Exhibit 25
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FORM T-1
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) |__|
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BNY MIDWEST TRUST COMPANY
(formerly known as CTC Illinois Trust Company)
(Exact name of trustee as specified in its charter)
Illinois 36-3800435
(State of incorporation (I.R.S. employer
if not a U.S. national bank) identification no.)
2 N. LaSalle Street
Suite 1020
Chicago, Illinois 60602
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
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Constellation Brands, Inc.
(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)
Delaware 16-0716709
(State of incorporation (I.R.S. employer
if not a U.S. national bank) identification no.)
New York Canandaigua Wine Company, Inc. 16-1462887
New York Constellation International Holdings Limited 16-1195581
New York Roberts Trading Corp. 16-0865491
England and Wales Canandaigua Limited 98-0198402
The Netherlands Canandaigua B.V. 98-0205132
Australia CBI Australia Holdings Pty Limited 98-0392676
Australia Constellation Australia Pty Limited 98-0392675
Delaware Franciscan Vineyards, Inc. 94-2602962
California Allberry, Inc. 68-0324763
California Cloud Peak Corporation 68-0324762
California M.J. Lewis Corp. 94-3065450
California Mt. Veeder Corporation 94-2862667
Delaware Barton Incorporated 36-3500366
Delaware Barton Brands, Ltd. 36-3185921
Maryland Barton Beers, Ltd. 36-2855879
Connecticut Barton Brands of California, Inc. 06-1048198
Georgia Barton Brands of Georgia, Inc. 58-1215938
New York Barton Distillers Import Corp. 13-1794441
Delaware Barton Financial Corporation 51-0311795
Illinois Barton Canada, Ltd. 36-4283446
Wisconsin Barton Beers of Wisconsin, Ltd. 39-0638900
Illinois Monarch Import Company 36-3539106
Delaware BRL Hardy Investments (USA) Inc. 43-1994419
Delaware BRL Hardy (USA) Inc. 54-1700788
New York Pacific Wine Partners LLC 16-1606879
New Zealand Nobilo Holdings 98-0423441
New York Constellation Trading Company, Inc. 77-0644374
370 Woodcliff Drive, Suite 300
Fairport, New York 14450
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
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Debt Securities
(Title of the indenture securities)
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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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Office of Banks & Trust Companies of the State 500 E. Monroe Street
of Illinois Springfield, Illinois 62701-1532
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago 230 S. LaSalle Street
Chicago, Illinois 60603
(b) WHETHER IT IS AUTHORIZED TO EXERCISE CORPORATE TRUST POWERS.
Yes.
2. AFFILIATIONS WITH OBLIGOR.
IF THE OBLIGOR IS AN AFFILIATE OF THE TRUSTEE, DESCRIBE EACH SUCH
AFFILIATION.
None.
16. LIST OF EXHIBITS.
1. A copy of Articles of Incorporation of BNY Midwest Trust
Company (formerly CTC Illinois Trust Company, formerly
Continental Trust Company) as now in effect. (Exhibit 1 to
Form T-1 filed with the Registration Statement No.
333-47688.)
2,3. A copy of the Certificate of Authority of the Trustee as now
in effect, which contains the authority to commence business
and a grant of powers to exercise corporate trust powers.
(Exhibit 2 to Form T-1 filed with the Registration Statement
No. 333-47688.)
4. A copy of the existing By-laws of the Trustee. (Exhibit 4
to Form T-1 filed with the Registration Statement No.
333-47688.)
6. The consent of the Trustee required by Section 321(b) of the
Act. (Exhibit 6 to Form T-1 filed with the Registration
Statement No. 333-47688.)
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, BNY Midwest Trust
Company, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of
Illinois, has duly caused this statement of eligibility to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, all in The City of
Chicago, and State of Illinois, on the 19th day of August, 2004.
BNY Midwest Trust Company
By: /S/ D.G. DONOVAN
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Name: D.G. DONOVAN
Title: VICE PRESIDENT
OFFICE OF BANKS AND REAL ESTATE
BUREAU OF BANKS AND TRUST COMPANIES
CONSOLIDATED REPORT OF CONDITION
OF
BNY MIDWEST TRUST COMPANY
2 NORTH LASALLE STREET
SUITE 1020
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60602
Including the institution's domestic and foreign subsidiaries completed as of
the close of business on March 31, 2004, submitted in response to the call of
the Office of Banks and Real Estate of the State of Illinois.
ASSETS THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS
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(000)
1. Cash and Due from Depository Institutions.................. 45,800
2. U.S. Treasury Securities................................... - 0 -
3. Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions........... - 0 -
4. Other Bonds, Notes and Debentures.......................... - 0 -
5. Corporate Stock............................................ - 0 -
6. Trust Company Premises, Furniture, Fixtures and Other
Assets Representing Trust Company Premises................. 694
7. Accounts Receivable........................................ 4,398
8. Goodwill................................................... 86,813
9. Intangibles ............................................... -0-
10. Other Assets .............................................. 133
(Itemize amounts greater than 15% of Line 10)
Prepaid Expenses.................................71
Computer Software ...............................36
11. TOTAL ASSETS............................................... 137,838
OFFICE OF BANKS AND REAL ESTATE
BUREAU OF BANKS AND TRUST COMPANIES
CONSOLIDATED REPORT OF CONDITION
OF
BNY MIDWEST TRUST COMPANY
2 NORTH LASALLE STREET
SUITE 1020
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60602
LIABILITIES THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS
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12. Accounts Payable........................................... 42
13. Taxes Payable.............................................. 4,678
14. Other Liabilities for Borrowed Money....................... 25,425
15. Other Liabilities..........................................
(Itemize amounts greater than 15% of Line 14)
Reserve for Taxes..........................8,770
9,251
16. TOTAL LIABILITIES
39,396
EQUITY CAPITAL
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17. Preferred Stock............................................ - 0 -
18. Common Stock............................................... 2,000
19. Surplus.................................................... 67,130
20. Reserve for Operating Expenses............................. - 0 -
21. Retained Earnings (Loss)................................... 29,312
22. TOTAL EQUITY CAPITAL....................................... 98,442
23. TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY CAPITAL....................... 137,838
I, Robert L. DePaola, Vice President
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(Name and Title of Officer Authorized to Sign Report)
of BNY Midwest Trust Company certify that the information contained in this
statement is accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that
submission of false information with the intention to deceive the Commissioner
or his Administrative officers is a felony.
/s/ Robert L. DePaola
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(Signature of Officer Authorized to Sign Report)
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 23rd day of January , 2004. My Commission
expires May 15, 2007.
/s/ Joseph A. Giacobino, Notary Public
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(Notary Seal)
Person to whom Supervisory Staff should direct questions concerning this report.
Emmie Chan Assistant Treasurer
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Name Title
(212) 437-5639
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Telephone Number (Extension)
eychan@bankofny.com
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