Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following: (i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters: (A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities; (B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under the Purchase Agreement; (C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; (D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement; (E) the appointment of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent in accordance with this Trust Agreement; (F) execution and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement; (G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase Agreement; (H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust; (I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a); (J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and (K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement. (ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters: (A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes; (B) the establishment of the Payment Account; (C) the receipt of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account; (D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities; (E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement; (F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement; (G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement; (H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust and the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware; (I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust; (J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and (K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder). (b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects): (i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and (ii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities. (c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “investment company” required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connection, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof. (d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
Appears in 14 contracts
Samples: Trust Agreement (Wilshire Bancorp Inc), Trust Agreement (First Acceptance Corp /De/), Trust Agreement (First Acceptance Corp /De/)
Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under the Purchase Placement Agreement and the Subscription Agreement;
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) the appointment of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase Placement Agreement;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a);
(J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust and the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Placement Agreement and the Subscription Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “investment company” required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connection, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
Appears in 11 contracts
Samples: Trust Agreement (Paragon Commercial CORP), Trust Agreement (Republic Bancorp Inc /Ky/), Trust Agreement (Levitt Corp)
Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, power and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings agreements as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under the Purchase Agreementpurchase agreement;
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) the appointment of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent Securities Registrar in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase AgreementAgreement and application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a);
(J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, Act to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, duty and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt collection of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust, provided that the Administrative Trustees shall have the power, duty and authority to act on behalf of the Trust and with respect to the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(KI) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and authorized to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “"investment company” " required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connectionrespect thereof, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
Appears in 10 contracts
Samples: Trust Agreement (Northstar Realty), Trust Agreement (Northstar Realty), Trust Agreement (Northstar Realty)
Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, power and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings agreements as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under the Purchase Agreementpurchase agreement;
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) the appointment of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent Securities Registrar in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase AgreementAgreement and application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a);
(J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, Act to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, duty and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt collection of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust, provided that the Administrative Trustees shall have the power, duty and authority to act on behalf of the Trust and with respect to the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(KI) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and authorized to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “investment company” required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connectionrespect thereof, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
Appears in 9 contracts
Samples: Trust Agreement (Anworth Mortgage Asset Corp), Trust Agreement (Impac Mortgage Holdings Inc), Trust Agreement (Impac Mortgage Holdings Inc)
Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, power and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings agreements as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under in accordance with the Purchase Placement Agreement and the Subscription Agreement;
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) the appointment of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent Securities Registrar in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase AgreementPlacement Agreement and application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a);
(J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, Act to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, duty and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt collection of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust and the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(KI) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Placement Agreement and the Subscription Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “investment company” required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connection, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
Appears in 8 contracts
Samples: Trust Agreement (Huntington Bancshares Inc/Md), Trust Agreement (Whitney Capital Trust I), Trust Agreement (Whitney Capital Trust I)
Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under the Purchase Placement Agreement and the Subscription Agreement;
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) the appointment of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase Placement Agreement;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a);
(J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust and the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Placement Agreement and the Subscription Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “"investment company” " required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connection, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Samples: Trust Agreement (MortgageIT Holdings, Inc.), Trust Agreement (Coastal Banking Co Inc), Trust Agreement (Bluegreen Corp)
Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, power and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings agreements as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under in accordance with the Purchase Placement Agreement and the Subscription Agreement;
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) the appointment of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent Securities Registrar in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase AgreementPlacement Agreement and application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a);
(J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, Act to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, duty and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt collection of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust and the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(KI) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Placement Agreement and the Subscription Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “"investment company” " required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connection, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Samples: Trust Agreement (Stifel Financial Corp), Trust Agreement (Capital City Bank Group Inc), Trust Agreement (Seacoast Banking Corp of Florida)
Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, power and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings agreements as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under the Purchase Agreementagreement;
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) the appointment of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent Securities Registrar in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase AgreementAgreement and application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a);
(J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, Act to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, duty and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt collection of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust and the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(KI) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “investment company” required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connection, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Samples: Trust Agreement (Nara Bancorp Inc), Trust Agreement (Lakeland Bancorp Inc), Trust Agreement (First Community Bancorp /Ca/)
Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, power and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings agreements as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under the Purchase Agreementagreement;
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) the appointment of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent Securities Registrar in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase AgreementAgreement and application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a);
(J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, Act to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, duty and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt collection of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust and the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(KI) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “"investment company” " required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connection, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Samples: Trust Agreement (Mainsource Financial Group), Trust Agreement (United Community Bancorp), Trust Agreement (Hawthorne Financial Corp)
Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In Subject to the limitations set forth in paragraph (b) of this Section and Article VIII and in accordance with the following provisions (iA) and (iiB), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, Trustees under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including without limitation, the following:
(iA) As among the Trustees, each the Administrative Trustee Trustees, acting singularly or together, shall severally have the power, duty and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(Ai) the issuance and sale of the Trust SecuritiesSecurities pursuant to the Underwriting Agreement;
(Bii) without the consent of any Person, to cause the Trust to enter into, into and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings agreements as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function consummation of the Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under the Purchase Underwriting Agreement;
(Ciii) assisting the qualification of the Trust to do business in any jurisdiction as may be necessary or desirable;
(iv) the sale registration of the Preferred Trust Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities ActAct of 1933, as amended, and in compliance with applicable under state securities or blue sky laws, and the qualification of this Trust Agreement as a trust indenture under the Trust Indenture Act;
(Dv) assisting in the sending listing, if any, of notices (other than notices the Preferred Trust Securities upon such national securities exchange or exchanges or automated quotation system or systems as shall be determined by the Depositor and the registration of default) the Preferred Trust Securities under the Exchange Act, and the preparation and filing of all periodic and other information regarding the Trust Securities reports and the Notes other documents pursuant to the Holders foregoing;
(vi) the appointment or removal of a Paying Agent and Transfer Agent and Registrar in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) the appointment of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase Agreement;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(Ivii) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except including for the purposes of Section 316(c) of the Trust Indenture Act and with respect to Distributions, voting rights, redemptions, and exchanges, and issuance of relevant notices to Holders of the Trust Securities as provided in Section 6.10(a)to such actions;
(Jviii) unless otherwise the due preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required by to be filed with respect to the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, to execute on behalf of the Trust;
(ix) all action that may be necessary or appropriate for the preservation and the continuation of the Trust's valid existence, rights, franchises and privileges as a statutory trust under the laws of the State of Delaware and of each other jurisdiction in which such existence is necessary to protect the limited liability of the Holders of the Trust Securities or to enable the Trust to effect the purposes for which the Trust was created;
(either acting alone or together x) the acquisition of the Debentures with the other proceeds of the sale of the Trust Securities; provided, however, the Administrative Trustees) any documents Trustees shall cause legal title to all of the Debentures to be vested in, and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power Debentures to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and
(K) be held of record in the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trusteesname of, the Property Trustee shall have for the power, authority and authorization to act on behalf benefit of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(Hxi) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust and the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation with the Secretary of State of Delaware;
(xii) the delivery of the certificate to the Property Trustee required by Section 314(a)(4) of the Trust Indenture Act, which certificate may be executed by any Administrative Trustee;
(xiii) any action incidental to the foregoing as the Administrative Trustees may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Securityholders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Securityholder);
(xiv) all actions and performance of such duties as may be required of the Administrative Trustees pursuant to the terms of this Trust Agreement; and
(xv) the execution and delivery of all documents or instruments, the performance of all duties and powers, and the doing of all things for and on behalf of the Trust in all matters necessary or incidental to the foregoing;
(B) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, duty and authority to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following ministerial matters:
(i) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(ii) the receipt of and holding of legal title to the Debentures;
(iii) the collection and deposit in the Payment Account of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Debentures;
(iv) the distribution of amounts owed to the Securityholders in respect of the Trust Securities in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(v) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Debentures to the Securityholders in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(vi) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(vii) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust and the execution of the certificate of cancellation to be prepared and filed by the Administrative Trustees with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(Kviii) the taking of any ministerial action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders Securityholders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular HolderSecurityholder); and
(ix) the taking of all actions and performing such duties as may be required of the Property Trustee pursuant to the terms of this Trust Agreement. Subject to this Section 2.07(a)(B), the Property Trustee shall have none of the duties, powers or authority of the Administrative Trustees set forth in Sections 2.07(a)(A) and 2.07(c) or the Depositor set forth in Section 2.07(c). The Property Trustee shall have the power and authority to exercise all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of Debentures under the Subordinated Indenture, subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement, and, if an Event of Default occurs and is continuing, the Property Trustee may, for the benefit of Holders of the Trust Securities, in its discretion, proceed to protect and enforce its rights as holder of the Debentures subject to the rights of the Holders pursuant to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(b) So long as this Trust Agreement remains in effect, the Trust (or the Trustees acting on behalf of the Trust) shall not undertake any business, activities or transaction except as expressly provided herein or contemplated hereby. In particular, the Trustees, acting on behalf of the Trust, shall not (i) acquire any investments or engage in any activities not authorized by this Trust Agreement, (ii) sell, assign, transfer, exchange, pledge, set-off or otherwise dispose of any of the Trust Property or interests therein, including to Securityholders, except as expressly provided herein, (iii) take any action that would reasonably be expected to cause the Trust to fail or cease to qualify as a "grantor trust" for United States Federal income tax purposes, (iv) incur any indebtedness for borrowed money or (v) take or consent to any action that would result in the placement of a Lien on any of the Trust Property. The Trustees shall defend all claims and demands of all Persons at any time claiming any Lien on any of the Trust Property adverse to the interest of the Trust or the Securityholders in their capacity as Securityholders.
(c) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Trust Securities, each of the Depositor and the Administrative Trustees, acting singularly or together, shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) to prepare for filing by the negotiation Trust with the Commission and to execute and file a registration statement on Form S-3 in relation to the Preferred Trust Securities, including any amendments thereto and to take any action necessary or desirable to sell the Preferred Trust Securities in a transaction or series of transactions pursuant thereto;
(ii) to determine the states in which to take appropriate action to qualify or register for sale all or part of the terms ofPreferred Trust Securities and to do any and all such acts, other than actions which must be taken by or on behalf of the Trust, and advise the Trustees of actions they must take on behalf of the Trust, and prepare for execution and delivery offiling any documents to be executed and filed by the Trust or on behalf of the Trust, as the Purchase Depositor deems necessary or advisable in order to comply with the applicable laws of any such states in connection with the sale of Preferred Trust Securities;
(iii) to prepare for filing by the Trust an application to the New York Stock Exchange or any other national stock exchange or the NASDAQ National Market for listing upon notice of issuance of any Preferred Trust Securities;
(iv) to prepare for filing by the Trust with the Commission a registration statement on Form 8-A relating to the registration of the Preferred Trust Securities under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act, including any amendments thereto;
(v) to select the investment banker or bankers to act as underwriters with respect to the offer and sale by the Trust of Preferred Trust Securities ("Offer") and negotiate the terms of an Underwriting Agreement and pricing agreement providing for the sale Offer;
(vi) to execute and deliver on behalf of the Preferred Securities Trust the Underwriting Agreement and such other agreements as may be necessary or desirable in one or more transactions exempt from registration under connection with the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky lawsconsummation thereof; and
(iivii) the taking of to take any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(cd) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are hereby authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that (i) the Trust will not be deemed to be an “"investment company” " required to be registered under the Investment Company Act, (ii) the Trust will not be classified other than as a "grantor trust" for United States Federal income tax purposes and (iii) the Debentures will be treated as indebtedness of the Debenture Issuer for United States Federal income tax purposes. In this connection, each the Depositor and the Administrative Trustee is Trustees are authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such each of the Depositor and the Administrative Trustee Trustees determines in his or her its discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not materially adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Trust Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Samples: Trust Agreement (FPL Group Inc), Trust Agreement (Florida Power & Light CO Trust II), Trust Agreement (FPL Group Trust II)
Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, power and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings agreements as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under the Purchase Placement Agreement, the Subscription Agreement;
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) the appointment of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent Securities Registrar in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase AgreementPlacement Agreement and application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a);
(J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, Act to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, duty and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt collection of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust and the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(KI) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Placement Agreement and the Subscription Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “"investment company” " required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connection, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Samples: Trust Agreement (Capital Bancorp Inc), Trust Agreement (Community Shores Bank Corp), Trust Agreement (Matrix Bancorp Inc)
Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, power and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings agreements as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under the Purchase Placement Agreement, the Subscription Agreement;
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) the appointment of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent Securities Registrar in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase AgreementPlacement Agreement and application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a);
(J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, Act to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, duty and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt collection of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust and the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(KI) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Placement Agreement and the Subscription Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “investment company” required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connection, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Samples: Trust Agreement (Placer Sierra Bancshares), Trust Agreement (Iberiabank Corp), Trust Agreement (Commercial Capital Bancorp Inc)
Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Issuer Trustees and the Administrators shall conduct the affairs of the Issuer Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In Subject to the limitations set forth in paragraph (b) of this Section and in accordance with the following provisions (i), (ii) and (iiiii), the Issuer Trustees and the Administrators shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the followingact as follows:
(i) As among the Trusteeseach Administrator, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the poweracting jointly or singly, authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following mattersshall:
(A) comply with the Underwriting Agreement regarding the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings as may be necessary or desirable assist in connection compliance with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under the Purchase Agreement;
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws, and the Trust Indenture Act;
(C) assist in the listing of the Capital Securities upon such securities exchange or exchanges as shall be determined by the Depositor, with the registration of the Capital Securities under the Exchange Act, if required, and the preparation and filing of all periodic and other reports and other documents pursuant to the foregoing;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding execute the Trust Securities and on behalf of the Notes to the Holders Issuer Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) execute and deliver an application for a taxpayer identification number for the appointment of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent in accordance with this Trust AgreementIssuer Trust;
(F) execution and delivery of assist in the filing with the Commission, at such time as determined by the Depositor, any registration statement under the Securities Act relating to the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust AgreementSecurities, including any amendments thereto;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase Agreement;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a);
(J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Indenture Act, to execute on behalf of the Issuer Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the Administrators have the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement, including without limitation, the Debentures Purchase Agreement and the Common Securities Purchase Agreement; and
(KH) the taking of take any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the The Property Trustee shall have the power, power and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Issuer Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(B) the receipt of the Junior Subordinated Debentures;
(C) the receipt and collection of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts Junior Subordinated Debentures in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust AgreementJunior Subordinated Debentures;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes Junior Subordinated Debentures to the Holders thereof in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding winding-up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Issuer Trust and the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;; and
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
after an Event of Default (Jother than under paragraph (b), (c), (d), or (e) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in definition of such term if such Event of Default is by or with respect to the Property Trustee), comply with the provisions of this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of Agreement and take any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder); provided, however, that nothing in this Section 2.7(a)(ii) shall require the Property Trustee to take any action that is not otherwise required in this Trust Agreement.
(iii) The Property Trustee shall comply with the listing requirements of the Capital Securities upon such securities exchange or exchanges as shall be determined by the Depositor, the registration of the Capital Securities under the Exchange Act, if required, and the preparation and filing of all periodic and other reports and other documents pursuant to the foregoing.
(b) therein, including to Holders, except as expressly provided herein, (iii) take any action that would cause the Issuer Trust to become taxable other than as a grantor trust for United States Federal income tax purposes, (iv) incur any indebtedness for borrowed money or issue any other debt, or (v) take or consent to any action that would result in the placement of a Lien on any of the Trust Property. The Property Trustee shall defend all claims and demands of all Persons at any time claiming any Lien on any of the Trust Property adverse to the interest of the Issuer Trust or the Holders in their capacity as Holders.
(c) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Capital Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Issuer Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Issuer Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the preparation, execution and filing with the Commission of a registration statement on the appropriate form under the Securities Act with respect to the Capital Securities;
(ii) the determination of the states in which to take appropriate action to qualify or register for sale all or part of the Capital Securities and the determination of any and all such acts, other than actions that must be taken by or on behalf of the Issuer Trust, and the advice to the Issuer Trustees of actions they must take on behalf of the Issuer Trust, and the preparation for execution and filing of any documents to be executed and filed by the Issuer Trust or on behalf of the Issuer Trust, as the Depositor deems necessary or advisable in order to comply with the applicable laws of any such States in connection with the sale of the Capital Securities;
(iii) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Underwriting Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky lawsCapital Securities; and
(iiiv) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(cd) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees Administrators and the Property Trustee are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Issuer Trust and to operate the Issuer Trust so that the Issuer Trust will not be deemed to be an "investment company" required to be registered under the Investment Company Act, and will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than as a grantor trust for the United States federal Federal income tax purposes, purposes and so that the Notes Junior Subordinated Debentures will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal Federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “investment company” required to be registered under the Investment Company Actpurposes. In this connection, each Administrative the Property Trustee is and the Holders of Common Securities are authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative the Property Trustee determines and Holders of Common Securities determine in his or her their discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders holders of the Outstanding Preferred Capital Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Administrators or the Issuer Trustees be liable to the Issuer Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation regulations or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Samples: Trust Agreement (Fidbank Capital Trust I), Trust Agreement (Fidelity Bancshares Nc Inc /De/), Trust Agreement (Fidbank Capital Trust I)
Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, power and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings agreements as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under the Purchase Agreementpurchase agreement;
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) the appointment of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent Securities Registrar in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase AgreementAgreement and application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a);
(J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, Act to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, duty and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt collection of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust, provided that the Administrative Trustees shall have the power, duty and authority to act on behalf of the Trust and with respect to the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number the approval of any agreement or other document contemplated in connection with the exchange of the Exchange Notes for the Trust;
(J) Notes pursuant to Section 2.8 and the authentication consummation of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreementsuch exchange; and
(KJ) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and authorized to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “investment company” required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connectionrespect thereof, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Trust Agreement (Novastar Financial Inc), Trust Agreement (Novastar Financial Inc)
Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Issuer Trustees and the Administrators shall conduct the affairs of the Issuer Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In Subject to the limitations set forth in paragraph (b) of this Section and in accordance with the following provisions (i), (ii) and (iiiii), the Issuer Trustees and the Administrators shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the followingact as follows:
(i) As among the Trusteeseach Administrator, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the poweracting jointly or singly, authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following mattersshall:
(A) comply with the Placement Agreement regarding the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings as may be necessary or desirable assist in connection compliance with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under the Purchase Agreement;
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws, and the Trust Indenture Act;
(C) assist in the listing of the Capital Securities upon such securities exchange or exchanges, if any, as shall be determined by the Depositor, with the registration of the Capital Securities under the Exchange Act, if required or if requested by the Depositor, and the preparation and filing of all periodic and other reports and other documents pursuant to the foregoing;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding execute the Trust Securities and on behalf of the Notes to the Holders Issuer Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) execute and deliver an application for a taxpayer identification number for the appointment of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent in accordance with this Trust AgreementIssuer Trust;
(F) execution and delivery of assist in the filing with the Commission, at such time as determined by the Depositor, any registration statement, if any, under the Securities Act relating to the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust AgreementSecurities, including any amendments thereto;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase Agreement;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a);
(J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Indenture Act, to execute on behalf of the Issuer Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the Administrators have the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement, including without limitation, the Debenture Purchase Agreement and the Common Securities Purchase Agreement; and
(KH) the taking of take any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the The Property Trustee shall have the power, power and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Issuer Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(B) the receipt of the Junior Subordinated Debentures;
(C) the receipt and collection of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts Junior Subordinated Debentures in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable owed to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust AgreementJunior Subordinated Debentures;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes Junior Subordinated Debentures to the Holders thereof in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding winding-up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Issuer Trust and the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;; and
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
after an Event of Default (Jother than under paragraph (2), (3), (4), or (5) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in definition of such term if such Event of Default is by or with respect to the Property Trustee), comply with the provisions of this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of Agreement and take any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder); provided, however, that nothing in this Section 2.8(a)(ii) shall require the Property Trustee to take any action that is not otherwise required in this Trust Agreement.
(iii) The Administrators shall comply with the listing requirements of the Capital Securities upon such securities exchange or exchanges, if any, as shall be determined by the Depositor, the registration of the Capital Securities under the Exchange Act, if required or if requested by the Depositor, and the preparation and filing of all periodic and other reports and other documents pursuant to the foregoing.
(b) So long as this Trust Agreement remains in effect, the Issuer Trust (or the Issuer Trustees or Administrators acting on behalf of the Issuer Trust) shall not undertake any business, activity or transaction except as expressly provided herein or contemplated hereby. In particular, neither the Issuer Trustees nor the Administrators shall (i) acquire any investments or engage in any activities not authorized by this Trust Agreement, (ii) sell, assign, transfer, exchange, mortgage, pledge, set-off or otherwise dispose of any of the Trust Property or interests therein, including to Holders, except as expressly provided herein, (iii) take any action that would cause the Issuer Trust to become taxable other than as a grantor trust for United States Federal income tax purposes, (iv) incur any indebtedness for borrowed money or issue any other debt, or (v) take or consent to any action that would result in the placement of a Lien on any of the Trust Property, except as expressly provided herein. The Property Trustee shall defend all claims and demands of all Persons at any time claiming any Lien on any of the Trust Property adverse to the interest of the Issuer Trust or the Holders in their capacity as Holders.
(c) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Capital Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Issuer Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Issuer Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the preparation, execution and filing with the Commission of a registration statement on the appropriate form under the Securities Act or the preparation of offering documents in reliance on one or more exemptions from registration under the Securities Act with respect to the Capital Securities;
(ii) the determination of the states in which to take appropriate action to qualify or register for sale or necessary to obtain any exemption from such qualification or registration of all or part of the Capital Securities and the determination of any and all such acts, other than actions that must be taken by or on behalf of the Issuer Trust, and the advice to the Issuer Trustees of actions they must take on behalf of the Issuer Trust, and the preparation for execution and filing of any documents to be executed and filed by the Issuer Trust or on behalf of the Issuer Trust, as the Depositor deems necessary or advisable in order to comply with the applicable laws of any such States in connection with the offer and sale of the Capital Securities;
(iii) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Placement Agreement and the Purchase Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky lawsCapital Securities; and
(iiiv) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(cd) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees Administrators and the Property Trustee are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Issuer Trust and to operate the Issuer Trust so that the Issuer Trust will not be deemed to be an "investment company" required to be registered under the Investment Company Act, and will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than as a grantor trust for United States federal Federal income tax purposes, purposes and so that the Notes Junior Subordinated Debentures will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal Federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “investment company” required to be registered under the Investment Company Actpurposes. In this connection, each Administrative the Property Trustee is and the Holders of Common Securities are authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative the Property Trustee determines and Holders of Common Securities determine in his or her their discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Capital Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Administrators or the Issuer Trustees be liable to the Issuer Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation regulations or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Samples: Trust Agreement (Southern Community Bancshares Inc /Ga), Trust Agreement (Community Financial Holding Co Inc)
Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, power and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings agreements as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under the Purchase Agreementagreement;
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) the appointment of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent Securities Registrar in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase AgreementAgreement and application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a);
(J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Business Trust Act, Act to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, duty and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt collection of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust and the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(KI) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “"investment company” " required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connection, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Samples: Trust Agreement (Matrix Bancorp Inc), Trust Agreement (Local Financial Corp /Nv)
Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, power and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings agreements as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, the Placement Agreement, the Subscription Agreement, a common securities subscription agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under the Purchase Agreementagreement;
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) the appointment of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent Securities Registrar in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase AgreementPlacement Agreement and application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a);
(J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, Act to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, duty and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt collection of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust and the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(KI) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Placement Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “"investment company” " required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connection, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Samples: Trust Agreement (Hanmi Financial Corp), Trust Agreement (Hanmi Financial Corp)
Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, power and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings agreements as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under the Purchase Agreementpurchase agreement;
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) the appointment of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase AgreementAgreement and application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a);
(J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, Act to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine determine, in the exercise of its or his reasonable and good faith judgment, is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, duty and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt collection of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust, provided that the Administrative Trustees shall have the power, duty and authority to act on behalf of the Trust and with respect to the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(KI) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine determine, in the exercise of its or his reasonable and good faith judgment, is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and authorized to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States U.S. federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States U.S. federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “investment company” required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connectionrespect thereof, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her reasonable discretion exercised in good faith to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Samples: Trust Agreement (Deerfield Triarc Capital Corp), Trust Agreement (Deerfield Triarc Capital Corp)
Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, power and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings agreements as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under the Purchase Agreementpurchase agreement;
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) the appointment of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent Securities Registrar in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase AgreementAgreement and application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a6,10(a);
(J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, Act to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, duty and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt collection of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust, provided that the Administrative Trustees shall have the power, duty and authority to act on behalf of the Trust and with respect to the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(KI) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and authorized to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “investment company” required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connectionrespect thereof, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Samples: Trust Agreement (Geovera Insurance Holdings, Ltd.), Trust Agreement (Geovera Insurance Holdings, Ltd.)
Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, power and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings agreements as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, the Operative Documents to which it is a common securities subscription agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under the Purchase Agreementparty;
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) the appointment of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent Securities Registrar in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase AgreementAgreement and application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a);
(J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, Act to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, duty and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt collection of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust, provided that the Administrative Trustees shall have the power, duty and authority to act on behalf of the Trust and with respect to the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(KI) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and authorized to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “"investment company” " required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connectionrespect thereof, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Samples: Trust Agreement (Anthracite Capital Inc), Trust Agreement (Anthracite Capital Inc)
Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under the Purchase Agreement;
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) the appointment of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase Agreement;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a);
(J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust and the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “"investment company” " required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connection, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Samples: Trust Agreement (Stifel Financial Corp), Trust Agreement (Temecula Valley Bancorp Inc)
Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, power and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings agreements as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under in accordance with the Purchase Placement Agreement and the Subscription Agreement;
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) the appointment of a successor Paying Agent, Calculation Agent and Calculation Agent Securities Registrar in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase AgreementPlacement Agreement and application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) the taking of all action that may be necessary for the preservation and continuance of the Trust’s valid existence, rights, franchises and privileges as a statutory trust under the laws of the State of Delaware;
(J) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a);
(JK) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, Act to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and
(KL) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, duty and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt collection of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust and the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(KI) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Placement Agreement and the Subscription Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “investment company” required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connection, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Samples: Trust Agreement (Green Bankshares, Inc.), Trust Agreement (Texas Capital Bancshares Inc/Tx)
Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings and as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement and agreement, a junior subordinated note subscription purchase agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under the Purchase Agreement;
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) the appointment of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent Securities Registrar in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase AgreementAgreement and application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(aSECTION 6.10(A);
(J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, Act to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, duty and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust, provided that the Administrative Trustees shall have the power, duty and authority to act on behalf of the Trust and with respect to the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(KJ) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and authorized to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “"investment company” " required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connectionrespect thereof, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section SECTION 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Samples: Trust Agreement (Uici), Trust Agreement (Uici)
Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, power and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings agreements as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, the Placement Agreement, the Subscription Agreement, a common securities subscription agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under the Purchase Agreementagreement;
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) the appointment of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent Securities Registrar in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase AgreementPlacement Agreement and application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a);6. 10(a):
(J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, Act to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, duty and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt collection of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust and the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(KI) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Placement Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “investment company” required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connection, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Samples: Trust Agreement (Entegra Financial Corp.), Trust Agreement (Macon Financial Corp.)
Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, power and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings agreements as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, the Operative Documents to which it is a common securities subscription agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under the Purchase Agreementparty;
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) the appointment of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent Securities Registrar in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase AgreementAgreement and application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a);
(J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, duty and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt collection of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust, provided that the Administrative Trustees shall have the power, duty and authority to act on behalf of the Trust and with respect to the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(KI) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and authorized to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “investment company” required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connectionrespect thereof, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Samples: Trust Agreement (Resource Capital Corp.), Trust Agreement (Resource Capital Corp.)
Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, power and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings agreements as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under the Purchase Agreementpurchase agreement;
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) execution of the appointment Trust Securities on behalf of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution the appointment of a Paying Agent and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust Registrar in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase AgreementAgreement and application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a);
(J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, Act to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, duty and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt collection of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust, provided that the Administrative Trustees shall have the power, duty and authority to act on behalf of the Trust and with respect to the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(KI) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and authorized to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States U.S. federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States U.S. federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “investment company” required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connectionrespect thereof, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Samples: Trust Agreement (Desert Capital Reit Inc), Trust Agreement (Desert Capital Reit Inc)
Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under the Purchase Placement Agreement and the Subscription Agreement;
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) the appointment of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase Placement Agreement;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a);
(J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust and the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Placement Agreement and the Subscription Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “investment company” required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connection, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Samples: Trust Agreement (Horizon Bancorp /In/), Trust Agreement (Greer Bancshares Inc)
Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, power and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings agreements as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under the Purchase Agreementpurchase agreement;
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) the appointment of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent Securities Registrar in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase AgreementAgreement and application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a);
(J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, Act to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, duty and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt collection of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust and the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(KI) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and authorized to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “investment company” required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connection, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Samples: Trust Agreement (Pacific Crest Capital Inc), Trust Agreement (Pacific Crest Capital Inc)
Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, power and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings agreements as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under the Purchase Agreementpurchase agreement;
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) the appointment of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent Securities Registrar in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase AgreementAgreements and application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a);
(J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, Act to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, duty and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt collection of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust, provided that the Administrative Trustees shall have the power, duty and authority to act on behalf of the Trust and with respect to the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(KI) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Agreement Agreements providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and authorized to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “investment company” required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connectionrespect thereof, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Samples: Trust Agreement (Sl Green Realty Corp), Trust Agreement (Gramercy Capital Corp)
Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, power and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings agreements as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under the Purchase Agreementpurchase agreement;
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) the appointment of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent Securities Registrar in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase AgreementAgreement and application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a);
(J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, Act to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, duty and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt collection of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust and the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(KI) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and authorized to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “"investment company” " required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connectionrespect thereof, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Samples: Trust Agreement (Meadowbrook Insurance Group Inc), Trust Agreement (Pxre Group LTD)
Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, the Operative Documents to which it is a common securities subscription agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under the Purchase Agreementparty;
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) the appointment of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent Securities Registrar in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase AgreementAgreement and application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a);
(J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, Act to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust, provided that the Administrative Trustees shall have the power, duty and authority to act on behalf of the Trust and with respect to the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(KJ) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and authorized to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “"investment company” " required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connectionrespect thereof, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Samples: Trust Agreement (Anthracite Capital Inc), Trust Agreement (Anthracite Capital Inc)
Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Issuer Trustees and the Administrators shall conduct the affairs of the Issuer Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In Subject to the limitations set forth in paragraph (b) of this Section and in accordance with the following provisions (i), (ii) and (iiiii), the Issuer Trustees and the Administrators shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the followingact as follows:
(i) As among the Trusteeseach Administrator, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the poweracting jointly or singly, authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following mattersshall:
(A) comply with the Underwriting Agreement regarding the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings as may be necessary or desirable assist in connection compliance with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under the Purchase Agreement;
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws, and the Trust Indenture Act;
(C) assist in the listing of the Preferred Capital Securities upon such securities exchange or exchanges, if any, as shall be determined by the Depositor, with the registration of the Preferred Capital Securities under the Exchange Act, if required or if requested by the Depositor, and the preparation and filing of all periodic and other reports and other documents pursuant to the foregoing;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding execute the Trust Securities and on behalf of the Notes to the Holders Issuer Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) execute and deliver an application for a taxpayer identification number for the appointment of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent in accordance with this Trust AgreementIssuer Trust;
(F) execution and delivery of assist in the filing with the Commission, at such time as determined by the Depositor, any registration statement, if any, under the Securities Act relating to the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust AgreementSecurities, including any amendments thereto;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase Agreement;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a);
(J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Indenture Act, to execute on behalf of the Issuer Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the Administrators have the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement, including without limitation, the Debenture Purchase Agreement and the Common Securities Purchase Agreement; and
(KH) the taking of take any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the The Property Trustee shall have the power, power and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Issuer Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(B) the receipt of the Junior Subordinated Debentures;
(C) the receipt and collection of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts Junior Subordinated Debentures in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable owed to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust AgreementJunior Subordinated Debentures;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes Junior Subordinated Debentures to the Holders thereof in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding winding-up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Issuer Trust and the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;; and
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
after an Event of Default (Jother than under paragraph (2), (3), (4), or (5) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in definition of such term if such Event of Default is by or with respect to the Property Trustee), comply with the provisions of this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of Agreement and take any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder); provided, however, that nothing in this Section 2.8(a)(ii) shall require the Property Trustee to take any action that is not otherwise required in this Trust Agreement.
(iii) The Administrators shall comply with the listing requirements of the Preferred Capital Securities upon such securities exchange or exchanges, if any, as shall be determined by the Depositor, the registration of the Preferred Capital Securities under the Exchange Act, if required or if requested by the Depositor, and the preparation and filing of all periodic and other reports and other documents pursuant to the foregoing.
(b) So long as this Trust Agreement remains in effect, the Issuer Trust (or the Issuer Trustees or Administrators acting on behalf of the Issuer Trust) shall not undertake any business, activity or transaction except as expressly provided herein or contemplated hereby. In particular, neither the Issuer Trustees nor the Administrators shall (i) acquire any investments or engage in any activities not authorized by this Trust Agreement, (ii) sell, assign, transfer, exchange, mortgage, pledge, set-off or otherwise dispose of any of the Trust Property or interests therein, including to Holders, except as expressly provided herein, (iii) take any action that would cause the Issuer Trust to become taxable other than as a grantor trust for United States Federal income tax purposes, (iv) incur any indebtedness for borrowed money or issue any other debt, or (v) take or consent to any action that would result in the placement of a Lien on any of the Trust Property, except as expressly provided herein. The Property Trustee shall defend all claims and demands of all Persons at any time claiming any Lien on any of the Trust Property adverse to the interest of the Issuer Trust or the Holders in their capacity as Holders.
(c) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Capital Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Issuer Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Issuer Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the preparation, execution and filing with the Commission of a registration statement on the appropriate form under the Securities Act or the preparation of offering documents in reliance on one or more exemptions from registration under the Securities Act with respect to the Preferred Capital Securities;
(ii) the determination of the states in which to take appropriate action to qualify or register for sale or necessary to obtain any exemption from such qualification or registration of all or part of the Preferred Capital Securities and the determination of any and all such acts, other than actions that must be taken by or on behalf of the Issuer Trust, and the advice to the Issuer Trustees of actions they must take on behalf of the Issuer Trust, and the preparation for execution and filing of any documents to be executed and filed by the Issuer Trust or on behalf of the Issuer Trust, as the Depositor deems necessary or advisable in order to comply with the applicable laws of any such States in connection with the offer and sale of the Preferred Capital Securities;
(iii) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Underwriting Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky lawsCapital Securities; and
(iiiv) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(cd) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees Administrators and the Property Trustee are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Issuer Trust and to operate the Issuer Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Issuer Trust will not be deemed to be an “investment company” required to be registered under the Investment Company Act, and will not be taxable other than as a grantor trust for United States Federal income tax purposes and so that the Junior Subordinated Debentures will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States Federal income tax purposes. In this connection, each Administrative the Property Trustee is and the Holders of Common Securities are authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative the Property Trustee determines and Holders of Common Securities determine in his or her their discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Capital Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Administrators or the Issuer Trustees be liable to the Issuer Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation regulations or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Samples: Declaration of Trust (HMB Capital Trust III), Trust Agreement (Centerstate Banks of Florida Inc)
Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, power and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings agreements as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, the operative documents to which the trust is a common securities subscription agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under the Purchase Agreementparty;
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) the appointment of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent Securities Registrar in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase AgreementAgreement and application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a);
(J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, Act to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, duty and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt collection of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust, provided that the Administrative Trustees shall have the power, duty and authority to act on behalf of the Trust and with respect to the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(KI) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and authorized to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “investment company” required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connectionrespect thereof, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Samples: Trust Agreement (Homebanc Corp), Trust Agreement (Homebanc Corp)
Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, power and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings agreements as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement the Common Securities Subscription Agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under the Junior Subordinated Note Purchase Agreement;
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) the appointment of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent Securities Registrar in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase AgreementAgreement and application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a);
(J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, Act to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, duty and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt collection of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust, provided that the Administrative Trustees shall have the power, duty and authority to act on behalf of the Trust and with respect to the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(KI) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and authorized to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “investment company” required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connectionrespect thereof, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Samples: Trust Agreement (Levitt Corp), Trust Agreement (Sunset Financial Resources Inc)
Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under the Purchase Underwriting Agreement;
(C) assisting to assist in the sale of the Trust Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration registered under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting to assist in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) the appointment of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase Underwriting Agreement;
(H) application for a tax identification number for the Trust and preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a);
(J) preparation and filing of all applicable forms required to be filed on behalf of the Trust in accordance with applicable law or the rules and regulations of the Commission;
(K) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and
(KL) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust and the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Trust Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(KJ) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Trust Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Underwriting Agreement providing for the sale of the Trust Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration registered under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “investment company” required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connection, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Trust Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Samples: Trust Agreement (Temecula Valley Bancorp Inc), Trust Agreement (Temecula Valley Bancorp Inc)
Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) : As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) : the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) ; to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under the Purchase Agreement;
(C) ; assisting in the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) ; assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) ; the appointment of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) ; execution and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) ; execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase Agreement;
(H) ; preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) ; establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a);
(J) ; unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and
(K) and the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) . As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) : the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) ; the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) ; the receipt of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) ; the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) ; the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) ; the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) ; the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) ; to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust and the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) ; application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) ; the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(K) and the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) . In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) ): the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) and the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) . Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “investment company” required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connection, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) . Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, power and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings agreements as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement Common Securities Subscription Agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under the Junior Subordinated Note Purchase Agreement;
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) the appointment of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent Securities Registrar in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase AgreementAgreement and application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a);
(J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, Act to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, duty and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt collection of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust, provided that the Administrative Trustees shall have the power, duty and authority to act on behalf of the Trust and with respect to the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(KI) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and authorized to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “investment company” required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connectionrespect thereof, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, power and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings agreements as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under the Purchase Agreement;
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) the appointment of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent Securities Registrar in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase AgreementPlacement Agreement and application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a);
(J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Business Trust Act, Act to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, duty and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt collection of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust and the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(KI) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Placement Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “"investment company” " required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connection, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent section that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any An action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Samples: Trust Agreement (Bnccorp Inc)
Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, Trustees under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, power and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement the Common Securities Subscription Agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement the Junior Subordinated Note Purchase Agreement and to cause the Trust to perform its obligations under the Purchase AgreementAgreement executed by the Depositor on behalf of the Trust;
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with this Trust Agreement and applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) the appointment of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase AgreementAgreement and application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a);
(J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and;
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement; and
(L) to cause the Trust, during any period in which it is not subject to and in compliance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, or it is not exempt from such reporting requirements pursuant to and in compliance with Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Exchange Act, to provide to each holder of the Trust Securities and to each prospective purchaser (as designated by such holder) of the Trust Securities, upon the request of such holder or prospective purchaser, any information required to be provided by Rule 144A(d)(4) under the Securities Act, if applicable.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, duty and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt collection of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust, provided that the Administrative Trustees shall have the power, duty and authority to act on behalf of the Trust and with respect to the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(KJ) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with this Trust Agreement and applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and authorized to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “investment company” required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connectionrespect thereof, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with his, her or its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, power and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings agreements as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription purchase agreement and to cause the Trust to perform its obligations under the Purchase Agreementany such agreements;
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) execution of the appointment Trust Securities on behalf of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution the appointment of a Paying Agent and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust Registrar in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase AgreementAgreement and application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a);
(J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, Act to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and;
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement; and
(L) the appointment of a Paying Agent and Securities Registrar in accordance with the Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, duty and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt collection of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust, provided that the Administrative Trustees shall have the power, duty and authority to act on behalf of the Trust and with respect to the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder); and
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in Section 5.13.
(b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and authorized to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States U.S. federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States U.S. federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “"investment company” " required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connectionrespect thereof, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, power and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings agreements as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under the Purchase Agreementpurchase agreement;
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) the appointment of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent Securities Registrar in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase AgreementAgreements and application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a);
(J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, Act to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, duty and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt collection of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust, provided that the Administrative Trustees shall have the power, duty and authority to act on behalf of the Trust and with respect to the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(KI) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Agreement Agreements providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and authorized to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States U.S. federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States U.S. federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “investment company” required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connectionrespect thereof, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement the Common Securities Subscription Agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement the Junior Subordinated Note Subscription Agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under the Purchase Agreement;
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) the appointment of a successor Paying Agent Agent, Securities Registrar and Calculation Agent in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase Agreement;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a);
(J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust and the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “"investment company” " required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connection, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Samples: Trust Agreement (Windrose Medical Properties Trust)
Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, power and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings agreements as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under the Purchase Agreementpurchase agreement;
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) execution of the appointment Trust Securities on behalf of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution the appointment of a Paying Agent and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust Registrar in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase AgreementAgreement and application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a); including and with respect to, for the purposes of Section 316(c) of the Trust Indenture Act, Distributions, voting rights, redemptions and exchanges, and to issue relevant notices to the Holders of Preferred Securities and Holders of Common Securities as to such actions and applicable record dates;
(J) to give the Note Issuer, the depositor and the Property Trustee prompt written notice of the occurrence of a Tax Event or an Investment Company Event; provided that the Administrative Trustees shall consult with the Note Issuer, the Depositor and the Property Trustee before taking or refraining from taking any action in relation to a Tax Event or an Investment Company Event;
(K) to bring or defend, pay, collect, compromise, arbitrate, resort to legal action or otherwise adjust claims or demands of or against the Trust (“Legal Action”), unless pursuant to Section 2.5(a)(ii), the Property Trustee has the exclusive power to bring such Legal Action;
(L) to employ or otherwise engage employees and agents (who may be designated as officers with titles) and managers, contractors, advisors and consultants and pay reasonable compensation for such services;
(M) to incur expenses which are necessary or incidental to carry out any of the purposes of the Trust;
(N) to act as, or appoint another Person to act as, registrar and transfer agent for the Securities;
(O) to take all action that may be necessary or appropriate for the preservation and the continuation of the Trust’s valid existence, rights, franchises and privileges as a statutory business trust under the laws of the State of Delaware and of each other jurisdiction in which such existence is necessary to protect the limited liability of the Holders of the Trust Securities or to enable the Trust to effect the purposes for which the Trust was created;
(P) to take any action, not inconsistent with this Trust Agreement with applicable law that the Administrative Trustees determine in their discretion to be necessary or desirable in carrying out the activities of the Trust as set out in this Section 2.5; provided, however, such action shall not (i) cause the Trust to be deemed to be Investment Company required to be registered under the Investment Company Act; and (ii) cause the Trust to be characterized for United States federal income tax purposes as an association taxable as a corporation or a partnership;
(Q) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, Act to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and
(KR) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, duty and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt collection of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust, provided that the Administrative Trustees shall have the power, duty and authority to act on behalf of the Trust and with respect to the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(KI) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and authorized to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States U.S. federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States U.S. federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “investment company” required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connectionrespect thereof, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Samples: Trust Agreement (Capital Trust Inc)
Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under the Purchase Agreement;
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) the appointment of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase Agreement;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a);
(J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust and the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “"investment company” " required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connection, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Samples: Trust Agreement (Bluegreen Corp)
Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, power and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings agreements as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and the Operative Documents to cause which the Trust to perform under the Purchase Agreementis a party;
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) execution of the appointment Trust Securities on behalf of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution the appointment of a Paying Agent and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust Registrar in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase AgreementAgreement and application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a);
(J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, Act to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, duty and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt collection of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust, provided that the Administrative Trustees shall have the power, duty and authority to act on behalf of the Trust and with respect to the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(KI) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine in good faith is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and authorized to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “"investment company” " required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connectionrespect thereof, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under the Purchase Agreement;
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) the appointment of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase Agreement;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a6.11(a);
(J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time reasonably determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust and the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time reasonably determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) the taking of any other reasonable actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “investment company” required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connection, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under the Purchase Placement Agreement and each Subscription Agreement;
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with the Securities Act and applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) the appointment of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase Placement Agreement;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a);
(J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust and the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Placement Agreement and the Subscription Agreements providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “investment company” required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connection, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Samples: Trust Agreement (Mills Corp)
Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, power and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings agreements as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, the Placement Agreement, the Subscription Agreement, a common securities subscription agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under the Purchase Agreementagreement;
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) the appointment of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent Securities Registrar in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase AgreementPlacement Agreement and application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a);
(J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, Act to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, duty and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt collection of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust and the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(KI) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Placement Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “investment company” required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connection, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Issuer Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Issuer Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In Subject to the limitations set forth in paragraph (b) of this Section, and in accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Issuer Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Issuer Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, Issuer Trustees under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Issuer Trustees, the Administrative Trustees, and each Administrative Trustee of them, shall severally have the power, power and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Issuer Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Issuer Trust to perform on behalf of the Issuer Trust the Underwriting Agreement and to cause the Issuer Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, Issuer Trust the Certificate Depository Agreement and such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings agreements as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Issuer Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under the Purchase Agreement;
(C) to cause the Issuer Trust to execute, deliver and perform its obligations under Remarketing Agreements entered into pursuant to Article X and, except as otherwise expressly provided in Article X, cause the Issuer Trust to take such actions with respect to Remarketings as are provided for in Article X or as may be necessary or, as determined by the Administrative Trustees, useful in connection with Remarketings;
(D) assisting in the sale registration of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration STACKS under the Securities Act, Act and in compliance with applicable under state securities or blue sky laws, and the qualification of this Trust Agreement under the Trust Indenture Act;
(DE) assisting in the listing of the STACKS upon such securities exchange or exchanges, if any, as shall be determined by the Depositor, with the registration of the STACKS under the Exchange Act, if required, and with the preparation and filing of all periodic and other reports and other documents pursuant to the foregoing;
(F) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes Debentures to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(EG) the appointment of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent Securities Registrar in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(FH) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Issuer Trust and the execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) execution and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Issuer Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(GJ) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase Agreement;
(H) preparation Underwriting Agreement and filing of all applicable tax returns any Remarketing Agreement and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of application for a taxpayer identification number for the Issuer Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a);
(JK) unless otherwise determined by the Depositor, the Property Trustee or the Administrative Trustees or as otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, the Trust Indenture Act or other applicable law, to execute on behalf of the Issuer Trust (either acting alone or together with any or all of the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such the Administrative Trustee has Trustees have the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and
(KL) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee the Issuer Trustees may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Issuer Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, duty and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Issuer Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(B) the receipt of the Debentures;
(C) the receipt collection of interest, principal and any other payments or instruments (including due bills or promissory notes of the Depositor issuable under or with respect to the Debentures) made in respect of the Notes Debentures and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts or property or instruments (including due bills or promissory notes of the Depositor issuable under or with respect to the Debentures) distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust AgreementDebentures;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes Debentures to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Issuer Trust and the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;; and
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
after an Event of Default (Jother than under paragraph (b),(c), (d) the authentication or (e) of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(Kdefinition of such term if such Event of Default is by or with respect to the Property Trustee) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder). Except as otherwise provided in this Section 2.7(a)(ii), the Property Trustee shall have none of the duties, liabilities, powers or the authority of the Administrative Trustees set forth in Section 2.7(a)(i).
(b) So long as this Trust Agreement remains in effect, the Issuer Trust (or the Issuer Trustees acting on behalf of the Issuer Trust) shall not undertake any business, activities or transactions except as expressly provided herein or contemplated hereby. In particular, the Issuer Trustees (acting on behalf of the Issuer Trust) shall not (i) acquire any investments or engage in any activities not authorized by this Trust Agreement, (ii) sell, assign, transfer, exchange, mortgage, pledge, set-off or otherwise dispose of any of the Trust Property or interests therein, including to Holders, except as expressly provided herein, (iii) take any action that would reasonably be expected to cause the Issuer Trust to become taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States Federal income tax purposes, (iv) incur any indebtedness for borrowed money or issue any other debt, (v) take or consent to any action that would result in the placement of a Lien on any of the Trust Property, (vi) invest any proceeds received by the Issuer Trust from holding the Debentures, but shall distribute all such proceeds to Holders of Trust Securities pursuant to the terms of this Trust Agreement and of the Trust Securities, (vii) acquire any assets other than the Trust Property, (viii) possess any power or otherwise act in such a way as to vary the Trust Property, (ix) possess any power or otherwise act in such a way as to vary the terms of the Trust Securities in any way whatsoever (except to the extent expressly authorized in this Trust Agreement or by the terms of the Trust Securities) or (x) issue any securities or other evidences of beneficial ownership of, or beneficial interest in, the Issuer Trust other than the Trust Securities. The Property Trustee shall defend all claims and demands of all Persons at any time claiming any Lien on any of the Trust Property adverse to the interest of the Issuer Trust or the Holders in their capacity as Holders.
(c) In connection with the issue issuance and sale of the Preferred SecuritiesSTACKS, the Depositor shall have the right and and, if the Depositor shall desire that the actions be taken, the responsibility to assist the Issuer Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Issuer Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the preparation and filing by the Issuer Trust with the Commission of and the execution on behalf of the Issuer Trust of a registration statement on the appropriate form in relation to the STACKS, including any amendments thereto;
(ii) the determination of the states in which to take appropriate action to qualify or register for sale all or part of the STACKS and the determination of any and all such acts, other than actions that must be taken by or on behalf of the Issuer Trust, and the advice to the Issuer Trust of actions they must take on behalf of the Issuer Trust, and the preparation for execution and filing of any documents to be executed and filed by the Issuer Trust or on behalf of the Issuer Trust, as the Depositor deems necessary or advisable in order to comply with the applicable laws of any such states;
(iii) the preparation for filing by the Issuer Trust and execution on behalf of the Issuer Trust of an application to the New York Stock Exchange or any other national stock exchange or the Nasdaq National Market or any other automated quotation system for listing upon notice of issuance of any STACKS and filing with such exchange or self-regulatory organization such notification and documents as may be necessary from time to time to maintain such listing;
(iv) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Underwriting Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky lawsSTACKS; and
(iiv) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out carryout any of the foregoing activities.
(cd) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Issuer Trust and to operate the Issuer Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Issuer Trust will not be deemed to be an “investment company” required to be registered under the Investment Company Act, and will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States Federal income tax purposes and so that the Debentures will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States Federal income tax purposes. In this connection, each the Depositor and the Administrative Trustee is Trustees are authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines they determine in his or her their discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred SecuritiesSTACKS. In no event shall the Administrative Depositor or the Issuer Trustees be liable to the Issuer Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under the Purchase Agreement;
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) the appointment of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase Agreement;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a);; ---------------
(J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust and the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “investment company” required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connection, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Samples: Trust Agreement (First Banks, Inc)
Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, Trustees under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, power and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under the Junior Subordinated Note Purchase Agreement;
(C) assisting in the sale issuance of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) the appointment of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase AgreementExchange Agreement and application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a);
(J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and;
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement; and
(L) to cause the Trust, during any period in which it is not subject to and in compliance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, or it is not exempt from such reporting requirements pursuant to and in compliance with Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Exchange Act, to provide to each holder of the Securities and to each prospective purchaser (as designated by such holder) of the Securities, upon the request of such holder or prospective purchaser, any information required to be provided by Rule 144A(d)(4) under the Securities Act, if applicable.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, duty and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt collection of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust, provided that the Administrative Trustees shall have the power, duty and authority to act on behalf of the Trust and with respect to the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(KI) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale issuance of the Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky lawsExchange Agreement; and
(ii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and authorized to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “investment company” required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connectionrespect thereof, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with his, her or its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under the Purchase AgreementAgreements;
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) the appointment of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase AgreementAgreements;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a);
(J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust and the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Agreement Agreements providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “"investment company” " required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connection, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, power and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings agreements as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, the Operative documents to which it is a common securities subscription agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under the Purchase Agreementparty;
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) the appointment of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent Securities Registrar in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase AgreementAgreement and application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a);
(J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, Act to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine in good faith is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, duty and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt collection of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust, provided that the Administrative Trustees shall have the power, duty and authority to act on behalf of the Trust and with respect to the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(KI) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and authorized to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “"investment company” " required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connectionrespect thereof, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement and agreement, a junior subordinated note subscription purchase agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under the Purchase Agreement;
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) the appointment of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent Securities Registrar in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase AgreementAgreement and application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a);
(J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, Act to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and or other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, , authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust, provided that the Administrative Trustees shall have the power, duty and authority to act on behalf of the Trust and with respect to the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(KJ) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and authorized to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “"investment company” " required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connectionrespect thereof, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, power and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings agreements as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function functions of the TrustTrust as stated in Section 2.4, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement and a junior subordinated note ICONs subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under in accordance with the Purchase Underwriting Agreement;
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Trust Capital Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes ICONs to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) the appointment of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent Securities Registrar in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase AgreementUnderwriting Agreement and application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a);
(J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, duty and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the NotesICONs;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt collection of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes ICONs and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes ICONs in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes ICONs to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust and the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(KI) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Trust Capital Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Underwriting Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Trust Capital Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Acttransaction, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or a partnership or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes ICONs will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “"investment company” " required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connectionregard, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Trust Capital Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 2.7 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Samples: Trust Agreement (National City Corp)
Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Issuer Trustees and the Administrators shall conduct the affairs of the Issuer Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In Subject to the limitations set forth in paragraph (b) of this Section and in accordance with the following provisions (i), (ii) and (iiiii), the Issuer Trustees and the Administrators shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the followingact as follows:
(i) As among the Trusteeseach Administrator, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the poweracting jointly or singly, authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following mattersshall:
(A) comply with the Underwriting Agreement regarding the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings as may be necessary or desirable assist in connection compliance with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under the Purchase Agreement;
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws, and the Trust Indenture Act;
(C) assist in the listing of the Preferred Capital Securities upon such securities exchange or exchanges, if any, as shall be determined by the Depositor, with the registration of the Preferred Capital Securities under the Exchange Act, if required or if requested by the Depositor, and the preparation and filing of all periodic and other reports and other documents pursuant to the foregoing;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding execute the Trust Securities and on behalf of the Notes to the Holders Issuer Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) execute and deliver an application for a taxpayer identification number for the appointment of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent in accordance with this Trust AgreementIssuer Trust;
(F) execution and delivery of assist in the filing with the Commission, at such time as determined by the Depositor, any registration statement, if any, under the Securities Act relating to the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust AgreementSecurities, including any amendments thereto;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase Agreement;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a);
(J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Indenture Act, to execute on behalf of the Issuer Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the Administrators have the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement, including without limitation, the Debenture Purchase Agreement and the Common Securities Purchase Agreement; and
(KH) the taking of take any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the The Property Trustee shall have the power, power and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Issuer Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(B) the receipt of the Junior Subordinated Debentures;
(C) the receipt and collection of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts Junior Subordinated Debentures in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable owed to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust AgreementJunior Subordinated Debentures;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes Junior Subordinated Debentures to the Holders thereof in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding winding-up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Issuer Trust and the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;; and
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
after an Event of Default (Jother than under paragraph (2), (3), (4), or (5) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in definition of such term if such Event of Default is by or with respect to the Property Trustee), comply with the provisions of this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of Agreement and take any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder); provided, however, that nothing in this Section 2.8(a)(ii) shall require the Property Trustee to take any action that is not otherwise required in this Trust Agreement.
(iii) The Administrators shall comply with the listing requirements of the Preferred Capital Securities upon such securities exchange or exchanges, if any, as shall be determined by the Depositor, the registration of the Preferred Capital Securities under the Exchange Act, if required or if requested by the Depositor, and the preparation and filing of all periodic and other reports and other documents pursuant to the foregoing.
(b) So long as this Trust Agreement remains in effect, the Issuer Trust (or the Issuer Trustees or Administrators acting on behalf of the Issuer Trust) shall not undertake any business, activity or transaction except as expressly provided herein or contemplated hereby. In particular, neither the Issuer Trustees nor the Administrators shall (i) acquire any investments or engage in any activities not authorized by this Trust Agreement, (ii) sell, assign, transfer, exchange, mortgage, pledge, set-off or otherwise dispose of any of the Trust Property or interests therein, including to Holders, except as expressly provided herein, (iii) ensure that neither the Depositor nor the Holders will instruct them to take any action that would cause the Issuer Trust to become taxable other than as a grantor trust for United States Federal income tax purposes, (iv) incur any indebtedness for borrowed money or issue any other debt, or (v) take or consent to any action that would result in the placement of a Lien on any of the Trust Property, except as expressly provided herein. The Property Trustee shall defend, to the fullest extent permitted by law, and at the expense of the Depositor, all claims and demands of all Persons at any time claiming any Lien on any of the Trust Property adverse to the interest of the Issuer Trust or the Holders in their capacity as Holders.
(c) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Capital Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Issuer Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Issuer Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the preparation, execution and filing with the Commission of a registration statement on the appropriate form under the Securities Act or the preparation of offering documents in reliance on one or more exemptions from registration under the Securities Act with respect to the Preferred Capital Securities;
(ii) the determination of the states in which to take appropriate action to qualify or register for sale or necessary to obtain any exemption from such qualification or registration of all or part of the Preferred Capital Securities and the determination of any and all such acts, other than actions that must be taken by or on behalf of the Issuer Trust, and the advice to the Issuer Trustees of actions they must take on behalf of the Issuer Trust, and the preparation for execution and filing of any documents to be executed and filed by the Issuer Trust or on behalf of the Issuer Trust, as the Depositor deems necessary or advisable in order to comply with the applicable laws of any such States in connection with the offer and sale of the Preferred Capital Securities;
(iii) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Underwriting Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky lawsCapital Securities; and
(iiiv) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(cd) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees Administrators are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Issuer Trust and to operate the Issuer Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Issuer Trust will not be deemed to be an “investment company” required to be registered under the Investment Company Act, and will not be taxable other than as a grantor trust for United States Federal income tax purposes and so that the Junior Subordinated Debentures will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States Federal income tax purposes. In this connection, each Administrative the Property Trustee is and the Holders of Common Securities are authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative the Property Trustee determines and Holders of Common Securities determine in his or her their discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Capital Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Administrators or the Issuer Trustees be liable to the Issuer Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation regulations or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, power and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings agreements as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under the Purchase Agreementpurchase agreement;
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) the appointment of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent Securities Registrar in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase AgreementAgreement and application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a);
(J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, Act to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, duty and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt collection of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust and the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(KI) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and authorized to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “"investment company” " required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connection, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, power and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings agreements as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under the Purchase Agreementpurchase agreement;
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting in the (tie sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) the appointment of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent Securities Registrar in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase AgreementAgreement and application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a);
(J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, Act to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, duty and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt collection of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust and the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(KI) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; . and
(ii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and authorized to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “"investment company” " required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connectionrespect thereof, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Samples: Trust Agreement (Tower Group, Inc.)
Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, Trustees under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement the Common Securities Subscription Agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement the Junior Subordinated Note Purchase Agreement and to cause the Trust to perform its obligations under the Purchase AgreementAgreement executed by the Depositor on behalf of the Trust;
(C) assisting in the sale or transfer of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with this Trust Agreement and applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) the appointment of a successor Paying Agent Agent, Securities Registrar and Calculation Agent in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase AgreementAgreement and application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a);
(J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, duty, authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust, provided that the Administrative Trustees shall have the power, duty and authority to act on behalf of the Trust and with respect to the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(KJ) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with this Trust Agreement and applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and authorized to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “"investment company” " required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connectionrespect thereof, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with his, her or its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Samples: Trust Agreement
Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Issuer Trustees and the Administrators shall conduct the affairs of the Issuer Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In Subject to the limitations set forth in paragraph (b) of this Section and in accordance with the following provisions (i), (ii) and (iiiii), the Issuer Trustees and the Administrators shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the followingact as follows:
(i) As among the Trusteeseach Administrator, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the poweracting jointly or singly, authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following mattersshall:
(A) comply with the Underwriting Agreement regarding the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings as may be necessary or desirable assist in connection compliance with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under the Purchase Agreement;
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws, and the Trust Indenture Act;
(C) assist in the listing of the Preferred Capital Securities upon such securities exchange or exchanges, if any, as shall be determined by the Depositor, with the registration of the Preferred Capital Securities under the Exchange Act, if required or if requested by the Depositor, and the preparation and filing of all periodic and other reports and other documents pursuant to the foregoing;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding execute the Trust Securities and on behalf of the Notes to the Holders Issuer Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) execute and deliver an application for a taxpayer identification number for the appointment of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent in accordance with this Trust AgreementIssuer Trust;
(F) execution and delivery of assist in the filing with the Commission, at such time as determined by the Depositor, any registration statement, if any, under the Securities Act relating to the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust AgreementSecurities, including any amendments thereto;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase Agreement;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a);
(J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Indenture Act, to execute on behalf of the Issuer Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the Administrators have the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement, including without limitation, the Debenture Purchase Agreement and the Common Securities Purchase Agreement; and
(KH) the taking of take any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the The Property Trustee shall have the power, power and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Issuer Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(B) the receipt of the Junior Subordinated Debentures;
(C) the receipt and collection of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts Junior Subordinated Debentures in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable owed to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust AgreementJunior Subordinated Debentures;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes Junior Subordinated Debentures to the Holders thereof in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding winding-up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Issuer Trust and the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;; and
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
after an Event of Default (Jother than under paragraph (2), (3), (4), or (5) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in definition of such term if such Event of Default is by or with respect to the Property Trustee), comply with the provisions of this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of Agreement and take any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder); provided, however, that nothing in this Section 2.8(a)(ii) shall require the Property Trustee to take any action that is not otherwise required in this Trust Agreement.
(iii) The Administrators shall comply with the listing requirements of the Preferred Capital Securities upon such securities exchange or exchanges, if any, as shall be determined by the Depositor, the registration of the Preferred Capital Securities under the Exchange Act, if required or if requested by the Depositor, and the preparation and filing of all periodic and other reports and other documents pursuant to the foregoing.
(b) So long as this Trust Agreement remains in effect, the Issuer Trust (or the Issuer Trustees or Administrators acting on behalf of the Issuer Trust) shall not undertake any business, activity or transaction except as expressly provided herein or contemplated hereby. In particular, neither the Issuer Trustees nor the Administrators shall (i) acquire any investments or engage in any activities not authorized by this Trust Agreement, (ii) sell, assign, transfer, exchange, mortgage, pledge, set-off or otherwise dispose of any of the Trust Property or interests therein, including to Holders, except as expressly provided herein, (iii) ensure that neither the Depositor nor the Holders will instruct them to take any action that would cause the Issuer Trust to become taxable other than as a grantor trust for United States Federal income tax purposes, (iv) incur any indebtedness for borrowed money or issue any other debt, or (v) take or consent to any action that would result in the placement of a Lien on any of the Trust Property, except as expressly provided herein. The Property Trustee shall defend, to the fullest extent permitted by law, and at the expense of the Depositor, all claims and demands of all Persons at any time claiming any Lien on any of the Trust Property adverse to the interest of the Issuer Trust or the Holders in their capacity as Holders.
(c) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Capital Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Issuer Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Issuer Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the preparation, execution and filing with the Commission of a registration statement on the appropriate form under the Securities Act or the preparation of offering documents in reliance on one or more exemptions from registration under the Securities Act with respect to the Preferred Capital Securities;
(ii) the determination of the states in which to take appropriate action to qualify or register for sale or necessary to obtain any exemption from such qualification or registration of all or part of the Preferred Capital Securities and the determination of any and all such acts, other than actions that must be taken by or on behalf of the Issuer Trust, and the advice to the Issuer Trustees of actions they must take on behalf of the Issuer Trust, and the preparation for execution and filing of any documents to be executed and filed by the Issuer Trust or on behalf of the Issuer Trust, as the Depositor deems necessary or advisable in order to comply with the applicable laws of any such States in connection with the offer and sale of the Preferred Capital Securities;
(iii) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Underwriting Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky lawsCapital Securities; and
(iiiv) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(cd) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees Administrators are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Issuer Trust and to operate the Issuer Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Issuer Trust will not be deemed to be an “investment company” required to be registered under the Investment Company Act, and will not be taxable other than as a grantor trust for United States Federal income tax purposes and so that the Junior Subordinated Debentures will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States Federal income tax purposes. In this connection, each Administrative the Property Trustee is and the Holders of Common Securities are authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines the Administrators and Holders of Common Securities determine in his or her their discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Capital Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Administrators or the Issuer Trustees be liable to the Issuer Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation regulations or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, power and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings agreements as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under the Purchase Agreementpurchase agreement;
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) execution of the appointment Trust Securities on behalf of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution the appointment of a Paying Agent and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust Calculation Agent in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase AgreementAgreement and application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a); including and with respect to, for the purposes of Section 316(c) of the Trust Indenture Act, Distributions, voting rights, redemptions and exchanges, and to issue relevant notices to the Holders of Preferred Securities and Holders of Common Securities as to such actions and applicable record dates;
(J) to give the the Depositor and the Property Trustee prompt written notice of the occurrence of a Tax Event or an Investment Company Event; provided that the Administrative Trustees shall consult with the Depositor and the Property Trustee before taking or refraining from taking any action in relation to a Tax Event or an Investment Company Event;
(K) to bring or defend, pay, collect, compromise, arbitrate, resort to legal action or otherwise adjust claims or demands of or against the Trust (“Legal Action”), unless pursuant to Section 2.5(a)(ii), the Property Trustee has the exclusive power to bring such Legal Action;
(L) to employ or otherwise engage employees and agents (who may be designated as officers with titles) and managers, contractors, advisors and consultants and pay reasonable compensation for such services;
(M) to incur expenses which are necessary or incidental to carry out any of the purposes of the Trust;
(N) to act as, or appoint another Person to act as, registrar and transfer agent for the Securities;
(O) to take all action that may be necessary or appropriate for the preservation and the continuation of the Trust’s valid existence, rights, franchises and privileges as a statutory business trust under the laws of the State of Delaware and of each other jurisdiction in which such existence is necessary to protect the limited liability of the Holders of the Trust Securities or to enable the Trust to effect the purposes for which the Trust was created;
(P) to take any action, not inconsistent with this Trust Agreement or with applicable law that the Administrative Trustees determine in their discretion to be necessary or desirable in carrying out the activities of the Trust as set out in this Section 2.5; provided, however, such action shall not:
(i) cause the Trust to be deemed to be an Investment Company required to be registered under the Investment Company Act; or
(ii) cause the Trust to be characterized for United States federal income tax purposes as an association taxable as a corporation or a partnership;
(Q) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, Act to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and
(KR) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, duty and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt collection of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust, provided that the Administrative Trustees shall have the power, duty and authority to act on behalf of the Trust and with respect to the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(KI) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and authorized to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “investment company” required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connectionrespect thereof, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, power and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings agreements as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under the Purchase Agreementpurchase agreement;
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) execution of the appointment Trust Securities on behalf of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution the appointment of a Paying Agent and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust Registrar in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase AgreementAgreement and application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a);
(J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, Act to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, duty and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt collection of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust, provided that the Administrative Trustees shall have the power, duty and authority to act on behalf of the Trust and with respect to the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(KI) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and authorized to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States U.S. federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States U.S. federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “investment company” required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connectionrespect thereof, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, power and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings agreements as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement the Common Securities Subscription Agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under the Junior Subordinated Note Purchase Agreement;
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) the appointment of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent Securities Registrar in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase AgreementAgreement and application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a);
(J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, Act to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, duty and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt collection of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust, provided that the Administrative Trustees shall have the power, duty and authority to act on behalf of the Trust and with respect to the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(KI) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and authorized to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust Grantor Trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “"investment company” " required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connectionrespect thereof, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Samples: Trust Agreement (Hanover Capital Mortgage Holdings Inc)
Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under the Purchase AgreementPlacement Agreement and the Subscription Agreements;
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) the appointment of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase Placement Agreement;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a);
(J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust and the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Placement Agreement and the Subscription Agreements providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “investment company” required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connection, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, Trustees under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, power and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement the Common Securities Subscription Agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement the Junior Subordinated Note Purchase Agreement and to cause the Trust to perform its obligations under the Purchase AgreementAgreement executed by the Depositor on behalf of the Trust;
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) the appointment of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase AgreementAgreement and application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a);
(J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and;
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement; and
(L) to cause the Trust, during any period in which it is not subject to and in compliance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, or it is not exempt from such reporting requirements pursuant to and in compliance with Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Exchange Act, to provide to each holder of the Securities and to each prospective purchaser (as designated by such holder) of the Securities, upon the request of such holder or prospective purchaser, any information required to be provided by Rule 144A(d)(4) under the Securities Act, if applicable.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, duty and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt collection of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust, provided that the Administrative Trustees shall have the power, duty and authority to act on behalf of the Trust and with respect to the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(KI) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and authorized to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “investment company” required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connectionrespect thereof, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with his, her or its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under the Purchase Placement Agreement and the Subscription Agreement;
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with the Securities Act and applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) the appointment of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase Placement Agreement;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a);
(J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust and the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Placement Agreement and the Subscription Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “investment company” required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connection, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Samples: Trust Agreement (Capitalsource Inc)
Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, power and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings agreements as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under the Purchase Agreementpurchase agreement;
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) the appointment of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent Securities Registrar in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase AgreementAgreement and application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a);
(J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, Act to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, duty and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt collection of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust and the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(KI) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and authorized to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “"investment company” " required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connection, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, Trustees under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, power and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform its obligations under the Purchase AgreementExisting Exchange Agreement executed by the Depositor on behalf of the Trust;
(C) assisting in the sale issuance of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) the appointment of a successor Paying Agent Agent, Securities Registrar and Calculation Agent in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase Existing Exchange Agreement;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a);
(J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and;
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time reasonably determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement; and
(L) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, duty and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust, provided that the Administrative Trustees shall have the power, duty and authority to act on behalf of the Trust and with respect to the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number the approval of any agreement or other document contemplated in connection with the exchange of the Exchange Notes for the Trust;
(J) Notes pursuant to Section 2.8 and the authentication consummation of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreementsuch exchange; and
(KJ) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time reasonably determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale issuance of the Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Existing Exchange Agreement providing for the sale issuance of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) the taking of any other reasonable actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and authorized to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “investment company” required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connectionrespect thereof, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with his, her or its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, power and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings agreements as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function functions of the TrustTrust as stated in Section 2.4, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement and a junior subordinated note ICONs subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under in accordance with the Purchase Underwriting Agreement;
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Trust Capital Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes ICONs to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) the appointment of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent Securities Registrar in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase AgreementUnderwriting Agreement and application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a);
(J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, duty and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the NotesICONs;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt collection of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes ICONs and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes ICONs in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes ICONs to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust and the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(KI) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Trust Capital Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Underwriting Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Trust Capital Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Acttransaction, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or a partnership or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes ICONs will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “investment company” required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connectionregard, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Trust Capital Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 2.7 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Samples: Trust Agreement (National City Corp)
Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, power and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings agreements as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under the Purchase Agreementpurchase agreement;
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) execution of the appointment Trust Securities on behalf of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution the appointment of a Paying Agent and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust Registrar in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase AgreementAgreement and application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a); including and with respect to, for the purposes of Section 316(c) of the Trust Indenture Act, Distributions, voting rights, redemptions and exchanges, and to issue relevant notices to the Holders of Preferred Securities and Holders of Common Securities as to such actions and applicable record dates;
(J) unless otherwise required by to give the Delaware Statutory Trust ActNote Issuer, to execute on behalf the depositor and the Property Trustee prompt written notice of the Trust (either acting alone occurrence of a Tax Event or together an Investment Company Event; provided that the Administrative Trustees shall consult with the other Administrative Trustees) Note Issuer, the Depositor and the Property Trustee before taking or refraining from taking any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power action in relation to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; anda Tax Event or an Investment Company Event;
(K) to bring or defend, pay, collect, compromise, arbitrate, resort to legal action or otherwise adjust claims or demands of or against the taking of any action incidental Trust (“Legal Action”), unless pursuant to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
Section 2.5 (ii) As among the Trusteesa)(ii), the Property Trustee shall have has the power, authority and authorization exclusive power to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notesbring such Legal Action;
(BL) the establishment of the Payment Accountto employ or otherwise engage employees and agents (who may be designated as officers with titles) and managers, contractors advisors and consultants and pay reasonable compensation for such services;
(C) the receipt of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(HM) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust and the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is incur expenses which are necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable incidental to carry out any of the foregoing activities.purposes of the Trust;
(cN) Notwithstanding anything herein to act as, or appoint another Person to act as, registrar and transfer agent for the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “investment company” required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connection, each Administrative Trustee is authorized Securities;
(O) to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, all action that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to may be necessary or desirable appropriate for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of preservation and the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf continuation of the Trust’s valid existence, no Person shall be required rights, franchises and privileges as a statutory business trust under the laws of the State of Delaware and of each other jurisdiction in which such existence is necessary to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.protect the
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Samples: Trust Agreement (Capital Trust Inc)
Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, power and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings agreements as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under the Purchase Agreementpurchase agreement;
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) execution of the appointment Trust Securities on behalf of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution the appointment of a Paying Agent and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust Registrar in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase AgreementAgreement and application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a);
(J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, Act to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, duty and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt collection of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust, provided that the Administrative Trustees shall have the power, duty and authority to act on behalf of the Trust and with respect to the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(KI) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and authorized to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “investment company” required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connectionrespect thereof, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, power and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings agreements as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under the Purchase Placement Agreement and the Subscription Agreement;
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) the appointment of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent Securities Registrar in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase AgreementPlacement Agreement and application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a);
(J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, Act to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, duty and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt collection of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust and the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(KI) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Placement Agreement and the Subscription Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “investment company” required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connection, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, power and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under the Purchase Agreement;
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) the appointment of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase AgreementAgreement and the application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a);
(J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement;
(K) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust and the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware; and
(KL) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, power and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust and the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(KI) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “investment company” required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connectionconnection therewith, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with his, her or its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, power and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings agreements as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, the Operative Documents to which it is a common securities subscription agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under the Purchase Agreementparty;
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) the appointment of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent Securities Registrar in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase AgreementAgreement and application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a);
(J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, Act to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(L) to cause the Trust, during any period in which it is not subject to and in compliance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, or it is not exempt from such reporting requirements pursuant to and in compliance with Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Exchange Act, to provide each holder of the Securities and to each prospective purchaser (as designated by such holder) of the Securities upon the request of such holder or prospective purchaser, any information required to be provided by Rule 144A(d)(4) under the Securities Act, if applicable.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, duty and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt collection of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust, provided that the Administrative Trustees shall have the power, duty and authority to act on behalf of the Trust and with respect to the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(KI) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and authorized to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor and Reading NZ for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “investment company” required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connectionrespect thereof, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, power and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings agreements as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under the Purchase Agreementpurchase agreement;
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) execution of the appointment Trust Securities on behalf of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution the appointment of a Paying Agent and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust Registrar in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase AgreementAgreement and application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a)) including and with respect to, for the purposes of Section 316(c) of the Trust Indenture Act, Distributions, voting rights, redemptions and exchanges, and to issue relevant notices to the Holders of Preferred Securities and Holders of Common Securities as to such actions and applicable record dates;
(J) to give the issuer of the Notes, the Depositor and the Property Trustee prompt written notice of the occurrence of a Tax Event or an Investment Company Event; provided that the Administrative Trustees shall consult with the issuer of the Notes, the Depositor and the Property Trustee before taking or refraining from taking any action in relation to a Tax Event or an Investment Company Event;
(K) to bring or defend, pay, collect, compromise, arbitrate, resort to legal action or otherwise adjust claims or demands of or against the Trust (“Legal Action”), unless pursuant to Section 2.5 (a)(ii), the Property Trustee has the exclusive power to bring such Legal Action;
(L) to employ or otherwise engage employees and agents (who may be designated as officers with titles) and managers, contractors advisors and consultants and pay reasonable compensation for such services;
(M) to incur expenses which are necessary or incidental to carry out any of the purposes of the Trust;
(N) to act as, or appoint another Person to act as, registrar and transfer agent for the Securities;
(O) to take all action that may be necessary or appropriate for the preservation and the continuation of the Trust’s valid existence, rights, franchises and privileges as a statutory business trust under the laws of the State of Delaware and of each other jurisdiction in which such existence is necessary to protect the limited liability of the Holders of the Trust Securities or to enable the Trust to effect the purposes for which the Trust was created;
(P) to take any action, not inconsistent with this Trust Agreement with applicable law that the Administrative Trustees determine in their discretion to be necessary or desirable in carrying out the activities of the Trust as set out in this Section 2.5; provided, however, such action shall not (i) cause the Trust to be deemed to be Investment Company required to be registered under the Investment Company Act; and (ii) cause the Trust to be characterized for United States federal income tax purposes as an association taxable as a corporation or a partnership;
(Q) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, Act to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and
(KR) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, duty and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt collection of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust, provided that the Administrative Trustees shall have the power, duty and authority to act on behalf of the Trust and with respect to the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(KI) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and authorized to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States U.S. federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States U.S. federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “investment company” required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connectionrespect thereof, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under the Purchase Agreement;
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) the appointment of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase Agreement;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section SECTION 6.10(a);
(J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust and the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “"investment company” " required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connection, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section SECTION 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, power and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings agreements as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under the Purchase Agreementpurchase agreement;
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) execution of the appointment Trust Securities on behalf of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution the appointment of a Paying Agent and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust Registrar in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase AgreementAgreement and application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a); including and with respect to, for the purposes of Section 316(c) of the Trust Indenture Act, Distributions, voting rights, redemptions and exchanges, and to issue relevant notices to the Holders of Preferred Securities and Holders of Common Securities as to such actions and applicable record dates;
(J) to give the Note Issuer, the depositor and the Property Trustee prompt written notice of the occurrence of a Tax Event or an Investment Company Event; provided that the Administrative Trustees shall consult with the Note Issuer, the Depositor and the Property Trustee before taking or refraining from taking any action in relation to a Tax Event or an Investment Company Event;
(K) to bring or defend, pay, collect, compromise, arbitrate, resort to legal action or otherwise adjust claims or demands of or against the Trust (“Legal Action”), unless pursuant to Section 2.5(a)(ii), the Property Trustee has the exclusive power to bring such Legal Action;
(L) to employ or otherwise engage employees and agents (who may be designated as officers with titles) and managers, contractors, advisors and consultants and pay reasonable compensation for such services;
(M) to incur expenses which are necessary or incidental to carry out any of the purposes of the Trust;
(N) to act as, or appoint another Person to act as, registrar and transfer agent for the Securities;
(O) to take all action that may be necessary or appropriate for the preservation and the continuation of the Trust’s valid existence, rights, franchises and privileges as a statutory business trust under the laws of the State of Delaware and of each other jurisdiction in which such existence is necessary to protect the limited liability of the Holders of the Trust Securities or to enable the Trust to effect the purposes for which the Trust was created;
(P) to take any action, not inconsistent with this Trust Agreement with applicable law that the Administrative Trustees determine in their discretion to be necessary or desirable in carrying out the activities of the Trust as set out in this Section 2.5; provided, however, such action shall not (i) cause the Trust to be deemed to be Investment Company required to be registered under the Investment Company Act; and (ii) cause the Trust to be characterized for United States federal income tax purposes as an association taxable as a corporation or a partnership;
(Q) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, Act to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and
(KR) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, duty and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt collection of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust, provided that the Administrative Trustees shall have the power, duty and authority to act on behalf of the Trust and with respect to the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(KI) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and authorized to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “investment company” required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connectionrespect thereof, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, power and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings agreements as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement the Common Securities Subscription Agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under the Junior Subordinated Note Purchase Agreement;
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) the appointment of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent Securities Registrar in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase AgreementAgreement and application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a);
(J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, Act to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, duty and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt collection of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust, provided that the Administrative Trustees shall have the power, duty and authority to act on behalf of the Trust and with respect to the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(KI) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and authorized to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “"investment company” " required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connectionrespect thereof, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, power and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings agreements as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement agreements and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement agreements and to cause the Trust to perform under the Purchase AgreementPlacement Agreement and the Subscription Agreements;
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) the appointment of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent Securities Registrar in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase AgreementPlacement Agreement and application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a);
(J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, Act to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, duty and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt collection of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust and the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(KI) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Placement Agreement and the Subscription Agreements providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “"investment company” " required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connection, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, power and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings agreements as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement the Common Securities Subscription Agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under the Junior Subordinated Note Purchase Agreement;
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) the appointment of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent Securities Registrar in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase AgreementAgreement and application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a);
(J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, Act to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, duty and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt collection of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust, provided that the Administrative Trustees shall have the power, duty and authority to act on behalf of the Trust and with respect to the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(KI) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and authorized to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “"investment company” " required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connectionrespect thereof, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Samples: Trust Agreement (Bluegreen Corp)
Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In Subject to the limitations set forth in paragraph (b) of this Section and Article VIII and in accordance with the following provisions (iA) and (iiB), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, Trustees under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including without limitation, the following:
(iA) As among the Trustees, each the Administrative Trustee Trustees, acting singularly or together, shall severally have the power, duty and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(Ai) the issuance and sale of the Trust SecuritiesSecurities pursuant to the Underwriting Agreement;
(Bii) without the consent of any Person, to cause the Trust to enter into, into and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings agreements as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function consummation of the Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under the Purchase Underwriting Agreement;
(Ciii) assisting the qualification of the Trust to do business in any jurisdiction as may be necessary or desirable;
(iv) the sale registration of the Preferred Trust Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities ActAct of 1933, as amended, and in compliance with applicable under state securities or blue sky laws, and the qualification of this Trust Agreement as a trust indenture under the Trust Indenture Act;
(Dv) assisting in the sending listing, if any, of notices (other than notices the Preferred Trust Securities upon such national securities exchange or exchanges or automated quotation system or systems as shall be determined by the Depositor and the registration of default) the Preferred Trust Securities under the Exchange Act, and the preparation and filing of all periodic and other information regarding the Trust Securities reports and the Notes other documents pursuant to the Holders foregoing;
(vi) the appointment or removal of a Paying Agent and Transfer Agent and Registrar in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) the appointment of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase Agreement;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(Ivii) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except including for the purposes of Section 316(c) of the Trust Indenture Act and with respect to Distributions, voting rights, redemptions, and exchanges, and issuance of relevant notices to Holders of the Trust Securities as provided in Section 6.10(a)to such actions;
(Jviii) unless otherwise the due preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required by to be filed with respect to the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, to execute on behalf of the Trust;
(ix) all action that may be necessary or appropriate for the preservation and the continuation of the Trust's valid existence, rights, franchises and privileges as a statutory trust under the laws of the State of Delaware and of each other jurisdiction in which such existence is necessary to protect the limited liability of the Holders of the Trust Securities or to enable the Trust to effect the purposes for which the Trust was created;
(either acting alone or together x) the acquisition of the Debentures with the other proceeds of the sale of the Trust Securities; provided, however, the Administrative Trustees) any documents Trustees shall cause legal title to all of the Debentures to be vested in, and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power Debentures to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and
(K) be held of record in the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trusteesname of, the Property Trustee shall have for the power, authority and authorization to act on behalf benefit of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(Hxi) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust and the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation with the Secretary of State of Delaware;
(xii) the delivery of the certificate to the Property Trustee required by Section 314(a)(4) of the Trust Indenture Act, which certificate may be executed by any Administrative Trustee;
(xiii) any action incidental to the foregoing as the Administrative Trustees may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Securityholders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Securityholder);
(xiv) all actions and performance of such duties as may be required of the Administrative Trustees pursuant to the terms of this Trust Agreement; and
(xv) the execution and delivery of all documents or instruments, the performance of all duties and powers, and the doing of all things for and on behalf of the Trust in all matters necessary or incidental to the foregoing;
(B) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, duty and authority to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following ministerial matters:
(i) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(ii) the receipt of and holding of legal title to the Debentures;
(iii) the collection and deposit in the Payment Account of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Debentures;
(iv) the distribution of amounts owed to the Securityholders in respect of the Trust Securities in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(v) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Debentures to the Securityholders in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(vi) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(vii) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust and the execution of the certificate of cancellation to be prepared and filed by the Administrative Trustees with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(Kviii) the taking of any ministerial action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders Securityholders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular HolderSecurityholder); and
(ix) the taking of all actions and performing such duties as may be required of the Property Trustee pursuant to the terms of this Trust Agreement. Subject to this Section 2.07(a)(B), the Property Trustee shall have none of the duties, powers or authority of the Administrative Trustees set forth in Sections 2.07(a)(A) and 2.07(c) or the Depositor set forth in Section 2.07(c). The Property Trustee shall have the power and authority to exercise all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of Debentures under the Subordinated Indenture, subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement, and, if an Event of Default occurs and is continuing, the Property Trustee may, for the benefit of Holders of the Trust Securities, in its discretion, proceed to protect and enforce its rights as holder of the Debentures subject to the rights of the Holders pursuant to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(b) So long as this Trust Agreement remains in effect, the Trust (or the Trustees acting on behalf of the Trust) shall not undertake any business, activities or transaction except as expressly provided herein or contemplated hereby. In particular, the Trustees, acting on behalf of the Trust, shall not (i) acquire any investments or engage in any activities not authorized by this Trust Agreement, (ii) sell, assign, transfer, exchange, pledge, set-off or otherwise dispose of any of the Trust Property or interests therein, including to Securityholders, except as expressly provided herein, (iii) take any action that would reasonably be expected to cause the Trust to fail or cease to qualify as a "grantor trust" for United States Federal income tax purposes, (iv) incur any indebtedness for borrowed money or (v) take or consent to any action that would result in the placement of a Lien on any of the Trust Property. The Trustees shall defend all claims and demands of all Persons at any time claiming any Lien on any of the Trust Property adverse to the interest of the Trust or the Securityholders in their capacity as Securityholders.
(c) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Trust Securities, each of the Depositor and the Administrative Trustees, acting singularly or together, shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) to prepare for filing by the negotiation of Trust with the terms of, Commission and the execution to execute and delivery of, the Purchase Agreement providing for the sale of file a registration statement on Form S-3 in relation to the Preferred Trust Securities, including any amendments thereto and to take any action necessary or desirable to sell the Preferred Trust Securities in one a transaction or more series of transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; andpursuant thereto;
(ii) to determine the taking states in which to take appropriate action to qualify or register for sale all or part of the Preferred Trust Securities and to do any and all such acts, other than actions which must be taken by or on behalf of the Trust, and advise the Trustees of actions they must take on behalf of the Trust, and prepare for execution and filing any documents to be executed and filed by the Trust or on behalf of the Trust, as the Depositor deems necessary or advisable in order to comply with the applicable laws of any such states in connection with the sale of Preferred Trust Securities;
(iii) to prepare for filing by the Trust an application to the New York Stock Exchange or any other national stock exchange or the NASDAQ National Market for listing upon notice of issuance of any Preferred Trust Securities;
(iv) to prepare for filing by the Trust with the Commission a registration statement on Form 8-A relating to the registration of the Preferred Trust Securities under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act, including any amendments thereto;
(v) to select the investment banker or bankers to act as underwriters with respect to the offer and sale by the Trust of Preferred Trust Securities ("Offer") and negotiate the terms of an Underwriting Agreement and pricing agreement providing for the Offer;
(vi) to execute and deliver on behalf of the Trust the Underwriting Agreement and such other agreements as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the consummation thereof;
(vii) to take any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(cd) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are hereby authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that (i) the Trust will not be deemed to be an “"investment company” " required to be registered under the Investment Company Act, (ii) the Trust will not be classified other than as a "grantor trust" for United States Federal income tax purposes and (iii) the Debentures will be treated as indebtedness of the Debenture Issuer for United States Federal income tax purposes. In this connection, each the Depositor and the Administrative Trustee is Trustees are authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such each of the Depositor and the Administrative Trustee Trustees determines in his or her its discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not materially adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Trust Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In Subject to the limitations set forth in paragraph (b) of this Section, and in accordance with the following provisions (iA) and (iiB), the Administrative Trustees and the Property Trustee shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the such Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, such Trustees under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including without limitation, the following:
(iA) As among the Trustees, each the Administrative Trustee Trustees shall severally have the power, duty and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(Ai) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(Bii) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, the Expense Agreement, the DTC Agreement and such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings agreements as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust;
(iii) to prepare an offering memorandum (the "Offering Memorandum") in relation to the offering and sale of Preferred Securities to QIBs in reliance on Rule 144A under the Securities Act and to certain institutional Accredited Investors; and to execute, includingfile with the Commission and cause to become effective, without limitationat such time as determined by the Registration Rights Agreement, a common securities subscription agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and registration statement or registration statements filed on Form 5-1, Form 5-3 or Form 5-4, as the case may be, including any amendments thereto in relation to the Preferred Securities;
(iv) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform under on behalf of the Purchase Trust, the Registration Rights Agreement;
(C) assisting , assist in the sale registration of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), including the preparation of a registration statement related thereto, and in compliance with applicable under state securities or blue sky laws, and the qualification of this Trust Agreement to the extent required as a trust indenture under the Trust Indenture Act and take all other actions required to be taken by or on behalf of the Trust pursuant to the Registration Rights Agreement;
(Dv) assisting to execute and file any documents, or take any acts as determined in accordance with the Registration Rights Agreement to be necessary in order to qualify or register all or part of the Preferred Securities in any state or foreign jurisdiction;
(vi) to assist in the sending listing of the Preferred Securities upon such securities exchange or exchanges as shall be determined by the Depositor or as required under the Registration Rights Agreement and the registration of the Preferred Securities under the Exchange Act and the preparation and filing of all periodic and other reports and other documents pursuant to the foregoing;
(vii) to send notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and Securities, the Notes KDSM Senior Debentures, the Parent Preferred, the Trust, KDSM, Inc. or Xxxxxxxx to the Holders Securityholders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(Eviii) the appointment of to issue press releases announcing an Extension Period (as defined herein);
(ix) to appoint a successor Paying Agent Agent, authenticating agent and Calculation Agent Securities Registrar in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(Fx) execution and delivery to register transfers of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(Gxi) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, to wind up the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust and the preparation, execution and delivery filing of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase Agreementcertificate of cancellation with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(Hxii) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a);
(J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with any or all of the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such the Administrative Trustee has Trustees have the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement;
(xiii) to execute and file an application (which may be prepared by the Depositor) to the Private Offerings, Resale and Trading through Automated Linkages ("PORTAL") Market and, at such time as determined in accordance with the Registration Rights Agreement or by the Depositor, of the holders of the Preferred Securities to the New York Stock Exchange or any other national stock exchange or the NASDAQ National Market for listing or quotation of the Preferred Securities;
(xiv) to execute and deliver letters, documents, or instruments with DTC relating to the Preferred Securities;
(xv) to execute and file with the Commission, at such time as required in accordance with the Registration Rights Agreement or applicable law, a registration statement on Form 8-A, including any amendments thereto, relating to the registration of the Preferred Securities under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act;
(xvi) to execute, enter into or confirm the Purchase Agreement, Registration Rights Agreement and other related agreements providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities;
(xvii) the taking of all actions reasonably necessary to enable the holders of Preferred Securities to vote on any matters which require the consent of all or some of the Securityholders under this Trust Agreement and taking all actions reasonably necessary to effectuate such vote; and
(Kxviii) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such the Administrative Trustees and the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary necessary, advisable or advisable convenient to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.Agreement for the benefit of the Securityholders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Securityholder)
(iiB) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, duty and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(Bi) the establishment and maintenance of the Payment Account;
(Cii) to the extent necessary, assisting in the registration of the Preferred Securities under the Securities Act, including the preparation of a registration statement related thereto, and under state securities or blue sky laws, and the qualification of the Trust Agreement as a trust indenture under this Trust Indenture Act;
(iii) to the extent necessary, assisting in the preparation of an offering memorandum (the "Offering Memorandum") in relation to the offering and sale of Preferred Securities to QIBs in reliance on Rule 144A under the Securities Act and to certain institutional Accredited Investors and to execute, file with the Commission and cause to become effective, at such time as determined by the Registration Rights Agreement, a registration statement or registration statements filed on Form 5-1, Form 5-3 or Form 5-4, as the case may be, including any amendments thereto in relation to the Preferred Securities;
(iv) the receipt and safekeeping of the KDSM Senior Debentures;
(v) executing and filing any documents prepared by the Depositor, or take any acts as determined by the Depositor to be necessary in order to qualify or register all or part of the Preferred Securities in any State or foreign jurisdiction in which the Depositor has determined to qualify or register such Preferred Securities for sale;
(vi) the collection of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts KDSM Senior Debentures in the Payment Account;
(Dvii) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable owed to the Holders securityholders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of Securities pursuant to this Trust Agreement;
(Fviii) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes KDSM Senior Debentures to the Holders Securityholders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(Gix) the sending of notices of default under the Pledge Agreement;
(x) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(Hxi) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust and the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(Ixii) application for a taxpayer identification number for executing and delivering letters, documents, or instruments with DTC relating to the TrustPreferred Securities;
(Jxiii) upon the occurrence of a Change of Control, cause the KDSM Senior Debentures held by the Trust to be redeemed in accordance with Section 4.08 if the Trust has the right to cause such redemption;
(xiv) the authentication taking of any action reasonably necessary to enable the holders of Trust Securities to vote on any matters which require the consent of all or some of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Securityholders under the Trust AgreementAgreement and taking all actions reasonably necessary to effectuate such vote; and
(Kxv) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing (including sending certain information, notices and reports to the holders of the Preferred Securities) as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders Securityholders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular HolderSecurityholder).
(b) So long as this Trust Agreement remains in effect, the Trust (or the Trustees acting on behalf of the Trust) shall not undertake any business, activities or transaction except as expressly provided herein or contemplated hereby. In particular, the Administrative Trustees and the Property Trustee shall not (i) acquire any Investments (other than KDSM Senior Debentures as provided herein) or engage in any activities not authorized by this Trust Agreement, (ii) sell, assign, transfer, exchange, pledge, set-off or otherwise dispose of any of the Trust Property or interests therein, including to Securityholders, except as expressly provided herein, (iii) take any action that would cause the Trust to be deemed an "investment company" required to be registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, or treated as an association taxable as a corporation for United States federal income tax purposes, (iv) incur any Indebtedness, (v) take or consent to any action that would result in the placement of a Lien on any of the Trust Property or (vi) declare Distributions on the Preferred Securities that are not properly declarable, or redeem Preferred Securities where funds are not legally available for such redemption of such Preferred Securities. Notwithstanding anything herein, Distributions on the Preferred Securities are not properly declarable, and funds are not legally available for redemption of Securities unless the Trust has cash sufficient to pay such Distributions or make such redemption, as the case may be. The Administrative Trustees and the Property Trustee shall defend all claims and demands of all Persons at any time claiming any Lien on any of the Trust Property adverse to the interest of the Trust or the Securityholders in their capacity as Securityholders.
(c) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):respects as actions of the Trust)
(i) preparing, if necessary, an offering memorandum (the negotiation "Offering Memorandum") in preliminary and final form prepared by the Depositor, in relation to the offering and sale of Preferred Securities to QIBs in reliance on Rule 144A under the Securities Act and to certain institutional Accredited Investors and to execute and file with the Commission, at such time as determined by the Depositor, a registration statement or registration statements filed on Form 5-1, Form 5-3 or Form 5-4, as the case may be, prepared by the Depositor, including any amendments thereto in relation to the Preferred Securities;
(ii) executing and filing any documents prepared by the Depositor, or take any acts as determined by the Depositor to be necessary in order to qualify or register all or part of the terms ofPreferred Securities in any State or foreign jurisdiction in which the Depositor has determined to qualify or register such Preferred Securities for sale;
(iii) executing and filing an application, prepared by the Depositor, to the Private Offerings, Resale and Trading through Automated Linkages ("PORTAL") Market and, at such time as determined by the execution Depositor to the New York Stock Exchange or any other national stock exchange or the NASDAQ National Market for listing or quotation of the Preferred Securities;
(iv) executing and delivery ofdelivering letters, documents, or instruments with DTC relating to the Preferred Securities;
(v) executing and filing with the Commission, at such time as determined by the Depositor, a registration statement on Form 8-A, including any amendments thereto, prepared by the Depositor relating to the registration of the Preferred Securities under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act;
(vi) executing and entering into the Purchase Agreement, Registration Rights Agreement and other related agreements providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky lawsSecurities; and
(iivii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(cd) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees and the Property Trustee, in their respective role set forth in this Trust Agreement, are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable deemed to be an "investment company" required to be registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, or taxed as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, purposes and so that the Notes KDSM Senior Debentures will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “investment company” required to be registered under the Investment Company Actpurposes. In this connection, each the Depositor and the Administrative Trustee is and the Property Trustee are authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such the Depositor or any of the Administrative Trustees and the Property Trustee determines in his or her its discretion to be necessary necessary, desirable or desirable convenient for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders holders of the Outstanding Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, power and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings agreements as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement Common Securities Subscription Agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under the an Unsecured Junior Subordinated Note Purchase Agreement;
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) the appointment of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent Securities Registrar in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase AgreementAgreement and application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a6.10( a);
(J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, Act to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, duty and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt collection of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust, provided that the Administrative Trustees shall have the power, duty and authority to act on behalf of the Trust and with respect to the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(KI) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and authorized to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “investment company” required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connectionrespect thereof, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, power and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings agreements as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under the Purchase Agreementpurchase agreement;
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) execution of the appointment Trust Securities on behalf of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution the appointment of a Paying Agent and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust Registrar in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase AgreementAgreement and application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a);
(J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, Act to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, duty and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt collection of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust, provided that the Administrative Trustees shall have the power, duty and authority to act on behalf of the Trust and with respect to the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(KI) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and authorized to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “"investment company” " required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connectionrespect thereof, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, power and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings agreements as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under the Purchase Agreementpurchase agreement;
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) the appointment of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent Securities Registrar in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase AgreementAgreement and application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a);
(J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, Act to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine determine, in the exercise of its or his reasonable and good faith judgment, is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, duty and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt collection of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust, provided that the Administrative Trustees shall have the power, duty and authority to act on behalf of the Trust and with respect to the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(KI) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine determine, in the exercise of its or his reasonable and good faith judgment, is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and authorized to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States U.S. federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States U.S. federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “investment company” required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connectionrespect thereof, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her reasonable discretion exercised in good faith to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, power and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings agreements as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under the Purchase Agreementpurchase agreement;
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) the appointment of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent Securities Registrar in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase AgreementAgreement and application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a);
(J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, duty and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt collection of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust, provided that the Administrative Trustees shall have the power, duty and authority to act on behalf of the Trust and with respect to the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(KI) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and authorized to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “"investment company” " required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connectionrespect thereof, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under the Purchase Agreement;perform
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) the appointment of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase Agreement;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a);
(J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;in
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust and the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “investment company” required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connection, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Samples: Trust Agreement (Bluegreen Corp)
Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In Subject to the limitations set forth in paragraph (b) of this Section and Article VIII and in accordance with the following provisions (iA) and (iiB), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, Trustees under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including without limitation, the following:
(iA) As among the Trustees, each the Administrative Trustee Trustees, acting singularly or together, shall severally have the power, duty and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(Ai) the issuance and sale of the Trust SecuritiesSecurities pursuant to the Underwriting Agreement;
(Bii) without the consent of any Person, to cause the Trust to enter into, into and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings agreements as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function consummation of the Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under the Purchase Underwriting Agreement;
(Ciii) assisting to qualify the Trust to do business in any jurisdiction as may be necessary or desirable;
(iv) the sale registration of the Preferred Trust Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities ActAct of 1933, as amended, and in compliance with applicable under state securities or blue sky laws, and the qualification of this Trust Agreement as a trust indenture under the Trust Indenture Act;
(Dv) assisting in the sending listing, if any, of notices (other than notices the Preferred Trust Securities upon such national securities exchange or exchanges or automated quotation system or systems as shall be determined by the Depositor and the registration of default) the Preferred Trust Securities under the Exchange Act, and the preparation and filing of all periodic and other information regarding the Trust Securities reports and the Notes other documents pursuant to the Holders foregoing;
(vi) the appointment or removal of a Paying Agent and Transfer Agent and Registrar in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(Evii) the appointment establishment of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent in accordance with this Trust Agreementrecord date for any of the purposes contemplated by Section 6.07 hereof;
(Fviii) execution to duly prepare and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase Agreement;
(H) preparation and filing of file all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed with respect to the Trust on behalf of the Trusttrust;
(Iix) establishing to take all action that may be necessary or appropriate for the preservation and the continuation of the Trust's valid existence, rights, franchises and privileges as a record date with respect statutory business trust under the laws of the State of Delaware and of each other jurisdiction in which such existence is necessary to all actions protect the limited liability of the Holders of the Preferred Trust Securities or to be taken hereunder that require a record date enable the Trust to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a)effect the purposes for which the Trust was created;
(Jx) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, to execute and deliver all documents or instruments, perform all duties and powers, and do all things for and on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone in all matters necessary or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notesforegoing;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(Hxi) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust and the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation with the Secretary of State of Delaware; and
(xii) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Administrative Trustees may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Securityholders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Securityholder).
(B) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, duty and authority to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following ministerial matters:
(i) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(ii) the receipt of the Debentures;
(iii) the collection and deposit in the Payment Account of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Debentures;
(iv) the distribution of amounts owed to the Securityholders in respect of the Trust Securities in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(v) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Debentures to the Securityholders in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(vi) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(vii) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust and the execution of the certificate of cancellation to be prepared and filed by the Administrative Trustees with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(Kviii) the taking of any ministerial action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders Securityholders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular HolderSecurityholder). Subject to this Section 2.07(a)(B), the Property Trustee shall have none of the duties, powers or authority of the Administrative Trustees set forth in Sections 2.07(a)(A) and 2.07(c) or the Depositor set forth in Section 2.07(c). The Property Trustee shall have the power and authority to exercise all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of Debentures under the Subordinated Indenture, subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement, and, if an Event of Default occurs and is continuing, the Property Trustee may, for the benefit of Holders of the Trust Securities, in its discretion, proceed to protect and enforce its rights as holder of the Debentures subject to the rights of the Holders pursuant to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(b) So long as this Trust Agreement remains in effect, the Trust (or the Trustees acting on behalf of the Trust) shall not undertake any business, activities or transaction except as expressly provided herein or contemplated hereby. In particular, the Trustees, acting on behalf of the Trust, shall not (i) acquire any investments or engage in any activities not authorized by this Trust Agreement, (ii) sell, assign, transfer, exchange, pledge, set-off or otherwise dispose of any of the Trust Property or interests therein, including to Securityholders, except as expressly provided herein, (iii) take any action that would reasonably be expected to cause the Trust to fail or cease to qualify as a "grantor trust" for United States Federal income tax purposes, (iv) incur any indebtedness for borrowed money or (v) take or consent to any action that would result in the placement of a Lien on any of the Trust Property. The Trustees shall defend all claims and demands of all Persons at any time claiming any Lien on any of the Trust Property adverse to the interest of the Trust or the Securityholders in their capacity as Securityholders.
(c) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Trust Securities, each of the Depositor and the Administrative Trustees, acting singularly or together, (and, in the case of (i), (iii) and (v) below, , as authorized representative of the Trust), shall have the -------------------- right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) to prepare for filing by the negotiation of Trust with the terms of, Commission and the execution to execute and delivery of, the Purchase Agreement providing for the sale of file a registration statement on Form S-3 in relation to the Preferred Trust Securities, including any amendments thereto and to take any action necessary or desirable to sell the Preferred Trust Securities in one a transaction or more series of transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; andpursuant thereto;
(ii) to determine the taking States in which to take appropriate action to qualify or register for sale all or part of the Preferred Trust Securities and to do any and all such acts, other than actions which must be taken by or on behalf of the Trust, and advise the Trustees of actions they must take on behalf of the Trust, and prepare for execution and filing any documents to be executed and filed by the Trust or on behalf of the Trust, as the Depositor deems necessary or advisable in order to comply with the applicable laws of any such States in connection with the sale of Preferred Trust Securities;
(iii) to select the investment banker or bankers to act as underwriters with respect to the offer and sale by the Trust of Preferred Trust Securities ("Offer") and negotiate the terms of an Underwriting Agreement and pricing agreement providing for the Offer;
(iv) to execute and deliver on behalf of the Trust the Underwriting Agreement and such other agreements as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the consummation thereof;
(v) to take any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(cd) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are hereby authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “"investment company” " required to be registered under the Investment Company ActAct or classified other than as a "grantor trust" for United States Federal income tax purposes and so that the Debentures will be treated as indebtedness of the Debenture Issuer for United States Federal income tax purposes. In this connection, each the Depositor and the Administrative Trustee is Trustees are authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such each of the Depositor and the Administrative Trustee Trustees determines in his or her its discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not materially adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Trust Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, power and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under the Purchase Agreement;
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) the appointment of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase AgreementAgreement and the application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a);
(J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement;
(K) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs and liquidation of the Trust and the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware; and
(KL) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, power and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust and the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(KI) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “investment company” required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connectionconnection therewith, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with his, her or its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, power and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings agreements as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under in accordance with the Purchase Placement Agreement and the Subscription Agreement;
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) the appointment of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent Securities Registrar in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase AgreementPlacement Agreement and application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a);
(J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, duty and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt collection of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust and the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(KI) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Placement Agreement and the Subscription Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “"investment company” " required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connection, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, power and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings agreements as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under the Purchase Agreementpurchase agreement;
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) the appointment of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent Securities Registrar in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase AgreementAgreement and application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a);
(J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, Act to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, duty and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt collection of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust, provided that the Administrative Trustees shall have the power, duty and authority to act on behalf of the Trust and with respect to the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(KI) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and authorized to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “investment company” required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connectionrespect thereof, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely primarily from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, power and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings agreements as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function functions of the TrustTrust as stated in Section 2.4, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement and a junior subordinated note ICONs subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under in accordance with the Purchase Underwriting Agreement;
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Trust Capital Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes ICONs to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) the appointment of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent Securities Registrar in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase AgreementUnderwriting Agreement and application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a);
(J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, Act to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, duty and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the NotesICONs;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt collection of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes ICONs and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes ICONs in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes ICONs to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust and the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(KI) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Trust Capital Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Underwriting Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Trust Capital Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Acttransaction, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or a partnership or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes ICONs will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “"investment company” " required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connectionregard, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Trust Capital Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Samples: Trust Agreement (National City Corp)
Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) : As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, power and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) : the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) ; to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings agreements as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under the Purchase Agreement;
(C) agreement; assisting in the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) ; assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) ; the appointment of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent Securities Registrar in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) ; execution and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) ; execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase Agreement;
(H) Agreement and application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust; preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) ; establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a);
(J) ; unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, Act to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and
(K) and the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) . As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, duty and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) : the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) ; the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) ; the receipt collection of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) ; the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) ; the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) ; the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) ; the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) ; to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust and the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(K) and the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) ): the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) and the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and authorized to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “"investment company” " required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connection, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement and agreement, a junior subordinated note subscription purchase agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under the Purchase Agreement;
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) the appointment of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent Securities Registrar in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase AgreementAgreement and application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a);
(J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, Act to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust, provided that the Administrative Trustees shall have the power, duty and authority to act on behalf of the Trust and with respect to the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(KJ) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and authorized to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “"investment company” " required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connectionrespect thereof, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In Subject to the limitations set forth in paragraph (b) of this Section and Article VIII and in accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Administrative Trustees and the Property Trustee shall have the authority power and authority, and are hereby authorized and directed, to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees any such Trustee to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, it under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including without limitation, the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee Trustee, acting singly or collectively, shall severally have the power, power and authority and authorization is hereby authorized to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) to execute, deliver, issue and sell the issuance Trust Securities and to acquire the Series A Subordinated Debentures with the proceeds of the sale of the Trust Securities; provided, however, that the Administrative Trustees shall cause legal title to the Series A Subordinated Debentures to be held of record in the name of the Property Trustee for the benefit of the Securityholders;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, as the case may be, the Certificate Depository Agreement, the Underwriting Agreement and each other agreement, instrument and certificate (including, without limitation, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings gross receipts as may be necessary requested in connection with the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities and the purchase of the Series A Subordinated Debentures) as such Administrative Trustee deems necessary, desirable or desirable incidental in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under the Purchase Agreement;
(C) assisting to assist in the sale registration of the Preferred Series A Capital Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration and the Series A Guarantee under the Securities ActAct of 1933, as amended, and in compliance with applicable under state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities , and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) the appointment of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase Agreement;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a);
(J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust and the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms qualification of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “investment company” required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connection, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.trust
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Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, Trustees under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, power and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement the Common Securities Subscription Agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement the Junior Subordinated Note Purchase Agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under the Purchase AgreementAgreement executed by the Depositor on behalf of the Trust;
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with the Securities Act and applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) the appointment of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase AgreementAgreement and application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a);
(J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, duty and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt collection of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust; provided, that the Administrative Trustees shall have the power, duty and authority to act on behalf of the Trust and with respect to the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(KJ) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and authorized to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “investment company” required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connectionrespect thereof, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with his, her or its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Samples: Trust Agreement (Capitalsource Inc)
Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, power and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings agreements as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function functions of the TrustTrust as stated in Section 2.4, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement and a junior subordinated note Junior Subordinated Debt Securities subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under in accordance with the Purchase Underwriting Agreement;
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Trust Capital Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes Junior Subordinated Debt Securities to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) the appointment of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent Securities Registrar in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase AgreementUnderwriting Agreement and application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a);
(J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, duty and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the NotesJunior Subordinated Debt Securities;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt collection of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes Junior Subordinated Debt Securities and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes Junior Subordinated Debt Securities in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes Junior Subordinated Debt Securities to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust and the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(KI) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Trust Capital Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Underwriting Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Trust Capital Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Acttransaction, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or a partnership or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes Junior Subordinated Debt Securities will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “investment company” required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connectionregard, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Trust Capital Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 2.7 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Samples: Trust Agreement (National City Corp)
Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In Subject to the limitations set forth in paragraph (b) of this Section and Article VIII and in accordance with the following provisions (iA) and (iiB), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, Trustees under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including without limitation, the following:
(iA) As among the Trustees, each the Administrative Trustee Trustees, acting singularly or together, shall severally have the power, duty and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(Ai) the issuance and sale of the Trust SecuritiesSecurities pursuant to the Underwriting Agreement;
(Bii) without the consent of any Person, to cause the Trust to enter into, into and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings agreements as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function consummation of the Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under the Purchase Underwriting Agreement;
(Ciii) assisting to qualify the Trust to do business in any jurisdiction as may be necessary or desirable;
(iv) the sale registration of the Preferred Trust Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities ActAct of 1933, as amended, and in compliance with applicable under state securities or blue sky laws, and the qualification of this Trust Agreement as a trust indenture under the Trust Indenture Act;
(Dv) assisting in the sending listing, if any, of notices (other than notices the Preferred Trust Securities upon such national securities exchange or exchanges or automated quotation system or systems as shall be determined by the Depositor and the registration of default) the Preferred Trust Securities under the Exchange Act, and the preparation and filing of all periodic and other information regarding the Trust Securities reports and the Notes other documents pursuant to the Holders foregoing;
(vi) the appointment or removal of a Paying Agent and Transfer Agent and Registrar in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(Evii) the appointment establishment of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent in accordance with this Trust Agreementrecord date for any of the purposes contemplated by Section 6.07 hereof;
(Fviii) execution to duly prepare and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase Agreement;
(H) preparation and filing of file all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed with respect to the Trust on behalf of the Trusttrust;
(Iix) establishing to take all action that may be necessary or appropriate for the preservation and the continuation of the Trust's valid existence, rights, franchises and privileges as a record date with respect statutory business trust under the laws of the State of Delaware and of each other jurisdiction in which such existence is necessary to all actions protect the limited liability of the Holders of the Preferred Trust Securities or to be taken hereunder that require a record date enable the Trust to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a)effect the purposes for which the Trust was created;
(Jx) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, to execute and deliver all documents or instruments, perform all duties and powers, and do all things for and on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone in all matters necessary or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notesforegoing;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(Hxi) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust and the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation with the Secretary of State of Delaware; and
(xii) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Administrative Trustees may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Securityholders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Securityholder).
(B) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, duty and authority to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following ministerial matters:
(i) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(ii) the receipt of the Debentures;
(iii) the collection and deposit in the Payment Account of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Debentures;
(iv) the distribution of amounts owed to the Securityholders in respect of the Trust Securities in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(v) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Debentures to the Securityholders in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(vi) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(vii) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust and the execution of the certificate of cancellation to be prepared and filed by the Administrative Trustees with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(Kviii) the taking of any ministerial action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders Securityholders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular HolderSecurityholder). Subject to this Section 2.07(a)(B), the Property Trustee shall have none of the duties, powers or authority of the Administrative Trustees set forth in Sections 2.07(a)(A) and 2.07(c) or the Depositor set forth in Section 2.07(c). The Property Trustee shall have the power and authority to exercise all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of Debentures under the Subordinated Indenture, subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement, and, if an Event of Default occurs and is continuing, the Property Trustee may, for the benefit of Holders of the Trust Securities, in its discretion, proceed to protect and enforce its rights as holder of the Debentures subject to the rights of the Holders pursuant to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(b) So long as this Trust Agreement remains in effect, the Trust (or the Trustees acting on behalf of the Trust) shall not undertake any business, activities or transaction except as expressly provided herein or contemplated hereby. In particular, the Trustees, acting on behalf of the Trust, shall not (i) acquire any investments or engage in any activities not authorized by this Trust Agreement, (ii) sell, assign, transfer, exchange, pledge, set-off or otherwise dispose of any of the Trust Property or interests therein, including to Securityholders, except as expressly provided herein, (iii) take any action that would reasonably be expected to cause the Trust to fail or cease to qualify as a "grantor trust" for United States Federal income tax purposes, (iv) incur any indebtedness for borrowed money or (v) take or consent to any action that would result in the placement of a Lien on any of the Trust Property. The Trustees shall defend all claims and demands of all Persons at any time claiming any Lien on any of the Trust Property adverse to the interest of the Trust or the Securityholders in their capacity as Securityholders.
(c) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Trust Securities, each of the Depositor and the Administrative Trustees, acting singularly or together, (and, in the case of (i), (iii) and (v) below, ____________________, as authorized representative of the Trust), shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) to prepare for filing by the negotiation of Trust with the terms of, Commission and the execution to execute and delivery of, the Purchase Agreement providing for the sale of file a registration statement on Form S-3 in relation to the Preferred Trust Securities, including any amendments thereto and to take any action necessary or desirable to sell the Preferred Trust Securities in one a transaction or more series of transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; andpursuant thereto;
(ii) to determine the taking States in which to take appropriate action to qualify or register for sale all or part of the Preferred Trust Securities and to do any and all such acts, other than actions which must be taken by or on behalf of the Trust, and advise the Trustees of actions they must take on behalf of the Trust, and prepare for execution and filing any documents to be executed and filed by the Trust or on behalf of the Trust, as the Depositor deems necessary or advisable in order to comply with the applicable laws of any such States in connection with the sale of Preferred Trust Securities;
(iii) to select the investment banker or bankers to act as underwriters with respect to the offer and sale by the Trust of Preferred Trust Securities ("Offer") and negotiate the terms of an Underwriting Agreement and pricing agreement providing for the Offer;
(iv) to execute and deliver on behalf of the Trust the Underwriting Agreement and such other agreements as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the consummation thereof;
(v) to take any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(cd) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are hereby authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “"investment company” " required to be registered under the Investment Company ActAct or classified other than as a "grantor trust" for United States Federal income tax purposes and so that the Debentures will be treated as indebtedness of the Debenture Issuer for United States Federal income tax purposes. In this connection, each the Depositor and the Administrative Trustee is Trustees are authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such each of the Depositor and the Administrative Trustee Trustees determines in his or her its discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not materially adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Trust Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, power and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings agreements as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement the Common Securities Subscription Agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under the Junior Subordinated Note Purchase Agreement;
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) the appointment of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent Securities Registrar in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase AgreementAgreement and application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a);
(J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, Act to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, duty and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt collection of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust, provided that the Administrative Trustees shall have the power, duty and authority to act on behalf of the Trust and with respect to the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(KI) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and authorized to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “investment company” required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connectionrespect thereof, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Samples: Trust Agreement (Jameson Inns Inc)
Authorization to Enter into Certain Transactions. (a) The Trustees shall conduct the affairs of the Trust in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Trust Agreement. In accordance with the following provisions (i) and (ii), the Trustees shall have the authority to enter into all transactions and agreements determined by the Trustees to be appropriate in exercising the authority, express or implied, otherwise granted to the Trustees, under this Trust Agreement, and to perform all acts in furtherance thereof, including the following:
(i) As among the Trustees, each Administrative Trustee shall severally have the power, power and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the issuance and sale of the Trust Securities;
(B) to cause the Trust to enter into, and to execute, deliver and perform on behalf of the Trust, such agreements, documents, instruments, certificates and other writings agreements as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the purposes and function of the Trust, including, without limitation, a common securities subscription agreement and a junior subordinated note subscription agreement and to cause the Trust to perform under the Purchase Agreementpurchase agreement;
(C) assisting in the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws;
(D) assisting in the sending of notices (other than notices of default) and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(E) execution of the appointment Trust Securities on behalf of a successor Paying Agent and Calculation Agent the Trust in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(F) execution the appointment of a Paying Agent and delivery of the Trust Securities on behalf of the Trust Registrar in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) execution and delivery of closing certificates, if any, pursuant to the Purchase AgreementAgreement and application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(H) preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns and tax information reports that are required to be filed on behalf of the Trust;
(I) establishing a record date with respect to all actions to be taken hereunder that require a record date to be established, except as provided in Section 6.10(a);
(J) unless otherwise required by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, Act to execute on behalf of the Trust (either acting alone or together with the other Administrative Trustees) any documents and other writings that such Administrative Trustee has the power to execute pursuant to this Trust Agreement; and
(K) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as such Administrative Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement.
(ii) As among the Trustees, the Property Trustee shall have the power, duty and authority and authorization to act on behalf of the Trust with respect to the following matters:
(A) the receipt and holding of legal title of the Notes;
(B) the establishment of the Payment Account;
(C) the receipt collection of interest, principal and any other payments made in respect of the Notes and the holding of such amounts in the Payment Account;
(D) the distribution through the Paying Agent of amounts distributable to the Holders in respect of the Trust Securities;
(E) the exercise of all of the rights, powers and privileges of a holder of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(F) the sending of notices of default and other information regarding the Trust Securities and the Notes to the Holders in accordance with this Trust Agreement;
(G) the distribution of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of this Trust Agreement;
(H) to the extent provided in this Trust Agreement, the winding up of the affairs of and liquidation of the Trust, provided that the Administrative Trustees shall have the power, duty and authority to act on behalf of the Trust and with respect to the preparation, execution and filing of the certificate of cancellation of the Trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(I) application for a taxpayer identification number for the Trust;
(J) the authentication of the Preferred Securities as provided in this Trust Agreement; and
(KI) the taking of any action incidental to the foregoing as the Property Trustee may from time to time determine is necessary or advisable to give effect to the terms of this Trust Agreement and protect and conserve the Trust Property for the benefit of the Holders (without consideration of the effect of any such action on any particular Holder).
(b) In connection with the issue and sale of the Preferred Securities, the Depositor shall have the right and responsibility to assist the Trust with respect to, or effect on behalf of the Trust, the following (and any actions taken by the Depositor in furtherance of the following prior to the date of this Trust Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects):
(i) the negotiation of the terms of, and the execution and delivery of, the Purchase Agreement providing for the sale of the Preferred Securities in one or more transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and in compliance with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; and
(ii) the taking of any other actions necessary or desirable to carry out any of the foregoing activities.
(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrative Trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of the Trust and authorized to operate the Trust so that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, so that the Notes will be treated as indebtedness of the Depositor for United States federal income tax purposes and so that the Trust will not be deemed to be an “investment company” required to be registered under the Investment Company Act. In this connectionrespect thereof, each Administrative Trustee is authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the Certificate of Trust or this Trust Agreement, that such Administrative Trustee determines in his or her discretion to be necessary or desirable for such purposes, as long as such action does not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the Holders of the Outstanding Preferred Securities. In no event shall the Administrative Trustees be liable to the Trust or the Holders for any failure to comply with this Section 2.5 to the extent that such failure results solely from a change in law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof.
(d) Any action taken by a Trustee in accordance with its powers shall constitute the act of and serve to bind the Trust. In dealing with any Trustee acting on behalf of the Trust, no Person shall be required to inquire into the authority of such Trustee to bind the Trust. Persons dealing with the Trust are entitled to rely conclusively on the power and authority of any Trustee as set forth in this Trust Agreement.
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Samples: Trust Agreement (Redwood Trust Inc)