Exhibit 35.1
SERVICER COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
U.S. Bank Trust National Association
The undersigned, a duly authorized officer of U.S. Bank Trust National Association (the “Trustee”), as Trustee in respect of the STRATS(SM) Trust for News Corporation Securities, Series 2006-4 (the “Trust”), does hereby certify that:
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1. | The Bank is Trustee under the Trust Agreement. |
2. | The undersigned is duly authorized as required pursuant to the Trust Agreement to execute and deliver this Certificate to the Trust. |
3. | This Certificate is delivered pursuant to Item 1123 of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Regulation AB. |
4. | A review of the Trustee’s activities during the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2006 and of its performance under the Trust Agreement has been made under my supervision. |
5. | To the best of my knowledge, based on such review, the Trustee has fulfilled all of its obligations under the Trust Agreement in all material respects throughout such twelve-month period. |
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has duly executed this Certificate this 20th day of March 2007.
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By: /s/ Janet P. O’Hara |
Name: Janet P. O’Hara |
Title: Assistant Vice President |
