EX-99.(A)(1)(E) 6 f42164orexv99wxayx1yxey.htm EXHIBIT 99.(A)(1)(E) exv99wxayx1yxey
Exhibit (a)(1)(E)
GUIDELINES FOR CERTIFICATION OF TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER ON SUBSTITUTE FORM W-9
     Guidelines for Determining the Proper Identification Number to Give the Paying Agent.— Social security numbers have nine digits separated by two hyphens, i.e., 000-00-0000. Employer identification numbers have nine digits separated by only one hyphen, i.e., 00-0000000. The table below will help determine the number to give the Paying Agent.
             
            Give the name and
            EMPLOYER
    Give the SOCIAL SECURITY       IDENTIFICATION
For this type of account:   number of:   For this type of account:   number of:
 
1.   An individual’s account
  The individual  
6.   A valid trust, estate, or pension trust
  The legal entity (Do not furnish the identifying number of the personal representative or trustee unless the legal entity itself is not designated in the account title.) (4)
 
           
2.   Two or more individuals (joint account)
  The actual owner of the account or, if combined funds, the first individual on the account (1)  
7.   Corporate account or an LLC electing to be taxed as a corporation
  The corporation
 
           
3.   Custodian account of a minor (Uniform Gift to Minors Act)
  The minor (2)  
8.   Religious, charitable or educational organization account
  The corporation
 
           
4.   a. A revocable savings trust account (in which grantor is also trustee)
  The grantor trustee (1)  
9.   Partnership account held in the name of the business or an LLC that is treated as a partnership
  The partnership
 
           
      b. Any “trust” account that is not a legal or valid trust under State law
  The actual owner (1)        
 
           
5.   Sole proprietorship account
  The owner (3)  
10.  Association, club, or other tax-exempt organization
  The organization
 
           
 
     
11.  A broker or registered nominee
  The broker or nominee
 
           
 
     
12.  Account with the Department of Agriculture in the name of a public entity (such as a State or local government, school district, or prison) that receives agricultural program payments
  The public entity
 
(1)   List first and circle the name of the person whose number you furnish.
 
(2)   Circle the minor’s name and furnish the minor’s social security number.
 
(3)   You must show your individual name, but you may also enter your business or “doing business as” name. You may use either your Employer Identification Number or your Social Security Number.
 
(4)   List first and circle the name of the legal trust, estate, or pension trust.
Note:   If no name is circled when there is more than one name, the number will be considered to be that of the first name listed.

 


 

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Obtaining a Number
     If you don’t have a taxpayer identification number or you do not know your number, obtain Form SS-5, Application for a Social Security Number Card (for resident individuals), Form SS-4, Application for Employer Identification Number (for businesses and all other entities), or Form W-7, Application for IRS Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (for alien individuals required to file U.S. tax returns), at the local office of the Social Security Administration or the Internal Revenue Service and apply for a number.
     To complete Substitute Form W-9 if you do not have a taxpayer identification number and intend to apply for a TIN, the box in Part 3 of the IRS Form W-9 should be checked and a Certificate of Awaiting Taxpayer Identification Number should be completed. If a taxpayer complies with these requirements, the payment will not be subject to backup withholding if the TIN is provided to the Paying Agent by the time payment is made. The Paying Agent will withhold 28% on all payments of the Repurchase Price if a TIN is not provided to the Paying Agent by the time payment is made.
Payees Exempt from Backup Withholding
     Unless otherwise noted herein, all references below to section numbers or to regulations are references to the Internal Revenue Code and the regulations promulgated thereunder.
     Payees specifically exempted from backup withholding on ALL payments include the following:
  1.   A corporation.
 
  2.   A financial institution.
 
  3.   An organization exempt from tax under Section 501(a), or an individual retirement plan or a custodial account under Section 403(b)(7), if the account satisfies the requirements of Section 401(F)(2).
 
  4.   The United States or any agency or instrumentality thereof.
 
  5.   A State, the District of Columbia, a possession of the United States, or any political subdivision or instrumentality thereof.
 
  6.   A foreign government or a political subdivision thereof, or any agency or instrumentality thereof.
 
  7.   An international organization or any agency or instrumentality thereof.
 
  8.   A registered dealer in securities or commodities registered in the United States or a possession of the United States.
 
  9.   A real estate investment trust.
 
  10.   A common trust fund operated by a bank under Section 584(a).
 
  11.   An entity registered at all times during the tax year under the Investment Company Act of 1940.
 
  12.   A foreign central bank of issue.

 


 

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  13.   A future commission merchant registered with the Commodities Futures Trading Commission.
 
  14.   A person registered under the Investment Advisors Act of 1940 who regularly acts as a broker.
     Payments of dividends and patronage dividends not generally subject to backup withholding include the following:
    Payments to nonresident aliens subject to withholding under Section 1441.
 
    Payments to partnerships not engaged in a trade or business in the United States and which have at least one nonresident partner.
 
    Payments of patronage dividends where the amount received is not paid in money.
 
    Payments made by certain foreign organizations.
 
    Payments made to a nominee.
     Payments of interest not generally subject to backup withholding include the following:
    Payments of interest on obligations issued by individuals. Note: You may be subject to backup withholding if (i) this interest is $600 or more, (ii) the interest is paid in the course of the Paying Agent’s trade or business, and (iii) you have not provided your correct taxpayer identification number to the Paying Agent.
 
    Payments of tax-exempt interest (including exempt-interest dividends under Section 852).
 
    Payments described in Section 6049(b)(5) to nonresident aliens.
 
    Payments on tax-free covenant bonds under Section 1451.
 
    Payments made by certain foreign organizations.
 
    Payments made to a nominee.
     Exempt payees described above should file a Substitute Form W-9 to avoid possible erroneous backup withholding. FILE THIS FORM WITH THE PAYING AGENT. FURNISH YOUR TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER, WRITE “EXEMPT” ON THE FACE OF THE FORM, AND RETURN IT TO THE PAYING AGENT.
     Certain payments other than interest, dividends, and patronage dividends that are not subject to information reporting are also not subject to backup withholding. For details, see the regulations under Sections 6041, 6041A(a), 6045, and 6050A.
     Privacy Act Notices—Section 6109 requires most recipients of dividends, interest, or other payments to give taxpayer identification numbers to the Paying Agent who must report the payments to the IRS. The IRS uses the numbers for identification purposes and to help verify the accuracy of your tax return. The Paying Agent must be given the numbers whether or not recipients are required to file tax returns. The Paying Agent must generally withhold 28% of taxable interest, dividends, and certain other payments to a payee who does not furnish a taxpayer identification number to the Paying Agent. Certain penalties may also apply.

 


 

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Penalties
(1)   Penalty for Failure to Furnish Taxpayer Identification Number—If you fail to furnish your taxpayer identification number to the Paying Agent, you are subject to a penalty of $50 for each such failure unless your failure is due to reasonable cause and not to willful neglect.
(2)   Civil Penalty for False Statements With Respect to Withholding—If you make a false statement with no reasonable basis which results in no imposition of backup withholding, you are subject to a penalty of $500.
(3)   Criminal Penalty for Falsifying Information—If you falsify certifications or affirmations, you are subject to criminal penalties including fines and/or imprisonment.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT YOUR TAX CONSULTANT OR THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.