EXHIBIT 25
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM T-1
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STATEMENT OF ELIGIBILITY UNDER THE
TRUST INDENTURE ACT OF 1939 OF A CORPORATION
DESIGNATED TO ACT AS TRUSTEE
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CHECK IF AN APPLICATION TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY OF A TRUSTEE
PURSUANT TO SECTION 305(b)(2) [_]
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SUNTRUST BANK
(Exact name of trustee as specified in its charter)
Georgia 00-0000000
(State of incorporation or organization (I.R.S. employer identification no.)
if not a U.S. national bank)
000 Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx 00000
Xxxxx 000 (Xxx Code)
Atlanta, Georgia
(Address of principal executive offices)
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Xxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx
Vice President
SunTrust Bank
Corporate Trust Division, 10th Floor
000 Xxxx Xxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxx 00000
(000) 000-0000
(Name, address and telephone number of agent for service)
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MEDIA GENERAL, INC.
(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)
Virginia 00-0000000
(State or other jurisdiction of (IRS employer identification no.)
incorporation or organization)
000 Xxxx Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxx 00000
Xxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxx 00000 (Zip Code)
(Address of principal executive offices)
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Senior Debt Securities
(Title of the indenture securities)
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Registration No.
1. General information.
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Furnish the following information as to the trustee -
Name and address of each examining or supervising authority to which
it is subject.
Department of Banking and Finance,
State of Georgia
Atlanta, Georgia
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxx, X.X.
Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Washington, D.C.
Whether it is authorized to exercise corporate trust powers.
Yes.
2. Affiliations with obligor.
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If the obligor is an affiliate of the trustee, describe each such
affiliation.
None.
3-12 No responses are included for Items 3 through 12. Responses to those Items
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forth in Item 13(b), the obligor is not in default on any securities issued
under indentures under which SunTrust Bank is a trustee.
13. Defaults by the Obligor.
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(a) State whether there is or has been a default with respect to the
securities under this indenture. Explain the nature of any such
default.
There is not and has not been any default under this indenture.
(b) If the trustee is a trustee under another indenture under which any
other securities, or certificates of interest or participation in any
other securities, of the obligor are outstanding, or is trustee for
more than one outstanding series of securities under
the indenture, state whether there has been a default under any such
indenture or series, identify the indenture or series affected, and
explain the nature of any such default.
There has not been any such default.
14-15 No responses are included for Items 14 and 15. Responses to those Items
----- are not required because, as provided in General Instruction B and as set
forth in Item 13(b), the obligor is not in default on any securities
issued under indentures under which SunTrust Bank is a trustee.
16. List of Exhibits.
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List below all exhibits filed as a part of this statement of eligibility;
exhibits identified in parentheses are filed with the Commission and are
incorporated herein by reference as exhibits hereto pursuant to Rule 7a-29
under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended, and Rule 24 of the
Commission's Rules of Practice.
(1) A copy of the Articles of Amendment and Restated Articles of
Association of the trustee as now in effect. (Exhibit 1 to Form T-1,
filed with Registration No. 333-32106)
(2) A copy of the certificate of authority of the trustee to commence
business. (Included in Exhibit 1)
(3) A copy of the authorization of the trustee to exercise corporate
trust powers. (Included in Exhibit 1)
(4) A copy of the existing by-laws of the trustee. (Exhibit 4 to Form
T-1, filed with Registration No. 333-32106)
(5) Not applicable.
(6) The consent of the trustee required by Section 321(b) of the Trust
Indenture Act of 1939.
(7) A copy of the latest report of condition of the trustee published
pursuant to law or the requirements of its supervising or examining
authority as of the close of business on March 31, 2001.
(8) Not applicable.
(9) Not applicable.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939 the
trustee, SunTrust Bank, a banking corporation organized and existing under the
laws of the State of Georgia, has duly caused this statement of eligibility and
qualification to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly
authorized, all in the City of Richmond and the Commonwealth of Virginia, on the
17 day of July, 2001.
SUNTRUST BANK
By: /s/ Xxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx
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Xxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx
Vice President
EXHIBIT 1 TO FORM T-1
ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION
OF
SUNTRUST BANK
(Exhibit 1 to Form T-1, filed with Registration No. 333-32106)
EXHIBIT 2 TO FORM T-1
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY
OF
SUNTRUST BANK TO COMMENCE BUSINESS
(Included in Exhibit 1)
EXHIBIT 3 TO FORM T-1
AUTHORIZATION
OF
SUNTRUST BANK TO EXERCISE
CORPORATE TRUST POWERS
(Included in Exhibit 1)
EXHIBIT 4 TO FORM T-1
BY-LAWS
OF
SUNTRUST BANK
(Exhibit 4 to Form T-1, filed with Registration No. 333-32106)
EXHIBIT 5 TO FORM T-1
(INTENTIONALLY OMITTED. NOT APPLICABLE.)
EXHIBIT 6 TO FORM T-1
CONSENT OF TRUSTEE
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 321(b) of the Trust Indenture Act
of 1939, in connection with the proposed issuance of the Senior Debt Securities
of Media General, Inc., SunTrust Bank hereby consents that reports of
examinations by Federal, State, Territorial or District Authorities may be
furnished by such authorities to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon
request therefor.
SUNTRUST BANK
By: /s/ Xxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx
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Xxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx
Vice President
EXHIBIT 7 TO FORM T-1
REPORT OF CONDITION
(ATTACHED)
SUNTRUST BANK FFIEC 031
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FDIC Certificate Number - 00867
Consolidated Report of Condition for Insured Commercial
and State-Chartered Savings Banks for March 31, 2001
All schedules are to be reported in thousands of dollars. Unless otherwise
indicated, report the amount outstanding as of the last business day of the
quarter.
Schedule RC - Balance Sheet
Dollar Amounts in Thousands
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ASSETS
1. Cash and balances due from depository institutions (from Schedule RC-A): RCFD
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a. Noninterest-bearing balances and currency and coin (1)_________________________________ 0081 3,752,683 1.a
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b. Interest-bearing balances (2)__________________________________________________________ 0071 253,289 1.b
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2. Securities:
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a. Held-to-maturity securities (from Schedule RC-B, column A)_____________________________ 1754 0 2.a
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b. Available-for-sale securities (from Schedule RC-B, column D)___________________________ 1773 17,660,633 2.b
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3. Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell____________________ 1350 2,339,417 3
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4. Loans and lease financing receivables: (from Schedule RC-C)
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a. Loans and leases held for sale 5369 2,371,711 4.a
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b. Loans and Leases, net of unearned income B528 70,147,551 4.b
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c. LESS: Allowance for loan and lease losses _____________________ 3123 854,744 4.c
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d. Loans and leases, net of unearned income, allowance, and reserve (item 4.b minus 4.c)____ B529 69,292,807 4.d
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5. Trading assets (from Schedule RC-D)_________________________________________________________ 3545 566,751 5
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6. Premises and fixed assets (including capitalized leases)____________________________________ 2145 1,297,516 6
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7. Other real estate owned (from Schedule RC-V)________________________________________________ 2150 34,863 7
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8. Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies (from Schedule RC-M)____ 2130 0 8
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9. Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding________________________________ 2155 103,607 9
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10. Intangible assets___________________________________________________________________________
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a. Goodwill_________________________________________________________________________________ 3163 257,967 10.a
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b. Other intangible assets (from Schedule RC-M)_____________________________________________ 0426 377,437 10.b
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11. Other assets (from Schedule RC-F)___________________________________________________________ 2160 2,134,204 11
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12. Total assets (sum of items 1 through 11)____________________________________________________ 2170 100,442,885 12
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(1) Includes cash items in process of collection and unposted debits.
(2) Includes time certificates of deposit not held for trading.
SUNTRUST BANK FFIEC 031
XXXXXXX, XX 00000 RC-2
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FDIC Certificate Number - 00867
Schedule RC - Continued
Dollar Amounts in Thousands
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LIABILITIES
RCON
13. Deposits: ----
a. In domestic offices (sum of totals of columns A and C from -------------------------
Schedule RC-E, part 1)_______________________________________ 2200 58,032,413 13.a
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(1) Noninterest-bearing (1)_________________________________ 6631 9,032,006 13.a.1
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(2) Interest-bearing________________________________________ 6636 49,000,407 13.a.2
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RCFN
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b. In foreign offices, Edge and Agreement subsidiaries, and -------------------------
IBFs (from Schedule RC-E, part II)___________________________ 2200 4,984,307 13.b
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(1) Noninterest-bearing______________________________________ 6631 0 13.b.1
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(2) Interest-bearing_________________________________________ 6636 4,984,307 RCFD 13.b.2
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14. Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase________________ 2800 14,325,221 14
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15. Trading liabilities (from Schedule RC-D)__________________________________________________ 3548 0 15
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16. Other borrowed money (includes mortgage indebtedness and obligations -------------------------
under capitalized leases) (from Schedule RC-M): 3190 9,862,320 16
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17. Not applicable
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18. Bank's liability on acceptances executed and outstanding__________________________________ 2920 103,607 18
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19. Subordinated notes and debentures(2)______________________________________________________ 3200 1,493,549 19
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20. Other liabilities (from Schedule RC-G)____________________________________________________ 2930 2,712,568 20
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21. Total liabilities (sum of items 13 through 20)____________________________________________ 2948 91,513,985 21
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22. Minority interest in consolidated subsidiaries 3000 166,493 22
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EQUITY CAPITAL
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23. Perpetual preferred stock and related surplus_____________________________________________ 3838 0 23
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24. Common stock______________________________________________________________________________ 3230 21,600 24
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25. Surplus (exclude all surplus related to preferred stock)__________________________________ 3839 2,516,538 25
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26. a. Retained earnings______________________________________________________________________ 3632 5,262,819 26.a
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b. Accumulated other comprehensive income (3)_____________________________________________ B530 961,450 26.b
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27. Other equity capital components(4)________________________________________________________ A130 0 27
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28. Total equity capital (sum of items 23 through 27)_________________________________________ 3210 8,762,407 28
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29. Total liabilities, minority interest, and equity capital (sum of items 21, 22 and 28)_____ 3300 100,442,885 29
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Memorandum
To be reported only with the March Report of Condition.
1. Indicate in the box at the right the number of the statement below that best describes RCFD Number
the most comprehensive level of auditing work performed for the bank by independent -----------------------
external auditors as of any date during 2000__________________________________________________ 6724 2 M.1
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1= Independent audit of the bank conducted in accordance with generally
accepted auditing standards by a certified public accounting firm which
submits a report on the bank
2= Independent audit of the bank's parent holding company conducted in
accordance with generally accepted auditing standards by a certified public
accounting firm which submits a report on the consolidated holding company
(but not on the bank separately)
3= Attestation on bank management's assertion on the effectiveness of the
bank's internal control over financial reporting by a certified public
accounting firm
4= Director's examination of the bank conducted in accordance with generally
accepted auditing standards by a certified public accounting firm (may be
required by state chartering authority)
5= Directors, examination of the bank performed by other external auditors
(may be required by state chartering authority)
6= Review of the bank's financial statements by external auditors
7= Compilation of the bank's financial statements by external auditors
8= Other audit procedures (excluding tax preparation work)
9= No external audit work
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(1) Includes total demand deposits and noninterest-bearing time and savings
deposits.
(2) Includes limited-life preferred stock and related surplus.
(3) Includes net unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale
securities, accumulated net gains(losses) on cash flow xxxxxx, cumulative
currency translation adjustments, and minimum pension liability
adjustments.
(4) Includes treasury stock and unearned Employee Stock Ownership Plan shares.
EXHIBIT 8 TO FORM T-1
(INTENTIONALLY OMITTED. NOT APPLICABLE.)
EXHIBIT 9 TO FORM T-1
(INTENTIONALLY OMITTED. NOT APPLICABLE.)
