UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2009
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from to
COMMISSION FILE NO.: 1-7182-10
MERRILL LYNCH PREFERRED CAPITAL TRUST V
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its certificate of trust)
Delaware 13-7140866
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)
4 World Financial Center
New York, New York 10080
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (212) 449-1000
COMMISSION FILE NO.: 1-7182-09
MERRILL LYNCH PREFERRED FUNDING V, L.P.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its
certificate of limited partnership)
Delaware 13-3983474
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)
4 World Financial Center
New York, New York 10080
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (212) 449-1000
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrants: (1) have filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
Registrants were required to file such reports), and (2) have been subject to
such requirements for the past 90 days. Yes |X| No |_|
Indicate by check mark whether the registrants have submitted electronically
and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File
required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T
(232.405) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrants were required to submit and post such files). Yes [ ] No [ ]
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrants are large accelerated filers,
accelerated filers, non-accelerated filers, or smaller reporting companies.
See definition of "accelerated filer", "large accelerated filer" and "smaller
reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
(Check one)
Large accelerated filer [ ] Accelerated filer [ ] Non-accelerated filer[X]
Smaller reporting company [ ]
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrants are shell companies (as defined
in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes [] No [x]
As of August 14, 2009, no voting stock of the Registrants was held by
non-affiliates of the Registrants.
The Registrants meet the conditions set forth in General Instruction H 1 (a) and
(b) of Form 10-Q and are therefore filing this form with a reduced disclosure
format.
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
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MERRILL LYNCH PREFERRED CAPITAL TRUST V
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (unaudited)
(dollars in thousands, except per security amounts)
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June 30, 2009 December 26, 2008
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ASSETS
Investment in affiliate partnership preferred securities $ 876,300 $ 876,300
Interest receivable from affiliates - 15,949
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Total Assets $ 876,300 $ 892,249
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Distribution Payable $ - $ 15,949
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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred securities (7.28% Trust Originated Preferred Securities; 34,000,000
authorized, issued, and outstanding; $25 liquidation
amount per security) 850,000 850,000
Common securities (7.28% Trust Common Securities;
1,052,000 authorized, issued, and outstanding;
$25 liquidation amount per security) 26,300 26,300
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Total Stockholders' Equity 876,300 876,300
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Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $ 876,300 $ 892,249
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See Note to Condensed Financial Statements
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MERRILL LYNCH PREFERRED CAPITAL TRUST V
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (unaudited)
(dollars in thousands)
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FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED
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June 30, 2009 June 27, 2008
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EARNINGS
Interest on affiliate partnership preferred securities $ 15,948 $ 15,948
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FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED
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June 30, 2009 June 27, 2008
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EARNINGS
Interest on affiliate partnership preferred securities $ 31,897 $ 31,897
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See Note to Condensed Financial Statements
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MERRILL LYNCH PREFERRED CAPITAL TRUST V
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (unaudited)
(dollars in thousands)
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FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED
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June 30, 2009 June 27, 2008
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PREFERRED SECURITIES
Balance, beginning and end of period $ 850,000 $ 850,000
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COMMON SECURITIES
Balance, beginning and end of period 26,300 26,300
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UNDISTRIBUTED EARNINGS
Balance, beginning of period - -
Earnings 31,897 31,897
Distributions (31,897) (15,949)
Distributions payable - (15,948)
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Balance, end of period - -
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Total Stockholders' Equity $ 876,300 $ 876,300
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See Note to Condensed Financial Statements
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MERRILL LYNCH PREFERRED CAPITAL TRUST V
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (unaudited)
(dollars in thousands)
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FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED
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June 30, 2009 June 27, 2008
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Earnings $ 31,897 $ 31,897
Change in interest receivable from affiliates - (15,948)
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Cash provided by operating activities 31,897 15,949
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Distributions (31,897) (15,949)
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Cash used for financing activities (31,897) (15,949)
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NET CHANGE IN CASH - -
CASH, BEGINNING OF PERIOD - -
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CASH, END OF PERIOD $ - $ -
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOWS:
Distributions accrued at June 30, 2009 and June 27, 2008 were $0 and $15,948,
respectively.
See Note to Condensed Financial Statements
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MERRILL LYNCH PREFERRED CAPITAL TRUST V
NOTE TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)
June 30, 2009
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
For a complete discussion of significant accounting policies, refer to the
Audited Consolidated Financial Statements included in Merrill Lynch Preferred
Capital Trust V's (the "Trust") Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 26, 2008.
The Trust is a statutory business trust formed under the Delaware Business
Trust Act. Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. ("ML&Co.") is the sole owner of the Trust
common securities.
On January 1, 2009, ML&Co. was acquired by Bank of America Corporation ("Bank of
America") with ML&Co. continuing as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bank of
America.
BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Effective January 1, 2009, the Trust adopted calendar quarter-end and year-end
reporting periods to coincide with those of ML&Co. and Bank of America.
Earnings for the intervening period between the Trust's previous fiscal
year-end (December 26, 2008) and beginning of the current year (January 1, 2009)
were not material. During this period, the Trust received cash of $15.9 million
from an affiliate and paid $15.9 million in distributions.
These unaudited condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction
with the audited financial statements included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K
of the Trust for the year ended December 26, 2008. The interim condensed
financial statements for the three- and six-month periods are unaudited;
however, all adjustments necessary for a fair statement of the condensed
financial statements have been included.
INVESTMENTS
The Trust's investment in Merrill Lynch Preferred Funding V, L.P. (the
"Partnership") Preferred Securities represents a limited partnership interest in
the Partnership and is recorded at cost. Income on the Partnership Preferred
Securities is accrued when earned.
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MERRILL LYNCH PREFERRED FUNDING V, L.P.
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (unaudited)
(dollars in thousands)
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June 30, 2009 December 26, 2008
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ASSETS
Investments:
Affiliate debentures $1,020,640 $1,020,640
U.S. Government and agencies 10,311 10,314
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Total investments 1,030,951 1,030,954
Interest receivable from affiliates - 18,576
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Total Assets $1,030,951 $1,049,530
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LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL
Distribution Payable $ - $ 18,576
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PARTNERS' CAPITAL
Partners' capital:
Limited partnership interest 876,300 876,300
General partnership interest 154,651 154,654
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Total Partners' Capital 1,030,951 1,030,954
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Total Liabilities and Partners' Capital $1,030,951 $1,049,530
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See Note to Condensed Financial Statements
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MERRILL LYNCH PREFERRED FUNDING V, L.P.
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (unaudited)
(dollars in thousands)
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FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED
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June 30, 2009 June 27, 2008
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EARNINGS
Interest income:
Affiliate debentures $ 18,575 $ 18,575
U.S. Government and agencies 9 68
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Earnings $ 18,584 $ 18,643
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FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED
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June 30, 2009 June 27, 2008
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EARNINGS
Interest income
Affiliate debentures $ 37,151 $ 37,151
U.S. Government and agencies 22 149
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Earnings $ 37,173 $ 37,300
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See Note to Condensed Financial Statements
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MERRILL LYNCH PREFERRED FUNDING V, L.P.
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN PARTNERS' CAPITAL (unaudited)
(dollars in thousands)
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FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED
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June 30, 2009 June 27, 2008
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LIMITED PARTNER'S CAPITAL
Balance, beginning of period $ 876,300 $ 876,300
Net income allocated to limited partner 31,897 31,897
Distributions (31,897) (15,949)
Distributions payable - (15,948)
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Balance, end of period 876,300 876,300
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GENERAL PARTNER'S CAPITAL
Balance, beginning of period 154,654 154,680
Net income allocated to general partner 5,276 5,403
Distributions (5,279) (2,788)
Distributions payable - (2,627)
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Balance, end of period 154,651 154,668
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TOTAL PARTNERS' CAPITAL $1,030,951 $1,030,968
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See Note to Condensed Financial Statements
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MERRILL LYNCH PREFERRED FUNDING V, L.P.
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (unaudited)
(dollars in thousands)
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FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED
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June 30, 2009 June 27, 2008
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Earnings $ 37,173 $ 37,300
Accretion of interest on securities issued by
U.S. Government and agencies (22) (149)
Change in interest receivable from affiliates - (18,575)
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Cash provided by operating activities 37,151 18,576
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of Investment Securities (10,310) (10,309)
Maturities of Investment Securities 10,335 10,470
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Cash provided by investing activities 25 161
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Distributions to limited partner (31,897) (15,949)
Distributions to general partner (5,279) (2,788)
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Cash used for financing activities (37,176) (18,737)
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NET CHANGE IN CASH - -
CASH, BEGINNING OF PERIOD - -
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CASH, END OF PERIOD $ - $ -
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOWS:
Distributions accrued at June 30, 2009 and June 27, 2008 were $0 and $18,575,
respectively.
See Note to Condensed Financial Statements
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MERRILL LYNCH PREFERRED FUNDING V, L.P.
NOTE TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)
June 30, 2009
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
For a complete discussion of significant accounting policies, refer to the
Audited Consolidated Financial Statements included in Merrill Lynch Preferred
Funding V, L.P.'s (the "Partnership") Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
year ended December 26, 2008.
The Partnership is a limited partnership formed under the Delaware Revised
Uniform Limited Partnership Act. Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. ("ML&Co.") is the
sole general partner of the Partnership.
On January 1, 2009, ML&Co. was acquired by Bank of America Corporation ("Bank of
America") with ML&Co. continuing as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bank of
America.
BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Effective January 1, 2009, the Partnership adopted calendar quarter-end and
year-end reporting periods to coincide with those of ML&Co. and Bank of America.
Earnings for the intervening period between the Partnership's previous
fiscal year-end (December 26, 2008) and beginning of the current year
(January 1, 2009) were not material. During this period, the Partnership
received cash of $18.6 million from an affiliate and paid $18.6 million
in distributions.
These unaudited condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction
with the audited financial statements included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K
of the Partnership for the year ended December 26, 2008. The interim condensed
financial statements for the three- and six-month periods are unaudited;
however, all adjustments necessary for a fair statement of the condensed
financial statements have been included.
INVESTMENTS
The Partnership's investment in affiliate debentures is recorded at cost. Its
investment in U.S. Government and agency securities is recorded at accreted
cost and matures within one year. At June 30, 2009, the estimated fair value of
the investment in affiliate debentures is approximately $670 million and the
fair value of the investment in U.S. Government and agency securities
approximates its carrying value.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
No disclosure is required for this Item pursuant to General Instruction H of
Form 10-Q. There are no material changes in the amount of revenue and expense
items between the most recent fiscal year-to-date period presented and the
corresponding year-to-date period in the preceding fiscal year.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK
No disclosure is required for this Item pursuant to General Instruction H of
Form 10-Q.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
The persons who function as the equivalent of the chief executive officer and
chief financial officer of the Trust and the Partnership have evaluated the
effectiveness of the Trust's and the Partnership's disclosure controls and
procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934) as of the end of the period covered by this Report. Based on that
evaluation, the persons who function as the equivalent of the chief executive
officer and chief financial officer of the Trust and the Partnership have
concluded that the Trust's and the Partnership's disclosure controls and
procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this Report.
In addition, no change in the Trust's and the Partnership's internal control
over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934) occurred during the second quarter of 2009 that
has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the
Trust's or the Partnership's internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
12 Computation of Ratios of Earnings to Combined Fixed Charges and
Preferred Securities Distributions.
31.1 Rule 13a - 14(a) Certification.
31.2 Rule 13a - 14(a) Certification.
32.1 Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted
Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2 Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted
Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrants have duly caused this report to be signed on their behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
MERRILL LYNCH PREFERRED CAPITAL TRUST V*
By: /s/ MARLENE DEBEL
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Name: Marlene Debel
Title: Regular Trustee
MERRILL LYNCH PREFERRED FUNDING V, L.P.*
By: MERRILL LYNCH & CO., INC., as General Partner
By: /s/ THOMAS W. PERRY
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Name: Thomas W. Perry
Title: Chief Accounting Officer and Controller,
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.
Date: August 14, 2009
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* There is no principal executive officer(s), principal financial officer,
controller, principal accounting officer or board of directors of the
Registrants. The Trustees of the Trust (which include the Regular Trustees, the
Property Trustee and the Delaware Trustee) together exercise all powers and
perform all functions with respect to the Trust.
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
EXHIBITS
12* Computation of Ratios of Earnings to Combined Fixed Charges and
Preferred Securities Distributions.
31.1* Rule 13a - 14(a) Certification.
31.2* Rule 13a - 14(a) Certification.
32.1* Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted
Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2* Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted
Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
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*Filed herewith