-----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, N/tAMZofg3ZAEWtEtCY7k9s6z34IoQFEPsYDnh19PT0/vrIl1YUn9E5lPNtIbiL2 WcijyyFdctt8LWgL/+XbxA== 0000950130-99-001466.txt : 19990317 0000950130-99-001466.hdr.sgml : 19990317 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950130-99-001466 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: S-3 PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 9 FILED AS OF DATE: 19990316 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: ARMSTRONG WORLD INDUSTRIES INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000007431 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: PLASTICS PRODUCTS, NEC [3089] IRS NUMBER: 230366390 STATE OF INCORPORATION: PA FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: S-3 SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-74501 FILM NUMBER: 99566440 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: P O BOX 3001 STREET 2: 313 W LIBERTY ST CITY: LANCASTER STATE: PA ZIP: 17604 BUSINESS PHONE: 7173970611 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: P.O. BOX 3001 CITY: LANCASTER STATE: PA ZIP: 17604 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: ARMSTRONG CORK CO DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19800611 S-3 1 FORM S-3 As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 16, 1999 Registration No. 333- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 --------------- FORM S-3 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 --------------- ARMSTRONG WORLD INDUSTRIES, INC. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) 23-0366390 Pennsylvania (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) incorporation or organization) Deborah K. Owen, Esq. 2500 Columbia Avenue Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17603 2500 Columbia Avenue (717) 397-0611 Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17603 (address, including zip code, and telephone (717) 397-0611 number, including area code, of (Name, address, including zip code, and telephone registrant's principal executive offices) number, including area code, of agent for service)
With copies to: Bonnie A. Barsamian, Esq. Robert E. King, Jr., Esq. Rogers & Wells LLP 200 Park Avenue New York, New York 10166-0153 (212) 878-8000 --------------- 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 the only securities being registered on this Form are to be offered on a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act of 1933, other than securities offered only in connection with dividend or interest reinvestment plans, check the following box. [X] If this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, please check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. [_] If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(c) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. [_] If delivery of the prospectus is expected to be made pursuant to Rule 434, please check the following box. [_] --------------- Calculation of Registration Fee - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Title of each class of Proposed maximum Proposed maximum securities to be Amount to be offering price aggregate Amount of registered registered per unit(1) offering price(1) registration fee - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Debt Securities(5) Common Stock(5) Class A Preferred Stock(5) Warrants Depositary Shares Total................... $1,000,000,000(2)(3) $1,000,000,000(2)(3) $1,000,000,000(1)(2)(3)(4) $278,000
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) Estimated solely for the purpose of calculating the registration fee pursuant to Rule 457(o) under the Securities Act. (2) In U.S. dollars or the equivalent thereof in any other currency, currency unit or units or composite currency or currencies. Such amount represents the aggregate offering price of the securities registered hereunder and the exercise price of any securities issuable upon exercise of warrants. If any securities are issued at an original issue discount, then such greater amount as shall result in an aggregate initial offering price of $1,000,000,000. (3) Not specified as to each class of securities to be registered, pursuant to General Instruction II.D. of Form S-3. (4) The number of shares of Common Stock registered hereunder is limited to that which is permissible under Rule 415(a)(4) of the Securities Act of 1933. (5) Also includes such indeterminate number of shares of Class A Preferred Stock and Common Stock as may be issued upon conversion of or exchange for any Debt Securities, or Class A Preferred Stock that provides for conversion or exchange into other securities. The Common Stock being registered includes an indeterminate number of shares of Series One Preferred Stock and Preferred Stock Purchase Rights which will attach to any share of Common Stock issued and an indeterminate number of shares of Series One Preferred Stock issuable upon exercise of such Preferred Stock Purchase Rights. --------------- The Registrant hereby amends this Registration Statement on such date or dates as may be necessary to delay its effective date until the Registrant shall file a further amendment which specifically states that this Registration Statement shall thereafter become effective in accordance with Section 8(a) of the Securities Act of 1933 or until the Registration Statement shall become effective on such date as the Commission, acting pursuant to said Section 8(a), may determine. - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PROSPECTUS ARMSTRONG WORLD INDUSTRIES, INC. ---------------- $1,000,000,000 Debt Securities Common Stock Class A Preferred Stock Warrants Depositary Shares We may offer from time to time, together or separately, (1) debt securities, referred to as "Debt Securities," which may be either senior debt securities or subordinated debt securities or other evidences of indebtedness in one or more series; (2) shares of common stock, referred to as "Common Stock," including Preferred Stock Purchase Rights which attach to each share of Common Stock, referred to as "Rights"; (3) shares of Class A Preferred Stock, referred to as "Preferred Stock," including shares of Series One Preferred Stock issuable upon exercise of the Rights and one or more series of Class A Preferred Stock which may be convertible into or exchangeable for Common Stock or Debt Securities; (4) warrants or other rights to purchase Debt Securities, Common Stock or Preferred Stock, or any combination thereof, as we may designate at the time of the offering, referred to as "Warrants"; and (5) depositary shares, referred to as "Depositary Shares." Our Common Stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, the Pacific Stock Exchange and the Philadelphia Stock Exchange under the symbol "ACK." Our 7.45% Senior Quarterly Interest Bonds due 2038 are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "AKK." The Debt Securities, Common Stock, Preferred Stock, Warrants and Depositary Shares are collectively referred to as the "Securities." The aggregate initial offering price of the Securities that we intend to offer will not exceed $1,000,000,000. The Securities may be issued as units and in any combination. We will offer the Securities in amounts, at prices and on terms to be determined by market conditions at the time of the offering. We will provide the specific terms of the Securities in supplements to this prospectus. You should read this prospectus and the prospectus supplements carefully before you invest in the Securities. This prospectus may not be used to consummate sales of Securities unless accompanied by a prospectus supplement. Your investment in the Securities may involve certain risks. See "Risk Factors" beginning on page 5 of this prospectus and those risk factors contained in the applicable prospectus supplement, if any, for any additional risks in connection with your investment. Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of these securities, or determined if this prospectus is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense. ---------------- The date of this Prospectus is March 16, 1999. The information contained in this prospectus is not complete and may be changed. A registration statement relating to these Securities has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We may not sell these Securities until the registration statement becomes effective. This prospectus is not an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy these Securities in any state in which such offer, solicitation or sale is not permitted. ABOUT THIS PROSPECTUS This prospectus is part of a registration statement that we filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission using a "shelf" registration process. Under this shelf process, we may sell any combination of the Securities described in this prospectus in one or more offerings up to a total dollar amount of $1,000,000,000. This prospectus provides you with a general description of the Securities we may offer. Each time we sell Securities, we will provide a prospectus supplement that will contain specific information about the terms of that offering. The prospectus supplement may also add, update or change information contained in this prospectus. You should read both this prospectus and any prospectus supplement together with additional information described under the heading "Where You Can Find More Information" before you invest in any of the Securities. WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION Armstrong World Industries, Inc., referred to as the "Company," files annual, quarterly and special reports, proxy statements and other information with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Securities and Exchange Commission is referred to in this prospectus as the "Commission." You may read and copy any document that the Company files at the Commission's public reference rooms located at 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Judiciary Plaza, Room 1024, Washington, D.C. 20549; at regional offices of the Commission at the Northwestern Atrium Center, 500 West Madison Street, Suite 1400, Chicago, Illinois 60661-2511; and at 7 World Trade Center, New York, New York 10048. The Company's filings with the Commission (file number 001-02116) are also available to the public at the Commission's web site at http://www.sec.gov. You may also read and copy these documents at the offices of the New York Stock Exchange, 20 Broad Street, New York, New York 10005. In addition, the Company has filed with the Commission a Registration Statement on Form S-3 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, with respect to the Securities. This prospectus does not contain all of the information in the Registration Statement. For further information with respect to the Company and the Securities, you should read the Registration Statement and its exhibits. INCORPORATION OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS BY REFERENCE The Commission allows the Company to "incorporate by reference" the information it files with them, which means that the Company can disclose important information to you by referring you to those documents. The information incorporated by reference is considered to be part of this prospectus, and later information that the Company files with the Commission will automatically update and supersede this information. The Company incorporates by reference its Annual Report on Form 10-K for its fiscal year ended December 31, 1998 and any future filings made with the Commission under Sections 13(a), 13(c), 14, or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, until such time as all of the Securities have been sold. In this prospectus, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is referred to as the "Exchange Act," and the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, is referred to as the "Securities Act." 2 You may request a copy of these filings, at no cost, by writing or telephoning the Company at the following address: Armstrong World Industries, Inc. 2500 Columbia Avenue Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17603 Attn: Deborah K. Owen Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel (717) 397-0611 CAUTIONARY STATEMENT CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION This prospectus and any accompanying prospectus supplement include forward- looking statements. We have based these forward-looking statements on our current expectations and projections about future events. Forward looking statements are generally identifiable by use of the words "may," "will," "should," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "believe," "intend" or "project" or the negatives of such words or variations thereon or comparable terminology. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions about the Company, including, among other things: . material adverse changes in economic conditions in the markets served by the Company; . the possibility that currently unanticipated difficulties may arise in integrating the operations of newly acquired businesses and newly formed joint ventures; and . competition from others in the markets served by the Company. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking events discussed in this prospectus and any accompanying prospectus supplement might not occur. 3 THE COMPANY The Company was incorporated in Pennsylvania in 1891. We design, manufacture and sell interior furnishings, including floor coverings, building products (primarily ceiling systems) and wood products. These products are sold primarily for use in the furnishing, refurbishing, repair, modernization and construction of residential, commercial and institutional buildings. We also manufacture various industrial and other products, including pipe insulation, gasket material and textile machine parts. Through Triangle Pacific Corp., a company acquired on July 23, 1998 and referred to as "Triangle Pacific," we manufacture hardwood and other flooring and relevant products, as well as kitchen and bathroom cabinets. Further, effective August 31, 1998, we acquired 93% of DLW Aktiengesellschaft, a German company, that manufactures flooring and some office furniture in Europe. Our business includes five segments, flooring coverings, building products, wood products, insulation products and all other products, each of which is described below. . Floor Coverings We are a worldwide manufacturer of floor coverings for the interiors of homes and commercial and institutional buildings, offering a broad range of resilient flooring together with adhesives, installation and maintenance materials and accessories. Resilient flooring, in both sheet and tile form, together with laminate flooring, linoleum, carpet and sports flooring, is made in a wide variety of types, designs, and colors. These types of flooring offer such features as ease of installation, reduced maintenance (no-wax), and cushioning for greater underfoot comfort. Floor covering products are sold to the commercial and residential market segments through wholesalers, retailers (including large home centers), and contractors, and to the hotel/motel and manufactured homes industries. . Building Products We are a major producer of ceiling materials in the United States and abroad, and market both residential and commercial ceiling systems. Ceiling materials for the home are offered in a variety of types and designs; most provide noise reduction and incorporate Company-designed features intended to permit ease of installation. These residential ceiling products are sold through wholesalers and retailers (including large home centers). Commercial ceiling systems, designed for use in shopping centers, offices, schools, hospitals, and other commercial and institutional structures, are available in numerous colors, performance characteristics and designs and offer characteristics such as acoustical control, rated fire protection, and aesthetic appeal. We sell commercial ceiling materials and accessories, along with acoustical wall panels, to ceiling systems contractors and to resale distributors. Suspension ceiling systems products are manufactured and sold through a joint venture with Worthington Industries. . Wood Products The Company, through Triangle Pacific, manufactures and sells hardwood flooring and other flooring and related products. The wood products segment also manufactures and distributes kitchen and bathroom cabinets. These products are used primarily in residential new construction and remodeling, with some commercial applications such as retail stores and restaurants. Flooring sales are generally made through independent wholesale flooring distributors and the cabinets are distributed through Company-operated distributors and directly to the end-user. The business of this segment is seasonal, with demand for its products generally the highest between the months of April and November. 4 . Insulation Products We manufacture insulation products for the technical insulation market. Insulation products are made in a wide variety of types and designs to satisfy various industrial and commercial applications with the majority of the products comprising closed cell flexible foams. A broad range of cladding and other related materials for the insulation contracting market are also produced. Insulation products are sold primarily throughout Europe and North America, with increasing markets in Asia and South America. . All Other Products Other business units include the making of a variety of specialty products for the automotive, textile and other industries worldwide. Gasket materials are sold for new and replacement use in the automotive, farm equipment, appliance, small engine, compressor and other industries. Textile products include cots and aprons sold to equipment manufacturers and textile mills. Gasket and textile products are sold, depending on type and ultimate use, to original equipment manufacturers, contractors, wholesalers, fabricators and end users. 5 RISK FACTORS The Securities we plan to sell may involve a significant degree of risk. Investors should carefully consider the risk factors described below, together with all of the information set forth or incorporated by reference in this prospectus or any accompanying prospectus supplement, in determining whether or not to purchase any of the Securities. Additional risk factors may be set forth in an accompanying prospectus supplement. . Risks Associated with Integration of Triangle Pacific, DLW and Other Possible Expansion. The Company recently experienced a period of significant expansion. This expansion period included the acquisitions of Triangle and DLW. It also included expansion into markets that have not been traditionally serviced by the Company. As a result, our management now manages a substantially larger enterprise. We can not give any assurance that we can effectively implement the organizational and operational systems necessary for optimal management and integration of our newly expanded businesses, or any other businesses that we may acquire in the future. We also can not give any assurances that we will be able to manage our growth successfully. In addition, our management is in the ongoing process of evaluating the nature and scope of our operations and various short-term and long-term strategic considerations. We must assess to what extent integration, consolidation or other modification of our businesses is appropriate. Some uncertainties and risks relating to the integration of combined operations may exist and, therefore, it is difficult to predict or quantify the impact of such decisions on our results of operations and financial condition. While management expects to realize certain operating synergies and cost savings as a result of its recent acquisitions as well as any future acquisitions, there can be no assurance that such synergies and savings will be achieved. It may also be difficult to integrate these businesses into our Company successfully or on a timely basis. As a result, any future acquisitions may have an adverse effect on our results of operations and financial position. . Absence of Public Market for the Debt Securities, Warrants and Preferred Stock. Any new Securities sold will have no established trading market, other than the Company's Common Stock, which is listed on the New York, Pacific and Philadelphia Stock Exchanges. Any Common Stock sold pursuant to a prospectus supplement will be listed on the New York, Pacific and Philadelphia Stock Exchanges, subject to official notice of issuance. Any underwriters purchasing our Securities for any public offering and sale may make a market in such Securities, but such underwriters will not be obligated to do so and may discontinue any market making activities at any time without notice. As a result, we can not give any assurance that the secondary market for any of the Debt Securities, Warrants, Preferred Stock or Depositary Shares will be liquid. . Certain Provisions of the Company's Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws and the Pennsylvania Business Corporation Law. The Company's Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws, as well the Pennsylvania Business Corporation Law, contain provisions that may have the effect of delaying, deterring or preventing a change in control of the Company, including without limitation, cumulative voting for directors, classification of the board of directors into three classes, certain supermajority voting requirements, the ability to issue shares of a series of Preferred Stock without stockholder approval and the issuance of preferred stock purchase rights which attach to each share of Common Stock and may become exercisable in connection with certain acquisitions. For a further description of these provisions, see "Description of Capital Stock." 6 . Risks Associated with Year 2000 Issues. Like most other companies, the Company strives to ensure that its information systems are able to recognize and process date-sensitive information properly as the year 2000 approaches. Systems that do not recognize and process this information could generate erroneous data or even fail. The Company is conducting reviews of its key computer systems and has identified a number of systems that could be affected by the year 2000 issue. The Company is undertaking to upgrade these systems to allow them to function properly. If these steps are not completed successfully in a timely manner, the Company's operations and financial performance could be adversely affected through disruptions in operations. 7 USE OF PROCEEDS Except as otherwise described in any accompanying prospectus supplement, the Company expects to add substantially all of the net proceeds from the sale of the Securities to its funds to be used for general corporate purposes. These general corporate purposes may include repayment of long-term and short- term debt, capital expenditures, working capital and the financing of acquisitions. Funds not used immediately may be invested in short-term marketable securities. 8 RATIOS OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES AND EARNINGS TO COMBINED FIXED CHARGES AND PREFERRED STOCK DIVIDENDS The following table sets forth the Company's consolidated ratios of earnings from continuing businesses to fixed charges for the indicated periods.
Year Ended December 31, ------------------------- 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 Ratio of earnings from continuing businesses to fixed charges (1).. 8.71 1.06 8.23 10.29 0.63(2)
- -------- (1) Excluding restructuring charges for all periods, the pre-tax loss on the ceramic tile business combination for 1995 and an asbestos liability charge in 1998, the ratios would have been 8.71, 7.26, 9.76, 10.29 and 5.06 for 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 and 1998, respectively. (2) Earnings were inadequate to cover fixed charges by $28.9 million. The ratio of earnings from continuing businesses to fixed charges has been computed by dividing earnings from continuing businesses by fixed charges. For purposes of calculating this ratio, earnings from continuing businesses consist of consolidated earnings from continuing business operations before income taxes plus fixed charges. Fixed charges consist of interest expense and one-third of rent expense which is deemed to be representative of interest and amortization of finance costs. The following table sets forth the Company's consolidated ratios of earnings from continuing businesses to combined fixed charges and preferred stock dividends for the indicated periods.
Year Ended December 31, ---------------------------- 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 Ratio of earnings from continuing businesses to fixed charges (1).......................................... 4.89 0.83(2) 5.73 10.29 0.63(3)
- -------- (1) Excluding restructuring charges for all periods, the pre-tax loss on the ceramic tile business combination for 1995 and an asbestos liability charge in 1998, the ratios would have been 4.85, 4.32, 6.78, 10.29 and 5.06 for 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 and 1998, respectively. (2) Earnings were inadequate to cover fixed charges plus preferred stock dividends by $16.2 million. (3) Earnings were inadequate to cover fixed charges by $28.9 million. 9 DESCRIPTION OF DEBT SECURITIES This section describes the general terms and provisions of the Debt Securities. A prospectus supplement will describe the specific terms of the Debt Securities offered through that prospectus supplement and any general terms outlined in this section that will not apply to those Debt Securities. The senior debt securities, referred to as "Senior Debt Securities," will be issued under an Indenture, dated as of December 23, 1998, between the Company and The First National Bank of Chicago, as Trustee. In this prospectus, The First National Bank of Chicago is referred to as the "Trustee," and this Indenture is referred to as the "Senior Indenture." The subordinated debt securities, referred to as "Subordinated Debt Securities," will be issued under a separate Indenture, dated as of December 23, 1998, between the Company and the Trustee. In this prospectus, this Indenture is referred to as the "Subordinated Indenture." The Senior Indenture and Subordinated Indenture are sometimes referred to collectively as the "Indentures." The statements under this caption relating to the Debt Securities and the Indentures are summaries only and are not complete. Such summaries make use of terms defined in the Indentures. Wherever such terms are used herein or particular provisions of the Indentures are referred to, such terms or provisions, as the case may be, are incorporated by reference as part of the statements made herein, and such statements are qualified in their entirety by such reference. Certain defined terms in the Indentures are capitalized herein. In the summary below, we have included references to section numbers and articles of the applicable Indentures so that you can easily locate these provisions. The Indentures have been filed as exhibits to the Registration Statement of which this prospectus is a part. You should read the Indentures for additional information before you decide to purchase any Debt Securities. General The Indentures do not limit the aggregate principal amount of Debt Securities that may be issued. They provide that Debt Securities may be issued from time to time, in one or more series, each in an aggregate principal amount authorized by the Company prior to issuance. (Section 301) The Debt Securities will have terms and provisions that are not inconsistent with the Indentures. These terms will relate to maturity, principal and interest, as the Company may determine. Unless otherwise specified in the applicable prospectus supplement, the Senior Debt Securities when issued will be our unsecured and unsubordinated obligations and will rank on a parity with all of our other unsecured and unsubordinated indebtedness. The Subordinated Debt Securities when issued will be subordinated in right of payment to the prior payment in full of all our Senior Debt, as described under "Subordination of Subordinated Debt Securities" and in the applicable prospectus supplement. The applicable prospectus supplement will set forth whether the Debt Securities being sold will be Senior Debt Securities or Subordinated Debt Securities, the price or prices of the Debt Securities being issued and will describe the following terms of the Debt Securities: . the title of the Debt Securities and the aggregate principal amount of the Debt Securities being issued by the Company; . the Person to whom any interest on a Debt Security of the series is payable, if other than the Person in whose name that Debt Security (or one or more predecessor Debt Securities) is registered at the close of business on the Regular Record Date for such interest payment; 10 . the date or dates on which the principal of and premium, if any, on such Debt Securities is payable or the method of determination of the principal and premium, if any; . the interest rate or rates of such Debt Securities or the method of determination thereof, if any, the date or dates from which any such interest will accrue, the date or dates on which any such interest will be payable and the record date for any such interest payable on any interest payment date; . the place or places where the principal of, and any premium and interest, if any, on any of such Debt Securities will be payable; . the terms and conditions relating to redemption of any such Debt Securities, if applicable; . the obligation, if any, of the Company to redeem, repay or purchase such Debt Securities pursuant to any sinking fund or analogous provisions or at the option of a holder and the terms and conditions upon which such Debt Securities will be redeemed, repaid or purchased pursuant to such obligation; . the denominations of such Debt Securities, if other than denominations of $1,000 and any integral multiple of $1,000; . whether such Debt Securities are to be issued at less than their principal amount and the amount of the discount at which such Debt Securities will be issued; . if the amount of principal of, or any premium or interest, on any of such Debt Securities may be determined with reference to an index or pursuant to a formula, the manner in which such amounts will be determined; . if other than United States dollars, the currency, currencies or currency units in which the principal of, or any premium or interest, on any of such Debt Securities will be payable (and the manner in which the equivalent of the principal amount of such Debt Securities in the currency of United States dollars is to be determined for any purpose, including for the purpose of determining the principal amount deemed to be outstanding at any time); . if the principal of, or any premium or interest, on any of such Debt Securities is to be payable, at the election of the Company or the holder of such Debt Securities, in one or more currencies or currency units other than those in which such Debt Securities are stated to be payable, the currency, currencies or currency units in which payment of any such amount as to which such election is made will be payable, the periods within which and the terms and conditions upon which such election is to be made and the amount so payable (or the manner in which such amount is to be determined); . if other than the entire principal amount thereof, the portion of the principal amount of any of such Debt Securities that will be payable upon declaration of acceleration of the maturity of such Debt Securities; . if the principal amount payable at the Stated Maturity of any of such Debt Securities will not be determinable as of any one or more dates prior to the Stated Maturity, the amount which will be deemed to be such principal amount as of any such date for any purpose, including the principal amount of such Debt Securities which will be due and payable upon any Maturity other than the Stated Maturity or which will be deemed to 11 be outstanding as of any such date (or, in any such case, the manner in which such deemed principal amount is to be determined); . provisions, if any, for the defeasance of such Debt Securities as described under "Defeasance and Covenant Defeasance--Defeasance and Discharge" or "Defeasance and Covenant Defeasance--Covenant Defeasance," or under both such captions; . if applicable, the conversion rights with respect to such Debt Securities; . whether any of such Debt Securities will be issuable in the form of one or more Global Securities, defined below, and, if so, the respective Depositaries for such Global Securities, the form of any legend or legends to be borne by any such Global Security in addition to or in lieu of the legend referred to under "Form, Exchange and Transfer-- Global Securities" and, if different from those described under such caption, any circumstances under which any such Global Security may be exchanged, in whole or in part, for Debt Securities registered, and any transfer of such Global Security, in whole or in part, may be registered, in the names of Persons other than the Depositary for such Global Security or its nominee; . any addition to or change in the Events of Default applicable to any of such Debt Securities and any change in the right of the Trustee or the holders to declare the principal amount of any of such Debt Securities due and payable; . any addition to or change in the covenants in the Indentures described under "Certain Restrictive Covenants" applicable to any of such Debt Securities; and . any other terms of such Debt Securities not inconsistent with the provisions of the applicable Indenture. (Section 301) Debt Securities, including Original Issue Discount Securities, may be sold at a substantial discount below their principal amount. Certain special United States federal income tax considerations (if any) applicable to Debt Securities sold at an original issue discount will be described in the applicable prospectus supplement. In addition, certain special United States federal income tax or other considerations (if any) applicable to any Debt Securities which are denominated in a currency or currency unit other than United States dollars will be described in the applicable prospectus supplement. Unless otherwise described in an applicable prospectus supplement, the Indentures and the forms of the Debt Securities will not contain provisions designed to afford holders of the Debt Securities protection in the event of a takeover, recapitalization, or similar restructuring involving the Company that may adversely affect holders of Debt Securities. The Company shall deliver Debt Securities of any series, duly executed by the Company to the Trustee for authentication, together with an order for the authentication and delivery of such Debt Securities. The Trustee, in accordance with such order, shall authenticate and deliver such Debt Securities. No Debt Securities of any series shall be entitled to any benefit under the Indentures or be valid or obligatory for any purpose unless there appears thereon a certificate of authentication substantially in the form provided for in the Indentures and manually executed by the Trustee or an authenticating agent duly appointed by the Trustee. Such certificate shall be conclusive evidence, and the only evidence, that such Debt Securities have been duly authenticated and delivered under, and are entitled to the benefits of, the Indentures. 12 Conversion Rights If a series of Debt Securities is convertible, the applicable prospectus supplement relating to such series will describe the terms on which those Debt Securities are convertible and the property or securities into which such Debt Securities are convertible. Such terms may include provisions as to whether conversion is mandatory, or at the option of the holder, and may include provisions pursuant to which the number of securities or property to be received by the holders of Debt Securities would be calculated according to the market price of our Common Stock or other securities or property as of a certain stated time. (Article Fourteen) Subordination of Subordinated Debt Securities Unless otherwise stated in the applicable prospectus supplement, the following provisions will apply to the Subordinated Debt Securities. The Subordinated Debt Securities, to the extent set forth in the Subordinated Indenture, will be subordinate in right of payment to the prior payment in full of all Senior Debt, including the Senior Debt Securities. Upon any payment or distribution of assets to creditors upon any liquidation, dissolution, winding up, reorganization, assignment for the benefit of creditors, marshalling of assets or any bankruptcy, insolvency, debt restructuring or similar proceedings in connection with any insolvency or bankruptcy proceeding of the Company, the holders of Senior Debt will be entitled to receive payment in full of principal of (and premium, if any) and interest, if any, on such Senior Debt before the holders of the Subordinated Debt Securities will be entitled to receive or retain any payment in respect of the principal of (and premium, if any) or interest, if any, on the Subordinated Debt Securities. (Section 1502) In the event of the acceleration of the maturity of any Subordinated Debt Securities, the holders of all Senior Debt outstanding at the time of such acceleration will be entitled to receive payment in full of all amounts due thereon prior to the holders of the Subordinated Debt Securities being entitled to receive or retain any payment in respect of the principal of (and premium, if any) or interest, if any, on the Subordinated Debt Securities. (Section 1503) No payments on account of principal (or premium, if any) or interest, if any, in respect of the Subordinated Debt Securities may be made if there shall have occurred and be continuing a default in any payment with respect to Senior Debt, or an event of default with respect to any Senior Debt resulting in the acceleration of the maturity thereof, or if any judicial proceeding shall be pending with respect to any such default. (Section 1504) For purposes of the subordination provisions, the payment, issuance and delivery of cash, property or securities (other than stock and certain subordinated securities of the Company) upon conversion of a Subordinated Debt Security will be deemed to constitute payment on account of the principal of such Subordinated Debt Security. "Senior Debt" means the principal of (and premium, if any) and interest, if any (including interest accruing on or after the filing of any petition in bankruptcy or for reorganization relating to the Company to the extent that such claim for post-petition interest is allowed in such proceeding), on Debt (as defined under "Restrictive Covenants--Limitation on Liens"), whether incurred on or prior to the date of the Subordinated Indenture or thereafter incurred, unless, in the instrument creating or evidencing such Debt or pursuant to which such Debt is outstanding, it is provided that such obligations are not superior in right of payment to the Subordinated Debt Securities or to other Debt which is pari passu with, or Subordinated to, the Subordinated Debt Securities; provided, however, that Senior Debt shall not be deemed to include the Subordinated Debt Securities. 13 The Subordinated Indenture does not limit or prohibit the incurrence of additional Senior Debt, which may include indebtedness that is senior to the Subordinated Debt Securities, but subordinate to other obligations of the Company. The Senior Debt Securities, when issued, will constitute Senior Debt. Further provisions, if any, applicable to the subordination of the Subordinated Debt Securities of a particular series may be described in the applicable prospectus supplement. Form, Exchange and Transfer Unless otherwise specified in the applicable prospectus supplement, the Debt Securities of each series will be issuable only in fully registered form, without coupons, and only in denominations of $1,000 and integral multiples of $1,000. (Section 302) At the option of the holder, subject to the terms of the Indentures and the limitations applicable to Global Securities, Debt Securities of each series will be exchangeable for other Debt Securities of the same series of any authorized denomination and of a like tenor and aggregate principal amount. (Section 305) Subject to the terms of the Indentures and the limitations applicable to Global Securities, Debt Securities may be presented for exchange as provided above or for registration of transfer (duly endorsed or with the form of transfer endorsed thereon duly executed) at the office of the Security Registrar or at the office of any transfer agent designated by the Company for such purpose. No service charge will be made for any registration of transfer or exchange of Debt Securities, but the Company may require payment of any taxes or other governmental charges as described in the Indentures. Such transfer or exchange will be effected upon the Security Registrar or such transfer agent, as the case may be, being satisfied with the documents of title and identity of the person making the request. The Company has appointed the Trustee as Security Registrar. Any transfer agent (in addition to the Security Registrar) initially designated by the Company for any Debt Securities will be named in the applicable prospectus supplement. (Section 305) The Company may at any time designate additional transfer agents or rescind the designation of any transfer agent. The Company may also approve a change in the office through which any transfer agent acts, except that the Company will be required to maintain a transfer agent in each Place of Payment for the Debt Securities of each series. (Section 1002) In the event of a redemption in part, the Company will not be required to (i) issue, register the transfer of or exchange any Debt Security of that series (or of that series and specified terms, as the case may be) during a period beginning at the opening of business 15 days before the day of mailing of a notice of redemption of any such Debt Security that may be selected for redemption and ending at the close of business on the day of such mailing or (ii) register the transfer of or exchange any Debt Security, in whole or in part, called for redemption, except the unredeemed portion of any such Debt Security being redeemed in part. (Section 305) Global Securities The Debt Securities of a particular series may be issued in the form of one or more Global Securities, which will be deposited with a depositary, referred to as the "Depositary," or its nominee or a custodian therefor, each of which will be identified in the prospectus supplement relating to such series. The Global Securities will have an aggregate principal amount equal to that of the Debt Securities that they represent. The Global Securities will have a legend regarding their restrictions on 14 exchanges and registration of transfer referred to below and any such other matters as may be provided for pursuant to the Indentures. Notwithstanding any provision of the Indentures or any Debt Security described in this summary, no Global Security may be exchanged, in whole or in part, for Debt Securities registered, and no transfer of a Global Security, in whole or in part, may be registered, in the name of any Person other than the Depositary for such Global Security or any nominee of such Depositary unless: (i) the Depositary has notified the Company that it is unwilling or unable to continue as Depositary for such Global Security or has ceased to be qualified to act as such as required by the Indentures; (ii) there shall have occurred and be continuing an Event of Default with respect to the Debt Securities represented by such Global Security; or (iii) there shall exist such circumstances, if any, in addition to or in lieu of those described above as may be described in the applicable prospectus supplement. All securities issued in exchange for a Global Security or any portion of a Global Security will be registered in such names as the Depositary may direct. (Sections 204 and 305) So long as the Depositary for a Global Security, or its nominee, is the registered owner of such Global Security, such Depositary or such nominee, as the case may be, will be considered the sole owner or Holder of the Debt Securities represented by such Global Security for all purposes under the Debt Securities and the Indentures. Except as provided above, owners of beneficial interests in a Global Security will not be entitled to have such Global Security or any Debt Securities that it represents registered in their names, will not receive or be entitled to receive physical delivery of certificated Debt Securities in exchange therefor and will not be considered to be the owners or Holders of such Global Security or any Debt Securities represented thereby for any purpose under the Debt Securities or the Indentures. All payments of principal of, and any premium and interest on, a Global Security will be made to the Depositary or its nominee, as the case may be, as the Holder of such Global Security. 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 beneficial interests in a Global Security. Ownership of beneficial interests in a Global Security will be limited to institutions that have accounts with the Depositary or its nominee, referred to as "participants," and to persons that may hold beneficial interests through participants. In connection with the issuance of any Global Security, the Depositary will credit, on its book-entry registration and transfer system, the respective principal amounts of Debt Securities represented by the Global Security to the accounts of its participants. Ownership of beneficial interests in a Global Security will be shown only on, and the transfer of those ownership interests will be effected only through, records maintained by the Depositary (with respect to participants' interests) or any such participant (with respect to interests of persons held by such participants on their behalf). Payments, transfers, exchanges and other matters relating to beneficial interests in a Global Security may be subject to various policies and procedures adopted by the Depositary from time to time. None of the Company, the Trustee or any agent of the Company or the Trustee will have any responsibility or liability for any aspect of the Depositary's or any participant's records relating to, or for payments made on account of, beneficial interests in a Global Security, or for maintaining, supervising or reviewing any records relating to such beneficial interests. Payment and Paying Agents Unless otherwise indicated in the applicable prospectus supplement, payment of interest on a Debt Security on any Interest Payment Date will be made to the Person in whose name such Debt 15 Security (or one or more Predecessor Debt Securities) is registered at the close of business on the Regular Record Date for such interest. (Section 307) Unless otherwise indicated in the applicable prospectus supplement, principal of, and any premium and interest on, the Debt Securities of a particular series will be payable at the office of such Paying Agent or Paying Agents as the Company may designate for such purpose from time to time. However, at the Company's option, payment of any interest may be made by check mailed to the address of the Person entitled thereto as such address appears in the Security Register. Unless otherwise indicated in the applicable prospectus supplement, the Corporate Trust Office of the Trustee in New York, New York will be designated as the Company's sole Paying Agent for payments with respect to Debt Securities of each series. Any other Paying Agents initially designated by the Company for the Debt Securities of a particular series will be named in the applicable prospectus supplement. The Company may at any time designate additional Paying Agents or rescind the designation of any Paying Agent or approve a change in the office through which any Paying Agent acts, except that the Company will be required to maintain a Paying Agent in each Place of Payment for the Debt Securities of a particular series. (Section 1002) All monies paid by the Company to a Paying Agent for the payment of principal of, premium, if any, or interest on any Debt Security that remain unclaimed at the end of two years after such principal, premium or interest has become due and payable will be repaid to the Company. After such time, the Holder of such Debt Security will look only to the Company for payment of such amounts. (Section 1003) Restrictive Covenants . Limitation on Liens. The Senior Indenture provides that, except as otherwise provided in the next succeeding paragraph, neither the Company nor any Restricted Subsidiary will issue, assume or guarantee any indebtedness for borrowed money, referred to as "Debt," secured by any mortgage, pledge, security interest, lien or other encumbrance, referred to as a "Lien," upon any Principal Property of the Company or of any Restricted Subsidiary or upon any shares of stock or Debt of any Restricted Subsidiary (whether such Principal Property, shares of stock or Debt are now owned or hereafter acquired) unless the Company secures or causes such Restricted Subsidiary to secure the Senior Debt Securities equally and ratably with, or prior to, such secured Debt, for so long as such Debt will be so secured. The restriction will not apply to Debt secured by: (A) liens on property, shares of stock or indebtedness of any corporation existing at the time such corporation becomes a Restricted Subsidiary or arising thereafter (i) otherwise than in connection with the borrowing of money arranged thereafter and (ii) pursuant to contractual commitments entered into prior to and not in contemplation of such corporation's becoming a Restricted Subsidiary; (B) liens on any property (including shares of stock or Debt) existing at the time of acquisition thereof (including acquisition through merger or consolidation) or securing the payment of all or any part of the purchase price or construction cost thereof or securing any Debt incurred prior to, at the time of or within 180 days after, the acquisition of such property, shares of stock or Debt or the completion of any such construction, whichever is later, for the purpose of financing all or any part of the purchase price or construction costs thereof (provided such Liens are limited to such property, improvements thereon and the land upon which such property and 16 improvements are located and any other property not then constituting a Principal Property); (C) liens on any property to secure all or any part of the cost of development, operations, construction, alteration, repair or improvement of all or any part of such property, or to secure Debt incurred prior to, at the time of or within 180 days after, the completion of such development, operation, construction, alteration, repair or improvement, whichever is later, for the purpose of financing all or any part of such cost (provided such Liens are limited to such property, improvements thereon and the land upon which such property and improvements are located and any other property not then constituting a Principal Property); (D) liens which secure Debt owing by a Restricted Subsidiary to the Company or to another Restricted Subsidiary or by the Company to a Restricted Subsidiary; (E) liens securing indebtedness of a corporation which becomes a successor of the Company in accordance with the provisions described under the heading "Consolidation, Merger and Sale of Assets" below; (F) liens on property of the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary in favor of the United States of America or any State thereof, or any department agency or instrumentality or political subdivision of the United States of America or any State thereof, or in favor of any other country or any political subdivision thereof, to secure partial, progress, advance or other payments pursuant to any contract or statute or to secure any indebtedness incurred for the purpose of financing all or any part of the purchase price or the cost of construction of the property subject to such Liens, or in favor of any trustee or mortgagee for the benefit of holders of indebtedness of any such entity incurred for any such purpose; (G) liens existing at December 23, 1998; and (H) any extension, renewal or replacement (or successive extension, renewals or replacements), in whole or in part, of any Lien referred to in the foregoing clauses (A) to (G), inclusive, or of any Debt secured thereby; provided that such extension, renewal or replacement Lien shall be limited to all or any part of the same property that secured the Lien extended, renewed or replaced (plus any improvements on such property) and shall secure no larger amount of Debt than that existing at the time of such extension, renewal or replacement. Notwithstanding the foregoing restrictions, the Company and any one or more Restricted Subsidiaries may issue, assume or guarantee Debt secured by a Lien which would otherwise be subject to the foregoing restrictions if at the time it does so, referred to as the "Incurrence Time," the aggregate amount of such Debt plus all other Debt of the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries secured by a Lien which would otherwise be subject to the foregoing restrictions (not including Debt permitted to be secured under clauses (A) through (H) referred to above), plus the aggregate Attributable Debt (determined as of the Incurrence Time) of Sale and Leaseback Transactions (other than Sale and Leaseback Transactions permitted by clause (1) under the heading "--Limitations on Sale and Leaseback Transactions" below) entered into after December 23, 1998 and in existence at the Incurrence Time (less the aggregate amount of proceeds of such Sale and Leaseback Transactions which shall have been applied in accordance with clause (3) under "Limitations on Sale and Leaseback Transactions"), does not exceed 15% of Consolidated Net Tangible Assets. 17 . Limitations on Sale and Leaseback Transactions. The Senior Indenture provides that neither we nor any of our Restricted Subsidiaries will enter into any Sale and Lease-Back Transaction with respect to any Principal Property unless either: (1) the Company or such Restricted Subsidiary would (at the time of entering into such arrangement) be entitled pursuant to the foregoing covenant relating to "Limitation on Liens," without equally and ratably securing the Senior Debt Securities, to issue, assume or guarantee indebtedness secured by a Lien on such Principal Property; or (2) the Attributable Debt of the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries in respect of such Sale and Leaseback Transaction and all other Sale and Leaseback Transactions entered into after December 23, 1998 (other than such Sale and Leaseback Transactions as are permitted by clause (1) or clause (3) of this paragraph), plus the aggregate principal amount of Debt secured by Liens on Principal Properties then outstanding (excluding any such Debt secured by Liens covered in subdivisions (A) through (H) under the heading "--Limitation on Liens" above) which do not equally and ratably secure the Senior Debt Securities, would not exceed 15% of Consolidated Net Tangible Assets; or (3) the Company, within 180 days after the sale or transfer, applies or causes a Restricted Subsidiary to apply an amount equal to the greater of the net proceeds of such sale or transfer or fair market value of the Principal Property so sold and leased back at the time of entering into such Sale and Leaseback Transaction (in either case as determined by the Board of Directors) to the retirement of Senior Debt Securities or other indebtedness of the Company (other than indebtedness Subordinated to the Senior Debt Securities) or indebtedness of a Restricted Subsidiary, for money borrowed, having a stated maturity more than 12 months from the date of such application or which is extendible at the option of the obligor thereon to a date more than 12 months from the date of such application, provided that the amount to be so applied shall be reduced by (i) the principal amount of Senior Debt Securities delivered within 180 days after such sale or transfer to the Trustee for retirement and cancellation, and (ii) the principal amount of any such indebtedness of the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary other than Senior Debt Securities voluntarily retired by the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary within 180 days after such sale or transfer; provided, further, that notwithstanding the foregoing, no retirement referred to in this clause (3) may be affected by payment at Maturity. Notwithstanding the foregoing, where the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary is the lessee in any Sale and Leaseback Transaction, Attributable Debt shall not include any Debt resulting from the guarantee by the Company or any other Restricted Subsidiary of the lessee's obligation thereunder. Certain Definitions The term "Attributable Debt" means, in respect of a Sale and Leaseback Transaction and as of any particular time, the present value (discounted at the rate of interest implicit in the terms of the lease involved in such Sale and Leaseback Transaction, as determined in good faith by the Company) of the obligation of the lessee thereunder for net rental payments (excluding, however, any amounts required to be paid by such lessee, whether or not designated as rent or additional rent, on account of maintenance and repairs, services, insurance, taxes, assessments, water rates or similar charges or any amounts required to be paid by such lessee thereunder contingent upon monetary inflation or the amount of sales, maintenance and repairs, insurance, taxes, assessments, water rates or similar charges) 18 during the remaining term of such lease (including any period for which such lease has been extended or may, at the option of the lessor, be extended). The term "Consolidated Net Tangible Assets" means the aggregate amount of assets (less applicable reserves and other properly deductible items) after deducting therefrom (a) all goodwill, trade names, trademarks, patents, unamortized debt discount and expense and other like intangibles, and (b) all current liabilities, all as reflected in the Company's latest audited consolidated balance sheet contained in the Company's most recent annual report to its stockholders under Rule 14a-3 of the Exchange Act prior to the time as of which "Consolidated Net Tangible Assets" shall be determined. The term "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. The term "Principal Property" means any single manufacturing plant, research laboratory or other similar facility located within the United States of America (other than its territories and possessions) and owned by, or leased to, the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary, the book value of the property, plant and equipment of which (as shown, net of depreciation, on the books of the owner or owners) is not less than 2% of the Consolidated Net Tangible Assets at the end of the most recent fiscal year of the Company, reflected in the latest audited consolidated statement of financial position contained in the Company's most recent annual report to its stockholders under Rule 14a-3 of the Exchange Act, except (a) any such plant or facility (i) owned or leased jointly or in common with one or more Persons other than the Company and its Subsidiaries, in which the interest of the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries does not exceed 50%, or (ii) which the Board of Directors determines by Board Resolution in good faith is not of material importance to the total business conducted, or assets owned, by the Company and its Subsidiaries as an entirety, or (b) any portion of any such plant or facility which the Board of Directors determines by Board Resolution in good faith not to be of material importance to the use or operation of such plant or facility. The term "Restricted Subsidiary" means any Subsidiary substantially all the property of which is located, or substantially all of the business of which is carried on, within the United States of America (other than its territories and possessions) which shall at the time, directly or indirectly through one or more Subsidiaries or in combination with one or more other Subsidiaries, own or be a lessee of a Principal Property. Consolidation, Merger and Sale of Assets The Indentures provide that the Company may not consolidate with or merge into, or convey, transfer or lease its properties and assets substantially as an entirety to, any Person, referred to as a "successor Person," and may not permit any Person to merge into, or convey, transfer or lease its properties and assets substantially as an entirety to, the Company, unless: (i) the successor Person (if any) is a corporation, partnership, trust or other entity organized and validly existing under the laws of any domestic jurisdiction and assumes the Company's obligations on the Debt Securities and under the Indentures; (ii) immediately after giving effect to the transaction, no Event of Default, and no event that, after notice or lapse of time or both, would become an Event of Default, has occurred and is continuing; 19 (iii) if, as a result of the transaction, property of the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary becomes subject to a Lien that would not be permitted under the provisions described under the heading "Restrictive Covenants--Limitations on Liens" above, the Company takes such steps as shall be necessary to secure the Senior Debt Securities, if any, equally and ratably with (or prior to) the indebtedness secured by such Lien; and (iv) certain other conditions are met. (Section 801) Events of Default Unless otherwise provided with respect to any series of Debt Securities, the following are Events of Default under the Indentures with respect to Debt Securities of any series: . failure to pay principal of or premium, if any, on any Debt Security of that series when due (with respect to Subordinated Debt Securities, whether or not such payment is prohibited by the subordination provisions of the Subordinated Indenture); . failure to pay any interest on any Debt Securities of that series when due, continued for 30 days (with respect to Subordinated Debt Securities whether or not such payment is prohibited by the subordination provision of the Subordinated Indenture); . failure to deposit any sinking fund payment, when due, in respect of any Debt Security of that series (with respect to Subordinated Debt Securities, whether or not such deposit is prohibited by the subordination provisions of the Subordinated Indenture); . failure to perform any other covenant of the Company in the Indentures (other than a covenant included in the Indentures solely for the benefit of a series other than that series), continued for 60 days after written notice has been given by the Trustee, or the holders of at least 25% in principal amount of the Outstanding Debt Securities of that series, as provided in the Indentures; . certain events in bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization; and . any other Event of Default as may be specified with respect to Debt Securities of such series. If an Event of Default (other than an Event of Default relating to bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization as described above) with respect to the Debt Securities of any series at the time outstanding occurs and is continuing, either the Trustee or the Holders of at least 25% in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding securities of that series may declare the principal amount of the Debt Securities of that series (or, in the case of any Debt Security that is an Original Issue Discount Security or the principal amount of which is not then determinable, such portion of the principal amount of such Debt Security, or such other amount in lieu of such principal amount, as may be specified in the terms of such Debt Security) to be due and payable immediately. If an Event of Default relating to bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization as described above with respect to the Debt Securities of any series at the time outstanding occurs, the principal amount of all the Debt Securities of that series (or, in the case of any such Original Issue Discount Security or other Debt Security, such specified amount) will automatically, and without any action by the Trustee or any Holder, become immediately due and payable. After any such acceleration, but before a judgment or decree for the payment of money based on such acceleration has been obtained by the Trustee, the Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding securities of that series may, under certain circumstances, rescind and annul such acceleration if all Events of Default, other than the nonpayment of accelerated principal (or other specified amount), have been cured or waived as provided in the 20 Indentures. (Section 502) For information as to waiver of defaults, see "Modification and Waiver" below. Subject to the provisions of the Indentures relating to the duties of the Trustee, in case an Event of Default occurs and is continuing, the Trustee will be under no obligation to exercise any of its rights or powers under the Indentures at the request or direction of any of the Holders, unless such Holders shall have offered to the Trustee reasonable indemnity. (Section 603) Subject to such provisions for the indemnification of the Trustee, the Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the Outstanding Securities of any series will have the right to direct the time, method and place of conducting any proceeding for any remedy available to the Trustee or exercising any trust or power conferred on the Trustee with respect to the Debt Securities of that series. (Section 512) Holders of a Debt Security of any series do not have any right to institute any proceeding with respect to the Indentures, or for the appointment of a receiver or a trustee, or for any other remedy thereunder, unless: (i) such holder has previously given to the Trustee written notice of a continuing Event of Default with respect to the Debt Securities of that series; (ii) the holders of at least 25% in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding securities of that series have made written request, and such holder or holders have offered reasonable indemnity, to the Trustee to institute such proceeding as trustee; and (iii) the Trustee has failed to institute such proceeding, and has not received from the holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding securities of that series a direction inconsistent with such request, within 60 days after such notice, request and offer. (Section 507) However, such limitations do not apply to a suit instituted by a holder of a Debt Security for the enforcement of payment of the principal of or any premium or interest on such Debt Security on or after the applicable due date specified in such Debt Security. (Section 508) The Company will be required to furnish to the Trustee annually a statement as to the performance by the Company of its covenants and agreements under the Indentures. The Company must also specify all such known defaults under the Indentures. (Section 1004) Modification and Waiver With respect to the Debt Securities of any series, modifications or amendments of the Indentures may be made by the Company and the Trustee with the consent of the holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding securities of each series affected by the modification or amendment, except that no such modification or amendment may, without the consent of the holders of all the outstanding securities of such series to: (a) change the Stated Maturity of the principal of, or any installment of principal of or interest on, any Debt Security; (b) reduce the principal amount of, or any premium or interest on, any Debt Security; (c) reduce the amount of principal of an Original Issue Discount Security or any other Debt Security payable upon acceleration of the Maturity of such Debt Security; 21 (d) change the place or currency of payment of principal of, or any premium or interest on, any Debt Security; (e) impair the right to institute suit for the enforcement of any payment on or with respect to any Debt Security; (f) in the case of Subordinated Debt Securities, modify the subordination provisions in a manner adverse to the holders of the Subordinated Debt Securities; (g) reduce the percentage in principal amount of outstanding securities of any series, the consent of whose holders is required for modification or amendment of the Indentures; (h) reduce the percentage in principal amount of outstanding securities of any series necessary for waiver of compliance with certain provisions of the Indentures or for waiver of certain defaults; or (i) modify the provisions of the Indentures with respect to modification and waiver. (Section 902) The holders of a majority in principal amount of the outstanding securities of any series may waive compliance by the Company with certain restrictive provisions of the Indentures. (Sections 1010 and 1008 of the Senior Indenture and the Subordinated Indenture, respectively). The holders of a majority in principal amount of the outstanding securities of any series may waive any past default under the Indentures, except a default in the payment of principal, premium or interest and certain covenants and provisions of the Indentures which cannot be amended without the consent of the holder of each outstanding security of such series affected. (Section 513) The Indentures provide that in determining whether the holders of the requisite principal amount of the outstanding securities have given or taken any direction, notice, consent, waiver or other action under the Indentures as of any date: (i) the principal amount of an Original Issue Discount Security that will be deemed to be outstanding will be the amount of the principal thereof that would be due and payable as of such date upon acceleration of the Maturity thereof to such date; (ii) if, as of such date, the principal amount payable at the Stated Maturity of a Debt Security is not determinable (for example, because it is based on an index), the principal amount of such Debt Security deemed to be outstanding as of such date will be an amount determined in the manner prescribed for such Debt Security; and (iii) the principal amount of a Debt Security denominated in one or more foreign currencies or currency units that will be deemed to be outstanding will be the United States dollar equivalent, determined as of such date in the manner prescribed for such Debt Security, of the principal amount of such Debt Security (or, in the case of a Debt Security described in clause (i) or (ii) above, of the amount described in such clause). Certain Debt Securities, including those for whose payment or redemption money has been deposited or set aside in trust for the holders and those that have been fully defeased pursuant to Section 1302, will not be deemed to be outstanding. (Section 101) We will be entitled to set any day as a record date for the purpose of determining the holders of outstanding securities of any series entitled to give or take any direction, notice, consent, waiver or other action under the Indentures, in the manner and subject to the limitations provided in the Indentures, except in limited circumstances. In certain limited circumstances, the Trustee will be entitled to set a record date for action by holders. If a record date is set for any action to be taken by 22 holders of a particular series, such action may be taken only by persons who are holders of outstanding securities of that series on the record date. To be effective, such action must be taken by holders of the requisite principal amount of such Debt Securities within a specified period following the record date. For any particular record date, this period will be 180 days or such shorter period as we may specify (or the Trustee, if it set the record date), and may be shortened or lengthened (but not beyond 180 days) from time to time. (Section 104) Defeasance and Covenant Defeasance Unless otherwise specified in the applicable prospectus supplement, we may elect at any time to have the provisions of Section 1302, relating to defeasance and discharge of indebtedness, or Section 1303, relating to defeasance of certain restrictive covenants in the Indentures, applied to the Debt Securities of any series, or to any specified part of a series. . Defeasance and Discharge. The Indentures provide that the Company will be discharged from all its obligations with respect to such Debt Securities (except for certain obligations to exchange or register the transfer of Debt Securities, to replace stolen, lost or mutilated Debt Securities, to maintain paying agencies and to hold moneys for payment in trust) upon the deposit in trust for the benefit of the holders of such Debt Securities of money or U.S. Government Obligations, or both, that, through the payment of principal and interest in respect thereof in accordance with their terms, will provide money in an amount sufficient to pay the principal of, and any premium and interest on, such Debt Securities on the respective Stated Maturities in accordance with the terms of the Indentures and such Debt Securities. Such defeasance or discharge may occur only if, among other things, the Company has delivered to the Trustee an Opinion of Counsel to the effect that the Company has received from, or there has been published by, the United States Internal Revenue Service a ruling, or there has been a change in tax law, in either case to the effect that holders of such Debt Securities will not recognize gain or loss for federal income tax purposes as a result of such deposit, defeasance and discharge and will be subject to federal income tax on the same amount, in the same manner and at the same times as would have been the case if such deposit, defeasance and discharge were not to occur. (Sections 1302 and 1304) . Defeasance of Certain Covenants. The Indentures provide that the Company may omit to comply with certain restrictive covenants, including those described under "Restrictive Covenants" and in the last sentence under "Consolidation, Merger and Sale of Assets" and any that may be described in the applicable prospectus supplement, and the occurrence of certain Events of Default and any that may be described in the applicable prospectus supplement, will be deemed not to be or result in an Event of Default, in each case with respect to such Debt Securities, and, in the case of the Subordinated Indenture, the provisions of Article Fifteen relating to subordination will cease to be effective with respect to any Subordinated Debt Securities. In order to do so, the Company will be required to deposit, in trust for the benefit of the holders of such Debt Securities, money or U.S. Government Obligations, or both, that, through the payment of principal and interest in respect thereof in accordance with their terms, will provide money in an amount sufficient to pay the principal of, and any premium and interest, on such Debt Securities on the respective Stated Maturities in accordance with the terms of the Indentures and such Debt Securities. The Company will also be required, among other things, to deliver to the Trustee an Opinion of Counsel to the effect that holders of such Debt Securities will not recognize gain or loss for federal income tax purposes as a result of such deposit and defeasance of certain obligations and will be subject to federal income tax on the same amount, in the same manner and at the same times as would have been the case if such deposit and defeasance were not to occur. 23 In the event the Company exercises this option with respect to any Debt Securities and such Debt Securities are declared due and payable because of the occurrence of any Event of Default, the amount of money and U.S. Government Obligations so deposited in trust would be sufficient to pay amounts due on such Debt Securities at the time of their respective Stated Maturities but may not be sufficient to pay amounts due on such Debt Securities upon any acceleration resulting from such Event of Default. In such case, the Company would remain liable for such payments. (Sections 1303 and 1304) Notices Notices to Holders of Debt Securities will be given by mail to the addresses of such holders as they appear in the Security Register. (Sections 101 and 106) Title The Company, the Trustee and any agent of the Company or the Trustee may treat the Person in whose name a debt security is registered as the absolute owner of the debt security (whether or not such debt security may be overdue) for the purpose of making payment and for all other purposes. (Section 308) Governing Law The Indentures and the Debt Securities will be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the law of the State of New York. (Section 112) Regarding the Trustee The First National Bank of Chicago, as Trustee, serves as trustee under the Indentures. The Trustee also provides cash management and other banking and advisory services to the Company in the normal course of business. In certain circumstances, such as an Event of Default, the Trustee may be deemed to have a conflicting interest with respect to the Debt Securities for purposes of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended. If the Trustee is unable to eliminate any such conflicting interest, the Trustee may be required to resign as Trustee under either the Subordinated Indenture or the Senior Indenture. In that event, we would be required to appoint a successor trustee for such Indenture. 24 DESCRIPTION OF CAPITAL STOCK General The authorized capital stock of the Company consists of 200,000,000 shares of Common Stock, par value $1.00 per share, and 20,000,000 shares of Class A Preferred Stock, without par value. The following summary of the material terms of the capital stock of the Company is not complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to, the more complete descriptions contained in (i) the Articles of Incorporation of the Company, as amended, the Bylaws of the Company, as amended, and the Rights Agreement, effective March 21, 1996, between the Company and ChaseMellon Shareholder Services, L.L.C., formerly known as Chemical Mellon Shareholder Services, L.L.C., as Rights Agent, which are incorporated by reference as exhibits to the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part, and (ii) the certificate of designation or amendment to the Articles of Incorporation relating to each series of Preferred Stock. Common Stock . Dividends. Holders of our Common Stock may receive dividends when declared by our Board of Directors out of funds that we can legally use to pay dividends. In certain cases, holders of Common Stock may not receive dividends until we have satisfied our obligations to any holders of outstanding preferred stock. . Preferred Stock Purchase Rights. Attached to each share of Common Stock offered hereby will be a right to purchase Series One Preferred Stock. The rights are exercisable under the circumstances described below under the heading "--Series One Preferred Stock and Preferred Stock Purchase Rights" and the exercise of such rights may have the effect of delaying, deterring or preventing a change of control of the Company described below under the heading "--Certain Provisions Affecting Control of the Company." . Voting Rights. Holders of our Common Stock are entitled to one vote per share on all matters to be voted upon by shareholders, except that shareholders are entitled to cumulate their votes in the election of directors. Under cumulative voting, a shareholder has the right to multiply the total number of shares held by the shareholder by the number of directors to be elected. The shareholder can then cast the total number of votes so determined for one nominee or can distribute them among different nominees. Our Bylaws require shareholders desiring to nominate persons for election as a director to give advance notice of such nominations to the Company. Generally, to receive authorization, corporate actions voted upon by the shareholders of the Company, or by a class of such shareholders of the Company, require the affirmative vote of a majority of the votes cast by such shareholders, or by such class of shareholders, entitled to vote thereon. However, this does not apply to the election of directors which are subject to cumulative voting as discussed above. Further, our Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws require the approval by the holders of at least 80% of the votes which all shareholders of the Company would be entitled to cast at an annual election of directors, voting together as a single class, for the removal of any director, class of directors or the entire Board of Directors (subject to nonremoval if sufficient votes are cast against removal) or for any change to any provision of our Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws providing for the number of directors, the classification of directors or the filling of vacancies on the Board of Directors, unless any such change is unanimously approved by our Board of Directors. In addition, our Bylaws may be amended only by a vote of two-thirds of the Board of Directors then in office, subject to the power of the shareholders to change such action. 25 Our Bylaws provide for the Board of Directors to be divided into three classes of directors, each class as nearly equal in number as possible, with one class being elected each year for a three-year term. This helps ensure continuity and stability of corporate leadership and policy, but it also has the effect of making it more difficult for a person to acquire control of the Company. As a result of this classification system, at least two annual meetings are necessary to effect a change in a majority of the Company's directors. Further, while cumulative voting enables minority shareholders to gain representation on the Board, the existence of a classified Board increases the number of shares required to elect at least one director. . Liquidation. In the event of a liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company, the holders of Common Stock are entitled to share ratably in all assets remaining after the payment of the liabilities and the liquidation preferences of any outstanding preferred stock. . Listing. Our outstanding shares of Common Stock are listed on the New York, Pacific and Philadelphia Stock Exchanges under the symbol "ACK." Any additional Common Stock we issue will also be listed on the New York, Pacific and Philadelphia Stock Exchanges, subject to official notice of issuance. . Transfer Agent and Registrar. The Transfer Agent and Registrar for the Common Stock is ChaseMellon Shareholder Services, L.L.C. . Other Information. The Common Stock does not carry preemptive rights, is not redeemable, does not have any conversion rights, is not subject to further calls and is not subject to any sinking fund provisions. The shares of Common Stock currently outstanding are fully paid and nonassessable. Except in certain circumstances as discussed below under "Description of Capital Stock-- Certain Provisions Affecting Control of the Company," the Common Stock is not subject to discriminatory provisions based on ownership thresholds. Class A Preferred Stock The Class A Preferred Stock, other than Series One Preferred Stock discussed below under the heading "--Series One Preferred Stock and Preferred Stock Purchase Rights," is issuable in one or more series and will have the dividend, conversion, redemption, voting and liquidation rights set forth below unless otherwise provided in the prospectus supplement relating to a particular series of the preferred stock. The applicable prospectus supplement relating to the particular series of the preferred stock offered by such prospectus supplement will contain specific terms, including: (i) the title of the series and the number of shares in the series offered; (ii) the price at which such series will be issued; (iii) the dividend rate (or method of calculation), if any, the dates on which dividends will be payable and the dates from which dividends shall commence to accumulate for such series; (iv) any redemption or sinking fund provisions of such series; (v) any conversion provisions of such series; (vi) the voting rights, if any, of such series; (vii) the liquidation preference of such series; and (viii) any additional dividend, liquidation, redemption, sinking fund and other special or relative rights, preferences, qualifications, privileges, limitations, options and restrictions of such series. 26 The Board of Directors of the Company is empowered, without approval of the stockholders, to cause shares of Class A Preferred Stock to be issued in one or more series, with the numbers of shares of each series to be determined by it. The Board of Directors will be authorized to fix or alter the designation, number, voting powers, preferences and relative, participating, optional and other rights, and the qualifications, limitations or restrictions of such rights pursuant to a certificate of designations or an amendment to the Company's Articles of Incorporation. Among the specific matters that may be determined by the Board of Directors are the rate of dividends; the redemption price, if any; the terms of a sinking fund or redemption or purchase account, if any; the amount payable in the event of any voluntary liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the affairs of the Company; conversion or exchange rights, if any; and voting power, if any. Although the Company has no present intention to issue additional shares of Class A Preferred Stock, the issuance of shares of the Class A Preferred Stock, or the issuance of rights to purchase such shares, could be used to discourage an unsolicited acquisition proposal. For instance, the issuance of a series of Class A Preferred Stock might impede a business combination by including class voting rights that would enable the holders to block such a transaction; or such issuance might facilitate a business combination by including voting rights that would provide a required percentage vote of the stockholders. In addition, under certain circumstances, the issuance of Class A Preferred Stock could adversely affect the voting power of the holders of the Common Stock. Although the Board of Directors is required to make any determination to issue such stock based on its judgment as to the best interests of the stockholders of the Company, the Board of Directors could act in a manner that would discourage an acquisition attempt or other transaction that some or even a majority of the stockholders might believe to be in their best interests or in which stockholders might receive a premium for their stock over the then market price of such stock. The Board of Directors does not at present intend to seek stockholder approval prior to any issuance of currently authorized stock, unless otherwise required by law or the rules of any market on which the Company's securities are traded. . Dividends. The Preferred Stock will be preferred over the Common Stock (but may be subordinated as to the other series of Preferred Stock) with respect to the payment of dividends. Holders of shares of each series of Preferred Stock will be entitled to receive dividends (either in cash, shares of Common Stock or Preferred Stock, or otherwise) if such dividends are declared by our Board of Directors, at the rate and on the date or dates set forth in the applicable prospectus supplement. Such preferred stock dividend payments are made prior to the declaration of or setting aside for payment of dividends or distributions on the Common Stock. With respect to each series of Preferred Stock, the dividends on each share of such series will be cumulative from the date of issuance of such shares unless some other date is set forth in the prospectus supplement relating to any such series. Accruals of dividends will not bear interest. . Conversion. Shares of any series of Preferred Stock will be convertible into shares of Common Stock, any other series of Preferred Stock or Debt Securities to the extent set forth in the prospectus supplement relating to any such series. . Redemption. Shares of any series of Preferred Stock will be redeemable to the extent set forth in the prospectus supplement relating to any such series, which may or may not include any restrictions on the repurchase or redemption of such Preferred Stock while there is any arrearage in the payment of dividends. . Voting Rights. Unless otherwise provided in the prospectus supplement, holders of our Preferred Stock will be entitled to one vote for each share of Preferred Stock held by them on all matters presented to shareholders. 27 . Liquidation. The Preferred Stock will be preferred over the Common Stock (but may be subordinated as to other series of Preferred Stock, as described in this prospectus) as to assets so that the holders of each series of Preferred Stock will be entitled to be paid the amount set forth in the prospectus supplement relating to any such series, upon the voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company. Such payments are made before any distribution is made to the holders of Common Stock. However, in such case the holders of such series of Preferred Stock will not be entitled to any other or further payment. . Other Information. Unless otherwise provided in the applicable prospectus supplement, the Preferred Stock will not carry any preemptive rights, will not be, upon issuance, subject to further calls and will not be, upon issuance, subject to any sinking fund provisions. The Preferred Stock will be, when issued, fully paid and nonassessable. Unless otherwise provided in the applicable prospectus supplement, and except in certain circumstances as discussed below under "--Certain Provisions Affecting Control of the Company," the Preferred Stock will not be upon issuance, subject to discriminatory provisions based on ownership thresholds. The description of the terms of a particular series of Preferred Stock offered hereby that will be set forth in the applicable prospectus supplement is not complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the applicable certificate of designations or amendment to the Company's Articles of Incorporation with respect to each series. Series One Preferred Stock and Preferred Stock Purchase Rights . Preferred Stock Purchase Rights. The Series One Preferred Stock, which is a series of Class A Preferred Stock, is issuable pursuant to the exercise of rights to purchase Series One Preferred Stock. In this prospectus, such rights are referred to as "Rights." The Series One Preferred Stock is not being offered hereby, although the Rights will attach to any Common Stock which may be sold pursuant to this prospectus and any prospectus supplement. On March 21, 1996, our Board of Directors paid a distribution of one Right for each outstanding share of our Common Stock to shareholders of record on January 19, 1996, and with respect to each share of Common Stock that may be issued by the Company prior to the date on which the Rights first become exercisable (or the earlier redemption or expiration of the Rights), subject to adjustment in certain events. In general, the Rights become exercisable ten days after a person or group either acquires beneficial ownership of shares representing 20% or more of the voting power of the Company or announces a tender or exchange offer that would result in such person or group beneficially owning shares representing 28% or more of the voting power of the Company. When the Rights become exercisable, each Right entities its holder (other than such 20% shareholder or tender or exchange offeror) to buy one one-hundredth of a newly issued share of Series One Preferred Stock at a purchase price of $300, subject to adjustment. If, after the Rights become exercisable, any person or group becomes the beneficial owner of 28% or more of the voting power of the Company or if the Company is the surviving corporation in a merger with a person or group that owns 20% or more of the voting power of the Company, then each owner of a Right (other than such 20% or 28% shareholder) will be entitled to purchase shares of our Common Stock having a value equal to twice the exercise price of the Right. In addition, if, after the Rights become exercisable, the Company is a party to a merger and is not the surviving company or 50% or more of the Company's assets or earnings power are sold in a single or series of related transactions, then each owner of a Right will be entitled to purchase shares of the acquiring person having a value equal to twice the exercise price of the Right. Until the Rights first become exercisable, the Rights attach to and trade with shares of the Company's Common Stock. Generally, the Rights are redeemable at the option of the Company for $.05 per Right at any time prior to the tenth day following a public announcement that a person or group has acquired beneficial ownership of 20% or more of the voting power of the Company. The Rights expire by their terms on March 21, 2006, unless earlier redeemed. 28 The terms of the Rights are set forth in the Rights Agreement which has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission as an Exhibit to a Registration Statement on Form 8-A/A filed on March 15, 1996, file number 001- 02116, which is incorporated herein by reference. . Dividends. Subject to the rights and preferences of the holders of any other series of Class A Preferred Stock, the holders of Series One Preferred Stock are entitled to receive cumulative, quarterly dividends, without interest, when and as declared by our Board of Directors, out of funds legally available to pay dividends, in preference to the holders of Common Stock. Such dividends are in an amount per share equal to the greater of $36.00 or 100 times, as adjusted, the aggregate per share amount of all cash and non-cash dividends or other distributions, other than a dividend or distribution payable in shares of Common Stock, paid on the Common Stock in the immediately preceding quarter. . Conversion Rights. In the event the Company enters into any consolidation, merger, combination or other transaction in which the Common Stock is exchanged for or changed into other stock or securities, cash and/or any other property, then the Series One Preferred Stock will be at the same time, similarly exchanged for or converted into an amount per share equal to 100 times, as adjusted, the aggregate amount for or into which the Common Stock is exchanged or converted. . Voting Rights. Holders of Series One Preferred Stock have no voting rights except as may be provided by law. . Redemption. The Series One Preferred Stock may be redeemed at the option of our Board of Directors, as a whole, but not in part, at any time, at a cash price per share equal to 100 times, as adjusted, the average market value, as defined, of the Common Stock, plus all accrued but unpaid dividends. The Company is not entitled, however, to purchase or otherwise acquire shares of the Series One Preferred Stock if the quarterly dividend in respect thereof is accrued and has not been paid or declared and a sum sufficient for the payment thereof set apart unless all shares of such stock at the time outstanding are purchased or otherwise acquired. . Liquidation. Subject to the rights and preferences of the holders of any other series of Class A Preferred Stock, upon any voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company, the holders of Series One Preferred Stock are entitled to $100 per share, plus all accrued and unpaid dividends, plus an amount equal to the holder's pro rata share of assets that would be available for distribution after payment of all liabilities, liquidation preferences and distributions on the Common Stock, if any, as determined according to a formula and subject to adjustment in certain events. The amount payable to the holders of Series One Preferred Stock as so determined is prior to any payment or distribution to the holders of Common Stock. . Other Information.The Series One Preferred Stock does not carry any preemptive rights, will not be subject, upon issuance, to any sinking fund provisions and will not be subject, upon issuance, to any further calls. Upon issuance, the shares of the Series One Preferred Stock will be fully paid and nonassessable. Except in certain circumstances as discussed below under "Description of Capital Stock--Certain Provisions Affecting Control of the Company," the Series One Preferred Stock will, upon issuance, be freely alienable and not subject to discriminatory provisions based on ownership thresholds. Certain Provisions Affecting Control of the Company . General. Certain provisions of our Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws, as well as the Pennsylvania Business Corporation Law, referred to as the "PBCL," operate only with respect to extraordinary corporate transactions, such as mergers, reorganizations, tender offers, sales or transfers 29 of substantially all of the Company's assets or the liquidation of the Company, and could have the effect of delaying or making more difficult a change in control of the Company in certain circumstances. The provisions of the Company's Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws and the PBCL described below are designed to reduce, or have the effect of reducing, the vulnerability of the Company to an unsolicited proposal for the restructuring or sale of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company or an unsolicited takeover attempt that is unfair to the Company's stockholders. The summary of such provisions set forth below is not complete and is subject to and qualified in its entirety by reference to the Company's Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws and the PBCL. The Company's Board of Directors has no present intention to introduce additional measures that might have an anti-takeover effect. The Company's Board of Directors, however, expressly reserves the right to introduce such measures in the future. . Certain Provisions of the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws. The provisions of our Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws which may have the effect of delaying, deterring or preventing a change of control of the Company include the classification of our Board of Directors into three classes, cumulative voting for members of the Board of Directors, the requirement of an 80% vote of outstanding shares to remove directors, each as described under the heading "--Common Stock -- Voting Rights" above, and the ability of the Board of Directors to issue Class A Preferred Stock in one or more series as described under the heading "--Class A Preferred Stock" above. In addition, our Articles of Incorporation provide that a Business Combination (as defined below) with an Interested Shareholder (as defined below) requires the affirmative vote of shareholders entitled to cast at least a majority of the votes which all shareholders, other than the Interested Shareholder, would be entitled to cast at an annual election of directors, voting together as a single class, unless the transaction is approved by a majority of the Disinterested Directors (as defined below) or the transaction meets certain fair price and procedural requirements. An "Interested Shareholder" is, with certain exceptions, any person, or his assignee or successor (not including the Company or an affiliate of the Company), who is (or was within the previous two years) the beneficial owner of more than ten percent of the voting power of the outstanding voting stock, together with such person's affiliates and associates. A "Business Combination" includes, among other transactions, the following: (i)the merger or consolidation of the Company with the Interested Shareholder; (ii) the sale of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company to the Interested Shareholder or its affiliates or associates; (iii) the issuance of securities of the Company to an Interested Shareholder having a value equal to greater than ten percent of the assets of the Company; (iv) the adoption of any plan for the liquidation or dissolution of the Company proposed by or on behalf of the Interested Shareholder; or (v) any reclassification or recapitalization of securities which effectively increases the proportional equity share of the Interested Shareholder. The term "Disinterested Director" means a director who is neither affiliated with nor a representative of an Interested Shareholder and (i) was a director prior to the time an Interested Shareholder became such, (ii) was recommended or elected to fill a vacancy created by an increase in the size of the Board of Directors by a majority of the Disinterested Directors then in office, or (iii) was a successor of a Disinterested Director and was recommended or elected to succeed a Disinterested Director by a majority of the Disinterested Directors then in office. 30 Certain other provisions of our Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws which could have the effect of delaying or preventing a Change in Control of the Company are described above under the captions "Description of Capital Stock-- Common Stock" and "Description of Capital Stock--Class A Preferred Stock." . Preferred Stock Purchase Rights. In addition to the provisions of the Company's Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws discussed above, the Company has issued Preferred Stock Purchase Rights which also may have the effect of delaying, deterring or preventing a change of control of the Company. The Preferred Stock Purchase Rights and the terms of the Series One Preferred Stock issuable upon exercise of such rights are described above under the heading "--Series One Preferred Stock and Preferred Stock Purchase Rights." . Certain Provisions of the PBCL. The Company is governed by certain "anti- takeover" provisions in the PBCL which include the following: (i) provisions which prohibit certain business combinations (as defined in the PBCL) involving a corporation that has voting shares registered under the Exchange Act and an "interested shareholder" (generally defined to include a person who beneficially owns shares representing at least 20% of the votes that all shareholders would be entitled to cast in an election of directors of the corporation) unless certain conditions are satisfied or an exemption is applicable; (ii) provisions concerning a "control-share acquisition" in which the voting rights of certain shareholders of the corporation (specifically, a shareholder who acquires 20%, 33 1/3% or 50% or more of the voting power of the corporation) are conditioned upon the consent of a majority vote at a meeting of the independent shareholders of the corporation after disclosure by such shareholder of certain information, and with respect to which such shareholder is effectively deprived of voting rights if consent is not obtained; (iii) provisions pursuant to which any profit realized by a "controlling person or group," generally defined as a 20% beneficial owner, from the disposition of any equity securities within twenty-four months prior to, and eighteen months succeeding, the acquisition of such control is recoverable by the corporation; (iv) provisions pursuant to which severance payments are to be made by the corporation to any eligible employee of a covered corporation whose employment is terminated, other than for willful misconduct, with ninety days before, or twenty-four months after, a control- share acquisition; (v) provisions pursuant to which any holder of voting shares of a registered corporation who objects to a "control transaction" (generally defined as the acquisition by a person or group (the "controlling person or group") that would entitle the holders thereof to cast at least 20% of the votes that all shareholders would be entitled to cast in an election of the directors of the corporation) is entitled to make a written demand on the controlling person or group for payment of the fair value of the voting shares of the corporation held by the shareholder; (vi) a set of interrelated provisions which are designed to support the validity of actions taken by the Board of Directors in response to takeover bids, including specifically the Board's authority to "accept, reject or take no action" with respect to a takeover bid, and permitting the unfavorable disparate treatment of a takeover bidder; and (viii) provisions which allow the directors broad discretion in considering the best interests of the corporation, including a provision which permits the Board to consider various corporate interests including the short and long-term interests of the corporation and the resources, intent and conduct of any person seeking to acquire the corporation. 31 DESCRIPTION OF WARRANTS We may issue Warrants for the purchase of Debt Securities, Common Stock, Preferred Stock or any combination thereof. Warrants may be issued alone or together with any other Securities offered by a prospectus supplement, and may be attached to or separate from such Securities. Warrants may be issued under warrant agreements, each referred to as a "Warrant Agreement." The Warrant Agreement will be entered into between the Company and a warrant agent, referred to as a "Warrant Agent," as specified in the applicable prospectus supplement. The Warrant Agent will act solely as our agent in connection with the Warrants of a particular series and will not act as an agent or trustee for any holders or beneficial owners of Warrants. The following description sets forth certain general terms and provisions of the Warrants to be offered and is not intended to be complete. Further terms of the Warrants and the applicable Warrant Agreement will be set forth in the applicable prospectus supplement. If we offer Warrants, the applicable prospectus will describe their terms, including, where applicable, the following: (i) the title of such Warrant; (ii) the aggregate number of such Warrants; (iii) the price or prices at which such Warrants will be issued; (iv) the designation, number and terms of the Debt Securities, Common Stock, Preferred Stock, or combination of such Securities, purchasable upon exercise of such Warrants; (v) the designation and terms of the other Securities, if any, with which such Warrants are issued and the number of such Warrants issued with each such Security; (vi) the date, if any, on and after which such Warrants and the related underlying Securities will be separately transferable; (vii) the price at which each underlying Security purchasable upon exercise of such Warrants may be purchased; (viii) the date on which the right to exercise such Warrants shall commence and the date on which such right shall expire; (ix) the minimum amount of such Warrants that may be exercised at any one time; (x) information with respect to book-entry procedures, if any; (xi) a discussion of any applicable federal income tax considerations; and (xii) any other terms of such Warrants, including terms, procedures and limitations relating to the transferability, exchange and exercise of such Warrants. 32 DESCRIPTION OF DEPOSITARY SHARES . General. The Company may, at its option, elect to offer fractional shares of Preferred Stock, rather than full shares of Preferred Stock. In the event such option is exercised, the Company will issue to purchasers receipts for Depositary Shares, each of which will represent a fraction (to be set forth in the applicable prospectus supplement relating to a particular series of Preferred Stock) of a share of a particular series of Preferred Stock. The shares of any series of the Preferred Stock underlying the Depositary Shares will be deposited under a separate deposit agreement, referred to as a "Deposit Agreement," between the Company and a bank or trust company. The bank or trust company selected by the Company is referred to as the "Preferred Depositary." The Preferred Depositary must have its principal office in the United States and must have a combined capital and surplus of at least $50,000,000. The prospectus supplement relating to a series of Depositary Shares will set forth the name and address of the Preferred Depositary. Subject to the terms of the Deposit Agreement, each owner of a Depositary Share will be entitled, in proportion to the applicable fractional interest in a share of Preferred Stock underlying such Depositary Share, to all the rights and preferences of the Preferred Stock underlying such Depositary Share (including dividend, voting, redemption, conversion and liquidation rights). The Depositary Shares will be evidenced by Depositary Receipts issued pursuant to the Deposit Agreement. Pending the preparation of definitive engraved Depositary Receipts, the Preferred Depositary may, upon the written order of the Company, issue temporary Depositary Receipts substantially identical to (and entitling the holders thereof to all the rights pertaining to) the definitive Depositary Receipts but not in definitive form. Definitive Depositary Receipts will be prepared thereafter without unreasonable delay, and temporary Depositary Receipts will be exchangeable for definitive Depositary Receipts at our expense. Upon surrender of Depositary Receipts at the office of the Preferred Depositary and upon payment of the charges provided in the Deposit Agreement and subject to the terms thereof, a Depositary Share Holder is entitled to have the Preferred Depositary deliver to such holder the whole shares of Preferred Stock underlying the Depositary Shares evidenced by the surrendered Depositary Receipts. . Dividends. The Preferred Depositary will distribute all cash dividends or other cash distributions received in respect of the Preferred Stock to the record holders of Depositary Shares relating to such Preferred Stock in proportion to the numbers of such Depositary Shares owned by such holders on the relevant record date. The Preferred Depositary will distribute only such amount, however, as can be distributed without attributing to any holder of Depositary Shares a fraction of one cent, and any balance not so distributed will be added to and treated as part of the next sum received by the Preferred Depositary for distribution to record holders of Depositary Shares. In the event of a distribution other than in cash, the Preferred Depositary will distribute property received by it to the record holders of Depositary Shares entitled thereto, unless the Preferred Depositary determines that it is not feasible to make such distribution, in which case the Preferred Depositary may, with the approval of the Company, sell such property and distribute the net proceeds from such sale to such holders. . Conversion and Exchange. If any Preferred Stock underlying the Depositary Shares is subject to provisions relating to its conversion or exchange as set forth in a prospectus supplement relating thereto, each record holder of Depositary Shares will have the right or obligation to convert or exchange such Depositary Shares into other securities of the Company or rights or payments pursuant to the terms thereof. 33 . Redemption. After the date fixed for redemption as may be set forth in any prospectus supplement relating to the Depositary Shares, the Depositary Shares so called for redemption will no longer be deemed to be outstanding, and all rights of the holders of the Depositary Shares will cease, except the right to receive the moneys payable upon such redemption and any money or other property to which the holders of such redeemed Depositary Shares were entitled upon surrender to the Preferred Depositary of the Depositary Receipts evidencing such Depositary Shares. Unless otherwise provided in the prospectus supplement or in the Deposit Agreement, the Depositary Shares will not be subject to any restriction on the repurchase or redemption thereof while there is any arrearage in the payment of dividends. . Voting Rights. Upon receipt of notice of any meeting at which the holders of the Preferred Stock are entitled to vote, the Preferred Depositary will mail the information contained in such notice of meeting to the record holders of the Depositary Shares relating to such Preferred Stock. Each record holder of such Depositary Shares on the record date (which will be the same date as the record date for the Preferred Stock) will be entitled to instruct the Preferred Depositary as to the exercise of the voting rights pertaining to the number of shares of Preferred Stock underlying such holder's Depositary Shares. The Preferred Depositary will endeavor, insofar as practicable, to vote the number of shares of Preferred Stock underlying such Depositary Shares in accordance with such instructions, and the Company will agree to take all action which may be deemed necessary by the Preferred Depositary in order to enable the Preferred Depositary to do so. The Preferred Depositary will abstain from voting shares of Preferred Stock to the extent it does not receive specific instructions from the holders of Depositary Shares relating to such Preferred Stock. . Other Information. Unless otherwise provided in the prospectus supplement or the Deposit Agreement, the Depositary Shares will not carry any conversion rights, will not be subject, upon issuance, to any sinking fund provisions, will not carry any liquidation or preemption rights and will not be, upon issuance, subject to any further calls. The Depositary Shares will be, when issued, freely alienable, fully paid and nonassessable. Unless otherwise provided in the prospectus supplement or the Deposit Agreement, and except in certain circumstances as described above under "-- Certain Provisions Affecting Control of the Company," the Preferred Stock will not be, upon issuance, subject to discriminatory provisions based on ownership thresholds. . Amendment and Termination of the Deposit Agreement. The form of Depositary Receipt evidencing the Depositary Shares and any provision of the Deposit Agreement may at any time be amended by agreement between the Company and the Preferred Depositary. However, any amendment which materially and adversely alters the rights of the existing holders of Depositary Shares will not be effective unless such amendment has been approved by the record holders of at least a majority of the Depositary Shares then outstanding. A Deposit Agreement may be terminated by the Company or the Preferred Depositary only if: (i) all outstanding Depositary Shares relating thereto have been redeemed or (ii) there has been a final distribution in respect of the Preferred Stock of the relevant series in connection with any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company and such distribution has been distributed to the holders of the related Depositary Shares. . Charges of Depositary. The Company will pay all transfer and other taxes and governmental charges arising solely from the existence of the depositary arrangements. The Company will also pay charges of the Preferred Depositary in connection with the initial deposit of the Preferred Stock and any redemption of the Preferred Stock. Holders of Depositary Shares will pay transfer and other taxes and governmental charges and such other charges as are expressly provided in the Deposit Agreement to be for their accounts. 34 . Miscellaneous. The Preferred Depositary will forward to the holders of Depositary Shares all reports and communications which are delivered to the Preferred Depositary and which the Company is required to furnish to the holders of the Preferred Stock. Neither the Preferred Depositary nor the Company will be liable if either is prevented or delayed by law or any circumstance beyond its control in performing its obligations under the Deposit Agreement. The obligations of the Company and the Depositary under the Deposit Agreement will be limited to performance in good faith of their duties thereunder and they will not be obligated to prosecute or defend any legal proceeding in respect of any Depositary Shares or Preferred Stock unless satisfactory indemnity is furnished. Either may rely upon written advice of its counsel or accountants, or information provided by persons presenting Preferred Stock for deposit, holders of Depositary Shares or other persons believed to be competent and on documents believed to be genuine. . Resignation and Removal of Depositary. The Preferred Depositary may resign at any time by delivering to the Company notice of its election to do so, and the Company may at any time remove the Preferred Depositary, any such resignation or removal to take effect upon the appointment of a successor Preferred Depositary and the Company's acceptance of such appointment. Such successor Preferred Depositary must be appointed within 90 days after delivery of the notice of resignation or removal and must be a bank or trust company having its principal office in the United States and having a combined capital and surplus of at least $50,000,000. 35 PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION We may sell the Securities in any one or more of the following three ways: (i) to or through underwriters or dealers; (ii) through agents; or, (iii) directly to one or more purchasers. The prospectus supplement relating to the Securities being sold will set forth the terms of the Securities being sold, including the name or names of any underwriters, dealers or agents, the purchase price of such Securities and the proceeds to the Company from such sale, any underwriting discounts, selling commissions and other items constituting underwriters', dealers' or agents' compensation, any initial public offering price and any discounts or concessions allowed or reallowed or paid to dealers or agents, and any securities exchanges on which the Securities of such series may be listed, will be set forth in, or may be calculated from the information set forth in the prospectus supplement. Only underwriters so named in the prospectus supplement will be deemed to be underwriters in connection with the Securities offered thereby. The distribution of Securities may be effected from time to time in one or more transactions including negotiated transactions at a fixed public offering price or at varying prices determined at the time of the sale. If underwriters are used in the sale, the Securities will be acquired by the underwriters for their own account and may be resold from time to time in one or more transactions, including negotiated transactions, at a fixed public offering price or at varying prices determined at the time of sale. The Securities may be offered to the public either through underwriting syndicates represented by managing underwriters or by underwriters without a syndicate. Unless otherwise set forth in the prospectus supplement, the obligations of the underwriters to purchase Securities will be subject to certain conditions precedent and the underwriters will be obligated to purchase all the Securities offered by the prospectus supplement if any of such Securities are purchased. In connection with the sale of Securities, underwriters may be deemed to have received compensation from the Company in the form of underwriting discounts or commissions and may also receive commissions from purchasers of Securities for whom they may act as agent. Underwriters may sell Securities to or through dealers, and such dealers may receive compensation in the form of discounts, concessions or commissions from the underwriters and/or commissions (which may be changed from time to time) from the purchasers for whom they may act as agent. Any initial public offering price and any discounts or concessions allowed or reallowed or paid to dealers may be changed from time to time. We may grant an option to the underwriters named in the prospectus supplement, exercisable during a fixed period after the date of the prospectus supplement, to purchase additional Securities to cover overallotments, if any, at the same price as the initial Securities to be purchased by the underwriters. The underwriters may purchase such Securities only to cover overallotments made in connection with an offering of Securities. We may also directly sell Securities or use agents (which may also act as principals) designated by us from time to time. Any agent involved in the offer or sale of the Securities in respect of which this prospectus is delivered will be named, and any commissions payable by us to such agent will be set forth in, or may be calculated from the information set forth in, the prospectus supplement. Unless otherwise indicated in the prospectus supplement, any such agent will be acting on a best efforts basis for the period of its appointment. In the case of sales made directly by us, no commission will be payable. If so indicated in the prospectus supplement, the Company will authorize agents, underwriters or dealers to solicit offers by certain specified institutions to purchase Securities from the Company at the public offering price set forth in the prospectus supplement pursuant to delayed delivery contracts 36 providing for payment and delivery on a date specified in the future. Such contracts will be subject to the conditions set forth in the prospectus supplement, and the prospectus supplement will set forth the commissions payable for solicitation of such contracts. Agents and underwriters may be entitled under agreements entered into with the Company to indemnification by the Company against certain civil liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act, or to contribution with respect to payments that the agents or underwriters may be required to make in respect thereof. Agents and underwriters may be customers of, engage in transactions with, or perform services for the Company or its affiliates in the ordinary course of business. All of the Securities will be a new issue of securities with no established trading market, other than the Common Stock, which is currently listed on the Philadelphia, Pacific and New York Stock Exchanges under the symbol "ACK." The Securities, other than the Common Stock, may or may not be listed on a national securities exchange or a foreign securities exchange. In the event that such Securities are not listed on a national securities exchange, certain broker-dealers may make a market in such Securities, but will not be obligated to do so and may discontinue any market making at any time without notice. No assurance can be given that any broker-dealer will make a market in such Securities or as to the liquidity of the trading market for such Securities. The prospectus supplement with respect to such Securities of any series will state, if known, whether or not any broker-dealer intends to make a market in such Securities. If no such determination has been made, the prospectus supplement will so state. 37 LEGAL MATTERS Certain legal matters in connection with the Securities offered hereby will be passed upon for the Company by Rogers & Wells LLP, New York, New York. With respect to matters of Pennsylvania law, we may rely on Pennsylvania counsel chosen by the Company at the time of the issuance of the Securities or may name separate counsel who will pass on certain legal matters under Pennsylvania law in the prospectus supplement relating to that offering. If certain legal matters in connection with the Securities offered hereby will be passed upon by counsel for any underwriters, dealers or agents, that counsel will be named in the prospectus supplement relating to that offering. EXPERTS The consolidated financial statements of the Company as of December 31, 1998 and 1997 and for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 1998 and related financial statement schedule, have been incorporated by reference herein in reliance upon the report of KPMG LLP, independent certified public accountants, incorporated by reference herein, and upon the authority of said firm as experts in accounting and auditing. 38 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You should rely only on the information contained in, or incorporated by reference into, this prospectus. Armstrong World Industries, Inc. has not authorized any other person to provide you with different information. Armstrong World Industries, Inc. is not making an offer of these Securities in any location where the offer is not permitted. --------------- TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Forward-Looking Information .................................................. 3 The Company................................................................... 4 Risk Factors.................................................................. 6 Use of Proceeds............................................................... 8 Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges and Earnings to Combined Fixed Charges and Preferred Stock Dividends..................................................... 9 Description of Debt Securities................................................10 Description of Capital Stock..................................................25 Description of Warrants.......................................................32 Description of Depositary Shares..............................................33 Plan of Distribution..........................................................36 Legal Matters.................................................................38 Experts.......................................................................38 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Armstrong World Industries, Inc. $1,000,000,000 Debt Securities Common Stock Class A Preferred Stock Warrants Depositary Shares --------------- PROSPECTUS --------------- March 16, 1999 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PART II INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS Item 14. Other Expenses of Issuance and Distribution. The following table indicates the expenses to be incurred in connection with the offerings described in this Registration Statement. All expenses are estimated except the Securities and Exchange Commission registration fee.
Securities and Exchange Commission registration fee................... $278,000 Accounting fees....................................................... 15,000* Legal fees and expenses............................................... 30,000* Printing and engraving fees........................................... 5,000* Miscellaneous......................................................... 1,000* ------- Total................................................................. 346,000 =======
- -------- *Does not include expenses of preparing prospectus supplements and other expenses relating to offerings of particular securities. Item 15. Indemnification of Directors and Officers. Subchapter D of Chapter 17 of the PBCL provides in general that a corporation may indemnify any person, including its directors, officers and employees, who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative (including actions by or in the right of the corporation) by reason of the fact that he or she is or was a representative of or serving at the request of the corporation, against expenses (including attorneys' fees), judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by him or her in connection with the action or proceeding if he or she is determined by the board of directors, or in certain circumstances by independent legal counsel to the shareholders, to have acted in good faith and in a manner he or she reasonably believed to be in, or not opposed to, the best interests of the corporation and, with respect to any criminal proceeding, had no reason to believe his conduct was unlawful. In the case of actions by or in the right of the corporation, indemnification is not permitted in respect of any claim, issue or matter as to which the person has been adjudged to be liable to the corporation except to the extent a court determines that the person is fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnification. In any case, to the extent that the person has been successful on the merits or otherwise in defense of any claim, issue or matter, he or she shall be indemnified against expenses (including attorneys' fees) actually and reasonably incurred by him or her in connection therewith. Subchapter D of Chapter 17 also provides that the indemnification permitted or required thereby is not exclusive of any other rights to which a person seeking indemnification may be entitled. Article IX of the Company's By-laws, as amended, provides that the Company shall indemnify any person who was or is made a party to, or threatened to be made a party to, or is involved in, any action, suit, or proceeding (including actions by or in the right of the Company) by reason of the fact that he or she is or was a director or officer of the Company (or is or was serving at the request of the Company as a director, officer, trustee, employee, or agent of a related enterprise including service with respect to an employee benefit plan or is or was serving at the specific written request of the Company as a director, officer, trustee, employee, or agent of an unrelated enterprise) against all expenses and liability he or she actually incurs, including, without limitation, judgments and amounts paid or to be paid in settlement of or in actions brought by or in the right of the Company, to the fullest extent permitted by law. Article IX also provides that directors and officers shall be entitled to payment in advance of expenses incurred in defending any such action, suit or proceeding, upon II-1 receipt of an undertaking to repay all amounts so advanced if it is ultimately determined that they are not entitled to be indemnified or, in the case of criminal action, a majority of the Board of Directors so determines. In addition, the Company has entered into indemnification agreements with each of its directors which entitle the director to indemnification for certain expenses to the fullest extent permitted by law. The Company's By-laws also provide, pursuant to Section 1713 of the PBCL, that a director of the Company shall not be personally liable for monetary damages as such for any action taken, or any failure to take any action, unless: (1) the director has breached or failed to perform the duties of his/her office under Section 1712 of the 1988 BCL (relating to standard of conduct and justifiable reliance); and (2) the breach or failure to perform constitutes self-dealing, willful misconduct or recklessness. This limitation on the personal liability of directors of the Company does not apply to: (1) the responsibility or liability of a director pursuant to any criminal statute; or (2) the liability of a director for the payment of taxes pursuant to local, state or Federal law. The Company and its subsidiaries also carry insurance insuring their officers and directors against certain liabilities which they might incur as directors or officers of the Company or of any other organization which they serve at its request, including certain liabilities under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. Item 16. Exhibits. The following is a list of all exhibits filed as a part of this Registration Statement on Form S-3: 1.1 Underwriting Agreement Standard Provisions (for Debt Securities and Preferred Stock) dated October 21, 1998 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1.3 of the Company's Form 8-K filed on November 10, 1998). 1.2 Form of Underwriting Agreement (for Common Stock).* 4.1 Articles of Incorporation, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3(b) of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1994, file no. 1-2116, filed with the Commission on March 28, 1995). 4.2 Bylaws, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3(a) of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1994, file no. 1-2116, filed with the Commission on March 28, 1995). 4.3 Indenture for Senior Debt Securities dated December 23, 1998. 4.4 Indenture for Subordinated Debt Securities dated December 23, 1998. 4.5 Form of Senior Debt Securities (included in Exhibit 4.3). 4.6 Form of Subordinated Debt Securities (included in Exhibit 4.4). 4.7 Form of specimen certificate representing shares of Common Stock. 4.8 Form of specimen certificate representing shares of Preferred Stock.* 4.9 Form of Warrant.* 4.10 Form of Deposit Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 of the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-6333)). 4.11 Rights Agreement between the Company and Chase Mellon Shareholder Services, L.L.C., formerly known as, Chemical Mellon Shareholder Services, L.L.C., effective as of March 21, 1996 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4 of the Company's Registration Statement on Form 8A/A filed on March 15, 1996). 5.1 Opinion of Rogers & Wells LLP. II-2 5.2 Opinion of Douglas S. Brossman. 12.1 Calculation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges (set forth in the computation included in the prospectus forming a part of this registration statement). 12.2 Calculation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges and Preferred Stock Dividend (set forth in the computation included in the prospectus forming a part of this registration statement). 23.1 Consent of Independent Auditors. 23.2 Consent of Rogers & Wells LLP (set forth in its opinion filed as Exhibit 5.1). 24.1 Powers of attorney (set forth in the signature pages to this registration statement). 25.1 Statement of Eligibility and Qualification on Form T-1 of Trustee under the Senior Indenture. 25.2 Statement of Eligibility and Qualification on Form T-1 of Trustee under the Subordinated Indenture. - -------- * To be filed by amendment, by incorporation by reference or by filing of a Current Report on Form 8-K in connection with the offering of the Securities. Item 17. Undertakings. (a) 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: (i) To include any prospectus required by section 10(a)(3) of the Securities Act of 1933; (ii) To reflect in the prospectus any facts or events arising after the effective date of the registration statement (or the most recent post- effective amendment thereof) which, individually or in the aggregate, represent a fundamental change in the information set forth in the registration statement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any increase or decrease in volume of securities offered (if the total dollar value of securities offered would not exceed that which was registered) and any deviation from the low or high end of the estimated maximum offering range may be reflected in the form of prospectus filed with the Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b) if, in the aggregate, the changes in volume and price represent no more than a 20 percent change in the maximum aggregate offering price set forth in the "Calculation of Registration Fee" table in the effective registration statement; (iii) To include any material information with respect to the plan of distribution not previously disclosed in the registration statement or any material change to such information in the registration statement; provided, however, that paragraphs (a)(1)(i) and (a)(1)(ii) above do not apply if the registration statement is on Form S-3, Form S-8 or Form F-3, and the information required to be included in a post-effective amendment by those paragraphs is contained in periodic reports filed with or furnished to the Commission by the registrant pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that are incorporated by reference in the registration statement. (2) That, for the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each such post effective amendment shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof. II-3 (3) To remove from registration by means of a post-effective amendment any of the securities being registered which remain unsold at the termination of the offering. (b) The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes that, for purposes of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each filing of the registrant's annual report pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (and, where applicable, each filing of an employee benefit plan's annual report pursuant to Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) that is incorporated by reference in the registration statement shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof. (c) Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by 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 Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue. (d) The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes that: (1) For purposes of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, the information omitted from the form of prospectus filed as part of this registration statement in reliance upon Rule 430A and contained in a form of prospectus filed by the registrant pursuant to Rule 424(b)(1) or (4) or 497(h) under the Securities Act shall be deemed to be part of this registration statement as of the time it was declared effective. (2) For the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each post-effective amendment that contains a form of prospectus shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof. (e) The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes to file an application for the purpose of determining the eligibility of the trustee to act under subsection (a) of section 310 of the Trust Indenture Act ("Act") in accordance with the rules and regulations prescribed by the Commission under section 305(b)(2) of the Act. II-4 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the Company 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 Lancaster, State of Pennsylvania, on the 16th day of March, 1999. Armstrong World Industries, Inc. /s/ George A. Lorch By: _________________________________ Name: George A. Lorch Title: Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL MEN AND WOMEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that each person whose signature appears below hereby constitutes and appoints Frank A. Riddick, III and Deborah K. Owen, and each of them, such individual's true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for such individual and in his or her name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign any and all amendments (including post- effective amendments) to this Registration Statement on Form S-3 and any registration statement for the same offering that is to be effective upon filing pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and any and all applications and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission and any state or other securities authority, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, and each of them, full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done in and about the premises as fully and to all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents, or any of them, or their substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, THIS REGISTRATION STATEMENT HAS BEEN SIGNED BELOW BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS IN THE CAPACITIES AND ON THE DATES INDICTED. Signatures Title Date /s/ George A. Lorch Chairman of the March 16, 1999 - ------------------------------------- Board of Directors George A. Lorch and Chief Executive Officer /s/ Frank A. Riddick, III - ------------------------------------- Senior Vice March 16, 1999 Frank A. Riddick, III President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) II-5 Signatures Title Date /s/ Edward R. Case Vice President and March 16, 1999 - ------------------------------------- Controller Edward R. Case (Principal Accounting Officer) Director March , 1999 - ------------------------------------- John A. Krol /s/ David W. Raisbeck Director March 16, 1999 - ------------------------------------- David W. Raisbeck Director March , 1999 - ------------------------------------- David M. Levan /s/ James E. Marley - ------------------------------------- Director March 16, 1999 James E. Marley /s/ Jerre L. Stead Director March 16, 1999 - ------------------------------------- Jerre L. Stead /s/ H. Jesse Arnelle Director March 16, 1999 - ------------------------------------- H. Jesse Arnelle /s/ Donald C. Clark Director March 16, 1999 - ------------------------------------- Donald C. Clark /s/ Judith R. Haberkorn - ------------------------------------- Director March 16, 1999 Judith R. Haberkorn /s/ Van C. Campbell Director March 16, 1999 - ------------------------------------- Van C. Campbell II-6 INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit Number Exhibit - ------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1 Underwriting Agreement Standard Provisions (for Debt Securities and Preferred Stock) dated October 21, 1998 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1.3 of the Company's Form 8-K filed on November 10, 1998). 1.2 Form of Underwriting Agreement (for Common Stock).* 4.1 Articles of Incorporation, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3(b) of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1994, file no. 1-2116, filed with the Commission on March 28, 1995). 4.2 Bylaws, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3(a) of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1994, file no. 1-2116, filed with the Commission on March 28, 1995). 4.3 Indenture for Senior Debt Securities dated December 23, 1998. 4.4 Indenture for Subordinated Debt Securities dated December 23, 1998. 4.5 Form of Senior Debt Securities (included in Exhibit 4.3). 4.6 Form of Subordinated Debt Securities (included in Exhibit 4.4). 4.7 Form of specimen certificate representing shares of Common Stock. 4.8 Form of specimen certificate representing shares of Preferred Stock.* 4.9 Form of Warrant.* 4.10 Form of Deposit Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 of the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-6333)). 4.11 Rights Agreement between the Company and Chase Mellon Shareholder Services, L.L.C., formerly known as, Chemical Mellon Shareholder Services, L.L.C., effective as of March 21, 1996 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4 of the Company's Registration Statement on Form 8A/A filed on March 15, 1996). 5.1 Opinion of Rogers & Wells LLP. 5.2 Opinion of Douglas S. Brossman. 12.1 Calculation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges (set forth in the computation included in the prospectus forming a part of this registration statement). 12.2 Calculation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges and Preferred Stock Dividend (set forth in the computation included in the prospectus forming a part of this registration statement). 23.1 Consent of Independent Auditors. 23.2 Consent of Rogers & Wells LLP (set forth in its opinion filed as Exhibit 5.1). 24.1 Powers of attorney (set forth in the signature pages to this registration statement). 25.1 Statement of Eligibility and Qualification on Form T-1 of Trustee under the Senior Indenture. 25.2 Statement of Eligibility and Qualification on Form T-1 of Trustee under the Subordinated Indenture.
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PAGE ---- Recitals of the Company................................................................................... 1 ARTICLE ONE Definitions and Other Provisions of General Application Section 101. Definitions: Act..................................................................................... 2 Affiliate; control...................................................................... 2 Attributable Debt....................................................................... 2 Authenticating Agent.................................................................... 2 Board of Directors...................................................................... 2 Board Resolution........................................................................ 2 Business Day............................................................................ 2 Commission.............................................................................. 2 Common Stock............................................................................ 2 Company................................................................................. 3 Company Request; Company Order.......................................................... 3 Consolidated Net Tangible Assets........................................................ 3 Corporate Trust Office.................................................................. 3 Corporation............................................................................. 3 Covenant Defeasance..................................................................... 3 Debt.................................................................................... 3 Defaulted Interest...................................................................... 3 Defeasance.............................................................................. 3 Depositary.............................................................................. 3 Event of Default........................................................................ 3 Exchange Act............................................................................ 4 Expiration Date......................................................................... 4 Global Security......................................................................... 4 Holder.................................................................................. 4 Indenture............................................................................... 4 Interest................................................................................ 4 Interest Payment Date................................................................... 4 Investment Company Act.................................................................. 4 Lien.................................................................................... 4 Maturity................................................................................ 4 Notice of Default....................................................................... 4 Officers' Certificate................................................................... 4 Opinion of Counsel...................................................................... 4 Original Issue Discount Security........................................................ 4
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PAGE ---- Section 206. Form of Conversion Notice............................................................... 19 ARTICLE THREE The Securities Section 301. Amount Unlimited; Issuable in Series.................................................... 20 Section 302. Denominations........................................................................... 23 Section 303. Execution, Authentication, Delivery and Dating.......................................... 23 Section 304. Temporary Securities.................................................................... 24 Section 305. Registration, Registration of Transfer and Exchange..................................... 25 Section 306. Mutilated, Destroyed, Lost and Stolen Securities........................................ 26 Section 307. Payment of Interest; Interest Rights Preserved.......................................... 27 Section 308. Persons Deemed Owners................................................................... 28 Section 309. Cancellation............................................................................ 29 Section 310. Computation of Interest................................................................. 29 ARTICLE FOUR Satisfaction and Discharge Section 401. Satisfaction and Discharge of Indenture................................................. 29 Section 402. Application of Trust Money.............................................................. 30 ARTICLE FIVE Remedies Section 501. Events of Default....................................................................... 30 Section 502. Acceleration of Maturity; Rescission and Annulment...................................... 31 Section 503. Collection of Indebtedness and Suits for Enforcement by Trustee......................... 32 Section 504. Trustee May File Proofs of Claim........................................................ 33 Section 505. Trustee May Enforce Claims Without Possession of Securities............................. 33 Section 506. Application of Money Collected.......................................................... 34 Section 507. Limitation on Suits..................................................................... 34 Section 508. Unconditional Right of Holders to Receive Principal, Premium and Interest............... 35 Section 509. Restoration of Rights and Remedies...................................................... 35
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PAGE ---- Section 510. Rights and Remedies Cumulative.......................................................... 35 Section 511. Delay or Omission Not Waiver............................................................ 35 Section 512. Control by Holders...................................................................... 35 Section 513. Waiver of Past Defaults................................................................. 36 Section 514. Undertaking for Costs................................................................... 36 Section 515. Waiver of Usury, Stay or Extension Laws................................................. 36 ARTICLE SIX The Trustee Section 601. Certain Duties and Responsibilities..................................................... 37 Section 602. Notice of Defaults...................................................................... 37 Section 603. Certain Rights of Trustee............................................................... 37 Section 604. Not Responsible for Recitals or Issuance of Securities.................................. 38 Section 605. May Hold Securities..................................................................... 38 Section 606. Money Held in Trust..................................................................... 38 Section 607. Compensation and Reimbursement.......................................................... 38 Section 608. Conflicting Interests................................................................... 39 Section 609. Corporate Trustee Required; Eligibility................................................. 39 Section 610. Resignation and Removal; Appointment of Successor....................................... 39 Section 611. Acceptance of Appointment by Successor.................................................. 41 Section 612. Merger, Conversion, Consolidation or Succession to Business............................. 42 Section 613. Preferential Collection of Claims Against Company....................................... 42 Section 614. Appointment of Authenticating Agent..................................................... 42 ARTICLE SEVEN Holders' Lists and Reports by Trustee and Company Section 701. Company to Furnish Trustee Names and Addresses of Holders............................... 44 Section 702. Preservation of Information; Communications to Holders.................................. 44 Section 703. Reports by Trustee...................................................................... 44 Section 704. Reports by Company...................................................................... 45
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PAGE ---- ARTICLE EIGHT Consolidation, Merger, Conveyance, Transfer or Lease Section 801. Company May Consolidate, Etc., Only on Certain Terms.................................... 45 Section 802. Successor Substituted................................................................... 46 ARTICLE NINE Supplemental Indentures Section 901. Supplemental Indentures Without Consent of Holders...................................... 46 Section 902. Supplemental Indentures With Consent of Holders......................................... 47 Section 903. Execution of Supplemental Indentures.................................................... 48 Section 904. Effect of Supplemental Indentures....................................................... 49 Section 905. Conformity with Trust Indenture Act..................................................... 49 Section 906. Reference in Securities to Supplemental Indentures...................................... 49 ARTICLE TEN Covenants Section 1001. Payment of Principal, Premium and Interest.............................................. 49 Section 1002. Maintenance of Office or Agency......................................................... 49 Section 1003. Money for Securities Payments to Be Held in Trust....................................... 50 Section 1004. Statement by Officers as to Default..................................................... 51 Section 1005. Existence............................................................................... 51 Section 1006. Maintenance of Properties............................................................... 51 Section 1007. Payment of Taxes and Other Claims....................................................... 51 Section 1008. Limitations on Liens.................................................................... 51 Section 1009. Limitations on Sale and Leaseback Transactions.......................................... 53 Section 1010. Waiver of Certain Covenants............................................................. 54 ARTICLE ELEVEN Redemption of Securities Section 1101. Applicability of Article................................................................ 55 Section 1102. Election to Redeem; Notice to Trustee................................................... 55 Section 1103. Selection by Trustee of Securities to Be Redeemed....................................... 55 Section 1104. Notice of Redemption.................................................................... 56
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PAGE ---- Section 1105. Deposit of Redemption Price............................................................. 57 Section 1106. Securities Payable on Redemption Date................................................... 57 Section 1107. Securities Redeemed in Part............................................................. 57 ARTICLE TWELVE Sinking Funds Section 1201. Applicability of Article................................................................ 58 Section 1202. Satisfaction of Sinking Fund Payments with Securities................................... 58 Section 1203. Redemption of Securities for Sinking Fund............................................... 58 ARTICLE THIRTEEN Defeasance and Covenant Defeasance Section 1301. Company's Option to Effect Defeasance or Covenant Defeasance............................ 59 Section 1302. Defeasance and Discharge................................................................ 59 Section 1303. Covenant Defeasance..................................................................... 59 Section 1304. Conditions to Defeasance or Covenant Defeasance......................................... 60 Section 1305. Deposited Money and U.S. Government Obligations to Be Held in Trust; Miscellaneous Provisions........................................ 61 Section 1306. Reinstatement........................................................................... 62 ARTICLE FOURTEEN Conversion of Securities Section 1401. Applicability of Article................................................................ 62 Section 1402. Exercise of Conversion Privilege........................................................ 62 Section 1403. No Fractional Shares.................................................................... 63 Section 1404. Adjustment of Conversion Price.......................................................... 64 Section 1405. Notice of Certain Corporate Actions..................................................... 64 Section 1406. Reservation of Shares of Common Stock................................................... 65 Section 1407. Payment of Certain Taxes Upon Conversion................................................ 65 Section 1408. Nonassessability........................................................................ 65 Section 1409. Effect of Consolidation or Merger on Conversion Privilege............................... 66 Section 1410. Duties of Trustee Regarding Conversion.................................................. 66 Section 1411. Repayment of Certain Funds Upon Conversion.............................................. 67 Testimonium............................................................................................... 68 Signatures and Seals...................................................................................... 68 Acknowledgements.......................................................................................... 69
-vi- Certain Sections of this Indenture relating to Sections 310 through 318, inclusive, of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939:
Trust Indenture Act Section Indenture Section (S) 310 (a) (1) ................................................................... 609 (a) (2) ................................................................... 609 (a) (3) ................................................................... Not Applicable (a) (4) ................................................................... Not Applicable (b) ................................................................... 608, 610 (S) 311 (a) ................................................................... 613 (b) ................................................................... 613 (S) 312 (a) ................................................................... 701, 702 (b) ................................................................... 702 (c) ................................................................... 702 (S) 313 (a) ................................................................... 703 (b) ................................................................... 703 (c) ................................................................... 703 (d) ................................................................... 703 (S) 314 (a) ................................................................... 704 (a) (4) ................................................................... 101, 1004 (b) ................................................................... Not Applicable (c) (1) ................................................................... 102 (c) (2) ................................................................... 102 (c) (3) ................................................................... Not Applicable (d) ................................................................... Not Applicable (e) ................................................................... 102 (S) 315 (a) ................................................................... 601 (b) ................................................................... 602 (c) ................................................................... 601 (d) ................................................................... 601 (e) ................................................................... 514 (S) 316 (a) ................................................................... 101 (a) (1) (A) ................................................................... 502, 512 (a) (1) (B) ................................................................... 513 (a) (2) ................................................................... Not Applicable (b) ................................................................... 508 (c) ................................................................... 104 (S) 317 (a) (1) ................................................................... 503 (a) (2) ................................................................... 504 (b) ................................................................... 1003 (S) 318 (a) ................................................................... 107
- -------------- Note: This reconciliation and tie shall not, for any purpose, be deemed to be a part of the Indenture -vii- INDENTURE, dated as of December 23, 1998, between Armstrong World Industries, Inc., a corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (herein called the "Company"), having its principal executive office at 2500 Columbia Avenue, Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17603, and The First National Bank of Chicago, a national banking association duly organized and existing under the laws of the United States of America, as Trustee (herein called the "Trustee"). 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 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 agreed, for the equal and proportionate benefit of all Holders of the Securities or of series thereof, as follows: ARTICLE ONE Definitions and Other Provisions of General Application Section 101. 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; (4) unless the context otherwise requires, any reference to an "Article" or a "Section" refers to an Article or a Section, as the case may be, of this Indenture; and (5) 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. "Act", when used with respect to any Holder, has the meaning specified in Section 104. "Affiliate" of any specified Person means any other Person directly or indirectly controlling or controlled by or under direct or indirect common control with such specified Person. For the purposes of this definition, "control" when used with respect to any specified Person means the power to direct the management and policies of such Person, directly or indirectly, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise; and the terms "controlling" and "controlled" have meanings correlative to the foregoing. "Attributable Debt" means, in respect of a Sale and Leaseback Transaction and as of any particular time, the present value (discounted at the rate of interest implicit in the terms of the lease involved in such Sale and Leaseback Transaction, as determined in good faith by the Company) of the obligation of the lessee thereunder for net rental payments (excluding, however, any amounts required to be paid by such lessee, whether or not designated as rent or additional rent, on account of maintenance and repairs, services, insurance, taxes, assessments, water rates or similar charges or any amounts required to be paid by such lessee thereunder contingent upon monetary inflation or the amount of sales, maintenance and repairs, insurance, taxes, assessments, water rates or similar charges) during the remaining term of such lease (including any period for which such lease has been extended or may, at the option of the lessor, be extended). "Authenticating Agent" means any Person authorized by the Trustee pursuant to Section 614 to act on behalf of the Trustee to authenticate Securities of one or more series. "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 and to be in full force and effect on the date of such certification, and delivered to the Trustee. "Business Day", when used with respect to any Place of Payment, means each Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday which is not a day on which banking institutions in that Place of Payment are authorized or obligated by law or executive order to close. "Commission" means the Securities and Exchange Commission, 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 Stock" includes any stock of any class of the Company which has no preference in respect of dividends or of amounts payable in the event of any voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding-up of the Company and which is not subject to redemption by the Company. However, subject to the provisions of Section 1409, shares issuable on conversions of Securities shall -2- include only shares of the class designated as Common Stock of the Company at the date of this Indenture or shares of any class or classes resulting from any reclassification or reclassifications thereof and which have no preference in respect of dividends or of amounts payable in the event of any voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding-up of the Company and which are not subject to redemption by the Company; provided that if at any time there shall be more than one such resulting class, the shares of each such class then so issuable shall be substantially in the proportion which the total number of shares of such class resulting from all such reclassifications bears to the total number of shares of all such classes resulting from all such reclassifications. "Company" means the Person named as the "Company" in the first paragraph of this instrument until a successor Person shall have become such pursuant to the applicable provisions of this Indenture, and thereafter "Company" shall mean such successor Person. "Company Request" or "Company Order" means a written request or order signed in the name of the Company by its Chairman of the Board, its Vice Chairman of the Board, its President or a Vice President, and by its Treasurer, an Assistant Treasurer, its Secretary or an Assistant Secretary, and delivered to the Trustee. "Consolidated Net Tangible Assets" means the aggregate amount of assets (less applicable reserves and other properly deductible items) after deducting therefrom (a) all goodwill, trade names, trademarks, patents, unamortized debt discount and expense and other like intangibles, and (b) all current liabilities, all as reflected in the Company's latest audited consolidated balance sheet contained in the Company's most recent annual report to its stockholders under Rule 14a-3 of the Exchange Act prior to the time as of which "Consolidated Net Tangible Assets" shall be determined. "Corporate Trust Office" means the corporate trust office of the Trustee at The First National Bank of Chicago, One First National Plaza, Suite 0126, Chicago, Illinois, 60670-0126 at which at any particular time its corporate trust business shall be administered. "Corporation" means a corporation, association, company, joint-stock company or business trust. "Covenant Defeasance" has the meaning specified in Section 1303. "Debt" means indebtedness for borrowed money. "Defaulted Interest" has the meaning specified in Section 307. "Defeasance" has the meaning specified in Section 1302. "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 301. "Event of Default" has the meaning specified in Section 501. -3- "Exchange Act" means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and any statute successor thereto, in each case as amended from time to time. "Expiration Date" has the meaning specified in Section 104. "Global Security" means a Security that evidences all or part of the Securities of any series and bears the legend set forth in Section 204 (or such legend as may be specified as contemplated by Section 301 for such Securities). "Holder" means a Person in whose name a Security is registered in the Security Register. "Indenture" means this instrument as originally executed and 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, including, for all purposes of this instrument and any such supplemental indenture, the provisions of the Trust Indenture Act that are deemed to be a part of and govern this instrument and any such supplemental indenture, respectively. The term "Indenture" shall also include the terms of particular series of Securities established as contemplated by Section 301. "Interest", when used with respect to an Original Issue Discount Security which by its terms bears interest only after Maturity, means interest payable after Maturity. "Interest Payment Date", when used with respect to any Security, means the Stated Maturity of an instalment of interest on such Security. "Investment Company Act" means the Investment Company Act of 1940 and any statute successor thereto, in each case as amended from time to time. "Lien" means any mortgage, pledge, security interest, lien or other encumbrance. "Maturity", when used with respect to any Security, means the date on which the principal of such Security or an instalment 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. "Notice of Default" means a written notice of the kind specified in Section 501(4) or 501(5). "Officers' Certificate" means a certificate signed by the Chairman of the Board, a Vice Chairman of the Board, the President or a Vice President, and by the Treasurer, an Assistant Treasurer, the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary, of the Company, and delivered to the Trustee. One of the officers signing an Officers' Certificate given pursuant to Section 1004 shall be the principal executive, financial or accounting officer of the Company. "Opinion of Counsel" means a written opinion of counsel, who may be counsel for the Company, and who shall be acceptable to the Trustee. "Original Issue Discount Security" means any Security which provides for an amount less than the principal amount thereof to be due and payable upon a declaration of acceleration of the Maturity thereof pursuant to Section 502. -4- "Outstanding", when used with respect to Securities, means, as of the date of determination, all Securities theretofore authenticated and delivered under this Indenture, except: (1) Securities theretofore cancelled by the Trustee or delivered to the Trustee for cancellation; (2) 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; (3) Securities as to which Defeasance has been effected pursuant to Section 1302; and (4) Securities which have been paid pursuant to Section 306 or in exchange for or in lieu of which other Securities have been authenticated and delivered pursuant to this Indenture, 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 bona fide purchaser in whose hands such Securities are valid obligations of the Company; provided, however, that in determining whether the Holders of the requisite principal amount of the Outstanding Securities have given, made or taken any request, demand, authorization, direction, notice, consent, waiver or other action hereunder as of any date, (A) the principal amount of an Original Issue Discount Security which shall be deemed to be Outstanding shall be the amount of the principal thereof which would be due and payable as of such date upon acceleration of the Maturity thereof to such date pursuant to Section 502, (B) if, as of such date, the principal amount payable at the Stated Maturity of a Security is not determinable, the principal amount of such Security which shall be deemed to be Outstanding shall be the amount as specified or determined as contemplated by Section 301, (C) the principal amount of a Security denominated in one or more foreign currencies or currency units which shall be deemed to be Outstanding shall be the U.S. dollar equivalent, determined as of such date in the manner provided as contemplated by Section 301, of the principal amount of such Security (or, in the case of a Security described in Clause (A) or (B) above, of the amount determined as provided in such Clause), and (D) Securities owned by the Company or any other obligor upon the Securities or any Affiliate of the Company or of such other obligor shall be disregarded and deemed not to be Outstanding, except that, in determining whether the Trustee shall be protected in relying upon any such request, demand, authorization, direction, notice, consent, waiver or other action, only Securities which the Trustee knows to be so owned shall be so disregarded. Securities so owned which have been pledged in good faith may be regarded as Outstanding if the 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 any premium or interest on any Securities on behalf of the Company. -5- "Person" means any individual, corporation, partnership, joint venture, 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 any premium and interest on the Securities of that series are payable as specified as contemplated by Section 301. "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 306 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. "Principal Property" means any single manufacturing plant, research laboratory or other similar facility located within the United States of America (other than its territories and possessions) and owned by, or leased to, the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary, the book value of the property, plant and equipment of which (as shown, net of depreciation, on the books of the owner or owners) is not less than 2% of the Consolidated Net Tangible Assets at the end of the most recent fiscal year of the Company, reflected in the latest audited consolidated statement of financial position contained in the Company's most recent annual report to its stockholders under Rule 14a-3 of the Exchange Act, except (a) any such plant or facility (i) owned or leased jointly or in common with one or more Persons other than the Company and its Subsidiaries, in which the interest of the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries does not exceed 50%, or (ii) which the Board of Directors determines by Board Resolution in good faith is not of material importance to the total business conducted, or assets owned, by the Company and its Subsidiaries as an entirety, or (b) any portion of any such plant or facility which the Board of Directors determines by Board Resolution in good faith not to be of material importance to the use or operation thereof. "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 Price", when used with respect to any Security to be redeemed, means the price at which it is to be redeemed pursuant to this Indenture. "Regular Record Date" for the interest payable on any Interest Payment Date on the Securities of any series means the date specified for that purpose as contemplated by Section 301. "Restricted Subsidiary" means any Subsidiary substantially all the property of which is located, or substantially all of the business of which is carried on, within the United States of America (other than its territories and possessions) which shall at the time, directly or indirectly through one or more Subsidiaries or in combination with one or more other Subsidiaries, own or be a lessee of a Principal Property. "Sale and Leaseback Transaction" has the meaning specified in Section 1009. -6- "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 and any statute successor thereto, in each case as amended from time to time. "Security Register" and "Security Registrar" have the respective meanings specified in Section 305. "Special Record Date" for the payment of any Defaulted Interest means a date fixed by the Trustee pursuant to Section 307. "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 instalment of principal or interest is due and payable. "Subsidiary" means a corporation more than 50% of the outstanding voting stock of which is owned, directly or indirectly, by the Company or by one or more other Subsidiaries, or by the Company and one or more other Subsidiaries. For the purposes of this definition, "voting stock" means stock which ordinarily has voting power for the election of directors, whether at all times or only so long as no senior class of stock has such voting power by reason of any contingency. "Trust Indenture Act" means the Trust Indenture Act of 1939 as in force at the date as of which this instrument was executed; provided, however, that in the event the Trust Indenture Act of 1939 is amended after such date, "Trust Indenture Act" means, to the extent required by any such amendment, the Trust Indenture Act of 1939 as so amended. "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 Obligation" has the meaning specified in Section 1304. "Vice President", when used with respect to the Company or the Trustee, means any vice president, whether or not designated by a number or a word or words added before or after the title "vice president". Section 102. 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 such certificates and opinions as may be required under the Trust Indenture Act. Each such certificate or opinion shall be given in the form of an Officers' Certificate, if to be given by an officer of the Company, or an Opinion of Counsel, if to be given by counsel, and shall comply with the requirements of the Trust Indenture Act and any other requirements set forth in this Indenture. -7- Every certificate or opinion with respect to compliance with a condition or covenant provided for in this Indenture shall include, (1) a statement that each individual signing such certificate or opinion has read such covenant or condition and the definitions herein relating thereto; (2) a brief statement as to the nature and scope of the examination or investigation upon which the statements or opinions contained in such certificate or opinion are based; (3) a statement that, in the opinion of each such individual, he or she has made such examination or investigation as is necessary to enable him or her to express an informed opinion as to whether or not such covenant or condition has been complied with; and (4) a statement as to whether, in the opinion of each such individual, such condition or covenant has been complied with. Section 103. Form of Documents Delivered to Trustee. 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. 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 or her 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. 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 104. Acts of Holders; Record Dates. Any request, demand, authorization, direction, notice, consent, waiver or other action provided or permitted by this Indenture to be given, made or taken by Holders may be embodied in and evidenced by one or more instruments of substantially similar tenor signed by such Holders in person or by 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 -8- hereby expressly required, to the Company. Such instrument or instruments (and the action embodied therein and evidenced thereby) 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 601) conclusive in favor of the Trustee and the Company, if made in the manner provided in this Section. 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 or her the execution thereof. Where such execution is by a signer acting in a capacity other than his or her individual capacity, such certificate or affidavit shall also constitute sufficient proof of his or her 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. The ownership of Securities shall be proved by the Security Register. 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. The Company may set any day as a record date for the purpose of determining the Holders of Outstanding Securities of any series entitled to give, make or take any request, demand, authorization, direction, notice, consent, waiver or other action provided or permitted by this Indenture to be given, made or taken by Holders of Securities of such series, provided that the Company may not set a record date for, and the provisions of this paragraph shall not apply with respect to, the giving or making of any notice, declaration, request or direction referred to in the next paragraph. If any record date is set pursuant to this paragraph, the Holders of Outstanding Securities of the relevant series on such record date, and no other Holders, shall be entitled to take the relevant action, whether or not such Holders remain Holders after such record date; provided that no such action shall be effective hereunder unless taken on or prior to the applicable Expiration Date by Holders of the requisite principal amount of Outstanding Securities of such series on such record date. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to prevent the Company from setting a new record date for any action for which a record date has previously been set pursuant to this paragraph (whereupon the record date previously set shall automatically and with no action by any Person be cancelled and of no effect), and nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to render ineffective any action taken by Holders of the requisite principal amount of Outstanding Securities of the relevant series on the date such action is taken. Promptly after any record date is set pursuant to this paragraph, the Company, at its own expense, shall cause notice of such record date, the proposed action by Holders and the applicable Expiration Date to be given to the Trustee in writing and to each Holder of Securities of the relevant series in the manner set forth in Section 106. The Trustee may set any day as a record date for the purpose of determining the Holders of Outstanding Securities of any series entitled to join in the giving or making of (i) any Notice of Default, (ii) any declaration of acceleration referred to in Section 502, (iii) any request to institute proceedings -9- referred to in Section 507(2) or (iv) any direction referred to in Section 512, in each case with respect to Securities of such series. If any record date is set pursuant to this paragraph, the Holders of Outstanding Securities of such series on such record date, and no other Holders, shall be entitled to join in such notice, declaration, request or direction, whether or not such Holders remain Holders after such record date; provided that no such action shall be effective hereunder unless taken on or prior to the applicable Expiration Date by Holders of the requisite principal amount of Outstanding Securities of such series on such record date. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to prevent the Trustee from setting a new record date for any action for which a record date has previously been set pursuant to this paragraph (whereupon the record date previously set shall automatically and with no action by any Person be cancelled and of no effect), and nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to render ineffective any action taken by Holders of the requisite principal amount of Outstanding Securities of the relevant series on the date such action is taken. Promptly after any record date is set pursuant to this paragraph, the Trustee, at the Company's expense, shall cause notice of such record date, the proposed action by Holders and the applicable Expiration Date to be given to the Company in writing and to each Holder of Securities of the relevant series in the manner set forth in Section 106. With respect to any record date set pursuant to this Section, the party hereto which sets such record dates may designate any day as the "Expiration Date" and from time to time may change the Expiration Date to any earlier or later day; provided that no such change shall be effective unless notice of the proposed new Expiration Date is given to the other party hereto in writing, and to each Holder of Securities of the relevant series in the manner set forth in Section 106, on or prior to the existing Expiration Date. If an Expiration Date is not designated with respect to any record date set pursuant to this Section, the party hereto which set such record date shall be deemed to have initially designated the 180th day after such record date as the Expiration Date with respect thereto, subject to its right to change the Expiration Date as provided in this paragraph. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no Expiration Date shall be later than the 180th day after the applicable record date. Without limiting the foregoing, a Holder entitled hereunder to take any action hereunder with regard to any particular Security may do so with regard to all or any part of the principal amount of such Security or by one or more duly appointed agents each of which may do so pursuant to such appointment with regard to all or any part of such principal amount. Section 105. 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, (1) 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 the Trustee at its Corporate Trust Office, Attention: Corporate Trust Administration, or -10- (2) 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, Attention: Chief Financial Officer. Section 106. 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 its address as it appears in the Security Register, not later than the latest date (if any), and not earlier than the earliest date (if any), 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 107. Conflict with Trust Indenture Act. If any provision hereof limits, qualifies or conflicts with a provision of the Trust Indenture Act which is required under such Act to be a part of and govern this Indenture, the latter provision shall control. If any provision of this Indenture modifies or excludes any provision of the Trust Indenture Act which may be so modified or excluded, the latter provision shall be deemed to apply to this Indenture as so modified or to be excluded, as the case may be. Section 108. 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 109. Successors and Assigns. All covenants and agreements in this Indenture by the Company shall bind its successors and assigns, whether so expressed or not. Section 110. 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. -11- Section 111. 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 and the Holders, any benefit or any legal or equitable right, remedy or claim under this Indenture. Section 112. Governing Law. This Indenture and the Securities shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the law of the State of New York. Section 113. Legal Holidays. In any case where any Interest Payment Date, Redemption Date or Stated Maturity of any Security or the last date on which a Holder has the right to convert a Security at a particular conversion price shall not be a Business Day at any Place of Payment, then (notwithstanding any other provision of this Indenture or of the Securities (other than a provision of any Security which specifically states that such provision shall apply in lieu of this Section)) payment of interest or principal (and premium, if any) or, if applicable to a particular series of Securities, conversion 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, at the Stated Maturity or on such last day for conversion. ARTICLE TWO Security Forms Section 201. 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 thereof. 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 303 for the authentication and delivery of such Securities. Any such Board Resolution or record of such action shall have attached thereto a true and correct copy of the form of Security referred to therein approved by or pursuant to such Board Resolution. The definitive Securities shall be printed, lithographed or engraved on steel engraved borders or may be produced in any other manner, all as determined by the officers executing such Securities, as evidenced by their execution of such Securities. -12- Section 202. Form of Face of Security. ___________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ No. _________ $ _________ Armstrong World Industries, Inc., a corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of Pennsylvania (herein called the "Company", which term includes any successor Person under the Indenture hereinafter referred to), for value received, hereby promises to pay to __________________, or registered assigns, the principal sum of __________________ Dollars on __________________ [if the Security is to bear interest prior to Maturity, insert -- , and to pay interest thereon from __________________ or from the most recent Interest Payment Date to which interest has been paid or duly provided for, semi-annually on _________ and _________ in each year, commencing _________, at the rate of __% per annum, until the principal hereof is paid or made available for payment [if applicable, insert -- , provided that any principal and premium, and any such instalment of interest, which is overdue shall bear interest at the rate of __% per annum (to the extent that the payment of such interest shall be legally enforceable), from the dates such amounts are due until they are paid or made available for payment, and such interest shall be payable on demand]. The interest so payable, and punctually paid or duly provided for, on any Interest Payment Date will, as provided in such Indenture, be paid to the Person in whose name this Security (or one or more Predecessor Securities) is registered at the close of business on the Regular Record Date for such interest, which shall be the ____ or ____ (whether or not a Business Day), as the case may be, next preceding such Interest Payment Date. Any such interest not so punctually paid or duly provided for will forthwith cease to be payable to the Holder on such Regular Record Date and may either 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 for the payment of such Defaulted Interest to be fixed by the Trustee, notice whereof shall be given to Holders of Securities of this series not less than 10 days prior to such Special Record Date, or 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 said Indenture]. [If the Security is not to bear interest prior to Maturity, insert -- The principal of this Security shall not bear interest except in the case of a default in payment of principal upon acceleration, upon redemption or at Stated Maturity and in such case the overdue principal and any overdue premium shall bear interest at the rate of __% per annum (to the extent that the payment of such interest shall be legally enforceable), from the dates such amounts are due until they are paid or made available for payment. Interest on any overdue principal or premium shall be payable on demand. [Any such interest on overdue principal or premium which is not paid on demand shall bear interest at the rate of __% per annum (to the extent that the payment of such interest on interest shall be legally enforceable), from the date of such demand until the amount so demanded is paid or made available for payment. Interest on any overdue interest shall be payable on demand.]] Payment of the principal of (and premium, if any) and [if applicable, insert -- any such] interest on this Security will be made at the office or agency of the Company maintained for that -13- purpose in ___________, in such coin or currency of the United States of America as at the time of payment is legal tender for payment of public and private debts [if applicable, insert -- ; provided, however, that at the option of the Company payment of interest may be made by check mailed to the address of the Person entitled thereto as such address shall appear in the Security Register]. Reference is hereby made to the further provisions of this Security set forth on the reverse hereof, which further provisions shall for all purposes have the same effect as if set forth at this place. Unless the certificate of authentication hereon has been executed by the Trustee referred to on the reverse hereof by manual signature, this Security shall not be entitled to any benefit under the Indenture or be valid or obligatory for any purpose. In Witness Whereof, the Company has caused this instrument to be duly executed under its corporate seal. Dated: __________________________________________________________ By _______________________________________________________ Attest: _______________________________________ Section 203. Form of Reverse of Security. This Security is one of a duly authorized issue of securities of the Company (herein called the "Securities"), issued and to be issued in one or more series under an Indenture, dated as of December 23, 1998 (herein called the "Indenture", which term shall have the meaning assigned to it in such instrument), between the Company and The First National Bank of Chicago, as Trustee (herein called the "Trustee", which term includes any successor trustee under the Indenture), and reference is hereby made to the Indenture and all indentures supplemental thereto for a statement of the respective rights, limitations of rights, duties and immunities thereunder of the Company, the Trustee, the holders of Senior Debt and the Holders of the Securities and of the terms upon which the Securities are, and are to be, authenticated and delivered. This Security is one of the series designated on the face hereof [if applicable, insert -- , limited in aggregate principal amount to $ _______________]. [If applicable, insert -- The Securities of this series are subject to redemption upon not less than 30 days' notice by mail, [if applicable, insert -- (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 equal to 100% of the principal amount, and (2)] at any time [if applicable, insert -- on or after __________, 19__], 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 [if applicable, insert -- on or before __________, __%, and if redeemed] during the 12-month period beginning ____________ of the years indicated, -14- Redemption Redemption Year Price Year Price ---- ---------- ---- ---------- and thereafter at a Redemption Price equal to ___% of the principal amount, together in the case of any such redemption [if applicable, insert -- (whether through operation of the sinking fund or otherwise)] with accrued interest to the Redemption Date, but interest instalments whose Stated Maturity is on or prior to such Redemption 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.] [If applicable, insert -- The Securities of this series are subject to redemption upon not less than 30 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 the Redemption Prices for redemption through operation of the sinking fund (expressed as percentages of the principal amount) set forth in the table below, and (2) at any time [if applicable, insert -- on or after _______], as a whole or in part, at the election of the Company, at the Redemption Prices for redemption otherwise than through operation of the sinking fund (expressed as percentages of the principal amount) set forth in the table below: If redeemed during the 12-month period beginning _____________ of the years indicated, Redemption Price For Redemption Redemption Price For Through Operation Redemption Otherwise of the Than Through Operation Year Sinking Fund of the Sinking Fund - ------- ----------------- ---------------------- 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 instalments whose Stated Maturity is on or prior to such Redemption 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.] [If applicable, insert -- Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company may not, prior to _________, redeem any Securities of this series as contemplated by [if applicable, insert -- Clause (2) of] the preceding paragraph as a part of, or in anticipation of, any refunding operation by the application, directly or indirectly, of moneys borrowed having an interest cost to the Company (calculated in accordance with generally accepted financial practice) of less than ____% per annum.] [If applicable, insert -- The sinking fund for this series provides for the redemption on __________ in each year beginning with the year ____ and ending with the year ____ of [if applicable, -15- insert -- 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 [if applicable, insert --mandatory] sinking fund payments may be credited against subsequent [if applicable, insert -- mandatory] sinking fund payments otherwise required to be made [if applicable, insert -- , in the inverse order in which they become due].] [If the Security is subject to redemption of any kind, insert -- In the event of redemption of this Security in part only, a new Security or Securities of this series and of like tenor for the unredeemed portion hereof will be issued in the name of the Holder hereof upon the cancellation hereof.] [If applicable, insert -- The Indenture contains provisions for defeasance at any time of [the entire indebtedness of this Security] [or] [certain restrictive covenants and Events of Default with respect to this Security] [, in each case] upon compliance with certain conditions set forth in the Indenture.] [If the Security is convertible into Common Stock of the Company, insert -- Subject to the provisions of the Indenture, the Holder of this Security is entitled, at its option, at any time on or before [insert date] (except that, in case this Security or any portion hereof shall be called for redemption, such right shall terminate with respect to this Security or portion hereof, as the case may be, so called for redemption at the close of business on the date fixed for redemption as provided in the Indenture unless the Company defaults in making the payment due upon redemption), to convert the principal amount of this Security (or any portion hereof which is $1,000 or an integral multiple thereof), into fully paid and non-assessable shares (calculated as to each conversion to the nearest 1/100th of a share) of the Common Stock of the Company, as said shares shall be constituted at the date of conversion, at the conversion price of $_________ principal amount of Securities for each share of Common Stock, or at the adjusted conversion price in effect at the date of conversion determined as provided in the Indenture, upon surrender of this Security, together with the conversion notice hereon duly executed, to the Company at the designated office or agency of the Company in ____________________, accompanied (if so required by the Company) by instruments of transfer, in form satisfactory to the Company and to the Trustee, duly executed by the Holder or by its duly authorized attorney in writing. Such surrender shall, if made during any period beginning at the close of business on a Regular Record Date and ending at the opening of business on the Interest Payment Date next following such Regular Record Date (unless this Security or the portion being converted shall have been called for redemption on a Redemption Date during such period), also be accompanied by payment in funds acceptable to the Company of an amount equal to the interest payable on such Interest Payment Date on the principal amount of this Security then being converted. Subject to the aforesaid requirement for payment and, in the case of a conversion after the Regular Record Date next preceding any Interest Payment Date and on or before such Interest Payment Date, to the right of the Holder of this Security (or any Predecessor Security) of record at such Regular Record Date to receive an installment of interest (with certain exceptions provided in the Indenture), no adjustment is to be made on conversion for interest accrued hereon or for dividends on shares of Common Stock issued on conversion. The Company is not required to issue fractional shares upon any such conversion, but shall make adjustment therefor in cash on the basis of the current market value of such fractional interest as provided in the Indenture. The conversion price is subject to adjustment as provided in the Indenture. In addition, the Indenture provides that in case of certain consolidations or mergers to which the Company is a party or the sale of substantially all of the assets of the Company, the Indenture shall be amended, without the consent of any Holders of Securities, so that this Security, if then outstanding, will be convertible thereafter, during -16- the period this Security shall be convertible as specified above, only into the kind and amount of securities, cash and other property receivable upon the consolidation, merger or sale by a holder of the number of shares of Common Stock into which this Security might have been converted immediately prior to such consolidation, merger or sale (assuming such holder of Common Stock failed to exercise any rights of election and received per share the kind and amount received per share by a plurality of non-electing shares) [, assuming if such consolidation, merger or sale is prior to __________, 19__, that this Security were convertible at the time of such consolidation, merger or sale at the initial conversion price specified above as adjusted from ____________, 19__ to such time pursuant to the Indenture]. In the event of conversion of this Security in part only, a new Security or Securities for the unconverted portion hereof shall be issued in the name of the Holder hereof upon the cancellation hereof.] [If the Security is convertible into other securities of the Company, specify the conversion features.] [If the Security is not an Original Issue Discount Security, insert -- If an Event of Default with respect to Securities of this series shall occur and be continuing, the principal of the Securities of this series may be declared due and payable in the manner and with the effect provided in the Indenture.] [If the Security is an Original Issue Discount Security, insert -- If an Event of Default with respect to Securities of this series shall occur and be continuing, an amount of principal of the Securities of this series may be declared due and payable in the manner and with the effect provided in the Indenture. Such amount shall be equal to -- insert formula for determining the amount. Upon payment (i) of the amount of principal so declared due and payable and (ii) of interest on any overdue principal, premium and interest (in each case to the extent that the payment of such interest shall be legally enforceable), all of the Company's obligations in respect of the payment of the principal of and premium and interest, if any, on the Securities of this series shall terminate.] The Indenture permits, with certain exceptions as therein provided, the amendment thereof and the modification of the rights and obligations of the Company and the rights of the Holders of the Securities of each series to be affected under the Indenture at any time by the Company and the Trustee with the consent of the Holders of more than 50% in principal amount of the Securities at the time Outstanding of each series to be affected. The Indenture also contains provisions permitting the Holders of specified percentages in principal amount of the Securities of each series at the time Outstanding, on behalf of the Holders of all Securities of such series, to waive compliance by the Company with certain provisions of the Indenture and certain past defaults under the Indenture and their consequences. Any such consent or waiver by the Holder of this Security shall be conclusive and binding upon such Holder and upon all future Holders of this Security and of any Security issued upon the registration of transfer hereof or in exchange herefor or in lieu hereof, whether or not notation of such consent or waiver is made upon this Security. As provided in and subject to the provisions of the Indenture, the Holder of this Security shall not have the right to institute any proceeding with respect to the Indenture or for the appointment of a receiver or trustee or for any other remedy thereunder, unless such Holder shall have previously given the Trustee written notice of a continuing Event of Default with respect to the Securities of this series, the Holders of not less than 25% in principal amount of the Securities of this series at the time Outstanding shall have made written request to the Trustee to institute proceedings in respect of such Event of Default as Trustee and offered the Trustee reasonable indemnity, and the Trustee shall not have -17- received from the Holders of a majority in principal amount of Securities of this series at the time Outstanding a direction inconsistent with such request, and shall have failed to institute any such proceeding, for 60 days after receipt of such notice, request and offer of indemnity. The foregoing shall not apply to any suit instituted by the Holder of this Security for the enforcement of any payment of principal hereof or any premium or interest hereon on or after the respective due dates expressed herein. 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 any premium and interest on this Security at the times, place and rate, and in the coin or currency, herein prescribed. As provided in the Indenture and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, the transfer of this Security is registrable in the Security Register, upon surrender of this Security for registration of transfer at the office or agency of the Company in any place where the principal of and any premium and interest on this Security are payable, duly endorsed by, or accompanied by a written instrument of transfer in form satisfactory to the Company and the Security Registrar duly executed by, the Holder hereof or its attorney duly authorized in writing, and thereupon one or more new Securities of this series and of like tenor, of authorized denominations and for the same aggregate principal amount, will be issued to the designated transferee or transferees. The Securities of this series are issuable only in registered form without coupons in denominations of $_________ and any integral multiple thereof. As provided in the Indenture and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, Securities of this series are exchangeable for a like aggregate principal amount of Securities of this series and of like tenor of a different authorized denomination, as requested by the Holder surrendering the same. No service charge shall be made for any such registration of transfer or exchange, but the Company may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover any tax or other governmental charge payable in connection therewith. Prior to due presentment of this Security for registration of transfer, the Company, the Trustee and any agent of the Company or the Trustee may treat the Person in whose name this Security is registered as the owner hereof for all purposes, whether or not this Security be overdue, and neither the Company, the Trustee nor any such agent shall be affected by notice to the contrary. All terms used in this Security which are defined in the Indenture shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Indenture. Section 204. Form of Legend for Global Securities. Unless otherwise specified as contemplated by Section 301 for the Securities evidenced thereby, every Global Security authenticated and delivered hereunder shall bear a legend in substantially the following form: THIS SECURITY IS A GLOBAL SECURITY WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE INDENTURE HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AND IS REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF A DEPOSITARY OR A NOMINEE THEREOF. THIS SECURITY MAY NOT BE EXCHANGED IN WHOLE OR IN PART -18- FOR A SECURITY REGISTERED, AND NO TRANSFER OF THIS SECURITY IN WHOLE OR IN PART MAY BE REGISTERED, IN THE NAME OF ANY PERSON OTHER THAN SUCH DEPOSITARY OR A NOMINEE THEREOF, EXCEPT IN THE LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES DESCRIBED IN THE INDENTURE. Section 205. Form of Trustee's Certificate of Authentication. The Trustee's certificates of authentication shall be in substantially the following form: This is one of the Securities of the series designated herein referred to in the within-mentioned Indenture. ______________________________, As Trustee By_____________________________ Authorized Officer Section 206. Form of Conversion Notice. To Armstrong World Industries, Inc.: The undersigned owner of this Security hereby irrevocably exercises the option to convert this Security, or portion hereof (which is $1,000 or an integral multiple thereof) below designated, into shares of Common Stock of the Company in accordance with the terms of the Indenture referred to in this Security, and directs that the shares issuable and deliverable upon the conversion, together with any check in payment for fractional shares and any Securities representing any unconverted principal amount hereof, be issued and delivered to the registered holder hereof unless a different name has been indicated below. If this Notice is being delivered on a date after the close of business on a Regular Record Date and prior to the opening of business on the related Interest Payment Date (unless this Security or the portion thereof being converted has been called for redemption on a Redemption Date within such period), this Notice is accompanied by payment, in funds acceptable to the Company, of an amount equal to the interest payable on such Interest Payment Date of the principal of this Security to be converted. If shares are to be issued in the name of a person other than the undersigned, the undersigned will pay all transfer taxes payable with respect hereto. Any amount required to be paid by the undersigned on account of interest accompanies this Security. -19- Principal Amount to be Converted (in an integral multiple of $1,000, if less than all): $__________ Dated ________________________ ________________________________________________ Signature(s) must be guaranteed by a commercial bank or trust company or a member firm of a national stock exchange if shares of Common Stock are to be delivered, or Securities to be issued, other than to and in the name of the registered owner. ________________________________________________ Signature Guaranty Fill in for registration of shares of Common Stock and Security if to be issued otherwise than to the registered holder. Security or Other Taxpayer Identification _______________________________________ (Name) Number___________________________ _______________________________________ (Address) _______________________________________ Please print Name and Address (including zip code number) [The above conversion notice is to be modified, as appropriate, for conversion into other securities or property of the Company.] ARTICLE THREE The Securities Section 301. Amount Unlimited; Issuable in Series. The aggregate principal amount of Securities which may be authenticated and delivered under this Indenture is unlimited. -20- The Securities may be issued in one or more series. There shall be established in or pursuant to a Board Resolution and, subject to Section 303, set forth, or determined in the manner provided, in an Officers' Certificate, or established in one or more indentures supplemental hereto, prior to the issuance of Securities of any series, (1) the title of the Securities of the series (which shall distinguish the Securities of the series from Securities of any other series); (2) any limit upon the aggregate principal amount of the Securities of the series which may be authenticated and delivered under this Indenture (except for Securities authenticated and delivered upon registration of transfer of, or in exchange for, or in lieu of, other Securities of the series pursuant to Section 304, 305, 306, 906 or 1107 and except for any Securities which, pursuant to Section 303, are deemed never to have been authenticated and delivered hereunder); (3) the Person to whom any interest on a Security of the series shall be payable, if other than 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; (4) the date or dates on which the principal of any Securities of the series is payable; (5) the rate or rates at which any Securities of the series shall bear interest, if any, 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 any such interest payable on any Interest Payment Date; (6) the place or places where the principal of and any premium and interest on any Securities of the series shall be payable; (7) the period or periods within which, the price or prices at which and the terms and conditions upon which any Securities of the series may be redeemed, in whole or in part, at the option of the Company and, if other than by a Board Resolution, the manner in which any election by the Company to redeem the Securities shall be evidenced; (8) the obligation, if any, of the Company to redeem or purchase any Securities of the series pursuant to any sinking fund or analogous provisions or at the option of the Holder thereof and the period or periods within which, the price or prices at which and the terms and conditions upon which any Securities of the series shall be redeemed or purchased, in whole or in part, pursuant to such obligation; (9) if other than denominations of $1,000 and any integral multiple thereof, the denominations in which any Securities of the series shall be issuable; (10) if the amount of principal of or any premium or interest on any Securities of the series may be determined with reference to an index or pursuant to a formula, the manner in which such amounts shall be determined; -21- (11) if other than the currency of the United States of America, the currency, currencies or currency units in which the principal of or any premium or interest on any Securities of the series shall be payable and the manner of determining the equivalent thereof in the currency of the United States of America for any purpose, including for purposes of the definition of "Outstanding" in Section 101; (12) if the principal of or any premium or interest on any Securities of the series is to be payable, at the election of the Company or the Holder thereof, in one or more currencies or currency units other than that or those in which such Securities are stated to be payable, the currency, currencies or currency units in which the principal of or any premium or interest on such Securities as to which such election is made shall be payable, the periods within which and the terms and conditions upon which such election is to be made and the amount so payable (or the manner in which such amount shall be determined); (13) if other than the entire principal amount thereof, the portion of the principal amount of any Securities of the series which shall be payable upon declaration of acceleration of the Maturity thereof pursuant to Section 502; (14) if the principal amount payable at the Stated Maturity of any Securities of the series will not be determinable as of any one or more dates prior to the Stated Maturity, the amount which shall be deemed to be the principal amount of such Securities as of any such date for any purpose thereunder or hereunder, including the principal amount thereof which shall be due and payable upon any Maturity other than the Stated Maturity or which shall be deemed to be Outstanding as of any date prior to the Stated Maturity (or, in any such case, the manner in which such amount deemed to be the principal amount shall be determined); (15) if applicable, that the Securities of the series, in whole or any specified part, shall be defeasible pursuant to Section 1302 or Section 1303 or both such Sections and, if other than by a Board Resolution, the manner in which any election by the Company to defease such Securities shall be evidenced; (16) the terms of any right to convert Securities of the series into shares of Common Stock of the Company or other securities or property; (17) if applicable, that any Securities of the series shall be issuable in whole or in part in the form of one or more Global Securities and, in such case, the respective Depositaries for such Global Securities, the form of any legend or legends which shall be borne by any such Global Security in addition to or in lieu of that set forth in Section 204 and any circumstances in addition to or in lieu of those set forth in Clause (2) of the last paragraph of Section 305 in which any such Global Security may be exchanged in whole or in part for Securities registered, and any transfer of such Global Security in whole or in part may be registered, in the name or names of Persons other than the Depositary for such Global Security or a nominee thereof; (18) any addition to or change in the Events of Default which applies to any Securities of the series and any change in the right of the Trustee or the requisite Holders of -22- such Securities to declare the principal amount thereof due and payable pursuant to Section 502; (19) any addition to or change in the covenants set forth in Article Ten which applies to Securities of the series; and (20) any other terms of the series (which terms shall not be inconsistent with the provisions of this Indenture, except as permitted by Section 901(5)). 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 the Board Resolution referred to above and (subject to Section 303) set forth, or determined in the manner provided, in the Officers' Certificate referred to above or in any such indenture supplemental hereto. If any of the terms of the series are established by action taken pursuant to a Board Resolution, a copy of an appropriate record of such action shall be certified by the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary of the Company and delivered to the Trustee at or prior to the delivery of the Officers' Certificate setting forth the terms of the series. Section 302. Denominations. The Securities of each series shall be issuable only in registered form without coupons and only in such denominations as shall be specified as contemplated by Section 301. In the absence of any such specified denomination 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 303. Execution, Authentication, Delivery and Dating. The Securities shall be executed on behalf of the Company by its Chairman of the Board, its Vice Chairman of the Board, its President or one of its Vice Presidents, under its corporate seal reproduced thereon attested by its Secretary or one of its Assistant Secretaries. The signature of any of these officers on the Securities may be manual or facsimile. 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. 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 by or pursuant to one or more Board Resolutions as permitted by Sections 201 and 301, in authenticating such Securities, and accepting the additional responsibilities under this Indenture in relation to such Securities, the Trustee shall be entitled to receive, and (subject to Section 601) shall be fully protected in relying upon, an Opinion of Counsel stating, -23- (1) if the form of such Securities has been established by or pursuant to Board Resolution as permitted by Section 201, that such form has been established in conformity with the provisions of this Indenture; (2) if the terms of such Securities have been established by or pursuant to Board Resolution as permitted by Section 301, that such terms have been established in conformity with the provisions of this Indenture; and (3) that such Securities, when authenticated and delivered by 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, fraudulent transfer, reorganization, moratorium and similar laws of general applicability relating to or affecting creditors' rights and to general equity principles. 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. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 301 and of the preceding paragraph, if all Securities of a series are not to be originally issued at one time, it shall not be necessary to deliver the Officers' Certificate otherwise required pursuant to Section 301 or the Company Order and Opinion of Counsel otherwise required pursuant to such preceding paragraph at or prior to the authentication of each Security of such series if such documents are delivered at or prior to the authentication upon original issuance of the first Security of such series to be issued. Each Security shall be dated the date of its authentication. 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. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if any Security shall have been authenticated and delivered hereunder but never issued and sold by the Company, and the Company shall deliver such Security to the Trustee for cancellation as provided in Section 309, for all purposes of this Indenture such Security shall be deemed never to have been authenticated and delivered hereunder and shall never be entitled to the benefits of this Indenture. Section 304. Temporary Securities. Pending the preparation of definitive Securities of any series, the Company may execute, and upon 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 -24- appropriate insertions, omissions, substitutions and other variations as the officers executing such Securities may determine, as evidenced by their execution of such Securities. 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 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 one or more definitive Securities of the same series, of any authorized denominations and of like tenor and aggregate principal amount. 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 and tenor. Section 305. Registration; Registration of Transfer and Exchange. 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 and of transfers of Securities. The Trustee is hereby appointed "Security Registrar" for the purpose of registering Securities and transfers of Securities as herein provided. Upon surrender for registration of transfer of any Security of a series at the office or agency of the Company in a Place of Payment for 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 the same series, of any authorized denominations and of like tenor and aggregate principal amount. At the option of the Holder, Securities of any series may be exchanged for other Securities of the same series, of any authorized denominations and of like tenor and 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 which the Holder making the exchange is entitled to receive. 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. 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 its attorney duly authorized in writing. No service charge shall be made for any registration of transfer or exchange of Securities, but the Company may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover any tax or other governmental charge -25- that may be imposed in connection with any registration of transfer or exchange of Securities, other than exchanges pursuant to Section 304, 906 or 1107 not involving any transfer. If the Securities of any series (or of any series and specified tenor) are to be redeemed in part, the Company shall not be required (A) to issue, register the transfer of or exchange any Securities of that series (or of that series and specified tenor, as the case may be) during a period beginning at the opening of business 15 days before the day of the mailing of a notice of redemption of any such Securities selected for redemption under Section 1103 and ending at the close of business on the day of such mailing, or (B) 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. The provisions of Clauses (1), (2), (3) and (4) below shall apply only to Global Securities: (1) Each Global Security authenticated under this Indenture shall be registered in the name of the Depositary designated for such Global Security or a nominee thereof and delivered to such Depositary or a nominee thereof or custodian therefor, and each such Global Security shall constitute a single Security for all purposes of this Indenture. (2) Notwithstanding any other provision in this Indenture, no Global Security may be exchanged in whole or in part for Securities registered, and no transfer of a Global Security in whole or in part may be registered, in the name of any Person other than the Depositary for such Global Security or a nominee thereof unless (A) such Depositary (i) has notified the Company that it is unwilling or unable to continue as Depositary for such Global Security or (ii) has ceased to be a clearing agency registered under the Exchange Act, (B) there shall have occurred and be continuing an Event of Default with respect to such Global Security or (C) there shall exist such circumstances, if any, in addition to or in lieu of the foregoing as have been specified for this purpose as contemplated by Section 301. (3) Subject to Clause (2) above, any exchange of a Global Security for other Securities may be made in whole or in part, and all Securities issued in exchange for a Global Security or any portion thereof shall be registered in such names as the Depositary for such Global Security shall direct. (4) Every Security authenticated and delivered upon registration of transfer of, or in exchange for or in lieu of, a Global Security or any portion thereof, whether pursuant to this Section, Section 304, 306, 906 or 1107 or otherwise, shall be authenticated and delivered in the form of, and shall be, a Global Security, unless such Security is registered in the name of a Person other than the Depositary for such Global Security or a nominee thereof. Section 306. Mutilated, Destroyed, Lost and Stolen Securities. 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. 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 -26- 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 bona fide purchaser, the Company shall execute and 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 and bearing a number not contemporaneously outstanding. 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. 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. Every new Security of any series issued pursuant to this Section in lieu of any destroyed, lost or stolen Security shall constitute an original additional contractual obligation of the Company, whether or not the 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. 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 307. Payment of Interest; Interest Rights Preserved. Except as otherwise provided as contemplated by Section 301 with respect to any series of Securities, 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. Any interest on any Security of any series which is payable, but is not punctually paid or duly provided for, on any Interest Payment Date (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 (1) or (2) below: (1) 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 -27- 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 given to each Holder of Securities of such series in the manner set forth in Section 106, 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 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 (2). (2) 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 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. 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. Subject to the provisions of Section 1402, in the case of any Security (or any part thereof) which is converted after any Regular Record Date and on or prior to the next succeeding Interest Payment Date (other than any Security the principal of (or premium, if any, on) which shall become due and payable, whether at Stated Maturity or by declaration of acceleration prior to such Interest Payment Date), interest whose Stated Maturity is on such Interest Payment Date shall be payable on such Interest Payment Date notwithstanding such conversion and such interest (whether or not punctually paid or duly provided for) shall be paid to the Person in whose name that Security (or any one or more Predecessor Securities) is registered at the close of business on such Regular Record Date. Except as otherwise expressly provided in the immediately preceding sentence or in Section 1402, in the case of any Security (or any part thereof) which is converted, interest whose Stated Maturity is after the date of conversion of such Security or such part thereof shall not be payable. Section 308. Persons Deemed Owners. Prior to due presentment of a Security for registration of transfer, the Company, the Trustee and any agent of the Company or the Trustee may treat the Person in whose name such Security is registered as the owner of such Security for the purpose of receiving payment of principal of and any premium and (subject to Section 307) any 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. -28- Section 309. 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 may deliver to the Trustee (or to any other Person for delivery to the Trustee) for cancellation any Securities previously authenticated hereunder which the Company has not issued and sold, and all Securities so delivered shall be promptly cancelled by the Trustee. No 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. All cancelled Securities held by the Trustee shall be disposed of as directed by a Company Order. Section 310. Computation of Interest. Except as otherwise specified as contemplated by Section 301 for Securities of any series, interest on the Securities of each series shall be computed on the basis of a 360-day year of twelve 30-day months. ARTICLE FOUR Satisfaction and Discharge Section 401. 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 (1) either (A) all Securities theretofore authenticated and delivered (other than (i) Securities which have been destroyed, lost or stolen and which have been replaced or paid as provided in Section 306 and (ii) Securities for whose payment money has theretofore been deposited in trust or segregated and held in trust by the Company and thereafter repaid to the Company or discharged from such trust, as provided in Section 1003) have been delivered to the Trustee for cancellation; or (B) all such Securities not theretofore delivered to the Trustee for cancellation (i) have become due and payable, or (ii) will become due and payable at their Stated Maturity within one year, or -29- (iii) 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 (i), (ii) or (iii) above, has deposited or caused to be deposited with the Trustee as trust funds in trust for the purpose money in an amount sufficient to pay and discharge the entire indebtedness on such Securities not theretofore delivered to the Trustee for cancellation, for principal and any premium 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; (2) the Company has paid or caused to be paid all other sums payable hereunder by the Company; and (3) 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 607, the obligations of the Trustee to any Authenticating Agent under Section 614 and, if money shall have been deposited with the Trustee pursuant to subclause (B) of Clause (1) of this Section, the obligations of the Trustee under Section 402 and the last paragraph of Section 1003 shall survive. Section 402. Application of Trust Money. Subject to the provisions of the last paragraph of Section 1003, all money deposited with the Trustee pursuant to Section 401 shall be held in trust and 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 any premium and interest for whose payment such money has been deposited with the Trustee. ARTICLE FIVE Remedies Section 501. Events of Default. "Event of Default", wherever used herein with respect to Securities of any series, means any one of the following 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): (1) default in the payment of any interest upon any Security of that series when it becomes due and payable, and continuance of such default for a period of 30 days; or -30- (2) default in the payment of the principal of or any premium on any Security of that series at its Maturity; or (3) default in the deposit of any sinking fund payment, when and as due by the terms of a Security of that series; or (4) default in the performance, or breach, of any covenant or warranty of the Company in this Indenture (other than a covenant or warranty a default in whose performance or whose breach is elsewhere in this Section specifically dealt with or which has expressly been included in this Indenture solely for the benefit of series of Securities other than that series), and continuance of such default or breach for a period of 60 days after there has been given, by registered or certified mail, to the Company by the Trustee or to the Company and the Trustee by the Holders of at least 25% in principal amount of the Outstanding Securities of that series a written notice specifying such default or breach and requiring it to be remedied and stating that such notice is a "Notice of Default" hereunder; or (5) the entry by a court having jurisdiction in the premises of (A) a decree or order for relief in respect of the Company in an involuntary case or proceeding under any applicable Federal or State bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or other similar law or (B) a decree or order adjudging the Company a bankrupt or insolvent, or approving as properly filed a petition seeking reorganization, arrangement, adjustment or composition of or in respect of the Company under any applicable Federal or State law, or appointing a custodian, receiver, liquidator, assignee, trustee, sequestrator or other similar official of the Company or of any substantial part of its property, or ordering the winding up or liquidation of its affairs, and the continuance of any such decree or order for relief or any such other decree or order unstayed and in effect for a period of 90 consecutive days; or (6) the commencement by the Company of a voluntary case or proceeding under any applicable Federal or State bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or other similar law or of any other case or proceeding to be adjudicated a bankrupt or insolvent, or the consent by it to the entry of a decree or order for relief in respect of the Company in an involuntary case or proceeding under any applicable Federal or State bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or other similar law or to the commencement of any bankruptcy or insolvency case or proceeding against it, or the filing by it of a petition or answer or consent seeking reorganization or relief under any applicable Federal or State law, or the consent by it to the filing of such petition or to the appointment of or taking possession by a custodian, receiver, liquidator, assignee, trustee, sequestrator or other similar official of the Company or of any substantial part of its property, or the making by it of an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or the admission by it in writing of its inability to pay its debts generally as they become due, or the taking of corporate action by the Company in furtherance of any such action; or (7) any other Event of Default provided with respect to Securities of that series. Section 502. Acceleration of Maturity; Rescission and Annulment. If an Event of Default (other than an Event of Default specified in Section 501(5) or 501(6)) with respect to Securities of any series at the time Outstanding occurs and is continuing, then in every -31- such case the Trustee or the Holders of not less than 25% in principal amount of the Outstanding Securities of that series may declare the principal amount of all the Securities of that series (or, if any Securities of that series are Original Issue Discount Securities, such portion of the principal amount of such Securities as may be specified by the terms thereof) to be due and payable immediately, by a notice in writing to the Company (and to the Trustee if given by Holders), and upon any such declaration such principal amount (or specified amount) shall become immediately due and payable. If an Event of Default specified in Section 501(5) or 501 (6) with respect to Securities of any series at the time Outstanding occurs, the principal amount of all the Securities of that series (or, if any Securities of that series are Original Issue Discount Securities, such portion of the principal amount of such Securities as may be specified by the terms thereof) shall automatically, and without any declaration or other action on the part of the Trustee or any Holder, become immediately due and payable. At any time after such a declaration of acceleration with respect to Securities of any series has been made and before a judgment or decree for payment of the money due has been obtained by the Trustee as hereinafter in this Article provided, the Holders of a majority in principal amount of the Outstanding Securities of that series, by written notice to the Company and the Trustee, may rescind and annul such declaration and its consequences if (1) the Company has paid or deposited with the Trustee a sum sufficient to pay (A) all overdue interest on all Securities of that series, (B) the principal of (and premium, if any, on) any Securities of that series which have become due otherwise than by such declaration of acceleration and any interest thereon at the rate or rates prescribed therefor in such Securities, (C) to the extent that payment of such interest is lawful, interest upon overdue interest at the rate or rates prescribed therefor in such Securities, and (D) all sums paid or advanced by the Trustee hereunder and the reasonable compensation, expenses, disbursements and advances of the Trustee, its agents and counsel; and (2) all Events of Default with respect to Securities of that series, other than the non-payment of the principal of Securities of that series which have become due solely by such declaration of acceleration, have been cured or waived as provided in Section 513. No such rescission shall affect any subsequent default or impair any right consequent thereon. Section 503. Collection of Indebtedness and Suits for Enforcement by Trustee. The Company covenants that if (1) default is made in the payment of any interest on any Security when such interest becomes due and payable and such default continues for a period of 30 days, or -32- (2) default is made in the payment of the principal of (or premium, if any, on) any Security at the Maturity thereof, the Company will, upon demand of the Trustee, pay to it, for the benefit of the Holders of such Securities, the whole amount then due and payable on such Securities for principal and any premium and interest and, to the extent that payment of such interest shall be legally enforceable, interest on any overdue principal and premium and on any overdue interest, at the rate or rates prescribed therefor in such Securities, and, in addition thereto, such further amount as shall be sufficient to cover the costs and expenses of collection, including the reasonable compensation, expenses, disbursements and advances of the Trustee, its agents and counsel. If an Event of Default with respect to Securities of any series 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 504. Trustee May File Proofs of Claim. In case of any judicial proceeding relative to the Company (or any other obligor upon the Securities), its property or its creditors, the Trustee shall be entitled and empowered, by intervention in such proceeding or otherwise, to take any and all actions authorized under the Trust Indenture Act in order to have claims of the Holders and the Trustee allowed in any such proceeding. In particular, the Trustee shall be authorized to collect and receive any moneys or other property payable or deliverable on any such claims and to distribute the same; and any custodian, receiver, assignee, trustee, liquidator, sequestrator or other similar official in any such judicial proceeding is hereby authorized by each Holder to make such payments to the Trustee and, in the event that the Trustee shall consent to the making of such payments directly to the Holders, to pay to the Trustee any amount due it for the reasonable compensation, expenses, disbursements and advances of the Trustee, its agents and counsel, and any other amounts due the Trustee under Section 607. No provision of this Indenture shall be deemed to authorize the Trustee to authorize or consent to or accept or adopt on behalf of any Holder any plan of reorganization, arrangement, adjustment or composition affecting the Securities or the rights of any Holder thereof or to authorize the Trustee to vote in respect of the claim of any Holder in any such proceeding; provided, however, that the Trustee may, on behalf of the Holders, vote for the election of a trustee in bankruptcy or similar official and be a member of a creditors' or other similar committee. Section 505. Trustee May Enforce Claims Without Possession of Securities. All rights of action and claims under this Indenture or the Securities may be prosecuted and enforced by the Trustee without the possession of any of the Securities or the production thereof in any proceeding relating thereto, and any such proceeding instituted by the Trustee shall be brought in its own name as trustee of an express trust, and any recovery of judgment shall, after provision for the payment of the reasonable compensation, expenses, disbursements and advances of the Trustee, its -33- agents and counsel, be for the ratable benefit of the Holders of the Securities in respect of which such judgment has been recovered. Section 506. Application of Money Collected. Any money collected by the Trustee pursuant to this Article shall be applied in the following order, at the date or dates fixed by the Trustee and, in case of the distribution of such money on account of principal or any premium or interest, upon presentation of the 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 the Trustee under Section 607; and Second: To the payment of the amounts then due and unpaid for principal of and any premium and interest on the Securities in respect of which or for the benefit of which such money has been collected, ratably, without preference or priority of any kind, according to the amounts due and payable on such Securities for principal and any premium and interest, respectively. Section 507. Limitation on Suits. No Holder of any Security of any series shall have any right to institute any proceeding, judicial or otherwise, with respect to this Indenture, or for the appointment of a receiver or trustee, or for any other remedy hereunder, unless (1) such Holder has previously given written notice to the Trustee of a continuing Event of Default with respect to the Securities of that series; (2) the Holders of not less than 25% in principal amount of the Outstanding Securities of that series shall have made written request to the Trustee to institute proceedings in respect of such Event of Default in its own name as Trustee hereunder; (3) such Holder or Holders have offered to the Trustee reasonable indemnity against the costs, expenses and liabilities to be incurred in compliance with such request; (4) the Trustee for 60 days after its receipt of such notice, request and offer of indemnity has failed to institute any such proceeding; and (5) no direction inconsistent with such written request has been given to the Trustee during such 60-day period by the Holders of a majority in principal amount of the Outstanding Securities of that series; it being understood and intended that no one or more of such Holders shall have any right in any manner whatever by virtue of, or by availing of, any provision of this Indenture to affect, disturb or prejudice the rights of any other of such Holders, or to obtain or to seek to obtain priority or preference over any other of such Holders or to enforce any right under this Indenture, except in the manner herein provided and for the equal and ratable benefit of all of such Holders. -34- Section 508. Unconditional Right of Holders to Receive Principal, Premium and Interest and to Convert. Notwithstanding any other provision in this Indenture, the Holder of any Security shall have the right, which is absolute and unconditional, to receive payment of the principal of and any premium and (subject to Section 307) interest on such Security on the respective Stated Maturities expressed in such Security (or, in the case of redemption, on the Redemption Date), to convert such Securities in accordance with Article Fourteen and to institute suit for the enforcement of any such payment, and such rights shall not be impaired without the consent of such Holder. Section 509. Restoration of Rights and Remedies. If the Trustee or any Holder has instituted any proceeding to enforce any right or remedy under this Indenture and such proceeding has been discontinued or abandoned for any reason, or has been determined adversely to the Trustee or to such Holder, then and in every such case, subject to any determination in such proceeding, the Company, the Trustee and the Holders shall be restored severally and respectively to their former positions hereunder and thereafter all rights and remedies of the Trustee and the Holders shall continue as though no such proceeding had been instituted. Section 510. Rights and Remedies Cumulative. Except as otherwise provided with respect to the replacement or payment of mutilated, destroyed, lost or stolen Securities in the last paragraph of Section 306, no right or remedy herein conferred upon or reserved to the Trustee or to the Holders is intended to be exclusive of any other right or remedy, and every right and remedy shall, to the extent permitted by law, be cumulative and in addition to every other right and remedy given hereunder or now or hereafter existing at law or in equity or otherwise. The assertion or employment of any right or remedy hereunder, or otherwise, shall not prevent the concurrent assertion or employment of any other appropriate right or remedy. Section 511. Delay or Omission Not Waiver. No delay or omission of the Trustee or of any Holder of any Securities to exercise any right or remedy accruing upon any Event of Default shall impair any such right or remedy or constitute a waiver of any such Event of Default or an acquiescence therein. Every right and remedy given by this Article or by law to the Trustee or to the Holders 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. Section 512. Control by Holders. The Holders of a majority in principal amount of the Outstanding Securities of any series shall have the right to direct the time, method and place of conducting any proceeding for any remedy available to the Trustee, or exercising any trust or power conferred on the Trustee, with respect to the Securities of such series, provided that (1) such direction shall not be in conflict with any rule of law or with this Indenture, and -35- (2) the Trustee may take any other action deemed proper by the Trustee which is not inconsistent with such direction. Section 513. Waiver of Past Defaults. The Holders of not less than a majority in principal amount of the Outstanding Securities of any series may on behalf of the Holders of all the Securities of such series waive any past default hereunder with respect to such series and its consequences, except a default (1) in the payment of the principal of or any premium or interest on any Security of such series, or (2) in respect of a covenant or provision hereof which under Article Nine cannot be modified or amended without the consent of the Holder of each Outstanding Security of such series affected. Upon any such waiver, such default shall cease to exist, and any Event of Default arising therefrom shall be deemed to have been cured, for every purpose of this Indenture; but no such waiver shall extend to any subsequent or other default or impair any right consequent thereon. Section 514. Undertaking for Costs. In any suit for the enforcement of any right or remedy under this Indenture, or in any suit against the Trustee for any action taken, suffered or omitted by it as Trustee, a court may require any party litigant in such suit to file an undertaking to pay the costs of such suit, and may assess costs against any such party litigant, in the manner and to the extent provided in the Trust Indenture Act; provided that neither this Section nor the Trust Indenture Act shall be deemed to authorize any court to require such an undertaking or to make such an assessment in any suit instituted by the Company, by the Trustee or in any suit for the enforcement of the right to convert any Security in accordance with Article Fourteen. Section 515. Waiver of Usury, 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 usury, 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 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 such law had been enacted. -36- ARTICLE SIX The Trustee Section 601. Certain Duties and Responsibilities. The duties and responsibilities of the Trustee shall be as provided by the Trust Indenture Act. Notwithstanding the foregoing, 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 adequate indemnity against such risk or liability is not reasonably assured to it. 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 602. Notice of Defaults. If a default occurs hereunder with respect to Securities of any series, the Trustee shall give the Holders of Securities of such series notice of such default as and to the extent provided by the Trust Indenture Act; provided, however, that in the case of any default of the character specified in Section 501(4) with respect to Securities of such series, no such notice to Holders shall be given until at least 30 days after the occurrence thereof. For the purpose of this Section, the term "default" means any event which is, or after notice or lapse of time or both would become, an Event of Default with respect to Securities of such series. Section 603. Certain Rights of Trustee. Subject to the provisions of Section 601: (1) the Trustee may rely and shall be 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 or presented by the proper party or parties; (2) 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 shall be sufficiently evidenced by a Board Resolution; (3) 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, rely upon an Officers' Certificate; (4) the Trustee may consult with counsel and the written advice of such counsel or any Opinion of Counsel shall be full and complete authorization and protection in respect of any action taken, suffered or omitted by it hereunder in good faith and in reliance thereon; -37- (5) 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 reasonable security or indemnity against the costs, expenses and liabilities which might be incurred by it in compliance with such request or direction; (6) 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; and (7) the Trustee may execute any of the trusts or powers hereunder or perform any duties hereunder either directly or by or through agents or attorneys and the Trustee shall not be responsible for any misconduct or negligence on the part of any agent or attorney appointed with due care by it hereunder. Section 604. Not Responsible for Recitals or Issuance of Securities. The recitals contained herein and in the Securities, except the Trustee's certificates of authentication, shall be taken as the statements of the Company, and neither the Trustee nor any Authenticating Agent assumes any responsibility for their correctness. The Trustee makes no representations as to the validity or sufficiency of this Indenture or of the Securities. Neither the Trustee nor any Authenticating Agent shall be accountable for the use or application by the Company of Securities or the proceeds thereof. Section 605. 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 Sections 608 and 613, 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 606. 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 607. Compensation and Reimbursement. The Company agrees -38- (1) 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); (2) 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 and counsel), except any such expense, disbursement or advance as may be attributable to its negligence or bad faith; and (3) to indemnify the Trustee for, and to hold it harmless against, any loss, liability or expense incurred without negligence or bad faith 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 of defending itself against any claim or liability in connection with the exercise or performance of any of its powers or duties hereunder. The provisions of this Section 607 shall survive the termination of this Indenture and the resignation or removal of the Trustee. Section 608. Conflicting Interests. If the Trustee has or shall acquire a conflicting interest within the meaning of the Trust Indenture Act, the Trustee shall either eliminate such interest or resign, to the extent and in the manner provided by, and subject to the provisions of, the Trust Indenture Act and this Indenture. To the extent permitted by such Act, the Trustee shall not be deemed to have a conflicting interest by virtue of being a trustee under this Indenture with respect to Securities of more than one series or the trustee under the Indenture, dated as of the date hereof, between the Company and the Trustee, relating to the Subordinated Debt Securities, or the trustee under the Indenture, dated as of March 15, 1988, between the Company and Morgan Guaranty Trust Company of New York, as trustee, as supplemented by the Supplemental Indenture, dated as of October 19, 1990, between the Company and The First National Bank of Chicago, as successor trustee. Section 609. Corporate Trustee Required; Eligibility. There shall at all times be one (and only one) Trustee hereunder with respect to the Securities of each series, which may be Trustee hereunder for Securities of one or more other series. Each Trustee shall be a Person that is eligible pursuant to the Trust Indenture Act to act as such and has a combined capital and surplus of at least $100,000,000. If any such Person publishes reports of condition at least annually, pursuant to law or to the requirements of its supervising or examining authority, then for the purposes of this Section and to the extent permitted by the Trust Indenture Act, the combined capital and surplus of such Person 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 with respect to the Securities of any series 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. Section 610. Resignation and Removal; Appointment of Successor. 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 611. -39- 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 611 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. 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. If at any time: (1) the Trustee shall fail to comply with Section 608 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 (2) the Trustee shall cease to be eligible under Section 609 and shall fail to resign after written request therefor by the Company or by any such Holder, or (3) the Trustee shall become incapable of acting or shall be adjudged a bankrupt or insolvent or a receiver of the Trustee or of its property shall be appointed or any public officer shall take charge or control of the Trustee or of its property or affairs for the purpose of rehabilitation, conservation or liquidation, then, in any such case, (A) the Company by a Board Resolution may remove the Trustee with respect to all Securities, or (B) subject to Section 514, 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. 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 611. 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 611, 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 611, 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 -40- similarly situated, petition any court of competent jurisdiction for the appointment of a successor Trustee with respect to the Securities of such series. 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 to all Holders of Securities of such series in the manner provided in Section 106. 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 611. Acceptance of Appointment by Successor. 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 deliver to such successor Trustee all property and money held by such retiring Trustee hereunder. 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 all Securities, 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. -41- 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 the first or second preceding paragraph, as the case may be. 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. Section 612. Merger, Conversion, Consolidation or Succession to Business. Any corporation into which the Trustee may be merged or converted or with which it may be consolidated, or any corporation resulting from any merger, conversion or consolidation to which the Trustee shall be a party, or any corporation succeeding to all or substantially all the corporate trust business of the Trustee, shall be the successor of the Trustee 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. 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 613. Preferential Collection of Claims Against Company. If and when the Trustee shall be or become a creditor of the Company (or any other obligor upon the Securities), the Trustee shall be subject to the provisions of the Trust Indenture Act regarding the collection of claims against the Company (or any such other obligor). Section 614. Appointment of Authenticating Agent. 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 original issue and upon exchange, registration of transfer or partial redemption thereof or pursuant to Section 306, 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 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. -42- 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. 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 in the manner provided in Section 106 to all Holders of Securities of the series with respect to which such Authenticating Agent will serve. 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. The Company agrees to pay to each Authenticating Agent from time to time reasonable compensation for its services under this Section. 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, in addition to the Trustee's certificate of authentication, an alternative certificate of authentication in the following form: This is one of the Securities of the series designated therein referred to in the within-mentioned Indenture. ____________________________, As Trustee By___________________________ As Authenticating Agent By___________________________ Authorized Officer -43- ARTICLE SEVEN Holders' Lists and Reports by Trustee and Company Section 701. Company to Furnish Trustee Names and Addresses of Holders. The Company will furnish or cause to be furnished to the Trustee (1) semi-annually, not later than January 15 and July 15 in each year, a list, in such form as the Trustee may reasonably require, of the names and addresses of the Holders of Securities of each series as of the preceding January 1 or July 1, as the case may be, and (2) 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; excluding from any such list names and addresses received by the Trustee in its capacity as Security Registrar. Section 702. Preservation of Information; Communications to Holders. The Trustee shall preserve, in as current a form as is reasonably practicable, the names and addresses of Holders contained in the most recent list furnished to the Trustee as provided in Section 701 and the names and addresses of Holders received by the Trustee in its capacity as Security Registrar. The Trustee may destroy any list furnished to it as provided in Section 701 upon receipt of a new list so furnished. The rights of Holders to communicate with other Holders with respect to their rights under this Indenture or under the Securities, and the corresponding rights and privileges of the Trustee, shall be as provided by the Trust Indenture Act. Every Holder of Securities, by receiving and holding the same, agrees with the Company and the Trustee that neither the Company nor the Trustee nor any agent of either of them shall be held accountable by reason of any disclosure of information as to names and addresses of Holders made pursuant to the Trust Indenture Act. Section 703. Reports by Trustee. The Trustee shall transmit to Holders such reports concerning the Trustee and its actions under this Indenture as may be required pursuant to the Trust Indenture Act at the times and in the manner provided pursuant thereto. Reports so required to be transmitted at stated intervals of not more than 12 months shall be transmitted no later than July 1 in each calendar year, commencing in 1999. A copy of each such report shall, at the time of such transmission to Holders, be filed by the Trustee with each stock exchange upon which any Securities are listed, with the Commission and with -44- the Company. The Company will notify the Trustee when any Securities are listed on any stock exchange. Section 704. Reports by Company. The Company shall file with the Trustee and the Commission, and transmit to Holders, such information, documents and other reports, and such summaries thereof, as may be required pursuant to the Trust Indenture Act at the times and in the manner provided pursuant to the Trust Indenture Act; provided that any such information, documents or reports required to be filed with the Commission pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act shall be filed with the Trustee within 15 days after the same is so required to be filed with the Commission. ARTICLE EIGHT Consolidation, Merger, Conveyance, Transfer or Lease Section 801. Company May Consolidate, Etc., Only on Certain Terms. The Company shall not consolidate with or merge into any other Person or convey, transfer or lease its properties and assets substantially as an entirety to any Person, and the Company shall not permit any Person to consolidate with or merge into the Company or convey, transfer or lease its properties and assets substantially as an entirety to the Company, unless: (1) in case the Company shall consolidate with or merge into another Person or convey, transfer or lease its properties and assets substantially as an entirety to any Person, the Person formed by such consolidation 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, partnership or trust, shall be organized and validly 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 any premium and interest on all the Securities and the performance or observance of every covenant of this Indenture on the part of the Company to be performed or observed and the conversion rights shall be provided for in accordance with Article Fourteen, if applicable, or as otherwise specified pursuant to Section 301, by supplemental indenture satisfactory in form to the Trustee, executed and delivered to the Trustee, by the Person (if other than the Company) formed by such consolidation or into which the Company shall have been merged or by the Person which shall have acquired the Company's assets; (2) immediately after giving effect to such transaction and treating any indebtedness which becomes an obligation of the Company or any Subsidiary as a result of such transaction as having been incurred by the Company or such Subsidiary at the time of such transaction, no Event of Default, and no event which, after notice or lapse of time or both, would become an Event of Default, shall have happened and be continuing; (3) if, as a result of any such consolidation or merger or such conveyance, transfer or lease, properties or assets of the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary would become -45- subject to a Lien which would not be permitted by this Indenture, the Company or such successor Person, as the case may be, shall take such steps as shall be necessary effectively to secure the Securities equally and ratably with (or prior to) all indebtedness secured thereby; and (4) 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, if a supplemental indenture is required in connection with such transaction, such supplemental indenture comply with this Article and that all conditions precedent herein provided for relating to such transaction have been complied with. Section 802. Successor Substituted. Upon any consolidation of the Company with, or merger of the Company into, any other Person or any conveyance, transfer or lease of the properties and assets of the Company substantially as an entirety in accordance with Section 801, the successor Person formed by such consolidation or into which the Company is merged or to which such conveyance, transfer or lease is made shall succeed to, and be substituted for, and may exercise every right and power of, the Company under this Indenture with the same effect as if such successor Person had been named as the Company herein, and thereafter, except in the case of a lease, the predecessor Person shall be relieved of all obligations and covenants under this Indenture and the Securities. ARTICLE NINE Supplemental Indentures Section 901. 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: (1) to evidence the succession of another Person to the Company and the assumption by any such successor of the covenants of the Company herein and in the Securities; or (2) 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 such series) or to surrender any right or power herein conferred upon the Company; or (3) to add any additional Events of Default for the benefit of the Holders of all or any series of Securities (and if such additional Events of Default are to be for the benefit of less than all series of Securities, stating that such additional Events of Default are expressly being included solely for the benefit of such series); or (4) to add to or change any of the provisions of this Indenture to such extent as shall be necessary to permit or facilitate the issuance of Securities in bearer form, registrable or -46- not registrable as to principal, and with or without interest coupons, or to permit or facilitate the issuance of Securities in uncertificated form; or (5) to add to, change or eliminate any of the provisions of this Indenture in respect of one or more series of Securities, provided that any such addition, change or elimination (A) shall neither (i) apply to any Security of any series created prior to the execution of such supplemental indenture and entitled to the benefit of such provision nor (ii) modify the rights of the Holder of any such Security with respect to such provision or (B) shall become effective only when there is no such Security Outstanding; or (6) to secure the Securities; or (7) to establish the form or terms of Securities of any series as permitted by Sections 201 and 301; or (8) 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 611; or (9) to make provision with respect to the conversion rights of Holders pursuant to the requirements of Article Fourteen, including providing for the conversion of the securities into any security (other than the Common Stock of the Company) or property of the Company; or (10) to cure any ambiguity, to correct or supplement any provision herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision herein, or to make any other provisions with respect to matters or questions arising under this Indenture, provided that such action pursuant to this Clause (9) shall not adversely affect the interests of the Holders of Securities of any series in any material respect. Section 902. Supplemental Indentures With Consent of Holders. With the consent of the Holders of more than 50% 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, however, that no such supplemental indenture shall, without the consent of the Holder of each Outstanding Security affected thereby, (1) change the Stated Maturity of the principal of, or any instalment of principal of or interest on, any Security, or reduce the principal amount thereof or the rate of interest thereon or any premium payable upon the redemption thereof, or reduce the amount of the principal of an Original Issue Discount Security or any other Security which would be due and payable -47- upon a declaration of acceleration of the Maturity thereof pursuant to Section 502, or change any Place of Payment where, or the coin or currency in which, any Security or any premium or 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 (2) 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 (3) modify any of the provisions of this Section, Section 513 or Section 1010, except to increase any such percentage or to provide that certain other provisions of this Indenture cannot be modified or waived without the consent of the Holder of each Outstanding Security affected thereby; provided, however, 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 and Section 1010, or the deletion of this proviso, in accordance with the requirements of Sections 611 and 901(8), or (4) if applicable, make any change that adversely affects the right to convert any security as provided in Article Fourteen or pursuant to Section 301 (except as permitted by Section 901(9)) or decrease the conversion rate or increase the conversion price of any such security. 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 903. 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 entitled to receive, and (subject to Section 601) shall be fully protected in relying upon, an Opinion of Counsel 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. -48- Section 904. 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. Section 905. Conformity with Trust Indenture Act. Every supplemental indenture executed pursuant to this Article shall conform to the requirements of the Trust Indenture Act. Section 906. 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 TEN Covenants Section 1001. 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 any premium and interest on the Securities of that series in accordance with the terms of the Securities and this Indenture. Section 1002. Maintenance of Office or Agency. 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, where Securities of that series may be surrendered for conversion 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, however, that no such designation or -49- 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 1003. 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 or any premium 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 any premium and 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 or any premium or interest on any Securities of that series, deposit with a Paying Agent a sum sufficient to pay such amount, such sum to be held as provided by the Trust Indenture Act, 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 (1) comply with the provisions of the Trust Indenture Act applicable to it as a Paying Agent and (2) during the continuance of any default by the Company (or any other obligor upon the Securities of that series) in the making of any payment in respect of the Securities of that series, upon the written request of the Trustee, forthwith pay to the Trustee all sums held in trust by such Paying Agent for payment in respect of the Securities of that series. 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 or any premium or interest on any Security of any series and remaining unclaimed for two years after such principal, premium 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, however, 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 each Place of Payment, notice that such money remains unclaimed and that, after -50- 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 1004. Statement by Officers as to Default. The Company will deliver to the Trustee, within 120 days after the end of each fiscal year of the Company ending after the date hereof, an Officers' Certificate, stating whether or not to the best knowledge of the signers thereof the Company is in default in the performance and observance of any of the terms, provisions and conditions of this Indenture (without regard to any period of grace or requirement of notice provided hereunder) 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 1005. Existence. Subject to Article Eight, the Company will do or cause to be done all things necessary to preserve and keep in full force and effect its existence, rights (charter and statutory) and franchises; provided, however, that the Company shall not be required to preserve any such right or franchise if the Board of Directors shall determine that the preservation thereof is no longer desirable in the conduct of the business of the Company and that the loss thereof is not disadvantageous in any material respect to the Holders. Section 1006. Maintenance of Properties. The Company will cause all properties used or useful in the conduct of its business or the business of any Subsidiary to be maintained and kept in good condition, repair and working order and supplied with all necessary equipment and will cause to be made all necessary repairs, renewals, replacements, betterments and improvements thereof, all as in the judgment of the Company may be necessary so that the business carried on in connection therewith may be properly and advantageously conducted at all times; provided, however, that nothing in this Section shall prevent the Company from discontinuing the operation or maintenance of any of such properties if such discontinuance is, in the judgment of the Company, desirable in the conduct of its business or the business of any Subsidiary and not disadvantageous in any material respect to the Holders. Section 1007. Payment of Taxes and Other Claims. The Company will pay or discharge or cause to be paid or discharged, before the same shall become delinquent, (1) all taxes, assessments and governmental charges levied or imposed upon the Company or any Subsidiary or upon the income, profits or property of the Company or any Subsidiary, and (2) all lawful claims for labor, materials and supplies which, if unpaid, might by law become a lien upon the property of the Company or any Subsidiary; provided, however, that the Company shall not be required to pay or discharge or cause to be paid or discharged any such tax, assessment, charge or claim whose amount, applicability or validity is being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings. Section 1008. Limitation on Liens. (1) Except as otherwise provided in Section 1008(2), the Company shall not, and shall not permit any Restricted Subsidiary to, issue, assume or guarantee any Debt secured by a -51- Lien upon any Principal Property of the Company or of any Restricted Subsidiary or upon any shares of stock or Debt of any Restricted Subsidiary (whether such Principal Property, shares of stock or Debt are now owned or hereafter acquired) without in any such case effectively providing concurrently with the issuance, assumption or guaranty of any such Debt that the Securities (together with, if the Company shall so determine, any other indebtedness of or guaranty by the Company or such Restricted Subsidiary then existing or thereafter created which is not subordinate to the Securities) shall be secured equally and ratably with (or, at the option of the Company, prior to) such Debt, so long as such Debt shall be so secured; provided, however, that nothing in this Section 1008 shall prevent, restrict or apply to (and there shall be excluded from secured Debt in any computation under this Section 1008) Debt secured by: (A) Liens on property, shares of stock or indebtedness of any corporation existing at the time such corporation becomes a Restricted Subsidiary or arising thereafter (i) otherwise than in connection with the borrowing of money arranged thereafter and (ii) pursuant to contractual commitments entered into prior to and not in contemplation of such corporation's becoming a Restricted Subsidiary; (B) Liens on any property (including shares of stock or Debt) existing at the time of acquisition thereof (including acquisition through merger or consolidation) or securing the payment of all or any part of the purchase price or construction cost thereof or securing any Debt incurred prior to, at the time of or within 180 days after, the acquisition of such property, shares of stock or Debt or the completion of any such construction, whichever is later, for the purpose of financing all or any part of the purchase price or construction costs thereof (provided such Liens are limited to such property, improvements thereon and the land upon which such property and improvements are located and any other property not then constituting a Principal Property); (C) Liens on any property to secure all or any part of the cost of development, operations, construction, alteration, repair or improvement of all of any part of such property, or to secure Debt incurred prior to, at the time of or within 180 days after, the completion of such development, operation, construction, alteration, repair or improvement, whichever is later, for the purpose of financing all of any part of such cost (provided such Liens are limited to such property, improvements thereon and the land upon which such property and improvements are located and any other property not then constituting a Principal Property); (D) Liens which secure Debt owing by a Restricted Subsidiary to the Company or to another Restricted Subsidiary or by the Company to a Restricted Subsidiary; (E) Liens securing indebtedness of a corporation which becomes a successor of the Company in accordance with the provisions of Article Eight; (F) Liens on property of the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary in favor of the United States of America or any State thereof, or any department agency or instrumentality or political subdivision of the United States of America or any State -52- thereof, or in favor of any other country or any political subdivision thereof, to secure partial, progress, advance or other payments pursuant to any contract or statute or to secure any indebtedness incurred for the purpose of financing all or any part of the purchase price or the cost of construction of the property subject to such Liens, or in favor of any trustee or mortgagee for the benefit of holders of indebtedness of any such entity incurred for any such purpose; (G) Liens existing at December 23, 1998; and (H) any extension, renewal or replacement (or successive extension, renewals or replacements), in whole or in part, of any Lien referred to in the foregoing Clauses (A) to (G), inclusive, or of any Debt secured thereby; provided that such extension, renewal or replacement Lien shall be limited to all or any part of the same property that secured the Lien extended, renewed or replaced (plus any improvements on such property) and shall secure no larger amount of Debt than that existing at the time of such extension, renewal or replacement. (2) Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Section 1008, the Company and any one or more Restricted Subsidiaries may issue, assume or guarantee Debt secured by a Lien which would otherwise be subject to the foregoing restrictions if at the time it does so (the "Incurrence Time") the aggregate amount of such Debt plus all other Debt of the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries secured by a Lien which would otherwise be subject to the foregoing restrictions (not including Debt permitted to be secured under the foregoing restrictions (not including Debt permitted to be secured under Clauses (A) through (H) of Section 1008(1)), plus the aggregate Attributable Debt (determined as of the Incurrence Time) of Sale and Leaseback Transactions (other than Sale and Leaseback Transactions permitted by Section 1009(1)) entered into after December 23, 1998 and in existence at the Incurrence Time (less the aggregate amount of proceeds of such Sale and Leaseback Transactions which shall have been applied in accordance with Section 1009(3)), does not exceed 15% of Consolidated Net Tangible Assets. Section 1009. Limitations on Sale and Leaseback Transactions. The Company shall not itself, and shall not permit any Restricted Subsidiary to, enter into any arrangements after December 23, 1998 with any bank, insurance company or other lender or investor (other than the Company or another Restricted Subsidiary) providing for the leasing as lessee by the Company or by any such Restricted Subsidiary of any Principal Property (except a lease for a temporary period not to exceed three years by the end of which it is intended the use of such Principal Property by the lessee will be discontinued), which was or is owned by the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary and which has been or is to be sold or transferred by the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary more than 180 days after the completion of construction and commencement of full operation thereof by the Company or such Restricted Subsidiary, to such lender or investor or to any Person to whom funds have been or are to be advanced by such lender or investor on the security of such Principal Property (herein called a "Sale and Leaseback Transaction") unless: (1) the Company or such Restricted Subsidiary would (at the time of entering into such arrangement) be entitled pursuant to Clauses (A) through (G) of Section 1009(1), without -53- equally and ratably securing the Securities, to issue, assume or guarantee indebtedness secured by a Lien on such Principal Property; or (2) the Attributable Debt of the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries in respect of such Sale and Leaseback Transaction and all other Sale and Leaseback Transactions entered into after December 23, 1998 (other than such Sale and Leaseback Transactions as are permitted by Section 1009(1) or (3)), plus the aggregate principal amount of Debt secured by Liens on Principal Properties then outstanding (excluding any such Debt secured by Liens covered in subdivisions (A) through (H) of Section 1008(1)) which do not equally and ratably secure the Securities, would not exceed 15% of Consolidated Net Tangible Assets; or (3) the Company, within 180 days after the sale or transfer, applies or causes a Restricted Subsidiary to apply an amount equal to the greater of the net proceeds of such sale or transfer or fair market value of the Principal Property so sold and leased back at the time of entering into such Sale and Leaseback Transaction (in either case as determined by the Board of Directors) to the retirement of Securities or other indebtedness of the Company (other than indebtedness subordinated to the Securities) or indebtedness of a Restricted Subsidiary, for money borrowed, having a stated maturity more than 12 months from the date of such application or which is extendible at the option of the obligor thereon to a date more than 12 months from the date of such application, provided that the amount to be so applied shall be reduced by (i) the principal amount of Securities delivered within 180 days after such sale or transfer to the Trustee for retirement and cancellation, and (ii) the principal amount of any such indebtedness of the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary other than Securities voluntarily retired by the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary within 180 days after such sale or transfer. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no retirement referred to in this Section 1009(3) may be affected by payment at Maturity. Notwithstanding the foregoing, where the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary is the lessee in any Sale and Leaseback Transaction, Attributable Debt shall not include any Debt resulting from the guarantee by the Company or any other Restricted Subsidiary of the lessee's obligation thereunder. Section 1010. Waiver of Certain Covenants. Except as otherwise specified as contemplated by Section 301 for Securities of such series, the Company may, with respect to the Securities of any series, omit in any particular instance to comply with any term, provision or condition set forth in any covenant provided pursuant to Section 301(19), 901(2) or 901(7) for the benefit of the Holders of such series if before the time for such compliance the Holders of at least 50% in principal amount of the Outstanding Securities of such series shall, by Act of such Holders, either waive such compliance in such instance or generally waive compliance with such term, provision or condition, but no such waiver shall extend to or affect such term, provision or condition except to the extent so expressly waived, and, until such waiver shall become effective, the obligations of the Company and the duties of the Trustee in respect of any such term, provision or condition shall remain in full force and effect. -54- ARTICLE ELEVEN Redemption of Securities Section 1101. Applicability of Article. Securities of any series which are redeemable before their Stated Maturity shall be redeemable in accordance with their terms and (except as otherwise specified as contemplated by Section 301 for such Securities) in accordance with this Article. Section 1102. Election to Redeem; Notice to Trustee. The election of the Company to redeem any Securities shall be evidenced by a Board Resolution or in another manner specified as contemplated by Section 301 for such Securities. In case of any redemption at the election of the Company of less than all the Securities of any series (including any such redemption affecting only a single Security), the Company shall, at least 60 days prior to the Redemption Date fixed by the Company (unless a shorter notice shall be satisfactory to the Trustee), notify the Trustee of such Redemption Date, of the principal amount of Securities of such series to be redeemed and, if applicable, of the tenor of the Securities to be redeemed. In the case of any redemption of Securities prior to the expiration of any restriction on such redemption 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. Section 1103. Selection by Trustee of Securities to Be Redeemed. If less than all the Securities of any series are to be redeemed (unless all the Securities of such series and of a specified tenor are to be redeemed or unless such redemption affects only a single Security), 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 a portion of the principal amount of any Security of such series, provided that the unredeemed portion of the principal amount of any Security shall be in an authorized denomination (which shall not be less than the minimum authorized denomination) for such Security. If less than all the Securities of such series and of a specified tenor are to be redeemed (unless such redemption affects only a single Security), 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 and specified tenor not previously called for redemption in accordance with the preceding sentence. If any Security selected for partial redemption is converted in part before termination of the conversion right with respect to the portion of the Security so selected, the converted portion of such Security shall be deemed (so far as may be) to be the portion selected for redemption. Securities which have been converted during a selection of Securities to be redeemed shall be treated by the Trustee as Outstanding for the purpose of such selection. -55- The Trustee shall promptly notify the Company in writing of the Securities selected for redemption as aforesaid and, in case of any Securities selected for partial redemption as aforesaid, the principal amount thereof to be redeemed. The provisions of the two preceding paragraphs shall not apply with respect to any redemption affecting only a single Security, whether such Security is to be redeemed in whole or in part. In the case of any such redemption in part, the unredeemed portion of the principal amount of the Security shall be in an authorized denomination (which shall not be less than the minimum authorized denomination) for such Security. 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. Section 1104. Notice of Redemption. 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 its address appearing in the Security Register. All notices of redemption shall state: (1) the Redemption Date, (2) the Redemption Price, (3) if less than all the Outstanding Securities of any series consisting of more than a single Security are to be redeemed, the identification (and, in the case of partial redemption of any such Securities, the principal amounts) of the particular Securities to be redeemed and, if less than all the Outstanding Securities of any series consisting of a single Security are to be redeemed, the principal amount of the particular Security to be redeemed, (4) that on the Redemption Date the Redemption Price will become due and payable upon each such Security to be redeemed and, if applicable, that interest thereon will cease to accrue on and after said date, (5) the place or places where each such Security is to be surrendered for payment of the Redemption Price, (6) if applicable, the conversion price, that the date on which the right to convert the principal of the Securities or the portions thereof to be redeemed will terminate will be the Redemption Date and the place or places where such Securities may be surrendered for conversion, and (7) that the redemption is for a sinking fund, if such is the case. -56- 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, by the Trustee in the name and at the expense of the Company and shall be irrevocable. Section 1105. Deposit of Redemption Price. Prior to 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 1003) 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 1106. Securities Payable on Redemption Date. Notice of redemption having been given as aforesaid, the Securities so to be redeemed shall, on the Redemption Date, become due and payable at the Redemption Price therein specified, and from and after such date (unless the Company shall default in the payment of the Redemption Price and accrued 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, however, that, unless otherwise specified as contemplated by Section 301, instalments of interest whose Stated Maturity is on or prior to the Redemption Date will 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 307. If any Security called for redemption shall not be so paid upon surrender thereof for redemption, the principal and any premium shall, until paid, bear interest from the Redemption Date at the rate prescribed therefor in the Security. Section 1107. Securities Redeemed in Part. Any Security which is to be redeemed only in part shall be surrendered at a Place of Payment therefor (with, if the Company or the Trustee so requires, due endorsement by, or a written instrument of transfer in form satisfactory to the Company and the Trustee duly executed by, the Holder thereof or its 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 and of like tenor, 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. -57- ARTICLE TWELVE Sinking Funds Section 1201. Applicability of Article. The provisions of this Article shall be applicable to any sinking fund for the retirement of Securities of any series except as otherwise specified as contemplated by Section 301 for such Securities. The minimum amount of any sinking fund payment provided for by the terms of any Securities is herein referred to as a "mandatory sinking fund payment", and any payment in excess of such minimum amount provided for by the terms of such Securities is herein referred to as an "optional sinking fund payment". If provided for by the terms of any Securities, the cash amount of any sinking fund payment may be subject to reduction as provided in Section 1202. Each sinking fund payment shall be applied to the redemption of Securities as provided for by the terms of such Securities. Section 1202. Satisfaction of Sinking Fund Payments with Securities. The Company (1) may deliver 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 and to the extent provided for by the terms of such Securities; provided that the Securities to be so credited have not been previously so credited. The Securities to be so credited shall be received and credited for such purpose by the Trustee at the Redemption Price, as specified in the Securities so to be redeemed, for redemption through operation of the sinking fund and the amount of such sinking fund payment shall be reduced accordingly. Section 1203. Redemption of Securities for Sinking Fund. Not less than 60 days prior to each sinking fund payment date for any Securities, the Company will deliver to the Trustee an Officers' Certificate specifying the amount of the next ensuing sinking fund payment for such Securities pursuant to the terms of such Securities, 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 pursuant to Section 1202 and will also deliver to the Trustee any Securities to be so delivered. Not less than 30 days prior to 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 1103 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 1104. Such notice having been duly given, the redemption of such Securities shall be made upon the terms and in the manner stated in Sections 1106 and 1107. -58- ARTICLE THIRTEEN Defeasance and Covenant Defeasance Section 1301. Company's Option to Effect Defeasance or Covenant Defeasance. The Company may elect, at its option at any time, to have Section 1302 or Section 1303 applied to any Securities or any series of Securities, as the case may be, designated pursuant to Section 301 as being defeasible pursuant to such Section 1302 or 1303, in accordance with any applicable requirements provided pursuant to Section 301 and upon compliance with the conditions set forth below in this Article. Any such election shall be evidenced by a Board Resolution or in another manner specified as contemplated by Section 301 for such Securities. Section 1302. Defeasance and Discharge. Upon the Company's exercise of its option (if any) to have this Section applied to any Securities or any series of Securities, as the case may be, the Company shall be deemed to have been discharged from its obligations with respect to such Securities as provided in this Section on and after the date the conditions set forth in Section 1304 are satisfied (hereinafter called "Defeasance"). For this purpose, such Defeasance means that the Company shall be deemed to have paid and discharged the entire indebtedness represented by such Securities and to have satisfied all its other obligations under such Securities and this Indenture insofar as such Securities are concerned (and the Trustee, at the expense of the Company, shall execute proper instruments acknowledging the same), subject to the following which shall survive until otherwise terminated or discharged hereunder: (1) the rights of Holders of such Securities to receive, solely from the trust fund described in Section 1304 and as more fully set forth in such Section, payments in respect of the principal of and any premium and interest on such Securities when payments are due, (2) the Company's obligations with respect to such Securities under Sections 304, 305, 306, 1002 and 1003, (3) the rights, powers, trusts, duties and immunities of the Trustee hereunder and (4) this Article. Subject to compliance with this Article, the Company may exercise its option (if any) to have this Section applied to any Securities notwithstanding the prior exercise of its option (if any) to have Section 1303 applied to such Securities. Section 1303. Covenant Defeasance. Upon the Company's exercise of its option (if any) to have this Section applied to any Securities or any series of Securities, as the case may be, (1) the Company shall be released from its obligations under Section 801(3), Sections 1006 through 1009, inclusive, and any covenants provided pursuant to Section 301(19), 901(2) or 901(7) for the benefit of the Holders of such Securities and (2) the occurrence of any event specified in Sections 501(4) (with respect to any of Section 801(3), Sections 1006 through 1009, inclusive, and any such covenants provided pursuant to Section 301(19), 901(2) or 901(7)), 501(5) and 501(8) shall be deemed not to be or result in an Event of Default, in each case with respect to such Securities as provided in this Section on and after the date the conditions set forth in Section 1304 are satisfied (hereinafter called "Covenant Defeasance"). For this purpose, such Covenant Defeasance means that, with respect to such Securities, 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 specified Section (to the extent so specified in the case of Section 501(4)), whether directly or indirectly -59- by reason of any reference elsewhere herein to any such Section or by reason of any reference in any such Section to any other provision herein or in any other document, but the remainder of this Indenture and such Securities shall be unaffected thereby. Section 1304. Conditions to Defeasance or Covenant Defeasance. The following shall be the conditions to the application of Section 1302 or Section 1303 to any Securities or any series of Securities, as the case may be: (1) The Company shall irrevocably have deposited or caused to be deposited with the Trustee (or another trustee which satisfies the requirements contemplated by Section 609 and agrees to comply with the provisions of this Article applicable to it) as trust funds in trust for the purpose of making the following payments, specifically pledged as security for, and dedicated solely to, the benefits of the Holders of such Securities, (A) money in an amount, or (B) U.S. Government Obligations which through the scheduled payment of principal and interest in respect thereof in accordance with their terms will provide, not later than one day before the due date of any payment, money in an amount, or (C) a combination thereof, in each case sufficient, in the opinion of a nationally recognized firm of independent public accountants expressed in a written certification thereof delivered to the Trustee, to pay and discharge, and which shall be applied by the Trustee (or any such other qualifying trustee) to pay and discharge, the principal of and any premium and interest on such Securities on the respective Stated Maturities, in accordance with the terms of this Indenture and such Securities. As used herein, "U.S. Government Obligation" means (x) any security which is (i) a direct obligation of the United States of America for the payment of which the full faith and credit of the United States of America is pledged or (ii) an obligation of a Person controlled or supervised by and acting as an agency or instrumentality of the United States of America the payment of which is unconditionally guaranteed as a full faith and credit obligation by the United States of America, which, in either case (i) or (ii), is not callable or redeemable at the option of the issuer thereof, and (y) any depositary receipt issued by a bank (as defined in Section 3(a)(2) of the Securities Act) as custodian with respect to any U.S. Government Obligation which is specified in Clause (x) above and held by such bank for the account of the holder of such depositary receipt, or with respect to any specific payment of principal of or interest on any U.S. Government Obligation which is so specified and held, provided that (except as required by law) such custodian is not authorized to make any deduction from the amount payable to the holder of such depositary receipt from any amount received by the custodian in respect of the U.S. Government Obligation or the specific payment of principal or interest evidenced by such depositary receipt. (2) In the event of an election to have Section 1302 apply to any Securities or any series of Securities, as the case may be, the Company shall have delivered to the Trustee an Opinion of Counsel stating that (A) the Company has received from, or there has been published by, the Internal Revenue Service a ruling or (B) since the date of this instrument, there has been a change in the applicable Federal income tax law, in either case (A) or (B) to the effect that, and based thereon such opinion shall confirm that, the Holders of such Securities will not recognize gain or loss for Federal income tax purposes as a result of the deposit, Defeasance and discharge to be effected with respect to such Securities and will be subject to -60- Federal income tax on the same amount, in the same manner and at the same times as would be the case if such deposit, Defeasance and discharge were not to occur. (3) In the event of an election to have Section 1303 apply to any Securities or any series of Securities, as the case may be, the Company shall have delivered to the Trustee an Opinion of Counsel to the effect that the Holders of such Securities will not recognize gain or loss for Federal income tax purposes as a result of the deposit and Covenant Defeasance to be effected with respect to such Securities and will be subject to Federal income tax on the same amount, in the same manner and at the same times as would be the case if such deposit and Covenant Defeasance were not to occur. (4) The Company shall have delivered to the Trustee an Officer's Certificate to the effect that neither such Securities nor any other Securities of the same series, if then listed on any securities exchange, will be delisted as a result of such deposit. (5) No event which is, or after notice or lapse of time or both would become, an Event of Default with respect to such Securities or any other Securities shall have occurred and be continuing at the time of such deposit or, with regard to any such event specified in Sections 501(6) and (7), at any time on or prior to the 90th day after the date of such deposit (it being understood that this condition shall not be deemed satisfied until after such 90th day). (6) Such Defeasance or Covenant Defeasance shall not cause the Trustee to have a conflicting interest within the meaning of the Trust Indenture Act (assuming all Securities are in default within the meaning of such Act). (7) Such Defeasance or Covenant Defeasance shall not result in a breach or violation of, or constitute a default under, any other agreement or instrument to which the Company is a party or by which it is bound. (8) Such Defeasance or Covenant Defeasance shall not result in the trust arising from such deposit constituting an investment company within the meaning of the Investment Company Act unless such trust shall be registered under such Act or exempt from registration thereunder. (9) The Company shall have delivered to the Trustee an Officer's Certificate and an Opinion of Counsel, each stating that all conditions precedent with respect to such Defeasance or Covenant Defeasance have been complied with. Section 1305. Deposited Money and U.S. Government Obligations to Be Held in Trust; Miscellaneous Provisions. Subject to the provisions of the last paragraph of Section 1003, all money and U.S. Government Obligations (including the proceeds thereof) deposited with the Trustee or other qualifying trustee (solely for purposes of this Section and Section 1306, the Trustee and any such other trustee are referred to collectively as the "Trustee") pursuant to Section 1304 in respect of any Securities shall be held in trust and applied by the Trustee, in accordance with the provisions of such Securities and this Indenture, to the payment, either directly or through any such Paying Agent (including the Company acting as its -61- own Paying Agent) as the Trustee may determine, to the Holders of such Securities, of all sums due and to become due thereon in respect of principal and any premium and interest, but money so held in trust need not be segregated from other funds except to the extent required by law. 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 1304 or the principal and interest received in respect thereof other than any such tax, fee or other charge which by law is for the account of the Holders of Outstanding Securities. Anything in this Article to the contrary notwithstanding, the Trustee shall deliver or pay to the Company from time to time upon Company Request any money or U.S. Government Obligations held by it as provided in Section 1304 with respect to any Securities which, in the opinion of a nationally recognized firm of independent public accountants expressed in a written certification thereof delivered to the Trustee, are in excess of the amount thereof which would then be required to be deposited to effect the Defeasance or Covenant Defeasance, as the case may be, with respect to such Securities. Section 1306. Reinstatement. If the Trustee or the Paying Agent is unable to apply any money in accordance with this Article with respect to any Securities by reason of any order or judgment of any court or governmental authority enjoining, restraining or otherwise prohibiting such application, then the obligations under this Indenture and such Securities from which the Company has been discharged or released pursuant to Section 1302 or 1303 shall be revived and reinstated as though no deposit had occurred pursuant to this Article with respect to such Securities, until such time as the Trustee or Paying Agent is permitted to apply all money held in trust pursuant to Section 1305 with respect to such Securities in accordance with this Article; provided, however, that if the Company makes any payment of principal of or any premium or interest on any such Security following such reinstatement of its obligations, the Company shall be subrogated to the rights (if any) of the Holders of such Securities to receive such payment from the money so held in trust. ARTICLE FOURTEEN Conversion of Securities Section 1401. Applicability of Article. The provisions of this Article shall be applicable to the Securities of any series which are convertible into shares of Common Stock of the Company, and the issuance of such shares of Common Stock upon the conversion of such Securities, except as otherwise specified as contemplated by Section 301 for the Securities of such series. Section 1402. Exercise of Conversion Privilege. In order to exercise a conversion privilege, the Holder of a Security of a series with such a privilege shall surrender such Security to the Company at the office or agency maintained for that purpose pursuant to Section 1002, accompanied by a duly executed conversion notice to the Company substantially in the form set forth in Section 206 stating that the Holder elects to convert such Security -62- or a specified portion thereof. Such notice shall also state, if different from the name and address of such Holder, the name or names (with address) in which the certificate or certificates for shares of Common Stock which shall be issuable on such conversion shall be issued. Securities surrendered for conversion shall (if so required by the Company or the Trustee) be duly endorsed by or accompanied by instruments of transfer in forms satisfactory to the Company and the Trustee duly executed by the registered Holder or its attorney duly authorized in writing; and Securities so surrendered for conversion (in whole or in part) during the period from the close of business on any Regular Record Date to the opening of business on the next succeeding Interest Payment Date (excluding Securities or portions thereof called for redemption during such period) shall also be accompanied by payment in funds acceptable to the Company of an amount equal to the interest payable on such Interest Payment Date on the principal amount of such Security then being converted, and such interest shall be payable to such registered Holder notwithstanding the conversion of such Security, subject to the provisions of Section 307 relating to the payment of Defaulted Interest by the Company. As promptly as practicable after the receipt of such notice and of any payment required pursuant to a Board Resolution and, subject to Section 303, set forth, or determined in the manner provided, in an Officers' Certificate, or established in one or more indentures supplemental hereto setting forth the terms of such series of Security, and the surrender of such Security in accordance with such reasonable regulations as the Company may prescribe, the Company shall issue and shall deliver, at the office or agency at which such Security is surrendered, to such Holder or on its written order, a certificate or certificates for the number of full shares of Common Stock issuable upon the conversion of such Security (or specified portion thereof), in accordance with the provisions of such Board Resolution, Officers' Certificate or supplemental indenture, and cash as provided therein in respect of any fractional share of such Common Stock otherwise issuable upon such conversion. Such conversion shall be deemed to have been effected immediately prior to the close of business on the date on which such notice and such payment, if required, shall have been received in proper order for conversion by the Company and such Security shall have been surrendered as aforesaid (unless such Holder shall have so surrendered such Security and shall have instructed the Company to effect the conversion on a particular date following such surrender and such Holder shall be entitled to convert such Security on such date, in which case such conversion shall be deemed to be effected immediately prior to the close of business on such date) and at such time the rights of the Holder of such Security as such Security Holder shall cease and the person or persons in whose name or names any certificate or certificates for shares of Common Stock of the Company shall be issuable upon such conversion shall be deemed to have become the Holder or Holders of record of the shares represented thereby. Except as set forth above and subject to the final paragraph of Section 307, no payment or adjustment shall be made upon any conversion on account of any interest accrued on the Securities (or any part thereof) surrendered for conversion or on account of any dividends on the Common Stock of the Company issued upon such conversion. In the case of any Security which is converted in part only, upon such conversion the Company shall execute and the Trustee shall authenticate and deliver to or on the order of the Holder thereof, at the expense of the Company, a new Security or Securities of the same series, of authorized denominations, in aggregate principal amount equal to the unconverted portion of such Security. Section 1403. No Fractional Shares. No fractional share of Common Stock of the Company shall be issued upon conversions of Securities of any series. If more than one Security shall be surrendered for conversion at one time by the same Holder, the number of full shares which shall be issuable upon conversion shall be computed -63- on the basis of the aggregate principal amount of the Securities (or specified portions thereof to the extent permitted hereby) so surrendered. If, except for the provisions of this Section 1403, any Holder of a Security or Securities would be entitled to a fractional share of Common Stock of the Company upon the conversion of such Security or Securities, or specified portions thereof, the Company shall pay to such Holder an amount in cash equal to the current market value of such fractional share computed, (i) if such Common Stock is listed or admitted to unlisted trading privileges on a national securities exchange, on the basis of the last reported sale price regular way on such exchange on the last trading day prior to the date of conversion upon which such a sale shall have been effected, or (ii) if such Common Stock is not at the time so listed or admitted to unlisted trading privileges on a national securities exchange, on the basis of the average of the bid and asked prices of such Common Stock in the over-the-counter market, on the last trading day prior to the date of conversion, as reported by the National Quotation Bureau, Incorporated or similar organization if the National Quotation Bureau, Incorporated is no longer reporting such information, or if not so available, the fair market price as determined by the Board of Directors. For purposes of this Section, "trading day" shall mean each Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday other than any day on which the Common Stock is not traded on the New York Stock Exchange, or if the Common Stock is not traded on the New York Stock Exchange, on the principal exchange or market on which the Common Stock is traded or quoted. Section 1404. Adjustment of Conversion Price. The conversion price of Securities of any series that is convertible into Common Stock of the Company shall be adjusted for any stock dividends, stock splits, reclassifications, combinations or similar transactions in accordance with the terms of the supplemental indenture or Board Resolutions setting forth the terms of the Securities of such series. Whenever the conversion price is adjusted, the Company shall compute the adjusted conversion price in accordance with terms of the applicable Board Resolution or supplemental indenture and shall prepare an Officers' Certificate setting forth the adjusted conversion price and showing in reasonable detail the facts upon which such adjustment is based, and such certificate shall forthwith be filed at each office or agency maintained for the purpose of conversion of Securities pursuant to Section 1002 and, if different, with the Trustee. The Company shall forthwith cause a notice setting forth the adjusted conversion price to be mailed, first class postage prepaid, to each Holder of Securities of such series at its address appearing on the Security Register and to any conversion agent other than the Trustee. Section 1405. Notice of Certain Corporate Actions. In case: (1) the Company shall declare a dividend (or any other distribution) on its Common Stock payable otherwise than in cash out of its retained earnings (other than a dividend for which approval of any shareholders of the Company is required); or (2) the Company shall authorize the granting to the holders of its Common Stock of rights, options or warrants to subscribe for or purchase any shares of capital stock of any class or of any other rights (other than any such grant for which approval of any shareholders of the Company is required); or -64- (3) of any reclassification of the Common Stock of the Company (other than a subdivision or combination of its outstanding shares of Common Stock, or of any consolidation, merger or share exchange to which the Company is a party and for which approval of any shareholders of the Company is required), or of the sale of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company; or (4) of the voluntary or involuntary dissolution, liquidation or winding up of the Company; then the Company shall cause to be filed with the Trustee, and shall cause to be mailed to all Holders at their last addresses as they shall appear in the Securities Register, at least 20 days (or 10 days in any case specified in Clause (1) or (2) above) prior to the applicable record date hereinafter specified, a notice stating (i) the date on which a record is to be taken for the purpose of such dividend, distribution, rights, options or warrants, or, if a record is not to be taken, the date as of which the holders of Common Stock of record to be entitled to such dividend, distribution, rights, options or warrants are to be determined, or (ii) the date on which such reclassification, consolidation, merger, share exchange, sale, dissolution, liquidation or winding up is expected to become effective, and the date as of which it is expected that holders of Common Stock of record shall be entitled to exchange their shares of Common Stock for securities, cash or other property deliverable upon such reclassification, consolidation, merger, share exchange, sale, dissolution, liquidation or winding up. If at any time the Trustee shall not be the conversion agent, a copy of such notice shall also forthwith be filed by the Company with the Trustee. Section 1406. Reservation of Shares of Common Stock. The Company shall at all times reserve and keep available, free from preemptive rights, out of its authorized but unissued Common Stock, for the purpose of effecting the conversion of Securities, the full number of shares of Common Stock of the Company then issuable upon the conversion of all outstanding Securities of any series that has conversion rights. Section 1407. Payment of Certain Taxes Upon Conversion. The Company will pay any and all taxes that may be payable in respect of the issue or delivery of shares of its Common Stock on conversion of Securities pursuant hereto. The Company shall not, however, be required to pay any tax which may be payable in respect of any transfer involved in the issue and delivery of shares of its Common Stock in a name other than that of the Holder of the Security or Securities to be converted, and no such issue or delivery shall be made unless and until the person requesting such issue has paid to the Company the amount of any such tax, or has established, to the satisfaction of the Company, that such tax has been paid. Section 1408. Nonassessability. The Company covenants that all shares of its Common Stock which may be issued upon conversion of Securities will upon issue in accordance with the terms hereof be duly and validly issued and fully paid and nonassessable. -65- Section 1409. Effect of Consolidation or Merger on Conversion Privilege. In case of any consolidation of the Company with, or merger of the Company into or with any other Person, or in case of any sale of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company, the Company or the Person formed by such consolidation or the Person into which the Company shall have been merged or the Person which shall have acquired such assets, as the case may be, shall execute and deliver to the Trustee a supplemental indenture providing that the Holder of each Security then outstanding of any series that is convertible into Common Stock of the Company shall have the right, which right shall be the exclusive conversion right thereafter available to said Holder (until the expiration of the conversion right of such Security), to convert such Security into the kind and amount of shares of stock or other securities or property (including cash) receivable upon such consolidation, merger or sale by a holder of the number of shares of Common Stock of the Company into which such Security might have been converted immediately prior to such consolidation, merger or sale, subject to compliance with the other provisions of this Indenture, such Security and such supplemental indenture. Such supplemental indenture shall provide for adjustments which shall be as nearly equivalent as may be practicable to the adjustments provided for in such Security. The above provisions of this Section shall similarly apply to successive consolidations, mergers or sales. It is expressly agreed and understood that anything in this Indenture to the contrary notwithstanding, if, pursuant to such merger, consolidation or sale, holders of outstanding shares of Common Stock of the Company do not receive shares of common stock of the surviving corporation but receive other securities, cash or other property or any combination thereof, Holders of Securities shall not have the right to thereafter convert their Securities into common stock of the surviving corporation or the corporation which shall have acquired such assets, but rather, shall have the right upon such conversion to receive the other securities, cash or other property receivable by a holder of the number of shares of Common Stock of the Company into which the Securities held by such holder might have been converted immediately prior to such consolidation, merger or sale, all as more fully provided in the first sentence of this Section 1409. Anything in this Section 1409 to the contrary notwithstanding, the provisions of this Section 1409 shall not apply to a merger or consolidation of another corporation with or into the Company pursuant to which both of the following conditions are applicable: (i) the Company is the surviving corporation and (ii) the outstanding shares of Common Stock of the Company are not changed or converted into any other securities or property (including cash) or changed in number or character or reclassified pursuant to the terms of such merger or consolidation. As evidence of the kind and amount of shares of stock or other securities or property (including cash) into which Securities may properly be convertible after any such consolidation, merger or sale, or as to the appropriate adjustments of the conversion prices applicable with respect thereto, the Trustee shall be furnished with and may accept the certificate or opinion of an independent certified public accountant with respect thereto; and, in the absence of bad faith on the part of the Trustee, the Trustee may conclusively rely thereon, and shall not be responsible or accountable to any Holder of Securities for any provision in conformity therewith or approved by such independent certified accountant which may be contained in said supplemental indenture. Section 1410. Duties of Trustee Regarding Conversion. Neither the Trustee nor any conversion agent shall at any time be under any duty or responsibility to any Holder of Securities of any series that is convertible into Common Stock of the Company to determine whether any facts exist which may require any adjustment of the conversion -66- price, or with respect to the nature or extent of any such adjustment when made, or with respect to the method employed, whether herein or in any supplemental indenture, any resolutions of the Board of Directors or written instrument executed by one or more officers of the Company provided to be employed in making the same. Neither the Trustee nor any conversion agent shall be accountable with respect to the validity or value (or the kind or amount) of any shares of Common Stock of the Company, or of any securities or property, which may at any time be issued or delivered upon the conversion of any Securities and neither the Trustee nor any conversion agent makes any representation with respect thereto. Subject to the provisions of Section 601, neither the Trustee nor any conversion agent shall be responsible for any failure of the Company to issue, transfer or deliver any shares of its Common Stock or stock certificates or other securities or property upon the surrender of any Security for the purpose of conversion or to comply with any of the covenants of the Company contained in this Article Fourteen or in the applicable supplemental indenture, resolutions of the Board of Directors or written instrument executed by one or more duly authorized officers of the Company. Section 1411. Repayment of Certain Funds Upon Conversion. Any funds which at any time shall have been deposited by the Company or on its behalf with the Trustee or any other paying agent for the purpose of paying the principal of, and premium, if any, and interest, if any, on any of the Securities (including funds deposited for the sinking fund referred to in Article Twelve hereof) and which shall not be required for such purposes because of the conversion of such Securities as provided in this Article Fourteen shall after such conversion be repaid to the Company by the Trustee upon the Company's written request. ______________________ -67- 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. In Witness Whereof, the parties hereto have caused this Indenture to be duly executed, and their respective corporate seals to be hereunto affixed and attested, all as of the day and year first above written. Armstrong World Industries, Inc. /s/ E. Follin Smith By ______________________________ E. Follin Smith Vice President and Treasurer Attest: /s/ Robert J. Sandkuhler _____________________________ The First National Bank of Chicago /s/ Michael D. Pinzon By _______________________________ Attest: /s/ Mary R. Fonti _____________________________ Authorized Officer -68- State of New York ) ) ss.: County of New York ) On the 23rd day of December, 1998, before me personally came Michael Pinzon, to me known, who, being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that he/she is a Officer of The First National Bank of Chicago, of one of the corporations described in and which executed the foregoing instrument; that she knows the seal of said corporation; that the seal affixed to said instrument is such corporate seal; that it was so affixed by authority of the Board of Directors of said corporation; and that she signed her name thereto by like authority. /s/ Mark E. Davis ------------------------- Commonwealth of Pennsylvania ) ) ss.: County of Lancaster ) On the 23rd day of December, 1998 before me personally came E. Follin Smith, to me known, who, being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that she is Treasurer of Armstrong World Industries, Inc., one of the corporations described in and which executed the foregoing instrument; that she knows the seal of said corporation; that the seal affixed to said instrument is such corporate seal; that it was so affixed by authority of the Board of Directors of said corporation; and that she signed his or her name thereto by like authority. /s/ Donna L. Royer-Good ------------------------- -69- EX-4.4 3 INDENTURE FOR SUBORDINATE DEBT SECURITIES 12/23/98 EXHIBIT 4.4 Armstrong World Industries, Inc. TO The First National Bank of Chicago Trustee INDENTURE Dated as of December 23, 1998 Subordinated Debt Securities TABLE OF CONTENTS ----------
PAGE ---- Recitals of the Company................................................................................... 1 ARTICLE ONE Definitions and Other Provisions of General Application Section 101. Definitions: Act..................................................................................... 2 Affiliate; control...................................................................... 2 Authenticating Agent.................................................................... 2 Board of Directors...................................................................... 2 Board Resolution........................................................................ 2 Business Day............................................................................ 2 Commission.............................................................................. 2 Common Stock............................................................................ 2 Company................................................................................. 3 Company Request; Company Order.......................................................... 3 Corporate Trust Office.................................................................. 3 Corporation............................................................................. 3 Covenant Defeasance..................................................................... 3 Debt.................................................................................... 3 Defaulted Interest...................................................................... 3 Defeasance.............................................................................. 3 Depositary.............................................................................. 3 Event of Default........................................................................ 3 Exchange Act............................................................................ 3 Expiration Date......................................................................... 3 Global Security......................................................................... 3 Holder.................................................................................. 3 Indenture............................................................................... 3 Interest................................................................................ 4 Interest Payment Date................................................................... 4 Investment Company Act.................................................................. 4 Lien.................................................................................... 4 Maturity................................................................................ 4 Notice of Default....................................................................... 4 Officers' Certificate................................................................... 4 Opinion of Counsel...................................................................... 4 Original Issue Discount Security........................................................ 4
PAGE ---- Outstanding............................................................................. 4 Paying Agent............................................................................ 5 Person.................................................................................. 5 Place of Payment........................................................................ 5 Predecessor Security.................................................................... 5 Redemption Date......................................................................... 5 Redemption Price........................................................................ 6 Regular Record Date..................................................................... 6 Securities.............................................................................. 6 Securities Act.......................................................................... 6 Security Register and Security Registrar................................................ 6 Senior Debt............................................................................. 6 Special Record Date..................................................................... 6 Stated Maturity......................................................................... 6 Subsidiary.............................................................................. 6 Trust Indenture Act..................................................................... 6 Trustee................................................................................. 6 U.S. Government Obligation.............................................................. 7 Vice President.......................................................................... 7 Section 102. Compliance Certificates and Opinions.................................................... 7 Section 103. Form of Documents Delivered to Trustee.................................................. 7 Section 104. Acts of Holders; Record Dates........................................................... 8 Section 105. Notices, Etc., to Trustee and Company................................................... 10 Section 106. Notice to Holders; Waiver............................................................... 10 Section 107. Conflict with Trust Indenture Act....................................................... 10 Section 108. Effect of Headings and Table of Contents................................................ 10 Section 109. Successors and Assigns.................................................................. 11 Section 110. Separability Clause..................................................................... 11 Section 111. Benefits of Indenture................................................................... 11 Section 112. Governing Law........................................................................... 11 Section 113. Legal Holidays.......................................................................... 11 ARTICLE TWO Security Forms Section 201. Forms Generally......................................................................... 11 Section 202. Form of Face of Security................................................................ 12 Section 203. Form of Reverse of Security............................................................. 13 Section 204. Form of Legend for Global Securities.................................................... 18 Section 205. Form of Trustee's Certificate of Authentication......................................... 18
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PAGE ---- Section 206. Form of Conversion Notice............................................................... 18 ARTICLE THREE The Securities Section 301. Amount Unlimited; Issuable in Series.................................................... 19 Section 302. Denominations........................................................................... 22 Section 303. Execution, Authentication, Delivery and Dating.......................................... 22 Section 304. Temporary Securities.................................................................... 23 Section 305. Registration, Registration of Transfer and Exchange..................................... 24 Section 306. Mutilated, Destroyed, Lost and Stolen Securities........................................ 25 Section 307. Payment of Interest; Interest Rights Preserved.......................................... 26 Section 308. Persons Deemed Owners................................................................... 27 Section 309. Cancellation............................................................................ 28 Section 310. Computation of Interest................................................................. 28 ARTICLE FOUR Satisfaction and Discharge Section 401. Satisfaction and Discharge of Indenture................................................. 28 Section 402. Application of Trust Money.............................................................. 29 ARTICLE FIVE Remedies Section 501. Events of Default....................................................................... 29 Section 502. Acceleration of Maturity; Rescission and Annulment...................................... 31 Section 503. Collection of Indebtedness and Suits for Enforcement by Trustee............................................................... 32 Section 504. Trustee May File Proofs of Claim........................................................ 32 Section 505. Trustee May Enforce Claims Without Possession of Securities........................................................................ 33 Section 506. Application of Money Collected.......................................................... 33 Section 507. Limitation on Suits..................................................................... 33 Section 508. Unconditional Right of Holders to Receive Principal, Premium and Interest and to Convert.................................................. 34 Section 509. Restoration of Rights and Remedies...................................................... 34
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PAGE ---- Section 510. Rights and Remedies Cumulative.......................................................... 34 Section 511. Delay or Omission Not Waiver............................................................ 34 Section 512. Control by Holders...................................................................... 35 Section 513. Waiver of Past Defaults................................................................. 35 Section 514. Undertaking for Costs................................................................... 35 Section 515. Waiver of Usury, Stay or Extension Laws................................................. 35 ARTICLE SIX The Trustee Section 601. Certain Duties and Responsibilities..................................................... 36 Section 602. Notice of Defaults...................................................................... 36 Section 603. Certain Rights of Trustee............................................................... 36 Section 604. Not Responsible for Recitals or Issuance of Securities.................................. 37 Section 605. May Hold Securities..................................................................... 37 Section 606. Money Held in Trust..................................................................... 37 Section 607. Compensation and Reimbursement.......................................................... 38 Section 608. Conflicting Interests................................................................... 38 Section 609. Corporate Trustee Required; Eligibility................................................. 38 Section 610. Resignation and Removal; Appointment of Successor....................................... 39 Section 611. Acceptance of Appointment by Successor.................................................. 40 Section 612. Merger, Conversion, Consolidation or Succession to Business.......................................................................... 41 Section 613. Preferential Collection of Claims Against Company....................................... 41 Section 614. Appointment of Authenticating Agent..................................................... 41 ARTICLE SEVEN Holders' Lists and Reports by Trustee and Company Section 701. Company to Furnish Trustee Names and Addresses of Holders........................................................................... 43 Section 702. Preservation of Information; Communications to Holders........................................................................... 43 Section 703. Reports by Trustee...................................................................... 43 Section 704. Reports by Company...................................................................... 44
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PAGE ---- ARTICLE EIGHT Consolidation, Merger, Conveyance, Transfer or Lease Section 801. Company May Consolidate, Etc., Only on Certain Terms........................................................................ 44 Section 802. Successor Substituted................................................................... 45 ARTICLE NINE Supplemental Indentures Section 901. Supplemental Indentures Without Consent of Holders...................................... 45 Section 902. Supplemental Indentures With Consent of Holders......................................... 46 Section 903. Execution of Supplemental Indentures.................................................... 47 Section 904. Effect of Supplemental Indentures....................................................... 48 Section 905. Conformity with Trust Indenture Act..................................................... 48 Section 906. Reference in Securities to Supplemental Indentures...................................... 48 Section 907. Subordination Unimparied................................................................ 48 ARTICLE TEN Covenants Section 1001. Payment of Principal, Premium and Interest.............................................. 48 Section 1002. Maintenance of Office or Agency......................................................... 48 Section 1003. Money for Securities Payments to Be Held in Trust....................................... 49 Section 1004. Statement by Officers as to Default..................................................... 50 Section 1005. Existence............................................................................... 50 Section 1006. Maintenance of Properties............................................................... 50 Section 1007. Payment of Taxes and Other Claims....................................................... 50 Section 1008. Waiver of Certain Covenants............................................................. 51 ARTICLE ELEVEN Redemption of Securities Section 1101. Applicability of Article................................................................ 51 Section 1102. Election to Redeem; Notice to Trustee................................................... 51 Section 1103. Selection by Trustee of Securities to Be Redeemed....................................... 51 Section 1104. Notice of Redemption.................................................................... 52
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PAGE ---- ARTICLE FIFTEEN Subordination of Securities Section 1501. Securities Subordinate to Senior Debt................................................... 64 Section 1502. Payment Over of Proceeds Upon Dissolution, Etc.......................................... 64 Section 1503. Prior Payment to Senior Debt Upon Acceleration of Securities........................................................................ 65 Section 1504. No Payment When Senior Debt in Default.................................................. 65 Section 1505. Payment Permitted If No Default......................................................... 66 Section 1506. Subrogation to Rights of Holders of Senior Debt......................................... 66 Section 1507. Provisions Solely to Define Relative Rights............................................. 66 Section 1508. Trustee to Effectuate Subordination..................................................... 67 Section 1509. No Waiver of Subordination Provisions................................................... 67 Section 1510. Notice to Trustee....................................................................... 67 Section 1511. Reliance on Judicial Order or Certificate of Liquidating Agent.................................................................... 68 Section 1512. Trustee Not Fiduciary for Holders of Senior Debt........................................ 68 Section 1513. Rights of Trustee as Holder of Senior Debt; Preservation of Trustee's Rights..................................................... 68 Section 1514. Article Applicable to Paying Agents..................................................... 69 Section 1515. Certain Conversions Deemed Payment...................................................... 69 Section 1516. Obligations of Company and Right to Convert Unconditional........................................................................ 69 Testimonium............................................................................................... 70 Signatures and Seals...................................................................................... 70 Acknowledgements.......................................................................................... 71
-vii- -------------------------------------- Certain Sections of this Indenture relating to Sections 310 through 318, inclusive, of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939:
Trust Indenture Act Section Indenture Section (s) 310 (a) (1) ................................................................... 609 (a) (2) ................................................................... 609 (a) (3) ................................................................... Not Applicable (a) (4) ................................................................... Not Applicable (b) ................................................................... 608, 610 (s) 311 (a) ................................................................... 613 (b) ................................................................... 613 (s) 312 (a) ................................................................... 701, 702 (b) ................................................................... 702 (c) ................................................................... 702 (s) 313 (a) ................................................................... 703 (b) ................................................................... 703 (c) ................................................................... 703 (d) ................................................................... 703 (s) 314 (a) ................................................................... 704 (a) (4) ................................................................... 101, 1004 (b) ................................................................... Not Applicable (c) (1) ................................................................... 102 (c) (2) ................................................................... 102 (c) (3) ................................................................... Not Applicable (d) ................................................................... Not Applicable (e) ................................................................... 102 (s) 315 (a) ................................................................... 601 (b) ................................................................... 602 (c) ................................................................... 601 (d) ................................................................... 601 (e) ................................................................... 514 (s) 316 (a) ................................................................... 101 (a) (1) (A) ................................................................... 502, 512 (a) (1) (B) ................................................................... 513 (a) (2) ................................................................... Not Applicable (b) ................................................................... 508 (c) ................................................................... 104 (s) 317 (a) (1) ................................................................... 503 (a) (2) ................................................................... 504 (b) ................................................................... 1003 (s) 318 (a) ................................................................... 107
- -------------- Note: This reconciliation and tie shall not, for any purpose, be deemed to be a part of the Indenture. -viii- INDENTURE, dated as of December 23, 1998, between Armstrong World Industries, Inc., a corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (herein called the "Company"), having its principal executive office at 2500 Columbia Avenue, Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17603, and The First National Bank of Chicago, a national banking association duly organized and existing under the laws of the United States of America, as Trustee (herein called the "Trustee"). 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 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 agreed, for the equal and proportionate benefit of all Holders of the Securities or of series thereof, as follows: ARTICLE ONE Definitions and Other Provisions of General Application Section 101. 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; (4) unless the context otherwise requires, any reference to an "Article" or a "Section" refers to an Article or a Section, as the case may be, of this Indenture; and (5) 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. "Act", when used with respect to any Holder, has the meaning specified in Section 104. "Affiliate" of any specified Person means any other Person directly or indirectly controlling or controlled by or under direct or indirect common control with such specified Person. For the purposes of this definition, "control" when used with respect to any specified Person means the power to direct the management and policies of such Person, directly or indirectly, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise; and the terms "controlling" and "controlled" have meanings correlative to the foregoing. "Authenticating Agent" means any Person authorized by the Trustee pursuant to Section 614 to act on behalf of the Trustee to authenticate Securities of one or more series. "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 and to be in full force and effect on the date of such certification, and delivered to the Trustee. "Business Day", when used with respect to any Place of Payment, means each Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday which is not a day on which banking institutions in that Place of Payment are authorized or obligated by law or executive order to close. "Commission" means the Securities and Exchange Commission, 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 Stock" includes any stock of any class of the Company which has no preference in respect of dividends or of amounts payable in the event of any voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding-up of the Company and which is not subject to redemption by the Company. However, subject to the provisions of Section 1409, shares issuable on conversions of Securities shall include only shares of the class designated as Common Stock of the Company at the date of this Indenture or shares of any class or classes resulting from any reclassification or reclassifications thereof and which have no preference in respect of dividends or of amounts payable in the event of any voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding-up of the Company and which are not subject to redemption by the Company; provided that if at any time there shall be more than one such resulting class, the shares of each such class then so issuable shall be substantially in the proportion which the total number of shares of such class resulting from all such reclassifications bears to the total number of shares of all such classes resulting from all such reclassifications. -2- "Company" means the Person named as the "Company" in the first paragraph of this instrument until a successor Person shall have become such pursuant to the applicable provisions of this Indenture, and thereafter "Company" shall mean such successor Person. "Company Request" or "Company Order" means a written request or order signed in the name of the Company by its Chairman of the Board, its Vice Chairman of the Board, its President or a Vice President, and by its Treasurer, an Assistant Treasurer, its Secretary or an Assistant Secretary, and delivered to the Trustee. "Corporate Trust Office" means the corporate trust office of the Trustee at The First National Bank of Chicago, One First National Plaza, Suite 0126, Chicago, Illinois, 60670-0126 at which at any particular time its corporate trust business shall be administered. "Corporation" means a corporation, association, company, joint-stock company or business trust. "Covenant Defeasance" has the meaning specified in Section 1303. "Debt" means indebtedness for borrowed money. "Defaulted Interest" has the meaning specified in Section 307. "Defeasance" has the meaning specified in Section 1302. "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 301. "Event of Default" has the meaning specified in Section 501. "Exchange Act" means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and any statute successor thereto, in each case as amended from time to time. "Expiration Date" has the meaning specified in Section 104. "Global Security" means a Security that evidences all or part of the Securities of any series and bears the legend set forth in Section 204 (or such legend as may be specified as contemplated by Section 301 for such Securities). "Holder" means a Person in whose name a Security is registered in the Security Register. "Indenture" means this instrument as originally executed and 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, including, for all purposes of this instrument and any such supplemental indenture, the provisions of the Trust Indenture Act that are deemed to be a part of and govern this instrument and any such supplemental indenture, respectively. The term "Indenture" shall also include the terms of particular series of Securities established as contemplated by Section 301. -3- "Interest", when used with respect to an Original Issue Discount Security which by its terms bears interest only after Maturity, means interest payable after Maturity. "Interest Payment Date", when used with respect to any Security, means the Stated Maturity of an instalment of interest on such Security. "Investment Company Act" means the Investment Company Act of 1940 and any statute successor thereto, in each case as amended from time to time. "Lien" means any mortgage, pledge, security interest, lien or other encumbrance. "Maturity", when used with respect to any Security, means the date on which the principal of such Security or an instalment 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. "Notice of Default" means a written notice of the kind specified in Section 501(4) or 501(5). "Officers' Certificate" means a certificate signed by the Chairman of the Board, a Vice Chairman of the Board, the President or a Vice President, and by the Treasurer, an Assistant Treasurer, the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary, of the Company, and delivered to the Trustee. One of the officers signing an Officers' Certificate given pursuant to Section 1004 shall be the principal executive, financial or accounting officer of the Company. "Opinion of Counsel" means a written opinion of counsel, who may be counsel for the Company, and who shall be acceptable to the Trustee. "Original Issue Discount Security" means any Security which provides for an amount less than the principal amount thereof to be due and payable upon a declaration of acceleration of the Maturity thereof pursuant to Section 502. "Outstanding", when used with respect to Securities, means, as of the date of determination, all Securities theretofore authenticated and delivered under this Indenture, except: (1) Securities theretofore cancelled by the Trustee or delivered to the Trustee for cancellation; (2) 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; (3) Securities as to which Defeasance has been effected pursuant to Section 1302; and -4- (4) Securities which have been paid pursuant to Section 306 or in exchange for or in lieu of which other Securities have been authenticated and delivered pursuant to this Indenture, 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 bona fide purchaser in whose hands such Securities are valid obligations of the Company; provided, however, that in determining whether the Holders of the requisite principal amount of the Outstanding Securities have given, made or taken any request, demand, authorization, direction, notice, consent, waiver or other action hereunder as of any date, (A) the principal amount of an Original Issue Discount Security which shall be deemed to be Outstanding shall be the amount of the principal thereof which would be due and payable as of such date upon acceleration of the Maturity thereof to such date pursuant to Section 502, (B) if, as of such date, the principal amount payable at the Stated Maturity of a Security is not determinable, the principal amount of such Security which shall be deemed to be Outstanding shall be the amount as specified or determined as contemplated by Section 301, (C) the principal amount of a Security denominated in one or more foreign currencies or currency units which shall be deemed to be Outstanding shall be the U.S. dollar equivalent, determined as of such date in the manner provided as contemplated by Section 301, of the principal amount of such Security (or, in the case of a Security described in Clause (A) or (B) above, of the amount determined as provided in such Clause), and (D) Securities owned by the Company or any other obligor upon the Securities or any Affiliate of the Company or of such other obligor shall be disregarded and deemed not to be Outstanding, except that, in determining whether the Trustee shall be protected in relying upon any such request, demand, authorization, direction, notice, consent, waiver or other action, only Securities which the Trustee knows to be so owned shall be so disregarded. Securities so owned which have been pledged in good faith may be regarded as Outstanding if the 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 any premium or interest on any Securities on behalf of the Company. "Person" means any individual, corporation, partnership, joint venture, 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 any premium and interest on the Securities of that series are payable as specified as contemplated by Section 301. "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 306 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. "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. -5- "Redemption Price", when used with respect to any Security to be redeemed, means the price at which it is to be redeemed pursuant to this Indenture. "Regular Record Date" for the interest payable on any Interest Payment Date on the Securities of any series means the date specified for that purpose as contemplated by Section 301. "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 and any statute successor thereto, in each case as amended from time to time. "Security Register" and "Security Registrar" have the respective meanings specified in Section 305. "Senior Debt" means the principal of (and premium, if any) and interest, if any, (including interest accruing on or after the filing of any petition in bankruptcy or for reorganization relating to the Company to the extent that such claim for post-petition interest is allowed in such proceeding) on Debt, whether incurred on or prior to the date hereof or hereafter incurred, unless, in the instrument creating or evidencing the same or pursuant to which the same is outstanding, it is provided that such obligations are not superior in right of payment to the Securities or to other Debt which is pari passu with, or subordinated to, the Securities; provided, however, that Senior Debt shall not be deemed to include the Securities. "Special Record Date" for the payment of any Defaulted Interest means a date fixed by the Trustee pursuant to Section 307. "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 instalment of principal or interest is due and payable. "Subsidiary" means a corporation more than 50% of the outstanding voting stock of which is owned, directly or indirectly, by the Company or by one or more other Subsidiaries, or by the Company and one or more other Subsidiaries. For the purposes of this definition, "voting stock" means stock which ordinarily has voting power for the election of directors, whether at all times or only so long as no senior class of stock has such voting power by reason of any contingency. "Trust Indenture Act" means the Trust Indenture Act of 1939 as in force at the date as of which this instrument was executed; provided, however, that in the event the Trust Indenture Act of 1939 is amended after such date, "Trust Indenture Act" means, to the extent required by any such amendment, the Trust Indenture Act of 1939 as so amended. "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. -6- "U.S. Government Obligation" has the meaning specified in Section 1304. "Vice President", when used with respect to the Company or the Trustee, means any vice president, whether or not designated by a number or a word or words added before or after the title "vice president". Section 102. 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 such certificates and opinions as may be required under the Trust Indenture Act. Each such certificate or opinion shall be given in the form of an Officers' Certificate, if to be given by an officer of the Company, or an Opinion of Counsel, if to be given by counsel, and shall comply with the requirements of the Trust Indenture Act and any other requirements set forth in this Indenture. Every certificate or opinion with respect to compliance with a condition or covenant provided for in this Indenture shall include, (1) a statement that each individual signing such certificate or opinion has read such covenant or condition and the definitions herein relating thereto; (2) a brief statement as to the nature and scope of the examination or investigation upon which the statements or opinions contained in such certificate or opinion are based; (3) a statement that, in the opinion of each such individual, he or she has made such examination or investigation as is necessary to enable him or her to express an informed opinion as to whether or not such covenant or condition has been complied with; and (4) a statement as to whether, in the opinion of each such individual, such condition or covenant has been complied with. Section 103. Form of Documents Delivered to Trustee. 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. 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 or her 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 -7- 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. 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 104. Acts of Holders; Record Dates. Any request, demand, authorization, direction, notice, consent, waiver or other action provided or permitted by this Indenture to be given, made or taken by Holders may be embodied in and evidenced by one or more instruments of substantially similar tenor signed by such Holders in person or by 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) 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 601) conclusive in favor of the Trustee and the Company, if made in the manner provided in this Section. 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 or her the execution thereof. Where such execution is by a signer acting in a capacity other than his or her individual capacity, such certificate or affidavit shall also constitute sufficient proof of his or her 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. The ownership of Securities shall be proved by the Security Register. 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. The Company may set any day as a record date for the purpose of determining the Holders of Outstanding Securities of any series entitled to give, make or take any request, demand, authorization, direction, notice, consent, waiver or other action provided or permitted by this Indenture to be given, made or taken by Holders of Securities of such series, provided that the Company may not set a record date for, and the provisions of this paragraph shall not apply with respect to, the giving or making of any notice, declaration, request or direction referred to in the next paragraph. If any record date is set pursuant to this paragraph, the Holders of Outstanding Securities of the relevant series on such record date, and no other Holders, shall be entitled to take the relevant action, whether or not such Holders remain Holders after such record date; provided that no such action shall be effective hereunder unless -8- taken on or prior to the applicable Expiration Date by Holders of the requisite principal amount of Outstanding Securities of such series on such record date. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to prevent the Company from setting a new record date for any action for which a record date has previously been set pursuant to this paragraph (whereupon the record date previously set shall automatically and with no action by any Person be cancelled and of no effect), and nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to render ineffective any action taken by Holders of the requisite principal amount of Outstanding Securities of the relevant series on the date such action is taken. Promptly after any record date is set pursuant to this paragraph, the Company, at its own expense, shall cause notice of such record date, the proposed action by Holders and the applicable Expiration Date to be given to the Trustee in writing and to each Holder of Securities of the relevant series in the manner set forth in Section 106. The Trustee may set any day as a record date for the purpose of determining the Holders of Outstanding Securities of any series entitled to join in the giving or making of (i) any Notice of Default, (ii) any declaration of acceleration referred to in Section 502, (iii) any request to institute proceedings referred to in Section 507(2) or (iv) any direction referred to in Section 512, in each case with respect to Securities of such series. If any record date is set pursuant to this paragraph, the Holders of Outstanding Securities of such series on such record date, and no other Holders, shall be entitled to join in such notice, declaration, request or direction, whether or not such Holders remain Holders after such record date; provided that no such action shall be effective hereunder unless taken on or prior to the applicable Expiration Date by Holders of the requisite principal amount of Outstanding Securities of such series on such record date. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to prevent the Trustee from setting a new record date for any action for which a record date has previously been set pursuant to this paragraph (whereupon the record date previously set shall automatically and with no action by any Person be cancelled and of no effect), and nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to render ineffective any action taken by Holders of the requisite principal amount of Outstanding Securities of the relevant series on the date such action is taken. Promptly after any record date is set pursuant to this paragraph, the Trustee, at the Company's expense, shall cause notice of such record date, the proposed action by Holders and the applicable Expiration Date to be given to the Company in writing and to each Holder of Securities of the relevant series in the manner set forth in Section 106. With respect to any record date set pursuant to this Section, the party hereto which sets such record dates may designate any day as the "Expiration Date" and from time to time may change the Expiration Date to any earlier or later day; provided that no such change shall be effective unless notice of the proposed new Expiration Date is given to the other party hereto in writing, and to each Holder of Securities of the relevant series in the manner set forth in Section 106, on or prior to the existing Expiration Date. If an Expiration Date is not designated with respect to any record date set pursuant to this Section, the party hereto which set such record date shall be deemed to have initially designated the 180th day after such record date as the Expiration Date with respect thereto, subject to its right to change the Expiration Date as provided in this paragraph. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no Expiration Date shall be later than the 180th day after the applicable record date. Without limiting the foregoing, a Holder entitled hereunder to take any action hereunder with regard to any particular Security may do so with regard to all or any part of the principal amount of such Security or by one or more duly appointed agents each of which may do so pursuant to such appointment with regard to all or any part of such principal amount. -9- Section 105. 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, (1) 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 the Trustee at its Corporate Trust Office, Attention: Corporate Trust Administration, or (2) 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, Attention: Chief Financial Officer. Section 106. 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 its address as it appears in the Security Register, not later than the latest date (if any), and not earlier than the earliest date (if any), 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 107. Conflict with Trust Indenture Act. If any provision hereof limits, qualifies or conflicts with a provision of the Trust Indenture Act which is required under such Act to be a part of and govern this Indenture, the latter provision shall control. If any provision of this Indenture modifies or excludes any provision of the Trust Indenture Act which may be so modified or excluded, the latter provision shall be deemed to apply to this Indenture as so modified or to be excluded, as the case may be. Section 108. 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. -10- Section 109. Successors and Assigns. All covenants and agreements in this Indenture by the Company shall bind its successors and assigns, whether so expressed or not. Section 110. 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. Section 111. 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 Debt and the Holders, any benefit or any legal or equitable right, remedy or claim under this Indenture. Section 112. Governing Law. This Indenture and the Securities shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the law of the State of New York. Section 113. Legal Holidays. In any case where any Interest Payment Date, Redemption Date or Stated Maturity of any Security or the last date on which a Holder has the right to convert a Security at a particular conversion price shall not be a Business Day at any Place of Payment, then (notwithstanding any other provision of this Indenture or of the Securities (other than a provision of any Security which specifically states that such provision shall apply in lieu of this Section)) payment of interest or principal (and premium, if any) or, if applicable to a particular series of Securities, conversion 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, at the Stated Maturity or on such last day for conversion. ARTICLE TWO Security Forms Section 201. 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 -11- herewith, be determined by the officers executing such Securities, as evidenced by their execution thereof. 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 303 for the authentication and delivery of such Securities. Any such Board Resolution or record of such action shall have attached thereto a true and correct copy of the form of Security referred to therein approved by or pursuant to such Board Resolution. The definitive Securities shall be printed, lithographed or engraved on steel engraved borders or may be produced in any other manner, all as determined by the officers executing such Securities, as evidenced by their execution of such Securities. Section 202. Form of Face of Security. ___________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ No. _________ $ _________ Armstrong World Industries, Inc., a corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of Pennsylvania (herein called the "Company", which term includes any successor Person under the Indenture hereinafter referred to), for value received, hereby promises to pay to __________________, or registered assigns, the principal sum of ____________________ Dollars on __________________ [if the Security is to bear interest prior to Maturity, insert -- , and to pay interest thereon from _______ or from the most recent Interest Payment Date to which interest has been paid or duly provided for, semi-annually on _______ and _______ in each year, commencing _______, at the rate of ___% per annum, until the principal hereof is paid or made available for payment [if applicable, insert -- , provided that any principal and premium, and any such instalment of interest, which is overdue shall bear interest at the rate of ____% per annum (to the extent that the payment of such interest shall be legally enforceable), from the dates such amounts are due until they are paid or made available for payment, and such interest shall be payable on demand]. The interest so payable, and punctually paid or duly provided for, on any Interest Payment Date will, as provided in such Indenture, be paid to the Person in whose name this Security (or one or more Predecessor Securities) is registered at the close of business on the Regular Record Date for such interest, which shall be the _____ or _____ (whether or not a Business Day), as the case may be, next preceding such Interest Payment Date. Any such interest not so punctually paid or duly provided for will forthwith cease to be payable to the Holder on such Regular Record Date and may either 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 for the payment of such Defaulted Interest to be fixed by the Trustee, notice whereof shall be given to Holders of Securities of this series not less than 10 days prior to such Special Record Date, or 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 said Indenture]. [If the Security is not to bear interest prior to Maturity, insert -- The principal of this Security shall not bear interest except in the case of a default in payment of principal upon acceleration, upon -12- redemption or at Stated Maturity and in such case the overdue principal and any overdue premium shall bear interest at the rate of ____% per annum (to the extent that the payment of such interest shall be legally enforceable), from the dates such amounts are due until they are paid or made available for payment. Interest on any overdue principal or premium shall be payable on demand. [Any such interest on overdue principal or premium which is not paid on demand shall bear interest at the rate of ____% per annum (to the extent that the payment of such interest on interest shall be legally enforceable), from the date of such demand until the amount so demanded is paid or made available for payment. Interest on any overdue interest shall be payable on demand.]] Payment of the principal of (and premium, if any) and [if applicable, insert -- any such] interest on this Security will be made at the office or agency of the Company maintained for that purpose in ________, in such coin or currency of the United States of America as at the time of payment is legal tender for payment of public and private debts [if applicable, insert -- ; provided, however, that at the option of the Company payment of interest may be made by check mailed to the address of the Person entitled thereto as such address shall appear in the Security Register]. Reference is hereby made to the further provisions of this Security set forth on the reverse hereof, which further provisions shall for all purposes have the same effect as if set forth at this place. Unless the certificate of authentication hereon has been executed by the Trustee referred to on the reverse hereof by manual signature, this Security shall not be entitled to any benefit under the Indenture or be valid or obligatory for any purpose. In Witness Whereof, the Company has caused this instrument to be duly executed under its corporate seal. Dated: __________________________________________________________ By _______________________________________________________ Attest: _______________________________________ Section 203. Form of Reverse of Security. This Security is one of a duly authorized issue of securities of the Company (herein called the "Securities"), issued and to be issued in one or more series under an Indenture, dated as of December 23, 1998 (herein called the "Indenture", which term shall have the meaning assigned to it in such instrument), between the Company and The First National Bank of Chicago, as Trustee (herein called the "Trustee", which term includes any successor trustee under the Indenture), and reference is hereby made to the Indenture and all indentures supplemental thereto for a statement of the respective rights, limitations of rights, duties and immunities thereunder of the Company, the Trustee, the holders of Senior Debt and the Holders of the Securities and of the terms upon which the Securities are, and are to -13- be, authenticated and delivered. This Security is one of the series designated on the face hereof [if applicable, insert -- , limited in aggregate principal amount to $______]. [If applicable, insert -- The Securities of this series are subject to redemption upon not less than 30 days' notice by mail, [if applicable, insert -- (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 equal to 100% of the principal amount, and (2)] at any time [if applicable, insert -- on or after ______, 19__], 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 [if applicable, insert -- on or before _________, __%, and if redeemed] during the 12-month period beginning ________ of the years indicated, Redemption Redemption Year Price Year Price ---- ----------- ---- ------------ and thereafter at a Redemption Price equal to ____% of the principal amount, together in the case of any such redemption [if applicable, insert -- (whether through operation of the sinking fund or otherwise)] with accrued interest to the Redemption Date, but interest instalments whose Stated Maturity is on or prior to such Redemption 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.] [If applicable, insert -- The Securities of this series are subject to redemption upon not less than 30 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 the Redemption Prices for redemption through operation of the sinking fund (expressed as percentages of the principal amount) set forth in the table below, and (2) at any time [if applicable, insert -- on or after ________], as a whole or in part, at the election of the Company, at the Redemption Prices for redemption otherwise than through operation of the sinking fund (expressed as percentages of the principal amount) set forth in the table below: If redeemed during the 12-month period beginning _________ of the years indicated, Redemption Price For Redemption Redemption Price For Through Operation Redemption Otherwise of the Than Through Operation Year Sinking Fund of the Sinking Fund ---- ------------------- ----------------------- 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 instalments whose Stated Maturity is on or prior to such Redemption Date will be payable to the Holders of such Securities, or one or more Predecessor Securities, of record -14- at the close of business on the relevant Record Dates referred to on the face hereof, all as provided in the Indenture.] [If applicable, insert -- Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company may not, prior to ______, redeem any Securities of this series as contemplated by [if applicable, insert -- Clause (2) of] the preceding paragraph as a part of, or in anticipation of, any refunding operation by the application, directly or indirectly, of moneys borrowed having an interest cost to the Company (calculated in accordance with generally accepted financial practice) of less than _____% per annum.] [If applicable, insert -- The sinking fund for this series provides for the redemption on ______ in each year beginning with the year _____ and ending with the year ____ of [if applicable, insert -- 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 [if applicable, insert -- mandatory] sinking fund payments may be credited against subsequent [if applicable, insert -- mandatory] sinking fund payments otherwise required to be made [if applicable, insert -- , in the inverse order in which they become due].] [If the Security is subject to redemption of any kind, insert -- In the event of redemption of this Security in part only, a new Security or Securities of this series and of like tenor for the unredeemed portion hereof will be issued in the name of the Holder hereof upon the cancellation hereof.] [If applicable, insert -- The Indenture contains provisions for defeasance at any time of [the entire indebtedness of this Security] [or] [certain restrictive covenants and Events of Default with respect to this Security] [, in each case] upon compliance with certain conditions set forth in the Indenture.] [If the Security is convertible into Common Stock of the Company, insert -- Subject to the provisions of the Indenture, the Holder of this Security is entitled, at its option, at any time on or before [insert date] (except that, in case this Security or any portion hereof shall be called for redemption, such right shall terminate with respect to this Security or portion hereof, as the case may be, so called for redemption at the close of business on the date fixed for redemption as provided in the Indenture unless the Company defaults in making the payment due upon redemption), to convert the principal amount of this Security (or any portion hereof which is $1,000 or an integral multiple thereof), into fully paid and non-assessable shares (calculated as to each conversion to the nearest 1/100th of a share) of the Common Stock of the Company, as said shares shall be constituted at the date of conversion, at the conversion price of $______ principal amount of Securities for each share of Common Stock, or at the adjusted conversion price in effect at the date of conversion determined as provided in the Indenture, upon surrender of this Security, together with the conversion notice hereon duly executed, to the Company at the designated office or agency of the Company in _____________, accompanied (if so required by the Company) by instruments of transfer, in form satisfactory to the Company and to the Trustee, duly executed by the Holder or by its duly authorized attorney in writing. Such surrender shall, if made during any period beginning at the close of business on a Regular Record Date and ending at the opening of business on the Interest Payment Date next following such Regular Record Date (unless this Security or the portion being converted shall have been called for redemption on a Redemption Date during such period), also be accompanied by payment in funds acceptable to the Company of an amount equal to the interest payable on such Interest Payment Date on the principal amount of this Security then being converted. Subject to the aforesaid requirement for payment and, in the case of a -15- conversion after the Regular Record Date next preceding any Interest Payment Date and on or before such Interest Payment Date, to the right of the Holder of this Security (or any Predecessor Security) of record at such Regular Record Date to receive an installment of interest (with certain exceptions provided in the Indenture), no adjustment is to be made on conversion for interest accrued hereon or for dividends on shares of Common Stock issued on conversion. The Company is not required to issue fractional shares upon any such conversion, but shall make adjustment therefor in cash on the basis of the current market value of such fractional interest as provided in the Indenture. The conversion price is subject to adjustment as provided in the Indenture. In addition, the Indenture provides that in case of certain consolidations or mergers to which the Company is a party or the sale of substantially all of the assets of the Company, the Indenture shall be amended, without the consent of any Holders of Securities, so that this Security, if then outstanding, will be convertible thereafter, during the period this Security shall be convertible as specified above, only into the kind and amount of securities, cash and other property receivable upon the consolidation, merger or sale by a holder of the number of shares of Common Stock into which this Security might have been converted immediately prior to such consolidation, merger or sale (assuming such holder of Common Stock failed to exercise any rights of election and received per share the kind and amount received per share by a plurality of non-electing shares) [, assuming if such consolidation, merger or sale is prior to ________, 19__, that this Security were convertible at the time of such consolidation, merger or sale at the initial conversion price specified above as adjusted from _________, 19__ to such time pursuant to the Indenture]. In the event of conversion of this Security in part only, a new Security or Securities for the unconverted portion hereof shall be issued in the name of the Holder hereof upon the cancellation hereof.] [If the Security is convertible into other securities of the Company, specify the conversion features.] [If the Security is not an Original Issue Discount Security, insert -- If an Event of Default with respect to Securities of this series shall occur and be continuing, the principal of the Securities of this series may be declared due and payable in the manner and with the effect provided in the Indenture.] [If the Security is an Original Issue Discount Security, insert -- If an Event of Default with respect to Securities of this series shall occur and be continuing, an amount of principal of the Securities of this series may be declared due and payable in the manner and with the effect provided in the Indenture. Such amount shall be equal to -- insert formula for determining the amount. Upon payment (i) of the amount of principal so declared due and payable and (ii) of interest on any overdue principal, premium and interest (in each case to the extent that the payment of such interest shall be legally enforceable), all of the Company's obligations in respect of the payment of the principal of and premium and interest, if any, on the Securities of this series shall terminate.] The Indenture permits, with certain exceptions as therein provided, the amendment thereof and the modification of the rights and obligations of the Company and the rights of the Holders of the Securities of each series to be affected under the Indenture at any time by the Company and the Trustee with the consent of the Holders of more than 50% in principal amount of the Securities at the time Outstanding of each series to be affected. The Indenture also contains provisions permitting the Holders of specified percentages in principal amount of the Securities of each series at the time Outstanding, on behalf of the Holders of all Securities of such series, to waive compliance by the Company with certain provisions of the Indenture and certain past defaults under the Indenture and their consequences. Any such consent or waiver by the Holder of this Security shall be conclusive and binding upon such Holder -16- and upon all future Holders of this Security and of any Security issued upon the registration of transfer hereof or in exchange herefor or in lieu hereof, whether or not notation of such consent or waiver is made upon this Security. As provided in and subject to the provisions of the Indenture, the Holder of this Security shall not have the right to institute any proceeding with respect to the Indenture or for the appointment of a receiver or trustee or for any other remedy thereunder, unless such Holder shall have previously given the Trustee written notice of a continuing Event of Default with respect to the Securities of this series, the Holders of not less than 25% in principal amount of the Securities of this series at the time Outstanding shall have made written request to the Trustee to institute proceedings in respect of such Event of Default as Trustee and offered the Trustee reasonable indemnity, and the Trustee shall not have received from the Holders of a majority in principal amount of Securities of this series at the time Outstanding a direction inconsistent with such request, and shall have failed to institute any such proceeding, for 60 days after receipt of such notice, request and offer of indemnity. The foregoing shall not apply to any suit instituted by the Holder of this Security for the enforcement of any payment of principal hereof or any premium or interest hereon on or after the respective due dates expressed herein. 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 any premium and interest on this Security at the times, place and rate, and in the coin or currency, herein prescribed. As provided in the Indenture and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, the transfer of this Security is registrable in the Security Register, upon surrender of this Security for registration of transfer at the office or agency of the Company in any place where the principal of and any premium and interest on this Security are payable, duly endorsed by, or accompanied by a written instrument of transfer in form satisfactory to the Company and the Security Registrar duly executed by, the Holder hereof or its attorney duly authorized in writing, and thereupon one or more new Securities of this series and of like tenor, of authorized denominations and for the same aggregate principal amount, will be issued to the designated transferee or transferees. The Securities of this series are issuable only in registered form without coupons in denominations of $______ and any integral multiple thereof. As provided in the Indenture and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, Securities of this series are exchangeable for a like aggregate principal amount of Securities of this series and of like tenor of a different authorized denomination, as requested by the Holder surrendering the same. No service charge shall be made for any such registration of transfer or exchange, but the Company may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover any tax or other governmental charge payable in connection therewith. Prior to due presentment of this Security for registration of transfer, the Company, the Trustee and any agent of the Company or the Trustee may treat the Person in whose name this Security is registered as the owner hereof for all purposes, whether or not this Security be overdue, and neither the Company, the Trustee nor any such agent shall be affected by notice to the contrary. -17- All terms used in this Security which are defined in the Indenture shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Indenture. Section 204. Form of Legend for Global Securities. Unless otherwise specified as contemplated by Section 301 for the Securities evidenced thereby, every Global Security authenticated and delivered hereunder shall bear a legend in substantially the following form: This Security is a Global Security within the meaning of the Indenture hereinafter referred to and is registered in the name of a Depositary or a nominee thereof. This Security may not be exchanged in whole or in part for a Security registered, and no transfer of this Security in whole or in part may be registered, in the name of any Person other than such Depositary or a nominee thereof, except in the limited circumstances described in the Indenture. Section 205. Form of Trustee's Certificate of Authentication. The Trustee's certificates of authentication shall be in substantially the following form: This is one of the Securities of the series designated herein referred to in the within-mentioned Indenture. __________________________________________________________, As Trustee By ________________________________________________________ Authorized Officer Section 206. Form of Conversion Notice. To Armstrong World Industries, Inc.: The undersigned owner of this Security hereby irrevocably exercises the option to convert this Security, or portion hereof (which is $1,000 or an integral multiple thereof) below designated, into shares of Common Stock of the Company in accordance with the terms of the Indenture referred to in this Security, and directs that the shares issuable and deliverable upon the conversion, together with any check in payment for fractional shares and any Securities representing any unconverted principal amount hereof, be issued and delivered to the registered holder hereof unless a different name has been indicated below. If this Notice is being delivered on a date after the close of business on a Regular Record Date and prior to the opening of business on the related Interest Payment Date (unless this Security or the portion thereof being converted has been called for redemption on a Redemption Date within such period), this Notice is accompanied by payment, in funds acceptable to the Company, of an amount equal to the interest payable on such Interest Payment Date of the principal of this Security to be converted. If shares are to be issued in the name of a person other than the undersigned, the undersigned will pay all transfer taxes payable with respect hereto. Any amount required to be paid by the undersigned on account of interest accompanies this Security. -18- Principal Amount to be Converted (in an integral multiple of $1,000, if less than all): $_________________ Dated ________________________ ________________________________________________________ Signature(s) must be guaranteed by a commercial bank or trust company or a member firm of a national stock exchange if shares of Common Stock are to be delivered, or Securities to be issued, other than to and in the name of the registered owner. ________________________________________________________ Signature Guaranty Fill in for registration of shares of Common Stock and Security if to be issued otherwise than to the registered holder. _____________________________ Social Security or Other Taxpayer (Name) Identification Number _______________________ _____________________________ (Address) _____________________________ Please print Name and Address (including zip code number) [The above conversion notice is to be modified, as appropriate, for conversion into other securities or property of the Company.] ARTICLE THREE The Securities Section 301. Amount Unlimited; Issuable in Series. The aggregate principal amount of Securities which may be authenticated and delivered under this Indenture is unlimited. -19- The Securities may be issued in one or more series. There shall be established in or pursuant to a Board Resolution and, subject to Section 303, set forth, or determined in the manner provided, in an Officers' Certificate, or established in one or more indentures supplemental hereto, prior to the issuance of Securities of any series, (1) the title of the Securities of the series (which shall distinguish the Securities of the series from Securities of any other series); (2) any limit upon the aggregate principal amount of the Securities of the series which may be authenticated and delivered under this Indenture (except for Securities authenticated and delivered upon registration of transfer of, or in exchange for, or in lieu of, other Securities of the series pursuant to Section 304, 305, 306, 906 or 1107 and except for any Securities which, pursuant to Section 303, are deemed never to have been authenticated and delivered hereunder); (3) the Person to whom any interest on a Security of the series shall be payable, if other than 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; (4) the date or dates on which the principal of any Securities of the series is payable; (5) the rate or rates at which any Securities of the series shall bear interest, if any, 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 any such interest payable on any Interest Payment Date; (6) the place or places where the principal of and any premium and interest on any Securities of the series shall be payable; (7) the period or periods within which, the price or prices at which and the terms and conditions upon which any Securities of the series may be redeemed, in whole or in part, at the option of the Company and, if other than by a Board Resolution, the manner in which any election by the Company to redeem the Securities shall be evidenced; (8) the obligation, if any, of the Company to redeem or purchase any Securities of the series pursuant to any sinking fund or analogous provisions or at the option of the Holder thereof and the period or periods within which, the price or prices at which and the terms and conditions upon which any Securities of the series shall be redeemed or purchased, in whole or in part, pursuant to such obligation; (9) if other than denominations of $1,000 and any integral multiple thereof, the denominations in which any Securities of the series shall be issuable; (10) if the amount of principal of or any premium or interest on any Securities of the series may be determined with reference to an index or pursuant to a formula, the manner in which such amounts shall be determined; -20- (11) if other than the currency of the United States of America, the currency, currencies or currency units in which the principal of or any premium or interest on any Securities of the series shall be payable and the manner of determining the equivalent thereof in the currency of the United States of America for any purpose, including for purposes of the definition of "Outstanding" in Section 101; (12) if the principal of or any premium or interest on any Securities of the series is to be payable, at the election of the Company or the Holder thereof, in one or more currencies or currency units other than that or those in which such Securities are stated to be payable, the currency, currencies or currency units in which the principal of or any premium or interest on such Securities as to which such election is made shall be payable, the periods within which and the terms and conditions upon which such election is to be made and the amount so payable (or the manner in which such amount shall be determined); (13) if other than the entire principal amount thereof, the portion of the principal amount of any Securities of the series which shall be payable upon declaration of acceleration of the Maturity thereof pursuant to Section 502; (14) if the principal amount payable at the Stated Maturity of any Securities of the series will not be determinable as of any one or more dates prior to the Stated Maturity, the amount which shall be deemed to be the principal amount of such Securities as of any such date for any purpose thereunder or hereunder, including the principal amount thereof which shall be due and payable upon any Maturity other than the Stated Maturity or which shall be deemed to be Outstanding as of any date prior to the Stated Maturity (or, in any such case, the manner in which such amount deemed to be the principal amount shall be determined); (15) if applicable, that the Securities of the series, in whole or any specified part, shall be defeasible pursuant to Section 1302 or Section 1303 or both such Sections and, if other than by a Board Resolution, the manner in which any election by the Company to defease such Securities shall be evidenced; (16) the terms of any right to convert Securities of the series into shares of Common Stock of the Company or other securities or property; (17) if applicable, that any Securities of the series shall be issuable in whole or in part in the form of one or more Global Securities and, in such case, the respective Depositaries for such Global Securities, the form of any legend or legends which shall be borne by any such Global Security in addition to or in lieu of that set forth in Section 204 and any circumstances in addition to or in lieu of those set forth in Clause (2) of the last paragraph of Section 305 in which any such Global Security may be exchanged in whole or in part for Securities registered, and any transfer of such Global Security in whole or in part may be registered, in the name or names of Persons other than the Depositary for such Global Security or a nominee thereof; (18) any addition to or change in the Events of Default which applies to any Securities of the series and any change in the right of the Trustee or the requisite Holders of -21- such Securities to declare the principal amount thereof due and payable pursuant to Section 502; (19) any addition to or change in the covenants set forth in Article Ten which applies to Securities of the series; and (20) any other terms of the series (which terms shall not be inconsistent with the provisions of this Indenture, except as permitted by Section 901(5)). 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 the Board Resolution referred to above and (subject to Section 303) set forth, or determined in the manner provided, in the Officers' Certificate referred to above or in any such indenture supplemental hereto. If any of the terms of the series are established by action taken pursuant to a Board Resolution, a copy of an appropriate record of such action shall be certified by the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary of the Company and delivered to the Trustee at or prior to the delivery of the Officers' Certificate setting forth the terms of the series. The Securities shall be subordinated in right of payment to Senior Debt as provided in Article Fifteen. Section 302. Denominations. The Securities of each series shall be issuable only in registered form without coupons and only in such denominations as shall be specified as contemplated by Section 301. In the absence of any such specified denomination 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 303. Execution, Authentication, Delivery and Dating. The Securities shall be executed on behalf of the Company by its Chairman of the Board, its Vice Chairman of the Board, its President or one of its Vice Presidents, under its corporate seal reproduced thereon attested by its Secretary or one of its Assistant Secretaries. The signature of any of these officers on the Securities may be manual or facsimile. 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. 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 by or pursuant to one or more Board Resolutions as permitted by Sections 201 and 301, in authenticating such Securities, and -22- accepting the additional responsibilities under this Indenture in relation to such Securities, the Trustee shall be entitled to receive, and (subject to Section 601) shall be fully protected in relying upon, an Opinion of Counsel stating, (1) if the form of such Securities has been established by or pursuant to Board Resolution as permitted by Section 201, that such form has been established in conformity with the provisions of this Indenture; (2) if the terms of such Securities have been established by or pursuant to Board Resolution as permitted by Section 301, that such terms have been established in conformity with the provisions of this Indenture; and (3) that such Securities, when authenticated and delivered by 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, fraudulent transfer, reorganization, moratorium and similar laws of general applicability relating to or affecting creditors' rights and to general equity principles. 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. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 301 and of the preceding paragraph, if all Securities of a series are not to be originally issued at one time, it shall not be necessary to deliver the Officers' Certificate otherwise required pursuant to Section 301 or the Company Order and Opinion of Counsel otherwise required pursuant to such preceding paragraph at or prior to the authentication of each Security of such series if such documents are delivered at or prior to the authentication upon original issuance of the first Security of such series to be issued. Each Security shall be dated the date of its authentication. 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. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if any Security shall have been authenticated and delivered hereunder but never issued and sold by the Company, and the Company shall deliver such Security to the Trustee for cancellation as provided in Section 309, for all purposes of this Indenture such Security shall be deemed never to have been authenticated and delivered hereunder and shall never be entitled to the benefits of this Indenture. Section 304. Temporary Securities. Pending the preparation of definitive Securities of any series, the Company may execute, and upon Company Order the Trustee shall authenticate and deliver, temporary Securities which are printed, -23- 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, substitutions and other variations as the officers executing such Securities may determine, as evidenced by their execution of such Securities. 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 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 one or more definitive Securities of the same series, of any authorized denominations and of like tenor and aggregate principal amount. 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 and tenor. Section 305. Registration; Registration of Transfer and Exchange. 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 and of transfers of Securities. The Trustee is hereby appointed "Security Registrar" for the purpose of registering Securities and transfers of Securities as herein provided. Upon surrender for registration of transfer of any Security of a series at the office or agency of the Company in a Place of Payment for 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 the same series, of any authorized denominations and of like tenor and aggregate principal amount. At the option of the Holder, Securities of any series may be exchanged for other Securities of the same series, of any authorized denominations and of like tenor and 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 which the Holder making the exchange is entitled to receive. 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. 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 its attorney duly authorized in writing. -24- No service charge shall be made for any registration of transfer or exchange of Securities, but the Company 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, other than exchanges pursuant to Section 304, 906 or 1107 not involving any transfer. If the Securities of any series (or of any series and specified tenor) are to be redeemed in part, the Company shall not be required (A) to issue, register the transfer of or exchange any Securities of that series (or of that series and specified tenor, as the case may be) during a period beginning at the opening of business 15 days before the day of the mailing of a notice of redemption of any such Securities selected for redemption under Section 1103 and ending at the close of business on the day of such mailing, or (B) 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. The provisions of Clauses (1), (2), (3) and (4) below shall apply only to Global Securities: (1) Each Global Security authenticated under this Indenture shall be registered in the name of the Depositary designated for such Global Security or a nominee thereof and delivered to such Depositary or a nominee thereof or custodian therefor, and each such Global Security shall constitute a single Security for all purposes of this Indenture. (2) Notwithstanding any other provision in this Indenture, no Global Security may be exchanged in whole or in part for Securities registered, and no transfer of a Global Security in whole or in part may be registered, in the name of any Person other than the Depositary for such Global Security or a nominee thereof unless (A) such Depositary (i) has notified the Company that it is unwilling or unable to continue as Depositary for such Global Security or (ii) has ceased to be a clearing agency registered under the Exchange Act, (B) there shall have occurred and be continuing an Event of Default with respect to such Global Security or (C) there shall exist such circumstances, if any, in addition to or in lieu of the foregoing as have been specified for this purpose as contemplated by Section 301. (3) Subject to Clause (2) above, any exchange of a Global Security for other Securities may be made in whole or in part, and all Securities issued in exchange for a Global Security or any portion thereof shall be registered in such names as the Depositary for such Global Security shall direct. (4) Every Security authenticated and delivered upon registration of transfer of, or in exchange for or in lieu of, a Global Security or any portion thereof, whether pursuant to this Section, Section 304, 306, 906 or 1107 or otherwise, shall be authenticated and delivered in the form of, and shall be, a Global Security, unless such Security is registered in the name of a Person other than the Depositary for such Global Security or a nominee thereof. Section 306. Mutilated, Destroyed, Lost and Stolen Securities. 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. -25- 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 bona fide purchaser, the Company shall execute and 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 and bearing a number not contemporaneously outstanding. 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. 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. Every new Security of any series issued pursuant to this Section in lieu of any destroyed, lost or stolen Security shall constitute an original additional contractual obligation of the Company, whether or not the 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. 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 307. Payment of Interest; Interest Rights Preserved. Except as otherwise provided as contemplated by Section 301 with respect to any series of Securities, 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. Any interest on any Security of any series which is payable, but is not punctually paid or duly provided for, on any Interest Payment Date (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 (1) or (2) below: (1) 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 -26- 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 given to each Holder of Securities of such series in the manner set forth in Section 106, 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 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 (2). (2) 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 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. 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. Subject to the provisions of Section 1402, in the case of any Security (or any part thereof) which is converted after any Regular Record Date and on or prior to the next succeeding Interest Payment Date (other than any Security the principal of (or premium, if any, on) which shall become due and payable, whether at Stated Maturity or by declaration of acceleration prior to such Interest Payment Date), interest whose Stated Maturity is on such Interest Payment Date shall be payable on such Interest Payment Date notwithstanding such conversion and such interest (whether or not punctually paid or duly provided for) shall be paid to the Person in whose name that Security (or any one or more Predecessor Securities) is registered at the close of business on such Regular Record Date. Except as otherwise expressly provided in the immediately preceding sentence or in Section 1402, in the case of any Security (or any part thereof) which is converted, interest whose Stated Maturity is after the date of conversion of such Security (or such part thereof) shall not be payable. Section 308. Persons Deemed Owners. Prior to due presentment of a Security for registration of transfer, the Company, the Trustee and any agent of the Company or the Trustee may treat the Person in whose name such Security is registered as the owner of such Security for the purpose of receiving payment of principal of and any premium and (subject to Section 307) any interest on such Security and for all other purposes -27- 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 309. 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 may deliver to the Trustee (or to any other Person for delivery to the Trustee) for cancellation any Securities previously authenticated hereunder which the Company has not issued and sold, and all Securities so delivered shall be promptly cancelled by the Trustee. No 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. All cancelled Securities held by the Trustee shall be disposed of as directed by a Company Order. Section 310. Computation of Interest. Except as otherwise specified as contemplated by Section 301 for Securities of any series, interest on the Securities of each series shall be computed on the basis of a 360-day year of twelve 30-day months. ARTICLE FOUR Satisfaction and Discharge Section 401. 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 (1) either (A) all Securities theretofore authenticated and delivered (other than (i) Securities which have been destroyed, lost or stolen and which have been replaced or paid as provided in Section 306 and (ii) Securities for whose payment money has theretofore been deposited in trust or segregated and held in trust by the Company and thereafter repaid to the Company or discharged from such trust, as provided in Section 1003) have been delivered to the Trustee for cancellation; or (B) all such Securities not theretofore delivered to the Trustee for cancellation (i) have become due and payable, or -28- (ii) will become due and payable at their Stated Maturity within one year, or (iii) 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 (i), (ii) or (iii) above, has deposited or caused to be deposited with the Trustee as trust funds in trust for the purpose money in an amount sufficient to pay and discharge the entire indebtedness on such Securities not theretofore delivered to the Trustee for cancellation, for principal and any premium 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; (2) the Company has paid or caused to be paid all other sums payable hereunder by the Company; and (3) 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 607, the obligations of the Trustee to any Authenticating Agent under Section 614 and, if money shall have been deposited with the Trustee pursuant to subclause (B) of Clause (1) of this Section, the obligations of the Trustee under Section 402 and the last paragraph of Section 1003 shall survive. Section 402. Application of Trust Money. Subject to the provisions of the last paragraph of Section 1003, all money deposited with the Trustee pursuant to Section 401 shall be held in trust and 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 any premium and interest for whose payment such money has been deposited with the Trustee. ARTICLE FIVE Remedies Section 501. Events of Default. "Event of Default", wherever used herein with respect to Securities of any series, means any one of the following events (whatever the reason for such Event of Default and whether it shall be occasioned by the provisions of Article Fifteen or 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): -29- (1) default in the payment of any interest upon any Security of that series when it becomes due and payable, and continuance of such default for a period of 30 days; or (2) default in the payment of the principal of or any premium on any Security of that series at its Maturity; or (3) default in the deposit of any sinking fund payment, when and as due by the terms of a Security of that series; or (4) default in the performance, or breach, of any covenant or warranty of the Company in this Indenture (other than a covenant or warranty a default in whose performance or whose breach is elsewhere in this Section specifically dealt with or which has expressly been included in this Indenture solely for the benefit of series of Securities other than that series), and continuance of such default or breach for a period of 60 days after there has been given, by registered or certified mail, to the Company by the Trustee or to the Company and the Trustee by the Holders of at least 25% in principal amount of the Outstanding Securities of that series a written notice specifying such default or breach and requiring it to be remedied and stating that such notice is a "Notice of Default" hereunder; or (5) the entry by a court having jurisdiction in the premises of (A) a decree or order for relief in respect of the Company in an involuntary case or proceeding under any applicable Federal or State bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or other similar law or (B) a decree or order adjudging the Company a bankrupt or insolvent, or approving as properly filed a petition seeking reorganization, arrangement, adjustment or composition of or in respect of the Company under any applicable Federal or State law, or appointing a custodian, receiver, liquidator, assignee, trustee, sequestrator or other similar official of the Company or of any substantial part of its property, or ordering the winding up or liquidation of its affairs, and the continuance of any such decree or order for relief or any such other decree or order unstayed and in effect for a period of 90 consecutive days; or (6) the commencement by the Company of a voluntary case or proceeding under any applicable Federal or State bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or other similar law or of any other case or proceeding to be adjudicated a bankrupt or insolvent, or the consent by it to the entry of a decree or order for relief in respect of the Company in an involuntary case or proceeding under any applicable Federal or State bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or other similar law or to the commencement of any bankruptcy or insolvency case or proceeding against it, or the filing by it of a petition or answer or consent seeking reorganization or relief under any applicable Federal or State law, or the consent by it to the filing of such petition or to the appointment of or taking possession by a custodian, receiver, liquidator, assignee, trustee, sequestrator or other similar official of the Company or of any substantial part of its property, or the making by it of an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or the admission by it in writing of its inability to pay its debts generally as they become due, or the taking of corporate action by the Company in furtherance of any such action; or (7) any other Event of Default provided with respect to Securities of that series. -30- Section 502. Acceleration of Maturity; Rescission and Annulment. If an Event of Default (other than an Event of Default specified in Section 501(5) or 501(6)) with respect to Securities of any series at the time Outstanding occurs and is continuing, then in every such case the Trustee or the Holders of not less than 25% in principal amount of the Outstanding Securities of that series may declare the principal amount of all the Securities of that series (or, if any Securities of that series are Original Issue Discount Securities, such portion of the principal amount of such Securities as may be specified by the terms thereof) to be due and payable immediately, by a notice in writing to the Company (and to the Trustee if given by Holders), and upon any such declaration such principal amount (or specified amount) shall become immediately due and payable. If an Event of Default specified in Section 501(5) or 501 (6) with respect to Securities of any series at the time Outstanding occurs, the principal amount of all the Securities of that series (or, if any Securities of that series are Original Issue Discount Securities, such portion of the principal amount of such Securities as may be specified by the terms thereof) shall automatically, and without any declaration or other action on the part of the Trustee or any Holder, become immediately due and payable. At any time after such a declaration of acceleration with respect to Securities of any series has been made and before a judgment or decree for payment of the money due has been obtained by the Trustee as hereinafter in this Article provided, the Holders of a majority in principal amount of the Outstanding Securities of that series, by written notice to the Company and the Trustee, may rescind and annul such declaration and its consequences if (1) the Company has paid or deposited with the Trustee a sum sufficient to pay (A) all overdue interest on all Securities of that series, (B) the principal of (and premium, if any, on) any Securities of that series which have become due otherwise than by such declaration of acceleration and any interest thereon at the rate or rates prescribed therefor in such Securities, (C) to the extent that payment of such interest is lawful, interest upon overdue interest at the rate or rates prescribed therefor in such Securities, and (D) all sums paid or advanced by the Trustee hereunder and the reasonable compensation, expenses, disbursements and advances of the Trustee, its agents and counsel; and (2) all Events of Default with respect to Securities of that series, other than the non-payment of the principal of Securities of that series which have become due solely by such declaration of acceleration, have been cured or waived as provided in Section 513. No such rescission shall affect any subsequent default or impair any right consequent thereon. -31- Section 503. Collection of Indebtedness and Suits for Enforcement by Trustee. The Company covenants that if (1) default is made in the payment of any interest on any Security when such interest becomes due and payable and such default continues for a period of 30 days, or (2) default is made in the payment of the principal of (or premium, if any, on) any Security at the Maturity thereof, the Company will, upon demand of the Trustee, pay to it, for the benefit of the Holders of such Securities, the whole amount then due and payable on such Securities for principal and any premium and interest and, to the extent that payment of such interest shall be legally enforceable, interest on any overdue principal and premium and on any overdue interest, at the rate or rates prescribed therefor in such Securities, and, in addition thereto, such further amount as shall be sufficient to cover the costs and expenses of collection, including the reasonable compensation, expenses, disbursements and advances of the Trustee, its agents and counsel. If an Event of Default with respect to Securities of any series 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 504. Trustee May File Proofs of Claim. In case of any judicial proceeding relative to the Company (or any other obligor upon the Securities), its property or its creditors, the Trustee shall be entitled and empowered, by intervention in such proceeding or otherwise, to take any and all actions authorized under the Trust Indenture Act in order to have claims of the Holders and the Trustee allowed in any such proceeding. In particular, the Trustee shall be authorized to collect and receive any moneys or other property payable or deliverable on any such claims and to distribute the same; and any custodian, receiver, assignee, trustee, liquidator, sequestrator or other similar official in any such judicial proceeding is hereby authorized by each Holder to make such payments to the Trustee and, in the event that the Trustee shall consent to the making of such payments directly to the Holders, to pay to the Trustee any amount due it for the reasonable compensation, expenses, disbursements and advances of the Trustee, its agents and counsel, and any other amounts due the Trustee under Section 607. No provision of this Indenture shall be deemed to authorize the Trustee to authorize or consent to or accept or adopt on behalf of any Holder any plan of reorganization, arrangement, adjustment or composition affecting the Securities or the rights of any Holder thereof or to authorize the Trustee to vote in respect of the claim of any Holder in any such proceeding; provided, however, that the Trustee may, on behalf of the Holders, vote for the election of a trustee in bankruptcy or similar official and be a member of a creditors' or other similar committee. -32- Section 505. Trustee May Enforce Claims Without Possession of Securities. All rights of action and claims under this Indenture or the Securities may be prosecuted and enforced by the Trustee without the possession of any of the Securities or the production thereof in any proceeding relating thereto, and any such proceeding instituted by the Trustee shall be brought in its own name as trustee of an express trust, and any recovery of judgment shall, after provision for the payment of the reasonable compensation, expenses, disbursements and advances of the Trustee, its agents and counsel, be for the ratable benefit of the Holders of the Securities in respect of which such judgment has been recovered. Section 506. Application of Money Collected. Any money collected by the Trustee pursuant to this Article shall be applied in the following order, at the date or dates fixed by the Trustee and, in case of the distribution of such money on account of principal or any premium or interest, upon presentation of the 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 the Trustee under Section 607; and Second: Subject to Article Fifteen, to the payment of the amounts then due and unpaid for principal of and any premium and interest on the Securities in respect of which or for the benefit of which such money has been collected, ratably, without preference or priority of any kind, according to the amounts due and payable on such Securities for principal and any premium and interest, respectively. Section 507. Limitation on Suits. No Holder of any Security of any series shall have any right to institute any proceeding, judicial or otherwise, with respect to this Indenture, or for the appointment of a receiver or trustee, or for any other remedy hereunder, unless (1) such Holder has previously given written notice to the Trustee of a continuing Event of Default with respect to the Securities of that series; (2) the Holders of not less than 25% in principal amount of the Outstanding Securities of that series shall have made written request to the Trustee to institute proceedings in respect of such Event of Default in its own name as Trustee hereunder; (3) such Holder or Holders have offered to the Trustee reasonable indemnity against the costs, expenses and liabilities to be incurred in compliance with such request; (4) the Trustee for 60 days after its receipt of such notice, request and offer of indemnity has failed to institute any such proceeding; and (5) no direction inconsistent with such written request has been given to the Trustee during such 60-day period by the Holders of a majority in principal amount of the Outstanding Securities of that series; -33- it being understood and intended that no one or more of such Holders shall have any right in any manner whatever by virtue of, or by availing of, any provision of this Indenture to affect, disturb or prejudice the rights of any other of such Holders, or to obtain or to seek to obtain priority or preference over any other of such Holders or to enforce any right under this Indenture, except in the manner herein provided and for the equal and ratable benefit of all of such Holders. Section 508. Unconditional Right of Holders to Receive Principal, Premium and Interest and to Convert. Notwithstanding any other provision in this Indenture, the Holder of any Security shall have the right, which is absolute and unconditional, to receive payment of the principal of and any premium and (subject to Section 307) interest on such Security on the respective Stated Maturities expressed in such Security (or, in the case of redemption, on the Redemption Date), to convert such Securities in accordance with Article Fourteen and to institute suit for the enforcement of any such payment, and such rights shall not be impaired without the consent of such Holder. Section 509. Restoration of Rights and Remedies. If the Trustee or any Holder has instituted any proceeding to enforce any right or remedy under this Indenture and such proceeding has been discontinued or abandoned for any reason, or has been determined adversely to the Trustee or to such Holder, then and in every such case, subject to any determination in such proceeding, the Company, the Trustee and the Holders shall be restored severally and respectively to their former positions hereunder and thereafter all rights and remedies of the Trustee and the Holders shall continue as though no such proceeding had been instituted. Section 510. Rights and Remedies Cumulative. Except as otherwise provided with respect to the replacement or payment of mutilated, destroyed, lost or stolen Securities in the last paragraph of Section 306, no right or remedy herein conferred upon or reserved to the Trustee or to the Holders is intended to be exclusive of any other right or remedy, and every right and remedy shall, to the extent permitted by law, be cumulative and in addition to every other right and remedy given hereunder or now or hereafter existing at law or in equity or otherwise. The assertion or employment of any right or remedy hereunder, or otherwise, shall not prevent the concurrent assertion or employment of any other appropriate right or remedy. Section 511. Delay or Omission Not Waiver. No delay or omission of the Trustee or of any Holder of any Securities to exercise any right or remedy accruing upon any Event of Default shall impair any such right or remedy or constitute a waiver of any such Event of Default or an acquiescence therein. Every right and remedy given by this Article or by law to the Trustee or to the Holders 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. -34- Section 512. Control by Holders. The Holders of a majority in principal amount of the Outstanding Securities of any series shall have the right to direct the time, method and place of conducting any proceeding for any remedy available to the Trustee, or exercising any trust or power conferred on the Trustee, with respect to the Securities of such series, provided that (1) such direction shall not be in conflict with any rule of law or with this Indenture, and (2) the Trustee may take any other action deemed proper by the Trustee which is not inconsistent with such direction. Section 513. Waiver of Past Defaults. The Holders of not less than a majority in principal amount of the Outstanding Securities of any series may on behalf of the Holders of all the Securities of such series waive any past default hereunder with respect to such series and its consequences, except a default (1) in the payment of the principal of or any premium or interest on any Security of such series, or (2) in respect of a covenant or provision hereof which under Article Nine cannot be modified or amended without the consent of the Holder of each Outstanding Security of such series affected. Upon any such waiver, such default shall cease to exist, and any Event of Default arising therefrom shall be deemed to have been cured, for every purpose of this Indenture; but no such waiver shall extend to any subsequent or other default or impair any right consequent thereon. Section 514. Undertaking for Costs. In any suit for the enforcement of any right or remedy under this Indenture, or in any suit against the Trustee for any action taken, suffered or omitted by it as Trustee, a court may require any party litigant in such suit to file an undertaking to pay the costs of such suit, and may assess costs against any such party litigant, in the manner and to the extent provided in the Trust Indenture Act; provided that neither this Section nor the Trust Indenture Act shall be deemed to authorize any court to require such an undertaking or to make such an assessment in any suit instituted by the Company, by the Trustee or in any suit for the enforcement of the right to convert any Security in accordance with Article Fourteen. Section 515. Waiver of Usury, 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 usury, 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 and covenants that it will not -35- 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 such law had been enacted. ARTICLE SIX The Trustee Section 601. Certain Duties and Responsibilities. The duties and responsibilities of the Trustee shall be as provided by the Trust Indenture Act. Notwithstanding the foregoing, 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 adequate indemnity against such risk or liability is not reasonably assured to it. 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 602. Notice of Defaults. If a default occurs hereunder with respect to Securities of any series, the Trustee shall give the Holders of Securities of such series notice of such default as and to the extent provided by the Trust Indenture Act; provided, however, that in the case of any default of the character specified in Section 501(4) with respect to Securities of such series, no such notice to Holders shall be given until at least 30 days after the occurrence thereof. For the purpose of this Section, the term "default" means any event which is, or after notice or lapse of time or both would become, an Event of Default with respect to Securities of such series. Section 603. Certain Rights of Trustee. Subject to the provisions of Section 601: (1) the Trustee may rely and shall be 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 or presented by the proper party or parties; (2) 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 shall be sufficiently evidenced by a Board Resolution; (3) 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, rely upon an Officers' Certificate; -36- (4) the Trustee may consult with counsel and the written advice of such counsel or any Opinion of Counsel shall be full and complete authorization and protection in respect of any action taken, suffered or omitted by it hereunder in good faith and in reliance thereon; (5) 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 reasonable security or indemnity against the costs, expenses and liabilities which might be incurred by it in compliance with such request or direction; (6) 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; and (7) the Trustee may execute any of the trusts or powers hereunder or perform any duties hereunder either directly or by or through agents or attorneys and the Trustee shall not be responsible for any misconduct or negligence on the part of any agent or attorney appointed with due care by it hereunder. Section 604. Not Responsible for Recitals or Issuance of Securities. The recitals contained herein and in the Securities, except the Trustee's certificates of authentication, shall be taken as the statements of the Company, and neither the Trustee nor any Authenticating Agent assumes any responsibility for their correctness. The Trustee makes no representations as to the validity or sufficiency of this Indenture or of the Securities. Neither the Trustee nor any Authenticating Agent shall be accountable for the use or application by the Company of Securities or the proceeds thereof. Section 605. 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 Sections 608 and 613, 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 606. 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. -37- Section 607. Compensation and Reimbursement. The Company agrees (1) 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); (2) 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 and counsel), except any such expense, disbursement or advance as may be attributable to its negligence or bad faith; and (3) to indemnify the Trustee for, and to hold it harmless against, any loss, liability or expense incurred without negligence or bad faith 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 of defending itself against any claim or liability in connection with the exercise or performance of any of its powers or duties hereunder. The provisions of this Section 607 shall survive the termination of this Indenture and the resignation or removal of the Trustee. Section 608. Conflicting Interests. If the Trustee has or shall acquire a conflicting interest within the meaning of the Trust Indenture Act, the Trustee shall either eliminate such interest or resign, to the extent and in the manner provided by, and subject to the provisions of, the Trust Indenture Act and this Indenture. To the extent permitted by such Act, the Trustee shall not be deemed to have a conflicting interest by virtue of being a trustee under this Indenture with respect to Securities of more than one series or the trustee under the Indenture, dated as of the date hereof, between the Company and the Trustee, relating to the Senior Debt Securities, or the trustee under the Indenture, dated as of March 15, 1988, between the Company and Morgan Guaranty Trust Company of New York, as trustee, as supplemented by the Supplemental Indenture, dated as of October 19, 1990, between the Company and The First National Bank of Chicago, as successor trustee. Section 609. Corporate Trustee Required; Eligibility. There shall at all times be one (and only one) Trustee hereunder with respect to the Securities of each series, which may be Trustee hereunder for Securities of one or more other series. Each Trustee shall be a Person that is eligible pursuant to the Trust Indenture Act to act as such and has a combined capital and surplus of at least $100,000,000. If any such Person publishes reports of condition at least annually, pursuant to law or to the requirements of its supervising or examining authority, then for the purposes of this Section and to the extent permitted by the Trust Indenture Act, the combined capital and surplus of such Person 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 with respect to the Securities of any series 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. -38- Section 610. Resignation and Removal; Appointment of Successor. 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 611. 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 611 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. 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. If at any time: (1) the Trustee shall fail to comply with Section 608 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 (2) the Trustee shall cease to be eligible under Section 609 and shall fail to resign after written request therefor by the Company or by any such Holder, or (3) the Trustee shall become incapable of acting or shall be adjudged a bankrupt or insolvent or a receiver of the Trustee or of its property shall be appointed or any public officer shall take charge or control of the Trustee or of its property or affairs for the purpose of rehabilitation, conservation or liquidation, then, in any such case, (A) the Company by a Board Resolution may remove the Trustee with respect to all Securities, or (B) subject to Section 514, 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. 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 611. 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 -39- requirements of Section 611, 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 611, 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. 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 to all Holders of Securities of such series in the manner provided in Section 106. 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 611. Acceptance of Appointment by Successor. 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 deliver to such successor Trustee all property and money held by such retiring Trustee hereunder. 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 all Securities, 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 -40- 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. 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 the first or second preceding paragraph, as the case may be. 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. Section 612. Merger, Conversion, Consolidation or Succession to Business. Any corporation into which the Trustee may be merged or converted or with which it may be consolidated, or any corporation resulting from any merger, conversion or consolidation to which the Trustee shall be a party, or any corporation succeeding to all or substantially all the corporate trust business of the Trustee, shall be the successor of the Trustee 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. 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 613. Preferential Collection of Claims Against Company. If and when the Trustee shall be or become a creditor of the Company (or any other obligor upon the Securities), the Trustee shall be subject to the provisions of the Trust Indenture Act regarding the collection of claims against the Company (or any such other obligor). Section 614. Appointment of Authenticating Agent. 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 original issue and upon exchange, registration of transfer or partial redemption thereof or pursuant to Section 306, 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 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, -41- such Authenticating Agent shall resign immediately in the manner and with the effect specified in this Section. 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. 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 in the manner provided in Section 106 to all Holders of Securities of the series with respect to which such Authenticating Agent will serve. 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. The Company agrees to pay to each Authenticating Agent from time to time reasonable compensation for its services under this Section. 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, in addition to the Trustee's certificate of authentication, an alternative certificate of authentication in the following form: This is one of the Securities of the series designated therein referred to in the within-mentioned Indenture. ________________________________________________, As Trustee By _____________________________________________, As Authenticating Agent By _____________________________________________ Authorized Officer -42- ARTICLE SEVEN Holders' Lists and Reports by Trustee and Company Section 701. Company to Furnish Trustee Names and Addresses of Holders. The Company will furnish or cause to be furnished to the Trustee (1) semi-annually, not later than January 15 and July 15 in each year, a list, in such form as the Trustee may reasonably require, of the names and addresses of the Holders of Securities of each series as of the preceding January 1 or July 1, as the case may be, and (2) 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; excluding from any such list names and addresses received by the Trustee in its capacity as Security Registrar. Section 702. Preservation of Information; Communications to Holders. The Trustee shall preserve, in as current a form as is reasonably practicable, the names and addresses of Holders contained in the most recent list furnished to the Trustee as provided in Section 701 and the names and addresses of Holders received by the Trustee in its capacity as Security Registrar. The Trustee may destroy any list furnished to it as provided in Section 701 upon receipt of a new list so furnished. The rights of Holders to communicate with other Holders with respect to their rights under this Indenture or under the Securities, and the corresponding rights and privileges of the Trustee, shall be as provided by the Trust Indenture Act. Every Holder of Securities, by receiving and holding the same, agrees with the Company and the Trustee that neither the Company nor the Trustee nor any agent of either of them shall be held accountable by reason of any disclosure of information as to names and addresses of Holders made pursuant to the Trust Indenture Act. Section 703. Reports by Trustee. The Trustee shall transmit to Holders such reports concerning the Trustee and its actions under this Indenture as may be required pursuant to the Trust Indenture Act at the times and in the manner provided pursuant thereto. Reports so required to be transmitted at stated intervals of not more than 12 months shall be transmitted no later than July 1 in each calendar year, commencing in 1999. A copy of each such report shall, at the time of such transmission to Holders, be filed by the Trustee with each stock exchange upon which any Securities are listed, with the Commission and with -43- the Company. The Company will notify the Trustee when any Securities are listed on any stock exchange. Section 704. Reports by Company. The Company shall file with the Trustee and the Commission, and transmit to Holders, such information, documents and other reports, and such summaries thereof, as may be required pursuant to the Trust Indenture Act at the times and in the manner provided pursuant to the Trust Indenture Act; provided that any such information, documents or reports required to be filed with the Commission pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act shall be filed with the Trustee within 15 days after the same is so required to be filed with the Commission. ARTICLE EIGHT Consolidation, Merger, Conveyance, Transfer or Lease Section 801. Company May Consolidate, Etc., Only on Certain Terms. The Company shall not consolidate with or merge into any other Person or convey, transfer or lease its properties and assets substantially as an entirety to any Person, and the Company shall not permit any Person to consolidate with or merge into the Company or convey, transfer or lease its properties and assets substantially as an entirety to the Company, unless: (1) in case the Company shall consolidate with or merge into another Person or convey, transfer or lease its properties and assets substantially as an entirety to any Person, the Person formed by such consolidation 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, partnership or trust, shall be organized and validly 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 any premium and interest on all the Securities and the performance or observance of every covenant of this Indenture on the part of the Company to be performed or observed and the conversion rights shall be provided for in accordance with Article Fourteen, if applicable, or as otherwise specified pursuant to Section 301, by supplemental indenture satisfactory in form to the Trustee, executed and delivered to the Trustee, by the Person (if other than the Company) formed by such consolidation or into which the Company shall have been merged or by the Person which shall have acquired the Company's assets; (2) immediately after giving effect to such transaction and treating any indebtedness which becomes an obligation of the Company or any Subsidiary as a result of such transaction as having been incurred by the Company or such Subsidiary at the time of such transaction, no Event of Default, and no event which, after notice or lapse of time or both, would become an Event of Default, shall have happened and be continuing; (3) if, as a result of any such consolidation or merger or such conveyance, transfer or lease, properties or assets of the Company would become subject to a Lien which would not -44- be permitted by this Indenture, the Company or such successor Person, as the case may be, shall take such steps as shall be necessary effectively to secure the Securities equally and ratably with (or prior to) all indebtedness secured thereby; and (4) 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, if a supplemental indenture is required in connection with such transaction, such supplemental indenture comply with this Article and that all conditions precedent herein provided for relating to such transaction have been complied with. Section 802. Successor Substituted. Upon any consolidation of the Company with, or merger of the Company into, any other Person or any conveyance, transfer or lease of the properties and assets of the Company substantially as an entirety in accordance with Section 801, the successor Person formed by such consolidation or into which the Company is merged or to which such conveyance, transfer or lease is made shall succeed to, and be substituted for, and may exercise every right and power of, the Company under this Indenture with the same effect as if such successor Person had been named as the Company herein, and thereafter, except in the case of a lease, the predecessor Person shall be relieved of all obligations and covenants under this Indenture and the Securities. ARTICLE NINE Supplemental Indentures Section 901. 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: (1) to evidence the succession of another Person to the Company and the assumption by any such successor of the covenants of the Company herein and in the Securities; or (2) 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 such series) or to surrender any right or power herein conferred upon the Company; or (3) to add any additional Events of Default for the benefit of the Holders of all or any series of Securities (and if such additional Events of Default are to be for the benefit of less than all series of Securities, stating that such additional Events of Default are expressly being included solely for the benefit of such series); or (4) to add to or change any of the provisions of this Indenture to such extent as shall be necessary to permit or facilitate the issuance of Securities in bearer form, registrable or -45- not registrable as to principal, and with or without interest coupons, or to permit or facilitate the issuance of Securities in uncertificated form; or (5) to add to, change or eliminate any of the provisions of this Indenture in respect of one or more series of Securities, provided that any such addition, change or elimination (A) shall neither (i) apply to any Security of any series created prior to the execution of such supplemental indenture and entitled to the benefit of such provision nor (ii) modify the rights of the Holder of any such Security with respect to such provision or (B) shall become effective only when there is no such Security Outstanding; or (6) to secure the Securities; or (7) to establish the form or terms of Securities of any series as permitted by Sections 201 and 301; or (8) 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 611; or (9) to make provision with respect to the conversion rights of Holders pursuant to the requirements of Article Fourteen, including providing for the conversion of the securities into any security (other than the Common Stock of the Company) or property of the Company; or (10) to cure any ambiguity, to correct or supplement any provision herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision herein, or to make any other provisions with respect to matters or questions arising under this Indenture, provided that such action pursuant to this Clause (9) shall not adversely affect the interests of the Holders of Securities of any series in any material respect. Section 902. Supplemental Indentures With Consent of Holders. With the consent of the Holders of more than 50% 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, however, that no such supplemental indenture shall, without the consent of the Holder of each Outstanding Security affected thereby, (1) change the Stated Maturity of the principal of, or any instalment of principal of or interest on, any Security, or reduce the principal amount thereof or the rate of interest thereon or any premium payable upon the redemption thereof, or reduce the amount of the principal of an Original Issue Discount Security or any other Security which would be due and payable -46- upon a declaration of acceleration of the Maturity thereof pursuant to Section 502, or change any Place of Payment where, or the coin or currency in which, any Security or any premium or 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 (2) 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 (3) modify any of the provisions of this Section, Section 513 or Section 1008, except to increase any such percentage or to provide that certain other provisions of this Indenture cannot be modified or waived without the consent of the Holder of each Outstanding Security affected thereby; provided, however, 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 and Section 1008, or the deletion of this proviso, in accordance with the requirements of Sections 611 and 901(8), or (4) if applicable, make any change that adversely affects the right to convert any security as provided in Article Fourteen or pursuant to Section 301 (except as permitted by Section 901(9)) or decrease the conversion rate or increase the conversion price of any such security. 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 903. 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 entitled to receive, and (subject to Section 601) shall be fully protected in relying upon, an Opinion of Counsel 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. -47- Section 904. 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. Section 905. Conformity with Trust Indenture Act. Every supplemental indenture executed pursuant to this Article shall conform to the requirements of the Trust Indenture Act. Section 906. 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. Section 907. Subordination Unimpaired. No provision in any supplemental indenture which affects the superior position of the holders of Senior Debt shall be effective against holders of Senior Debt. ARTICLE TEN Covenants Section 1001. 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 any premium and interest on the Securities of that series in accordance with the terms of the Securities and this Indenture. Section 1002. Maintenance of Office or Agency. 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, where Securities of that series may be surrendered for conversion 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 -48- 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, however, 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 1003. 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 or any premium 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 any premium and 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 or any premium or interest on any Securities of that series, deposit with a Paying Agent a sum sufficient to pay such amount, such sum to be held as provided by the Trust Indenture Act, 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 (1) comply with the provisions of the Trust Indenture Act applicable to it as a Paying Agent and (2) during the continuance of any default by the Company (or any other obligor upon the Securities of that series) in the making of any payment in respect of the Securities of that series, upon the written request of the Trustee, forthwith pay to the Trustee all sums held in trust by such Paying Agent for payment in respect of the Securities of that series. 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 or any premium or interest on any Security of any series and remaining unclaimed for two years after such principal, premium 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 -49- 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, however, 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 each Place of Payment, 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 1004. Statement by Officers as to Default. The Company will deliver to the Trustee, within 120 days after the end of each fiscal year of the Company ending after the date hereof, an Officers' Certificate, stating whether or not to the best knowledge of the signers thereof the Company is in default in the performance and observance of any of the terms, provisions and conditions of this Indenture (without regard to any period of grace or requirement of notice provided hereunder) 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 1005. Existence. Subject to Article Eight, the Company will do or cause to be done all things necessary to preserve and keep in full force and effect its existence, rights (charter and statutory) and franchises; provided, however, that the Company shall not be required to preserve any such right or franchise if the Board of Directors shall determine that the preservation thereof is no longer desirable in the conduct of the business of the Company and that the loss thereof is not disadvantageous in any material respect to the Holders. Section 1006. Maintenance of Properties. The Company will cause all properties used or useful in the conduct of its business or the business of any Subsidiary to be maintained and kept in good condition, repair and working order and supplied with all necessary equipment and will cause to be made all necessary repairs, renewals, replacements, betterments and improvements thereof, all as in the judgment of the Company may be necessary so that the business carried on in connection therewith may be properly and advantageously conducted at all times; provided, however, that nothing in this Section shall prevent the Company from discontinuing the operation or maintenance of any of such properties if such discontinuance is, in the judgment of the Company, desirable in the conduct of its business or the business of any Subsidiary and not disadvantageous in any material respect to the Holders. Section 1007. Payment of Taxes and Other Claims. The Company will pay or discharge or cause to be paid or discharged, before the same shall become delinquent, (1) all taxes, assessments and governmental charges levied or imposed upon the Company or any Subsidiary or upon the income, profits or property of the Company or any Subsidiary, and (2) all lawful claims for labor, materials and supplies which, if unpaid, might by law become a lien upon the property of the Company or any Subsidiary; provided, however, that the Company shall not be -50- required to pay or discharge or cause to be paid or discharged any such tax, assessment, charge or claim whose amount, applicability or validity is being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings. Section 1008. Waiver of Certain Covenants. Except as otherwise specified as contemplated by Section 301 for Securities of such series, the Company may, with respect to the Securities of any series, omit in any particular instance to comply with any term, provision or condition set forth in any covenant provided pursuant to Section 301(19), 901(2) or 901(7) for the benefit of the Holders of such series if before the time for such compliance the Holders of at least 50% in principal amount of the Outstanding Securities of such series shall, by Act of such Holders, either waive such compliance in such instance or generally waive compliance with such term, provision or condition, but no such waiver shall extend to or affect such term, provision or condition except to the extent so expressly waived, and, until such waiver shall become effective, the obligations of the Company and the duties of the Trustee in respect of any such term, provision or condition shall remain in full force and effect. ARTICLE ELEVEN Redemption of Securities Section 1101. Applicability of Article. Securities of any series which are redeemable before their Stated Maturity shall be redeemable in accordance with their terms and (except as otherwise specified as contemplated by Section 301 for such Securities) in accordance with this Article. Section 1102. Election to Redeem; Notice to Trustee. The election of the Company to redeem any Securities shall be evidenced by a Board Resolution or in another manner specified as contemplated by Section 301 for such Securities. In case of any redemption at the election of the Company of less than all the Securities of any series (including any such redemption affecting only a single Security), the Company shall, at least 60 days prior to the Redemption Date fixed by the Company (unless a shorter notice shall be satisfactory to the Trustee), notify the Trustee of such Redemption Date, of the principal amount of Securities of such series to be redeemed and, if applicable, of the tenor of the Securities to be redeemed. In the case of any redemption of Securities prior to the expiration of any restriction on such redemption 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. Section 1103. Selection by Trustee of Securities to Be Redeemed. If less than all the Securities of any series are to be redeemed (unless all the Securities of such series and of a specified tenor are to be redeemed or unless such redemption affects only a single Security), 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 a portion of the principal amount of any Security of such series, -51- provided that the unredeemed portion of the principal amount of any Security shall be in an authorized denomination (which shall not be less than the minimum authorized denomination) for such Security. If less than all the Securities of such series and of a specified tenor are to be redeemed (unless such redemption affects only a single Security), 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 and specified tenor not previously called for redemption in accordance with the preceding sentence. If any Security selected for partial redemption is converted in part before termination of the conversion right with respect to the portion of the Security so selected, the converted portion of such Security shall be deemed (so far as may be) to be the portion selected for redemption. Securities which have been converted during a selection of Securities to be redeemed shall be treated by the Trustee as Outstanding for the purpose of such selection. The Trustee shall promptly notify the Company in writing of the Securities selected for redemption as aforesaid and, in case of any Securities selected for partial redemption as aforesaid, the principal amount thereof to be redeemed. The provisions of the two preceding paragraphs shall not apply with respect to any redemption affecting only a single Security, whether such Security is to be redeemed in whole or in part. In the case of any such redemption in part, the unredeemed portion of the principal amount of the Security shall be in an authorized denomination (which shall not be less than the minimum authorized denomination) for such Security. 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. Section 1104. Notice of Redemption. 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 its address appearing in the Security Register. All notices of redemption shall state: (1) the Redemption Date, (2) the Redemption Price, (3) if less than all the Outstanding Securities of any series consisting of more than a single Security are to be redeemed, the identification (and, in the case of partial redemption of any such Securities, the principal amounts) of the particular Securities to be redeemed and, if less than all the Outstanding Securities of any series consisting of a single Security are to be redeemed, the principal amount of the particular Security to be redeemed, -52- (4) that on the Redemption Date the Redemption Price will become due and payable upon each such Security to be redeemed and, if applicable, that interest thereon will cease to accrue on and after said date, (5) the place or places where each such Security is to be surrendered for payment of the Redemption Price, (6) if applicable, the conversion price, that the date on which the right to convert the principal of the Securities or the portions thereof to be redeemed will terminate will be the Redemption Date and the place or places where such Securities may be surrendered for conversion, and (7) 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, by the Trustee in the name and at the expense of the Company and shall be irrevocable. Section 1105. Deposit of Redemption Price. Prior to 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 1003) 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 1106. Securities Payable on Redemption Date. Notice of redemption having been given as aforesaid, the Securities so to be redeemed shall, on the Redemption Date, become due and payable at the Redemption Price therein specified, and from and after such date (unless the Company shall default in the payment of the Redemption Price and accrued 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, however, that, unless otherwise specified as contemplated by Section 301, instalments of interest whose Stated Maturity is on or prior to the Redemption Date will 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 307. If any Security called for redemption shall not be so paid upon surrender thereof for redemption, the principal and any premium shall, until paid, bear interest from the Redemption Date at the rate prescribed therefor in the Security. Section 1107. Securities Redeemed in Part. Any Security which is to be redeemed only in part shall be surrendered at a Place of Payment therefor (with, if the Company or the Trustee so requires, due endorsement by, or a written instrument of transfer -53- in form satisfactory to the Company and the Trustee duly executed by, the Holder thereof or its 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 and of like tenor, 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 TWELVE Sinking Funds Section 1201. Applicability of Article. The provisions of this Article shall be applicable to any sinking fund for the retirement of Securities of any series except as otherwise specified as contemplated by Section 301 for such Securities. The minimum amount of any sinking fund payment provided for by the terms of any Securities is herein referred to as a "mandatory sinking fund payment", and any payment in excess of such minimum amount provided for by the terms of such Securities is herein referred to as an "optional sinking fund payment". If provided for by the terms of any Securities, the cash amount of any sinking fund payment may be subject to reduction as provided in Section 1202. Each sinking fund payment shall be applied to the redemption of Securities as provided for by the terms of such Securities. Section 1202. Satisfaction of Sinking Fund Payments with Securities. The Company (1) may deliver 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 and to the extent provided for by the terms of such Securities; provided that the Securities to be so credited have not been previously so credited. The Securities to be so credited shall be received and credited for such purpose by the Trustee at the Redemption Price, as specified in the Securities so to be redeemed, for redemption through operation of the sinking fund and the amount of such sinking fund payment shall be reduced accordingly. Section 1203. Redemption of Securities for Sinking Fund. Not less than 60 days prior to each sinking fund payment date for any Securities, the Company will deliver to the Trustee an Officers' Certificate specifying the amount of the next ensuing sinking fund payment for such Securities pursuant to the terms of such Securities, 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 pursuant to Section 1202 and will also deliver to the Trustee any Securities to be so delivered. Not less than 30 days prior to each such sinking fund payment date, the Trustee shall select the Securities to be redeemed upon such sinking fund payment date in the manner -54- specified in Section 1103 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 1104. Such notice having been duly given, the redemption of such Securities shall be made upon the terms and in the manner stated in Sections 1106 and 1107. ARTICLE THIRTEEN Defeasance and Covenant Defeasance Section 1301. Company's Option to Effect Defeasance or Covenant Defeasance. The Company may elect, at its option at any time, to have Section 1302 or Section 1303 applied to any Securities or any series of Securities, as the case may be, designated pursuant to Section 301 as being defeasible pursuant to such Section 1302 or 1303, in accordance with any applicable requirements provided pursuant to Section 301 and upon compliance with the conditions set forth below in this Article. Any such election shall be evidenced by a Board Resolution or in another manner specified as contemplated by Section 301 for such Securities. Section 1302. Defeasance and Discharge. Upon the Company's exercise of its option (if any) to have this Section applied to any Securities or any series of Securities, as the case may be, the Company shall be deemed to have been discharged from its obligations, and the provisions of Article Fifteen shall cease to be effective, with respect to such Securities as provided in this Section on and after the date the conditions set forth in Section 1304 are satisfied (hereinafter called "Defeasance"). For this purpose, such Defeasance means that the Company shall be deemed to have paid and discharged the entire indebtedness represented by such Securities and to have satisfied all its other obligations under such Securities and this Indenture insofar as such Securities are concerned (and the Trustee, at the expense of the Company, shall execute proper instruments acknowledging the same), subject to the following which shall survive until otherwise terminated or discharged hereunder: (1) the rights of Holders of such Securities to receive, solely from the trust fund described in Section 1304 and as more fully set forth in such Section, payments in respect of the principal of and any premium and interest on such Securities when payments are due, (2) the Company's obligations with respect to such Securities under Sections 304, 305, 306, 1002 and 1003, (3) the rights, powers, trusts, duties and immunities of the Trustee hereunder and (4) this Article. Subject to compliance with this Article, the Company may exercise its option (if any) to have this Section applied to any Securities notwithstanding the prior exercise of its option (if any) to have Section 1303 applied to such Securities. Section 1303. Covenant Defeasance. Upon the Company's exercise of its option (if any) to have this Section applied to any Securities or any series of Securities, as the case may be, (1) the Company shall be released from its obligations under Section 801(3), Sections 1006 through 1007, inclusive, and any covenants provided pursuant to Section 301(19), 901(2) or 901(7) for the benefit of the Holders of such Securities and (2) the occurrence of any event specified in Sections 501(4) (with respect to any of Section 801(3), Sections 1006 through 1007, inclusive, and any such covenants provided pursuant to Section 301(19), 901(2) or 901(7)), 501(5) and 501(8) shall be deemed not to be or result in an Event of Default, and (3) -55- the provisions of Article Fifteen shall cease to be effective, in each case with respect to such Securities as provided in this Section on and after the date the conditions set forth in Section 1304 are satisfied (hereinafter called "Covenant Defeasance"). For this purpose, such Covenant Defeasance means that, with respect to such Securities, 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 specified Section (to the extent so specified in the case of Section 501(4)) or Article Fifteen, whether directly or indirectly by reason of any reference elsewhere herein to any such Section or Article or by reason of any reference in any such Section or Article to any other provision herein or in any other document, but the remainder of this Indenture and such Securities shall be unaffected thereby. Section 1304. Conditions to Defeasance or Covenant Defeasance. The following shall be the conditions to the application of Section 1302 or Section 1303 to any Securities or any series of Securities, as the case may be: (1) The Company shall irrevocably have deposited or caused to be deposited with the Trustee (or another trustee which satisfies the requirements contemplated by Section 609 and agrees to comply with the provisions of this Article applicable to it) as trust funds in trust for the purpose of making the following payments, specifically pledged as security for, and dedicated solely to, the benefits of the Holders of such Securities, (A) money in an amount, or (B) U.S. Government Obligations which through the scheduled payment of principal and interest in respect thereof in accordance with their terms will provide, not later than one day before the due date of any payment, money in an amount, or (C) a combination thereof, in each case sufficient, in the opinion of a nationally recognized firm of independent public accountants expressed in a written certification thereof delivered to the Trustee, to pay and discharge, and which shall be applied by the Trustee (or any such other qualifying trustee) to pay and discharge, the principal of and any premium and interest on such Securities on the respective Stated Maturities, in accordance with the terms of this Indenture and such Securities. As used herein, "U.S. Government Obligation" means (x) any security which is (i) a direct obligation of the United States of America for the payment of which the full faith and credit of the United States of America is pledged or (ii) an obligation of a Person controlled or supervised by and acting as an agency or instrumentality of the United States of America the payment of which is unconditionally guaranteed as a full faith and credit obligation by the United States of America, which, in either case (i) or (ii), is not callable or redeemable at the option of the issuer thereof, and (y) any depositary receipt issued by a bank (as defined in Section 3(a)(2) of the Securities Act) as custodian with respect to any U.S. Government Obligation which is specified in Clause (x) above and held by such bank for the account of the holder of such depositary receipt, or with respect to any specific payment of principal of or interest on any U.S. Government Obligation which is so specified and held, provided that (except as required by law) such custodian is not authorized to make any deduction from the amount payable to the holder of such depositary receipt from any amount received by the custodian in respect of the U.S. Government Obligation or the specific payment of principal or interest evidenced by such depositary receipt. (2) In the event of an election to have Section 1302 apply to any Securities or any series of Securities, as the case may be, the Company shall have delivered to the Trustee an Opinion of Counsel stating that (A) the Company has received from, or there has been -56- published by, the Internal Revenue Service a ruling or (B) since the date of this instrument, there has been a change in the applicable Federal income tax law, in either case (A) or (B) to the effect that, and based thereon such opinion shall confirm that, the Holders of such Securities will not recognize gain or loss for Federal income tax purposes as a result of the deposit, Defeasance and discharge to be effected with respect to such Securities and will be subject to Federal income tax on the same amount, in the same manner and at the same times as would be the case if such deposit, Defeasance and discharge were not to occur. (3) In the event of an election to have Section 1303 apply to any Securities or any series of Securities, as the case may be, the Company shall have delivered to the Trustee an Opinion of Counsel to the effect that the Holders of such Securities will not recognize gain or loss for Federal income tax purposes as a result of the deposit and Covenant Defeasance to be effected with respect to such Securities and will be subject to Federal income tax on the same amount, in the same manner and at the same times as would be the case if such deposit and Covenant Defeasance were not to occur. (4) The Company shall have delivered to the Trustee an Officer's Certificate to the effect that neither such Securities nor any other Securities of the same series, if then listed on any securities exchange, will be delisted as a result of such deposit. (5) No event which is, or after notice or lapse of time or both would become, an Event of Default with respect to such Securities or any other Securities shall have occurred and be continuing at the time of such deposit or, with regard to any such event specified in Sections 501(6) and (7), at any time on or prior to the 90th day after the date of such deposit (it being understood that this condition shall not be deemed satisfied until after such 90th day). (6) Such Defeasance or Covenant Defeasance shall not cause the Trustee to have a conflicting interest within the meaning of the Trust Indenture Act (assuming all Securities are in default within the meaning of such Act). (7) Such Defeasance or Covenant Defeasance shall not result in a breach or violation of, or constitute a default under, any other agreement or instrument to which the Company is a party or by which it is bound. (8) Such Defeasance or Covenant Defeasance shall not result in the trust arising from such deposit constituting an investment company within the meaning of the Investment Company Act unless such trust shall be registered under such Act or exempt from registration thereunder. (9) At the time of such deposit, (A) no default in the payment of any principal of or premium or interest on any Senior Debt shall have occurred and be continuing, (B) no event of default with respect to any Senior Debt shall have resulted in such Senior Debt becoming, and continuing to be, due and payable prior to the date on which it would otherwise have become due and payable (unless payment of such Senior Debt has been made or duly provided for), and (C) no other event of default with respect to any Senior Debt shall have occurred and be continuing permitting (after notice or lapse of time or both) the holders of such Senior Debt (or -57- a trustee on behalf of such holders) to declare such Senior Debt due and payable prior to the date on which it would otherwise have become due and payable. (10) The Company shall have delivered to the Trustee an Officer's Certificate and an Opinion of Counsel, each stating that all conditions precedent with respect to such Defeasance or Covenant Defeasance have been complied with. Section 1305. Deposited Money and U.S. Government Obligations to Be Held in Trust; Miscellaneous Provisions. Subject to the provisions of the last paragraph of Section 1003, all money and U.S. Government Obligations (including the proceeds thereof) deposited with the Trustee or other qualifying trustee (solely for purposes of this Section and Section 1306, the Trustee and any such other trustee are referred to collectively as the "Trustee") pursuant to Section 1304 in respect of any Securities shall be held in trust and applied by the Trustee, in accordance with the provisions of such Securities and this Indenture, to the payment, either directly or through any such Paying Agent (including the Company acting as its own Paying Agent) as the Trustee may determine, to the Holders of such Securities, of all sums due and to become due thereon in respect of principal and any premium and interest, but money so held in trust need not be segregated from other funds except to the extent required by law. Money and U.S. Government Obligations so held in trust shall not be subject to the provisions of Article Fifteen. 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 1304 or the principal and interest received in respect thereof other than any such tax, fee or other charge which by law is for the account of the Holders of Outstanding Securities. Anything in this Article to the contrary notwithstanding, the Trustee shall deliver or pay to the Company from time to time upon Company Request any money or U.S. Government Obligations held by it as provided in Section 1304 with respect to any Securities which, in the opinion of a nationally recognized firm of independent public accountants expressed in a written certification thereof delivered to the Trustee, are in excess of the amount thereof which would then be required to be deposited to effect the Defeasance or Covenant Defeasance, as the case may be, with respect to such Securities. Section 1306. Reinstatement. If the Trustee or the Paying Agent is unable to apply any money in accordance with this Article with respect to any Securities by reason of any order or judgment of any court or governmental authority enjoining, restraining or otherwise prohibiting such application, then the obligations under this Indenture and such Securities from which the Company has been discharged or released pursuant to Section 1302 or 1303 shall be revived and reinstated as though no deposit had occurred pursuant to this Article with respect to such Securities, until such time as the Trustee or Paying Agent is permitted to apply all money held in trust pursuant to Section 1305 with respect to such Securities in accordance with this Article; provided, however, that if the Company makes any payment of principal of or any premium or interest on any such Security following such reinstatement of its obligations, the Company shall be subrogated to the rights (if any) of the Holders of such Securities to receive such payment from the money so held in trust. -58- ARTICLE FOURTEEN Conversion of Securities Section 1401. Applicability of Article. The provisions of this Article shall be applicable to the Securities of any series which are convertible into shares of Common Stock of the Company, and the issuance of such shares of Common Stock upon the conversion of such Securities, except as otherwise specified as contemplated by Section 301 for the Securities of such series. Section 1402. Exercise of Conversion Privilege. In order to exercise a conversion privilege, the Holder of a Security of a series with such a privilege shall surrender such Security to the Company at the office or agency maintained for that purpose pursuant to Section 1002, accompanied by a duly executed conversion notice to the Company substantially in the form set forth in Section 206 stating that the Holder elects to convert such Security or a specified portion thereof. Such notice shall also state, if different from the name and address of such Holder, the name or names (with address) in which the certificate or certificates for shares of Common Stock which shall be issuable on such conversion shall be issued. Securities surrendered for conversion shall (if so required by the Company or the Trustee) be duly endorsed by or accompanied by instruments of transfer in forms satisfactory to the Company and the Trustee duly executed by the registered Holder or its attorney duly authorized in writing; and Securities so surrendered for conversion (in whole or in part) during the period from the close of business on any Regular Record Date to the opening of business on the next succeeding Interest Payment Date (excluding Securities or portions thereof called for redemption during such period) shall also be accompanied by payment in funds acceptable to the Company of an amount equal to the interest payable on such Interest Payment Date on the principal amount of such Security then being converted, and such interest shall be payable to such registered Holder notwithstanding the conversion of such Security, subject to the provisions of Section 307 relating to the payment of Defaulted Interest by the Company. As promptly as practicable after the receipt of such notice and of any payment required pursuant to a Board Resolution and, subject to Section 303, set forth, or determined in the manner provided, in an Officers' Certificate, or established in one or more indentures supplemental hereto setting forth the terms of such series of Security, and the surrender of such Security in accordance with such reasonable regulations as the Company may prescribe, the Company shall issue and shall deliver, at the office or agency at which such Security is surrendered, to such Holder or on its written order, a certificate or certificates for the number of full shares of Common Stock issuable upon the conversion of such Security (or specified portion thereof), in accordance with the provisions of such Board Resolution, Officers' Certificate or supplemental indenture, and cash as provided therein in respect of any fractional share of such Common Stock otherwise issuable upon such conversion. Such conversion shall be deemed to have been effected immediately prior to the close of business on the date on which such notice and such payment, if required, shall have been received in proper order for conversion by the Company and such Security shall have been surrendered as aforesaid (unless such Holder shall have so surrendered such Security and shall have instructed the Company to effect the conversion on a particular date following such surrender and such Holder shall be entitled to convert such Security on such date, in which case such conversion shall be deemed to be effected immediately prior to the close of business on such date) and at such time the rights of the Holder of such Security as such Security Holder shall cease and the person -59- or persons in whose name or names any certificate or certificates for shares of Common Stock of the Company shall be issuable upon such conversion shall be deemed to have become the Holder or Holders of record of the shares represented thereby. Except as set forth above and subject to the final paragraph of Section 307, no payment or adjustment shall be made upon any conversion on account of any interest accrued on the Securities (or any part thereof) surrendered for conversion or on account of any dividends on the Common Stock of the Company issued upon such conversion. In the case of any Security which is converted in part only, upon such conversion the Company shall execute and the Trustee shall authenticate and deliver to or on the order of the Holder thereof, at the expense of the Company, a new Security or Securities of the same series, of authorized denominations, in aggregate principal amount equal to the unconverted portion of such Security. Section 1403. No Fractional Shares. No fractional share of Common Stock of the Company shall be issued upon conversions of Securities of any series. If more than one Security shall be surrendered for conversion at one time by the same Holder, the number of full shares which shall be issuable upon conversion shall be computed on the basis of the aggregate principal amount of the Securities (or specified portions thereof to the extent permitted hereby) so surrendered. If, except for the provisions of this Section 1403, any Holder of a Security or Securities would be entitled to a fractional share of Common Stock of the Company upon the conversion of such Security or Securities, or specified portions thereof, the Company shall pay to such Holder an amount in cash equal to the current market value of such fractional share computed, (i) if such Common Stock is listed or admitted to unlisted trading privileges on a national securities exchange, on the basis of the last reported sale price regular way on such exchange on the last trading day prior to the date of conversion upon which such a sale shall have been effected, or (ii) if such Common Stock is not at the time so listed or admitted to unlisted trading privileges on a national securities exchange, on the basis of the average of the bid and asked prices of such Common Stock in the over-the- counter market, on the last trading day prior to the date of conversion, as reported by the National Quotation Bureau, Incorporated or similar organization if the National Quotation Bureau, Incorporated is no longer reporting such information, or if not so available, the fair market price as determined by the Board of Directors. For purposes of this Section, "trading day" shall mean each Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday other than any day on which the Common Stock is not traded on the New York Stock Exchange, or if the Common Stock is not traded on the New York Stock Exchange, on the principal exchange or market on which the Common Stock is traded or quoted. Section 1404. Adjustment of Conversion Price. The conversion price of Securities of any series that is convertible into Common Stock of the Company shall be adjusted for any stock dividends, stock splits, reclassifications, combinations or similar transactions in accordance with the terms of the supplemental indenture or Board Resolutions setting forth the terms of the Securities of such series. Whenever the conversion price is adjusted, the Company shall compute the adjusted conversion price in accordance with terms of the applicable Board Resolution or supplemental indenture and shall prepare an Officers' Certificate setting forth the adjusted conversion price and showing in reasonable detail the facts upon which such adjustment is based, and such certificate shall forthwith be filed at each office or agency maintained for the purpose of conversion of Securities pursuant to Section 1002 and, if -60- different, with the Trustee. The Company shall forthwith cause a notice setting forth the adjusted conversion price to be mailed, first class postage prepaid, to each Holder of Securities of such series at its address appearing on the Security Register and to any conversion agent other than the Trustee. Section 1405. Notice of Certain Corporate Actions. In case: (1) the Company shall declare a dividend (or any other distribution) on its Common Stock payable otherwise than in cash out of its retained earnings (other than a dividend for which approval of any shareholders of the Company is required); or (2) the Company shall authorize the granting to the holders of its Common Stock of rights, options or warrants to subscribe for or purchase any shares of capital stock of any class or of any other rights (other than any such grant for which approval of any shareholders of the Company is required); or (3) of any reclassification of the Common Stock of the Company (other than a subdivision or combination of its outstanding shares of Common Stock, or of any consolidation, merger or share exchange to which the Company is a party and for which approval of any shareholders of the Company is required), or of the sale of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company; or (4) of the voluntary or involuntary dissolution, liquidation or winding up of the Company; then the Company shall cause to be filed with the Trustee, and shall cause to be mailed to all Holders at their last addresses as they shall appear in the Securities Register, at least 20 days (or 10 days in any case specified in Clause (1) or (2) above) prior to the applicable record date hereinafter specified, a notice stating (i) the date on which a record is to be taken for the purpose of such dividend, distribution, rights, options or warrants, or, if a record is not to be taken, the date as of which the holders of Common Stock of record to be entitled to such dividend, distribution, rights, options or warrants are to be determined, or (ii) the date on which such reclassification, consolidation, merger, share exchange, sale, dissolution, liquidation or winding up is expected to become effective, and the date as of which it is expected that holders of Common Stock of record shall be entitled to exchange their shares of Common Stock for securities, cash or other property deliverable upon such reclassification, consolidation, merger, share exchange, sale, dissolution, liquidation or winding up. If at any time the Trustee shall not be the conversion agent, a copy of such notice shall also forthwith be filed by the Company with the Trustee. Section 1406. Reservation of Shares of Common Stock. The Company shall at all times reserve and keep available, free from preemptive rights, out of its authorized but unissued Common Stock, for the purpose of effecting the conversion of Securities, the full number of shares of Common Stock of the Company then issuable upon the conversion of all outstanding Securities of any series that has conversion rights. -61- Section 1407. Payment of Certain Taxes Upon Conversion. The Company will pay any and all taxes that may be payable in respect of the issue or delivery of shares of its Common Stock on conversion of Securities pursuant hereto. The Company shall not, however, be required to pay any tax which may be payable in respect of any transfer involved in the issue and delivery of shares of its Common Stock in a name other than that of the Holder of the Security or Securities to be converted, and no such issue or delivery shall be made unless and until the person requesting such issue has paid to the Company the amount of any such tax, or has established, to the satisfaction of the Company, that such tax has been paid. Section 1408. Nonassessability. The Company covenants that all shares of its Common Stock which may be issued upon conversion of Securities will upon issue in accordance with the terms hereof be duly and validly issued and fully paid and nonassessable. Section 1409. Effect of Consolidation or Merger on Conversion Privilege. In case of any consolidation of the Company with, or merger of the Company into or with any other Person, or in case of any sale of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company, the Company or the Person formed by such consolidation or the Person into which the Company shall have been merged or the Person which shall have acquired such assets, as the case may be, shall execute and deliver to the Trustee a supplemental indenture providing that the Holder of each Security then outstanding of any series that is convertible into Common Stock of the Company shall have the right, which right shall be the exclusive conversion right thereafter available to said Holder (until the expiration of the conversion right of such Security), to convert such Security into the kind and amount of shares of stock or other securities or property (including cash) receivable upon such consolidation, merger or sale by a holder of the number of shares of Common Stock of the Company into which such Security might have been converted immediately prior to such consolidation, merger or sale, subject to compliance with the other provisions of this Indenture, such Security and such supplemental indenture. Such supplemental indenture shall provide for adjustments which shall be as nearly equivalent as may be practicable to the adjustments provided for in such Security. The above provisions of this Section shall similarly apply to successive consolidations, mergers or sales. It is expressly agreed and understood that anything in this Indenture to the contrary notwithstanding, if, pursuant to such merger, consolidation or sale, holders of outstanding shares of Common Stock of the Company do not receive shares of common stock of the surviving corporation but receive other securities, cash or other property or any combination thereof, Holders of Securities shall not have the right to thereafter convert their Securities into common stock of the surviving corporation or the corporation which shall have acquired such assets, but rather, shall have the right upon such conversion to receive the other securities, cash or other property receivable by a holder of the number of shares of Common Stock of the Company into which the Securities held by such holder might have been converted immediately prior to such consolidation, merger or sale, all as more fully provided in the first sentence of this Section 1409. Anything in this Section 1409 to the contrary notwithstanding, the provisions of this Section 1409 shall not apply to a merger or consolidation of another corporation with or into the Company pursuant to which both of the following conditions are applicable: (i) the Company is the surviving corporation and (ii) the outstanding shares of Common Stock of the Company are not changed or converted into any -62- other securities or property (including cash) or changed in number or character or reclassified pursuant to the terms of such merger or consolidation. As evidence of the kind and amount of shares of stock or other securities or property (including cash) into which Securities may properly be convertible after any such consolidation, merger or sale, or as to the appropriate adjustments of the conversion prices applicable with respect thereto, the Trustee shall be furnished with and may accept the certificate or opinion of an independent certified public accountant with respect thereto; and, in the absence of bad faith on the part of the Trustee, the Trustee may conclusively rely thereon, and shall not be responsible or accountable to any Holder of Securities for any provision in conformity therewith or approved by such independent certified accountant which may be contained in said supplemental indenture. Section 1410. Duties of Trustee Regarding Conversion. Neither the Trustee nor any conversion agent shall at any time be under any duty or responsibility to any Holder of Securities of any series that is convertible into Common Stock of the Company to determine whether any facts exist which may require any adjustment of the conversion price, or with respect to the nature or extent of any such adjustment when made, or with respect to the method employed, whether herein or in any supplemental indenture, any resolutions of the Board of Directors or written instrument executed by one or more officers of the Company provided to be employed in making the same. Neither the Trustee nor any conversion agent shall be accountable with respect to the validity or value (or the kind or amount) of any shares of Common Stock of the Company, or of any securities or property, which may at any time be issued or delivered upon the conversion of any Securities and neither the Trustee nor any conversion agent makes any representation with respect thereto. Subject to the provisions of Section 601, neither the Trustee nor any conversion agent shall be responsible for any failure of the Company to issue, transfer or deliver any shares of its Common Stock or stock certificates or other securities or property upon the surrender of any Security for the purpose of conversion or to comply with any of the covenants of the Company contained in this Article Fourteen or in the applicable supplemental indenture, resolutions of the Board of Directors or written instrument executed by one or more duly authorized officers of the Company. Section 1411. Repayment of Certain Funds Upon Conversion. Any funds which at any time shall have been deposited by the Company or on its behalf with the Trustee or any other paying agent for the purpose of paying the principal of, and premium, if any, and interest, if any, on any of the Securities (including funds deposited for the sinking fund referred to in Article Twelve hereof) and which shall not be required for such purposes because of the conversion of such Securities as provided in this Article Fourteen shall after such conversion be repaid to the Company by the Trustee upon the Company's written request. -63- ARTICLE FIFTEEN Subordination of Securities Section 1501. Securities Subordinate to Senior Debt. Except as otherwise provided in a supplemental indenture or pursuant to Section 301 the Company covenants and agrees, and each Holder of a Security, by its acceptance thereof, likewise covenants and agrees, that, to the extent and in the manner hereinafter set forth in this Article, the indebtedness represented by the Securities and the payment of the principal of and any premium and interest on each and all of the Securities are hereby expressly made subordinate and subject in right of payment to the prior payment in full of all Senior Debt. Section 1502. Payment Over of Proceeds Upon Dissolution, Etc. In the event of (a) any insolvency or bankruptcy case or proceeding, or any receivership, liquidation, reorganization, debt restructuring or other similar case or proceeding in connection therewith, relative to the Company or to its creditors, as such, or to its assets, or (b) any liquidation, dissolution or other winding up of the Company, whether voluntary or involuntary and whether or not involving insolvency or bankruptcy, or (c) any assignment for the benefit of creditors or any other marshalling of assets and liabilities of the Company, then and in any such event the holders of Senior Debt shall be entitled to receive payment in full of all amounts due or to become due on or in respect of all Senior Debt, or provision shall be made for such payment in money or money's worth, before the Holders of the Securities are entitled to receive any payment on account of principal of or any premium or interest on the Securities, and to that end the holders of Senior Debt or their representative or representatives or the trustee or trustees under any indenture under which any instruments evidencing any of such Senior Debt may have been issued shall be entitled to receive, for application to the payment thereof, any payment or distribution of any kind or character, whether in cash, property or securities, which may be payable or deliverable in respect of the Securities in any such case, proceeding, dissolution, liquidation or other winding up or event, to the extent necessary to pay all Senior Debt in full, after giving effect to any concurrent payment or distribution to or for the holders of Senior Debt. In the event that, notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Section, the Trustee or the Holder of any Security shall have received any payment or distribution of assets of the Company of any kind or character, whether in cash, property or securities, before all Senior Debt is paid in full or payment thereof provided for, [and if such fact shall, at or prior to the time of such payment or distribution, have been made known to the Trustee or, as the case may be, such Holder,] then and in such event such payment or distribution shall be paid over or delivered forthwith to the trustee in bankruptcy, receiver, liquidating trustee, custodian, assignee, agent or other Person making payment or distribution of assets of the Company for application to the payment of all Senior Debt remaining unpaid, to the extent necessary to pay all Senior Debt in full, after giving effect to any concurrent payment or distribution to or for the holders of Senior Debt. For purposes of this Article only, 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 which are subordinated -64- in right of payment to all Senior Debt which may at the time be outstanding to substantially the same extent as, or to a greater extent than, the Securities are so subordinated as provided in this Article. The consolidation of the Company with, or the merger of the Company into, another Person or the liquidation or dissolution of the Company following the conveyance or transfer of its properties and assets substantially as an entirety to another Person upon the terms and conditions set forth in Article Eight shall not be deemed a dissolution, winding up, liquidation, reorganization, assignment for the benefit of creditors or marshalling of assets and liabilities of the Company for the purposes of this Section if the Person formed by such consolidation or into which the Company is merged or which acquires by conveyance or transfer such properties and assets substantially as an entirety, as the case may be, shall, as a part of such consolidation, merger, conveyance or transfer, comply with the conditions set forth in Article Eight. Section 1503. Prior Payment to Senior Debt Upon Acceleration of Securities. In the event that any Securities are declared due and payable before their Stated Maturity, then and in such event the holders of the Senior Debt outstanding at the time such Securities so become due and payable shall be entitled to receive payment in full of all amounts due or to become due on or in respect of all Senior Debt, or provision shall be made for such payment in money or money's worth before the Holders of the Securities are entitled to receive any payment by the Company on account of the principal of or any premium or interest on the Securities or on account of the purchase or other acquisition of Securities; provided, however, that nothing in this Section shall prevent the satisfaction of any sinking fund payment in accordance with Article Twelve by delivering and crediting pursuant to Section 1202 Securities which have been acquired (upon redemption or otherwise) prior to such declaration of acceleration or which have been converted pursuant to Article Fourteen. In the event that, notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company shall make any payment to the Trustee or the Holder of any Security prohibited by the foregoing provisions of this Section, and if such fact shall, at or prior to the time of such payment, have been made known to the Trustee or, as the case may be, such Holder, then and in such event such payment shall be paid over and delivered forthwith to the Company. The provisions of this Section shall not apply to any payment with respect to which Section 1502 would be applicable. Section 1504. No Payment When Senior Debt in Default. (a) In the event and during the continuation of any default in the payment of principal of or any premium or interest on any Senior Debt during or beyond any applicable grace period with respect thereto, or in the event that any default with respect to any Senior Debt shall have occurred and be continuing permitting the holders of such Senior Debt (or a trustee on behalf of the holders thereof) to declare such Senior Debt due and payable prior to the date on which it would otherwise have become due and payable, unless and until such default shall have been cured or waived or shall have ceased to exist and, if any such Senior Debt shall have been accelerated, such acceleration shall have been rescinded or annulled, or (b) in the event any judicial proceeding shall be pending with respect to any such default, then no payment shall be made by the Company on account of principal of or any premium or interest on the Securities or on account of the purchase or other acquisition of Securities; provided, however, that nothing -65- in this Section shall prevent the satisfaction of any sinking fund payment in accordance with Article Twelve by delivering and crediting pursuant to Section 1202 Securities which have been acquired (upon redemption or otherwise) prior to such declaration of acceleration or which have been converted pursuant to Article Fourteen. In the event that, notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company shall make any payment to the Trustee or the Holder of any Security prohibited by the foregoing provisions of this Section, and if such fact shall, at or prior to the time of such payment, have been made known to the Trustee or, as the case may be, such Holder, then and in such event such payment shall be paid over and delivered forthwith to the Company. The provisions of this Section shall not apply to any payment with respect to which Section 1502 would be applicable. Section 1505. Payment Permitted If No Default. Nothing contained in this Article or elsewhere in this Indenture or in any of the Securities shall prevent (a) the Company, at any time except during the pendency of any case, proceeding, dissolution, liquidation or other winding up, debt restructuring, assignment for the benefit of creditors or other marshalling of assets and liabilities of the Company referred to in Section 1502 or under the conditions described in Section 1503 or 1504, from making payments at any time of principal of and any premium or interest on the Securities, or (b) the application by the Trustee of any money deposited with it hereunder to the payment of or on account of the principal of and any premium or interest on the Securities or the retention of such payment by the Holders, if, at the time of such application by the Trustee, it did not have knowledge that such payment would have been prohibited by the provisions of this Article. Section 1506. Subrogation to Rights of Holders of Senior Debt. Subject to the payment in full of all Senior Debt, the Holders of the Securities shall be subrogated to the rights of the holders of such Senior Debt to receive payments and distributions of cash, property and securities applicable to the Senior Debt until the principal of and any premium and interest on the Securities shall be paid in full. For purposes of such subrogation, no payments or distributions to the holders of the Senior Debt 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, and no payments over pursuant to the provisions of this Article to the holders of Senior Debt by Holders of the Securities or the Trustee, shall, as among the Company, its creditors other than holders of Senior Debt and the Holders of the Securities, be deemed to be a payment or distribution by the Company to or on account of the Senior Debt. Section 1507. Provisions Solely to Define Relative Rights. The provisions of this Article are and are intended solely for the purpose of defining the relative rights of the Holders of the Securities on the one hand and the holders of Senior Debt on the other hand. Nothing contained in this Article or elsewhere in this Indenture or in the Securities is intended to or shall (a) impair, as among the Company, its creditors other than holders of Senior Debt and the Holders of the Securities, the obligation of the Company, which is absolute and unconditional (and which, -66- subject to the rights under this Article of the holders of Senior Debt, is intended to rank equally with all other general obligations of the Company), to pay to the Holders of the Securities the principal of and any premium and interest on the Securities as and when the same shall become due and payable in accordance with their terms; or (b) affect the relative rights against the Company of the Holders of the Securities and creditors of the Company other than the holders of Senior Debt; or (c) prevent the Trustee or the Holder of any Security from exercising all remedies otherwise permitted by applicable law upon default under this Indenture, subject to the rights, if any, under this Article of the holders of Senior Debt to receive cash, property and securities otherwise payable or deliverable to the Trustee or such Holder. Section 1508. Trustee to Effectuate Subordination. Each Holder of a Security by its acceptance thereof authorizes and directs the Trustee on its behalf to take such action as may be necessary or appropriate to effectuate the subordination provided in this Article and appoints the Trustee its attorney-in-fact for any and all such purposes. Section 1509. No Waiver of Subordination Provisions. No right of any present or future holder of any Senior Debt 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 or by any act or failure to act, in good faith, by any such holder, or by any non-compliance by the Company with the terms, provisions and covenants of this Indenture, regardless of any knowledge thereof any such holder may have or be otherwise charged with. Without in any way limiting the generality of the foregoing paragraph, the holders of Senior Debt 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 or the obligations hereunder of the Holders of the Securities to the holders of Senior Debt, 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, Senior Debt, or otherwise amend or supplement in any manner Senior Debt or any instrument evidencing the same or any agreement under which Senior Debt is outstanding; (ii) sell, exchange, release or otherwise dispose of any property pledged, mortgaged or otherwise securing Senior Debt; (iii) release any Person liable in any manner for the collection of Senior Debt; and (iv) exercise or refrain from exercising any rights against the Company and any other Person. Section 1510. Notice to Trustee. The Company shall give prompt written notice to the Trustee of any fact known to the Company which would prohibit the making of any payment to or by the Trustee in respect of the Securities. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Article or any other provision of this Indenture, the Trustee shall not be charged with knowledge of the existence of any facts which would prohibit the making of any payment to or by the Trustee in respect of the Securities, unless and until the Trustee shall have received written notice thereof from the Company or a holder of Senior Debt or from any trustee therefor; and, prior to the receipt of any such written notice, the Trustee, subject to the provisions of Section 601, 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 at least two -67- 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 and any premium 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 purpose for which such money was received and shall not be affected by any notice to the contrary which may be received by it within two Business Days prior to such date. Subject to the provisions of Section 601, the Trustee shall be entitled to rely on the delivery to it of a written notice by a Person representing himself to be a holder of Senior Debt (or a trustee therefor) to establish that such notice has been given by a holder of Senior Debt (or a trustee therefor). In the event that the Trustee determines in good faith that further evidence is required with respect to the right of any Person as a holder of Senior Debt to participate in any payment or distribution pursuant to this Article, the Trustee may request such Person to furnish evidence to the reasonable satisfaction of the Trustee as to the amount of Senior Debt 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, 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 1511. Reliance on Judicial Order or Certificate of Liquidating Agent. Upon any payment or distribution of assets of the Company referred to in this Article, the Trustee, subject to the provisions of Section 601, and the Holders of the Securities shall be entitled to rely upon any order or decree entered by any court of competent jurisdiction in which such insolvency, bankruptcy, receivership, liquidation, reorganization, dissolution, winding up or similar case or proceeding is pending, or a certificate of the trustee in bankruptcy, receiver, liquidating trustee, custodian, assignee for the benefit of creditors, agent or other Person making such payment or distribution, delivered to the Trustee or to the Holders of Securities, for the purpose of ascertaining the Persons entitled to participate in such payment or distribution, the holders of the Senior Debt and other indebtedness of the Company, the amount thereof or payable thereon, the amount or amounts paid or distributed thereon and all other facts pertinent thereto or to this Article. Section 1512. Trustee Not Fiduciary for Holders of Senior Debt. The Trustee, in its capacity as trustee under this Indenture, shall not be deemed to owe any fiduciary duty to the holders of Senior Debt and shall not be liable to any such holders if it shall in good faith mistakenly pay over or distribute to Holders of Securities or to the Company or to any other Person cash, property or securities to which any holders of Senior Debt shall be entitled by virtue of this Article or otherwise. Section 1513. Rights of Trustee as Holder of Senior Debt; Preservation of Trustee's Rights. The Trustee in its individual capacity shall be entitled to all the rights set forth in this Article with respect to any Senior Debt which may at any time be held by it, to the same extent as any other holder of Senior Debt, and nothing in this Indenture shall deprive the Trustee of any of its rights as such holder. -68- Nothing in this Article shall apply to claims of, or payments to, the Trustee under or pursuant to Section 607. Section 1514. Article Applicable to Paying Agents. In case at any time any Paying Agent other than the Trustee shall have been appointed by the Company and be then acting hereunder, the term "Trustee" as used in this Article shall in such case (unless the context otherwise requires) be construed as extending to and including such Paying Agent within its meaning as fully for all intents and purposes as if such Paying Agent were named in this Article in addition to or in place of the Trustee; provided, however, that Section 1513 shall not apply to the Company or any Affiliate of the Company if it or such Affiliate acts as Paying Agent. Section 1515. Certain Conversions Deemed Payment. For the purposes of this Article only, (1) the issuance and delivery of junior securities upon conversion of Securities in accordance with Article Fourteen shall not be deemed to constitute a payment or distribution on account of the principal of or any premium or interest on Securities or on account of the purchase or other acquisition of Securities, and (2) the payment, issuance or delivery of cash, property or securities (other than junior securities) upon conversion of a Security shall be deemed to constitute payment on account of the principal of such Security. For the purposes of this Section, the term "junior securities" means (a) shares of any stock of any class of the Company and (b) securities of the Company which are subordinated in right of payment to all Senior Debt which may be outstanding at the time of issuance or delivery of such securities to substantially the same extent as, or to a greater extent than, the Securities are so subordinated as provided in this Article. Section 1516. Obligations of Company and Right to Convert Unconditional. Nothing contained in this Article or elsewhere in this Indenture or in the Securities is intended to or shall impair, as among the Company, its creditors other than holders of Senior Debt 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 any premium and interest on the Securities as and when the same shall become due and payable in accordance with their terms, or affect the relative rights of the Holders of the Securities and creditors of the Company other than the holders of Senior Debt, nor shall anything herein or therein prevent the Trustee or the Holder of any Securities from exercising all remedies otherwise permitted by applicable law upon default under this Indenture, subject to the rights, if any, under this Article of the holders of Senior Debt in respect of cash, property or securities of the Company received upon the exercise of any such remedy. Nothing contained in this Article or elsewhere in this Indenture or in the Securities is intended to or shall impair, as among the Company, its creditors other than holders of Senior Debt and the Holders of the Securities, the right, which is absolute and unconditional, of the Holder of any Security to convert such Security in accordance with Article Fourteen. _____________________________ -69- 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. In Witness Whereof, the parties hereto have caused this Indenture to be duly executed, and their respective corporate seals to be hereunto affixed and attested, all as of the day and year first above written. Armstrong World Industries, Inc. /s/ E. Follin Smith By __________________________ E. Follin Smith Vice President and Treasurer Attest: /s/ Robert J. Sandkuhler ________________________________ The First National Bank of Chicago /s/ Michael D. Pinzon By __________________________ Attest: Mary R. Fonti ________________________________ Authorized Officer -70- State of New York ) ) (S).: County of New York ) On the 23rd day of December, 1998, before me personally came Michael Pinzon, to me known, who, being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that he/she is a Officer of The First National Bank of Chicago, one of the corporations described in and which executed the foregoing instrument; that she knows the seal of said corporation; that the seal affixed to said instrument is such corporate seal; that it was so affixed by authority of the Board of Directors of said corporation; and that she signed her name thereto by like authority. /s/ Mark E. Davis ------------------------- Commonwealth of Pennsylvania ) ) (S).: County of Lancaster ) On the 23rd day of December, 1998, before me personally came E. Follin Smith, to me known, who, being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that she is Treasurer of Armstrong World Industries, Inc., one of the corporations described in and which executed the foregoing instrument; that she knows the seal of said corporation; that the seal affixed to said instrument is such corporate seal; that it was so affixed by authority of the Board of Directors of said corporation; and that she signed his or her name thereto by like authority. /s/ Donna L. Royer-Good ------------------------- -71- EX-4.7 4 FORM OF SPECIMEN COMMON STOCK CERTIFICATE EXHIBIT 4.7 COMMON STOCK [GRAPHIC] THIS CERTIFICATE IS TRANSFERABLE IN RIDGEFIELD PARK, NJ AND NEW YORK, NY PAR VALUE $1.00 - ------- ---------- NUMBER SHARES - ------- ---------- NL - ------- ----------
INCORPORATED UNDER THE LAWS OF CUSIP 042476 10 1 THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA SEE REVERSE FOR CERTAIN DEFINITIONS [LOGO] ARMSTRONG WORLD INDUSTRIES, INC. ------------------------------------------------------------------ This Certifies that is the owner of ------------------------------------------------------------------ FULLY PAID AND NON-ASSESSABLE SHARES OF THE COMMON STOCK OF Armstrong World Industries, Inc. transferable on the books of the Company by the holder hereof in person or by duly authorized attorney upon surrender of this Certificate properly endorsed. This Certificate is not valid until countersigned by a Transfer Agent registered by a Registrar of the Company. Witness the seal of the Company and the signatures of its duly authorized officers. [BACKGROUND] CERTIFICATE OF STOCK Dated /s/ Frank A. Riddick, III /s/ George A. Lorch [SEAL] ------------------------ ---------------------- ARMSTRONG WORLD SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, PRESIDENT INDUSTRIES, INC. FINANCE INCORPORATED DEC. 30, 1891
COUNTERSIGNED AND REGISTERED: ChaseMellon Shareholder Services, L.L.C. TRANSFER AGENT AND REGISTRAR BY AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE [LOGO] ARMSTRONG WORLD INDUSTRIES, INC. The corporation will furnish without charge to each stockholder who so requests a statement of (1) the designations, preferences, limitations and relative rights of the shares of each class of stock of this corporation and (2) the variations in the relative rights and preferences of the respective series of each class of stock issuable in series insofar as they have been fixed and determined, and the authority of the Board of Directors to fix and determine the relative rights and preferences of subsequent series. Requests may be directed to the Secretary, Armstrong World Industries, Inc., Lancaster, Pennsylvania, or to the Transfer Agent named on the face of this certificate. The following abbreviations, when used in the inscription on the face of this certificate, shall be construed as though they were written out in full according to applicable laws or regulations: TEN COM - as tenants in common UNIF GIFT MIN ACT-..............Custodian................... TEN ENT - as tenants by the entireties (Cust) (Minor) JT TEN - as joint tenants with right of under Uniform Gifts to Minors survivorship and not as tenants Act........................ in common (State) UNIF TRAN MIN ACT-..............Custodian................... (Cust) (Minor) Under Uniform Transfers to Minors Act........................ (State)
Additional abbreviations may also be used though not in the above list. For value received,______________ hereby sell, assign and transfer unto PLEASE INSERT SOCIAL SECURITY OR OTHER IDENTIFYING NUMBER OF ASSIGNEE - -------------------------------------- | - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PLEASE PRINT OR TYPEWRITE NAME AND ADDRESS INCLUDING POSTAL ZIP CODE OF ASSIGNEE - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Shares of the capital stock represented by the within Certificate, and do hereby irrevocably constitute and appoint - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Attorney to transfer the said stock on the books of the within-named Company with full power of substitution in the premises. Dated, _________________________ -------------------------------------------------------- NOTICE: THE SIGNATURE TO THIS ASSIGNMENT MUST CORRESPOND WITH THE NAME AS WRITTEN UPON THE FACE OF THE CERTIFICATE IN EVERY PARTICULAR, WITHOUT ALTERATION OR ENLARGEMENT OR ANY CHANGE WHATEVER. SIGNATURE(S) GUARANTEED:-------------------------------------------------------- THE SIGNATURE(S) SHOULD BE GUARANTEED BY AN ELIGIBLE GUARANTOR INSTITUTION (BANKS, STOCKBROKERS, SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATIONS AND CREDIT UNIONS WITH MEMBERSHIP IN AN APPROVED SIGNATURE GUARANTEE MEDALLION PROGRAM), PURSUANT TO S.E.C. RULE 17Ad-15. KEEP THIS CERTIFICATE IN A SAFE PLACE. IF IT IS LOST, STOLEN, MUTILATED OR DESTROYED, THE CORPORATION WILL REQUIRE A BOND OF INDEMNITY AS A CONDITION TO THE ISSUANCE OF A REPLACEMENT CERTIFICATE. This certificate also evidences and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (the "Company") and ChaseMellon Shareholder Services, L.L.C. (the "Rights Agent") effective as of March 21, 1996 (the "Rights Agreement"), the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail or cause to be mailed to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of the mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associates thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void. Rights will expire March 21, 2006 unless earlier redeemed or otherwise extended as described in the Rights Agreement. EX-5.1 5 OPINION OF ROGERS AND WELLS LLP Exhibit 5.1 [LETTERHEAD OF ROGERS & WELLS LLP] March 16, 1999 Armstrong World Industries, Inc. 2500 Columbia Avenue Lancaster, PA 17603 Re: Registration on Form S-3 of $1,000,000,000 of Debt Securities, Common Stock, Preferred Stock, Warrants and Depositary Shares Dear Ladies and Gentlemen: We are acting as counsel to Armstrong World Industries, Inc., a Pennsylvania corporation (the "Company"), in connection with the preparation and filing of the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-3 (as the same may be amended and supplemented from time to time, the "Registration Statement") with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission") under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), covering the offer and sale by the Company from time to time of up to $1,000,000,000 aggregate amount of the following securities: (i) unsecured debt securities which may be either senior or subordinated debt securities in one or more series (the "Debt Securities"), which, in each case are to be issued under Indentures (each an "Indenture" and together, the "Indentures") entered into between the Company and The First National Bank of Chicago, as trustee thereunder (the "Trustee"); (ii) shares of common stock, par value $1.00 per share (the "Common Stock"), with Preferred Stock Purchase Rights attached to each share of Common Stock (the "Rights"); (iii) shares of the Company's Class A Preferred Stock , no par value per share (the "Preferred Stock"), in one or more series, which may also be issued in the form of depositary shares (the "Depositary Shares") evidenced by depositary receipts (the "Receipts"); and (iv) warrants or other rights to purchase Debt Securities, Common Stock or Preferred Stock (the "Warrants"). The Debt Securities, Common Stock, Preferred Stock, Depositary Shares and Warrants are collectively referred to herein as the "Securities." Except as otherwise defined herein, capitalized terms have the meanings provided in the Registration Statement. The Registration Statement provides that the Securities may be offered separately or together, in separate series, in amounts, at prices and on terms to be set forth in one or more supplements to the prospectus (each, a "Prospectus Supplement"). We have examined such documents, records, and matters of law as we have deemed necessary for purposes of this opinion. Based on such examination of law as we have deemed necessary, and on the assumptions set forth below, we are of the opinion that: 1. The Debt Securities, when (a) duly executed by the Company and authenticated by the Trustee in accordance with the provisions of the applicable Indenture and issued and sold (x) in accordance with the Registration Statement and applicable Prospectus Supplement or (y) upon exercise of Warrants as contemplated by the Registration Statement and the applicable Prospectus Supplement, and (b) delivered to the purchaser or purchasers thereof against receipt by the Company of such lawful consideration therefor as the Company's Board of Directors (or a duly authorized committee thereof or a duly authorized officer of the Company) may determine, will be valid and binding obligations of the Company enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms and entitled to the benefits of the applicable Indenture, subject to (i) the effect of any applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent transfers, reorganization, moratorium or similar laws affecting creditors' rights generally and (ii) the effect of general principles of equity (regardless of whether considered in a proceeding at law or in equity). 2. The Common Stock with the attached Rights, when (a) duly issued and sold in accordance with the Registration Statement and the applicable Prospectus Supplement or upon conversion of Debt Securities or Preferred Stock, or upon exercise of Warrants as contemplated by the Registration Statement and the applicable Prospectus Supplement and (b) delivered to the purchaser or purchasers thereof against receipt by the Company of such lawful consideration therefor as the Company's Board of Directors (or a duly authorized committee thereof or a duly authorized officer of the Company) may determine of at least the par value thereof, will be validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable. 3. The Preferred Stock, when (a) (i) duly issued and sold in accordance with the Registration Statement and applicable Prospectus Supplement or upon conversion of Debt Securities, or upon exercise of Warrants as contemplated by the Registration Statement and the applicable Prospectus Supplement, and (ii) delivered to the purchaser or purchasers thereof against receipt by the Company of such lawful consideration therefor as the Company's Board of Directors (or a duly authorized committee thereof or a duly authorized officer of the Company) may determine or (b) duly issued pursuant to the exchange of validly issued and fully paid Depositary Shares in accordance with the terms of the applicable and valid and binding deposit agreement, will be validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable. 4. The Warrants, when (a) duly issued and sold in accordance with the Registration Statement and the applicable Prospectus Supplement and the provisions of the applicable and valid and binding warrant agreement, and (b) delivered to the purchaser or purchasers thereof against receipt by the Company of such lawful consideration therefor as the Company's Board of Directors (or a duly authorized committee thereof or a duly authorized officer of the Company) may determine, will be validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable. 5. The Depositary Shares, when (a) duly issued and sold in accordance with the Registration Statement and the applicable Prospectus Supplement, and (b) the Receipts in the form contemplated and authorized by a valid and binding deposit agreement have been duly executed and delivered by the depositary and delivered to the purchaser or purchasers thereof against receipt by the Company of such lawful consideration therefor as the Company's Board of Directors (or duly authorized committee thereof or a duly authorized officer of the Company) may determine, will be validly issued and will entitle the holders thereof to the rights specified in the Receipts and such deposit agreement. In rendering the foregoing opinions, we have assumed that (i) the definitive terms of each class and series of the Securities not presently provided for in the Registration Statement, the Company's certificate of incorporation or certificate of designations will have been established in accordance with all applicable provisions of law, the Indenture, the Company's certificate of incorporation or certificate of designations and by-laws, and the authorizing resolutions of the Company's Board of Directors, and reflected in appropriate documentation approved by us and, if applicable, duly executed and delivered by the Company and any other appropriate party, (ii) the interest rate on the Debt Securities will not be higher than the maximum lawful rate permitted from time to time under applicable law, (iii) any 2 Securities consisting of Common Stock, Preferred Stock or Depositary Shares, and any Common Stock, Preferred Stock or Depositary Shares for or into which any other Securities are exercisable, exchangeable or convertible will have been duly authorized and reserved for issuance, (iv) each warrant agreement and deposit agreement will have been duly authorized, executed and delivered by, and will constitute a valid and binding obligation of, each party thereto, (v) the Indentures will be duly qualified under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, (vi) the Registration Statement, and any amendments thereto, will have become and at the time of issuance of the Securities will continue to be effective, (vii) a Prospectus Supplement describing each class or series of Securities offered pursuant to the Registration Statement will have been filed with the Commission, (viii) the resolutions authorizing the Company to register, offer, sell, and issue the Securities will remain in effect and unchanged at all times during which the Securities are offered, sold, or issued by the Company and (ix) all Securities will be issued in compliance with applicable federal and state securities laws. In rendering the foregoing opinions, we have relied as to certain factual matters upon certificates of officers of the Company, and we have not independently verified the accuracy of the statements contained therein. In rendering the foregoing opinions, our examination of matters of law has been limited to the laws of the State of New York, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the federal laws of the United States of America, as in effect on the date hereof. To the extent that any opinions set forth herein are dependent on the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania we have relied on the opinion of Douglas S. Brossman, the Senior Attorney of the Company, dated the date hereof. Our opinion, to the extent based upon such reliance, is limited by the qualifications, assumptions and conditions set forth in such opinion in addition to those set forth herein. We understand that prior to offering for sale any Securities you will advise us in writing of the terms of such offering and of such Securities, will afford us an opportunity to review the operative documents (including the applicable Prospectus Supplement and any applicable Underwriting Agreement, Warrant Agreement, Deposit Agreement, Indenture or Supplemental Indenture) pursuant to which the Securities are to be offered, sold, and issued, and will file as an exhibit to the Registration Statement such supplement or amendment to this opinion (if any) as we may reasonably consider necessary or appropriate by reason of the terms of such Securities or any changes in the Company's capital structure or other pertinent circumstances. We hereby consent to the filing of this opinion as Exhibit 5.1 to the Registration Statement and to the reference to us in the Prospectus under the caption "Legal Matters." In giving this consent, we do not admit that we are within the category of persons whose consent is required under Section 7 of the Securities Act, or the Rules and Regulations of the Commission thereunder. Very truly yours, /s/ Rogers & Wells LLP 3 EX-5.2 6 OPINION OF DOUGLAS S. BROSSMAN Exhibit 5.2 [LETTERHEAD OF ARMSTRONG WORLD INDUSTRIES] March 16, 1999 Armstrong World Industries, Inc. 2500 Columbia Avenue Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17603 Re: Registration on Form S-3 of $1,000,000,000 of Debt Securities, Common Stock, Preferred Stock, Warrants and Depositary Shares Ladies and Gentlemen: I am the Senior Attorney of Armstrong World Industries, Inc., a Pennsylvania corporation (the "Company"). This opinion is being rendered in connection with the preparation and filing of the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-3 (as the same may be amended and supplemented from time to time, the "Registration Statement") with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission") under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), covering the offer and sale by the Company from time to time of up to $1,000,000,000 aggregate amount of the following securities: (i) unsecured debt securities which may be either senior or subordinated debt securities in one or more series (the "Debt Securities"), which, in each case are to be issued under Indentures (each an "Indenture" and together, the "Indentures") entered into between the Company and The First National Bank of Chicago, as trustee thereunder (the "Trustee"); (ii) shares of common stock, par value $1.00 per share (the "Common Stock"), with Preferred Stock Purchase Rights attached to each share of Common Stock (the "Rights"); (iii) shares of the Company's Class A Preferred Stock , no par value per share (the "Preferred Stock"), in one or more series, which may also be issued in the form of depositary shares (the "Depositary Shares") evidenced by depositary receipts (the "Receipts"); and (iv) warrants or other rights to purchase Debt Securities, Common Stock or Preferred Stock (the "Warrants"). The Debt Securities, Common Stock, Preferred Stock, Depositary Shares and Warrants are collectively referred to herein as the "Securities." Except as otherwise defined herein, capitalized terms have the meanings provided in the Registration Statement. The Registration Statement provides that the Securities may be offered separately or together, in separate series, in amounts, at prices and on terms to be set forth in one or more supplements to the prospectus (each, a "Prospectus Supplement"). In rendering the opinions expressed herein, I have examined: the Registration Statements; the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of the Company, each as amended to date; and such corporate proceedings of the Company and such other documents as I have deemed necessary. As to questions of fact material to the opinions expressed herein, I have relied on certificates of officers of the Company and have not independently verified the accuracy of the information contained therein. In such examination, I have assumed the genuineness of all signatures, the authenticity of all documents, certificates and instruments submitted to me as originals, the conformity with originals of all documents submitted to me as copies and the absence of any amendments or modifications to those items reviewed by me. I have assumed that (i) prior to the issuance of any shares of Common Stock, Preferred Stock, Warrants or Depositary Shares (or securities convertible into shares of Common Stock), there will exist, under the Articles of Incorporation, the requisite number of authorized but unissued shares of Common Stock or Preferred Stock, as the case may be; and (ii) appropriate certificates representing shares of Common Stock or Preferred Stock, as the case may be, or Receipts evidencing Depositary Shares, will be executed and delivered upon the issuance and sale of any such securities, and that such certificates or Receipts will comply with all applicable requirements of Pennsylvania law. I have also assumed that (i) the issuance, sale, amount and terms of the Securities to be offered from time to time will be authorized and determined by proper action of the Board of Directors of the Company (each, a "Board Action") and will be in accordance with the Company's Articles of Incorporation and applicable Pennsylvania law, (ii) the resolutions authorizing the Company to register, offer, sell, and issue the Securities will remain in effect and unchanged at all times during which the Securities are offered, sold, or issued by the Company, (iii) the interest rate on the Debt Securities will not be higher than the lawful rate permitted from time to time under applicable law, (iv) the Registration Statement, and any amendments thereto, will have become, and at the time of issuance of the Securities will continue to be effective, (v) a Prospectus Supplement relating to the Securities offered pursuant to the Registration Statement will have been filed with the Commission, and (vi) all Securities will be issued in compliance with applicable federal and state securities laws. To the extent that the obligations of the Company under a deposit agreement may be dependent upon such matters, I have assumed for purposes of this opinion that the depositary is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of its jurisdiction of organization; that the depositary is duly qualified to engage in the activities contemplated by the deposit agreement; that the deposit agreement has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by the depositary and constitutes the legally valid and binding obligation of the depositary enforceable against the depositary in accordance with its terms; that the depositary is in compliance, generally, with respect to acting as depositary under the deposit agreement, with all applicable laws and regulations; and that the depositary has the requisite organizational and legal power and authority to perform its obligations under the deposit agreement. Based upon the foregoing and such examination of law as I have deemed necessary, and subject to the qualifications and exceptions herein, I am of the opinion that: 1. The Debt Securities, when (a) duly executed by the Company and authenticated by the Trustee in accordance with the provisions of the applicable Indenture and issued and sold (x) in accordance with the Registration Statement and applicable Prospectus Supplement or (y) upon exercise of Warrants as contemplated by the Registration Statement and the applicable Prospectus Supplement, and (b) delivered to the purchaser or purchasers thereof against receipt by the Company of such lawful consideration therefor as the Company's Board of Directors (or a duly authorized committee thereof or a duly authorized officer of the Company) may determine, will be valid and binding obligations of the Company enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms and entitled to the benefits of the applicable Indenture. 2. The Common Stock with the attached Rights, when (a) duly issued and sold in accordance with the Registration Statement and the applicable Prospectus Supplement or upon conversion of Debt Securities or Preferred Stock, or upon exercise of Warrants as contemplated by the Registration Statement and the applicable Prospectus Supplement and 2 (b) delivered to the purchaser or purchasers thereof against receipt by the Company of such lawful consideration therefor as the Company's Board of Directors (or a duly authorized committee thereof or a duly authorized officer of the Company) may determine will be validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable. 3. The Preferred Stock, when (a) (i) duly issued and sold in accordance with the Registration Statement and applicable Prospectus Supplement or upon conversion of Debt Securities, or upon exercise of Warrants as contemplated by the Registration Statement and the applicable Prospectus Supplement, and (ii) delivered to the purchaser or purchasers thereof against receipt by the Company of such lawful consideration therefor as the Company's Board of Directors (or a duly authorized committee thereof or a duly authorized officer of the Company) may determine or (b) duly issued pursuant to the exchange of validly issued and fully paid Depositary Shares in accordance with the terms of the applicable and valid and binding deposit agreement, will be validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable. 4. The Warrants, when (a) duly issued and sold in accordance with the Registration Statement and the applicable Prospectus Supplement and the provisions of the applicable and valid and binding warrant agreement, and (b) delivered to the purchaser or purchasers thereof against receipt by the Company of such lawful consideration therefor as the Company's Board of Directors (or a duly authorized committee thereof or a duly authorized officer of the Company) may determine, will be validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable. 5. The Depositary Shares, when (a) duly issued and sold in accordance with the Registration Statement and the applicable Prospectus Supplement, and (b) the Receipts in the form contemplated and authorized by a valid and binding deposit agreement have been duly executed and delivered by the depositary and delivered to the purchaser or purchasers thereof against receipt by the Company of such lawful consideration therefor as the Company's Board of Directors (or duly authorized committee thereof or a duly authorized officer of the Company ) may determine will be validly issued and will entitle the holders thereof to the rights specified in the Receipts and such deposit agreement. The opinions stated herein relating to the validity and binding nature of obligations of the Company are subject to (i) the effect of any applicable bankruptcy, insolvency (including, without limitation, all laws relating to fraudulent transfers), reorganization, moratorium or similar laws affecting creditors' rights generally and (ii) the effect of general principles of equity (regardless of whether considered in a proceeding in equity or at law). I am a member of the bar of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and express no opinion as to the laws of any jurisdiction other than the Federal law of the United States and the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and all references to governmental authorities are to Federal and Pennsylvania authorities. I consent to the reliance on this opinion by Rogers & Wells LLP, in rendering their opinion to you in connection with the filing of the Registration Statement. I hereby consent to the filing of a copy of this opinion as an exhibit to the Registration Statement. In giving this consent I do not admit that I am within the category of persons whose consent in required under Section 7 of the Act, or the Rules and Regulation of the Commission promulgated thereunder. Very truly yours, /s/ Douglas S. Brossman 3 EX-23.1 7 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS EXHIBIT 23.1 Consent of Independent Auditors The Board of Directors Armstrong World Industries, Inc.: We consent to the use of our report dated February 2, 1999, relating to the consolidated financial statements of Armstrong World Industries, Inc., and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1998 and 1997, and for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 1998, and the related financial statement schedule, which report appears in the December 31, 1998 annual report on Form 10-K of Armstrong World Industries, Inc., incorporated herein by reference, and to the reference to our firm under the heading "Experts" in the prospectus. /s/ KPMG LLP Philadelphia, Pennsylvania March 12, 1999 EX-25.1 8 STATEMENT ON FORM T-1 - SENIOR INDENTURE EXHIBIT 25.1 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 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF CHICAGO (Exact name of trustee as specified in its charter) A National Banking Association 36-0899825 (I.R.S. employer identification number) One First National Plaza, Chicago, Illinois 60670-0126 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) The First National Bank of Chicago One First National Plaza, Suite 0286 Chicago, Illinois 60670-0286 Attn: Lynn A. Goldstein, Law Department (312) 732-6919 (Name, address and telephone number of agent for service) ---------------- ARMSTRONG WORLD INDUSTRIES, INC. (Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 23-0366390 (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. employer incorporation or organization) identification number) 2500 Columbia Avenue Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17603 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Senior Debt Securities (Title of Indenture Securities) Item 1. General Information. Furnish the following information as to the ------------------- trustee: (a) Name and address of each examining or supervising authority to which it is subject. Comptroller of Currency, Washington, D.C., Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Washington, D.C., The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Washington D.C. (b) Whether it is authorized to exercise corporate trust powers. The trustee is authorized to exercise corporate trust powers. Item 2. Affiliations With the Obligor. If the obligor is an affiliate of ----------------------------- the trustee, describe each such affiliation. No such affiliation exists with the trustee. Item 16. List of exhibits. List below all exhibits filed as a part of this ---------------- Statement of Eligibility. 1. A copy of the articles of association of the trustee now in effect.* 2. A copy of the certificates of authority of the trustee to commence business.* 3. A copy of the authorization of the trustee to exercise corporate trust powers.* 4. A copy of the existing by-laws of the trustee.* 5. Not Applicable. 6. The consent of the trustee required by Section 321(b) of the Act. 7. A copy of the latest report of condition of the trustee published pursuant to law or the requirements of its supervising or examining authority. 8. Not Applicable. 9. Not Applicable. Pursuant to the requirements of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended, the trustee, The First National Bank of Chicago, a national banking association organized and existing under the laws of the United States of America, has duly caused this Statement of Eligibility to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, all in the City of Chicago and State of Illinois, on the 15th day of March, 1999. The First National Bank of Chicago, Trustee By /s/ Steven M. Wagner Steven M. Wagner First Vice President *Exhibits 1, 2, 3 and 4 are herein incorporated by reference to Exhibits bearing identical numbers in Item 16 of the Form T-1 of The First National Bank of Chicago, filed as Exhibit 25 to the Registration Statement on Form S-3 of U S WEST Capital Funding, Inc. filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 6, 1998 (Registration No. 333-51907-01). EXHIBIT 6 THE CONSENT OF THE TRUSTEE REQUIRED BY SECTION 321(b) OF THE ACT March 15, 1999 Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, D.C. 20549 Ladies and Gentlemen: In connection with the qualification of an indenture between Armstrong World Industries, Inc. and The First National Bank of Chicago, the undersigned, in accordance with Section 321(b) of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended, hereby consents that the reports of examinations of the undersigned, made by Federal or State authorities authorized to make such examinations, may be furnished by such authorities to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon its request therefor. Very truly yours, The First National Bank of Chicago By: /s/ Steven M. Wagner Steven M. Wagner First Vice President EXHIBIT 7
Legal Title of Bank: The First National Bank of Chicago Call Date: 12/31/98 ST-BK: 17-1630 FFIEC 031 Address: One First National Plaza, Ste 0460 Page RC-1 City, State Zip: Chicago, IL 60670 FDIC Certificate No.: 0/3/6/1/8 ---------
Consolidated Report of Condition for Insured Commercial and State-Chartered Savings Banks for December 31, 1998 All schedules are to be reported in thousands of dollars. Unless otherwise indicated, report the amount outstanding of the last business day of the quarter. Schedule RC--Balance Sheet
Dollar Amounts in thousands C400 ---- RCFD BIL MIL THOU ---- ------------ ASSETS 1. Cash and balances due from depository institutions (from Schedule RC-A): RCFD ---- a. Noninterest-bearing balances and currency and coin(1) ............... 0081 5,585,982 1.a b. Interest-bearing balances(2) ........................................ 0071 4,623,842 1.b 2. Securities a. Held-to-maturity securities(from Schedule RC-B, column A) ........... 1754 0 2.a b. Available-for-sale securities (from Schedule RC-B, column D) ........ 1773 11,181,405 2.b 3. Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell ................................................................. 1350 9,853,544 3. 4. Loans and lease financing receivables: a. Loans and leases, net of unearned income (from Schedule RCFD ---- RC-C) .................................................................. 2122 31,155,998 4.a b. LESS: Allowance for loan and lease losses ........................... 3123 411,963 4.b c. LESS: Allocated transfer risk reserve ............................... 3128 3,884 4.c d. Loans and leases, net of unearned income, allowance, and RCFD ---- reserve (item 4.a minus 4.b and 4.c) ................................ 2125 30,740,151 4.d 5. Trading assets (from Schedule RD-D) .................................... 3545 7,635,778 5. 6. Premises and fixed assets (including capitalized leases) ............... 2145 739,925 6. 7. Other real estate owned (from Schedule RC-M) ........................... 2150 4,827 7. 8. Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies (from Schedule RC-M) ......................................... 2130 202,359 8. 9. Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding ........... 2155 269,516 9. 10. Intangible assets (from Schedule RC-M) ................................. 2143 291,665 10. 11. Other assets (from Schedule RC-F) ...................................... 2160 3,071,912 11. 12. Total assets (sum of items 1 through 11) ............................... 2170 74,200,906 12.
- ---------- (1) Includes cash items in process of collection and unposted debits. (2) Includes time certificates of deposit not held for trading.
Legal Title of Bank: The First National Bank of Chicago Call Date: 12/31/98 ST-BK: 17-1630 FFIEC 031 Address: One First National Plaza, Ste 0460 Page RC-2 City, State Zip: Chicago, IL 60670 FDIC Certificate No.: 0/3/6/1/8 ---------
Schedule RC-Continued
Dollar Amounts in Thousands --------- LIABILITIES 13. Deposits: a. In domestic offices (sum of totals of columns A and C RCON ---- from Schedule RC-E, part 1) ..................................... 2200 22,524,140 13.a (1) Noninterest-bearing(1) ...................................... 6631 10,141,937 13.a1 (2) Interest-bearing ............................................ 6636 12,382,203 13.a2 b. In foreign offices, Edge and Agreement subsidiaries, and RCFN ---- IBFs (from Schedule RC-E, part II) .............................. 2200 19,691,237 13.b (1) Noninterest bearing ......................................... 6631 408,126 13.b1 (2) Interest-bearing ............................................ 6636 19,283,111 13.b2 14. Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase: ..................................................... RCFD 2800 9,113,686 14 15. a. Demand notes issued to the U.S. Treasury ........................ RCON 2840 120,599 15.a b. Trading Liabilities(from Schedule RC-D) ......................... RCFD 3548 6,797,927 15.b 16. Other borrowed money: .............................................. RCFD ---- a. With original maturity of one year or less ...................... 2332 5,385,355 16.a b. With original maturity of more than one year ................... A547 327,126 16.b c. With original maturity of more than three years ................. A548 316,411 16.c 17. Not applicable 18. Bank's liability on acceptance executed and outstanding ............ 2920 269,516 18. 19. Subordinated notes and debentures .................................. 3200 2,400,000 19. 20. Other liabilities (from Schedule RC-G) ............................. 2930 2,137,443 20. 21. Total liabilities (sum of items 13 through 20) ..................... 2948 69,083,440 21. 22. Not applicable EQUITY CAPITAL 23. Perpetual preferred stock and related surplus ...................... 3838 0 23. 24. Common stock ....................................................... 3230 200,858 24. 25. Surplus (exclude all surplus related to preferred stock) ........... 3839 3,201,435 25. 26. a. Undivided profits and capital reserves .......................... 3632 1,695,446 26.a b. Net unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities ...................................................... 8434 6,349 26.b 27. Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments ................ 3284 13,378 27. 28. Total equity capital (sum of items 23 through 27) .................. 3210 5,117,466 28. 29. Total liabilities, limited-life preferred stock, and equity capital (sum of items 21, 22, and 28) .............................. 3300 74,200,906 29.
Memorandum To be reported only with the March Report of Condition. 1. Indicate in the box at the right the number of the statement below that best describes the most comprehensive level of auditing work performed for the bank by independent external ---------------- Number auditors as of any date during 1996.......................RCFD 6724............N/A M.1. ----------------
1 = Independent audit of the bank conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards by a certified public accounting firm which submits a report on the bank 2 = Independent audit of the bank's parent holding company conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards by a certified public accounting firm which submits a report on the consolidated holding company (but not on the bank separately) 3 = Directors' examination of the bank conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards by a certified public accounting firm (may be required by state chartering authority) 4.= Directors' examination of the bank performed by other external auditors (may be required by state chartering authority) 5 = Review of the bank's financial statements by external auditors 6 = Compilation of the bank's financial statements by external auditors 7 = Other audit procedures (excluding tax preparation work) 8 = No external audit work - ------------ (1) Includes total demand deposits and noninterest-bearing time and savings deposits. EX-25.2 9 STATEMENT ON FORM T-1 - SUBORDINATED INDENTURE EXHIBIT 25.2 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 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF CHICAGO (Exact name of trustee as specified in its charter) A National Banking Association 36-0899825 (I.R.S. employer identification number) One First National Plaza, Chicago, Illinois 60670-0126 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) The First National Bank of Chicago One First National Plaza, Suite 0286 Chicago, Illinois 60670-0286 Attn: Lynn A. Goldstein, Law Department (312) 732-6919 (Name, address and telephone number of agent for service) --------------- ARMSTRONG WORLD INDUSTRIES, INC. (Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 23-0366390 (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. employer incorporation or organization) identification number) 2500 Columbia Avenue Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17603 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Subordinated Debt Securities (Title of Indenture Securities) Item 1. General Information. Furnish the following information as to the ------------------- trustee: (a) Name and address of each examining or supervising authority to which it is subject. Comptroller of Currency, Washington, D.C., Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Washington, D.C., The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Washington D.C. (b) Whether it is authorized to exercise corporate trust powers. The trustee is authorized to exercise corporate trust powers. Item 2. Affiliations With the Obligor. If the obligor is an affiliate of ----------------------------- the trustee, describe each such affiliation. No such affiliation exists with the trustee. Item 16. List of exhibits. List below all exhibits filed as a part of this ---------------- Statement of Eligibility. 1. A copy of the articles of association of the trustee now in effect.* 2. A copy of the certificates of authority of the trustee to commence business.* 3. A copy of the authorization of the trustee to exercise corporate trust powers.* 4. A copy of the existing by-laws of the trustee.* 5. Not Applicable. 6. The consent of the trustee required by Section 321(b) of the Act. 7. A copy of the latest report of condition of the trustee published pursuant to law or the requirements of its supervising or examining authority. 8. Not Applicable. 9. Not Applicable. Pursuant to the requirements of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended, the trustee, The First National Bank of Chicago, a national banking association organized and existing under the laws of the United States of America, has duly caused this Statement of Eligibility to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, all in the City of Chicago and State of Illinois, on the 15th day of March, 1999. The First National Bank of Chicago, Trustee By /s/ Steven M. Wagner Steven M. Wagner Vice President *Exhibits 1, 2, 3 and 4 are herein incorporated by reference to Exhibits bearing identical numbers in Item 16 of the Form T-1 of The First National Bank of Chicago, filed as Exhibit 25 to the Registration Statement on Form S-3 of U S WEST Capital Funding, Inc. filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 6, 1998 (Registration No. 333-51907-01). EXHIBIT 6 THE CONSENT OF THE TRUSTEE REQUIRED BY SECTION 321(b) OF THE ACT March 15, 1999 Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, D.C. 20549 Ladies and Gentlemen: In connection with the qualification of an indenture between Armstrong World Industries, Inc. and The First National Bank of Chicago, the undersigned, in accordance with Section 321(b) of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended, hereby consents that the reports of examinations of the undersigned, made by Federal or State authorities authorized to make such examinations, may be furnished by such authorities to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon its request therefor. Very truly yours, The First National Bank of Chicago By: /s/ Steven M. Wagner Steven M. Wagner First Vice President EXHIBIT 7
Legal Title of Bank: The First National Bank of Chicago Call Date: 12/31/98 ST-BK: 17-1630 FFIEC 031 Address: One First National Plaza, Ste 0460 Page RC-1 City, State Zip: Chicago, IL 60670 FDIC Certificate No.: 0/3/6/1/8 ---------
Consolidated Report of Condition for Insured Commercial and State-Chartered Savings Banks for December 31, 1998 All schedules are to be reported in thousands of dollars. Unless otherwise indicated, report the amount outstanding of the last business day of the quarter. Schedule RC--Balance Sheet
Dollar Amounts in thousands C400 ---- RCFD BIL MIL THOU ---- ------------ ASSETS 1. Cash and balances due from depository institutions (from Schedule RC-A): RCFD ---- a. Noninterest-bearing balances and currency and coin(1) ............... 0081 5,585,982 1.a b. Interest-bearing balances(2) ........................................ 0071 4,623,842 1.b 2. Securities a. Held-to-maturity securities(from Schedule RC-B, column A) ........... 1754 0 2.a b. Available-for-sale securities (from Schedule RC-B, column D) ........ 1773 11,181,405 2.b 3. Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell ................................................................. 1350 9,853,544 3. 4. Loans and lease financing receivables: a. Loans and leases, net of unearned income (from Schedule RCFD ---- RC-C) .................................................................. 2122 31,155,998 4.a b. LESS: Allowance for loan and lease losses ........................... 3123 411,963 4.b c. LESS: Allocated transfer risk reserve ............................... 3128 3,884 4.c d. Loans and leases, net of unearned income, allowance, and RCFD ---- reserve (item 4.a minus 4.b and 4.c) ................................ 2125 30,740,151 4.d 5. Trading assets (from Schedule RD-D) .................................... 3545 7,635,778 5. 6. Premises and fixed assets (including capitalized leases) ............... 2145 739,925 6. 7. Other real estate owned (from Schedule RC-M) ........................... 2150 4,827 7. 8. Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies (from Schedule RC-M) ......................................... 2130 202,359 8. 9. Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding ........... 2155 269,516 9. 10. Intangible assets (from Schedule RC-M) ................................. 2143 291,665 10. 11. Other assets (from Schedule RC-F) ...................................... 2160 3,071,912 11. 12. Total assets (sum of items 1 through 11) ............................... 2170 74,200,906 12.
- ---------- (1) Includes cash items in process of collection and unposted debits. (2) Includes time certificates of deposit not held for trading.
Legal Title of Bank: The First National Bank of Chicago Call Date: 12/31/98 ST-BK: 17-1630 FFIEC 031 Address: One First National Plaza, Ste 0460 Page RC-2 City, State Zip: Chicago, IL 60670 FDIC Certificate No.: 0/3/6/1/8 ---------
Schedule RC-Continued
Dollar Amounts in Thousands --------- LIABILITIES 13. Deposits: a. In domestic offices (sum of totals of columns A and C RCON ---- from Schedule RC-E, part 1) ..................................... 2200 22,524,140 13.a (1) Noninterest-bearing(1) ...................................... 6631 10,141,937 13.a1 (2) Interest-bearing ............................................ 6636 12,382,203 13.a2 b. In foreign offices, Edge and Agreement subsidiaries, and RCFN ---- IBFs (from Schedule RC-E, part II) .............................. 2200 19,691,237 13.b (1) Noninterest bearing ......................................... 6631 408,126 13.b1 (2) Interest-bearing ............................................ 6636 19,283,111 13.b2 14. Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase: ..................................................... RCFD 2800 9,113,686 14 15. a. Demand notes issued to the U.S. Treasury ........................ RCON 2840 120,599 15.a b. Trading Liabilities(from Schedule RC-D) ......................... RCFD 3548 6,797,927 15.b 16. Other borrowed money: .............................................. RCFD ---- a. With original maturity of one year or less ...................... 2332 5,385,355 16.a b. With original maturity of more than one year ................... A547 327,126 16.b c. With original maturity of more than three years ................. A548 316,411 16.c 17. Not applicable 18. Bank's liability on acceptance executed and outstanding ............ 2920 296,516 18. 19. Subordinated notes and debentures .................................. 3200 2,400,000 19. 20. Other liabilities (from Schedule RC-G) ............................. 2930 2,137,443 20. 21. Total liabilities (sum of items 13 through 20) ..................... 2948 69,083,440 21. 22. Not applicable EQUITY CAPITAL 23. Perpetual preferred stock and related surplus ...................... 3838 0 23. 24. Common stock ....................................................... 3230 200,858 24. 25. Surplus (exclude all surplus related to preferred stock) ........... 3839 3,201,435 25. 26. a. Undivided profits and capital reserves .......................... 3632 1,695,446 26.a b. Net unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities ...................................................... 8434 6,349 26.b 27. Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments ................ 3284 13,378 27. 28. Total equity capital (sum of items 23 through 27) .................. 3210 5,117,466 28. 29. Total liabilities, limited-life preferred stock, and equity capital (sum of items 21, 22, and 28) .............................. 3300 74,200,906 29.
Memorandum To be reported only with the March Report of Condition. 1. Indicate in the box at the right the number of the statement below that best describes the most comprehensive level of auditing work performed for the bank by independent external ---------------- Number auditors as of any date during 1996.......................RCFD 6724............N/A M.1. ----------------
1 = Independent audit of the bank conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards by a certified public accounting firm which submits a report on the bank 2 = Independent audit of the bank's parent holding company conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards by a certified public accounting firm which submits a report on the consolidated holding company (but not on the bank separately) 3 = Directors' examination of the bank conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards by a certified public accounting firm (may be required by state chartering authority) 4.= Directors' examination of the bank performed by other external auditors (may be required by state chartering authority) 5 = Review of the bank's financial statements by external auditors 6 = Compilation of the bank's financial statements by external auditors 7 = Other audit procedures (excluding tax preparation work) 8 = No external audit work - ------------ (1) Includes total demand deposits and noninterest-bearing time and savings deposits. -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----