fully protected in acting or refraining from acting upon, any resolution, certificate, statement, instrument, opinion, report, notice, request, direction, consent, order, bond, debenture, note, other evidence of indebtedness or

 

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other paper or document believed by it to be genuine and to have been signed, sent or presented by the proper party or parties.

(ii) Any direction or act of the Guarantor contemplated by this Guarantee Agreement shall be sufficiently evidenced by an Officers’ Certificate unless otherwise prescribed herein.

(iii) Whenever, in the administration of this Guarantee Agreement, the Guarantee Trustee shall deem it desirable that a matter be proved or established before taking, suffering or omitting any action hereunder, the Guarantee Trustee (unless other evidence is herein specifically prescribed) may, in the absence of bad faith on its part, request and conclusively rely upon an Officers’ Certificate which, upon receipt of such request, shall be promptly delivered by the Guarantor.

(iv) The Guarantee Trustee shall have no duty to see to any recording, filing or registration of any instrument (or any rerecording, refiling or registration thereof).

(v) The Guarantee Trustee may consult with counsel of its selection, 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 accordance with such advice or opinion. Such counsel may be counsel to the Guarantor or any of its Affiliates and may include any of its employees. The Guarantee Trustee shall have the right at any time to seek instructions concerning the administration of this Guarantee Agreement from any court of competent jurisdiction.

(vi) The Guarantee Trustee shall be under no obligation to exercise any of the rights or powers vested in it by this Guarantee Agreement at the request or direction of any Holder, unless such Holder shall have provided to the Guarantee Trustee such security and indemnity, reasonably satisfactory to the Guarantee Trustee, against the costs, expenses (including attorneys’ fees and expenses and the expenses of the Guarantee Trustee’s agents, nominees or custodians) and liabilities that might be incurred by it in complying with such request or direction, including such reasonable advances as may be requested by the Guarantee Trustee; provided that, nothing contained in this Section 3.02(a)(vi) shall be taken to relieve the Guarantee Trustee, upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, of its obligation to exercise the rights and powers vested in it by this Guarantee Agreement.

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statement, instrument, opinion, report, notice, request, direction, consent, order, bond, debenture, note, other evidence of indebtedness or other paper or document, but the Guarantee Trustee, in its discretion and after prior consultation with the Guarantor, may make such further inquiry or investigation into such facts or matters as it may see fit at the expense of the Guarantor and shall incur no liability of any kind by reason of such inquiry or investigation.

(viii) The Guarantee Trustee may execute any of the trusts or powers hereunder or perform any duties hereunder either directly or by or through agents, nominees, custodians or attorneys, and the Guarantee 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.

(ix) Any action taken by the Guarantee Trustee or its agents hereunder shall bind the Holders of the Trust Preferred Securities, and the signature of the Guarantee Trustee or its agents alone shall be sufficient and effective to perform any such action. No third party shall be required to inquire as to the authority of the Guarantee Trustee to so act or as to its compliance with any of the terms and provisions of this Guarantee Agreement, both of which shall be conclusively evidenced by the Guarantee Trustee’s or its agent’s taking such action.

(x) Whenever in the administration of this Guarantee Agreement the Guarantee Trustee shall deem it desirable to receive instructions with respect to enforcing any remedy or right or taking any other action hereunder, the Guarantee Trustee (i) may request instructions from the Holders of a Majority in liquidation amount of Trust Preferred Securities, (ii) may refrain from enforcing such remedy or right or taking such other action until such instructions are received, and (iii) shall be protected in conclusively relying on or acting in accordance with such instructions.

(xi) in no event shall the Guarantee Trustee be liable for special, indirect or consequential loss or damage of any kind whatsoever (including but not limited to lost profits), even if the Guarantee Trustee has been advised of the likelihood of such loss or damage and regardless of the form of action; and

(xii) in no event shall the Guarantee Trustee be responsible or liable for any failure or delay in the performance of its obligations under this Guarantee Agreement arising out of or caused by, directly or indirectly, forces beyond its reasonable control, including without limitation strikes, work stoppages, accidents, acts of war or terrorism, civil or military disturbances, nuclear or natural catastrophes or acts of God,

 

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and interruptions, loss or malfunctions of third-party utilities, communications or computer (software or hardware) services.

(b) No provision of this Guarantee Agreement shall be deemed to impose any duty or obligation on the Guarantee Trustee to perform any act or acts or exercise any right, power, duty or obligation conferred or imposed on it in any jurisdiction in which it shall be illegal, or in which the Guarantee Trustee shall be unqualified or incompetent in accordance with applicable law, to perform any such act or acts or to exercise any such right, power, duty or obligation. No permissive power or authority available to the Guarantee Trustee shall be construed to be a duty.

Section 3.03. Not Responsible for Recitals or Issuance of Guarantee.

The recitals contained in this Guarantee Agreement shall be taken as the statements of the Guarantor, and the Guarantee Trustee does not assume any responsibility for their correctness. The Guarantee Trustee makes no representation as to the validity or sufficiency of this Guarantee Agreement.

ARTICLE 4

CAPITAL GUARANTEE TRUSTEE

Section 4.01. Guarantee Trustee; Eligibility.

(a) There shall at all times be a Guarantee Trustee which shall:

(i) not be an Affiliate of the Guarantor; and

(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 Securities and Exchange 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 million U.S. dollars ($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 4.01(a)(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.

 

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(b) If at any time the Guarantee Trustee shall cease to be eligible to so act under Section 4.01(a), the Guarantee Trustee shall immediately resign in the manner and with the effect set out in Section 4.02(c).

(c) If the Guarantee Trustee has or shall acquire any “conflicting interest” within the meaning of Section 310(b) of the Trust Indenture Act, the Guarantee Trustee and Guarantor shall in all respects comply with the provisions of Section 310(b) of the Trust Indenture Act, subject to the penultimate paragraph thereof.

Section 4.02. Appointment, Removal and Resignation of Guarantee Trustees.

(a) Subject to Section 4.02(b), the Guarantee Trustee may be appointed or removed without cause at any time by the Guarantor except if an Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing.

(b) The Guarantee Trustee shall not be removed in accordance with Section 4.02(a) until a Successor Guarantee Trustee has been appointed and has accepted such appointment by written instrument executed by such Successor Guarantee Trustee and delivered to the Guarantor.

(c) The Guarantee Trustee appointed to office shall hold office until a Successor Guarantee Trustee shall have been appointed or until its removal or resignation. The Guarantee Trustee may resign from office (without need for prior or subsequent accounting) by an instrument in writing executed by the Guarantee Trustee and delivered to the Guarantor, which resignation shall not take effect until a Successor Guarantee Trustee has been appointed and has accepted such appointment by instrument in writing executed by such Successor Guarantee Trustee and delivered to the Guarantor and the resigning Guarantee Trustee.

(d) If no Successor Guarantee Trustee shall have been appointed and accepted appointment as provided in this Section 4.02 within 60 days after delivery to the Guarantor of an instrument of resignation, the resigning Guarantee Trustee may petition any court of competent jurisdiction at the expense of the Guarantor for appointment of a Successor Guarantee Trustee. Such court may thereupon, after prescribing such notice, if any, as it may deem proper, appoint a Successor Guarantee Trustee.

(e) No Guarantee Trustee shall be liable for the acts or omissions to act of any Successor Guarantee Trustee.

(f) Upon termination of this Guarantee Agreement or removal or resignation of the Guarantee Trustee pursuant to this Section 4.02, the Guarantor

 

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shall pay to the Guarantee Trustee all amounts accrued and owing to such Guarantee Trustee to the date of such termination, removal or resignation.

ARTICLE 5

GUARANTEE

Section 5.01. Guarantee.

The Guarantor irrevocably and unconditionally agrees to pay in full to the Holders the Guarantee Payments (without duplication of amounts theretofor paid by or on behalf of the Issuer), as and when due, regardless of any defense, right of set-off or counterclaim that the Issuer may have or assert. The Guarantor’s obligation to make a Guarantee Payment may be satisfied by direct payment of the required amounts by the Guarantor to the Holders or by causing the Issuer to pay such amounts to the Holders.

Section 5.02. Waiver of Notice and Demand.

The Guarantor hereby waives notice of acceptance of this Guarantee Agreement and of any liability to which it applies or may apply, presentment, demand for payment, any right to require a proceeding first against the Issuer or any other Person before proceeding against the Guarantor, protest, notice of nonpayment, notice of dishonor, notice of redemption and all other notices and demands.

Section 5.03. Obligations Not Affected.

The obligations, covenants, agreements and duties of the Guarantor under this Guarantee Agreement shall in no way be affected or impaired by reason of the happening from time to time of any of the following:

(a) the release or waiver, by operation of law or otherwise, of the performance or observance by the Issuer of any express or implied agreement, covenant, term or condition relating to the Trust Preferred Securities to be performed or observed by the Issuer;

(b) the extension of time for the payment by the Issuer of all or any portion of the Distributions, Redemption Price, Liquidation Distribution or any other sums payable under the terms of the Trust Preferred Securities or the extension of time for the performance of any other obligation under, arising out of, or in connection with, the Trust Preferred Securities;

(c) any failure, omission, delay or lack of diligence on the part of the Holders to enforce, assert or exercise any right, privilege, power or remedy

 

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conferred on the Holders pursuant to the terms of the Trust Preferred Securities, or any action on the part of the Issuer granting indulgence or extension of any kind;

(d) the voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution, sale of any collateral, receivership, insolvency, bankruptcy, assignment for the benefit of creditors, reorganization, arrangement, composition or readjustment of debt of, or other similar proceedings affecting, the Issuer or any of the assets of the Issuer;

(e) any invalidity of, or defect or deficiency in, the Trust Preferred Securities;

(f) the settlement or compromise of any obligation guaranteed hereby or hereby incurred; or

(g) any other circumstance whatsoever that might otherwise constitute a legal or equitable discharge or defense of a guarantor, it being the intent of this Section 5.03 that the obligations of the Guarantor hereunder shall be absolute and unconditional under any and all circumstances.

There shall be no obligation of the Holders to give notice to, or obtain consent of, the Guarantor with respect to the happening of any of the foregoing.

Section 5.04. Rights of Holders.

(a) The Holders of a Majority in liquidation amount of Trust Preferred Securities have the right to direct the time, method and place of conducting any proceeding for any remedy available to the Guarantee Trustee in respect of this Guarantee Agreement or exercising any trust or power conferred upon the Guarantee Trustee under this Guarantee Agreement; provided that:

(i) Such direction shall not be in conflict with any rule of law or with this Guarantee Agreement;

(ii) The Guarantee Trustee may take any other action deemed proper by the Guarantee Trustee which is not inconsistent with such direction; and

(iii) Subject to the provisions of Section 3.01, the Guarantee Trustee shall have the right to decline to follow any such direction if the Guarantee Trustee in good faith shall, by a Responsible Officer or Officers of the Guarantee Trustee, determine that the proceeding so directed would involve the Guarantee Trustee in personal liability, against which adequate indemnity, in the opinion of the Guarantee Trustee, has not been provided.

 

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(b) If the Guarantee Trustee fails to enforce its rights under this Guarantee Agreement, any Holder may directly institute a legal proceeding against the Guarantor to enforce the Guarantee Trustee’s rights under this Guarantee Agreement, without first instituting a legal proceeding against the Issuer, the Guarantee Trustee or any other Person or entity.

(c) A Holder of Trust Preferred Securities may also directly institute a legal proceeding against the Guarantor to enforce such Holder’s right to receive payment under this Guarantee Agreement without first (i) directing the Guarantee Trustee to enforce the terms of this Guarantee Agreement or (ii) instituting a legal proceeding directly against the Issuer or any other Person or entity.

Section 5.05. Guarantee of Payment.

This Guarantee Agreement creates a guarantee of payment and not of collection.

Section 5.06. Subrogation.

The Guarantor shall be subrogated to all (if any) rights of the Holders of Trust Preferred Securities against the Issuer in respect of any amounts paid to such Holders by the Guarantor under this Guarantee Agreement; provided, however, that the Guarantor shall not (except to the extent required by mandatory provisions of law) be entitled to enforce or exercise any right that it may acquire by way of subrogation or any indemnity, reimbursement or other agreement, in all cases as a result of payment under this Guarantee Agreement, if, at the time of any such payment, any amounts are due and unpaid under this Guarantee Agreement. If any amount shall be paid to the Guarantor in violation of the preceding sentence, the Guarantor agrees to hold such amount in trust for the Holders and to pay over such amount to the Holders.

Section 5.07. Independent Obligations.

The Guarantor acknowledges that its obligations hereunder are independent of the obligations of the Issuer with respect to the Trust Preferred Securities, and that the Guarantor shall be liable as principal and as debtor hereunder to make Guarantee Payments pursuant to the terms of this Guarantee Agreement notwithstanding the occurrence of any event referred to in subsections (a) through (g), inclusive, of Section 5.03 hereof.

ARTICLE 6

LIMITATION OF TRANSACTIONS; SUBORDINATION

Section 6.01. Limitation of Transactions.

 

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So long as any Trust Preferred Securities remain outstanding, if there shall have occurred and is continuing any event that would constitute a Default under the Indenture, then (a) the Guarantor and any subsidiary of the Guarantor (other than a subsidiary of the Guarantor that is a depository institution, or a subsidiary thereof) shall not declare or pay any dividend on, make any distributions with respect to, or redeem, purchase, acquire or make a liquidation payment with respect to, any of the Guarantor’s capital stock or make any guarantee payment with respect thereto (other than (i) purchases, redemptions or other acquisitions of shares of capital stock of the Guarantor in connection with the administration of any employee benefit plan in the ordinary course of business and consistent with past practice, (ii) the acquisition by the Guarantor or any of its subsidiaries of record ownership in capital stock of the Guarantor for the beneficial ownership of any other persons (other than the Guarantor or any of its subsidiaries), including trustees or custodians, (iii) as a result of an exchange or conversion of any class or series of the Guarantor’s capital stock for any other class or series of the Guarantor’s capital stock, in each case, solely to the extent required pursuant to binding contractual agreements entered into on or prior to the Closing Date or any subsequent agreement for the accelerated exercise, settlement or exchange thereof for capital stock of the Guarantor, (iv) distributions by or among any wholly-owned subsidiary of the Guarantor, (v) redemptions of securities held by the Guarantor or any wholly-owned subsidiary of the Guarantor, and (vi) unpaid tax distributions to holders of membership interests of GMAC LLC pursuant to Section 4(b) of GMAC LLC’s Plan of Conversion, dated June 30, 2009); and (b) the Guarantor and any subsidiary of the Guarantor (other than a subsidiary of the Guarantor that is a depository institution, or a subsidiary thereof) shall not make any payment of interest on or principal of (or premium, if any, on), or repay, repurchase or redeem, any debt securities or guarantees issued by the Guarantor that rank pari passu with or junior to the Debentures (“Junior Subordinated Indebtedness”) (other than (i) redemptions, purchases or other acquisitions of Junior Subordinated Indebtedness in connection with the administration of any employee benefit plan in the ordinary course of business and consistent with past practice, (ii) the acquisition by the Guarantor or any of its subsidiaries of record ownership in Junior Subordinated Indebtedness for the beneficial ownership of any other persons (other than the Guarantor or any of its subsidiaries), including trustees or custodians, (iii) as a result of an exchange or conversion of any class or series of Junior Subordinated Indebtedness for any other class or series of Junior Subordinated Indebtedness, (iv) redemptions of securities held by the Guarantor or any wholly-owned subsidiary of the Guarantor and (v) any payment of interest on Junior Subordinated Indebtedness paid pro rata with interest paid on the Debentures such that the respective amounts of such payments made shall bear the same ratio to each other as all accrued but unpaid interest per like-amount of Debentures and all Junior Subordinated Indebtedness bear to each other). The restrictions in the foregoing clauses (a) and (b) will not apply to (i) any stock dividends paid by the Company where the dividend stock is the same stock as that

 

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on which the dividend is being paid, or (ii) dividends or distributions by or other transactions solely among the Guarantor and any wholly-owned subsidiary of the Guarantor or solely among wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Guarantor.

Section 6.02. Subordination.

The obligations of the Guarantor under this Guarantee Agreement will constitute unsecured obligations of the Guarantor and will rank subordinate and junior in right of payment to all Senior Indebtedness (as defined in the Indenture) of the Guarantor to the extent and in the manner set forth in the Indenture with respect to the Debentures, and the provisions of Article 14 of the Indenture will apply, mutatis mutandis, to the obligations of the Guarantor hereunder. The obligations of the Guarantor hereunder do not constitute Senior Indebtedness (as defined in the Indenture) of the Guarantor.

Section 6.03. Pari Passu Guarantees.

The obligations of the Guarantor under this Guarantee Agreement shall rank pari passu with the obligations of the Guarantor under (i) any similar guarantee agreements issued by the Guarantor on behalf of the holders of preferred or capital securities issued by any GMAC Trust (as defined in the Indenture) or any series of any GMAC Trust, (ii) the Indenture and the Securities (as defined therein) issued thereunder, (iii) any expense agreements entered into by the Guarantor in connection with the offering of preferred or capital securities by any GMAC Trust (as defined in the Indenture) or any series of any GMAC Trust, and (iv) any other security, guarantee or other agreement or obligation that is by its terms pari passu with the Securities (as defined in the Indenture) and, in the case of this clause (iv) only, (x) is issued with the concurrence or approval of the staff of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago or the staff of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System or (y) does not at the time of issuance prevent the Securities from qualifying for tier 1 capital treatment (irrespective of any limits on the amount of the Guarantor’s tier 1 capital) under the applicable capital adequacy guidelines, regulations, policies or published interpretations of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.

ARTICLE 7

TERMINATION

Section 7.01. Termination.

This Guarantee Agreement shall terminate upon the first to occur of (i) full payment of the Redemption Price of all Trust Preferred Securities, (ii) the distribution of the Debentures to the Holders of all of the Trust Preferred Securities or (iii) full payment of the amounts payable in accordance with the

 

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Declaration upon liquidation of the Issuer. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Guarantee Agreement will continue to be effective or will be reinstated, as the case may be, if at any time any Holder must restore payment of any sums paid under the Trust Preferred Securities or under this Guarantee Agreement.

ARTICLE 8

INDEMNIFICATION

Section 8.01. Exculpation.

(a) No Indemnified Person shall be liable, responsible or accountable in damages or otherwise to the Guarantor 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 in accordance with this Guarantee Agreement and in a manner that such Indemnified Person reasonably believed to be within the scope of the authority conferred on such Indemnified Person by this Guarantee Agreement 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 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 Guarantor and upon such information, opinions, reports or statements presented to the Guarantor by any Person as to matters the Indemnified Person reasonably believes are within such other Person’s professional or expert competence and who, if selected by such Person, has been selected with reasonable care by such Person, 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 might properly be paid.

Section 8.02. Compensation; Expenses; Indemnification.

The Guarantor agrees to pay to the Guarantee Trustee from time to time such compensation as shall be agreed to in writing between the Guarantor and the Guarantee Trustee for all services rendered by it hereunder (which compensation shall not be limited by any provision of law in regard to the compensation of a trustee of an express trust); except as otherwise expressly provided herein or in the writing referred to above, to reimburse the Guarantee Trustee upon its request for all reasonable expenses, disbursements and advances incurred or made by the Guarantee Trustee in accordance with any provision of this Guarantee Agreement (including the reasonable compensation and the expenses and disbursements of its agents and counsel), except any such expense, disbursement or advance as may be attributable to its negligence, willful misconduct or bad faith; and to indemnify each Indemnified Person for, and to hold each Indemnified Person harmless

 

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against, any loss, liability, claim, damage or expense incurred without negligence, bad faith or willful misconduct on its part, arising out of or in connection with the acceptance or administration of the trust or trusts hereunder, including the costs and expenses (including reasonable legal fees and expenses) of defending itself against, or investigating, any claim or liability in connection with the exercise or performance of any of its powers or duties hereunder. The provisions of this Section 8.02 shall survive the termination of this Guarantee Agreement.

ARTICLE 9

MISCELLANEOUS

Section 9.01. Successors and Assigns.

(a) Neither this Guarantee Agreement nor any right, remedy, obligation nor liability arising hereunder or by reason hereof shall be assignable by any party hereto without the prior written consent of the other party, and any attempt to assign any right, remedy, obligation or liability hereunder without such consent shall be void, except in connection with a transaction involving the Guarantor that is permitted under Article 8 of the Indenture and pursuant to which the successor or assignee agrees in writing to perform the Guarantor’s obligations hereunder.

(b) This Guarantee Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of any successor or permitted assign of the Guarantor.

Section 9.02. Amendments.

Except with respect to any changes that do not adversely affect the rights of Holders (in which case no consent of Holders will be required), this Guarantee Agreement may be amended only with the prior approval of the Holders of not less than a Majority in liquidation amount of Trust Preferred Securities. The provisions of Section 12.02 of the Declaration with respect to meetings of Holders apply to the giving of such approval.

Section 9.03. Notices.

Any notice, request, instruction or other document to be given hereunder by any party to the other will be in writing and will be deemed to have been duly given (a) on the date of delivery if delivered personally, or by facsimile, upon confirmation of receipt, or (b) on the second business day following the date of dispatch if delivered by a recognized next day courier service. All notices shall be delivered, telecopied or sent by a recognized next day courier service, as set forth below, or pursuant to such other instructions as may be designated by the Guarantee Trustee, the Guarantor or the Holders:

 

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(a) If given to the Guarantee Trustee, at the Guarantee Trustee’s mailing address set forth below (or such other address as the Guarantee Trustee may give notice of to the Holders and the Guarantor):

The Bank of New York Mellon

101 Barclay Street – 8W

New York, New York 10286

Attention: Corporate Trust Administration

(b) If given to the Guarantor, at the Guarantor’s mailing address set forth below (or such other address as the Guarantor may give notice of to the Holders and the Guarantee Trustee):

Ally Financial Inc.

200 Renaissance Center

P.O. Box 200

Detroit, Michigan 48265-2000

Attention: General Counsel

(c) If given to any Holder, at the address set forth on the books and records of the Issuer.

Section 9.04. Benefit.

This Guarantee Agreement is solely for the benefit of the Holders of the Trust Preferred Securities and, subject to Section 3.01(a), is not separately transferable from the Trust Preferred Securities.

Section 9.05. Governing Law; Waiver of Trial by Jury.

THIS CAPITAL SECURITIES GUARANTEE SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND CONSTRUED AND INTERPRETED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, AND ALL RIGHTS AND REMEDIES SHALL BE GOVERNED BY SUCH LAWS WITHOUT REGARD FOR THE PRINCIPLES OF ITS CONFLICTS OF LAWS. EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO AGREES (A) TO SUBMIT TO THE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION AND VENUE OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK AND THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS FOR ANY AND ALL CIVIL ACTIONS, SUITS OR PROCEEDINGS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS CAPITAL SECURITIES GUARANTEE OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY OR THEREBY, AND (B) THAT NOTICE MAY BE SERVED UPON (i) THE GUARANTOR AT THE ADDRESS AND IN THE MANNER SET FORTH FOR NOTICES TO THE GUARANTOR IN SECTION 9.03 AND (ii) THE GUARANTEE TRUSTEE AT THE ADDRESS AND IN

 

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THE MANNER SET FORTH FOR NOTICES TO THE GUARANTEE TRUSTEE IN SECTION 9.03. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO HEREBY UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY CIVIL LEGAL ACTION OR PROCEEDING RELATING TO THIS INDENTURE OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY OR THEREBY.

 

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THIS TRUST PREFERRED SECURITIES GUARANTEE AGREEMENT is executed as of the day and year first above written.

 

ALLY FINANCIAL INC.,
as Guarantor
By:  

 

Name:   Cathy L. Quenneville
Title:   Secretary

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON,

as Guarantee Trustee:

By:  

 

Name:  
Title:  

[Guarantee Agreement]


THIS TRUST PREFERRED SECURITIES GUARANTEE AGREEMENT is executed as of the day and year first above written.

 

ALLY FINANCIAL INC.,
as Guarantor
By:  

 

Name:   Cathy L. Quenneville
Title:   Secretary
THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON,
as Guarantee Trustee:
By:  

 

Name:  
Title:  

 

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[Series 1 Guarantee Agreement Signature Page]

 

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EX-4.4 5 dex44.htm FORM OF SERIES 2 TRUST PREFERRED SECURITES GUARANTEE AGREEMENT Form of Series 2 Trust Preferred Securites Guarantee Agreement

Exhibit 4.4

SERIES 2 TRUST PREFERRED SECURITIES GUARANTEE AGREEMENT

Ally Financial Inc.

Dated as of [            ], 2011


TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

ARTICLE 1   
DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION   

Section 1.01.   Definitions and Interpretation

     2   
ARTICLE 2   
TRUST INDENTURE ACT   

Section 2.01.   Trust Indenture Act; Application

     5   

Section 2.02.   Lists of Holders of Securities

     6   

Section 2.03.   Reports by the Guarantee Trustee

     6   

Section 2.04.   Reports to Guarantee Trustee

     6   

Section 2.05.   Evidence of Compliance with Conditions Precedent

     6   

Section 2.06.   Events of Default; Waiver

     7   

Section 2.07.   Event of Default; Notice

     7   

Section 2.08.   Conflicting Interests

     7   
ARTICLE 3   
POWERS, DUTIES AND RIGHTS OF CAPITAL GUARANTEE TRUSTEE   

Section 3.01.   Powers and Duties of the Guarantee Trustee

     7   

Section 3.02.   Certain Rights of Guarantee Trustee

     9   

Section 3.03.   Not Responsible for Recitals or Issuance of Guarantee

     12   
ARTICLE 4   
CAPITAL GUARANTEE TRUSTEE   

Section 4.01.   Guarantee Trustee; Eligibility

     12   

Section 4.02.   Appointment, Removal and Resignation of Guarantee Trustees

     13   
ARTICLE 5   
GUARANTEE   

Section 5.01.   Guarantee

     14   

Section 5.02.   Waiver of Notice and Demand

     14   

Section 5.03.   Obligations Not Affected

     14   

Section 5.04.   Rights of Holders

     15   

Section 5.05.   Guarantee of Payment

     16   

Section 5.06.   Subrogation

     16   

Section 5.07.   Independent Obligations

     16   

 

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ARTICLE 6   
LIMITATION OF TRANSACTIONS; SUBORDINATION   

Section 6.01.   Limitation of Transactions

     16   

Section 6.02.   Subordination

     18   

Section 6.03.   Pari Passu Guarantees

     18   
ARTICLE 7   
TERMINATION   

Section 7.01.   Termination

     18   
ARTICLE 8   
INDEMNIFICATION   

Section 8.01.   Exculpation

     19   

Section 8.02.   Compensation; Expenses; Indemnification

     19   
ARTICLE 9   
MISCELLANEOUS   

Section 9.01.   Successors and Assigns

     20   

Section 9.02.   Amendments

     20   

Section 9.03.   Notices

     20   

Section 9.04.   Benefit

     21   

Section 9.05.   Governing Law; Waiver of Trial by Jury

     21   

 

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SERIES 2 TRUST PREFERRED SECURITIES GUARANTEE

AGREEMENT

This SERIES 2 TRUST PREFERRED SECURITIES GUARANTEE AGREEMENT (the “Guarantee Agreement”), dated as of [            ], 2011, is executed and delivered by Ally Financial Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Guarantor”), and The Bank of New York Mellon, as trustee (the “Guarantee Trustee”), for the benefit of the Holders (as defined herein) from time to time of the Trust Preferred Securities (as defined herein) of GMAC Capital Trust I, a Delaware statutory trust (the “Trust”) with respect to Series 2 thereof (the “Issuer”). This Guarantee Agreement, together with the guarantee agreement for the benefit of holders of trust preferred securities of Series 1 of the Trust, amends and restates the guarantee agreement dated as of December 30, 2009 of the trust preferred securities of the Trust (the “Original Guarantee Agreement”).

WHEREAS, pursuant to an Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust (the “Original Declaration”), dated as of December 30, 2009, among the trustees of the Trust named therein, the Guarantor, as sponsor, and the holders from time to time of undivided beneficial interests in the assets of the Trust, the Trust has issued 2,667,000 preferred securities, having an aggregate liquidation amount of $2,667,000,000, designated the 8.0% trust preferred securities;

WHEREAS, as incentive for the holders to purchase the trust preferred securities issued under the Original Declaration, the Guarantor has irrevocably and unconditionally agreed, to the extent set forth in the Original Guarantee Agreement, to pay to the holders of such trust preferred securities the Guarantee Payments (as defined therein) and to make certain other payments on the terms and conditions set forth therein.

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Second Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust dated as of [            ], 2011 (the “Second Amended Declaration”), the Trust has re-designated its previously issued trust preferred securities as trust preferred securities of Series 1 of the Trust and then immediately thereafter designated a portion of such trust preferred securities of Series 1 of the Trust as trust preferred securities of Series 2 of the Trust (the “Trust Preferred Securities”).

WHEREAS, the Guarantor will continue to be bound by its irrevocable guarantee with respect to each such series.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the purchase by each holder of the trust preferred securities of Series 1 of the Trust and the resale of a portion of such securities as the Trust Preferred Securities, which purchase and resale the Guarantor hereby agrees has benefited and shall benefit the Guarantor, the Guarantor executes and delivers this Guarantee Agreement for the benefit of the Holders of the Trust Preferred Securities.


ARTICLE 1

DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION

Section 1.01. Definitions and Interpretation.

In this Guarantee Agreement, unless the context otherwise requires:

(a) Capitalized terms used in this Guarantee Agreement but not defined in the preamble above have the respective meanings assigned to them in this Section 1.01;

(b) a term defined anywhere in this Guarantee Agreement has the same meaning throughout;

(c) all references to “the Guarantee Agreement” or “this Guarantee Agreement” are to this Guarantee Agreement as modified, supplemented or amended from time to time;

(d) all references in this Guarantee Agreement to Articles and Sections are to Articles and Sections of this Guarantee Agreement, unless otherwise specified;

(e) a term defined in the Trust Indenture Act has the same meaning when used in this Guarantee Agreement, unless otherwise defined in this Guarantee Agreement or unless the context otherwise requires; and

(f) a reference to the singular includes the plural and vice versa.

“Authorized Officer” of a Person means any Person that is authorized to bind such Person.

“Affiliate” has the same meaning as given to that term in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended from time to time, or any successor rule thereunder.

“Business Day” means any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or a day on which banking institutions in the City of New York, New York are permitted or required by any applicable law or regulation to close.

“Closing Date” means [                    ].

“Corporate Trust Office” means the office of the Guarantee Trustee at which the corporate trust business of the Guarantee Trustee shall, at any particular

 

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time, be principally administered, which office at the date of execution of this Agreement is located at 101 Barclay Street-8W, New York, New York 10286.

“Covered Person” means any Holder or beneficial owner of Trust Preferred Securities.

“Debentures” means the series of junior subordinated debt securities of the Guarantor designated the [    ]% Fixed Rate/Floating Rate Junior Subordinated Deferrable Interest Debentures due February 15, 2040 held by the Institutional Trustee (as defined in the Declaration) of the Issuer.

“Declaration” means the Base Declaration together with the Series 2 Supplement, in each case as defined in the Second Amended Declaration.

“Event of Default” means a default by the Guarantor on any of its payment or other obligations under this Guarantee Agreement.

“Guarantee Payments” means the following payments or distributions, without duplication, with respect to the Trust Preferred Securities, to the extent not paid or made by or on behalf of the Issuer: (i) any accrued and unpaid Distributions (as defined in Annex I to the Declaration) that are required to be paid on the Trust Preferred Securities, to the extent the Issuer has funds available therefor at such time, (ii) the redemption price of $25 per Trust Preferred Security, plus all accrued and unpaid Distributions to the date of redemption (the “Redemption Price”), to the extent that the Issuer has funds available therefor, with respect to any Trust Preferred Securities called for redemption by the Issuer and (iii) upon a voluntary or involuntary dissolution, winding-up or termination of the Issuer (other than in connection with the distribution of Debentures to the Holders in exchange for Trust Preferred Securities as provided in the Declaration or the redemption of all of the Trust Preferred Securities upon the maturity or redemption of all of the Debentures as provided in the Declaration) the lesser of (a) the aggregate of the liquidation amount of $25 per Trust Preferred Security and all accrued and unpaid Distributions on the Trust Preferred Securities to the date of payment, or (b) the amount of assets of the Issuer remaining for distribution to Holders in liquidation of the Issuer (in either case, the “Liquidation Distribution”).

“Guarantee Trustee” means The Bank of New York Mellon, until a Successor Guarantee Trustee has been appointed and has accepted such appointment pursuant to the terms of this Guarantee Agreement, and thereafter means each such Successor Guarantee Trustee.

“Holder” shall mean any holder, as registered on the books and records of the Issuer, of any Trust Preferred Securities; provided, however, that (subject to Section 2.01(a) hereof) in determining whether the holders of the requisite percentage of Trust Preferred Securities have given any request, notice, consent or

 

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waiver hereunder, “Holder” shall not include the Guarantor, any Affiliate of the Guarantor or the Guarantee Trustee.

“Indemnified Person” means the Guarantee Trustee, any Affiliate of the Guarantee Trustee, or any officers, directors, shareholders, members, partners, employees, representatives, nominees, custodians or agents of the Guarantee Trustee.

“Indenture” means the Amended and Restated Indenture dated as of [            ], 2011, as further amended or supplemented from time to time, among the Guarantor and The Bank of New York Mellon, as trustee, and any indenture supplemental thereto, pursuant to which the Debentures are to be issued to the Institutional Trustee of the Issuer.

“Junior Subordinated Indebtedness” has the meaning provided in Section 6.01.

“List of Holders” has the meaning provided in Section 2.02(a).

“Majority in liquidation amount of Trust Preferred Securities” means, except as provided by the Trust Indenture Act (subject to Section 2.01(a) hereof), a vote by Holder(s), voting separately as a class (which vote may be by written consent), holding Trust Preferred Securities representing more than 50% of the aggregate liquidation amount (including the stated amount that would be paid on redemption, liquidation or otherwise, plus accrued and unpaid Distributions to the date upon which the voting percentages are determined) of all outstanding Trust Preferred Securities.

“Officers’ Certificate” means, with respect to any Person, a certificate signed by two Authorized Officers of such Person. Any Officers’ Certificate delivered with respect to compliance with a condition or covenant provided for in this Guarantee Agreement shall include:

(a) a statement that each officer signing the Officers’ Certificate has read the covenant or condition and the definitions relating thereto;

(b) a brief statement of the nature and scope of the examination or investigation undertaken by each officer in rendering the Officers’ Certificate;

(c) a statement that each such officer has made such examination or investigation as, in such officer’s opinion, is necessary to enable such officer to express an informed opinion as to whether or not such covenant or condition has been complied with; and

(d) a statement as to whether, in the opinion of each such officer, such condition or covenant has been complied with.

 

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“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.

“Responsible Officer” means, with respect to the Guarantee Trustee, any officer within the Corporate Trust Office of the Guarantee Trustee with direct responsibility for the administration of this Guarantee Agreement 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.

“Successor Guarantee Trustee” means a successor Guarantee Trustee possessing the qualifications to act as Guarantee Trustee under Section 4.01.

“Trust Indenture Act” means the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended.

“U.S. Government” means any of (i) the federal government of the United States of America, (ii) any instrumentality or agency of the federal government of the United States of America and (iii) any Person wholly-owned by, or the sole beneficiary of which is, the federal government of the United States of America or any instrumentality or agency thereof.

ARTICLE 2

TRUST INDENTURE ACT

Section 2.01. Trust Indenture Act; Application.

(a) Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, the Trust Indenture Act shall apply as a matter of contract to this Guarantee Agreement for purposes of interpretation, construction and defining the rights and obligations hereunder, and this Guarantee Agreement, the Guarantor and the Guarantee Trustee shall be deemed for all purposes hereof to be subject to and governed by the Trust Indenture Act to the same extent as would be the case if this Guarantee Agreement were qualified under that Act on the date of this Guarantee Agreement; provided, however, that Trust Preferred Securities held by the U.S. Government shall not be disregarded under the terms of the final paragraph of Section 316(a) of the Trust Indenture Act. Upon and following qualification of this Guarantee Agreement as an indenture under the Trust Indenture Act, this Guarantee Agreement shall be subject to the provisions of the Trust Indenture Act that are required to be part of this Guarantee Agreement and shall, to the extent applicable, be governed by such provisions, subject to any applicable exemptive order issued by the Commission, including any such order addressing the final paragraph of Section 316(a) of the Trust Indenture Act.

 

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(b) If and to the extent that any provision of this Guarantee Agreement limits, qualifies or conflicts with the duties required to be imposed by Section 310 to 317, inclusive, of the Trust Indenture Act, and such duties are not expressly excluded by this Guarantee Agreement as permitted by the Trust Indenture Act, such imposed duties shall control. If any provision of this Guarantee Agreement modifies or excludes any provision of the Trust Indenture Act which may be so modified or excluded, such provision shall be deemed to apply to this Guarantee Agreement as so modified or to be excluded, as the case may be.

Section 2.02. Lists of Holders of Securities.

(a) The Guarantor shall provide or cause to be provided to the Guarantee Trustee with a list, in such form as the Guarantee Trustee may reasonably request, of the names and addresses of the Holders (“List of Holders”) as of such date, (i) within one Business Day after January 1 and June 30 of each year, and (ii) at any other time within 30 days of receipt by the Guarantor of a written request for a List of Holders as of a date no more than 14 days before such List of Holders is given to the Guarantee Trustee; provided, that the Guarantor shall not be obligated to provide such List of Holders at any time the List of Holders does not differ from the most recent List of Holders given to the Guarantee Trustee by the Guarantor. The Guarantee Trustee may destroy any List of Holders previously given to it on receipt of a new List of Holders.

(b) The Guarantee Trustee shall comply with its obligations under Sections 311(a), 311(b) and 312(b) of the Trust Indenture Act.

Section 2.03. Reports by the Guarantee Trustee.

Within 60 days after May 15 of each year (commencing with the year of the first anniversary of the Closing Date), the Guarantee Trustee shall provide to the Holders such reports as are required by Section 313(a) of the Trust Indenture Act, if any, in the form and in the manner provided by Section 313 of the Trust Indenture Act. The Guarantee Trustee shall also comply with the other requirements of Section 313 of the Trust Indenture Act.

Section 2.04. Reports to Guarantee Trustee.

The Guarantor shall provide to the Guarantee Trustee such documents, reports and information as required by Section 314(a) (if any) and the compliance certificate required by Section 314(a)(4) of the Trust Indenture Act in the form, in the manner and at the times required by Section 314 of the Trust Indenture Act. The Guarantor shall notify the Guarantee Trustee when any Trust Preferred Securities are listed on any stock exchange.

Section 2.05. Evidence of Compliance with Conditions Precedent.

 

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The Guarantor shall provide to the Guarantee Trustee such evidence of compliance with any conditions precedent, if any, provided for in this Guarantee Agreement that 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 by an officer pursuant to Section 314(c)(1) may be given in the form of an Officers’ Certificate.

Section 2.06. Events of Default; Waiver.

The Holders of a Majority in liquidation amount of Trust Preferred Securities may, by vote (which vote may be by written consent), on behalf of the Holders of all of the Trust Preferred Securities, waive any past Event of Default and its consequences. Upon such waiver, any such Event of Default shall cease to exist, and any Event of Default arising therefrom shall be deemed to have been cured, for every purpose of this Guarantee Agreement, but no such waiver shall extend to any subsequent or other default or Event of Default or impair any right consequent thereon.

Section 2.07. Event of Default; Notice.

(a) The Guarantee Trustee shall, within 90 days after the occurrence of an Event of Default, transmit by mail, first class postage prepaid, to the Holders, notices of all Events of Default actually known to a Responsible Officer of the Guarantee Trustee, unless such defaults have been cured before the giving of such notice; provided, that the Guarantee Trustee shall be protected in withholding such notice if and so long as a Responsible Officer of the Guarantee Trustee in good faith determines that the withholding of such notice is in the interests of the Holders.

(b) The Guarantee Trustee shall not be deemed to have knowledge of any Event of Default unless either the Guarantee Trustee shall have received written notice, or a Responsible Officer of the Guarantee Trustee charged with the administration of the Declaration shall have obtained actual knowledge.

Section 2.08. Conflicting Interests.

The Declaration shall be deemed to be specifically described in this Guarantee Agreement for the purposes of clause (i) of the first proviso contained in Section 310(b) of the Trust Indenture Act.

ARTICLE 3

POWERS, DUTIES AND RIGHTS OF CAPITAL GUARANTEE TRUSTEE

Section 3.01. Powers and Duties of the Guarantee Trustee.

 

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(a) This Guarantee Agreement shall be held by the Guarantee Trustee for the benefit of the Holders, and the Guarantee Trustee shall not transfer its right, title and interest in this Guarantee Agreement to any Person except a Holder exercising his or her rights pursuant to Section 5.04(b) or to a Successor Guarantee Trustee on acceptance by such Successor Guarantee Trustee of its appointment to act as Successor Guarantee Trustee. The right, title and interest of the Guarantee Trustee shall automatically vest in any Successor Guarantee Trustee, upon acceptance by such Successor Guarantee Trustee of its appointment hereunder, and such vesting and cessation of title shall be effective whether or not conveyancing documents have been executed and delivered pursuant to the appointment of such Successor Guarantee Trustee.

(b) If an Event of Default actually known to a Responsible Officer of the Guarantee Trustee has occurred and is continuing, the Guarantee Trustee shall enforce this Guarantee Agreement for the benefit of the Holders of the Trust Preferred Securities.

(c) The Guarantee Trustee, before the occurrence of any 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 Guarantee Agreement, and no implied covenants shall be read into this Guarantee Agreement against the Guarantee Trustee. In case an Event of Default has occurred (that has not been cured or waived pursuant to Section 2.06) and is actually known to a Responsible Officer of the Guarantee Trustee, the Guarantee Trustee shall exercise such of the rights and powers vested in it by this Guarantee Agreement, and use the same degree of care and skill in its exercise thereof, as a prudent person would exercise or use under the circumstances in the conduct of his or her own affairs.

(d) No provision of this Guarantee Agreement shall be construed to relieve the Guarantee 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 any 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 Guarantee Trustee shall be determined solely by the express provisions of this Guarantee Agreement, and the Guarantee Trustee shall not be liable except for the performance of such duties and obligations as are specifically set forth in this Guarantee Agreement, and no implied covenants or obligations shall be read into this Guarantee Agreement against the Guarantee Trustee; and

 

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(B) in the absence of bad faith or willful misconduct on the part of the Guarantee Trustee, the Guarantee 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 Guarantee Trustee and conforming to the requirements of this Guarantee Agreement; but in the case of any such certificates or opinions that by any provision hereof are specifically required to be furnished to the Guarantee Trustee, the Guarantee Trustee shall be under a duty to examine the same to determine whether or not they conform to the requirements of this Guarantee Agreement (but need not confirm or investigate the accuracy of mathematical calculations or other facts stated therein);

(ii) the Guarantee Trustee shall not be liable for any error of judgment made in good faith by a Responsible Officer of the Guarantee Trustee, unless it shall be proved that the Guarantee Trustee was negligent in ascertaining the pertinent facts upon which such judgment was made;

(iii) the Guarantee 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 liquidation amount of Trust Preferred Securities relating to the time, method and place of conducting any proceeding for any remedy available to the Guarantee Trustee, or exercising any trust or power conferred upon the Guarantee Trustee under this Guarantee Agreement; and

(iv) no provision of this Guarantee Agreement shall require the Guarantee 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 the Guarantee Trustee shall have reasonable grounds for believing that the repayment of such funds or liability is not reasonably assured to it under the terms of this Guarantee Agreement or indemnity, reasonably satisfactory to the Guarantee Trustee, against such risk or liability is not reasonably assured to it.

Section 3.02. Certain Rights of Guarantee Trustee.

(a) Subject to the provisions of Section 3.01:

(i) The Guarantee Trustee may conclusively rely, and shall be fully protected in acting or refraining from acting upon, any resolution, certificate, statement, instrument, opinion, report, notice, request, direction, consent, order, bond, debenture, note, other evidence of indebtedness or

 

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other paper or document believed by it to be genuine and to have been signed, sent or presented by the proper party or parties.

(ii) Any direction or act of the Guarantor contemplated by this Guarantee Agreement shall be sufficiently evidenced by an Officers’ Certificate unless otherwise prescribed herein.

(iii) Whenever, in the administration of this Guarantee Agreement, the Guarantee Trustee shall deem it desirable that a matter be proved or established before taking, suffering or omitting any action hereunder, the Guarantee Trustee (unless other evidence is herein specifically prescribed) may, in the absence of bad faith on its part, request and conclusively rely upon an Officers’ Certificate which, upon receipt of such request, shall be promptly delivered by the Guarantor.

(iv) The Guarantee Trustee shall have no duty to see to any recording, filing or registration of any instrument (or any rerecording, refiling or registration thereof).

(v) The Guarantee Trustee may consult with counsel of its selection, 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 accordance with such advice or opinion. Such counsel may be counsel to the Guarantor or any of its Affiliates and may include any of its employees. The Guarantee Trustee shall have the right at any time to seek instructions concerning the administration of this Guarantee Agreement from any court of competent jurisdiction.

(vi) The Guarantee Trustee shall be under no obligation to exercise any of the rights or powers vested in it by this Guarantee Agreement at the request or direction of any Holder, unless such Holder shall have provided to the Guarantee Trustee such security and indemnity, reasonably satisfactory to the Guarantee Trustee, against the costs, expenses (including attorneys’ fees and expenses and the expenses of the Guarantee Trustee’s agents, nominees or custodians) and liabilities that might be incurred by it in complying with such request or direction, including such reasonable advances as may be requested by the Guarantee Trustee; provided that, nothing contained in this Section 3.02(a)(vi) shall be taken to relieve the Guarantee Trustee, upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, of its obligation to exercise the rights and powers vested in it by this Guarantee Agreement.

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statement, instrument, opinion, report, notice, request, direction, consent, order, bond, debenture, note, other evidence of indebtedness or other paper or document, but the Guarantee Trustee, in its discretion and after prior consultation with the Guarantor, may make such further inquiry or investigation into such facts or matters as it may see fit at the expense of the Guarantor and shall incur no liability of any kind by reason of such inquiry or investigation.

(viii) The Guarantee Trustee may execute any of the trusts or powers hereunder or perform any duties hereunder either directly or by or through agents, nominees, custodians or attorneys, and the Guarantee 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.

(ix) Any action taken by the Guarantee Trustee or its agents hereunder shall bind the Holders of the Trust Preferred Securities, and the signature of the Guarantee Trustee or its agents alone shall be sufficient and effective to perform any such action. No third party shall be required to inquire as to the authority of the Guarantee Trustee to so act or as to its compliance with any of the terms and provisions of this Guarantee Agreement, both of which shall be conclusively evidenced by the Guarantee Trustee’s or its agent’s taking such action.

(x) Whenever in the administration of this Guarantee Agreement the Guarantee Trustee shall deem it desirable to receive instructions with respect to enforcing any remedy or right or taking any other action hereunder, the Guarantee Trustee (i) may request instructions from the Holders of a Majority in liquidation amount of Trust Preferred Securities, (ii) may refrain from enforcing such remedy or right or taking such other action until such instructions are received, and (iii) shall be protected in conclusively relying on or acting in accordance with such instructions.

(xi) in no event shall the Guarantee Trustee be liable for special, indirect or consequential loss or damage of any kind whatsoever (including but not limited to lost profits), even if the Guarantee Trustee has been advised of the likelihood of such loss or damage and regardless of the form of action; and

(xii) in no event shall the Guarantee Trustee be responsible or liable for any failure or delay in the performance of its obligations under this Guarantee Agreement arising out of or caused by, directly or indirectly, forces beyond its reasonable control, including without limitation strikes, work stoppages, accidents, acts of war or terrorism, civil or military disturbances, nuclear or natural catastrophes or acts of God,

 

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and interruptions, loss or malfunctions of third-party utilities, communications or computer (software or hardware) services.

(b) No provision of this Guarantee Agreement shall be deemed to impose any duty or obligation on the Guarantee Trustee to perform any act or acts or exercise any right, power, duty or obligation conferred or imposed on it in any jurisdiction in which it shall be illegal, or in which the Guarantee Trustee shall be unqualified or incompetent in accordance with applicable law, to perform any such act or acts or to exercise any such right, power, duty or obligation. No permissive power or authority available to the Guarantee Trustee shall be construed to be a duty.

Section 3.03. Not Responsible for Recitals or Issuance of Guarantee.

The recitals contained in this Guarantee Agreement shall be taken as the statements of the Guarantor, and the Guarantee Trustee does not assume any responsibility for their correctness. The Guarantee Trustee makes no representation as to the validity or sufficiency of this Guarantee Agreement.

ARTICLE 4

CAPITAL GUARANTEE TRUSTEE

Section 4.01. Guarantee Trustee; Eligibility.

(a) There shall at all times be a Guarantee Trustee which shall:

(i) not be an Affiliate of the Guarantor; and

(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 Securities and Exchange 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 million U.S. dollars ($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 4.01(a)(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.

 

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(b) If at any time the Guarantee Trustee shall cease to be eligible to so act under Section 4.01(a), the Guarantee Trustee shall immediately resign in the manner and with the effect set out in Section 4.02(c).

(c) If the Guarantee Trustee has or shall acquire any “conflicting interest” within the meaning of Section 310(b) of the Trust Indenture Act, the Guarantee Trustee and Guarantor shall in all respects comply with the provisions of Section 310(b) of the Trust Indenture Act, subject to the penultimate paragraph thereof.

Section 4.02. Appointment, Removal and Resignation of Guarantee Trustees.

(a) Subject to Section 4.02(b), the Guarantee Trustee may be appointed or removed without cause at any time by the Guarantor except if an Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing.

(b) The Guarantee Trustee shall not be removed in accordance with Section 4.02(a) until a Successor Guarantee Trustee has been appointed and has accepted such appointment by written instrument executed by such Successor Guarantee Trustee and delivered to the Guarantor.

(c) The Guarantee Trustee appointed to office shall hold office until a Successor Guarantee Trustee shall have been appointed or until its removal or resignation. The Guarantee Trustee may resign from office (without need for prior or subsequent accounting) by an instrument in writing executed by the Guarantee Trustee and delivered to the Guarantor, which resignation shall not take effect until a Successor Guarantee Trustee has been appointed and has accepted such appointment by instrument in writing executed by such Successor Guarantee Trustee and delivered to the Guarantor and the resigning Guarantee Trustee.

(d) If no Successor Guarantee Trustee shall have been appointed and accepted appointment as provided in this Section 4.02 within 60 days after delivery to the Guarantor of an instrument of resignation, the resigning Guarantee Trustee may petition any court of competent jurisdiction at the expense of the Guarantor for appointment of a Successor Guarantee Trustee. Such court may thereupon, after prescribing such notice, if any, as it may deem proper, appoint a Successor Guarantee Trustee.

(e) No Guarantee Trustee shall be liable for the acts or omissions to act of any Successor Guarantee Trustee.

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shall pay to the Guarantee Trustee all amounts accrued and owing to such Guarantee Trustee to the date of such termination, removal or resignation.

ARTICLE 5

GUARANTEE

Section 5.01. Guarantee.

The Guarantor irrevocably and unconditionally agrees to pay in full to the Holders the Guarantee Payments (without duplication of amounts theretofor paid by or on behalf of the Issuer), as and when due, regardless of any defense, right of set-off or counterclaim that the Issuer may have or assert. The Guarantor’s obligation to make a Guarantee Payment may be satisfied by direct payment of the required amounts by the Guarantor to the Holders or by causing the Issuer to pay such amounts to the Holders.

Section 5.02. Waiver of Notice and Demand.

The Guarantor hereby waives notice of acceptance of this Guarantee Agreement and of any liability to which it applies or may apply, presentment, demand for payment, any right to require a proceeding first against the Issuer or any other Person before proceeding against the Guarantor, protest, notice of nonpayment, notice of dishonor, notice of redemption and all other notices and demands.

Section 5.03. Obligations Not Affected.

The obligations, covenants, agreements and duties of the Guarantor under this Guarantee Agreement shall in no way be affected or impaired by reason of the happening from time to time of any of the following:

(a) the release or waiver, by operation of law or otherwise, of the performance or observance by the Issuer of any express or implied agreement, covenant, term or condition relating to the Trust Preferred Securities to be performed or observed by the Issuer;

(b) the extension of time for the payment by the Issuer of all or any portion of the Distributions, Redemption Price, Liquidation Distribution or any other sums payable under the terms of the Trust Preferred Securities or the extension of time for the performance of any other obligation under, arising out of, or in connection with, the Trust Preferred Securities;

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conferred on the Holders pursuant to the terms of the Trust Preferred Securities, or any action on the part of the Issuer granting indulgence or extension of any kind;

(d) the voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution, sale of any collateral, receivership, insolvency, bankruptcy, assignment for the benefit of creditors, reorganization, arrangement, composition or readjustment of debt of, or other similar proceedings affecting, the Issuer or any of the assets of the Issuer;

(e) any invalidity of, or defect or deficiency in, the Trust Preferred Securities;

(f) the settlement or compromise of any obligation guaranteed hereby or hereby incurred; or

(g) any other circumstance whatsoever that might otherwise constitute a legal or equitable discharge or defense of a guarantor, it being the intent of this Section 5.03 that the obligations of the Guarantor hereunder shall be absolute and unconditional under any and all circumstances.

There shall be no obligation of the Holders to give notice to, or obtain consent of, the Guarantor with respect to the happening of any of the foregoing.

Section 5.04. Rights of Holders.

(a) The Holders of a Majority in liquidation amount of Trust Preferred Securities have the right to direct the time, method and place of conducting any proceeding for any remedy available to the Guarantee Trustee in respect of this Guarantee Agreement or exercising any trust or power conferred upon the Guarantee Trustee under this Guarantee Agreement; provided that:

(i) Such direction shall not be in conflict with any rule of law or with this Guarantee Agreement;

(ii) The Guarantee Trustee may take any other action deemed proper by the Guarantee Trustee which is not inconsistent with such direction; and

(iii) Subject to the provisions of Section 3.01, the Guarantee Trustee shall have the right to decline to follow any such direction if the Guarantee Trustee in good faith shall, by a Responsible Officer or Officers of the Guarantee Trustee, determine that the proceeding so directed would involve the Guarantee Trustee in personal liability, against which adequate indemnity, in the opinion of the Guarantee Trustee, has not been provided.

 

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(b) If the Guarantee Trustee fails to enforce its rights under this Guarantee Agreement, any Holder may directly institute a legal proceeding against the Guarantor to enforce the Guarantee Trustee’s rights under this Guarantee Agreement, without first instituting a legal proceeding against the Issuer, the Guarantee Trustee or any other Person or entity.

(c) A Holder of Trust Preferred Securities may also directly institute a legal proceeding against the Guarantor to enforce such Holder’s right to receive payment under this Guarantee Agreement without first (i) directing the Guarantee Trustee to enforce the terms of this Guarantee Agreement or (ii) instituting a legal proceeding directly against the Issuer or any other Person or entity.

Section 5.05. Guarantee of Payment.

This Guarantee Agreement creates a guarantee of payment and not of collection.

Section 5.06. Subrogation.

The Guarantor shall be subrogated to all (if any) rights of the Holders of Trust Preferred Securities against the Issuer in respect of any amounts paid to such Holders by the Guarantor under this Guarantee Agreement; provided, however, that the Guarantor shall not (except to the extent required by mandatory provisions of law) be entitled to enforce or exercise any right that it may acquire by way of subrogation or any indemnity, reimbursement or other agreement, in all cases as a result of payment under this Guarantee Agreement, if, at the time of any such payment, any amounts are due and unpaid under this Guarantee Agreement. If any amount shall be paid to the Guarantor in violation of the preceding sentence, the Guarantor agrees to hold such amount in trust for the Holders and to pay over such amount to the Holders.

Section 5.07. Independent Obligations.

The Guarantor acknowledges that its obligations hereunder are independent of the obligations of the Issuer with respect to the Trust Preferred Securities, and that the Guarantor shall be liable as principal and as debtor hereunder to make Guarantee Payments pursuant to the terms of this Guarantee Agreement notwithstanding the occurrence of any event referred to in subsections (a) through (g), inclusive, of Section 5.03 hereof.

ARTICLE 6

LIMITATION OF TRANSACTIONS; SUBORDINATION

Section 6.01. Limitation of Transactions.

 

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So long as any Trust Preferred Securities remain outstanding, if there shall have occurred and is continuing any event that would constitute a Default under the Indenture, then (a) the Guarantor and any subsidiary of the Guarantor (other than a subsidiary of the Guarantor that is a depository institution, or a subsidiary thereof) shall not declare or pay any dividend on, make any distributions with respect to, or redeem, purchase, acquire or make a liquidation payment with respect to, any of the Guarantor’s capital stock or make any guarantee payment with respect thereto (other than (i) purchases, redemptions or other acquisitions of shares of capital stock of the Guarantor in connection with the administration of any employee benefit plan in the ordinary course of business and consistent with past practice, (ii) the acquisition by the Guarantor or any of its subsidiaries of record ownership in capital stock of the Guarantor for the beneficial ownership of any other persons (other than the Guarantor or any of its subsidiaries), including trustees or custodians, (iii) as a result of an exchange or conversion of any class or series of the Guarantor’s capital stock for any other class or series of the Guarantor’s capital stock, in each case, solely to the extent required pursuant to binding contractual agreements entered into on or prior to the Closing Date or any subsequent agreement for the accelerated exercise, settlement or exchange thereof for capital stock of the Guarantor, (iv) distributions by or among any wholly-owned subsidiary of the Guarantor, (v) redemptions of securities held by the Guarantor or any wholly-owned subsidiary of the Guarantor, and (vi) unpaid tax distributions to holders of membership interests of GMAC LLC pursuant to Section 4(b) of GMAC LLC’s Plan of Conversion, dated June 30, 2009); and (b) the Guarantor and any subsidiary of the Guarantor (other than a subsidiary of the Guarantor that is a depository institution, or a subsidiary thereof) shall not make any payment of interest on or principal of (or premium, if any, on), or repay, repurchase or redeem, any debt securities or guarantees issued by the Guarantor that rank pari passu with or junior to the Debentures (“Junior Subordinated Indebtedness”) (other than (i) redemptions, purchases or other acquisitions of Junior Subordinated Indebtedness in connection with the administration of any employee benefit plan in the ordinary course of business and consistent with past practice, (ii) the acquisition by the Guarantor or any of its subsidiaries of record ownership in Junior Subordinated Indebtedness for the beneficial ownership of any other persons (other than the Guarantor or any of its subsidiaries), including trustees or custodians, (iii) as a result of an exchange or conversion of any class or series of Junior Subordinated Indebtedness for any other class or series of Junior Subordinated Indebtedness, (iv) redemptions of securities held by the Guarantor or any wholly-owned subsidiary of the Guarantor and (v) any payment of interest on Junior Subordinated Indebtedness paid pro rata with interest paid on the Debentures such that the respective amounts of such payments made shall bear the same ratio to each other as all accrued but unpaid interest per like-amount of Debentures and all Junior Subordinated Indebtedness bear to each other). The restrictions in the foregoing clauses (a) and (b) will not apply to (i) any stock dividends paid by the Company where the dividend stock is the same stock as that

 

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on which the dividend is being paid, or (ii) dividends or distributions by or other transactions solely among the Guarantor and any wholly-owned subsidiary of the Guarantor or solely among wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Guarantor.

Section 6.02. Subordination.

The obligations of the Guarantor under this Guarantee Agreement will constitute unsecured obligations of the Guarantor and will rank subordinate and junior in right of payment to all Senior Indebtedness (as defined in the Indenture) of the Guarantor to the extent and in the manner set forth in the Indenture with respect to the Debentures, and the provisions of Article 14 of the Indenture will apply, mutatis mutandis, to the obligations of the Guarantor hereunder. The obligations of the Guarantor hereunder do not constitute Senior Indebtedness (as defined in the Indenture) of the Guarantor.

Section 6.03. Pari Passu Guarantees.

The obligations of the Guarantor under this Guarantee Agreement shall rank pari passu with the obligations of the Guarantor under (i) any similar guarantee agreements issued by the Guarantor on behalf of the holders of preferred or capital securities issued by any GMAC Trust (as defined in the Indenture) or any series of any GMAC Trust, (ii) the Indenture and the Securities (as defined therein) issued thereunder, (iii) any expense agreements entered into by the Guarantor in connection with the offering of preferred or capital securities by any GMAC Trust (as defined in the Indenture) or any series of any GMAC Trust, and (iv) any other security, guarantee or other agreement or obligation that is by its terms pari passu with the Securities (as defined in the Indenture) and, in the case of this clause (iv) only, (x) is issued with the concurrence or approval of the staff of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago or the staff of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System or (y) does not at the time of issuance prevent the Securities from qualifying for tier 1 capital treatment (irrespective of any limits on the amount of the Guarantor’s tier 1 capital) under the applicable capital adequacy guidelines, regulations, policies or published interpretations of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.

ARTICLE 7

TERMINATION

Section 7.01. Termination.

This Guarantee Agreement shall terminate upon the first to occur of (i) full payment of the Redemption Price of all Trust Preferred Securities, (ii) the distribution of the Debentures to the Holders of all of the Trust Preferred Securities or (iii) full payment of the amounts payable in accordance with the

 

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Declaration upon liquidation of the Issuer. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Guarantee Agreement will continue to be effective or will be reinstated, as the case may be, if at any time any Holder must restore payment of any sums paid under the Trust Preferred Securities or under this Guarantee Agreement.

ARTICLE 8

INDEMNIFICATION

Section 8.01. Exculpation.

(a) No Indemnified Person shall be liable, responsible or accountable in damages or otherwise to the Guarantor 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 in accordance with this Guarantee Agreement and in a manner that such Indemnified Person reasonably believed to be within the scope of the authority conferred on such Indemnified Person by this Guarantee Agreement 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 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 Guarantor and upon such information, opinions, reports or statements presented to the Guarantor by any Person as to matters the Indemnified Person reasonably believes are within such other Person’s professional or expert competence and who, if selected by such Person, has been selected with reasonable care by such Person, 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 might properly be paid.

Section 8.02. Compensation; Expenses; Indemnification.

The Guarantor agrees to pay to the Guarantee Trustee from time to time such compensation as shall be agreed to in writing between the Guarantor and the Guarantee Trustee for all services rendered by it hereunder (which compensation shall not be limited by any provision of law in regard to the compensation of a trustee of an express trust); except as otherwise expressly provided herein or in the writing referred to above, to reimburse the Guarantee Trustee upon its request for all reasonable expenses, disbursements and advances incurred or made by the Guarantee Trustee in accordance with any provision of this Guarantee Agreement (including the reasonable compensation and the expenses and disbursements of its agents and counsel), except any such expense, disbursement or advance as may be attributable to its negligence, willful misconduct or bad faith; and to indemnify each Indemnified Person for, and to hold each Indemnified Person harmless

 

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against, any loss, liability, claim, damage or expense incurred without negligence, bad faith or willful misconduct on its part, arising out of or in connection with the acceptance or administration of the trust or trusts hereunder, including the costs and expenses (including reasonable legal fees and expenses) of defending itself against, or investigating, any claim or liability in connection with the exercise or performance of any of its powers or duties hereunder. The provisions of this Section 8.02 shall survive the termination of this Guarantee Agreement.

ARTICLE 9

MISCELLANEOUS

Section 9.01. Successors and Assigns.

(a) Neither this Guarantee Agreement nor any right, remedy, obligation nor liability arising hereunder or by reason hereof shall be assignable by any party hereto without the prior written consent of the other party, and any attempt to assign any right, remedy, obligation or liability hereunder without such consent shall be void, except in connection with a transaction involving the Guarantor that is permitted under Article 8 of the Indenture and pursuant to which the successor or assignee agrees in writing to perform the Guarantor’s obligations hereunder.

(b) This Guarantee Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of any successor or permitted assign of the Guarantor.

Section 9.02. Amendments.

Except with respect to any changes that do not adversely affect the rights of Holders (in which case no consent of Holders will be required), this Guarantee Agreement may be amended only with the prior approval of the Holders of not less than a Majority in liquidation amount of Trust Preferred Securities. The provisions of Section 12.02 of the Declaration with respect to meetings of Holders apply to the giving of such approval.

Section 9.03. Notices.

Any notice, request, instruction or other document to be given hereunder by any party to the other will be in writing and will be deemed to have been duly given (a) on the date of delivery if delivered personally, or by facsimile, upon confirmation of receipt, or (b) on the second business day following the date of dispatch if delivered by a recognized next day courier service. All notices shall be delivered, telecopied or sent by a recognized next day courier service, as set forth below, or pursuant to such other instructions as may be designated by the Guarantee Trustee, the Guarantor or the Holders:

 

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(a) If given to the Guarantee Trustee, at the Guarantee Trustee’s mailing address set forth below (or such other address as the Guarantee Trustee may give notice of to the Holders and the Guarantor):

The Bank of New York Mellon

101 Barclay Street – 8W

New York, New York 10286

Attention: Corporate Trust Administration

(b) If given to the Guarantor, at the Guarantor’s mailing address set forth below (or such other address as the Guarantor may give notice of to the Holders and the Guarantee Trustee):

Ally Financial Inc.

200 Renaissance Center

P.O. Box 200

Detroit, Michigan 48265-2000

Attention: General Counsel

(c) If given to any Holder, at the address set forth on the books and records of the Issuer.

Section 9.04. Benefit.

This Guarantee Agreement is solely for the benefit of the Holders of the Trust Preferred Securities and, subject to Section 3.01(a), is not separately transferable from the Trust Preferred Securities.

Section 9.05. Governing Law; Waiver of Trial by Jury.

THIS CAPITAL SECURITIES GUARANTEE SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND CONSTRUED AND INTERPRETED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, AND ALL RIGHTS AND REMEDIES SHALL BE GOVERNED BY SUCH LAWS WITHOUT REGARD FOR THE PRINCIPLES OF ITS CONFLICTS OF LAWS. EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO AGREES (A) TO SUBMIT TO THE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION AND VENUE OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK AND THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS FOR ANY AND ALL CIVIL ACTIONS, SUITS OR PROCEEDINGS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS CAPITAL SECURITIES GUARANTEE OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY OR THEREBY, AND (B) THAT NOTICE MAY BE SERVED UPON (i) THE GUARANTOR AT THE ADDRESS AND IN THE MANNER SET FORTH FOR NOTICES TO THE GUARANTOR IN SECTION 9.03 AND (ii) THE GUARANTEE TRUSTEE AT THE ADDRESS AND IN

 

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THE MANNER SET FORTH FOR NOTICES TO THE GUARANTEE TRUSTEE IN SECTION 9.03. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO HEREBY UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY CIVIL LEGAL ACTION OR PROCEEDING RELATING TO THIS INDENTURE OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY OR THEREBY.

 

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THIS TRUST PREFERRED SECURITIES GUARANTEE AGREEMENT is executed as of the day and year first above written.

 

ALLY FINANCIAL INC.,
as Guarantor
By:  

 

Name:   Cathy L. Quenneville
Title:   Secretary

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON,

as Guarantee Trustee:

By:  

 

Name:  
Title:  

[Guarantee Agreement]


THIS TRUST PREFERRED SECURITIES GUARANTEE AGREEMENT is executed as of the day and year first above written.

 

ALLY FINANCIAL INC.,
as Guarantor
By:  

 

Name:   Cathy L. Quenneville
Title:   Secretary

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON,

as Guarantee Trustee:

By:  

 

Name:  
Title:  

[Series 2 Guarantee Agreement Signature Page]

 

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EX-4.5 6 dex45.htm CERTIFICATE OF TRUST Certificate of Trust

Exhibit 4.5

RESTATED

CERTIFICATE OF TRUST

OF

GMAC CAPITAL TRUST I

THIS Restated Certificate of Trust of GMAC Capital Trust I (the “Trust”) is being duly filed by the undersigned, as trustee, to amend and restate the currently effective Certificate of Trust of the Trust (the “Certificate of Trust”) under the Delaware Statutory Trust Act (12 Del. Code, § 3801 et seq.) (the “Act”). The original certificate of trust of the Trust was filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware on December 22, 2009 (the “Original Certificate of Trust”).

The Original Certificate of Trust shall be amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:

1. Name. The name of the statutory trust is GMAC Capital Trust I.

2. Delaware Trustee. The name and business address of the trustee of the Trust which has its principal place of business in the State of Delaware are as follows BNY Mellon Trust of Delaware, 100 White Clay Center, Suite 102, Newark, DE 19711.

3. Series. Pursuant to Section 3806(b)(2) of the Act, the Trust may issue one or more series of beneficial interests having the rights and preferences set forth in the governing instrument of the Trust, as the same may be amended from time to time (each a “Series”).

4. Notice of Limitation of Liabilities of each Series. Pursuant to Section 3804(a) of the Act, there shall be a limitation on liabilities of each Series such that (a) the debts, liabilities, obligations and expenses incurred, contracted for or otherwise existing with respect to a particular Series shall be enforceable against the assets of such Series only, and not against the assets of the Trust generally or the assets of any other Series thereof and (b) none of the debts, liabilities, obligations and expenses incurred, contracted for or otherwise existing with respect to the Trust generally or any other Series thereof shall be enforceable against the assets of such Series.

5. Effective Date. This Restated Certificate of Trust shall be effective upon filing.

[SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS]


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has duly executed this Restated Certificate of Trust in accordance with Section 3811(a)(2) of the Act.

 

BNY MELLON TRUST OF

DELAWARE, not in its individual

capacity but solely as Delaware

Trustee

By:     /s/ Kristine K. Gullo
Name:     Kristine K. Gullo
Title:     Vice President

 

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EX-5.1 7 dex51.htm OPINION OF DAVIS POLK & WARDWELL LLP Opinion of Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

Exhibits 5.1 and 23.2

March 1, 2011

Ally Financial Inc.

200 Renaissance Center

Detroit, Michigan 48265-2000

Ladies and Gentlemen:

Ally Financial Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and GMAC Capital Trust I, a statutory trust created under the Statutory Trust Act of the State of Delaware (the “Trust”), are filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission a Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement on Form S-3 (Registration No. 333-165608) (the “Registration Statement”) for the purpose of registering under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), (i) the Trust’s 8.0% Trust Preferred Securities, Series 1 of the Trust (the “Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities”) and Fixed Rate/Floating Rate Trust Preferred Securities, Series 2 of the Trust (the “Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities,” and together with the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities, the “Trust Preferred Securities”) that are to be issued by Series 1 of the Trust and Series 2 of the Trust, respectively, pursuant to the Second Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust to be entered into among the Company and the trustees named therein (the “Second Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust”) and (ii) (a) the Company’s 8.0% Junior Subordinated Deferrable Interest Debentures due 2040 (the “Series 1 Debentures”) and Fixed Rate/Floating Rate Junior Subordinated Deferrable Interest Debentures due 2040 (the “Series 2 Debentures,” and together with the Series 1 Debentures, the “Debentures”), which may be issued pursuant to the Amended and Restated Indenture (the “Amended and Restated Indenture”) between the Company and The Bank of New York Mellon, as trustee (the “Indenture Trustee”); and (b) guarantee of the Series 1 Trust Preferred Securities (the “Series 1 Guarantee”) and guarantee of the Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities (the “Series 2 Guarantee,” and together with the Series 1 Guarantee, the “Guarantees”) to be issued under one or more guarantee agreements, respectively (each, a “Guarantee Agreement”) to be entered into by the Company.

We, as your counsel, have examined originals or copies, certified or otherwise identified to our satisfaction, of such documents, corporate records, certificates of public officials and other instruments as we have deemed necessary or advisable for the purpose of rendering this opinion.

Based upon the foregoing, we advise you that, in our opinion:

 

  1.

When the Amended and Restated Indenture and any supplemental indenture to be entered into in connection with the issuance of any Debentures have been duly authorized, executed and delivered by the Indenture Trustee and the Company; the specific terms of each series of the Debentures have been duly authorized and established in accordance with the Amended and Restated Indenture; and such Debentures have been duly authorized, executed, authenticated, issued and delivered in accordance with the Amended and Restated Indenture and the applicable underwriting or other agreement against payment therefor, such Debentures will constitute valid and binding obligations of the Company, enforceable in accordance with their terms, subject to applicable


 

bankruptcy, insolvency and similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally, concepts of reasonableness and equitable principles of general applicability.

 

  2. When the trustees of the applicable series of the Trust have taken all necessary action to adopt the Second Amended and Restated Declaration and to fix and determine the terms of each series of the Trust Preferred Securities in accordance with the Second Amended and Restated Declaration; necessary corporate action on the part of the Company to fix and determine the terms of the Guarantees; the specific terms of the Trust Preferred Securities and the related Guarantees and the issuance and sale thereof have been duly established in accordance with the Second Amended and Restated Declaration and the Guarantee Agreements; the Guarantee Agreements have been duly authorized, executed and delivered by the Company; and such Trust Preferred Securities have been duly authorized, executed and delivered by the Trust in accordance with the Second Amended and Restated Declaration and the underwriting or other agreement against payment therefor, such Guarantees will be valid and binding obligations of the Company, enforceable in accordance with their terms, subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, concepts of reasonableness and similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally and equitable principles of general applicability.

In connection with the opinions expressed above, we have assumed that, at or prior to the time of the delivery of any such security, (i) the Board of Directors shall have duly established the terms of such security and duly authorized the issuance and sale of such security and such authorization shall not have been modified or rescinded; (ii) the Company shall remain validly existing as a corporation in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware; (iii) the Registration Statement shall have been declared effective and such effectiveness shall not have been terminated or rescinded; and (iv) the Amended and Restated Indenture and the Debentures are each valid, binding and enforceable agreements of each party thereto, (other than as expressly covered above in respect of the Company); and (v) there shall not have occurred any change in law affecting the validity or enforceability of such security. We have also assumed that none of the terms of any security to be established subsequent to the date hereof, nor the issuance and delivery of such security, nor the compliance by the Company with the terms of such security will violate any applicable law or public policy or will result in a violation of any provision of any instrument or agreement then binding upon the Company, or any restriction imposed by any court or governmental body having jurisdiction over the Company.

We are members of the Bar of the State of New York and the foregoing opinion is limited to the laws of the State of New York and the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware.

We hereby consent to the filing of this opinion as an exhibit to the Registration Statement referred to above and further consent to the reference to our name under the caption “Legal Matters” in the prospectus, which is a part of the Registration Statement. In giving this consent, we do not admit that we are in the category of persons whose consent is required under Section 7 of the Securities Act.

This opinion is rendered solely to you in connection with the above matter. This opinion may not be relied upon by you for any other purpose or relied upon by or furnished to any other person without our prior written consent.

 

Very truly yours,
/s/ Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

 

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EX-5.2 8 dex52.htm OPINION OF RICHARDS, LAYTON & FINGER, PA Opinion of Richards, Layton & Finger, PA

Exhibits 5.2 and 23.3

LOGO

March 1, 2011

GMAC Capital Trust I

c/o Ally Financial Inc.

200 Renaissance Center

Detroit, Michigan 48265

 

  Re: GMAC Capital Trust I

Ladies and Gentlemen:

We have acted as special Delaware counsel for GMAC Capital Trust I, a Delaware statutory trust (the “Trust”), in connection with the matters set forth herein. At your request, this opinion is being furnished to you.

We have examined and relied upon such records, documents, certificates and other instruments as in our judgment are necessary or appropriate to enable us to render the opinions expressed below, including the following documents:

 

  (a) The Certificate of Trust of the Trust, as filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware (the “Secretary of State”) on December 22, 2009, to be amended and restated by the form of Restated Certificate of Trust to be filed with the Secretary of State;

 

  (b) The Declaration of Trust of the Trust, dated as of December 22, 2009, among Ally Financial Inc. (f/k/a GMAC Inc.), a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and the trustees of the Trust named therein, as amended and restated by the Amended and Restated Declaration Trust, dated as of December 30, 2009, among the Company and the Trustees named therein (the “Original Declaration of Trust”), and to be further amended and restated by the form of Second Amended and Restated Declaration Trust among the Company and the Trustee named therein (the “Base Declaration”);

 

  (c)

The form of Series 1 Supplement to the Second Amended and Restated Declaration Trust among the Company and the Series 1 Trustees named therein and the form of Series 2 Supplement to the Second Amended and Restated Declaration Trust among the Company and the Series 2 Trustees

 

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GMAC Capital Trust I

March 1, 2011

Page 2

 

 

named therein (together with the Base Declaration, the “Declaration of Trust”);

 

  (d) The form of Trust Preferred Facility Amendment Agreement among the Company, the Trustees named therein and the United States Department of the Treasury;

 

  (e) Amendment Number 1 to the Registration Statement (the “Registration Statement”) on Form S-3, including a prospectus (the “Prospectus”), with respect to, among other things, the Series 1 and Series 2 Trust Preferred Securities of the Trust representing undivided beneficial interests in the assets of the applicable series of the Trust (each, a “Trust Preferred Security” and collectively, the “Trust Preferred Securities”), as filed by the Company and the Trust with the Securities and Exchange Commission on or about March 1, 2011; and

 

  (f) A Certificate of Good Standing for the Trust, dated March 1, 2011, obtained from the Secretary of State.

Initially capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined are used as defined in the Declaration of Trust.

As to various questions of fact material to our opinion, we have relied upon the representations made in the foregoing documents. With respect to all documents examined by us, we have assumed (i) the authenticity of all documents submitted to us as authentic originals, (ii) the conformity with the originals of all documents submitted to us as copies or forms, (iii) that all documents submitted to us as forms will be executed and delivered or filed, as the case may be, by the parties thereto prior to the issuance of the Trust Preferred Securities, and (iv) the genuineness of all signatures.

For purposes of this opinion, we have assumed (i) that the Declaration of Trust will constitute the entire agreement among the parties thereto with respect to the subject matter thereof, including, without limitation, the formation, operation and termination of the Trust, and that the Declaration of Trust and the Certificate of Trust will be in full force and effect and have not been amended, (ii) except to the extent provided in paragraph 1 below, the due organization or due formation, as the case may be, and valid existence in good standing of each party to the documents examined by us under the laws of the jurisdiction governing its organization or formation, (iii) the legal capacity of natural persons who are parties to the documents examined by us, (iv) that each of the parties to the documents examined by us has the power and authority to execute and deliver, and to perform its obligations under, such documents, (v) the due authorization, execution and delivery by all parties thereto of all documents examined by us, (vi) the receipt by each Person to whom a Trust Preferred Security was or will be issued by the Trust (collectively, the “Trust Preferred Security Holders”) of a Trust Preferred Security Certificate for such Trust Preferred Security and the payment for such Trust Preferred Security, in accordance with the Declaration of Trust, (vii) that the Trust Preferred Securities (as defined in the Original Declaration of Trust) were authenticated, issued and sold to the Trust Preferred Security Holders


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March 1, 2011

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in accordance with the Original Declaration of Trust and (viii) that the Trust Preferred Securities will be authenticated, issued and sold to the Trust Preferred Security Holders in accordance with the Declaration of Trust. We have not participated in the preparation of the Registration Statement (except for providing this opinion) or the Prospectus and assume no responsibility for their contents, other than this opinion.

This opinion is limited to the laws of the State of Delaware (excluding the securities laws of the State of Delaware), and we have not considered and express no opinion on the laws of any other jurisdiction, including federal laws and rules and regulations relating thereto. Our opinions are rendered only with respect to Delaware laws and rules, regulations and orders thereunder which are currently in effect.

Based upon the foregoing, and upon our examination of such questions of law and statutes of the State of Delaware as we have considered necessary or appropriate, and subject to the assumptions, qualifications, limitations and exceptions set forth herein, we are of the opinion that:

1. The Trust has been duly formed and is validly existing in good standing as a statutory trust under the Statutory Trust Act.

2. The Trust Preferred Securities will represent valid and, subject to the qualifications set forth in paragraph 3 below, legally issued, fully paid and nonassessable undivided beneficial interests in the assets of the applicable series of the Trust.

3. The Trust Preferred Security Holders, 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. We note that the Trust Preferred Security Holders may be obligated to make payments as set forth in the Declaration of Trust.

We consent to the filing of this opinion with the Securities and Exchange Commission as an exhibit to the Registration Statement. We hereby consent to the use of our name under the heading “Legal Matters” in the Prospectus. In giving the foregoing consents, we do not thereby admit that we come within the category of persons whose consent is required under Section 7 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission thereunder.

Very truly yours,

/s/ Richards, Layton & Finger, P.A.

EAM/JWP

EX-12.1 9 dex121.htm COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges

Exhibit 12.1

Ally Financial Inc.

 

Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges

 

Year ended December 31, ($ in millions)    2010 (a)     2009 (a)     2008 (a)     2007 (a)     2006 (a)  

Earnings

          

Consolidated net income (loss) from continuing operations

   $ 1,026      $ (7,033   $ 4,873      $ (1,918   $ 1,840   

Income tax expense (benefit) from continuing operations

     153        74        (136     496        22   

Equity-method investee distribution

                   111        65        651   

Equity-method investee (losses) earnings

     (57     (10     533        5        (512

Minority interest expense

     1        1        1        2        9   
   

Consolidated income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes, minority interest, and income or loss from equity investees

     1,123        (6,968     5,382        (1,350     2,010   

Fixed charges

     6,915        7,202        10,218        13,725        14,705   
   

Earnings available for fixed charges

   $ 8,038      $ 234      $ 15,600      $ 12,375      $ 16,715   
   

Fixed charges

          

Interest, discount, and issuance expense on debt

     6,883        7,166        10,166        13,665        14,639   

Portion of rentals representative of the interest factor

     32        36        52        60        66   
   

Total fixed charges

     6,915        7,202        10,218        13,725        14,705   

Preferred dividend requirements

     2,138        1,224               192        22   
   

Total fixed charges and preferred dividend requirements

   $ 9,053      $ 8,426      $ 10,218      $ 13,917      $ 14,727   
   

Ratio of earning to fixed charges (b)

     1.16        0.03        1.53        0.90        1.14   

Ratio of earnings to fixed charges and preferred dividend requirements (c)

     0.89        0.03        1.53        0.89        1.13   
   

 

(a) During 2009, we committed to sell certain operations of our International Automotive Finance operations, Insurance operations, Mortgage operations, and Commercial Finance Group. We report these businesses separately as discontinued operations in the Consolidated Financial Statements. See Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion of our discontinued operations. All reported periods of the calculation of the ratio of earnings to fixed charges exclude discontinued operations.
(b) The ratio calculation indicates a less than one-to-one coverage for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2007. Earnings available for fixed charges for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2007, were inadequate to cover total fixed charges. The deficient amount for the ratio was $6,968 million for 2009 and $1,350 million for 2007.
(c) The ratio calculation indicates a less than one-to-one coverage for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2007. Earnings available for fixed charges for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2007, were inadequate to cover total fixed charges. The deficient amount for the ratio was $1,015 million for 2010, $8,192 million for 2009, and $1,542 million for 2007.

 

EX-23.1 10 dex231.htm CONSENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP

Exhibit 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement No. 333-165608 on Form S-3 of our reports dated February 25, 2011, relating to the consolidated financial statements of Ally Financial Inc. and the effectiveness of Ally Financial Inc.’s internal control over financial reporting, appearing in the Ally Financial Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010, and to the reference to us under the heading “Experts” in the Prospectus, which is part of this Registration Statement.

/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Deloitte & Touche LLP

Detroit, Michigan

February 25, 2011

EX-25.1 11 dex251.htm FORM T-1 STATEMENT OF ELIGIBILITY Form T-1 Statement of Eligibility

Exhibit 25.1

 

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM T-1

 

 

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 MELLON

(Exact name of trustee as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

New York   13-5160382

(Jurisdiction of incorporation

if not a U.S. national bank)

 

(I.R.S. employer

identification no.)

One Wall Street, New York, N.Y.   10286
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip code)

 

 

Ally Financial Inc.

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   38-0572512

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. employer

identification no.)

200 Renaissance Center

P.O. Box 200

Detroit, Michigan

  48265-2000
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip code)

 

 

8.0% Junior Subordinated Deferrable Interest Debentures due 2040 and

Fixed Rate/Floating Rate Junior Subordinated Deferrable Interest Debentures due 2040

(Title of the indenture securities)

 

 

 


1. General information. Furnish the following information as to the Trustee:

 

  (a) Name and address of each examining or supervising authority to which it is subject.

 

Name

  

Address

Superintendent of Banks of the State of New York    One State Street, New York, N.Y. 10004-1417, and Albany, N.Y. 12223
Federal Reserve Bank of New York    33 Liberty Street, New York, N.Y. 10045
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation    Washington, D.C. 20429
New York Clearing House Association    New York, N.Y. 10005

 

  (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.

 

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 17 C.F.R. 229.10(d).

 

  1. A copy of the Organization Certificate of The Bank of New York Mellon (formerly known as The Bank of New York, itself 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, Exhibit 1 to Form T-1 filed with Registration Statement No. 33-29637, Exhibit 1 to Form T-1 filed with Registration Statement No. 333-121195 and Exhibit 1 to Form T-1 filed with Registration Statement No. 333-152735).

 

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  4. A copy of the existing By-laws of the Trustee. (Exhibit 4 to Form T-1 filed with Registration Statement No. 333-154173).

 

  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. 333-152735).

 

  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.

 

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Act, the Trustee, The Bank of New York Mellon, 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 24th day of February, 2011.

 

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON
By:  

/S/    SHERMA THOMAS

  Name:   SHERMA THOMAS
  Title:   SENIOR ASSOCIATE

 

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EXHIBIT 7

 

 

Consolidated Report of Condition of

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON

of One 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, 2010, published in accordance with a call made by the Federal Reserve Bank of this District pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Reserve Act.

 

ASSETS    Dollar Amounts In Thousands  

Cash and balances due from depository institutions:

  

Noninterest-bearing balances and currency and coin

     2,924,000   

Interest-bearing balances

     64,634,000   

Securities:

  

Held-to-maturity securities

     3,651,000   

Available-for-sale securities

     58,491,000   

Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell:

  

Federal funds sold in domestic offices

     20,000   

Securities purchased under agreements to resell

     1,792,000   

Loans and lease financing receivables:

  

Loans and leases held for sale

     6,000   

Loans and leases, net of unearned income

     23,307,000   

LESS: Allowance for loan and lease losses

     482,000   

Loans and leases, net of unearned income and allowance

     22,825,000   

Trading assets

     4,910,000   

Premises and fixed assets (including capitalized leases)

     1,163,000   

Other real estate owned

     6,000   

Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies

     947,000   

Direct and indirect investments in real estate ventures

     0   

Intangible assets:

  

Goodwill

     6,364,000   

Other intangible assets

     1,805,000   


Other assets

     12,317,000   
        

Total assets

     181,855,000   
        

LIABILITIES

  

Deposits:

  

In domestic offices

     65,674,000   

Noninterest-bearing

     33,246,000   

Interest-bearing

     32,428,000   

In foreign offices, Edge and Agreement subsidiaries, and IBFs

     75,029,000   

Noninterest-bearing

     4,900,000   

Interest-bearing

     70,129,000   

Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase:

  

Federal funds purchased in domestic offices

     3,272,000   

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase

     1,550,000   

Trading liabilities

     6,207,000   

Other borrowed money: (includes mortgage indebtedness and obligations under capitalized leases)

     2,191,000   

Not applicable

  

Not applicable

  

Subordinated notes and debentures

     3,490,000   

Other liabilities

     8,577,000   
        

Total liabilities

     165,990,000   
        

EQUITY CAPITAL

  

Perpetual preferred stock and related surplus

     0   

Common stock

     1,135,000   

Surplus (exclude all surplus related to preferred stock)

     8,591,000   

Retained earnings

     6,821,000   

Accumulated other comprehensive income

     -1,044,000   

Other equity capital components

     0   

Total bank equity capital

     15,503,000   

Noncontrolling (minority) interests in consolidated subsidiaries

     362,000   

Total equity capital

     15,865,000   
        

Total liabilities and equity capital

     181,855,000   
        


I, Thomas P. Gibbons, Chief Financial Officer of the above-named bank do hereby declare that this Report of Condition is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Thomas P. Gibbons,

Chief Financial Officer

We, the undersigned directors, attest to the correctness of this statement of resources and liabilities. We 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 and is true and correct.

 

Robert P. Kelly

Gerald L. Hassell

Catherine A. Rein

      

Directors

 

 

EX-25.2 12 dex252.htm FORM T-1 STATEMENT OF ELIGIBILITY Form T-1 Statement of Eligibility

Exhibit 25.2

 

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM T-1

 

 

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 MELLON

(Exact name of trustee as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

New York   13-5160382

(Jurisdiction of incorporation

if not a U.S. national bank)

 

(I.R.S. employer

identification no.)

One Wall Street, New York, N.Y.   10286
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip code)

 

 

GMAC Capital Trust I

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   27-6372943

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. employer

identification no.)

200 Renaissance Center

P.O. Box 200

Detroit, Michigan

  48265-2000
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip code)

 

 

8.0% Trust Preferred Securities, Series 1 and

Fixed Rate/Floating Rate Trust Preferred Securities, Series 2

(Title of the indenture securities)

 

 

 


1. General information. Furnish the following information as to the Trustee:

 

  (a) Name and address of each examining or supervising authority to which it is subject.

 

Name

  

Address

Superintendent of Banks of the State of New York    One State Street, New York, N.Y. 10004-1417, and Albany, N.Y. 12223
Federal Reserve Bank of New York    33 Liberty Street, New York, N.Y. 10045
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation    Washington, D.C. 20429
New York Clearing House Association    New York, N.Y. 10005

 

  (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.

 

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 17 C.F.R. 229.10(d).

 

  1. A copy of the Organization Certificate of The Bank of New York Mellon (formerly known as The Bank of New York, itself 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, Exhibit 1 to Form T-1 filed with Registration Statement No. 33-29637, Exhibit 1 to Form T-1 filed with Registration Statement No. 333-121195 and Exhibit 1 to Form T-1 filed with Registration Statement No. 333-152735).

 

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  4. A copy of the existing By-laws of the Trustee. (Exhibit 4 to Form T-1 filed with Registration Statement No. 333-154173).

 

  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. 333-152735).

 

  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.

 

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Act, the Trustee, The Bank of New York Mellon, 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 24th day of February, 2011.

 

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON
By:  

/S/    SHERMA THOMAS

  Name:   SHERMA THOMAS
  Title:   SENIOR ASSOCIATE

 

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EXHIBIT 7

 

 

Consolidated Report of Condition of

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON

of One 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, 2010, published in accordance with a call made by the Federal Reserve Bank of this District pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Reserve Act.

 

ASSETS    Dollar Amounts In Thousands  

Cash and balances due from depository institutions:

  

Noninterest-bearing balances and currency and coin

     2,924,000   

Interest-bearing balances

     64,634,000   

Securities:

  

Held-to-maturity securities

     3,651,000   

Available-for-sale securities

     58,491,000   

Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell:

  

Federal funds sold in domestic offices

     20,000   

Securities purchased under agreements to resell

     1,792,000   

Loans and lease financing receivables:

  

Loans and leases held for sale

     6,000   

Loans and leases, net of unearned income

     23,307,000   

LESS: Allowance for loan and lease losses

     482,000   

Loans and leases, net of unearned income and allowance

     22,825,000   

Trading assets

     4,910,000   

Premises and fixed assets (including capitalized leases)

     1,163,000   

Other real estate owned

     6,000   

Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies

     947,000   

Direct and indirect investments in real estate ventures

     0   

Intangible assets:

  

Goodwill

     6,364,000   

Other intangible assets

     1,805,000   


Other assets

     12,317,000   
        

Total assets

     181,855,000   
        

LIABILITIES

  

Deposits:

  

In domestic offices

     65,674,000   

Noninterest-bearing

     33,246,000   

Interest-bearing

     32,428,000   

In foreign offices, Edge and Agreement subsidiaries, and IBFs

     75,029,000   

Noninterest-bearing

     4,900,000   

Interest-bearing

     70,129,000   

Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase:

  

Federal funds purchased in domestic offices

     3,272,000   

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase

     1,550,000   

Trading liabilities

     6,207,000   

Other borrowed money: (includes mortgage indebtedness and obligations under capitalized leases)

     2,191,000   

Not applicable

  

Not applicable

  

Subordinated notes and debentures

     3,490,000   

Other liabilities

     8,577,000   
        

Total liabilities

     165,990,000   
        

EQUITY CAPITAL

  

Perpetual preferred stock and related surplus

     0   

Common stock

     1,135,000   

Surplus (exclude all surplus related to preferred stock)

     8,591,000   

Retained earnings

     6,821,000   

Accumulated other comprehensive income

     -1,044,000   

Other equity capital components

     0   

Total bank equity capital

     15,503,000   

Noncontrolling (minority) interests in consolidated subsidiaries

     362,000   

Total equity capital

     15,865,000   
        

Total liabilities and equity capital

     181,855,000   
        


I, Thomas P. Gibbons, Chief Financial Officer of the above-named bank do hereby declare that this Report of Condition is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Thomas P. Gibbons,

Chief Financial Officer

We, the undersigned directors, attest to the correctness of this statement of resources and liabilities. We 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 and is true and correct.

 

Robert P. Kelly

Gerald L. Hassell

Catherine A. Rein

      

Directors

 

 

EX-25.3 13 dex253.htm FORM T-1 STATEMENT OF ELIGIBILITY Form T-1 Statement of Eligibility

Exhibit 25.3

 

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM T-1

 

 

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 MELLON

(Exact name of trustee as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

New York   13-5160382

(Jurisdiction of incorporation

if not a U.S. national bank)

 

(I.R.S. employer

identification no.)

One Wall Street, New York, N.Y.   10286
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip code)

 

 

Ally Financial Inc.

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   38-0572512

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. employer

identification no.)

200 Renaissance Center

P.O. Box 200

Detroit, Michigan

  48265-2000
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip code)

 

 

Guarantee of 8.0% Trust Preferred Securities, Series 1

of GMAC Capital Trust I

(Title of the indenture securities)

 

 

 


1. General information. Furnish the following information as to the Trustee:

 

  (a) Name and address of each examining or supervising authority to which it is subject.

 

Name

  

Address

Superintendent of Banks of the State of New York    One State Street, New York, N.Y. 10004-1417, and Albany, N.Y. 12223
Federal Reserve Bank of New York    33 Liberty Street, New York, N.Y. 10045
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation    Washington, D.C. 20429
New York Clearing House Association    New York, N.Y. 10005

 

  (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.

 

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 17 C.F.R. 229.10(d).

 

  1. A copy of the Organization Certificate of The Bank of New York Mellon (formerly known as The Bank of New York, itself 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, Exhibit 1 to Form T-1 filed with Registration Statement No. 33-29637, Exhibit 1 to Form T-1 filed with Registration Statement No. 333-121195 and Exhibit 1 to Form T-1 filed with Registration Statement No. 333-152735).

 

- 2 -


  4. A copy of the existing By-laws of the Trustee. (Exhibit 4 to Form T-1 filed with Registration Statement No. 333-154173).

 

  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. 333-152735).

 

  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.

 

- 3 -


SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Act, the Trustee, The Bank of New York Mellon, 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 24th day of February, 2011.

 

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON
By:  

/S/     SHERMA THOMAS

  Name:   SHERMA THOMAS
  Title:   SENIOR ASSOCIATE

 

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EXHIBIT 7

 

 

Consolidated Report of Condition of

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON

of One 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, 2010, published in accordance with a call made by the Federal Reserve Bank of this District pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Reserve Act.

 

ASSETS    Dollar Amounts In Thousands  

Cash and balances due from depository institutions:

  

Noninterest-bearing balances and currency and coin

     2,924,000   

Interest-bearing balances

     64,634,000   

Securities:

  

Held-to-maturity securities

     3,651,000   

Available-for-sale securities

     58,491,000   

Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell:

  

Federal funds sold in domestic offices

     20,000   

Securities purchased under agreements to resell

     1,792,000   

Loans and lease financing receivables:

  

Loans and leases held for sale

     6,000   

Loans and leases, net of unearned income

     23,307,000   

LESS: Allowance for loan and lease losses

     482,000   

Loans and leases, net of unearned income and allowance

     22,825,000   

Trading assets

     4,910,000   

Premises and fixed assets (including capitalized leases)

     1,163,000   

Other real estate owned

     6,000   

Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies

     947,000   

Direct and indirect investments in real estate ventures

     0   

Intangible assets:

  

Goodwill

     6,364,000   

Other intangible assets

     1,805,000   


Other assets

     12,317,000   
        

Total assets

     181,855,000   
        

LIABILITIES

  

Deposits:

  

In domestic offices

     65,674,000   

Noninterest-bearing

     33,246,000   

Interest-bearing

     32,428,000   

In foreign offices, Edge and Agreement subsidiaries, and IBFs

     75,029,000   

Noninterest-bearing

     4,900,000   

Interest-bearing

     70,129,000   

Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase:

  

Federal funds purchased in domestic offices

     3,272,000   

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase

     1,550,000   

Trading liabilities

     6,207,000   

Other borrowed money: (includes mortgage indebtedness and obligations under capitalized leases)

     2,191,000   

Not applicable

  

Not applicable

  

Subordinated notes and debentures

     3,490,000   

Other liabilities

     8,577,000   
        

Total liabilities

     165,990,000   
        

EQUITY CAPITAL

  

Perpetual preferred stock and related surplus

     0   

Common stock

     1,135,000   

Surplus (exclude all surplus related to preferred stock)

     8,591,000   

Retained earnings

     6,821,000   

Accumulated other comprehensive income

     -1,044,000   

Other equity capital components

     0   

Total bank equity capital

     15,503,000   

Noncontrolling (minority) interests in consolidated subsidiaries

     362,000   

Total equity capital

     15,865,000   
        

Total liabilities and equity capital

     181,855,000   
        


I, Thomas P. Gibbons, Chief Financial Officer of the above-named bank do hereby declare that this Report of Condition is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Thomas P. Gibbons,

Chief Financial Officer

We, the undersigned directors, attest to the correctness of this statement of resources and liabilities. We 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 and is true and correct.

 

Robert P. Kelly

Gerald L. Hassell

Catherine A. Rein

      

Directors

 

 

EX-25.4 14 dex254.htm FORM T-1 STATEMENT OF ELIGIBILITY Form T-1 Statement of Eligibility

Exhibit 25.4

 

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM T-1

 

 

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 MELLON

(Exact name of trustee as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

New York   13-5160382

(Jurisdiction of incorporation

if not a U.S. national bank)

 

(I.R.S. employer

identification no.)

One Wall Street, New York, N.Y.   10286
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip code)

 

 

Ally Financial Inc.

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   38-0572512

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. employer

identification no.)

200 Renaissance Center

P.O. Box 200

Detroit, Michigan

  48265-2000
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip code)

 

 

Guarantee of Fixed Rate/Floating Rate Trust Preferred Securities, Series 2

of GMAC Capital Trust I

(Title of the indenture securities)

 

 

 


1. General information. Furnish the following information as to the Trustee:

 

  (a) Name and address of each examining or supervising authority to which it is subject.

 

Name

  

Address

Superintendent of Banks of the State of New York    One State Street, New York, N.Y. 10004-1417, and Albany, N.Y. 12223
Federal Reserve Bank of New York    33 Liberty Street, New York, N.Y. 10045
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation    Washington, D.C. 20429
New York Clearing House Association    New York, N.Y. 10005

 

  (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.

 

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 17 C.F.R. 229.10(d).

 

  1. A copy of the Organization Certificate of The Bank of New York Mellon (formerly known as The Bank of New York, itself 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, Exhibit 1 to Form T-1 filed with Registration Statement No. 33-29637, Exhibit 1 to Form T-1 filed with Registration Statement No. 333-121195 and Exhibit 1 to Form T-1 filed with Registration Statement No. 333-152735).

 

- 2 -


  4. A copy of the existing By-laws of the Trustee. (Exhibit 4 to Form T-1 filed with Registration Statement No. 333-154173).

 

  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. 333-152735).

 

  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.

 

- 3 -


SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Act, the Trustee, The Bank of New York Mellon, 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 24th day of February, 2011.

 

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON
By:  

/S/     SHERMA THOMAS

  Name:   SHERMA THOMAS
  Title:   SENIOR ASSOCIATE

 

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EXHIBIT 7

 

 

Consolidated Report of Condition of

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON

of One 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, 2010, published in accordance with a call made by the Federal Reserve Bank of this District pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Reserve Act.

 

ASSETS    Dollar Amounts In Thousands  

Cash and balances due from depository institutions:

  

Noninterest-bearing balances and currency and coin

     2,924,000   

Interest-bearing balances

     64,634,000   

Securities:

  

Held-to-maturity securities

     3,651,000   

Available-for-sale securities

     58,491,000   

Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell:

  

Federal funds sold in domestic offices

     20,000   

Securities purchased under agreements to resell

     1,792,000   

Loans and lease financing receivables:

  

Loans and leases held for sale

     6,000   

Loans and leases, net of unearned income

     23,307,000   

LESS: Allowance for loan and lease losses

     482,000   

Loans and leases, net of unearned income and allowance

     22,825,000   

Trading assets

     4,910,000   

Premises and fixed assets (including capitalized leases)

     1,163,000   

Other real estate owned

     6,000   

Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies

     947,000   

Direct and indirect investments in real estate ventures

     0   

Intangible assets:

  

Goodwill

     6,364,000   

Other intangible assets

     1,805,000   


Other assets

     12,317,000   
        

Total assets

     181,855,000   
        

LIABILITIES

  

Deposits:

  

In domestic offices

     65,674,000   

Noninterest-bearing

     33,246,000   

Interest-bearing

     32,428,000   

In foreign offices, Edge and Agreement subsidiaries, and IBFs

     75,029,000   

Noninterest-bearing

     4,900,000   

Interest-bearing

     70,129,000   

Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase:

  

Federal funds purchased in domestic offices

     3,272,000   

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase

     1,550,000   

Trading liabilities

     6,207,000   

Other borrowed money: (includes mortgage indebtedness and obligations under capitalized leases)

     2,191,000   

Not applicable

  

Not applicable

  

Subordinated notes and debentures

     3,490,000   

Other liabilities

     8,577,000   
        

Total liabilities

     165,990,000   
        

EQUITY CAPITAL

  

Perpetual preferred stock and related surplus

     0   

Common stock

     1,135,000   

Surplus (exclude all surplus related to preferred stock)

     8,591,000   

Retained earnings

     6,821,000   

Accumulated other comprehensive income

     -1,044,000   

Other equity capital components

     0   

Total bank equity capital

     15,503,000   

Noncontrolling (minority) interests in consolidated subsidiaries

     362,000   

Total equity capital

     15,865,000   
        

Total liabilities and equity capital

     181,855,000   
        


I, Thomas P. Gibbons, Chief Financial Officer of the above-named bank do hereby declare that this Report of Condition is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Thomas P. Gibbons,

Chief Financial Officer

We, the undersigned directors, attest to the correctness of this statement of resources and liabilities. We 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 and is true and correct.

 

Robert P. Kelly

Gerald L. Hassell

Catherine A. Rein

      

Directors

 

 

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