Amendments. (a) This Indenture may be amended from time to time by the Depositor and Trustee or their respective successors, without the consent of any of the Unitholders, (i) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so as (1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented by Units without the consent of all affected Unitholders. (b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders in the Trust. (c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendment."
Appears in 791 contracts
Samples: Trust Agreement (Advisors Disciplined Trust 1912), Trust Agreement (Advisors Disciplined Trust 1911), Trust Agreement (Advisors Disciplined Trust 1519)
Amendments. (a) This Indenture may be amended from time to time by the Depositor and Trustee or their respective successors, without the consent of any of the Unitholders, (i) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so as
(1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities Bonds other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented by Units without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/375% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders in the Trust.
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendment."
Appears in 456 contracts
Samples: Trust Agreement (Van Kampen Unit Trusts, Municipal Series 1120), Trust Agreement (Van Kampen Unit Trusts Taxable Income Series 428), Trust Agreement (Van Kampen Unit Trusts, Municipal Series 1118)
Amendments. (a) This Indenture may be amended from time to time by the Depositor and Trustee or their respective successors, without the consent of any of the Unitholders, (i) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so as
(1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented by Units (whether evidenced by Certificates or held in uncertificated form) without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders in the Trust.
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendment."
Appears in 374 contracts
Samples: Trust Agreement (Advisors Disciplined Trust 508), Trust Agreement (Van Kampen Unit Trusts Series 940), Trust Agreement (Van Kampen Unit Trusts Series 939)
Amendments. (a) This Indenture may be amended from time to time by the Depositor and Trustee or their respective successors, without the consent of any of the Unitholders, (i) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so as
(1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities Bonds other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented by Units (whether evidenced by Certificates or held in uncertificated form) without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/375% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders in the Trust.
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendment."
Appears in 310 contracts
Samples: Trust Agreement (Van Kampen Unit Trusts, Municipal Series 863), Trust Agreement (Van Kampen Unit Trusts Taxable Income Series 189), Trust Agreement (Van Kampen Unit Trusts Taxable Income Series 224)
Amendments. (a) This Indenture may be amended from time to time by the Depositor and Trustee or their respective successors, without the consent of any of the Unitholders, (i) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so as
(1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented by Units without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, Indenture or (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders in the Trust.
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendment."
Appears in 132 contracts
Samples: Trust Agreement (Advisors Disciplined Trust 1453), Trust Agreement (Advisors Disciplined Trust 1446), Trust Agreement (Advisors Disciplined Trust 1435)
Amendments. (a) This Indenture may be amended from time to time by the Depositor and Trustee or their respective successors, without the consent of any of the Unitholders, (i) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so as
as (1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented by Units without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders in the Trust.
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendment."
Appears in 103 contracts
Samples: Trust Agreement (Advisors Disciplined Trust 1876), Trust Agreement (Advisors Disciplined Trust 1875), Trust Agreement (Advisors Disciplined Trust 1874)
Amendments. (a) This Indenture may be amended from time to time by the Depositor and Trustee or their respective successors, without the consent of any of the Unitholders, (i) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amendedis a RIC, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as is a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amendedGrantor Trust. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so as
(1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented by Units without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as is a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposesRIC, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders in the Trust.
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendment."
Appears in 97 contracts
Samples: Trust Agreement (Advisors Disciplined Trust 1650), Trust Agreement (Advisors Disciplined Trust 1646), Trust Agreement (Advisors Disciplined Trust 1648)
Amendments. (a) This Indenture may be amended from time to time by the Depositor and Trustee or their respective successors, without the consent of any of the Unitholders, (i) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so as
(1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented by Units (whether evidenced by Certificates or held in uncertificated form) without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, Indenture or (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders in the Trust.
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendment."
Appears in 83 contracts
Samples: Trust Agreement (Advisors Disciplined Trust 1338), Trust Agreement (Advisors Disciplined Trust 1244), Trust Agreement (Advisors Disciplined Trust 1148)
Amendments. (a) This Indenture may be amended from time to time by the Depositor and Trustee or their respective successors, without the consent of any of the Unitholders, (i) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so as
(1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented by Units without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders in the Trust.
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendment."
Appears in 71 contracts
Samples: Trust Agreement (Van Kampen Unit Trusts Series 1276), Trust Agreement (Van Kampen Unit Trusts Series 1267), Trust Agreement (Van Kampen Unit Trusts Series 1266)
Amendments. (a) This Indenture may be amended from time to time by the Depositor and Trustee or their respective successors, without the consent of any of the Unitholders, (i) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so as
as (1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented by Units (whether evidenced by Certificates or held in uncertificated form) without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders in the Trust.
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendment."
Appears in 51 contracts
Samples: Trust Agreement (Van Kampen Unit Trusts Series 937), Trust Agreement (Van Kampen Unit Trusts Series 936), Trust Agreement (Van Kampen Unit Trusts Series 803)
Amendments. (a) This Indenture may be amended from time to time by the Depositor and Trustee or their respective successors, without the consent of any of the Unitholders, (i) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so as
(1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities Bonds other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented by Units (whether evidenced by Certificates or held in uncertificated form) without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders in the Trust.
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendment."
Appears in 48 contracts
Samples: Trust Agreement (Van Kampen Unit Trusts, Municipal Series 650), Trust Agreement (Van Kampen Unit Trusts, Municipal Series 631), Trust Agreement (Van Kampen Unit Trusts Taxable Income Series 112)
Amendments. (a) This Indenture may be amended from time to time by the Depositor and Trustee or their respective successors, without the consent of any of the Unitholders, (i) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so as
as (1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a the Trust represented by Units without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders in the Trust.
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendment."
Appears in 44 contracts
Samples: Trust Agreement (Van Kampen Unit Trusts Series 1279), Trust Agreement (Van Kampen Unit Trusts Series 1275), Trust Agreement (Van Kampen Unit Trusts Series 1272)
Amendments. (a) This Indenture may be amended from time to time by the Depositor and Trustee or their respective successors, without the consent of any of the Unitholders, (i) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so as
(1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a the Trust represented by Units without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders in the Trust.
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendment."
Appears in 33 contracts
Samples: Trust Agreement (Van Kampen Unit Trusts Series 1277), Trust Agreement (Van Kampen Unit Trusts Series 1259), Trust Agreement (Van Kampen Unit Trusts Series 1253)
Amendments. (a) This Indenture may be amended from time to time by the Depositor and Trustee or their respective successors, without the consent of any of the Unitholders, (i) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amendedpurposes. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so as
(1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a the Trust represented by Units without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders in the Trust.
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendment."
Appears in 27 contracts
Samples: Trust Agreement (Van Kampen Unit Trusts Series 1271), Trust Agreement (Van Kampen Unit Trusts Series 1270), Trust Agreement (Van Kampen Unit Trusts Series 1260)
Amendments. (a) This Indenture may be amended from time to time by the Depositor and Trustee or their respective successors, without the consent of any of the Unitholders, (i) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so as
(1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented by Units without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders in the Trust.
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendment."
Appears in 26 contracts
Samples: Trust Agreement (Advisors Disciplined Trust 1638), Trust Agreement (Advisors Disciplined Trust 1639), Trust Agreement (Advisors Disciplined Trust 1637)
Amendments. (a) This Indenture may be amended from time to time by the Depositor and Trustee or their respective successors, without the consent of any of the Unitholders, (i) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so asof
(1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented by Units (whether evidenced by Certificates or held in uncertificated form) without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders in the Trust.
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendment."
Appears in 24 contracts
Samples: Trust Agreement (Advisors Disciplined Trust 203), Trust Agreement (Advisors Disciplined Trust 195), Trust Agreement (Advisors Disciplined Trust 197)
Amendments. (a) This Indenture may be amended from time to time by the Depositor and Trustee or their respective successors, without the consent of any of the Unitholders, (i) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so asan
(1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented by Units without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, Indenture or (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders in the Trust.
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendment."
Appears in 24 contracts
Samples: Trust Agreement (Advisors Disciplined Trust 1382), Trust Agreement (Advisors Disciplined Trust 1381), Trust Agreement (Advisors Disciplined Trust 1373)
Amendments. (a) This Indenture may be amended from time to time by the Depositor and Trustee or their respective successors, without the consent of any of the Unitholders, (i) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amendedpurposes. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so as
as (1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a the Trust represented by Units without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders in the Trust.
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendment."
Appears in 21 contracts
Samples: Trust Agreement (Van Kampen Unit Trusts Series 1274), Trust Agreement (Van Kampen Unit Trusts Series 1245), Trust Agreement (Van Kampen Unit Trusts Series 1214)
Amendments. (a) This Indenture may be amended from time to time by the Depositor and Trustee or their respective successors, without the consent of any of the Unitholders, (i) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so as
as (1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented by Units (whether evidenced by Certificates or held in uncertificated form) without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders in the Trust.
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendment."
Appears in 21 contracts
Samples: Trust Agreement (Van Kampen Unit Trusts Series 944), Trust Agreement (Van Kampen Unit Trusts Series 941), Trust Agreement (Van Kampen Unit Trusts Series 938)
Amendments. (a) This Indenture may be amended from time to time by the Depositor and Trustee or their respective successors, without the consent of any of the Unitholders, (i) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so as
(1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented by Units without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenturesection, the Trustees may, without the approval of Shareholders, restate, amend or otherwise supplement this Declaration of Trust. Shareholders shall have the right to vote (i) on any amendment to their right to indemnity under Article III, Section 7 hereof, (3ii) adversely on any amendment to the limitation on personal liability under Article III, Section 5 hereof, (iii) on any amendment that would affect their right to vote granted in Article V, Section 1 hereof, (iv) on any amendment to this Section 4 of Article VIII, (v) on any amendment that may be required to be approved by Shareholders by applicable law or by the Trust's registration statement filed with the Commission, and (vi) on any amendment submitted to them by the Trustees. Any amendment required or permitted to be submitted to the Shareholders that, as the Trustees determine, shall affect the tax status Shareholders of one or more Series (or Classes thereof) in a manner different from other Series (or Classes) shall be authorized by a vote of the Trust for federal income tax purposes Shareholders of each Series or result Class affected and no vote of Shareholders of a Series or Class not affected shall be required. Notwithstanding anything else herein, no amendment hereof shall limit the rights to insurance provided by Article VII, Section 4 with respect to any acts or omissions of Persons covered thereby prior to such amendment nor shall any such amendment limit the rights to indemnification referenced in Article VII, Section 2 hereof as provided in the Units being deemed By-Laws with respect to be sold any actions or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected omissions of Persons covered thereby prior to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders in the Trust.
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendment. The Trustees may, without the approval of Shareholders, restate, amend, or otherwise supplement the Certificate of Trust as they deem necessary or desirable."
Appears in 18 contracts
Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Phoenix Asset Trust), Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Phoenix Aberdeen Worldwide Opportunities Fund), Trust Agreement (Phoenix Oakhurst Strategic Allocation Fund Inc)
Amendments. (a) This Indenture may be amended from time to time by the Depositor and Trustee or their respective successors, without the consent of any of the Unitholders, (i) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so asbe
(1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented by Units without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders in the Trust.
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendment."
Appears in 17 contracts
Samples: Trust Agreement (Advisors Disciplined Trust 1405), Trust Agreement (Advisors Disciplined Trust 1126), Trust Agreement (Advisors Disciplined Trust 1083)
Amendments. (a) This Indenture may be amended from time to time by the Depositor and Trustee or their respective successors, without the consent of any of the Unitholders, (i) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so as
(1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a the Trust represented by Units (whether evidenced by Certificates or held in uncertificated form) without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders in the Trust.
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendment."
Appears in 17 contracts
Samples: Trust Agreement (Van Kampen Unit Trusts Series 942), Trust Agreement (Van Kampen Unit Trusts Series 819), Trust Agreement (Van Kampen Unit Trusts Series 917)
Amendments. (a) This Indenture may be amended from time to time by the Depositor and Trustee or their respective successors, without the consent of any of the Unitholders, (i) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so asan
(1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented by Units without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders in the Trust.
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendment."
Appears in 17 contracts
Samples: Trust Agreement (Advisors Disciplined Trust 1375), Trust Agreement (Advisors Disciplined Trust 1371), Trust Agreement (Advisors Disciplined Trust 1370)
Amendments. (a) This Indenture may be amended from time to time by the Depositor and Trustee or their respective successors, without the consent of any of the Unitholders, (i) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amendedpurposes. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so as
(1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a the Trust represented by Units (whether evidenced by Certificates or held in uncertificated form) without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders in the Trust.
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendment."
Appears in 17 contracts
Samples: Trust Agreement (Van Kampen Unit Trusts Series 943), Trust Agreement (Van Kampen Unit Trusts Series 918), Trust Agreement (Van Kampen Unit Trusts Series 922)
Amendments. (a) This Indenture may be amended from time to time by the Depositor and Trustee or their respective successors, without the consent of any of the Unitholders, (i) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so as
as (1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented by Units without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders in the Trust.
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendment."”
Appears in 14 contracts
Samples: Trust Agreement (Advisors Disciplined Trust 2252), Trust Agreement (Advisors Disciplined Trust 2228), Trust Agreement (Advisors Disciplined Trust 2232)
Amendments. (a) This Indenture may be amended from time to time by the Depositor and Trustee hereto or their respective successors, without the consent of any of the Unitholders, Unitholders (i) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) to make such other provision in regard to regarding matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so as
(1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented by Units (whether evidenced by Certificates or held in uncertificated form) without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications modification as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/351% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, Indenture or (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders in the Trust.
(c) Unless Promptly after the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, execution of any such amendment the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant furnish written notification to Section 3.06 notification all then outstanding Unitholders of the substance of such amendment."
Appears in 12 contracts
Samples: Trust Agreement (Van Kampen Unit Trusts Taxable Income Series 66), Trust Agreement (Van Kampen Unit Trusts, Municipal Series 616), Trust Agreement (Van Kampen Unit Trusts Taxable Income Series 103)
Amendments. (a) This Indenture may be amended from time to time by the Depositor and Trustee or their respective successors, without the consent of any of the Unitholders, (i) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so asfederal
(1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented by Units without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders in the Trust.
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendment."
Appears in 12 contracts
Samples: Trust Agreement (Advisors Disciplined Trust 1336), Trust Agreement (Advisors Disciplined Trust 1281), Trust Agreement (Advisors Disciplined Trust 1248)
Amendments. (a) This Indenture may be amended from time to time by the Depositor and Trustee or their respective successors, without the consent of any of the Unitholders, (i) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so as
(1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented by Units without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders in the Trust.
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in includein the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendment."
Appears in 11 contracts
Samples: Trust Agreement (Advisors Disciplined Trust 1042), Trust Agreement (Advisors Disciplined Trust 1033), Trust Agreement (Advisors Disciplined Trust 1007)
Amendments. (a) This Indenture may be amended from time to time by the Depositor and Trustee or their respective successors, without the consent of any of the Unitholders, (i) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so assupplement
(1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented by Units (whether evidenced by Certificates or held in uncertificated form) without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders in the Trust.
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendment."
Appears in 10 contracts
Samples: Trust Agreement (Advisors Disciplined Trust 127), Trust Agreement (Advisors Disciplined Trust 154), Trust Agreement (Advisors Disciplined Trust 152)
Amendments. (a) This Indenture may be amended from time to time by the Depositor and Trustee or their respective successors, without the consent of any of the Unitholders, (i) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amendedpurposes. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so as
(1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented by Units without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders in the Trust.
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendment."
Appears in 10 contracts
Samples: Trust Agreement (Van Kampen Unit Trusts Series 1278), Trust Agreement (Van Kampen Unit Trusts Series 1254), Trust Agreement (Van Kampen Unit Trusts Series 1225)
Amendments. (a) This Indenture may be amended from time to time by the Depositor and Trustee or their respective successors, without the consent of any of the Unitholders, (i) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so as
as (1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a the Trust represented by Units (whether evidenced by Certificates or held in uncertificated form) without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders in the Trust.
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendment."
Appears in 10 contracts
Samples: Trust Agreement (Van Kampen Unit Trusts Series 945), Trust Agreement (Van Kampen Unit Trusts Series 855), Trust Agreement (Van Kampen Unit Trusts Series 823)
Amendments. Except for those changes (ai) This Indenture required under Section 5.01(a) above, which may be amended from time to time made unilaterally by the Depositor and Trustee or their respective successors, Guarantor without the consent of the Holders of the Company Preferred Securities, or (ii) provided for in the two penultimate sentences of this paragraph, this Guarantee may be modified by the Guarantor and the Guarantee Trustee only with the prior approval of the Holders of not less than 662/3% in liquidation amount of the Company Preferred Securities (excluding any Company Preferred Securities held by the Guarantor or any of its Affiliates, other than Company Preferred Securities purchased or acquired by the Unitholders, Guarantor or its Affiliates in connection with transactions effected by or for the account of customers of the Guarantor or any of its Affiliates in connection with the distribution or trading of or market-making in connection with such securities and except that persons (other than Affiliates of the Guarantor) to whom the Guarantor or any of its subsidiaries have pledged Company Preferred Securities may vote or convert with respect to such pledged securities pursuant to the terms of such pledge). This Guarantee may be amended without the consent of the Holders of the Company Preferred Securities to (i) to cure any ambiguity or to ambiguity, (ii) correct or supplement any provision contained herein which in this Guarantee that may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained hereinof this Guarantee, (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) add to make the covenants, restrictions or obligations of the Guarantor, (iv) conform to any change in the Investment Company Act, the Trust Indenture Act or the rules or regulations of either such amendments Act and (v) modify, eliminate and add to any provision of this Guarantee to such extent as may be necessary or desirable; provided that no such amendment made in reliance upon clause (av) for above shall have a material adverse effect on the Trust to continue to qualify rights, preferences or privileges of the Holders of the Company Preferred Securities. Except as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so as
(1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those specified provided in the Schedules to preceding sentence, Sections 4.01, 4.02, 4.07 and the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage form of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture Exhibit A may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented by Units without the consent prior approval of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining each Holder of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected TrustCompany Preferred Securities. Nothing contained Any amendment hereof in accordance with this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders in the Trust.
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice 8.02 shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification binding on all Holders of the substance of such amendmentCompany Preferred Securities."
Appears in 10 contracts
Samples: Subordinated Guarantee Agreement (UBS Preferred Funding Trust VIII), Subordinated Guarantee Agreement (UBS Preferred Funding Trust VIII), Subordinated Guarantee Agreement (Ubs Preferred Funding Trust Iv)
Amendments. (a) This Indenture may be amended from time to time by the Depositor and Trustee or their respective successors, without the consent of any of the Unitholders, (i) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so as
(1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented by Units without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders Unit holders in the Trust.
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendment."
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Samples: Trust Agreement (Advisors Disciplined Trust 1120), Trust Agreement (Advisors Disciplined Trust 1025), Trust Agreement (Advisors Disciplined Trust 929)
Amendments. (a) This Indenture may be amended from time to time by the Depositor and Trustee or their respective successors, without the consent of any of the Unitholders, (i) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so asany
(1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented by Units (whether evidenced by Certificates or held in uncertificated form) without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders in the Trust.
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendment."
Appears in 9 contracts
Samples: Trust Agreement (Advisors Disciplined Trust 132), Trust Agreement (Advisors Disciplined Trust 289), Trust Agreement (Advisors Disciplined Trust 131)
Amendments. (a) This Indenture Except as otherwise provided in this Declaration or by any applicable terms of the Securities, this Declaration may only be amended by a written instrument approved and executed by the Institutional Trustee.
(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Article XI, an amendment may be amended made, and any such purported amendment shall be valid and effective only if:
(i) the Institutional Trustee shall have first received
(A) an Officers' Certificate from time each of the Trust and the Sponsor that such amendment is permitted by, and conforms to, the terms of this Declaration (including the terms of the Securities); and
(B) an opinion of counsel (who may be counsel to time by the Depositor Sponsor or the Trust) that such amendment is permitted by, and Trustee conforms to, the terms of this Declaration (including the terms of the Securities); and
(ii) the result of such amendment would not be to
(A) cause the Trust to cease to be classified for purposes of United States federal income taxation as a grantor trust; or
(B) cause the Trust to be deemed to be an Investment Company required to be registered under the Investment Company Act.
(c) Except as provided in Section 11.1(d), (e) or their respective successors(h), no amendment shall be made, and any such purported amendment shall be void and ineffective unless the Holders of a Majority in liquidation amount of the Capital Securities shall have consented to such amendment.
(d) In addition to and notwithstanding any other provision in this Declaration, without the consent of any of the Unitholderseach affected Holder, this Declaration may not be amended to (i) change the amount or timing of any Distribution on the Securities or otherwise adversely affect the amount of any Distribution required to be made in respect of the Securities as of a specified date or change any conversion or exchange provisions or (ii) restrict the right of a Holder to institute suit for the enforcement of any such payment on or after such date.
(e) Section 8.1 (b) and 8.1(c) and this Section 11.1 shall not be amended without the consent of all of the Holders of the Securities.
(f) Article III shall not be amended without the consent of the Holders of a Majority in liquidation amount of the Common Securities.
(g) The rights of the Holders of the Capital Securities under Article IV to appoint and remove the Institutional Trustee shall not be amended without the consent of the Holders of a Majority in liquidation amount of the Capital Securities.
(h) This Declaration may be amended by the Institutional Trustee and the Holders of a Majority in liquidation amount of the Common Securities without the consent of the Holders of the Capital Securities to:
(i) cure any ambiguity or to ambiguity;
(ii) correct or supplement any provision contained herein which in this Declaration that may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained hereinof this Declaration;
(iii) add to the covenants, restrictions or obligations of the Sponsor; or
(iv) modify, eliminate or add to any provision of this Declaration to such extent as may be necessary to ensure that the Trust will be classified for United States federal income tax purposes at all times as a grantor trust and will not be required to register as an "investment company" under the Investment Company Act (including without limitation to conform to any change in Rule 3a-5, Rule 3a-7 or any other applicable rule under the Investment Company Act or written change in interpretation or application thereof by any legislative body, court, government agency or regulatory authority) which amendment does not have a material adverse effect on the rights, preferences or privileges of the Holders of Securities; provided, however, that no such modification, elimination or addition referred to in clauses (i), (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so as
(1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented by Units without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, (3) adversely affect in any material respect the tax status powers, preferences or special rights of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation Holders of the investment of Unitholders in the TrustCapital Securities.
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendment."
Appears in 8 contracts
Samples: Declaration of Trust (First Community Bancorp /Ca/), Declaration of Trust (First Community Bancorp /Ca/), Declaration of Trust (Ecb Bancorp Inc)
Amendments. (a) This Indenture may be amended from time to time by the Depositor and Trustee or their respective successors, without the consent of any of the Unitholders, (i) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so as
(1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented by Units (whether evidenced by Certificates or held in uncertificated form) without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders Unit holders in the Trust.
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendment."
Appears in 7 contracts
Samples: Trust Agreement (Advisors Disciplined Trust 314), Trust Agreement (Advisors Disciplined Trust 145), Trust Agreement (Advisors Disciplined Trust 114)
Amendments. (a) This Indenture may be amended from time to time by the Depositor and Trustee or their respective successors, without the consent of any of the Unitholders, (i) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so asbe
(1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented by Units (whether evidenced by Certificates or held in uncertificated form) without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders in the Trust.
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendment."
Appears in 6 contracts
Samples: Trust Agreement (Advisors Disciplined Trust 228), Trust Agreement (Advisors Disciplined Trust 360), Trust Agreement (Advisors Disciplined Trust 364)
Amendments. (a) This Indenture may be amended from time to time by the Depositor and Trustee or their respective successors, without the consent of any of the Unitholders, (i) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so as
(1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented by Units without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenturesection, the Trustees may, without the approval of Shareholders, restate, amend or otherwise supplement this Declaration of Trust. Shareholders shall have the right to vote (i) on any amendment to their right to indemnity under Article III, Section 7 hereof, (3ii) adversely on any amendment to the limitation on personal liability under Article III, Section 5 hereof, (iii) on any amendment that would affect their right to vote granted in Article V, Section 1 hereof, (iv) on any amendment to this Section 4 of Article VIII, (v) on any amendment that may be required to be approved by Shareholders by applicable law or by the Trust’s registration statement filed with the Commission, and (vi) on any amendment submitted to them by the Trustees. Any amendment required or permitted to be submitted to the Shareholders that, as the Trustees determine, shall affect the tax status Shareholders of one or more Series (or Classes thereof) in a manner different from other Series (or Classes) shall be authorized by a vote of the Trust for federal income tax purposes Shareholders of each Series or result Class affected and no vote of Shareholders of a Series or Class not affected shall be required. Notwithstanding anything else herein, no amendment hereof shall limit the rights to insurance provided by Article VII, Section 4 with respect to any acts or omissions of Persons covered thereby prior to such amendment nor shall any such amendment limit the rights to indemnification referenced in Article VII, Section 2 hereof as provided in the Units being deemed By-Laws with respect to be sold any actions or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected omissions of Persons covered thereby prior to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders in the Trust.
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendment. The Trustees may, without the approval of Shareholders, restate, amend, or otherwise supplement the Certificate of Trust as they deem necessary or desirable."
Appears in 6 contracts
Samples: Trust Agreement (Virtus Solutions SMA Trust), Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Virtus Asset Trust), Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Virtus Alternative Solutions Trust)
Amendments. (a) This Indenture may be amended from time to time by the Depositor and Trustee or their respective successors, without the consent of any of the Unitholders, (i) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so asconsent
(1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented by Units (whether evidenced by Certificates or held in uncertificated form) without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders in the Trust.
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendment."
Appears in 4 contracts
Samples: Trust Agreement (Advisors Disciplined Trust 118), Trust Agreement (Advisors Disciplined Trust 119), Trust Agreement (Advisors Disciplined Trust 117)
Amendments. (a) This Indenture may be amended from time to time by the Depositor and Trustee or their respective successors, without the consent of any of the Unitholders, (i) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so asmake
(1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented by Units (whether evidenced by Certificates or held in uncertificated form) without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders in the Trust.
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendment."
Appears in 4 contracts
Samples: Trust Agreement (Advisors Disciplined Trust 288), Trust Agreement (Advisors Disciplined Trust 354), Trust Agreement (Advisors Disciplined Trust 349)
Amendments. (a) This Indenture may be amended from time amend Clause 25 (Amendments and waivers) to time by introduce a class exception, whereby any amendment or waiver that relates only to the Depositor rights or obligations of a particular utilisation or Facility and Trustee does not materially and adversely affect the rights or their respective successors, without interests of Lenders in respect of other utilisations or Facilities only requires the consent of any the relevant proportion of the Unitholders, (i) to cure any ambiguity Lenders participating in such Utilisation or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or Facility;
(b) amend Clause 25.2 (Exceptions) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without require the consent of affected Lenders only and not all Unitholders then outstandingLenders (and make any consequential changes by amending for example, so asall references to matters requiring all Lender consent to only requiring affected Lender consent);
(1c) include a new paragraph (e) to permitClause 25.2 (Exceptions), except to permit the Facility Agent to make technical, minor, operational and OID amendments without consent from any Lenders, on terms consistent with recent Liberty precedent as at the date of implementation of the amendments;
(d) include a new clause 25.5 (Calculation of Consent), such that where a request for a waiver of, or an amendment to, any provision of any Finance Document has been sent by the Facility Agent to the Lenders at the request of an Obligor, each Lender that does not respond to such request for waiver or amendment within 10 Business Days after receipt by it of such request (or within such other period as the Facility Agent and UPC Broadband shall specify), shall be excluded from the calculation in determining whether the requisite level of consent to such waiver or amendment was granted; and
(e) include a new paragraph (f) of Clause 25.2 (Exceptions) such that the release of guarantees and security under the Finance Documents (and not in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2Finance Documents) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented by Units without requires the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice Lenders whose undrawn Commitments and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trustparticipations are greater than 90 per cent. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all undrawn Commitments and participations and delete paragraph (a)(x) of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would Clause 25.2 (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders in the TrustExceptions).
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendment."
Appears in 4 contracts
Samples: Additional Facility Am Accession Agreement (Liberty Global PLC), Accession Agreement (Liberty Global PLC), Additional Facility Agreement (Liberty Global PLC)
Amendments. (a) This Indenture may be amended from time to time by the Depositor and Trustee hereto or their respective successors, without the consent of any of the Unitholders, Unitholders (i) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) to make such other change any provision in regard to matters required by the Securities and Exchange Commission or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or any successor governmental agency, (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (biv) to prevent make such other provision regarding matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders; provided, however, that in no event may any amendment be made which would adversely affect the status of a Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amendedpurposes. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so as
(1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities Bonds other than those specified under "The Trust Portfolio" in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement Prospectus or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented by Units without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications modification as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change change, modification or modification waiver of a provision of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 66-2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, Indenture or (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders in the Trust.
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendment."
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Samples: Reference Trust Agreement (Claymore Securities Defined Portfolios, Series 268), Reference Trust Agreement (Claymore Securities Defined Portfolios, Series 197), Reference Trust Agreement (Claymore Securities Defined Portfolios Series 127)
Amendments. (a) This Indenture may be amended from time to time by the Depositor and Trustee or their respective successors, without the consent of any of the Unitholders, (i) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so as
as (1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented by Units without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders in the Trust.
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendment."
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Samples: Trust Agreement (Van Kampen Unit Trusts Series 1224), Trust Agreement (Van Kampen Unit Trusts Series 1014), Trust Agreement (Van Kampen Unit Trusts Series 981)
Amendments. (a) This Indenture may be amended from time to time by the Depositor and Trustee or their respective successors, without the consent of any of the Unitholders, (i) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so as
(1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented by Units (whether evidenced by Certificates or held in uncertificated form) without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders in the Trust.
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendment."
Appears in 3 contracts
Samples: Trust Agreement (Van Kampen Unit Trusts Series 818), Trust Agreement (Van Kampen Unit Trusts Series 887), Trust Agreement (Van Kampen Unit Trusts Series 932)
Amendments. (a) This Indenture may be amended from time to time by the Depositor and Trustee or their respective successors, without the consent of any of the Unitholders, (i) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so as
(1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented by Units (whether evidenced by Certificates or held in uncertificated form) without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(ba) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders in the Trust.
(cb) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendment."
Appears in 3 contracts
Samples: Trust Agreement (Van Kampen Unit Trusts Series 781), Trust Agreement (Van Kampen Unit Trusts Series 787), Trust Agreement (Van Kampen Unit Trusts Series 808)
Amendments. (a) This Indenture may be amended from time to time by the Depositor and Trustee or their respective successors, without the consent of any of the Unitholders, (i) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so as
(1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities Bonds other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented by Units without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders in the Trust.
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendment."
Appears in 3 contracts
Samples: Trust Agreement (Van Kampen Unit Trusts Taxable Income Series 423), Trust Agreement (Van Kampen Unit Trusts Taxable Income Series 357), Trust Agreement (Van Kampen Unit Trusts Taxable Income Series 289)
Amendments. (a) This Indenture may be amended from time to time by the Depositor and Trustee or their respective successors, without the consent of any of the Unitholders, (i) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so ascorporation
(1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented by Units (whether evidenced by Certificates or held in uncertificated form) without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, Indenture or (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders in the Trust.
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendment."
Appears in 3 contracts
Samples: Trust Agreement (Advisors Disciplined Trust 162), Trust Agreement (Advisors Disciplined Trust 188), Trust Agreement (Advisors Disciplined Trust 176)
Amendments. (a) This Indenture The Certificate of Formation and this Agreement may only be substantively amended from time to time by the Depositor and Trustee or their respective successorsaffirmative vote of all Members of the Company. However, notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the Manager may amend this Agreement in a manner not materially inconsistent with the principles of this Agreement, without the consent of any approval or vote of the UnitholdersMembers, (i) including without limitation: · To issue non-substantive amendments to this Agreement to correct minor technical errors; · To cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) or to make such add any other provision in regard provisions with respect to matters or questions arising hereunder under this Agreement which will not be materially inconsistent with the provisions of this Agreement; · To appoint a different partnership representative; · To take such steps as shall not materially adversely affect the interests Manager deems advisable to preserve the tax status of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments Company as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association entity that is not taxable as a corporation for federal or state income tax purposes if purposes; To make any amendment which may be required to conform the Trust has not elected allocation of Profits and Losses, Capital Account adjustments and related adjustments to those which may be required under applicable tax laws; · To delete or add any provisions to this Agreement as requested by the Securities and Exchange Commission or by state securities officials which is deemed by such regulatory agency or official to be taxed as a regulated investment company under for the United States Internal Revenue Code benefit or protection of 1986, as amended. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so as
(1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of Members; · To make any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of amendments which are required necessary or appropriate to consent to certain reflect the admission of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented by Units without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of additional Members which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture explicitly allowed by the Manager without the consent of the Unitholders of all Members hereunder, including, without limitation, amendment Appendix B accordingly; · To amend this Agreement to reflect actions that are explicitly allowed to be made by the Manager herein without the consent of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights Members; or · To make amendments similar to the Unitholders foregoing so long as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, (3) such action shall not materially and adversely affect the tax status of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders in the TrustMembers.
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendment."
Appears in 3 contracts
Samples: Operating Agreement (Own Our Own Fund I, LLC), Operating Agreement (Own Our Own Fund I, LLC), Operating Agreement (Own Our Own Fund I, LLC)
Amendments. (a) This Indenture may be amended from time to time by the Depositor and Trustee or their respective successors, without the consent of any of the Unitholders, (i) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so as
(1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented by Units without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders in the Trust.
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendmentamndment."
Appears in 3 contracts
Samples: Trust Agreement (Advisors Disciplined Trust 945), Trust Agreement (Advisors Disciplined Trust 944), Trust Agreement (Advisors Disciplined Trust 807)
Amendments. To the extent required under Section 27.1214(e) of FCC Rules, on the date that is [***] after the Effective Date and every [***] thereafter during the Term, Licensee shall have a period of sixty (a60) This Indenture may be amended from days to request a review of its minimum educational use requirements, in which event and at which time the Parties shall negotiate in good faith an amendment to time this Agreement that accommodates any bona fide changes in educational needs, technology and other relevant factors. Any such amendment shall provide, among other terms and conditions agreed to by the Depositor and Trustee or their respective successors, without the consent of any of the Unitholders, Parties: (i) with respect to cure Licensee and any ambiguity Educational End Users (defined below) for whom Clearwire has provided an Educational Account, Clearwire shall make available any equipment, services or software upgrades that Clearwire makes generally available to correct Clearwire's retail customers subscribing to the same tier of service in the Market Area over Broadband Radio Service ("BRS") or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, EBS facilities; (ii) to make the extent such other provision amendment materially increases Clearwire's monthly costs either to operate its leased capacity or to meet Licensee's changed educational use requirements, whether or not such costs will be offset by a reduction in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests Monthly Royalties for the remainder of the Unitholders Term, a refund in an amount to be agreed upon by both Parties, or both; (iii) to make such amendments as Clearwire may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so as
(1) to permit, except accommodate changes in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of Licensee's Reserved Capacity through any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended reasonable means available so as to reduce avoid disruption to the interest advanced wireless services provided by Clearwire; and (iv) Clearwire shall not be required to accommodate changes in Licensee's Reserved Capacity in a Trust represented by Units without manner that has a negative economic impact on Clearwire or Clearwire's commercial operations under the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendmentsAgreement. The adjustments set forth in this subsection shall be in addition to, changes or modifications as provided and not in Section 9.01(a) hereoflieu of, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any adjustments set forth in other amendment, change or modification portions of this Indenture without Agreement or the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected TrustMaster Agreement. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) Neither Party shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required have any obligation to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may enter into any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders in the Trust.
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendmentthis Section."
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Master Royalty and Use Agreement (Clearwire Corp), Master Royalty and Use Agreement (Clearwire Corp)
Amendments. (a) This Indenture The Trust Agreement may be amended from time to time by the Depositor Delaware Trustee and the Administrator by a written instrument executed by the Delaware Trustee or their respective successorsand the Administrator, in any way that is not inconsistent with the intent of the Trust Agreement, including, without the consent of any of the Unitholders, limitation to: (i) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained hereinambiguity, (ii) to make such other correct, supplement or modify any provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code Agreement that is inconsistent with another provision of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so as
(1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2iii) modify, eliminate or add to reduce any provisions of the aforesaid percentage of Units Trust Agreement to the holders of which are extent necessary to ensure that the Trust will, at all times, for United States Federal income tax purposes will be either ignored or treated as a grantor trust or to ensure that the Trust will not be required to consent to certain of register as an investment company under the Investment Company Act and no such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented by Units without amendment shall require the consent of all affected Unitholdersany other Person, except to the extent specified in Sections 9.2(c) and 9.2(d).
(b) Except for the amendmentsSo long as any Notes remain outstanding, changes or modifications except as provided in Section 9.01(aSections 9.2(c) hereofand 9.2(d), neither any amendment to the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to Trust Agreement that would adversely affect, in any material respect, the terms of any Notes, other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining than any amendment of the approval or type contemplated by clause (iii) of Section 9.2(a), shall require the prior consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% the Holders of a majority of the Units then outstanding principal amount of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(bNotes.
(c) shall permitSo long as any Notes remain outstanding, the Trust Agreement may not be amended to (i) change the amount or be construed as permitting, a reduction timing of any payment of any Notes or (ii) impair the aggregate percentage right of Units any Holder to institute suit for the holders enforcement of which are required to consent to any amendment, change right for principal and interest or modification of this Indenture other distribution without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the each affected Trust and in no event may Holder.
(d) The Delaware Trustee shall not be required to enter into any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders Trust Agreement which adversely affects its own rights, duties or immunities under the Trust Agreement.
(e) Prior to the execution of any amendment to the Trust Agreement, the Delaware Trustee shall be entitled to an opinion of counsel as against each other, (2) provide to whether such amendment is permitted by the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, (3) adversely affect the tax status terms of the Trust for federal income tax purposes Agreement and whether all conditions precedent to such amendment have been met, in each case under the laws of the State of Delaware.
(f) Promptly after the execution of any such amendment or result in consent, the Units being deemed Administrator shall furnish a copy of such amendment or consent (including those obtained or effected by the Trust Agreement) to the Indenture Trustee, the Trust Beneficial Owner, the Agents and the Rating Agencies.
(g) Contemporaneously with, or promptly after, the execution of any amendment to the Trust Agreement requiring amendment to the Certificate of Trust, the Delaware Trustee shall cause the filing of such amendment to the Certificate of Trust with the Secretary of State.
(h) Notwithstanding any other provision of the Trust Agreement, no amendment to the Trust Agreement may be made (i) if such amendment would cause (A) the Trust not to be sold either ignored or exchanged treated as a "grantor trust" for federal United States Federal income tax purposes or (4B) unless the Notes to be treated as other than indebtedness of Allstate Life and (ii) no amendment to the Trust has elected to Agreement may be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation made without the prior consent of the investment of Unitholders in the TrustAllstate Life.
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendment."
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Samples: Trust Agreement (Allstate Life Global Funding), Trust Agreement (Allstate Life Insurance Co)
Amendments. (a) This Indenture may be amended from time to time by the Depositor and Trustee or their respective successors, without the consent of any of the Unitholders, (i) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amendedtax. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so as
(1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a the Trust represented by Units (whether evidenced by Certificates or held in uncertificated form) without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders in the Trust.
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendment."
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Samples: Trust Agreement (Van Kampen Unit Trusts Series 839), Trust Agreement (Van Kampen Unit Trusts Series 824)
Amendments. (a) This Indenture 10.2.1 Each Additional Member and Substitute Member shall become a signatory hereto by signing such number of counterpart signature pages to this Agreement, a power of attorney to the Board of Managers, and such other instruments, in such manner, as the Board of Managers shall determine. By so signing, each Additional Member and each Substitute Member shall be deemed to have adopted and to have agreed to be bound by all of the provisions of this Agreement.
10.2.2 In addition to amendments specifically authorized herein, amendments may be amended made to this Agreement from time to time by the Depositor and Trustee or their respective successorsBoard of Managers, without the consent of any Member: (a) to delete or add any provision of this Agreement required to be so deleted or added by any federal or state official, which addition or deletion is deemed by such official to be for the benefit or protection of all of the Unitholders, Members; and (ib) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) to make take such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments actions as may be necessary (aif any) for to insure that the Trust to continue to qualify Company will be treated as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so as
(1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented by Units without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company partnership for federal income tax purposes. In addition, result no amendment to this Agreement shall apply to a Member without the consent of such Member to the extent that such amendment would (i) modify the limited liability of such Member, (ii) materially and adversely affect the interest of such Member in Net Income, Net Loss or Available Assets (other than to reflect the admission of an Additional Member), (iii) impose a variation new material obligation on such Member or materially and disproportionately alter the rights of such Member, (iv) expand the scope or duration of Section 7.2 (Exclusivity) as applicable to such Member, (v) increase the Mandatory Capital Contributions Cap or Supplemental Capital Contributions Cap as applicable to such Member, or (vi) modify this Section 10.2. In addition, the following amendments shall require the consent of all Members of the investment LLC: (A) modify the definition of Unitholders in the TrustBusiness Purpose, or (B) modify Schedule 2.76 (Restricted Parties) to the extent such amendment would expand the list of entities by name or category.
(c) Unless 10.2.3 Except as otherwise provided in Section 10.2.2, all amendments of this Agreement shall require the Depositor directs that other notice approval of a Supermajority in Interest of the Members.
10.2.4 In making any amendments, there shall be providedprepared and filed by, or for, the Trustee shall include in Board of Managers such documents and certificates as may be required under the annual report provided pursuant Act and under the laws of any other jurisdiction applicable to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendmentCompany."
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Samples: Limited Liability Company Agreement, Limited Liability Company Agreement (Coinstar Inc)
Amendments. (a) This Indenture may be amended from time to time by the Depositor and Trustee or their respective successors, without the consent of any of the Unitholders, (i) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so asthe
(1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented by Units (whether evidenced by Certificates or held in uncertificated form) without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders in the Trust.
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendment."
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Samples: Trust Agreement (Advisors Disciplined Trust 178), Trust Agreement (Advisors Disciplined Trust 160)
Amendments. (a) This Indenture Subject to Sections 7 and 17, this Series Supplement may be amended from time pursuant to time Section 13.1 of the Agreement. This Series Supplement also may be amended by the Depositor and Trustee or their respective successors, without the consent of any of the Unitholders, (i) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so as
(1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented by Units without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture Transferor without the consent of the Unitholders Servicer, the Back-up Servicer, the Trustee or any Investor Holder if the Transferor provides the Trustee with: (i) an Opinion of all of Counsel to the Units then outstanding of effect that such amendment or modification (I) would (A) reduce the affected risk that the Trust would be treated as taxable as a publicly traded partnership pursuant to Internal Revenue Code section 7704 or (B) permit the Trust or a relevant portion thereof to be treated as a “financial asset securitization investment trust” and (C) in no event may any amendment be made which would either case, (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, (3) adversely affect the tax status of would not cause the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged classified, for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal Federal income tax purposes, result as an association (or publicly traded partnership) taxable as a corporation and (2) would not cause or constitute an event in a variation which gain or loss would be recognized by any Investor Holder, and (II) complies with all requirements of the investment of Unitholders in the Trust.
Agreement; and (cii) Unless the Depositor directs a certificate that other notice such amendment or modification would not materially and adversely affect any Investor Holder, provided that no such amendment shall be provideddeemed effective without the Trustee’s consent if the Trustee’s rights, duties and obligations hereunder are thereby modified. Promptly after the execution of any such amendment (other than an amendment pursuant to Section 13.1(a) of the Agreement), the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 furnish notification of the substance of such amendmentamendment to each Rating Agency. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section 15, the provisions of this Series Supplement that affect the rights or obligations of the Back-up Servicer may only be amended with the further written consent of the Back-up Servicer."
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Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Mellon Premium Finance Loan Owner Trust), Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Mellon Bank Premium Finance Loan Master Trust)
Amendments. This Agreement (aand, for the avoidance of doubt, any Authorizing Resolution) This Indenture may be amended at any time with the consent of the Managing Member and Members owning Interests in the affected Series or all Series, as the case may be, with an aggregate Net Asset Value exceeding 50% of the Net Asset Value of all Interests then held by Members of the affected Series or all Series, as the case may be. Members of the affected Series or all Series, as the case may be, may be required to respond in the negative to a proposed amendment within a certain time period, but not less than 20 calendar days, or be conclusively deemed to have consented to such amendment. Any such supplemental or amendatory agreement shall be adhered to and have the same effect from time and after its effective date as if the same had originally been embodied in and formed a part of this Agreement (and, for the avoidance of doubt, any Authorizing Resolution); provided, however, that no such supplemental or amendatory agreement shall, without the written consent of the affected Member, reduce the capital account of any Member or modify the percentage of profits, losses or distributions to time by which any Member is entitled. The Managing Member may amend this Agreement (and, for the Depositor and Trustee or their respective successorsavoidance of doubt, any Authorizing Resolution) without the consent of any the Members of the Unitholdersaffected Series or all Series, as the case may be, in order (a) to clarify any clerical inaccuracy, ambiguity or reconcile any inconsistency; (b) to add to the representations, duties or obligations of the Managing Member or surrender any right or power of the Managing Member for the benefit of the Members; (c) to amend this Agreement (and, for the avoidance of doubt, any Authorizing Resolution) to effect the intent of the allocations proposed herein to the maximum extent possible in the event of a change in the Code, or the interpretations thereof affecting such allocations; (d) to attempt to ensure that the Company and each Series is not taxed as an association for federal income tax purposes; (e) so as to qualify or maintain the qualification of the Company as a limited liability company in any jurisdiction; (f) to delete or add any provision of or to this Agreement (and, for the avoidance of doubt, any Authorizing Resolution) required to be deleted or added by any federal or state agency or official or in order to opt to be governed by any amendment or successor statute to the Act; (g) to change the name of the Company or any Series and to make any modifications to this Agreement (and, for the avoidance of doubt, any Authorizing Resolution) to reflect the admission of an additional or substitute managing member; (h) to make any amendments to this Agreement (and, for the avoidance of doubt, any Authorizing Resolution) that is required by law; (i) to cure make any ambiguity amendment that is appropriate or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained hereinnecessary, (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests opinion of the Unitholders Managing Member, to prevent the Company, any Series, the Managing Member, or (iii) their respective directors, officers or controlling persons from in any manner being subjected to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if provisions of the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code Investment Company Act of 19861940, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code Investment Advisers Act of 19861940, as amended; (j) to take such actions as may be appropriate or necessary, in the opinion of the Managing Member, to avoid the assets of any Series from being treated for any purpose of ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code as assets of any “employee benefit plan” as defined in and subject to ERISA or of any “plan” as defined in and subject to Section 4975 of the Code (or any corresponding provisions of succeeding law) or to avoid any Series from engaging in a prohibited transaction as defined in Section 406 of ERISA or Section 4975 (c) of the Code; (k) to include specific business terms applicable to any additional Series of Interests offered by the Company; or (l) to change any one or more of the provisions hereof, remove any one or more provisions herefrom or add one or more provisions hereto, for such purpose or purposes as the Managing Member may deem necessary, appropriate, advisable or convenient, provided that, in the Managing Member’s reasonable judgment, such amendment could not reasonably be expected to have a material adverse affect on the Members of the affected Series. This Indenture may not be amendedAgreement (and, howeverfor the avoidance of doubt, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so as
(1any Authorizing Resolution) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented by Units without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders Managing Member. Without obtaining the authorization or approval of all any Member of any existing Series, the Units then outstanding Managing Member may, by Authorizing Resolution, (i) establish a new Series and/or (ii) delete, replace or otherwise modify any provision of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights this Agreement solely with respect to the Unitholders as against each otherSeries established thereby, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenturethat, (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed Managing Member’s reasonable judgment, no existing Series or the Members thereof could reasonably be expected to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as suffer a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders in the Trust.
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance material adverse effect by reason of such amendmentAuthorizing Resolution or any such deletion, replacement or other modification. It is understood and agreed that no existing Series or the Members thereof could reasonably be expected to suffer a material adverse effect by reason of any such Authorizing Resolution, deletion, replacement or other modification solely because any such new Series provides a different investment program and/or more favorable investment terms than an existing Series."
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Samples: Limited Liability Company Agreement (RICI Linked - PAM Advisors Fund, LLC), Limited Liability Company Agreement (RICI Linked - PAM Total Index Series, a Series of RICI Linked - PAM Advisors Fund, LLC)
Amendments. (a) This Indenture may be amended from time to time by the Depositor and Trustee or their respective successors, without the consent of any of the Unitholders, (i) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so as
(1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented by Units (whether evidenced by Certificates or held in uncertificated form) without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders in the Trust.
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendment."
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Samples: Trust Agreement (Advisors Disciplined Trust 177), Trust Agreement (Advisors Disciplined Trust 272)
Amendments. (a) This Indenture may be amended from time to time by the Depositor and Trustee or their respective successors, without the consent of any of the Unitholders, (i) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so asinvestment
(1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented by Units (whether evidenced by Certificates or held in uncertificated form) without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders in the Trust.
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendment."
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Samples: Trust Agreement (Advisors Disciplined Trust 215), Trust Agreement (Advisors Disciplined Trust 201)
Amendments. (a) This Indenture may be amended from time to time by the Depositor and Trustee or their respective successors, without the consent of any of the Unitholders, (i) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amendedpurposes. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so as
as (1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented by Units (whether evidenced by Certificates or held in uncertificated form) without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders in the Trust.
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendment."
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Samples: Trust Agreement (Van Kampen Unit Trusts Series 851), Trust Agreement (Van Kampen Unit Trusts Series 904)
Amendments. (a) This Indenture may be amended from time to time by the Depositor and Trustee or their respective successors, without the consent of any of the Unitholders, (i) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so asmaterially
(1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented by Units (whether evidenced by Certificates or held in uncertificated form) without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders in the Trust.
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendment."
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Samples: Trust Agreement (Advisors Disciplined Trust 319), Trust Agreement (Advisors Disciplined Trust 394)
Amendments. (a) This Indenture Agreement may be amended, supplemented, waived or modified by the written consent of the Managing Member in its sole discretion without the approval of any other Member or other Person; provided that except as otherwise provided herein, no amendment may materially and adversely affect the rights of a holder of Units, as such, other than on a pro rata basis with other holders of Units of the same class without the consent of such holder (or, if there is more than one such holder that is so affected, without the consent of a majority of such affected holders in accordance with their holdings of Units), provided further, however, that notwithstanding the foregoing, the Managing Member may, without the written consent of any other Member or any other Person, amend, supplement, waive or modify any provision of this Agreement and execute, swear to, acknowledge, deliver, file and record whatever documents may be required in connection therewith, to reflect: (1) any amendment, supplement, waiver or modification that the Managing Member determines to be necessary or appropriate in connection with the creation, authorization or issuance of any class of Units or other Equity Securities in the Company or other Company securities in accordance with this Agreement; (2) the admission, substitution, withdrawal or removal of Members in accordance with this Agreement; (3) a change in the name of the Company, the location of the principal place of business of the Company, the registered agent of the Company or the registered office of the Company; (4) any amendment, supplement, waiver or modification that the Managing Member determines in its sole discretion to be necessary or appropriate to address changes in U.S. federal income tax regulations, legislation or interpretation; or (5) a change in the Fiscal Year or taxable year of the Company and any other changes that the Managing Member determines to be necessary or appropriate as a result of a change in the Fiscal Year or taxable year of the Company, including a change in the dates on which distributions are to be made by the Company; provided further, that the books and records of the Company shall be deemed amended from time to time by to reflect the Depositor and Trustee admission of a new Member, the withdrawal or their respective successorsresignation of a Member, without the consent of any adjustment of the UnitholdersUnits or other interests in the Company resulting from any issuance, (i) to cure any ambiguity Transfer or to correct other disposition of Units or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained hereininterests in the Company, (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so as
(1) to permit, except each case that is made in accordance with the terms provisions hereof. If an amendment has been approved in accordance with this agreement, such amendment shall be adopted and conditions hereofeffective with respect to all Members. Upon obtaining such approvals as may be required by this Agreement, and without further action or execution on the acquisition hereunder part of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules Member or other Person, any amendment to the Trust this Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest implemented and reflected in a Trust represented writing executed solely by Units without the consent of all affected UnitholdersManaging Member and the other Members shall be deemed a party to and bound by such amendment.
(b) Except for Notwithstanding the amendmentsforegoing, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent addition to any other amendmentconsent that may be required, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3Black Canyon Management LLC shall also be required (the “Special Consent Right”) for so long as the Black Canyon Entities collectively hold a number of Units that is equal to or greater than 5% of the number of Units then outstanding immediately following the closing of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of IPO and the aggregate percentage related purchase of Units by the holders of which are required Managing Member with the net proceeds therefrom (such number to consent to be adjusted for any amendment, change subdivision or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all combination of the Units then outstanding effected after the closing of the affected Trust and in no event may IPO) for any amendment be made which would of this Agreement (1) alter or the rights of the Units in connection with the authorization or issuance of any other Units or Equity Securities of the Company) that (i) reduces the right of any Member to receive Tax Distributions other than on a pro rata basis with a reduction in taxable income allocable to such Member and other holders of Units of the Unitholders as against each othersame class, (2ii) provide precludes or limits the Trustee rights of any Member to exercise its respective rights under the Exchange Agreement, (iii) requires any Member to make a Capital Contribution (including as a condition to maintaining any rights necessary to permit such Member to exercise its respective rights under the Exchange Agreement), (iv) materially increases the obligations of any Member under this Agreement, or (v) results in the Company being treated as a corporation for tax purposes; provided, however, that if the Black Canyon Entities collectively hold a number of Units that is less than 5% of the number of Units outstanding immediately following the closing of the IPO and the related purchase of Units by the Managing Member with the power net proceeds therefrom (such number to engage in business be adjusted for any subdivision or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, (3) adversely affect the tax status combination of the Trust Units effected after the closing of the IPO), then Black Canyon Management LLC shall have the right to assign or transfer the Special Consent Right to Horizon Holdings, LLC, provided that Horizon Holdings, LLC, together with its successors and Permitted Transferees, collectively hold a number of Units that is equal to or greater than 5% of the number of Units outstanding immediately following the closing of the IPO and the related purchase of Units by the Managing Member with the net proceeds therefrom (such number to be adjusted for federal income tax purposes any subdivision or result in combination of the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless effected after the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation closing of the investment of Unitholders in the TrustIPO).
(c) Unless No failure or delay by any party in exercising any right, power or privilege hereunder (other than a failure or delay beyond a period of time specified herein) shall operate as a waiver thereof nor shall any single or partial exercise thereof preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the Depositor directs that exercise of any other notice right, power or privilege. The rights and remedies herein provided shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report cumulative and not exclusive of any rights or remedies provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendmentby law."
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Samples: Limited Liability Company Agreement (Malibu Boats, Inc.), Limited Liability Company Agreement (Malibu Boats, Inc.)
Amendments. (a) This Indenture may be amended from time to time by the Depositor and Trustee or their respective successors, without the consent of any of the Unitholders, (i) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so asall
(1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented by Units without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders in the Trust.
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendment."
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Samples: Trust Agreement (Advisors Disciplined Trust 485), Trust Agreement (Advisors Disciplined Trust 484)
Amendments. (a) This Indenture may be amended from time to time by the Depositor and Trustee or their respective successors, without the consent of any of the Unitholders, (i) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so asto
(1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented by Units without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, Indenture or (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders in the Trust.
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendment."
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Samples: Trust Agreement (Advisors Disciplined Trust 1355), Trust Agreement (Advisors Disciplined Trust 1263)
Amendments. (a) This Indenture may be amended from time to time by the Depositor and Trustee or their respective successors, without the consent of any of the Unitholders, (i) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so asInternal
(1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented by Units (whether evidenced by Certificates or held in uncertificated form) without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, Indenture or (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders in the Trust.
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendment."
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Samples: Trust Agreement (Advisors Disciplined Trust 318), Trust Agreement (Advisors Disciplined Trust 404)
Amendments. Section 16.1 The Board of Directors and the stockholders may adopt additional Bylaws, and may amend or repeal any Bylaws, whether or not adopted by them, at any time; provided, however, that: Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, until July 1, 2013, the provisions described on Annex F and this Section 16.1 (athe “Core Rights”) This Indenture may shall not be amended from time to time by or repealed, and no Bylaw that violates the Depositor and Trustee or their respective successors, without the consent of any of the Unitholders, Core Rights shall be adopted (a “Core Rights Amendment”) unless (i) the Public Directors, by a Required Public Director Vote, determine that a Core Rights Amendment should be adopted and recommend the same to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, the Board of Directors and (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests Core Rights Amendment is approved by a vote of at least two-thirds of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments entire Board of Directors, determined as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Indenture may not be amendedthere were no vacancies; provided, however, without that the consent size of all Unitholders then outstandingthe entire Board of Directors for purposes of calculating the two-thirds vote required by (ii) shall exclude the number of Public Directors, so as
(1) if any, that are barred from voting on such matter due to permitthat fact that such Public Director or a member of such Public Director’s immediate family, except directly or indirectly, has a financial interest in such matter; provided, further, however, that for this purpose compensation paid by ICE to such Public Director for serving as a director of NYBOT shall not be deemed to be a financial interest. For the avoidance of doubt, notwithstanding Table of Contents any provision of these Bylaws or the Annexes to these Bylaws, any action permitted to be taken under these Bylaws and taken in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may these Bylaws shall not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented by Units without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold a Core Right Amendment. The Board of Directors shall not adopt, alter or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result amend these Bylaws in a variation of the investment of Unitholders in the Trustmanner that violates this Article XVI.
(c) Unless Section 16.2 The Board of Directors shall not adopt any Rules or make any amendment to the Depositor directs Rules that other notice shall would be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendmentinconsistent with these Bylaws."
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Samples: Merger Agreement (Intercontinentalexchange Inc), Merger Agreement (Intercontinentalexchange Inc)
Amendments. (a) This Indenture Master Services Agreement may be amended from time to time by the Depositor Trust (acting through the Depositor), the Depositor, the Supervisor, the Evaluator and Trustee the BNY Parties or their respective successors, without the consent of any of the Unitholders, (i) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) to change any provision required by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission or any other governmental or self-regulatory agency with jurisdiction as to the Trust, (iii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iiiiv) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the any Series of Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company RIC for federal income tax purposes if the Series of Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the any Series of Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Series of Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company RIC under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended or (c) for the Series of Trust to continue to qualify as a Grantor Trust for federal income tax purposes if the Series of Trust is taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Indenture With respect to a given Series of Trust, this Master Services Agreement may not be amended, however, without the consent of all related Unitholders then outstanding, so as
as (1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities or the execution of any Derivative Agreement other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement related Series MSA Supplement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of related Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture With respect to a given Series of Trust, this Master Services Agreement may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a that Series of Trust represented by Units without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except With respect to a given Series of Trust, except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereofhereof or any other provision contained herein, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any waiver of the related Unitholders’ rights, other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture the Master Services Agreement without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of the related Unitholders representing at least 66 2/32⁄3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Series of Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any waiver of Unitholders’ rights, amendment, change or modification of, or waiver of any right under this Indenture Master Services Agreement without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Series of Trust and in no event may any amendment be made to a Series of Trust which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee Trust with the power to engage in business or investment activities on behalf of any Series of Trust other than as specifically provided in this IndentureMaster Services Agreement, (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Series of Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Series of Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company RIC for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders in the Series of Trust.
(c) The Depositor may amend this Master Services Agreement with respect to a Series of Trust electing RIC status as the Depositor deems necessary or advisable to cause the conversion of a Series of Trust from a “unit investment trust” to a “closed-end company” or to an “open-end company,” as those terms are defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, provided that such conversion and any action taken in connection therewith shall require the affirmative vote or consent at a meeting of the Unitholders of such Series of Trust of the lesser of (a) 67% or more of the Units present at such meeting, if the holders of more than 50% of the outstanding Units of such Series of Trust are present or represented by proxy or (b) more than 50% of the outstanding Units of such Series of Trust.
(d) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee Administrator shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 3.07 notification of the substance of such amendmentany amendment made pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 9.01."
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Amendments. (a) This Indenture Trust Agreement may be amended from time to time by the Depositor and the Trustee or their respective successors, without the consent of any of the Unitholders, (i) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) to change any provision required by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission or any other governmental or self-regulatory agency with jurisdiction as to the Trust, (iii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iiiiv) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the any Series of Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company RIC for federal income tax purposes if the Series of Trust has elected to be taxed taxable as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amendedCode, or (b) to prevent the any Series of Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the such Series of Trust has not elected to be taxed taxable as a regulated investment company RIC under the United States Internal Revenue Code or (c) for any Series of 1986Trust to continue to qualify as a Grantor Trust for federal income tax purposes if such Series of Trust is treated as such under the Code. With respect to a given Series of Trust, as amended. This Indenture this Trust Agreement may not be amended, however, without the consent of all related Unitholders then outstanding, so as
as (1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities or the execution of any Derivative Agreement other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement related Series MSA Supplement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of related Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture With respect to a given Series of Trust, this Trust Agreement may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a that Series of Trust represented by Units without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except With respect to a given Series of Trust, except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a8.05(a) hereofhereof or any other provision contained herein, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors Depositor shall not consent to any waiver of the related Unitholders’ rights, other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture the Trust Agreement without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of the related Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% 66⅔% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Series of Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b8.05(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any waiver of Unitholders’ rights, amendment, change or modification of, or waiver of any right under this Indenture Trust Agreement without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Series of Trust and in no event may any amendment be made to a Series of Trust which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee Trust with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenturethe Master Services Agreement and related Series MSA Supplement, (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Series of Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Series of Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company RIC for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders in the Series of Trust.
(c) Unless The Depositor and the Trustee may amend this Trust Agreement with respect to a Series of Trust electing RIC status as the Depositor directs deems necessary or advisable to cause the conversion of a Series of Trust from a “unit investment trust” to a “closed-end company” or to an “open-end company,” as those terms are defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, provided that other notice such conversion and any action taken in connection therewith shall require the affirmative vote or consent at a meeting of the Unitholders of such Series of Trust of the lesser of (a) 67% or more of the Units present at such meeting, if the holders of more than 50% of the outstanding Units of such Series of Trust are present or represented by proxy or (b) more than 50% of the outstanding Units of such Series of Trust.
(d) The Trustee shall not be obligated to enter into any amendment of this Trust Agreement which affects the rights, duties, liabilities, indemnities or immunities of the Trustee, and no such amendment shall be providedeffective without, in each specific instance, the prior written consent of the Trustee. The Trustee shall be entitled to receive, and shall be fully protected in relying upon, an opinion of counsel stating that such amendment is authorized or permitted by this Trust Agreement and that all conditions precedent to the execution and delivery of such amendment by the Trustee have been satisfied. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, with respect to any proposed amendment, the Trustee shall include in not have any obligation to determine whether any such proposed amendment materially and adversely affects any Unitholder, which determination shall be made by the annual report provided pursuant Depositor with written notification thereof to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendmentTrustee."
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Samples: Master Trust Agreement (Olden Lane Trust C/O Olden Lane Securities LLC)
Amendments. (a) This Indenture Trust Agreement may be amended from time to time by the Depositor and the Trustee or their respective successors, without the consent of any of the Unitholders, (i) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) to change any provision required by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission or any other governmental or self-regulatory agency with jurisdiction as to the Trust, (iii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iiiiv) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the any Series of Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company RIC for federal income tax purposes if the Series of Trust has elected to be taxed taxable as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amendedCode, or (b) to prevent the any Series of Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the such Series of Trust has not elected to be taxed taxable as a regulated investment company RIC under the United States Internal Revenue Code or (c) for any Series of 1986Trust to continue to qualify as a Grantor Trust for federal income tax purposes if such Series of Trust is treated as such under the Code. With respect to a given Series of Trust, as amended. This Indenture this Trust Agreement may not be amended, however, without the consent of all related Unitholders then outstanding, so as
as (1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities or the execution of any Derivative Agreement other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement related Series MSA Supplement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of related Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture With respect to a given Series of Trust, this Trust Agreement may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a that Series of Trust represented by Units without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except With respect to a given Series of Trust, except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a8.05(a) hereofhereof or any other provision contained herein, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors Depositor shall not consent to any waiver of the related Unitholders’ rights, other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture the Trust Agreement without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of the related Unitholders representing at least 66 2/32⁄3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Series of Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b8.05(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any waiver of Unitholders’ rights, amendment, change or modification of, or waiver of any right under this Indenture Trust Agreement without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Series of Trust and in no event may any amendment be made to a Series of Trust which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee Trust with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenturethe Master Services Agreement and related Series MSA Supplement, (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Series of Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Series of Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company RIC for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders in the Series of Trust.
(c) Unless The Depositor and the Trustee may amend this Trust Agreement with respect to a Series of Trust electing RIC status as the Depositor directs deems necessary or advisable to cause the conversion of a Series of Trust from a “unit investment trust” to a “closed-end company” or to an “open-end company,” as those terms are defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, provided that other notice such conversion and any action taken in connection therewith shall require the affirmative vote or consent at a meeting of the Unitholders of such Series of Trust of the lesser of (a) 67% or more of the Units present at such meeting, if the holders of more than 50% of the outstanding Units of such Series of Trust are present or represented by proxy or (b) more than 50% of the outstanding Units of such Series of Trust.
(d) The Trustee shall not be obligated to enter into any amendment of this Trust Agreement which affects the rights, duties, liabilities, indemnities or immunities of the Trustee, and no such amendment shall be providedeffective without, in each specific instance, the prior written consent of the Trustee. The Trustee shall be entitled to receive, and shall be fully protected in relying upon, an opinion of counsel stating that such amendment is authorized or permitted by this Trust Agreement and that all conditions precedent to the execution and delivery of such amendment by the Trustee have been satisfied. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, with respect to any proposed amendment, the Trustee shall include in not have any obligation to determine whether any such proposed amendment materially and adversely affects any Unitholder, which determination shall be made by the annual report provided pursuant Depositor with written notification thereof to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendmentTrustee."
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Amendments. (a) This Indenture Except as otherwise provided in this Declaration or by any applicable terms of the Securities, this Declaration may only be amended by a written instrument approved and executed by the Institutional Trustee.
(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Article XI, an amendment may be amended made, and any such purported amendment shall be valid and effective only if:
(i) the Institutional Trustee shall have first received
(A) an Officers' Certificate from time each of the Trust and the Sponsor that such amendment is permitted by, and conforms to, the terms of this Declaration (including the terms of the Securities); and
(B) an opinion of counsel (who may be counsel to time by the Depositor Sponsor or the Trust) that such amendment is permitted by, and Trustee conforms to, the terms of this Declaration (including the terms of the Securities); and
(ii) the result of such amendment would not be to
(A) cause the Trust to cease to be classified for purposes of United States federal income taxation as a grantor trust; or
(B) cause the Trust to be deemed to be an Investment Company required to be registered under the Investment Company Act.
(c) Except as provided in Section 11.1(d), (e) or their respective successors(h), no amendment shall be made, and any such purported amendment shall be void and ineffective, unless the Holders of a Majority in liquidation amount of the Capital Securities shall have consented to such amendment.
(d) In addition to and notwithstanding any other provision in this Declaration, without the consent of any of the Unitholderseach affected Holder, this Declaration may not be amended to (i) change the amount or timing of any Distribution on the Securities or otherwise adversely affect the amount of any Distribution required to be made in respect of the Securities as of a specified date or change any conversion or exchange provisions or (ii) restrict the right of a Holder to institute suit for the enforcement of any such payment on or after such date.
(e) Sections 9.1(b) and 9.1(c) and this Section 11.1 shall not be amended without the consent of all of the Holders of the Securities.
(f) Article III shall not be amended without the consent of the Holders of a Majority in liquidation amount of the Common Securities.
(g) The rights of the Holders of the Capital Securities under Article IV to appoint and remove the Institutional Trustee shall not be amended without the consent of the Holders of a Majority in liquidation amount of the Capital Securities.
(h) This Declaration may be amended by the Institutional Trustee and the Holders of a Majority in liquidation amount of the Common Securities without the consent of the Holders of the Capital Securities to:
(i) cure any ambiguity or to ambiguity;
(ii) correct or supplement any provision contained herein which in this Declaration that may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or this Declaration;
(iii) add to make the covenants, restrictions or obligations of the Sponsor; or
(iv) modify, eliminate or add to any provision of this Declaration to such amendments extent as may be necessary (a) for to ensure that the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company will be classified for United States federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected at all times as a grantor trust and will not be required to be taxed register as such an Investment Company (including without limitation to conform to any change in Rule 3a-5, Rule 3a-7 or any other applicable rule under the United States Internal Revenue Code Investment Company Act or written change in interpretation or application thereof by any legislative body, court, government agency or regulatory authority) which amendment does not have a material adverse effect on the rights, preferences or privileges of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code Holders of 1986, as amended. This Indenture may not be amendedSecurities; provided, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstandingthat no such modification, so as
elimination or addition -------- ------- referred to in clauses (1i), (ii), (iii) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented by Units without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(biv) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, (3) adversely affect in any material respect the tax status powers, preferences or special rights of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation Holders of the investment of Unitholders in the TrustCapital Securities.
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendment."
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Samples: Declaration of Trust (Community Capital Bancshares Inc)
Amendments. (a) This Indenture may be amended from time to time by the Depositor and Trustee or their respective successors, without the consent of any of the Unitholders, (i) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so asconsent
(1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented by Units (whether evidenced by Certificates or held in uncertificated form) without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, Indenture or (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders in the Trust.
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendment."
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Amendments. (a) This Indenture may be amended from time to time by the Depositor and Trustee or their respective successors, without the consent of any of the Unitholders, (i) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so as
as (1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented by Units (whether evidenced by Certificates or held in uncertificated form) without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders Unit holders in the Trust.
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendment."
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Amendments. (a) This Indenture may be amended from time to time by the Depositor and Trustee or their respective successors, without the consent of any of the Unitholders, (i) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so as
as (1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented by Units (whether evidenced by Certificates or held in uncertificated form) without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders in the Trust.
(c) . Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendment."
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Samples: Trust Agreement (Van Kampen Unit Trusts Series 822)
Amendments. (a) This Indenture may be amended from time to time by the Depositor and Trustee or their respective successors, without the consent of any of the Unitholders, (i) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so as
as (1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented by Units (whether evidenced by Certificates or held in uncertificated form) without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(ba) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders in the Trust.
(cb) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendment."
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Samples: Trust Agreement (Van Kampen Unit Trusts Series 782)
Amendments. (a) This Indenture may be amended from time to time by the Depositor and Trustee or their respective successors, without the consent of any of the Unitholders, (i) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so as
(1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented by Units without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders in the Trust.
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendment."" In Witness Whereof, the undersigned have caused this Trust Agreement to be executed; all as of the day, month and year first above written. Advisors Asset Management, Inc. By /s/ ALEX R. MEITZNER ------------------------------ Senior Vice President CORPORATE ACKNOWLEDGMENT State of Kansas } }ss. County of Sedgwick } On the 18th day of March in the year 2011, before me personally came Alex R. Meitzner, to me known, who, being by me duly sworn, did deposx xxx xxx xxxx xe resides in Wichita, Kansas; that he is Senior Vice President, of Advisors Asset Management, Inc., the corporation described in and which executed the above instrument; and that he signed his name thereto by authority of the board of directors of said corporation. /s/ CYNTHIA D. WILES -------------------------------- Notary Public (Notarial Seal) RPL Section 309 - Corporate-no seal In Witness Whereof, the undersigned have caused this Trust Agreement to be executed; all as of the day, month and year first above written. THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON By /s/ DEBORAH A. OWENS ----------------------------- Vice President CORPORATE ACKNOWLEDGMENT State of New York } }ss. County of Kings } On the 18th day of March in the year 2011, before me personally came Deborah A. Owens to me known, who, being by me duly sworn, did depose xxx xxx xxxx xxe resides in Brooklyn, New York; that she is a Vice President of The Bank of New York Mellon, the company described in and which executed the above instrument; and that she signed her name thereto by authority of the board of directors of said company. /s/ KEVIN MA -------------------------------- Notary Public (Notarial Seal) RPL Section 309 - Corporate-no seal SCHEDULE A TO TRUST AGREEMENT SECURITIES INITIALLY DEPOSITED IN
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Amendments. (a) This Indenture may be amended from time to time by the Depositor and Trustee or their respective successors, without the consent of any of the Unitholders, (i) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so asmake
(1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented by Units without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders in the Trust.
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendment."
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Amendments. (a) This Indenture Amended and Restated Trust Agreement may be amended from time to time by the Depositor Delaware Trustee and the Administrator by a written instrument executed by the Delaware Trustee or their respective successorsand the Administrator, in any way that is not inconsistent with the intent of this Amended and Restated Trust Agreement, including, without limitation to: (i) cure any ambiguity, (ii) correct, supplement or modify any provision of this Amended and Restated Trust Agreement that is inconsistent with another provision of this Amended and Restated Trust Agreement or (iii) modify, eliminate or add to any provisions of this Amended and Restated Trust Agreement to the extent necessary to ensure that the Trust will, at all times, for United States Federal income tax purposes will be either ignored or treated as a grantor trust or to ensure that the Trust will not be required to register as an investment company under the Investment Company Act and no such amendment shall require the consent of any of the Unitholders, (i) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so as
(1) to permitPerson, except in accordance with to the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those extent specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2Sections 9.2(c) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented by Units without the consent of all affected Unitholdersand 9.2(d).
(b) Except for the amendmentsSo long as any Funding Note remains outstanding, changes or modifications except as provided in Section 9.01(aSections 9.2(c) hereofand 9.2(d), neither any amendment to this Amended and Restated Trust Agreement that would adversely affect, in any material respect, the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to terms of any Funding Note, other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining then any amendment of the approval or type contemplated by clause (iii) of Section 9.2(a), shall require the prior consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% the Holders of a majority of the Units then outstanding principal amount of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in Funding Note.
(c) So long as any Funding Note remains outstanding, this Section 9.01(bAmended and Restated Trust Agreement may not be amended to (i) shall permit, change the amount or be construed as permitting, a reduction timing of any payment of any Funding Note or (ii) impair the aggregate percentage right of Units any Holder to institute suit for the holders enforcement of which are required to consent to any amendment, change right for principal and interest or modification of this Indenture other distribution without the consent of each affected Holder.
(d) The Delaware Trustee shall not be required to enter into any amendment to this Amended and Restated Trust Agreement which adversely affects its own rights, duties or immunities under this Amended and Restated Trust Agreement.
(e) Prior to the Unitholders execution of any amendment to this Amended and Restated Trust Agreement, the Delaware Trustee shall be entitled to an opinion of counsel as to whether such amendment is permitted by the terms of this Amended and Restated Trust Agreement and whether all conditions precedent to such amendment have been met, in each case under the laws of the Units then outstanding State of Delaware.
(f) Promptly after the affected execution of any such amendment or consent, the Administrator shall furnish a copy of such amendment or consent (including those obtained or effected by this Amended and Restated Trust Agreement) to the Trust Beneficial Owner, the Agents and in no event may the Rating Agencies;
(g) Contemporaneously with, or promptly after, the execution of any amendment to this Amended and Restated Trust Agreement requiring amendment to the Amended and Restated Certificate of Trust, the Delaware Trustee shall cause the filing of such amendment to the Amended and Restated Certificate of Trust with the Secretary of State.
(h) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Amended and Restated Trust Agreement, no amendment to this Amended and Restated Trust Agreement may be made which (i) if such amendment would cause (1A) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed not to be sold either ignored or exchanged treated as a "grantor trust" for federal United States Federal income tax purposes or (4B) unless the Trust has elected Notes to be taxed treated as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation other than indebtedness of Allstate Life and (ii) no amendment to this Amended and Restated Trust Agreement may be made without the investment prior consent of Unitholders in the TrustAllstate Life.
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendment."
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Amendments. (a) This Indenture Supplement (and the Class C Supplemental Agreement) and the Pooling and Servicing Agreement may be amended from time to time by the Depositor and Trustee or their respective successors, Transferors without the consent of the Servicer, the Trustee, any of Investor Certificateholders (including Series 1996-C but excluding any other Series unless the Unitholders, related Series Supplement so provides) or (unless specifically provided in the related Series Supplement) any Series Enhancer if the Transferors provide to the Trustee (i) an Opinion of Counsel to cure any ambiguity the effect that such amendment or modification would reduce the risk that the Trust would be treated as taxable as a publicly traded partnership pursuant to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, Code section 7704 and (ii) to make an Officer's Certificate that such other provision in regard to matters amendment or questions arising hereunder as shall modification would not materially and adversely affect any Investor Certificateholder, PROVIDED that no such amendment shall be deemed effective without (i) the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes Trustee's consent if the Trust has elected Trustee's rights, duties and obligations hereunder are thereby modified and (ii) Rating Agency Condition shall have been satisfied with respect to be taxed as any such under amendment. The Transferors shall provide the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so as
(1) to permit, except in accordance Rating Agencies with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder prior written notice of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement such amendment or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented by Units without the consent of all affected Unitholdersmodification.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice This Supplement (and the obtaining of Class C Supplemental Agreement) and the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of Pooling and Servicing Agreement may be amended by the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture Transferors without the consent of the Unitholders of all of Servicer, the Units then outstanding of Trustee, any Investor Certificateholder (including Series 1996-C but excluding any other Series unless the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would related Series Supplement so provides) or (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as unless specifically provided in this Indenturethe related Series Supplement) any Series Enhancer (i) to add, (3) adversely affect the tax status modify or eliminate such provisions as may be necessary or advisable in order to enable all or a portion of the Trust to qualify as, and to permit an election to be made to cause the Trust or a portion thereof to be treated as, a "financial asset securitization investment trust" as described in the Small Business Job Protection Act of 1996, or to enable the Trust or any portion thereof to qualify and an election to be made for similar treatment under any comparable subsequent federal income tax provisions as may be enacted into law, and (ii) in connection with any such election, to modify or eliminate existing provisions of this Supplement (and the Class C Supplemental Agreement) or the Pooling and Servicing Agreement relating to the intended federal income tax treatment of the Class A Certificates, the Class B Certificates, the Class C Interests, any other Series or Class of Investor Certificates or the Trust in the absence of the election. Additionally, this Supplement (and the Class C Supplemental Agreement) and the Pooling and Servicing Agreement may be amended by the Transferors without the consent of the Servicer, the Trustee, any Investor Certificateholder (including Series 1996-C but excluding any other Series unless the related Series Supplement so provides) or (unless specifically provided in the related Series Supplement) any Series Enhancer (i) to add, modify or eliminate such provisions as may be necessary or advisable in order to enable all or a portion of the Trust to qualify as, and to permit an election to be made to cause the Trust or a portion thereof to be treated as, an entity that for U.S. federal income tax purposes will be disregarded or result in will be a partnership under the Units being deemed provisions of Proposed U.S. Treasury Regulations sections 301.7701-1, 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3 as such proposed regulations may ultimately be adopted as final regulations by the U.S. Treasury Department, or to enable the Trust or a portion thereof to qualify and an election to be sold or exchanged made for similar treatment under such comparable subsequent federal income tax purposes provisions as may ultimately become law, and (ii) in connection with any such election, to modify or eliminate existing provisions of this Supplement (4and the Class C Supplemental Agreement) unless or the Trust has elected Pooling and Servicing Agreement relating to be taxed as a regulated investment company for the intended federal income tax purposes, result in a variation treatment of the investment Class A Certificates, the Class B Certificates, the Class C Interests, any other Series or Class of Unitholders Investor Certificates or the Trust in the Trust.absence of the election. No such amendment under this Section 10.5(b) shall be deemed effective without (i) delivery to the Trustee by each of the Transferors of an Officer's Certificate to the effect that the proposed amendments meet the requirements set forth in this Subsection, (ii) the Rating Agency Condition shall have been satisfied with respect to any such amendment, and (iii) Trustee's consent if the Trustee's rights, duties or obligations hereunder are modified hereby. The amendments which the Transferors may make without the consent of the Servicer, the Trustee, any Investor Certificateholder (including Series 1996-C but excluding any other Series unless the related Supplement so provides) or (unless specifically provided in the related Supplement) any Series Enhancer in connection with any election described in this Section 10.5(b) may include, without limitation, amendments to the provisions of Section 7.04 of the Pooling and Servicing
(c) Unless This Supplement (and the Depositor directs Class C Supplemental Agreement) may be amended by the Transferors without the consent of the Servicer, the Trustee, any Investor Certificateholder (including Series 1996-C Holders) or (unless specifically provided in the related Series Supplement) any Series Enhancer to modify the Floating Allocation Percentage, the Class A Floating Allocation Percentage, the Class B Floating Allocation Percentage, the Class C Floating Allocation Percentage, the Principal Allocation Percentage, the Class A Principal Allocation Percentage, the Class B Principal Allocation Percentage and the Class C Principal Allocation Percentage; PROVIDED that other notice no such amendment shall be provided, deemed effective unless the Trustee Rating Agency Condition shall include in the annual report provided pursuant have been satisfied with respect to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of any such amendment."
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Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Chevy Chase Bank FSB)
Amendments. Except for those changes (ai) required under Section 6.01(a) above or (ii) provided for in the two penultimate sentences of this paragraph, this Guarantee may be modified by the Guarantor and the Guarantee Trustee only with the prior approval of the Holders of not less than 662/3% in liquidation amount of the Company Preferred Securities (excluding any Company Preferred Securities held by the Guarantor or any of its Affiliates, other than Company Preferred Securities purchased or acquired by the Guarantor or its Affiliates in connection with transactions effected by or for the account of customers of the Guarantor or any of its Affiliates in connection with the distribution or trading of or market-making in connection with such securities and except that persons (other than Affiliates of the Guarantor) to whom the Guarantor or any of its Affiliates have pledged Company Preferred Securities may vote or convert with respect to such pledged securities pursuant to the terms of such pledge). This Indenture Guarantee may be amended from time to time by the Depositor and Trustee or their respective successors, without the consent of any the Holders of the Unitholders, Company Preferred Securities to (i) to cure any ambiguity or to ambiguity, (ii) correct or supplement any provision contained herein which in this Guarantee that may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained hereinof this Guarantee, (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) add to make the covenants, restrictions or obligations of the Guarantor, (iv) conform to any change in the 1940 Act, the Trust Indenture Act or the rules or regulations of either such amendments Act and (v) modify, eliminate and add to any provision of this Guarantee to such extent as may be necessary (a) for or desirable; provided that no such amendment shall have a material adverse effect on the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if rights, preferences or privileges of the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under Holders of the United States Internal Revenue Code Company Preferred Securities. Sections 5.01, 5.02, 5.07 and the form of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so as
(1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture Exhibit A hereto may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented by Units without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining prior approval of the approval or consent Holders of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3100% in liquidation amount of the Units then outstanding of the affected TrustCompany Preferred Securities. Nothing contained Any amendment hereof in accordance with this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders in the Trust.
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice 9.02 shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendmentbinding on all Holders."
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Samples: Company Preferred Securities Guarantee Agreement (Abn Amro Bank Nv)
Amendments. (a) This Indenture may be amended from time to time by the Depositor and Trustee or their respective successors, without the consent of any of the Unitholders, (i) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so asthe
(1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented by Units without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders in the Trust.
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendment."
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Amendments. (a) This Indenture may be amended from time to time by the Depositor and Trustee or their respective successors, without the consent of any of the Unitholders, (i) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so asto
(1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented by Units (whether evidenced by Certificates or held in uncertificated form) without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders in the Trust.
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendment."
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Amendments. (a) This Indenture Except as otherwise provided in this Declaration or by any applicable terms of the Securities, this Declaration may only be amended by a written instrument approved and executed by the Institutional Trustee.
(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Article XI, an amendment may be amended made, and any such purported amendment shall be valid and effective only if:
(i) the Institutional Trustee shall have first received
(A) an Officers' Certificate from time each of the Trust and the Sponsor that such amendment is permitted by, and conforms to, the terms of this Declaration (including the terms of the Securities); and
(B) an opinion of counsel (who may be counsel to time by the Depositor Sponsor or the Trust) that such amendment is permitted by, and Trustee conforms to, the terms of this Declaration (including the terms of the Securities); and
(ii) the result of such amendment would not be to
(A) cause the Trust to cease to be classified for purposes of United States federal income taxation as a grantor trust; or
(B) cause the Trust to be deemed to be an Investment Company required to be registered under the Investment Company Act.
(c) Except as provided in Section 11.1(d), (e) or their respective successors(h), no amendment shall be made, and any such purported amendment shall be void and ineffective unless the Holders of a Majority in liquidation amount of the Capital Securities shall have consented to such amendment.
(d) In addition to and notwithstanding any other provision in this Declaration, without the consent of any of the Unitholderseach affected Holder, this Declaration may not be amended to (i) change the amount or timing of any Distribution on the Securities or otherwise adversely affect the amount of any Distribution required to be made in respect of the Securities as of a specified date or change any conversion or exchange provisions or (ii) restrict the right of a Holder to institute suit for the enforcement of any such payment on or after such date.
(e) Section 8.1 (b) and 8.1(c) and this Section 11.1 shall not be amended without the consent of all of the Holders of the Securities.
(f) Article III shall not be amended without the consent of the Holders of a Majority in liquidation amount of the Common Securities. Center Bancorp, Inc./Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust/Floating Rate
(g) The rights of the Holders of the Capital Securities under Article IV to appoint and remove the Institutional Trustee shall not be amended without the consent of the Holders of a Majority in liquidation amount of the Capital Securities.
(h) This Declaration may be amended by the Institutional Trustee and the Holders of a Majority in liquidation amount of the Common Securities without the consent of the Holders of the Capital Securities to:
(i) cure any ambiguity or to ambiguity;
(ii) correct or supplement any provision contained herein which in this Declaration that may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained hereinof this Declaration;
(iii) add to the covenants, restrictions or obligations of the Sponsor; or
(iv) modify, eliminate or add to any provision of this Declaration to such extent as may be necessary to ensure that the Trust will be classified for United States federal income tax purposes at all times as a grantor trust and will not be required to register as an "investment company" under the Investment Company Act (including without limitation to conform to any change in Rule 3a-5, Rule 3a-7 or any other applicable rule under the Investment Company Act or written change in interpretation or application thereof by any legislative body, court, government agency or regulatory authority) which amendment does not have a material adverse effect on the rights, preferences or privileges of the Holders of Securities; provided, however, that no such modification, elimination or addition referred to in clauses (i), (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so as
(1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented by Units without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, (3) adversely affect in any material respect the tax status powers, preferences or special rights of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation Holders of the investment of Unitholders in the TrustCapital Securities.
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendment."
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Amendments. (a) This Indenture 13.1 As a general principle, but subject to other specific provisions of this Article, amendments may be made to this Agreement provided that the proposed amendments have been approved by Council Resolution and a majority of Electors who cast ballots in a referendum vote held pursuant to the process set out in any applicable code or bylaw enacted by the First Nation from time to time.
13.2 To ensure that the Trust Property is preserved and protected for the long term use and benefit of the Beneficiary, no amendments are permitted to any provisions of this Agreement which would have the effect of allowing any encroachment upon, distribution, or reduction of the Trust Property. For greater certainty, the percentage amount set out in the definition of Annual Payment may be amended provided that it shall not exceed four percent (4%) for the purposes of the calculation set out in that definition.
13.3 Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, amendments may be made to this Agreement by Council Resolution to correct an error or other defect in the Agreement, to improve the administrative efficiency of this Agreement, or to minimize any adverse tax implications arising as a result of changes in law. Any such amendments shall be approved by Council Resolution after receipt of a written opinion from legal counsel explaining the legal implications and benefits of the proposed amendments and also stating that the amendments do not substantially alter the entitlements or obligations of the parties hereto, including the beneficial interest of the First Nation, or the purposes of this Trust.
13.4 The Investment Policy may be amended, from time to time time, in the same manner as set out in Article 5.2.
13.5 The Council shall certify in writing by Council Resolution that any amendments made to this Agreement or the Depositor Investment Policy have been made in compliance with this Article and Trustee or their respective successors, without the consent of any Council shall provide a copy of the Unitholders, (i) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so as
(1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the amended Trust Agreement or (2) Investment Policy, as the case may be, to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented Trustee and Investment Managers forthwith upon approval by Units without the consent of all affected UnitholdersCouncil Resolution.
(b) Except 13.6 Any Party to this Agreement may apply to the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench for advice and direction regarding any question relating to the amendmentsscope and extent of the powers conferred in this Agreement.
13.7 For greater certainty, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither under no circumstances is the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification termination of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected considered a permitted amendment to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders in the Trust.
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendment."this Agreement. Little Red River Cree Nation Sovereign Wealth Fund 18
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Samples: Trust Agreement
Amendments. (a) This Indenture may be amended from time to time by the Depositor and Trustee or their respective successors, without the consent of any of the Unitholders, (i) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amendedpurposes. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so as
as (1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a the Trust represented by Units (whether evidenced by Certificates or held in uncertificated form) without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% 66?% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders in the Trust.
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendment."
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Samples: Trust Agreement (Van Kampen Unit Trusts Series 838)
Amendments. (a) This Indenture may be amended from time to time by the Depositor and Trustee or their respective successors, without the consent of any of the Unitholders, (i) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so as
(1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities Bonds other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented by Units (whether evidenced by Certificates or held in uncertificated form) without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders in the Trust.
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendment."" 18 Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Standard Terms and Conditions of Trust, no Unitholder may elect to have Units redeemed through an In Kind Distribution within thirty (30) days of any Trust termination pursuant to Section 9.02.
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Samples: Trust Agreement (Van Kampen Unit Trusts, Municipal Series 635)
Amendments. (a) This Indenture may be amended from time to time by the Depositor and Trustee or their respective successors, without the consent of any of the Unitholders, (i) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amendedpurposes. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so as
(1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented by Units (whether evidenced by Certificates or held in uncertificated form) without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders in the Trust.
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendment."
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Samples: Trust Agreement (Van Kampen Unit Trusts Series 809)
Amendments. (a) This Indenture may be amended from time to time by the Depositor and Trustee or their respective successors, without the consent of any of the Unitholders, (i) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so as
(1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented by Units without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders in the Trust.
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in includen the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendment."
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Amendments. (a) This Indenture may be amended from time to time by the Depositor and Trustee or their respective successors, without the consent of any of the Unitholders, (i) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so as
(1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented by Units Units* without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders Unit holders in the Trust.
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendment."
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Amendments. (a) This Indenture may ay be amended from time to time by the Depositor and Trustee or their respective successors, without the consent of any of the Unitholders, (i) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so asan
(1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented by Units without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders in the Trust.
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendment."
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Amendments. (a) This Indenture Except as otherwise provided in this Declaration or by any applicable terms of the Securities, this Declaration may only be amended by a written instrument approved and executed by the Institutional Trustee.
(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Article XI, an amendment may be amended made, and any such purported amendment shall be valid and effective only if:
(i) the Institutional Trustee shall have first received
(A) an Officers' Certificate from time each of the Trust and the Sponsor that such amendment is permitted by, and conforms to, the terms of this Declaration (including the terms of the Securities); and
(B) an opinion of counsel (who may be counsel to time by the Depositor Sponsor or the Trust) that such amendment is permitted by, and Trustee conforms to, the terms of this Declaration (including the terms of the Securities); and
(ii) the result of such amendment would not be to
(A) cause the Trust to cease to be classified for purposes of United States federal income taxation as a grantor trust; or
(B) cause the Trust to be deemed to be an Investment Company required to be registered under the Investment Company Act.
(c) Except as provided in Section 11.1(d), (e) or their respective successors(h), no amendment shall be made, and any such purported amendment shall be void and ineffective unless the Holders of a Majority in liquidation amount of the Capital Securities shall have consented to such amendment.
(d) In addition to and notwithstanding any other provision in this Declaration, without the consent of any of the Unitholderseach affected Holder, this Declaration may not be amended to (i) change the amount or timing of any Distribution on the Securities or otherwise adversely affect the amount of any Distribution required to be made in respect of the Securities as of a specified date or change any conversion or exchange provisions or (ii) restrict the right of a Holder to institute suit for the enforcement of any such payment on or after such date.
(e) Section 8.1 (b) and 8.1(c) and this Section 11.1 shall not be amended without the consent of all of the Holders of the Securities.
(f) Article III shall not be amended without the consent of the Holders of a Majority in liquidation amount of the Common Securities.
(g) The rights of the Holders of the Capital Securities under Article IV to appoint and remove the Institutional Trustee shall not be amended without the consent of the Holders of a Majority in liquidation amount of the Capital Securities.
(h) This Declaration may be amended by the Institutional Trustee and the Holders of a Majority in liquidation amount of the Common Securities without the consent of the Holders of the Capital Securities to:
(i) cure any ambiguity or to ambiguity;
(ii) correct or supplement any provision contained herein which in this Declaration that may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained hereinof this Declaration;
(iii) add to the covenants, restrictions or obligations of the Sponsor; or
(iv) modify, eliminate or add to any provision of this Declaration to such extent as may be necessary to ensure that the Trust will be classified for United States federal income tax purposes at all times as a grantor trust and will not be required to register as an "investment company" under the Investment Company Act (including without limitation to conform to any change in Rule 3a-5, Rule 3a-7 or any other applicable rule under the Investment Company Act or written change in interpretation or application thereof by any legislative body, court, government agency or regulatory authority) which amendment does not have a material adverse effect on the rights, preferences or privileges of the Holders of Securities; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that no such modification, elimination or addition referred to in clauses (i), (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so as
(1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented by Units without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, (3) adversely affect in any material respect the tax status powers, preferences or special rights of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation Holders of the investment of Unitholders in the TrustCapital Securities.
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendment."
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Amendments. (a) This Indenture may be amended from time to time by the Depositor and Trustee or their respective successors, without the consent of any of the Unitholders, (i) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so as
as (1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented by Units without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders in the Trust.
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in includein the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendment."
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Amendments. (a) This Indenture may be amended from time to time by the Depositor and Trustee or their respective successors, without the consent of any of the Unitholders, (i) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so asbe
(1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented by Units (whether evidenced by Certificates or held in uncertificated form) without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, Indenture or (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders in the Trust.
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendment."
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Amendments. (a) This Indenture Subject to Section 9.3, any and all amendments may be amended made to this Agreement from time to time by the Depositor and Trustee or their respective successorsBoard, without the consent of any of the Unitholdersother Stockholder, including, but not limited to amendments: (i) to cure any ambiguity or ambiguity, to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, ; (ii) to make such any other provision in regard provisions with respect to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall under this Agreement that are not materially adversely affect inconsistent with the interests provisions of the Unitholders or this Agreement; (iii) to make delete or add any provision of this Agreement required to be so deleted or added by any federal or state official, which addition or deletion is deemed by such amendments as may official to be necessary (a) for the Trust benefit or protection of all of the Stockholders; and (iv) in connection with the issuance of Capital Stock to continue any additional Stockholder, including to qualify reflect the admission as Stockholders to this Agreement; provided that, no provision of this Agreement specifically granting a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected right to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) a Stockholder but not to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Indenture all other Stockholders may not be amended, however, modified or waived without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so as
(1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain approval of such amendments. This Indenture affected Stockholders, and, this Agreement may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented by Units without manner which adversely and disproportionately affects the consent interests of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture Stockholder without the consent of the Unitholders of all affected Stockholders holding a majority of the Units then outstanding Capital Stock held by all affected Stockholders; and provided further that, (i) without the prior written consent of CDPQ, no amendment or modification of this Agreement shall (x) obligate CDPQ to provide guarantees, financial assistance or further investment in the Company or any Subsidiary of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would Company, (1y) alter provide for the conversion of the Company into a limited liability company, or (z) amend or modify the rights or obligations specifically granted to the Unitholders as against each otherCDPQ but not to other Stockholders, (2ii) without the prior written consent of Ares, no amendment or modification of this Agreement shall (x) obligate Ares to provide guarantees, financial assistance or further investment in the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company, (y) provide for the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, (3) adversely affect the tax status conversion of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes Company into a limited liability company, or (4z) unless amend or modify the Trust has elected rights or obligations specifically granted to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposesAres but not to other Stockholders, result in a variation and (iii) without the prior written consent of FROG, no amendment or modification of this Agreement shall modify the investment of Unitholders in the Trustrights or obligations specifically granted to FROG.
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendment."
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Samples: Investor Rights Agreement (Interhealth Facility Transport, Inc.)
Amendments. (a) This Indenture may be amended from time to time by the Depositor and Trustee or their respective successors, without the consent of any of the Unitholders, (i) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so asbe
(1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented by Units without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders in the Trust.
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendment."" In Witness Whereof, the undersigned have caused this Trust Agreement to be executed; all as of the day, month and year first above written. Advisors Asset Management, Inc. By /s/ ALEX R. MEITZNER ------------------------------ Senior Vice President
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Amendments. 14.1 As a general principle, but subject to other specific provisions of this Article, amendments may be made to this Agreement provided that the proposed amendments have been approved by Council Resolution and a majority of Electors who cast ballots in a referendum vote held pursuant to the process set out in the Indian Referendum Regulations or any applicable code or bylaw enacted by the First Nation from time to time.
14.2 Any amendment which would have the effect of altering or diminishing the contractual obligations of the First Nation under Articles 3.3(a), (ab) This Indenture or (c) of this Agreement is not permitted unless the amount owing under such Article has been paid in full to the applicable party or the other party to which that Article relates has provided prior written consent to such amendment.
14.3 Subject to Article 14.2, any other provisions of this Agreement may be amended prior to the Compensation Date provided that the proposed amendments are approved in accordance with Article 14.1.
14.4 After the Compensation Date, no amendments are permitted to any provisions of this Agreement which would have the effect of allowing any encroachment upon, distribution, or reduction of the Trust Property in order to protect and preserve the Trust Property for the long term use and benefit of the Beneficiary. For greater certainty, the percentage amount set out in the definition of Annual Payment may be amended provided that it shall not exceed five percent (5%) for the purposes of the calculation set out in that definition.
14.5 Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, amendments may be made to this Agreement by Council Resolution to correct an error or other defect in the Agreement, to improve the administrative efficiency of this Agreement, or to minimize any adverse tax implications arising as a result of changes in law. Any such amendments shall be approved by Council Resolution after receipt of a written opinion from legal counsel explaining the legal implications and benefits of the proposed amendments and also stating that the amendments do not substantially alter the entitlements or obligations of the parties hereto, including the beneficial interest of the First Nation, or the purposes of this Trust.
14.6 The Investment Policy may be amended, from time to time time, in the same manner as set out in Article 6.2.
14.7 The Council shall certify in writing by Council Resolution that any amendments made to this Agreement or the Depositor Investment Policy have been made in compliance with Article 14 of this Agreement and Trustee or their respective successors, without the consent of any Council shall provide a copy of the Unitholders, (i) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so as
(1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the amended Trust Agreement or (2) Investment Policy, as the case may be, to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented by Units without the consent of all affected UnitholdersTrustee.
(b) Except 14.8 Any Party to this Agreement may apply to the Saskatchewan Court of Queen’s Bench for advice and direction regarding any question relating to the amendmentsscope and extent of the powers conferred in this Agreement.
14.9 For greater certainty, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither under no circumstances is the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification termination of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected considered a permitted amendment to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders in the Trustthis Agreement.
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendment."
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Samples: Trust Agreement
Amendments. (a) This Indenture Except as otherwise provided in this Declaration or by any applicable terms of the Securities, this Declaration may only be amended by a written instrument approved and executed by the Institutional Trustee.
(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Article XI, no amendment shall be made, and any such purported amendment shall be void and ineffective:
(i) unless the Institutional Trustee shall have first received
(A) an Officers' Certificate from each of the Trust and the Sponsor that such amendment is permitted by, and conforms to, the terms of this Declaration (including the terms of the Securities); and
(B) an opinion of counsel (who may be amended from time counsel to time by the Depositor Sponsor or the Trust) that such amendment is permitted by, and Trustee conforms to, the terms of this Declaration (including the terms of the Securities); and
(ii) if the result of such amendment would be to
(A) cause the Trust to cease to be classified for purposes of United States federal income taxation as a grantor trust; or
(B) cause the Trust to be deemed to be an Investment Company required to be registered under the Investment Company Act.
(c) Except as provided in Section 11.1(d), (e) or their respective successors(h), no amendment shall be made, and any such purported amendment shall be void and ineffective unless the Holders of a Majority in liquidation amount of the Capital Securities shall have consented to such amendment.
(d) In addition to and notwithstanding any other provision in this Declaration, without the consent of any of the Unitholderseach affected Holder, this Declaration may not be amended to (i) change the amount or timing of any Distribution on the Securities or otherwise adversely affect the amount of any Distribution required to be made in respect of the Securities as of a specified date or change any conversion or exchange provisions or (ii) restrict the right of a Holder to institute suit for the enforcement of any such payment on or after such date.
(e) Section 8.1 (b) and 8.1(c) and this Section 11.1 shall not be amended without the consent of all of the Holders of the Securities.
(f) Article III shall not be amended without the consent of the Holders of a Majority in liquidation amount of the Common Securities.
(g) The rights of the Holders of the Capital Securities under Article IV to appoint and remove the Institutional Trustee shall not be amended without the consent of the Holders of a Majority in liquidation amount of the Capital Securities.
(h) This Declaration may be amended by the Institutional Trustee and the Holders of a Majority in liquidation amount of the Common Securities without the consent of the Holders of the Capital Securities to:
(i) cure any ambiguity or to ambiguity;
(ii) correct or supplement any provision contained herein which in this Declaration that may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained hereinof this Declaration;
(iii) add to the covenants, restrictions or obligations of the Sponsor; or
(iv) modify, eliminate or add to any provision of this Declaration to such extent as may be necessary to ensure that the Trust will be classified for United States federal income tax purposes at all times as a grantor trust and will not be required to register as an "investment company" under the Investment Company Act (including without limitation to conform to any change in Rule 3a-5, Rule 3a-7 or any other applicable rule under the Investment Company Act or written change in interpretation or application thereof by any legislative body, court, government agency or regulatory authority) which amendment does not have a material adverse effect on the rights, preferences or privileges of the Holders of Securities; provided, however, that no such modification, elimination or addition -------- ------- referred to in clauses (i), (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so as
(1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented by Units without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, (3) adversely affect in any material respect the tax status powers, preferences or special rights of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation Holders of the investment of Unitholders in the TrustCapital Securities.
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendment."
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Amendments. (a) This Indenture If a vote of the holders of Shares is required by applicable law or this Agreement to amend this Agreement, or if the Trustees determine to submit an amendment to a vote of the holders of Shares, then, other than with respect to Sections of this Agreement where a different affirmative vote is specifically required, this Agreement may be amended from time to time amended, after a majority of the Trustees then in office have approved a resolution therefor, by the Depositor and Trustee affirmative vote set forth in Section 10.9. Notwithstanding the foregoing, without the unanimous approval of all of the Shareholders affected thereby, no such amendment may:
(i) require any Common Shareholder to make Capital Contributions in excess of its Common Share Commitment, require any Shareholder that is not a Common Shareholder to make additional Capital Contributions in excess of its contractual commitment or their respective successorsotherwise increase the liability of any Shareholder hereunder; or
(ii) adversely affect distributions to such Shareholder; or
(iii) modify this Section 10.3(a).
(b) Subject to the requirements of applicable law, notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Section 10.3, the Board of Trustees may amend this Agreement, without the consent of any of the UnitholdersShareholder, (i) to cure change the name of the Company or any ambiguity class or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained hereinseries of Shares, (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall any change that does not materially adversely affect the interests relative rights or preferences of the Unitholders any class or series of Shares, (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary conform this Agreement to the requirements of applicable law; (aiv) for in connection with qualifying the Trust Company to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such permit limited liability under the United States Internal Revenue Code laws of 1986, as amended, or any state; (bv) to prevent any material and adverse effect to any Shareholder or the Trust Company arising from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected application of legal restrictions to be taxed as a regulated investment company under any Shareholder, the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986Investment Manager or the Company, as amended. This Indenture may subject to the requirement that the Shareholders not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so as
materially and adversely affected; (1vi) to permitmake any change that is necessary or desirable to cure any ambiguity or inconsistency, except subject to the requirement that the Shareholders not be materially and adversely affected; (vii) to make any other changes similar to the foregoing, subject to the requirement that the Shareholders not be materially and adversely affected; provided that the Board of Trustees shall not be liable for failing to do so. The Company may reflect in its records changes made in the composition of the Shareholders and their respective Capital Contributions and Shares in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented by Units without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification provisions of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture Agreement without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders in the TrustShareholders.
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be providedAfter any amendment to this Agreement becomes effective, the Trustee Company shall include in promptly provide to the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance Shareholders notice of such amendment."
(d) Nothing contained in this Agreement shall permit the amendment of this Agreement (i) to impair the exemption from personal liability of the Shareholders, Trustees, officers, employees and agents of the Company and their respective Affiliates, to permit assessments upon Shareholders in excess of their Unfunded Commitments or (ii) such that the proposed amendment, if adopted, would contradict any provision in any agreement between the Company and a Shareholder unless such Shareholder has consented in writing to such amendment.
(e) An amendment duly adopted by the requisite vote of the Board of Trustees and, if required, Shareholders as aforesaid, shall become effective at the time of such adoption or at such other time as may be designated by the Board of Trustees or Shareholders, as the case may be. A certification signed by a majority of the Trustees or the Secretary setting forth an amendment and reciting that it was duly adopted by the Trustees and, if required, Shareholders as aforesaid, or a copy of the Agreement, as amended, and executed by a majority of the Trustees or the Secretary, shall be conclusive evidence of such amendment when lodged among the records of the Company or at such other time designated by the Trustees.
(f) Notwithstanding any other provision hereof, until such time as Shares are issued and outstanding, this Agreement may be terminated or amended in any respect by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Trustees or by an instrument signed by a majority of the Trustees then in office.
(g) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, no holder of Shares of any class or series, other than to the extent expressly determined by the Trustees with respect to Shares qualifying as preferred stock pursuant to Section 18(a) of the Investment Company Act, shall have any right under this Agreement by reason of holding such Shares, to require the Company or any person controlled by the Company to purchase any of such holder's Shares. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company may, through tender offers, repurchase programs or otherwise, agree from time to time to repurchase Shares of the Company.
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Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Restoration Opportunities Fund)
Amendments. (a) This Indenture may be amended from time to time by the Depositor and Trustee or their respective successors, without the consent of any of the Unitholders, (i) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has has' elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so as
(1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented by Units (whether evidenced by Certificates or held in uncertificated form) without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders in the Trust.
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendment."
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Amendments. (a) This Indenture may be amended from time to time by the Depositor and Trustee or their respective successors, without the consent of any of the Unitholders, (i) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so as
(1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented by Units (whether evidenced by Certificates or held in uncertificated form) without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders in the Trust.
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendment."" 25 Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Standard Terms and Conditions of Trust, no Unitholder may elect to have Units redeemed through an In Kind Distribution within thirty (30) days of any Trust termination pursuant to Section 9.02.
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Samples: Trust Agreement (Van Kampen Unit Trusts Series 651)
Amendments. (a) This Indenture may be amended from time to time by the Depositor and Trustee or their respective successors, without the consent of any of the Unitholders, (i) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) to make such other provision in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so asaffect
(1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented by Units (whether evidenced by Certificates or held in uncertificated form) without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders in the Trust.
(c) Unless the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant to Section 3.06 notification of the substance of such amendment."
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Amendments. (a) This Indenture may be amended from time to time by the Depositor and Trustee hereto or their respective successors, without the consent of any of the Unitholders, Unitholders (i) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained herein, (ii) to make such other provision in regard to regarding matters or questions arising hereunder as shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders or (iii) to make such amendments as may be necessary (a) for the Trust to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has elected to be taxed as such under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) to prevent the Trust from being deemed an association taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if the Trust has not elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Indenture may not be amended, however, without the consent of all Unitholders then outstanding, so as
(1) to permit, except in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, the acquisition hereunder of any Securities Bonds other than those specified in the Schedules to the Trust Agreement or (2) to reduce the aforesaid percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to certain of such amendments. This Indenture may not be amended so as to reduce the interest in a Trust represented by Units (whether evidenced by Certificates or held in uncertificated form) without the consent of all affected Unitholders.
(b) Except for the amendments, changes or modifications as provided in Section 9.01(a) hereof, neither the parties hereto nor their respective successors shall consent to any other amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the giving of notice and the obtaining of the approval or consent of Unitholders representing at least 66 2/351% of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust. Nothing contained in this Section 9.01(b) shall permit, or be construed as permitting, a reduction of the aggregate percentage of Units the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, change or modification of this Indenture without the consent of the Unitholders of all of the Units then outstanding of the affected Trust and in no event may any amendment be made which would (1) alter the rights to the Unitholders as against each other, (2) provide the Trustee with the power to engage in business or investment activities other than as specifically provided in this Indenture, Indenture or (3) adversely affect the tax status of the Trust for federal income tax purposes or result in the Units being deemed to be sold or exchanged for federal income tax purposes or (4) unless the Trust has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes, result in a variation of the investment of Unitholders in the Trust.
(c) Unless Promptly after the Depositor directs that other notice shall be provided, execution of any such amendment the Trustee shall include in the annual report provided pursuant furnish written notification to Section 3.06 notification all then outstanding Unitholders of the substance of such amendment."
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Samples: Trust Agreement (Van Kampen Focus Portfolios Taxable Income Series 47)