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.
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800 NICOLLET MALL 55402
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA (Zip Code)
(Address of principal executive offices)
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LORI-ANNE ROSENBERG
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
60 LIVINGSTON AVENUE
ST. PAUL, MN 55107
(651) 495-3909
(Name, address and telephone number of agent for service)
GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY
(Issuer with respect to the Securities)
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DELAWARE 73-0664379
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
ONE GAYLORD DRIVE 37214
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE (Zip Code)
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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6.75% SENIOR NOTES DUE 2014
GUARANTEES OF 6.75% SENIOR 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 December 31, 2004 published
pursuant to law or the requirements of its supervising or examining
authority, attached as Exhibit 7.
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* Incorporated by reference to Registration Number 333-67188.
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.
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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 and qualification to be
signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, all in the
City of St. Paul, State of Minnesota on the 22nd of April, 2005.
By: /s/ Lori-Anne Rosenberg
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Lori-Anne Rosenberg
Vice President
By: /s/ Richard H. Prokosch
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Richard H. Prokosch
Vice President
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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: April 22, 2005
By: /s/ Lori-Anne Rosenberg
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Lori-Anne Rosenberg
Vice President
By: /s/ Richard H. Prokosch
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Richard H. Prokosch
Vice President
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EXHIBIT 7
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AS OF 12/31/2004
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12/31/2004
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($000'S)
ASSETS
Cash and Due From Depository Institutions................. $ 6,340,324
Federal Reserve Stock..................................... 0
Securities................................................ 41,160,517
Federal Funds............................................. 2,727,496
Loans & Lease Financing Receivables....................... 122,755,374
Fixed Assets.............................................. 1,791,705
Intangible Assets......................................... 10,104,022
Other Assets.............................................. 9,557,200
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TOTAL ASSETS........................................... $194,436,638
LIABILITIES
Deposits.................................................. $128,301,617
Fed Funds................................................. 8,226,759
Treasury Demand Notes..................................... 0
Trading Liabilities....................................... 156,654
Other Borrowed Money...................................... 25,478,470
Acceptances............................................... 94,553
Subordinated Notes and Debentures......................... 6,386,971
Other Liabilities......................................... 5,910,141
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TOTAL LIABILITIES......................................... $174,555,165
EQUITY
Minority Interest in Subsidiaries......................... $ 1,016,160
Common and Preferred Stock................................ 18,200
Surplus................................................... 11,792,288
Undivided Profits......................................... 7,054,825
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TOTAL EQUITY CAPITAL................................... $ 19,881,473
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY CAPITAL........................ $194,436,638
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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: /s/ Lori-Anne Rosenberg
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Lori-Anne Rosenberg
Vice President
Date: April 22, 2005
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