Exhibit 25
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549
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FORM T-1
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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J. P. MORGAN TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
(Exact name of trustee as specified in its charter)
95-4655078
(State of incorporation (I.R.S. employer
if not a national bank) identification No.)
101 CALIFORNIA STREET, FLOOR 38
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA 94111
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
William H. McDavid
General Counsel
270 Park Avenue
New York, New York 10017
Tel: (212) 270-2611
(Name, address and telephone number of agent for service)
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AMERICAN MEDIA OPERATIONS, INC.
(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 59-2094424
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. employer
incorporation or organization) identification No.)
190 CONGRESS PARK DRIVE, SUITE 200
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA 33445-4706
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
8-7/8% SENIOR SUBORDINATED NOTES DUE 2011
(Title of the indenture securities)
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ITEM 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.
Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C.
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Washington, D.C.
(b) Whether it is authorized to exercise corporate trust powers.
Yes.
ITEM 2. AFFILIATIONS WITH OBLIGOR.
If the Obligor is an affiliate of the trustee, describe each such
affiliation.
None.
ITEM 16. LIST OF EXHIBITS.
List below all exhibits filed as part of this statement of
eligibility.
Exhibit 1. Articles of Association of the Trustee as Now in
Effect (see Exhibit 1 to Form T-1 filed in connection
with Form 8K of the Southern California Water Company
filing, dated December 7, 2001, which is incorporated
by reference).
Exhibit 2. Certificate of Authority of the Trustee to Commence
Business (see Exhibit 2 to Form T-1 filed in
connection with Registration Statement No. 333-41329,
which is incorporated by reference).
Exhibit 3. Authorization of the Trustee to Exercise Corporate
Trust Powers (contained in Exhibit 2).
Exhibit 4. Existing By-Laws of the Trustee (see Exhibit 4 to
Form T-1 filed in connection with Form 8K of the
Southern California Water Company filing, dated
December 7, 2001, which is incorporated by
reference).
Exhibit 5. Not Applicable
Exhibit 6. The consent of the Trustee required by Section 321
(b) of the Act (see Exhibit 6 to Form T-1 filed in
connection with Registration Statement No. 333-41329,
which is incorporated by reference).
Exhibit 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.
Exhibit 8. Not Applicable
Exhibit 9. Not Applicable
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, the
Trustee, J. P. Morgan Trust Company, National Association, 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 Birmingham, and State
of Alabama, on the 21st day of May, 2003.
J. P. Morgan Trust Company, National Association
By /s/ :Roy Wessinger
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Roy Wessinger
Vice President
EXHIBIT 7. Report of Condition of the Trustee.
CONSOLIDATED REPORT OF CONDITION OF J.P. Morgan Trust Company, N.A., (formerly
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Chase Manhattan Bank and Trust Company, N.A.)
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(Legal Title)
LOCATED AT 1800 Century Park East, Suite 400 Los Angeles, CA 90067
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(Street) (City) (State) (Zip)
AS OF CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON March 31, 2003
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ASSETS DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS
Cash and Due From Banks $ 21,088
Securities 136,138
Loans and Leases 141,435
Premises and Fixed Assets 5,973
Intangible Assets 152,893
Other Assets 18,036
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Total Assets $ 475,563
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LIABILITIES
Deposits $ 222,645
Other Liabilities 38,592
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Total Liabilities 261,237
EQUITY CAPITAL
Common Stock 600
Surplus 177,264
Retained Earnings 36,462
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Total Equity Capital 214,326
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Total Liabilities and Equity Capital $ 475,563
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