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) [x]
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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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180 East Fifth Street
St. Paul, Minnesota 55101
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
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Richard H. Prokosch
U.S. Bank National Association
180 East Fifth Street
St. Paul, MN 55101
(651) 244-0721
(Name, address and telephone number of agent for service)
SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in it's charter)
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Delaware 56-2010790
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)
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5401 East Independence Boulevard
P.O. Box 18747
Charlotte, North Carolina 28212
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
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5 1/4% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2009
(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.
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, 2001,
published pursuant to law or the requirements of its
supervising or examining authority, attached as Exhibit 7.
* 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.
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 3rd day of May, 2002.
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
By: /s/ Richard H. Prokosch
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Richard H. Prokosch
Vice President
By: /s/ Julie Eddington
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Julie Eddington
Assistant Vice President
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: May 3, 2002
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
By: /s/ Richard H. Prokosch
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Richard H. Prokosch
Vice President
By: /s/ Julie Eddington
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Julie Eddington
Assistant Vice President
Exhibit 7
U.S. Bank National Association
Statement of Financial Condition
As of 12/31/2001
($000's)
Assets
Cash and Due From Depository Institutions $9,775,116
Federal Reserve Stock 0
Securities 26,316,516
Federal Funds 1,261,731
Loans & Lease Financing Receivables 109,012,892
Fixed Assets 1,414,464
Intangible Assets 8,158,687
Other Assets 6,637,699
Total Assets $162,577,105
Liabilities
Deposits $104,077,584
Fed Funds 4,365,180
Treasury Demand Notes 0
Trading Liabilities 313,719
Other Borrowed Money 25,030,765
Acceptances 201,492
Subordinated Notes and Debentures 5,348,437
Other Liabilities 3,894,231
Total Liabilities $143,231,408
Equity
Minority Interest in Subsidiaries $981,870
Common and Preferred Stock 18,200
Surplus 12,068,893
Undivided Profits 6,276,734
Total Equity Capital $19,345,697
Total Liabilities and Equity Capital $162,577,105
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/ Richard H. Prokosch
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Richard H. Prokosch
Vice President
Date: May 3, 2002