Exhibit 25.1
FORM T-1
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
STATEMENT OF ELIGIBILITY
UNDER THE TRUST INDENTURE ACT OF 1939 OF A
CORPORATION DESIGNATED TO ACT AS TRUSTEE
CHECK IF AN APPLICATION TO DETERMINE
ELIGIBILITY OF A TRUSTEE PURSUANT TO
SECTION 305(b)(2)o
THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A.
(Exact name of trustee as specified in its charter)
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| | | 95-3571558 |
| (State of incorporation | | (I.R.S. employer |
| if not a U.S. national bank) | | identification no.) |
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| 700 South Flower Street | | |
| Suite 500 | | |
| Los Angeles, California | | 90017 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip code) |
Range Resources Corporation
(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)
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| Delaware | | 34-1312571 |
| (State or other jurisdiction of | | (I.R.S. employer |
| incorporation or organization) | | identification no.) |
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| 100 Throckmorton Street, Suite 1200 | | |
| Fort Worth, Texas | | 76102 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
1. | | General information. Furnish the following information as to the trustee: |
| (a) | | Name and address of each examining or supervising authority to which it is subject. |
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Name | | Address |
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Comptroller of the Currency United States Department of the Treasury | | Washington, D.C. 20219 |
Federal Reserve Bank | | San Francisco, California 94105 |
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation | | Washington, D.C. 20429 |
| (b) | | Whether it is authorized to exercise corporate trust powers. |
| | Yes. |
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2. | | Affiliations with Obligor. |
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| | If the obligor is an affiliate of the trustee, describe each such affiliation. |
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| | None. |
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| | 3-15. Not applicable. |
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16. | | List of Exhibits. |
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| | Exhibits identified in parentheses below, on file with the Commission, are incorporated herein by reference as an exhibit hereto, pursuant to Rule 7a-29 under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939 (the “Act”) and 17 C.F.R. 229.10(d). |
| 1. | | A copy of the articles of association of The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. (Exhibit 1 to Form T-1 filed with Registration Statement No. 333-121948). |
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| 2. | | A copy of certificate of authority of the trustee to commence business. (Exhibit 2 to Form T-1 filed with Registration Statement No. 333-121948). |
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| 3. | | A copy of the authorization of the trustee to exercise corporate trust powers. (Exhibit 3 to Form T-1 filed with Registration Statement No. 333-121948). |
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| 4. | | A copy of the existing by-laws of the trustee. (Exhibit 4 to Form T-1 filed with Registration Statement No. 333-121948). |
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| 6. | | The consent of the trustee required by Section 321(b) of the Act. |
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| 7. | | A copy of the latest report of condition of the trustee published pursuant to law or to the requirements of its supervising or examining authority. |
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Act, the trustee, The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., a banking association organized and existing under the laws of the United States of America, has duly caused this statement of eligibility to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, all in The City of Houston, and State of Texas, on the 11th day of May, 2011.
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| | THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. | | |
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| | By: | | /s/ Marcella Burgess | | |
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| | Name: | | Marcella Burgess | | |
| | Title: | | Vice President | | |
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CONSENT OF THE TRUSTEE
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 321 (b) of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, and in connection with the proposed issue ofRange Resources Corporation,The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. 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 therefore.
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| | THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. | | |
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| | By: | | /s/ Marcella Burgess | | |
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| | Marcella Burgess | | |
| | Vice President | | |
Houston, Texas
May 11, 2011
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REPORT OF CONDITION
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Consolidating domestic subsidiaries of | | | | |
The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company | | | | |
in the state of CA at dose of business on December 31, 2010 | | | | |
published in response to call made by (Enter additional information below) | | |
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Statement of Resources and Liabilities
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| | Dollar Amounts in Thousands | |
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ASSETS | | | | | | | | |
Cash and balances due from depository institutions: | | | | | | | | |
Noninterest-bearing balances and currency and coin | | | | | | | 2,000 | |
Interest-bearing balances | | | | | | | 151 | |
Securities: | | | | | | | | |
Held-to-maturity securities | | | | | | | 7 | |
Available-for-sale securities | | | | | | | 754,025 | |
Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell: | | | | | | | | |
Federal funds sold | | | | | | | 70,300 | |
Securities purchased under agreements to resell | | | | | | | 0 | |
Loans and lease financing receivables: | | | | | | | | |
Loans and leases held for sale | | | | | | | 0 | |
Loans and leases, net of unearned income | | | 0 | | | | | |
LESS: Allowance for loan and lease losses | | | 0 | | | | | |
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Loans and leases, net of unearned income and allowance | | | | | | | 0 | |
Trading Assets | | | | | | | 0 | |
Premises and fixed assets (including capitalized leases) | | | | | | | 9,168 | |
Other real estate owned | | | | | | | 0 | |
Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies | | | | | | | 1 | |
Direct and indirect investments in real estate ventures | | | | | | | 0 | |
Intangible assets: | | | | | | | | |
Goodwill | | | | | | | 856,313 | |
Other intangible assets | | | | | | | 216,233 | |
Other assets | | | | | | | 159,872 | |
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Total assets | | | | | | | 2,068,070 | |
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REPORT OF CONDITION (Continued)
LIABILITIES
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Deposits: | | | | | | | | |
In domestic offices | | | | | | | 500 | |
Noninterest-bearing | | | 500 | | | | | |
Interest-bearing | | | 0 | | | | | |
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase: | | | | | | | | |
Federal funds purchased | | | | | | | 0 | |
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase | | | | | | | 0 | |
Trading liabilities | | | | | | | 0 | |
Other borrowed money (includes mortgage indebtedness and obligations under capitalized leases) | | | | | | | 268,691 | |
Subordinated notes and debentures | | | | | | | 0 | |
Other liabilities | | | | | | | 235,783 | |
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Total liabilities | | | | | | | 504,974 | |
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EQUITY CAPITAL | | | | | | | | |
Bank Equity Capital | | | | | | | | |
Perpetual preferred stock and related surplus | | | | | | | 0 | |
Common stock | | | | | | | 1,000 | |
Surplus (excludes all surplus related to preferred stock) | | | | | | | 1,121,520 | |
Retained earnings | | | | | | | 438,997 | |
Accumulated other comprehensive income | | | | | | | 1,579 | |
Other equity capital components | | | | | | | 0 | |
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Total bank equity capital | | | | | | | 1,563,096 | |
Noncontrolling (minority) interest in consolidated subsidiaries | | | | | | | 0 | |
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Total equity capital | | | | | | | 1,563,096 | |
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Total liabilities and equity capital | | | | | | | 2,068,070 | |
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We, the undersigned directors (trustees), attest to the correctness of the Reports of Condition and Income (including the supporting schedules) for this report date and declare that the Reports of Condition and Income have been examined by us and to the best of our knowledge and belief have been prepared in conformance with the instructions issued by the appropriate Federal regulatory authority and are true and correct.
I, Karen Bayz, Chief Financial Officer /s/ Karen Bayz
(Name, Title)
of the above named bank do hereby declare
that this Report of Condition is true and
correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
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Director #1 | | Timothy Vara, Pres./Managing Director | | /s/ Timothy Vara |
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Director #2 | | Frank Sulzberger, Managing Director | | /s/ Frank Sulzberger |
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Director #3 | | William Lindelof, Managing Director | | /s/ William Lindelof |
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