TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC. (Form: S-3ASR, Received: 06/17/2016 07:56:02)

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As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 17, 2016

Registration Statement No. 333-

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form S-3

REGISTRATION STATEMENT

UNDER

THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933

The Travelers Companies, Inc.

Travelers Capital Trust II

Travelers Capital Trust III

Travelers Capital Trust IV

Travelers Capital Trust V

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Minnesota

Delaware

41-0518860

41-6495364

20-1341934

20-1341964

20-1342011

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

485 Lexington Avenue

New York, New York 10017

(917) 778-6000

(Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of Registrant’s principal executive offices)

Kenneth F. Spence III

Executive Vice President and General Counsel

The Travelers Companies, Inc.

385 Washington Street

Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102

(651) 310-7911

(Name, address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of agent for service)

Copy to:

Avrohom J. Kess, Esq.

Mark Brod, Esq.

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

425 Lexington Avenue

New York, New York 10017

(212) 455-2000

Approximate date of commencement of proposed sale to the public : From time to time on or after the effective date of this registration statement.

If the only securities being registered on this Form are being offered pursuant to dividend or interest reinvestment plans, please check the following box. ¨

If any of the securities being registered on this Form are to be offered on a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act of 1933, other than securities offered only in connection with dividend or interest reinvestment plans, check the following box. x

If this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, please check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. ¨

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If this Form is a registration statement pursuant to General Instruction I.D. or a post-effective amendment thereto that shall become effective upon filing with the Commission pursuant to Rule 462(e) under the Securities Act, check the following box. x

If this Form is a post-effective amendment to a registration statement filed pursuant to General Instruction I.D. filed to register additional securities or additional classes of securities pursuant to Rule 413(b) under the Securities Act, check the following box. ¨

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CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE



Title of Each Class of Securities to be Registered	Amount to be Registered ⁽¹⁾	Proposed Maximum Offering Price per Unit ⁽¹⁾	Proposed Maximum Aggregate Offering Price ⁽¹⁾	Amount of Registration Fee ⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾
Senior Debt Securities of The Travelers Companies, Inc.
Subordinated Debt Securities of The Travelers Companies, Inc.
Junior Subordinated Debt Securities of The Travelers Companies, Inc.
Preferred Stock of The Travelers Companies, Inc.
Depositary Shares of The Travelers Companies, Inc.(3)
Common Stock, without par value, of The Travelers Companies, Inc.
Warrants of The Travelers Companies, Inc.
Stock Purchase Contracts of The Travelers Companies, Inc.
Units of The Travelers Companies, Inc.
Preferred Securities of Travelers Capital Trust II
Preferred Securities of Travelers Capital Trust III
Preferred Securities of Travelers Capital Trust IV
Preferred Securities of Travelers Capital Trust V
The Travelers Companies, Inc. Guarantee of Preferred Securities of Travelers Capital Trust II, Travelers Capital Trust III, Travelers Capital Trust IV and Travelers Capital Trust V(4)

(1)

Omitted pursuant to General Instruction II.E of Form S-3. An indeterminate aggregate initial offering price or number of the securities of each identified class is being registered as may from time to time be offered at indeterminate prices. Separate consideration may or may not be received for securities that are issuable upon exercise, conversion or exchange of other securities or that are issued in units or represented by depositary shares.

(2)	In accordance with Rules 456(b) and 457(r) of the Securities Act, the registrants are deferring payment of all of the registration fee. Registration fees will be paid subsequently on a pay as you go basis.

(3)

Each depositary share will be issued under a deposit agreement and will be evidenced by a depositary receipt. In the event The Travelers Companies, Inc. elects to offer to the public fractional interests in shares of the preferred stock registered hereunder, depositary receipts will be distributed to those persons purchasing such fractional interests, and shares of preferred stock will be issued to the depositary under the deposit agreement. No separate consideration will be received for the depositary shares.

(4)

The Travelers Companies, Inc. is also registering the guarantees and other obligations that it may have with respect to preferred securities to be issued by any of Travelers Capital Trust II, Travelers Capital Trust III, Travelers Capital Trust IV and Travelers Capital Trust V or with respect to similar securities that may be issued by similar entities formed in the future. No separate consideration will be received for any guarantee, and pursuant to Rule 457(n) under the Securities Act, no separate registration fee will be paid in respect of any such guarantee.

PROSPECTUS

The Travelers Companies, Inc.

LOGO

Senior Debt Securities

Subordinated Debt Securities

Junior Subordinated Debt Securities

Preferred Stock

Depositary Shares

Common Stock

Warrants

Stock Purchase Contracts

and

Units

Travelers Capital Trust II

Travelers Capital Trust III

Travelers Capital Trust IV

Travelers Capital Trust V

Preferred Securities

guaranteed to the extent set forth herein

by The Travelers Companies, Inc.

We will provide you with more specific terms of these securities in supplements to this prospectus. You should read this prospectus and the applicable prospectus supplement carefully before you invest.

We may offer these securities from time to time in amounts, at prices and on other terms to be determined at the time of offering. We may offer and sell these securities to or through one or more underwriters, dealers and agents or directly to purchasers, on a continuous or delayed basis.

The Travelers Companies, Inc.’s common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “TRV”.

Investing in our securities or the preferred securities of our Trusts involves risks. You should carefully consider the risk factors referred to on page 7 of this prospectus, in any applicable prospectus supplement and in the documents incorporated or deemed incorporated by reference in this prospectus and the applicable prospectus supplement before you invest in our securities or the preferred securities of our Trusts.

Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or passed upon the accuracy or adequacy of this prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

Prospectus dated June 17, 2016.

Table of Contents


About This Prospectus			1
A Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements			2
Where You Can Find More Information			4
The Travelers Companies, Inc.			5
The Trusts			5
Risk Factors			7
Use of Proceeds			7
Ratios of Earnings to Fixed Charges and Earnings to Combined Fixed Charges and Preferred Stock Dividends			7
Description of Debt Securities We May Offer			7
Description of Preferred Stock We May Offer			24
Description of Depositary Shares We May Offer			27
Description of Our Common Stock			31
Description of Warrants We May Offer			32
Description of Stock Purchase Contracts We May Offer			34
Description of Units We May Offer			34
Description of Preferred Securities That the Trusts May Offer			35
Description of Trust Guarantees			42
Material United States Federal Income Tax Consequences			45
ERISA Matters			62
Validity of Securities			63
Experts			63

Unless the context otherwise indicates, the terms “Travelers”, “we”, “us” or “our” means The Travelers Companies, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries, and the term “Trusts” means, collectively, Travelers Capital Trust II, Travelers Capital Trust III, Travelers Capital Trust IV and Travelers Capital Trust V.

We have not authorized anyone to give you any information other than the information contained and incorporated by reference in this prospectus, in any accompanying prospectus supplement, and in any related free writing prospectus we prepare or authorize, and we take no responsibility for any such other information that others may give you. You should not assume that the information contained or incorporated by reference in this prospectus is accurate as of any date other than the date of this prospectus, the date of the relevant document incorporated by reference, or another that is otherwise specified, as applicable. Our financial condition, results of operations or business prospects may have changed since those dates.

If you are in a jurisdiction where offers to sell, or solicitations of offers to purchase, the securities offered by this prospectus are unlawful, or if you are a person to whom it is unlawful to direct these types of activities, then the offer presented in this prospectus does not extend to you.

ABOUT THIS PROSPECTUS

This prospectus is part of a registration statement that we filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) utilizing a shelf registration or continuous process. Under this shelf process, we may sell any combination of the securities described in this prospectus in one or more offerings.

This prospectus provides you with a general description of the securities we may offer. Each time we sell securities, we will provide a prospectus supplement containing specific information about the terms of the securities being offered. A prospectus supplement may include or incorporate by reference a discussion of any risk factors or other special considerations applicable to those securities or to us. A prospectus supplement may also add, update or change information in this prospectus. If there is any inconsistency between the information in this prospectus and the applicable prospectus supplement, you should rely on the information in the prospectus supplement. You should read both this prospectus and any prospectus supplement together with additional information described under the heading “Where You Can Find More Information”.

The registration statement containing this prospectus, including exhibits to the registration statement, provides additional information about us and the securities offered under this prospectus. The registration statement can be read at the SEC web site or at the SEC office mentioned under the heading “Where You Can Find More Information”.

When acquiring any securities discussed in this prospectus, you should rely only on the information provided in this prospectus and in the applicable prospectus supplement, including the information incorporated by reference. Neither we, the Trusts nor any underwriters or agents have authorized anyone to provide you with different information. We are not offering the securities in any state where the offer is prohibited. You should not assume that the information in this prospectus, any prospectus supplement or any document incorporated by reference is truthful or complete at any date other than the date mentioned on the cover page of these documents.

We may sell securities to underwriters who will sell the securities to the public on terms fixed at the time of sale. In addition, the securities may be sold by us directly or through dealers or agents designated from time to time. If we, directly or through agents, solicit offers to purchase the securities, we reserve the sole right to accept and, together with any agents, to reject, in whole or in part, any of those offers.

Any prospectus supplement will contain the names of the underwriters, dealers or agents, if any, together with the terms of offering, the compensation of those underwriters and the net proceeds to us. Any underwriters, dealers or agents participating in the offering may be deemed “underwriters” within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Unless otherwise stated, currency amounts in this prospectus and any prospectus supplement are stated in United States dollars (“$”).

A SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This prospectus may contain, the documents incorporated by reference herein may contain and management may make certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, may be forward-looking statements. Words such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “likely,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “projects,” “believes,” “estimates” and similar expressions are used to identify these forward-looking statements. These statements include, among other things, our statements about:

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our outlook and our future results of operations and financial condition (including, among other things, premium volume, premium rates, margins, net and operating income, investment income and performance, loss costs, return on equity, and expected current returns and combined ratios);

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share repurchase plans;

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future pension plan contributions;

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the sufficiency of our asbestos and other reserves;

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the impact of emerging claims issues as well as other insurance and non-insurance litigation;

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the cost and availability of reinsurance coverage;

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catastrophe losses;

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the impact of investment, economic (including rapid changes in commodity prices, such as a significant decline in oil and gas prices, as well as fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates) and underwriting market conditions; and

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strategic initiatives to improve profitability and competitiveness.

We caution investors that such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and generally beyond our control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied or projected by, the forward-looking information and statements.

Some of the factors that could cause actual results to differ include, but are not limited to, the following:

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catastrophe losses could materially and adversely affect our results of operations, our financial position and/or liquidity, and could adversely impact our ratings, our ability to raise capital and the availability and cost of reinsurance;

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during or following a period of financial market disruption, economic downturn or prolonged period of slow economic growth, our business could be materially and adversely affected;

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if actual claims exceed our claims and claim adjustment expense reserves, or if changes in the estimated level of claims and claim adjustment expense reserves are necessary, our financial results could be materially and adversely affected;

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our investment portfolio may suffer reduced or low returns or material realized or unrealized losses;

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our business could be harmed because of our potential exposure to asbestos and environmental claims and related litigation;

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we are exposed to, and may face adverse developments involving, mass tort claims such as those relating to exposure to potentially harmful products or substances;

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the effects of emerging claim and coverage issues on our business are uncertain;

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the intense competition that we face could harm our ability to maintain or increase our business volumes and our profitability;

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disruptions to our relationships with our independent agents and brokers could adversely affect us;

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we may not be able to collect all amounts due to us from reinsurers and reinsurance coverage may not be available to us in the future at commercially reasonable rates or at all;

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we are exposed to credit risk in certain of our business and investment operations, including through the utilization of reinsurance or structured settlements, as well as guarantees or indemnifications from third parties;

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within the United States, our businesses are heavily regulated by the states in which we conduct business, including licensing and supervision, and changes in regulation may reduce our profitability and limit our growth;

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changes in federal regulation could impose significant burdens on us and otherwise adversely impact our results;

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a downgrade in our claims-paying and financial strength ratings could adversely impact our business volumes, adversely impact our ability to access the capital markets and increase our borrowing costs;

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the inability of our insurance subsidiaries to pay dividends to our holding company in sufficient amounts would harm our ability to meet our obligations, pay future shareholder dividends or make future share repurchases;

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our efforts to develop new products or expand in targeted markets may not be successful and may create enhanced risks;

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we may be adversely affected if our pricing and capital models provide materially different indications than actual results;

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our business success and profitability depend, in part, on effective information technology systems and on continuing to develop and implement improvements in technology;

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if we experience difficulties with technology, data and network security, including as a result of cyber-attacks, outsourcing relationships, or cloud-based technology, our ability to conduct our business could be negatively impacted;

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we are also subject to a number of additional risks associated with our business outside the United States, including foreign currency exchange fluctuations and restrictive regulations, as well as risks associated with the United Kingdom’s possible withdrawal from the European Union;

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regulatory changes outside of the United States, including in Canada and the European Union, could adversely impact our results of operations and limit our growth;

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loss of or significant restrictions on the use of particular types of underwriting criteria, such as credit scoring, or other data or methodologies, in the pricing and underwriting of our products could reduce our future profitability;

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acquisitions and integration of acquired businesses may result in operating difficulties and other unintended consequences;

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we could be adversely affected if our controls designed to ensure compliance with guidelines, policies and legal and regulatory standards are not effective;

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our businesses may be adversely affected if we are unable to hire and retain qualified employees;

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intellectual property is important to our business, and we may be unable to protect and enforce our own intellectual property or we may be subject to claims for infringing the intellectual property of others;

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changes to existing accounting standards may adversely impact our reported results;

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changes in U.S. tax laws or in the tax laws of other jurisdictions in which we operate could adversely impact us; and

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our share repurchase plans depend on a variety of factors, including our financial position, earnings, share price, catastrophe losses, maintaining capital levels commensurate with our desired ratings from independent rating agencies, funding of our qualified pension plan, capital requirements of our operating subsidiaries, legal requirements, regulatory constraints, other investment opportunities (including mergers and acquisitions and related financings), market conditions and other factors.

Our forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this prospectus or as of the date of the documents incorporated herein by reference, and we undertake no obligation to update forward-looking statements. For a more detailed discussion of these factors, see the information under the caption “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our most recent annual report on Form 10-K, as updated in our subsequent periodic filings with the SEC.

WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION

We file annual, quarterly and current reports, proxy statements and other information with the SEC. Our SEC filings are available to the public over the Internet at the SEC’s web site at http://www.sec.gov. You may also read and copy any document we file with the SEC at the SEC’s Public Reference Room at 100 F. Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549. Please call the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330 for further information on the Public Reference Room. Our common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “TRV.” You may inspect the reports, proxy statements and other information concerning us at the offices of the New York Stock Exchange, 20 Broad Street, New York, New York 10005. You may find additional information about us at our web site at http://www.travelers.com, our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/travelers and our Twitter account (@TRV_Insurance) at https://twitter.com/TRV_Insurance. The information on our web site, Facebook page and Twitter account are not part of this prospectus.

The SEC allows us to incorporate by reference the information we file with them, which means that we can disclose important information to you by referring you to those documents. The information incorporated by reference is an important part of this prospectus, and information that we file later with the SEC will automatically update and supersede this information. We incorporate by reference the documents listed below and any future filings made by us with the SEC under Sections 13(a), 13(c), 14 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (other than documents or information deemed to have been furnished and not filed in accordance with SEC rules, including Item 2.02 and 7.01 of any current report on Form 8-K) prior to the termination of the offering under this prospectus:

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Annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015;

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Quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2016;

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Current reports on Form 8-K filed on May 11, 2016, May 20, 2016 and May 27, 2016; and

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Form 8-A filed on October 17, 1991, including any amendments or supplements thereto.

You may request a copy of these filings at no cost, by writing or telephoning us at the following address:

The Travelers Companies, Inc.

Attn: Corporate Secretary

385 Washington Street

Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102

Telephone No.: (651) 310-7911

We have not included or incorporated by reference in this prospectus any separate financial statements of the Trusts. We do not believe that these financial statements would provide holders of preferred securities with any important information for the following reasons:

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we will own all of the voting securities of the Trusts;

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the Trusts do not and will not have any independent operations other than to issue securities and to purchase and hold our debt securities; and

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we are fully and unconditionally guaranteeing the obligations of the Trusts as described in this prospectus.

Although the Trusts would normally be required to file information with the SEC on an ongoing basis, we expect the SEC to exempt the Trusts from filing this information for as long as we continue to file our information with the SEC.

THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC.

The Travelers Companies, Inc. is a holding company principally engaged, through its subsidiaries, in providing a wide range of commercial and personal property and casualty insurance products and services to businesses, government units, associations and individuals. The company is incorporated as a general business corporation under the laws of the state of Minnesota and is one of the oldest insurance organizations in the United States, dating back to 1853.

The principal executive offices of the company are located at 485 Lexington Avenue, New York, New York 10017, and its telephone number is (917) 778-6000. The company also maintains executive offices in Hartford, Connecticut, and St. Paul, Minnesota. Unless the context otherwise indicates, the terms “we”, “us”, “our” or “Travelers” mean The Travelers Companies, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries.

THE TRUSTS

Each of Travelers Capital Trust II, Travelers Capital Trust III, Travelers Capital Trust IV and Travelers Capital Trust V (each a “Trust” and collectively the “Trusts”) is a statutory trust created under Delaware law. Each of the Trusts exists for the exclusive purposes of:

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issuing the preferred securities, which represent preferred undivided beneficial ownership interests in such Trust’s assets;

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issuing the common securities, which represent common undivided beneficial ownership interests in such Trust’s assets, to us;

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using the proceeds from the issuances to purchase one or more series of securities issued by us, including senior debt securities, subordinated debt securities, junior subordinated debt securities and warrants;

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maintaining the Trust’s status as a grantor trust for federal income tax purposes; and

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engaging in only those other activities necessary, advisable or incidental to these purposes, such as registering the transfer of preferred securities.

Any senior debt securities, subordinated debt securities, junior subordinated debt securities and warrants we sell to a Trust will be the sole assets of such Trust, and, accordingly, payments under the senior, subordinated or junior subordinated debt securities will be the sole revenues of such Trust, and such Trust’s ability to distribute shares of our common stock or other securities upon conversion of the preferred securities, if convertible, will

depend solely on our performance under the warrants or convertible debt securities sold by us to such Trust. We will acquire and own all of the common securities of each of the Trusts. The common securities will rank on a parity with, and payments will be made on the common securities pro rata with, the preferred securities, except that upon an event of default under the applicable declaration of trust resulting from an event of default under the senior, subordinated or junior subordinated debt securities, our rights as holder of the common securities to distributions and payments upon liquidation or redemption will be subordinated to the rights of the holders of the preferred securities.

Each Trust has a term as to be provided in each respective declaration of trust, which will be described in the prospectus supplement. The Trusts’ business and affairs are conducted by the trustees. The trustees for the Trusts are The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as institutional trustee, BNY Mellon Trust of Delaware, as the Delaware trustee, and two regular trustees or “administrative trustees” who are officers of The Travelers Companies, Inc. The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as institutional trustee, will act as sole indenture trustee under the declarations of trust. The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. will also act as guarantee trustee under the guarantee and as indenture trustee under the senior debt indenture, the subordinated debt indenture and the junior subordinated debt indenture.

The duties and obligations of each trustee are governed by the declarations of trust. As sponsor of the Trusts, we will pay all fees, expenses, debts and obligations (other than the payment of distributions and other payments on the preferred securities) related to the Trusts and any offering of the Trusts’ preferred securities and will pay, directly or indirectly, all ongoing costs, expenses and liabilities of the Trusts. The principal executive office of the Trusts is c/o The Travelers Companies, Inc., 485 Lexington Avenue, New York, New York 10017, and the telephone number is (917) 778-6000.

R ISK FACTORS

Investing in our securities or the preferred securities of our Trusts involves significant risks. Before you make a decision to buy any of these securities, in addition to the other information contained in this prospectus and in the applicable prospectus supplement, you should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties described in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in any prospectus supplement and the risks described in our most recent annual report on Form 10-K, as updated in our subsequent periodic filings with the SEC, which have been or will be incorporated by reference into this prospectus and the applicable prospectus supplement.

USE OF PROCEEDS

Unless otherwise indicated in any prospectus supplement, we and/or the Trusts, as applicable, intend to use the net proceeds from the sale of any securities for general corporate purposes.

RATIOS OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES AND EARNINGS TO COMBINED FIXED CHARGES AND PREFERRED STOCK DIVIDENDS

The following table sets forth our ratio of earnings to fixed charges and our ratio of earnings to combined fixed charges and preferred stock dividend requirements for each of the periods indicated:

Three
Months
Ended
March 31,
2016

Year Ended December 31,

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

Ratio of earnings to fixed charges

9.54x

11.78x

12.57x

12.63x

8.17x

4.01x

Ratio of earnings to combined fixed charges and preferred stock dividend requirements

9.54x

11.78x

12.57x

12.63x

8.17x

4.00x

The ratio of earnings to fixed charges is computed by dividing income available for fixed charges by the fixed charges. For purposes of this ratio, fixed charges consist of that portion of rentals deemed representative of the appropriate interest factor.

DESCRIPTION OF DEBT SECURITIES WE MAY OFFER

We may issue senior debt securities, subordinated debt securities or junior subordinated debt securities. None of the senior debt securities, the subordinated debt securities or the junior subordinated debt securities will be secured by any of our property or assets. Thus, by owning a debt security issued by us, you are one of our unsecured creditors.

The senior debt securities will constitute part of our senior debt, will be issued under a senior debt indenture described below and will rank equally with all of our other unsecured and unsubordinated debt.

The subordinated debt securities will constitute part of our subordinated debt, will be issued under a subordinated debt indenture described below and will be subordinate in right of payment to all of our “senior indebtedness”, as defined in the subordinated debt indenture. The junior subordinated debt securities will constitute part of our junior subordinated debt, will be issued under a junior subordinated debt indenture described below and will be subordinate in right of payment to all of our “senior indebtedness”, including our subordinated debt, as defined in the junior subordinated debt indenture. The prospectus supplement for any series of subordinated debt securities or junior subordinated debt securities will indicate the approximate amount of senior indebtedness outstanding as of the end of the most recent fiscal quarter. None of the indentures limit our ability to incur additional indebtedness, including senior indebtedness.

“Debt securities” in this prospectus refers to the senior debt securities, the subordinated debt securities and the junior subordinated debt securities.

The debt securities are each governed by a document called an indenture—the senior debt indenture, in the case of the senior debt securities, the subordinated debt indenture, in the case of the subordinated debt securities, and the junior subordinated debt indenture, in the case of the junior subordinated debt securities. Each of the senior debt indenture, the subordinated debt indenture and the junior subordinated debt indenture is a contract between us and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., which will act as trustee. The indentures are substantially similar, except for (i) the covenant described below under “—Restrictive Covenants—Limitations on Liens and Other Encumbrances on Voting Stock of Designated Subsidiaries” and the related provisions regarding the treatment of liens when we merge or engage in similar transactions (as described under “—Special Situations—Mergers and Similar Events”), which are included only in the senior debt indenture, (ii) the provisions relating to subordination, which are included only in the subordinated debt indenture and the junior subordinated debt indenture, (iii) the definition of senior indebtedness in the subordinated debt indenture and the junior subordinated debt indenture, which is different in each indenture and (iv) the events of default contained in the junior subordinated debt indenture, which are limited to payment defaults and certain events of bankruptcy.

Reference to the indenture or the trustee with respect to any debt securities means the indenture under which those debt securities are issued and the trustee under that indenture.

The trustee has two main roles:

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First , the trustee can enforce your rights against us if we default on our obligations under the terms of the applicable indenture or the debt securities. There are some limitations on the extent to which the trustee acts on your behalf, described later under “—Default and Related Matters—Events of Default—Remedies if an Event of Default Occurs”; and

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Second , the trustee performs administrative duties for us, such as sending you interest payments, transferring your debt securities to a new buyer if you sell and sending you notices.

The indentures and their associated documents contain the full legal text of the matters described in this section. The indentures and the debt securities are governed by the laws of the State of New York. A copy of the senior debt indenture, dated as of June 16, 2016, the form of subordinated debt indenture and the form of junior subordinated debt indenture appear as exhibits to the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part. See “Where You Can Find More Information” for information on how to obtain a copy.

We may issue as many distinct series of debt securities under any of the indentures as we wish. This section summarizes the material terms of the debt securities that are common to all series, although the prospectus supplement which describes the terms of each series of debt securities may also describe differences with the material terms summarized here.

Because this section is a summary, it does not describe every aspect of the debt securities. This summary is subject to and qualified in its entirety by reference to all the provisions of the indentures, including definitions of some of the terms used in the indentures. We describe the meaning for only the more important terms. Whenever we refer to the defined terms of the indentures in this prospectus or in the prospectus supplement, those defined terms are incorporated by reference in this prospectus or in the prospectus supplement. You must look to the indentures for the most complete description of what we describe in summary form in this prospectus or in the prospectus supplement.

This summary also is subject to and qualified by reference to the description of the particular terms of your series of debt securities described in the prospectus supplement. Those terms may vary from the terms described in this prospectus. The prospectus supplement relating to each series of debt securities will be attached to the front of this prospectus.

There may also be a further prospectus supplement, known as a pricing supplement, which contains the precise terms of debt securities you are offered.

We may issue the debt securities as original issue discount securities, which are securities that are offered and sold at a substantial discount to their stated principal amount. The prospectus supplement relating to original issue discount securities will describe federal income tax consequences and other special considerations applicable to them. As described in more detail in the prospectus supplement relating to any of the particular debt securities, the debt securities may also be issued as indexed securities or securities denominated in U.S. dollars or in a currency, currency unit or composite currency issued by the government or governments of one or more countries other than the United States or by any recognized confederation or association of such governments, which we refer to as a “foreign currency” in this section and which, together with U.S. dollars, we refer to as “currency” or “currencies” in this section. The prospectus supplement relating to specific debt securities will also describe any special considerations and any material additional tax considerations applicable to such debt securities.

In addition, the specific financial, legal and other terms particular to a series of debt securities will be described in the prospectus supplement and the pricing supplement, if any, relating to the series. The prospectus supplement relating to a series of debt securities will describe the following terms of the series:

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the title of the series of debt securities;

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whether it is a series of senior debt securities, a series of subordinated debt securities or a series of junior subordinated debt securities;

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any limit on the aggregate principal amount of the series of debt securities;

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the person to whom any interest on the series of debt securities is payable, if other than the holder on the regular record date;

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the date or dates on which the series of debt securities will mature;

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the rate or rates, which may be fixed or variable, per annum at which the series of debt securities will bear interest, if any, and the date or dates from which that interest, if any, will accrue;

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the place or places where the principal of (and premium, if any) and interest on the series of debt securities are payable;

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the dates on which interest, if any, on the series of debt securities will be payable, the regular record dates for the interest payment dates and, in the case of junior subordinated debt securities, whether interest payments may be deferred;

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whether any debt securities of the series may be redeemed at our option and, if so, the date or dates, if any, on which, the period or periods within which, the price or prices at which, the currency or currencies in which, and the other terms and conditions upon which any debt securities of the series may be redeemed, in whole or in part, at our option and, if other than by a board resolution, the manner in which any election by us to redeem the debt securities will be evidenced;

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our obligation, if any, to redeem or purchase any series of debt securities pursuant to any sinking fund or analogous provisions or at the option of a holder and the period or periods within which, the price or prices at which and the terms and conditions upon which, any debt securities of the series will be redeemed or purchased, in whole or in part, pursuant to such obligation;

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if the debt securities may be converted into or exercised or exchanged for our common stock, preferred stock or any other of our securities or other property, the terms on which conversion, exercise or exchange may occur, including whether conversion, exercise or exchange is mandatory, at the option of the holder or at our option, the date on or the period during which conversion, exercise or exchange may occur, the initial conversion, exercise or exchange price or rate and the circumstances or manner in which the amount of common stock or preferred stock or other securities issuable upon conversion, exercise or exchange may be adjusted;

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if other than denominations of $2,000 and any integral multiple of $1,000 in excess of $2,000, the denominations in which the series of debt securities will be issuable;

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the foreign currency in which the principal of or any premium and interest on any debt securities of the series will be payable if other than in U.S. Dollars and the manner of determining the equivalent thereof in U.S. dollars for any other purpose;

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if the principal of or any premium or interest on any debt securities of the series is to be payable, at our election or the election of the holder thereof, in one or more currencies other than that or those in which such debt securities are stated to be payable, the currency or currencies in which the principal of or any premium or interest on such debt securities as to which such election is made will be payable, the periods within which or the dates on which and the terms and conditions upon which such election is to be made and the amount so payable (or the manner in which such amount will be determined);

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if the amount of payments of principal of and any premium or interest on the debt securities of the series may be determined with reference to an index, a formula or any other method, the manner in which such amounts will be determined;

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if the series of debt securities will be issuable only in the form of a global security, as described under “—Legal Ownership—Global Securities”, the depositary or its nominee with respect to the series of debt securities and the circumstances under which the global security may be registered for transfer or exchange in the name of a person other than the depositary or its nominee;

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if other than the principal amount thereof, the portion of the principal amount of the series of debt securities which will be payable upon the declaration of acceleration of the maturity of such series of debt securities;

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the applicability of the provisions described under “—Restrictive Covenants—Defeasance”;

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any event of default under the series of debt securities if different from those described under “—Default and Related Matters—Events of Default—What Is an Event of Default?”;

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any proposed listing of the series of debt securities on any securities exchange; and

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any other special feature of the series of debt securities.

Those terms may vary from the terms described here. Accordingly, this summary also is subject to and qualified by reference to the description of the terms of the series described in the prospectus supplement. The prospectus supplement relating to each series of debt securities will be attached to the front of this prospectus.

Legal Ownership

Street Name and Other Indirect Holders

Investors who hold debt securities in accounts at banks or brokers will generally not be recognized by us as legal holders of debt securities. This is called holding in “street name”. Instead, we would recognize only the bank or broker or the financial institution the bank or broker uses to hold its debt securities. These intermediary banks, brokers and other financial institutions pass along principal, interest and other payments on the debt securities, either because they agree to do so in their customer agreements or because they are legally required to do so. If you hold debt securities in street name, you should check with your own institution to find out:

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how it handles securities payments and notices;

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whether it imposes fees or charges;

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how it would handle voting if ever required;

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whether and how you can instruct it to send you debt securities registered in your own name so you can be a direct holder as described below; and

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how it would pursue rights under the debt securities if there were a default or other event triggering the need for holders to act to protect their interests.

Direct Holders

Our obligations, as well as the obligations of the trustees and those of any third parties employed by us or the trustees, run only to persons or entities who are the direct holders of debt securities ( i.e ., those who are registered as holders of debt securities). As noted above, we do not have obligations to you if you hold in street name or through other indirect means, either because you choose to hold debt securities in that manner or because the debt securities are issued in the form of global securities as described below. For example, once we make payment to the registered holder, we have no further responsibility for the payment even if that registered holder is legally required to pass the payment along to you as a street name customer but does not do so.

Global Securities

What Is a Global Security? A global security is a special type of indirectly held security, as described above under “— Street Name and Other Indirect Holders”.

If we choose to issue debt securities in the form of global securities, the ultimate beneficial owners can only be indirect holders. We do this by requiring that the global security be registered in the name of a financial institution we select and by requiring that the debt securities included in the global security not be transferred to the name of any other direct holder unless the special circumstances described below occur. The financial institution that acts as the sole direct holder of the global security is called the depositary.

Any person wishing to own a debt security included in the global security must do so indirectly by virtue of an account with a broker, bank or other financial institution that in turn has an account with the depositary. The prospectus supplement indicates whether your series of debt securities will be issued only in the form of global securities.

Special Investor Considerations for Global Securities . As an indirect holder, an investor’s rights relating to a global security will be governed by the account rules of the investor’s financial institution and of the depositary, as well as general laws relating to securities transfers. We do not recognize this type of investor as a registered holder of debt securities and instead deal only with the depositary that holds the global security.

If you are an investor in debt securities that are issued only in the form of global securities, you should be aware that:

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you cannot get debt securities registered in your own name;

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you cannot receive physical certificates for your interest in the debt securities;

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you will be a street name holder and must look to your own bank or broker for payments on the debt securities and protection of your legal rights relating to the debt securities. See “—Street Name and Other Indirect Holders”;

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you may not be able to sell interests in the debt securities to some insurance companies and other institutions that are required by law to own their securities in the form of physical certificates;

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the depositary’s policies will govern payments, transfers, exchange and other matters relating to your interest in the global security. We and the trustee have no responsibility for any aspect of the depositary’s actions or for its records of ownership interests in the global security. We and the trustee also do not supervise the depositary in any way; and

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the depositary will require that interests in a global security be purchased or sold within its system using same-day funds for settlement.

Special Situations When Global Security Will Be Terminated . In a few special situations described later, the global security will terminate and interests in it will be exchanged for physical certificates representing debt securities. After that exchange, the choice of whether to hold debt securities directly or in street name will be up to you. You must consult your own bank or broker to find out how to have your interests in debt securities transferred to your own name, so that you will be a direct holder. The rights of street name investors and direct holders in the debt securities have been previously described in the subsections entitled, “—Street Name and Other Indirect Holders” and “—Direct Holders”.

The special situations for termination of a global security are:

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when the depositary notifies us that it is unwilling, unable or no longer qualified to continue as depositary;

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when we notify the trustee that we wish to terminate the global security; or

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when an event of default on the debt securities has occurred and has not been cured.

Defaults are discussed below under “—Default and Related Matters”.

The prospectus supplement may also list additional situations for terminating a global security that would apply only to the particular series of debt securities covered by the prospectus supplement. When a global security terminates, the depositary (and not we or the applicable trustee) is responsible for deciding the names of the institutions that will be the initial direct holders.

Euroclear and Clearstream

If the depositary for a global security is The Depository Trust Company, which we refer to as “DTC”, you may hold interests in the global security through Clearstream Banking, société anonyme, which we refer to as “Clearstream,” or Euroclear Bank SA/NV, as operator of the Euroclear System, which we refer to as “Euroclear,” in each case, as a participant in DTC. Euroclear and Clearstream will hold interests, in each case, on behalf of their participants through customers’ securities accounts in the names of Euroclear and Clearstream on the books of their respective depositaries, which in turn will hold such interests in customers’ securities in the depositaries’ names on DTC’s books.

Payments, deliveries, transfers, exchanges, notices and other matters relating to the debt securities made through Euroclear or Clearstream must comply with the rules and procedures of those systems. Those systems could change their rules and procedures at any time. We have no control over those systems or their participants, and we take no responsibility for their activities. Transactions between participants in Euroclear or Clearstream, on one hand, and other participants in DTC, on the other hand, would also be subject to DTC’s rules and procedures.

Investors will be able to make and receive through Euroclear and Clearstream payments, deliveries, transfers, exchanges, notices and other transactions involving any securities held through those systems only on days when those systems are open for business. Those systems may not be open for business on days when banks, brokers and other institutions are open for business in the United States.

In addition, because of time-zone differences, U.S. investors who hold their interests in the debt securities through these systems and wish on a particular day to transfer their interests, or to receive or make a payment or delivery or exercise any other right with respect to their interests, may find that the transaction will not be effected until the next business day in Luxembourg or Brussels, as applicable. Thus, investors who wish to exercise rights that expire on a particular day may need to act before the expiration date. In addition, investors who hold their interests through both DTC and Euroclear or Clearstream may need to make special arrangements to finance any purchase or sales of their interests between the U.S. and European clearing systems, and those transactions may settle later than transactions within one clearing system.

In the remainder of this description, “you” means direct holders and not street name or other indirect holders of debt securities. Indirect holders should read the previous subsection entitled “—Street Name and Other Indirect Holders”.

Overview of the Remainder of this Description The remainder of this description summarizes:

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Additional Mechanics relevant to the debt securities under normal circumstances, such as how you transfer ownership and where we make payments;

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your rights under several Special Situations , such as if we merge with another company or if we want to change a term of the debt securities;

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Subordination Provisions in the subordinated debt indenture and the junior subordinated debt indenture that may prohibit us from making payments on those securities;

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a Restrictive Covenant contained in the senior debt indenture that restricts our ability to incur liens and other encumbrances on the voting stock of some of our subsidiaries. A particular series of debt securities may have additional restrictive covenants, which will be described in the prospectus supplement;

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situations in which we may invoke the provisions relating to Defeasance ;

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your rights if we Default or experience other financial difficulties; and

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our Relationship With the Trustee.

Additional Mechanics

Form, Exchange and Transfer

The debt securities will be issued:

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only in fully registered form;

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without interest coupons; and

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unless otherwise indicated in the prospectus supplement, in denominations of $2,000 and any integral multiple of $1,000 in excess of $2,000.

You may have your debt securities broken into more debt securities of smaller denominations or combined into fewer debt securities of larger denominations, as long as the total principal amount is not changed. This is called an exchange.

You may exchange or transfer debt securities at the office of the trustee. The trustee acts as our agent for registering debt securities in the names of holders and transferring debt securities. We may change this appointment to another entity or perform the service ourselves. The entity performing the role of maintaining the list of registered direct holders is called the security registrar. It will also register transfers of the debt securities.

You will not be required to pay a service charge to transfer or exchange debt securities, but you may be required to pay for any tax or other governmental charge associated with the exchange or transfer. The transfer or exchange will only be made if the security registrar is satisfied with your proof of ownership.

If we designate additional transfer agents, they will be named in the prospectus supplement. We may cancel the designation of any particular transfer agent. We may also approve a change in the office through which any transfer agent acts.

If the debt securities are redeemable and we redeem less than all of the debt securities of a particular series, we may block the issuance, transfer or exchange of debt securities during the period beginning at the opening of business 15 days before the day we mail the notice of redemption and ending at the close of business on the day of that mailing, in order to freeze the list of holders to prepare the mailing. We may also refuse to register transfers or exchanges of debt securities selected for redemption, except that we will continue to permit transfers and exchanges of the unredeemed portion of any debt security being partially redeemed.

Payment and Paying Agents

We will pay interest to you if you are a direct holder listed in the trustee’s records at the close of business on a particular day in advance of each due date for interest, even if you no longer own the debt security on the interest due date. That particular day, usually about two weeks in advance of the interest due date, is called the regular record date and is stated in the prospectus supplement. Holders buying and selling debt securities must work out between them how to compensate for the fact that we will pay all the interest for an interest period to the one who is the registered holder on the regular record date. The most common manner is to adjust the sales price of the debt securities to prorate interest fairly between buyer and seller. This prorated interest amount is called accrued interest.

We will pay interest, principal and any other money due on the debt securities at the corporate trust office of the trustee. You must make arrangements to have your payments picked up at or wired from that office. We may also choose to pay interest by mailing checks.

Street name and other indirect holders should consult their banks or brokers for information on how they will receive payments.

We may also arrange for additional payment offices and may cancel or change these offices, including our use of the trustee’s corporate trust office. These offices are called paying agents. We may also choose to act as our own paying agent. We must notify you of changes in the paying agents for any particular series of debt securities.

Notices

We and the trustee will send notices regarding the debt securities only to direct holders, using their addresses as listed in the trustee’s records.

Regardless of who acts as paying agent, all money paid by us to a paying agent that remains unclaimed at the end of one year after the amount is due to direct holders will be repaid to us. After that one-year period, you may look only to us for payment and not to the trustee, any other paying agent or anyone else.

Special Situations

Mergers and Similar Events

We are generally permitted to consolidate or merge with another company or firm. We are also permitted to sell or lease substantially all of our assets to another firm, or to buy or lease substantially all of the assets of another firm. However, we may not take any of these actions unless the following conditions (among others) are met:

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Either we must be the continuing entity or where we merge out of existence or sell or lease substantially all our assets, the other firm must be a corporation, partnership, trust, limited liability company or other similar entity organized under the laws of a State of the United States or the District of Columbia or under federal law, and it must agree to be legally responsible for the debt securities.

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The merger, sale of assets or other transaction must not cause a default on the debt securities, and we must not already be in default, unless the merger or other transaction would cure the default. For purposes of this no-default test, a default would include an event of default that has occurred and not been cured. A default for this purpose would also include any event that would be an event of default if the requirements for giving us notice of our default or our default having to exist for a specific period of time were disregarded.

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It is possible that the merger, sale of assets or other transaction would cause some of our property to become subject to a mortgage or other legal mechanism giving lenders preferential rights in that property over other lenders, including the direct holders of the senior debt securities, or over our general creditors if we fail to pay them back. We have promised in our senior debt indenture to limit these preferential rights on voting stock of any designated subsidiaries, called liens, as discussed under “—Restrictive Covenants—Limitation on Liens and Other Encumbrances on Voting Stock of Designated Subsidiaries”. If a merger or other transaction would create any liens on the voting stock of our designated subsidiaries, we must comply with that restrictive covenant, subject to certain exceptions. We would do this either by deciding that the liens were permitted, or by following the requirements of the restrictive covenant to grant an equivalent or higher-ranking lien on the same voting stock to the direct holders of the senior debt securities.

Modification and Waiver

There are four types of changes we can make to each indenture and the debt securities issued under that indenture.

Changes Requiring Your Approval . First, there are changes that cannot be made to your debt securities without your specific approval. The following is a list of those types of changes:

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change the payment due date of the principal or interest on a debt security;

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reduce any amounts due on a debt security;

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reduce the amount of principal payable upon acceleration of the maturity of a debt security (including the amount payable on an original issue discount security) following a default;

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change the place, the coin or currency in which the principal of, premium, if any, or interest on any debt security is payable;

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impair your right to sue for payment of any amount due on your debt security;

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impair any right that you may have to exchange or convert the debt security for or into securities or other property;

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reduce the percentage of direct holders of debt securities whose consent is needed to modify or amend the applicable indenture;

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reduce the percentage of direct holders of debt securities whose consent is needed to waive our compliance with certain provisions of the applicable indenture or to waive certain defaults; and

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modify any other aspect of the provisions dealing with modification and waiver of the applicable indenture.

Changes Requiring a Majority Vote . The second type of change to a particular indenture and the debt securities is the kind that requires a vote in favor by direct holders of debt securities owning a majority of the principal amount of all series affected thereby, voting together as a single class. Most changes, including waivers, as described below, fall into this category, except for changes noted above as requiring the approval of the holders of each security affected thereby, and, as noted below, changes not requiring approval.

Each indenture provides that a supplemental indenture which changes or eliminates any covenant or other provision of the applicable indenture which has expressly been included solely for the benefit of one or more particular series of securities, or which modifies the rights of the holders of securities of such series with respect to such covenant or other provision, shall be deemed not to affect the rights under the applicable indenture of the holders of securities of any other series.

Changes Not Requiring Approval . The third type of change does not require any vote by holders of debt securities. This type is limited to clarifications and certain other changes that would not adversely affect holders of the debt securities; provided that any amendment made solely to conform the provisions of an indenture or any series of debt securities to the corresponding description of such debt securities contained in this prospectus, any applicable prospectus supplement or other offering document shall be deemed to not adversely affect the interests of the holders of the debt securities.

Changes by Waiver Requiring a Majority Vote . Fourth, we need a vote by direct holders of senior debt securities owning a majority of the principal amount of the particular series affected to obtain a waiver of certain of the restrictive covenants, including the one described later under “—Restrictive Covenants—Limitation on Liens and Other Encumbrances on Voting Stock of Designated Subsidiaries”. We also need such a majority vote to obtain a waiver of any past default, except a payment default listed in the first category described later under “—Default and Related Matters—Events of Default”.

Modification of Subordination Provisions . In addition, we may not modify the subordination provisions of the subordinated debt indenture or the junior subordinated debt indenture in a manner that would adversely affect the outstanding subordinated debt securities or junior subordinated debt securities, as the case may be, of any one or more series in any material respect, without the consent of the direct holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of all affected series, voting together as one class.

Further Details Concerning Voting . When taking a vote, we will use the following rules to decide how much principal amount to attribute to a debt security:

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for original issue discount securities, we will use the principal amount that would be due and payable on the voting date if the maturity of the debt securities were accelerated to that date because of a default;

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for debt securities whose principal amount is not known (for example, because it is based on an index) we will use a special rule for that debt security described in the prospectus supplement; or

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for debt securities denominated in one or more foreign currencies or currency units, we will use the U.S. dollar equivalent.

Debt securities will not be considered outstanding, and therefore will not be eligible to vote, if we have deposited or set aside in trust for you money for their payment or redemption. Debt securities will also not be eligible to vote if they have been fully defeased as described under “—Defeasance—Full Defeasance” or if they are owned by us or any of our affiliates.

We will generally be entitled to set any day as a record date for the purpose of determining the direct holders of outstanding debt securities that are entitled to vote or take other action under the applicable indenture. In some circumstances, the trustee will be entitled to set a record date for action by direct holders. If we or the trustee set a record date for a vote or other action to be taken by holders of a particular series, that vote or action may be taken only by persons who are direct holders of outstanding securities of that series on the record date and must be taken within 90 days following the record date.

Street name and other indirect holders should consult their banks or brokers for information on how approval may be granted or denied if we seek to change an indenture or the debt securities or request a waiver.

Subordination Provisions

Direct holders of subordinated debt securities or junior subordinated debt securities should recognize that contractual provisions in the subordinated debt indenture and junior subordinated debt indenture may prohibit us from making payments on those securities. Subordinated debt securities are subordinate and junior in right of payment, to the extent and in the manner stated in the subordinated debt indenture, to all of our senior indebtedness, as defined in the subordinated debt indenture, including all debt securities we have issued and will issue under the senior debt indenture. Junior subordinated debt securities are subordinate and junior in right of payment, to the extent and in the manner stated in the junior subordinated debt indenture, to all of our senior indebtedness, as defined in the junior subordinated debt indenture, including all debt securities we have issued and will issue under the senior debt indenture and subordinated debt indenture.

Subject to the qualifications described below, the term “senior indebtedness” is defined in the subordinated debt indenture to include principal of, and interest and premium (if any) on, and any other payment due pursuant to any of the following, whether incurred prior to, on or after the date of this prospectus:

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all of our obligations (other than obligations pursuant to the subordinated debt indenture, the subordinated debt securities, the junior subordinated debt indenture and the junior subordinated debt securities) for borrowed money;

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all of our obligations evidenced by notes, debentures, bonds or other similar instruments, including obligations incurred in connection with the acquisition of property, assets or businesses;

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all of our obligations under leases required or permitted to be capitalized under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles;

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all of our reimbursement obligations with respect to letters of credit, bankers’ acceptances or similar facilities issued for our account;

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all of our obligations issued or assumed as the deferred purchase price of property or services, including all obligations under master lease transactions pursuant to which we or any of our subsidiaries have agreed to be treated as owner of the subject property for federal income tax purposes (but excluding trade accounts payable or accrued liabilities arising in the ordinary course of business);

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all of our payment obligations under interest rate swap or similar agreements or foreign currency hedge, exchange or similar agreements at the time of determination, including any such obligations we incurred solely to act as a hedge against increases in interest rates that may occur under the terms of other outstanding variable or floating rate indebtedness of ours;

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all obligations of the types referred to in the preceding bullet points of another person and all dividends of another person the payment of which, in either case, we have assumed or guaranteed or for which we are responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, jointly or severally, as obligor, guarantor or otherwise;

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all compensation and reimbursement obligations of ours to the trustee pursuant to the subordinated debt indenture and the junior subordinated debt indenture; and

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all amendments, modifications, renewals, extensions, refinancings, replacements and refundings of any of the above types of indebtedness.

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the foregoing, under the subordinated debt indenture, senior indebtedness will not include:

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indebtedness we owe to a subsidiary of ours or our employees;

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indebtedness which, by its terms, expressly provides that it does not rank senior to the subordinated debt securities;

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indebtedness incurred for the purchase of goods, materials or property, or for services obtained in the ordinary course of business or for other liabilities arising in the ordinary course of business; and

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indebtedness we may incur in violation of the subordinated debt indenture.

Subject to the qualifications described below, the term “senior indebtedness” is defined in the junior subordinated debt indenture to include principal of, and interest and premium (if any) on, and any other payment due pursuant to any of the following, whether incurred prior to, on or after the date of this prospectus:

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all of our obligations (other than obligations pursuant to the junior subordinated debt indenture and the junior subordinated debt securities) for money borrowed;

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all of our obligations evidenced by notes, debentures, bonds or other similar instruments, including obligations incurred in connection with the acquisition of property, assets or businesses and including all other debt securities issued by us to any trust or a trustee of such trust, or to a partnership or other affiliate that acts as a financing vehicle for us, in connection with the issuance of securities by such vehicles (including but not limited to the junior subordinated debentures, series A, issued pursuant to the indenture dated as of December 24, 1996, between USF&G Corporation and The Bank of New York, as amended, the junior subordinated debentures, series C, issued pursuant to the indenture dated as of July 8, 1997, between USF&G Corporation and The Bank of New York, as amended and the junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures, issued pursuant to the indenture dated as of December 23, 1997 between MMI Companies, Inc. and The Bank of New York, as amended);

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all of our obligations under leases required or permitted to be capitalized under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles;

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all of our reimbursement obligations with respect to letters of credit, bankers’ acceptances or similar facilities issued for our account;

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all compensation and reimbursement obligations of ours to the trustee pursuant to the junior subordinated debt indenture; and

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all amendments, modifications, renewals, extensions, refinancings, replacements and refundings of any of the above types of indebtedness.

The junior subordinated debt securities will rank senior to all of our equity securities.

The senior indebtedness will continue to be senior indebtedness and entitled to the benefits of the subordination provisions irrespective of any amendment, modification or waiver of any term of the senior indebtedness or extension or renewal of the senior indebtedness.

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the foregoing, under the junior subordinated debt indenture, senior indebtedness will not include:

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any indebtedness which by its terms expressly provides that it is not superior in right of payment to the junior subordinated debt securities; or

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any of our indebtedness owed to a person who is our subsidiary or our employees.

Each of the subordinated debt indenture and junior subordinated debt indenture provides that no payment or other distribution may be made in respect of any subordinated debt securities or junior subordinated debt securities, as the case may be, in the following circumstances:

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in the event of any default in the payment of principal of (or premium, if any) or interest on any senior indebtedness (as defined in the applicable indenture) when due, whether at the stated maturity of any such payment or by declaration of acceleration, call for redemption, mandatory payment or prepayment or otherwise (“senior payment default”), unless and until such senior payment default has been cured or waived; or

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in the event of any senior nonmonetary default (as defined below), during the period commencing on the date of receipt by us and the trustee of written notice of such senior nonmonetary default from the holder of such senior indebtedness and ending (subject to any blockage of payments that may then or thereafter be in effect as the result of any senior payment default) on the earlier of (i) the date on which the senior indebtedness to which such senior nonmonetary default relates is discharged or such senior nonmonetary default has been cured or waived in writing or has ceased to exist and any acceleration of senior indebtedness to which such senior nonmonetary default relates has been rescinded or annulled or (ii) the 179th day after the date of such receipt of such written notice. “Senior nonmonetary default” is defined as the occurrence and continuance of any default (other than a senior payment default) or any event which, after notice or lapse of time (or both), would become an event of default (other than a senior payment default), under the terms of any instrument or agreement pursuant to which any senior indebtedness is outstanding, permitting a holder of such senior indebtedness (or a trustee or agent on behalf of the holder) to declare such senior indebtedness due and payable prior to the date on which it would otherwise become due and payable.

If the trustee under the subordinated debt indenture or junior subordinated debt indenture, as the case may be, or any direct holders of the subordinated debt securities or junior subordinated debt securities, as the case may be, receive any payment or distribution that is prohibited under the subordination provisions, then the trustee or the direct holders will have to repay that money to the direct holders of the senior indebtedness.

Even if the subordination provisions prevent us from making any payment when due on the subordinated debt securities or junior subordinated debt securities, as the case may be, of any series, we will be in default on our obligations under that series if we do not make the payment when due. This means that the trustee under the

subordinated debt indenture or the junior subordinated debt indenture, as the case may be, and the direct holders of that series can take action against us, but they will not receive any money until the claims of the direct holders of senior indebtedness have been fully satisfied.

Restrictive Covenants

General

We have made certain promises in each indenture called “covenants” where, among other things, we promise to maintain our corporate existence and all licenses and material permits necessary for our business. In addition, in the senior debt indenture, we have made the promise described in the next paragraph. The subordinated debt indenture and junior subordinated debt indenture do not include the promise described in the next paragraph.

Limitation on Liens and Other Encumbrances on Voting Stock of Designated Subsidiaries

Some of our property may be subject to a mortgage or other legal mechanism that gives our lenders preferential rights in that property over other lenders, including the direct holders of the senior debt securities, or over our general creditors if we fail to pay them back. These preferential rights are called liens. In the senior debt indenture, we promise not to create, issue, assume, incur or guarantee any indebtedness for borrowed money that is secured by a mortgage, pledge, lien, security interest or other encumbrance on any voting stock of a designated subsidiary, unless we also secure all the senior debt securities that are deemed outstanding under the senior debt indenture equally and ratably with, or prior to, the indebtedness being secured, together with, at our election, any of our or any designated subsidiary’s other indebtedness. This promise does not restrict our ability to sell or otherwise dispose of our interests in any designated subsidiary. Furthermore, this restriction does not apply to any indebtedness secured by:

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liens on any shares of stock or indebtedness of or acquired from an entity merged or consolidated with or into, or otherwise acquired by us or any of our subsidiaries; and

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any extension, renewal or replacement (or successive extensions, renewals or replacements), in whole or in part, of any lien referred to in the bullet point immediately above.

As used here:

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“voting stock” means all classes of stock (including any interest in such stock) outstanding of a designated subsidiary that are normally entitled to vote in elections of directors;

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“designated subsidiary” means any of our subsidiaries that, together with its subsidiaries, has assets exceeding 20% of our consolidated assets. As of the date of this prospectus, St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company, Travelers Property Casualty Corp and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Travelers Insurance Group Holdings Inc. and The Travelers Indemnity Company, are the only subsidiaries satisfying this 20% test. For purposes of applying the 20% test, the assets of a subsidiary and our consolidated assets are both determined as of the last day of the most recent calendar quarter ended at least 30 days prior to the date of the 20% test and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles as in effect on the last day of such calendar quarter; and

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“subsidiary” means a corporation in which we and/or one or more of our other subsidiaries owns more than 50% of the voting stock, which is a kind of stock that ordinarily permits its owners to vote for election of directors.

Defeasance

The following discussion of full defeasance and covenant defeasance will be applicable to your series of debt securities unless we choose to have them not apply to that series. If we do so choose, we will state that in the prospectus supplement.

Full Defeasance

If there is a change in federal tax law, as described below, we can legally release ourselves from any payment or other obligations on the debt securities, called full defeasance, if we put in place the following arrangements for you to be repaid:

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we must deposit in trust for your benefit and the benefit of all other direct holders of the debt securities a combination of money and government obligations, which has the meaning set forth below, that will generate enough cash to make interest, principal and any other payments on the debt securities on their various due dates;

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there must be a change in current federal tax law or a U.S. Internal Revenue Service ruling that lets us make the above deposit without causing you to be taxed on the debt securities any differently than if we did not make the deposit and such defeasance had not occurred. (Under current federal tax law, the deposit and our legal release from the debt securities would be treated as though we took back your debt securities and gave you your share of the cash and notes or bonds deposited in trust. In that event, you could recognize gain or loss on the debt securities you give back to us.);

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we must deliver to the trustee a legal opinion of our counsel confirming the tax law change described above; and

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in the case of the subordinated debt securities and junior subordinated debt securities, the following requirements must also be met:

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no event or condition may exist that, under the provisions described above under “—Subordination Provisions”, would prevent us from making payments of principal, premium or interest on those subordinated debt securities or junior subordinated debt securities, as the case may be, on the date of the deposit referred to above or during the 90 days after that date; and

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we must deliver to the trustee an opinion of counsel to the effect that (a) the trust funds will not be subject to any rights of direct holders of senior indebtedness and (b) after the 90-day period referred to above, the trust funds will not be subject to any applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally, except that if a court were to rule under any of those laws in any case or proceeding that the trust funds remained our property, then the relevant trustee and the direct holders of the subordinated debt securities or junior subordinated debt securities, as the case may be, would be entitled to some enumerated rights as secured creditors in the trust funds.

If we accomplished full defeasance, as described above, you would have to rely solely on the trust deposit for repayment on the debt securities. In addition, in the case of subordinated debt securities and junior subordinated debt securities, the provisions described above under “—Subordination Provisions” will not apply. You could not look to us for repayment in the unlikely event of any shortfall. Conversely, the trust deposit would most likely be protected from claims of our lenders and other creditors if we ever become bankrupt or insolvent.

The term “government obligations” means securities that are, in the case of a series of debt securities denominated in U.S. dollars, direct obligations of, or obligations guaranteed on an unconditional basis by, the United States of America and in the case of a series of debt securities denominated in a foreign currency, direct obligations of, or obligations guaranteed on an unconditional basis by, a national government that has issued or adopted such foreign currency as its currency for legal tender, and with respect to each such series of debt securities earlier described in this sentence, direct obligations of a person controlled or supervised by and acting as an agency or instrumentality of such government, to the extent applicable, where, in each case, any payments

thereunder are unconditionally guaranteed as a full faith and credit obligation by such government and such government securities are not callable or redeemable at the option of the issuer thereof.

Covenant Defeasance

Under current federal tax law, we can make the same type of deposit described above and be released from some of the restrictive covenants in the debt securities. This is called covenant defeasance. In that event, you would lose the protection of those restrictive covenants but would gain the protection of having money and securities set aside in trust to repay the debt securities. In order to achieve covenant defeasance, we must do the following:

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we must deposit in trust for your benefit and the benefit of all other direct holders of the debt securities a combination of money and government obligations that will generate enough cash to make interest, principal and any other payments on the debt securities on their various due dates; and

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we must deliver to the trustee a legal opinion of our counsel confirming that under current federal income tax law we may make the above deposit without causing you to be taxed on the debt securities any differently than if we did not make the deposit and such covenant defeasance had not occurred.

If we accomplish covenant defeasance, the following provisions, among others, of the indentures and the debt securities would no longer apply:

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our promises regarding conduct of our business previously described under “—Restrictive Covenants—Limitation on Liens and Other Encumbrances on Voting Stock of Designated Subsidiaries” and any other covenants applicable to the series of debt securities described in the prospectus supplement;

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the condition regarding the treatment of liens when we merge or engage in similar transactions, as described under “—Special Situations—Mergers and Similar Events”; and

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the events of default relating to breach of covenants, described under “—Default and Related Matters—Events of Default—What Is an Event of Default?”.

In addition, in the case of subordinated debt securities and junior subordinated debt securities, the provisions described above under “—Subordination Provisions” will not apply if we accomplish covenant defeasance.

If we accomplish covenant defeasance, you could still look to us for repayment of the debt securities if there were a shortfall in the trust deposit. In fact, if one of the remaining events of default occurs, such as our bankruptcy, and the debt securities become immediately due and payable, there may be a shortfall in the trust deposit. Depending on the event causing the default, you may not be able to obtain payment of the shortfall.

Default and Related Matters

Ranking With Our Other Unsecured Creditors

The debt securities are not secured by any of our property or assets. Accordingly, your ownership of debt securities means that you are one of our unsecured creditors. The senior debt securities are not subordinated to any of our debt obligations, and therefore, they rank equally with all of our other unsecured and unsubordinated indebtedness. The subordinated debt securities and the junior subordinated debt securities are subordinate and junior in right of payment to all of our senior indebtedness, as defined in the subordinated debt indenture and the junior subordinated debt indenture, as the case may be.

Events of Default

You will have special rights if an event of default occurs and is not cured, as described later in this subsection.

What Is an Event of Default ? The term “event of default” generally means any of the following:

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we do not pay the principal or any premium on a debt security on its due date;

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we do not pay interest on a debt security within 30 days of its due date;

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we do not deposit money into a separate custodial account, known as sinking fund, when such deposit is due, if we agree to maintain any such sinking fund;

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we remain in breach of the restrictive covenant described previously under “—Restrictive Covenants—Limitation on Liens and Other Encumbrances on Voting Stock of Designated Subsidiaries” or any other covenant or warranty of the applicable indenture for 90 days after we receive a notice of default stating we are in breach. The notice must be sent by either the trustee or direct holders of at least 25% in aggregate principal amount of debt securities of the affected series;

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we file for bankruptcy or certain other events of bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization occur; or

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any other event of default described in the prospectus supplement occurs.

However, unless otherwise specified in the applicable prospectus supplement, under the terms of the junior subordinated debt indenture, a covenant default and failure to deposit money into a sinking fund when required are not an event of default.

Remedies If an Event of Default Occurs . If you are a holder of a subordinated debt or junior subordinated debt security, all remedies available upon the occurrence of an event of default under the applicable indenture will be subject to the restrictions on the subordinated debt securities and junior subordinated debt securities, as the case may be, described above under “—Subordination Provisions”. If an event of default has occurred and has not been cured, the trustee or the direct holders of 25% in aggregate principal amount of the debt securities of the affected series may declare the entire principal amount (or, in the case of original issue discount securities, the portion of the principal amount that is specified in the terms of the affected debt security) of all the debt securities of that series to be due and immediately payable. This is called a declaration of acceleration of maturity. However, a declaration of acceleration of maturity may be canceled by the direct holders of at least a majority in principal amount of the debt securities of the affected series.

Reference is made to the prospectus supplement relating to any series of debt securities which are original issue discount securities for the particular provisions relating to acceleration of the maturity of a portion of the principal amount of original issue discount securities upon the occurrence of an event of default and its continuation.

Except in cases of default, where the trustee has some special duties, the trustee is not required to take any action under the indentures at the request of any holders unless the direct holders offer the trustee reasonable protection from expenses and liability, called an indemnity. If reasonable indemnity is provided, the direct holders of a majority in principal amount of the outstanding debt securities of the relevant series may direct the time, method and place of conducting any lawsuit or other formal legal action seeking any remedy available to the trustee. These majority direct holders may also direct the trustee in performing any other action under the applicable indenture with respect to the debt securities of that series.

Before you bypass the trustee and bring your own lawsuit or other formal legal action or take other steps to enforce your rights or protect your interests relating to the debt securities, the following must occur:

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you must give the trustee written notice that an event of default has occurred and remains uncured;

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the direct holders of 25% in aggregate principal amount of all outstanding debt securities of the relevant series must make a written request that the trustee take action because of the default and must offer reasonable indemnity to the trustee against the cost and other liabilities of taking that action;

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the trustee must have not received from direct holders of a majority in principal amount of the outstanding debt securities of that series a direction inconsistent with the written notice; and

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the trustee must have not taken action for 90 days after receipt of the above notice and offer of indemnity.

However, you are entitled at any time to bring a lawsuit for the payment of money due on your debt security on or after its due date.

Street name and other indirect holders should consult their banks or brokers for information on how to give notice or direction to or make a request of the trustee and to make or cancel a declaration of acceleration.

We will furnish to the trustee every year a written statement of certain of our officers certifying that to their knowledge we are in compliance with the applicable indenture and the debt securities issued under it, or else specifying any default.

Our Relationship With the Trustee

The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. is the trustee under the senior debt indenture, the subordinated debt indenture and the junior subordinated debt indenture. The Bank of New York Mellon is also a lender under a revolving credit agreement among us and certain banks named therein providing for aggregate borrowing by us of a maximum of $1.0 billion. No borrowings under this facility were outstanding at June 17, 2016. The Bank of New York Mellon or its affiliates are also the trustee under other indentures pursuant to which we or our subsidiaries have issued debt securities and have provided, and may in the future provide, commercial and investment banking services to us from time to time.

DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED STOCK WE MAY OFFER

We may issue preferred stock in one or more series, as described below. The following briefly summarizes the provisions of our amended and restated articles of incorporation that would be important to holders of our preferred stock. The following description may not be complete and is subject to, and qualified in its entirety by reference to, the terms and provisions of our amended and restated articles of incorporation which is an exhibit to the registration statement which contains this prospectus.

The description of most of the financial and other specific terms of your series will be in the prospectus supplement accompanying this prospectus. Those terms may vary from the terms described here.

As you read this section, please remember that the specific terms of your series of preferred stock as described in your prospectus supplement will supplement and, if applicable, may modify or replace the general terms described in this section. If there are differences between your prospectus supplement and this prospectus, your prospectus supplement will control. Thus, the statements we make in this section may not apply to your series of preferred stock.

Reference in this prospectus to a series of preferred stock means all of the shares of preferred stock issued as part of the same series under a certificate of designation filed as part of our amended and restated articles of incorporation. Reference to your prospectus supplement means the prospectus supplement describing the specific terms of the preferred stock you purchase. The terms used in your prospectus supplement will have the meanings described in this prospectus, unless otherwise specified.

Our Authorized Preferred Stock

Under our amended and restated articles of incorporation, our board of directors is authorized, without further action by our shareholders, to establish from the 5,000,000 undesignated shares one or more classes and series of shares, to designate each such class and series, to fix the relative rights and preferences of each such class and series and to issue such shares; provided that in no event shall our board of directors fix a preference with respect to a distribution in liquidation in excess of $100 per share plus accrued and unpaid dividends, if any. In addition, under our amended and restated articles of incorporation, our board of directors is authorized, without further action by our shareholders, to establish from the 5,000,000 preferred shares authorized by our amended and restated articles of incorporation one or more classes and series of preferred shares, to designate each such class and series, to fix the relative rights and preferences of each such class and series without any restrictions and to issue such shares. Such rights and preferences may be superior to common stock as to dividends, distributions of assets (upon liquidation or otherwise) and voting rights. Undesignated shares and preferred shares may be convertible into shares of any other series or class of stock, including common stock, if our board of directors so determines.

Our board of directors will fix the terms of the series of preferred stock it designates by resolution adopted before we issue any shares of the series of preferred stock.

The prospectus supplement relating to the particular series of preferred stock will contain a description of the specific terms of that series as fixed by our board of directors, including, as applicable:

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the offering price at which we will issue the preferred stock;

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the title, designation of number of shares and stated value of the preferred stock;

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the dividend rate or method of calculation, the payment dates for dividends and the place or places where the dividends will be paid, whether dividends will be cumulative or noncumulative, and, if cumulative, the dates from which dividends will begin to cumulate;

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any conversion or exchange rights;

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whether the preferred stock will be subject to redemption and the redemption price and other terms and conditions relative to the redemption rights;

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any liquidation rights;

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any sinking fund provisions;

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any voting rights; and

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any other rights, preferences, privileges, limitations and restrictions that are not inconsistent with the terms of our amended and restated articles of incorporation.

When we issue and receive payment for shares of preferred stock, the shares will be fully paid and nonassessable, which means that its holders will have paid their purchase price in full and that we may not ask them to surrender additional funds. Unless otherwise specified in the prospectus supplement relating to a particular series of preferred stock, holders of preferred stock will not have any preemptive or subscription rights to acquire more of our stock. Unless otherwise specified in the prospectus supplement relating to a particular series of preferred stock, each series of preferred stock will rank on a parity in all respects with each other series of preferred stock and prior to our common stock as to dividends and any distribution of our assets.

Unless otherwise specified in the prospectus supplement relating to a particular series of preferred stock, the rights of holders of the preferred stock offered may be adversely affected by the rights of holders of any shares of preferred stock that may be issued in the future. Our board of directors may cause shares of preferred stock to be issued in public or private transactions for any proper corporate purposes, which may include issuances to obtain additional financing in connection with acquisitions and issuances to officers, directors and employees pursuant to benefit plans. Our board of directors’ ability to issue shares of preferred stock may discourage attempts by others to acquire control of us without negotiation with our board of directors, as it may make it difficult for a person to acquire us without negotiating with our board of directors.

Redemption

If so specified in the applicable prospectus supplement, a series of preferred stock may be redeemable at any time, in whole or in part, at our option or the holder’s and may be mandatorily redeemed.

Any restriction on the repurchase or redemption by us of our preferred stock while we are in arrears in the payment of dividends will be described in the applicable prospectus supplement.

Any partial redemptions of preferred stock will be made in a way that our board of directors decides is equitable and will be described in the applicable prospectus supplement.

Unless we default in the payment of the redemption price, dividends will cease to accrue after the redemption date on shares of preferred stock called for redemption, and all rights of holders of these shares will terminate except for the right to receive the redemption price.

Dividends

Holders of each series of preferred stock will be entitled to receive dividends when, as and if declared by our board of directors from funds legally available for payment of dividends. The rates and dates of payment of dividends will be set forth in the applicable prospectus supplement relating to each series of preferred stock. Dividends will be payable to holders of record of preferred stock as they appear on our books on the record dates fixed by the board of directors. Dividends on any series of preferred stock may be cumulative or noncumulative, as set forth in the applicable prospectus supplement.

We may not declare, pay or set apart funds for payment of dividends on a particular series of preferred stock unless full dividends on any other series of preferred stock that ranks equally with or senior to the series of preferred stock have been paid or sufficient funds have been set apart for payment for either of the following:

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all prior dividend periods of the other series of preferred stock that pay dividends on a cumulative basis; or

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the immediately preceding dividend period of the other series of preferred stock that pay dividends on a noncumulative basis.

Partial dividends declared on shares of any series of preferred stock and other series of preferred stock ranking on an equal basis as to dividends will be declared pro rata. A pro rata declaration means that the ratio of dividends declared per share to accrued dividends per share will be the same for each series of preferred stock.

Conversion or Exchange Rights

The prospectus supplement relating to any series of preferred stock that is convertible, exercisable or exchangeable will state the terms on which shares of that series are convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for shares of common stock, another series of our preferred stock or any other securities.

Liquidation Preference

In the event of our voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding-up, holders of each series of our preferred stock will have the right to receive distributions upon liquidation in the amount described in the applicable prospectus supplement relating to each series of preferred stock, plus an amount equal to any accrued and unpaid dividends. These distributions will be made before any distribution is made on the common stock or on any securities ranking junior to the preferred stock upon liquidation, dissolution or winding-up.

If the liquidation amounts payable relating to the preferred stock of any series and any other securities ranking on a parity regarding liquidation rights are not paid in full, the holders of the preferred stock of that series and the other securities will have the right to a ratable portion of our available assets, up to the full liquidation preference of each security. Holders of these series of preferred stock or other securities will not be entitled to any other amounts from us after they have received their full liquidation preference.

Voting Rights

The holders of shares of preferred stock will have no voting rights, except:

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as otherwise stated in the applicable prospectus supplement;

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as otherwise stated in the certificate of designation establishing the series; or

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as required by applicable law.

Transfer Agent and Registrar

The transfer agent, registrar and dividend disbursement agent for the preferred stock will be stated in the applicable prospectus supplement. The registrar for shares of preferred stock will send notices to shareholders of any meetings at which holders of the preferred stock have the right to elect directors or to vote on any other matter.

DESCRIPTION OF DEPOSITARY SHARES WE MAY OFFER

The following briefly summarizes the provisions of the depositary shares and depositary receipts that we may issue from time to time and which would be important to holders of depositary receipts, other than pricing and related terms which will be disclosed in the applicable prospectus supplement. The prospectus supplement will also state whether any of the generalized provisions summarized below do not apply to the depositary shares or depositary receipts being offered and provide any additional provisions applicable to the depositary shares or depositary receipts being offered. The following description and any description in a prospectus supplement may not be complete and is subject to, and qualified in its entirety by reference to, the terms and provisions of the form of deposit agreement, which will be filed or incorporated by reference as an exhibit to the registration statement which contains this prospectus.

Description of Depositary Shares

We may offer depositary shares evidenced by depositary receipts. Each depositary share represents a fraction or a multiple of a share of the particular series of preferred stock issued and deposited with a depositary. The fraction or the multiple of a share of preferred stock which each depositary share represents will be set forth in the applicable prospectus supplement.

We will deposit the shares of any series of preferred stock represented by depositary shares according to the provisions of a deposit agreement to be entered into between us and a bank or trust company which we will select as our preferred stock depositary. We will name the depositary in the applicable prospectus supplement. Each holder of a depositary share will be entitled to all the rights and preferences of the underlying preferred stock in proportion to the applicable fraction or multiple of a share of preferred stock represented by the depositary share. These rights include dividend, voting, redemption, conversion and liquidation rights. The depositary will send the holders of depositary shares all reports and communications that we deliver to the depositary and which we are required to furnish to the holders of depositary shares.

Depositary Receipts

The depositary shares will be evidenced by depositary receipts issued pursuant to the deposit agreement. Depositary receipts will be distributed to anyone who is buying a fraction or a multiple of a share of preferred stock in accordance with the terms of the applicable prospectus supplement.

Withdrawal of Preferred Stock

Unless the related depositary shares have previously been called for redemption, a holder of depositary shares may receive the number of whole shares of the related series of preferred stock and any money or other property represented by the holder’s depositary receipts after surrendering the depositary receipts at the corporate trust office of the depositary, paying any taxes, charges and fees provided for in the deposit agreement and complying with any other requirement of the deposit agreement. Partial shares of preferred stock will not be issued. If the surrendered depositary shares exceed the number of depositary shares that represent the number of whole shares of preferred stock the holder wishes to withdraw, then the depositary will deliver to the holder at the same time a new depositary receipt evidencing the excess number of depositary shares. Once the holder has withdrawn the preferred stock, the holder will not be entitled to re-deposit that preferred stock under the deposit agreement or to receive depositary shares in exchange for such preferred stock. We do not expect that there will be any public trading market for withdrawn shares of preferred stock.

Dividends and Other Distributions

The depositary will distribute to record holders of depositary shares any cash dividends or other cash distributions it receives on preferred stock, after deducting its fees and expenses. Each holder will receive these distributions in proportion to the number of depositary shares owned by the holder. The depositary will distribute only whole U.S. dollars and cents. The depositary will add any fractional cents not distributed to the next sum received for distribution to record holders of depositary shares.

In the event of a non-cash distribution, the depositary will distribute property to the record holders of depositary shares, unless the depositary determines that it is not feasible to make such a distribution. If this occurs, the depositary may, with our approval, sell the property and distribute the net proceeds from the sale to the holders.

The amounts distributed to holders of depositary shares will be reduced by any amounts required to be withheld by the preferred stock depositary or by us on account of taxes or other governmental charges.

Redemption of Depositary Shares

If the series of preferred stock represented by depositary shares is subject to redemption, then we will give the necessary proceeds to the depositary. The depositary will then redeem the depositary shares using the funds they received from us for the preferred stock. The redemption price per depositary share will be equal to the redemption price payable per share for the applicable series of the preferred stock and any other amounts per share payable with respect to the preferred stock multiplied by the fraction or multiple of a share of preferred stock represented by one depositary share. Whenever we redeem shares of preferred stock held by the depositary, the depositary will redeem the depositary shares representing the shares of preferred stock on the same day provided we have paid in full to the depositary the redemption price of the preferred stock to be redeemed and any accrued and unpaid dividends. If fewer than all the depositary shares of a series are to be redeemed, the depositary shares will be selected by lot or ratably or by any other equitable methods as the depositary will decide.

After the date fixed for redemption, the depositary shares called for redemption will no longer be considered outstanding. Therefore, all rights of holders of the depositary shares will cease, except that the holders will still be entitled to receive any cash payable upon the redemption and any money or other property to which the holder

was entitled at the time of redemption. To receive this amount or other property, the holders must surrender the depositary receipts evidencing their depositary shares to the preferred stock depositary. Any funds that we deposit with the preferred stock depositary for any depositary shares that the holders fail to redeem will be returned to us after a period of one year from the date we deposit the funds.

Voting the Preferred Stock

Upon receipt of notice of any meeting at which the holders of preferred stock are entitled to vote, the depositary will notify holders of depositary shares of the upcoming vote and arrange to deliver our voting materials to the holders. The record date for determining holders of depositary shares that are entitled to vote will be the same as the record date for the preferred stock. The materials the holders will receive will (1) describe the matters to be voted on and (2) explain how the holders, on a certain date, may instruct the depositary to vote the shares of preferred stock underlying the depositary shares. For instructions to be valid, the depositary must receive them on or before the date specified. To the extent possible, the depositary will vote the shares as instructed by the holder. We agree to take all reasonable actions that the depositary determines are necessary to enable it to vote as a holder has instructed. If the depositary does not receive specific instructions from the holders of any depositary shares, it will vote all shares of that series held by it proportionately with instructions received.

Conversion or Exchange

The depositary, with our approval or at our instruction, will convert or exchange all depositary shares if the preferred stock underlying the depositary shares is converted or exchanged. In order for the depositary to do so, we will need to deposit the other preferred stock, common stock or other securities into which the preferred stock is to be converted or for which it will be exchanged.

The exchange or conversion rate per depositary share will be equal to:

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the exchange or conversion rate per share of preferred stock, multiplied by the fraction or multiple of a share of preferred stock represented by one depositary share;

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plus all money and any other property represented by one depositary share; and

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including all amounts per depositary share paid by us for dividends that have accrued on the preferred stock on the exchange or conversion date and that have not been paid.

The depositary shares, as such, cannot be converted or exchanged into other preferred stock, common stock, securities of another issuer or any other of our securities or property. Nevertheless, if so specified in the applicable prospectus supplement, a holder of depositary shares may be able to surrender the depositary receipts to the depositary with written instructions asking the depositary to instruct us to convert or exchange the preferred stock represented by the depositary shares into other shares of our preferred stock or common stock or to exchange the preferred stock for any other securities registered pursuant to the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part. If the depositary shares provide for this right, we would agree that, upon the payment of any applicable fees, we will cause the conversion or exchange of the preferred stock using the same procedures as we use for the delivery of preferred stock. If a holder is only converting part of the depositary shares represented by a depositary receipt, new depositary receipts will be issued for any depositary shares that are not converted or exchanged.

Amendment and Termination of the Deposit Agreement

We may agree with the depositary to amend the deposit agreement and the form of depositary receipt without consent of the holder at any time. However, if the amendment adds or increases fees or charges (other than any change in the fees of any depositary, registrar or transfer agent) or prejudices an important right of

holders, it will only become effective with the approval of holders of at least a majority of the affected depositary shares then outstanding. We will make no amendment that impairs the right of any holder of depositary shares, as described above under “—Withdrawal of Preferred Stock”, to receive shares of preferred stock and any money or other property represented by those depositary shares, except in order to comply with mandatory provisions of applicable law. If an amendment becomes effective, holders are deemed to agree to the amendment and to be bound by the amended deposit agreement if they continue to hold their depositary receipts.

The deposit agreement automatically terminates if:

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all outstanding depositary shares have been redeemed or converted or exchanged for any other securities into which they or the underlying preferred stock are convertible or exchangeable;

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each share of preferred stock has been converted into or exchanged for common stock; or

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a final distribution in respect of the preferred stock has been made to the holders of depositary receipts in connection with our liquidation, dissolution or winding-up.

We may also terminate the deposit agreement at any time we wish. If we do so, the depositary will give notice of termination to the record holders not less than 30 days before the termination date. Once depositary receipts are surrendered to the depositary, it will send to each holder the number of whole or fractional shares of the series of preferred stock underlying that holder’s depositary receipts.

Charges of Depositary and Expenses

We will pay the fees, charges and expenses of the depositary provided in the deposit agreement to be payable by us. Holders of depositary receipts will pay any taxes and governmental charges and any charges provided in the deposit agreement to be payable by them. If the depositary incurs fees, charges or expenses for which it is not otherwise liable at the election of a holder of a depositary receipt or other person, that holder or other person will be liable for those fees, charges and expenses.

Limitations on Our Obligations and Liability to Holders of Depositary Receipts

The deposit agreement expressly limits our obligations and the obligations of the depositary. It also limits our liability and the liability of the depositary as follows:

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we and the depositary are only liable to the holders of depositary receipts for negligence or willful misconduct;

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we and the depositary have no obligation to become involved in any legal or other proceeding related to the depositary receipts or the deposit agreement on your behalf or on behalf of any other party, unless you provide us with satisfactory indemnity; and

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we and the depositary may rely upon any written advice of counsel or accountants and on any documents we believe in good faith to be genuine and to have been signed or presented by the proper party.

Resignation and Removal of Depositary

The depositary may resign at any time by notifying us of its election to do so. In addition, we may remove the depositary at any time. Within 60 days after the delivery of the notice of resignation or removal of the depositary, we will appoint a successor depositary.

DESCRIPTION OF OUR COMMON STOCK

The following briefly summarizes the provisions of our amended and restated articles of incorporation and bylaws that would be important to holders of common stock. The following description may not be complete and is subject to, and qualified in its entirety by reference to, the terms and provisions of our amended and restated articles of incorporation and amended and restated bylaws which are exhibits to the registration statement which contains this prospectus.

Our Common Stock

Our amended and restated articles of incorporation authorize 1,755,000,000 shares of capital stock consisting of 1,745,000,000 shares of common stock, 5,000,000 undesignated shares and 5,000,000 preferred shares. As of June 10, 2016, there were 289,093,362 shares of common stock outstanding, which were held by 45,919 shareholders of record.

Each share of common stock is entitled to participate pro rata in distributions upon liquidation, subject to the rights of holders of preferred shares, and to one vote on all matters submitted to a vote of shareholders, including the election of directors. Holders of common stock have no preemptive or similar equity preservation rights, and cumulative voting of shares in the election of directors is prohibited.

The holders of common stock may receive cash dividends as declared by our board of directors out of funds legally available for that purpose, subject to the rights of any holders of preferred shares. We are a holding company, and our primary source for the payment of dividends is dividends from our subsidiaries. Various state laws and regulations limit the amount of dividends that may be paid to us by our insurance subsidiaries. The declaration and payment of future dividends to holders of our common stock will be at the discretion of our board of directors and will depend upon many factors, including our financial condition, earnings, capital requirements of our operating subsidiaries, legal requirements, regulatory constraints and other factors as the board of directors deems relevant. Dividends will be paid by us only if declared by our board of directors out of funds legally available, subject to any restrictions that may be applicable to us.

The outstanding shares of common stock are, and the shares of common stock offered by the registration statement when issued will be, fully paid and nonassessable.

Our common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “TRV”.

Transfer Agent

The transfer agent and registrar for our common stock is Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

Limitation of Liability and Indemnification Matters

We are subject to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 302A. Minnesota Statutes, Section 302A.521, provides that a corporation shall indemnify any person made or threatened to be made a party to a proceeding by reason of the former or present official capacity (as defined in Section 302A.521 of the Minnesota Statutes) of that person against judgments, penalties, fines (including, without limitation, excise taxes assessed against such person with respect to an employee benefit plan), settlements and reasonable expenses (including attorneys’ fees and disbursements), incurred by such person in connection with the proceeding, if, with respect to the acts or omissions of that person complained of in the proceeding, that person:

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has not been indemnified therefor by another organization or employee benefit plan;

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acted in good faith;

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received no improper personal benefit and Section 302A.255 (with respect to director conflicts of interest), if applicable, has been satisfied;

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in the case of a criminal proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe the conduct was unlawful; and

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reasonably believed that the conduct was in the best interests of the corporation in the case of acts or omissions in that person’s official capacity for the corporation, or, in the case of acts or omissions in that person’s official capacity for other affiliated organizations, reasonably believed that the conduct was not opposed to the best interests of the corporation.

Our bylaws provide that we will indemnify and make permitted advances to a person made or threatened to be made a party to a proceeding by reason of his former or present official capacity against judgments, penalties, fines (including, without limitation, excise taxes assessed against the person with respect to an employee benefit plan), settlements and reasonable expenses (including, without limitation, attorneys’ fees and disbursements) incurred by that person in connection with the proceeding in the manner and to the fullest extent permitted or required by Section 302A.521.

We have directors’ and officers’ liability insurance policies, in amounts deemed appropriate and subject to various deductibles, conditions and limitations.

DESCRIPTION OF WARRANTS WE MAY OFFER

General

We may issue warrants to purchase senior debt securities, subordinated debt securities, junior subordinated debt securities, preferred stock, depositary shares, common stock or any combination of these securities, and these warrants may be issued by us independently or together with any underlying securities and may be attached or separate from the underlying securities. We will issue each series of warrants under a separate warrant agreement to be entered into between us and a warrant agent. The warrant agent will act solely as our agent in connection with the warrants of such series and will not assume any obligation or relationship of agency for or with holders or beneficial owners of warrants.

The following outlines some of the general terms and provisions of the warrants. Further terms of the warrants and the applicable warrant agreement will be stated in the applicable prospectus supplement. The following description and any description of the warrants in a prospectus supplement may not be complete and is subject to and qualified in its entirety by reference to the terms and provisions of the warrant agreement, a form of which will be filed or incorporated by reference as an exhibit to the registration statement which contains this prospectus.

The applicable prospectus supplement will describe the terms of any warrants that we may offer, including the following:

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the title of the warrants;

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the total number of warrants;

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the price or prices at which the warrants will be issued;

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the currency, as that term is used in the section entitled “Description of Debt Securities We May Offer” on page 12, investors may use to pay for the warrants;

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the designation, aggregate principal amount and terms of the underlying securities purchasable upon exercise of the warrants;

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the price at which and the currency, as defined above, in which investors may purchase the underlying securities purchasable upon exercise of the warrants and any provisions for changes to or adjustments in such exercise price;

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the date on which the right to exercise the warrants will commence and the date on which the right will expire;

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whether the warrants will be issued in registered form or bearer form;

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information with respect to book-entry procedures, if any;

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if applicable, the minimum or maximum amount of warrants which may be exercised at any one time;

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if applicable, the designation and terms of the underlying securities with which the warrants are issued and the number of warrants issued with each underlying security;

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if applicable, the date on and after which the warrants and the related underlying securities will be separately transferable;

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if applicable, a discussion of material United States federal income tax considerations;

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the identity of the warrant agent;

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the procedures and conditions relating to the exercise of the warrants; and

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any other terms of the warrants, including terms, procedures and limitations relating to the exchange and exercise of the warrants.

Warrant certificates may be exchanged for new warrant certificates of different denominations, and warrants may be exercised at the warrant agent’s corporate trust office or any other office indicated in the applicable prospectus supplement. Prior to the exercise of their warrants, holders of warrants exercisable for debt securities will not have any of the rights of holders of the debt securities purchasable upon such exercise and will not be entitled to payments of principal (or premium, if any) or interest, if any, on the debt securities purchasable upon such exercise. Prior to the exercise of their warrants, holders of warrants exercisable for shares of preferred stock, depositary shares or common stock will not have any rights of holders of the preferred stock, depositary shares or common stock purchasable upon such exercise and will not be entitled to dividend payments, if any, or voting rights of the preferred stock, depositary shares or common stock purchasable upon such exercise.

Exercise of Warrants

A warrant will entitle the holder to purchase for cash an amount of securities at an exercise price that will be stated in, or that will be determinable as described in, the applicable prospectus supplement. Warrants may be exercised at any time up to the close of business on the expiration date set forth in the applicable prospectus supplement. After the close of business on the expiration date, unexercised warrants will become void.

Warrants may be exercised as set forth in the applicable prospectus supplement. Upon receipt of payment and the warrant certificate properly completed and duly executed at the corporate trust office of the warrant agent or any other office indicated in the prospectus supplement, we will, as soon as practicable, forward the securities purchasable upon such exercise. If less than all of the warrants represented by such warrant certificate are exercised, a new warrant certificate will be issued for the remaining warrants.

Enforceability of Rights; Governing Law

The holders of warrants, without the consent of the warrant agent, may, on their own behalf and for their own benefit, enforce, and may institute and maintain any suit, action or proceeding against us to enforce their rights to exercise and receive the securities purchasable upon exercise of their warrants. Unless otherwise stated in the prospectus supplement, each issue of warrants and the applicable warrant agreement will be governed by the laws of the State of New York.

DESCRIPTION OF STOCK PURCHASE CONTRACTS WE MAY OFFER

We may issue stock purchase contracts, representing contracts obligating holders to purchase from or sell to us, and obligating us to purchase from or sell to the holders, a specified number of shares of our common stock, preferred stock or depositary shares, as applicable, at a future date or dates. The price per share of common stock, preferred stock or depositary shares, as applicable, may be fixed at the time the stock purchase contracts are issued or may be determined by reference to a specific formula contained in the stock purchase contracts. We may issue stock purchase contracts in such amounts and in as many distinct series as we wish.

The applicable prospectus supplement may contain, where applicable, the following information about the stock purchase contracts issued under it:

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whether the stock purchase contracts obligate the holder to purchase or sell, or to both purchase and sell, our common stock, preferred stock or depositary shares, as applicable, and the nature and amount of each of those securities, or the method of determining those amounts;

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whether the stock purchase contracts are to be prepaid or not;

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whether the stock purchase contracts are to be settled by delivery, or by reference or linkage to the value, performance or level of our common stock, preferred stock or depositary shares;

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any acceleration, cancellation, termination or other provisions relating to the settlement of the stock purchase contracts; and

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whether the stock purchase contracts will be issued in fully registered or global form.

The applicable prospectus supplement will describe the terms of any stock purchase contracts. The preceding description and any description of stock purchase contracts in the applicable prospectus supplement does not purport to be complete and is subject to and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the stock purchase contract agreement, a form of which will be filed or incorporated by reference as an exhibit to the registration statement which contains this prospectus, and, if applicable, collateral arrangements and depository arrangements relating to such stock purchase contracts.

DESCRIPTION OF UNITS WE MAY OFFER

We may issue units comprised of one or more of the other securities described in this prospectus in any combination. Each unit will be issued so that the holder of the unit is also the holder of each security included in the unit. Thus, the holder of a unit will have the rights and obligations of a holder of each included security. The unit agreement under which a unit is issued may provide that the securities included in the unit may not be held or transferred separately, at any time or at any time before a specified date.

The applicable prospectus supplement may describe:

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the designation and terms of the units and of the securities comprising the units, including whether and under what circumstances those securities may be held or transferred separately;

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any provisions for the issuance, payment, settlement, transfer or exchange of the units or of the securities comprising the units; and

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whether the units will be issued in fully registered or global form.

The applicable prospectus supplement will describe the terms of any units. The preceding description and any description of units in the applicable prospectus supplement does not purport to be complete and is subject to and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the unit agreement, a form of which will be filed or incorporated by reference as an exhibit to the registration statement which contains this prospectus, and, if applicable, collateral arrangements and depositary arrangements relating to such units.

DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED SECURITIES THAT THE TRUSTS MAY OFFER

The following summary outlines the material terms and provisions of the preferred securities that the Trusts may offer. The particular terms of any preferred securities a Trust offers and the extent, if any, to which these general terms and provisions may or may not apply to the preferred securities will be described in the applicable prospectus supplement.

Each of the Trusts will issue the preferred securities under a declaration of trust which we will enter into at the time of any offering of preferred securities by such Trust. The declarations of trust for the Trusts are subject to and governed by the Delaware law and the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended (the “Trust Indenture Act”), and BNY Mellon Trust of Delaware will act as Delaware trustee and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. will act as institutional trustee under the declarations of trusts for the purposes of compliance with the provisions of the Trust Indenture Act. The terms of the preferred securities will be those contained in the applicable declaration of trust and those made part of the declaration of trust by the Trust Indenture Act and the Delaware Statutory Trust Act. The following summary may not be complete and is subject to, and qualified in its entirety by reference to, the declarations of trust, a form of which is filed or incorporated by reference as an exhibit to the registration statement which contains this prospectus, the Trust Indenture Act and the Delaware Statutory Trust Act.

Terms

Each declaration of trust will provide that the applicable Trust may issue, from time to time, only one series of preferred securities and one series of common securities. The preferred securities will be offered to investors and the common securities will be held by us. The terms of the preferred securities, as a general matter, will mirror the terms of the senior, subordinated or junior subordinated debt securities that we will issue to a Trust in exchange for the proceeds of the sales of the preferred and common securities, and because the preferred securities represent undivided interests in the related debt securities, any conversion feature applicable to the preferred securities will mirror the terms of the convertible debt securities or warrants, if any, that we will have issued to such Trust. If we fail to make a payment on the senior, subordinated or junior subordinated debt securities, the Trust holding those debt securities will not have sufficient funds to make related payments, including cash distributions, on its preferred securities. If the related debt securities, and, accordingly, the preferred securities are convertible into or exchangeable for shares of our common stock or other securities, in the event that we fail to perform under any convertible debt securities or warrants we issue to a Trust, such Trust will be unable to distribute to the holders any of our shares of common stock or other securities to be distributed to the holders of the preferred securities upon their conversion.

You should refer to the applicable prospectus supplement relating to the preferred securities for specific terms of the preferred securities, including, but not limited to:

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the distinctive designation of the preferred securities and common securities;

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the total and per-security-liquidation amount of the preferred securities;

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the annual distribution rate, or method of determining the rate at which the Trust issuing the securities will pay distributions, on the preferred securities and the date or dates from which distributions will accrue;

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the date or dates on which the distributions will be payable and any corresponding record dates;

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the right, if any, to defer distributions on the preferred securities upon extension of the interest payment period of the related debt securities;

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whether the preferred securities are to be issued in book-entry form and represented by one or more global certificates and, if so, the depositary for the global certificates and the specific terms of the depositary arrangement;

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the amount or amounts which will be paid out of the assets of the Trust issuing the securities to the holders of preferred securities upon voluntary or involuntary dissolution, winding-up or termination of the Trust;

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any obligation of the Trust to purchase or redeem preferred securities issued by it and the terms and conditions relating to any redemption obligation;

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any voting rights of the preferred securities;

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any terms and conditions upon which the debt securities held by the Trust issuing the preferred securities may be distributed to holders of preferred securities;

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if the related debt securities, and, accordingly, the preferred securities may be converted into or exercised or exchanged for our common stock or preferred stock or any other of our securities, the terms on which conversion, exercise or exchange is mandatory, at the option of the holder or at the option of the Trust, the date on or the period during which conversion, exercise or exchange may occur, the initial conversion, exercise or exchange price or rate and the circumstances or manner in which the amount of common stock or preferred stock or other securities issuable upon conversion, exercise or exchange may be adjusted;

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any securities exchange on which the preferred securities will be listed; and

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any other relevant rights, preferences, privileges, limitations or restrictions of the preferred securities not inconsistent with the applicable declaration of trust or with applicable law.

We will guarantee the common and preferred securities to the extent described below under “Description of Trust Guarantees”. Our guarantee, when taken together with our obligations under the related debt securities and the related indenture and any warrants and related warrant agreement, and our obligations under the declarations of trust, would provide a full, irrevocable and unconditional guarantee of amounts due on any common and preferred securities and the distribution of any securities to which the holders would be entitled upon conversion of the common and preferred securities, if the related debt securities, and, accordingly, the common and preferred securities are convertible into or exchangeable for shares of our common stock or other securities. Certain United States federal income tax considerations applicable to any offering of preferred securities will be described in the applicable prospectus supplement.

Liquidation Distribution Upon Dissolution

Unless otherwise specified in an applicable prospectus supplement, each declaration of trust states that the applicable Trust will be dissolved:

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on the expiration of the term of the Trust;

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upon bankruptcy, dissolution or liquidation of us or the holder of the common securities of the Trust;

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upon our written direction to the institutional trustee to dissolve the Trust and distribute the related debt securities directly to the holders of the preferred securities and common securities;

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upon the redemption by the Trust of all of the preferred and common securities in accordance with their terms; or

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upon entry of a court order for the dissolution of the Trust.

Unless otherwise specified in an applicable prospectus supplement, in the event of a dissolution as described above other than in connection with redemption, after a Trust satisfies all liabilities to its creditors as provided by applicable law, each holder of the preferred or common securities issued by the Trust will be entitled to receive:

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distributions in an amount equal to the aggregate liquidation amount of the preferred or common securities held by the holder, plus accumulated and unpaid distributions to the date of payment, unless in connection with such dissolution, the related debt securities in an aggregate principal amount equal to the aggregate liquidation amount of the preferred or common securities held by the holder, plus accumulated and unpaid distributions to the date of payment, have been distributed on a pro rata basis to the holder in exchange for such preferred or common securities; and

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if we issued warrants to the Trust, a number of warrants equal to the holders’ proportionate share to total number of warrants held by the Trust.

If a Trust cannot pay the full amount due on its preferred and common securities because it has insufficient assets available for payment, then the amounts payable by the Trust on its preferred and common securities will be paid on a pro rata basis. However, if an event of default under the indenture has occurred and is continuing with respect to any series of related debt securities, the total amounts due on the preferred securities will be paid before any distribution on the common securities.

Events of Default

The following will be events of default under each declaration of trust:

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an event of default under the applicable debt indenture occurs with respect to any related series of debt securities; or

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any other event of default specified in the applicable prospectus supplement occurs.

At any time after a declaration of acceleration has been made with respect to a related series of debt securities and before a judgment or decree for payment of the money due has been obtained, the holders of a majority in liquidation amount of the affected preferred securities may rescind any declaration of acceleration with respect to the related debt securities and its consequences:

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if we have paid or deposited with the trustee funds sufficient to pay all overdue principal of and premium and interest on the related debt securities and other amounts due to the indenture trustee and the institutional trustee; and

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if all existing events of default with respect to the related debt securities have been cured or waived except non-payment of principal and interest on the related debt securities that has become due solely because of the acceleration.

The holders of a majority in liquidation amount of the affected preferred securities may waive any past default under the indenture with respect to related debt securities, other than a default in the payment of principal of, or any premium or interest on, any related debt security or a default with respect to a covenant or provision that cannot be amended or modified without the consent of the holder of each affected outstanding related debt security. In addition, the holders of at least a majority in liquidation amount of the affected preferred securities may waive any past default under the declarations of trust, subject to certain qualifications provided in the declaration of trust.

The holders of a majority in liquidation amount of the affected preferred securities shall have the right to direct the time, method and place of conducting any proceedings for any remedy available to the institutional trustee or to direct the exercise of any trust or power conferred on the institutional trustee under the declarations of trust.

A holder of preferred securities may institute a legal proceeding directly against us, without first instituting a legal proceeding against the institutional trustee or anyone else, for enforcement of payment to the holder of principal and any premium or interest on the related series of debt securities having a principal amount equal to the aggregate liquidation amount of the preferred securities of the holder, if we fail to pay principal and any premium or interest on the related series of debt securities when payable.

We are required to furnish annually, to the institutional trustee for the Trusts, officers’ certificates to the effect that, to the best knowledge of the individuals providing the certificates, we and the Trusts are not in default under the applicable declaration of trust or, if there has been a default, specifying the default and its status.

Consolidation, Merger or Amalgamation of the Trusts

Each of the Trusts may not consolidate, amalgamate or merge with or into, or be replaced by, or convey, transfer or lease its properties and assets substantially as an entirety to, any entity, except as described below or as described in “—Liquidation Distribution Upon Dissolution”. Each Trust may, with the consent of the administrative trustees but without the consent of the holders of the outstanding preferred securities or the other trustees of the Trust, consolidate, amalgamate or merge with or into, or be replaced by, or convey, transfer or lease its properties and assets substantially as an entirety to, a trust organized under the laws of any State if:

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the successor entity either:

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expressly assumes all of the obligations of the Trust relating to its preferred and common securities; or

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substitutes for the Trust’s preferred securities other securities having substantially the same terms as the preferred securities, so long as the substituted successor securities rank the same as the preferred securities for distributions and payments upon liquidation, redemption and otherwise;

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we appoint a trustee of the successor entity who has substantially the same powers and duties as the institutional trustee of the Trust;

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the successor securities are listed or traded, or any substituted successor securities will be listed upon notice of issuance, on the same national securities exchange or other organization on which the preferred securities are then listed or traded, if any;

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the merger, consolidation, amalgamation or replacement (the “merger event”) does not cause the preferred securities or any substituted successor securities to be downgraded by any national rating agency;

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the merger event does not adversely affect the rights, preferences and privileges of the holders of the preferred or common securities or any substituted successor securities in any material respect;

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the successor entity has a purpose substantially identical to that of the Trust;

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prior to the merger event, we shall provide to the Trust an opinion of counsel from a nationally recognized law firm stating that:

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the merger event does not adversely affect the rights, preferences and privileges of the holders of the Trust’s preferred or common securities in any material respect;

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following the merger event, neither the Trust nor the successor entity will be required to register as an investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended; and

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following the merger event, the Trust or the successor entity will continue to be classified as a grantor trust for United States federal tax purposes; and

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we own, or our permitted transferee owns, all of the common securities of the successor entity and we guarantee or our permitted transferee guarantees the obligations of the successor entity under the substituted successor securities at least to the extent provided under the applicable preferred securities guarantee.

In addition, unless all of the holders of the preferred and common securities approve otherwise, a Trust may not consolidate, amalgamate or merge with or into, or be replaced by, or convey, transfer or lease its properties and assets substantially as an entirety to, any other entity, or permit any other entity to consolidate, amalgamate, merge with or into or replace it if the transaction would cause the Trust or the successor entity to be taxable as a corporation or classified other than as a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes.

Voting Rights

Unless otherwise specified in the applicable prospectus supplement, the holders of the preferred securities will have no voting rights except as discussed below and under “—Amendment to the Declarations of Trust” and “Description of Trust Guarantees—Modification of the Trust Guarantees; Assignment” and as otherwise required by law.

If any proposed amendment to a declaration of trust provides for, or the trustee of the Trust otherwise proposes to effect:

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any action that would adversely affect the powers, preferences or special rights of the preferred securities in any material respect, whether by way of amendment to the declaration of trust or otherwise; or

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the dissolution, winding-up or termination of the Trust other than pursuant to the terms of the declaration of trust, then the holders of the affected preferred securities as a class will be entitled to vote on the amendment or proposal. In that case, the amendment or proposal will be effective only if approved by the holders of at least a majority in aggregate liquidation amount of the affected preferred securities.

The holders of a majority in aggregate liquidation amount of the preferred securities issued by a Trust have the right to direct the time, method and place of conducting any proceeding for any remedy available to the institutional trustee, or direct the exercise of any trust or power conferred upon the institutional trustee under the applicable declaration of trust, including the right to direct the institutional trustee, as holder of the debt securities and, if applicable, the warrants, to:

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direct the time, method and place of conducting any proceeding for any remedy available to the indenture trustee for any related debt securities or execute any trust or power conferred on the indenture trustee with respect to the related debt securities;

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if we issue warrants to the Trust, direct the time, method and place of conducting any proceeding for any remedy available to the institutional trustee as the registered holder of the warrants;

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waive certain past defaults under the indenture with respect to any related debt securities, or the warrant agreement with respect to any warrants;

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cancel an acceleration of the maturity of the principal of any related debt securities; or

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consent to any amendment, modification or termination of the indenture or any related debt securities or the warrant agreement or warrants where consent is required.

In addition, before taking any of the foregoing actions, we will provide to the institutional trustee an opinion of counsel experienced in such matters to the effect that, as a result of such actions, the trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes.

The institutional trustee will notify all preferred securities holders of a Trust of any notice of default received from the indenture trustee with respect to the debt securities held by the Trust.

Any required approval of the holders of preferred securities may be given at a meeting of the holders of the preferred securities convened for the purpose or pursuant to written consent. The administrative trustees will

cause a notice of any meeting at which holders of securities are entitled to vote to be given to each holder of record of the preferred securities at the holder’s registered address at least 7 days and not more than 60 days before the meeting.

No vote or consent of the holders of the preferred securities will be required for a Trust to redeem and cancel its preferred securities in accordance with its declaration of trust.

Notwithstanding that holders of the preferred securities are entitled to vote or consent under any of the circumstances described above, any of the preferred securities that are owned by us, or any affiliate of ours will, for purposes of any vote or consent, be treated as if they were not outstanding.

Amendment to the Declarations of Trust

The declarations of trust may be amended from time to time by us and the institutional trustee and the administrative trustees of the Trust, without the consent of the holders of the preferred securities, to:

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cure any ambiguity or correct or supplement any provision which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision;

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add to the covenants, restrictions or obligations of the sponsor; or

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modify, eliminate or add to any provisions to the extent necessary to ensure that the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, to ensure that the debt securities held by the Trust are treated as indebtedness for United States federal income tax purposes or to ensure that the Trust will not be required to register as an investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended; provided, however, that, in each case, the amendment would not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of the holders of the preferred securities.

Other amendments to the declarations of trust may be made by us and the trustees of the Trust upon approval of the holders of a majority in aggregate liquidation amount of the outstanding preferred securities of a Trust and receipt by the trustees of an opinion of counsel to the effect that the amendment will not cause the Trust to be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes, affect the treatment of the debt securities held by the Trust as indebtedness for United States federal income tax purposes or affect the Trust’s exemption from the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, without the consent of each affected holder of common or preferred securities of a Trust, a declaration of trust may not be amended to:

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change the amount or timing of any distribution on the common or preferred securities of the Trust or otherwise adversely affect the amount of any distribution required to be made in respect of the securities as of a specified date;

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change any of the conversion or redemption provisions; or

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restrict the right of a holder of any securities to institute suit for the enforcement of any payment on or after the distribution date.

Removal and Replacement of Trustees

Unless an event of default exists under the declaration of trust or, if the preferred securities are convertible and there is a separate warrant agreement, the warrant agreement, we may remove the institutional trustee and the Delaware trustee at any time. If an event of default exists, the institutional trustee and the Delaware trustee may be removed only by the holders of a majority in liquidation amount of the outstanding preferred securities. In no

event will the holders of the preferred securities have the right to vote to appoint, remove or replace the administrative trustees because these voting rights are vested exclusively in us as the holder of all the Trust’s common securities. No resignation or removal of the institutional trustee or the Delaware trustee and no appointment of a successor trustee shall be effective until the acceptance of appointment by the successor trustee in accordance with the applicable declaration of trust.

Merger or Consolidation of Trustees

Any entity into which the institutional trustee or the Delaware trustee may be merged or converted or with which it may be consolidated, or any entity resulting from any merger, conversion or consolidation to which the trustee shall be a party, or any entity succeeding to all or substantially all of the corporate trust business of the trustee, shall be the successor of the trustee under the applicable declaration of trust; provided, however, that the entity shall be otherwise qualified and eligible.

Information Concerning the Institutional Trustee

For matters relating to compliance with the Trust Indenture Act, the institutional trustee for the Trusts will have all of the duties and responsibilities of an indenture trustee under the Trust Indenture Act. Except if an event of default exists under the declarations of trust, the institutional trustee will undertake to perform only the duties specifically set forth in declarations of trust. While such an event of default exists, the institutional trustee must exercise the same degree of care and skill as a prudent person would exercise or use in the conduct of his or her own affairs. Subject to this provision, the institutional trustee is not obligated to exercise any of the powers vested in it by the applicable declaration of trust at the request of any holder of preferred securities, unless the institutional trustee is offered an indemnity reasonably satisfactory to it against the costs, expenses and liabilities that it might incur. But the holders of preferred securities will not be required to offer indemnity if the holders, by exercising their voting rights, direct the institutional trustee to take any action that is provided for in the declaration of trust following a declaration of an event of default.

The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., which is the institutional trustee for the Trusts, also serves as the senior debt indenture trustee, the subordinated debt indenture trustee, the junior subordinated debt indenture trustee and the guarantee trustee under the trust guarantee described below. We and certain of our affiliates maintain banking relationships with The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. or its affiliates, which are described above under “Description of Debt Securities We May Offer—Our Relationship With the Trustee”.

Miscellaneous

The administrative trustees of the each of the Trusts are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of and to operate the applicable Trust in such a way that:

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the Trust will not be taxable as a corporation or classified as other than a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes;

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the debt securities held by the Trust will be treated as indebtedness of ours for United States federal income tax purposes; and

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the Trust will not be deemed to be an investment company required to be registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.

The administrative trustees are authorized to take any action, so long as it is consistent with applicable law, the certificate of trust or the applicable declaration of trust, that the administrative trustees determine to be necessary or desirable for the above purposes, as long as it does not materially and adversely affect the holders of the securities.

Registered holders of the preferred securities have no preemptive or similar rights.

No Trust may, among other things, incur indebtedness.

Governing Law

The declarations of trust and the preferred securities will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to the conflict of laws provisions thereof.

DESCRIPTION OF TRUST GUARANTEES

The following describes certain general terms and provisions of the trust guarantees which we will execute and deliver for the benefit of the holders from time to time of preferred securities and the common securities issued by the Trusts. The trust guarantees will be separately qualified as an indenture under the Trust Indenture Act, and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. will act as indenture trustee under the trust guarantees for the purposes of compliance with the provisions of the Trust Indenture Act. The terms of the trust guarantees will be those contained in the trust guarantees and those made part of the trust guarantees by the Trust Indenture Act. The following summary may not be complete and is subject to and qualified in its entirety by reference to the forms of trust guarantees, which are filed or incorporated by reference as exhibits to the registration statement which contains this prospectus, and the Trust Indenture Act. The trust guarantees will be held by the guarantee trustee of each Trust for the benefit of the holders of the preferred securities.

General

We will irrevocably and unconditionally agree to pay or make the following payments or distributions with respect to common and preferred securities, in full, to the holders of the common and preferred securities, as and when they become due regardless of any defense, right of set-off or counterclaim that a Trust may have except for the defense of payment:

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any accumulated and unpaid distributions which are required to be paid on the common and preferred securities, to the extent the Trust does not make such payments or distributions but has sufficient funds available to do so;

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the redemption price and all accumulated and unpaid distributions to the date of redemption with respect to any preferred securities called for redemption, to the extent the Trust does not make such payments or distributions but has sufficient funds available to do so; and

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upon a voluntary or involuntary dissolution, winding-up or termination of the Trust (other than in connection with the distribution of related debt securities to the holders of preferred securities or the redemption of all of the preferred securities), the lesser of:

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the total liquidation amount and all accumulated and unpaid distributions on the common and preferred securities to the date of payment, to the extent the Trust does not make such payments or distributions but has sufficient funds available to do so; and

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the amount of assets of the Trust remaining available for distribution to holders of such common and preferred securities in liquidation of the Trust.

Our obligation to make a payment under the trust guarantee may be satisfied by our direct payment of the required amounts to the holders of common and preferred securities to which the trust guarantee relates or by causing a Trust to pay the amounts to the holders. Payments under the trust guarantee will be made on the common and preferred securities on a pro rata basis. However, if an event of default under the applicable indenture has occurred and is continuing with respect to any series of related debt securities, the total amounts due on the preferred securities will be paid before any payment on the common securities.

Modification of the Trust Guarantees; Assignment

Except with respect to any changes which do not adversely affect the rights of holders of preferred securities in any material respect (in which case no vote will be required), each trust guarantee may be amended only with the prior approval of the holders of not less than a majority in liquidation amount of the outstanding common and preferred securities to which the trust guarantee relates. The manner of obtaining the approval of holders of the preferred securities will be described in an accompanying prospectus supplement. All guarantees and agreements contained in each trust guarantee will bind our successors, assigns, receivers, trustees and representatives and will be for the benefit of the holders of the outstanding common and preferred securities to which each trust guarantee relates.

Termination

Each trust guarantee will terminate when any of the following has occurred:

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all common and preferred securities to which the trust guarantee relates have been paid in full or redeemed in full by us, the applicable Trust or both;

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the debt securities held by the applicable Trust have been distributed to the holders of the common and preferred securities; or

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the amounts payable in accordance with the applicable declaration of trust upon liquidation of the Trust have been paid in full.

Each trust guarantee will continue to be effective or will be reinstated, as the case may be, if at any time any holder of common and preferred securities to which each trust guarantee relates must restore payment of any amounts paid on the common and preferred securities or under each trust guarantee.

Events of Default

There will be an event of default under the trust guarantees if we fail to perform any of our payment or other obligations under the trust guarantees. However, other than with respect to a default in payment of any guarantee payment, we must have received notice of default and not have cured the default within 90 days after receipt of the notice. We, as guarantor, will be required to file annually with the guarantee trustee a certificate regarding our compliance with the applicable conditions and covenants under each of our trust guarantees.

Each trust guarantee will constitute a guarantee of payment and not of collection. The holders of a majority in liquidation amount of the common and preferred securities to which a trust guarantee relates have the right to direct the time, method and place of conducting any proceeding for any remedy available to the guarantee trustee in respect of such trust guarantee or to direct the exercise of any trust or power conferred upon the guarantee trustee under such trust guarantee. If the guarantee trustee fails to enforce the applicable trust guarantee, any holder of common or preferred securities to which the trust guarantee relates may institute a legal proceeding directly against us to enforce the holder’s rights under the trust guarantee, without first instituting a legal proceeding against the trust, the guarantee trustee or anyone else. If we do not make a guarantee payment, a holder of common or preferred securities may directly institute a proceeding against us for enforcement of the trust guarantee for such payment.

Status of the Trust Guarantees

The applicable prospectus supplement relating to the preferred securities will indicate whether the applicable trust guarantee is our senior or subordinated obligation. If such trust guarantee is our senior obligation, it will be our general unsecured obligation and will rank equal to our other senior and unsecured obligations.

Unless otherwise specified in the applicable prospectus supplement, if such trust guarantee is our subordinated obligation, it will be our general unsecured obligation and will rank as follows:

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subordinate and junior in right of payment to all of our senior indebtedness, as defined in the subordinated debt indenture or the junior subordinated debt indenture, as the case may be;

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on parity with (i) our most senior preferred or preference stock currently outstanding or issued in the future, (ii) our guarantees currently outstanding or issued in the future in respect of other preferred securities our affiliates have issued or may issue and (iii) other issues of subordinated debt securities; and

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senior to our common stock.

The terms of the preferred securities provide that each holder of preferred securities by acceptance of the preferred securities agrees to any subordination provisions and other terms of the applicable trust guarantee relating to applicable subordination.

Information Concerning the Guarantee Trustee

The guarantee trustee, except if we default under the trust guarantee, will undertake to perform only such duties as are specifically set forth in the applicable trust guarantee and, in case a default with respect to such trust guarantee has occurred, must exercise the same degree of care and skill as a prudent person would exercise or use in the conduct of his or her own affairs. Subject to this provision, the guarantee trustee will not be obligated to exercise any of the powers vested in it by the applicable trust guarantee at the request of any holder of the common or preferred securities unless it is offered reasonable indemnity against the costs, expenses and liabilities that it may incur.

Governing Law

Each trust guarantee will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York.

Effect of Obligations Under the Debt Securities and the Trust Guarantees

As long as we make payments of interest and any other payments when they are due on the debt securities held by a Trust, those payments will be sufficient to cover distributions and any other payments due on the preferred securities issued by the Trust because of the following factors:

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the total principal amount of the debt securities held by the Trust will be equal to the total stated liquidation amount of the preferred securities and common securities issued by the Trust;

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the interest rate and the interest payment dates and other payment dates on the debt securities held by the Trust will match the distribution rate and distribution payment dates and other payment dates for the preferred securities and common securities issued by the Trust;

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we will pay, as sponsor, and the Trust will not be obligated to pay, directly or indirectly, all costs, expenses, debt, and obligations of the Trust (other than obligations under the trust securities); and

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the applicable declaration of trust will further provide that the Trust is not authorized to engage in any activity that is not consistent with its limited purposes.

We will irrevocably guarantee payments of distributions and other amounts due on the preferred securities to the extent the Trust has funds available to pay such amounts as and to the extent set forth herein. Taken together, our obligations under the debt securities, the applicable debt indenture, the applicable declaration of

trust and the applicable trust guarantee will provide a full, irrevocable and unconditional guarantee of a Trust’s payments of distributions and other amounts due on the preferred securities. No single document standing alone or operating in conjunction with fewer than all of the other documents constitutes this trust guarantee. Only the combined operation of these documents effectively provides a full, irrevocable and unconditional guarantee of a Trust’s obligations under the preferred securities.

If and to the extent that we do not make the required payments on the debt securities, a Trust will not have sufficient funds to make its related payments, including distributions on the preferred securities. Our trust guarantee will not cover any payments when a Trust does not have sufficient funds available to make those payments. Your remedy, as a holder of preferred securities, is to institute a direct action against us.

MATERIAL UNITED STATES FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES

In the opinion of Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, our special United States tax counsel, the following discussion is a summary of the material United States federal income tax consequences of the purchase, ownership and disposition of the debt securities, preferred securities and common and preferred stock as of the date hereof.

Except where noted, this summary deals only with debt securities, preferred securities and common and preferred stock that are held as capital assets, and does not represent a detailed description of the United States federal income tax consequences applicable to you if you are subject to special treatment under the United States federal income tax laws, including if you are:

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a dealer in securities or currencies;

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a financial institution;

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a regulated investment company;

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a real estate investment trust;

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a tax-exempt organization;

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an insurance company;

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a person holding the debt securities, preferred securities, common stock or preferred stock as part of a hedging, integrated, conversion or constructive sale transaction or a straddle;

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a trader in securities that has elected the mark-to-market method of tax accounting for your securities;

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a person liable for alternative minimum tax;

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a partnership or other pass-through entity for United States federal income tax purposes;

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a “United States Holder” (as defined below) whose “functional currency” is not the U.S. dollar;

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a “controlled foreign corporation”;

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a “passive foreign investment company”; or

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a United States expatriate.

This summary is based upon provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), and regulations, rulings and judicial decisions as of the date hereof. Those authorities may be changed, perhaps retroactively, so as to result in United States federal tax consequences different from those summarized below.

The discussion below assumes that all the debt securities issued under this prospectus will be classified as our indebtedness for United States federal income tax purposes and you should note that in the event of an alternative characterization, the tax consequences to you would differ from those discussed below. Accordingly,

if we intend to treat a debt security as other than indebtedness for United States federal income tax purposes, we will disclose the relevant tax considerations in the applicable prospectus supplement. We will summarize any special United States federal tax considerations relevant to a particular issue of the debt securities, preferred securities or common or preferred stock (for example, any convertible debt securities) in the applicable prospectus supplement. We will also summarize the material federal income tax consequences, if any, applicable to any offering of warrants, stock purchase contracts, units or depositary shares in the applicable prospectus supplement.

For purposes of this summary, a “United States Holder” means a beneficial owner of the debt securities, preferred securities or common or preferred stock that is, for United States federal income tax purposes, any of the following:

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an individual citizen or resident of the United States;

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a corporation (or any other entity treated as a corporation for United States federal income tax purposes) created or organized in or under the laws of the United States, any state thereof or the District of Columbia;

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an estate the income of which is subject to United States federal income taxation regardless of its source; or

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a trust if it (1) is subject to the primary supervision of a court within the United States and one or more United States persons have the authority to control all substantial decisions of the trust or (2) has a valid election in effect under applicable United States Treasury regulations to be treated as a United States person.

A “Non-United States Holder” means a beneficial owner of the debt securities, preferred securities or common or preferred stock that is neither a United States Holder nor an entity treated as a partnership for United States federal income tax purposes.

If a partnership (or other entity treated as a partnership for United States federal income tax purposes) holds the debt securities, preferred securities or common or preferred stock, the tax treatment of a partner will generally depend upon the status of the partner and the activities of the partnership. If you are a partner of a partnership holding the debt securities, preferred securities or common or preferred stock, you should consult your tax advisors.

This summary does not contain a detailed description of all the United States federal income tax consequences to you in light of your particular circumstances and, except with respect to United States federal estate tax consequences for Non-United States Holders, does not address any other United States federal tax consequences (such as the gift tax or the Medicare contribution tax on net investment income). In addition, this summary does not address the effects of any state, local or non-United States tax laws. If you are considering the purchase of debt securities, preferred securities or common or preferred stock, you should consult your own tax advisors concerning the particular United States federal income tax consequences to you of the ownership of the debt securities, preferred securities or common or preferred stock , as well as the consequences to you arising under other United States federal tax laws and the laws of any other taxing jurisdiction.

Debt Securities

Consequences to United States Holders

The following is a summary of the material United States federal income tax consequences that will apply to you if you are a United States Holder of debt securities.

Certain consequences to Non-United States Holders are described under “—Consequences to Non-United States Holders” below.

Payments of Stated Interest

Except as set forth below, stated interest on a debt security will generally be taxable to you as ordinary income at the time it is paid or accrued in accordance with your method of accounting for United States federal income tax purposes.

Original Issue Discount

If you own debt securities issued with original issue discount for United States federal income tax purposes (“OID” and such debt securities, “original issue discount debt securities”), you will be subject to special tax accounting rules, as described in greater detail below. In that case, you should be aware that you generally must include OID in gross income (as ordinary income) in advance of the receipt of cash attributable to that income. However, you generally will not be required to include separately in income cash payments received on the debt securities, even if denominated as interest, to the extent those payments do not constitute “qualified stated interest,” as defined below. Notice will be given in the applicable prospectus supplement when we determine that a particular debt security will be an original issue discount debt security.

Additional OID rules applicable to debt securities that are denominated in or determined by reference to a currency other than the U.S. dollar (“foreign currency debt securities”) are described under “—Foreign Currency Debt Securities” below.

A debt security with an “issue price” that is less than its stated redemption price at maturity ( i.e. , the sum of all payments to be made on the debt security other than “qualified stated interest”) generally will be issued with OID in an amount equal to that difference if that difference is at least 0.25% of the stated redemption price at maturity multiplied by the number of complete years to maturity. The “issue price” of each debt security in a particular offering will be the first price at which a substantial amount of that particular offering is sold to the public for cash. The term “qualified stated interest” means stated interest that is unconditionally payable in cash or in property, other than debt instruments of the issuer, and meets all of the following conditions:

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it is payable at least once per year;

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it is payable over the entire term of the debt security; and

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it is payable at a single fixed rate or, subject to certain conditions, a rate based on one or more interest indices.

We will give you notice in the applicable prospectus supplement when we determine that a particular debt security will bear interest that is not qualified stated interest.

If you own a debt security issued with de minimis OID, which is discount that is not OID because it is less than 0.25% of the stated redemption price at maturity multiplied by the number of complete years to maturity, you generally must include the de minimis OID in income at the time principal payments on the debt security are made in proportion to the amount paid. Any amount of de minimis OID that you have included in income will be treated as capital gain.

Certain of the debt securities may contain provisions permitting them to be redeemed prior to their stated maturity at our option and/or at your option. Original issue discount debt securities containing those features may be subject to rules that differ from the general rules discussed herein. If you are considering the purchase of original issue discount debt securities with those features, you should carefully examine the applicable prospectus supplement and consult your own tax advisors with respect to those features since the tax consequences to you with respect to OID will depend, in part, on the particular terms and features of the debt securities.

If you own original issue discount debt securities with a term upon issuance of more than one year, you generally must include OID in income in advance of the receipt of some or all of the related cash payments using the “constant yield method” described in the following paragraphs.

The amount of OID that you must include in income if you are the initial holder of an original issue discount debt security is the sum of the “daily portions” of OID with respect to the debt security for each day during the taxable year or portion of the taxable year in which you held that debt security (“accrued OID”). The daily portion is determined by allocating to each day in any “accrual period” a pro rata portion of the OID allocable to that accrual period. The “accrual period” for an original issue discount debt security may be of any length and may vary in length over the term of the debt security, provided that each accrual period is no longer than one year and each scheduled payment of principal or interest occurs on the first day or the final day of an accrual period. The amount of OID allocable to any accrual period other than the final accrual period is an amount equal to the excess, if any, of:

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the debt security’s “adjusted issue price” at the beginning of the accrual period multiplied by its yield to maturity, determined on the basis of compounding at the close of each accrual period and properly adjusted for the length of the accrual period; over

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the aggregate of all qualified stated interest allocable to the accrual period.

OID allocable to a final accrual period is the difference between the amount payable at maturity, other than a payment of qualified stated interest, and the adjusted issue price at the beginning of the final accrual period. Special rules will apply for calculating OID for an initial short accrual period. The “adjusted issue price” of a debt security at the beginning of any accrual period is equal to its issue price increased by the accrued OID for each prior accrual period, determined without regard to the amortization of any acquisition or bond premium, as described below, and reduced by any payments previously made on the debt security other than a payment of qualified stated interest. Under these rules, you will generally have to include in income increasingly greater amounts of OID in successive accrual periods.

Debt instruments that provide for a variable rate of interest and that meet certain other requirements (“variable rate debt securities”) are subject to special OID rules. In the case of an original issue discount debt security that is a variable rate debt security, both the “yield to maturity” and “qualified stated interest” will be determined solely for purposes of calculating the accrual of OID as though the debt security will bear interest in all periods at a fixed rate generally equal to the rate that would be applicable to interest payments on the debt security on its date of issue or, in the case of certain variable rate debt securities, the rate that reflects the yield to maturity that is reasonably expected for the debt security. Additional rules may apply if either:

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the interest on a variable rate debt security is based on more than one interest index; or

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the principal amount of the debt security is indexed in any manner.

The discussion above generally does not address debt securities providing for contingent payments. You should carefully examine the applicable prospectus supplement regarding the United States federal income tax consequences of the holding and disposition of any debt securities providing for contingent payments.

You may elect to treat all interest on any debt security as OID and calculate the amount includible in gross income under the constant yield method described above. For purposes of this election, interest includes stated interest, acquisition discount, OID, de minimis OID, market discount, de minimis market discount and unstated interest, as adjusted by any amortizable bond premium or acquisition premium. You should consult with your own tax advisors about this election.

Short-Term Debt Securities

In the case of debt securities having a term of one year or less (“short-term debt securities”), all payments, including all stated interest, will be included in the stated redemption price at maturity and will not be qualified stated interest. As a result, you will generally be taxed on the discount instead of stated interest. The discount will be equal to the excess of the stated redemption price at maturity over the issue price of a short-term debt security, unless you elect to compute this discount using tax basis instead of issue price. In general, individuals and certain other cash method United States Holders of short-term debt securities are not required to include accrued discount in their income currently unless they elect to do so, but may be required to include stated interest in income as the income is received. United States Holders that report income for United States federal income tax purposes on the accrual method and certain other United States Holders are required to accrue discount on short-term debt securities (as ordinary income) on a straight-line basis, unless an election is made to accrue the discount according to a constant yield method based on daily compounding. If you are not required, and do not elect, to include discount in income currently, any gain you realize on the sale, exchange or retirement of a short-term debt security will generally be ordinary income to you to the extent of the discount accrued by you through the date of sale, exchange or retirement. In addition, if you do not elect to currently include accrued discount in income you may be required to defer deductions for a portion of your interest expense with respect to any indebtedness attributable to the short-term debt securities.

Market Discount

If you purchase a debt security for an amount that is less than its stated redemption price at maturity (or, in the case of an original issue discount debt security, its adjusted issue price), the amount of the difference will be treated as “market discount” for United States federal income tax purposes, unless that difference is less than a specified de minimis amount. Under the market discount rules, you will be required to treat any principal payment on, or any gain on the sale, exchange, retirement or other disposition of, a debt security as ordinary income to the extent of the market discount that you have not previously included in income and are treated as having accrued on the debt security at the time of the payment or disposition.

In addition, you may be required to defer, until the maturity of the debt security or its earlier disposition in a taxable transaction, the deduction of all or a portion of the interest expense on any indebtedness attributable to the debt security. You may elect, on a debt security-by-debt security basis, to deduct the deferred interest expense in a tax year prior to the year of disposition to the extent of the net interest income on the debt security. You should consult your own tax advisors before making this election.

Any market discount will be considered to accrue ratably during the period from the date of acquisition to the maturity date of the debt security, unless you elect to accrue on a constant yield method. You may elect to include market discount in income currently as it accrues, on either a ratable or constant yield method, in which case the rule described above regarding deferral of interest deductions will not apply. An election to accrue market discount on a current basis will apply to all debt instruments acquired with market discount that you acquire on or after the first day of the first taxable year to which the election applies. The election may not be revoked without the consent of the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”).

Acquisition Premium, Amortizable Bond Premium

If you purchase an original issue discount debt security for an amount that is greater than its adjusted issue price but equal to or less than the sum of all amounts payable on the debt security after the purchase date other than payments of qualified stated interest, you will be considered to have purchased that debt security at an “acquisition premium.” Under the acquisition premium rules, the amount of OID that you must include in gross income with respect to the debt security for any taxable year will be reduced by the portion of the acquisition premium properly allocable to that year.

If you purchase a debt security (including an original issue discount debt security) for an amount in excess of the sum of all amounts payable on the debt security after the purchase date other than qualified stated interest, you will be considered to have purchased the debt security at a “premium” and, if it is an original issue discount debt security, you will not be required to include any OID in income. You generally may elect to amortize the premium over the remaining term of the debt security on a constant yield method as an offset to interest when includible in income under your regular tax accounting method. Special rules limit the amortization of premium in the case of convertible debt instruments and debt instruments subject to redemption. If you do not elect to amortize bond premium, that premium will decrease the gain or increase the loss you would otherwise recognize on retirement or other disposition of the debt security.

Sale, Exchange, Retirement or other Disposition of Debt Securities

Upon the sale, exchange, retirement or other taxable disposition of a debt security, you will recognize gain or loss equal to the difference between the amount you realize upon the sale, exchange, retirement or other taxable disposition (less an amount equal to any accrued and unpaid qualified stated interest, which will be taxable as interest income to the extent not previously included in income) and your adjusted tax basis in the debt security. Your adjusted tax basis in a debt security will generally be your cost for that debt security, increased by OID, market discount or any discount with respect to a short-term debt security that you previously included in income, and reduced by any amortized premium and any cash payments on the debt security other than qualified stated interest. Except as described above with respect to certain short-term debt securities or market discount, or with respect to gain or loss attributable to changes in exchange rates as discussed below with respect to foreign currency debt securities, gain or loss you recognize will generally be capital gain or loss and will generally be long-term capital gain or loss if you have held the debt security for more than one year. Long-term capital gains of non-corporate United States Holders (including individuals) are eligible for reduced rates of taxation. The deductibility of capital losses is subject to limitations.

Foreign Currency Debt Securities

Payments of Stated Interest . If you receive stated interest payments made in a foreign currency and you use the cash basis method of accounting for United States federal income tax purposes, you will be required to include in income the U.S. dollar value of the amount received, determined by translating the foreign currency received at the spot rate of exchange (the “spot rate”) in effect on the date such payment is received regardless of whether the payment is in fact converted into U.S. dollars. You will not recognize exchange gain or loss with respect to the receipt of such payment.

If you use the accrual method of accounting for United States federal income tax purposes, you may determine the amount of income recognized with respect to such interest in accordance with either of two methods. Under the first method (which applies unless you elect to use the second method as described in the following sentence), you will be required to include in income for each taxable year the U.S. dollar value of the interest that has accrued during such year, determined by translating such interest at the average rate of exchange for the period or periods (or portions thereof) in such year during which such interest accrued. Under the second method, you may elect to translate interest income at the spot rate on the last day of the accrual period (or the last day of the taxable year if the accrual period straddles your taxable year) or the date the interest payment is

received if such date is within five business days of the end of the accrual period. If you make this election, you must apply it consistently to all debt instruments from year to year and cannot change it without the consent of the IRS.

In addition, if you use the accrual method of accounting for United States federal income tax purposes, upon receipt of an interest payment on such debt security (including, upon the sale or other taxable disposition of a debt security, the receipt of proceeds which include amounts attributable to accrued interest previously included in income), you will recognize exchange gain or loss in an amount equal to the difference between the U.S. dollar value of such payment (determined by translating the foreign currency received at the spot rate for such foreign currency on the date such payment is received) and the U.S. dollar value of the interest income you previously included in income with respect to such payment. Any such exchange gain or loss will generally be treated as United States source ordinary income or loss.

Original Issue Discount . OID on a debt security that is also a foreign currency debt security will be determined for any accrual period in the applicable foreign currency and then translated into U.S. dollars, in the same manner as interest income accrued by a holder on the accrual basis for United States federal income tax purposes, as described above. You will recognize exchange gain or loss when OID is paid (including, upon the sale or other taxable disposition of a debt security, the receipt of proceeds that include amounts attributable to OID previously included in income) to the extent of the difference between the U.S. dollar value of such payment (determined by translating the foreign currency received at the spot rate for such foreign currency on the date such payment is received) and the U.S. dollar value of the accrued OID (determined in the same manner as for accrued interest). Any such exchange gain or loss will generally be treated as United States source ordinary income or loss. For these purposes, all receipts on a debt security will be viewed:

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first, as the receipt of any stated interest payments called for under the terms of the debt security;

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second, as receipts of previously accrued OID (to the extent thereof), with payments considered made for the earliest accrual periods first; and

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third, as the receipt of principal.

Market Discount and Bond Premium . The amount of market discount includible in income with respect to a foreign currency debt security will generally be determined by translating the market discount (determined in the foreign currency) into U.S. dollars at the spot rate on the date the foreign currency debt security is retired or otherwise disposed of. If you have elected to accrue market discount currently, then the amount which accrues is determined in the foreign currency and then translated into U.S. dollars on the basis of the average exchange rate in effect during the accrual period. You will recognize exchange gain or loss with respect to market discount which is accrued currently using the approach applicable to the accrual of interest income as described above. Any such exchange gain or loss will generally be treated as United States source ordinary income or loss.

Bond premium on a foreign currency debt security will be computed in the applicable foreign currency. If you have elected to amortize the premium, the amortizable bond premium will reduce interest income in the applicable foreign currency. At the time bond premium is amortized, exchange gain or loss will be realized with respect to such amortized premium based on the difference between spot rates at such time and the time of acquisition of the foreign currency debt security. Any such exchange gain or loss will generally be treated as United States source ordinary income or loss.

Sale, Exchange, Retirement or other Disposition of Debt Securities . Upon the sale, exchange, retirement or other taxable disposition of a foreign currency debt security, you will recognize gain or loss equal to the difference between the amount realized upon the sale, exchange, retirement or other disposition (less an amount equal to any accrued and unpaid qualified stated interest, which will be treated as a payment of interest for United States federal income tax purposes) and your adjusted tax basis in the foreign currency debt security. Your initial tax basis in a foreign currency debt security generally will be your U.S. dollar cost. If you purchased a foreign currency debt security with foreign currency, your U.S. dollar cost generally will be the U.S. dollar

value of the foreign currency amount paid for such foreign currency debt security determined at the time of such purchase. If your foreign currency debt security is sold, exchanged , retired or otherwise disposed of for an amount denominated in foreign currency, then your amount realized generally will be based on the spot rate of the foreign currency on the date of the sale, exchange, retirement or other disposition. If, however, you are a cash method taxpayer and the foreign currency debt securities are traded on an established securities market for United States federal income tax purposes, foreign currency paid or received will be translated into U.S. dollars at the spot rate on the settlement date of the purchase or sale. An accrual method taxpayer may elect the same treatment with respect to the purchase and sale of foreign currency debt securities traded on an established securities market, provided that the election is applied consistently.

Except as described above with respect to certain short-term debt securities or with respect to market discount, and subject to a portion being treated as exchange gain or loss as discussed below, any gain or loss recognized upon the sale, exchange, retirement or other taxable disposition of a foreign currency debt security will be capital gain or loss and will generally be long-term capital gain or loss if you have held the foreign currency debt security for more than one year. Long-term capital gains of non-corporate United States Holders (including individuals) are eligible for reduced rates of taxation. The deductibility of capital losses is subject to limitations. Gain or loss realized by you on the sale, exchange, retirement or other taxable disposition of a foreign currency debt security will generally be treated as United States source gain or loss.

A portion of your gain or loss with respect to the principal amount of a foreign currency debt security may be treated as exchange gain or loss. Exchange gain or loss will generally be treated as United States source ordinary income or loss. For these purposes, the principal amount of the foreign currency debt security is your purchase price for the foreign currency debt security calculated in the foreign currency on the date of purchase, and the amount of exchange gain or loss recognized is equal to the difference between (i) the U.S. dollar value of the principal amount determined at the spot rate on the date of the sale, exchange, retirement or other taxable disposition of the foreign currency debt security and (ii) the U.S. dollar value of the principal amount determined at the spot rate on the date you purchased the foreign currency debt security (or, possibly, in the case of cash basis or electing accrual basis taxpayers, the settlement dates of such purchase and taxable disposition, if the foreign currency debt security is treated as traded on an established securities market for United States federal income tax purposes). The amount of exchange gain or loss realized on the disposition of the foreign currency debt security (with respect to both principal and accrued interest) will be limited to the amount of overall gain or loss realized on the disposition of the foreign currency debt security.

Exchange Gain or Loss with Respect to Foreign Currency . Your tax basis in any foreign currency received as interest on a foreign currency debt security or on the sale, exchange, retirement or other taxable disposition of a foreign currency debt security will be the U.S. dollar value thereof at the spot rate in effect on the date the foreign currency is received. Any gain or loss recognized by you on a sale, exchange or other disposition of the foreign currency will generally be treated as United States source ordinary income or loss.

Reportable Transactions . Treasury regulations issued under the Code meant to require the reporting of certain tax shelter transactions technically cover transactions generally not regarded as tax shelters, including certain foreign currency transactions. Under the Treasury regulations, certain transactions are required to be reported to the IRS, including, in certain circumstances, a sale, exchange, retirement or other taxable disposition of a foreign currency debt security or foreign currency received in respect of a foreign currency debt security to the extent that such sale, exchange, retirement or other taxable disposition results in a tax loss in excess of a threshold amount. If you are considering the purchase of a foreign currency debt security, you should consult with your own tax advisors to determine the tax return obligations, if any, with respect to an investment in the debt securities, including any requirement to file IRS Form 8886 (Reportable Transaction Disclosure Statement).

Consequences to Non-United States Holders

The following is a summary of the material United States federal income and estate tax consequences that will apply to you if you are a Non-United States Holder of debt securities.

United States Federal Withholding Tax

Subject to the discussion of backup withholding and “FATCA” below, United States federal withholding tax will not apply to any payment of interest (including OID) on the debt securities under the “portfolio interest rule,” provided that:

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interest paid on the debt securities is not effectively connected with your conduct of a trade or business in the United States;

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you do not actually (or constructively) own 10% or more of the total combined voting power of all classes of our voting stock within the meaning of the Code and applicable United States Treasury regulations;

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you are not a controlled foreign corporation that is related to us through stock ownership;

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you are not a bank whose receipt of interest on the debt securities is described in Section 881(c)(3)(A) of the Code;

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the interest is not considered contingent interest under Section 871(h)(4)(A) of the Code and the United States Treasury regulations thereunder; and

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either (a) you provide your name and address on an applicable IRS Form W-8, and certify, under penalties of perjury, that you are not a United States person as defined under the Code or (b) you hold your debt securities through certain foreign intermediaries and satisfy the certification requirements of applicable United States Treasury regulations. Special certification rules apply to Non-United States Holders that are pass-through entities rather than corporations or individuals.

If you cannot satisfy the requirements described above, payments of interest (including OID) made to you will be subject to a 30% United States federal withholding tax, unless you provide the applicable withholding agent with a properly executed:

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IRS Form W-8BEN or Form W-8BEN-E (or other applicable form) claiming an exemption from or reduction in withholding under the benefit of an applicable income tax treaty; or

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IRS Form W-8ECI (or other applicable form) stating that interest paid on the debt securities is not subject to withholding tax because it is effectively connected with your conduct of a trade or business in the United States (as discussed below under “—United States Federal Income Tax”).

Subject to the discussion of backup withholding and FATCA below, United States federal withholding tax generally will not apply to any payment of principal or gain that you realize on the sale, exchange, retirement or other taxable disposition of a debt security.

United States Federal Income Tax

If you are engaged in a trade or business in the United States and interest (including OID) on the debt securities is effectively connected with the conduct of that trade or business (and, if required by an applicable income tax treaty, is attributable to a United States permanent establishment), then you will be subject to United States federal income tax on that interest (including OID) on a net income basis in the same manner as if you were a United States person as defined under the Code. In addition, if you are a foreign corporation, you may be subject to a branch profits tax equal to 30% (or lower applicable income tax treaty rate) on your effectively connected earnings and profits, subject to adjustments. Any effectively connected interest will be exempt from the 30% United States federal withholding tax, provided the certification requirements discussed above in “—United States Federal Withholding Tax” are satisfied.

Any gain realized on the sale, exchange, retirement or other taxable disposition of a debt security generally will not be subject to United States federal income tax unless:

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the gain is effectively connected with your conduct of a trade or business in the United States (and, if required by an applicable income tax treaty, is attributable to a United States permanent establishment), in which case such gain will generally be subject to United States federal income tax (and possibly branch profits tax) in the same manner as effectively connected interest as described above; or

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you are an individual who is present in the United States for 183 days or more in the taxable year of that disposition, and certain other conditions are met, in which case, unless an applicable income tax treaty provides otherwise, you will generally be subject to a 30% United States federal income tax on any gain recognized, which may be offset by certain United States source losses.

United States Federal Estate Tax

If you are an individual and are not a United States citizen or a resident of the United States (as specifically defined for United States federal estate tax purposes), your estate will not be subject to United States federal estate tax on debt securities beneficially owned by you at the time of your death, provided that any payment to you of interest (including OID) on the debt securities, if received at such time, would be eligible for exemption from the 30% United States federal withholding tax under the “portfolio interest rule” described above under “—United States Federal Withholding Tax,” without regard to the statement requirement described in the sixth bullet point of that section.

Information Reporting and Backup Withholding

United States Holders

In general, information reporting requirements will apply to payments of interest and principal on a debt security, accruals of OID (if any) and the proceeds from the sale or other disposition of a debt security paid to you, unless in each case you are an exempt recipient. Backup withholding may apply to any payments described in the preceding sentence if you fail to provide a taxpayer identification number or a certification of exempt status, or if you fail to report in full dividend and interest income.

Backup withholding is not an additional tax and any amounts withheld under the backup withholding rules will be allowed as a refund or a credit against your United States federal income tax liability provided the required information is timely furnished to the IRS.

Non-United States Holders

Interest (including OID) on the debt securities paid to you and the amount of tax, if any, withheld with respect to those payments generally will be reported to the IRS. Copies of the information returns reporting such interest payments and any withholding may also be made available to the tax authorities in the country in which you reside under the provisions of an applicable tax treaty.

In general, you will not be subject to backup withholding with respect to payments on the debt securities that we make to you provided that the applicable withholding agent does not have actual knowledge or reason to know that you are a United States person as defined under the Code, and such withholding agent has received the statement described above in the sixth bullet point under “—Consequences to Non-United States Holders—United States Federal Withholding Tax.”

Information reporting and, depending on the circumstances, backup withholding will apply to the proceeds of the sale of a debt security made within the United States or conducted through certain United States-related financial intermediaries, unless you certify under penalties of perjury that you are not a United States person as defined under the Code (and the payor does not have actual knowledge or reason to know that you are a United States person), or you otherwise establish an exemption.

Additional Withholding Requirements

Under Sections 1471 through 1474 of the Code and Treasury regulations and administrative guidance issued thereunder (“FATCA”), a 30% United States federal withholding tax generally applies to any interest income (including OID) paid on the debt securities and, for a disposition of a debt security occurring after December 31, 2018, the gross proceeds from such disposition, in each case paid to (i) a “foreign financial institution” (as specifically defined in the Code) which does not provide sufficient documentation, typically on IRS Form W-8BEN-E, evidencing either (x) an exemption from FATCA, or (y) its compliance (or deemed compliance) with FATCA (which may alternatively be in the form of compliance with an intergovernmental agreement with the United States) in a manner which avoids withholding, or (ii) a “non-financial foreign entity” (as specifically defined in the Code) which does not provide sufficient documentation, typically on IRS Form W-8BEN-E, evidencing either (x) an exemption from FATCA, or (y) adequate information regarding certain substantial United States beneficial owners of such entity (if any). If an interest payment is both subject to withholding under FATCA and subject to the withholding tax discussed above under “—Consequences to Non-United States Holders—United States Federal Withholding Tax,” the withholding under FATCA may be credited against, and therefore reduce, such other withholding tax. You should consult your own tax advisors regarding these rules and whether they may be relevant to your ownership and disposition of the debt securities.

Preferred Securities

Classification of the Trust

We intend to take the position that each Trust will be classified as a grantor trust for United States federal income tax purposes and not as an association taxable as a corporation. As a result, for United States federal income tax purposes, you generally will be treated as owning an undivided beneficial ownership interest in the related debt securities held by the Trust. Thus, you will be required to include in your gross income your pro rata share of the interest income or OID that is paid or accrued on the related debt securities. See “—Consequences to United States Holders—Interest Income and Original Issue Discount” below.

Classification of the Debt Securities

We intend to take the position that the debt securities will be classified as our indebtedness for all United States tax purposes. We, the Trust and you (by your acceptance of a beneficial ownership interest in a preferred security) will agree to treat the debt securities as indebtedness for all United States tax purposes. The remainder of this discussion assumes that the debt securities will be classified as our indebtedness.

Consequences to United States Holders

Interest Income and Original Issue Discount

We anticipate that the debt securities will not be issued with an issue price that is less than their stated redemption price at maturity. In addition, under applicable United States Treasury regulations, a “remote” contingency that stated interest will not be timely paid will be ignored in determining whether a debt instrument is issued with OID. We anticipate that the likelihood that we will exercise our option to defer payments of interest under the terms of the debt securities will be remote within the meaning of the United States Treasury regulations. Accordingly, subject to the discussion below, the debt securities will not be subject to the special OID rules, at least upon initial issuance, so that you will generally be taxed on your allocable share of stated interest on the debt securities as ordinary income at the time it is paid or accrued in accordance with your regular method of accounting for United States federal income tax purposes.

If, however, we exercise our right to defer payments of interest on the debt securities, the debt securities will become OID instruments at such time. In such case, you will be subject to the special OID rules described below. Once the debt securities become OID instruments, they will be taxed as OID instruments for as long as they remain outstanding.

Under the OID economic accrual rules, the following occurs:

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regardless of your method of accounting for United States federal income tax purposes, you would accrue an amount of interest income each year that approximates the stated interest payments called for under the terms of the debt securities using the constant-yield-to-maturity method of accrual described in Section 1272 of the Code;

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the actual cash payments of interest you receive on the debt securities would not be reported separately as taxable income;

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any amount of OID included in your gross income (whether or not during a deferral period) with respect to the preferred securities will increase your tax basis in such preferred securities; and

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the amount of distributions of stated interest that you receive in respect of such accrued OID will reduce your tax basis in such preferred securities.

The Treasury regulations dealing with OID and the deferral of interest payments have not yet been addressed in any rulings or other interpretations by the IRS where the issuer of a debt instrument has a right to defer interest payments. It is possible that the IRS could assert that the debt securities were issued initially with OID merely because of our right to defer interest payments. If the IRS were successful in this regard, you would be subject to the special OID rules described above as of the issue date, regardless of whether we exercise our option to defer payments of interest on such debt securities.

Because the debt securities are treated as indebtedness for United States federal income tax purposes, any income you recognize with respect to the preferred securities will not be eligible for the corporate dividends-received deduction or treatment as qualified dividend income (which is taxed at long-term capital gain rates) in the case of a non-corporate United States Holder.

Distribution of Debt Securities or Cash upon Liquidation of the Trust

As described under the caption “Description of Preferred Securities That the Trusts May Offer—Liquidation Distribution Upon Dissolution” in this prospectus, the debt securities held by the Trust may be distributed to you in exchange for your preferred securities if the Trust is dissolved before the maturity of the debt securities. Under current law, this type of distribution from a grantor trust would not be taxable. Upon such a distribution, you will receive your pro rata share of the debt securities previously held indirectly through the Trust. Your holding period and aggregate tax basis in the debt securities will equal the holding period and aggregate tax basis that you had in your preferred securities before the distribution.

We may also have the option to redeem the debt securities and distribute the resulting cash in liquidation of the Trust. This redemption would be taxable as described below in “—Sales of Preferred Securities or Redemption of Debt Securities.”

If you receive debt securities in exchange for your preferred securities, you would accrue interest in respect of the debt securities received from the Trust in the manner described above under “—Interest Income and Original Issue Discount.”

Sales of Preferred Securities or Redemption of Debt Securities

If you sell your preferred securities or receive cash upon redemption of the debt securities, you will recognize gain or loss equal to the difference between:

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your amount realized on the sale or redemption of the preferred securities or debt securities (less an amount equal to any accrued and unpaid qualified stated interest, which will be taxable as such to the extent not previously included in income); and

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your adjusted tax basis in your preferred securities or debt securities sold or redeemed.

Your gain or loss will be a capital gain or loss, and will generally be a long-term capital gain or loss if you have held your preferred securities or debt securities for more than one year. Long-term capital gains of non-corporate United States Holders (including individuals) are eligible for reduced rates of taxation. The deductibility of capital losses is subject to limitations.

Tax Shelter Regulations

Under applicable Treasury regulations, taxpayers engaging in certain transactions, including loss transactions above a threshold, may be required to include tax shelter disclosure information with their annual United States federal income tax return. The IRS has provided an exception from this disclosure requirement for losses arising from cash investments, but this exception does not apply to investments in flow-through entities. You should consult your own tax advisors about whether the limitation applicable to flow-through entities would apply to your investment in a Trust.

Consequences to Non-United States Holders

The following discussion only applies to you if you are a Non-United States Holder. As discussed above, the preferred securities will generally be treated as evidence of indirect undivided beneficial ownership interests in the debt securities. See above under “—Classification of the Trust.”

United States Federal Withholding Tax

Subject to the discussion of backup withholding and FATCA below, United States federal withholding tax will not apply to any payment of interest (including OID) on the preferred securities (or the debt securities) under the “portfolio interest rule”, provided that:

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interest paid on the preferred securities (or the debt securities) is not effectively connected with your conduct of a trade or business in the United States;

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you are not a controlled foreign corporation that is related to us through stock ownership;

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you are not a bank whose receipt of interest on the preferred securities (or the debt securities) is described in Section 881(c)(3)(A) of the Code;

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the interest is not considered contingent interest under Section 871(h)(4)(A) of the Code and the United States Treasury regulations thereunder; and

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either (a) you provide your name and address on an applicable IRS Form W-8, and certify, under penalties of perjury, that you are not a United States person as defined under the Code or (b) you hold your preferred securities (or debt securities) through certain foreign intermediaries and satisfy the certification requirements of applicable United States Treasury regulations. Special certification rules apply to Non-United States Holders that are pass-through entities rather than corporations or individuals.

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IRS Form W-8BEN or Form W-8BEN-E (or other applicable form) claiming an exemption from or reduction in withholding under the benefit of an applicable income tax treaty; or

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IRS Form W-8ECI (or other applicable form) stating that interest paid on the preferred securities (or debt securities) is not subject to withholding tax because it is effectively connected with your conduct of a trade or business in the United States (as discussed below under “—United States Federal Income Tax”).

United States Federal Income Tax

If you are engaged in a trade or business in the United States and interest (including OID) on the preferred securities (or the debt securities) is effectively connected with the conduct of that trade or business (and, if required by an applicable income tax treaty, is attributable to a United States permanent establishment), then you will be subject to United States federal income tax on that interest (including OID) on a net income basis in the same manner as if you were a United States person as defined under the Code. In addition, if you are a foreign corporation, you may be subject to a branch profits tax equal to 30% (or lower applicable income tax treaty rate) on your effectively connected earnings and profits, subject to adjustments. Any effectively connected interest will be exempt from the 30% United States federal withholding tax, provided the certifications requirements discussed above in “—United States Federal Withholding Tax” are satisfied.

Any gain realized on the sale, exchange, retirement or other taxable disposition of a preferred security (or a debt security) generally will not be subject to United States federal income tax unless:

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United States Federal Estate Tax

If you are an individual and are not a United States citizen or a resident of the United States (as specifically defined for United States federal estate tax purposes), your estate will not be subject to United States federal estate tax on preferred securities (or debt securities) beneficially owned by you at the time of your death, provided that any payment to you of interest (including OID) on the preferred securities (or the debt securities), if received at such time, would be eligible for exemption from the 30% United States federal withholding tax under the “portfolio interest rule” described above under “—United States Federal Withholding Tax,” without regard to the statement requirement described in the sixth bullet point of that section.

Information Reporting and Backup Withholding

United States Holders

In general, information reporting requirements will apply to payments of interest and principal on a preferred security (or debt security), accruals of OID (if any) and the proceeds from the sale or other disposition of a preferred security (or debt security) paid to you, unless in each case you are an exempt recipient. Backup withholding may apply to any payments described in the preceding sentence if you fail to provide a taxpayer identification number or a certification of exempt status, or if you fail to report in full dividend and interest income.

Non-United States Holders

Interest (including OID) on the preferred securities (or the debt securities) paid to you and the amount of tax, if any, withheld with respect to those payments generally will be reported to the IRS. Copies of the information returns reporting such interest payments and any withholding may also be made available to the tax authorities in the country in which you reside under the provisions of an applicable tax treaty.

In general, you will not be subject to backup withholding with respect to payments on the preferred securities (or the debt securities) that are made to you provided that the applicable withholding agent does not have actual knowledge or reason to know that you are a United States person as defined under the Code, and such withholding agent has received the statement described above in the sixth bullet point under “—Consequences to Non-United States Holders—United States Federal Withholding Tax.”

Information reporting and, depending on the circumstances, backup withholding will apply to the proceeds of the sale of a preferred security (or debt security) made within the United States or conducted through certain United States-related financial intermediaries, unless you certify under penalties of perjury that you are not a United States person as defined under the Code (and the payor does not have actual knowledge or reason to know that you are a United States person), or you otherwise establish an exemption.

Additional Withholding Requirements

Under FATCA, a 30% United States federal withholding tax generally applies to any interest income (including OID) paid on the preferred securities (or the debt securities) and, for a disposition of a preferred security (or debt security) occurring after December 31, 2018, the gross proceeds from such disposition, in each case paid to (i) a “foreign financial institution” (as specifically defined in the Code) which does not provide sufficient documentation, typically on IRS Form W-8BEN-E, evidencing either (x) an exemption from FATCA, or (y) its compliance (or deemed compliance) with FATCA (which may alternatively be in the form of compliance with an intergovernmental agreement with the United States) in a manner which avoids withholding, or (ii) a “non-financial foreign entity” (as specifically defined in the Code) which does not provide sufficient documentation, typically on IRS Form W-8BEN-E, evidencing either (x) an exemption from FATCA, or (y) adequate information regarding certain substantial United States beneficial owners of such entity (if any). If an interest payment is both subject to withholding under FATCA and subject to the withholding tax discussed above under “—Consequences to Non-United States Holders—United States Federal Withholding Tax,” the

withholding under FATCA may be credited against, and therefore reduce, such other withholding tax. You should consult your own tax advisors regarding these rules and whether they may be relevant to your ownership and disposition of the preferred securities (or debt securities).

Common and Preferred Stock

Consequences to United States Holders

The United States federal income tax consequences of the purchase, ownership or disposition of our stock depend on a number of factors including:

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the terms of the stock;

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any put or call option or redemption provisions with respect to the stock;

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any conversion or exchange feature with respect to the stock; and

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the price at which the stock is sold.

United States Holders should carefully examine the applicable prospectus supplement regarding the material United States federal income tax consequences, if any, of the holding and disposition of our stock.

Consequences to Non-United States Holders

The following is a summary of the material United States federal income tax consequences that will apply to you if you are a Non-United States Holder of common or preferred stock.

Dividends

In the event that we make a distribution of cash or other property (other than certain pro rata distributions of our stock) in respect of our common or preferred stock, the distribution generally will be treated as a dividend for United States federal income tax purposes to the extent it is paid from our current or accumulated earnings and profits, as determined under United States federal income tax principles. Any portion of a distribution that exceeds our current and accumulated earnings and profits generally will be treated first as a tax-free return of capital, causing a reduction in the adjusted tax basis of your common or preferred stock, and to the extent the amount of the distribution exceeds your adjusted tax basis in our common or preferred stock, the excess will be treated as gain from the disposition of our common or preferred stock (the tax treatment of which is discussed below under “—Gain on Disposition of Common Stock and Preferred Stock”).

Subject to the discussion of FATCA below, dividends paid to you generally will be subject to withholding of United States federal income tax at a 30% rate or such lower rate as may be specified by an applicable income tax treaty. However, dividends that are effectively connected with your conduct of a trade or business within the United States (and, if required by an applicable income tax treaty, are attributable to a United States permanent establishment) are not subject to the withholding tax, provided certain certification and disclosure requirements are satisfied. Instead, such dividends are subject to United States federal income tax on a net income basis in the same manner as if you were a United States person as defined under the Code. If you are a foreign corporation, any such effectively connected dividends received by you may be subject to an additional “branch profits tax” at a 30% rate or such lower rate as may be specified by an applicable income tax treaty.

A Non-United States Holder of our common or preferred stock who wishes to claim the benefit of an applicable treaty rate and avoid backup withholding, as discussed below, for dividends will be required (a) to provide the applicable withholding agent with a properly executed IRS Form W-8BEN or Form W-8BEN-E (or other applicable form) certifying under penalties of perjury that such holder is not a United States person as

defined under the Code and is eligible for treaty benefits or (b) if our common or preferred stock is held through certain foreign intermediaries, to satisfy the relevant certification requirements of applicable United States Treasury regulations. Special certification and other requirements apply to certain Non-United States Holders that are pass-through entities rather than corporations or individuals.

If you are eligible for a reduced rate of United States withholding tax pursuant to an income tax treaty you may obtain a refund of any excess amounts withheld by filing an appropriate claim for refund with the IRS.

Gain on Disposition of Common Stock and Preferred Stock

Any gain realized on the sale or other disposition of our common or preferred stock generally will not be subject to United States federal income tax unless:

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you are an individual who is present in the United States for 183 days or more in the taxable year of that disposition, and certain other conditions are met; or

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we are or have been a “United States real property holding corporation” for United States federal income tax purposes and certain other conditions are met.

If you are a Non-United States Holder described in the first bullet point immediately above, you will be subject to tax on the net gain derived from the sale or other disposition in the same manner as if you were a United States person as defined under the Code. In addition, if you are a foreign corporation described in the first bullet point immediately above, the gain realized may be subject to an additional “branch profits tax” at a 30% rate or such lower rate as may be specified by an applicable income tax treaty. If you are an individual Non-United States Holder described in the second bullet point immediately above, you will be subject to a 30% (or such lower rate as may be specified by an applicable income tax treaty) tax on the gain derived from the sale or other disposition, which may be offset by United States source capital losses even though you are not considered a resident of the United States.

Generally, a corporation is a “United States real property holding corporation” if the fair market value of its United States real property interests equals or exceeds 50% of the sum of the fair market value of its worldwide real property interests and its other assets used or held for use in a trade or business (all as determined for United States federal income tax purposes). We believe we are not and do not anticipate becoming a “United States real property holding corporation” for United States federal income tax purposes.

Federal Estate Tax

If you are an individual, common or preferred stock held by you at the time of your death will be included in your gross estate for United States federal estate tax purposes, unless an applicable estate tax treaty provides otherwise.

Information Reporting and Backup Withholding

Distributions paid to you and the amount of any tax withheld with respect to such distributions generally will be reported to the IRS. Copies of the information returns reporting such distributions and any withholding may also be made available to the tax authorities in the country in which you reside under the provisions of an applicable tax treaty.

You will not be subject to backup withholding on dividends paid to you if you certify under penalties of perjury that you are not a United States person as defined under the Code (and the payor does not have actual knowledge or reason to know that you are a United States person), or you otherwise establish an exemption.

Information reporting and, depending on the circumstances, backup withholding will apply to the proceeds of a sale or other disposition of our common or preferred stock made within the United States or conducted through certain United States-related financial intermediaries, unless you certify under penalties of perjury that you are not a United States person as defined under the Code (and the payor does not have actual knowledge or reason to know that you are a United States person), or you otherwise establish an exemption.

Additional Withholding Requirements

Under FATCA, a 30% United States federal withholding tax generally applies to any dividends paid on our common or preferred stock and, for a disposition of our common or preferred stock occurring after December 31, 2018, the gross proceeds from such disposition, in each case paid to (i) a “foreign financial institution” (as specifically defined in the Code) which does not provide sufficient documentation, typically on IRS Form W-8BEN-E, evidencing either (x) an exemption from FATCA, or (y) its compliance (or deemed compliance) with FATCA (which may alternatively be in the form of compliance with an intergovernmental agreement with the United States) in a manner which avoids withholding, or (ii) a “non-financial foreign entity” (as specifically defined in the Code) which does not provide sufficient documentation, typically on IRS Form W-8BEN-E, evidencing either (x) an exemption from FATCA, or (y) adequate information regarding certain substantial United States beneficial owners of such entity (if any). If a dividend payment is both subject to withholding under FATCA and subject to the withholding tax discussed above under “—Dividends,” the withholding under FATCA may be credited against, and therefore reduce, such other withholding tax. You should consult your own tax advisors regarding these requirements and whether they may be relevant to your ownership and disposition of our common or preferred stock.

Other Securities

If you are considering the purchase of warrants, stock purchase contracts, units or depositary shares, you should carefully examine the applicable prospectus supplement regarding the special United States federal income tax consequences, if any, of the holding and disposition of such securities, including any tax considerations relating to the specific terms of such securities.

ERISA MATTERS

Unless otherwise indicated in the applicable prospectus supplement, the offered securities may, subject to certain legal restrictions, be held by (i) pension, profit sharing and other employee benefit plans which are subject to Title I of the Employee Retirement Security Act of 1974, as amended (which we refer to as “ERISA”), (ii) plans, accounts and other arrangements that are subject to Section 4975 of the Code or provisions under other federal, state, local, non-U.S. or other laws or regulations that are similar to any of the fiduciary responsibility or prohibited transaction provisions of Title I of ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code (which we refer to as “Similar Laws”) and (iii) entities whose underlying assets are considered to include “plan assets” of any such plans, accounts or arrangements. A fiduciary of any such plan, account or arrangement must determine that the purchase and holding of an interest in the offered securities is consistent with its fiduciary duties and will not constitute or result in a non-exempt prohibited transaction under Section 406 of ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code, or a violation under any applicable Similar Laws.

VALIDITY OF SECURITIES

Unless otherwise indicated in the applicable prospectus supplement, certain matters of Delaware law relating to the Trust and its preferred securities will be passed upon for the Trust and us by Richards, Layton & Finger, P.A., Wilmington, Delaware. Unless otherwise indicated in the applicable prospectus supplement, matters relating to the validity of the securities will be passed upon for us by Wendy C. Skjerven, Esq., our Corporate Secretary, and by Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, New York, New York.

EXPERTS

The consolidated financial statements and all related financial statement schedules of The Travelers Companies, Inc. as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, and for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2015, and management’s assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2015 have been incorporated by reference in the registration statement in reliance upon the reports of KPMG LLP, independent registered public accounting firm, incorporated by reference herein, and upon the authority of said firm as experts in accounting and auditing.

PART II

INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS

Item 14.

Other Expenses of Issuance and Distribution


SEC registration fee				*
Accounting fees and expenses				*
Legal fees and expenses				*
Printing expenses				*
Trustee fees and expenses				*
Rating agency fees				*
Blue Sky fees and				*
Miscellaneous				*


Total				*

*	All fees and expenses are calculated based on the number of issuances and amount of securities offered and, accordingly, cannot be estimated at this time. The registration fee will be calculated and paid in accordance with Rule 457(r) under the Securities Act of 1933.

Item 15.

Indemnification of Directors and Officers

The Travelers Companies, Inc. (“Travelers”) is subject to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 302A. Minnesota Statutes, Section 302A.521, provides that a corporation shall indemnify any person made or threatened to be made a party to a proceeding by reason of the former or present official capacity (as defined in Section 302A.521) of such person against judgments, penalties, fines (including, without limitation, excise taxes assessed against such person with respect to an employee benefit plan), settlements and reasonable expenses (including attorneys’ fees and disbursements), incurred by such person in connection with the proceeding, if, with respect to the acts or omissions of such person complained of in the proceeding, such person (1) has not been indemnified therefor by another organization or employee benefit plan; (2) acted in good faith; (3) received no improper personal benefit and Section 302A.255 (with respect to director conflicts of interest), if applicable, has been satisfied; (4) in the case of a criminal proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe the conduct was unlawful; and (5) reasonably believed that the conduct was in the best interests of the corporation in the case of acts or omissions in such person’s official capacity for the corporation, or, in the case of acts or omissions in such person’s official capacity for other affiliated organizations, reasonably believed that the conduct was not opposed to the best interests of the corporation.

The bylaws of Travelers provide that it will indemnify and make permitted advances to a person made or threatened to be made a party to a proceeding by reason of his former or present official capacity against judgments, penalties, fines (including, without limitation, excise taxes assessed against the person with respect to an employee benefit plan), settlements and reasonable expenses (including, without limitation, attorneys’ fees and disbursements) incurred by him in connection with the proceeding in the manner and to the fullest extent permitted or required by Section 302A.521.

Travelers has directors’ and officers’ liability insurance policies, in amounts deemed appropriate and subject to various deductibles, conditions and limitations.

Travelers, as depositor, has agreed in the declarations of trust to (i) reimburse the trustees of the Trust for all reasonable expenses (including reasonable fees and expenses of counsel and other experts) and (ii) indemnify, defend and hold harmless the trustees and any of the officers, directors, employees and agents of the trustees (the “Indemnified Persons”) from and against any and all losses, damages, liabilities, claims, actions, suits, costs,

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expenses, disbursements (including the reasonable fees and expenses of counsel), taxes and penalties of any kind and nature whatsoever (collectively, “Expenses”), to the extent that such Expenses arise out of, or are imposed upon, or asserted at any time against, such Indemnified Persons with respect to the performance of the declarations of trust, the creation, operation, administration or termination of a trust or the transactions contemplated thereby; provided, however, that Travelers shall not be required to indemnify any Indemnified Person for any Expenses which are a result of the willful misconduct, bad faith or negligence of such Indemnified Person.

Item 16.

Exhibits


1.1		Form of Underwriting Agreement for senior debt securities, subordinated debt securities, junior subordinated debt securities and warrants.*

1.2		Form of Underwriting Agreement for preferred stock and depositary shares.*

1.3		Form of Underwriting Agreement for common stock.*

1.4		Form of Underwriting Agreement for convertible debt securities.*

1.5		Form of Underwriting Agreement for preferred securities of Travelers Capital Trust II, Travelers Capital Trust III, Travelers Capital Trust IV and Travelers Capital Trust V.*

1.6		Form of Underwriting Agreement for stock purchase contracts.*

1.7		Form of Underwriting Agreement for units.*

3.1		Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of The Travelers Companies, Inc., as amended and restated May 23, 2013 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to our current report on Form 8-K filed on May 24, 2013, File No. 001-10898).

3.2		Amended and Restated Bylaws of The Travelers Companies, Inc., effective as of August 5, 2014 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to our current report on Form 8-K filed on August 11, 2014, File No. 001-10898).

4.1		Indenture for senior debt securities, dated as of June 16, 2016, between The Travelers Companies, Inc. and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A.†

4.2		Form of Indenture for subordinated debt securities.(1)

4.3		Form of Indenture for junior subordinated debt securities.(2)

4.4		Form of Deposit Agreement.*

4.5		Form of Depositary Receipt (included in Exhibit 4.4).

4.6		Form of Senior Debt Security (included in Exhibit 4.1).

4.7		Form of Subordinated Debt Security (included in Exhibit 4.2).

4.8		Form of Junior Subordinated Debt Security (included in Exhibit 4.3).

4.9		Form of Warrant Agreement, including the form of the Warrant Certificate.*

4.10		Form of Stock Purchase Contract Agreement, including the form of the Security Certificate.*

4.11		Form of Unit Agreement, including the form of the Unit Certificate.*

4.12		Form of Pledge Agreement.*

4.13		Form of Certificate of Common Stock.†

4.14		Form of Certificate of Preferred Stock and Form of Certificate of Designations for Preferred Stock.*

4.15		Certificate of Trust of Travelers Capital Trust II.(3)

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4.16		Certificate of Trust of Travelers Capital Trust III.(4)

4.17		Certificate of Trust of Travelers Capital Trust IV.(4)

4.18		Certificate of Trust of Travelers Capital Trust V.(4)

4.19		Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Trust of Travelers Capital Trust II, dated as of June 28, 2004.(4)

4.20		Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Trust of Travelers Capital Trust II, dated as of February 27, 2007.(2)

4.21		Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Trust of Travelers Capital Trust III, dated as of February 27, 2007.(2)

4.22		Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Trust of Travelers Capital Trust IV, dated as of February 27, 2007.(2)

4.23		Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Trust of Travelers Capital Trust V, dated as of February 27, 2007.(2)

4.24		Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust of Travelers Capital Trust II.(1)

4.25		Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust of Travelers Capital Trust III.(1)

4.26		Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust of Travelers Capital Trust IV.(1)

4.27		Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust of Travelers Capital Trust V.(1)

4.28		Form of Second Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust for Travelers Capital Trust II, Travelers Capital Trust III, Travelers Capital Trust IV and Travelers Capital Trust V.(1)

4.29		Form of Preferred Security (included in Exhibit 4.28).

4.30		Form of Common Security (included in Exhibit 4.28).

4.31		Form of Preferred Securities Guarantee Agreement.(1)

4.32		Form of Common Securities Guarantee Agreement.(1)

5.1		Opinion of Wendy C. Skjerven, Esq.†

5.2		Opinion of Richards, Layton & Finger, P.A.†

5.3		Opinion of Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP.†

12		Computation of ratios of earnings to fixed charges and of earnings to combined fixed charges and preferred stock dividends.(5)

23.1		Consent of KPMG LLP.†

23.2		Consent of Wendy C. Skjerven, Esq. (included in Exhibit 5.1).

23.3		Consent of Richards, Layton & Finger, P.A. (included in Exhibit 5.2).

23.4		Consent of Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP (included in Exhibit 5.3).

24		Powers of Attorney.†

25.1		Statement of Eligibility and Qualification of Trustee on Form T-l under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended, of The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. to act as trustee under the Senior Debt Indenture for the Senior Debt Securities.†

25.2		Statement of Eligibility and Qualification of Trustee on Form T-l under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended, of The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. to act as trustee under the Subordinated Debt Indenture for the Subordinated Debt Securities.†

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25.3		Statement of Eligibility and Qualification of Trustee on Form T-1 under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended, of The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. to act as trustee under the Junior Subordinated Debt Indenture for the Junior Subordinated Debt Securities.†

25.4		Statement of Eligibility and Qualification of Trustee on Form T-1 under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended, of The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. to act as trustee for the Preferred Securities of Travelers Capital Trust II.†

25.5		Statement of Eligibility and Qualification of Trustee on Form T-1 under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended, of The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. to act as trustee for the Preferred Securities of Travelers Capital Trust III.†

25.6		Statement of Eligibility and Qualification of Trustee on Form T-1 under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended, of The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. to act as trustee for the Preferred Securities of Travelers Capital Trust IV.†

25.7		Statement of Eligibility and Qualification of Trustee on Form T-1 under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended, of The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. to act as trustee for the Preferred Securities of Travelers Capital Trust V.†

25.8		Statement of Eligibility and Qualification of Trustee on Form T-1 under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended, of The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. to act as trustee for the Preferred Securities Guarantee Agreement for the benefit of the holders of the Preferred Securities of Travelers Capital Trust II.†

25.9		Statement of Eligibility and Qualification of Trustee on Form T-1 under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended, of The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. to act as trustee for the Preferred Securities Guarantee Agreement for the benefit of the holders of the Preferred Securities of Travelers Capital Trust III.†

25.10		Statement of Eligibility and Qualification of Trustee on Form T-1 under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended, of The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. to act as trustee for the Preferred Securities Guarantee Agreement for the benefit of the holders of the Preferred Securities of Travelers Capital Trust IV.†

25.11		Statement of Eligibility and Qualification of Trustee on Form T-1 under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended, of The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. to act as trustee for the Preferred Securities Guarantee Agreement for the benefit of the holders of the Preferred Securities of Travelers Capital Trust V.†

*	To be filed by amendment or as an exhibit to a document to be incorporated by reference herein in connection with an offering of the offered securities.

(1)	Incorporated by reference to the Registration Statement on Form S-3 (Registration No. 333-156132) filed with the SEC on December 15, 2008.

(2)	Incorporated by reference to the Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement on Form S-3 (Registration No. 333-130323) filed with the SEC on March 5, 2007.

(3)	Incorporated by reference to the Registration Statement on Form S-3 (Registration No. 333-73848) filed with the SEC on November 21, 2001.

(4)	Incorporated by reference to the Registration Statement on Form S-3 (Registration No. 333-130323) filed with the SEC on December 14, 2005.

(5)	Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 12.1 to The Travelers Companies, Inc. annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015, filed with the SEC on February 11, 2016, File No. 001-10898.

†	Filed herewith.

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Item 17.

Undertakings

(a) Each of the undersigned registrants hereby undertakes:

(1) To file, during any period in which offers or sales are being made, a post-effective amendment to this registration statement:

(i) To include any prospectus required by Section 10(a)(3) of the Securities Act of 1933;

(ii) To reflect in the prospectus any facts or events arising after the effective date of the registration statement (or the most recent post-effective amendment thereof) which, individually or in the aggregate, represent a fundamental change in the information set forth in the registration statement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any increase or decrease in volume of securities offered (if the total dollar value of securities offered would not exceed that which was registered) and any deviation from the low or high end of the estimated maximum offering range may be reflected in the form of prospectus filed with the SEC pursuant to Rule 424(b) if, in the aggregate, the changes in volume and price represent no more than a 20% change in the maximum aggregate offering price set forth in the “Calculation of Registration Fee” table in the effective registration statement; and

(iii) To include any material information with respect to the plan of distribution not previously disclosed in the registration statement or any material change to such information in the registration statement; provided, however , that paragraphs (a)(1)(i), (a)(1)(ii) and (a)(1)(iii) do not apply if the information required to be included in a post-effective amendment by those paragraphs is contained in periodic reports filed with or furnished to the SEC by the registrant pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that are incorporated by reference in the registration statement, or is contained in a form of prospectus filed pursuant to Rule 424(b) that is part of the registration statement.

(2) That, for the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each such post-effective amendment shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.

(3) To remove from registration by means of a post-effective amendment any of the securities being registered which remain unsold at the termination of the offering.

(4) That, for the purpose of determining liability under the Securities Act of 1933 to any purchaser:

(i) each prospectus filed by a registrant pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3) shall be deemed to be part of the registration statement as of the date the filed prospectus was deemed part of and included in the registration statement; and

(ii) each prospectus required to be filed pursuant to Rule 424(b)(2), (b)(5) or (b)(7) as part of a registration statement in reliance on Rule 430B relating to an offering made pursuant to Rule 415(a)(1)(i), (vii) or (x) for the purpose of providing the information required by Section 10(a) of the Securities Act of 1933 shall be deemed to be part of and included in the registration statement as of the earlier of the date such form of prospectus is first used after effectiveness or the date of the first contract of sale of securities in the offering described in the prospectus. As provided in Rule 430B, for liability purposes of the issuer and any person that is at that date an underwriter, such date shall be deemed to be a new effective date of the registration statement relating to the securities in the registration statement to which that prospectus relates, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof. Provided, however, that no statement made in a registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement or made in a document incorporated or deemed incorporated by reference into the registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement will, as to a purchaser with a time of contract of sale prior to such effective date, supersede or modify any statement that was made in the registration statement or prospectus that was part of the registration statement or made in any such document immediately prior to such effective date.

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(5) That, for the purpose of determining liability of a registrant under the Securities Act of 1933 to any purchaser in the initial distribution of the securities, each undersigned registrant undertakes that in a primary offering of securities of an undersigned registrant pursuant to this registration statement, regardless of the underwriting method used to sell the securities to the purchaser, if the securities are offered or sold to such purchaser by means of any of the following communications, the undersigned registrant will be a seller to the purchaser and will be considered to offer or sell such securities to such purchaser:

(i) Any preliminary prospectus or prospectus of an undersigned registrant relating to the offering required to be filed pursuant to Rule 424;

(ii) Any free writing prospectus relating to the offering prepared by or on behalf of an undersigned registrant or used or referred to by an undersigned registrant;

(iii) The portion of any other free writing prospectus relating to the offering containing material information about an undersigned registrant or its securities provided by or on behalf of an undersigned registrant; and

(iv) Any other communication that is an offer in the offering made by an undersigned registrant to the purchaser.

(b) Each of the undersigned registrants hereby undertakes that, for purposes of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each filing of registrant’s annual report pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (and, where applicable, each filing of an employee benefit plan’s annual report pursuant to Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) that is incorporated by reference in the registration statement shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.

(c) Each of the undersigned registrants hereby undertakes to file an application for the purpose of determining the eligibility of the trustee to act under subsection (a) of Section 310 of the Trust Indenture Act in accordance with the rules and regulations prescribed by the Commission under Section 305(b)(2) of the Trust Indenture Act.

(d) Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of each registrant pursuant to the provisions described under Item 15 above, or otherwise, each registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the SEC such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act of 1933 and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by a registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of a registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, that registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act of 1933 and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the Registrant certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form S-3 and has duly caused this Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Saint Paul and State of Minnesota, on the 17th day of June, 2016.


THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC.

By:		/s/ Kenneth F. Spence III
Name:		Kenneth F. Spence III
Title:		Executive Vice President and General Counsel

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this Registration Statement has been signed below on June 17, 2016, by the following persons in the capacities indicated:


Signature		Title

/s/ Alan D. Schnitzer		Director and Chief Executive Officer
(Alan D. Schnitzer)		(Principal Executive Officer)

/s/ Jay S. Benet		Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer
(Jay S. Benet)		(Principal Financial Officer)

/s/ Douglas K. Russell		Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller
(Douglas K. Russell)		(Principal Accounting Officer)

*		Executive Chairman of the Board
(Jay S. Fishman)

*		Member of the Board of Directors
(Alan L. Beller)

*		Member of the Board of Directors
(John H. Dasburg)

*		Member of the Board of Directors
(Janet M. Dolan)

*		Member of the Board of Directors
(Kenneth M. Duberstein)

*		Member of the Board of Directors
(Patricia L. Higgins)

*		Member of the Board of Directors
(Thomas R. Hodgson)

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*		Member of the Board of Directors
(William J. Kane)

*		Member of the Board of Directors
(Cleve L. Killingsworth Jr.)

*		Member of the Board of Directors
(Philip T. Ruegger III)

*		Member of the Board of Directors
(Todd C. Schermerhorn)

*		Member of the Board of Directors
(Donald J. Shepard)

*		Member of the Board of Directors
(Laurie J. Thomsen)

/s/ Kenneth F. Spence III
Kenneth F. Spence III Attorney-in-fact

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SIGNATURES


TRAVELERS CAPITAL TRUST II

By:		THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC., as Sponsor

By:		/s/ Kenneth F. Spence III
Name:		Kenneth F. Spence III
Title:		Executive Vice President and General Counsel


TRAVELERS CAPITAL TRUST III

By:		THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC., as Sponsor

By:		/s/ Kenneth F. Spence III
Name:		Kenneth F. Spence III
Title:		Executive Vice President and General Counsel


TRAVELERS CAPITAL TRUST IV

By:		THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC., as Sponsor

By:		/s/ Kenneth F. Spence III
Name:		Kenneth F. Spence III
Title:		Executive Vice President and General Counsel


TRAVELERS CAPITAL TRUST V

By:		THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC., as Sponsor

By:		/s/ Kenneth F. Spence III
Name:		Kenneth F. Spence III
Title:		Executive Vice President and General Counsel

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EXHIBIT INDEX


Exhibit Number		Description of Exhibit

1.1		Form of Underwriting Agreement for senior debt securities, subordinated debt securities, junior subordinated debt securities and warrants.*

1.2		Form of Underwriting Agreement for preferred stock and depositary shares.*

1.3		Form of Underwriting Agreement for common stock.*

1.4		Form of Underwriting Agreement for convertible debt securities.*

1.5		Form of Underwriting Agreement for preferred securities of Travelers Capital Trust II, Travelers Capital Trust III, Travelers Capital Trust IV and Travelers Capital Trust V.*

1.6		Form of Underwriting Agreement for stock purchase contracts.*

1.7		Form of Underwriting Agreement for units.*

3.1		Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of The Travelers Companies, Inc., as amended and restated May 23, 2013 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to our current report on Form 8-K filed on May 24, 2013, File No. 001-10898).

3.2		Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Travelers Companies, Inc., effective as of August 5, 2014 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to our current report on Form 8-K filed on August 11, 2014, File No. 001-10898).

4.1		Indenture for senior debt securities, dated as of June 16, 2016, between The Travelers Companies, Inc. and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A.†

4.2		Form of Indenture for subordinated debt securities.(1)

4.3		Form of Indenture for junior subordinated debt securities.(2)

4.4		Form of Deposit Agreement.*

4.5		Form of Depositary Receipt (included in Exhibit 4.4).

4.6		Form of Senior Debt Security (included in Exhibit 4.1).

4.7		Form of Subordinated Debt Security (included in Exhibit 4.2).

4.8		Form of Junior Subordinated Debt Security (included in Exhibit 4.3).

4.9		Form of Warrant Agreement, including the form of the Warrant Certificate.*

4.10		Form of Stock Purchase Contract Agreement, including the form of the Security Certificate.*

4.11		Form of Unit Agreement, including the form of the Unit Certificate.*

4.12		Form of Pledge Agreement.*

4.13		Form of Certificate of Common Stock.†

4.14		Form of Certificate of Preferred Stock and Form of Certificate of Designations for Preferred Stock.*

4.15		Certificate of Trust of Travelers Capital Trust II.(3)

4.16		Certificate of Trust of Travelers Capital Trust III.(4)

4.17		Certificate of Trust of Travelers Capital Trust IV.(4)

4.18		Certificate of Trust of Travelers Capital Trust V.(4)

4.19		Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Trust of Travelers Capital Trust II, dated as of June 28, 2004.(4)


Exhibit Number		Description of Exhibit

4.20		Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Trust of Travelers Capital Trust II, dated as of February 27, 2007.(2)

4.21		Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Trust of Travelers Capital Trust III, dated as of February 27, 2007.(2)

4.22		Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Trust of Travelers Capital Trust IV, dated as of February 27, 2007.(2)

4.23		Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Trust of Travelers Capital Trust V, dated as of February 27, 2007.(2)

4.24		Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust of Travelers Capital Trust II.(1)

4.25		Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust of Travelers Capital Trust III.(1)

4.26		Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust of Travelers Capital Trust IV.(1)

4.27		Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust of Travelers Capital Trust V.(1)

4.28		Form of Second Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust for Travelers Capital Trust II, Travelers Capital Trust III, Travelers Capital Trust IV and Travelers Capital Trust V.(1)

4.29		Form of Preferred Security (included in Exhibit 4.28).

4.30		Form of Common Security (included in Exhibit 4.28).

4.31		Form of Preferred Securities Guarantee Agreement.(1)

4.32		Form of Common Securities Guarantee Agreement.(1)

5.1		Opinion of Wendy C. Skjerven, Esq.†

5.2		Opinion of Richards, Layton & Finger, P.A.†

5.3		Opinion of Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP.†

12		Computation of ratios of earnings to fixed charges and of earnings to combined fixed charges and preferred stock dividends.(5)

23.1		Consent of KPMG LLP.†

23.2		Consent of Wendy C. Skjerven, Esq. (included in Exhibit 5.1).

23.3		Consent of Richards, Layton & Finger, P.A. (included in Exhibit 5.2).

23.4		Consent of Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP (included in Exhibit 5.3).

24		Powers of Attorney.†

25.1		Statement of Eligibility and Qualification of Trustee on Form T-l under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended, of The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. to act as trustee under the Senior Debt Indenture for the Senior Debt Securities.†

25.2		Statement of Eligibility and Qualification of Trustee on Form T-l under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended, of The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. to act as trustee under the Subordinated Debt Indenture for the Subordinated Debt Securities.†

25.3		Statement of Eligibility and Qualification of Trustee on Form T-1 under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended, of The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. to act as trustee under the Junior Subordinated Debt Indenture for the Junior Subordinated Debt Securities.†

25.4		Statement of Eligibility and Qualification of Trustee on Form T-1 under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended, of The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A.to act as trustee for the Preferred Securities of Travelers Capital Trust II.†


Exhibit Number		Description of Exhibit

25.5		Statement of Eligibility and Qualification of Trustee on Form T-1 under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended, of The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. to act as trustee for the Preferred Securities of Travelers Capital Trust III.†

25.6		Statement of Eligibility and Qualification of Trustee on Form T-1 under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended, of The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. to act as trustee for the Preferred Securities of Travelers Capital Trust IV.†

25.7		Statement of Eligibility and Qualification of Trustee on Form T-1 under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended, of The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. to act as trustee for the Preferred Securities of Travelers Capital Trust V.†

25.8		Statement of Eligibility and Qualification of Trustee on Form T-1 under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended, of The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. to act as trustee for the Preferred Securities Guarantee Agreement for the benefit of the holders of the Preferred Securities of Travelers Capital Trust II.†

25.9		Statement of Eligibility and Qualification of Trustee on Form T-1 under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended, of The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. to act as trustee for the Preferred Securities Guarantee Agreement for the benefit of the holders of the Preferred Securities of Travelers Capital Trust III.†

25.10		Statement of Eligibility and Qualification of Trustee on Form T-1 under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended, of The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. to act as trustee for the Preferred Securities Guarantee Agreement for the benefit of the holders of the Preferred Securities of Travelers Capital Trust IV.†

25.11		Statement of Eligibility and Qualification of Trustee on Form T-1 under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended, of The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. to act as trustee for the Preferred Securities Guarantee Agreement for the benefit of the holders of the Preferred Securities of Travelers Capital Trust V.†

*	To be filed by amendment or as an exhibit to a document to be incorporated by reference herein in connection with an offering of the offered securities.

(1)	Incorporated by reference to the Registration Statement on Form S-3 (Registration No. 333-156132) filed with the SEC on December 15, 2008.

(2)	Incorporated by reference to the Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement on Form S-3 (Registration No. 333-130323) filed with the SEC on March 5, 2007.

(3)	Incorporated by reference to the Registration Statement on Form S-3 (Registration No. 333-73848) filed with the SEC on November 21, 2001.

(4)	Incorporated by reference to the Registration Statement on Form S-3 (Registration No. 333-130323) filed with the SEC on December 14, 2005.

(5)	Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 12.1 to The Travelers Companies, Inc. annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015, filed with the SEC on February 11, 2016, File No. 001-10898.

†	Filed herewith.

Exhibit 4.1

THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC.

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A.

Trustee

INDENTURE

Dated as of June 16, 2016

SENIOR DEBT SECURITIES

The Travelers Companies, Inc.

Reconciliation and tie between Trust Indenture Act of 1939

and Indenture, dated as of June 16, 2016


Trust Indenture Act Section		Indenture Section

§ 310(a)(1)		609
(a)(2)		609
(a)(3)		Not Applicable
(a)(4)		Not Applicable
(b)		608
		610
§ 311(a)		613
(b)		613
(b)(2)		703(a)
		703(b)
§ 312(a)		701
		702(a)
(b)		702(b)
(c)		702(a)
§ 313(a)		703(a)
(b)		703(b)
(c)		703(a), 703(b)
(d)		703(b)
§ 314(a)		704
(b)		Not Applicable
(c)(1)		102
(c)(2)		102
(c)(3)		Not Applicable
(d)		Not Applicable
(e)		102
§ 315(a)		601(a)
(b)		602
		703(a)
(c)		601(b)
(d)		601(c)
(d)(1)		601(a)(1)
(d)(2)		601(c)(2)
(d)(3)		601(c)(3)
(e)		514
§ 316(a)		101
(a)(1)(A)		502
		512
(a)(1)(B)		513
(a)(2)		Not Applicable
(b)		508

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§ 317(a)(1)		503
(a)(2)		504
(b)		1003
§ 318(a)		107

NOTE: This reconciliation and tie shall not, for any purpose, be deemed to be a part of the Indenture.

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Table of Contents


		Page

ARTICLE ONE

Definitions and Other Provisions of General Application

Section 101.	Definitions		1
Section 102.	Compliance Certificates and Opinions		7
Section 103.	Form of Documents Delivered to Trustee		7
Section 104.	Acts of Holders		8
Section 105.	Notices, Etc., to Trustee and Company		9
Section 106.	Notice to Holders; Waiver		9
Section 107.	Conflict with Trust Indenture Act		9
Section 108.	Effect of Headings and Table of Contents		9
Section 109.	Successors and Assigns		9
Section 110.	Separability Clause		10
Section 111.	Benefits of Indenture		10
Section 112.	Governing Law		10
Section 113.	Legal Holidays		10
Section 114.	Limitation on Individual Liability		10
Section 115.	USA Patriot Act		11
Section 116.	Waiver of Jury Trial		11

ARTICLE TWO

Security Forms

Section 201.	Forms Generally		11
Section 202.	Form of Face of Security		11
Section 203.	Form of Reverse of Security		13
Section 204.	Form of Legend for Global Securities		16
Section 205.	Form of Trustee’s Certificate of Authentication		16

ARTICLE THREE

The Securities

Section 301.	Amount Unlimited; Issuable in Series		17
Section 302.	Denominations		19
Section 303.	Execution, Authentication, Delivery and Dating		19
Section 304.	Temporary Securities		20
Section 305.	Registration, Registration of Transfer and Exchange		21
Section 306.	Mutilated, Destroyed, Lost and Stolen Securities		22
Section 307.	Payment of Interest; Interest Rights Preserved		23

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Section 308.	Persons Deemed Owners	24
Section 309.	Cancellation	25
Section 310.	Computation of Interest	25
Section 311.	No Gross Up	25
Section 312.	Securities in Foreign Currencies	25

ARTICLE FOUR

Satisfaction and Discharge

Section 401.	Satisfaction and Discharge of Indenture	26
Section 402.	Application of Trust Money	27

ARTICLE FIVE

Remedies

Section 501.	Events of Default	27
Section 502.	Acceleration of Maturity; Rescission and Annulment	29
Section 503.	Collection of Indebtedness and Suits for Enforcement by Trustee	31
Section 504.	Trustee May File Proofs of Claim	31
Section 505.	Trustee May Enforce Claims Without Possession of Securities	32
Section 506.	Application of Money Collected	32
Section 507.	Limitation on Suits	33
Section 508.	Unconditional Right of Holders to Receive Principal, Premium and Interest	33
Section 509.	Restoration of Rights and Remedies	33
Section 510.	Rights and Remedies Cumulative	34
Section 511.	Delay or Omission Not Waiver	34
Section 512.	Control by Holders	34
Section 513.	Waiver of Past Defaults	35
Section 514.	Undertaking for Costs	35
Section 515.	Waiver of Stay or Extension Laws	36

ARTICLE SIX

The Trustee

Section 601.	Certain Duties and Responsibilities	36
Section 602.	Notice of Defaults	37
Section 603.	Certain Rights of Trustee	37
Section 604.	Not Responsible for Recitals or Issuance of Securities	39
Section 605.	May Hold Securities	39
Section 606.	Money Held in Trust	39
Section 607.	Compensation and Reimbursement	39
Section 608.	Disqualification; Conflicting Interests	40

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Section 609.	Corporate Trustee Required; Eligibility	40
Section 610.	Resignation and Removal; Appointment of Successor	41
Section 611.	Acceptance of Appointment by Successor	42
Section 612.	Merger, Conversion, Consolidation or Succession to Business	43
Section 613.	Preferential Collection of Claims Against Company	43
Section 614.	Appointment of Authenticating Agent	44

ARTICLE SEVEN

Holders’ Lists and Reports by Trustee and Company

Section 701.	Company to Furnish Trustee Names and Addresses of Holders	45
Section 702.	Preservation of Information; Communications to Holders	45
Section 703.	Reports by Trustee	47
Section 704.	Reports by Company	47

ARTICLE EIGHT

Consolidation, Merger, Conveyance, Transfer or Lease

Section 801.	Company May Consolidate, Etc., Only on Certain Terms	48
Section 802.	Successor Person Substituted	48

ARTICLE NINE

Supplemental Indentures

Section 901.	Supplemental Indentures Without Consent of Holders	49
Section 902.	Supplemental Indentures with Consent of Holders	50
Section 903.	Execution of Supplemental Indentures	51
Section 904.	Effect of Supplemental Indentures	51
Section 905.	Conformity with Trust Indenture Act	52
Section 906.	Reference in Securities to Supplemental Indentures	52

ARTICLE TEN

Covenants

Section 1001.	Payment of Principal, Premium and Interest	52
Section 1002.	Maintenance of Office or Agency	52
Section 1003.	Money for Securities Payments to Be Held in Trust	53
Section 1004.	Corporate Existence	54
Section 1005.	Limitation on Liens	54
Section 1006.	Statement by Officers as to Default	55
Section 1007.	Waiver of Certain Covenants	55

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ARTICLE ELEVEN

Redemption of Securities
Section 1101.	Applicability of Article	56
Section 1102.	Election to Redeem; Notice to Trustee	56
Section 1103.	Selection by Trustee of Securities to Be Redeemed	56
Section 1104.	Notice of Redemption	57
Section 1105.	Deposit of Redemption Price	58
Section 1106.	Securities Payable on Redemption Date	58
Section 1107.	Securities Redeemed in Part	59

ARTICLE TWELVE

Sinking Funds
Section 1201.	Applicability of Article	59
Section 1202.	Satisfaction of Sinking Fund Payments with Securities	59
Section 1203.	Redemption of Securities for Sinking Fund	60

ARTICLE THIRTEEN

Defeasance and Covenant Defeasance

Section 1301.	Applicability of Article; Company’s Option to Effect Defeasance or Covenant Defeasance	60
Section 1302.	Defeasance and Discharge	60
Section 1303.	Covenant Defeasance	61
Section 1304.	Conditions to Defeasance or Covenant Defeasance	61
Section 1305.	Deposited Money and Government Obligations to be Held in Trust; Other Miscellaneous Provisions	63
Section 1306.	Reinstatement	64

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INDENTURE, dated as of June 16, 2016, between The Travelers Companies, Inc., a corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of Minnesota (herein called the “Company”), having its principal executive office at 485 Lexington Avenue, New York, New York 10017, and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., a national banking association duly organized and existing under the laws of the United States of America, as Trustee (herein called the “Trustee”).

RECITALS OF THE COMPANY

The Company has duly authorized the execution and delivery of this Indenture to provide for the issuance from time to time of its unsecured and unsubordinated debentures, notes or other evidences of indebtedness (herein called the “Securities”), to be issued in one or more series as in this Indenture provided.

All things necessary to make this Indenture a valid agreement of the Company, in accordance with its terms, have been done.

NOW, THEREFORE, THIS INDENTURE WITNESSETH:

For and in consideration of the premises and the purchase of the Securities by the Holders thereof, it is mutually covenanted and agreed, for the equal and proportionate benefit of all Holders of the Securities or of series thereof, as follows:

ARTICLE ONE

Definitions and Other Provisions

of General Application

Section 101. Definitions.

For all purposes of this Indenture, except as otherwise expressly provided or unless the context otherwise requires:

(1) the terms defined in this Article have the meanings assigned to them in this Article and include the plural as well as the singular;

(2) all other terms used herein which are defined in the Trust Indenture Act, either directly or by reference therein, have the meanings assigned to them therein;

(3) all accounting terms not otherwise defined herein have the meanings assigned to them in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and, except as otherwise herein expressly provided, the term “generally accepted accounting principles” with respect to any computation required or permitted hereunder shall mean such accounting principles as are generally accepted at the date of such computation; and

(4) the words “herein”, “hereof” and “hereunder” and other words of similar import refer to this Indenture as a whole and not to any particular Article, Section or other subdivision.

Certain terms, used principally in Article Six, are defined in that Article.

“Act”, when used with respect to any Holder, has the meaning specified in Section 104.

“Affiliate” of any specified Person means any other Person directly or indirectly controlling or controlled by or under direct or indirect common control with such specified Person. For the purposes of this definition, “control” when used with respect to any specified Person means the power to direct the management and policies of such Person, directly or indirectly, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise; and the terms “controlling” and “controlled” have meanings correlative to the foregoing.

“Authenticating Agent” means any Authenticating Agent appointed pursuant to Section 614 to authenticate Securities.

“Board of Directors” means either the board of directors of the Company or any duly authorized committee of that board.

“Board Resolution” means a copy of a resolution certified by the Corporate Secretary or an Assistant Corporate Secretary of the Company to have been duly adopted by the Board of Directors and to be in full force and effect on the date of such certification, and delivered to the Trustee.

“Business Day”, when used with respect to any Place of Payment, means each Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday which is not a day on which banking institutions in that Place of Payment are authorized or obligated by law or executive order to close; provided that with respect to Securities of any series that are denominated in Euros or Pounds Sterling, Business Day shall be with respect to the Borough of Manhattan, The City of New York and London and be a day on which the Trans-European Automated Real-time Gross Settlement Express Transfer System (the TARGET2 system), or any successor thereto, operates.

“Commission” means the Securities and Exchange Commission, as from time to time constituted, created under the Exchange Act, or, if at any time after the execution of this instrument such Commission is not existing and performing the duties now assigned to it under the Trust Indenture Act, then the body performing such duties at such time.

“Company” means the Person named as the “Company” in the first paragraph of this instrument until a successor corporation shall have become such pursuant to the applicable provisions of this Indenture, and thereafter “Company” shall mean such successor corporation.

“Company Request” or “Company Order” means a written request or order signed in the name of the Company by its Chairman of the Board, its President or a Vice President, and by its Treasurer, an Assistant Treasurer, its Secretary or an Assistant Secretary, and delivered to the Trustee.

“Corporate Trust Office” means the principal office of the Trustee, at which at any particular time its corporate trust business may be administered. At the date hereof, such office is located at The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., 500 Ross Street, 12 ^th Floor, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15262, Attention: Corporate Trust Administration.

“corporation” includes corporations, associations, companies and business trusts.

“Currency”, with respect to any payment, deposit or other transfer in respect of the principal of or any premium or interest on any Security, means Dollars or the Foreign Currency, as the case may be, in which such payment, deposit or other transfer is required to be made by or pursuant to the terms hereof or such Security and, with respect to any other payment, deposit or transfer pursuant to or contemplated by the terms hereof or such Security, means Dollars or such Foreign Currency.

“Defaulted Interest” has the meaning specified in Section 307.

“Depository” means, with respect to the Securities of any series issuable or issued in whole or in part in the form of one or more Global Securities, the clearing agency registered under the Exchange Act specified for that purpose as contemplated by Section 301.

“Dollars” or “$” means a dollar or other equivalent unit of legal tender for payment of public or private debts in the United States of America.

“Euro” means the single currency of the European Union as constituted by the Treaty on European Union and as referred to in the legislative measures of the European Union for the introduction of, changeover to or operation of the Euro in one or more member states, being in part legislative measures to implement the European and Monetary Union as contemplated in the Treaty on European Union.

“Event of Default” has the meaning specified in Section 501.

“Exchange Act” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as it may be amended and any successor act thereto.

“FATCA” shall mean Sections 1471 through 1474 of the Code (or any regulations or agreements thereunder or official interpretations thereof) or any intergovernmental agreement between the United States and another jurisdiction entered into in connection with the implementation thereof (or any law implementing such an intergovernmental agreement).

“FATCA Withholding Tax” shall mean any withholding or deduction required pursuant to FATCA.

“Foreign Currency” means any currency, currency unit or composite currency, including, without limitation, the Euro or Pounds Sterling, issued by the government of one or more countries other than the United States of America or by any recognized confederation or association of such governments.

“Global Security” means a security bearing the legend specified in Section 204 evidencing all or part of a series of Securities, authenticated and delivered to the Depository for such series or its nominee, and registered in the name of such Depository or nominee.

“Government Obligations” has the meaning specified in Section 1304.

“Holder” means a Person in whose name a Security is registered in the Security Register.

“Indenture” means this instrument as originally executed or as it may from time to time be supplemented or amended by one or more indentures supplemental hereto entered into pursuant to the applicable provisions hereof and shall include the terms of particular series of Securities established as contemplated by Section 301.

“interest”, when used with respect to an Original Issue Discount Security which by its terms bears interest only after Maturity, means interest payable after Maturity.

“Interest Payment Date”, when used with respect to any security, means the Stated Maturity of an installment of interest on such Security.

“Maturity”, when used with respect to any Security, means the date on which the principal of such Security or an installment of principal becomes due and payable as therein or herein provided, whether at the Stated Maturity or by declaration of acceleration, call for redemption or otherwise.

“Officers’ Certificate” means a certificate signed by the Chairman of the Board, the President or a Vice President, and by the Treasurer, an Assistant Treasurer, the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary, of the Company, and delivered to the Trustee. One of the officers signing an Officers’ Certificate given pursuant to Section 1005 shall be the principal executive, financial or accounting officer of the Company.

“Opinion of Counsel” means a written opinion of counsel, who may be counsel for the Company.

“Original Issue Discount Security” means any Security which provides for an amount less than the principal amount thereof to be due and payable upon a declaration of acceleration of the Maturity thereof pursuant to Section 502.

“Outstanding”, when used with respect to Securities, means, as of the date of determination, all Securities theretofore authenticated and delivered under this Indenture, except:

(i) Securities theretofore cancelled by the Trustee or delivered to the Trustee for cancellation;

(ii) Securities for whose payment or redemption money in the necessary amount has been theretofore deposited with the Trustee or any Paying Agent (other than the Company) in trust or set aside and segregated in trust by the Company (if the Company shall act as its own Paying Agent) for the Holders of such Securities; provided that, if such Securities are to be redeemed, notice of such redemption has been duly given pursuant to this Indenture or provision therefor satisfactory to the Trustee has been made; and

(iii) Securities which have been paid pursuant to Section 306 or in exchange for or in lieu of which other Securities have been authenticated and delivered pursuant to this Indenture, other than any such Securities in respect of which there shall have been presented to the Trustee proof satisfactory to it that such Securities are held by a protected purchaser in whose hands such Securities are valid obligations of the Company;

provided, however, that in determining whether the Holders of the requisite principal amount of the Outstanding Securities have given any request, demand, authorization, direction, notice, consent or waiver hereunder, (i) the principal amount of an Original Issue Discount Security that shall be deemed to be Outstanding shall be the amount of the principal thereof that would be due and payable as of the date of such determination upon acceleration of the Maturity thereof pursuant to Section 502, (ii) the principal amount of a Security denominated in a Currency shall be the Dollar equivalent, determined on the date of original issuance of such Security, of the principal amount (or, in the case of an Original Issue Discount Security, the Dollar equivalent on the date of original issuance of such Security of the amount determined as provided in (i) above) of such Security, and (iii) Securities owned by the Company or any other obligor upon the Securities or any Affiliate of the Company or of such other obligor shall be disregarded and deemed not to be Outstanding, except that, in determining whether the Trustee shall be protected in relying upon any such request, demand, authorization, direction, notice, consent or waiver, only Securities which the Trustee knows to be so owned shall be so disregarded. Securities so owned which have been pledged in good faith may be regarded as outstanding if the pledgee establishes to the satisfaction of the Trustee the pledgee’s right so to act with respect to such Securities and that the pledgee is not the Company or any other obligor upon the Securities or any Affiliate of the Company or of such other obligor. Trustee is not responsible for determining the Dollar equivalent for any Foreign Currency security.

“Paying Agent” means any Person authorized by the Company to pay the principal of (and premium, if any) or interest on any Securities on behalf of the Company.

“Person” means any individual, corporation, partnership, joint venture, association, joint-stock company, trust, limited liability company, unincorporated organization or government or any agency or political subdivision thereof.

“Place of Payment”, when used with respect to the Securities of any series, means the place or places where the principal of (and premium, if any) and interest on the Securities of that series are payable as specified as contemplated by Section 301.

“Predecessor Security” of any particular Security means every previous Security evidencing all or a portion of the same debt as that evidenced by such particular Security and, for the purposes of this definition, any Security authenticated and delivered under Section 306 in exchange for or in lieu of a mutilated, destroyed, lost or stolen Security shall be deemed to evidence the same debt as the mutilated, destroyed, lost or stolen Security.

“Pounds Sterling” means pounds sterling or other equivalent unit in such coin or currency of the United Kingdom as at the time shall be legal tender for the payment of public and private debts.

“Redemption Date”, when used with respect to any Security to be redeemed, means the date fixed for such redemption by or pursuant to this Indenture.

“Redemption Price”, when used with respect to any Security to be redeemed, means the price at which it is to be redeemed pursuant to this Indenture.

“Regular Record Date” for the interest payable on any Interest Payment Date on the Securities of any series means the date specified for that purpose as contemplated by Section 301.

“Responsible Officer”, when used with respect to the Trustee, means any officer of the Trustee with direct responsibility for the administration of this Indenture and also means, with respect to a particular corporate trust matter, any other officer of the Trustee to whom such matter is referred because of his knowledge of and familiarity with the particular subject.

“Securities” has the meaning stated in the first recital of this Indenture and more particularly means any Securities authenticated and delivered under this Indenture.

“Security Register” and “Security Registrar” have the respective meanings specified in Section 305.

“Special Record Date” for the payment of any Defaulted Interest means a date fixed by the Trustee pursuant to Section 307.

“Stated Maturity”, when used with respect to any Security or any installment of principal thereof or interest thereon, means the date specified in such Security as the fixed date on which the principal of such Security or such installment of principal or interest is due and payable.

“Subsidiary” means a corporation more than 50% of the outstanding voting stock of which is owned, directly or indirectly, by the Company or by one or more other Subsidiaries, or by the Company and one or more other Subsidiaries. For the purposes of this definition, “voting stock” means stock which ordinarily has voting power for the election of directors, whether at all times or only so long as no senior class of stock has such voting power by reason of any contingency.

“Trustee” means the Person named as the “Trustee” in the first paragraph of this instrument until a successor Trustee shall have become such pursuant to the applicable provisions of this Indenture, and thereafter “Trustee” shall mean or include each Person who is then a Trustee hereunder, and if at any time there is more than one such Person, “Trustee” as used with respect to the Securities of any series shall mean the Trustee with respect to Securities of that series.

“Trust Indenture Act” means the Trust Indenture Act of 1939 as in force at the date as of which this instrument was executed, except as provided in Section 905; provided, however, that in the event the Trust Indenture Act of 1939 is amended after such date, “Trust Indenture Act” means, to the extent required by such amendment, the Trust Indenture Act of 1939 as amended.

“Vice President”, when used with respect to the Company or the Trustee, means any vice president, whether or not designated by a number or a word or words added before or after the title “vice president”.

Section 102. Compliance Certificates and Opinions.

Except as otherwise expressly provided by this Indenture, upon any application or request by the Company to the Trustee to take any action under any provision of this Indenture, the Company shall furnish to the Trustee an Officers’ Certificate stating that all conditions precedent, if any, provided for in this Indenture relating to the proposed action have been complied with and an Opinion of Counsel stating that in the opinion of such counsel such action is authorized or permitted by this Indenture and that all such conditions precedent, if any, have been complied with, except that in the case of any such application or request as to which the furnishing of such documents is specifically required by any provision of this Indenture relating to such particular application or request, no additional certificate or opinion need be furnished.

Every certificate or opinion with respect to compliance with a condition or covenant provided for in this Indenture shall include

(1) a statement that each individual signing such certificate or opinion has read such covenant or condition and the definitions herein relating thereto;

(2) a brief statement as to the nature and scope of the examination or investigation upon which the statements or opinions contained in such certificate or opinion are based;

(3) a statement that, in the opinion of each such individual, he has made such examination or investigation as is necessary to enable him to express an informed opinion as to whether or not such covenant or condition has been complied with; and

(4) a statement as to whether, in the opinion of each such individual, such condition or covenant has been complied with.

Section 103. Form of Documents Delivered to Trustee.

In any case where several matters are required to be certified by, or covered by an opinion of, any specified Person, it is not necessary that all such matters be certified by, or covered by the opinion of, only one such Person, or that they be so certified or covered by only one document, but one such Person may certify or give an opinion with respect to some matters and one or more other such Persons as to other matters, and any such Person may certify or give an opinion as to such matters in one or several documents.

Any certificate or opinion of any officer of the Company may be based, insofar as it relates to legal matters, upon a certificate or opinion of, or representations by, counsel, unless such officer knows, or in the exercise of reasonable care should know, that the certificate or opinion or representations with respect to the matters upon which his certificate or opinion is based are erroneous. Any such certificate or Opinion of Counsel may be based, insofar as it relates to factual matters, upon a certificate or opinion of, or representations by, an officer or

officers of the Company stating that the information with respect to such factual matters is in the possession of the Company, unless such counsel knows, or in the exercise of reasonable care should know, that the certificate or opinion or representations with respect to such matters are erroneous.

Where any Person is required to make, give or execute two or more applications, requests, consents, certificates, statements, opinions or other instruments under this Indenture, they may, but need not, be consolidated and form one instrument.

Section 104. Acts of Holders.

(a) Any request, demand, authorization, direction, notice, consent, waiver or other action provided by this Indenture to be given or taken by Holders may be embodied in and evidenced by one or more instruments of substantially similar tenor signed by such Holders in person or by agent duly appointed in writing; and, except as herein otherwise expressly provided, such action shall become effective when such instrument or instruments are delivered to the Trustee and, where it is hereby expressly required, to the Company. Such instrument or instruments (and the action embodied therein and evidenced thereby) are herein sometimes referred to as the “Act” of the Holders signing such instrument or instruments. Proof of execution of any such instrument or of a writing appointing any such agent shall be sufficient for any purpose of this Indenture and (subject to Section 601) conclusive in favor of the Trustee and the Company, if made in the manner provided in this Section.

(b) The fact and date of the execution by any Person of any such instrument or writing may be proved by the affidavit of a witness of such execution or by a certificate of a notary public or other officer authorized by law to take acknowledgments of deeds, certifying that the individual signing such instrument or writing acknowledged to him the execution thereof. Where such execution is by a signer acting in a capacity other than his individual capacity, such certificate or affidavit shall also constitute sufficient proof of his authority. The fact and date of the execution of any such instrument or writing, or the authority of the Person executing the same, may also be proved in any other manner which the Trustee deems sufficient.

(c) The ownership, principal amount and serial numbers of Securities held by any Person, and the date of the commencement and the date of the termination of holding the same, shall be proved by the Security Register.

(d) Any request, demand, authorization, direction, notice, consent, waiver or other Act of the Holder of any Security shall bind every future Holder of the same Security and the Holder of every Security issued upon the registration of transfer thereof or in exchange therefor or in lieu thereof in respect of anything done, omitted or suffered to be done by the Trustee or the Company in reliance thereon, whether or not notation of such action is made upon such Security.

Section 105. Notices, Etc., to Trustee and Company.

Any request, demand, authorization, direction, notice, consent, waiver or Act of Holders or other document provided or permitted by this Indenture to be made upon, given or furnished to, or filed with,

(1) the Trustee by any Holder or by the Company shall be sufficient for every purpose hereunder if made, given, furnished or filed in writing to or with the Trustee at its Corporate Trust Office, Attention: Institutional Trust Services, or

(2) the Company by the Trustee or by any Holder shall be sufficient for every purpose hereunder (unless otherwise herein expressly provided) if in writing and mailed, first-class postage prepaid, to the Company addressed to it at the address of its principal executive office specified in the first paragraph of this instrument or at any other address previously furnished in writing to the Trustee by the Company.

Section 106. Notice to Holders; Waiver.

Where this Indenture provides for notice to Holders of any event, such notice shall be sufficiently given (unless otherwise herein expressly provided) if in writing and mailed, first-class postage prepaid or delivered electronically if held by any Depository in accordance with such Depository’s customary procedures, to each Holder affected by such event, at his address as it appears in the Security Register, not later than the latest date, and not earlier than the earliest date, prescribed for the giving of such notice. In any case where notice to Holders is given by mail, neither the failure to mail such notice, nor any defect in any notice so mailed, to any particular Holder shall affect the sufficiency of such notice with respect to other Holders. Where this Indenture provides for notice in any manner, such notice may be waived in writing by the Person entitled to receive such notice, either before or after the event, and such waiver shall be the equivalent of such notice. Waivers of notice by Holders shall be filed with the Trustee, but such filing shall not be a condition precedent to the validity of any action taken in reliance upon such waiver.

In case by reason of the suspension of regular mail service or by reason of any other cause it shall be impracticable to give such notice by mail, then such notification as shall be made with the approval of the Trustee shall constitute a sufficient notification for every purpose hereunder.

Section 107. Conflict with Trust Indenture Act.

If any provision hereof limits, qualifies or conflicts with another provision hereof which is required to be included in this Indenture by any of the provisions of the Trust Indenture Act, such required provision shall control.

Section 108. Effect of Headings and Table of Contents.

The Article and Section headings herein and the Table of Contents are for convenience only and shall not affect the construction hereof.

Section 109. Successors and Assigns.

All covenants and agreements in this Indenture by the Company shall bind its successors and assigns, whether so expressed or not.

Section 110. Separability Clause.

In case any provision in this Indenture or in the Securities shall be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby.

Section 111. Benefits of Indenture.

Nothing in this Indenture or in the Securities, express or implied, shall give to any Person, other than the parties hereto and their successors hereunder and the Holders, any benefit or any legal or equitable right, remedy or claim under this Indenture.

Section 112. Governing Law.

This Indenture and the Securities shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York.

Section 113. Legal Holidays.

In any case where any Interest Payment Date, Redemption Date or Stated Maturity of any Security shall not be a Business Day at any Place of Payment, then (notwithstanding any other provision of this Indenture or of the Securities) payment of interest or principal (and premium, if any) need not be made at such Place of Payment on such date, but may be made on the next succeeding Business Day at such Place of Payment with the same force and effect as if made on the Interest Payment Date or Redemption Date, or at the Stated Maturity, provided that no interest shall accrue with respect to such payment, for the period from and after such Interest Payment Date, Redemption Date or Stated Maturity, as the case may be.

Section 114. Limitation on Individual Liability.

No recourse under or upon any obligation, covenant or agreement contained in this Indenture or in any Security, or for any claim based thereon, related thereto or otherwise in respect thereof, shall be had against any incorporator, shareholder, officer or director, in their capacities as such, past, present or future, of the Company, either directly or through the Company, whether by virtue of any constitution, statute or rule of law, or by the enforcement of any assessment or penalty or otherwise; it being expressly understood that this Indenture and the obligations issued hereunder are solely corporate obligations, and that no such personal liability whatever shall attach to, or is or shall be incurred by, the incorporators, shareholders, officers or directors, in their capacities as such, of the Company, or any of them, because of the creation of the indebtedness hereby authorized, or under or by reason of the obligations, covenants or agreements contained in this Indenture or in any Security or implied therefrom; and that any and all such personal liability of every name and nature, either at common law or in equity or by constitution or statute, of, and any and all such rights and claims against, every such incorporator, shareholder, officer or director, in their capacities as such, because of the creation of the indebtedness hereby authorized, or under or by reason of the obligations, covenants or agreements contained in this Indenture or in any Security or implied therefrom, are hereby expressly waived and released as a condition of, and as a consideration for, the execution of this Indenture and the issuance of such Security.

Section 115. USA Patriot Act.

The parties acknowledge that in accordance with Section 326 of the USA PATRIOT Act, the Trustee, like all financial institutions and in order to help fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering, is required to obtain, verify, and record information that identifies each person or legal entity that establishes a relationship or opens an account with the Trustee. The parties agree that they will provide the Trustee with such information as it may request in order for the Trustee to satisfy the requirements of the USA PATRIOT Act.

Section 116. Waiver of Jury Trial.

The parties hereby irrevocably waive, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, any and all right to trial by jury in any legal proceeding arising out of or relating to this Indenture or the Securities.

ARTICLE TWO

Security Forms

Section 201. Forms Generally.

The Securities of each series shall be in substantially the form set forth in this Article, or in such other form as shall be established by or pursuant to a Board Resolution or in one or more indentures supplemental hereto, in each case with such appropriate insertions, omissions, substitutions and other variations as are required or permitted by this Indenture, and may have such letters, numbers or other marks of identification and such legends or endorsements placed thereon as may be required to comply with the rules of any securities exchange or depository therefor or as may, consistently herewith, be determined by the officers executing such Securities, as evidenced by their execution thereof. If the form of Securities of any series is established by action taken pursuant to a Board Resolution, a copy of an appropriate record of such action shall be certified by the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary of the Company and delivered to the Trustee at or prior to the delivery of the Company Order contemplated by Section 303 for the authentication and delivery of such Securities.

The Trustee’s certificates of authentication shall be in substantially the form set forth in this Article.

The definitive Securities shall be printed, lithographed or engraved on steel engraved borders or may be produced in any other manner, all as determined by the officers executing such Securities, as evidenced by their execution of such Securities.

Section 202. Form of Face of Security.

[Insert any legend required by the Internal Revenue Code and the regulations thereunder.]

The Travelers Companies, Inc.


No.		[Insert Currency]

The Travelers Companies, Inc., a corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of Minnesota (herein called the “Company”, which term includes any successor corporation under the Indenture hereinafter referred to), for value received, hereby promises to pay to or registered assigns, the principal sum of Dollars on [If the Security is to bear interest prior to Maturity, insert — , and to pay interest thereon from or from the most recent Interest Payment Date to which interest has been paid or duly provided for, semi-annually on and in each year, commencing , at the rate of % per annum, until the principal hereof is paid or made available for payment [If applicable insert — , provided that any principal and premium, and any such installment of interest, which is overdue shall bear interest at the rate of % per annum (to the extent that the payment of such interest shall be legally enforceable), from the dates such amounts are due until they are paid or made available for payment, and such interest shall be payable on demand]. The interest so payable, and punctually paid or duly provided for, on any Interest Payment Date will, as provided in such Indenture, be paid to the Person in whose name this Security (or one or more Predecessor Securities) is registered at the close of business on the Regular Record Date for such interest, which shall be the or (whether or not a Business Day), as the case may be, next preceding such Interest Payment Date. Any such interest not so punctually paid or duly provided for will forthwith cease to be payable to the Holder on such Regular Record Date and may either be paid to the Person in whose name this Security (or one or more Predecessor Securities) is registered at the close of business on a Special Record Date for the payment of such Defaulted Interest to be fixed by the Trustee, notice whereof shall be given to Holders of Securities of this series not less than 10 days prior to such Special Record Date, or be paid at any time in any other lawful manner not inconsistent with the requirements of any securities exchange on which the Securities of this series may be listed, and upon such notice as may be required by such exchange, all as more fully provided in said Indenture]. [If the Security is not to bear interest prior to Maturity, insert — The principal of this Security shall not bear interest except in the case of a default in payment of principal upon acceleration, upon redemption or at Stated Maturity and in such case the overdue principal and any overdue premium shall bear interest at the rate of % per annum (to the extent that the payment of such interest shall be legally enforceable), from the dates such amounts are due until they are paid or made available for payment. Interest on any overdue principal or premium shall be payable on demand. [Any such interest on overdue principal or premium which is not paid on demand shall bear interest at the rate of % per annum (to the extent that the payment of such interest on interest shall be legally enforceable), from the date of such demand until the amount so demanded is paid or made available for payment. Interest on any overdue interest shall be payable on demand.] Interest shall be paid in [insert Currency].

Payment of the principal of (and premium, if any) and [if applicable, insert — any such interest on this Security will be made at the office or agency of the Company maintained for that purpose in , in such coin or [insert Currency] as at the time of payment is legal tender for payment of public and private debts [if applicable, insert — ; provided, however, that at the option of the Company payment of interest may be made by check mailed to the address of the Person entitled thereto as such address shall appear in the Security Register].

Reference is hereby made to the further provisions of this Security set forth on the reverse hereof, which further provisions shall for all purposes have the same effect as if set forth at this place.

Unless the certificate of authentication hereon has been executed by the Trustee referred to on the reverse hereof by manual signature, this Security shall not be entitled to any benefit under the Indenture or be valid or obligatory for any purpose.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this instrument to be duly executed.


Dated:


THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC.

By

Attest:

Section 203. Form of Reverse of Security.

This Security is one of a duly authorized issue of securities of the Company (herein called the “Securities”), issued and to be issued in one or more series under an Indenture, dated as of — herein called the “Indenture”, which term shall have the meaning assigned to it in such instrument), between the Company and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee (herein called the “Trustee”, which term includes any successor trustee under the Indenture), and reference is hereby made to the Indenture for a statement of the respective rights, limitations of rights, duties and immunities thereunder of the Company, the Trustee and the Holders of the Securities and of the terms upon which the Securities are, and are to be, authenticated and delivered. This Security is one of the series designated on the face hereof [if applicable, insert — , limited in aggregate principal amount to $ ].

[If applicable, insert — The Securities of this series are subject to redemption upon not more than 60 or less than 15 days’ notice by mail, [if applicable, insert — (1) on in any year commencing with the year and ending with the year through operation of the sinking fund for this series at a Redemption Price equal to 100% of the principal amount, and (2)] at any time [on or after , 20 ], as a whole or in part, at the election of the Company, at the following Redemption Prices (expressed as percentages of the principal amount): If redeemed [on or before , %, and if redeemed] during the 12-month period beginning of the years indicated.

and thereafter at a Redemption Price equal to ,% of the principal amount, together in the case of any such redemption [if applicable, insert — (whether through operation of the sinking fund or otherwise)] with accrued interest to the Redemption Date, but interest installments whose Stated Maturity is on or prior to such Redemption Date will be payable to the Holders of such Securities, or one or more Predecessor Securities, of record at the close of business on the relevant record dates referred to on the face hereof, all as provided in the Indenture.]

[If applicable, insert — The Securities of this series are subject to redemption upon not more than 60 or less than 15 days’ notice by mail, (1) on in any year commencing with the year and ending with the year through operation of the sinking fund for this series at the Redemption Prices for redemption through operation of the sinking fund (expressed as percentages of the principal amount) set forth in the table below, and (2) at any time [on or after , as a whole or in part, at the election of the Company, at the Redemption Prices for redemption otherwise than through operation of the sinking fund (expressed as percentages of the principal amount) set forth in the table below: If redeemed during the 12-month period beginning of the years indicated,


Year	Redemption Price For Redemption Through Operation of the Sinking Fund	Redemption Price For Redemption Otherwise Than Through Operation of the Sinking Fund

and thereafter at a Redemption Price equal to % of the principal amount, together in the case of any such redemption (whether through operation of the sinking fund or otherwise) with accrued interest to the Redemption Date, but interest installments whose Stated Maturity is on or prior to such Redemption Date will be payable to the Holders of such Securities, or one or more Predecessor Securities, of record at the close of business on the relevant record dates referred to on the face hereof, all as provided in the Indenture.]

[Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company may not, prior to , redeem any Securities of this series as contemplated by [Clause (2) of] the preceding paragraph as a part of, or in anticipation of, any refunding operation by the application, directly or indirectly, of moneys borrowed having an interest cost to the Company (calculated in accordance with generally accepted financial practice) of less than % per annum.]

[The sinking fund for this series provides for the redemption on in each year beginning with the year and ending with the year of [not less than] $ [(“mandatory sinking fund”) and not more than $ ] aggregate principal amount of Securities of this series. [Securities of this series acquired or redeemed by the Company otherwise than through [mandatory] sinking fund payments may be credited against subsequent [mandatory] sinking fund payments otherwise required to be made — in the inverse order in which they become due.]

In the event of redemption of this Security in part only, a new Security or Securities of this series and of a like tenor for the unredeemed portion hereof will be issued in the name of the Holder hereof upon the cancellation hereof.

[If the Security is not an Original Issue Discount Security, — If an Event of Default with respect to Securities of this series shall occur and be continuing, the principal of the Securities of this series may be declared due and payable in the manner and with the effect provided in the Indenture.]

[If the Security is an Original Issue Discount Security, — If an Event of Default with respect to Securities of this series shall occur and be continuing, an amount of principal of the Securities of this series may be declared due and payable in the manner and with the effect provided in the Indenture. Such amount shall be equal to — insert formula for determining the amount. Upon payment (i) of the amount of principal so declared due and payable and (ii) of interest on any overdue principal, premium and overdue interest (in each case to the extent that the payment of such interest shall be legally enforceable), all of the Company’s obligations in respect of the payment of the principal of and premium and interest, if any, on the Securities of this series shall terminate.]

[The Indenture contains provisions for defeasance at any time of [the entire indebtedness of this Security or] [certain restrictive covenants and Events of Default with respect to this Security] [, in each case] upon compliance with certain conditions set forth therein.]

The Indenture permits, with certain exceptions as therein provided, the amendment thereof and the modification of the rights and obligations of the Company and the rights of the Holders of the Securities of each series to be affected under the Indenture at any time by the Company and the Trustee with the consent of the majority of the Holders in principal amount of the Securities at the time Outstanding of each series to be affected. The Indenture also contains provisions permitting the Holders of specified percentages in principal amount of the Securities of each series at the time Outstanding, on behalf of the Holders of all Securities of such series, to waive compliance by the Company with certain provisions of the Indenture and certain past defaults under the Indenture and their consequences. Any such consent or waiver by the Holder of this Security shall be conclusive and binding upon such Holder and upon all future Holders of this Security and of any Security issued upon the registration of transfer hereof or in exchange herefor or in lieu hereof, whether or not notation of such consent or waiver is made upon this Security.

No reference herein to the Indenture and no provision of this Security or of the Indenture shall alter or impair the obligation of the Company, which is absolute and unconditional, to pay the principal of and any premium, and interest on this Security at the times, place and rate, and in the coin or Currency, herein prescribed.

As provided in the Indenture and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, the transfer of this Security is registrable in the Security Register, upon surrender of this Security for registration of transfer at the office or agency of the Company in any place where the principal of and any premium and interest on this Security are payable, duly endorsed by, or accompanied by a written instrument of transfer in form satisfactory to the Company and the

Security Registrar duly executed by, the Holder hereof or his attorney duly authorized in writing, and thereupon one or more new Securities of this series and of like tenor, of authorized denominations and for the same aggregate principal amount, will be issued to the designated transferee or transferees.

The Securities of this series are issuable only in registered form without coupons in denominations of $ and any integral multiple thereof. As provided in the Indenture and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, Securities of this series are exchangeable for a like aggregate principal amount of Securities of this series and of like tenor of a different authorized denomination, as requested by the Holder surrendering the same.

No service charge shall be made for any such registration of transfer or exchange, but the Company may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover any tax or other governmental charge payable in connection therewith.

Prior to due presentment of this Security for registration of transfer, the Company, the Trustee and any agent of the Company or the Trustee may treat the Person in whose name this Security is registered as the owner hereof for all purposes, whether or not this Security be overdue, and neither the Company, the Trustee nor any such agent shall be affected by notice to the contrary.

All terms used in this Security which are defined in the Indenture shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Indenture.

Section 204. Form of Legend for Global Securities.

Any Global Security authenticated and delivered hereunder shall bear a legend in substantially the following form:

“This Security is a Global Security within the meaning of the Indenture hereinafter referred to and is registered in the name of a Depository or a nominee thereof. This Security may not be exchanged in whole or in part for a Security registered, and no transfer of this Security in whole or in part may be registered in the name of any person other than such Depository or a nominee thereof, except in the limited circumstances described in the Indenture.”

Section 205. Form of Trustee’s Certificate of Authentication.

The Trustee’s certificates of authentication shall be in substantially the following form:

This is one of the Securities of the series designated therein referred to in the within-mentioned Indenture.


THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A.,
as Trustee

By

Authorized Officer

ARTICLE THREE

The Securities

Section 301. Amount Unlimited; Issuable in Series.

The aggregate principal amount of Securities which may be authenticated and delivered under this Indenture is unlimited.

The Securities may be issued in one or more series. There shall be established in or pursuant to a Board Resolution and, subject to Section 303, set forth, or determined in the manner provided, in an Officers’ Certificate, or established in one or more indentures supplemental hereto, prior to the issuance of Securities of any series,

(1) the title of the Securities of the series (which shall distinguish the Securities of the series from Securities of any other series);

(2) any limit upon the aggregate principal amount of the Securities of the series which may be authenticated and delivered under this Indenture (except for Securities authenticated and delivered upon registration of transfer of, or in exchange for, or in lieu of, other Securities of the series pursuant to Section 304, 305, 306, 906 or 1107 and except for any Securities which, pursuant to Section 303, are deemed never to have been authenticated and delivered hereunder);

(3) the Person to whom any interest on a Security of the series shall be payable, if other than the Person in whose name that Security (or one or more Predecessor Securities) is registered at the close of business on the Regular Record Date for such interest;

(4) the date or dates on which the principal of the Securities of the series is payable;

(5) the rate or rates at which the Securities of the series shall bear interest, if any, the date or dates from which such interest shall accrue, the Interest Payment Dates on which such interest shall be payable and the Regular Record Date for the interest payable on any Interest Payment Date;

(6) the place or places where the principal of (and premium, if any) and interest on Securities of the series shall be payable;

(7) whether any Securities of the series shall be redeemable at the option of the Company and, if so, the date or dates on which, the period or periods within which, the price or prices at which, the Currencies in which and the other terms and conditions upon which, Securities of the series may be redeemed, in whole or in part, at the option of the Company;

(8) the obligation, if any, of the Company to redeem or purchase Securities of the series pursuant to any sinking fund or analogous provisions or at the option of a Holder thereof and the period or periods within which, the price or prices at which and the terms and conditions upon which, Securities of the series shall be redeemed or purchased, in whole or in part, pursuant to such obligation;

(9) any provisions necessary to permit or facilitate the issuance, payment or conversion of any Securities of the series that may be converted into securities or other property other than Securities of the same series (including shares of the Company’s common or preferred stock or other securities of the Company) and of like tenor, whether in addition to, or in lieu of, any payment of principal or other amount and whether at the option of the Company or otherwise;

(10) if other than denominations of $2,000 and any integral multiple of $1,000 in excess thereof, the denominations in which Securities of the series shall be issuable;

(11) the Foreign Currency in which payment of the principal of and any premium and interest on the Securities of the series shall be payable if other than Dollars;

(12) if the principal of or any premium or interest on any Securities of the series is to be payable, at the election of the Company or the Holder thereof, in one or more Currencies other than that or those in which such Securities are stated to be payable, the Currencies in which the principal of or any premium or interest on such Securities as to which such election is made shall be payable, the periods within which and the terms and conditions upon which such election is to be made and the amount so payable (or the manner in which such amount shall be determined);

(13) if the amount of payments of principal of and any premium or interest on the Securities of the series may be determined with reference to an index, a formula or any other method, the manner in which such amounts shall be determined;

(14) whether the Securities of the series shall be issued in whole or in part in the form of one or more Global Securities and, in such case, the Depository with respect to such Global Security or Securities and the circumstances under which any such Global Security may be exchanged for Securities registered in the name of, and any transfer of such Global Security may be registered in the name of, a Person other than such Depository or its nominee, if other than as set forth in Section 305;

(15) if other than the principal amount thereof, the portion of the principal amount of Securities of the series which shall be payable upon declaration of acceleration of the Maturity thereof pursuant to Section 502;

(16) the application, if any, of Section 1302 or 1303 to the Securities of any series;

(17) any proposed listing on any national or foreign securities exchange of the Securities of the series; and

(18) any other terms of the series (which terms shall not be inconsistent with the provisions of this Indenture).

All Securities of any one series shall be substantially identical except as to denomination and except as may otherwise be provided in or pursuant to the Board Resolution referred to above and (subject to Section 303) set forth in the Officers’ Certificate or in any such indenture supplemental hereto.

If any of the terms of the series are established by action taken pursuant to a Board Resolution, a copy of an appropriate record of such action shall be certified by the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary of the Company and delivered to the Trustee at or prior to the delivery of the Officers’ Certificate setting forth the terms of the series.

Section 302. Denominations.

The Securities of each series shall be issuable in registered form without coupons in such denominations as shall be specified as contemplated by Section 301. In the absence of any such provisions with respect to the Securities of any series, the Securities of such series shall be issuable in denominations of $2,000 and any integral multiple of $1,000 in excess thereof.

Section 303. Execution, Authentication, Delivery and Dating.

The Securities shall be executed on behalf of the Company by its Chairman of the Board, its President or one of its Vice Presidents. The signature of any of these officers on the Securities may be manual or facsimile.

Securities bearing the manual or facsimile signatures of individuals who were at any time the proper officers of the Company shall bind the Company, notwithstanding that such individuals or any of them have ceased to hold such offices prior to the authentication and delivery of such Securities or did not hold such offices at the date of such Securities.

At any time and from time to time after the execution and delivery of this Indenture, the Company may deliver Securities of any series executed by the Company to the Trustee for authentication, together with a Company Order for the authentication and delivery of such Securities, and the Trustee in accordance with the Company Order shall authenticate and deliver such Securities. If the form or terms of the Securities of the series have been established in or pursuant to one or more Board Resolutions as permitted by Sections 201 and 301, in authenticating such Securities, and accepting the additional responsibilities under this Indenture in relation to such Securities, the Trustee shall be entitled to receive, and (subject to Section 601) shall be fully protected in relying upon, an Opinion of Counsel stating,

(a) if the form of such Securities has been established by or pursuant to Board Resolution as permitted by Section 201, that such form has been established in conformity with the provisions of this Indenture;

(b) if the terms of such Securities have been established by or pursuant to Board Resolution as permitted by Section 301, that such terms have been established in conformity with the provisions of this Indenture; and

(c) that such Securities, when authenticated and delivered by the Trustee and issued by the Company in the manner and subject to any conditions specified in such Opinion of Counsel, will constitute valid and legally binding obligations of the Company, enforceable in accordance with their terms, subject to bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent transfer, reorganization, moratorium and similar laws of general applicability relating to or affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights and to general equity principles.

If such form or terms have been so established, the Trustee shall not be required to authenticate such Securities if the issue of such Securities pursuant to this Indenture will affect the Trustee’s own rights, duties or immunities under the Securities and this Indenture or otherwise in a manner which is not reasonably acceptable to the Trustee.

Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 301 and of the preceding paragraph, if all Securities of a series are not to be originally issued at one time, it shall not be necessary to deliver the Officers’ Certificate otherwise required pursuant to Section 301 or the Company Order and Opinion of Counsel otherwise required pursuant to such preceding paragraph at or prior to the time of authentication of each Security of such series if such documents are delivered at or prior to the time of authentication upon original issuance of the first Security of such series to be issued.

Each Security shall be dated the date of its authentication.

No Security shall be entitled to any benefit under this Indenture or be valid or obligatory for any purpose unless there appears on such Security a certificate of authentication substantially in the form provided for herein executed by the Trustee by manual signature, and such certificate upon any Security shall be conclusive evidence, and the only evidence, that such Security has been duly authenticated and delivered hereunder and is entitled to the benefits of this Indenture. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if any Security shall have been authenticated and delivered hereunder but never issued and sold by the Company, and the Company shall deliver such Security to the Trustee for cancellation as provided in Section 309 together with a written statement (which need not comply with Section 102 and need not be accompanied by an Opinion of Counsel) stating that such Security has never been issued and sold by the Company, for all purposes of this Indenture such Security shall be deemed never to have been authenticated and delivered hereunder and shall never be entitled to the benefits of this Indenture.

Section 304. Temporary Securities.

Pending the preparation of definitive Securities of any series, the Company may execute, and upon Company Order the Trustee shall authenticate and deliver, temporary Securities which are printed, lithographed, typewritten, mimeographed or otherwise produced, in any authorized denomination, substantially of the tenor of the definitive Securities in lieu of which they are issued and with such appropriate insertions, omissions, substitutions and other variations as the officers executing such Securities may determine, as evidenced by their execution of such Securities.

If temporary Securities of any series are issued, the Company will cause definitive Securities of that series to be prepared without unreasonable delay. After the preparation of

definitive Securities of such series, the temporary Securities of such series shall be exchangeable for definitive Securities of such series upon surrender of the temporary Securities of such series at the office or agency of the Company in a Place of Payment for that series, without charge to the Holder. Upon surrender for cancellation of any one or more temporary Securities of any series the Company shall execute and the Trustee shall authenticate and deliver in exchange therefor a like principal amount of definitive Securities of the same series and of a like tenor of authorized denominations. Until so exchanged the temporary Securities of any series shall in all respects be entitled to the same benefits under this Indenture as definitive Securities of such series.

Section 305. Registration, Registration of Transfer and Exchange.

The Company shall cause to be kept at the Corporate Trust Office of the Trustee a register (the register maintained in such office and in any other office or agency of the Company in a Place of Payment being herein sometimes collectively referred to as the “Security Register”) in which, subject to such reasonable regulations as it may prescribe, the Company shall provide for the registration of Securities and of transfers of Securities. The Trustee is hereby appointed “Security Registrar” for the purpose of registering Securities and transfers of Securities as herein provided.

Upon surrender for registration of transfer of any Security of any series at the office or agency in a Place of Payment for that series, the Company shall execute, and the Trustee shall authenticate and deliver, in the name of the designated transferee or transferees, one or more new Securities of the same series, of any authorized denominations and of a like aggregate principal amount and tenor.

At the option of the Holder, Securities of any series may be exchanged for other Securities of the same series of any authorized denominations and of a like aggregate principal amount and tenor, upon surrender of the Securities to be exchanged at such office or agency. Whenever any Securities are so surrendered for exchange, the Company shall execute, and the Trustee shall authenticate and deliver, the Securities which the Holder making the exchange is entitled to receive.

All Securities issued upon any registration of transfer or exchange of Securities shall be the valid obligations of the Company, evidencing the same debt, and entitled to the same benefits under this Indenture, as the Securities surrendered upon such registration of transfer or exchange.

Every Security presented or surrendered for registration of transfer or for exchange shall (if so required by the Company or the Trustee) be duly endorsed, or be accompanied by a written instrument of transfer in form satisfactory to the Company and the Security Registrar duly executed, by the Holder thereof or his attorney duly authorized in writing.

No service charge shall be made for any registration of transfer or exchange of Securities, but the Company may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover any tax or other governmental charge that may be imposed in connection with any registration of transfer or exchange of Securities, other than exchanges pursuant to Section 304, 906 or 1107 not involving any transfer.

The Company shall not be required (i) to issue, register the transfer of or exchange Securities of any series during a period beginning at the opening of business 15 days before the day of the mailing of a notice of redemption of Securities of that series selected for redemption under Section 1103 and ending at the close of business on the day of such mailing, or (ii) to register the transfer of or exchange any Security so selected for redemption in whole or in part, except the unredeemed portion of any Security being redeemed in part.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, no Global Security shall be registered for transfer or exchange, or authenticated or delivered, pursuant to this Section 305 or Sections 304, 306, 906 or 1107 in the name of a Person other than the Depository for such Security or its nominee until (i) the Depository with respect to a Global Security notifies the Company that it is unwilling or unable to continue as Depository for such Global Security or the Depository ceases to be a clearing agency registered under the Exchange Act, (ii) the Company executes and delivers to the Trustee a Company Order that such Global Security shall be so transferable and exchangeable or (iii) there shall have occurred and be continuing an Event of Default with respect to the Securities of such series. Upon the occurrence in respect of any Global Security of any series of any one or more of the conditions specified in clauses (i), (ii) or (iii) of the preceding sentence or such other conditions as may be specified as contemplated by Section 301 for such series, such Global Security may be registered for transfer or exchange for Securities registered in the names of, or authenticated and delivered to, such Persons as the Depository with respect to such series shall direct.

Except as provided in the preceding paragraph, any Security authenticated and delivered upon registration of transfer of, or in exchange for, or in lieu of, any Global Security, whether pursuant to this Section, Section 304, 306, 906 or 1107 or otherwise, shall also be a Global Security and bear the legend specified in Section 204.

Section 306. Mutilated, Destroyed, Lost and Stolen Securities.

If any mutilated Security is surrendered to the Trustee, the Company shall execute and the Trustee shall authenticate and deliver in exchange thereof or a new Security of the same series and of like tenor and principal amount and bearing a number not contemporaneously outstanding.

If there shall be delivered to the Company and the Trustee (i) evidence to their satisfaction of the destruction, loss or theft of any Security and (ii) such security or indemnity as may be required by them to save each of them and any agent of either of them harmless, then, in the absence of notice to the Company or the Trustee that such Security has been acquired by a protected purchaser, the Company shall execute and upon its request the Trustee shall authenticate and deliver, in lieu of any such destroyed, lost or stolen Security, a new Security of the same series and of like tenor and principal amount and bearing a number not contemporaneously outstanding.

In case any such mutilated, destroyed, lost or stolen Security has become or is about to become due and payable, the Company in its discretion may, instead of issuing a new Security, pay such Security.

Upon the issuance of any new Security under this Section, the Company may require the payment of a sum sufficient to cover any tax or other governmental charge that may be imposed in relation thereto and any other expenses (including the fees and expenses of the Trustee) connected therewith.

Every new Security of any series issued pursuant to this Section in lieu of any destroyed, lost or stolen Security shall constitute an original additional contractual obligation of the Company, whether or not the destroyed, lost or stolen Security shall be at any time enforceable by anyone, and shall be entitled to all the benefits of this Indenture equally and proportionately with any and all other Securities of that series duly issued hereunder.

The provisions of this Section are exclusive and shall preclude (to the extent lawful) all other rights and remedies with respect to the replacement or payment of mutilated, destroyed, lost or stolen Securities.

Section 307. Payment of Interest; Interest Rights Preserved.

Unless otherwise provided as contemplated by Section 301 with respect to any series of Securities, interest on any Security which is payable, and is punctually paid or duly provided for, on any Interest Payment Date shall be paid to the Person in whose name that Security (or one or more Predecessor Securities) is registered at the close of business on the Regular Record Date for such interest.

Any interest on any Security of any series which is payable, but is not punctually paid or duly provided for, on any Interest Payment Date (herein called “Defaulted Interest”) shall forthwith cease to be payable to the Holder on the relevant Regular Record Date by virtue of having been such Holder, and such Defaulted Interest may be paid by the Company, at its election in each case, as provided in Clause (1) or (2) below:

(1) The Company may elect to make payment of any Defaulted Interest to the Persons in whose names the Securities of such series (or their respective Predecessor Securities) are registered at the close of business on a Special Record Date for the payment of such Defaulted Interest, which shall be fixed in the following manner. The Company shall notify the Trustee in writing of the amount of Defaulted Interest proposed to be paid on each Security of such series and the date of the proposed payment, and at the same time the Company shall deposit with the Trustee an amount of money equal to the aggregate amount proposed to be paid in respect of such Defaulted Interest or shall make arrangements satisfactory to the Trustee for such deposit prior to the date of the proposed payment, such money when deposited to be held in trust for the benefit of the Persons entitled to such Defaulted Interest as in this Clause provided. Thereupon the Trustee shall fix a Special Record Date for the payment of such Defaulted Interest which shall be not more than 15 days and not less than 10 days prior to the date of the proposed payment and not less than 10 days after the receipt by the Trustee of the notice of the

proposed payment. The Trustee shall promptly notify the Company of such Special Record Date and, in the name and at the expense of the Company, shall cause notice of the proposed payment of such Defaulted Interest and the Special Record Date therefor to be mailed, first-class postage prepaid, to each Holder of Securities of such series at his address as it appears in the Security Register, not less than 10 days prior to such Special Record Date. Notice of the proposed payment of such Defaulted Interest and the Special Record Date therefor having been so mailed, such Defaulted Interest shall be paid to the Persons in whose names the Securities of such series (or their respective Predecessor Securities) are registered at the close of business on such Special Record Date and shall no longer be payable pursuant to the following Clause (2).

(2) The Company may make payment of any Defaulted Interest on the Securities of any series in any other lawful manner not inconsistent with the requirements of any securities exchange on which such Securities may be listed, and upon such notice as may be required by such exchange, if, after notice given by the Company to the Trustee of the proposed payment pursuant to this Clause, such manner of payment shall be deemed practicable by the Trustee.

Subject to the foregoing provisions of this Section, each Security delivered under this Indenture upon registration of transfer of or in exchange for or in lieu of any other Security shall carry the rights to interest accrued and unpaid, and to accrue, which were carried by such other Security.

Section 308. Persons Deemed Owners.

Prior to due presentment of a Security for registration of transfer, the Company, the Trustee and any agent of the Company or the Trustee may treat the Person in whose name such Security is registered as the owner of such Security for the purpose of receiving payment of principal of (and premium, if any) and (subject to Section 307) interest on such Security and for all other purposes whatsoever, whether or not such Security be overdue, and neither the Company, the Trustee nor any agent of the Company or the Trustee shall be affected by notice to the contrary.

Section 309. Cancellation.

All Securities surrendered for payment, redemption, registration of transfer or exchange or for credit against any sinking fund payment shall, if surrendered to any Person other than the Trustee, be delivered to the Trustee and shall be promptly cancelled by it. The Company may at any time deliver to the Trustee for cancellation any Securities previously authenticated and delivered hereunder which the Company may have acquired in any manner whatsoever, and may deliver to the Trustee (or to any other Person for delivery to the Trustee) for cancellation any Securities previously authenticated hereunder which the Company has not issued and sold, and all Securities so delivered shall be promptly cancelled by the Trustee. No Securities shall be authenticated in lieu of or in exchange for any Securities cancelled as provided in this Section, except as expressly permitted by this Indenture. All cancelled Securities held by the Trustee shall be disposed of in accordance with its normal procedures unless otherwise directed by a Company Order.

Section 310. Computation of Interest.

Except as otherwise specified as contemplated by Section 301 for Securities of any series, interest on the Securities of each series shall be computed on the basis of a 360-day year of twelve 30-day months.

Section 311. No Gross Up.

Upon the written request of the Trustee, the Company shall use commercially reasonable efforts to provide the Trustee, to the extent available, with sufficient information so as to enable the Trustee to determine whether or not any payments made by it pursuant to this Indenture are classified as “withholdable payments” under FATCA. The Trustee shall be entitled to deduct any FATCA Withholding Tax, and shall have no obligation to gross-up any payment hereunder or to pay any additional amount as a result of such FATCA Withholding Tax. For the avoidance of doubt, unless otherwise provided in an applicable supplemental indenture, the Company shall not be obligated to pay any additional amounts to the Holders or the holders of beneficial interests in the Securities as a result of any withholding or deduction for, or on account of, any present or future taxes, duties, assessments or governmental charges.

Section 312. Securities in Foreign Currencies.

Whenever this Indenture provides for (i) any action by, or the determination of any of the rights of, Holders of Securities of any series in which not all of such Securities are denominated in the same Currency, or (ii) any distribution to Holders of Securities, in the absence of any provision to the contrary in the form of Security of any particular series or pursuant to this Indenture or the Securities, any amount in respect of any Security denominated in a Currency other than Dollars shall be treated for any such action or distribution as that amount of Dollars that could be obtained for such amount on such reasonable basis of exchange and as of the record date with respect to registered Securities of such series (if any) for such action, determination of rights or distribution (or, if there shall be no applicable record date, such other date reasonably proximate to the date of such action, determination of rights or distribution) as the Company may specify in a written notice to the Trustee. Neither the Trustee nor the Paying Agent shall be responsible for obtaining the Exchange Rate or for making any conversion of any Foreign Currency for purposes of the foregoing.

ARTICLE FOUR

Satisfaction and Discharge

Section 401. Satisfaction and Discharge of Indenture.

This Indenture shall upon Company Request cease to be of further effect (except as to any surviving rights of registration of transfer or exchange of Securities herein expressly provided for), and the Trustee, at the expense of the Company, shall execute proper instruments acknowledging satisfaction and discharge of this Indenture, when

(1) either

(A) all Securities theretofore authenticated and delivered (other than (i) Securities which have been destroyed, lost or stolen and which have been replaced or paid as provided in Section 306 and (ii) Securities for whose payment money has theretofore been deposited in trust or segregated and held in trust by the Company and thereafter repaid to the Company or discharged from such trust, as provided in Section 1003) have been delivered to the Trustee for cancellation; or

(B) all such Securities not theretofore delivered to the Trustee for cancellation

(i) have become due and payable, or

(ii) will become due and payable at their Stated Maturity within one year, or

(iii) are to be called for redemption within one year under arrangements satisfactory to the Trustee for the giving of notice of redemption by the Trustee in the name, and at the expense, of the Company,

and the Company, in the case of (i), (ii) or (iii) above, has deposited or caused to be deposited with the Trustee as trust funds in trust for such purpose, money or Government Obligations or a combination of money and Government Obligations in the applicable Currency as such series of Securities are payable in an amount sufficient to pay and discharge the entire indebtedness on such Securities not theretofore delivered to the Trustee for cancellation, for principal (and premium, if any) and interest to the date of such deposit (in the case of Securities which have become due and payable) or to the Stated Maturity or Redemption Date, as the case may be;

(2) the Company has paid or caused to be paid all other sums payable hereunder by the Company; and

(3) the Company has delivered to the Trustee an Officers’ Certificate and an Opinion of Counsel, each stating that all conditions precedent herein provided for relating to the satisfaction and discharge of this Indenture have been complied with.

Notwithstanding the satisfaction and discharge of this Indenture, the obligations of the Company to the Trustee under Section 607, the obligations of the Trustee to any Authenticating Agent under Section 614 and, if money shall have been deposited with the Trustee pursuant to subclause (B) of clause (1) of this Section, the obligations of the Trustee under Section 402 and the last paragraph of Section 1003 shall survive.

Section 402. Application of Trust Money.

Subject to provisions of the last paragraph of Section 1003, all money deposited with the Trustee pursuant to Section 401 shall be held in trust and applied by it, in accordance with the provisions of the Securities and this Indenture, to the payment, either directly or through any Paying Agent (including the Company acting as its own Paying Agent) as the Trustee may determine, to the Persons entitled thereto, of the principal (and premium, if any) and interest for whose payment such money has been deposited with the Trustee.

ARTICLE FIVE

Remedies

Section 501. Events of Default.

“Event of Default”, wherever used herein with respect to Securities of any series, means any one of the following events (whatever the reason for such Event of Default and whether it shall be voluntary or involuntary or be effected by operation of law or pursuant to any judgment, decree or order of any court or any order, rule or regulation of any administrative or governmental body):

(1) default in the payment of any interest upon any Security of that series when it becomes due and payable, and continuance of such default for a period of 30 days; or

(2) default in the payment of the principal of (or premium, if any, on) any Security of that series at its Maturity; or

(3) default in the deposit of any sinking fund payment, when and as due by the terms of a Security of that series; or

(4) default in the performance, or breach, of any covenant or warranty of the Company in this Indenture (other than a covenant or warranty a default in whose performance or whose breach is elsewhere in this Section specifically dealt with or which has expressly been included in this Indenture solely for the benefit of a series of

Securities other than that series), and continuance of such default or breach for a period of 90 days after there has been given, by registered or certified mail, to the Company by the Trustee or to the Company and the Trustee by the Holders of at least 25% in aggregate principal amount of the Outstanding Securities of that series a written notice specifying such default or breach and requiring it to be remedied and stating that such notice is a “Notice of Default” hereunder; or

(5) the entry by a court having jurisdiction in the premises of (A) a decree or order for relief in respect of the Company in an involuntary case or proceeding under any applicable Federal or State bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or other similar law or (B) a decree or order adjudging the Company a bankrupt or insolvent, or approving as properly filed a petition seeking reorganization, arrangement, adjustment or composition of or in respect of the Company under any applicable Federal or State law, or appointing a custodian, receiver, liquidator, assignee, trustee, sequestrator or other similar official of the Company or of any substantial part of its property, or ordering the winding up or liquidation of its affairs, and the continuance of any such decree or order for relief or any such other decree or order unstayed and in effect for a period of 90 consecutive days; or

(6) the commencement by the Company of a voluntary case or proceeding under any applicable Federal or State bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or other similar law or of any other case or proceeding to be adjudicated a bankrupt or insolvent, or the consent by it to the entry of a decree or order for relief in respect of the Company in an involuntary case or proceeding under any applicable Federal or State bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or other similar law or to the commencement of any bankruptcy or insolvency case or proceeding against it, or the filing by it of a petition or answer or consent seeking reorganization or relief under any applicable Federal or State law, or the consent by it to the filing of such petition or to the appointment of or taking possession by a custodian, receiver, liquidator, assignee, trustee, sequestrator or similar official of the Company or of any substantial part of its property, or the making by it of an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or the admission by it in writing of its inability to pay its debts generally as they become due, or the taking of corporate action by the Company in furtherance of any such action; or

(7) any other Event of Default provided with respect to Securities of that series.

Upon receipt by the Trustee of any Notice of Default pursuant to this Section 501 with respect to Securities of a series all or part of which is represented by a Global Security, a record date shall be established for determining Holders of Outstanding Securities of such series entitled to join in such Notice of Default, which record date shall be at the close of business on the day the Trustee receives such Notice of Default. The Holders on such record date, or their duly designated proxies, and only such Persons, shall be entitled to join in such Notice of Default, whether or not such Holders remain Holders after such record date; provided, however, that unless Holders of at least 25% in aggregate principal amount of the Outstanding Securities of such series, or their proxies, shall have joined in such Notice of Default prior to the date which is the ninetieth day after such record date, such Notice of Default shall automatically and without further action by any Holder be cancelled and of no further effect. Nothing in this paragraph

shall prevent a Holder, or a proxy of a Holder, from giving, (i) after expiration of such 90-day period, a new Notice of Default identical to a Notice of Default which has been cancelled pursuant to the proviso to the preceding sentence or (ii) during any such 90-day period, an additional Notice of Default with respect to any new or different fact or circumstance permitting the giving of a Notice of Default with respect to Securities of such series, in either of which events a new record date shall be established pursuant to the provisions of this Section 501.

Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Section 501, except as otherwise specified as contemplated by Section 301 for any series of Securities, if the principal or any premium or interest on such Security is payable in a Foreign Currency and such Foreign Currency is not available to the Company for making payment thereof due to the imposition of exchange controls or other circumstances beyond the control of such Company, such Company will be entitled to satisfy its obligations to Holders of the Securities by making such payment in Dollars in an amount equal to the Dollars equivalent of the amount payable in such Foreign Currency, by reference to the rate mandated by the U.S. Federal Reserve Board as of the close of business on the second Business Day prior to the relevant payment date or, in the event the U.S. Federal Reserve Board has not mandated a rate of conversion, on the basis of the most recent applicable exchange rate published in The Wall Street Journal on or prior to the second Business Day prior to the relevant payment date (in each case, the “Exchange Rate”). The Exchange Rate most recently available on, or prior to, the second Business Day before the relevant determination date shall be the basis for determining the equivalent of such Foreign Currency in Dollars for any purpose under this Indenture, including for purposes of the definition of “Outstanding” hereunder. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Section 501, any payment made under such circumstances in Dollars where the required payment is in a Foreign Currency will not constitute an Event of Default. Neither the Trustee nor the Paying Agent shall be responsible for obtaining the Exchange Rate or for making any conversion of any Foreign Currency for purposes of the foregoing.

Section 502. Acceleration of Maturity; Rescission and Annulment.

If an Event of Default with respect to Securities of any series at the time Outstanding occurs and is continuing, then and in every such case the Trustee or the Holders of not less than 25% in aggregate principal amount of the Outstanding Securities of that series may declare the principal amount (or, if any of the Securities of that series are Original Issue Discount Securities, such portion of the principal amount of such Securities as may be specified in the terms thereof) of all of the Securities of that series to be due and payable immediately, by a notice in writing to the Company (and to the Trustee if given by Holders), and upon any such declaration such principal amount (or specified amount) shall become immediately due and payable.

At any time after such a declaration of acceleration with respect to Securities of any series has been made and before a judgment or decree for payment of the money due has been obtained by the Trustee as hereinafter in this Article provided, the Holders of a majority in principal amount of the Outstanding Securities of that series, by written notice to the Company and the Trustee, may rescind and annul such declaration and its consequences if

(1) the Company has paid or deposited with the Trustee a sum sufficient to pay

(A) all overdue interest on all Securities of that series,

(B) the principal of (and premium, if any, on) any Securities of that series which have become due otherwise than by such declaration of acceleration and interest thereon at the rate or rates prescribed therefor in such Securities,

(C) to the extent that payment of such interest is lawful, interest upon overdue interest at the rate or rates prescribed therefor in such Securities, and

(D) all sums paid or advanced by the Trustee hereunder and the reasonable compensation, expenses, disbursements and advances of the Trustee, its agents and counsel;

and

(2) all Events of Default with respect to Securities of that series, other than the non-payment the principal of Securities of that series which have become due solely by such declaration of acceleration, have been cured or waived as of provided in Section 513.

No such rescission shall affect any subsequent default or impair any right consequent thereon.

Upon receipt by the Trustee of written notice declaring such an acceleration, or rescission and annulment thereof, with respect to Securities of a series all or part of which is represented by a Global Security, a record date shall be established for determining Holders of Outstanding Securities of such series entitled to join in such notice, which record date shall be at the close of business on the day the Trustee receives such notice. The Holders on such record date, or their duly designated proxies, and only such Persons, shall be entitled to join in such notice, whether or not such Holders remain Holders after such record date; provided, however, that unless such declaration of acceleration, or rescission and annulment, as the case may be, shall have become effective by virtue of the requisite percentage having joined in such notice prior to the day which is the ninetieth day after such record date, such notice of declaration of acceleration, or rescission and annulment, as the case may be, shall automatically and without further action by any Holder be cancelled and of no further effect. Nothing in this paragraph shall prevent a Holder, or a proxy of a Holder, of Securities of any series from giving, (i) after expiration of such 90-day period, a new written notice of declaration of acceleration, or rescission and annulment thereof, as the case may be, that is identical to a written notice which has been cancelled pursuant to the proviso to the preceding sentence or (ii) during any such 90-day period an additional written notice of declaration of acceleration with respect to any other Event of Default with respect to Securities of such series, or an additional written notice of rescission or annulment of any declaration of acceleration with respect to any other Event of Default with respect to Securities of such series, in either of which events a new record date shall be established pursuant to the provisions of this Section 502.

Section 503. Collection of Indebtedness and Suits for Enforcement by Trustee.

The Company covenants that if

(1) default is made in the payment of any interest on any Security when such interest becomes due and payable and such default continues for a period of 30 days, or

(2) default is made in the payment of the principal of (or premium, if any, on) any Security at the Maturity thereof, the Company will, upon demand of the Trustee, pay to it, for the benefit of the Holders of such Securities, the whole amount then due and payable on such Securities for principal (and premium, if any) and interest and, to the extent that payment of such interest shall be legally enforceable, interest on any overdue principal (and premium, if any) and on any overdue interest, at the rate or rates prescribed therefor in such Securities, and, in addition thereto, such further amount as shall be sufficient to cover the costs and expenses of collection, including the reasonable compensation, expenses, disbursements and advances of the Trustee, its agents and counsel.

If the Company fails to pay such amounts forthwith upon such demand, the Trustee, in its own name and as trustee of an express trust, may institute a judicial proceeding for the collection of the sums so due and unpaid, may prosecute such proceeding to judgment or final decree and may enforce the same against the Company or any other obligor upon such Securities and collect the moneys adjudged or decreed to be payable in the manner provided by law out of the property of the Company or any other obligor upon such Securities, wherever situated.

If an Event of Default with respect to Securities of any series occurs and is continuing, the Trustee may in its discretion proceed to protect and enforce its rights and the rights of the Holders of Securities of such series by such appropriate judicial proceedings as the Trustee shall deem most effectual to protect and enforce any such rights, whether for the specific enforcement of any covenant or agreement in this Indenture or in aid of the exercise of any power granted herein, or to enforce any other proper remedy.

Section 504. Trustee May File Proofs of Claim.

In case of the pendency of any receivership, insolvency, liquidation, bankruptcy, reorganization, arrangement, adjustment, composition or other judicial proceeding relative to the Company or any other obligor upon the Securities or the property of the Company or of such other obligor or their creditors, the Trustee (irrespective of whether the principal of the Securities shall then be due and payable as therein expressed or by declaration or otherwise and irrespective of whether the Trustee shall have made any demand on the Company for the payment of overdue principal or interest) shall be entitled and empowered, by intervention in such proceeding or otherwise,

(i) to file and prove a claim for the whole amount of principal (and premium, if any) and interest owing and unpaid in respect of the Securities and to file such other papers or documents as may be necessary or advisable in order to have the claims of the Trustee (including any claim for the reasonable compensation, expenses, disbursements and advances of the Trustee, its agents and counsel) and of the Holders allowed in such judicial proceeding, and

(ii) to collect and receive any moneys or other property payable or deliverable on any such claims and to distribute the same;

and any custodian, receiver, assignee, trustee, liquidator, sequestrator or other similar official in any such judicial proceeding is hereby authorized by each Holder to make such payments to the Trustee and, in the event that the Trustee shall consent to the making of such payments directly to the Holders, to pay to the Trustee any amount due it for the reasonable compensation, expenses, disbursements and advances of the Trustee, its agents and counsel, and any other amounts due the Trustee under Section 607.

Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to authorize the Trustee to authorize or consent to or accept or adopt on behalf of any Holder any plan of reorganization, arrangement, adjustment or composition affecting the Securities or the rights of any Holder thereof or to authorize the Trustee to vote in respect of the claim of any Holder in any such proceeding.

Section 505. Trustee May Enforce Claims Without Possession of Securities.

All rights of action and claims under this Indenture or the Securities may be prosecuted and enforced by the Trustee without the possession of any of the Securities or the production thereof in any proceeding relating thereto, and any such proceeding instituted by the Trustee shall be brought in its own name as trustee of an express trust, and any recovery of judgment shall, after provision for the payment of the reasonable compensation, expenses, disbursements and advances of the Trustee, its agents and counsel, be for the ratable benefit of the Holders of the Securities in respect of which such judgment has been recovered.

Section 506. Application of Money Collected.

Any money collected by the Trustee pursuant to this Article shall be applied in the following order, at the date or dates fixed by the Trustee and, in case of the distribution of such money on account of principal (or premium, if any) or interest, upon presentation of the Securities and the notation thereon of the payment if only partially paid and upon surrender thereof if fully paid:

FIRST: To the payment of all amounts due the Trustee under Section 607, including the reasonable fees and expenses of its counsel; and

SECOND: To the payment of the amounts then due and unpaid for principal of (and premium, if any) and interest on the Securities in respect of which or for the benefit of which such money has been collected, ratably, without preference or priority of any kind, according to the amounts due and payable on such Securities for principal (and premium, if any) and interest, respectively.

Section 507. Limitation on Suits.

No Holder of any Security of any series shall have any right to institute any proceeding, judicial or otherwise, with respect to this Indenture, or for the appointment of a receiver or trustee, or for any other remedy hereunder, unless

(1) such Holder has previously given written notice to the Trustee of a continuing Event of Default with respect to the Securities of that series;

(2) the Holders of not less than 25% in aggregate principal amount of the Outstanding Securities of that series shall have made written request to the Trustee to institute proceedings in respect of such Event of Default in its own name as Trustee hereunder;

(3) such Holder or Holders have offered to the Trustee reasonable indemnity against the costs, expenses and liabilities to be incurred in compliance with such request;

(4) the Trustee for 90 days after its receipt of such notice, request and offer of indemnity has failed to institute any such proceeding; and

(5) no direction inconsistent with such written request has been given to the Trustee during such 90-day period by the Holders of a majority in principal amount of the Outstanding Securities of that series;

it being understood and intended that no one or more of such Holders shall have any right in any manner whatever by virtue of, or by availing of, any provision of this Indenture to affect, disturb or prejudice the rights of any other of such Holders, or to obtain or to seek to obtain priority or preference over any other of such Holders or to enforce any right under this Indenture, except in the manner herein provided and for the equal and ratable benefit of all of such Holders.

Section 508. Unconditional Right of Holders to Receive Principal, Premium and Interest.

Notwithstanding any other provision in this Indenture, the Holder of any Security shall have the right, which is absolute and unconditional, to receive payment of the principal of (and premium, if any) and (subject to Section 307) interest on such Security on the Stated Maturity or Maturities expressed in such Security (or, in the case of redemption, on the Redemption Date) and to institute suit for the enforcement of any such payment, and such rights shall not be impaired without the consent of such Holder.

Section 509. Restoration of Rights and Remedies.

If the Trustee or any Holder has instituted any proceeding to enforce any right or remedy under this Indenture and such proceeding has been discontinued or abandoned for any reason, or has been determined adversely to the Trustee or to such Holder, then and in every such case, subject to any determination in such proceeding, the Company, the Trustee and the Holders shall be restored severally and respectively to their former positions hereunder and thereafter all rights and remedies of the Trustee and the Holders shall continue as though no such proceeding had been instituted.

Section 510. Rights and Remedies Cumulative.

Except as otherwise provided with respect to the replacement or payment of mutilated, destroyed, lost or stolen Securities in the last paragraph of Section 306, no right or remedy herein conferred upon or reserved to the Trustee or to the Holders is intended to be exclusive of any other right or remedy, and every right and remedy shall, to the extent permitted by law, be cumulative and in addition to every other right and remedy given hereunder or now or hereafter existing at law or in equity or otherwise. The assertion or employment of any right or remedy hereunder, or otherwise, shall not prevent the concurrent assertion or employment of any other appropriate right or remedy.

Section 511. Delay or Omission Not Waiver.

No delay or omission of the Trustee or of any Holder of any Securities to exercise any right or remedy accruing upon any Event of Default shall impair any such right or remedy or constitute a waiver of any such Event of Default or an acquiescence therein. Every right and remedy given by this Article or by law to the Trustee or to the Holders may be exercised from time to time, and as often as may be deemed expedient, by the Trustee or by the Holders, as the case may be.

Section 512. Control by Holders.

The Holders of a majority in principal amount of the Outstanding Securities of any series shall have the right to direct the time, method and place of conducting any proceeding for any remedy available to the Trustee, or exercising any trust or power conferred on the Trustee, with respect to the Securities of such series, provided that

(1) such direction shall not be in conflict with any rule of law or with this Indenture, and

(2) the Trustee may take any other action deemed proper by the Trustee which is not inconsistent with such direction.

Upon receipt by the Trustee of any written notice directing the time, method or place of conducting any such proceeding or exercising any such trust or power, with respect to Securities of a series all or part of which is represented by a Global Security, a record date shall be established for determining Holders of Outstanding Securities of such series entitled to join in such notice, which record date shall be at the close of business on the day the Trustee receives such notice. The Holders on such record date, or their duly designated proxies, and only such Persons, shall be entitled to join in such notice, whether or not such Holders remain Holders after such record date; provided, however, that unless the Holders of a majority in principal amount of the Outstanding Securities of such series shall have joined in such notice prior to the day which is the ninetieth day after such record date, such notice shall automatically and without further action by any Holder be cancelled and of no further effect. Nothing in this paragraph shall prevent a Holder, or a proxy of a Holder, from giving, (i) after expiration of such 90-day period, a new notice identical to a notice which has been cancelled pursuant to the proviso to the preceding sentence or (ii) during any such 90-day period, a new direction contrary to or different from such direction, in either of which events a new record date shall be established pursuant to the provisions of this Section 512.

Section 513. Waiver of Past Defaults.

Subject to Section 502, the Holders of a majority in principal amount of the Outstanding Securities of any series may, by notice to the Trustee, waive an existing or past default with respect to the Securities of such series and its consequences, except a default

(1) in the payment of principal of (or premium, if any) or interest on any Security of such series, or in the deposit of any sinking fund payment when and as due,

(2) in respect of a covenant or provision hereof which under Article Nine cannot be modified or amended without the consent of the Holder of each Outstanding Security of such series affected, or

(3) in respect of an existing or past default described in clause (4), (5) or (6) of Section 501, which may be waived by the Holders of a majority in principal amount of all Outstanding Securities voting together as a single class.

The Company may, but shall not be obligated to, fix a record date for the purpose of determining the Persons entitled to waive any past default hereunder. If a record date is fixed, the Holders on such record date, or their duly designated proxies, and only such Persons, shall be entitled to waive any default hereunder, whether or not such Holders remain Holders after such record date; provided, however, that unless such majority in principal amount shall have waived such default prior to the date which is the ninetieth day after such record date, any such waiver previously given shall automatically and without further action by any Holder be cancelled and of no further effect.

Upon any such waiver, such default shall cease to exist, and any Event of Default arising therefrom shall be deemed to have been cured, for every purpose of this Indenture; but no such waiver shall extend to any subsequent or other default or impair any right consequent thereon.

Section 514. Undertaking for Costs.

All parties to this Indenture agree, and each Holder of any Security by his acceptance thereof shall be deemed to have agreed, that any court may in its discretion require, in any suit for the enforcement of any right or remedy under this Indenture, or in any suit against the Trustee for any action taken, suffered or omitted by it as Trustee, the filing by any party litigant in such suit of an undertaking to pay the costs of such suit, and that such court may in its discretion assess reasonable costs, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, against any party litigant in such suit, having due regard to the merits and good faith of the claims or defenses made by such party litigant; but the provisions of this Section shall not apply to any suit instituted by the Company, to any suit instituted by the Trustee, to any suit instituted by any Holder, or group of Holders, holding in the aggregate more than 10% in principal amount of the Outstanding Securities of any series, or to any suit instituted by any Holder for the enforcement of the payment of the principal of (or premium, if any) or interest on any Security on or after the Stated Maturity or Maturities expressed in such Security (or, in the case of redemption, on or after the Redemption Date).

Section 515. Waiver of Stay or Extension Laws.

The Company covenants (to the extent that it may lawfully do so) that it will not at any time insist upon, or plead, or in any manner whatsoever claim or take the benefit or advantage of any stay or extension law wherever enacted, now or at any time hereafter in force, which may affect the covenants or the performance of this Indenture; and the Company (to the extent that it may lawfully do so) hereby expressly waives all benefit or advantage of any such law and covenants that it will not hinder, delay or impede the execution of any power herein granted to the Trustee, but will suffer and permit the execution of every such power as though no such law had been enacted.

ARTICLE SIX

The Trustee

Section 601. Certain Duties and Responsibilities.

(a) Except during the continuance of an Event of Default,

(1) the Trustee undertakes to perform such duties and only such duties as are specifically set forth in this Indenture, and no implied covenants or obligations shall be read into this Indenture against the Trustee; and

(2) in the absence of bad faith on its part, the Trustee may conclusively rely, as to the truth of the statements and the correctness of the opinions expressed therein, upon certificates or opinions furnished to the Trustee and conforming to the requirements of this Indenture; but in the case of any such certificates or opinions which by any provision hereof are specifically required to be furnished to the Trustee, the Trustee shall be under a duty to examine the same to determine whether or not they conform to the requirements of this Indenture provided , however , that the Trustee shall not be responsible for the accuracy or content of any certificates or opinions furnished by the proper party hereunder.

(b) In case an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, the Trustee shall exercise such of the rights and powers vested in it by this Indenture, and use the same degree of care and skill in their exercise, as a prudent man would exercise or use under the circumstances in the conduct of his own affairs.

(c) No provision of this Indenture shall be construed to relieve the Trustee from liability for its own negligent action, its own negligent failure to act, or its own willful misconduct, except that

(1) this Subsection shall not be construed to limit the effect of Subsection (a) of this Section;

(2) the Trustee shall not be liable for any error of judgment made in good faith by a Responsible Officer, unless it shall be proved that the Trustee was negligent in ascertaining the pertinent facts;

(3) the Trustee shall not be liable with respect to any action taken or omitted to be taken by it in good faith (A) in accordance with the provisions of this Indenture or (B) at the direction of the Holders of a majority in principal amount of the outstanding Securities of any series, determined as provided in Section 512, relating to the time, method and place of conducting any proceeding for any remedy available to the Trustee, or exercising or omitting to exercise any trust or power conferred upon the Trustee, under this Indenture with respect to the Securities of such series; and

(4) no provision of this Indenture shall require the Trustee to expend or risk its own funds or otherwise incur any financial liability in the performance of any of its duties hereunder, or in the exercise of any of its rights or powers, if it shall have reasonable grounds for believing that repayment of such funds or adequate indemnity against such risk or liability is not reasonably assured to it.

(d) Whether or not therein expressly so provided, every provision of this Indenture relating to the conduct or affecting the liability of or affording protection to the Trustee shall be subject to the provisions of this Section.

Section 602. Notice of Defaults.

Within 90 days after the occurrence of any default hereunder with respect to the Securities of any series, the Trustee shall transmit by mail to all Holders of Securities of such series, as their names and addresses appear in the Security Register, notice of such default hereunder known to the Trustee, unless such default shall have been cured or waived; provided, however, that, except in the case of a default in the payment of the principal of (or premium, if any) or interest on any Security of such series or in the payment of any sinking fund installment with respect to Securities of such series, the Trustee shall be protected in withholding such notice if and so long as the board of directors, the executive committee or a trust committee of directors or Responsible Officers of the Trustee in good faith determine that the withholding of such notice is in the interest of the Holders of Securities of such series; and provided, further, that in the case of any default of the character specified in Section 501(4) with respect to Securities of such series, no such notice to Holders shall be given until at least 30 days after the occurrence thereof. For the purpose of this Section, the term “default” means any event which is, or after notice or lapse of time or both would become, an Event of Default with respect to Securities of such series.

Section 603. Certain Rights of Trustee.

Subject to the provisions of Section 601:

(a) the Trustee may conclusively rely and shall be fully protected in acting or refraining from acting upon any resolution, certificate, statement, instrument, opinion, report, notice, request, direction, consent, order, bond, debenture, note, other evidence of indebtedness or other paper or document believed by it to be genuine and to have been signed or presented by the proper party or parties;

(b) any request or direction of the Company mentioned herein shall be sufficiently evidenced by a Company Request or Company Order or as otherwise expressly provided herein and any resolution of the Board of Directors may be sufficiently evidenced by a Board Resolution;

(c) whenever in the administration of this Indenture the Trustee shall deem it desirable that a matter be proved or established prior to taking, suffering or omitting any action hereunder, the Trustee (unless other evidence be herein specifically prescribed) may, in the absence of bad faith on its part, conclusively rely upon an Officers’ Certificate;

(d) the Trustee may consult with counsel and the written advice of such counsel or any Opinion of Counsel shall be full and complete authorization and protection in respect of any action taken, suffered or omitted by it hereunder in good faith and in reliance thereon;

(e) the Trustee shall be under no obligation to exercise any of the rights or powers vested in it by this Indenture at the request or direction of any of the Holders pursuant to this Indenture, unless such Holders shall have offered to the Trustee reasonable security or indemnity against the costs, expenses and liabilities which might be incurred by it in compliance with such request or direction;

(f) the Trustee shall not be bound to make any investigation into the facts or matters stated in any resolution, certificate, statement, instrument, opinion, report, notice, request, direction, consent, order, bond, debenture, note, other evidence of indebtedness or other paper or document, but the Trustee, in its discretion, may make such further inquiry or investigation into such facts or matters as it may see fit, and, if the Trustee shall determine to make such further inquiry or investigation, it shall be entitled to examine the books, records and premises of the Company, personally or by agent or attorney;

(g) the Trustee may execute any of the trusts or powers hereunder or perform any duties hereunder either directly or by or through agents or attorneys and the Trustee shall not be responsible for any misconduct or negligence on the part of any agent or attorney appointed with due care by it hereunder; and

(h) the Trustee shall not be liable for any action taken, suffered, or omitted to be taken by it in good faith and reasonably believed by it to be authorized or within the discretion or rights or powers conferred upon it by this Indenture; and

(i) the Trustee shall not be charged with knowledge of any default or Event of Default with respect to the Securities unless either (1) a Responsible Officer shall have actual knowledge of such default or Event of Default or (2) written notice of such default or Event of Default shall have been given to the Trustee by the Company or by any Holder of the Securities.

(j) The right of the Trustee to perform any discretionary act enumerated in this Indenture shall not be construed as a duty, and the Trustee shall not be answerable for other than its bad faith, negligence or willful misconduct in the performance of such act.

(k) The Trustee shall not be required to give any bond or surety in respect of the execution of the trust created hereby or the powers granted hereunder.

(l) In the event that the Indenture Trustee is also acting in the capacity of Security Registrar, Paying Agent or Authenticating Agent hereunder, the rights, protections, immunities and indemnities afforded to the Trustee pursuant to this Article VI shall also be afforded to the Trustee acting in such capacities hereunder and thereunder.

(m) The Trustee shall not be responsible for delays or failures in performance resulting from acts beyond its control (such acts include but are not limited to acts of God, strikes, lockouts, riots and acts of war).

Section 604. Not Responsible for Recitals or Issuance of Securities.

The recitals contained herein and in the Securities, except the Trustee’s certificates of authentication, shall be taken as the statements of the Company, and the Trustee or any Authenticating Agent assumes no responsibility for their correctness. The Trustee makes no representations as to the validity or sufficiency of this Indenture or of the Securities. The Trustee or any Authenticating Agent shall not be accountable for the use or application by the Company of Securities or the proceeds thereof.

Section 605. May Hold Securities.

The Trustee, any Authenticating Agent, any Paying Agent, any Security Registrar or any other agent of the Company, in its individual or any other capacity, may become the owner or pledgee of Securities and, subject to Sections 608 and 613, may otherwise deal with the Company with the same rights it would have if it were not Trustee, Authenticating Agent, Paying Agent, Security Registrar or such other agent.

Section 606. Money Held in Trust.

Money held by the Trustee in trust hereunder need not be segregated from other funds except to the extent required by law. The Trustee shall be under no liability for interest on any money received by it hereunder except as otherwise agreed with the Company.

Section 607. Compensation and Reimbursement.

The Company agrees

(1) to pay to the Trustee from time to time reasonable compensation for all services rendered by it hereunder (which compensation shall not be limited by any provision of law in regard to the compensation of a trustee of an express trust);

(2) except as otherwise expressly provided herein, to reimburse the Trustee upon its request for all reasonable expenses, disbursements and advances incurred or made by the Trustee in accordance with any provision of this Indenture (including the reasonable compensation and the expenses and disbursements of its agents and counsel), except any such expense, disbursement or advance as may be attributable to its negligence or bad faith; and

(3) to indemnify the Trustee for, and to hold it harmless against, any loss, liability or expense incurred without negligence or bad faith on its part, arising out of or in connection with the acceptance or administration of the trust or trusts hereunder (including the reasonable compensation and the expenses and disbursements of its counsel), including the costs and expenses of defending itself against any claim or liability in connection with the exercise or performance of any of its powers or duties hereunder.

When the Trustee incurs expenses or renders services in connection with an Event of Default specified in Section 501(5) and 501(6), the expenses (including the reasonable charges and expenses of its counsel) and the compensation for the services are intended to constitute expenses of administration under any applicable Federal or State bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, or other similar law.

To secure the Company’s payment obligations in this Section 607, the Trustee shall have a lien prior to the Securities on all money or property held or collected by the Trustee, in its capacity as Trustee, except money or property held in trust to pay principal of, premium, if any, and interest on particular Securities.

The provisions of this Section 607 shall survive the resignation or removal of the Trustee and the termination of this Indenture.

Section 608. Disqualification; Conflicting Interests.

The Trustee for the Securities of any series issued hereunder shall be subject to the provisions of Section 310(b) of the Trust Indenture Act during the period of time provided for therein. In determining whether the Trustee has a conflicting interest as defined in Section 310(b) of the Trust Indenture Act with respect to the Securities of any series, there shall be excluded this Indenture with respect to Securities of any particular series of Securities other than that series.

Nothing herein shall prevent the Trustee from filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission the application referred to in the second to last paragraph of section 310(b) of the Trust Indenture Act.

Section 609. Corporate Trustee Required; Eligibility.

There shall at all times be a Trustee hereunder which shall be a corporation organized and doing business under the laws of the United States of America, any State thereof or the District of Columbia, authorized under such laws to exercise corporate trust powers, having a combined capital and surplus of at least $50,000,000. If such corporation publishes

reports of condition at least annually, pursuant to law or to the requirements of said supervising or examining authority, then for the purposes of this Section, the combined capital and surplus of such corporation shall be deemed to be its combined capital and surplus as set forth in its most recent report of condition so published. If at any time the Trustee shall cease to be eligible in accordance with the provisions of this Section, it shall resign immediately in the manner and with the effect hereinafter specified in this Article.

Section 610. Resignation and Removal; Appointment of Successor.

(a) No resignation or removal of the Trustee and no appointment of a successor Trustee pursuant to this Article shall become effective until the acceptance of appointment by the successor Trustee in accordance with the applicable requirements of Section 611.

(b) The Trustee may resign at any time with respect to the Securities of one or more series by giving written notice thereof to the Company at least 30 days in advance of such resignation. If the instrument of acceptance by a successor Trustee required by Section 611 shall not have been delivered to the Trustee within 30 days after the giving of such notice of resignation, the resigning Trustee may petition any court of competent jurisdiction for the appointment of a successor Trustee with respect to the Securities of such series.

(c) The Trustee may be removed at any time with respect to the Securities of any series by Act of the Holders of a majority in principal amount of the Outstanding Securities of such series, delivered to the Trustee and to the Company. Notice of such Act by the Holders shall be delivered to the Trustee at least 30 days in advance of the date of removal.

(d) If at any time:

(1) the Trustee shall fail to comply with Section 608 after written request therefor by the Company or by any Holder who has been a bona fide Holder of a Security for at least six months, or

(2) the Trustee shall cease to be eligible under Section 609 and shall fail to resign after written request thereof or by the Company or by any such Holder, or

(3) the Trustee shall become incapable of acting or shall be adjudged a bankrupt or insolvent or a receiver of the Trustee or of its property shall be appointed or any public officer shall take charge or control of the Trustee or of its property or affairs for the purpose of rehabilitation, conservation or liquidation,

then, in any such case, (i) the Company by a Board Resolution may remove the Trustee with respect to all securities, or (ii) subject to Section 514, any Holder who has been a bona fide Holder of a Security for at least six months may, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated, petition any court of competent jurisdiction for the removal of the Trustee with respect to all Securities and the appointment of a successor Trustee or Trustees.

(e) If the Trustee shall resign, be removed or become incapable of acting, or if a vacancy shall occur in the office of Trustee for any cause, with respect to the Securities of one

or more series, the Company, by a Board Resolution, shall promptly appoint a successor Trustee or Trustees with respect to the Securities of that or those series (it being understood that any such successor Trustee may be appointed with respect to the Securities of one or more or all of such series and that at any time there shall be only one Trustee with respect to the Securities of any particular series) and shall comply with the applicable requirements of Section 611. If, within one year after such resignation, removal or incapability, or the occurrence of such vacancy, a successor Trustee with respect to the Securities of any Series shall be appointed by Act of the Holders of a majority in principal amount of the Outstanding Securities of such series delivered to the Company and the retiring Trustee, the successor Trustee so appointed shall, forthwith upon its acceptance of such appointment in accordance with the applicable requirements of Section 611, become the successor Trustee with respect to the Securities of such series and to that extent supersede the successor Trustee appointed by the Company. If no successor Trustee with respect to the Securities of any Series shall have been so appointed by the Company or the Holders and accepted appointment in the manner required by Section 611, any Holder who has been a bona fide Holder of a Security of such series for at least six months may, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated, petition any court of competent jurisdiction for the appointment of a successor Trustee with respect to the Securities of such series.

(f) The Company shall give notice of each resignation and each removal of the Trustee with respect to the Securities of any series and each appointment of a successor Trustee with respect to the Securities of any series by mailing written notice of such event by first-class mail, postage prepaid, to all Holders of Securities of such series as their names and addresses appear in the Security Register. Each notice shall include the name of the successor Trustee with respect to the Securities of such series and the address of its Corporate Trust Office.

(g) The Trustee shall not be liable for the acts or omissions of any successor Trustee.

Section 611. Acceptance of Appointment by Successor.

(a) In case of the appointment hereunder of a successor Trustee with respect to all Securities, every such successor Trustee so appointed shall execute, acknowledge and deliver to the Company and to the retiring Trustee an instrument accepting such appointment, and thereupon the resignation or removal of the retiring Trustee shall become effective and such successor Trustee, without any further act, deed or conveyance, shall become vested with all the rights, powers, trusts and duties of the retiring Trustee; but, on the request of the Company or the successor Trustee, such retiring Trustee shall, upon payment of its charges, execute and deliver an instrument transferring to such successor Trustee all the rights, powers and trusts of the retiring Trustee and shall duly assign, transfer and deliver to such successor Trustee all property and money held by such retiring Trustee hereunder.

(b) In case of the appointment hereunder of a successor Trustee with respect to the Securities of one or more (but not all) series, the Company, the retiring Trustee and each successor Trustee with respect to the Securities of one or more series shall execute and deliver an indenture supplemental hereto wherein each successor Trustee shall accept such appointment and which (1) shall contain such provisions as shall be necessary or desirable to transfer and confirm to, and to vest in, each successor Trustee all the rights, powers, trusts and duties of the retiring

Trustee with respect to the Securities of that or those series to which the appointment of such successor Trustee relates, (2) if the retiring Trustee is not retiring with respect to all Securities, shall contain such provisions as shall be deemed necessary or desirable to confirm that all the rights, powers, trusts and duties of the retiring Trustee with respect to the Securities of that or those series as to which the retiring Trustee is not retiring shall continue to be vested in the retiring Trustee, and (3) shall add to or change any of the provisions of this Indenture as shall be necessary to provide for or facilitate the administration of the trusts hereunder by more than one Trustee, it being understood that nothing herein or in such supplemental indenture shall constitute such Trustees co-trustees of the same trust and that each such Trustee shall be trustee of a trust or trusts hereunder separate and apart from any trust or trusts hereunder administered by any other such Trustee; and upon the execution and delivery of such supplemental indenture the resignation or removal of the retiring Trustee shall become effective to the extent provided therein and each such successor Trustee, without any further act, deed or conveyance, shall become vested with all the rights, powers, trusts and duties of the retiring Trustee with respect to the Securities of that or those series to which the appointment of such successor Trustee relates; but, on request of the Company or any successor Trustee, such retiring Trustee shall duly assign, transfer and deliver to such successor Trustee all property and money held by such retiring Trustee hereunder with respect to the Securities of that or those series to which the appointment of such successor Trustee relates.

(c) Upon request of any such successor Trustee, the Company shall execute any and all instruments for more fully and certainly vesting in and confirming to such successor Trustee all such rights, powers and trusts referred to in paragraph (a) and (b) of this Section, as the case may be.

(d) No successor Trustee shall accept its appointment unless at the time of such acceptance such successor Trustee shall be qualified and eligible under this Article.

Section 612. Merger, Conversion, Consolidation or Succession to Business.

Any corporation into which the Trustee may be merged or converted or with which it may be consolidated, or any corporation resulting from any merger, conversion or consolidation to which the Trustee shall be a party, or any corporation succeeding to all or substantially all the corporate trust business of the Trustee, shall be the successor of the Trustee hereunder, provided such corporation shall be otherwise qualified and eligible under this Article, without the execution or filing of any paper or any further act on the part of any of the parties hereto. In case any Securities shall have been authenticated, but not delivered, by the Trustee then in office, any successor by merger, conversion or consolidation to such authenticating Trustee may adopt such authentication and deliver the Securities so authenticated with the same effect as if such successor Trustee had itself authenticated such Securities.

Section 613. Preferential Collection of Claims Against Company.

The Trustee shall comply with Section 311(a) of the Trust Indenture Act with respect to each series of Securities for which it is Trustee.

Section 614. Appointment of Authenticating Agent.

At any time when any of the Securities remain Outstanding the Company may appoint an Authenticating Agent or Agents with respect to one or more series of Securities which shall be authorized to act on behalf of the Trustee to authenticate Securities of such series issued upon exchange, registration of transfer or partial redemption thereof or pursuant to Section 306, and Securities so authenticated shall be entitled to the benefits of this Indenture and shall be valid and obligatory for all purposes as if authenticated by the Trustee hereunder. Wherever reference is made in this Indenture to the authentication and delivery of Securities by the Trustee or the Trustee’s certificate of authentication, such reference shall be deemed to include authentication and delivery on behalf of the Trustee by an Authenticating Agent and a certificate of authentication executed on behalf of the Trustee by an Authenticating Agent. Each Authenticating Agent shall at all times be a corporation organized and doing business under the laws of the United States of America, any State thereof or the District of Columbia, authorized under such laws to act as Authenticating Agent, having a combined capital and surplus of not less than $50,000,000 and subject to supervision or examination by Federal or State authority. If such Authenticating Agent publishes reports of condition at least annually, pursuant to law or to the requirements of said supervising or examining authority, then for the purposes of this Section, the combined capital and surplus of such Authenticating Agent shall be deemed to be its combined capital and surplus as set forth in its most recent report of condition so published. If at any time an Authenticating Agent shall cease to be eligible in accordance with the provisions of this Section, such Authenticating Agent shall resign immediately in the manner and with the effect specified in this Section.

Any corporation into which an Authenticating Agent may be merged or converted or with which it may be consolidated, or any corporation resulting from any merger, conversion or consolidation to which such Authenticating Agent shall be a party, or any corporation succeeding to the corporate agency or corporate trust business of an Authenticating Agent, shall continue to be an Authenticating Agent, provided such corporation shall be otherwise eligible under this Section, without the execution or filing of any paper or any further act on the part of the Trustee or the Authenticating Agent.

An Authenticating Agent may resign at any time by giving written notice thereof to the Trustee and to the Company. The Company may at any time terminate the agency of an Authenticating Agent by giving written notice thereof to such Authenticating Agent and to the Trustee. Upon receiving such a notice of resignation or upon such a termination, or in case at any time such Authenticating Agent shall cease to be eligible in accordance with the provisions of this Section, the Company may appoint a successor Authenticating Agent and shall mail written notice of such appointment by first-class mail, postage prepaid, to all Holders of Securities of the series with respect to which such Authenticating Agent will serve, as their names and addresses appear in the Security Register. Any successor Authenticating Agent upon acceptance of its appointment hereunder shall become vested with all the rights, powers and duties of its predecessor hereunder, with like effect as if originally named as an Authenticating Agent. No successor Authenticating Agent shall be appointed unless eligible under the provisions of this Section.

The Company agrees to pay to each Authenticating Agent from time to time reasonable compensation for its services under this Section.

If an appointment with respect to one or more series is made pursuant to this Section, the Securities of such series may have endorsed thereon, in addition to the Trustee’s certificate of authentication, an alternate certificate of authentication in the following form:

This is one of the Securities of the series designated therein referred to in the within-mentioned Indenture.


THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A.,
as Trustee

By
		As Authenticating Agent

By
		Authorized Officer

ARTICLE SEVEN

Holders’ Lists and Reports by Trustee and Company

Section 701. Company to Furnish Trustee Names and Addresses of Holders.

The Company will furnish or cause to be furnished to the Trustee

(a) semi-annually, not later than June 30 and December 31 in each year, a list, in such form as the Trustee may reasonably require, of the names and addresses of the Holders as of the preceding June 15 or December 15, as the case may be, and

(b) at such other times as the Trustee may request in writing, within 30 days after the receipt by the Company of any such request, a list of similar form and content as of a date not more than 15 days prior to the time such list is furnished;

excluding from any such list names and addresses received by the Trustee in its capacity as Security Registrar; provided that the Company shall not be obligated to provide such a list of Holders at any time that such list would not differ from the last such list provided by the Company to the Trustee under this Section 701.

Section 702. Preservation of Information; Communications to Holders.

(a) The Trustee shall preserve, in as current a form as is reasonably practicable, the names and addresses of Holders contained in the most recent list furnished to the Trustee as provided in Section 701 and the names and addresses of Holders received by the Trustee in its capacity as Security Registrar. The Trustee may destroy any list furnished to it as provided in Section 701 upon receipt of a new list so furnished.

(b) If three or more Holders (herein referred to as “applicants”) apply in writing to the Trustee, and furnish the Trustee reasonable proof that each such applicant has owned a Security for a period of at least six months preceding the date of such application, and such application states that the applicants desire to communicate with the other Holders with respect to their rights under this Indenture or under the Securities and is accompanied by a copy of the form of proxy or other communication which such applicants propose to transmit, then the Trustee shall, within five business days after the receipt of such application, at its election, either

(i) afford such applicants access to the information preserved at the time by the Trustee in accordance with Section 702(a), or

(ii) inform such applicants as to the approximate number of Holders whose names and addresses appear in the information preserved at the time by the Trustee in accordance with Section 702(a), and as to the approximate cost of mailing to such Holders the form of proxy or other communication, if any, specified in such application.

If the Trustee shall elect not to afford such applicants access to such information, the Trustee shall, upon the written request of such applicants, mail to each Holder whose name and address appear in the information preserved at the time by the Trustee in accordance with Section 702(a) a copy of the form of proxy or other communication which is specified in such request, with reasonable promptness after a tender to the Trustee of the material to be mailed and of payment, or provision for the payment, of the reasonable expenses of mailing, unless within five days after such tender the Trustee shall mail to such applicants and file with the Commission, together with a copy of the material to be mailed, a written statement to the effect that, in the opinion of the Trustee, such mailing would be contrary to the best interest of the Holders or would be in violation of applicable law. Such written statement shall specify the basis of such opinion. If the Commission, after opportunity for a hearing upon the objections specified in the written statement so filed, shall enter an order refusing to sustain any of such objections or if, after the entry of an order sustaining one or more of such objections, the Commission shall find, after notice and opportunity for hearing, that all the objections so sustained have been met and shall enter an order so declaring, the Trustee shall mail copies of such material to all such Holders with reasonable promptness after the entry of such order and the renewal of such tender; otherwise the Trustee shall be relieved of any obligation or duty to such applicants respecting their application.

(c) Every Holder of Securities, by receiving and holding the same, agrees with the Company and the Trustee that neither the Company nor the Trustee nor any agent of either of them shall be held accountable by reason of the disclosure of any such information as to the names and addresses of the Holders in accordance with Section 702(b), regardless of the source from which such information was derived, and that the Trustee shall not be held accountable by reason of mailing any material pursuant to a request made under Section 702(b).

Section 703. Reports by Trustee.

(a) Within 60 days of each May 15, the Trustee shall transmit to Holders such reports concerning the Trustee and its actions under this Indenture as may be required pursuant to the Trust Indenture Act in the manner provided pursuant thereto.

(b) A copy of each such report shall, at the time of such transmission to Holders, be filed by the Trustee with each stock exchange upon which the Securities are listed, with the Commission and with the Company. The Company will notify the Trustee when the Securities are listed on any stock exchange.

Section 704. Reports by Company.

The Company shall:

(1) file with the Trustee, within 15 days after the Company files the same with the Commission, copies of the annual reports and of the information, documents and other reports (or copies of such portions of any of the foregoing as the Commission may from time to time by rules and regulations prescribe) which the Company may be required to file with the Commission pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act; or, if the Company is not required to file information, documents or reports pursuant to either of said Sections, then it shall file with the Trustee and the Commission, in accordance with rules and regulations prescribed from time to time by the Commission, such of the supplementary and periodic information, documents and reports which may be required pursuant to Section 13 of the Exchange Act in respect of a security listed and registered on a national securities exchange as may be prescribed from time to time in such rules and regulations;

(2) file with the Trustee and the Commission, in accordance with rules and regulations prescribed from time to time by the Commission, such additional information, documents and reports with respect to compliance by the Company with the conditions and covenants of this Indenture as may be required from time to time by such rules and regulations; and

(3) transmit by mail to all Holders, as their names and addresses appear in the Security Register, within 30 days after the filing thereof with the Trustee, such summaries of any information, documents and reports required to be filed by the Company pursuant to paragraphs (1) and (2) of this Section as may be required by rules and regulations prescribed from time to time by the Commission.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, all annual reports, all required information, documents and other reports, and such portions of any of the foregoing, referred to in this Section 704 shall be deemed filed with the Trustee and transmitted to the Holders at the time such annual reports, information, documents, other reports or such portions of any of the foregoing are publicly filed with the Commission via the Commission’s EDGAR filing system (or any successor system).

ARTICLE EIGHT

Consolidation, Merger, Conveyance, Transfer or Lease

Section 801. Company May Consolidate, Etc., Only on Certain Terms.

The Company shall not consolidate with or merge into any other Person or convey, transfer or lease its properties and assets substantially as an entirety to any Person, unless:

(1) (a) the Company shall be the continuing entity or (b) in case the Company shall consolidate with or merge into another Person or convey, transfer or lease its properties and assets substantially as an entirety to any Person, the Person formed by such consolidation or into which the Company is merged or the Person which acquires by conveyance or transfer, or which leases, the properties and assets of the Company substantially as an entirety shall be a corporation, partnership, trust, limited liability company or other similar entity organized and existing under the laws of the United States of America, any State thereof or the District of Columbia and shall expressly assume, by an indenture supplemental hereto, executed and delivered to the Trustee, in form satisfactory to the Trustee, the due and punctual payment of the principal of (and premium, if any) and interest on all the Securities and the performance of every covenant of this Indenture on the part of the Company to be performed or observed;

(2) immediately after giving effect to such transaction and treating any indebtedness which becomes an obligation of the Company or a Subsidiary as a result of such transaction as having been incurred by the Company or such Subsidiary at the time of such transaction, no Event of Default, and no event which, after notice or lapse of time or both, would become an Event of Default, shall have happened and be continuing; and

(3) if, as a result of any such consolidation or merger or such conveyance, transfer or lease, properties or assets of the Company would become subject to a mortgage, pledge, lien, security interest or other encumbrance which would not be permitted by this Indenture, the Company or such successor corporation or Person, as the case may be, shall take such steps as shall be necessary effectively to secure the Securities equally and ratably with (or prior to) all indebtedness secured thereby.

Section 802. Successor Person Substituted.

Upon any consolidation by the Company with or merger by the Company into any other Person or any conveyance, transfer or lease of the properties and assets of the Company substantially as an entirety in accordance with Section 801, the successor Person formed by such consolidation or into which the Company is merged or to which such conveyance, transfer or lease is made shall succeed to, and be substituted for, and may exercise every right and power of, the Company under this Indenture with the same effect as if such successor Person had been named as the Company herein, and thereafter, except in the case of a lease, the predecessor Person shall be relieved of all obligations and covenants under this Indenture and the Securities.

ARTICLE NINE

Supplemental Indentures

Section 901. Supplemental Indentures Without Consent of Holders.

Without the consent of any Holders, the Company, when authorized by a Board Resolution, and the Trustee, at any time and from time to time, may enter into one or more indentures supplemental hereto, in form satisfactory to the Trustee, for any of the following purposes:

(1) to evidence the succession of another Person to the Company and the assumption by any such successor of the covenants of the Company herein and in the Securities; or

(2) to add to the covenants of the Company for the benefit of the Holders of all or any series of Securities (and if such covenants are to be for the benefit of less than all series of Securities, stating that such covenants are expressly being included solely for the benefit of such series) or to surrender any right or power herein conferred upon the Company; or

(3) to add any additional Events of Default; or

(4) to add to or change any of the provisions of this Indenture to such extent as shall be necessary to permit or facilitate the issuance of Securities in bearer form, registerable or not registerable as to principal, and with or without interest coupons, or to permit or facility the issuance of Securities in uncertificated form; or

(5) to change or eliminate any of the provisions of this Indenture, provided that any such change or elimination shall become effective only when there is no Security Outstanding of any series created prior to the execution of such supplemental indenture which is entitled to the benefit of such provision; or

(6) to secure the Securities pursuant to the requirements of Section 1005 or otherwise; or

(7) to establish the form or terms of Securities of any series as permitted by Sections 201 and 301; or

(8) to evidence and provide for the acceptance of appointment hereunder by a successor Trustee with respect to the Securities of one or more series and to add to or change any of the provisions of this Indenture as shall be necessary to provide for or facilitate the administration of the trusts hereunder by more than one Trustee, pursuant to the requirements of Section 611(b); or

(9) to add to or change any of the provisions of this Indenture with respect to any Securities that by their terms may be converted into securities or other property other than Securities of the same series and of like tenor, in order to permit or facilitate the issuance, payment or conversion of such Securities; or

(10) to qualify or maintain qualification of this Indenture under the Trust Indenture Act; or

(11) to cure any ambiguity, to correct or supplement any provision herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision herein, or to make any other provisions with respect to matters or questions arising under this Indenture, provided such action shall not adversely affect the interests of the Holders of Securities of any series in any material respect and further provided that any amendment made solely to conform the provisions of this Indenture or any series of Securities to the corresponding description of such Securities contained in the applicable prospectus, prospectus supplement or other offering document shall be deemed to not adversely affect the interests of the Holders of Securities; or

(12) to add to, delete from or revise the conditions, limitations and restrictions on the authorized amount, terms or purposes of issue, authentication and delivery of Securities, as herein set forth; or

(13) to add a guarantee with respect to the Securities of any series; or

(14) to release a guarantee with respect to the Securities of any series as permitted under this Indenture and any applicable guarantee.

Section 902. Supplemental Indentures with Consent of Holders.

With the consent of the Holders of a majority in principal amount of the Outstanding Securities affected by such supplemental indenture voting together as a single class, by Act of said Holders delivered to the Company and the Trustee, the Company, when authorized by a Board Resolution, and the Trustee may enter into an indenture or indentures supplemental hereto for the purpose of adding any provisions to or changing in any manner or eliminating any of the provisions of this Indenture or of modifying or waiving in any manner the rights of the Holders of Securities of such series under this Indenture; provided, however, that no such supplemental indenture shall, without the consent of the Holder of each Outstanding Security affected thereby,

(1) change the Stated Maturity of the principal of, or any installment of principal of or interest on, any Security, or reduce the principal amount thereof or the rate of interest thereon or any premium payable upon the redemption thereof, or reduce the amount of the principal of an Original Issue Discount Security that would be due and payable upon a declaration of acceleration of the Maturity thereof pursuant to Section 502, or change any Place of Payment where, or the coin or Currency in which, any Security or any premium or the interest thereon is payable, or impair the right to institute suit for the enforcement of any such payment on or after the Stated Maturity thereof (or, in the case of redemption, on or after the Redemption Date), or

(2) reduce the percentage in principal amount of the Outstanding Securities of any series, the consent of whose Holders is required for any such supplemental indenture, or the consent of whose Holders is required for any waiver (of compliance with certain provisions of this Indenture or certain defaults hereunder and their consequences) provided for in this Indenture, or

(3) modify any of the provisions of this Section, Section 513 or Section 1007, except to increase any such percentage or to provide that certain other provisions of this Indenture cannot be modified or waived without the consent of the Holder of each Outstanding Security affected thereby, provided, however, that this clause shall not be deemed to require the consent of any Holder with respect to changes in the references to “the Trustee” and concomitant changes in this Section and Section 1007, or the deletion of this proviso, in accordance with the requirements of Sections 611(b) and 901(8).

A supplemental indenture which changes or eliminates any covenant or other provision of this Indenture which has expressly been included solely for the benefit of one or more particular series of Securities, or which modifies the rights of the Holders of Securities of such series with respect to such covenant or other provision, shall be deemed not to affect the rights under this Indenture of the Holders of Securities of any other series.

The Company may, but shall not be obligated to, fix a record date for the purpose of determining the Persons entitled to consent to any indenture supplemental hereto. If a record date is fixed, the Holders on such record date, or their duly designated proxies, and only such Persons, shall be entitled to consent to such supplemental indenture, whether or not such Holders remain Holders after such record date; provided, however, that unless such consent shall have become effective by virtue of the requisite percentage having been obtained prior to the date which is the ninetieth day after such record date, any such consent previously given shall, automatically and without further action by any Holder, be cancelled and of no further effect.

It shall not be necessary for any Act of Holders under this Section to approve the particular form of any proposed supplemental indenture, but it shall be sufficient if such Act shall approve the substance thereof.

Section 903. Execution of Supplemental Indentures.

In executing, or accepting the additional trusts created by, any supplemental indenture permitted by this Article or the modifications thereby of the trusts created by this Indenture, the Trustee shall be entitled to receive, and (subject to Section 601) shall be fully protected in relying upon, in addition to the documents required by Section 102, an Opinion of Counsel stating that the execution of such supplemental indenture is authorized or permitted by this Indenture. The Trustee may, but shall not be obligated to, enter into any such supplemental indenture which affects the Trustee’s own rights, duties or immunities under this Indenture or otherwise.

Section 904. Effect of Supplemental Indentures.

Upon the execution of any supplemental indenture under this Article, this Indenture shall be modified in accordance therewith, and such supplemental indenture shall form a part of this Indenture for all purposes; and every Holder of Securities theretofore or thereafter authenticated and delivered hereunder shall be bound thereby.

Section 905. Conformity with Trust Indenture Act.

Every supplemental indenture executed pursuant to this Article shall conform to the requirements of the Trust Indenture Act as then in effect.

Section 906. Reference in Securities to Supplemental Indentures.

Securities authenticated and delivered after the execution of any supplemental indenture pursuant to this Article may, and shall if required by the Trustee, bear a notation in form approved by the Trustee as to any matter provided for in such supplemental indenture. If the Company shall so determine, new Securities of any series so modified as to conform, in the opinion of the Trustee and the Company, to any such supplemental indenture may be prepared and executed by the Company and authenticated and delivered by the Trustee in exchange for Outstanding Securities of such series.

ARTICLE TEN

Covenants

Section 1001. Payment of Principal, Premium and Interest.

The Company covenants and agrees for the benefit of each series of Securities that it will duly and punctually pay the principal of (and premium, if any) and interest on the Securities of that series in accordance with the terms of the Securities and this Indenture.

Section 1002. Maintenance of Office or Agency.

The Company will maintain in each Place of Payment for any series of Securities an office or agency where Securities of that series may be presented or surrendered for payment, where Securities of that series may be surrendered for registration of transfer or exchange and where notices and demands to or upon the Company in respect of the Securities of that series and this Indenture may be served. The Company will give prompt written notice to the Trustee of the location, and any change in the location, of such office or agency. If at any time the Company shall fail to maintain any such required office or agency or shall fail to furnish the Trustee with the address thereof, such presentations, surrenders, notices and demands may be made or served at the Corporate Trust Office of the Trustee, and the Company hereby appoints the Trustee as its agent to receive all such presentations, surrenders, notices and demands.

The Company may also from time to time designate one or more other offices or agencies where the Securities of one or more series may be presented or surrendered for any or all such purposes and may from time to time rescind such designations; provided, however, that no such designation or rescission shall in any manner relieve the Company of its obligation to maintain an office or agency in each Place of Payment for Securities of any series for such purposes. The Company will give prompt written notice to the Trustee of any such designation or rescission and of any change in the location of any such other office or agency.

Section 1003. Money for Securities Payments to Be Held in Trust.

If the Company shall at any time act as its own Paying Agent with respect to any series of Securities, it will, on or before each due date of the principal of (and premium, if any) or interest on any of the Securities of that series, segregate and hold in trust for the benefit of the Persons entitled thereto a sum sufficient to pay the principal (and premium, if any) or interest so becoming due until such sums shall be paid to such Persons or otherwise disposed of as herein provided and will promptly notify the Trustee of its action or failure so to act.

Whenever the Company shall have one or more Paying Agents for any series of Securities, it will, on or before each due date of the principal of (and premium, if any) or interest on any Securities of that series, deposit with a Paying Agent a sum sufficient to pay the principal (and premium, if any) or interest so becoming due, such sum to be held in trust for the benefit of the Persons entitled to such principal, premium or interest, and (unless such Paying Agent is the Trustee) the Company will promptly notify the Trustee of its action or failure so to act.

The Company will cause each Paying Agent for any series of Securities other than the Trustee to execute and deliver to the Trustee an instrument in which such Paying Agent shall agree with the Trustee, subject to the provisions of this Section, that such Paying Agent will:

(1) hold all sums held by it for the payment of the principal of (and premium, if any) or interest on Securities of that series in trust for the benefit of the Persons entitled thereto until such sums shall be paid to such Persons or otherwise disposed of as herein provided;

(2) give the Trustee notice of any default by the Company (or any other obligor upon the Securities of that series) in the making of any payment of principal (and premium, if any) or interest on the Securities of that series; and

(3) at any time during the continuance of any such default, upon the written request of the Trustee, forthwith pay to the Trustee all sums so held in trust by such Paying Agent.

The Company may at any time, for the purpose of obtaining the satisfaction and discharge of this Indenture or for any other purpose, pay, or by Company Order direct any Paying Agent to pay, to the Trustee all sums held in trust by the Company or such Paying Agent, such sums to be held by the Trustee upon the same trusts as those upon which such sums were held by the Company or such Paying Agent; and, upon such payment by any Paying Agent to the Trustee, such Paying Agent shall be released from all further liability with respect to such money.

Any money deposited with the Trustee or any Paying Agent, or then held by the Company, in trust for the payment of the principal of (and premium, if any) or interest on any Security of any series and remaining unclaimed for one year after such principal (and premium, if any) or interest has become due and payable shall be paid to the Company on Company Request, or (if then held by the Company) shall be discharged from such trust; and the Holder of such Security shall thereafter, as an unsecured general creditor, look only to the Company for payment thereof, and all liability of the Trustee or such Paying Agent with respect to such trust money, and all liability of the Company as trustee thereof, shall thereupon cease.

Section 1004. Corporate Existence.

Subject to Article Eight, the Company will do or cause to be done all things necessary to preserve and keep in full force and effect its corporate existence and all licenses and permits material to the normal conduct of its business; provided, however, that the Company shall not be required to preserve any such right or franchise if the Board of Directors shall determine that the preservation thereof is no longer desirable in the conduct of the business of the Company and that the loss thereof is not disadvantageous in any material respect to the Holders.

Section 1005. Limitation on Liens.

The Company will not, and will not permit any Designated Subsidiary to, directly or indirectly, create, issue, assume, incur or guarantee any indebtedness for money borrowed which is secured by a mortgage, pledge, lien, security interest or other encumbrance of any nature on any of the Voting Stock of a Designated Subsidiary, unless the Outstanding Securities (together with such other indebtedness of the Company or such Designated Subsidiary then existing or thereafter created which is not subordinate to the Outstanding Securities as the Company may elect) shall be secured equally and ratably with (or prior to) such secured indebtedness for money borrowed so long as such secured indebtedness for money borrowed shall be so secured. This Section shall not prevent the sale or other disposition of a Designated Subsidiary.

The foregoing restriction shall not apply to any indebtedness secured by:

(1) liens on any shares of stock or indebtedness of or acquired from a Person merged or consolidated with or into, or otherwise acquired by, the Company or a Subsidiary; and

(2) any extension, renewal or replacement (or successive extensions, renewals or replacements), in whole or in part, of any lien referred to in item (1) above of this Section 1005.

For purposes of this Section 1005:

(a) “Voting Stock” means all classes of stock (including any and all shares, interests, participations or other equivalents (however designated) of corporate stock) then outstanding of a Designated Subsidiary normally entitled to vote in elections of directors;

(b) “Designated Subsidiary” means any Subsidiary the assets of which, determined as of the last day of the most recent calendar quarter ended at least 30 days prior to the date of such determination and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles as in effect on the last day of such calendar quarter, exceed 20% of the Consolidated Assets of the Company; and

(c) “Consolidated Assets of the Company” means the assets of the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries, to be determined as of the last day of the most recent calendar quarter ended at least 30 days prior to the date of such determination and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles as in effect on the last day of such calendar quarter.

Section 1006. Statement by Officers as to Default.

The Company will deliver to the Trustee, within 120 days after the end of each fiscal year of the Company ending after the date hereof, an Officers’ Certificate, stating whether or not to the best knowledge of the signers thereof the Company is in default in the performance and observance of any of the terms, provisions and conditions of Sections 1001 to 1006, inclusive, and if the Company shall be in default, specifying all such defaults and the nature and status thereof of which they may have knowledge.

Section 1007. Waiver of Certain Covenants.

The Company may omit in any particular instance to comply with any term, provision or condition set forth in Sections 1002 to 1005, inclusive, if before the time for such compliance the Holders of a majority in principal amount of the Outstanding Securities shall, by Act of such Holders, waive compliance in such instance with such term, provision or condition. In the event that there shall be included in this Indenture any covenant, other than a covenant to pay principal, premium (if any) and interest, solely for the benefit of one or more, but less than all, series of Securities, then, unless otherwise expressly provided with respect to such covenant, the Company may similarly omit in any particular instance to comply with any term, provision or condition of such covenant if before the time of such compliance the holders of a majority in principal amount of all Outstanding Securities entitled to the benefit of such covenant, by Act of such Holders, acting together as a single class, waive compliance in such instance with such term, provision or condition. No such waiver contemplated by this Section 1007 shall extend to or affect such term, provision or condition except to the extent so expressly waived, and, until such waiver shall become effective, the obligations of the Company and the duties of the Trustee in respect of any such term, provision or condition shall remain in full force and effect.

The Company may, but shall not be obligated to, fix a record date for the purpose of determining the Persons entitled to waive any such term, provision or condition. If a record date is fixed, the Holders on such record date, or their duly designated proxies, and only such Persons, shall be entitled to waive any such term, provision or condition hereunder, whether or not such Holders remain Holders after such record date; provided, however, that unless the Holders of at least a majority in principal amount of (i) the Outstanding Securities or (ii) the Outstanding Securities of such series, as the case may be, shall have waived such term, provision or condition prior to the date which is 90 days after such record date, any such waiver previously given shall automatically and without further action by any Holder be cancelled and of no further effect.

ARTICLE ELEVEN

Redemption of Securities

Section 1101. Applicability of Article.

Securities of any series which are redeemable before their Stated Maturity shall be redeemable in accordance with their terms and (except as otherwise specified as contemplated by Section 301 for Securities of any series) in accordance with this Article.

Section 1102. Election to Redeem; Notice to Trustee.

The election of the Company to redeem any Securities shall be evidenced by a Board Resolution or an Officer’s Certificate or in another manner specified as contemplated by Section 301 for such Securities. In case of any redemption at the election of the Company of less than all the Securities of any series, the Company shall, at least 20 days prior to the Redemption Date fixed by the Company (unless a shorter notice shall be satisfactory to the Trustee), notify the Trustee of such Redemption Date and of the principal amount of Securities of such series to be redeemed. In the case of any redemption of Securities prior to the expiration of any restriction on such redemption provided in the terms of such Securities or elsewhere in this Indenture, the Company shall furnish the Trustee with an Officers’ Certificate evidencing compliance with such restriction.

Section 1103. Selection by Trustee of Securities to Be Redeemed.

If less than all the Securities of any series are to be redeemed, the particular Securities to be redeemed shall be selected not more than 60 days (except in the case of a conditional redemption) and not less than 15 days prior to the Redemption Date by the Trustee, from the Outstanding Securities of such series not previously called for redemption, by such method as the Trustee shall deem fair and appropriate and which may provide for the selection for redemption of portions (equal to the minimum authorized denomination for Securities of that series or any integral multiple thereof) of the principal amount of Securities of such series of a denomination larger than the minimum authorized denomination for Securities of that series in the case of definitive Notes or in accordance with the applicable procedure of the Depository in the case of the Global Security.

The Trustee shall promptly notify the Company in writing of the Securities selected for redemption and, in the case of any Securities selected for partial redemption, the principal amount thereof to be redeemed.

For all purposes of this Indenture, unless the context otherwise requires, all provisions relating to the redemption of Securities shall relate, in the case of any Securities redeemed or to be redeemed only in part, to the portion of the principal amount of such Securities which has been or is to be redeemed.

Section 1104. Notice of Redemption.

Notice of redemption shall be given by first-class mail, postage prepaid, mailed not less than 15 nor more than 60 days (except in the case of a conditional redemption) prior to the Redemption Date, unless a shorter period is specified in the Securities to be redeemed, to each Holder of Securities to be redeemed, at his address appearing in the Security Register, except that such notice may be sent more than 60 days prior to the Redemption Date if the notice is issued in connection with a defeasance of the Securities or a satisfaction and discharge of this Indenture pursuant to Article Thirteen hereof. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Indenture, notice of any redemption of the Securities may, at the Company’s discretion, be given prior to the completion thereof and be subject to one or more conditions precedent. In addition, if such redemption is subject to satisfaction of one or more conditions precedent, such notice shall state that, in the Company’s discretion, the Redemption Date may be delayed until such time (including more than 60 days after the date the notice of redemption was delivered) as any or all such conditions shall be satisfied or waived, or such redemption may not occur and such notice may be rescinded in the event that any or all such conditions shall not have been satisfied by the Redemption Date, or by the Redemption Date so delayed, or such notice may be rescinded at any time in the Company’s discretion if in the good faith judgment of the Company any or all of such conditions will not be satisfied. In addition, the Company may provide in such notice that payment of the redemption price and performance of the Company’s obligations with respect to such redemption may be performed by another Person. Failure to give notice in the manner provided in this Section to the Holder of Securities designated for redemption as a whole or in part, or any defect in the notice to any such Holder, shall not affect the validity of the proceedings for the redemption of any other Securities or portion thereof. The Company will provide prompt written notice to the Trustee at least one business day prior to the Redemption Date rescinding or delaying such redemption in the event that any such condition precedent shall not have occurred, and such redemption and notice of redemption shall be rescinded and of no force or effect or delayed, as applicable. Upon receipt of such notice from the Company rescinding or delaying such redemption, the Trustee will promptly send a copy of such notice to the Holders of the Notes to be redeemed in the same manner in which the notice of redemption was given.

Any notice that is mailed or delivered pursuant to the customary procedures of the Depository to the Holder of any Securities in the manner herein provided shall be conclusively presumed to have been duly given, whether or not such Holder receives the notice.

All notices of redemption shall identify the series of Securities to be redeemed and shall state:

(1) the Redemption Date,

(2) the Redemption Price,

(3) if less than all the outstanding Securities of any series are to be redeemed, the identification (and, in the case of partial redemption, the principal amounts) of the particular Securities to be redeemed,

(4) in case any Security is to be redeemed in part only, the notice which relates to such Security shall state that on and after the Redemption Date, upon surrender

of such Security, the Holder of such Security will receive, without charge, a new Security or Securities of authorized denominations for the principal amount thereof remaining unredeemed,

(5) that on the Redemption Date the Redemption Price will become due and payable upon each such Security to be redeemed and, if applicable, that interest thereon will cease to accrue on and after said date,

(6) the place or places where such Securities are to be surrendered for payment of the Redemption Price,

(7) that the redemption is for a sinking fund, if such is the case,

(8) in the case of Securities of any series that are convertible into the Company’s common stock or exchangeable for other securities, the conversion or exchange price or rate, the date or dates on which the right to convert or exchange the principal of the Securities of such series to be redeemed will commence or terminate and the place or places where such Securities may be surrendered for conversion or exchange, and

(9) if applicable, the CUSIP number and/or similar numbers of such Securities, if any (or any other numbers used by a Depository to identify such Securities); provided , however , that no representation will be made as to the correctness or accuracy of the CUSIP number, or any similar number, if any, listed in such notice or printed on the Securities.

Notice of redemption of Securities to be redeemed at the election of the Company shall be given by the Company or, at the Company’s request, by the Trustee in the name and at the expense of the Company.

Section 1105. Deposit of Redemption Price.

On or prior to 10:00 a.m., New York City time, on any Redemption Date, the Company shall deposit with the Trustee or with a Paying Agent (or, if the Company is acting as its own Paying Agent, segregate and hold in trust as provided in Section 1003) an amount of money in the applicable Currency sufficient to pay the Redemption Price of, and (except if the Redemption Date shall be an Interest Payment Date) accrued interest on, all the Securities which are to be redeemed on that date.

Section 1106. Securities Payable on Redemption Date.

Notice of redemption having been given as aforesaid, the Securities so to be redeemed shall, subject to the provisions of Section 1104, on the Redemption Date, become due and payable at the Redemption Price therein specified, and from and after such date (unless the Company shall default in the payment of the Redemption Price and accrued interest) such Securities shall cease to bear interest. Upon surrender of any such Security for redemption in accordance with said notice, such Security shall be paid by the Company at the Redemption Price, together with accrued interest to the Redemption Date; provided, however, that

installments of interest whose Stated Maturity is on or prior to the Redemption Date shall be payable to the Holders of such Securities, or one or more Predecessor Securities, registered as such at the close of business on the relevant record dates according to their terms and the provisions of Section 307.

If any Security called for redemption shall not be so paid upon surrender thereof for redemption, the principal (and premium, if any) shall, until paid, bear interest from the Redemption Date at the rate prescribed therefor in the Security.

Section 1107. Securities Redeemed in Part.

Any Security which is to be redeemed only in part shall be surrendered at a Place of Payment therefor (with, if the Company or the Trustee so requires, due endorsement by, or a written instrument of transfer in form satisfactory to the Company and the Trustee duly executed by, the Holder thereof or his attorney duly authorized in writing), and the Company shall execute, and the Trustee shall authenticate and deliver to the Holder of such Security without service charge, a new Security or Securities of the same series and of like tenor, of any authorized denomination as requested by such Holder, in aggregate principal amount equal to and in exchange for the unredeemed portion of the principal of the Security so surrendered.

ARTICLE TWELVE

Sinking Funds

Section 1201. Applicability of Article.

The provisions of this Article shall be applicable to any sinking fund for the retirement of Securities of a series except as otherwise specified as contemplated by Section 301 for Securities of such series.

The minimum amount of any sinking fund payment provided for by the terms of Securities of any series is herein referred to as a “mandatory sinking fund payment”, and any payment in excess of such minimum amount provided for by the terms of Securities of any series is herein referred to as an “optional sinking fund payment”. If provided for by the terms of Securities of any series, the cash amount of any sinking fund payment may be subject to reduction as provided in Section 1202. Each sinking fund payment shall be applied to the redemption of Securities of any series as provided for by the terms of Securities of such series.

Section 1202. Satisfaction of Sinking Fund Payments with Securities.

The Company (1) may deliver Outstanding Securities of a series (other than any previously called for redemption) and (2) may apply as a credit Securities of a series which have been redeemed either at the election of the Company pursuant to the terms of such Securities or through the application of permitted optional sinking fund payments pursuant to the terms of such Securities, in each case in satisfaction of all or any part of any sinking fund payment with respect to the Securities of such series required to be made pursuant to the terms of such Securities as provided for by the terms of such series; provided that such Securities have not been previously so credited. Such Securities shall be received and credited for such purpose by

the Trustee at the Redemption Price specified in such Securities for redemption through operation of the sinking fund and the amount of such sinking fund payment shall be reduced accordingly.

Section 1203. Redemption of Securities for Sinking Fund.

Not less than 90 days prior to each sinking fund payment date for any series of Securities, the Company will deliver to the Trustee an Officers’ Certificate specifying the amount of the next ensuing sinking fund payment for that series pursuant to the terms of that series, the portion thereof, if any, which is to be satisfied by payment of cash and the portion thereof, if any, which is to be satisfied by delivering and crediting Securities of that series pursuant to Section 1202 and will also deliver to the Trustee any Securities to be so delivered. Not less than 60 days before each such sinking fund payment date the Trustee shall select the Securities to be redeemed upon such sinking fund payment date in the manner specified in Section 1103 and cause notice of the redemption thereof to be given in the name of and at the expense of the Company in the manner provided in Section 1104. Such notice having been duly given, the redemption of such Securities shall be made upon the terms and in the manner stated in Sections 1106 and 1107.

ARTICLE THIRTEEN

Defeasance and Covenant Defeasance

Section 1301. Applicability of Article; Company’s Option to Effect Defeasance or Covenant Defeasance.

If pursuant to Section 301 provision is made for either or both of (a) defeasance of the Securities of a series under Section 1302 or (b) covenant defeasance of the Securities of a series under Section 1303, then the provisions of such Section or Sections, as the case may be, together with the other provisions of this Article Thirteen, shall be applicable to the Securities of such series, and the Company may at its option by Board Resolution, at any time, with respect to the Securities of such series, elect to have either Section 1302 (if applicable) or Section 1303 (if applicable) be applied to the Outstanding Securities of such series upon compliance with the conditions set forth below in this Article Thirteen.

Section 1302. Defeasance and Discharge.

Upon the Company’s exercise of the above option applicable to this Section, the Company shall be deemed to have been discharged from its obligations with respect to the Outstanding Securities of such series on and after the date the conditions precedent set forth below are satisfied (hereinafter, “defeasance”). For this purpose, such defeasance means that the Company shall be deemed to have paid and discharged the entire indebtedness represented by the Outstanding Securities of such series and to have satisfied all its other obligations under such Securities and this Indenture insofar as such Securities are concerned (and the Trustee, at the expense of the Company, shall execute proper instruments acknowledging the same), except for the following which shall survive until otherwise terminated or discharged hereunder: (A) the rights of Holders of Outstanding Securities of such series to receive, solely from the trust fund

described in Section 1304 as more fully set forth in such Section, payments of the principal of (and premium, if any) and interest on such Securities when such payments are due, (B) the Company’s obligations with respect to such Securities under Sections 304, 305, 306, 1002 and 1003 and such obligations as shall be ancillary thereto, (C) the rights, powers, trusts, duties, immunities and other provisions in respect of the Trustee hereunder and (D) this Article Thirteen. Subject to compliance with this Article Thirteen, the Company may exercise its option under this Section 1302 notwithstanding the prior exercise of its option under Section 1303 with respect to the Securities of such series. Following a defeasance, payment of the Securities of such series may not be accelerated because of an Event of Default.

Section 1303. Covenant Defeasance.

Upon the Company’s exercise of the above option applicable to this Section, the Company shall be released from its obligations under (i) Section 1005, (ii) the occurrence of an event specified in Section 501(4) (with respect to Section 1005) shall not be deemed an Event of Default and (iii) any other section, clause or provision applicable to such Securities that are determined pursuant to Section 301 to be subject to this provision with respect to the Outstanding Securities of such series on and after the date the conditions precedent set forth below are satisfied (hereinafter, “covenant defeasance”). For this purpose, such covenant defeasance means that, with respect to the Outstanding Securities of such series, the Company may omit to comply with and shall have no liability in respect of any term, condition or limitation set forth in any such Section or Clause whether directly or indirectly by reason of any reference elsewhere herein to any such Section or Clause or by reason of any reference in any such Section or Clause to any other provision herein or in any other document, but the remainder of this Indenture and such Securities shall be unaffected thereby. Following a covenant defeasance, payment of the Securities of such series may not be accelerated because of or by reference to the Sections specified above in this Section 1303.

Section 1304. Conditions to Defeasance or Covenant Defeasance.

The following shall be the conditions precedent to application of either Section 1302 or Section 1303 to the Outstanding Securities of such series:

(1) the Company shall irrevocably have deposited or caused to be deposited with the Trustee (or another trustee satisfying the requirements of Section 609 who shall agree to comply with the provisions of this Article Thirteen applicable to it) as trust funds in trust for the purpose of making the following payments, specifically pledged as security for, and dedicated solely to, the benefit of the Holders of such Securities, (A) money in an amount, or (B) Government Obligations which through the scheduled payment of principal and interest in respect thereof in accordance with their terms will provide, not later than one day before the due date of any payment, money in an amount, or (C) a combination thereof, sufficient, without reinvestment, in the opinion of a nationally recognized firm of independent public accountants expressed in a written certification thereof delivered to the Trustee, to pay and discharge, and which shall be applied by the Trustee (or other qualifying trustee) to pay and discharge, (i) the principal of (and premium, if any) and interest on the Outstanding Securities of such series to maturity or redemption, as the case may be, and (ii) any mandatory sinking fund

payments or analogous payments applicable to the Outstanding Securities of such series on the due dates thereof. Before such a deposit the Company may make arrangements satisfactory to the Trustee for the redemption of Securities at a future date or dates in accordance with Article Eleven, which shall be given effect in applying the foregoing. For this purpose, “Government Obligations” means securities that are (A)(i) in the case of a series of Securities denominated in Dollars, direct obligations of, or obligations guaranteed on an unconditional basis by, the United States of America and (ii) in the case of a series of Securities denominated in a Foreign Currency, direct obligations of, or obligations guaranteed on an unconditional basis by, a national government that has issued or adopted such Foreign Currency as its currency for legal tender, and (B) with respect to each such series of Securities described in (A)(i)-(ii), direct obligations of a Person controlled or supervised by and acting as an agency or instrumentality of such government, to the extent applicable, where, in each of cases (A) and (B), any payments thereunder are unconditionally guaranteed as a full faith and credit obligation by such government and such government securities are not callable or redeemable at the option of the issuer thereof; and shall also include a depository receipt issued by a bank or trust company as custodian with respect to any such Government Obligation or a specific payment of interest on or principal of or other amount with respect to any such Government Obligation held by such custodian for the account of the holder of such depository receipt, provided that (except as required by law) such custodian is not authorized to make any deduction from the amount payable to the holder of such depository receipt from any amount received by the custodian in respect of the Government Obligation or the specific payment of interest on or principal of or other amount with respect to the Government Obligation evidenced by such depository receipt.

(2) No Event of Default or event which with notice or lapse of time or both would become an Event of Default with respect to the Securities of such series shall have occurred and be continuing (A) on the date of such deposit or (B) insofar as subsections 501(5) and (6) are concerned, at any time during the period ending on the 121st day after the date of such deposit or, if longer, ending on the day following the expiration of the longest preference period applicable to the Company in respect of such deposit (it being understood that the condition in this clause (B) is a condition subsequent and shall not be deemed satisfied until the expiration of such period).

(3) Such defeasance or covenant defeasance shall not (A) cause the Trustee for the Securities of such series to have a conflicting interest as defined in Section 608 or for purposes of the Trust Indenture Act with respect to any securities of the Company or (B) result in the trust arising from such deposit to constitute, unless it is qualified as, a regulated investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.

(4) Such defeasance or covenant defeasance shall not result in a breach or violation of, or constitute a default under, this Indenture or any other agreement or instrument to which the Company is a party or by which it is bound.

(5) In the case of an election under Section 1302, the Company shall have delivered to the Trustee an Opinion of Counsel stating that (x) the Company has received from, or there has been published by, the Internal Revenue Service a ruling, or (y) since

the date of this Indenture there has been a change in the applicable Federal income tax law, in either case to the effect that, and based thereon such opinion shall confirm that, the beneficial owners of the Outstanding Securities of such series will not recognize income, gain or loss for Federal income tax purposes as a result of such defeasance and will be subject to Federal income tax on the same amounts, in the same manner and at the same time as would have been the case if such defeasance had not occurred.

(6) In the case of an election under Section 1303, the Company shall have delivered to the Trustee an Opinion of Counsel to the effect that the beneficial owners of the Outstanding Securities of such series will not recognize income, gain or loss for Federal income tax purposes as a result of such covenant defeasance and will be subject to Federal income tax on the same amounts, in the same manner and at the same times as would have been the case if such covenant defeasance had not occurred.

(7) Such defeasance or covenant defeasance shall be effected in compliance with any additional terms, conditions or limitations which may be imposed on the Company in connection therewith pursuant to Section 301.

(8) The Company shall have delivered to the Trustee an Officers’ Certificate and an Opinion of Counsel, each stating that all conditions precedent provided for relating to either the defeasance under Section 1302 or the covenant defeasance under Section 1303 (as the case may be) have been complied with.

Section 1305. Deposited Money and Government Obligations to be Held in Trust; Other Miscellaneous Provisions.

Subject to the provisions of the last paragraph of Section 1003, all money and Government Obligations (including the proceeds thereof) deposited with the Trustee (or other qualifying trustee — collectively, for purposes of this Section 1305, the “Trustee”) pursuant to Section 1304 in respect of the Outstanding Securities of such series shall be held in trust and applied by the Trustee, in accordance with the provisions of such Securities and this Indenture, to the payment, either directly or through any Paying Agent (but not including the Company acting as its own Paying Agent) as the Trustee may determine, to the Holders of such Securities, of all sums due and to become due thereon in respect of principal (and premium, if any) and interest, but such money need not be segregated from other funds except to the extent required by law.

The Company shall pay and indemnify the Trustee against any tax, fee or other charge imposed on or assessed against the money or Government Obligations deposited pursuant to Section 1304 or the principal and interest received in respect thereof.

Anything herein to the contrary notwithstanding, the Trustee shall deliver or pay to the Company from time to time upon Company Request any money or Government Obligations held by it as provided in Section 1304 which, in the opinion of a nationally recognized firm of independent public accountants expressed in a written certification thereof delivered to the Trustee, are in excess of the amount thereof which would then be required to be deposited to effect an equivalent defeasance or covenant defeasance.

Section 1306. Reinstatement.

If the Trustee or the Paying Agent is unable to apply any money in accordance with Section 1302 or 1303 by reason of any order or judgment or any court or governmental authority enjoining, restraining or otherwise prohibiting such application, then the Company’s obligations under the Securities of such series shall be revived and reinstated as though no deposit had occurred pursuant to this Article Thirteen until such time as the Trustee or Paying Agent is permitted to apply all such money in accordance with Section 1302 or 1303; provided, however, that if the Company makes any payment of principal of (and premium, if any) any such Security following the reinstatement of its obligations, the Company shall be subrogated to the rights of the Holders of such Securities to receive such payment from the money held by the Trustee or the Paying Agent.

This instrument may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which so executed shall be deemed to be an original, but all such counterparts shall together constitute but one and the same instrument.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Indenture to be duly executed, all as of the day and year first above written.


THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC.

By	/s/ Kenneth F. Spence III
	Name:	Kenneth F. Spence III
	Title:	Executive Vice President and General Counsel

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A.

By	/s/ Manjari Purkayastha
	Name:	Manjari Purkayastha
	Title:	Vice President


STATE OF MINNESOTA	)
	)	ss.:
COUNTY OF RAMSEY	)

On the 16th day of June, 2016, before me personally came Kenneth F. Spence III, to me known, who, being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that he is an Executive Vice President of The Travelers Companies, Inc., one of the corporations described in and which executed the foregoing instrument, and that he signed his name thereto by like authority.


/s/ Christine Ruiz-Tiemann
Name:		Christine Ruiz-Tiemann


STATE OF CALIFORNIA	)
	)	ss.:
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES	)

On the 16 ^th day of June, 2016, before me, Alex Dominguez, notary public, personally appeared Manjari Purkayastha, Vice President of The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, National Association, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that she executed the same in her authorized capacity, and that by her signature on the instrument the person, or the entity upon behalf of which the person acted, executed the instrument.

I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

WITNESS my hand and official seal.


Signature:	/s/ Alex Dominguez	(Seal)

Exhibit 4.13

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CERTIFICATE OF STOCK SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR CERTAIN DEFINITIONS CUSIP 89417E 10 9 THIS CERTIFIES THAT is the owner of FULLY PAID AND NON-ASSESSABLE SHARES OF THE VOTING COMMON STOCK OF THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC. each transferable on the books of the Corporation by the holder hereof in person or by duly authorized attorney on surrender of this certificate properly endorsed. This certificate is not valid unless countersigned by the Transfer Agent and Registrar. WITNESS the facsimile seal of the Corporation and the facsimile signatures of its duly authorized officers. Dated: CORPORATE SECRETARY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER INCORPORATED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC. COUNTERSIGNED AND REGISTERED: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. TRANSFER AGENT AND REGISTRAR BY AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC. SEAL AMERICAN FINANCIAL PRINTING INCORPORATED – MINNEAPOLIS A

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The Corporation will furnish to any shareholder, without charge and upon request addressed to the Corporation at its principal office at 385 Washington Street, St. Paul, Minnesota 55102, a full statement of the designations, preferences, limitations, and relative rights of the shares of each class or series authorized to be issued, so far as they have been determined, and the authority of the Corporation’s Board of Directors to determine the relative rights and preferences of subsequent classes or series. Dated NOTICE: THE SIGNATURE TO THIS ASSIGNMENT MUST CORRESPOND WITH THE NAME AS WRITTEN UPON THE FACE OF THE CERTIFICATE IN EVERY PARTICULAR WITHOUT ALTERATION OR ENLARGEMENT OR ANY CHANGE WHATEVER. SIGNATURE GUARANTEED UTMA – ________ Custodian ________ (Cust) (Minor) under Uniform Transfer to Minors Act _____________________ (State) PLEASE INSERT SOCIAL SECURITY OR OTHER IDENTIFYING NUMBER OF ASSIGNEE ALL GUARANTEES MUST BE MADE BY A FINANCIAL INSTITUTION (SUCH AS A BANK OR BROKER) WHICH IS A PARTICIPANT IN THE SECURITIES TRANSFER AGENTS MEDALLION PROGRAM (“STAMP”), THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC. MEDALLION SIGNATURE PROGRAM (“MSP”), OR THE STOCK EXCHANGES MEDALLION PROGRAM (“SEMP”) AND MUST NOT BE DATED. GUARANTEES BY A NOTARY PUBLIC ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. The following abbreviations, when used in the inscription on the face of this certificate, shall be construed as though they were written out in full according to applicable laws or regulations: TEN COM – as tenants in common TEN ENT – as tenants by entireties JT TEN – as joint tenants with right of survivorship and not as tenants in common Additional abbreviations may also be used though not in the above list. For value received hereby sell, assign and transfer unto PLEASE PRINT OR TYPEWRITE NAME AND ADDRESS OF ASSIGNEE Shares of the capital stock represented by the within Certificate, and do hereby irrevocably constitute and appoint _____________________________________________________________Attorney to transfer the said stock on the books of the within-named Corporation with full power of substitution in the premises.

EXHIBIT 5.1

June 17, 2016

The Travelers Companies, Inc.

485 Lexington Avenue

New York, NY 10017

Re:	The Travelers Companies, Inc. Registration Statement on Form S-3

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I am Vice President, Group General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of The Travelers Companies, Inc., a Minnesota corporation (the “Company”), and have acted as counsel to the Company in connection with the Registration Statement on Form S-3 (the “Registration Statement”) filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), relating to (i) shares of common stock of the Company (the “Common Stock”); (ii) warrants to purchase Common Stock (the “Common Stock Warrants”); (iii) shares of preferred stock of the Company (the “Preferred Stock”); (iv) warrants to purchase Preferred Stock (the “Preferred Stock Warrants”); (v) debt securities of the Company, which may be either senior (the “Senior Debt Securities”), subordinated (the “Subordinated Debt Securities”) or junior subordinated (the “Junior Subordinated Debt Securities” and, together with the Senior Debt Securities and the Subordinated Debt Securities, the “Debt Securities”); (vi) warrants to purchase Debt Securities (the “Debt Security Warrants”); (vii) contracts for the purchase and sale of Common Stock or Preferred Stock (the “Purchase Contracts”); (viii) depositary shares evidenced by depositary receipts representing a fraction or a multiple of a share of Preferred Stock (the “Depositary Shares”); (ix) guarantees of the Company (the “Guarantees”) to be issued in connection with the issuance of the preferred securities (the “Preferred Securities”) by Travelers Capital Trust II, Travelers Capital Trust III, Travelers Capital Trust IV or Travelers Capital Trust V (collectively, the “Trusts”); (x) units of the Company, consisting of two or more of the securities described under clauses (i) through (viii) in any combination (the “Units”); and (xi) Common Stock, Preferred Stock and Debt Securities that may be issued upon exercise of Securities Warrants (as defined below) or Purchase Contracts, whichever is applicable. The Common Stock Warrants, the Preferred Stock Warrants and the Debt Security Warrants are hereinafter referred to collectively as the “Securities Warrants.” The Common Stock, the Preferred Stock, the Debt Securities, the Purchase Contracts, the Depositary Shares, the Guarantees, the Securities Warrants and the Units are hereinafter referred to collectively as the “Securities.” The Securities may be issued and sold or delivered from time to time as set forth in the Registration Statement, any amendment thereto, the prospectus contained therein (the “Prospectus”) and supplements to the Prospectus and pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act in an indeterminate amount.

I have examined the Registration Statement, the indenture dated as of June 16, 2016, between the Company and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee (the “Senior Indenture”), the indenture, dated as of March 12, 2007, between the Company and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee (the “Junior Subordinated Indenture”) and a form of the share certificate representing the Common Stock, which has been filed with the Commission as an exhibit to the Registration Statement. I also have examined the originals, or duplicates or certified or conformed copies, of such corporate records, agreements, documents and other instruments and have made such other investigations as I have deemed relevant and necessary in connection with the opinions hereinafter set forth. As to questions of fact material to this opinion, I have relied upon certificates or comparable documents of public officials and of officers and representatives of the Company.

In rendering the opinions set forth below, I have assumed the genuineness of all signatures, the legal capacity of natural persons, the authenticity of all documents submitted to me as originals, the conformity to original documents of all documents submitted to me as duplicates or certified or conformed copies, and the authenticity of the originals of such latter documents.

Based upon the foregoing, and subject to the qualifications, assumptions and limitations stated herein, I am of the opinion that:

1. Company has duly authorized, executed and delivered the Senior Indenture and the Junior Subordinated Indenture in accordance with the law of the State of Minnesota and, at such time, the Company was validly existing and in good standing under the law of the State of Minnesota.

2. With respect to the Common Stock, assuming (a) the taking of action by the Board of Directors of the Company or a duly authorized committee thereof and other proper corporate action (the “Corporate Proceedings”) as necessary to authorize and approve the issuance of the Common Stock and (b) due issuance and delivery of the Common Stock, upon payment therefor in accordance with the applicable definitive purchase, underwriting or similar agreement approved by the Board of Directors of the Company, the Common Stock will be validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable.

3. With respect to the Preferred Stock, assuming (a) the taking by the Company of all necessary Corporate Proceedings to authorize and approve the issuance of the Preferred Stock, (b) due filing of the Statement of Designation and (c) due issuance and delivery of the Preferred Stock, upon payment therefor in accordance with the applicable definitive purchase, underwriting or similar agreement approved by the Corporate Proceedings, the Preferred Stock will be validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable.

I do not express any opinion herein concerning any laws of any jurisdiction other than the laws of the State of Minnesota.

I hereby consent to the filing of this opinion letter as Exhibit 5.1 to the Registration Statement and to the references to me under the caption “Validity of Securities” in the Prospectus included in the Registration Statement.

Very truly yours,

/s/ Wendy C. Skjerven

Vice President, Group General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

Exhibit 5.2

June 17, 2016

Travelers Capital Trust II

Travelers Capital Trust III

Travelers Capital Trust IV

Travelers Capital Trust V

c/o The Travelers Companies, Inc.

485 Lexington Avenue

New York, New York 10017

Re:

Travelers Capital Trust II, Travelers Capital Trust III,

Travelers Capital Trust IV and Travelers Capital Trust V

Ladies and Gentlemen:

We have acted as special Delaware counsel for The Travelers Companies, Inc., a Minnesota corporation (the “Company”), and each of Travelers Capital Trust II, a Delaware statutory trust (“Trust II”), Travelers Capital Trust III, a Delaware statutory trust (“Trust III”), Travelers Capital Trust IV, a Delaware statutory trust (“Trust IV”), and Travelers Capital Trust V, a Delaware statutory trust (“Trust V,” and together with Trust II, Trust III and Trust IV, the “Trusts”) in connection with the matters set forth herein. At your request, this opinion is being furnished to you.

For purposes of giving the opinions hereinafter set forth, our examination of documents has been limited to the examination of originals or copies of the following:

(a) The Certificate of Trust of Trust II, dated November 14, 2001, as filed with the office of the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware (the “Secretary of State”) on November 14, 2001, as amended by the Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Trust, dated June 28, 2004, as filed with the office of the Secretary of State on June 28, 2004, as amended by the Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Trust, dated as of February 27, 2007, as filed with the office of the Secretary of State on February 27, 2007 (as amended, the “Trust II Certificate of Trust”);

(b) The Declaration of Trust of Trust II, dated as of November 14, 2001, between the Company, as Sponsor, and the trustees of Trust II named therein, as amended by the Amendment No. 1 to the Declaration of Trust, dated as of June 28, 2004, between the Company, as Sponsor, and the trustees of Trust II named therein, as amended and restated by the Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust, dated as of December 10, 2008, between the Company, as Sponsor and the trustees of Trust II named therein;

Travelers Capital Trust II

Travelers Capital Trust III

Travelers Capital Trust IV

Travelers Capital Trust V

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(c) The Certificate of Trust of Trust III, dated June 28, 2004, as filed with the office of the Secretary of State on June 28, 2004, as amended by the Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Trust, dated as of February 27, 2007, as filed with the office of the Secretary of State on February 27, 2007 (as amended, the “Trust III Certificate of Trust”);

(d) The Declaration of Trust of Trust III, dated as of June 28, 2004, between the Company, as Sponsor, and the trustees of Trust III named therein, as amended and restated by the Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust, dated as of December 10, 2008, between the Company, as Sponsor and the trustees of Trust III named therein;

(e) The Certificate of Trust of Trust IV, dated June 28, 2004, as filed with the office of the Secretary of State on June 28, 2004, as amended by the Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Trust, dated as of February 27, 2007, as filed with the office of the Secretary of State on February 27, 2007 (as amended, the “Trust IV Certificate of Trust”);

(f) The Declaration of Trust of Trust IV, dated as of June 28, 2004, between the Company, as Sponsor, and the trustees of Trust IV named therein, as amended and restated by the Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust, dated as of December 10, 2008, between the Company, as Sponsor and the trustees of Trust IV named therein;

(g) The Certificate of Trust of Trust V, dated June 28, 2004, as filed with the office of the Secretary of State, as amended by the Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Trust, dated as of February 27, 2007, as filed with the office of the Secretary of State on February 27, 2007 (as amended, the “Trust V Certificate of Trust”, and together with the Trust II Certificate of Trust, the Trust III Certificate of Trust and the Trust IV Certificate of Trust, the “Certificates of Trust”);

(h) The Declaration of Trust of Trust V, dated as of June 28, 2004, between the Company, as Sponsor, and the trustees of Trust V named therein, as amended and restated by the Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust, dated as of December 10, 2008, between the Company, as Sponsor and the trustees of Trust V named therein;

(i) The Registration Statement (the “Registration Statement”) on Form S-3, including a prospectus (the “Prospectus”), relating to the Preferred Securities of the Trusts representing preferred undivided beneficial interests in the assets of the Trusts (each, a “Preferred Security” and collectively, the “Preferred Securities”), to be filed by the Company and the Trusts with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on or about June 17, 2016;

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(j) A form of Second Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust for each of the Trusts, to be entered into between the Company, the trustees of the applicable Trust named therein, and the holders, from time to time, of undivided beneficial interests in the assets of such Trust (including Annex I and Exhibits A-1 and A-2 thereto) (collectively, the “Trust Agreements”), attached as an exhibit to the Registration Statement; and

(k) A Certificate of Good Standing for each Trust, dated June 16, 2016, obtained from the Secretary of State.

Initially capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined are used as defined in the Trust Agreements.

For purposes of this opinion, we have not reviewed any documents other than the documents listed in paragraphs (a) through (k) above. In particular, we have not reviewed any document (other than the documents listed in paragraphs (a) through (k) above) that is referred to in or incorporated by reference into the documents reviewed by us. We have assumed that there exists no provision in any document that we have not reviewed that is inconsistent with the opinions stated herein. We have conducted no independent factual investigation of our own but rather have relied solely upon the foregoing documents, the statements and information set forth therein and the additional matters recited or assumed herein, all of which we have assumed to be true, complete and accurate in all material respects.

With respect to all documents examined by us, we have assumed (i) the authenticity of all documents submitted to us as authentic originals, (ii) the conformity with the originals of all documents submitted to us as copies or forms, and (iii) the genuineness of all signatures.

For purposes of this opinion, we have assumed (i) that each of the Trust Agreements and the Certificates of Trust are in full force and effect and have not been amended, (ii) except to the extent provided in paragraph 1 below, the due creation, due organization or due formation, as the case may be, and valid existence in good standing of each party to the documents examined by us under the laws of the jurisdiction governing its creation, organization or formation, (iii) the legal capacity of natural persons who are parties to the documents examined by us, (iv) that each of the parties to the documents examined by us has the power and authority to execute and deliver, and to perform its obligations under, such documents, (v) the due authorization, execution and delivery by all parties thereto of all documents examined by us, (vi) the receipt by each Person to whom a Preferred Security is to be issued by a Trust (collectively, the “Preferred Security Holders”) of a Preferred Security Certificate for such Preferred Security and the payment for such Preferred Security, in accordance with the applicable Trust Agreement and the Registration Statement, and (vii) that the Preferred Securities are issued and sold to the Preferred Security Holders in accordance with the Trust Agreements and the Registration Statement. We have not participated in the preparation of the Registration Statement and assume no responsibility for its contents.

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Travelers Capital Trust III

Travelers Capital Trust IV

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This opinion is limited to the laws of the State of Delaware (excluding the securities laws of the State of Delaware), and we have not considered and express no opinion on the laws of any other jurisdiction, including federal laws and rules and regulations relating thereto. Our opinions are rendered only with respect to Delaware laws and rules, regulations and orders thereunder which are currently in effect.

Based upon the foregoing, and upon our examination of such questions of law and statutes of the State of Delaware as we have considered necessary or appropriate, and subject to the assumptions, qualifications, limitations and exceptions set forth herein, we are of the opinion that:

1. Each of the Trusts has been duly created and is validly existing in good standing as a statutory trust under the Delaware Statutory Trust Act.

2. The Preferred Securities of each Trust will represent valid and, subject to the qualifications set forth in paragraph 3 below, fully paid and nonassessable undivided beneficial interests in the assets of the applicable Trust.

3. The Preferred Security Holders, as beneficial owners of the applicable Trust, will be entitled to the same limitation of personal liability extended to stockholders of private corporations for profit organized under the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware. We note that the Preferred Security Holders may be obligated to make payments as set forth in the applicable Trust Agreement.

We consent to the filing of this opinion with the Securities and Exchange Commission as an exhibit to the Registration Statement. In addition, we hereby consent to the use of our name under the heading “Validity of Securities” in the Prospectus. In giving the foregoing consents, we do not thereby admit that we come within the category of persons whose consent is required under Section 7 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission thereunder.

Very truly yours,

/s/ Richards, Layton & Finger PA

EXHIBIT 5.3

June 17, 2016

The Travelers Companies, Inc.

485 Lexington Avenue

New York, New York 10017

Ladies and Gentlemen:

We have acted as counsel to The Travelers Companies, Inc., a Minnesota corporation (the “Company”), in connection with the Registration Statement on Form S-3 (the “Registration Statement”) filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), relating to (i) shares of common stock of the Company, without par value (the “Common Stock”); (ii) warrants to purchase Common Stock (the “Common Stock Warrants”); (iii) shares of preferred stock of the Company (the “Preferred Stock”); (iv) warrants to purchase Preferred Stock (the “Preferred Stock Warrants”); (v) depositary shares evidenced by depositary receipts representing a fraction or a multiple of a share of Preferred Stock (the “Depositary Shares”); (vi) debt securities of the Company, which may be senior (“Senior Debt Securities”), subordinated (the “Subordinated Debt Securities”) or junior subordinated (the “Junior Subordinated Debt Securities” and together with the Senior Debt Securities and Subordinated Debt Securities, the “Debt Securities”); (vii) warrants to purchase Debt Securities (the “Debt Security Warrants”); (viii) contracts for the purchase and sale of Common Stock, Preferred Stock or Depositary Shares (the “Purchase Contracts”); (ix) guarantees of the Company (the “Guarantees”) to be issued in connection with the issuance of the preferred securities (the “Preferred Securities”) by Travelers Capital Trust II, Travelers Capital Trust III, Travelers Capital Trust IV or Travelers Capital Trust V (collectively, the “Trusts”); (x) units of the Company consisting of two or more of the securities described under clauses (i) through (ix) in any combination (the “Units”); and (xi) Common Stock, Preferred Stock and Debt Securities that may be issued upon exercise of Securities Warrants (as defined below) or Purchase Contracts, whichever is applicable. The Common Stock, the Preferred Stock, the Debt Securities, the Securities Warrants, the Purchase Contracts, the Depositary Shares, the Guarantees and the Units are hereinafter referred to collectively as the “Securities.” The Securities may be issued and sold or delivered from time to time as set forth in the Registration Statement, any amendment thereto, the prospectus contained therein (the “Prospectus”) and supplements to the Prospectus and pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act in an indeterminate amount.

The Senior Debt Securities will be issued under an indenture, dated as of June 16, 2016 (the “Senior Indenture”), between the Company and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee (the “Senior Trustee”). The Subordinated Debt Securities will be issued under an indenture (the “Subordinated Indenture”) between the Company and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee (the “Subordinated Trustee”). The Junior Subordinated Debt Securities will be issued under an indenture, dated as of March 12, 2007 (the “Junior Subordinated Indenture”), between the Company and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee (the “Junior Subordinated Trustee”). The Senior Indenture, the Subordinated Indenture and the Junior Subordinated Indenture are hereinafter referred to collectively as the “Indentures.”

The Common Stock Warrants, the Preferred Stock Warrants and the Debt Security Warrants are hereinafter referred to collectively as the “Securities Warrants.” The Common Stock Warrants will be issued under a common stock warrant agreement (the “Common Stock Warrant Agreement”) between the Company and a common stock warrant agent as shall be named therein. The Preferred Stock Warrants will be issued under a preferred stock warrant agreement (the “Preferred Stock Warrant Agreement”) between the Company and a preferred stock warrant agent as shall be named therein. The Security Warrants to purchase Senior Debt Securities will be issued under a senior debt security warrant agreement (the “Senior Debt Security Warrant Agreement”) among the Company, a senior debt security warrant agent as shall be named therein and the Senior Trustee. The Security Warrants to purchase Subordinated Debt Securities will be issued under a subordinated debt security warrant agreement (the “Subordinated Debt Security Warrant Agreement”) among the Company, a subordinated debt security warrant agent as shall be named therein and the Subordinated Trustee. The Security Warrants to purchase Junior Subordinated Debt Securities will be issued under a junior subordinated debt security warrant agreement (the “Junior Subordinated Debt Security Warrant Agreement”) among the Company, a junior subordinated debt security warrant agent as shall be named therein and the Junior Subordinated Trustee. The Common Stock Warrant Agreement, the Preferred Stock Warrant Agreement, the Senior Debt Security Warrant Agreement, the Subordinated Debt Security Warrant Agreement and the Junior Subordinated Debt Security Warrant Agreement are hereinafter referred to collectively as the “Warrant Agreements.” Each party to a Warrant Agreement other than the Company is referred to hereinafter as a “Counterparty.”

The Purchase Contracts will be issued pursuant to a purchase contract agreement (the “Purchase Contract Agreement”) between the Company and a purchase contract agent as shall be named therein (the “Purchase Contract Agent”).

The Depositary Shares will be issued pursuant to a deposit agreement (the “Deposit Agreement”) between the Company and a depositary as shall be named therein (the “Depositary”).

Each Guarantee will be made pursuant to a preferred securities guarantee agreement (the “Preferred Securities Guarantee”) between the Company and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as the preferred guarantee trustee (the “Preferred Guarantee Trustee”).

The Units will be issued pursuant to a unit agreement (the “Unit Agreement”) between the Company and a unit agent as shall be named therein (the “Unit Agent”).

We have examined the Registration Statement, the Senior Indenture, the form of Subordinated Indenture, the Junior Subordinated Indenture and the form of Preferred Securities Guarantee, which have been filed with the Commission or incorporated by reference as exhibits to the Registration Statement. We also have examined the originals, or duplicates or certified or conformed copies, of such records, agreements, documents and other instruments and have made such other investigations as we have deemed relevant and necessary in connection with the opinions hereinafter set forth. As to questions of fact material to this opinion, we have relied upon certificates or comparable documents of public officials and of officers and representatives of the Company.

In rendering the opinions set forth below, we have assumed the genuineness of all signatures, the legal capacity of natural persons, the authenticity of all documents submitted to us as originals, the conformity to original documents of all documents submitted to us as duplicates or certified or conformed copies, and the authenticity of the originals of such latter documents. We also have assumed that (1) the Senior Indenture is the valid and legally binding obligation of the Senior Trustee, (2) the Subordinated Indenture is executed substantially in the form filed as an exhibit to the Registration Statement and at the time of execution, authentication, issuance and delivery of the Subordinated Debt Securities, the Subordinated Indenture will be the valid and legally binding obligation of the Subordinated Trustee, (3) the Junior Subordinated Indenture is the valid and legally binding obligation of the Junior Subordinated Trustee, (4) at the time of execution, countersignature, issuance and delivery of any Securities Warrants, the related Warrant Agreement will be the valid and legally binding obligation of each Counterparty thereto, (5) at the time of execution, issuance and delivery of the Purchase Contracts, the Purchase Contract Agreement will be the valid and legally binding obligation of the Purchase Contract Agent, (6) at the time of execution, issuance and delivery of the Depositary Shares, the Deposit Agreement will be the valid and legally binding obligation of the Depositary, (7) at the time of execution, issuance and delivery of the Guarantees, the Preferred Securities Guarantee will be the valid and legally binding obligation of the Preferred Guarantee Trustee and (8) at the time of execution, issuance and delivery of the Units, the Unit Agreement will be the valid and legally binding obligation of the Unit Agent.

We have assumed further that (1) the Company has duly authorized, executed and delivered the Senior Indenture and the Junior Subordinated Indenture in accordance with the Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Company (the “Articles”) and the Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company (the “Bylaws”) and the law of the State of Minnesota and, at such time, the Company was validly existing and in good standing under the law of the State of Minnesota, (2) at the time of execution, authentication, issuance and delivery of the Senior Debt Securities and the Junior Subordinated Debt Securities, the Company will be validly existing and in good standing under the law of the State of Minnesota and (3) the execution, delivery and performance by the Company of the Senior Indenture, the Senior Debt Securities, the Junior Subordinated Indenture and the Junior Subordinated Debt Securities do not and will not violate the law of the State of Minnesota or any other applicable laws (excepting the law of the State of New York and the federal law of the United States) and do not and will not constitute a breach or violation of any agreement or instrument which is binding upon the Company.

We have assumed further that (1) at the time of execution, authentication, issuance and delivery of the Subordinated Indenture and the Subordinated Debt Securities, the Subordinated Indenture will have been duly authorized, executed and delivered by the Company in accordance with the Articles, the Bylaws and the law of the State of Minnesota, and, at such time, the Company will be validly existing and in good standing under the law of the State of Minnesota and (2) the execution, delivery and performance by the Company of the Subordinated Indenture and the Subordinated Debt Securities will not violate the law of the State of Minnesota or any other applicable laws (excepting the law of the State of New York and the federal law of the United States) and will not constitute a breach or violation of any agreement or instrument which is binding upon the Company.

We have assumed further that (1) at the time of execution, countersignature, issuance and delivery of any Securities Warrants, the related Warrant Agreement will have been duly authorized, executed and delivered by the Company in accordance with the Articles, the Bylaws and the law of the State of Minnesota and, at such time, the Company will be validly existing and in good standing under the law of the State of Minnesota and (2) the execution, delivery and performance by the Company of such Warrant Agreement and such Securities Warrants will not violate the law of the State of Minnesota or any other applicable laws (excepting the law of the State of New York and the federal law of the United States) and will not constitute a breach or violation of any agreement or instrument which is binding upon the Company.

We have assumed further that (1) at the time of execution, issuance and delivery of the Purchase Contracts, the Purchase Contract Agreement will have been duly authorized, executed and delivered by the Company in accordance with the Articles, the Bylaws and the law of the State of Minnesota and, at such time, the Company will be validly existing and in good standing under the law of the State of Minnesota and (2) the execution, delivery and performance by the Company of the Purchase Contract Agreement and the Purchase Contracts will not violate the law of the State of Minnesota or any other applicable laws (excepting the law of the State of New York and the federal law of the United States) and will not constitute a breach or violation of any agreement or instrument which is binding upon the Company.

We have assumed further that (1) at the time of execution, issuance and delivery of the Depositary Shares, the related Deposit Agreement will have been duly authorized, executed and delivered by the Company in accordance with the Articles, the Bylaws and the law of the State of Minnesota and, at such time, the Company will be validly existing and in good standing under the law of the State of Minnesota and (2) the execution, delivery and performance by the Company of the Deposit Agreement and the Depositary Shares will not violate the law of the State of Minnesota or any other applicable laws (excepting the law of the State of New York and the federal law of the United States) and will not constitute a breach or violation of any agreement or instrument which is binding upon the Company.

We have assumed further that (1) at the time of execution, issuance and delivery of the Guarantees, the Preferred Securities Guarantee will have been duly authorized, executed and delivered by the Company in accordance with the Articles, the Bylaws and the law of the State of Minnesota and, at such time, the Company will be validly existing and in good standing under the law of the State of Minnesota and (2) the execution, delivery and performance by the Company of the Preferred Securities Guarantee and the Guarantees will not violate the law of the State of Minnesota or any other applicable laws (excepting the law of the State of New York and the federal law of the United States) and will not constitute a breach or violation of any agreement or instrument which is binding upon the Company.

We have assumed further that (1) at the time of execution, issuance and delivery of the Units, the related Unit Agreement will have been duly authorized, executed and delivered by the Company in accordance with the Articles, the Bylaws and the law of the State of Minnesota and, at such time, the Company will be validly existing and in good standing under the law of the State of Minnesota and (2) the execution, delivery and performance by the Company of the Unit Agreement and the Units will not violate the law of the State of Minnesota or any other applicable laws (excepting the law of the State of New York and the federal law of the United States) and will not constitute a breach or violation of any agreement or instrument which is binding upon the Company.

Based upon the foregoing, and subject to the qualifications, assumptions and limitations stated herein, we are of the opinion that:

1. With respect to the Debt Securities, assuming (a) the taking of all necessary corporate action to authorize and approve the issuance and terms of any Debt Securities, the terms of the offering thereof and related matters by the Board of Directors of the Company, a duly constituted and acting committee of such Board (such Board of Directors or committee being referred to herein as the “Board”) or duly authorized officers of the Company and (b) the due execution, authentication, issuance and delivery of such Debt Securities, upon payment of the consideration therefor provided for in the applicable definitive purchase, underwriting or similar agreement approved by the Board or duly authorized officers of the Company and otherwise in accordance with the provisions of the applicable Indenture and such agreement, such Debt Securities will constitute valid and legally binding obligations of the Company enforceable against the Company in accordance with their terms.

2. With respect to the Securities Warrants, assuming (a) the taking of all necessary corporate action by the Board to authorize and approve the execution and delivery of a related Warrant Agreement and (b) the due execution, countersignature, issuance and delivery of such Securities Warrants, upon payment of the consideration for such Securities Warrants provided for in the applicable definitive purchase, underwriting or similar agreement approved by the Board and otherwise in accordance with the provisions of the applicable Warrant Agreement and such agreement, such Securities Warrants will constitute valid and legally binding obligations of the Company enforceable against the Company in accordance with their terms.

3. With respect to the Purchase Contracts, assuming (a) the taking of all necessary corporate action by the Board to authorize and approve the execution and delivery of the Purchase Contract Agreement and (b) the due execution, issuance and delivery of the Purchase Contracts, upon payment of the consideration for such Purchase Contracts provided for in the applicable definitive purchase, underwriting or similar agreement approved by the Board and otherwise in accordance with the provisions of the applicable Purchase Contract Agreement and such agreement, the Purchase Contracts will constitute valid and legally binding obligations of the Company enforceable against the Company in accordance with their terms.

4. With respect to the Depositary Shares, assuming (a) the taking of all necessary corporate action to authorize and approve the issuance and terms of any Depositary Shares, the terms of the offering thereof and related matters by the Board, (b) the due issuance and delivery of the Preferred Stock to the Depositary under the Deposit Agreement and such Preferred Stock is validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable and (c) the due execution, issuance and delivery of the depositary receipts evidencing the Depositary Shares against deposit of the Preferred Stock in accordance with the Deposit Agreement, upon payment of the consideration therefor provided for in the applicable definitive purchase, underwriting or similar agreement approved by the Board and otherwise in accordance with the provisions of the applicable Deposit Agreement and such agreement, the depositary receipts evidencing the Depositary Shares will be validly issued and will entitle the holders thereof to the rights specified in the Depositary Shares and the Deposit Agreement.

5. With respect to the Guarantees, assuming (a) the taking of all necessary corporate action to authorize and approve the issuance and terms of any Guarantees, the terms of the offering thereof and related matters by the Board or duly authorized officers of the Company, (b) the Preferred Securities of the Trusts are validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable, (c) the due execution, authentication, issuance and delivery of the Preferred Securities issued by the Trusts, upon payment of the consideration therefor provided for in the applicable definitive purchase, underwriting or similar agreement approved by the Board or duly authorized officers of the Company and otherwise in accordance with the provisions of the applicable trust agreement and such agreement and (d) the due issuance of such Guarantees, such Guarantees will constitute valid and legally binding obligations of the Company enforceable against the Company in accordance with their terms.

6. With respect to the Units, assuming (a) the taking of all necessary corporate action to authorize and approve the issuance and terms of any Units, the terms of the offering thereof and related matters by the Board, (b) the Common Stock and Preferred Stock that are components of any Units are validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable, (c) the Debt Securities, Securities Warrants, Purchase Contracts and Guarantees that are components of any Units constitute valid and legally binding obligations of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their terms and (d) the depositary receipts evidencing the Depositary Shares are validly issued and will entitle the holders thereof to the rights specified in the Depositary Shares and the Deposit Agreement, such Units will constitute valid and legally binding obligations of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their terms.

Our opinions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 above are subject to the effects of (i) bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent conveyance, reorganization, moratorium and other similar laws relating to or affecting creditors’ rights generally, (ii) general equitable principles (whether considered in a proceeding in equity or at law) and (iii) an implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing.

We do not express any opinion herein concerning any law other than the law of the State of New York and the federal law of the United States.

We hereby consent to the filing of this opinion letter as Exhibit 5.3 to the Registration Statement and to the use of our name under the captions “Validity of Securities” and “Material United States Federal Income Tax Consequences” in the Prospectus included in the Registration Statement.

Very truly yours,

/s/ Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

SIMPSON THACHER & BARTLETT LLP

EXHIBIT 23.1

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Board of Directors

The Travelers Companies, Inc.:

We consent to the use of our reports dated February 11, 2016, with respect to the consolidated balance sheet of The Travelers Companies, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, changes in shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2015, all related financial statement schedules, and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2015, which reports appear in the December 31, 2015 annual report on Form 10-K of The Travelers Companies, Inc. incorporated herein by reference and to the reference to our firm under the heading “Experts” in the prospectus.

/s/ KPMG LLP

KPMG LLP

New York, New York

June 17, 2016

EXHIBIT 24

POWER OF ATTORNEY

KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENTS, that I, the undersigned, a director of The Travelers Companies, Inc., a Minnesota corporation (the “Company”), do hereby make, nominate and appoint Kenneth F. Spence III and Wendy C. Skjerven, and each of them, with full powers to act without the other, as my true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for me and in my name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign on my behalf a Registration Statement on Form S-3 for the registration of an undesignated amount of securities of the Company (the “Registration Statement”) to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission by the Company, Travelers Capital Trust II, Travelers Capital Trust III, Travelers Capital Trust IV and Travelers Capital Trust V and any and all amendments (including post-effective amendments) or supplements to the Registration Statement, and to file the same with all exhibits thereto, and all documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission and shall have the same force and effect as though I had manually signed such Registration Statement.

Dated: May 19, 2016


/s/ Alan L. Beller				/s/ William J. Kane
Alan L. Beller				William J. Kane

/s/ John H. Dasburg				/s/ Cleve L. Killingsworth Jr.
John H. Dasburg				Cleve L. Killingsworth Jr.

/s/ Janet M. Dolan				/s/ Philip T. Ruegger III
Janet M. Dolan				Philip T. Ruegger III

/s/ Kenneth M. Duberstein				/s/ Todd C. Shermerhorn
Kenneth M. Duberstein				Todd C. Schermerhorn

/s/ Jay S. Fishman				/s/ Donald J. Shepard
Jay S. Fishman				Donald J. Shepard

/s/ Patricia L. Higgins				/s/ Laurie J. Thomsen
Patricia L. Higgins				Laurie J. Thomsen

/s/ Thomas R. Hodgson
Thomas R. Hodgson

Exhibit 25.1

FORM T-1

UNITED STATES

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)

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A.

(Exact name of trustee as specified in its charter)


N/A		95-3571558
(State of incorporation if not a U.S. national bank)		(I.R.S. employer identification no.)

400 South Hope Street, Suite 500 Los Angeles, California		90071
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip code)

Legal Department

The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A.

225 Liberty Street

New York, NY 10286

(212) 635-1270

(Name, address and telephone number of agent for service)

THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC.

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)


Minnesota		41-0518860
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(I.R.S. employer identification no.)

485 Lexington Ave. New York, New York		10017
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip code)

Senior Debt Securities

(Title of the indenture securities)

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.


Name		Address
Comptroller of the Currency – United States Department of the Treasury		Washington, D.C. 20219

Federal Reserve Bank		San Francisco, California 94105

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation		Washington, D.C. 20429

(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.

Exhibits identified in parentheses below, on file with the Commission, are incorporated herein by reference as an exhibit hereto, pursuant to Rule 7a-29 under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939 (the “Act”) and 17 C.F.R. 229.10(d).

A copy of the articles of association of The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. (Exhibit 1 to Form T-1 filed pursuant to Section 305(b)(2) of the Act in connection with Registration Statement No. 333-135006-10)

A copy of certificate of authority of the trustee to commence business. (Exhibit 2 to Form T-1 filed with Registration Statement No. 333-121948).

A copy of the authorization of the trustee to exercise corporate trust powers. (Exhibit 3 to Form T-1 filed pursuant to Section 305(b)(2) of the Act in connection with Registration Statement No. 333-135006-10).

A copy of the existing by-laws of the trustee. (Exhibit 4 to Form T-1 filed pursuant to Section 305(b)(2) of the Act in connection with Registration Statement No. 333-135006-10).

Not applicable.

The consent of the trustee required by Section 321(b) of the Act. (Exhibit 6 to Form T-1 filed pursuant to Section 305(b)(2) of the Act in connection with Registration Statement No. 333-135006-10).

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.

Not applicable.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Act, the trustee, The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., a 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 Los Angeles, and State of California, on the 16 ^th day of June, 2016.


THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A.

By:		/s/ Manjari Purkayastha
Name:		Manjari Purkayastha
Title:		Vice President

EXHIBIT 7

Consolidated Report of Condition of

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A.

of 400 South Hope Street, Suite 500, Los Angeles, CA 90071

At the close of business March 31, 2016, published in accordance with Federal regulatory authority instructions.


	Dollar amounts in thousands
ASSETS

Cash and balances due from depository institutions:
Noninterest-bearing balances and currency and coin		3,785
Interest-bearing balances		377,955
Securities:
Held-to-maturity securities		0
Available-for-sale securities		616,663
Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell:
Federal funds sold		0
Securities purchased under agreements to resell		0
Loans and lease financing receivables:
Loans and leases held for sale		0
Loans and leases, net of unearned income		0
LESS: Allowance for loan and lease losses		0
Loans and leases, net of unearned income and allowance		0
Trading assets		0
Premises and fixed assets (including capitalized leases)		10,952
Other real estate owned		0
Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies		0
Direct and indirect investments in real estate ventures		0
Intangible assets:
Goodwill		856,313
Other intangible assets		70,697
Other assets		121,423

Total assets	$	2,057,788


LIABILITIES

Deposits:
In domestic offices			509
Noninterest-bearing			509
Interest-bearing			0
Not applicable
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase:
Federal funds purchased			0
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase			0
Trading liabilities			0
Other borrowed money: (includes mortgage indebtedness and obligations under capitalized leases)			0
Not applicable
Not applicable
Subordinated notes and debentures			0
Other liabilities			289,496
Total liabilities			290,005
Not applicable

EQUITY CAPITAL

Perpetual preferred stock and related surplus			0
Common stock			1,000
Surplus (exclude all surplus related to preferred stock)			1,122,532
Not available
Retained earnings			643,735
Accumulated other comprehensive income			516
Other equity capital components			0
Not available
Total bank equity capital			1,767,783
Noncontrolling (minority) interests in consolidated subsidiaries			0
Total equity capital			1,767,783

Total liabilities and equity capital			2,057,788

I, Matthew J. McNulty, CFO of the above-named bank do hereby declare that the Reports of Condition and Income (including the supporting schedules) for this report date have been prepared in conformance with the instructions issued by the appropriate Federal regulatory authority and are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.


Matthew J. McNulty		)		CFO

We, the undersigned directors (trustees), attest to the correctness of the Report of Condition (including the supporting schedules) for this report date and declare that it has been examined by us and to the best of our knowledge and belief has been prepared in conformance with the instructions issued by the appropriate Federal regulatory authority and is true and correct.


Antonio I. Portuondo, President	)
William D. Lindelof, Director	)	Directors (Trustees)
Alphonse J. Briand, Director	)

Exhibit 25.2

FORM T-1

UNITED STATES

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)

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A.

(Exact name of trustee as specified in its charter)


N/A		95-3571558
(State of incorporation if not a U.S. national bank)		(I.R.S. employer identification no.)

400 South Hope Street, Suite 500 Los Angeles, California		90071
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip code)

Legal Department

The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A.

225 Liberty Street

New York, NY 10286

(212) 635-1270

(Name, address and telephone number of agent for service)

THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC.

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)


Minnesota		41-0518860
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(I.R.S. employer identification no.)

485 Lexington Ave. New York, New York		10017
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip code)

Subordinated Debt Securities

(Title of the indenture securities)

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.


Name		Address
Comptroller of the Currency – United States Department of the Treasury		Washington, D.C. 20219

Federal Reserve Bank		San Francisco, California 94105

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation		Washington, D.C. 20429

(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.

A copy of certificate of authority of the trustee to commence business. (Exhibit 2 to Form T-1 filed with Registration Statement No. 333-121948).

A copy of the existing by-laws of the trustee. (Exhibit 4 to Form T-1 filed pursuant to Section 305(b)(2) of the Act in connection with Registration Statement No. 333-135006-10).

Not applicable.

The consent of the trustee required by Section 321(b) of the Act. (Exhibit 6 to Form T-1 filed pursuant to Section 305(b)(2) of the Act in connection with Registration Statement No. 333-135006-10).

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.

Not applicable.

SIGNATURE


THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A.

By:		/s/ Manjari Purkayastha
Name:		Manjari Purkayastha
Title:		Vice President

EXHIBIT 7

Consolidated Report of Condition of

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A.

of 400 South Hope Street, Suite 500, Los Angeles, CA 90071

At the close of business March 31, 2016, published in accordance with Federal regulatory authority instructions.


	Dollar amounts in thousands
ASSETS

Cash and balances due from depository institutions:
Noninterest-bearing balances and currency and coin		3,785
Interest-bearing balances		377,955
Securities:
Held-to-maturity securities		0
Available-for-sale securities		616,663
Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell:
Federal funds sold		0
Securities purchased under agreements to resell		0
Loans and lease financing receivables:
Loans and leases held for sale		0
Loans and leases, net of unearned income		0
LESS: Allowance for loan and lease losses		0
Loans and leases, net of unearned income and allowance		0
Trading assets		0
Premises and fixed assets (including capitalized leases)		10,952
Other real estate owned		0
Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies		0
Direct and indirect investments in real estate ventures		0
Intangible assets:
Goodwill		856,313
Other intangible assets		70,697
Other assets		121,423

Total assets	$	2,057,788


LIABILITIES

Deposits:
In domestic offices			509
Noninterest-bearing			509
Interest-bearing			0
Not applicable
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase:
Federal funds purchased			0
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase			0
Trading liabilities			0
Other borrowed money: (includes mortgage indebtedness and obligations under capitalized leases)			0
Not applicable
Not applicable
Subordinated notes and debentures			0
Other liabilities			289,496
Total liabilities			290,005
Not applicable

EQUITY CAPITAL

Perpetual preferred stock and related surplus			0
Common stock			1,000
Surplus (exclude all surplus related to preferred stock)			1,122,532
Not available
Retained earnings			643,735
Accumulated other comprehensive income			516
Other equity capital components			0
Not available
Total bank equity capital			1,767,783
Noncontrolling (minority) interests in consolidated subsidiaries			0
Total equity capital			1,767,783

Total liabilities and equity capital			2,057,788


Matthew J. McNulty		)		CFO


Antonio I. Portuondo, President	)
William D. Lindelof, Director	)	Directors (Trustees)
Alphonse J. Briand, Director	)

Exhibit 25.3

FORM T-1

UNITED STATES

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)

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A.

(Exact name of trustee as specified in its charter)


N/A		95-3571558
(State of incorporation if not a U.S. national bank)		(I.R.S. employer identification no.)

400 South Hope Street, Suite 500 Los Angeles, California		90071
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip code)

Legal Department

The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A.

225 Liberty Street

New York, NY 10286

(212) 635-1270

(Name, address and telephone number of agent for service)

THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC.

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)


Minnesota		41-0518860
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(I.R.S. employer identification no.)

485 Lexington Ave. New York, New York		10017
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip code)

Junior Subordinated Debt Securities

(Title of the indenture securities)

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.


Name		Address
Comptroller of the Currency – United States Department of the Treasury		Washington, D.C. 20219

Federal Reserve Bank		San Francisco, California 94105

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation		Washington, D.C. 20429

(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.

A copy of certificate of authority of the trustee to commence business. (Exhibit 2 to Form T-1 filed with Registration Statement No. 333-121948).

A copy of the existing by-laws of the trustee. (Exhibit 4 to Form T-1 filed pursuant to Section 305(b)(2) of the Act in connection with Registration Statement No. 333-135006-10).

Not applicable.

The consent of the trustee required by Section 321(b) of the Act. (Exhibit 6 to Form T-1 filed pursuant to Section 305(b)(2) of the Act in connection with Registration Statement No. 333-135006-10).

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.

Not applicable.

SIGNATURE


THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A.

By:		/s/ Manjari Purkayastha
Name:		Manjari Purkayastha
Title:		Vice President

EXHIBIT 7

Consolidated Report of Condition of

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A.

of 400 South Hope Street, Suite 500, Los Angeles, CA 90071

At the close of business March 31, 2016, published in accordance with Federal regulatory authority instructions.


	Dollar amounts in thousands
ASSETS

Cash and balances due from depository institutions:
Noninterest-bearing balances and currency and coin		3,785
Interest-bearing balances		377,955
Securities:
Held-to-maturity securities		0
Available-for-sale securities		616,663
Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell:
Federal funds sold		0
Securities purchased under agreements to resell		0
Loans and lease financing receivables:
Loans and leases held for sale		0
Loans and leases, net of unearned income		0
LESS: Allowance for loan and lease losses		0
Loans and leases, net of unearned income and allowance		0
Trading assets		0
Premises and fixed assets (including capitalized leases)		10,952
Other real estate owned		0
Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies		0
Direct and indirect investments in real estate ventures		0
Intangible assets:
Goodwill		856,313
Other intangible assets		70,697
Other assets		121,423

Total assets	$	2,057,788


LIABILITIES

Deposits:
In domestic offices			509
Noninterest-bearing			509
Interest-bearing			0
Not applicable
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase:
Federal funds purchased			0
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase			0
Trading liabilities			0
Other borrowed money: (includes mortgage indebtedness and obligations under capitalized leases)			0
Not applicable
Not applicable
Subordinated notes and debentures			0
Other liabilities			289,496
Total liabilities			290,005
Not applicable

EQUITY CAPITAL

Perpetual preferred stock and related surplus			0
Common stock			1,000
Surplus (exclude all surplus related to preferred stock)			1,122,532
Not available
Retained earnings			643,735
Accumulated other comprehensive income			516
Other equity capital components			0
Not available
Total bank equity capital			1,767,783
Noncontrolling (minority) interests in consolidated subsidiaries			0
Total equity capital			1,767,783

Total liabilities and equity capital			2,057,788


Matthew J. McNulty		)		CFO


Antonio I. Portuondo, President	)
William D. Lindelof, Director	)	Directors (Trustees)
Alphonse J. Briand, Director	)

Exhibit 25.4

FORM T-1

UNITED STATES

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)

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A.

(Exact name of trustee as specified in its charter)


N/A		95-3571558
(State of incorporation if not a U.S. national bank)		(I.R.S. employer identification no.)

400 South Hope Street, Suite 500 Los Angeles, California		90071
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip code)

Legal Department

The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A.

225 Liberty Street

New York, NY 10286

(212) 635-1270

(Name, address and telephone number of agent for service)

TRAVELERS CAPITAL TRUST II

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)


Minnesota		41-0518860
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(I.R.S. employer identification no.)

485 Lexington Ave. New York, New York		10017
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip code)

Preferred Securities

(Title of the indenture securities)

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.


Name		Address
Comptroller of the Currency – United States Department of the Treasury		Washington, D.C. 20219

Federal Reserve Bank		San Francisco, California 94105

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation		Washington, D.C. 20429

(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.

A copy of certificate of authority of the trustee to commence business. (Exhibit 2 to Form T-1 filed with Registration Statement No. 333-121948).

A copy of the existing by-laws of the trustee. (Exhibit 4 to Form T-1 filed pursuant to Section 305(b)(2) of the Act in connection with Registration Statement No. 333-135006-10).

Not applicable.

The consent of the trustee required by Section 321(b) of the Act. (Exhibit 6 to Form T-1 filed pursuant to Section 305(b)(2) of the Act in connection with Registration Statement No. 333-135006-10).

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.

Not applicable.

SIGNATURE


THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A.

By:		/s/ Manjari Purkayastha
Name:		Manjari Purkayastha
Title:		Vice President

EXHIBIT 7

Consolidated Report of Condition of

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A.

of 400 South Hope Street, Suite 500, Los Angeles, CA 90071

At the close of business March 31, 2016, published in accordance with Federal regulatory authority instructions.


	Dollar amounts in thousands
ASSETS

Cash and balances due from depository institutions:
Noninterest-bearing balances and currency and coin		3,785
Interest-bearing balances		377,955
Securities:
Held-to-maturity securities		0
Available-for-sale securities		616,663
Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell:
Federal funds sold		0
Securities purchased under agreements to resell		0
Loans and lease financing receivables:
Loans and leases held for sale		0
Loans and leases, net of unearned income		0
LESS: Allowance for loan and lease losses		0
Loans and leases, net of unearned income and allowance		0
Trading assets		0
Premises and fixed assets (including capitalized leases)		10,952
Other real estate owned		0
Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies		0
Direct and indirect investments in real estate ventures		0
Intangible assets:
Goodwill		856,313
Other intangible assets		70,697
Other assets		121,423

Total assets	$	2,057,788


LIABILITIES

Deposits:
In domestic offices			509
Noninterest-bearing			509
Interest-bearing			0
Not applicable
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase:
Federal funds purchased			0
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase			0
Trading liabilities			0
Other borrowed money: (includes mortgage indebtedness and obligations under capitalized leases)			0
Not applicable
Not applicable
Subordinated notes and debentures			0
Other liabilities			289,496
Total liabilities			290,005
Not applicable

EQUITY CAPITAL

Perpetual preferred stock and related surplus			0
Common stock			1,000
Surplus (exclude all surplus related to preferred stock)			1,122,532
Not available
Retained earnings			643,735
Accumulated other comprehensive income			516
Other equity capital components			0
Not available
Total bank equity capital			1,767,783
Noncontrolling (minority) interests in consolidated subsidiaries			0
Total equity capital			1,767,783

Total liabilities and equity capital			2,057,788


Matthew J. McNulty		)		CFO


Antonio I. Portuondo, President	)
William D. Lindelof, Director	)	Directors (Trustees)
Alphonse J. Briand, Director	)

Exhibit 25.5

FORM T-1

UNITED STATES

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)

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A.

(Exact name of trustee as specified in its charter)


N/A		95-3571558
(State of incorporation if not a U.S. national bank)		(I.R.S. employer identification no.)

400 South Hope Street, Suite 500 Los Angeles, California		90071
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip code)

Legal Department

The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A.

225 Liberty Street

New York, NY 10286

(212) 635-1270

(Name, address and telephone number of agent for service)

TRAVELERS CAPITAL TRUST III

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)


Minnesota		41-0518860
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(I.R.S. employer identification no.)

485 Lexington Ave. New York, New York		10017
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip code)

Preferred Securities

(Title of the indenture securities)

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.


Name		Address
Comptroller of the Currency – United States Department of the Treasury		Washington, D.C. 20219

Federal Reserve Bank		San Francisco, California 94105

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation		Washington, D.C. 20429

(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.

A copy of certificate of authority of the trustee to commence business. (Exhibit 2 to Form T-1 filed with Registration Statement No. 333-121948).

A copy of the existing by-laws of the trustee. (Exhibit 4 to Form T-1 filed pursuant to Section 305(b)(2) of the Act in connection with Registration Statement No. 333-135006-10).

Not applicable.

The consent of the trustee required by Section 321(b) of the Act. (Exhibit 6 to Form T-1 filed pursuant to Section 305(b)(2) of the Act in connection with Registration Statement No. 333-135006-10).

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.

Not applicable.

SIGNATURE


THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A.

By:		/s/ Manjari Purkayastha
Name:		Manjari Purkayastha
Title:		Vice President

EXHIBIT 7

Consolidated Report of Condition of

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A.

of 400 South Hope Street, Suite 500, Los Angeles, CA 90071

At the close of business March 31, 2016, published in accordance with Federal regulatory authority instructions.


	Dollar amounts in thousands
ASSETS

Cash and balances due from depository institutions:
Noninterest-bearing balances and currency and coin		3,785
Interest-bearing balances		377,955
Securities:
Held-to-maturity securities		0
Available-for-sale securities		616,663
Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell:
Federal funds sold		0
Securities purchased under agreements to resell		0
Loans and lease financing receivables:
Loans and leases held for sale		0
Loans and leases, net of unearned income		0
LESS: Allowance for loan and lease losses		0
Loans and leases, net of unearned income and allowance		0
Trading assets		0
Premises and fixed assets (including capitalized leases)		10,952
Other real estate owned		0
Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies		0
Direct and indirect investments in real estate ventures		0
Intangible assets:
Goodwill		856,313
Other intangible assets		70,697
Other assets		121,423

Total assets	$	2,057,788


LIABILITIES

Deposits:
In domestic offices			509
Noninterest-bearing			509
Interest-bearing			0
Not applicable
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase:
Federal funds purchased			0
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase			0
Trading liabilities			0
Other borrowed money: (includes mortgage indebtedness and obligations under capitalized leases)			0
Not applicable
Not applicable
Subordinated notes and debentures			0
Other liabilities			289,496
Total liabilities			290,005
Not applicable

EQUITY CAPITAL

Perpetual preferred stock and related surplus			0
Common stock			1,000
Surplus (exclude all surplus related to preferred stock)			1,122,532
Not available
Retained earnings			643,735
Accumulated other comprehensive income			516
Other equity capital components			0
Not available
Total bank equity capital			1,767,783
Noncontrolling (minority) interests in consolidated subsidiaries			0
Total equity capital			1,767,783

Total liabilities and equity capital			2,057,788


Matthew J. McNulty		)		CFO


Antonio I. Portuondo, President	)
William D. Lindelof, Director	)	Directors (Trustees)
Alphonse J. Briand, Director	)

Exhibit 25.6

FORM T-1

UNITED STATES

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)

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A.

(Exact name of trustee as specified in its charter)


N/A		95-3571558
(State of incorporation if not a U.S. national bank)		(I.R.S. employer identification no.)

400 South Hope Street, Suite 500 Los Angeles, California		90071
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip code)

Legal Department

The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A.

225 Liberty Street

New York, NY 10286

(212) 635-1270

(Name, address and telephone number of agent for service)

TRAVELERS CAPITAL TRUST IV

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)


Minnesota		41-0518860
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(I.R.S. employer identification no.)

485 Lexington Ave. New York, New York		10017
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip code)

Preferred Securities

(Title of the indenture securities)

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.


Name		Address
Comptroller of the Currency – United States Department of the Treasury		Washington, D.C. 20219

Federal Reserve Bank		San Francisco, California 94105

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation		Washington, D.C. 20429

(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.

A copy of certificate of authority of the trustee to commence business. (Exhibit 2 to Form T-1 filed with Registration Statement No. 333-121948).

A copy of the existing by-laws of the trustee. (Exhibit 4 to Form T-1 filed pursuant to Section 305(b)(2) of the Act in connection with Registration Statement No. 333-135006-10).

Not applicable.

The consent of the trustee required by Section 321(b) of the Act. (Exhibit 6 to Form T-1 filed pursuant to Section 305(b)(2) of the Act in connection with Registration Statement No. 333-135006-10).

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.

Not applicable.

SIGNATURE


THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A.

By:		/s/ Manjari Purkayastha
Name:		Manjari Purkayastha
Title:		Vice President

EXHIBIT 7

Consolidated Report of Condition of

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A.

of 400 South Hope Street, Suite 500, Los Angeles, CA 90071

At the close of business March 31, 2016, published in accordance with Federal regulatory authority instructions.


	Dollar amounts in thousands
ASSETS

Cash and balances due from depository institutions:
Noninterest-bearing balances and currency and coin		3,785
Interest-bearing balances		377,955
Securities:
Held-to-maturity securities		0
Available-for-sale securities		616,663
Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell:
Federal funds sold		0
Securities purchased under agreements to resell		0
Loans and lease financing receivables:
Loans and leases held for sale		0
Loans and leases, net of unearned income		0
LESS: Allowance for loan and lease losses		0
Loans and leases, net of unearned income and allowance		0
Trading assets		0
Premises and fixed assets (including capitalized leases)		10,952
Other real estate owned		0
Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies		0
Direct and indirect investments in real estate ventures		0
Intangible assets:
Goodwill		856,313
Other intangible assets		70,697
Other assets		121,423

Total assets	$	2,057,788


LIABILITIES

Deposits:
In domestic offices			509
Noninterest-bearing			509
Interest-bearing			0
Not applicable
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase:
Federal funds purchased			0
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase			0
Trading liabilities			0
Other borrowed money: (includes mortgage indebtedness and obligations under capitalized leases)			0
Not applicable
Not applicable
Subordinated notes and debentures			0
Other liabilities			289,496
Total liabilities			290,005
Not applicable

EQUITY CAPITAL

Perpetual preferred stock and related surplus			0
Common stock			1,000
Surplus (exclude all surplus related to preferred stock)			1,122,532
Not available
Retained earnings			643,735
Accumulated other comprehensive income			516
Other equity capital components			0
Not available
Total bank equity capital			1,767,783
Noncontrolling (minority) interests in consolidated subsidiaries			0
Total equity capital			1,767,783

Total liabilities and equity capital			2,057,788


Matthew J. McNulty		)		CFO


Antonio I. Portuondo, President	)
William D. Lindelof, Director	)	Directors (Trustees)
Alphonse J. Briand, Director	)

Exhibit 25.7

FORM T-1

UNITED STATES

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)

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A.

(Exact name of trustee as specified in its charter)


N/A		95-3571558
(State of incorporation if not a U.S. national bank)		(I.R.S. employer identification no.)

400 South Hope Street, Suite 500 Los Angeles, California		90071
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip code)

Legal Department

The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A.

225 Liberty Street

New York, NY 10286

(212) 635-1270

(Name, address and telephone number of agent for service)

TRAVELERS CAPITAL TRUST V

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)


Minnesota		41-0518860
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(I.R.S. employer identification no.)

485 Lexington Ave. New York, New York		10017
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip code)

Preferred Securities

(Title of the indenture securities)

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.


Name		Address
Comptroller of the Currency – United States Department of the Treasury		Washington, D.C. 20219

Federal Reserve Bank		San Francisco, California 94105

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation		Washington, D.C. 20429

(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.

A copy of certificate of authority of the trustee to commence business. (Exhibit 2 to Form T-1 filed with Registration Statement No. 333-121948).

A copy of the existing by-laws of the trustee. (Exhibit 4 to Form T-1 filed pursuant to Section 305(b)(2) of the Act in connection with Registration Statement No. 333-135006-10).

Not applicable.

The consent of the trustee required by Section 321(b) of the Act. (Exhibit 6 to Form T-1 filed pursuant to Section 305(b)(2) of the Act in connection with Registration Statement No. 333-135006-10).

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.

Not applicable.

SIGNATURE


THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A.

By:		/s/ Manjari Purkayastha
Name:		Manjari Purkayastha
Title:		Vice President

EXHIBIT 7

Consolidated Report of Condition of

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A.

of 400 South Hope Street, Suite 500, Los Angeles, CA 90071

At the close of business March 31, 2016, published in accordance with Federal regulatory authority instructions.


	Dollar amounts in thousands
ASSETS

Cash and balances due from depository institutions:
Noninterest-bearing balances and currency and coin		3,785
Interest-bearing balances		377,955
Securities:
Held-to-maturity securities		0
Available-for-sale securities		616,663
Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell:
Federal funds sold		0
Securities purchased under agreements to resell		0
Loans and lease financing receivables:
Loans and leases held for sale		0
Loans and leases, net of unearned income		0
LESS: Allowance for loan and lease losses		0
Loans and leases, net of unearned income and allowance		0
Trading assets		0
Premises and fixed assets (including capitalized leases)		10,952
Other real estate owned		0
Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies		0
Direct and indirect investments in real estate ventures		0
Intangible assets:
Goodwill		856,313
Other intangible assets		70,697
Other assets		121,423

Total assets	$	2,057,788


LIABILITIES

Deposits:
In domestic offices			509
Noninterest-bearing			509
Interest-bearing			0
Not applicable
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase:
Federal funds purchased			0
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase			0
Trading liabilities			0
Other borrowed money: (includes mortgage indebtedness and obligations under capitalized leases)			0
Not applicable
Not applicable
Subordinated notes and debentures			0
Other liabilities			289,496
Total liabilities			290,005
Not applicable

EQUITY CAPITAL

Perpetual preferred stock and related surplus			0
Common stock			1,000
Surplus (exclude all surplus related to preferred stock)			1,122,532
Not available
Retained earnings			643,735
Accumulated other comprehensive income			516
Other equity capital components			0
Not available
Total bank equity capital			1,767,783
Noncontrolling (minority) interests in consolidated subsidiaries			0
Total equity capital			1,767,783

Total liabilities and equity capital			2,057,788


Matthew J. McNulty		)		CFO


Antonio I. Portuondo, President	)
William D. Lindelof, Director	)	Directors (Trustees)
Alphonse J. Briand, Director	)

Exhibit 25.8

FORM T-1

UNITED STATES

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)

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A.

(Exact name of trustee as specified in its charter)


N/A		95-3571558
(State of incorporation if not a U.S. national bank)		(I.R.S. employer identification no.)

400 South Hope Street, Suite 500 Los Angeles, California		90071
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip code)

Legal Department

The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A.

225 Liberty Street

New York, NY 10286

(212) 635-1270

(Name, address and telephone number of agent for service)

THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC.

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)


Minnesota		41-0518860
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(I.R.S. employer identification no.)

485 Lexington Ave. New York, New York		10017
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip code)

Preferred Securities Guarantee Agreement for

Preferred Securities of Travelers Capital Trust II

(Title of the indenture securities)

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.


Name		Address
Comptroller of the Currency – United States Department of the Treasury		Washington, D.C. 20219

Federal Reserve Bank		San Francisco, California 94105

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation		Washington, D.C. 20429

(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.

A copy of certificate of authority of the trustee to commence business. (Exhibit 2 to Form T-1 filed with Registration Statement No. 333-121948).

A copy of the existing by-laws of the trustee. (Exhibit 4 to Form T-1 filed pursuant to Section 305(b)(2) of the Act in connection with Registration Statement No. 333-135006-10).

Not applicable.

The consent of the trustee required by Section 321(b) of the Act. (Exhibit 6 to Form T-1 filed pursuant to Section 305(b)(2) of the Act in connection with Registration Statement No. 333-135006-10).

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.

Not applicable.

SIGNATURE


THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A.

By:		/s/ Manjari Purkayastha
Name:		Manjari Purkayastha
Title:		Vice President

EXHIBIT 7

Consolidated Report of Condition of

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A.

of 400 South Hope Street, Suite 500, Los Angeles, CA 90071

At the close of business March 31, 2016, published in accordance with Federal regulatory authority instructions.


	Dollar amounts in thousands
ASSETS

Cash and balances due from depository institutions:
Noninterest-bearing balances and currency and coin		3,785
Interest-bearing balances		377,955
Securities:
Held-to-maturity securities		0
Available-for-sale securities		616,663
Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell:
Federal funds sold		0
Securities purchased under agreements to resell		0
Loans and lease financing receivables:
Loans and leases held for sale		0
Loans and leases, net of unearned income		0
LESS: Allowance for loan and lease losses		0
Loans and leases, net of unearned income and allowance		0
Trading assets		0
Premises and fixed assets (including capitalized leases)		10,952
Other real estate owned		0
Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies		0
Direct and indirect investments in real estate ventures		0
Intangible assets:
Goodwill		856,313
Other intangible assets		70,697
Other assets		121,423

Total assets	$	2,057,788


LIABILITIES

Deposits:
In domestic offices			509
Noninterest-bearing			509
Interest-bearing			0
Not applicable
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase:
Federal funds purchased			0
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase			0
Trading liabilities			0
Other borrowed money: (includes mortgage indebtedness and obligations under capitalized leases)			0
Not applicable
Not applicable
Subordinated notes and debentures			0
Other liabilities			289,496
Total liabilities			290,005
Not applicable

EQUITY CAPITAL

Perpetual preferred stock and related surplus			0
Common stock			1,000
Surplus (exclude all surplus related to preferred stock)			1,122,532
Not available
Retained earnings			643,735
Accumulated other comprehensive income			516
Other equity capital components			0
Not available
Total bank equity capital			1,767,783
Noncontrolling (minority) interests in consolidated subsidiaries			0
Total equity capital			1,767,783

Total liabilities and equity capital			2,057,788


Matthew J. McNulty		)		CFO


Antonio I. Portuondo, President	)
William D. Lindelof, Director	)	Directors (Trustees)
Alphonse J. Briand, Director	)

Exhibit 25.9

FORM T-1

UNITED STATES

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)

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A.

(Exact name of trustee as specified in its charter)


N/A		95-3571558
(State of incorporation if not a U.S. national bank)		(I.R.S. employer identification no.)

400 South Hope Street, Suite 500 Los Angeles, California		90071
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip code)

Legal Department

The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A.

225 Liberty Street

New York, NY 10286

(212) 635-1270

(Name, address and telephone number of agent for service)

THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC.

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)


Minnesota		41-0518860
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(I.R.S. employer identification no.)

485 Lexington Ave. New York, New York		10017
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip code)

Preferred Securities Guarantee Agreement for

Preferred Securities of Travelers Capital Trust III

(Title of the indenture securities)

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.


Name		Address
Comptroller of the Currency – United States Department of the Treasury		Washington, D.C. 20219

Federal Reserve Bank		San Francisco, California 94105

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation		Washington, D.C. 20429

(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.

A copy of certificate of authority of the trustee to commence business. (Exhibit 2 to Form T-1 filed with Registration Statement No. 333-121948).

A copy of the existing by-laws of the trustee. (Exhibit 4 to Form T-1 filed pursuant to Section 305(b)(2) of the Act in connection with Registration Statement No. 333-135006-10).

Not applicable.

The consent of the trustee required by Section 321(b) of the Act. (Exhibit 6 to Form T-1 filed pursuant to Section 305(b)(2) of the Act in connection with Registration Statement No. 333-135006-10).

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.

Not applicable.

SIGNATURE


THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A.

By:		/s/ Manjari Purkayastha
Name:		Manjari Purkayastha
Title:		Vice President

EXHIBIT 7

Consolidated Report of Condition of

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A.

of 400 South Hope Street, Suite 500, Los Angeles, CA 90071

At the close of business March 31, 2016, published in accordance with Federal regulatory authority instructions.


	Dollar amounts in thousands
ASSETS

Cash and balances due from depository institutions:
Noninterest-bearing balances and currency and coin		3,785
Interest-bearing balances		377,955
Securities:
Held-to-maturity securities		0
Available-for-sale securities		616,663
Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell:
Federal funds sold		0
Securities purchased under agreements to resell		0
Loans and lease financing receivables:
Loans and leases held for sale		0
Loans and leases, net of unearned income		0
LESS: Allowance for loan and lease losses		0
Loans and leases, net of unearned income and allowance		0
Trading assets		0
Premises and fixed assets (including capitalized leases)		10,952
Other real estate owned		0
Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies		0
Direct and indirect investments in real estate ventures		0
Intangible assets:
Goodwill		856,313
Other intangible assets		70,697
Other assets		121,423

Total assets	$	2,057,788


LIABILITIES

Deposits:
In domestic offices			509
Noninterest-bearing			509
Interest-bearing			0
Not applicable
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase:
Federal funds purchased			0
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase			0
Trading liabilities			0
Other borrowed money: (includes mortgage indebtedness and obligations under capitalized leases)			0
Not applicable
Not applicable
Subordinated notes and debentures			0
Other liabilities			289,496
Total liabilities			290,005
Not applicable

EQUITY CAPITAL

Perpetual preferred stock and related surplus			0
Common stock			1,000
Surplus (exclude all surplus related to preferred stock)			1,122,532
Not available
Retained earnings			643,735
Accumulated other comprehensive income			516
Other equity capital components			0
Not available
Total bank equity capital			1,767,783
Noncontrolling (minority) interests in consolidated subsidiaries			0
Total equity capital			1,767,783

Total liabilities and equity capital			2,057,788


Matthew J. McNulty		)		CFO


Antonio I. Portuondo, President	)
William D. Lindelof, Director	)	Directors (Trustees)
Alphonse J. Briand, Director	)

Exhibit 25.10

FORM T-1

UNITED STATES

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)

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A.

(Exact name of trustee as specified in its charter)


N/A		95-3571558
(State of incorporation if not a U.S. national bank)		(I.R.S. employer identification no.)

400 South Hope Street, Suite 500 Los Angeles, California		90071
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip code)

Legal Department

The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A.

225 Liberty Street

New York, NY 10286

(212) 635-1270

(Name, address and telephone number of agent for service)

THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC.

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)


Minnesota		41-0518860
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(I.R.S. employer identification no.)

485 Lexington Ave. New York, New York		10017
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip code)

Preferred Securities Guarantee Agreement for

Preferred Securities of Travelers Capital Trust IV

(Title of the indenture securities)

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.


Name		Address
Comptroller of the Currency – United States Department of the Treasury		Washington, D.C. 20219

Federal Reserve Bank		San Francisco, California 94105

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation		Washington, D.C. 20429

(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.

A copy of certificate of authority of the trustee to commence business. (Exhibit 2 to Form T-1 filed with Registration Statement No. 333-121948).

A copy of the existing by-laws of the trustee. (Exhibit 4 to Form T-1 filed pursuant to Section 305(b)(2) of the Act in connection with Registration Statement No. 333-135006-10).

Not applicable.

The consent of the trustee required by Section 321(b) of the Act. (Exhibit 6 to Form T-1 filed pursuant to Section 305(b)(2) of the Act in connection with Registration Statement No. 333-135006-10).

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.

Not applicable.

SIGNATURE


THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A.

By:		/s/ Manjari Purkayastha
Name:		Manjari Purkayastha
Title:		Vice President

EXHIBIT 7

Consolidated Report of Condition of

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A.

of 400 South Hope Street, Suite 500, Los Angeles, CA 90071

At the close of business March 31, 2016, published in accordance with Federal regulatory authority instructions.


	Dollar amounts in thousands
ASSETS

Cash and balances due from depository institutions:
Noninterest-bearing balances and currency and coin		3,785
Interest-bearing balances		377,955
Securities:
Held-to-maturity securities		0
Available-for-sale securities		616,663
Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell:
Federal funds sold		0
Securities purchased under agreements to resell		0
Loans and lease financing receivables:
Loans and leases held for sale		0
Loans and leases, net of unearned income		0
LESS: Allowance for loan and lease losses		0
Loans and leases, net of unearned income and allowance		0
Trading assets		0
Premises and fixed assets (including capitalized leases)		10,952
Other real estate owned		0
Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies		0
Direct and indirect investments in real estate ventures		0
Intangible assets:
Goodwill		856,313
Other intangible assets		70,697
Other assets		121,423

Total assets	$	2,057,788


LIABILITIES

Deposits:
In domestic offices			509
Noninterest-bearing			509
Interest-bearing			0
Not applicable
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase:
Federal funds purchased			0
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase			0
Trading liabilities			0
Other borrowed money: (includes mortgage indebtedness and obligations under capitalized leases)			0
Not applicable
Not applicable
Subordinated notes and debentures			0
Other liabilities			289,496
Total liabilities			290,005
Not applicable

EQUITY CAPITAL

Perpetual preferred stock and related surplus			0
Common stock			1,000
Surplus (exclude all surplus related to preferred stock)			1,122,532
Not available
Retained earnings			643,735
Accumulated other comprehensive income			516
Other equity capital components			0
Not available
Total bank equity capital			1,767,783
Noncontrolling (minority) interests in consolidated subsidiaries			0
Total equity capital			1,767,783

Total liabilities and equity capital			2,057,788


Matthew J. McNulty		)		CFO


Antonio I. Portuondo, President	)
William D. Lindelof, Director	)	Directors (Trustees)
Alphonse J. Briand, Director	)

Exhibit 25.11

FORM T-1

UNITED STATES

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)

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A.

(Exact name of trustee as specified in its charter)


N/A		95-3571558
(State of incorporation if not a U.S. national bank)		(I.R.S. employer identification no.)

400 South Hope Street, Suite 500 Los Angeles, California		90071
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip code)

Legal Department

The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A.

225 Liberty Street

New York, NY 10286

(212) 635-1270

(Name, address and telephone number of agent for service)

THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC.

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)


Minnesota		41-0518860
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(I.R.S. employer identification no.)

485 Lexington Ave. New York, New York		10017
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip code)

Preferred Securities Guarantee Agreement for

Preferred Securities of Travelers Capital Trust V

(Title of the indenture securities)

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.


Name		Address
Comptroller of the Currency – United States Department of the Treasury		Washington, D.C. 20219

Federal Reserve Bank		San Francisco, California 94105

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation		Washington, D.C. 20429

(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.

A copy of certificate of authority of the trustee to commence business. (Exhibit 2 to Form T-1 filed with Registration Statement No. 333-121948).

A copy of the existing by-laws of the trustee. (Exhibit 4 to Form T-1 filed pursuant to Section 305(b)(2) of the Act in connection with Registration Statement No. 333-135006-10).

Not applicable.

The consent of the trustee required by Section 321(b) of the Act. (Exhibit 6 to Form T-1 filed pursuant to Section 305(b)(2) of the Act in connection with Registration Statement No. 333-135006-10).

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.

Not applicable.

SIGNATURE


THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A.

By:		/s/ Manjari Purkayastha
Name:		Manjari Purkayastha
Title:		Vice President

EXHIBIT 7

Consolidated Report of Condition of

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A.

of 400 South Hope Street, Suite 500, Los Angeles, CA 90071

At the close of business March 31, 2016, published in accordance with Federal regulatory authority instructions.


	Dollar amounts in thousands
ASSETS

Cash and balances due from depository institutions:
Noninterest-bearing balances and currency and coin		3,785
Interest-bearing balances		377,955
Securities:
Held-to-maturity securities		0
Available-for-sale securities		616,663
Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell:
Federal funds sold		0
Securities purchased under agreements to resell		0
Loans and lease financing receivables:
Loans and leases held for sale		0
Loans and leases, net of unearned income		0
LESS: Allowance for loan and lease losses		0
Loans and leases, net of unearned income and allowance		0
Trading assets		0
Premises and fixed assets (including capitalized leases)		10,952
Other real estate owned		0
Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies		0
Direct and indirect investments in real estate ventures		0
Intangible assets:
Goodwill		856,313
Other intangible assets		70,697
Other assets		121,423

Total assets	$	2,057,788


LIABILITIES

Deposits:
In domestic offices			509
Noninterest-bearing			509
Interest-bearing			0
Not applicable
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase:
Federal funds purchased			0
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase			0
Trading liabilities			0
Other borrowed money: (includes mortgage indebtedness and obligations under capitalized leases)			0
Not applicable
Not applicable
Subordinated notes and debentures			0
Other liabilities			289,496
Total liabilities			290,005
Not applicable

EQUITY CAPITAL

Perpetual preferred stock and related surplus			0
Common stock			1,000
Surplus (exclude all surplus related to preferred stock)			1,122,532
Not available
Retained earnings			643,735
Accumulated other comprehensive income			516
Other equity capital components			0
Not available
Total bank equity capital			1,767,783
Noncontrolling (minority) interests in consolidated subsidiaries			0
Total equity capital			1,767,783

Total liabilities and equity capital			2,057,788


Matthew J. McNulty		)		CFO


Antonio I. Portuondo, President	)
William D. Lindelof, Director	)	Directors (Trustees)
Alphonse J. Briand, Director	)