EXHIBIT 25.1
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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
Check if an Application to Determine Eligibility of
a Trustee Pursuant to Section 305(b)(2)
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U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
(Exact name of Trustee as specified in its charter)
31-0841368
I.R.S. Employer Identification No.
800 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
TODD R. DI NEZZA
U.S. Bank National Association
One Federal Street
Boston, MA 02110
(617) 603-6573
(Name, address and telephone number of agent for service)
NORTEK, INC.
(Issuer with respect to the Securities)
DELAWARE 05-0314991
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
50 KENNEDY PLAZA, PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
8 1/2% SENIOR SUBORDINATED NOTES DUE 2014
(TITLE OF THE INDENTURE SECURITIES)
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FORM T-1
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.
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
ITEMS 3-15 Items 3-15 are not applicable because to the best of the
Trustee's knowledge, the obligor is not in default under any
Indenture for which the Trustee acts as Trustee.
ITEM 16. LIST OF EXHIBITS: List below all exhibits filed as a part of this
statement of eligibility and qualification.
1. A copy of the Articles of Association of the Trustee.*
2. A copy of the certificate of authority of the Trustee to commence
business.*
3. A copy of the certificate of authority of the Trustee to exercise
corporate trust powers.*
4. A copy of the existing bylaws of the Trustee.*
5. A copy of each Indenture referred to in Item 4. Not applicable.
6. The consent of the Trustee required by Section 321(b) of the
Trust Indenture Act of 1939, attached as Exhibit 6.
7. Report of Condition of the Trustee as of JUNE 30, 2004,
published pursuant to law or the requirements of its supervising
or examining authority, Attached as Exhibit 7.
8. A copy of any order pursuant to which the foreign trustee is
authorized to act as sole trustee under indentures qualified or
to be qualified under the Act: Not applicable.
* Incorporated by reference to Registration Number 333-67188 dated
November 16, 2001.
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NOTE
The answers to this statement insofar as such answers relate to what
persons have been underwriters for any securities of the obligors within three
years prior to the date of filing this statement, or what persons are owners of
10% or more of the voting securities of the obligors, or affiliates, are based
upon information furnished to the Trustee by the obligors. While the Trustee has
no reason to doubt the accuracy of any such information, it cannot accept any
responsibility therefor.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as
amended, the Trustee, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, a national 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 Boston,
Commonwealth of Massachusetts on the 20th DAY OF OCTOBER 2004.
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
By: /S/ TODD R. DINEZZA
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TODD R. DINEZZA
ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT
By: /S/ JOHN BRENNAN
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JOHN A. BRENNAN
TRUST OFFICER
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EXHIBIT 6
CONSENT
In accordance with Section 321(b) of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939,
the undersigned, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION hereby consents that reports of
examination of the undersigned by Federal, State, Territorial or District
authorities may be furnished by such authorities to the Securities and Exchange
Commission upon its request therefor.
DATED: OCTOBER 20, 2004
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
By: /s/ Todd R. DiNezza
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Todd R. DiNezza
Assistant Vice President
By: /s/ John A. Brennan
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John A. Brennan
Trust Officer
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EXHIBIT 7
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AS OF 6/30/2004
($000'S)
3/31/2004
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ASSETS
Cash and Due From Depository Institutions $7,475,658
Federal Reserve Stock 0
Securities 39,934,622
Federal Funds 2,663,649
Loans & Lease Financing Receivables 119,013,580
Fixed Assets 1,844,577
Intangible Assets 10,112,137
Other Assets 8,692,406
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TOTAL ASSETS $189,736,629
LIABILITIES
Deposits $126,260,502
Fed Funds 7,577,969
Treasury Demand Notes 0
Trading Liabilities 123,543
Other Borrowed Money 24,852,349
Acceptances 169,141
Subordinated Notes and Debentures 5,469,689
Other Liabilities 5,465,553
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TOTAL LIABILITIES $169,918,746
EQUITY
Minority Interest in Subsidiaries $1,009,877
Common and Preferred Stock 18,200
Surplus 11,792,288
Undivided Profits 6,997,518
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TOTAL EQUITY CAPITAL $19,817,883
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY CAPITAL $189,736,629
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To the best of the undersigned's determination, as of the date hereof, the above
financial information is true and correct.
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
By:
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Vice President
Date: October __, 2004
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